Article in English: Though technically all vegetables can be steamed, certain vegetables steam better than others, and all of them steam at different rates. Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, asparagus, artichokes, and green beans will all turn out nicely and are standard steaming fare. But if you want to get creative, throw in some potatoes or radishes, too! Here's a brief rundown on steaming times:  Asparagus: 7 to 13 minutes, or 4 to 7 minutes if you cut up the spears into short pieces Broccoli: stalks for 8 to 12 minutes, florets for 5 to 7 minutes Carrots: 7 to 12 minutes, depending on their size and how much you cut them up Cauliflower: 5 to 10 minutes for florets Corn on the cob: 7 to 10 minutes Green beans: 5 to 7 minutes  Potatoes, sliced: 8 to 12 minutes Spinach: 3 to 5 minutes Since some veggies take longer to steam than others, it’s a good idea to keep them separate when you cook them. That way, you won’t end up with some vegetables that are limp and soggy, while others are still crunchy and raw in the middle. You can cook different types together, but you may need a way to keep them separate in the steamer so you can easily remove the faster-cooking vegetables as soon as they’re done.  For example, potatoes will take much longer to steam than green beans, so it’s best not to mix them up while you’re steaming them. You can also speed up the cooking time of denser vegetables by cutting them up into smaller pieces.

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Выберите овощи. Разделите овощи по времени приготовления.


Article in English: Though there are some suspects, doctors still aren’t sure what exactly causes lipedema. Unfortunately, not knowing the cause can make this disorder difficult to treat. Providing your doctor with as much information about your health and genetic history as possible will aid your doctor in determining possible causes and treatments. In many cases, there appears to be a genetic component to this disorder. This is because a person suffering from lipedema sometimes has family members who are also dealing with the disorder themselves. For example, if you are suffering from lipedema it is not unlikely that one of your parents is also suffering from the disorder. Many doctors believe that lipedema may have a link with hormones. This is because the disorder occurs almost exclusively in women, and is often found to occur during times of hormonal change such as puberty, during pregnancy, or menopause. Though the cause of the disorder may not seem important, it could be helpful for your doctor when deciding upon good treatment option.

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Причины возникновения болезни все еще не до конца понятны. Узнайте о возможных генетических связях. Учтите гормональные изменения.


Article in English: Though there aren't any iPhone apps that mask your real phone number, there are quite a few apps that will create a new, fake number from which you can send messages. The list below provides a few examples of possible apps.  Pinger TextPlus TextNow Burner Wickr Backchat Then, look to the bottom right and tap on Search. Or, you can perform a general search by entering Anonymous Text. Various results will come up. Tap on an app of your choice, then tap GET (most of these apps are free), then Install. After tapping Install, the system will ask you to confirm your password. Enter it in the space provided. Then, tap OK. Once the app has finished installing, tap on Open. Then, you'll be asked to log in or sign up. Tap on sign up, then enter your phone number. Keep in mind that you'll have to enter your real phone number in this step. You'll likely receive a text from the app with a confirmation code. After you've successfully registered, the app will ask you to create your new, fake number. Or, you can choose to have the app randomly choose one for you. Keep in mind, that some apps like Burner are free to download but will require you to purchase credits in order to send anonymous texts. Once you've set up your texting app, simply write a message from within the app. Enter your contact's phone number, then simply hit Send. Your contact will receive an anonymous text.

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Выберите приложение для iPhone. Откройте App Store. Введите название выбранного вами приложения. Введите свой Apple ID. Нажмите «Открыть». Отправьте сообщение.


Article in English: Though they’re commonly conflated, a sport coat is not a blazer or a suit jacket. Sport coats need not match the fabric of the pants, as you'd find with a suit jacket. The biggest difference between a sport coat and a blazer is that sport coats are patterned, while blazers are made of solid fabric with a contrasting color of button.  Stylistically, sport coats are sometimes a slightly looser fit than other kinds of dress coats, allowing for outdoorsy use and "sporting." They're somewhat slightly less formal than a suit jacket or a blazer. The variety of fabrics is somewhat larger with sport coats as well. Wool, linen, cotton, and other kinds of materials are all common to sport coats. The one thing a sport coat must have, though, is a pattern. Since a sport coat isn't as formal as a blazer or suit jacket, it can have some give and should appear (and feel) a little looser. For jackets, the length of the coat is usually standard. To learn the cut appropriate for you, find your range below:  A short is typically used on people under 5’7, with sleeves up to 32 in. A regular is for people between 5’8 and 5’11, with sleeves of 32-33 in. A long is for people between 6’0 and 6’2, with sleeves of 34-36 in. An extra-long is for people taller than 6’2 with sleeves longer than 36 in. Sport coats come in summer and winter weights and are common for any season in which a bit of formality needs to be mixed with a bit of fun. Getting sport coats that can be used for different seasons will help you stay comfortable.  Wear cotton sport coats for the summertime. When it's hot out, you don't want to be caught in a wool jacket. Cotton breathes well and will help you to stay cool, despite wearing a relatively heavy article of clothing.  Wool jackets should be worn in winter. These are heat-saving and will often be able to be worn without the need for an overcoat. The vent is the open seam in either the back of the jacket or the sides, used to allow the jacket to hang loosely and make the trouser pockets available to the wearer of...

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Узнайте, чем отличается спортивная куртка от других видов курток. Правильно выбирайте размер куртки. Выберите соответствующий вес куртки по сезону. Проверьте наличие шлица. Ищите универсальные узоры.


Article in English: Though this isn't always necessary, it's definitely valuable experience. Unless you've grown up with a gavel in your hand instead of a pacifier (aka gotten into the family business), this may be the route for you.The NAA has a list of schools on their website. Currently the NAA has schools in the US, Canada, South Africa, and an affiliate in Australia. Depending on your location, you may be able to get away with a course that's only a few weeks long or you may need to take one that's closer to a standard college semester. Either way, it's not that long. Choose between an on-site school or a virtual program. Auctioneer schools are located across the globe, and many programs are offered online. You'll be taking classes in bid calling, marketing and basic business management. Some states, like Ohio and Tennessee, require 1 or 2 years (respectively) of experience before you're even allowed to sit for the exam. But regardless of the rules in your jurisdiction, it's a good idea to start getting experience as soon as possible. There is such a thing as an apprentice auctioneer license. This is generally a stepping stone (often required) in states that do require the experience before the exam. Exam fees currently sit at around a couple hundred dollars in most areas. In most areas, it's offered quarterly. Your state should have information on how to study for the test, like Texas' Green Book. But since you're already in the auctioneer network, you'll have plenty of other resources to hit up, too. Certain states have reciprocity laws. That means that your license is good in the states that recognize your state's license, but not good in others. If you want a license in a state that doesn't work like this, you'll need to fulfill their requirements and take their exam. Once you've taken the exam and passed (if you fail, generally you can take it twice in the next year period), you can apply for your license! This generally just proves that you've done the work and you're a legitimate auctioneer. Congratulations! And,...

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Запишитесь в школу аукционистов. Пройдите стажировку. Сдайте экзамен. Получите лицензию. Присоединитесь к команде профессионалов. Найдите себе другую работу.


Article in English: Though vertigo is often caused by something minor, you may have an underlying condition that's causing your symptoms. Vertigo may point to an infection or may be a sign of something more serious. Go see your doctor if vertigo is a recurring problem. Vertigo often occurs when you have an inner ear infection or fluid in your middle ear. This may not indicate that you have an infection. This may simply be the result of allergies or problems with the Eustachian tubes. Viral infections will go away on their own and can't be treated with medicine, but if the vertigo is related to a bacterial infection, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics to clear it up. If the fluid in your inner or middle ear is infected, then an appropriate treatment for an infection might include antibiotics, a nasal steroid, or saline spray. In some cases of vertigo, the doctor will prescribe specific vertigo medication to help alleviate the symptoms. This is usually only prescribed if you have certain conditions, like vestibular neuronitis, central vertigo, or Meniere's disease. The medications that your doctor may give you are prochlorperazine or antihistamines. These medications are taken for anywhere between three to fourteen days. If they work, your doctor may decide to give you pills to keep at home to be used on an as-needed basis. If your condition does not improve, your doctor may refer you to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. The ENT specialist will have more training and experience dealing with these specific problems, so they may be able to provide you with a more effective treatment plan.  A specialist will usually be consulted if the head exercises don't work, the symptoms last for more than a month, or the symptoms are unusual or severe. An ENT specialist will also be called if you're experiencing hearing loss. The ENT will likely use an electronystagmogram (ENG) to see if there are problems in the connections between your inner ear, brain, and nerves. They may also order an MRI.  A physical therapist can also help you to...

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Обратитесь к врачу. Принимайте антибиотики. Принимайте препараты от вертиго. Получите направление к соответствующему специалисту. Сделайте хирургическую операцию.


Article in English: Though we often think of inspiration as something that just strikes us, a certain level of discipline is also necessary to create polished song lyrics. Having a set place to focus and be creative can motivate you to keep up a regular practice of songwriting.  Something as simple as a desk can be a great place to write. You can even decorate the space with some of your favorite musical inspirations to keep you inspired. Studies have shown that the color blue can enhance performance on a creative task. Try repainting your space blue or have blue decorations in your space to keep you going. Some people feel most inspired and excited to write first thing in the morning while other people find the evening time to be best for their creativity. Figure out what time of the day works for you (bearing in mind other responsibilities, such as your job and schoolwork) and decide on a writing routine accordingly. Schedule this time into a calendar or planner, if you use one. After a few weeks of consciously doing this, it'll eventually become second nature and you'll have a steady flow of written material for your songs. It's all too easy to get distracted by social media, chores, and all the other daily aspects of life that demand our attention. However, having a specific time and place to do your writing will carve out some space that takes you away from all of that.  If you use your computer to write, make a commitment to not use the Internet until you get a set amount of work done.  If you find yourself constantly itching to look things up, turn off the wifi and write notes in your work of what to research once you are done with the rough draft. Think about who in your life is also engaged in artistic pursuits and ask them if they would be willing to collaborate with you. Collaborating can be as easy as giving each other feedback on each other's work or even starting a new project together. Not only will you motivate each other to produce work, but you'll also get great feedback and a fresh outlook that will make you a...

