This is a big piece of news you are about to share and it's okay and perfectly normal to feel nervous. Depression is considered a mental illness, and because there are a lot of misconceptions about individuals struggling with mental disorders like depression, people can sometimes feel stigmatized with their new diagnosis. However, realize that opening up about your illness is one of the steps to effective coping and recovery. Many people don't just have one best friend but instead have a bunch of really close or even "best" friends. You need to think about who you are sharing the information with and whether this is a good for you.  If you are already in counseling, explore this topic of sharing your depression with a friend with your counselor, therapist, or psychiatrist. If your friend is a great listener, discreet, trustworthy, reliable, non-judgmental, supportive and mentally healthy, then this friend sounds like the ideal person to share your concerns with. Your friend can be a sounding board for you and help you maintain a healthy perspective as you work through your recovery. If you're questioning whether or not you should tell your friend about your depression, consider how you'd respond to the following questions:  Does your friend make disparaging remarks about “crazy people”? Can your friend be condescending or judgmental at times with other people? Is your friend going through his or her own depression issues? Can your friend be insensitive to you at times? Does your friend handle emotions well? Does your friend gossip or spread rumors? If you answered yes to any of these or recall any instances where your friend exhibited disconcerting attitudes and behaviors, it might be best that you just simply let your friend know that you are going through some major issues, but that you’re working on them, getting help and will be in touch. That said, sometimes friends can surprise us. If your friend is able to drop her usual behaviors or attitudes out of concern for you, and if you feel comfortable sharing...

TL;DR in Russian:

Признайте, что вы готовы к разговору и хотите об этом поговорить. Выберите человека, которому вы все расскажете. Если вы в чем-то не уверены, остановитесь и подумайте, стоит ли вам разговаривать о своей болезни с лучшим другом. Подумайте о том, что именно вы хотите рассказать другу. Представьте себе возможные реакции своего друга. Решите для себя, какой ответ вам хочется получить. Запишите все, что хотите сказать. Отрепетируйте весь разговор.


This is a center that should change at least monthly and should be based on the monthly or weekly theme.  For instance, it can be a puppet theater while learning about fairy tales, an airport with luggage and passports for Around the World, or a post office to learn  addresses. This may include costumes, makeup and props. Try to limit makeup, if you have any, as there is no need to instill this lesson so young.

TL;DR in Russian:

Театральный центр должен меняться как минимум ежемесячно, и основываться на теме недели или месяца.


This is a cheap, short-term solution that reduces buildup slightly, and makes it easier to scrape off. If you don't have a spray, rub on vegetable oil with a clean rag. WD40 or used motor oil have a similar effect, but they can drip off and damage your grass. Graphite, silicone, or Teflon sprays are all sold as lawn mower deck sprays (although the all-purpose product probably works just as well). Cover the entire underside of a clean, dry deck, then let dry as directed on label instructions. The effect is similar to cooking spray, but should last longer. If you are mowing a short, dry lawn, this may be enough to meet your needs. Check product reviews online before buying. Even products marketed for lawn mowers often due a poor job of long-term protection. If you tried a lubricant and were not satisfied with the result, check the ingredients on your rust protection product to make sure it isn't based on the same material. Follow label instructions for surface preparation and safety advice. No product has universally helpful reviews, and it's difficult to tell in advance which one will work for your mower model and lawn conditions. Here are a few possibilities:  A lanolin-based product such as Fluid Film leaves a non-drying coat. Some people swear by it, but others find that grass sticks even more to this coat. Test it on a small patch first.  Cold galvanization compound is a highly water resistant treatment for unpainted metal surfaces. This might be a good choice in wet climates, but dirt and debris may still wear it down much sooner than the label suggests.  Other heavy-duty rust protection products all have mixed reviews. POR-15 is one of the more popular options.

TL;DR in Russian:

Распылите на днище антипригарный кулинарный спрей для жарки. Обработайте газонокосилку смазкой. Попробуйте применить средство для защиты от ржавчины.


This is a common and simple method of serving yakitori, which may allow you to focus on the flavor of the skewered ingredients instead of the sauce. Sprinkle sea salt over the skewers before cooking. Squeeze lemon juice over them as well, or serve a lemon wedge at the end of each skewer for the diners to squeeze themselves. In Japan, many kinds of chicken meat are commonly cooked and served as yakitori, including organs such as hearts, livers, and gizzards. Elsewhere, you may need to ask a local butcher whether these parts are available. These organs can be skewered as normal, but may require shorter grilling times:  Grill hearts for only a few minutes, until brown but not yet dry and crusty.  Cook gizzards until no trace of red or pink remains at the surface, but no longer. The inside will be red, firm, and crunchy.  Livers can be eaten when the insides are still soft and dark pink. Almost any meat can be chopped into bite sized pieces and skewered for yakitori. From a chicken alone, Japanese restaurants may serve the tail, skin, and cartilage from multiple places, among other yakitori dishes. Try making meatballs or pieces of beef or pork yakitori-style. While "yakitori" literally means "grilled chicken" and usually focuses on the meat and sauce, almost any firm, bite-sized cut of an ingredient can be skewered and grilled. Asparagus wrapped in bacon, extra-firm or deep-fried tofu, and bell peppers are all commonly cooked this way in Japan, and are sometimes referred to as yakitori.

TL;DR in Russian:

Попробуйте морскую соль и лимон вместо соуса. В Японии для приготовления якитори используют все части курицы, включая сердце, печень и желудок. Попробуйте другое мясо. Разнообразьте ингредиенты.


This is a common sign that a headache is coming on.  Particularly if you don’t want your friends to know that you’re faking sick in order to leave early, you’ll want to start early to make it believable. Let your teachers and friends see that your head is starting to bother you. You might want to include an accompanying squint. Sensitivity to light is a very common symptom of an oncoming migraine or headache. Even if you feel excited about something, keep your voice and actions subdued.  You don’t want to make it clear that you’re faking a headache by acting like you feel fine. Be sure to look pathetic while you tell them this.  If you don’t look pitiful enough, they may be inclined to tell you to stay. Continue rubbing your temples, and speak quietly and respectfully.  You could say “I have this weird pain on only one side of my head, and I feel dizzy when I see bright light” or “My head hurts all over, and I have this weird ringing in my ears.” Tell her that you have a headache that has been getting worse throughout the day. You can tell her that it involves sensitivity to light and sound. You can tell her that you feel nauseous as well, as this is often a side effect of a migraine.

TL;DR in Russian:

Скажите своим друзьям, что вы ощущаете напряжение в шее. Трите виски. Говорите тише. Скажите своему учителю, что у вас болит голова, и попросите разрешения сходить к медсестре. Расскажите о своих симптомах медсестре.


This is a common tactic for stuck lids on glass jars with wide metal lids (like pickle jars, etc.), but it's a bad idea here. Nail polish bottles usually have lids made of plastic, so they won't deform the same way metal will if you bang them on a hard surface. If you do bang them hard enough to change the shape of the lid, you stand a good chance of breaking it, which will cause a spill. A bottle of polish that seems like it's impossible to open can be seriously aggravating, but losing your patience is a bad idea. Ripping or tearing the lid off with pliers, for instance, is a recipe for disaster — you'll likely break the lid and cause a spill. Trying to pry the lid off with a screwdriver or cut it off with sharp implements will usually lead to the same result. As a general rule, trying to get the lid off in any way other than twisting it the way it was meant to be twisted is a risky bet. Once you get the lid off, you may be tempted to leave it off (or leave it slightly unscrewed) so that it won't get stuck in the future. This is a bad idea. The lid is crucial for keeping the polish from coming in contact with air. If you let air into the bottle, the polish can dry up, making the polish useless. Instead, to prevent sticking, clean the bottle neck with polish remover and close it moderately tightly.

TL;DR in Russian:

Не ударяйте бутылку с лаком об стол. Не применяйте силу при открывании бутылочки лака. Не оставляйте бутылочку с лаком открытой.


This is a complete deck without the jokers. You may want to go through the deck beforehand to make sure it's complete and there aren't any duplicates.

TL;DR in Russian:

Разделите колоду из 52 карт на две равные части по 26 в каждой.


This is a dark-blue app with a white "f" on it. If you're logged into Facebook, opening it will take you to your News Feed. If you aren't logged into Facebook on your Android, enter your email address and password and tap Sign in to view the News Feed. It's in either the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top-right corner of the screen (Android). Skip this step for Android. It's either at the top of a pop-up menu (iPhone) or toward the bottom of the ☰ menu (Android). This tab is near the top of the screen. It's the bottom option on this page. This link is to the right of the "Account" heading. Doing so will take you to the deactivation page. If you tap the Other option at the bottom of the section, you'll need to type in a reason for deactivating. If you want Facebook to reactivate your account automatically after a week or less, tap This is temporary. I'll be back. and then select a number of days to keep your account deactivated. If your selected reason is deemed fixable by Facebook, you'll receive a pop-up messaging with an alternative (optional) action; tapping Close will remove this pop-up. To do so, simply tap the boxes next to Opt out of receiving future emails from Facebook and Keep me signed into Messenger respectively. It's at the bottom of the page. Doing this will immediately deactivate your account.  You may be asked to enter your password once more before the deactivation occurs. You can re-activate your account by logging back into Facebook the next time you open the app.

TL;DR in Russian:

Запустите приложение Facebook. Нажмите ☰. Прокрутите вниз и нажмите Настройки. Выберите Настройки аккаунта. Нажмите Общие. Коснитесь Управление аккаунтом. Нажмите Деактивировать. Введите пароль, а затем нажмите Продолжить. Укажите причину деактивации учетной записи. Нажмите Закрыть, если будет предложено выполнить дополнительное действие. Отключите уведомления по электронной почте и/или Мессенджеру (если хотите). Нажмите Деактивировать.


