Article in English: Wear simple black heels or flats when wearing a dress with a bright, bold pattern. If you were to wear a more complex shoe, it would be too overwhelming in the opinion of some. Obviously, you can wear whatever shoes you like provided there is no dress code to obey or health and safety issues to consider. Consider neutral or 'nude' heels or flats if you have on a sparkly evening top. Add a pop of color by pairing a red heel with a black or brown dress. Try a dressy shoe with a funky pattern, like alligator skin, if you have on a simple blouse and neutral trousers or jeans. For instance, if you have on a blouse with a geometric pattern including the colors purple and pink, consider a deep purple shoe. Do not wear one solid color from head to toe. If you have on a blue blouse and a blue skirt, avoid wearing blue shoes, unless you want to. Remember the fashion police can't actually charge you with anything! If you have a light pink blouse on, try wearing a rose-colored flat or heel instead of a shoe in the same shade of pink. Wear brown or black leather shoes at a conservative office. Grey and navy a red good choices for the office too. Incorporate color only if you have a less strict office with a corporate casual dress code.

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Подберите цвет обуви, который подойдет к вашей одежде, а не будет слишком выделяться на остальном фоне. Добавьте изюминку в обыденный наряд, выбрав туфли поярче. Если вы носите разноцветные наряды, то сочетайте обувь с одним из имеющихся тонов. Избегайте строгого соответствия в расцветках. Используйте различные оттенки. Выбирайте стандартные цвета для формальных мероприятий.


Article in English: Wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat if you need to be outside. Choose sunglasses that are polarized to reduce eyestrain from glare sensitivity. They should also have an ultraviolet element to protect your eyes from UVA and UVB rays. These rays can cause cataracts, with UVB rays also potentially leading to macular degeneration. You should also try to stay indoors between the hours of 11am and 3pm. If you're getting total radiation body treatments (like those used for cancer treatments), you also need to protect your eyes. Wear goggles or other eye protective shields recommended by your doctor. Sit at least a foot away from your computer or television, since the screens generate a low level of radiation. While no studies have established a correlation between lit screens and cataracts, you should try to distance yourself and limit screen time. This can improve your overall vision.  Reduce glare that's harsh on your eyes by closing blinds. Adjust your computer monitor so the brightest light is at a 90°angle with your monitor. Don't forget you can also adjust the brightness and contrast to decrease eye strain.  Follow the 20-20-20 method. Every 20 minutes, look away from your screen to any object 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It may help to set a reminder alarm. Since you can't see cataracts with the naked eye, it's important to have your eyes checked on a regular basis. If you are 40 or older, it's incredibly important that you go in for regular eye exams with your eye doctor. If you're between the age of 18 and 60 with no risk, get an exam every two years. If you're between the age of 18 and 60 with risks, get your eyes examined every year. If you're over 61 with no risks, you should gradually have your eyes examined every year, or more if you have risks. Smoking makes it harder for your body to repair damage since it releases free radicals into your body. The more free radicals that are in your body, the more cells are harmed which could contribute to cataract formation. You should also avoid having more...

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Защищайте глаза от солнечного света. Защищайте глаза, когда используете электронные экраны. Знайте, когда следует проверить зрение. Не курите и не употребляйте спиртное. Ешьте темно-зеленые листовые овощи. Употребляйте витамин C. Употребляйте витамин E. Занимайтесь спортом.


Article in English: Wearing a hat with the brim facing forward is the most classic way to wear a snapback, but it doesn't have to be boring. Typically hats are worn like this at sporting events with team names, numbers, or logos on the front of the hat, but you can also wear a snapback like this as a fashion statement.  For a girl, the classic look to follow this snapback is wearing your hair in a ponytail or a braid. This style helps achieve a cute, sporty look that complements your outfit, but you can also wear your hair down, or in any other style if you desire. For a guy with long hair, your hair can be worn down or pulled back into a ponytail or a bun. Clothes that complement this look are t-shirts, sports polos, or outfits that look pretty casual. Snapbacks are often popular to wear in this kind of style, helping to create a hip-hop, urban look that portrays confidence and attitude. Some people wear snapbacks facing backwards, but others might consider that outdated or a fashion no-no. You can wear your hat similarly to that of a classic snapback, but your style that goes along with it is really what gives you that urban look.  Try throwing on a pair of sunglasses and a casual, but hip jacket. The look you want to achieve here is cool and casual, but still fashionable. You generally also want to aim for a very flat-brimmed hat, as this well help you achieve the best urban look. Another, less common, option for an urban look is to where your snapback facing forward, but with a slight tilt. For girls, achieving an urban look plays a lot into your style and the type of hat you choose. Pick a hat that's somewhat edgy with a wild print, bright color, or embellishments, and wear your hair in a loose braid or down. Guys should also choose a hat that's somewhat edgy with a brand logo or a bright color. You can pair this with a white t-shirt and some bling, or you can go for a more relaxed look with a vintage T denim jacket, and dark shades. Snapbacks are popular in European cultures, where the style is very chic and simplistic....

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Носите кепку на классический манер. Попробуйте уличный стиль. Создайте европейский стиль.


Article in English: Wearing a lot of cosmetic products can add oil to your skin and block your pores. Consider how many products you use and try to cut back on them. If you don't use many to begin with, try reducing the amount of each product you do use. You may want to use cosmetics that are created for people with oily skin, especially if your makeup doesn't last all day. Always wash your makeup off every night before going to bed. Leaving makeup on can block your pores. If your face, neck, or upper back is oily and your hair is long, you should tie it back. Grease in your hair is produced by your scalp just like your skin produces oil. Keep greasy hair from rubbing against your skin and transferring oil. Your skin may also be sensitive to the shampoo you're using. You might want to switch shampoos for a while to see if your skin clears up. Remember to toss your pillowcases in the wash at least once a week. Your skin produces oil while you sleep which lingers on your pillowcase. This can buildup throughout the week and cause your skin to become oily, even if you went to bed with a completely clean face. You should also wash your bed sheets once a week, especially if the skin on your back is oily.

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Используйте меньше косметики. Собирайте волосы в хвост. Стирайте наволочки.


Article in English: Wearing baggy, ripped, or stained clothes can accidentally make you look sloppy and unprofessional. Although it doesn’t have anything to do with your inner intelligence, humans make a lot of snap-judgements about each other, so it’s best to give them a good first impression. Find shirts, pants or dresses that fit you well, and aren’t too tight or too loose. Go for a button-down shirt every once in a while, instead of just a T-shirt. Of course, you can wear T-shirts and sweatpants when you’re working out or lounging on the couch. But when you go out in public, put on some jeans, a skirt, or slacks, to give yourself an extra boost of confidence. Not only will you look more professional, but you’ll feel better: more prepared, alert, and ready to do your best. If you’re planning to work out later in the day, bring your workout clothes in your bag to change into later, so that you can still look professional throughout the day. The notion that people who wear glasses are smart is totally unfounded, but it’s such a popular trope in movies, books, and TV, that lots of people will automatically think you look smarter if you wear glasses. If you need corrective lenses, go for glasses instead of contact lenses, and it may boost your image. If you want to wear glasses, but don’t actually need them to see, you can get “fashion glasses” that are just clear glass lenses. They don’t have to be expensive, or high-heeled, but having clean, unscuffed footwear can go a long way toward giving you a smart look. Try going for something a little bit nicer than sneakers to step up your look.  Try Chelsea boots or suede sneakers. Avoid wearing running shoes when you’re not working out. Shower and shave regularly and always wear deoderant. Brush your teeth and floss. You don’t have to do an elaborate hairstyle or wear makeup to look smart, but you do have to take care of your body, and smell nice and clean. If you don’t have time to wash your hair on a particular day, wear it in a braid so that it doesn’t look oily. Try to stand with...

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Носите чистую, сидящую по фигуре одежду, чтобы производить хорошее первое впечатление. Не носите на людях спортивные штаны или тренировочную экипировку. Носите очки, чтобы выглядеть умнее. Приобретите красивую пару обуви, чтобы завершить свой образ. Соблюдайте личную гигиену, чтобы излучать свежесть и чистоту. Следите за осанкой. Поддерживайте зрительный контакт, когда говорите и слушаете.


Article in English: Wearing condoms during vaginal, anal, or oral sex can reduce the risk of contracting syphilis. However, the sore or site of infection must be completely covered by the condom. Always use a condom with new sexual partners, as they may not even know whether they have syphilis — especially if there are no visible sores.  Be aware that you may still contract syphilis if the sore is not completely covered by the condom. It's preferable to use dental dams for oral sex with women, as they usually cover a larger area than condoms that have been cut open. However, if you don't have a dental dam, you can cut open a male condom and use it instead. Latex and polyurethane condoms offer equal protection against STDs and HIV. "Natural" or "lambskin" condoms do not adequately protect against STDs.  Use a new condom for each sex act. Don't reuse condoms, even for different types of penetration (vaginal, anal, oral) in the same sexual interaction.  Use water-based lubricants with latex condoms. Oil-based lubes such as petroleum jelly, mineral oil, or body lotion can weaken the latex and make you more likely to contract an STD. You can't guarantee that casual sexual partners aren't carrying STDs. As such, it's best to abstain from casual sex. If you know for a fact that your partner has syphilis, you should avoid sexual contact with them entirely, even if they are wearing a condom. The safest option is to be in a monogamous, long-term relationship with a partner who has tested negative for syphilis and other STDs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise against the excessive use of alcohol and drugs. These substances can increase a person's likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behavior, which would place you in the "at risk" category. It is very important that pregnant women receive good prenatal care, which involves tests for syphilis. Healthcare professionals and the USPSTF recommend that all pregnant women get screened because syphilis can pass from a mother to her developing baby, causing serious illness and...

