It is difficult to make money as a pro cyclist, but some people manage to do so for a while. Pro teams usually only pay for equipment and travel. Even the payout for major races is actually pretty low. Choose a flexible job that will work with your training and race schedule.  Teaching is a profession that may lend itself to cycling, since you'll have summers off, which is when most of the season takes place. You might also consider working in a bike shop so that you can interact with other people who love the sport. Performing well at local events will help build your technique, confidence, and reputation. If you're entering with other members of your local club, be sure to work with them to dominate the racecourse. Look for local races by searching websites like Active.com or the official cycling website for your country. Though professional cyclists train extremely hard (like all other professional sports) the financial rewards associated with winning are much lower than those in professional baseball, football, basketball or ice hockey. As such, sponsorship is an important part of becoming a professional cyclist as the amount of cash available will determine the quality of equipment, coaching, and medical care you will have. Though sponsors usually don't donate as much cash in the amateur leagues as they do for professional cyclists, having a sponsor can make a difference in covering the costs of equipment, training, and travel. It's difficult to do, but worth trying all the same. The more attention you get in amateur contests, the more chance you stand of catching the eye of a scout for a professional team. At the USA Cycling website, you can research events per state and find which you are qualified to enter. If you're very lucky, you may end up cycling in an event where a scout will be searching for new talent. If you catch their eye, take the opportunity. Try out when a scout for a professional team asks you to compete for a professional team. Accept an offer to ride for a professional team, should...

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Устройтесь на подходящую работу. Участвуйте в местных соревнованиях. Найдите себе спонсора. Пробуйте себя в более масштабных соревнованиях по мере того, как вы будете становиться лучше и быстрее. Надейтесь на встречу с агентом. Принимайте предложения.


It is easier to stick to a plan when you do not have multiple business lunches, birthday parties, or dinners to attend. If you do not have a 7 to 10-day block of free time available, select a shorter period of time, such as a three-day weekend. Even if you have to return to work after only 3 or 4 days on the cleanse, it still cuts the amount of time working while cleansing in half. Do not begin the cleanse when the time off is due to a holiday, if you will be spending that holiday celebrating with loved ones. Doing so will make it difficult to stick with a cleanse if the people around you are celebrating with food and drink.

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Заранее найдите в своем календаре 7-10 дней, когда вы будете свободны от работы и семейных мероприятий.


It is easier to work with wet hair.  Once the roots dry, the hair will be set and difficult to style.  You can style your hair just out of the shower, or wet your hair in the section of the cowlick using a spray bottle. Start by drying your hair in the direction of the cowlick.  After several seconds, switch to blowing your hair in the opposite direction.  Drying your hair in multiple directions will confuse the hair roots in the area to assist in breaking down the stubborn directions held by the cowlick.  For assistance in grabbing and holding the hair, pull it in each direction by pulling with a round brush. If you have curly hair, use a diffuser and a low air setting. Use a round brush to grab sections of your hair and pull it in the direction you would like it styled.  Starting at the root, apply heat with a hairdryer on medium heat.  With the hair on top of the brush and the mouth of the hair dryer kept close to the hair, draw the brush from the root to the tip of the hair while keeping the hair dryer in line with the brush.  Don't rush.  Move the brush slowly through your hair. Repeat this process as many times as needed until you get the look you want. For shorter hair, draw the brush repeatedly over the top of the cowlick. Parting your hair in the direction of the cowlick will make it easier to style your hair in this direction.  Styling opposite the direction of the cowlick, though, could give longer hair more body. You will want to maintain the style and direction of your hair until it has cooled entirely.  Avoid moving the hair around your cowlick at all until it has cooled.  Using a hair clip, preferably one which will not leave a dent in your hair, clip the hair in place and let it cool.  Men or women with shorter hair can use your hand or brush to hold the hair in place.  Switch the heat setting on your hairdryer to cool.  Blow cool air on the area until it is room temperature again.  This should take 1-2 minutes. For an extremely troublesome cowlick, consider securing your hair in place the...

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Намочите волосы. Высушите волосы феном, используя средний температурный режим. Уложите волосы. Зафиксируйте вихор, пока ваши волосы не остыли. Используйте плоскую плойку.


It is easier. Give it a chance if you are young. Stay in school and understand what new fields are opening up. Invest money every month in a savings account - no matter how small - just start saving. If you are working, try to be the best in your job. If you are average looking, slow-witted with a dull personality, forget it. Write down a list of what needs to be improved, then do it. You need to look just as rich and powerful as the man you're trying to catch, but don't forget your personality and personal style. Do not talk about how much money they have or how much they make. If they bring it up, be polite but don't ask questions. Make it not important in the conversation. Avoid swearing, drinking, drugs, laughing loudly, aggressive behavior, and flashy outfits. Work on a more elegant style. Think classy and understated, not "labels". You want to be the girlfriend then wife, not the mistress.

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Избавьтесь от мысли, что вы не можете заработать деньги самостоятельно. Дайте реальную оценку вашей внешности, уму и личности. Не будьте слишком очевидны. Ведите себя как леди.


It is easy for autistic people to become stressed or overwhelmed, so creating quiet places can help them stay calm.   When they are looking for a place to sit, suggest one with minimal distractions (e.g. facing away from a noisy kitchen) Move conversations to quiet places  Designate an area where the autistic person can retreat during stress, and fill it with calming things Autistic people may have a hard time with unexpected changes in day-to-day life. Routines can support their sense of stability. When changes are made to those routines, the whole day can be completely thrown off, leading to confusion, fear, anger, or a meltdown. Here are some tips to keep things stable:   Help them create a schedule. Time slots can be used to designate what activities will happen during each part of the day. Maintain a visual calendar. Place it in a prominent and accessible location, such as a wall in the family room. Illustrations (clip art or drawings) can make the calendar look more friendly and appealing To prepare your loved one for this change, you should try to plan the event with them so they know it is coming   For example, a dentist's appointment may change your loved one's schedule. Put this event on your loved one’s calendar and discuss it with them ahead of time. While they might not be happy about their schedule being changed, they will at least be prepared. Try to place activities at specific time slots. For example, if they have math meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00, plan something else at 3:00 (e.g. a family hike) so that they will always have some sort of activity at the time. After a busy day at school, a social event, an appointment, or an outing, an autistic person is likely to feel tired. Time spent doing quiet activities (reading, playing, special interests) will help them recharge and stay balanced.   Remember that your idea of relaxation may not match their idea of relaxation. During a schedule change, try to schedule something positive after the stressful change. For example, after a doctor...

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Создайте убежища, в которых человек с аутизмом сможет расслабиться. Следуйте расписанию. Многократно и заблаговременно предупреждайте человека об изменениях в расписании. Планируйте отдых после напряженных или изматывающих событий. Определите раздражители, которые вызывают дискомфорт. Используйте безопасные варианты терапии без принуждения.  Важно заниматься физкультурой Поощряйте особые интересы.


It is easy to be full of bitterness and even hatred towards the girl you loved as you begin to get over her, but such feelings won't do you or anybody else any good. If you find yourself filled with resentment and bile, remind yourself that she still has value as a human being, and that there were good reasons you fell for her. Don't deny her good qualities; just focus on accepting that you won't get to date her. Now that you have faced your grief head-on and taken steps to give yourself space and time to heal, it is important to fill that space and time with other things. Think back to the amount of time you used to spend agonizing over your former crush. Make a rough guess of how many hours it cost you each week, and resolve to spend those hours doing something else. There will never be a better time to dream big and jump into a new project. Read a book you've been meaning to read, or even plan to write one of your own. Visit a new club or volunteer somewhere every Saturday. By broadening your horizons, you can remind yourself that the world is vast, strange, and beautiful, and it's never worth ignoring it all over one person. There are pretty, friendly, funny, and smart girls everywhere. Make an effort to notice them all around you. Never forget that, as the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Don't look for a new crush yet; just enjoy the diversity of attractive people you hadn't noticed before. Take some time to sit on a park bench with a friend and (quietly!) compare ratings of women who walk by on the street; check out the outfits women wear and be impressed by how many of them carefully coordinate their clothes and accessories. Just keep your mind on the multitude, rather than one girl. As time passes and your grief segues to acceptance, you will find yourself reviewing your notes less and less. This is a sure sign that the time has come to finalize the process and move on for good.  Store any art you created as a direct result of processing your earlier emotions. Put it away somewhere...

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Думайте о девушке объективно. Сместите ваш фокус. Откройте глаза. Оставьте прошлое позади.


It is easy to find things about your body to criticize, and every person, no matter how beautiful, has things about their body that they are less than thrilled with. Rather than focusing on the negative, challenge yourself to find positive things about your body.  Maybe you have your father's chin, or strong arms, or great vision. Your best features may not be the ones that others would recognize, but they make you who you are. We tend to be our own worst critics, launching unreasonable and harsh critiques about our faces, bodies, and abilities. Do not allow yourself to say things to yourself that you would not say to a friend. Affirmations are short statements that you can repeat to yourself (aloud or in your head) when you begin to feel self-doubt. They should only include positive words and should be short and succinct.  Try standing nude in front of a full length mirror and making a list of all the things about your body that you like. Write these as declarative sentences. Once you have become comfortable with affirmations about the parts you like, make a list of the parts of your body that you like the least, by writing "My _____." For instance, if you dislike the extra skin on your upper arms, you might write "My arms." Then, come up with at least one thing about teach body part that you are thankful for, and write it next to the body part to create a positive affirmation. For instance, you might write "My arms are strong and work hard for me." Others might include: "My belly has given life and is a warm place for my children to cuddle." When it comes to self-confidence, many people find that it is a lifelong challenge and not something that they can develop overnight. But acting as if you were confident even if you have self-doubt can still reap some of the rewards of confidence.  At home, spend time in the nude to normalize your relationship with your body. If you feel up to it, you might even consider working as a nude figure model to take your self-confidence up a notch and to help yourself become...