This is a free program that allows you to remap and disable any key on your keyboard, including the CapsLock key. You can download KeyTweak from a variety of locations online. Make sure to pay attention during the installation of KeyTweak. Depending on where you downloaded it from, you may be prompted to install adware during the installation process. Make sure to read every screen and uncheck any additional software that you don't want to install. After installing KeyTweak, open the program. You will see a display of a virtual keyboard. The keys will be numbered instead of displaying the characters normally printed on them. You can ensure you have the right key selected by looking at the Keyboard Controls section. There you will see what function is currently assigned to the selected key. This button is located in the Keyboard Controls section. This will turn off the selected key, which will keep Caps Lock from activating when you press it. In order for the changes to take effect, you will need to reboot your computer. When you want to re-enable the CapsLock key again, open up KeyTweak, select the CapsLock key from the diagram, and click the Restore Default button in the Keyboard Controls section. You will need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

TL;DR in Russian:

Скачайте программу KeyTweak. Запустите KeyTweak. На виртуальной клавиатуре выберите клавишу CapsLock. В разделе «Keyboard Controls» нажмите «Disable Key». Перезагрузите компьютер. Включите CapsLock.


This is a fun card to make for kids, since it comes with a band-aid you can really use! All you need are some simple supplies you probably already have in the house. Gather the following:  Three plain band-aids. A permanent marker. Three pair of googly-eyes (optional). Construction paper in your favorite color. Clear tape. This is the base of your card, so choose your favorite color, or the favorite color of the person you're making the card for. Line up the short edges of the construction paper and crease the fold with your finger. Turn ordinary band-aids into a cute little decorations that will cheer up your friend. In the center of each band-aid, draw a funny face using your permanent marker. You can make a happy smiley face or a sick frowny face, depending on what you want. Try to make each one different.  If you have googly eyes, use them as part of the faces. If not, just draw the eyes with your permanent marker.  Regular markers will smudge, so make sure to use a permanent marker. Space them out evenly on the front of the card. You'll have a top, middle and bottom band-aid, with an inch or two of space in between them. Use two pieces of clear tape to tape down the ends of the band-aids.  Keep the paper backing on the band-aids so your friend can remove the tape and use them. If you don't want the tape to show, make tiny tape loops, sticky-side out. Stick them to the undersides of the band-aids, then affix them to the card. Write the word "Get" under the first band-aid, "Well" under the second band-aid, and "Soon" under the third band-aid. Use all capital letters or cursive handwriting if you want. Start by writing the person's name, then write a few sentences to say you hope he or she recovers very soon. Sign your name at the end of the note.

TL;DR in Russian:

Соберите все необходимое. Сложите лист плотной бумаги вдвое. Украсьте полоски пластыря. Приклейте полоски пластыря скотчем к лицевой стороне открытки. Напишите "Выздоравливай скорее! Напишите текст в открытке.


This is a fun, unconventional way to add a bandana to your outfit. You can tie it as an ascot wrap to accessorize.

TL;DR in Russian:

Используйте бандану в качестве шарфика на шею.


This is a good opportunity to change your brake pads and clean your brakes.  For caliper brakes, unscrew the small bolt on each side of the caliper brake that is attached to the brake pad itself.     Once the brake pads are removed, unscrew the (smaller) screw on the pad/metal assembly itself, and slide the pad out of the metal piece it is attached to.     Replace the pad by sliding a fresh one in. This is a worthwhile and inexpensive repair for your bike, since brake pads are cheap and are your best friend on the road.

TL;DR in Russian:

Внизу руля открутите винты, крепящие к нему ручки тормозов. Снимите ручки тормозов с руля не уронив ни одной мелкой детали. Кстати – сейчас у вас есть неплохая возможность заменить тормозные накладки и почистить тормоза.


This is a good safety precaution, in case you lose your way in the dark or are nervous about being alone at night. You are also likely to spot more stars with two sets of eyes. Arrange your tent, chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks on an even surface and make sure that everything is within arm’s reach of you. This way, you won’t have to fumble around too much, and you won’t risk losing anything in the dark. Remember to clean up after yourself, both to avoid animal encounters and to protect the environment. This way you won’t strain your neck as you look up at the stars, and you will mimic the comfort of lying in bed. Do this by using a pillow, re-positioning your reclining chair, or bundling a blanket beneath your head.  You can also try lying completely flat on the ground, for a fuller view of the sky. Some people find this posture slightly harder to get up from, however. You will need to turn off your regular light once you have set up your area, in order to stargaze. But, if you need to look around after doing so, you should use an infra-red light to avoid having to re-adjust your eyes to the darkness. A red light is easier on the eyes, and will not disturb your stargazing environment.  Your eyes will need anywhere from five to thirty minutes to adjust to the darkness, and turning a bright, white light off and on will deter this adjustment process. You can cover your regular flashlight with red cellophane, rather than buying an infra-red light. Try using the "averted vision” method of seeing stars and constellations, which may be useful if you find it hard to spot faint stars. Rather than straining your eyes, look just to the side of what you're trying to see. Your peripheral vision is more sensitive to light and dark, making it easier to see faint objects when the rest of the sky appears gray. Stargazing can be a fun, rewarding experience whether you are an amateur or expert stargazer. Lay back, have a snack, talk to a friend, and observe the night sky as you wouldn't normally be able to.

TL;DR in Russian:

Возьмите с собой друга или члена семьи. Как следует устройтесь на земле. Расположите голову под углом 30 градусов к поверхности земли. Используйте для расслабления глаз инфракрасный фонарик. Не напрягайте глаза. Наслаждайтесь!


This is a great remedy to try when you wake up in the morning with puffy eyes. Lie down, close your eyes and place a couple slices of chilled cucumber on your eyelids. Keep them there for about five minutes, until the slices are warm. The cool temperature will help reduce swelling and irritation. If you don't have a cucumber, try a pair of chilled spoons. Chamomile is a soothing substance that can help reduce eye irritation. Soak two teabags in water, squeeze them out, then chill them in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Place the teabags over your closed eyes and let them sit for about five minutes. Grate a white potato and spread small clumps of potato over your closed eyelids. Leave the potato on your eyes for five minutes before rinsing it away with cool water. Potato has astringent properties that help reduce swelling. Which hazel is a gentle astringent that is often used as an ingredient in first aid products meant to help with swelling. Soak two cotton balls in witch hazel, then place them over your eyes for five minutes. The swelling and irritation should subside. If your eyes are burning and itching, aloe is your solution. Dip two cotton balls in aloe vera gel, then refrigerate them for a few minutes. Place the chilled aloe over your eyelids for five minutes before removing.

TL;DR in Russian:

Успокойте глаза с помощью огурца. Используйте пакетики ромашкового чая. Используйте тертый картофель. Сделайте компресс из гамамелиса. Сделайте компресс с алоэ.


This is a great way to get rid of some of the clothing you no longer wear and replace it with new pieces that you love. You'll typically get a higher trade value than cash for your clothing. Popular resale stores include Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads, and Plato's Closet. They all have different policies and are looking for different types of clothing. Just because one store doesn't want your clothing doesn't mean all of the stores won't want it. If you have designer clothes or any other clothes or accessories (sunglasses, shoes, scarves, hats, etc.) that you think could yield a profit, resell them. This will clean out your closet and earn you money to buy new clothes. These stores are more expensive than thrift stores, but still much cheaper than retail. You'll typically get a higher trade value than cash for your clothing.  There are online resale stores as well. With these stores, you'll be able to sell or trade your clothes with other users. Some of these include Poshmark, Twice, and Thredup.  Selling your clothes on Ebay or Craigslist is also an option to consider. This is only recommended if your clothing is designer-made and in good quality. If you have a lot of stuff to sell with along with your clothes, you could also consider a yard sale. Get a few friends together and see if they want to do a yard sale together. Charity is a great way to discard your old clothes (and can usually be used as a tax write-off). You'll be able to clean out your closet to make room for newer purchases. Some thrift stores offer exchanges for donations as well, so be sure to ask when you are donating your clothing. If you're skilled with a needle and thread – or even a pair of scissors – repurpose your old clothing. If you have pants that fit great in the waist but have become too short in the leg, cut them into shorts! There are even ways to turn old sweaters into purses. Look online for tutorials on how to repurpose your old clothing. You should be able to find creative ideas and step-by-step instructions. Pinterest is a...

TL;DR in Russian:

Обменивайте старую одежду на новую в некоторых магазинах. Продайте свои вещи. Отдайте вещи в магазины сэконд-хэнд или в благотворительную организацию. Подарите новую жизнь старым вещам. Обменивайтесь вещами с друзьями.


This is a great way to test the waters after you’ve seen the guy you like, whether you were studying together or simply at the same event. Don’t text him right after you saw him—instead, wait about 24 hours so that you don’t seem too intense.  Send a text that says something like, “It was cool to see you out the other night. I hope you had a good time.” You could also say something more forward, like, “I had a great time hanging out with you last weekend. Hope we can do it again soon!” This is a little less risky than coming right out and saying, “I like you.” It’s a nice way to compliment him while letting him know you feel fondly toward him. No one ever minds hearing that someone enjoys their company!  At the end of a hangout, simply say, “This was fun. I enjoy spending time with you,” and smile at him. If he asks you to do something, say, “Yeah, that sounds like fun. I like hanging out with you.” You could even send him a simple text that says something like, “I enjoyed studying with you the other day.” As long as he keeps agreeing to spend time with you and seems to enjoy your company, keep hanging out with him and talking on a regular basis. Before you know it, he may even be coming to you and asking you to hang out. Be careful if this guy seems like a bit of a flirt. It’s possible that he could have several other people that he hangs out with regularly that are also interested in him. You want to keep your heart safe and not put yourself into a position where you’re just chasing after him without an end in sight. If you sense that he may be playing the field, take a step back and wait to see if he pursues you. If he doesn’t, you may want to take it as a sign to move on. Remember, getting to know the guy you like and figuring out if he is developing feelings for you might take several weeks or longer. People don’t always develop romantic feelings quickly. Do your best to focus on being his friend and on keeping a positive attitude. If you get really impatient and need to tell him that you like him to see...