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Найдите тихое место для работы. Сформируйте рабочий распорядок. Устраните отвлекающие факторы. Сотрудничайте с другими. Станьте участником писательской группы. Всегда носите с собой ручку и блокнот.


Article in English: Though you can start by asking how her day at school was, don't stop there. It's important for you to really talk with your daughter in order to understand her.   Begin the conversation with small, open ended questions such as, “Tell me about your day.” If your daughter doesn't seem to be responding, let her know you're there when she's ready to talk. If you start with broader questions, follow up with more narrow ones. For example, “How was your day?” “Did your chemistry test go well?” “How do you think you did?” Try not to rapidly fire off questions though, as you don't want her to shut down. Remind her that it's OK to discuss whatever's on her mind and that she won't be judged or criticized for it.  Take advantage of talking with your daughter while you're in the car together. You'll both be less distracted, plus you can find inspiration for conversations based on what's happening as you drive. You can use the same method while you're watching your favorite shows together. Instead of pre-recording the program, use the commercial breaks as an opportunity to chat. One of the many advantages of talking with your teenage daughter is actually getting to know her. You'll probably be surprised to learn how much her interests have changed since she was younger. Knowing her interests will help you to relate to her and bond with her.   If you notice, for example, that your daughter is into music ask her to tell you about some of the bands she's interested in now. Tell her you'd like to listen to some of her favorite songs by that group. Even if you don't like the music, refrain from expressing that. If your daughter is into fashion, ask her to show you some of her favorite online stores. You can spend time looking at clothes together and can even plan a trip to the mall to visit more stores there. One of the goals of getting to know your daughter is understanding what motivates her and what makes her happy. That means learning about her aspirations as well as her inspirations, so understand who your daughter looks...

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Разговаривайте с ней. Узнайте, что интересует вашу дочь. Говорите с ней о социальных сетях. Обсудите вопрос, связанный с употреблением алкоголя и наркотиков.


Article in English: Though you can't be selfless all the time, being selfless is an important part of being a good friend. Accommodate your friend's wishes whenever you can, provided this is done in a balanced way. Reciprocate his or her acts of kindness with caring deeds of your own, and your friendship will be strengthened. If you get a reputation for being selfish and only being around your friends when you need some help, then people will know you're not looking out for them.  Do a favor for your friend just out of the goodness of your heart, not because you want something in return. There's a difference between being selfless at the right time and letting people walk all over you. If you feel like you're always helping your friends and get nothing back, then you may have a problem. Don't abuse generosity or wear out your welcome. When your friend does something nice for you, reciprocate quickly. Return any money you borrow promptly. Go home when it seems like the time is right. Don't monopolize conversations, but rather take the time to truly understand and support your friend when they are talking to you. It sounds simple, but make sure you're listening as much as you're talking about yourself. If you're monopolizing every conversation with your feelings, your friend isn't getting anything out of the relationship. Listening opens space between the two of you and reassures your friend that you care.  If you're just waiting for your friend to finish talking so you can say what you want to say, it'll be obvious right away. Try to strike a balance of letting your friend talk about half of the time. Though some people are shyer than others, if your friend feels like they can't get a word in when they're around you, it'll be hard to have a healthy, two-sided friendship. If you accidentally interrupt, say something like, "Oh-I'm sorry, go on." To be truly supportive, you'll have to be able to watch out for your friends when they're having a tough time. If you sense that your friend is getting into some sort of trouble over which...

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Будьте бескорыстны. Умейте слушать. Помогайте друзьям справляться с трудностями. Будьте рядом в трудную минуту. Давайте обдуманные советы Предоставьте другу свободное пространство, когда он в этом нуждается.


Article in English: Though you can’t force your parents to favor you, you can ensure that you keep all of their rules and stay out of trouble.  Don’t give them any reason to find fault with you.  You might find that your parents don’t really favor your sibling, but that they simply wish you were more responsible.  If your curfew is at 10PM, come home at 9:45PM.  If you’re not allowed to watch certain shows or listen to certain music, don’t do so, even when you’re alone. If you feel that the rules are unfair, talk to your parents. Be sure as well to do your homework before they get home each day so they don’t have to remind you.  Complete any chores assigned well and without having to be told.  Consider asking for additional responsibility around home, as well. However, if you have chores to do, but your older sibling does not, this is unfair.  Talk to your parents about this rule and ask if your sibling can help you. Always be respectful of your parent and others.  Say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’  Greet them with a smile when you see them.  Help them if you see them struggling with something. Though your parents favor them, try not to hold this against your sibling.  They can’t help how your parents feel.  Instead, talk and hang out regularly so that you don’t become distant.  Put any issues between the two of you on the table so you can move past them. If the two of you recently had an argument, say something like “Hey, want to go for ice cream with me? I want to talk about what happened last night.”

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Соблюдайте все правила. Своевременно выполняйте домашние обязанности и домашнюю работу. Учитесь хорошим манерам. Поддерживайте хорошие отношения с братьями и сестрами.


Article in English: Though you may be tempted to sleep for just five more minutes in the morning for some extra sleep, hitting the “snooze” button on your alarm will in fact make you more tired. When you hit snooze, your brain goes even deeper into your sleep cycle. By the time you hit “snooze” several more times, and finally wake up, you will feel groggy and even more tired than if you got up with your alarm. If possible, get an alarm without a snooze button. Or disable the snooze option on your existing alarm. Rather than having your alarm close to your bed, where you can easily hit the snooze button or shut off your alarm, put your alarm clock somewhere that forces you to get out of bed. That way, you will be forced to get out of bed in the morning to shut your alarm clock off. For example, you could place your alarm clock on a dresser that is on the opposite side of your room. Or, if you think you will still be able to hear it, you might even place your alarm in an adjacent room, such as a bathroom. These alarm clocks grow progressively brighter as it gets closer to your wake up time. This light will help you wake up slowly and hopefully, easily, without shocking your body with a sudden alarm. Graduating-light alarm clocks are also good for the winter, when the mornings are dark and it can be hard to get out of bed. You can find graduating-light alarm clocks at your local drugstore, or online. Stretch and get up, open the curtains of your room and let the morning light in. Treat the morning like a positive experience and commit to looking forward to your day. You may also start a routine of getting dressed and eating breakfast within a certain time. As you get ready, plan out your schedule and your tasks or commitments for the day. If you stick to a consistent sleep schedule and maintaining a regular sleeping pattern, you likely will be able to get up on your own, without an alarm and without oversleeping. Going to bed at the same time every night and waking up at the same time every morning will program your body to get...

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Не используйте отложенный сигнал на будильнике. Поместите будильник в гостиной. Купите световой будильник. Сделайте свой утренний режим позитивным и последовательным. Попробуйте просыпаться без будильника.


Article in English: Though you may be the captain of your sports team and a star athlete to boot, it's important to be humble and polite.  If you're practicing with members of your own team, offer them encouragement. Instead of showing off and being mean when they make a misstep, show them how to improve their game and compliment them when appropriate. On game day, it's important to look your opponents in the eye, shake their hands, and to show that you're focused on the game, not whether or not the other team's point guard is a jerk. Even if you feel someone on the other team acted unfairly, take it up with your coach or a ref as the situation dictates, but avoid name calling and foul language. Lose with dignity. Leaders should be seen as mature - not as crybabies. If the other team kicked your butt, congratulate them without wincing. With your good attitude, you'll get another chance at them. Though it's important not to call too much attention to yourself, don't be afraid to strut your stuff to let people know why you are the captain of your team.  Help your coach demonstrate skills during drills. Your teammates will be impressed by how versatile and helpful you are. On game day, play your best. Don't slack off just because you're the captain--it's important to work your hardest on the court. You're still part of a team and should work well with others. You were chosen to be a leader partly because of your ability to work with a diverse group of people.  When you're huddling with your team or giving instructions, make sure to give everyone a chance to participate in the game. If you're dictating plays, don't revolve the entire game around your skills. Be helpful off the court. Help load equipment into your team bus, take attendance, and offer rides to any straggling team members. This will show that you care about working together on all aspects of the game, even it's just driving the freshman player to school so everyone can be a part of the game. Though you should be respected first of all, being a team captain is more...

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Всегда демонстрируйте порядочность. Напоминайте товарищам по команде о своих умениях. Продемонстрируйте любовь к командной работе. Будьте хорошим другом товарищам по команде. Объедините усилия с тренером.


Article in English: Though you may never know exactly who is the perfect fit for you until you lock eyes with that person and your world stops, you can definitely think about the qualities that you are most looking for in your future spouse. These qualities may be so important to you that you would have a hard time even considering a person who doesn't possess some of them. Here are some things to think about as you choose your future spouse:  Religion.  If you're Jewish and want to marry Jewish, "stick with your own kind" since not everyone who wants to marry a Jew will convert to Judaism. Family values. Are you dying to have five kids, or do you refuse to have children under any circumstances? Though people may change their minds more than you think, this is something to consider as you look for someone who shares your ideas (though you shouldn't talk about this right when you meet someone, obviously.) Personality. Though you can't predict someone's personality in advance, there may be a few things that are a must for you. Do you have a killer sense of humor and absolutely need a person who shares your love for laughter? Are you naturally a bit nervous and need someone who is more laid-back to center you? Keep this in mind as you look for the perfect person for you. Attitude toward relationships. Are you looking for someone who wants to spend every waking second with you, or do you want someone who really understands the meaning of "alone time"? This is more important than you think. Social bearing. Do you want someone who is fun and has a ton of friends around, or a person who is more reserved with just a few close and loyal friends? If you're a social butterfly and your special someone is more of a wallflower, you can bring out his social side -- or it can be a problem. Similar interests. Though the person you love probably shouldn't share all of your interests, or maybe not even many of them, you should still have a few interests that you both can share so you can keep your relationship going. If you're a novelist and your...