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Используйте латексные или полиуритановые презервативы или коффердамы. Избегайте случайного секса. Избегайте чрезмерного количества алкоголя и наркотиков. Во время беременности подберите себе внимательный дородовый уход.


Article in English: Wearing tight clothes over a pair of pantyhose can make for an uncomfortable day. If possible, wear clothes that are easy to slip off when you need to use the restroom, and that won't make you feel too pinched and confined. If your outfit is form-fitting, you might want to consider these other options:  Knee-highs or thigh-highs which look like pantyhose, but don't have the constraining panty top. Tights, which are similar to pantyhose but can be found in different fabrics that let your skin breathe more freely. Pantyhose aren't very practical in extremely humid and hot weather, because they trap moisture against your skin and become uncomfortable when you sweat. If you want to wear pantyhose in warm weather, choose ultra-sheer, non-control top hose - they'll give you the most airflow throughout the day. It's inevitable - you're going to get a snag now and then, no matter how careful you are. If you see the beginning of a run, trim off the pulled thread and dab a bit of clear nail polish over the spot. This should keep it from running all the way down your leg. If your run turns into a hole, you can  repair it so you can wear it again. However, small imperfections tend to show up in pantyhose, since they're made of such fine material. If you're prone to getting runs, try buying opaque hose, going bare-legged, or stocking up on several pairs so you have an extra one handy just in case.

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Носите тонкие колготки с удобной одеждой. Обратите внимание на погоду. Узнайте, как остановить затяжку.


Article in English: Weather moves from west to east, while the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. If you see a red sky in the morning, then it means that there is clear weather in the east where the sun is rising, but bad weather in the west, making the sky look red. The bad weather from the west will be moving toward you, as that is how weather patterns work.  The redness can appear as a bold orange to a deep red. If you see a red sky in the evening, you can rest easy. This means that there are clear skies in the west coming toward you, while the bad weather is to the east moving away from you. You can use the following rhyme: “Red sky at night is a shepherd’s delight. Red sky in the morning is a shepherd’s warning.” A rainbow in the west means that the sun’s morning rays are striking moisture to your west, which is the direction from which the weather is moving. This means that a storm is moving your way, indicating bad weather later in the day.  If you see a rainbow in the east, then it means that the weather has already passed over you, so clear skies are likely ahead. Remember the old saying, “Rainbow in the morning gives you fair warning.” Look to see how visible the moon is. If the moon is easy to see in a clear sky, then it could mean that the weather is cooling. It may also mean that a low-pressure system is moving into the area, which clears away dust. This means rain could be on the way. If the moon is visible, look for a wide halo that spreads out from the moon. A halo happens when the moon shines through cirrus clouds, which suggests coming rain.  Remember the old saying, “Ring around the moon? Rain real soon.” A ring around the moon means a warm front is coming, which usually brings rain. The ring is caused by ice crystals that are passing over the moon.  A double halo around the moon could signal strong winds in the coming storm.  Another old saying is, “Clear moon, frost soon.” A clear sky means that there are no clouds to hold in the earth’s heat. This means that the weather will be cooler that night...

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Обратите внимание на утреннее красное небо. Присмотритесь, нет ли на западе радуги. Посмотрите на луну. Посмотрите на звезды.


Article in English: Web applications are software components designed to work on top of the internet architecture. This means that the applications are accessed through a web browser software such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. Being built on top of the Internet architecture does not necessarily require an active connection to the internet. It means that Web applications are built on top of standard web technologies such as:  HTTP FTP POP3 SMTP TCP  IP protocols HTML XML Coldfusion ASP JSP PHP ASP.NET many diverse websites to learn about how they usually look. (Right click, then click View Source or press F12.) Look for diversity in the type/content of the website, not the quantity of websites visited. Generally, you will need to visit at least one of each of the following types of websites:  Corporate presence sites (commercial corporations, not-for-profit corporate/organizations, governmental organizations) Web indexing engines (search engines, meta search sites, specialized search engines, directories) Data mining sites Personal sites Informational/encyclopedic pages (wikis, data sheets, technical specifications, and manuals listing directories, blogs and journals, news and news agencies sites, yellow pages, etc.) Social sites (social portals, bookmarking sites, note-taking sites) Collaborative sites (this includes other categories mentioned above, such as wikis and blogs) For example: brainstorming diagrams and MS Visio. This is creating conceptual web diagrams, site-maps, and navigation structures. Try to learn at least one graphics editing/manipulation software package (optional, but strongly recommended) This includes getting a basic idea about:  Base Web services protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and POP3 or IMAP4)  Web server software (preferably, one for the platform you will be working on mostly) Web browsing software.  Email server and client software You might also want to get the "What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG)" software package for editing HTML.   Most users learn JavaScript. Some learn VBScript, but this...

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Знайте, что включает в себя веб-программирование. Просмотрите Ознакомьтесь хотя бы с одним методом или техникой мозгового штурма и приложением, которое было создано на основе этого метода. Узнайте, по какой схеме строятся веб-сайты. Запишитесь на экспресс-курс графического дизайна. Ознакомьтесь с основами интернет-инфраструктуры. Изучите основы HTML и CSS. Изучите XML и технологии, связанные с XML (к примеру XSL и XPath). Начните создавать простые статические сайты и делайте это до тех пор, пока не освоите основы HTML. Изучите клиентский скриптовый язык программирования. Займитесь выбранным вами клиентским скриптовым языком программирования. Освойте хотя бы один серверный язык программирования. Изучив язык программирования серверной части, создайте тестовый проект. Создайте свой личный сайт


Article in English: Welcome every guest to your home and tell them how pleased you are to have them. Show you care about their comfort by taking their things and offering them a drink. Even if you can't meet them at the door during a party, be sure to stop whatever you're doing to say “hello” and “welcome.” Take a few minutes to interact with every party or overnight guest so they continue to feel welcome. At a party you should also introduce your guests to each other at the beginning of the evening. Look out for your shy party guests. Help them feel included by asking them to help you with the food or the music. Give guests a tour if they haven't been in your home before. Or ask them to explore and make themselves at home if that's okay with you. This is a good time to share any boundaries in your home and to tell them about any quirks in your house, like plumbing problems or doors that don't lock. For overnight guests, prepare a map of your area (even if you need to draw it yourself), a spare key to your house, a list of emergency contacts, and any household instructions, like how your alarm system works. It's very important that you enjoy yourself. Set the tone for your guests by relaxing and having a good time. Keep up a positive attitude and be flexible, especially if things don't go as planned. If you do run into a problem, ask your guests for help. Most people will love to pitch in.

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Тепло приветствуйте гостей. Уделите время каждому гостю. Помогите гостям расположиться. Будьте веселым и гибким хозяином.


Article in English: Were you taught that brave people don't cry? Many people who were raised to hold it all inside have a lot of trouble expressing emotions as adults. But crying is a necessary part of life that actually fosters good mental health. Crying can be an expression of sadness, pain, fear, joy, or just pure emotion, and it's a natural, healthy way to let those emotions run through our bodies.  Men tend to have more trouble letting it all out than women do, primarily because men are taught to keep their emotions to themselves. But crying is just as natural for men as it is for women, even if they do it less often. Girls and boys cry the about the same amount until they reach age 12. When they become adults, men cry 7 times a year on average, while women cry 47 times a year.  Crying is in no way a sign of weakness. It's an expression of emotion that has nothing to do with decision making. You can still take brave actions, even if you cry in anticipation. In fact, crying could help you process the emotions you're feeling and think more clearly about what's ahead. Crying is not for babies, contrary to what you might have heard. Children are more likely to cry because they have not yet internalized the idea that there's something wrong with it. But the need to cry does not go away when you grow up. Crying is a way that humans release emotional tension. It's a natural bodily function that happens as a result of emotions building up and needing to be let out. Interestingly, humans are the only mammals that produce tears as a way to express emotion. Crying is a survival mechanism that helps us in the following ways:  It relieves stress and lowers blood pressure. Over time intense stress and high blood pressure can lead to severe medical problems, and crying helps to mitigate these issues. It's a way to remove toxins that build up when you're upset. Certain chemicals build up in your system when you're stressed, and crying helps to expel them through tears - especially emotional tears, as opposed to tears formed as a result of...

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Забудьте все, что вам говорили о плаче. Подумайте о преимуществах плача. Поймите, из-за чего вы не даете себе плакать. Разрешите себе плакать.


Article in English: Wet a corner of the cloth with rubbing alcohol and blot the ink stain. It's imperative that you do not scrub the stain -- that will exacerbate your problem. Dab gently at it, absorbing it up into the fibers of your cloth. Start at the edge and work your way to center, preventing the stain from spreading and become a larger problem. Work in a clockwise twisting motion with your rag. Get comfy, because the alcohol needs to sit on it for about 30 minutes. It needs to literally eat it away, which can take time. Keep at it! A quarter cup of vinegar for a quart of warm water is a good ratio (that's 1:16). The rubbing alcohol may dry out your carpet, depending on its texture, so it's a good idea to give it this rinsing. If the stain is gone, rinse finally with clean water and let dry. Vacuum the area if the fibers are a bit wonky. Let it sit for 15 minutes. When the clock is up, scoop it away and blot with the aforementioned vinegar and water mixture. By now, the stain should definitely be gone. Rinse it with plain water and marvel at your spotless carpet!

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Как можно быстрее после того, как чернила разлились, возьмите чистую ткань и медицинский спирт. Многократно прикладывайте влажную тряпку к пятну, время от времени добавляя на тряпку еще спирта. Чтобы не повредить материал, прополощите область теплой водой и уксусом. Если пятно ну устраняется, покройте его кремом для бритья.