TL;DR in Russian:

Напишите сообщение после встречи, чтобы разведать обстановку. Скажите, что вам нравится проводить время вместе. Продолжайте приглашать парня на различные мероприятия, чтобы сблизиться с ним. Запаситесь терпением и не переживайте, если события развиваются медленно. Не забывайте о самоуважении при любом развитии событий.


This is a key to a healthy lifestyle. The average adult doesn’t have to join a gym or sign up for a marathon to get enough exercise to stay healthy. However, you should try to vary the way you get exercise to get enough aerobic and anaerobic activity.  Some good aerobic activities include long, fast walks; jogging; swimming; and boxing. Anaerobic activity means getting your heart rate up in shorter bursts. Weight lifting, sprinting, and rowing machines are good ways to improve your heart health. Daily exercise is a great way to get a workout, but it is not the only part of a healthy lifestyle. Try parking at the back of the parking lot to increase how far you walk to the store, or pledging never to take the elevator at work, for example. These little boosts to your amount of daily exercise will do wonders for  your health. There is no one diet that is optimal for every person, as we all have natural deficiencies that we need to offset. There are, however, some healthy foods that everyone can do a better job of consuming on a daily basis. Substituting vegetables or herbal tea for unhealthy snacks is a great way to keep your blood pressure down and your whole body healthy. Malnutrition has countless drawbacks on your skin and hair health.  For healthy hair, make sure to get enough iron, protein, vitamins C, A, and E, and omega-3 fatty acids.  For healthy skin, eat yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, green vegetables, tomatoes, blueberries, peas and beans, fatty fish, and nuts. There are numerous health drawbacks of alcohol abuse, and some of them are visible. Regular drinking can make it difficult for health issues to clear themselves – which includes skin problems. Drinking also makes you appear tired and unhealthy by causing bags under your eyes. Smoking dries out your skin and yellows your teeth and fingers. It also contributes to serious health problems. Keeping your heart and lungs healthy is the best way to promote beauty from the inside out. Lack of sleep can have drawbacks on your total body health...

TL;DR in Russian:

Получайте необходимую физическую нагрузку. Придерживайтесь здорового питания. Ограничьте употребление алкоголя. Постарайтесь полностью отказаться от курения. Высыпайтесь. Ограничьте количество получаемого стресса. Тянитесь к дружескому общению.


This is a matter of personal preference, but since you can choose between any photos you have taken with your phone camera and images you have downloaded, you may want to search online for an image you enjoy to use as your screen saver. Some image files may not display on your phone if you do not have the right software or if the file type is not supported by your phone. In this case, you will have to convert the image to a different file type. Unlock your phone if necessary, and navigate to your home screen. From here you will be able to access the main menu of your phone and change your screen saver image. You can usually find this button next to the home button below the screen of your phone. It is represented by an image of several sheets of paper stacked on top of each other. Pressing this will open a menu with a list of options. In the menu, you should see an option labeled "Settings." The icon will be shaped like a cog, and by tapping it, you will open your phone settings menu. Depending on the model of Samsung device you have, you will see either "Display" or "Device" in your phone settings list. From here you will be able to access your phone wallpaper options. Now that you're in your wallpaper settings, you will have to choose between changing your lock screen or your home screen. Your lock screen is the screen you see when you turn on your phone, where you input your phone password when it is locked. The home screen is the image behind the icons of your phone home screen. This can be a photograph of a friend, a loved one, or an image you have downloaded from the Internet and saved to your phone. Once you have chosen your image, you will have to adjust it to your liking by cropping its boundaries. Cropping an image usually entails manipulating a white box around your image to define its boundaries. If there is anything or anyone you would like to crop out of your screen saver, you can do so by pressing the small manipulator boxes located on the perimeter larger white box and sliding your finger in...

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Выберите изображение, которое будет использовано в качестве заставки. Перейдите на главный экран. Щелкните по значку «Приложения». Откройте приложение «Настройки». Нажмите «Экран» или «Дисплей». Нажмите «Обои». В списке графических файлов выберите нужное изображение. Нажмите «Установить обои» и убедитесь, что заставка изменилась.


This is a not-so-subtle way of letting your guest(s) know the limits. Consider doing so before the guest overstays their welcome, so they know their boundaries in advance. If they persist, offer a sly "you're being a little like [bad guest] right now" to really drive the point home. If able, have a friendly guest scoot the impolite guest towards the door. Invite a good friend over the day the house guest is meant to leave, and have them leave simultaneously. Have her repeat your hints about the time, or about how "we really should get going," etc. It always helps to have an example of a good guest to show the bad guest just what they're doing.  If you're especially worried about an overstay-er for a party, get a friend to give them a ride. This way, when the friend knows its time to leave, the overstay-er has no choice but to leave with them. Know that the friend has to leave as well. Don't recruit someone else to show a bad guest the door (unless they're just that bad) and try to keep them around—booting the overstay-er will usually be an all-or-nothing affair. For overnight guests who test your hospitality, suggest they visit a hotel instead. If it's a guest to a party, and is someone who just insists the party never stop, offer an alternative venue where the party doesn't have to stop. Suggest a bar or a dessert place to end their night. Be careful not to become responsible. Play the host who, unfortunately, cannot host any longer, but don't apologize for setting limits. Don't pay the cab fare (unless you're desperate), don't buy the hotel room, just be direct and get them elsewhere. The final act of a kind host is to see that their guest makes it comfortably out the door. To assure your guest that time has come, gather their things and put them by the door. Ask them questions about their leaving on the day of, or things such as "Are you sure you left nothing behind?" These are just more unambiguous signs that their stay is over. For party guests, offer them a last drink or piece of dessert. If the latter,...

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Расскажите  историю «о плохом госте». Используйте друга. Найдите новое место. Предложите собрать их вещи. Дайте гостю работу по дому.


This is a popular recommendation from midwives, though firm research on its effectiveness is lacking.  The theory is that the woman's orgasm can trigger labor, as well as prostaglandins in semen coming into contact with the vagina  (so plan your activities accordingly!). There's one caveat: Don't resort to this remedy if your water has already broken.  Once the amniotic sac has ruptured, you run the risk of infection.  Otherwise, you can try this method to your heart's content. Nipple stimulation can release the oxytocin, which is part of the hormonal cocktail that starts contractions.  Do massages for 5 minute periods throughout the day.  Breast stimulation won't start labor.  But if the cervix is already ripened, it can speed it up. Don't go overboard on this one — overstimulation can result in contractions that are too strong. The gravity of your upright position and the side-to-side sway of your hips when you walk helps your baby get into the birthing position. Walking can also assist in speeding up labour if you're already having contractions. Avoid exhausting yourself.  Remember, labor is a physically demanding process.  Save up your energy so that you're not worn out before the real work begins. There are a lot of urban myths surrounding what will and won't induce labor.  Here's a quick rundown of what you shouldn't try:  Castor oil, which will irritate the gastrointestinal tract.  You won't go into labor, but you might feel sick to your stomach. Spicy food.  No scientific evidence supports a connection between eating spicy foods and starting contractions. Certain herbs, like cohosh or evening primrose oil.  These haven't been studied enough to safe, and herbs with compounds that imitate hormones may actually be harmful.  Talk to your doctor before you attempt using any herbal supplements.

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Займитесь сексом. Попробуйте массаж груди. Прогуляйтесь. Знайте, что не помогает.


This is a pretty crucial step, and there are several very specific supplies you will need to locate the stronghold, and to access the end game. For this tutorial you will need to have at least basic knowledge of the ins and outs of Minecraft. You will need to find at least 5 diamonds, 64 iron, and several stacks of coal. You will need seven diamonds if you want a sword, pickaxe and an enchantment table, and even more if you want armor. This step could take a very long time. You will need at least 1 diamond sword, 1 diamond pick, 1 full set of iron armor, a bow, arrows, and several stacks of torches. You will need it for the Nether portal.   Only diamond picks can mine obsidian. You can also use obsidian in the crafting of an enchantment table, which can help a lot when fighting the dragon or simply playing the game in general. Enderpearls can be gathered by killing endermen. Enderpearls have several uses so gather at least 20 of them. Some of their uses are:  Teleportation. Right-click with an ender pearl selected to throw the ender pearl, and be teleported to its landing site. This can be quite useful in areas such as ravines, large caves, and the Nether. Eye of Ender ingredient. You use ender pearls to craft ender eyes. These are crucial in helping you locate and unlock the endgame. You can craft an Eye of Ender by combining blaze powder and an ender pearl in the crafting grid.  This is a shapeless recipe, and the ingredients can be placed anywhere in the crafting grid. Blaze powder is crafted by dropping a blaze rod anywhere in the crafting grid.

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Накопление запасов. Добывайте руды. Создавайте инструменты и броню. Добудьте обсидиан. Собирайте Жемчуг края. Создайте Око края.