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Подумайте о качествах, которые вы хотели бы видеть в супруге. Подумайте о качествах, которых вы не хотите видеть в партнере. Будьте готовы идти на компромисс (в некоторых вопросах).


Article in English: Though you may not think there's anything objectionable about breaking up the person you like and their significant other so both of you will be happier, the world may not see it that way. Also, mature and intelligent couples can see your motives clearly and easily, especially if you have exhibited any jealousy towards one of the partners, claim to be a close friend, or are an ex.  If this is your goal, make sure you're completely certain it's the right thing. Are you willing to sacrifice your dignity? If the breakup is caused by an outside force (you), and not a natural problem in the relationship, the couple may still harbor feelings for each other which might grow stronger over time. If you want to break up the person of your dreams and their significant other, then, like Othello's Iago (but far less devious), you have to get in the middle of the couple, slowly but surely. To do this, you have to get the person you like to trust you and to begin to open up to you. Be understanding, agreeable, and sympathetic, and show that you're a good listener. At first, the person may not open up to you about their relationship, but that time will come. Just one warning: there's a difference between being the confidant of your love interest, and in falling into the Friend Zone with that person. Make sure you don't act too buddy-buddy or friend-like with the person or they won't ever be able to see you as a love interest. If one of the partners finds out, you are sure to fail. This does not work 99 percent of the time. Every relationship has flaws, and the chances of a couple past honeymoon stage and dating for a few years breaking up is low. The worst thing you can do is openly criticize the person's relationship, criticize the person's partner, or generally make the person feel like they are in a doomed relationship. This will make the person feel angry, defensive, and more determined than ever to make things work. No one wants to admit to a failure, especially not in a relationship, so you have to wait for the person...

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Никому не говорите о своих планах. Удостоверьтесь, что вы действительно хотите быть вместе с этим человеком. Позвольте этому человеку открыто говорить о недостатках в его или ее отношениях. Сыграйте роль адвоката дьявола.


Article in English: Though you may think that you'll always be easily distracted, anyone can improve his or her focus with a little motivation. All you have to do is pick a given task, and give yourself 30 minutes to work on only that task without any distractions—without even getting up. Keep going and see how long you can build up your focus stamina.  After a couple weeks, once you've become adept at focusing for 30 minutes, see if you can extend that focus time by 5, or even by 10 minutes. Though you should take a break at least every hour, learning to focus for longer will make it easier for you to complete the tasks ahead and to focus for even a shorter period of time. Avoid delaying any of your activities by leaving things to be done for tomorrow, next week, or next month. Rather, have them done now and move on to the next project.  For example, if you know you need to call a particularly difficult client this week, don't put it off until Friday afternoon. Make the call on Monday or Tuesday morning, and it won't be hanging over your head for the rest of the week. Regularly giving in to procrastination will ruin your focus and severely decrease your productivity. Many people incorrectly think that multi-tasking is great because it allows you to accomplish a variety of tasks at once. To the contrary, multi-tasking actually confuses your brain and slows you down, keeping you from being fully engaged in any one task. Every time you switch back and forth between two tasks, you'll have to slightly reset your mind, which will slow you down. This is where the to-do list comes in handy: it will make you more motivated to finish your tasks one at a time. Distractions are the enemies of focus and make concentration all but impossible. If you want to be able to focus fully, then you have to know how to avoid a variety of distractions. There are several types of distractions you'll need to train yourself to avoid. To avoid online distractions, aim to have as few Internet tabs open as possible. The more tabs you have open, the more...

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Развивайте способность концентрироваться. Не откладывайте задачи, которые нужно выполнить. Выполняйте дела по очереди для повышенной концентрации. Не отвлекайтесь на интернет. Физические отвлекающие факторы. Сделайте несколько глубоких вдохов, чтобы привести мысли в порядок и сконцентрироваться. Купите жевательную резинку. Не употребляйте много кофеина. Смотрите на удаленный предмет в течение 20 секунд.


Article in English: Though you would save more money if you didn't drive at all, driving to work or to an event is sometimes inevitable, so if you do use your car pretty frequently, there are a few adjustments that you can make to save money while you drive.  Carpool. Carpooling to work or to a party with friends is a great way to save money as long as everyone pays his share.  Save money on gas. Check out the gas stations in your area and see which one has the cheapest gas. You may only save 10 or 25 cents a gallon, but that will quickly add up.  If it's a nice day out, don't waste money by running your car's AC. Roll down the windows instead.  Wash your car yourself. Instead of spending a lot of money at a fancy car wash, get a few friends together with some sponges and a bucket of soap and water. You'll have fun and save money. Try taking the bus, subway, or train whenever you can if it's an option. This will save countless dollars and may get you to work or where you need to be faster than driving. Here's what you can do:  Get to know your local bus schedule. The bus can get you somewhere just as fast as a car, and you'll save money because you won't have to pay for parking. If you take the train, get a monthly pass. If you use it often, this will save you a ton of money. Try to avoid cabs as much as you can. If you know you'll be out drinking and won't be able to drive, arrange for a responsible DD to get you home in advance. Even if you only fly a few times a year, you can save some serious cash if you're smart about when and how to book your flight. Here's what you can do:  Don't wait until the last minute to book your flight. Your ticket will be much more expensive. Don't book your flight too early. If you book a domestic flight over four months in advance, it may actually be more expensive because the airlines haven't started opening their big deals yet. If you're just going on a weekend trip, try to only pack enough for a carry-on bag to avoid the pesky fee for checking your bag. If you live in a place where everything...

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Экономьте на вождении. По возможности пользуйтесь общественным транспортом. Экономьте на авиаперелетах. По возможности, ходите пешком или ездите на велосипеде.


Article in English: Though your day won’t be ruined if you show up to school without a notebook, if you want to make sure your day is perfect, then it’s important to feel like you have all of your school supplies at your disposal. You don’t want to feel like you can’t participate in class or like you’re already on your teacher’s bad side because you’ve forgotten to bring what you need. Though it varies school by school, make sure you have a notebook or binder for each class, writing utensils, or anything else you may need. If your school has given you a list, then you’re in luck; if not, be prepared to get more information on the first day.  Make sure you have a sturdy, durable backpack, too. You’ll be getting your textbooks on the first day and may need to take some home to do homework. Let’s be real: on the first day of school, it’s unlikely that you’ll do more in any class than meet the other kids, do roll call, go through the syllabus, and be told what school supplies to bring. Still, if your teachers or school administrators have told you what you need to bring in advance and are sticklers about it, then you need to be prepared. Ah, the first day of school outfit. It’s never easy to pick one, and it’s likely to be something that you remember for years to come. Fortunately, no one else will really remember what you’re wearing because they’ll be too focused on their own “first day of school” outfit. That said, you should make sure you pick something that is flattering, well-fitting, and that leaves an impression without standing out so much that you’ll regret wearing it in the months to come. The most important thing is that you have it picked out so you don’t stress out in the morning about finding the perfect outfit!  Take the weather into account, too. In a lot of places, the first day of school tends to be unbearably hot. You may want to wear a pair of cute new jeans, but if it’s 90 degrees out, you’ll be too sweaty to enjoy them. Make sure you have a lighter backup in mind if you wake up to a muggy day. A lot of girls...

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Подготовьте все школьные принадлежности. Подготовьте одежду. Узнайте как можно больше информации о школе. Посетите ознакомительные экскурсии по школе. Запишите расписание ваших уроков и перемен. Будьте организованным учеником. Договоритесь с друзьями. Хорошо отдохните ночью. Приготовьтесь.


Article in English: Though your female hamster will gain weight once she is pregnant, weight gain alone does not indicate pregnancy. Other indications of pregnancy include nest-building, possible hoarding of food, and signs of aggression as her gestation period progresses. Hamsters reach sexual maturity quickly in life, with some hamsters capable of breeding as early as four weeks old. However, it is generally recommended that breeders refrain from pairing hamsters for mating until five to six months of age.  The gestation period for hamsters varies widely by breed. Syrian hamsters typically gestate for 16 days, while many dwarf breeds gestate for 18-21 days. Roborovski hamsters may gestate for up to 30 days.  Females capable of reproduction will want to mate every four days.  A couple days before your hamster is going to give birth, her stomach will swell to a very large size. However, this may also be an indication of a more serious condition. Swollen abdomens may indicate the presence of a tumor, impending heart failure, liver cysts, or in rare cases Cushing's Disease. If your hamster's belly is swollen, it's best to have her examined by a veterinarian to determine whether it's pregnancy weight or something more serious. It's important that your hamster delivers her babies into a clean environment. In order to ensure that this happens, clean your hamster cage two weeks after your hamster gets pregnant (or when you determine that your hamster is pregnant), and add additional fresh bedding.  Know that, since the mother hamster will not like being disturbed as it gets closer to her delivery date, you may not be able to clean the cage later in her gestation period. Cleaning the cage within 2 - 3 days of her "due date" can unsettle a female hamster sufficiently that she rejects the babies when they are born. Cleaning the cage as soon as possible after determining that she is pregnant may be your best option. After cleaning the cage during the gestation period, do not clean the cage again until 14 days after the birth. Pregnant...

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Установите факт беременности у самки хомячка. Имейте представление о жизненном цикле хомячков. Почистите клетку. Поменяйте диету самки. Уберите из клетки беговое колесо и игрушки. Отсадите из клетки самца, если вы не сделали этого ранее. Обеспечьте беременной самке мягкий строительный материал. Начните подыскивать хозяев для молодых хомячков. Знайте, чего можно ожидать во время родов.