Article in English: Wet a washcloth with hot or warm water and lay it over the afflicted area. A wet cloth is preferable to directly applying warm water to hardwood or car paint because the cloth traps heat and moisture, rather than simply running off or possibly causing water damage. Leave the spot to soak in the moisture from the cloth. Once the bird droppings have softened, treat the spot directly with a wood or car cleaner. If the smooth surface you’re cleaning is vinyl or something similar, an all-purpose cleaner should be fine, or you might even have success with the warm washcloth alone. Spray or blot just enough cleaner onto the spot to cover it; avoid getting excess cleaner on unaffected areas of hardwood or paint.  A wash-and-wax cleaner should do the trick on cars. Wash-and-wax solutions are formulated to clean dirt, oil and grime off of cars and leave the topcoat of paint with a freshly-waxed shine.  Purchasing special cleaning products is recommended for treating temperamental surfaces, but assuming you don't feel like dropping a lot of money, you can also go the homemade route. A gentle, natural wood polish can be whipped up out of hot water, olive oil and lemon juice, while dish soap diluted with warm water makes a basic but effective solution for cleaning car exteriors. Hardwood and car paint are surfaces that are easily damaged, so only leave the cleaner on the spot for a few moments to give it time to set up. Otherwise, the cleaner made bleed through the spot and stain your hardwood floor, or eat into your top coat of paint. There’s no need for the cleaner to sit for a long period of time on the spot because hard, smooth surfaces are non-porous, and therefore the cleaner won’t have to soak into the material in order to clean it. Take another clean, damp towel and wipe away as much of the bird droppings as you can. Broad, gentle strokes will work best here. Try not to scrub in a back-and-forth motion or apply too much pressure, as this may weaken the surface’s finish. After all remnants of the spot are removed,...

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Накиньте на пятно тряпку, смоченную в теплой воде. Обработайте пятно специализированным чистящим средством. Оставьте чистящее средство на поверхности совсем ненадолго. Осторожно сотрите пятно мягким полотенцем.


Article in English: Wet armpit hair, and wet hair in general, cuts much more easily than dry hair. When the hair is dry, it is much stronger, so when you are shaving dry hair, the razor tugs harder at the hair, causing it to break improperly. It is best to allow your underarms to soak for at least five minutes before shaving.  It is better to shave more towards the end of your shower or bath so that your armpit hair has had time to absorb the water. Use warm water as opposed to cold or cool water, as this will help to soften the hair follicle and also open up the pore around the follicle so that the hair can be cut closer to the base. Shaving foams tend to cause underarm dryness, which can lead to irritation and ingrown hairs when shaving. Choose special shaving gels made for those with sensitive skin. They are usually well lubricated. If you have sensitive skin, you might want to choose a more gentle alternative to shaving gel or shaving foam like coconut oil or hair conditioner. Purchase multi-use, changeable razors with at least three blades and a rotating head. Disposable one- or two-blade razors tug at the skin and wear out quickly.  Using an electric razor can prevent ingrown armpit hairs because it does not cut as deeply as disposable razors. Old razor blades are notorious for creating ingrown hairs, so make sure you change your razor often. While many might prefer shaving against the grain to achieve more smoothness, shaving with the grain of your hair will cut the hair straight and leave it long enough so it isn't trapped beneath the skin. This can be a little challenging when shaving your armpits, as the hairs may actually be growing in different directions. Do your best to follow the direction of growth as you shave. Avoid stretching the skin taut when shaving. This will reveal more of the hair from under the skin and cause you to cut the hair too short. Cutting/shaving so close to the skin’s surface will only increase the likelihood of an ingrown hair.  Apply light pressure. Shaving too hard can cut your skin,...

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Как следует смочите подмышку перед бритьем. Пользуйтесь гелем, а не пеной для бритья. Пользуйтесь хорошими бритвами и чаще меняйте лезвия. Брейтесь вдоль направления роста волос. Не растягивайте кожу. Брейтесь реже. Подумайте о том, чтобы удалить волосы другими методами.


Article in English: Wet your hair, then apply a conditioner or leave-in product. Use a fine-toothed nit comb to comb sections that are about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) wide, starting at your scalp and ending at the ends of your hair. Make sure to clean the comb with a tissue and some hot water after you’ve combed each section. This may remove lice and some of their nits, or eggs, if you do it for several weeks.  You can purchase a nit comb at a pharmacy, grocery store, or online. Run the nit comb the length of the hair at least twice during a session. Repeat the process every 3-4 days for several weeks. Do this for at least 2 weeks after you find no more lice in your hair. To see your scalp better, direct a light onto it or use a magnifying glass. Pin up each section after you comb it so you can more easily comb all of your hair. Use essential oils such as tea tree oil, anise oil, or ylang ylang oil to kill the lice and their nits. Mix about 50 drops of your chosen essential oil or oils with 4 tablespoons (59 mL) of vegetable oil. Apply the oils to your hair, cover it with a plastic shower cap, and wrap a towel around your head to seal in the heat. Leave the oils on your hair for an hour, then shampoo your hair.  You can also look for plant oils containing nerolidol, which is a chemical compound found in many plant oils. Examples of this kind of oils includes neroli, ginger, jasmine, and lavender.  There is some evidence that applying natural plant oils to your hair may kill lice and eggs and soothe related itching. Be aware that although essential oils may work against lice, they are not approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to meet safety, efficacy, and manufacturing standards, and they may cause damage to your scalp if not used properly. You can buy essential oils at most health food stores, some pharmacies, and many grocery stores. There are several household products that may deprive lice and nits of air, such as mayonnaise, olive oil, butter, or petroleum jelly. Apply a coat of one of these smothering...

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Расчесывайте мокрые волосы расческой. Используйте эфирное масло. Попробуйте задушить вшей и гнид ночью. Вымойте волосы водой с уксусом. Избегайте легковоспламеняющихся средств.


Article in English: Wet your hands with warm water, then scrub them for 30 seconds with soap. Rinse your hands thoroughly, then dry them on a clean microfiber towel.  Try not to get any lint on your hands from the towel.  Make sure your towel is clean and dry. This step is optional, but it may help you if your contacts tend to dry out on your eyes. The drops will wet your contact so that it comes off more easily. Squeeze 2-3 of drops of lubricating and rewetting solution into your eyes to wet them.  Check the label to make sure your rewetting drops are approved for use with contacts. If they aren’t, don’t use those drops, as they’ll damage your contacts. If you don't have rewetting drops, you can use saline solution to wet your eyes. However, you shouldn't use contact lens cleaning solution, which can dry or irritate your eyes. Place the contact face up in your palm, then spray it with contact lens cleaning solution. Lightly rub each side of the contact lens to get it clean. Finally, rinse it again to remove any remaining debris. If the contact is old or damaged, throw it away. Gently drop the contact into the lens case, then fill the case with fresh contact solution. Replace the cap over the contact to keep it safe.  Make sure you store your contact in the correct side of the lense case. Don’t use old contact solution. Be sure to use fresh solution each time you store your contact.

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Вымойте и высушите руки. Увлажните глаза каплями для контактных линз в случае сухости глаз. Поместите линзу на ладонь для очистки. Поместите линзу в футляр и залейте свежим раствором.


Article in English: What are you trying to avoid or establish? If you have no clear goal, then becoming a hermit will merely be a passing phase. Is this a temporary means of rebellion? Is this to avoid a certain someone or people in general? Is this a type of prolonged "time out" for yourself? Do you feel a spiritual calling to hermitism? What are your personal reasons? Is it the appeal of not being with people or is it the simplicity of the lifestyle that draws you? Does it seem like a passing phase or is it something that's been in the back of your mind for years? It is the symptom of a larger issue? Or is it the only possible solution? Being a hermit doesn't mean you're locked inside your house. Plenty have communication with the outside world or even live with another person. Over half live in urban areas. Knowing that there's a spectrum to being hermitic, where do you fall? In today's world, it's difficult to be entirely self-sustaining. Do you want to build your own house, grow your own food, and rig up your own well system? Or would you rather stay put in your apartment and order Chinese takeout? Both are their own versions of the hermit life. In the spirit of hermitdom, it is probably best to choose somewhere hidden, small, and modest. Better still if it's environmentally friendly. The more bucolic and out-of-the-way, the better. But if you happen to have a place in the middle of Manhattan, that'll work too (just get sound-proof windows). As for the interior, generally hermits desire simple lives. Some have cable, computers, and are connected, while others spend their hours praying, gardening, and being entirely removed from the outside world. If you are planning on becoming a hermit to rid yourself of the evils and woes of society, you may want to weed through your possessions, removing the clutter from the world around you. Do you want to go cold turkey? Just one day wake up in your bed, take a look at the door, and know you'll never leave the woven entrails of your Berber carpet ever again? Or will you slowly limit...

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Подумайте, почему вы хотите стать отшельником. Подумайте, насколько именно уединенно вы хотите жить. Отшельничество в домашних условиях. Подумайте о том, как вы уйдете в свое отшельничество. Проверьтесь у психиатра, на всякий случай.


Article in English: What do you consider a successful life? When you see yourself 3-4 years down the line, what are you doing? If these questions are difficult, ask smaller ones to start: are you living in a city or the country? Do you want to work from home or do you want to help save the world through charity? Maybe you just want the time to pursue your hobbies at leisure. Whatever it is, winners figure out where the finish line is so that they can plan how to get there. Goals worth having aren't always easy. Don't let the difficulty or length of a task in front of you discourage you from going for it. Winners know that success requires work before the actual event or challenge occurs. "Prior preparation prevents poor performance," so sit down for a few hours and sketch out the following questions, as well as your answers:  "What are the most likely things to go wrong?" "How can I prevent problems or issues in advance?" "What tools/materials do I need for success?" "What steps can I take now to ensure success later?" Winners never "know everything." It's actually the opposite, as winners recognize that knowledge is power and you can never gain enough. Read a daily journal article in your field, pick up a new skill, and go to talks and lectures that catch your interest. While you should focus on your field, know that inspiration comes from everywhere. An open mind will take you far no matter what you're doing.  Try to be a sponge, absorbing as much information as you can whenever you can. The more you challenge yourself, the more you'll learn. Taking the difficult or longer route usually pays off in more experience and know-how. This is a lot like the difference between studying a little bit every day and cramming the night before the test. While both may do enough to help you pass, the lessons learned from cramming are quickly forgotten. You gain much more ground if you work on something every single day, building momentum and forging powerful mental pathways that make you more efficient and successful in the future. That...