This is a really sweet and romantic gesture that will let them know you are leaning in for a kiss. You don’t have to do this step, but it might give you that little extra courage to go in for the kiss. Put your hand on their jaw or push their hair behind their ear. You can even softly angle their face towards yours. ” No, they don’t have to actually say, “Yes, I would like to kiss you, please proceed.” Instead, check out your partner’s body language to determine if they’re comfortable with kissing. If they lean in with you, they want to kiss just as badly as you do. When you touch them and get closer, make sure they seem genuinely interested and happy about these advances. Look to see if they’re glancing at your lips. Finally, see if they’re licking their own lips, as if to prep them for a smooch. Use your common sense to make sure that you have permission to go ahead! In other words, lean down if your partner is shorter than you, or lift your head upwards if they're taller. If they're much taller, you may even need to get on your tip toes! It can be intimidating to kiss someone who is much shorter or taller than yourself, but it's very manageable. The important thing is to "meet halfway," so make sure you angle yourself so that you're closer to their height. If you're still nervous about a big height difference, Google "Shaquille O'Neal and Nicole Alexander kiss." If the 7'1" basketball star and his 5'2" girlfriend can kiss, you won't have a problem. One of the biggest concerns when it comes to leaning in for a kiss is bumping noses. To avoid this, you need to make sure your face and your partner's face are cocked in opposite directions. You don't need to bend your neck at a ninety degree angle– keep it natural. If their head is already leaning to one side, casually tilt your head to the opposite side. If they are looking straight at you, with no tilt, choose a side, tilt your head, and they will take their cue from you. Despite calling tightly pursed lips the "kissy face" in photos, this is not how you...

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Прикоснитесь к лицу партнера. Получите согласие. Учитывайте свой рост. Наклоните голову. Расслабьте губы. Закройте глаза. Поцелуйтесь.


This is a short term, immediate solution. If the problem persists, think about how to avoid it in the long run.  Use earplugs  and headphones  to drown out the sounds. Soundproof your room. This is a long term solution, but it doesn't always have to be expensive. Move your furniture- it does make a difference whether your bed is right next to their bedroom wall, or across the room. If possible, put a bookshelf to the shared wall. Listen to your own music- whales songs are very effective, as the sonar sounds drown out a lot of moans and sighs. Alternatively, didgeridoo or vuvuzela sounds also drown out most other sounds. Buy a white noise machine, or use an app or YouTube video of white noise. These devices produce different kind of noises, and are designed to drown out other sounds to protect privacy- your parents' and yours. They may not even be aware that they can be heard. You giving them a subtle hint will make them aware and prevent further "noise disturbances."  Send them a text message. Be subtle in approach and vague. For example, just type the word "Noise." They will not read the message until later, but they might take more precaution the next time (because chances are, there will be a next time). Print out an advice column on "how to deal with overhearing your parents having sex" and slide it under their door. Again, they will find it later, but it will make them aware of the situation. Don't mention the incident afterwards. Pretend that nothing happened, and put it behind you. If they don't understand the polite hints you've been giving them, try a more straightforward approach.  Walk past their room shouting "you're not alone in this house"- the reversal of roles in the admonishment that most of us received as children puts a humorous spin on the situation and hopefully relaxes it. Play songs that tell them that you can hear them at full volume, such as "Let's talk about sex" by Salt N' Pepa, or the Bloodhound Gang's "The Bad Touch."  Bang on the wall, preferably with a broom or a stick. This is...

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Избегайте их. Вежливо намекните своим родителям. Попробуйте более грубые намеки. Спросите, можно ли вам перебраться в другую комнату. Поговорите с ними.


This is a syndrome, after all, and not a disease. The main characteristics of nephrotic syndrome include:    Excessive leakage of protein from the blood into the urine. In children the amount of protein lost is usually more than 1 gram per m2 body surface area per 24 hours.  Decreased serum albumin level to less than 2.5 grams per deciliter. Albumin is a key protein measured in the blood. A deciliter is 100 milliliters (this is a standard way to express certain laboratory results).  Edema and/or ascites. Edema is accumulation of fluid under the skin to cause swelling. Ascites is accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.  Elevated serum lipid levels. The most common elevations are in the LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides. Normal kidneys each contain about 1 million microscopic blood filters that conduct the process of cleaning the blood and adjusting body chemistry. Your blood flows into, through, and out of these filters through small blood vessels (capillaries).  The kidneys are quite efficient, and only very small amounts of these important substances like protein are lost into the urine during the filtering process.   While small but still abnormal amounts of proteinuria (protein in the urine) may be seen in certain kidney diseases, in nephrotic syndrome the amount of protein lost is sufficient to significantly lower blood protein levels. Albumin is one of the proteins lost in the urine and, when measured in the blood, is used as an indicator of the severity of proteinuria. The most common group of kidney diseases in children characterized by nephrotic syndrome is referred to as idiopathic nephrotic syndrome ("idiopathic" meaning that it arises spontaneously). In other words, in most cases, it's not known what causes the syndrome.   Nephrotic syndrome in children as a result of other acquired kidney diseases may also occur. In addition, there are rare hereditary (genetic) causes of nephrotic syndrome, most of which manifest in infancy. The most common type of nephrotic syndrome is "Idiopathic...

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Что такое нефротический синдром? Что делает нефротический синдром с организмом? Что вызывает нефротический синдром? Какие бывают типы нефротического синдрома? Помните, что в большинстве случаев пациенты оказываются стероид-чувствительными. Как лечится СЧНС?


This is a version of you, since you don't want to pretend to be someone else, but a more idealized version of you. It's the person who you'll be publicly and which you'll capitalize on when you're marketing yourself.  Basically, there are two different people in this equation. There's the real you, which is fallible, imperfect and then there's the idealized you (which is the one that you're going to be selling). The idealized you is perfect, amazing and awesome. The times when you need to use this image are when you're selling yourself and your product (book, singing, cooking, etc.) to others, whether it's the general public or a publisher or music producers. Just remember, the idealized you only needs to be on for a short period of time, and then you can go back to being your usual self. . This is the big one, because if you can't market yourself you're not going to be a celebrity. People who make celebrity status are the ones who create an image and then know how to effectively sell that image to whatever industry they want to be part of, as well as to the general public.  Explain why you're unique. Part of marketing yourself is to show why people should be interested in you. What is it about your work and your presence that people should like. Be persistent. Marketing yourself means being visible and being visible means you have to keep marketing yourself. For example: if your book keep getting rejected from publishers, submit things (like short stories) to literary magazines to get writing credits that will help your writer's image. Before you can go on big media circuits to the Daily Show or Ellen, you'll need to set yourself up on local t.v. and radio, so that people will be able to see that you're a good person to interview and that you are providing interesting and unique product. When you've gotten yourself set up in whatever it is you want to become a celebrity in, contact your local news outlets and let them know what you're doing. Again, be persistent. If they aren't immediately interested, keep...

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Поработайте над своим имиджем. Учитесь самореализации. Используйте социальные сети. Поддерживайте отношения с другими звездами.


This is a very important decision. Some people prefer spiral notebooks, as it will keep all of your notes in one place, while others prefer a three-ring binder that they can open and close. The choice is up to you and should be based on which one you think will keep you most organized.  A three-ring binder has the benefit that you can open it, put paper in, and take your paper out. This can be helpful if your teacher asks to see your work. However, it can take up a lot of room if you buy a big one.  Organize your three-ring binder if you buy one. Get tab dividers and create a tab for each one of your classes: science, math, social studies, reading, writing, and any other classes you attend. This way, you will have your notes and work from each class in a separate place. In each class, you may get a lot of "hand-outs," or xeroxed papers. You need to keep these papers organized. If you get a folder for each class, and label each folder with the class name, then you can easily keep your loose papers organized.  Bring the folders with you to class. If you get a handout, put it into the folder immediately after you are done looking at it in class. If you're scared of the papers falling out of a folder, pocket files that close completely are a nice substitute. Clean out your folders once a week. Take out old handouts and make room for new handouts. Some spiral notebooks come with pockets between sections. These can function well for keeping loose papers organized. If you have a spiral notebook with pockets, be sure to use a specific pocket for each class, and don't just stash your handouts in a random pocket. These may include: pencils, pens, a ruler, and paper, among many other things. You may also need to get a new backpack or school bag at the beginning of the school year.  If you have separate classes with separate teachers, you may be able to use some of the same supplies for several classes. Look at the supply lists given to you by all of your teachers and compare what each requires. If there is overlap in...

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Решите, какой вид рабочей тетради подойдет вам. Заведите для каждого предмета отдельную папку. Приобретите другие школьные принадлежности. Держите свое рабочее место в чистоте и порядке. Следите за домашними заданиями и сроками их сдачи. Пользуйтесь подходящими принадлежностями в школе и дома. Не откладывайте домашнюю работу до последнего. Отведите отдельное место для выполнения домашних заданий. Наверстывайте пропущенный материал.


This is a very popular way of eating Oreo cookies. Dipping an Oreo in milk will soften it and will make the milk taste like an Oreo. If you are dipping, be careful not to leave the Oreo in the milk too long, which will cause it to crumble.  Some people love to properly dunk an Oreo cookie. You can also drop an Oreo cookie in a glass of milk to flavor your milk and leave yourself a sweet treat at the bottom of the glass. It isn't as if either Oreo cookies or ice cream needed to be any better, but combining the two allows for the creation of some truly unique delights. Here are a few suggestions to get started with.  You can use Oreo cookies as edible spoons for ice cream. Simple scoop ice cream with an Oreo cookie and enjoy two treats in one bite. You can also crush or crumble Oreo cookies and sprinkle them on top of ice cream to add a tasty crunch. You can mix Oreo cookies, ice cream, milk, and a banana in a blender to create a delicious Oreo milkshake. Believe it or not, deep fried Oreo cookies are a favorite at some fairs and carnivals. If you have a favorite batter, are a big Oreo fan,  and have experience deep frying, this might be worth trying out.

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Ешьте Oreo с холодным молоком. Ешьте Oreo с мороженым. Окуните печенье Oreo в тесто и обжарьте во фритюре.


This is also called the "straddle position." They should be much further apart than your shoulders. Try to make your legs as wide as you can go while comfortably standing with your legs straight. Allow your feet to slide further apart. Until you are well-practice, take this step slowly. Keep your legs straight. Stop immediately if you feel any sort of pain. Forcing a stretch can cause injury. Once you've gone down as far as you can, hold that position for as long as you can. Maintaining this stretch will help improve flexibility and strength. Use your hands for support if you feel wobbly. Unless you are already athletic, you will probably not be able to do the splits on your first try. As you build up strength and flexibility, you will be able to stretch your legs further apart and get closer to the ground. This may take you a while, so try your best to be patient.