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Практикуйте позитивное самовосприятие. Запишите положительные аффирмации о своем теле. Притворяйтесь, пока не достигнете желаемого. Не сравнивайте себя с окружающими. Учите своих детей.


It is entirely possible for hardware to fail. Purchase redundant hardware such as additional power supplies or hard drives in the potential case the hardware no longer works. Use conversion software to convert physical hardware onto a virtual machine format with programs such as vCenter. If you have processes running on the server and do not require high resource usage, they are likely able to run on a virtual machine instead. Servers will run idly for a portion of time and not make use of resources and will be able to share them with other processes on both host and virtual machines. If a server runs a program that requires a high amount of resources, it is very likely that their resources cannot be converted. Run a script process or other backup methods to preserve your resources on another storage solution. If you do not perform a daily or at least a weekly backup, you run the risk of losing all data due to hardware failure or from an unforeseen security compromise. Technology is always advancing, and each curve might leave you at a disadvantage if you over-invested on hardware. If there is a situation where you have unused hardware, you can either leave it turned off, or sell it off for extra money to be spent on newer hardware in the future.

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Не забывайте о возможных сбоях. Перенесите процессы в виртуальные машины. Регулярно создавайте резервные копии. Не забывайте о развитии технологий.


It is essential that you talk to your doctor before getting an X-ray, especially if you are breastfeeding or if you are or think you might be pregnant. You will be exposed to small amounts of radiation that can be dangerous for the developing fetus. Depending on the circumstance, another imaging test might be used to avoid radiation. Depending on the type of X-ray test you receive, your doctor may ask you to fast before the exam. This is usually only necessary for certain X-rays of your digestive tract. Fasting normally requires you to not eat or drink for eight to 12 hours before your test. If you regularly take medication and are required to fast before an X-ray, take the medicine only with a small sip of water. Dress comfortably for an X-ray because you will most likely be removing your outfit prior to the exam and/or sitting and waiting for an extended period of time.  Wear loose clothing that you can easily remove, such as a button-up shirt and even a front-clasping bra for women. If you are receiving a chest X-ray, you will normally undress from the waist up.  In this case, you will get a gown to wear during the exam. It is best to leave your jewelry at home as you may need to remove it for the exam. If you wear glasses, you may need to remove these as well. Just in case you need to fill out additional paperwork, it is better to arrive early to your appointment. Also, you may be asked to take a contrast medium before the test.  Also, remember to bring a signed form from your doctor (if you have one) when you visit the X-ray technician. This form tells the technician what areas of the body are being examined and what X-ray test should be done. Don't forget your insurance card. You cannot move or leave the exam room once the procedure has begun. Try relieving yourself before the exam and do not drink excessively on the morning of the procedure. Some X-ray tests require you to drink a contrast medium that helps outline a specific area of your body on the X-ray image. Depending on the type of X-ray test...

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Поговорите с врачом до начала процедуры. Спросите, нужно ли вам будет отказаться от еды перед процедурой. Наденьте удобную одежду и обувь. Снимите все украшения, очки и металлические предметы. Прибудьте на место заранее. Если вам нужно сделать снимок органов брюшной полости, сходите в туалет перед процедурой. Будьте готовы принять контрастное вещество, если потребуется. Помните, что вам нужно будет задержать дыхание на несколько секунд. Будьте готовы к отсутствию ощущений во время процедуры.


It is essential to make sure the hair and the skin underneath it are well-lubricated before you start shaving. Otherwise, razor burn will definitely be an issue. There's really no such thing as using too much lubricant, so go ahead and lather up the entire area. Keep the bottle nearby in case you need more.  As you shave, keep applying more cream or body wash to make the process go more smoothly. You may want to rinse it away every once in a while to see how much progress you have made, then reapply to keep shaving. Experts say that shaving in the same direction of hair growth results in less skin irritation. Use one hand to hold the skin in the area completely tight, since this helps the razor do its job effectively. With the other hand, start shaving away the hair, applying just a little pressure for a nice close shave. Keep going until you've shaved the entire area you planned to clear.  Some people start shaving under the belly button, others start with the groin area. It is completely up to you; do whatever makes the job easier for you. Some people find it more difficult to get a close shave when they shave in the direction as hair growth instead of going against the grain. If you're finding it hard to take the hair off, try going at the hair sideways. As a last resort go against the grain. There are other measures you can take to prevent skin irritation. Do not over-shave. There is no need to go over the same spot after you have taken off the hair. If the area is hair-free, let it be so you do not risk irritating the skin. (If you're satisfied you got everything, don't worry about this step, but if this is your first time shaving your bikini area you might want to double check to see if you like the results). Put on your bikini bottoms and check yourself out, then get back in the shower and shave any parts you might have missed. Use a washcloth or a gentle body scrub to get rid of the dead skin that is now exposed. This simple step will go a long way toward preventing ingrown hairs and other irritating...

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Нанесите крем для бритья или гель для душа на область бикини. Брейте по росту волос, а не против него. Наденьте бикини, чтобы проверить, не упустили ли вы что-то. Сделайте отшелушивание.


It is fairly common for a bamboo plant to lose a lot of leaves when moved indoors or transplanted. As long as the new leaves at the ends of branches look healthy, the plant should recover. If those leaves drop or look unhealthy, a couple months outdoors (if climate allows) can help recovery. If your plant has been in the same place for a while, look into other possible causes:  Temperate species often drop leaves during low-light conditions. A cool, low-light dormant period in winter is good for these plants, and reduces leaf drop. The fewer green leaves there are, the less water the plant needs.  Many species drop leaves in spring (or less commonly, fall), gradually replacing them with new ones. If there's a mix of green leaves, yellow leaves, and new, unfurling leaves, the plant is probably fine. If the sides of the leaves roll inward, the plant needs watering. (Photosynthesis consumes water, so the plant is reducing it by avoiding sunlight.) If the leaves droop downward, the plant is overwatered, or the soil is not draining fast enough. Overwatering is more dangerous than under-watering. Waiting to water until the leaves curl slightly will usually not harm the plant. If your bamboo is turning yellow outside of the dormant season, this could mean several different things:  If they look dry and the tips are brown or curling upward, the plant needs more water. It may be rootbound and in need of a larger pot. Leaves that slowly become paler and more yellow usually have a nutrient deficiency. Add fertilizer with added minerals.  A sudden color change after fertilizing points to over-fertilizing. Treat this problem by removing any remaining fertilizer and watering abundantly to leach out the excess minerals. Indoor bamboo plants are more vulnerable to these problems, especially if there is low air flow in the room. If there is a light insect infestation, wash the leaves with insecticidal soap, or spray it outdoors with an insecticide spray. If this doesn't work, or if you think the plant has a disease, try to...

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Выясните причину опадания листьев. Исправьте проблему скручивания и увядания листьев. Своевременно реагируйте на появление желтеющих листьев. Боритесь с болезнями и вредными насекомыми.


It is helpful to trim in multiple different directions to make sure you've gotten all of those stray hairs. Even if you want your beard to be very long, it's still a good idea to trim it every few months and get rid of split ends. Completely unshaven, untrimmed, and unwashed is one look. Being nicely shaved, trimmed, and washed is another completely different look. If you fall somewhere in between, you might end up looking a little sloppy, so try to decide on a style.   Shave the places you don't want hair to grow accordingly. For example, some people don't like growing a bear that reaches to their neck. Make sure you comb your beard down so that the hairline you shave is consistent no matter which way the wind may blow. Washing your beard is critical. Wash your face thoroughly with regular face wash and water every morning and night. You don't need anything too strong, but just something to cut through the oils that have built up. Make sure you also dry your face thoroughly. Have a clean towel and get as much of the water rung out of that mane as possible. Just like the hair on top of your head, beards need to be maintained and kept healthy. You can use the same shampoo that you use for your hair. If your beard is pretty short, you probably can just stick to washing your face with soap and water. If your beard is a few inches long you should shampoo it, but only use conditioner if it's very long.

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Подстригите бороду до желаемой длины. Определитесь, на каких частях лица вы хотите отрастить волосы. Держите бороду в чистоте. Используйте шампунь и кондиционер.


It is ideal to do this before you move in.  Knowing what the other person's lifestyle and habits are can help you prepare to live together. This can help you decide where you need to establish some ground rules for living together. Make a copy of anything you both agree to and sign it. Finances are a big source of conflict with people you are living with. It is a good idea to plan from the beginning how financial matters will be taken care of.  Read your lease to see how your landlord prefers to be paid. They may require one monthly check. If that's the case, arrange with your roommate(s) a schedule of who will send in a check each month and a date for you to pay that person your share. Decide who will pay each utility bill. Most apartments or houses will require the tenants to have some of the utilities in their name. If you are paying a utility bill, keep copies of the bill and show your roommate the total when it comes time to collect money. It is usually the best policy to share all expenses equally, outside of personal or food purchases. Make a schedule of cleaning and stick to it.  It is often a good idea to have a rotating schedule of who takes out trash, cleans the bathroom, does vacuuming etc. That way no one gets stuck with the same chore all the time. In regards to dishes, it is always the best policy to clean up after yourself in the kitchen. Don't expect your roommates to do your dishes and vice versa. Don't expect your roommate to do more than his/her share of the household chores. You and the person you live with will have to be considerate of each other in terms of noise, use of personal items, guests, smoking etc.  Talk about how often you are comfortable with having overnight guests. Make sure the host knows their responsibilities about cleaning up after guests. Discuss how much noise you are comfortable with. If you need quiet time, let your roommates know in advance. Establish rules about the use of each others things and space. Make sure you are considerate when using things that don't...