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Определите, что для вас значит побеждать в жизни. Выполняйте подготовительную работу. Всегда продолжайте учиться и совершенствоваться, особенно в том, что приносит удовольствие. Двигайтесь к цели шаг за шагом каждый день и не пытайтесь пробежать большую дистанцию за короткий промежуток времени. Регулярно делайте паузы и анализируйте цели, чтобы вносить необходимые изменения. Изучайте привычки лучших умов в отрасли. Рассматривайте неудачи как вызовы, а не препятствия. Грамотно расставляйте приоритеты. Склад ума победителя.


Article in English: What do you like? Do you want to incorporate trendy items into your wardrobe, or do you prefer a classic look? Do you have hipster tendencies? Want to be a professional? Being fashionable does not mean adhering to a specific look. It means finding what you're comfortable in and running with it.  Spend time flipping through catalogs or surfing websites that feature and sell clothes. There are tons of different pieces that will look phenomenal on you--it's just a matter of finding them. Find out what other people are wearing. You don't a have to necessarily be a fashion clone to be pretty. Maybe you could see what 'she's' wearing and transform it into your style. Ultimately, clothes that you love and feel good in will be worn more confidently by you. It has less to do with today's fashion and more to do with how you present yourself, though both are intertwined. Where you live, where you go and what you do are major factors in dressing fashionably. If you wear a ballgown to the office, that is not fashionable; if you wear a business suit to the prom, likewise. Think about what kind of clothing is appropriate for the things you're going to be doing. Fashion varies area to area. What's popular on a runway in Milan may not have made it to the streets of Chicago. Whatever fashion you're aiming for, tap into its sources. Finding what you love and what looks good on you is imperative, regardless of where it's from or who originated it.

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Знайте свой стиль. Примите во внимание обстановку.


Article in English: What is coming back right now? Are you happy with it? What aspects of it do you think could be improved? What aspects do you consider are currently problematic?  Do you even have a reputation online? No digital presence can be viewed by tech-savvy employers as odd and possibly decrease your chances of employment. Use Google Alerts, Yahoo Alerts, etc. to bring back anything with your name in it. If your name is commonplace, include other identifying factors linked just to you, such as your hometown, your business name, your job title or a hobby you actively participate in, etc., or you'll get snowed under with every other return for Joe Smith and Jane White too! There are online services that can track your comments trail (forums, message boards, blogs, etc.), check your Twitter reputation, search blogs for your name, etc. There are sites that show when people have searched for you or asked questions about you. Focus on what you know you're most active on, then work your way down the list. In many cases, this may be as simple as deleting a profile or messages from specific sites and waiting out the time for the search engine to stop returning these as top returns (in some instances, you can apply to have removal of search returns sped up). In other cases, you may need to seek professional help to get bad returns from continuing.  Contact a person who has uploaded damaging images, information or videos of you first. Ask that person nicely to remove it. Don't use curse words or rude statements––keep it clear, simple and factual and ask the other person to kindly remove the offending information. Contact webmasters of sites to ask that your details or offending information be removed.  If you can't find details on the website for a webmaster, check Whois for more information. In some cases, the webmaster may ignore or refuse your request, or you won't be able to find the webmaster at all (it does happen). In which, case, keep trying while doing other positive things. Google suggests overriding the negative with...

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Выполните поиск информации о себе. Подумайте, что вы можете сделать, чтобы внести изменения в свою онлайн- репутацию, там где она подводит вас. Обратитесь за юридической консультацией, если проблема снижения репутации результатов поисковых систем является опасной или угрозой для вашей жизни.


Article in English: What is most important to you? What do you want out of your life? Listen to what other people have to say, but remind yourself that you, like George W. Bush, are The Decider. You decide your life, not the toxic sludge people surrounding you. If they can't accept that, they can get out of the way. Write down your short and long-term plans on paper. Paste it on a wall where you can constantly remind yourself and stay focused. This will also help you when times get tough and you feel the gripping desire to fall back into older negative habits. Lots of people go through life saying, "My parents wanted me to do X, so I did X", or "My spouse wanted to go to city X, so we went to city X." Do you want your life to be decided by someone else? Make a choice, for better or worse, and live with the consequences. Don't allow other people or their preferences to be an excuse for you. Saying, "I'd be happy if X were different" is just another way of saying, "I'm not in charge of my own life. It's true that sometimes you need to need to make compromises with the people close to you. But don't let compromise be your go-to. Why would you hang out with people you don't like to be around? Find the guys and gals who are optimistic, upbeat, and happy. Your smiles will form a natural barrier against the haters.  Move to a new town or switch jobs if you're surrounded by negative people at your old one. End that relationship and start a new one with someone who builds you up instead of dragging you down. Use the inspirational example of positive people in your life to guide yourself away from the toxic people. Smile, give compliments, say thank you, make eye contact, and generally do the things you would expect normal, nice people to do. Being nice is not hard, but some people need you to play the Big Bird to their Oscar the Grouch. . If you constantly do battle with the negativity of others around you, you need to make a serious commitment to de-stressing. Find something that calms and centers you and to which you can retreat when...

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Подумайте о собственных нуждах и потребностях. Принимайте собственные решения. Окружайте себя единомышленниками. Где бы вы ни были, сохраняйте позитивный настрой. Сделайте отдых своим приоритетом.


Article in English: What is the person you intend to diss especially proud of? What are they especially embarrassed about? Figuring out these weak points is a good way to plan out disses in advance that you can use in your favor. Pick on their points of pride.  If the person teasing you is always dressed really well, or seems to be proud of their Nike sneakers, remember what kinds of clothes they usually wear and prepare insults related to their clothing. If the person is a very good student or a very bad student, insulting their grades or their smarts can be a good way to get to them. Sports are often important in school. If you're being dissed by an athlete, consider calling them out on their granny-like basketball dribble or their missed shots. Disses are supposed to make you mad, so practice your poker face. When you get insulted, you should act as if it doesn't hurt your feelings at all, no matter what they say. Chuckle and let the diss roll off. If you see your tormentor coming up to you, think about something else and plan out what you'll say in advance to avoid listening to them. Focus on a funny feature, like the person's nose or their ear to distract yourself while they're talking. If they've got a pimple, stare at it hard. It might even make you laugh. Getting into a diss-trading duel with a good "disser" is probably a bad idea. If you play it cool when you get insulted initially, the ball is in your court and you can wait for the opportune moment to let loose with your well-planned insult.  If you're going with the clothes tactic, wait until they're wearing some stylish new duds and tell them that you like their new shirt, before saying: "The guy who picks up garbage outside my house wears the same thing." Wait until gym class to insult their athletic skills. If they trip or fall down, start pointing and laughing and get your friends to join in. If you're going to insult their smarts, wait until they have to read out loud in class. If you're next, imitate their reading style before switching over to your normal voice...

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Найдите слабое место человека. Слушайте спокойно и смейтесь. Дождитесь подходящего момента. Ведите себя так, как будто ваше оскорбление — вовсе не оскорбление. Рассмотрите тактику бойкота.


Article in English: What is the purpose of your prayer? Are you asking God to forgive you, to praise him, or to thank him for something? Whatever the reason, knowing your motivation will help you know what to include in your prayer letter. For example, if you are writing your prayer letter to ask God to guide you about a big decision at work, you can focus on that specific request when you have acknowledged that this is your main source of concern. Praying is our way of communicating with the Lord. When you talk to God, you need to pray with your heart and your deepest sincerity. If you have ulterior motives or if you are not fully invested in your prayer, then there is little reason to pray in the first place. Praying to God doesn’t mean that you will automatically receive what you ask for. Sometimes God’s plan is bigger than our comprehension and only He can see that what we are asking for isn’t really what we need. God always answers our prayers, but sometimes it is just not in the way we expected.

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Решите, почему вы пишете эту молитву. Подходите к процессу письма с искренним сердцем. Умерьте свои ожидания.


Article in English: What kinds of activities do the members of your family enjoy doing as a group? Do you enjoy going on hikes together, swimming, or visiting new places? Listing some of these on a piece of paper will help you narrow down a list of potential places.Here are some common types of places to plan a vacation:  A beach. The beach has a number of obvious attractions for families. Playing in the sand and rolling waves will provide hours of entertainment for your kids while you will be able enjoy lying in the sun with a great book. A lake. If you are in a more landlocked location, a lake can also provide an excellent water destination for your family. You can teach your children how to use a canoe or kayak while also enjoying the beautiful scenery surrounding the lake. The mountains. If your family loves to hike and learn more about nature, a vacation in the mountains can be a wonderful opportunity to grow closer as a family. A city. If you want to experience museums, inspiring architecture, and new restaurants, then a city can be an excellent vacation destination. A cruise. A cruise can also be a great option, especially for families, since many cruises provide shows and group activities for kids.  An amusement or water park. These will be a big hit with your kids, but you should make sure you will have things to do that will interest you as well. Often your budget will determine how you will pick your destination. A beach vacation in the U.S. can often be more affordable than a beach vacation in another country. Some things that you will need to budget for include:  Transportation costs (airplane, train, or gas money). Be sure you factor in the price of a ticket for each member of your family. If you plan to rent a car or take taxis once you arrive, you should count this in as well. Accommodation. Hotels are a common option, but if you have a larger family, you might want to consider renting a house, condo or cabin. Food. You will probably have to account for the cost of eating out in a restaurant, but staying in a...