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Расставьте ноги как можно шире. Медленно передвиньте ноги еще дальше в сторону. Сидите в шпагате. Тренируйтесь дальше, пока не сможете полностью сесть на шпагат.


This is also covered in the first section, but it’s always good to think about what you’re going to say before you say it.  Avoid statements that are heavy with value-judgments. For example, instead of saying, “The mayor sure is a moron, huh?” say, “What do you think of the mayor’s rebuilding proposals (or whatever the topic is)?” Getting too loud or high in pitch can be startling to others, or they can easily misread your emotions. Listen and don’t interrupt others. This can be difficult if you suddenly get really excited to say something, or if there is one person in a group dominating a whole conversation, but try to resist the urge to cut someone off mid-sentence. Everyone gets angry sometimes, and if you’re angry with someone the best way to handle it is to calmly explain to them why you are angry, or to walk away from the situation and discuss it when you are less angry. No one, neither close friends and relatives nor casual acquaintances, responds well to being yelled at. It is frightening and most likely will only make the conflict worse. If someone tells you something, ask them more about it. For instance, your friend says he was out of town last week. Ask where he went and if he had fun. Questions also go really well together with compliments. If you compliment someone, follow it with a question. Examples:  Those are cool shoes! Are they new? Or, Where did you get them? He’s such a cute dog! What’s his name? What kind of dog is he? It’s easier to keep conversation rolling with someone if you contribute, ask questions, are interested in the answers, and then add more it. Sometimes people who are naturally funny or good at many things are tempted to dominate conversations with jokes or stories of their own achievements. Don’t be that person! Many people may be turned off by it.  Again, the more interested you act in the other person, the more likely that person is to want to have more conversations with you. Even if you don’t care about having more conversations with that person, you probably want to...

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Прежде чем говорить, подумайте. Во время разговора контролируйте свои интонации. Ждите свою очередь. Испытывая гнев, старайтесь не кричать и не ругаться. Задавайте вопросы и проявляйте интерес. Не рисуйтесь. Будьте позитивны.


This is also usually a healthier choice because of low fat content. The act of marinating will soften the first few centimeters of a round, hanger, skirt, flank or sirloin cut. The best way to do this is to place frozen meat in a sealed container in your refrigerator overnight. Ensure that the meat is defrosted about 12 to 24 hours before you plan to eat it, so that you can marinate it for an adequate amount of time. This is only recommended for cuts that have very little fat content. It will help the marinade sink deeper into the beef. Glass or plastic work best.

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Выберите твердый кусок мяса. Полностью заморозьте мясо. Проткните толстые кусочки мяса ножом в нескольких местах. Поместите говядину в накрытую миску или пластиковый пакет.


This is an easy way to stay warmer without having to do much. An under-layer is a layer of clothing which goes under your normal clothing. A common form of underwear are thermals. This under-layer can take many forms, but each can help you stay warm without adding a lot of bulk or extra steps.  Common under-layer items include stockings, leggings, thermal shirts, and long underwear. It’s important to keep in mind that having this under-layer can become uncomfortable if you are in a warm room. For example, if you bundle up to drive to work in a warm office, you may find the additional base layer too much. After skiing, you may have to strip down to your thermals when sitting in front of the fireplace in your alpine cabin. If opaque, this is generally considered appropriate apres-ski wear. When you know there will be chances to get wet, it’s important to have a waterproof layer to stay warm. If the water penetrates through your clothing, your clothing will only make you colder. Examples of watery conditions you might encounter include rain, snow, and spray (such as if you will be out on a boat or if there are lots of puddles on the ground). You can throw a rain jacket on under a warm but less waterproof coat, for example. When you buy coats, look for materials that are very waterproof and warm, such as neoprene. Aside from just keeping dry, you want to look for clothing made out of materials that are very insulating. You’ve probably heard about fleece but this fabric is not for everyone. Find out what other options are available to you and then go on a shopping trip.  Wear wool, if you can. This is one of the best insulating materials, even though it can be expensive. You can also use wool clothes, instead of just wool coats, to cut down on how much you need to wear total. Many inexpensive wool items can be found at vintage stores. Other warm materials include down, lined leather, fur, and neoprene. Wool will continue to keep you warm, even if wet. This is not true of most other materials such as leather or...

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Поддевайте что-нибудь теплое под одежду. Наденьте водонепроницаемый верхнюю одежду. Наденьте одежду с теплоудерживающими свойствами. Защищайте конечности. Защититесь от неблагоприятных погодных условий. Носите с собой согревающие вещи. Носите одежду правильного размера. Двигайтесь, чтобы вам было теплее.


This is an effect that allows the artist to represent a shift in shade. It allows you to create a gradient effect with only a few colors by alternating pixel placement to create the transitions. The amount and placement of two different pixel colors in a pattern can trick the eye into seeing different shades. Dithering tends to be overused by beginners, so try to avoid using it except in rare instances. Pixel art is defined by the noticeable pixels, but sometimes you want to blend the lines to make everything look a bit smoother. Anti-aliasing is the technique that allows you to do this.  Add intermediary colors to the kinks on a curve. Add one layer of intermediary colors around the outline of the curve that you want to soften. If it still looks to rough, add another layer of a lighter shade. If you want your sprite to look crisp on any color background, do not anti-alias the outer edge of the outline. This is the term for coloring the outline similar to the colors used to fill. This will give the sprite a slightly less "cartoony" look, as the outline will be a little more natural. Try selective outlining bare skin while using traditional outlining on clothing.  Use a shade darker than the base color of the section you are selective outlining. Use the light source to change the shade as you outline, giving the sprite a more natural look. This can be especially useful for skin and muscle tone. Traditional outlining is good if you need your sprite to stay distinctive on top of a busy background.

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Используйте прореживание. Не забывайте про анти-алиасинг (устранение контурных неровностей). Научитесь использовать выборочную отрисовку.


This is an effective natural way to lighten your hair.  Steep chamomile tea bags in boiling water for at least 30 minutes. Shampoo and towel dry your hair. Pour tea rinse over your hair and let it air dry. Repeat for a few days until you reach your desired shade. This method works slowly over several uses.  Apply pure lemon juice to hair. It will act as a natural bleach. Lightening effects can be intensified by exposing the treated hair to sunlight. This method works slowly over several applications. Be patient. Turmeric is a bright yellow spice known for its use in Indian cooking and fabric dying.  Add equal parts turmeric, calendula, and chamomile to boiling water. Steep for 20 minutes, then strain. Apply to hair, leave on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse. Repeat as desired for enhanced results. You will want to use the dried root of the rhubarb plant for this method.   Simmer 3-4 tablespoons of dried rhubarb root in a quart of water for 20 minutes. Don't breathe the steam. Let this mixture sit overnight and strain in the morning. Pour mixture on hair, catching the liquid in a bucket. Repeat 2-3 times. Air dry without rinsing.

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Если вы хотите придать волосам желтый оттенок, используйте чай из ромашки. Используйте лимоны для осветления волос. Приготовьте чай из куркумы, календулы и ромашки. Используйте корень ревеня и воду, если хотите получить более яркий оттенок.


This is an indirect but potentially effective way to get back in touch. This is something that you can do to build up your courage to talk to them, or this can be a primer for starting a conversation. Liking their posts or retweeting their tweets will remind them of you, and let them know that you are following their posts.  Do not like everything they post. Choose one or two things that you genuinely like and space out the time between your likes to every few days. If you send too much attention to them all at once, it may come off like you are trying too hard. Do not like only the cute pictures of them. You can like one photo where you feel like they look particularly good, but if you like too many pictures of them looking pretty, you may come off creepy. Consider liking a variety of things that they post rather than just their pictures. If you have been liking or commenting on their posts, provide them with material to comment back on. Post clever or interesting thoughts you have about the world and people, share beautiful or interesting pictures that you have taken, or find funny gifs, pictures or quotes from the internet that you can post along with a comment about why you like it.  Consider what they would find funny or interesting. You don’t want to post things for them; however, you want to take into consideration that their internet style might be different from yours. Take a look at their posts and the things they like to get an idea of their online interests and style. For example, if they write a lot of posts about bands they like and you share a band you like in common, you can post one of their music videos or the lyrics from one of their songs with a comment about why you like it. Stay true to yourself. Only post things that you genuinely like and are a part of who you are. It can come off fake if you are posting about things you haven’t shown an interest in before. You should make a comment on a post that they write early after it has been posted. If you write the comment early, they will be...

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Оцените или прокомментируйте публикацию девушки. Оставляйте публикации в социальной сети. Оставьте комментарий под публикацией девушки. Пригласите девушку на мероприятие в Facebook или Google+. Отправьте мгновенное сообщение, сообщение в социальной сети или электронное письмо.


This is another classic move that never fails to work. If you really want to get out of the boring conversation, then you can say that you need to go meet or talk to someone else. Though this can come off as a little mean, make it sound important, so the person thinks you really are serious about it. Here's how you can say it:  "I've actually been meaning to ask Mr. Peterson a question about the annual report. Excuse me." "I need to talk to Marnie about carpooling to Austin this summer. I'll talk to you later." This is probably the easiest way to get out of a boring conversation. It can be a little awkward to say, "I have to use the facilities" or "I've gotta pee," so you can just say, "If you'll excuse me" and nod in the direction of the bathroom or just make it pretty clear that this is what you're going to do. No one can doubt the fact that you have to relieve your bladder and this is pretty much the most solid excuse you can have.  You can come up with a more elaborate reason to use the bathroom, like having to take your allergy medication, having something in your eye, or needing to do something else that can only be done in private. Just make sure you actually go inside the bathroom if you say that's what you're going to do. If you don't, you may really hurt the person's feelings. This is always another solid option to get out of a boring conversation. If you're talking to someone and feel the conversation going south pretty fast, then buck up, surreptitiously chug your drink, and say that you're going to go refill your glass or get another snack for yourself. These are always legitimate reasons to leave a conversation at a party, if you're nice about them. It's ideal if you spot a friend or acquaintance standing next to the bar or the chips and salsa. Here are some things you can say:  "I'm just so thirsty today. Excuse me — I need to chug some water." "I just can't stop eating those Christmas cookies! They are so addicting. I'll talk to you later." This is a more outlandish excuse, but you can go for...