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Говорите с любыми потенциальными сожителями. Определите, как будут делиться счета. Распределите основную работу по дому. Установите правила относительно приемлемого поведения.


It is illegal to possess, produce, or use counterfeit money; if a prosecutor can prove that you have intent to defraud, federal law can punish you with a fine and maximum 20 years in prison.  If it is passed to you, do not pass the counterfeit currency on to anyone other by following these instructions. Inspect bills the moment you are suspicious. Remember who gave you which bills. If you acquire a counterfeit banknote, you must turn it into the Secret Service. Not reporting counterfeit banknotes makes you vulnerable to someone else turning you in for counterfeit banknotes. If possible, delay whoever passed you the counterfeit money to remember as much about that person’s appearance as possible. Take note of any accomplices or companions. Write down their license plate number if applicable.  The person who gives you counterfeit money might not be the original counterfeiter. They too might be an innocent civilian duped into using fake money. It might be impossible to match each passer to each specific bill, so many people inspect bills the moment they are handed to them. For example, many cashiers at general stores will inspect large denomination bills before accepting them as payment. This way, the cashier in the moment can link any potential passer to any potentially counterfeit bill. Find your local police department or United States Secret Service field office. These numbers can be found on the inside front page of your local telephone directory or through online search. Carefully place it in a protective covering, such as an envelope or sandwich bag. This is so that authorities can glean as much information as possible from the banknote: fingerprints, compounds and chemicals, how it was printed, and so on. This is also so that you cannot forget which banknote was forged, and others are not mistaken. Write your initials and the date in the white border areas of the suspect banknote, or on the envelope/bag. The date identifies when the counterfeit was noticed, and your initials identify who noticed the...

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Не подделывайте деньги. Запомните человека (его внешность в деталях), от которого вы получили фальшивую банкноту. Обратитесь в соответствующие органы власти. Получив и распознав фальшивую купюру, немедленно положите ее в конверт или туда, где вы не сможете прикасаться к ней. Напишите необходимую информацию. Заполните специальную форму. Сдавайте фальшивые банкноты или монеты только уполномоченным сотрудникам полиции или ФСБ.


It is important that the container be sterile and strong enough that it won’t break. It should also be BPA-free.  You can store the milk in a sterile bottle. The cap must be water- and airtight so that it cannot spill or get contaminated. Bottles with screw tops work well. Bottles have the advantage that they are stronger and less prone to tearing and leaking than bags. Because milk expands as it freezes, do not fill the container to the brim. Bottles can be sterilized by using a commercial cold water sterilizing solution, steam sterilizing, or boiling. Follow the bottle manufacturer’s directions for how to sterilize your bottles. The directions may instruct you to boil the bottle for several minutes. Steam sterilizers can be purchased at your local pharmacy. You can purchase bags designed for storing breast milk at your local pharmacy or any store that carries baby items. Bags can be put into a plastic container to protect them while they are stored. Do not use ordinary thin plastic bags or formula bottle bags because these are not as strong. They are more prone to tearing. Write the date on the container so that you will know how long it has been stored. If you are providing the milk to someone else, like a day care agency, label it with the child’s name. You may also want to write how many ounces you pumped so that you will know how many bags you need to thaw at a time. The fresh milk is warmer and it will cause the frozen milk to partially thaw, providing the opportunity for bacteria to grow. If your baby does not drink all of the milk from one feeding, do not save the milk to be used again. Some people find it useful to store each 2 to 4 ounces separately. This means that you only need to thaw the amount for one feeding. The amount of time that you store milk depends upon the temperature at which it is stored. The following guidelines are for healthy infants that were carried the full term. For premature or sick infants, follow the guidelines provided by your hospital or doctor.  Milk can be kept at room...

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Подготовьте чистый контейнер для сцеженного молока. Не добавляйте свежее молоко в уже замороженное. Следуйте рекомендациям основных принципов хранения молока. Соблюдайте рекомендуемые сроки при заморозке молока.


It is important that you avoid overstocking your tank. The general rule is that you should have room for one gallon of water for each inch of fish in your tank. So, a ten-gallon tank can safely accommodate ten one-inch-long fish. This is a very important rule to keep in mind if you are looking to care for schools of fish.  Overstocking your tank can lead to a build-up of toxic waste products. It will also necessitate additional cleanings.  Some larger species, such as full-grown goldfish, will require additional tank space. Fish that move around a great deal may also need extra room. You need to choose fish that all thrive at right around the same temperature. You can accommodate only a few degrees’ difference in preferred temperatures or your fish will suffer. A tropical fish generally cannot live comfortably alongside a cold water fish. Your tank equipment needs will also differ greatly as some fish require heaters and lights and others do not.  For example, a white cloud minnow is a type of cold water fish that requires consistent temperatures between 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit (22-28 degrees Celsius) in order to thrive. Discus, on the other hand, need a warmer tank that stays in the low to mid 80s Fahrenheit (high 20s Celsius).  If your tank is the wrong temperature, your fish may become more susceptible to disease. They may also move more slowly and refuse to eat. Make sure that the fish that you buy fall into the same range on the pH spectrum. Many fish that you buy directly from the store are acclimated to a neutral pH, but will do even better in a pH customized to them. For example, a tropical African cichlid does best in alkaline water. Most freshwater fish prefer a pH somewhere between 6.5 and 7.5. Don’t forget to take into account the pH needs of any live plants that you will add into your tank as well. For example, many fresh water plants require a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, a fairly wide range that can overlap with the needs of a number of fish. The tank filtration needs between these two fish groups...

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Обеспечьте рыбкам достаточно большое жизненное пространство. Остановите свой выбор либо на тепловодных, либо на холодноводных видах. Выбирайте рыбок со сходными требованиями к кислотности воды (рН). Выбирайте рыб, живущих либо в пресной, либо в соленой воде. Обеспечьте рыбок достаточным количеством укромных мест, где они смогут прятаться. Выбирайте ярких, активных рыб, чтобы на аквариум было приятно смотреть. Трезво оценивайте свой опыт в уходе за рыбами и навыки в аквариуместике.


It is important that you feel good about your clothing and style to present yourself in the best light. It doesn’t matter what you wear as long as it feels good to you. There is no one style that says “I’m confident,” but if you believe that you wear it well, you will! Being able to discuss a topic in detail will give you the confidence to begin a conversation with many different people. Learn more than just the headlines of a news story and you can discuss the details with several groups of individuals. Communication is about so much more than words. Sometimes what we say is less important that how we say it. Make sure that you are letting the people you talk to know you care about them by connecting with them visually throughout your conversation. Start off by making a point to say “Hi” to a girl you want to talk to. Open the door for future conversations by taking small steps. Don’t expect to be the head cheerleader’s best friend if you’ve never talked to her before. You need to build up confidence by introducing yourself to lots of people to get comfortable talking to lots of girls. Watch your facial expressions and think about what responses you would have in a particular conversation. Knowing what you might say can help you prepare for a great conversation. Just a simple smile at yourself each day can do wonders for your self esteem!

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Носите одежду, которая будет впечатлять. Больше узнавайте о том, что вас интересует. Общаясь с людьми, смотрите им в глаза. Ставьте перед собой простые цели. Практикуйтесь, разговаривая перед зеркалом.


It is important that your injury be assessed by a physician before it worsens.  Injuries that are caught and treated early are likely to heal faster and may need fewer medical interventions. You should never try to “pop” you knee back into place or otherwise adjust it on your own. Only a qualified healthcare professional should do that, and it should only be done in the event of an actual dislocation; you likely do not know for sure whether the injury is, in fact, a dislocation. The knee is the joint most prone to injuries in the entire human body. It contains numerous connective tissues and bones that must work in synchrony to function correctly.  The doctor’s exam will consist of a visual inspection of the knee, palpation and manipulation, looking for swelling and incorrect positioning or movement of the joint.  The doctor will likely obtain an x-ray before you leave to make sure you have not broken or fractured anything. Approximately 10% of kneecap dislocations are associated with a kneecap fracture.

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Если вы подозреваете у себя вывих коленного сустава, срочно обратитесь в отделение неотложной медицинской помощи. Не пытайтесь вернуть вывихнутое колено в правильное положение. Осмотрите колено и обратите внимание на то, есть ли на нем еще какие-то травмы.


It is important to acknowledge to yourself that you are being taken for granted. You cannot address this problem until you admit that they exist. Research has linked expressing and analyzing your negative emotions to a variety of mental and physical health benefits. Repressing your feelings will only make them worse in the long run.  This may be difficult if you have been taught to be "nice" in a way that is passive, that allows people to "take advantage of you" and tells you that you do not have a right to speak up for yourself. For instance, "Do nice things without expecting anything in return." While there is a certain basic goodness in being kind to people without expecting to be rewarded every time, that does not mean you should lend money to a person who is irresponsible with money. Women, in particular, are often conditioned to be "nice" and that speaking up for yourself is somehow not being nice. Remember that sometimes you will be taken for granted. For example, parents often feel as though they are taken for granted.  Children progress through different stages of maturity, but sometimes what seems like self-centeredness is often a normal and necessary part of their growth. There is a difference between acknowledging your feelings and dwelling on them. Focusing on negative feelings without analyzing them or working to correct them can leave you feeling worse than when you started. Social and cultural pressures may encourage you to believe that saying “no” to others when they ask you for things is rude. You may also have been taught to feel that your work is less valuable than others and does not deserve acknowledgement. (This is particularly a problem for women, especially in domestic contexts.) These things can lead to you feeling taken for granted. Everyone has the right to be respected and appreciated, and it isn't wrong to want to be treated that way. It's natural to be angry or hurt, and it can be easy to let those feelings take over. Keep your focus on being constructive, rather than venting...