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Перечислите ваши общие интересы. Определитесь с бюджетом, который вы готовы выделить на отпуск. Выберите время для отдыха.


Article in English: What problem has your business concept been created to address? For example, a fashion designer who makes maternity clothes is probably trying to provide stylish clothes to expectant mothers, which is an underserved market. Based on this example, you can already see the outlines of a brand: stylish, relatively young, and feminine. What are consumers taking away? On the one hand, they get a product or service. However, try to identify any other intangible qualities. For example, women who buy stylish maternity clothes feel comfortable and sexy at the same time. Every company has a brand, whether intentional or not, because consumers already associate emotions and values with your company. Ideally, you’ll build on top of your current brand, but you need to find out what it is. The easiest way is to ask current customers to complete a survey.  A cheap survey method is to use Survey Monkey. On your receipt, you can print the URL for the survey so customers can complete it. Ask consumers what words they would associate with your business. Also ask what frame of mind they are in when they visit your store, and how they feel when they leave. It’s one thing to find out how your current customers see you. However, you might want to be seen differently. For example, a designer of maternity clothes might want their clothes to be seen as sporty, not sexy. Identify the cluster of emotions and sensations you want clients to attribute to your goods or services. Your consumers reveal a lot based on their buying behavior. For example, if you sell wine online, your clients might buy it before buying expensive or cheap items. This buying behavior can tell you how they view your brand.  If you create a website, you can see which websites people visit directly before and after yours. Alternately, you can ask customers in a survey what other stores they regularly shop at.

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Определите предназначение вашей компании. Опишите преимущества своих товаров или услуг. Узнайте, какой потребители видят вашу компанию. Определите качества, которые вы желаете выражать. Исследуйте привычки клиентов.


Article in English: What puts you in a dark mood? What makes you feel bad? Identify the things that make you spiral into negative emotional states, so you can plan how to attack those triggers and get rid of them from your life.  Do you get angry or upset at a particular time of day? When a particular event happens? When you're around a particular person? What makes you angry? Maybe you just have trouble feeling positive about much of anything. If you struggle to approach even your vacation day with a positive attitude, you might want to get checked out for signs of depression and talk to your doctor. If someone in your life doesn't contribute to your mental well-being, they don't have a place in your life. People who stress you out, criticize you, or bring you down are a waste of your time and energy. Avoid these people or draw firm limits with them.  If you have to hang out with someone who rubs you the wrong way, or you can't stop seeing someone, do your best to draw limits. Be honest with them and tell them that you really need your space and you'd prefer to be left alone. As the old saying goes, if you wish to stay positive, prevent negative-minded people. If you feel good about something, let yourself feel good about it. If you don't care about something, don't let yourself be swayed by the opinions of others. Listen to your own voice and pay less attention to what other people have to say about you or your business. Don't ask for other people's opinion if you don't really need it. What difference does it make it your coworker doesn't like the name you picked for your new pet cat? As long as it makes you happy, that's all that matters. Competition can bring up a lot of negativity in people. Avoid situations that force you to compare yourself or your skills to the skills of others. These situations can breed bad feelings, resentment, and anxiety. If you want to keep a positive mindset, avoid any situation that will force you to compare or compete with others. Work hard and play hard. Fill up your schedule with activities...

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Поиск причин. Друзья – это люди, которые поддерживают вас. Не принимайте близко к сердцу слова других. Прекратите сравнивать себя с другими. Займите себя. Не печальтесь по мелочам.


Article in English: What qualities are you looking for in a friend? Determining these things ahead of time will help you know what to look for when you are making new friends. Search out people who have these positive qualities you want in your life.  Some qualities you might consider are kindness, honesty, loyalty, intelligence, or creativity. Think of ways to tell if people possess these qualities. For example, someone who makes good grades in school is probably intelligent. Someone who volunteers at a nursing home is probably kind. Someone who is very active in art class is probably creative. Try to become friends with people who have good morals. A good place to meet people like this is at your church youth group or in an activity group organized through your school. People who get involved in activities and in the community are less likely to cause problems. . Do this before you start hanging out with someone new. If they mouth off in school, get into fights, or bully others, don't get too close to them. Hanging out with likeminded people is important. The saying “you are what you eat” can be applied to the friends you choose as well. If you hang out with motivated, driven people that will begin to rub off on you as well. If you spend time with people who don’t care about school or who are not nice to others, those behaviors could eventually rub off on you. There are probably a lot of people in your life (parents, teachers, counselors) who have more life experience than you and would love to advise you on how to find and keep good friends. Take advantage of their advice by talking to them and asking their opinion. It might help!

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Подумайте, каких друзей вы бы хотели видеть рядом. Знакомьтесь с людьми, разделяющими ваше хобби. Анализируйте их поведение Выбирайте людей с похожими интересами и целями. Поговорите с теми, чьим советам вы доверяете.


Article in English: What will the content be? Write it down so you don't forget. Come up with an outline or some sort of organizer to keep track of what you will discuss and/or promote.  There are countless examples among the podcasts already in existence. Podcasts.com lists podcasts by categories, which include comedy, news, health, sports, music and politics. Some examples include Mugglecast, which covers "Harry Potter" novels and films; The Word Nerds, who discuss the etymologies of words and other linguistic matters; Fantasy Football Minute, a podcast to help all fantasy football coaches and general managers; and NPR Science Friday, a podcast version of the weekly show broadcast on local public radio affiliates, just to get your mind rolling.  Listen to some of the more popular podcasts to get a feel for style and content. Draft up an outline to keep the awkward pauses at a minimum. If you're going to be doing interviews with your pets, this will be something you probably want scripted. Most podcasts include a microphone (USB or analog), mixer (for analog mic) or even a new computer. There are different podcast starter packages out there you can buy for around $100.  Don't rely on the standard (and iffy at best) microphone your PC came with if you want to sound as professional as possible. You'll want a full headset with a noise-canceling mic to be positive your listeners aren't getting distracted by the sound of your air conditioner in the corner. For affordable voice recording, a unidirectional, dynamic-type microphone is good. Radioshack sells inexpensive ones and you’ll also find a good selection of higher quality mikes at most music stores.  Is your podcast going to be portable or will you record at home?  Maybe you want to podcast using your smartphone or tablet (Android, iOS). But the basics you'll need are a microphone and voice recording podcast software. You'll only need a mixer if you have multiple inputs. Smaller units with around four inputs will suit all but the most ambitious podcasts. If you have a Mac, you...

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Определите цель вашего подкаста. Выберите инструменты для записи подкаста. Определитесь с программным обеспечением.


Article in English: What you eat may contribute to acne. A low-glycemic diet can help reduce the severity of your acne. Eat plenty of whole grains, beans, and veggies. Cut back on processed carbs, white bread, pasta, dairy, and refined sugar.  Instead of drinking soda or juice, drink water or herbal tea when you're thirsty. Watch out for dairy in particular. Dairy may worsen acne in some people. Smoking can worsen or cause acne in adults. Talk to your doctor about quitting smoking. They can prescribe you pills or patches to help make the process easier. If you're a regular drinker with cystic acne, reduce how much you drink. In general, men should have no more than 2 alcoholic drinks a day. Women should limit themselves to 1 drink. . Stress can worsen acne, especially for men. While stress is notoriously difficult to control, you can try to incorporate some relaxation techniques to keep your stress more manageable.   Exercise can relieve stress. If nothing else, take a walk or stretch. Meditation can help bring a sense of peace back in your life. If you're busy, squeeze in 5 minute meditation sessions at work, school, or during a lunch break. If you feel yourself becoming overwhelmed, pause and breathe deeply for 10 seconds. Make sure to get between 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Sleep deprivation can cause you to feel more stress, which can cause more acne.

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Ешьте продукты с низким гликемическим индексом. Откажитесь от курения. Сократите употребление алкоголя. Постарайтесь бороться со стрессом.


Article in English: Whatever it is you’re trying to be talented at, you know you have to practice.  This is especially true if you hope to be talented in multiple areas. Fortunately, you may not need to practice quite as much as you think, and can likely make the time to practice multiple skills every day. In order to get the most out of the time you put in, you have to focus on what you’re hoping to learn.  Practice two different skills 40-45 minutes each, every day for a month. Don’t worry if you miss a day of practicing one of your talents once in a while.  If you practice each skill almost every day for a month, you’ll have put in about 20 hours of focused practice on improving each of the talents you hope to develop! In order to practice deliberately and efficiently, you need to make sure you are absolutely focused during practice. One way to help maximize the efficiency of your practice time is to deconstruct the talents you hope to improve upon into specific skills.  Ask yourself; What, specifically, do you need to be good at in order to be more talented at whatever ability you’re developing? Choose specific objectives to achieve each time you sit down to practice something.  Repeat a small task or process many, many times until you’ve mastered it. For instance, if you’re trying to improve your ability to play a sport, choose an extremely basic aspect of playing that sport and spend 45 minutes straight on just that specific aspect.  For example, if you’re hoping to become a better soccer player, dribble a soccer ball back and forth on the field with just one foot. If you’re hoping to improve your talent as a basketball player, shoot only lay-ups.   Deconstructing your effort to improve one talent will help you improve other talents as well.  Following the sports example, doing anything physically active will get you in better shape and improve your coordination, both of which will increase your physical abilities generally. Practice enough so that you are able to both notice and correct errors in your execution of a...