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Скажите, что вам нужно поговорить с кем-то. Скажите, что вам нужно в туалет. Скажите, что сходите за едой и напитками. Скажите, что вам нужно выручить друга. Скажите, что вам нужно поговорить по телефону. Скажите, что вам нужно возвращаться к работе.


This is another classic. Take some clear nail polish and cover his soap with it. After it dries, the soap won't be able to work! Make sure that there's no other soap in the shower and that he has nothing to use after he gets in there. When he comes out of the shower and says his soap doesn't work, look completely confused. You can even sneakily replace it with a clean bar of soap so it works fine if he tries to demonstrate what happened. Place a bit of yellow or light-colored food coloring on the bottom of a bar of soap. When your brother goes into the bathroom next, he'll start washing his hands and will wonder why they're only getting more and more dirty! And if he comes out without any tell-tale signs on his hands, then you can laugh at him for not properly washing his hands! Just make sure to warn everyone else about the prank so your unsuspecting mother or grandparent doesn't come out of the bathroom with yellow hands. Just one drop of red food coloring on the bottom of your brother's toothbrush will go completely unnoticed. He'll start brushing his teeth and will look in the mirror in horror, thinking he has the world's most sensitive gums. Soon, he'll start to look like a vampire, and he may suspect that you've been up to something! This works best in the morning, when he's rushing around and has no time for your jokes!

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Нанесите прозрачный лак для ногтей на поверхность его мыла. Подкрасьте мыло пищевым красителем. Добавьте красный пищевой краситель в его зубную пасту.


This is available online or at hardware stores, but may cost over $100 per 5-gallon (19L) bucket. Products made from citrus or acetic acid are safer than other mastic removers. If you are removing mastic from wood sub-floor, look for a product that is designed for use on wood. Overuse of removal chemicals can make it difficult to bond future flooring. Use as much ventilation as possible. Limit your time in the area while the chemical reaction takes place. Check the label of your chemical for more safety instructions. Some products may recommend a face mask. Load the mastic remover into a sprayer if possible, or apply it to the top of the mastic with a mop. If you are applying it to mastic that is above wood flooring, use rags instead. Start at the far end of the room and work back to the door. Clean your footwear whenever you leave the area. Wait for the amount of time suggested by the product’s instructions. This can take anywhere from 1 to 12 hours, depending on the product and mastic. This will absorb the liquid and make cleanup easier. Wear gloves and scrape up any stuck-on mastic. You can use a razor scraper or putty knife. Place by-products in a bucket for disposal at a hazardous waste facility. You can instead use a floor machine equipped with a 3M black scrubbing pad, with a speed no higher than 175 rpm. Using a different setup or letting the floor dry may expose you to asbestos. Apply another thin layer of remover to remove the remaining residue. Agitate the area with a mop or bristled broom. Dispose of them with the other hazardous adhesive and waste. For large areas, rent a wet vacuum instead. Clean the floor with an industrial cleaner or soapy water. Let dry completely before laying down new material.

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Купите средство для удаления мастики. Откройте все окна и двери. Нанесите тонкий слой растворителя мастики. Подождите, пока мастика растворится. Накройте ее кошачьим туалетом (не обязательно). Соскребите мастику. Повторите те же действия с другим тонким слоем. Вытрите жидкость тряпками или другими абсорбирующими материалами. Приберитесь за собой.


This is called broaching. Push away from the rock with your hands, oars or feet. Be familiar with how your oar fits into your oarlock. Practice fitting the oars into the oar locks from different positions so you can easily “re-slam” them in any situation. You should be able to re-slam your oars in 2 seconds.

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Наклонитесь в лодке в сторону камней для того, чтобы вода не начала заполнять вашу лодку. Повторно установите на исходное положение ваше весло, если оно выскочило из крепления.


This is completely silly and an instant classic. Just bend your knees, bob up and down, while raising your fists in the air, one at a time, alternating as if you were milking an actual cow. Keep this up for thirty seconds or so with a serious and committed look on your face, and everyone around you will be laughing and joining in. This is another great move that will get you some laughs for at least a minute or two, or until it gets old. The running man is simple. Just lift one foot high in the air so your thigh is parallel to the floor, and then set it back and down while simultaneously lifting the other foot. Keep alternating lifting and putting down your feet while either swinging your arms in an exaggerated manner at your side, like you're prancing, or pushing your arms back and forth, like you're skiing or elbowing someone. This works best paired with a Carlton Banks-esque grin on your face. Get inspired by the Jersey Shore cast and bounce up and down while pumping your fists at the ceiling, alternating with one fist up and one fist down. Just pick a song and stick to the beat. Don't be embarrassed if the occasional, "Yeah, baby!" escapes your lips. Bounce your knees and from side to side and alternate between using your right and left hands to wipe wax on your car in a circle, moving one hand in a circular motion for about three seconds before swaying to the other side and using the other hand to repeat the same motion. This move works great if you synchronize with a few friends. First, get a look on your face that says you're all that and you know it. Then, turn to your left side and fake run your right hand over your hair like you're combing it, making your perfect 'do look even more perfect. Bounce your feet up and down as you do this, and rinse and repeat on the other side. Keep it up until your hands look tired, or until you know you can't look any better. You can pull this move at least 2-3 times at your prom before people start rolling your eyes. Just be the fisherman: cast your line far and...

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Подоите корову. Исполните бегущего человека. Отстукивайте ритм. Натираем машину воском. Причесываемся. Намотайте друга на катушку. Сделайте «Harlem Shake». Будьте готовы использовать свое умение танцевать синхронно.


This is different than layer starter. It has a protein content of 20 to 24 percent. You will need 30 to 50 lbs. (14 to 23 kg) of broiler starter for 10 chicks. The protein content is 16 to 20 percent. You will need 16 to 20 lbs. (7 to 9 kg) of feed for 10 birds. Some birds that are bred for meat are given feed day and night, with light placed in their coops to encourage them to eat more. You may choose to do this near the end of their lives.

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Используйте покупные стартовые корма для мясных пород птицы до шестинедельного возраста бройлеров. Используйте гранулы для заключительного откорма бройлеров, начиная откармливать ваших цыплят с шести недель до забоя. Продумайте возможность кормления ваших бройлеров днем и ночью.


This is disrespectful, and for your soon-to-be ex, it can feel like you're being evasive. Have the decency to do it privately and in person. You might not realize it, but there are benefits to ending a relationship in person. For one thing, it gives both people a chance to talk and reflect on the situation. And even though it will be harder to do, it will most likely lead to less drama, which is a good thing. Things are never that simple. Be prepared to discuss your relationship without pointing your finger.  You can probably find bad things about your relationship that you contributed to, if you really wanted. In an effort to be fair, and to not have your ex-girlfriend feel like she is directly responsible for the end of the relationship, be sure to mention the things that you could have changed to make the relationship better. In some cases, the blame will be solely on the other person. In those situations, it's okay to tell it like it is. If your girlfriend is cheating, abusing drugs, manipulative, or increasingly disrespecting you, you can lay the blame directly on her actions. In most cases, this can cause an argument, so be prepared. The upside is that you're being honest with both yourself and her why the relationship didn't work, leaving you both with a better chance of finding lasting love later on. Isn't that what you both want? If you don't want to be friends afterward, don't leave the door open for that possibility. Find a nice way to say it. Instead of "Oh yeah, and I don't want to stay friends afterwards, just so you know," try something like "You know that I care for you. I just don't think it will be healthy for either of us to stay friends immediately after we break up. Hopefully sometime down the road, when we've both figured stuff out, we can get to that place." Use discretion when telling mutual friends about your break up. Bragging or gossiping could be very hurtful to someone who may already be in a fragile emotional state. On top of that, it could encourage your ex to sling some nasty...

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Не разрывайте отношения с девушкой смс сообщением, по телефону или по электронной почте. Не перекладывайте всю вину на вашего партнера. Не давайте вашей бывшей девушке надежды. Не болтайте. Не будьте мелочным.


This is done by gently pulling back the case with the small slit at the top of the phone. You can do this by sliding your finger along the inside perimeter of the cover to pop it off. Doing so will shut down the phone and can be done by pulling it out at the small slit below the camera.

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Откройте заднюю панель устройства. Снимите панель. Выньте аккумулятор.


This is done by placing the chain link between the teeth of the chain breaker in such a way that it sits snugly.  The metal slug that connects the chain link pieces should remain in just one side of the chain link, removed only just enough to let the chain break free.  Be careful not to remove the piece entirely! It is extremely difficult to reinsert that piece into a chain. A good way to do this is to alternate between screwing the tool arm into the chain and removing it, checking to see if the chain has broken yet (you won't be able to tell while the chain is in the tool). Go slowly. Make sure to put it on a paper towel or other clean surface, where it will not collect dirt.

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Установите одно звено в выжимку цепи. Работая с выжимкой так, как работают с тисками, направьте толкатель на небольшой кусок металла, соединяющий звенья цепи. Закручивайте выжимку до тех пор, пока этот кусок металла почти не вылезет с другой стороны. После того как цепь разделена ее можно полностью снять с велосипеда.