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Признайте свои чувства. Поймите, что у вас есть право на уважение. Подумайте, почему вы так себя чувствуете. Определите, что изменилось в ваших отношениях. Оцените ситуацию с точки зрения другого человека.


It is important to establish appropriate benchmarks in order to measure the performance of your stocks, as compared to your expectations. Develop standards for how much growth you require of each specific investment in order to consider it worth keeping.  Typically these benchmarks are based on the performance of various market indexes. These allow you to determine whether your investments are performing at least as well as the market overall. It may be counter-intuitive, but just because a stock is going up does not mean it is a good investment, especially if it is going up more slowly than similar stocks. Conversely, not all shrinking investments are losers (when similar investments are doing even worse). You must compare the performance of each investment to the expectations you established for it in order to determine its worth. This goes for assessing your other asset allocation decisions as well.  Investments that do not meet expectations should be sold so your money can be invested elsewhere, unless you have good reason to believe your expectations will soon be met. Give your investments time to work out. One-year or even three-year performance is meaningless to the long-term investor. The stock market is a voting machine in the short term and a weighing machine in the long term. Once you have purchased stock, you must periodically monitor the performance of your investments.   Circumstances and opinions change. This is a part of investing. The key is to properly process and assess all new information and implement any changes according to the guidelines set in the previous steps. Consider whether your market expectations were correct. If not, why not? Use these insights to update your expectations and investment portfolio. Consider whether your portfolio is performing within your risk parameters. It may be that your stocks have done well, but the investments are more volatile and risky than you had anticipated. If you aren't comfortable with these risks, it's probably time to change investments....

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Разработайте критерии оценки. Сравните результат с ожиданиями. Всегда будьте начеку и корректируйте свои ожидания. Старайтесь не поддаваться соблазну продавать и покупать слишком часто. Если потребуется, проконсультируйтесь у надежного брокера, банкира или специалиста по инвестициям.


It is important to get good grades in high school (or your country's equivalent), especially during the last two years. Colleges and universities will be looking at these grades to decide whether or not to let you in. Get good grades by studying, paying attention in class, and doing all your work. Get extra help from your teachers and communicate with them often if you want to help boost your grade. Doing just the minimum isn't going to impress anyone, so get out there and put in some hard effort. Take extra classes, audit classes at the local community college while you are still in high school, or work (either for money or volunteering) outside of school. It will help you a lot if the extra work you do relates to the degree you want to get in college. This will look promising to colleges you apply to. Speaking a language is not only helpful for you in your life, it also is often a requirement for degrees! Show a college that you're ready by learning a language. You can take lessons privately, at your school, at a local college, or for free online! Good online options include LiveMocha and DuoLingo. Choose a language that will be useful, as choosing an non-useful one doesn't really entice a college as much. Some languages are more useful than others in certain regions or for certain degrees. Skills in 1 or 2 foreign languages may be helpful as well, in order to read older scientific papers that haven't been translated into English. The most helpful languages to learn include French, German, Spanish, Italian, Latin and Russian. You may need to learn Arabic, Persian and Turkish. Many scientists and scholars have passed in Arabian Peninsula, Southeast Asia, Ottoman Empire and  Persia (Present day Iran). You will need to study psychology because you might have to deal with difficult people so by this you will understand people's nature. By studying philosophy your mind capability will expand. You will be able to think a lot more than before. Getting good SAT (or equivalent) scores will make a huge difference in...

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Получайте хорошие оценки в школе. Выполняйте больше необходимого минимума. Выучите несколько иностранных языков. Изучайте психологию и философию. Сдайте экзамены на «отлично». Напишите хорошее эссе.


It is important to have some information about the cat that has scratched you. If he is your cat or the cat of a family member or close friend, you can consider him a “household cat.” You can likely treat the wound on your own if it is not too severe and you know the following information about the cat to be true:  The cat is fully vaccinated. The cat is in generally good health. The cat spends most of its time indoors. Unknown cats may not have vaccines, so you may need to have preventative treatment for bacterial infections, tetanus, or rabies. Particularly if the scratch was accompanied by a bite (which has about an 80% chance of becoming infected), you will need to seek medical attention from a physician. The severity of the wound from the scratch will dictate the appropriate treatment. Any cat scratch can be painful, but the depth of the scratch will determine the severity of the wound.  A shallow wound that involves the uppermost layer of skin but involves minimal bleeding can be considered superficial. A deeper scratch injury that pierces several layers of skin and bleeds moderately should be considered serious. Superficial wounds from known household cats can be treated at home. However, any scratch from an unknown cat and serious (deep) scratches from household cats should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

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Узнайте, с какой кошкой вы имеете дело. Обратитесь за медицинской помощью, если вас поцарапала незнакомая кошка. Оцените рану. Определите подходящее лечение.


It is important to keep in mind that ADHD is a serious condition. It is not simply a matter of your teen not trying hard enough or being "stupid." Strive to understand these challenges and react to them with compassion.  People with ADHD face serious obstacles as they struggle to reach their life goals. They often feel misunderstood. It is common for teens with ADHD to believe that others think they are stupid. Other people, including relatives may have a hard time understanding what you and your teen are going through. Prepare yourself for time and expense invested in therapy, trips to medication managers, and the pharmacy. There is often also a huge amount of time spent dealing with school issues. Children with impulsivity issues often rack up more trips to the emergency room or more suspensions from school. Much of this occurs during weekdays. As such, the time expended may mean lost wages or the need to take a job with decreased responsibilities or shorter hours. For many people with ADHD, medication is an important tool for coping. There are two basic categories of ADHD medication: stimulants (such as methylphenidate and amphetamine) and non-stimulants (such as guanfacine and atomoxetine).  It may seem odd to treat hyperactivity with stimulants. However, the brain circuitry being stimulated is responsible for controlling impulsivity and improving focus. Stimulants including Ritalin, Concerta, and Adderall help regulate neurotransmitters (norepinephrine and dopamine). So do non-stimulant anti-depression medications often used to treat ADHD.  Deciding on the right form and specific prescription of medication is tricky. Different people respond differently to different medications. Further, the effectiveness of the medications changes during growth spurts, hormonal fluctuations, diet and weight changes, and as resistance builds up. Medication can increase the ability to focus and decrease impulsive behavior. Many medications can be taken in an extended-release format. This erases the need to deal with...

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Узнайте о связанных с СДВГ проблемах. Выберите лекарства. Давайте ребенку пищу, позволяющую контролировать СДВГ. Старайтесь, чтобы ваш ребенок не употреблял вредные продукты. Найдите хорошего психотерапевта. Пользуйтесь методами для каждодневного контроля поведения.


It is important to keep your instrument clean both for hygiene reasons and to keep the recorder in good playing condition.  Plastic recorders can be washed in the dishwasher or in a sink with warm soapy water. Take the pieces apart before washing and be sure to rinse all the soap off. The mouthpiece can be cleaned with an old toothbrush or pipe cleaner. Let your recorder dry completely before playing again. For wooden recorders, disassemble the recorder and carefully wipe the moisture off the inside with a soft cloth. Keep the recorder in its case when not in use to prevent chipping or damaging the whistle-like hole at the top, because damage there can render the whole recorder useless. Protect your instrument against sudden changes of temperature or direct sunlight, and never leave it in a warm car or near a source of heat. This is particularly important for wooden recorders, but is good practice for any instrument. Condensation of beads of moisture in the windway of the recorder can cause clogging. You can minimize clogging in both plastic and wooden recorders by warming the head joint up to body temperature in your hands, under your arm, or in your pocket before playing.  If water has accumulated in the windway, completely cover the window at the top of the recorder with the one hand and exhale forcefully into the windway. This should clear out any excess moisture. If clogging persists, you can clean the windway by mixing one tablespoon of unperfumed dishwasher detergent with three tablespoons of water. Pour this cleaner into the recorder, either through the window or at the bottom, and leave it to sit in the windway for a moment before draining. Allow the recorder to dry completely before you play it again.

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Чистите вашу блокфлейту после каждого использования. Держите вашу блокфлейту в футляре. Защитите блокфлейту от чрезвычайных температур. Научитесь устранять закупорку.


It is important to make sure that your jars are very clean because if they contain any bacteria, that bacteria can cause your jam to go bad while it sits in your pantry. You can actually put your jars into a dishwasher to sterilize them. If your dishwasher has a ‘sanitize’ cycle, even better. Keep the jars in the dishwasher on ‘hot dry’ until you need to use them. Making sure they remain hot will ensure that they don’t shatter when you pour the hot jam into them. If you don’t have a dishwasher, you can use hot, soapy water to wash your jars. After you’ve scrubbed them up, rinse them with hot water and then place them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes. Leave them in hot (but not boiling) water until you are ready to use them. The water should be very hot but not quite boiling. Once it has reached this level of heat, place your jar lids into the boiling water. Doing this will sanitize the lids, which is just as important as sanitizing the jars. Imagine opening your jar of jam in the middle of winter as a special treat, only to find that the jam has gone completely bad. It would be very upsetting. Use extra caution when taking the lids out of the water--they will be very hot. Use tongs or a ‘magnetic can lifter’ to get the lids out safely. You can purchase a magnetic lifter at any kitchen supply store or online.

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Простерилизуйте банки. Поставьте кастрюлю с водой на большой огонь. Достаньте крышки, когда будете готовы ими воспользоваться.