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Практикуйтесь. Проанализируйте таланты, которые вы хотите обрести. Практикуйтесь, пока не сможете сами себя корректировать. Будьте последовательны и упорны. Устраните отвлекающие факторы во время занятий.


Article in English: Whatever your faith tradition, whether connected to a religion or not, you should be able to find books to guide you. Take a little time each day to read from these books, as they'll offer you guidance on your journey to being more spiritual.  If you're not sure where to begin, ask for suggestions from like-minded friends or your favorite librarian. If you are wanting to explore different religions, try reading parts or all of the central religious books of the major religions, such as the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Quran. Check your local colleges and universities for free community lectures. You can also check churches, temples, and mosques for visiting lecturers presenting on spiritual interests. Libraries may also have the occasional class or workshop.  You could also attend religious services at a local church, mosque, or temple. You can also look into local spiritual retreat centers for paid retreats and workshops. Going to hear others speak can open up your mind to new ideas about spirituality. You can also find these online. Ask around among your friends to see if anyone would like to have a discussion group. You could set up a weekly or even a monthly meeting where you meet up and talk about an issue or particular book or whatever your group finds interesting. Try to pick a topic ahead of time so people can come prepared.  This type of group can help keep you committed to your journey! If none of your friends are interested, try connecting with people on social media. You may find people in your area who want to meet up, which you can find through sites like Meetup, but you can also just discuss topics online! Traveling is a great way to learn more about the human experience, which is definitely a spiritual quality. It's also a great way to rejuvenate yourself and reflect on your place in the world. Whether you go to a brand new destination or a tried-and-true old favorite, traveling can jump start your spiritual journey, as it takes you away from your normal stressors and allows time...

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Почитайте книги или статьи о духовности, чтобы углубить свои знания. Посещайте лекции, семинары и занятия, связанные с вашими духовными интересами. Встречайтесь с друзьями, разделяющими схожие духовные цели, чтобы направлять друг друга. Путешествуйте, чтобы расширить свой разум и найти себя.


Article in English: Whatever your talent is, pursue it. People who become "awesome" at what they do invest a lot of time into getting there. Who ever said that being awesome was easy?  Some theories say that it takes about 10,000 hours of practice before you can truly master something. Now, that's a lot of hours, and it's totally possible to have an awesome talent before even 1,000 hours of practice. But the people who really have amazing, awe-inspiring talent — Bill Gates, Mozart, Feliks Zemdegs — spent a lot of time preparing to be awesome. While you're practicing your talent, find ways to motivate yourself. Break your goal down into small chunks. Reward yourself with free time, a snack, or that new video game after you've achieved what you wanted to achieve. your talent. You could be the most amazing dancer or writer in the world, but you won't inspire awe in people if they never see your talent. Being awesome, by definition, means putting yourself out there, no matter how scary that is. However remember not to show off too much, like bragging for instance, for people might think you're being a show-off.   Start small. Once in a blue moon, people will start developing a talent and have instant success. For us mortals, it usually takes a while for that talent to develop. So start small. Work yourself up to greatness. At the same time, think of the "biggest stage" your talent can be showcased in. Magicians want to pack auditoriums in Vegas. Singers want to have a #1 Billboard single. Soccer players want to win a World Cup. Don't be afraid to dream big when practicing your talent. That's part of what keeps you going. Whether it's from a coach, a parent, or a panel, getting advice on what you can do to get better at your talent is absolutely essential. A famous poet once said, "No man is an island." What John Donne meant by that is that you need to rely on other people to help you out. You can't do everything by yourself. Always ask other experts in related fields how you can get better. Your desire to be awesome is directly...

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Найдите свой талант. Продемонстрируйте свой талант. Получайте отзыв. Найдите себе наставника. Учитесь на своих ошибках.


Article in English: WhatsApp does not actually support stickers. Instead, you'll be attaching images to your WhatsApp messages. There are several apps that contain collections of images that look like traditional stickers. You can add these to your messages so that the recipient sees them. Unfortunately, because WhatsApp doesn't actually have stickers, you can't use animated Stickers in WhatsApp. You can, however, send short video clips. There are lots of apps available that offer thousands of different stickers for use in WhatsApp and a variety of other messaging services. Sticker apps are available for both iOS and Android. When browsing through sticker apps, make sure that you don't install any apps that require too many permissions. Read reviews to see if the app works for other WhatsApp users. Many sticker apps only have a small selection of free stickers. Some of the most popular apps include:  Emojidom (Android) Smileys and Memes for Chat (Android) Stickers Free (iOS) ChatStickerz - Funny Emoji Stickers (iOS) Most sticker apps have multiple categories of sticker. Many apps have a free selection of stickers along with a selection of stickers that requires payment. Find the perfect sticker for your message. This will select the sticker that you want to add to WhatsApp. The process will vary depending on the app that you are using.  Emojidom - Emojidom contains a keyboard and text screen. Type out your message and include any of the stickers that you want. Tap the "Share" button when you are finished and then select "WhatsApp". You can also tap the "Attach" button in WhatsApp and choose Emojidom as your album to select any of its stickers. Smileys and Memes for Chat - Tap the sticker you want to send to WhatsApp. Once the sticker has been selected, tap "WhatsApp" in the lower-right corner. Make any edits you'd like, then tap the "Done" button. WhatsApp will open, and you can select the conversation you want to add it to. Stickers Free - Tap the sticker that you want to add to your WhatsApp conversation. Select "WhatsApp"...

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Поймите принцип работы стикеров. Откройте магазин приложений. Найдите приложение со стикерами. Запустите приложение, чтобы найти стикер. Нажмите на стикер, который хотите использовать. Нажав на стикер, вы тем самым скопируете его в буфер обмена.


Article in English: What’s the thing that you notice first when you walk into this house, into this office, or down that street? Is it a certain building, a sign, a window, or even a group of people? Whatever it is that makes this place interesting to you—whether real or made-up—that’s probably the thing that’ll hook your readers, too. Consider focusing on an attribute that you’ll be specifically elaborating on later in the paragraph. Feel free to split your topic sentence into multiple sentences for clarity and flow. Try writing something like: Almost everyone has seen a bedroom before, or gone into a classroom or a grocery store. Focusing on specific aspects that make the room, classroom, or grocery store unique and different is what will hook your readers and help them visualize this place. You could say, for example:  “The river ran so high along its banks that it sloshed over the sides of the walls, spilling brown water into the streets, but no one seemed to view this with alarm. I watched a man ride his bike just along the wall, speeding straight through the biggest puddles.” “The neighborhood was perfectly suburban, but sat right across the two-lane road from miles of sprawling cornfields, green arms sifting through the breeze, punctured here and there by broken-down farm houses.” Even the most seemingly boring of locations can become vivid and fascinating when paired with strong language. Look for words that capture the spirit of the place, whether it’s a strange old house or a teenage boy’s bedroom. Try descriptive words you normally wouldn’t use and see how they work in your paragraph—you might be surprised by the results. For example, in The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood describes a room as “A chair, a table, a lamp. Above, on the white ceiling, a relief ornament in the shape of a wreath and in the centre of it a blank space, plastered over, like the place in a face where the eye has been taken out.” Make your readers feel exactly what it’s like to be in this place, from the wind on their face to the sound of dogs...

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Начните с детали, которая первой бросается в глаза. Подчеркните мелкие, но интересные детали. Используйте необычный язык, чтобы придать колорит месту. Задействуйте сенсорные детали, чтобы передать запах, звук, ощущения. Сообщите возможную реакцию на такое место. Используйте только самые важные детали, чтобы не утомить читателя.


Article in English: When a Champagne cork is removed from the bottle, it mushrooms out and cannot be reinserted back into the bottle. Regular wine bottles and some bottles of hard alcohol come corked with straight corks that can be recycled in Champagne bottles to help preserve the leftovers.  To recycle an old cork, insert the old wine or whiskey cork into the Champagne bottle in place of the original cork. Champagne bottles are specially designed to withstand the pressure inside the bottle created by the carbon dioxide. Never transfer leftover champagne to a regular wine bottle as a method of preserving it. There are sealers and stoppers available that are made for preserving Champagne, and they are specially designed to fit into Champagne bottles. Some of these are vacuum sealers that remove excess air from the bottle, while others are specially designed stoppers that are able to withstand the pressure that will build up in the bottle. Only wine made using a special tradition in the Champagne region of France can be called Champagne. Sparkling wine from different regions may have bottles with different sized openings, so make sure you're using a Champagne-specific stopper. Not everyone has old corks or special Champagne sealers lying around, a third option is to cover the opening with plastic wrap. Seal it tightly around the rim, and secure the plastic in place with an elastic band around the neck.

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Попробуйте воспользоваться старой пробкой от вина. Воспользуйтесь специальной пробкой-стоппером для шампанского. Запечатайте горлышко полиэтиленовым пакетом.


Article in English: When a baby has an ear infection, she may become confused by the pain and therefore become scared. If your baby is restless or nervous, swaddle her in a soft cloth and hold her close to you. Use a gentle voice to soothe your baby and let her know that you are right there. This may help her to relax. When you are trying to put your child to sleep, she will probably begin to feel her ear pain even more intensely. To combat this, try telling your child a story, or singing her several songs while she falls asleep. Distracting her while also soothing her may help her to fall asleep despite the pain she is feeling. While rocking can generally help a baby fall asleep, the back-and-forth movement may not help a child with an ear infection. This is because that rocking movement can move the fluid in your child’s ears around, causing pain. Follow your baby’s lead; if she seems fine being rocked, then continue to rock her until she doesn’t want to be rocked anymore. If you are stressed out by your child’s pain, your child will sense your stress and will most likely find it more difficult to fall asleep. Try to show your child that you are calm and that you know everything will be ok. When you calm and positive, your child will most likely feel reassured, despite the pain in her ear.