Article in English: Though you’ll take steps to protect this area, don’t create the paint booth somewhere where an errant paint stain will be a big problem. A garage or storage area would be your best options. You can buy plastic sheeting at any home improvement store like Lowe’s or Home Depot. Make sure you buy enough to protect the whole area.  Use thumbtacks or a hammer and nails to hang the sheeting up on the walls. Use masking tape to secure the bottom of the sheet to the floor. This will prevent the sheets from billowing out and allowing paint to stain the wall. Place it somewhere where it will blow fumes out of the room or space, so you don’t inhale too much of it. It’s important that you can see what you’re doing, so place extra lights in the area where you’ll be working. Floor lamps would work well, but you can place side table lamps or desk lamps on a flat, elevated surface, as well.  You can also increase the brightness in the room by adding reflective materials such as aluminum sheets or mirrors on the walls.

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Выберите большое помещение, в котором можно устроить беспорядок. Завесьте стены полиэтиленовой пленкой. Установите поворотный вентилятор с регулируемой скоростью. Устройте дополнительное освещение.


Article in English: Thread your needle again and do the next row in the same way. Continue stitching the rows and securing the ends to a pin until all the rows are complete.   . — . — . — . — .— .. — . — . — . — .— .. — . — . — . — .— .. — . — . — . — . — .

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Закончите сшивать оставшиеся ряды точек.


Article in English: Through the Terminal, you'll be able to run a diagnostic that can detect the presence of spyware on your computer. Go to “Applications > Utilities” and double-click Terminal to launch. This program allows you to interact with the operating system using text commands. Alternately you can search for “Terminal” in the Launchpad. This will instruct the computer to output a list of processes and their network information.  sudo gives root access to the command, allowing it to view system files. ”lsof” is short for “list of open files”. This allows you to see running processes. ”-i” specifies that the list of open files must be utilizing the network interface. Spyware will try to use to the network to communicate with outside sources. ”grep LISTEN” is a command to the operating system to filter for those using listening ports -- a necessity for spyware. Your password will not be displayed in the terminal, but it will be entered. This is necessary for the ‘sudo’ command. Look for unfamiliar process names or port usage. If you are unsure about a process or its port, research its name online. You'll find others who have encountered the process and they can help identify it as malicious (or harmless). When you have confirmed a process as malicious, it is time to remove the file running it. If you are unsure whether the process is malicious or not after researching then it is best to leave it alone. Tampering with the wrong files may cause other software to not work properly. This will list the folder locations of the processes on your computer. Find the bad process in the list and copy the location.  ”cwd” stands for current working directory. To make the lists easier to read through, you can run this command in a new Terminal window by pressing ⌘ Cmd + N while in the Terminal. Paste the location into the bracketed space (do not type the brackets). This command will delete the file at that path.  ”rm” is short for “remove”. Make absolutely sure you want to remove the entered item. This process is irreversible! You may...

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Откройте терминал. Введите команду sudo lsof -i | grep LISTEN и нажмите ⏎ Return. Введите пароль администратора и нажмите ⏎ Return. Выясните, какие процессы являются вредоносными. Введите команду lsof | grep cwd и нажмите ⏎ Return. Введите sudo rm -rf [путь к файлу] и нажмите ⏎ Return.


Article in English: Through this aggregate, you have options to take tests on your skills as you progress. Organizations like Education For All offer practice with software testing, software engineering basics and knowledge in specific software framework. Contact local software engineers and volunteer some free man hours to learn what they do. You may be able to supplement your education with their practical know-how, while donating hours of programming to their own efforts. Sites like WordPress and Drupal allow people to create and improve their programs in their spare time. This results in an excellent collaborative effort and extensive programming resources that can help you with your own engineering. If you want to gain an associate's or bachelor's degree in information technology, you can take the College Board's exams in order to gain college credit by proving your advanced knowledge. If you receive a high score on these tests, the credits will be accepted at 2/3 of American colleges and universities. You can also take exams at Excelsior College in order to gain credits. The exams cost approximately $100 and you can receive 3 to 8 credits. If you pass these exams and transfer credits to a university or college the credits themselves will be inexpensive and you will have fewer courses to pay for while studying for your degree.

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Пройдите практические тесты на сайте wiziq.com/tests/software-engineering. Найдите разработчика-наставника. Начните работать над проектами с открытым исходным кодом (open source). Поступите в учебное заведение, чтобы получить диплом.


Article in English: Throw away the idea that you're going to get completely what you want without having to sacrifice anything. That's probably not going to happen. You're going to have to compromise, and you want to show compromise because you care about the other person, not because you know it's something you're being forced to do. The one gesture comes from a good place, the other from a not-so-good place. A couple things to keep in mind when you compromise:  Under-promise, over-deliver. This is the manager's mantra, but it may as well be yours. Don't promise the other person the world just because you're sick of the conflict and want it resolved quickly. Promise the other person slightly less than what you think you can deliver — be realistic about it — and then wow them by exceeding their expectations. Don't punish them after you compromise. Don't purposefully do a bad job at whatever you said you'd do because you don't really believe in the compromise. This will only prolong the conflict. After emotions run high and all the logical arguments have blunted your ability to think clearly, a little bit of humor can really ease tensions between two people. Try a mildly self-deprecating joke to show the other person you're not so high and mighty. And remember to laugh with the other person, not at them, for best results. A lot of couples, for example, give themselves a 20-minute cooling off period in which they let their emotions and stress calm down before tackling an issue. This makes communication easier, and results better. Sometimes, all it takes is a little self-imposes perspective on the situation to see the forest from the trees:  Ask yourself — how important is this thing we're arguing about? In the grand scheme, is this going to make or break my relationship with this person, or is it something I can let slide? Ask yourself — is there anything you can do about the situation? Sometimes, we get mad about problems over which other people have no control. Show a conscious willingness to forgive and forget, and assume that...

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Озвучивайте идеи компромисса рано и часто. Используйте безопасный юмор, чтобы ситуация стала проще. Если вы слишком вовлеклись в спор, отступите и дайте себе остыть. Простите и забудьте.


Article in English: Throw distance measures the distance between your screen and your projector’s lens. You calculate it using your projector’s throw ratio, which should be listed in the instruction manual as either a single number (for projectors without optical zoom) or a range of numbers. To calculate how far away from your screen to place your projector, use the following formula: throw ratio x screen width = throw distance. The formula works for any unit of measurement — you can use inches, centimeters, feet, etc.  If you have a 100-inch screen and a throw ratio range of 1.4:1 to 2.8:1, you can position your projector anywhere between 140 and 280 in. (355.6 and 711.2 cm, or 11.67 and 23.33 ft.) from the screen. The calculation looks like this (using the 1.4:1 ratio as an example): 1.4 x 100 in. = 140 in. You can also switch the formula around. If you would prefer to choose a screen size that suits where you want to mount your projector, follow this formula: throw distance divided by throw ratio = screen width. Say you want to place your projector 16 feet away from your screen, and your projector has a throw ratio of 1.4:1 to 2.8:1. Using the lower end of the ratio (1.4:1) as an example, you would divide 16 ft. (192 in.) by 1.4, which equals a screen size of 11.43 ft. (137.16 in.). Given that the throw ratio ranges up to 2.8:1, you can actually choose a screen size between 5.71 (68.52 in.) and 11.43 ft. Once you know your throw distance range, you can evaluate the room and decide upon where it makes the most sense to mount the projector. Things to keep in mind while evaluating:  Seating/viewing position — if your projector is loud or quite heavy, you might not want it hanging right above your head. Power outlets/cabling — your projector likely has two cables: HDMI and power. You’ll want to make sure that you’re either close enough to your receiver to plug in your projector, or that you have the appropriate-length cables/extensions. Image preference — even within the throw distance range, there will be variations in the image...

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Вычислите проекционное расстояние вашего проектора. Определите оптимальное проекционное расстояние. Найдите значение вертикального смещения проектора. Вычислите значение высоты установки проектора. Найдите значение горизонтального смещения объектива.


Article in English: Throw pillows make a great accent piece and can add color. However, store bought pillows are often expensive. While having sewing skills or access to a sewing machine are helpful, they are not necessary.  Make a 'no sew pillow' by using two pieces of felt that are the same. Place the felt pieces together and use scissors to cut 2 inch wide by 5 inch long strips along the edges. Leave a square at each corner. Tie the strips together around an insert pillow or cotton batting. Use two t-shirts that hold sentimental value, but don't fit anymore to make a pillow. Cut-out a square or rectangular piece (depending on what shape and size you want your pillow) from each shirt. Place the two pieces together and sew together three of the four sides. Stuff with cotton batting or even other t-shirts before sewing the final edge. You can also stuff a pillow with fabric scraps or use an old pillow as an insert pillow. Drape fabric over the top and down the side of a curtain rod and then slide a valance or swag over the rod.  If you live in an area with a lot of light-pollution from streetlights, signs, car headlights, etc., you might want to use darker fabric to block outside light. Too much light exposure at dusk or at night can disrupt your body's natural sleep-wake cycle, known as its circadian rhythm.  Make your own curtain rings. Attach your curtains to the rod by tying hooks with fabric, rope, or ribbon. You can also dress-up cheap curtain wrings by wrapping them in different colored fabric. Use a bed sheet to make a curtain ruffle that can be sewed onto the top or bottom of your curtains. Use inexpensive small hooks, pegs or doorknobs to "hang" or tie curtains off to the side. Search garage sales, flea markets, and second-hand shops for silk flowers, or cut and dry real flowers. Make an arrangement of dried grasses and wildflowers found along the roadside.Cut the flower and at least 8 inches of stem when they are in peak-bloom. Remove any leaves along the stem. Tie the flowers together with a piece of twine and hang...