It is much easier to handle life’s frustrations and stay positive when you’re not running on empty. Your body needs rest to recover, which will help your mind work more productively and positively. Aim to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, try dimming the lights a little while before bed. Turn off all screens (computer, TV, phone) at least 30 minutes before you go to bed. This will help your mind settle down for sleep. Feed your body with good fuel that will help you maintain a positive attitude. Avoid processed and fried foods. Eat lots of nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, proteins and whole-grains. Eat foods rich in vitamins that are known for their mood-boosting qualities. These include selenium, such as grains, beans, seafood and lean meats; omega-3 fatty acids, such as fatty fish and walnuts; and folate, such as leafy greens and legumes. Negative moods have been linked to dehydration. Make sure you are getting enough water throughout the day. Aim for 72 ounces of fluids (for women) or 104 ounces of fluids (for men). Some of your daily fluid intake does occur through the foods you eat. It’s a good idea to shoot for about 8 eight-ounce cups of water every day. As you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which are chemicals linked to positive feelings. Regular exercise can ward off stress, depression, and other ailments. Get at least 20-30 minutes of exercise three times a week.

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Спите достаточное количество времени. Правильно питайтесь. Пейте много воды. Регулярно занимайтесь спортом.


It is natural for gas and bloating to occur every once in a while, especially after eating one of the typical culprits, like beans or ice cream. If you have painful bloating or excess flatulence daily, though, the issue may extend beyond what you can fix by changing your dietary habits.  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects your colon, and causes cramping and diarrhea when you consume certain foods.  Celiac disease is a digestive disorder triggered by taking in of gluten, a protein found in bread and other food products containing wheat, barley or rye.  Crohn's disease is a gastrointestinal disorder that can become severe if not treated effectively. If you have daily gas and bloating that causes pain or interferes with your daily life, call your doctor to discuss possible causes and solutions. Since gas and bloating are often directly related to what you eat, prepare to discuss your dietary and lifestyle habits with the doctor.

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Следите за частотой и тяжестью симптомов. Обратитесь за медицинской помощью.


It is natural to place the blame on others. However, taking full responsibility may actually be the cleanest and easiest way to right the wrong. Similar to blame, excuses for a wrong can make the victim feel like you are trying to shy away from an apology. Explain to the person that you recognize that it was wrong, and that you are sorry for your behavior. Give them the opportunity to ask why or say something about being hurt. Try to avoid defensiveness, even if their response is emotional. Remember that although you may have been preparing an apology, they may not have been preparing a response. Reacting in an emotional way to a wrong is very normal. Just as an apology is yours to give, forgiveness is theirs to control. It should come when and if they are ready to forgive. You should aim to apologize to everyone who was directly or possibly even indirectly affected.

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Не обвиняйте других. Не занимайте оборонительной позиции и не ищите оправданий. Извинитесь за свои действия прямо и искренне. Позвольте человеку задавать вам вопросы. Не просите прощения. Повторите все эти действия и с другими людьми, которых вы, возможно, обидели.


It is near the middle of the bridge and on the left side. You may have to run back to your own guard tower and then roll through the demon's legs before you can effectively lure him to this spot.  If you've timed it correctly, and the Taurus Demon is in the correct spot, the inertia from his club will propel him off the edge of the bridge and kill him instantly. This method is fairly hard and difficult to do. If you are unwilling to die, do not try this method. However, despite its difficulty, the method has both an element of humour worth viewing it and will reduce the fight with the boss to a quick melee.

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Заманите Демона-Тельца на участок моста с разрушенной боковой частью. Встаньте у края разрушенного моста, наблюдая, как Демон-Телец бежит на вас. Подождите, когда Демон-Телец начнет выполнять размашистую атаку, и откатитесь назад.


It is nearly impossible to cope with BDD if you are not aware of the precise content of your obsessive thoughts. This is because if these thoughts are not examined and changed, they will carry on despite behavioral changes you are able to make. Some common appearance related assumptions that BDD sufferers hold include: “If people see the real me, then they will be repulsed." “If I can see the problem, then everyone else must be noticing it too.” "If I relax my standards, then I will let myself go." "If I do not look perfect, then no one will ever love me." "If I look attractive, then I will be successful in life." "If I am ugly, then I have no value." Many people coping with BDD tend to overestimate the likelihood that others will respond to their appearance in a negative manner, underestimate their ability to cope if this did occur, and discount any information which suggests that things will not be as bad as they predicted. These biases can be corrected just by knowing that they are common mistakes made. For instance, if you are at a social gathering, spend time focusing on how few people have made negative remarks about your appearance and how positively people have responded to your presence at the event or how many times you have been complimented. Even though it can be difficult, dare to play devil's advocate and challenge your own beliefs. Re-consider the way you evaluate your own looks by thinking realistically about others' opinion of you, and about how important appearance is more generally. If you hold beliefs that your appearance dictates your for value as a person, remind yourself of the many qualities that you value in others. Notice that these other qualities are not affected by appearance and that you yourself have the ability to value people aside from how they look. Comparative thinking (i.e. "Am I more or less beautiful than __?") is one of the main ways that we develop unrealistic expectations for ourselves. By fully exploring the qualities and sparks that are uniquely "you", it will be...

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Бросьте отстраненный и беспристрастный взгляд на то, как вы воспринимаете свою внешность. Приучите свой разум к положительной самооценке в различных ситуациях. Подумайте о других путях, которые помогли бы вам правильно думать о своем внешнем виде. Сосредоточьтесь на том, что вы имеете.


It is normal to experience severe pain right after you break your thumb. The pain happens because your bones have nerves surrounding them. When a bone breaks, it can irritate or compress the surrounding nerves, which causes pain. If you don’t experience severe pain right after the injury, there is a chance that your thumb is not broken.  You will also experience severe pain if something touches your thumb or when you try to bend it. Generally, the closer the pain is to the joint where your thumb meets the rest of your hand (closest to the webbing between your thumb and forefinger), the more cause for concern and potential complication for the injury. You should look to see if your thumb looks normal. Is it bent at an odd angle or twisted in some strange way? You should also check to see if there is any bone protruding out of the skin. If you notice any of these characteristics, it is very likely that you have broken your thumb. Your thumb will also most likely have bruises on it, which is a sign that the capillaries in the tissue of the thumb have broken open. If you have broken your thumb, moving it will cause you serious and severe pain. Your ligaments connecting your bones will also most likely be unable to function properly, which can also make it difficult to move your thumb. In particular, check to see if you can move your thumb backwards. If you can move it backwards without pain, you probably have a sprain rather than a broken bone. Aside from causing pain, compressed nerves can also make your thumb go numb. Your thumb might also begin to feel cold. This is because a fractured bone or a lot of swelling can block the blood vessels that carry blood into your thumb and surrounding tissue. Your thumb might also turn blue if it is receiving very little or no blood. When you break a bone, the area around it will swell up due to inflammation. Your thumb will begin to swell five to ten minutes after the injury has occurred. After the thumb swells, it may begin to stiffen. The swelling in your thumb might also...

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Обратите внимание на сильную боль в большом пальце. Присмотритесь, не искривлен ли палец в месте травмы. Попробуйте пошевелить пальцем. Обратите внимание на онемение, покалывание или ощущение холода в пальце. Посмотрите, нет ли значительного отека в области большого пальца.


It is not absolutely necessary to sex your tetras before you begin breeding because you can put several into the tank together and breeding should occur.  However, if you want to sex your tetras, male and female tetras have some distinct differences that can help you tell them apart.  Female tetras tend to be wider and fatter than male tetras. Some breeders also claim that male tetras have a straight stripe and females have a crooked stripe. Evening is the best time to introduce your adult tetras into the tank, so plan to put your adult tetras into the tank after the sun has set. Keep in mind that the tetras that you use for breeding will have to be at least 12 weeks old or breeding may not be possible. Allow the fish to stay in the tank for a day or two. Tetras should spawn after being kept in the tank for about one to two days. If breeding is not happening, then check the pH and temperature of the water, soften the water a bit more, and adjust the lighting as needed. It may take some time and experimenting to get the conditions just right for your neon tetras to breed. Changing the water softness seems to trigger spawning because it mimics rainfall. Try adding a large amount of soft water to the tank if your neon tetras are not spawning after a few days. Fish eggs are small and hard to see because of their translucent color, but you may be able to see them in the gravel or on plants in your breeding tank. As soon as you notice eggs in the tank, make sure that you remove the adult tetras from the tank or they may eat the eggs. There may be between 60 and 130 eggs, but not all of them will hatch. After the eggs are lain, they will take about 24 hours to hatch. You can expect about 40 to 50 baby tetras to hatch from the eggs. The baby tetras will look like small splinters of glass swimming around the tank.

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Определите пол рыб. Посадите взрослых неонов в нерестовик. Исправьте условия в аквариуме, если нерест не начинается. Отсадите рыб из нерестовика. Подождите, пока из икры не вылупятся мальки.


It is not recommended you delete the parental controls on the computer completely, as you’ll lose all the settings for the account. Only turning them off temporarily will also give you the option of turning the controls back on, if necessary.  Log into the administrator account. Scroll down to the My Extras section and click Manage in the Parental Controls section. Slide the button to OFF to turn the Parental Controls off. To turn them back on, slide the button to ON. It may take up to 10 minutes for the new settings to be applied. WARNING: This will change the administrator password.  Restart your computer. As soon as it begins restarting (you see Starting Windows), abruptly shut it off by pulling the plug. Restart your computer again. You should now be given the option to Launch Startup Repair. Select it. When it asks if you want to restore your system, click Cancel. NOTE: the startup repair program will now run for five to ten minutes. When the repair program is finished, it will give you two options – Send Information About this Problem or Don’t Send. Ignore them, and instead click the arrow next to View problem details. Scroll down to the last link: X:\windows\system32\en-US\erofflps.txt. Click it to open a text file. Now go to File > Open within the text file. Click on Computer and select the Local Disk. Click on Windows. Under “Files of Type” change to All Files. Open the System32 folder and look for the file labeled sethc. Right click and select rename. Add a 0 to the end of the name, and then click away to save. Find the file labeled cmd. Right click and copy it. Scroll all the way down and paste it to create a copy (cmd – Copy). Right click on the new file and rename it to sethc. Click away to save. Close the open file box and the text file. Click Don’t Send at the startup repair prompt. Then click Finish. Your computer will now restart. At the login screen, press the shift key five times. The command prompt will appear. Type: net user (your parent’s username) * Don’t forget to leave the space...