This is easiest to see with an example: If the New York Knicks are playing the Boston Celtics, and Boston is favored to win by a 4-point spread, then a bet on Boston only pays out if Boston wins by more than 4 points. A bet on New York pays out if New York wins or if they lose by less than 4 points.  If the favorite wins by the spread exactly, it is called a "push" and all bets are refunded. In the example, if Boston wins 88-84, then it is a push and no one collects a profit. If you see "half-odds" (a 4.5-point spread, for example), this is to make a "push" impossible. When the spread is small, moneyline bets are often better since the spread does not indicate a clear underdog. Also known as the "juice," the vigorish is the commission charged for placing a bet. Typically the vig is -110, and you read this number like a moneyline bet (see above).  On a vig of -110, I must bet $110 to make a $100 profit. Continuing the example above, say I placed $110 on Boston, and they win 96-90 on a 4-point spread. Because they won by the spread, I would make $210 ($110 + $100). Sometimes there are different vigs for each team. A line from before might look like this: Boston -6, -125; New York +6, -110. This means you have to bet $125 on Boston to earn $100 because there is less risk betting on Boston.

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Ставка с форой учитывает разницу очков (голов). Делая ставку с форой, узнайте у букмекера размер вашей потенциальной прибыли.


This is especially important if a friend moves away. Checking frequently assures them that you care. It shows that you want to know about their lives even when they are not with you. Even if a friend moves out of the country, there are apps that enable to you call each other, even on your phone (if you have a smartphone). It is important not only that you call them regularly but also make sure you are not distracted when you call. You can tell when someone is distracted on the phone, and if a friend always seems distracted, it can make you feel like they aren’t really interested in talking to you. Making time for the calls is also important, as it allows for deep conversations to happen rather than just the basic updates. Instead of asking yes or no questions, or surface-level questions, you may ask things like, "What do you think you want out of your life?" or "Where are you on ..." and fill in the question with some important event that's been going on in their life. Similarly, respond to your friend's questions with more than one- or two-word answers. Whenever possible, meet in person. If your best friend lives in the same city, great! Meet them every week or more often if it suits both your interests and schedule. If they life out of town, try to make a point of scheduling time to meet when you are both in the same city or can afford to travel. If you're in school together, try your best to have some out of school time together. This one is hard. When our life gets busy, it is easy to get so wrapped up in our own problems and routine that we forget to make time for our best friend. However, it is extremely important to do this, if you want to keep the friendship going. Friends will understand if you are sometimes busy or if there are times in your life when you can’t make the time, but if you are always too busy for your friend, you may want to re-evaluate your priorities. Keeping in touch via social media is common even when you live in the same place. It can augment your face-to-face interactions, and...

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Звоните другу как можно чаще. Проявляйте инициативу и звоните другу. Встречайтесь с другом. Будьте доступным. Используйте компьютерные программы, которые позволят вам оставаться на связи с другом. Используйте видеочат, если это возможно. Используйте приложения, если у вас ограниченные физические возможности.


This is especially important if the wound under the bandage has not had enough time to heal and poses a risk to open during the bandage removal. Dirty hands contain bacteria that can be transferred to the wound during bandage removal.  Use warm water and soap to wash your hands. Be sure to remove all visible dirt on the skin as well as under the fingernails. Scrub for at least 20 seconds, or about the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song to yourself twice. After washing, dry your hands to remove all moisture. If you aren’t able to wash your hands with soap and water, use a hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol. Do not attempt to remove a liquid bandage if your doctor has advised against it. Remove all visible dirt and wash the skin around the bandage with soap and water. It’s okay to wash the bandaged area too, because the soap will not irritate wounded skin that has the liquid bandage over it.  It is important to have the skin around the bandage clean, especially if the wound has not had time to heal. Once the bandage has been removed, the wound is open and susceptible to bacterial infection. Optionally, you can remove the bandage after taking a bath to ensure your skin is clean. Do not use alcohol, iodine or other antiseptic liquids as these may cause skin irritation. Liquid bandages are meant to stay on your skin until they come off but you can remove the bond between the bandage and your skin by softening the bandage to loosen the bond.  You can soften the bandage by applying a new layer of the liquid bandage over the old one. This will help soften the bond between your skin and the bandage. Optionally, you can place a clean, wet towel over the bandage to soften it and loosen the bond between it and your skin. You can also soften the bandage during a bath, or by giving the bandaged area a soak in a bowl of water. After the bond is loosened, you can peel the bandage off. Be careful not to injure the wound or skin underneath.  If the edges are not “peeling off”, take a wet cloth and wipe...

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Помойте руки. Следите за чистотой кожи вокруг слоя медицинского клея. Смягчите клей, чтобы вам легче было снять его. Снимите медицинский клей. Протрите или промойте кожу и рану, если это необходимо.


This is especially tricky for stay-at-home mothers who may not have outside income, but having some money saved up will help you move forward on a better financial footing. Starting a separate account, even if you don't have much money to put in there, at first, can help get you on the right track. This will make it easier for you to have your own finances sorted out once you do leave your husband. Taking money from a joint account should be a last resort -- something you do right before you leave. If you are leaving the marital home, it is important to find a new place to live. In some cases, temporarily staying with other people can be helpful, but in the long term, you will need to find housing you can afford. This will raise some bigger questions about where you will live -- if you don't have children, it may even be relatively easy for you to move across the country to be closer to your family. Maybe you just want to try something new and want to live in a new climate. Whatever you want to do, having either a plan and a temporary place to stay or even signing a lease at another place can get you closer to your goal.  If you and your husband are really on the same page about the divorce and are comfortable enough with each other to talk about it, then you can talk about who is going to move out of the home you share together. If there are children involved, this can be an even more important question. As soon as you've made your decision, try to save money for the move, regardless of whether you're moving across town or across the country. You'll likely find yourself on a stricter budget after you leave. Throughout a marriage, you will accumulate many important documents such as paperwork pertaining to your mortgage, vehicle and retirement plans, among others. Make sure you have a copy of these documents since the property in question could be an issue in the divorce.  If you see many documents that you're sure if you'll need, then you should make a copy of those just in case they end up being important....

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Откройте отдельный счет в банке. Подыщите место для жилья. Займитесь документами вместе. Составьте план относительно детей (если они у вас имеются). Найдите адвоката по бракоразводным делам. Начните планирование вашего бюджета после развода. Не будьте зависимы от алиментов. Заведите свой кредитный журнал. Напишите планы по увеличению вашего дохода.


This is good for that basic beat. A kick drum or a tom can make a nice melody. Snares can also be good for this, but work better in rock than in, say, hip hop. Experiment to find out what you think sounds best. Rims, crashes, snares, as well as effects like reverb, claps, and bass can add a little more depth to a basic drum beat. You want to master the track when it's done, to make sure that none of the instruments are too loud or distracting and that everything sounds great.

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Используйте чарльстон. Используйте ударные. Добавьте эффекты. Сбалансируйте уровни звучания.


This is great as an at-home DIY project or even as a craft project with kids – liquid watercolors are non-toxic and fun and easy to use. Here’s what you’ll need:  Pieces of wood Liquid watercolors Bowls, cups, or ice tray Wax paper Paintbrushes (optional) An ice cube tray is convenient as you can put small amounts of each color into each little container, but if you need a wider area (for dipping, etc.) you’ll be better off with a wider-brimmed bowl. The beauty of liquid watercolor is that it is good to go. No mixing or heating up necessary. When you pour it in, that's all you need to do. It lasts much longer than food coloring and is cheaper, too. That’s really all it takes – at least at first. Dip it in for just a few seconds and see what you think of the color. Remember: it will get lighter as it dries.  It’s not a bad idea to dip in one side and set the wood down to dry on a side that isn’t dyed yet. Then you know whichever side it lays on won’t get tarnished or stick to the surface when laid down. If the color is too light, dip it in for a few seconds once more, applying another coat. If you're worried about getting it on your fingers, put on a pair of rubber or plastic gloves. However liquid watercolors do wash off pretty easily if addressed quickly. Keep this in mind for your objects, too. If they get exposed to water, the dye could start coming off – at least eventually. It's important they stay dry (out of water and out of mouths). Once you’re finished dyeing, set all the pieces on wax paper to dry overnight. Come back to them in the morning and see if you like the color. If not, you can always reapply.

TL;DR in Russian:

Соберите все необходимое. Влейте понемногу краски тех цветов, которые вы хотите использовать, в стаканы, емкости или ячейки формы для льда. Погрузите древесину в краску на 2-3 секунды. Нанесите краску на все стороны изделия. Дайте изделию высохнуть на листе вощеной бумаги.


This is hard, but this is the best way to stop the feeling of being unloved. Tell the people in your life that you love how you feel. Tell them that you're having problems. And when they say that they love you, take them at their word. Give them the opportunity to show it. Stop shutting them down or second-guessing their feelings. They probably do really love you. You might not feel loved if you have a very specific idea of what love looks like or where it comes from. Take a look at how you define love and think about maybe redefining it. Love doesn't have to come from a romantic relationship, and it doesn't have to include expensive gifts, cards on birthdays, or meeting some list of required qualities. A great way to help yourself feel loved is to give back to your community. Volunteering in your local area, anywhere from hospices to soup kitchens, can help you and your community a lot. People will appreciate all you do to help them and you'll find the love you're looking for while making an incredibly positive impact. There are also organizations like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, if you want to help a child who also needs to feel loved. A dog or cat is a great way to feel loved. Our pets love us and rely on us a lot. You can have a wonderful impact on an animal by taking in a rescue animal or even volunteering at a foster home. Especially if your area is low on no-kill shelters, this can be a really wonderful thing to do. Finding a community of people that are just like you can be a wonderful way to feel loved. The internet has made that much easier than it used to be. Fan communities are an easy way to start making friends online. You can also make some new friends in real life too. Try taking a class in a subject that interests you from your local community center. Another option to help yourself feel loved is to join or get more involved in a church or other local religious group. Find one that shares your values and start attending regularly. You can even join a study group to help develop even closer...