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Создайте свои собственные декоративные подушки. Сделайте свои занавески. Сделайте свою собственную икебану. Сделайте дерево для бижутерии на свой комод. Повесьте некоторые свои рисунки, картины или старые плакаты на стены. Экспериментируйте с идеями поделок своими руками.


Article in English: Tidy your kitchen and dining room regularly, wipe up spills immediately, and promptly wash used pots, dishes, and utensils. Store fruit, especially ripened fruit, in the refrigerator.  Always keep food in airtight containers stored in a closed cabinet or refrigerator. Keep your eye out for sneaky spills, such as a little fruit juice by the fridge or a forgotten onion in the back of the pantry. Unnoticed messes could breed thousands of gnats. Keep all of your bins covered, including those outside. Check their exteriors for spills and food residue regularly, and wipe away any messes with a mild bleach solution.  Avoid keeping full bags of trash in the house overnight. It’s wise to rinse out empty bottles and cans before throwing them in your recycling bin. Repair any tears in window screens, and add weatherstripping to gaps around doors and window frames. Avoid leaving doors and unscreened windows open. Look for holes and vents on your home’s exterior, and seal them with caulk or fine mesh screens. Some gnats are small enough to fit through mesh screens, so you might want to keep your windows closed, even if they’re screened. Gnats thrive in moist places, so look out for damp corners in the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas of the house. Wipe damp spots down with a mild bleach solution or household cleaner, then dry them with a clean cloth. Store wet towels and clothes in a lidded hamper, and wash dirty mop heads thoroughly before hanging them to dry.  Check the areas beneath kitchen and bathroom sinks, and repair any leaks you find. Keep your blinds and curtains open to let sunlight into your home. Daylight can help prevent dampness. You could also use a humidity monitor and dehumidifier to keep humidity levels in your home below 50%.

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Уберите источники пищи, которые привлекают мошек. Накрывайте мусорные ведра. Проверьте, нет ли отверстий, зазоров и щелей в дверях и окнах. Постарайтесь ликвидировать в доме влажные места.


Article in English: Tie a rubber band around the stems of the herbs. Any flowers on the herbs should face downward.  Drying times will likely vary if bundling together different types of herbs, so consider only making bundles of a single type of herb until you're more experienced and can mix the herbs knowing the drying times specific to each.     If you're doing a set of herb bundles, you might consider keeping the bundles sizes similar, so that the drying times coincide. This makes it easier when it comes time to store or used the dried herbs, so that you don't have to wait for the next bunch to dry. But it all depends on what you're doing with the herbs and your immediate needs.    The paper bag can speed up the drying process and catch falling seeds, leaves, etc. On the other hand, having no bag means you can have some lovely bunches of herbs on display in your home. All sorts of items can be used to hang herbs from, including ladders, ceiling beams, coat hangers, a nail, etc. Herbs can also be dried on a rack or screen. An old window screen can be used if clean and in decent shape. Position such a screen to allow the air to move freely both sides of the screen. If using a screen, you'll need to turn the herbs daily to prevent curling.    Herbs should dry away from direct sunlight and moisture or they will spoil. Drying times will take anywhere from 5 days to a few weeks, depending on the types of herbs you're drying. The herbs are dried when they just become crisp and no moisture can be felt. Many dried herbs will crumble readily, making them easy to turn into herb mixes such as bouquet garni. Dried herbs are often great additions to potpourri too.

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Соберите травы в пучок. Подумайте, будете ли вы использовать бумажный пакет. Найдите подходящую вешалку. Оставьте зелень сушиться. Снимите засохшие травы. Используйте зелень по назначению.


Article in English: Tightly tucked sheets and blankets can press down on your toes and put more stress on your calf and foot muscles.  This is increased pressure can lead to muscle cramps.  Sleeping on your back also increases the likelihood of putting pressure on your toes. Try sleeping on your side with your knees slightly bent to prevent cramps. calcium, magnesium, potassium) in your diet. Consuming too little of these minerals may be contributing to your recurring muscle cramps.  However, research has not confirmed that eating a diet rich in these minerals can prevent muscle cramps. Eat foods that are high in potassium (bananas and oranges) , magnesium (green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains), and calcium (dairy, broccoli, kale) in order to obtain these beneficial nutrients. Drink plenty of fluids.  The amount of fluids you need depends on your age, gender, activity level, climate, and any medications that you are taking.  On average, women need about nine cups of fluids per day and men need 13 cups of fluid per day.  Listen to your body.  If you are thirsty, you need to drink some fluids, preferably water. If you exercise, you will need to drink an extra 1.5 to 2.5 cups.  If exercise lasts more than an hour or you sweat a lot, you will need to drink more than that.  Sports drinks with sodium are only needed for long bouts (at least 60 minutes) of intense exercise.  You will also need to drink more water if you live in or exercise in very hot and/or humid climates. Stretch before and after you use your muscles for an extended period of time.  Regular stretching lengthens your muscle fibers and allows them to contract and tighten better.  Well conditioned muscles are less likely to cramp. Focus on the muscles in which you usually get cramps.  If you typically get cramps in your calf muscle, stretch your calf muscles daily. Statins, long-acting beta agonists, and diuretics can cause muscle cramps.  If you are taking one of these medications, talk to your doctor about the cramps you have been...

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Ослабьте постельное белье. Следите, чтобы ваш рацион включал достаточное количество таких микроэлементов, как кальций, магний и калий. Поддерживайте водный баланс организма. Разминайте мышцы. Проверьте принимаемые вами препараты. Посоветуйтесь с врачом насчет рецептурных препаратов. Обратитесь к врачу, если обнаружите у себя один из перечисленных ниже симптомов.


Article in English: Tilt your head backwards slightly and then with the fingers of your dominant hand (or whichever you are comfortable with), pull down your lower eyelid. This will create a small pocket where you can insert the medication. Take the tube of ointment and place the tip of the tube as close as possible over the pocket you created in your lower eyelid. As you do this, you need to roll your eyes upwards, as far away from the tip of the tube as possible. This will lessen the chance that you injure the eye.  Do not touch the tip of the tube to the eye. This is important in order to prevent the contamination of the tube’s tip. If the tip is contaminated, this will cause bacteria from the infection to spread more easily and potentially infect other parts of your body or invite a new, secondary infection into your eye.  In event of accidental contamination of the tube's tip, rinse the tip thoroughly with sterile water and antibacterial  soap. Squeeze the tube to remove surface ointment that may have gotten in contact with the tip. Squeeze a ½-inch long ribbon of ointment (or the amount prescribed by your doctor) into the lower eyelid pocket. While doing this, continue to ensure that you avoid touching the tip of the tube to the surface of your eye. As soon as you have applied the right amount of ointment on your eye, look down and close your eyes  Roll your eyeball around in its socket with your eyes closed in order to evenly distribute the ointment. Keep your eyes closed for about one to two minutes. This will give your eyes enough time to absorb the medication. Use a mirror to check that you have correctly placed the ointment into the eye. Remove any excess ointment with a clean tissue.  You may experience some blurriness due to the ointment. As a result, avoid driving or wearing contact lenses after applying the ointment as your vision may be temporarily compromised. You should basically avoid any activity that requires good visual acuity, such as driving or operating heavy machinery. Once your vision has returned to...

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Запрокиньте голову назад. Возьмите мазь. Нанесите мазь. Посмотрите вниз и закройте глаза. Откройте глаза. Соблюдайте указания по дозировке препарата. Наносите лекарство в течение назначенного срока. Посетите врача для повторного осмотра.


Article in English: Time is of the essence in preventing an accidental pregnancy after unprotected sex. Effectiveness is highest in the first 24 hours after sex but emergency contraception can be effective up to 5 days after. Douching is not only ineffective at preventing pregnancy but is generally advised against by doctors. Douching changes the normal bacterial and yeast state of your reproductive tract leading to increased infections. If you had unprotected sex, you are not just at risk of pregnancy but you are also at risk for a sexually transmitted infection. See a doctor and get tested for pregnancy and for sexually transmitted infections. HIV testing usually requires two tests six months apart to ensure a true reading. Plan B is a hormone based emergency contraceptive available in Canada and the United States that prevents ovulation and fertilization if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.  The hormone in Plan B is called progestin, or levonorgestrel. Plan B is available over the counter at most pharmacies or from your medical provider. You do not need a prescription for Plan B, and it is not covered under most medical insurance plans. Ella is a synthetic pill (made of ulipristal acetate) that works much the same as Plan B but can be effective up to 5 days after sex. Because of this, it is a bit more likely to be effective at preventing pregnancy than Plan B.  Ella requires a prescription from a medical provider.  Ella reduces the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sex by approximately 75%.  There is no current evidence that Ella causes abortions. The "abortion pill" (RU-486, or mifepristone) is only available with a prescription. While both drugs do interact with progesterone, they do so very differently. The dosage in Ella is not high enough to cause an abortion. Do not assume the pharmacist or medical provider will know what you are asking for.  Pills currently available in the US are Plan B (also called My Way, Next Choice, or Take Action), and Ella. In Canada, you can ask for Plan B (also called Option 2, Next...

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Обратитесь к фармацевту или гинекологу как можно скорее. Не делайте спринцевания. Сдайте анализы. Приобретите «Эскапел» («Постинор» или другой аналог). Приобретите «Гинепристон». Узнайте у врача или фармацевта о средствах экстренной контрацепции. Воспользуйтесь обычными контрацептивными препаратами. Подумайте о введении медьсодержащей внутриматочной спирали.