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Вы можете временно отключить родительский контроль при помощи пароля администратора. Отключите родительский контроль без пароля администратора при помощи средства «Восстановление запуска» (Startup repair).


It is not very difficult to hypnotize someone who doesn't want it. If you are a beginner hypnotist then great it is what every one wants. Find a willing partner who wants to be hypnotized and is willing to be patient and relaxed for the best results. Do not hypnotize someone with a history of mental or psychotic disorders, as this can lead to unintended and dangerous consequences. You want your participant to feel safe and free from distraction. There should only be dim lights and the room needs to be clean. Have them sit in a comfy chair and remove any potential distractions, like TVs or other people.  Turn off all cell phones and music or any devices that could cause noise. Close the windows if there is noise outside. Let other people you live with know that they shouldn't bother you until you both come out. Most people have wildly inaccurate ideas of hypnosis from movies and TV. In reality, it is mostly a relaxation technique that helps people gain clarity on problems or issues in their subconscious. We actually enter states hypnosis all the time -- in daydreams, when absorbed in music or movies, or when "spacing out." With real hypnosis:  You are not asleep or unconscious, ever. You are not under a spell or someone's control. You will not do anything you don't want to do. Hypnosis has been shown to decrease anxious thoughts and even raise your immune system strength. It is a great tool for increasing focus, especially before a test or big event, and can be used for deep relaxation in times of stress. Knowing your subjects goals with hypnosis will help you ease them into a trance state. If they have, ask them what they were told to do and how they responded. This will give you an idea of how responsive the partner will be to your own suggestions, and perhaps what things in you should avoid. People who have been hypnotized before usually have an easier time being hypnotized again.

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Найдите желающего пройти сеанс гипноза. Выберите тихую, уютную комнату. Расскажите партнеру, чего следует ожидать от гипноза. Спросите партнера, для чего он хочет пройти сеанс гипноза. Спросите вашего партнера, гипнотизировали ли его ранее, и какие у него остались впечатления.


It is now ready to use! If you want to, you can embellish it with details to make it even more special. Here are some ideas to get you started:  Weave a ribbon through the belt loops, then tie it into a bow over the front button. Weave a bandana or a leather belt through the belt loops for a rustic touch. Add a snap, button, or zipper closure to the bag. Decorate the bag further with fabric paint. Add some decorative pins or patches.

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Выверните сумку на лицевую сторону.


It is now well established that online dating sites are a regular part of meeting people with like interests. Find a dating site that appeals to you and create a profile. You can either look through the women already on the site according to mutual interests or you can wait for women to find you.  When uploading a profile, look approachable and neat. Wear clothes, too––naked bodies, no matter how buff, are not the way to go when online. Avoid lying. If you're older and less fit than you'd like to be, don't cover this up. Your potential date won't hang around if she comes face-to-face with your untruths upon meeting you. If you do get nibbles, reply promptly, so as not to cause the women to think you're lazy or uninterested. Be open-minded to all those interested in you. If you put an age-range or any other restrictive ranges into your wishlist, you could miss out on women who might be slightly outside those expectations but are ideal for you. It also sounds really bossy and perfectionist to list restrictive preferences and will scare off many women even if they fall within your restrictions. Friends, both male and female, are a good place to begin when you're seeking to meet someone new. Your friends will know of single women who are looking for a chance to date--from sisters and work colleagues to friends from hobbies or sports they pursue.  Organize, or have your friends organize, a party or dinner event at which the two of you can meet. Consider a blind date with this person. Be sure to ask your friend about why he or she thinks this woman might be compatible with you. It will help you to come up with topics of conversation before you meet. If the thought of going online seems a tad too exposing or impersonal to you, you might prefer to try an introduction agency, where the agents do all the work of matching and arranging introductions for you. Many online sites operate as both, so check the details when looking at the website, as you might get the chance to try both ways. It's up to you whether workplace...

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Интернет. Поспрашивайте друзей. Попробуйте агентство знакомств. Подумайте о женщинах с работы. Отправляйтесь куда-то, где проводят время одинокие. Посещайте курсы или занятия. Не зевайте.


It is particularly important to set a good example for children, who rely heavily on the actions of others to decide what is OK and not OK for them to do. If you have children, or are with children, never throw litter on the ground. If you do, you are showing them that this is acceptable behavior.  If you are with a child, and they see someone littering, set an example. Go pick up the litter that the person dropped, and throw it in a trash can. Explain to the child that although that person littered, it is a very bad thing to do, and they shouldn’t use that as an example of what is right. Spend time talking with children you know about why it is important not to litter. Explain how litter harms the planet and the people and animals who live on it. If you are a kid, and you see your parents or another adult family member littering, don’t be afraid to remind them not to litter. In many states, you can report people you see littering to the authorities. For example, in the state of Texas, if you see a motorist littering (e.g. throwing trash or cigarette butts out the window of their car), you can report them using the license plate number, make and model of the car. The state then sends a car trash bag to the litterer along with educational information about litter prevention. You can find out if your state has such a program by doing an internet search using the terms, “litter prevention program” plus the name of your state. If you notice a dumpster outside a business that is overflowing or that has lots of litter strewn around the ground, go into the business and ask to speak with the manager. Politely let them know that you’ve noticed that they are creating a lot of litter in the community, and that you hope they will take steps to fix the problem as soon as possible. Most business owners want to maintain a reputation as a community team player, so most will want to address the issue right away, especially if a member of the community has mentioned that they have noticed it. You might consider going back in a...

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Рассказывайте детям о важности утилизации мусора должным образом. Сообщайте о том, что люди мусорят на улице. Мотивируйте владельцев компании расставлять мусорные контейнеры. Расставьте побольше мусорных контейнеров по своему району или городу.


It is possible to consume the full range of nutrients you need while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, but as with any meal plan you will have to balance what you eat.  The best way to do this is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, legumes (beans and lentils), cheeses, yogurts, grains (wheat, rice, oats, etc.), and other foods. This helps to ensure that you get the proper nutrients and avoid any vitamin or mineral deficiencies.  The precise amount of foods you will need to eat varies depending on the level of calories you need for your age, activity level, etc. Check with a doctor or registered dietitian if you have concerns. Protein, which the body needs to function and grow, is essential. As a lacto-ovo vegetarian, you can meet your protein needs by eating foods like beans, nuts, and soy products, as well as dairy products and eggs. Good ways to get protein (assuming a 2,000-calorie per day diet) include: an omelette made of four egg whites, two four-inch pancakes made with egg whites, or 1/2 cup cooked beans. Most varieties of vegetarians face issues with getting enough protein. Track your protein intake and adjust accordingly. Lacto-ovo vegetarians can get the calcium they need for bones and teeth not only from dairy products, but from certain soy milks, breakfast cereals, dark-green leafy vegetables, and other foods as well. Fortified dairy products and egg yolks also provide necessary vitamin D. Good ways to get vitamin D (assuming a 2,000-calorie per day diet) include: 1/2 cup low-fat milk, 1 ounce of low-fat cheese, or 1 cup of raw leafy greens. Instead of getting iron from meats, lacto-ovo vegetarians have a range of delicious options including iron-fortified breakfast cereals, spinach, beans, whole wheat breads, and other foods. Good ways to get iron (assuming a 2,000-calorie per day diet) include: 1/2 cup cooked beans, 1 slice of whole wheat bread, 1 cup of raw spinach, or 3/4 cup fortified cold cereal. Take a multivitamin and multi mineral supplement daily (but it's not necessary,...

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Ешьте порции достаточного объема. Ешьте достаточно белка. Убедитесь, что вы употребляете достаточно витамина D. Ешьте достаточно железа. Не забудьте о цинке. Убедитесь, что вы потребляете достаточно витамина B-12. Определите, получаете ли вы достаточно йода. Употребляйте в пищу продукты, богатые омега-3 жирными кислотами.


It is possible to hold on to your poinsettia plant and get it to bloom again the following year. However, this will require a yearlong schedule of care which must be strictly observed, otherwise the plant will fail to reflower. After the holidays, you can maintain the same watering schedule as before: watering the plant when the soil feels dry to the touch. Continue to fertilize the poinsettia every 6 to 8 weeks using an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer. Once April comes, you should stop watering the poinsettia and allow it to gradually dry out. However, you should not allow it to get so dry that the stems begin to shrivel. During this time, store the plant somewhere cool and airy, at a temperature of about 60 °F (16 °C). At the end of spring, when the bracts turn a muddy green color, it is time to cut back the stems. Cut them to a length of about 6–8 inches (15.2–20.3 cm), though this will vary slightly with the size and shape of the plant. You can begin watering the plant again at this point, using the same procedures as before. If the plant seems to be a bit cramped in its current pot, move it to a new one that's around 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 cm) bigger. Use a commercial potting soil with a high percentage of peat moss. During the summer months, you can move the poinsettia outdoors (still in its pot). Place it in a lightly shaded area. Continue to regularly water and fertilize the plant. Once August comes you can cut or pinch back the new shoots by about an inch, leaving three or four leaves on each. Fertilize again. At the beginning of September (or well before the first frost) move the poinsettia back indoors. Place it near a window where it receives plenty of indirect natural light. Continue to water as before, and fertilize every two weeks. The poinsettia is a photoperiod plants, which means that its budding and flowering schedule is determined by the amount of daylight it receives. So in order to have the plant blooming at Christmas time, you will need to limit its exposure to light in the months...