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Держите ребенка и покажите, что вы рядом. Отвлеките ребенка историей или песней, когда вы кладете его в постель. Попробуйте покачать ребенка, но если он начинает плакать – остановитесь. Сохраняйте спокойствие, укладывая ребенка в постель.


Article in English: When a clot is inside a blood vessel it may partially or completely block blood flow, or become dislodged and lead to complications like stroke, pulmonary embolism or a heart attack. When the clot is outside the blood vessel it can still partially or completely block blood flow by putting pressure on nearby vessels. The brain controls the body’s functions. If a clot impedes the flow of blood to the brain, it can affect sight, speech, and virtually all other functions of the body. This can result in a stroke. As a result, you may experience:  Visual disturbances. Weakness. Paralysis. Seizures. Speech impairment. Disorientation. When clots develop in the heart, it can cause an irregular rhythm and block the flow of blood. This leads to chest pain (which may radiate to the arms, back, neck or jaw), shortness of breath, and sweating. Clots in the heart can lead to life-threatening problems, such as a heart attack. As with clots in the heart, clots in the lungs may cause severe, sharp chest pain which can radiate to the arms, back, neck or jaw. In addition, you may experience:  Rapid pulse. The heart compensates by beating fast in order to supply sufficient blood to the body. As a result, your pulse rises. Bloody cough. A clot can irritate your lungs, causing bleeding. You may cough up blood. Shortness of breath. A clot can block the passage of air in your lungs, leading to difficulty breathing.

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Тромбы образуются как внутри, так и снаружи вены или артерии. Не секрет, что тромбоз  мозга имеет разные симптомы. Боль в груди, одышка и потоотделение могут говорить об образовании тромба в сердце. Тромбы  в легких могут вызывать боль в груди и целый ряд других симптомов.


Article in English: When a customer enters your dealership, approach them with confidence, warmth and kindness. First impression is so important and the customer needs to feel like you are being authentic with them. Meet the customer in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming or overbearing, but in a way that shows you are there to help.  The upfront approach -- walk to the customers, greet them with a firm handshake and smile, and begin asking questions about what kind of car they are looking for. The hands off approach -- walk up to a potential customer, shake hands firmly and offer a quick greeting. Then, hand them your business card and say "Hi my name is X, here are my contact details. My desk is over there, so take a look around and when you've found something you like or have questions come over and I can assist you. Also, if another salesperson approaches you, inform them I am assisting you." (The problem with this approach is your customer won't likely feel any attachment to you, and so they may move on to someone else or leave the dealership with no information gained.) Although this can be frustrating for some customers who just want to "get in and get out," striking up a conversation with customers can help build rapport and help them feel more comfortable trusting you as their salesman.  One of the biggest influences in building your customers' trust is showing them that you're not just interested in selling them a car. Show them that you want to build a relationship with them. Ask them about their family, job, interests, etc. Find something in common with them and build trust through that connection. People love talking about themselves, and they feel respected when they have a chance to be heard. Be so likable that your customers refer you to their friends and family. When talking to customers, make eye contact with them so they know that you are really interested in what they have to say. Using body language that is friendly and welcoming will also make your customer feel more at ease. Be authentic. Don't just put...

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Приветствуйте клиента с энтузиазмом. Заведите светскую беседу. Демонстрируйте позитивный язык тела. Задавайте правильные вопросы.


Article in English: When a dog has arthritis, it can be hard for him to move around and maintain a healthy weight. However, the extra weight can actually make the arthritis worse, so it’s important to help your dog with weight control. Cut back the amount of food your dog gets every day and you will most likely see a drastic improvement in his condition. In fact, it has been proven that actually helping your dog lose that burden of extra weight can relieve their arthritis so much that they don’t need to take medication anymore. It is good to keep your dog on medication while he loses weight, but when he gets back to a healthy weight, you can talk to your vet about taking him off medication. While an arthritic dog may have a hard time walking, it is still important to make sure that he gets regular low-impact exercise because getting no exercise can actually make his joints stiffer. Low-impact exercise helps joint fluid to circulate (keeping your dog flexible), promotes good blood circulation, and keeps up muscle strength. Your dog should exercise for the same length of time every day. A good baseline amount of exercise is 30 minutes of walking, swimming, or running every day. Swimming in particular is good because it gets your dog moving but takes the pressure off of his hips and joints. Heat therapy is great for getting rid of pain in a specific spot. Heat helps keep synovial fluid circulating (so that your dog can feel limber) and reduces the build-up of inflammatory chemicals within the joint (which makes your dog’s joints stiff). You can provide your dog with heat therapy by:  Getting your dog a heated sleeping pad. Heated sleeping pads both provide heat for your dog, so he is less stiff in the morning, while also cushioning his arthritic joints, making him more comfortable. Cover your dog with a blanket on chill nights. The blanket will keep your dog warm, which will help keep his joints from stiffening up. Get a microwaveable wheat bag. These bags can be heated in the microwave and then placed on the spot where your dog...

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Посадите собаку на диету. Убедитесь, что у вашей собаки достаточно физической нагрузки. Помогите собаке терапией теплом. Покройте пол поверхностью, которая поможет собаке ходить по скользкому полу. Расставьте по дому пандусы. Поставьте миски с едой и водой на подставки.


Article in English: When a friend is negative, his negativity can have the tendency of rubbing off on you. For example, if this person always talks negatively about your school, you might start to think negatively too. This is because this is all you focus on. If you think about the positive aspects of your school, you’ll start to see those more clearly. Build a network of people who approach life with positivity. Spend less time with those who bring you down. Sometimes feeling negative is pervasive and affects all our interactions. Negativity can make people not want to spend time with you, adding to a cycle of feeling negative. A way to break out of this cycle and build a positive mindset is to practice social support. Expanding positive comments towards others can help you build a positive thinking mindset.  For example, you can help someone feel good about themselves by recognizing him and pointing out something positive. Compliment him on how well he can sing, for example. Being nice to others is associated with positive outcomes in family, health and career, which will help build your positive-thinking mindset. When you interact with others, you can help them feel positively. This will, in turn, increase your own positive mindset. Increase positive thinking in others by showing interest and reinforcing the pride you feel. When you get together with a friend, spend the time talking about what’s new with her. Steer the conversation away from yourself and focus on listening to her. Write down the ways that you have helped someone else and contributed to his or her wellbeing. It sounds somewhat gratuitous or self-serving. But research shows this kind of behavior can help you feel like you’re making a difference by staying positive. Belonging to a social group can help reduce negative thinking. Religious affiliation can, for many people, cultivate a positive mindset.

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Окружите себя позитивными людьми. С позитивом относитесь к другим людям. Проявляйте интерес к другими людям и демонстрируйте гордость за них. Обращайте внимание, когда вы помогаете другим. Присоединитесь к социальной группе.


Article in English: When a joint hurts, we want to use it as little as we can to minimize pain and discomfort. In fact, you probably need to keep using your hip. Inactivity with a condition like arthritis can reduce the joint’s range of motion, increase stiffness, and aggravate pain. Plus, the exercise should help you to sleep.  Have your doctor confirm that it’s safe to exercise your hip, first of all. Try motion exercises, gently moving your hip through its full range. Walking, low-speed bicycling, and swimming can also be helpful. Try to exercise most days, aiming for a total of about 150 minutes per week. Split up the exercise into 10 minute spurts if movement is uncomfortable. An important effect of exercise is that it can help you to maintain a healthy weight or to lose weight, both of which will ease pressure and stress on your hips. Sometimes, hip pain can be caused by sore and tight muscles around the hip joint. Having a couple of sessions with a massage therapist may help to relieve this tension. Start off with 30 minute massage sessions to start getting some relief.  Keep in mind that it may take three to five sessions to feel a difference. If your hip pain increases at night after getting a massage, make sure that you tell your therapist at the next visit. The idea of exercise is to gently work the hip – don’t overdo it or engage in exercise that’s hard on the joint. Rest the joint when not doing low impact exercises. You can also manage pain by taking over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications.  Avoid repeated bending of the hip or putting direct pressure on the joint. Try not to sleep on your bad side, as said, and also avoid prolonged sitting. Ice the joint with wrapped ice cubes or a package of frozen vegetables if it becomes inflamed or painful. Or, alternatively, you can use a heat treatment like taking a warm shower. Consider an over-the-counter medication like Ibuprofen, which will relieve pain but also has properties to reduce swelling and inflammation. You hip pain might be passing....

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Регулярно выполняйте упражнения с малой ударной нагрузкой на ноги. Походите на массаж. Отдыхайте и старайтесь ослабить боль. Поговорите с врачом о долгосрочном облегчении боли.


Article in English: When a person becomes depressed, she may begin to withdraw from family and friends. Because of this, it is important to keep your communication with your teen open and straightforward. Talk to your teen about depression and follow the tips listed in the rest of this section. Persevere—letting your teen know that you are there for her and want to talk to her about what she is going through is very important. If she shuts you out, try again. Let your teen know that you’re there for her, fully and unconditionally. Try not to ask a lot of questions but make it clear that you’re ready and willing to provide any support needed. Let her know that you want to talk to her about what she is going through and that you will do anything to help her. Your teen may shut you out at first, which is relatively normal teen behavior—depressed or otherwise. Talking about feelings of depression can be tough for anyone, let alone a teen going through normal teen dramas on top of depression. Respect your teen’s comfort level while still letting her know that you are concerned and willing to listen. Be patient with your teen. It might take her some time to sort out what she is feeling, or find the courage to talk to you about it. However, if you think she is getting worse, or showing suicidal behavior and is still not talking to you about it, seek immediate professional help. and avoid lecturing her. Resist any urge to criticize or pass judgment once your teen begins to confide in you. Avoid offering unsolicited advice or ultimatums as she might see these as a threat and may close up again. It is important to remember that depression is not something your teen can control. Do not get frustrated by her feelings of depression, because she can’t help how she feels. Your role is to listen and support her through this really difficult time. . Don’t try to talk to your teen out of her depression, even if her emotions don't make sense to you. Simply acknowledge the pain and sadness she is feeling. Let her know that it's okay to feel the way...