Article in English: Time is of the essence when a deep wound is bleeding profusely.  Call or send for help immediately, or come up with a plan to reach medical personnel if you are somewhere remote.  Stabilize the injured person as much as possible before you consider leaving him if it is just the two of you.  Delegate duties if several people are present.  Let someone call or go for help if there is another who can help with the pressure dressing. If the person is conscious, ask for his consent to treat the wound before you touch it. Cut, tear, push, and/or lift any clothing away from the wound.  If clothing is stuck to the wound, leave that portion in place and work around it.  Do not try to wash the wound.  Resist the impulse to remove any impaled objects from the wound.  If you have access to a sterile saline solution, you can add some of this to keep the wound moist and to lift away clothing gently. Help the wound to coagulate.  Ripping off the portion of clothing stuck to the wound may disturb blood clots and cause more bleeding.  Do not remove objects because they may be having a tamponade or compression effect within the wound.  Injured blood vessels, arteries, or veins can clot faster when any type of pressure is applied.  Removing an object from the wound may lead to more rapid hemorrhage or blood loss.  If an impaled object is involved, take a triangular bandage and roll it into a cord. Wrap this cord around the object to keep it from moving. Try not to jostle the object as you do this. You can also use rolled up gauze on either side of the object as well. Tape the support dressing in place. In a pinch, use clothing or other materials that are as clean as you can find. It is important that the impaled object move as little as possible, so that it does not cause tissue/blood vessel damage or initiate new bleeding. Leave washing the wound to medical personnel.  The gentlest cleansing could dislodge blood clots. Treat serious and deep wounds differently from everyday superficial wounds.  Do not manipulate the wound more...

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Прежде всего следует обработать кровоточащую рану. Полностью обнажите рану, чтобы видеть, насколько она серьезна. Наложите на рану тампон. Закрепив тампон, проверьте, не появились ли на перевязанной конечности признаки ишемии. Приподнимите поврежденную конечность. Надавите на рану рукой. Накладывайте давящую повязку лишь в том случае, если приподнимание поврежденной конечности и надавливание на рану рукой не остановили кровотечение. Приготовьте импровизированную повязку из полосок одежды. Закрепите на ране тампон. Почаще осматривайте перевязанную конечность. В случае ран на туловище или голове следует действовать по-другому. Накладывайте на поврежденную конечность жгут лишь в крайнем случае.


Article in English: Time needs to be on your side when it you want to make sure your parents let you go out with friends. Find out when your parents have a few minutes to sit down and talk with you about your plans. Be accommodating to their schedules, not your own time.   If your family is usually all together for dinner, that would be a good time to ask. Or if your family does relaxes together on Sunday afternoons, that could be an ideal time to talk.  Plan accordingly for big events. If you’re asking about a concert that’s weeks away, don’t wait until the last minute to ask. Parents appreciate preparation, especially when money and transportation will be involved. Last minute plans usually won’t fly with parents, but sometimes you may be able to get permission to go to a low-profile hangout at a friend’s house if you spring it on them. More than likely your parents will say no to you regardless of the situation if they’re stressed or tired. Wait until any storms blow over and then ask if you can go hang out with friends.  Definitely make sure that you’re not in trouble or grounded before you ask for permission. You’ll need to work your way out of being grounded before you can expect your parents to let you do anything extra. Cleaning your room is a great way to show that you are mature. Additionally, it shows you can be organized and helpful. A good time to ask would be when you've finished your homework and chores for the week. Or to sweeten the deal, do all of those things on top of cleaning up after dinner. Don't forget to drop hints every so often so they aren't so surprised when you tell them. Bugging them incessantly will deter them from wanting to say yes to you. Annoyed parents are less likely to be very giving and you’re more likely to get in trouble if you push them too far. Give them a few days to think about your questions. Whatever your plans are, it’s in your best interest to try and plan things around your family’s day to day life. Don’t ask to talk with your parents about serious plans when it’s a busy errand...

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Спросите у родителей, когда у них будет время, чтобы поговорить с вами. Убедитесь, что у родителей хорошее настроение, когда вы собираетесь обсудить с ними свои планы. Проявляйте терпение, ожидая разговора с родителями. Подстраивайтесь под график своей семьи.


Article in English: Tiny needles are penetrating your skin, so obviously you want to disinfect those needles first. Soak the roller in 70% isopropyl alcohol. Leave it for 10 minutes.  70% is better than 99% because it doesn't evaporate as quickly. After it's soaked for 10 minutes, pull it out, and shake off the excess alcohol. Let it air dry for a few minutes. It's important to start with clean skin. For example, you could use a gentle foaming cleanser for your face to thoroughly clean your skin. Bar soap or shower gel and water for other parts of your body are fine. The point is you need to start with clean skin, and it's fine to use your typical cleansers. However, you don't want to start with anything too harsh, so skip facial cleansers with things like salicyclic acid in them. Opt for something gentler. Longer needles mean deeper penetration, which in turn can lead to infection. If you're using needles longer than 0.5 millimeters long, you should disinfect your skin in addition to the roller. Gently swipe rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl) all across your skin.

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Продезинфицируйте роллер перед использованием. Ополосните кожу теплой водой. Продезинфицируйте кожу, если используете роллеры с длинными иглами.


Article in English: Titration test kits are a thorough measurement system for testing the alkalinity in your pool. They can be purchased in pool specialty stores or online. You can also use alkalinity test strips, though they do not have an accurate reading system. Dip the tube provided in the kit into the water. Pulling water from this depth ensures that the water has not been altered by anything in the air or by sunlight. You only need 25 millilitres (0.85  fl oz) to complete the test. Remove any excess water from the tube. Squeeze the tube gently so you don't use too many drops. An incorrect amount of sodium thiosulfate will alter the results. Make sure the mixture is swirled around so the water and chemical are mixed thoroughly. You'll notice the water change colors from clear to green. Keep swirling the tube until the color is consistent throughout the tube. After each drop, mix the water. Count the number of drops you add to the water. Once the solution turns red, stop adding sulfuric acid. Wear gloves as you handle the sulfuric acid in case you spill. This will give you the parts per million (ppm) of alkalinity in your pool water. A pool should be between 80-100 ppm. Anything lower could affect the pH of the pool while anything higher could cause scaling to develop. If your alkalinity is higher than 100 ppm, do not add baking soda to the water. Instead, add muriatic acid or sodium bisulfate.

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Купите набор для титриметрического анализа. Возьмите пробу воды на глубине локтя. Добавьте 2 капли тиосульфата натрия. Добавьте 5 капель индикатора щелочности и взболтните стакан. Капля за каплей добавляйте серную кислоту (реагент), пока жидкость не станет красной. Умножьте количество капель на 10.


Article in English: To achieve the greatest resistance, it is essential that concrete is well punned or vibrated to eliminate trapped air. It is to 'plasticise' the mix, reducing the amount of gauging water required, giving the mix additional strength and flexibility to prevent it cracking or crazing during a more controlled drying out period. It provides a compact easily worked mix when wet with a smoother hard wearing, less dusty surface when dry. The improved adhesion of the mix helps considerably when used for mortar rendering purposes. The liquid can be used with all types of Portland Cement, but not with high alumina cements. It is simply mixed with water 1:30 and added to the cement/aggregate mix as the gauging water to the required consistency.

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Утрамбуйте или покачайте бетон. Поймите, в чем заключается эффект добавки.


Article in English: To activate the Rest Finger to Open feature, your device will have to be running iOS 10; it must also have a Touch ID sensor.  To unlock your device, press and hold your finger on the Home button, then tap it again when the Lock screen appears. You can tap your Home button again once your iOS device is unlocked to return to the Home screen. The Settings app resembles a grey gear and can usually be found on the Home screen. This will open the General menu; you'll need to scroll down a ways to find the "Accessibility" tab. The Accessibility menu houses the settings for things like your iPhone/iPad's touch and magnification preferences. You can alter the way your Home button behaves from here. You should see this option at the bottom of the Home Button menu; if the switch turns green when you tap it, you have successfully enabled the Rest Finger to Open feature! You'll want to familiarize yourself with the way Rest Finger to Open works.

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Разблокируйте устройство iOS. Нажмите на значок "Настройки", чтобы открыть настройки устройства. Выберите пункт "Основные". Нажмите на пункт "Универсальный доступ". Выберите пункт "Домой". Активируйте переключатель напротив пункта "Открытие, приложив палец". Заблокируйте свое устройство iOS 10.


Article in English: To add an elegant or rustic touch to your cake, purchase pesticide-free flowers and gently insert the stems into the cake. To keep the cake fresher for longer, wrap the stems with an edible sealer before sticking them in the cake. Types of edible flowers include:  Chamomile Marigolds Carnations Cornflowers Daisies Fuchsia Hibiscus Pansies Roses Lavender If you want to cover the frosting or add a burst of color and texture, scatter sprinkles, chopped nuts, caramels, meringues, or candy over the top or sides of the cake. To add them to the sides of the cake, use your palms to gently press them into the frosting so they stick. Toffee or spun sugar makes an impressive decoration that has a slight crunch. If you're decorating a wedding cake, the couple might request brides, grooms, bells, or hearts on top. Look for sturdy toppers or figurines that won't sink down too far into the cake. Keep in mind that toppers and figurines aren't just for weddings. For example, top birthday cakes with clean:  Toy animals Action figures Small plastic dolls Toy cars Try to use whatever fruit is in season that works with the flavor of the cake. For example, if you're decorating a summery lemon cake, top it with fresh berries such as blueberries, blackberries or strawberries. If you're decorating an autumn gingerbread cake, place slices of dried apples or pears around the edge. To make the fruit look sparkly, consider dipping it in a sugar glaze and letting it harden. Or use crystallized fruits or citrus peel for a little extra shine. For a simple decoration that looks great with fresh fruit, spoon whipped cream on top of the cake just before serving. If you'd like to be able to pipe the whipped cream, stabilize it with gelatin, marshmallow fluff, or pudding mix first. To flavor the whipped cream, beat in a few drops of vanilla, almond, lemon, or coffee extract.

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Поместите поверх торта или на его боковые стороны живые цветы. Покройте торт чем-нибудь ярким и хрустящим. Установите на торте фигурки. Украсьте торт фруктами. Украсьте поверхность торта взбитыми сливками.