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Ухаживайте за пуансеттией. До апреля обеспечьте растению такой же режим поливов. Дайте растению высохнуть. Укоротите стебли. При необходимости пересадите растение. Вынесите пуансеттию на улицу. В августе подрежьте новые побеги. Перенесите пуансеттию обратно в дом. Соблюдайте необходимые требования для повторного цветения.


It is possible to set broken powder using just pressure, but it will be very fragile. The heat from the iron will help set the powder further and make it more durable.  Because this method contains no rubbing alcohol, it is safe for sensitive skin.  Most compact powders will come in a metal pan set into a plastic tray. Make sure that your compact powder has this metal pan. You can use anything hard, such as a toothpick or fork. This may seem like you are only making things worse, but it will help give you a smoother finish. Make sure that you get all of the powder out. If you need to, use a toothpick or the end of a fork to get the powder out of the corners. You will be breaking the powder up further inside this bag. The easiest way to do this is to simply press down on it with the flat side of a fork. You can use anything you'd like however, even a spoon. Make sure that there are no clumps or crumbs however; the powder must be very fine. If you leave any clumps or crumbs, your finished powder will be very grainy. Most powdered makeup will come in a metal pan that is glued into a plastic case. You will need to pull this metal pan out before you move on to the next step. The easiest way to do this is to hook a butter knife under the lip of the pan, and then pry/pop it out. If you don't pull the pan out, you will risk melting the plastic tray. Open up your resealable bag, and tip the powder into the pan. Don't worry if you lose some powder. Place the bowl of the spoon onto the powder, and press down on it until it becomes firm. Start around the edges of the powder, and work your way towards the center. Try not to push any of the powder out of the pan. When you are done, the powder should be packed firmly into the pan. At this point, the powder may look as good as new, but it is very fragile and may shatter again with the smallest bump. You will need to set it further using heat. By now, your iron should be nice and hot. Turn it off and unplug it. This is very important. It will ensure that no water gets into...

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Включите утюг и установите на нем максимальный нагрев. Раскрошите пудру, чтобы вынуть ее из емкости. Пересыпьте разбитую пудру в пакет с застежкой зип-лок и закройте. Раскрошите пудру в пыль. Выньте металлическую емкость для пудры из пластиковой пудреницы. Пересыпьте пудру обратно в металлическую емкость. Утрамбуйте пудру ложкой. Отключите утюг. Прижмите утюг к емкости с пудрой на 15 секунд. Приподнимите утюг, подождите несколько секунд и снова опустите на пудру на очередные 15 секунд. Позвольте пудре остыть, а затем приклейте металлическую емкость с пудрой на свое место в пудренице. Finished


It is recommended that you start by learning Italian pronunciation at How to pronounce Italian words, if you haven't already done so. Pronoun : pronome (/pro-no-me/) Subject : soggetto (/sod-dʒεt-to/) Subjective : soggettivo (/sod-dʒet-ti-vo/) Object : oggetto (/od-dʒεt-to/) Objective : oggettivo (/od-dʒet-ti-vo/) Direct Objective : complemento (/com-ple-men-to/, m) ogetttivo Indirect : indiretto (/in-di-rεt-to/) Double : doppio (/dop-pjo/) Reflexive : riflessivo (/ri-fles-si-vo/) Relative : relativo (/re-la-ti-vo/) Possessive : possessivo (/pos-ses-si-vo/) Adjective : aggettivo (/ad-dʒet-ti-vo/). A foreign learner should never use a second person singular such as tu, tuo, and so on, until he or she is very comfortable in using Italian. It could be insulting to the listener.

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Изучите итальянское произношение. Изучите следующие итальянские слова, которые относятся к грамматических формам итальянского языка: Обратите внимание, что следует избегать использования второго лица в единственном числе.


It is recommended to bathe a Shih Tzu every three weeks. However, puppies may need to be bathed more frequently, since they can soil their bottoms when they defecate. Using high-quality shampoo and conditioner will help ensure that your puppy's coat and skin will be clean and remain healthy.  The variety of shampoos and conditioners from which to choose at your local pet store may be bewildering. To narrow your search, you can look for tearless, puppy-specific shampoos. Hypoallergenic shampoos are also good for puppies. They are free of detergents, fragrances, and additives that may be harsh on your puppy's skin. Good-quality hypoallergenic shampoos contain such ingredients as avocado, coconut oil, or lanolin. Conditioner has many benefits. It prevents hair breakage, seals the hair shaft (helps to keep out dirt and stains), and can prevent dry and itchy skin after a bath. Conditioner is especially useful in long-haired dogs like Shih Tzus. Spray conditioners are also available that can give your puppy's coat a nice sheen after bathing. The spray can also protect your puppy's coat from the sun and other outdoor elements, such as wind and dry air.  Leave-in conditioners are ideal for Shih Tzus. Conditioners that need to be rinsed out are usually not strong enough for Shih Tzu coats.  If your puppy has specific skin issues, your veterinarian can assist you in identifying which shampoo and conditioner would be best for your puppy. Human shampoos and conditioners have pHs that could irritate your puppy's skin, so do not use your own shampoo and conditioner to bathe the puppy, or grown dog. Other than shampoo and conditioner, you will need several other supplies: comb, brush, cotton balls, towels, washcloths, and a pet-specific blow dryer. The comb should be a double-sided stainless steel comb and will be used after he is dry. A bristle brush will be needed to brush him before the bath.  Canine bath brushes are available that are helpful in bathing puppies.  Pin brushes especially useful for Shih Tzus, given their...

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Приобретите высококачественные шампунь и кондиционер для собак. Запаситесь другими принадлежностями для купания. Подготовьте щенка к купанию.


It is the button below the IP address field.  Your network address will be listed next to "Network" in the results below the text fields.  Your broadcast address will be listed next to "Broadcast" in the results below your text fields.

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Нажмите Подсчитать.


It is truly hard to be photogenic if you are wearing your dirty sweatpants and torn-up sneakers. If you know you’re going to have your picture taken, choose outfits that photograph well. Neutral tones and muted colors work best because they simultaneously enhance your natural characteristics without distracting from you in a photo.  Avoid anything that hangs or drapes very loosely on your body, as this will look bulky and large in a photograph. On the other hand, don’t wear anything too tight as the flash from the camera will highlight every little flaw hiding under your clothing. Don’t wear anything for photos that you wouldn't normally wear in real life. Your goal is to look like yourself at your very best; you can’t look like yourself if you’re wearing something totally out of your comfort zone or style range. The source of light in your photo will greatly dictate the quality of your appearance in the end shot. A light source directly above you will give you dark shadows under your eyes, while one from the side will create bold background lines. Work so that your light source is in front of you and slightly above you. Whenever you can, take your photos in natural light near a window or outside.  The best lighting for photos occurs in the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. When you can, try to take your pictures during these times. Although some photographers can use light metering to add brightness to a dark foreground, it is best to avoid taking pictures with your light source behind you. A light source coming from behind will darken your entire body and ruin a great picture. Although the seat in your car or in front of your mirror may be the easiest places to perfect your pose and get good lighting, they don’t allow for the most scenic of backgrounds. Being photogenic has a lot to do with working your surroundings in addition to showing off your facial and bodily posing skills. Take photos in a comfortable environment where you are the focus.  Busy restaurants and bars add a lot of noise to...

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Оденьтесь, чтобы произвести впечатление. Определитесь с источником света. Выберите удачное место. Не избегайте использования предметов. Ведите себя уверенно.


It is typically advised to go for a natural look when it comes to illuminator. You can, however, go for a dramatic look if you want. A more dramatic application would be great for festivals, parties, or even if you're just in a fun mood. Use a rainbow or shimmer illuminator to take your look to the next level. You would apply this illuminator in the same locations you would apply regular illuminator. If you're not already using a bronze-colored illuminator, this type of illuminator is great for making it look as if you spent the day at the beach. Use a deep, rich illuminator if you have a darker skin tone. For a fair skin tone, use a less pigmented powder that lacks an orange tone. Illuminator is typically used on portions of the face, but it's also an option to use an illuminating primer. An illuminating primer will give your skin an overall fresh and radiant look. A primer will smooth out imperfections as well. Apply it with your fingers or a sponge all over your face. Then, you can add foundation if you desire.

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Добейтесь эффектного вида с помощью радужного или перламутрового хайлайтера. Нанесите хайлайтер с эффектом загара, чтобы придать лицу здоровый вид. Попробуйте осветляющий праймер для лица, чтобы кожа выглядела более свежей и сияющей.


It is up to you to decide what you do not want your audience to know. Draw My Life videos tend to get pretty intimate, but it is entirely your decision.  Be aware that your audience probably expects some fairly personal details in the video, though. Try focusing on 8-10 events or periods in your life which truly shaped who you are today. The video may get too lengthy if you include all the memorable parts of your life. While "Draw My Life" videos are slightly less formal and more intimate than other videos, they should still have a strong structure. These type of videos are presented in "slides." The video maker will draw an event from their life and then voice over the slide, explaining why the event was important. Plan out a general idea of what you want to talk about in each slide. Some things to talk about include:   Why you decided to include the event. Why is this event important? What change did it make in your personality or your identity?  How you perceive the event now. Reflect on how the event makes you feel presently. You likely have a different perspective now than you did when the event initially happened. Draw My Life videos usually start from birth and lead up to the present, so you should try to follow this structure. For example, do not name anybody who bullied you by name since this could ruin their life depending on your audience. Unless you have consent from people you will talk about in the video, use fake names to preserve their anonymity. How emotional do you want to get in the video? Do you want to fully express how you feel to an anonymous audience? If you have a dedicated following, they will likely appreciate the honesty. Be aware, though, not everyone online is nice. They could attack your vulnerability.  For example, if you were bullied growing up, figure out how honest you want to be in terms of your emotional response. People attacking your vulnerability could trigger painful memories. Do you want to focus on the bad or the good? Figure out what would be the most honest...