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Вы должны понимать, что если ваша дочь испытывает депрессию, скорее всего она будет не готова к открытому общению с вами. Предложите свою помощь и поддержку. Проявляйте мягкость и настойчивость. Слушайте ребенка и избегайте нотаций. Уважайте чувства вашего ребенка. Проконсультируйтесь с врачом.


Article in English: When a person fakes an emotion, their face often betrays them, because they may only show emotion on the upper or lower half of their face. For example, if someone is smiling, see if this emotion carries to their eyes. Similarly, if someone is crying, does this emotion seem consistent with the expression on the lower half of their face? Keep in mind that a pathological liar will not show emotion as a giveaway that they are lying. Many liars have their stories lined up for questions that they anticipate. When you throw them a curveball by asking something unexpected, they might not have an appropriate response.  For example, if the person says that they went to eat at a particular restaurant, they might anticipate that you’ll ask about their food, the waiter, and how much the meal cost. But they might not expect a question about where the bathroom was located. Pathological liars enjoy additional questions, so this might not always be a helpful indicator. Microexpressions are very minor facial movements that capture a person’s true feelings. These are fleeting emotions, sometimes lasting for as little as 1/125th of a second.  Microexpressions will indicate emotion, but they do not necessarily give you clues as to why the person is feeling that emotion. For example, a lying person might show fear in a microexpression because they are scared they will be caught. But a truthful person might show fear in a microexpression because they are scared that they will not be believed. Keep in mind that pathological liars are very good at hiding their emotions, so this might not be something you can always use to spot lying. Sometimes a person will say one thing and their body will react in another way unintentionally. For example, they may answer yes to a question, but his head may shake side to side, indicating no. Keep in mind that nonverbal cues vary widely from person to person. What you recognize in one person may not translate to another person.

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Посмотрите, отражается ли та или  иная эмоция на лице вашего собеседника. Задайте своему собеседнику неожиданный вопрос. Научитесь читать микровыражения лица. Обратите внимание, насколько совпадают вербальные и невербальные средства общения.


Article in English: When a person reaches age the age of maturity, which is the United States ranges from 18 to 21 depending on state, they become a legal adult, taking on the rights and responsibilities that come with adulthood. Teenagers who are emancipated before the age of majority gain those same legal rights and responsibilities. They are no longer supported financially by their parents, and they are no longer legally required to rely on their parents to meet their needs. Consider the following rights and responsibilities you would have as an emancipated teenager:  You must find your own place to live, and be responsible for paying rent. You must provide your own food, clothing and other material needs. You may get a marriage license, driver's license, or join the armed services without your parents' permission. You may sign contracts without your parents' involvement, and be legally responsible for upholding them. You may buy and sell property. You may enroll in a school or college by yourself. You may choose what medical treatments you receive, and you are responsible for paying for them. Teenagers have a variety of reasons for wanting legal independence from their parents, from getting married at an early age to facing an abusive situation they want to leave. Consider pursuing emancipation if one of the following reasons applies to you:  You are legally married, and wish to have the same rights as an adult.In this case, emancipation is achieved with parental consent and permission from the court.  You are already financially independent, and wish to have the rights that come with financial independence. Your parents or guardian have told you that you cannot live with them. Your parents or guardian are physically or sexually abusive. The situation at your parents' or guardian's home is morally repugnant to you. Your parents or guardian have stolen your money. It is not easy to take on the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult at an early age. Many teenagers don't have the resources to pay for rent, clothes and...

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Ознакомьтесь с тем, что влечет за собой эмансипация. Ознакомьтесь с причинами эмансипации. Ознакомьтесь с альтернативами эмансипации.


Article in English: When applying paint to wooden surfaces and items, the easiest method is using a small or medium-sized paint roller. This works well because you can apply the paint quickly and thoroughly without overworking the paint. To use the paint roller, dip the roller into the paint and move your hand back and forth to saturate the roller. If you are painting over a dresser with fine corners or the edge of a table, for instance, it may be easier to apply the paint with a smaller brush. Use a 1–2 in (2.5–5.1 cm) brush instead of or in addition to a paint roller. Before you add more paint to the surface, ensure the primer is completely dry. Drying time may vary based on your particular type or brand of primer. Touch the surface of the object with your fingertip to make sure it isn't tacky before moving on. Apply a second coat of primer after the first dries if you are covering very dark stain or varnish. On average, it takes about 1 hour for a coat of water-based paint to dry. It may dry faster, based on your surface, application, and paint type. If you don’t wait for the paint to dry, it may dry unevenly and look odd.

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Воспользуйтесь малярным валиком, если собираетесь окрашивать плоскую поверхность большой площади. Для окрашивания грунтовкой или краской мелких предметов или объемных деталей на деревянных поверхностях используйте кисти среднего размера. Подождите 30–60 минут, пока грунтовка не высохнет. Дайте первому слою краски подсохнуть в течение 30–60 минут (то же самое касается всех последующих слоев).


Article in English: When asking her out, the tone and language of your body should match up with your words. You want her to get the sense from how you’re carrying yourself that you are confident and want to get to know her a little better. Make sure you’re standing up straight, smiling, your shoulders are up, and your hands and arms are in a relaxed and non-defensive posture. There are several things you should avoid:  Slouching over. Crossing your arms. This demonstrates that you’re in a defensive posture. Fidgeting with your hands. Don’t play with things in your hands, and don’t keep your hands in your pockets. In order to give her a good impression about who you are, you've got to maintain good hygiene and look well-kept. If you typically don't maintain good hygiene, now is the time to step it up. There are a number of things you need to do:  Shave or groom your beard. Shower before a date. Use deodorant and cologne, if you want. Floss and brush your teeth. Wash your clothes and only wear clean clothes. When you ask her out, you need to make sure you seem ultra confident and sure of yourself. Try to think positively and focus on all of your good qualities in your own mind. There are pitfalls to this, though. Consider:  You don’t want to come off as arrogant or full of yourself. You don’t want her to think that you think you’re too good for her. You don’t want to alienate her or her friends by bragging or boasting about yourself. Don't make it sound like asking her out is a matter of life and death. Avoid inserting a sense of urgency into the situation. Instead, act nonchalant, but interested. If you are tense and nervous when asking her out, she will feel just as tense and nervous. Make your invitation sound as if it was the most natural thing for you to do (and it should), and this will help her feel comfortable and at ease with the plan as well. Proposing a grandiose date might give the wrong impression about who you are. While your first date should be memorable, you don’t want it to be the sort of thing that could...

Summary in Russian:

Позаботьтесь о том, чтобы язык вашего тела был исключительно положительным. Следите за личной гигиеной. Излучайте уверенность в себе. Ведите себя естественно и не делайте из этого разговора какое-то грандиозное событие. Не поддавайтесь соблазну устроить грандиозное первое свидание.


Article in English: When attending semi-formal business and social events, you will want to look both creative and sophisticated. These are prime networking environments, and you never know who may want to buy an expensive piece or give you your next job. Look sharp while standing out with a dark green or brown suit or dress. Belts enhance the style of any outfit they're worn with. When sporting an otherwise plain ensemble, a decorative belt and/or an interesting buckle can help you stand out from the crowd. Let others know more about your personal style and artistic interests with this small detail.  Tooled leather is fairly uncommon in modern belts, and wearing a tooled leather belt is a simple way of looking unique. You can pick a belt buckle that holds some significance to either you or your art. For example, if your art frequently has an ocean theme, a buckle with a jellyfish or shark is a good choice. If you work with metal or leather, your belt is a great place to display your talents. Look for pieces that are funky, foreign, expensive or well-made. Jewelry with intricate details or pieces that hearken back to the 80s are also good artistic choices. If a piece is particularly large or wild-looking, it may be best to save it for casual outfits, rather than wear it to something dressier like an art opening.  Just like your belt buckle, your jewelry can reflect your interests and art. For example, if you're interested in astronomy and/or frequently incorporate spacescapes, try finding jewelry that features planets or supernovae. Avoid pieces that look too expensive or ostentatious, even if you didn't pay much for them. It may be harder to sell your work if a potential buyer sees you decked out in gold and diamonds. Artists are famously known to dress more casually than average. However, you want to make sure you don't come off as sloppy or unstylish. If you don't take the time to put creativity into your outfit, some people may doubt the level of creativity you put into your art. Instead, dress down in a deliberate fashion...

Summary in Russian:

Носите необычные, но не экстравагантные цвета. Наденьте ремень. Подберите особые украшения, которые будут дополнять ваш образ. Одевайтесь проще.


Article in English: When buying bacon specifically for grilling, look for the thickest cut you can find. Thick slices of bacon are easier to handle on the grill, as thinner slices pose a risk of breaking in half, falling through the grates, or burning onto them. This quality is especially important because grill cooking usually requires using a pair of tongs for handling the meat, which can make it difficult to keep a hold on to slippery pieces of uncooked bacon. Grilling bacon on its own is fine and dandy, but why stop there? Below are just a few basic barbecue dishes that use bacon or can easily be made to accommodate it — feel free to add bacon to any other dishes you know as well:  Bacon-wrapped asparagus stalks Bacon-wrapped chicken Bacon cheeseburgers Barbecue beans Chili Roasts (pork, beef, venison, turkey, etc.)

Summary in Russian:

Покупайте толстые куски бекона. Используйте бекон и в рецептах для барбекю.