Article in English: To age your paper, you can choose to use coffee for a darker color or tea for a lighter color. You can also affect the color of your paper during the brewing process.  If using coffee, you can darken or lighten the color by using more or less coffee grounds. With tea, the resulting shade of your sheet of paper will be affected by how long you leave the tea in the water. A longer infusion will result in a darker shade, while a short infusion will make for a lighter shade. Let your liquid cool before proceeding to the next step. By preheating your oven at this point, it should reach the desired temperature by the time the paper is ready to be baked. Ideally, you’ll want to put the sheet on a middle oven rack. Keep an eye on the paper as it bakes. You’ll know the process is complete once the edges start to curl up. The time it takes for this to happen depends on your oven.

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Выберите и заварите тонирующую жидкость. Разогрейте духовку до 90ºC. Поместите противень в духовку на 4-7 минут.


Article in English: To apply argan oil, start with only a few drops. A little goes a long way, and using too much may weigh down your hair. Rub your hands together to spread the oil across both palms and warm it up, which will make the oil easier to distribute and penetrate into your hair. The oil usually keeps your hair shiny for at least 2 to 3 days. This is because the highly-concentrated oil deeply penetrates your hair, which helps keep your hair soft. If your hair is excessively brittle or damaged, your hair may need more oil. In this case, it’s okay to apply the argan oil every day.

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Накапайте несколько капель арганового масла на ладони и разотрите, чтобы масло согрелось. Чтобы волосы выглядели шелковистыми и гладкими, наносите аргановое масло 2–3 раза в неделю.


Article in English: To be creative, your mind should be at ease and free from distractions. Schedule quiet, uninterrupted time to relax and let your mind wander. Once everyday stress and worries have left your mind, you will be apt to imagine and cultivate new ideas.  Schedule this time on a day off from work, or during a part of the day when you have no commitments. Avoid scheduling this time right before an important deadline or appointment, which may distract you. For example, you might write for 5 minutes using your non-dominant hand. Make this a daily habit. It will help activate other parts of your brain. It's a good idea to do this before you start your brainstorming session. This will encourage you to think differently. Artificial lighting can cause a drop in cortisol levels, leading to sleepiness and reduced productivity. Natural light, on the other hand, can make you more alert. Choose a spot for your creative-thinking time that is outdoors, or that has windows that provide ample natural light during the day.  A balcony, outdoor patio, or quiet garden are excellent options for a creative space. Time your creative sessions in the morning or early afternoon to make the most of daylight hours. One of the most difficult parts of the creative process is finding the discipline to follow through with ideas. Remove hindrances to this goal by eliminating electronic distractions while you brainstorm. Turn off your phone,  WiFi connection, television, and radio to immerse yourself in the project at hand. Choose a specific issue, problem, or theme to brainstorm about. Sit down with a piece of paper and pen and write down as many ideas as you can in a 45-60 minute period. To allow unbridled creativity, do not overthink your ideas or second guess them before writing them down. For instance, you could brainstorm about alternatives to plastic product packaging or ideas for a compelling short story. Part of being creative is evaluating your own work and choosing your best ideas. Interrogate your own ideas by breaking them down into...

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Выделяйте время для отдыха и мозгового штурма. Пользуйтесь неведущей рукой в течение короткого периода времени. Выберите творческое пространство с естественным освещением. Уберите все электронные отвлекающие факторы, чтобы улучшить концентрацию. Выделяйте 45–60 минут для мозгового штурма на определенную тему. Составьте списки «за» и «против», чтобы проработать свои идеи. Рисуйте свои идеи, чтобы по-разному задействовать мозг. Создайте вдохновляющий коллаж, связанный с определенной темой.


Article in English: To be extra safe, send a Snapchat to yourself. Try this method on this Snapchat first, so you're sure it's working before you try it with someone else's photo. This method should work on Stories as well, but test it on your own private Story first. Some people can get this to work on Snapchats but not Stories. Airplane mode will disable your internet connection. This prevents Snapchat from sending a notification to the other person involved.  Apple device: Swipe up from the bottom and press the airplane symbol, or see these instructions.  Android device: On most devices, go to Settings, scroll down to "Wireless and Networks," touch More, and check the box or switch next to "Airplane Mode." If this doesn't work, see these instructions. Once you turn on Airplane mode, Snapchat should display a red bar at the top of your screen: "Could not refresh. Please try again." If you do not see this red bar, you are not offline. Make sure Airplane mode is on, and WiFi is turned off. Open the Snapchat you'd like to screenshot. Remember, trying this with your own Snapchat first is recommended. On most devices, press the Power and Home buttons at the same time to take a screenshot.  If this doesn't work, see these iPhone instructions or these Android instructions. As of July 2, 2015, you no longer need to hold a finger down on the image while you screenshot. Tap the cog icon in the upper right corner to open Snapchat's Settings menu. Scroll down to the bottom, and select Log out. Even after returning to your Home screen, Snapchat will be running in the background. You must close it completely to avoid having a notification sent:  Apple device: Double-tap the Home button, swipe left or right to the Snapchat preview, and swipe up to close it.  Android device: Press the Recent Apps button at the bottom of your screen and swipe Snapchat to the right. If you don't have this button, or if Snapchat still sends a notification, try one of the other methods described here. Wait at least a few seconds before you continue. If you go...

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Для начала поэкспериментируйте с собственным Snapchat, то есть отправьте Snapchat самому себе и используйте его, чтобы быть уверенным, что этот метод работает. Включите автономный режим. Включив автономный режим, в верхней части экрана отобразится красная строка со следующем сообщением: Откройте Snapchat, скриншот которого вы хотите сделать. Сделайте скриншот. Выйдите из Snapchat. Закройте приложение Snapchat. Дождитесь завершения работы приложения. Выключите автономный режим в настройках устройства. Откройте Snapchat.


Article in English: To be less confrontational, try to put yourself in the other person's shoes and understand how he or she feels. This is called empathy and it begins with listening. Hear others out, learn to listen effectively, and learn to listen actively.  Try to focus on what the other person is expressing. Listen – you don't have to say anything at all to start. Just let him speak his mind. Resist the urge to interrupt. You will have a chance to express your side of the story. Meanwhile, try to convey that you're paying attention by giving cues like nodding your head or by saying “Yes” or “I understand.” Try to do this without butting in. Ignore your own opinions and feelings for the time being, until your peer has said his or her piece. This will be challenging, but keep in mind that your goal is not to interpolate your viewpoint but to understand the other person's. Focus on this other experience.  All that you are doing is to suspend your judgement and opinions. It doesn't mean you will have to accept the other person's perspective, just to temporarily let go. For starters, don't disregard the other person's views out of hand. It is rude and confrontational to tell someone that they should just “Get over it” or “Deal with it.” One way that you can listen more intently to another person and take in what they are saying is to engage with them actively. Try paraphrasing. This is when you restate what you've heard in slightly different words to make sure that you understand correctly. You might also ask questions.  For instance, repeat back the main point once your peer has said something, i.e. “So, what you're saying is that you don't think I respect you” or “So, you seem to think that I'm too confrontational. Is that it?” Paraphrasing shows that you're listening respectfully to the other person. It also helps you better grasp his or her perspective. Try asking some questions, too. Aim for open-ended questions to draw out more of a response. Ask something like “Why is it specifically that you think I don't listen? Can you...

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Внимательно слушайте. Воздержитесь от суждений. Перефразируйте услышанное. Подтверждайте услышанное.


Article in English: To be prepared for a larger emergency or disaster, you’ll need a larger bag than you did for your everyday kit. This is the type of thing you can keep in your locker or ready to go in your closet at home. You can even have two or three of these lying around, such as one at school and one at home. Don’t forget to keep emergency money in your ready-for-anything emergency kit as well as your everyday kit. Even if your emergency kit bag has pockets and compartments, it’s still a good idea to organize the contents of your kit to make everything easier to find. After all, the last thing you need during an emergency is the added stress of not being able to find something you need! Makeup cases will work well for organizing your kit.  Consider color coding your individual cases based on their contents. For instance, you could keep medical supplies in a reddish colored container because of the association with the Red Cross. Opt for cases that have zippers so that you can keep your kit neat, tidy, and separated. You will probably need between four and seven smaller cases, depending on how you want to organize your kit. It’s also a good idea to have a hard-shell case for sewing items. Whether you just need an afternoon pick-me-up or forgot to eat breakfast, having a bottle of water and non-perishable snack in your emergency kit could come in handy at any time. A good snack could be a granola bar, dried fruit bar, crackers, bag of nuts, or anything else that will last for a few months. If you wear glasses, it’s always a good idea to have a spare pair in your emergency kit in case you lose or break your main pair. Similarly, if you wear contact lenses, always keep a spare contact case and extra solution with you. This can be used to treat cuts, scrapes, minor injuries, and unexpected headaches, cramps, and other mild pain problems. These items should all be kept together in a separate case. Your first-aid kit can include:  Tweezers to remove splinters. Adhesive bandages for small cuts and scrapes. Hand sanitizer and...

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Выберите сумочку побольше. Выберите мелкие футляры, чтобы организовать свой набор. Сложите воду и что-нибудь поесть. Возьмите запасные очки или линзы. Соберите мини-набор первой помощи. Подготовьте смену одежды. Соберите дорожный набор туалетных принадлежностей. Соберите мини-набор косметики. Соберите дорожный набор для шитья. Соберите письменные принадлежности. Обзаведитесь вторым зарядным устройством для телефона.