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Определитесь, что именно вы не хотите рассказать своей аудитории. После того как вы решили, что именно вы хотите включить в видеоролик, сделайте раскадровку и набросайте свободный сценарий. Задумайтесь, окажет ли видеоролик негативное влияние на кого-нибудь из вашей жизни. Подумайте о том как вы хотите рассказать о запоминающихся событиях в своей жизни. Определитесь, как в действительности вы будете создавать видеоролик.


It is very important to not confuse support with the above point, which was enabling. Enabling means accommodating or helping the individual maintain her compulsions and rituals. This can result in more severe OCD symptoms, because you are reinforcing these compulsive behaviors. Support doesn’t mean taking on the compulsions of the sufferer, but rather talking with her about her fears and being understanding, even if you think what she is doing is strange. It is not uncommon for families with an OCD sufferer to accommodate them or even mimic certain behaviors, in an effort to protect and help the sufferer with his or her rituals. For example, if your friend or family member has a compulsion to separate different foods on her plate, you may begin to separate the food for them. In your mind, this will probably seem helpful and supportive, but in fact, it’s exactly the opposite.  This behavior is enabling and reinforcing the compulsion.  Even though the aim of your natural reaction is to share the load, the entire family or social network might start “suffering from OCD,” with everyone joining in the compulsive actions.  Aiding your loved ones with her compulsions implies that she is justified in her irrational fears and that she should continue doing what she is doing and engaging in compulsive behaviors. No matter how difficult, you should always try to avoid enabling your loved one, as you will only increase her compulsions this way. Don't constantly help your family member or friend avoid the things that upset her, especially when these things are integral parts of daily life. This is another type of enabling or accommodating the compulsive behaviors. For example, don't help her avoid dirty surfaces by never going out to eat. Don't do things for your loved one that allow her to engage in symptomatic behavior. An example of this could be buying your loved one the cleaning products she wants in order to obsessively clean. If you modify your routine in order to accommodate OCD symptoms, this can change the...

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Не путайте дозволенность с поддержкой. Не приспосабливайтесь к поведению своего близкого человека, чтобы оно не укоренилось. Сопротивляйтесь поддерживать замкнутое поведение. Старайтесь не способствовать симптоматическому поведению/мании. Не изменяйте порядка своих повседневных дел. Составьте план действий, чтобы помочь себе и остальным прекратить подстраиваться под симптомы ОКР.


It lists the serial number you should use during the activation process, in place of your phone’s former serial number. You may have already purchased a $30 or $45 service plan card, if you bought an activation kit from Walmart. If you do not have a service plan card, you can purchase it during the activation process. com/activate once you have purchased received your SIM card. Click “Continue” to start the process. The following are the different numbers you will need depending upon the type of phone you own:  Enter the IMEI/MEID number on the red activation card, if you bought the phone from TracFone. Enter the last 15-digits of your new SIM card, if you have an existing phone, but purchased a TracFone SIM card. Enter the MEID, if you purchased an iPhone through Walmart or the Straight Talk website.  Click on the credit card option, if you want to purchase your plan during activation. It is necessary to pay each month anew with your credit card and to see details about your plan. Agree to the terms and conditions. Wait several hours to 2 days for mobile service to be activated. Try making a call.

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Найдите красную карту активации, которая пришла вместе с SIM-картой. Найдите PIN-код на обратной стороне карты тарифного плана «Straight Talk». После покупки и получения SIM-карты, перейдите на сайт straighttalk.com/activate. Введите серийный номер. Введите почтовый индекс вашего места жительства. Введите PIN-код, если вы уже купили тарифный план за 1050 или 1575 рублей. Создайте аккаунт. Введите данные вашей кредитной карты и выберите тарифный план, если вы еще не активировали PIN-код. Когда вы дойдете до страницы подтверждения, вставьте SIM-карту в телефон.


It looks like a white elephant on a grey background. This will open the MAMP installer. To do so:  Select a language and click OK  Click Next  Uncheck the "MAMP PRO" box and click Next  Check "I accept" and click Next  Click Next three times, then click Install While MAMP is installing, find the document on your computer that you pasted the website's source code into earlier. To do so:  Open Start  Open File Explorer  Click the document's folder in File Explorer's left-hand sidebar. Select the document by clicking it. Press Ctrl and C at the same time to copy the selected source code document. It resembles a white elephant on a grey background. Make sure you aren't clicking the setup icon here. You'll see a warning about port 80 appear; clicking Cancel on the warning window dismisses it. This gear-shaped icon is on the left side of the MAMP window. Doing so opens the Preferences window. It's at the top of the Preferences window. This button is in the middle of the page. Doing so will reset the ports that MAMP uses, which will resolve the port 80 error. It's at the top of the Preferences window. This button is near the bottom of the window. Press Ctrl and V at the same time. The source code document will appear in the MAMP root folder. This will save your settings. Click Quit in the bottom-left corner of the MAMP window, then double-click the MAMP icon to re-open MAMP. It's on the right side of the MAMP window. Doing so will start the MAMP server with your website's source code and port preferences. Your website should now be live; people will be able to access it by entering your public IP address into a search engine.  Unless you pay for a dynamic IP service, your local IP address—and, by extension, your website's address—will change from time to time. You cannot use your local IP address to view the website from your own network, since entering it will just take you to your router's page.

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Дважды щелкните по значку установочного файла MAMP. Нажмите Yes (Да), когда появится запрос. Завершите процесс установки. Найдите документ с исходным кодом сайта. Скопируйте документ с исходным кодом. Дважды щелкните по значку программы MAMP. Нажмите OK, когда появится запрос. Нажмите Preferences (Настройки). Перейдите на вкладку Ports (Порты). Нажмите Set MAMP ports to default (Сбросить порты MAMP). Перейдите на вкладку Web Server (Сервер). Нажмите Open (Открыть). Вставьте документ с исходным кодом в папку. Нажмите OK в окне MAMP. Перезапустите MAMP. Нажмите Start Servers (Запустить сервер).


It makes no difference what your opening move is. At this point, you’re just waiting for your opponent to develop their king’s bishop so you can mount an appropriate defense. To “develop” a piece means to move it out of its starting position. Generally speaking, the more pieces you have developed than your opponent, the more of an advantage you’ll have over them. This will take your king’s pawn from E7 to E6 and your queen’s pawn from D7 to D5, respectively. Either way, White's bishop will no longer be a threat to F7. This is a crucial move, as you can’t allow your opponent to place their bishop in a position where it will be able to provide support for their queen. Use your next turn to prevent your opponent from gaining control of the square at all costs. For example, you might move your king’s knight from G8 to H6. This essentially blocks them from completing the play. Since your opponent’s attention will be wholly focused on claiming the F7 square, yours should be, too. If your opponent has developed their queen to F3, for instance, take your F7 pawn to F6 or your queen’s knight from G8 to F6 to halt her advance. If White’s queen is already on H5, your best defense is to move your G7 pawn to G6 to stop the queen and force a retreat without trapping your bishop.  G7-G6 will only work if you have a piece on either E7 or E6 (in front of the King). Otherwise, White can move their queen to E5, forking your king and rook. This will place your king in check, enabling your opponent to freely capture your rook. The queen is the most maneuverable and therefore most powerful piece on the board. For this reason, it’s important to make sure that your opponent doesn’t have a chance to use their queen to get you into a defenseless position.

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Сделайте первый ход по своему желанию. . . В качестве альтернативного и более рекомендуемого варианта заблокируйте возможность атаки поля F7 со стороны ферзя.


It may be easier said than done, but a key aspect of all successful presenters is their ability to get past negative feelings prior to the presentation. Nervousness is a tough thing to overcome if you struggle with it, but it can be significantly lessened so long as you minimize potential stressors. Make sure you get ample sleep and preparation in advance of your presentation date. Give yourself the time you need to feel confident about your project. Meditating for a few minutes before your presentation may help ease the strain as well. Although any creative presenter will leave themselves enough room to improvise, a successful presentation will almost always come with a tightly scripted plan to fall back on. Think of your presentation as a verbal essay and organize it into sections.  You can have your script on your podium or at hand. It's good to have it close by in case you slip up and need to pick up again. You should take efforts to properly time out your presentation beforehand. Always try to shoot under your recommended time limit. Keeping your pace of speech slow and steady may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to a creative presentation. Slow speaking in of itself may not be creative, but it offers your creativity to come out more smoothly. Creativity can manifest itself with improvised remarks and quips in your speech, but these can only happen if you're giving your brain enough time to process everything. If you simply slow down the rate at which you speak, you'll have an easier time controlling what comes out of your mouth.  Time yourself reading through your speech at a normal rate. After that, time yourself again and try to read through the speech in 120% of the time. Making an explicit goal of slower speech as you practice will train you to a better pace when it comes time to perform. This is especially important if you have a tendency for nervousness during a presentation. Although you'll want to have a clear idea of where you've been and where you're going during your...

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Избавьтесь от волнения перед презентацией. Заранее обдумайте сценарий. Говорите не спеша. Проводите презентацию в разговорном стиле. Репетируйте.