Article in English: To be sexually confident, you must feel confident on the inside. Turn your negative thoughts about body image or self-worth into positive thoughts. Tell yourself things like, “I am hot”, “I can do this”, and “I am beautiful”. When you have a negative thought, immediately try to spin it into a positive thought. For example, if you look in the mirror and think, “I hate my body”, try instead to find something that you do enjoy or take pride in about yourself, such as “I have such beautiful eyes" or "My legs carry me around each day”. You have to look at your body and be happy with it in order to develop sexual confidence. Look at yourself in the mirror naked and show yourself compassion. Accept yourself for who you are and tell yourself that you are beautiful.  Think about what a friend or admirer would say about your body. It's unlikely that this person would be as critical as you. Try to look at yourself through a supportive, self-compassionate lens. Your friends wouldn't judge you, so neither should you! Be hygienic and dress in clothes that make you feel good about yourself to promote a positive self image.  Be naked as often as possible. The more you can do it, the more comfortable you become with your body. Being more at ease with your body is the ultimate form of self-confidence. Exercise has numerous benefits including boosting your body image, fighting disease, reducing stress and increasing your overall happiness. Exercise releases hormones that make you feel happy, which can help boost your self esteem. Exercising will make you feel strong and fit, and help you to feel more sexually confident. You can easily create unique ways to fit exercise into your daily schedule by using your imagination. Walk or bike to school or work, if it's not too far away. Join a sport or group fitness class. Grab a volley ball and ask your friends to meet you at the beach for volleyball on weekends. The possibilities to get your body moving are endless. Lingerie is made to make you look sexy by accentuating the natural...

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Измените свой внутренний диалог. Создайте позитивное самовосприятие. Занимайтесь спортом. Ходите по дому в кружевном нижнем белье.


Article in English: To be successful, your product must be targeted towards to a particular group of customers, maybe people who enjoy a certain hobby or work in a particular field. Identify who these people are and tailor your campaign to them. The most successful crowdfunding campaigns include a video that shows exactly where the idea for the product came from, how it is being developed, and who is working on it. In other words, backers need a story in addition to a great product. However, you should also be sure to quickly introduce your product and exactly what is does so that you don't lose your potential backers' attention. You can then include an expanded version of the information in the video, complete with diagrams and pictures, further down the fundraising page. Contact relevant blogs, websites, or magazines that may be interested in showing your product to readers and see if you can get an article published with them. Make sure to explain how your product connects with what they specialize in and describe exactly what it is and how it will be used. You should offer backers of different amounts different types of products or rewards in exchange for their donation. This can be used in many different ways. For example, you might choose to do a limited, early backer special that offers the finished product at an earlier date/lower price than the general release. You can also offer high or low backer level rewards, like a sticker or special thanks to backers who don't donate enough to get your product and a trip to your headquarters or a customized product to those donors who give above and beyond the standard amount. Keep your backers informed of any progress or setbacks that you experience during and after funding. It's important to let them know that their money is actually being used for what they paid for. Make regular reports through your crowdfunding platform and also make sure they are posted on the fundraising page.

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Выведите свой продукт на конкретный рынок. Расскажите историю разработки продукта. Создайте интерес к продукту. Создайте систему наград. Отчитывайтесь о своем прогрессе.


Article in English: To become a resident, you need to be physically present in the state, and you must intend to stay in Alaska indefinitely. Mere physical presence is not enough to establish residency. You also need to take an additional action that shows you intend to make Alaska your permanent home. This second step can include:  signing a contract to move household goods to Alaska. (Employer paid moving contracts do not qualify.) being employed in Alaska, as proved by employment records. owning a principal place of residence in Alaska, proved by a home purchase contract or rent receipts. (Employer provided housing does not qualify.) registering to vote in Alaska. registering a motor vehicle in Alaska. If you want to qualify for a PFD, then you must take your second step before January 1 of the year you hope to qualify.  You may register to vote by contacting the Alaska Division of Elections. If registering from within Alaska, you will need to provide a driver’s license, a birth certificate, or some other form of personal identification, such as a passport. If you are registering outside the state, then you will need some document that shows your residency, such as proof of employment in Alaska. To get an identification card, you will need to take the following documents to the DMV: proof of legal name and date of birth (such as a birth certificate); a secondary document that verifies your first (such as an IRS or state tax form); proof of your principal residence, such as a utility bill or rental documents; a Social Security number; and documents related to a name change (if applicable).   Alaska encourages all residents to get an identification card even if they have a driver’s license. ID cards cost $15. Service members must formally claim Alaska as their residency with the military, and the paperwork must be processed by December 31 of the year before your qualifying year.  For example, if you want to qualify as a resident for 2016, your paperwork must go through by December 31, 2015. Service members must also take a...

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Переселитесь на Аляску. Второй этап на пути к приобретению резидентства. Выполните действия второго этапа раньше. Подайте заявку на получение резидентства на Аляске, если проходите военную службу. Сохраните документы, подтверждающие ваши планы остаться на Аляске на неопределенный срок. Разорвите связи с предыдущим местом проживания. Используйте место проживания на Аляске в качестве постоянного адреса.


Article in English: To become aware that you are dreaming, you have to notice your environment and realize, "This is just a dream." Some experts say that practicing awareness of your environment while awake can help you do to the same while sleeping. During the day, look around and notice details like the heat of the sun or the feeling of pain when you stub your toe. With practice and attention, when you are dreaming you should be able to notice the absence or difference in these details, and realize you're dreaming. An additional perk to practicing mindfulness during the day, is it can make your dreams more realistic and easier to remember. Since lucid dreaming typically occurs during the REM sleep cycle, which happens toward the end of sleep or just before waking in the morning, some lucid dreamers recommend setting an alarm for 4 hours after you go to bed at night, and then when you wake up, practicing meditation to enter a lucid dream state. Turn off your alarm but try to stay as asleep as possible. Concentrate on the darkness on the back of your eyelids and on your intent to enter a dream state in which you are in control. Think about what you might want to dream about. Some lucid dreamers use herbal supplements like choline or galantamine to induce a lucid dreaming state. These don't work for everyone, and sometimes can have adverse reactions like sleep paralysis, which is a state in which you are awake, but cannot move. (If this happens, stay calm and relax. If you are frightened, it only gets worse.)   If you want to try choline or galantamine, try a small amount once a week. These herbs are available from health food stores in pill form. Some experienced lucid dreamers recommend setting an alarm for 3 or 4 hours after you go to bed at night and taking the supplement then, to reduce the chances that you will experience sleep paralysis or nightmares.  Although some books and websites will encourage the use of off-label uses of prescription drugs or even illegal drugs to bring on lucid dreams, these are actually...

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Осознайте, что вы во сне. Попробуйте медитировать ночью. Попробуйте принимать безопасные препараты. Пока вы еще новичок, будьте осторожны.


Article in English: To begin cleaning the window screen, you'll want to rinse the screen by spraying it with a garden hose.  Spraying the screen will remove most of the surface dirt and dust.  Make sure you spray the entire screen before scrubbing it down with the cleaning solution.  Start at the top of the screen and work your way down, covering the entire screen with water. Set your hose to the most gentle setting it has to avoid damaging the screen. Flip the screen over to make sure you've sprayed both sides. After the screen has been rinsed, you can start washing it with the cleaning solution.  You'll want to use a soft bristle brush to gently scrub the screen with the cleaning solution, allowing you to break up and remove any troublesome  areas of grime or dirt.  Scrub the entire screen to make sure you've removed as much dirt as possible.  Try to use small, circular scrubbing motions. Scrub the screen gently.  Being too forceful can tear the screen. Rinse the brush off while you are a cleaning to avoid reapplying dirt to the screen. Wash both sides of the window screen. Scrubbing the screen with a brush and cleaning solution will have broken most of the dirt loose. You can remove leftover dirt and grime by wiping the screen down with a sponge.  The sponge will help soak up most of the dirt and excess cleaning solution, leaving the window screen clean and grime free.  Don't forget to wipe down the screen's frame. Now is a good time to check for any areas that you may have missed. Wipe down both sides of the screen.

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Обдайте сетку из шланга. Помойте сетку водным раствором нашатырного спирта. Вытрите губкой оставшуюся грязь.


Article in English: To begin factoring, all you need is a number - any number will do, but, for our purposes, let's start with a simple integer. Integers are numbers without fractional or decimal components (all positive and negative whole numbers are integers). Let's choose the number 12. Write this number down on a piece of scratch paper. Any integer can be written as the product of two other integers. Even prime numbers can be written as the product of 1 and the number itself. Thinking of a number as the product of two factors can require "backwards" thinking - you essentially must ask yourself, "what multiplication problem equals this number?"  In our example, 12 has multiple factors - 12 × 1, 6 × 2, and 3 × 4 all equal 12. So, we can say that 12's factors are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12. For our purposes, let's work with the factors 6 and 2. Even numbers are especially easy to factor because every even number has 2 as a factor. 4 = 2 × 2, 26 = 13 × 2, etc. Lots of numbers - especially large ones - can be factored multiple times. When you've found two of a number's factors, if one has its own set of factors, you can reduce this number to its factors as well. Depending on the situation, it may or may not be beneficial to do this. For instance, in our example, we have reduced 12 to 2 × 6. Notice that 6 has its own factors - 3 × 2 = 6. Thus, we can say that 12 =  2 × (3 × 2). Prime numbers are numbers greater than 1 that are evenly divisible only by themselves and 1. For instance, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 17 are all prime numbers. When you've factored a number so that it's the product of exclusively prime numbers, further factoring is superfluous. It does you no good to reduce each factor to itself times one, so you may stop. In our example, we've reduced 12 to 2 × (2 × 3). 2, 2, and 3 are all prime numbers. If we were to factor further, we'd have to factor to (2 × 1) × ((2 × 1)(3 × 1)), which isn't typically useful, so it's usually avoided. Negative numbers can be factored nearly identically to how positive numbers are factored. The...

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Запишите целое число. Найти два числа, которые при перемножении дадут данное число. Если возможно, разложите на множители найденные множители. Если множителями являются простые числа, то дальше можете не продолжать. Отрицательные числа раскладываются на множители аналогичным образом.