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Будьте открыты в ваших чувствах. Откройтесь для новой любви. Станьте волонтером. Заведите питомца. Найдите людей, похожих на вас. Вступите в церковь. Начните встречаться с кем-то.


This is how you build endurance; running once a week won't cut it. Space out the days to allow for recovery time between sessions. Anything more goes beyond fitness and into running for other purposes, something you may find yourself doing if bitten by the running bug.  Run rain or shine, in cold weather and hot. Just be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Stay hydrated and eat light before running. Good rule of thumb is to eat 200-300 calories about 1.5 hours before the run. Try listening to music during your run. It won't work for everyone, but in some cases, it may help you maintain a steady pace. If you find that the tempo of the song disrupts your own natural tempo, however, quit listening. As the weeks go on, push yourself to run further and for a longer period of time. If you ran 10 minutes at a time the first week, push yourself to do 15 the second week. Make it 20 the third week. You'll soon find that you're able to go much longer before you feel like you have to stop. To build endurance, try these strategies:  Don't worry about speed at first. In fact, you should really run more slowly than you think you should. You're not running a race yet; you're increasing your fitness level. For now, focus on gradually decreasing the time or increasing the distance you run. The racing can come later, if you choose. Starting small is important to develop the habit of running.  Alternate running and walking. Rather than stopping your exercise session when you feel like you have to stop, walk for a few minutes, then start running again. Repeat over a period of 30 or 40 minutes. Next time you run, increasing the ratio of running to walking during the same 30 or 40 minute period. Eventually, get to the point where you're running the entire time. Do sprints. Running as fast as you can for a short period of time builds up your muscles and helps you gain endurance. Mix up your long running sessions with sprinting days. Use a stopwatch to time yourself. Start by sprinting as fast as you can for a quarter mile;...

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Бегайте по меньшей мере три дня в неделю. Увеличивайте расстояние и длительность пробежек. Составьте карту излюбленных маршрутов. Не сдавайтесь слишком быстро.


This is important both in "bonding" with a horse, if you are fortunate enough to ride the same one regularly, and also gives you a chance to look the horse over for problems or injuries before and after a ride. Feed and water the horse if you have opportunity, once again cementing a bond with the animal, earning its trust, and learning to trust it, as well.  Many people are surprised, when they find themselves "up close, and personal," with a horse; with how large and powerful they truly are. Use the curry comb, dandy (hard) brush, and body (soft) brush, in that order. The curry comb should be used on the neck, body, and about halfway down the horse's legs, and likewise for the hard brush. The body brush is the only brush that should be used all the way down to the horse's hooves.  Do not brush the horse's face; use a towel or a grooming glove on this area. Pick up the horse's hooves and use a hoof pick to clean out dirt and mud if they appear to be dirty. Pick them up from the side, never stand directly behind or in front of a horse's legs, for safety reasons. Bring your tack out of the tack room, check it over to make sure it is clean and in good shape, with no holes or tears in the leather. Set it down, preferably on a rail, saddle rack, or stand. Ensure that it is out of the way of other riders. Catch or call your horse, and put on the halter. This is the leather or nylon harness that goes over the horse's head, and you will want to strap it tightly enough so it doesn't slip, but not tight enough to be uncomfortable for the horse. Ensure that it is completely on the horse's head; many an escaped horse could have been avoided had they simply ensured that the halter was on completely.  Lead the horse into the barn and attach the cross ties to the metal ring on the halter near the horses mouth. If there are two rings, the cross ties should be clipped to the metal loops on the sides, closest to the horse's mouth. Standing on the horse's left side, slide the saddle blanket over the horse's back, with the front...

TL;DR in Russian:

Научитесь правильно ухаживать за лошадью. Правильно чистите лошадь. Тщательно проверьте все снаряжение. Наденьте недоуздок. Оседлайте лошадь. Взнуздайте лошадь.


This is installed by default on Nexus 5 and newer Nexus devices, and can be installed on other devices as well. You can tell that you are using it by swiping to the left on your Home screen. If the Google Now screen appears when you move all the way to the left, you're using the Google Experience Launcher. Extra screens are deleted automatically when you remove all of the items from it. Press and hold an app icon and then drag it to the trashcan. Repeat this for all the apps on the screen. This will not uninstall the app; it will still be available from the App Drawer. Press and hold a widget to drag it to the trashcan. Once all of the items on the screen are deleted, the screen will be deleted automatically.

TL;DR in Russian:

Определите, есть ли у вас Google Experience Launcher. Найдите экран, который вы хотите удалить. Удалите все значки приложений с экрана. Удалите с экрана все виджеты.


This is just a fact of life.   Pay attention to your personal hygiene (shower, brush your teeth, check your breath) and dress attractively.  You don't have to be fancy or overdressed; just avoid looking too sloppy or unwashed. A smile is kind of a universal sign that you're friendly and your intentions are good. It also suggests that you have a positive personality, which is appealing to most people. If you have trouble smiling naturally, try thinking of something that makes you happy. Be sure not to choose some random stranger, just make sure that you known them the least bit and at least know their name.  Don't agonize over this – the point is to talk to as many people as possible in a social setting to increase your chances of making a new friend. Don't choose people based on their "attractiveness," or on how "confident" they appear. Your new best friend may not fit either of those descriptions, but may still be a fantastic person. So just approach anyone who looks available for a conversation. If the conversation doesn't pan out, you can always move on with no guilt (see below). Put yourself at ease by remembering that the people around you are probably as interested in making new friends as you are. Look, you approached this person, so logically it's up to you to start the ball rolling. Almost any opening remark can start a productive conversation.  If the two of you happen to have anything in common, start with that. For example, "Hey, I think I've seen you in my biology class – how do you like that teacher?" Or, "Do you work at Starbucks? I think I've seen you there." Give the person a compliment that leads to a question: "Wow, that's a really nice bracelet – where did you get it?" Or maybe, "Your hair looks amazing – how do you get it to do that?" Go with the age-old standby – the weather. If it's hot, say you're burning up and you need to sit down for a minute. If it's raining, say you'd been planning to go shopping (or biking, or sightseeing, or something else interesting), but now you might be...

TL;DR in Russian:

Не забывайте о том, что, хорошо это или плохо, люди склонны судить о других, основываясь на первых впечатлениях. Улыбайтесь и проецируйте позитивный настрой. Быстро выберите кого-то, к кому можно подойти и поговорить. Начните разговор. Поддерживайте разговор. Будьте хорошим слушателем. Вот и прошли 60 секунд.


This is just a supplemental section covering traditions that we have but aren't necessarily present in other Churches. It is important that you are able to easily give an outline (however rough) of your Church's particular features. They know best. The Jesus Prayer, for example, is simple and powerful: Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. thumb, index, and middle finger held together, with the ring finger and pinky tucked in.  Forehead, abdomen, right shoulder, left shoulder.

TL;DR in Russian:

Византийские католики должны делать все вышеуказанное. Знайте традиции своей Церкви! Читайте Творцов. Выучите молитвы Восточных Церквей. Перекрещивайтесь.


This is key to getting into the party, you have to act as if you belong there.  If you have nerves about getting in, do your best to hide them.  Appearing hesitant can mark you out as a crasher.  Walk in with confident body language and a smile. You want to arrive at the party when it's in full swing.  Don't go too early or too late as things are winding down.  Arriving at the peak of the party means you are less likely to be noticed as an uninvited guest. This can be a useful way of getting inside the party.  Join a big group as the enter and you might be able to slip in without attracting attention. This is particularly useful if you are trying to crash a more formal party or an organized event.  Try the back door, which may not be manned by security or the person with the guest list. You may have to go through the kitchen, so make sure you are polite to the kitchen staff but don't linger, walk through quickly and with purpose. Some parties, like those held at conferences or business events, require all guests to wear badges.  Here are a few ways you can get hold of a badge.  Ask a friend if you can borrow their badge.  If you already know someone attending, this is a great way to get in.  Even better, make a new friend and they may give you theirs! Ask someone who is leaving to give you their badge.  Don't begin by asking for their badge, engage them in conversation first.  Perhaps start by asking if they enjoyed the event.  Eventually, work your way up to asking if they would give you their badge, you can say you misplaced your own.  Check the trash can.  Often as people leave events they throw away their badge.  Look in the floor, and, if you are really keen, the trash can, for any discarded badges. This applies particularly to house parties.  If there is a crowd gathered outside, strike up a conversation with the friendliest looking person and ask them how they know the host.  Once you know the host's name you can use this to get into the party.

TL;DR in Russian:

Уверенный вид. Выберите правильное время. Присоединитесь к большой группе. Найдите запасной вход. Найдите бейдж. Приложите усилия, чтобы запомнить имена.


This is key. By staying awake yourself, you will be able to observe when your friend is about to nod off, and you can intervene before he does fall asleep. Staying awake will allow you to talk to your friend and provide other support. Navy Basic Underwater Demolition and SEAL (BUD/S) candidates who have successfully completed “Hell Week,” in which they are awake for virtually five days, say that it is difficult to fall asleep when you are moving around. The candidates are constantly moving, exercising, and being yelled at by their SEAL instructors. You can use some of these techniques to help your friend stay awake:  Create an exercise circuit to keep moving. Try doing 10 pushups, 10 sit ups, 10 squats for as many rounds as you can. Throw a football or play a game of soccer. Near the end of Hell Week, SEAL instructors have the candidates engage in fun sports to stay awake. Try telling stories. Speak in a loud voice.  Tell your funniest story. Tell a scary story. If you are studying late into the night, stand up to take your notes. Have her move around or stand up immediately. This is common in BUD/S training. The candidates are constantly being yelled at by their instructors.

TL;DR in Russian:

Главное, не усните сами. Заставьте его двигаться. Поговорите со своим другом. Как можно дольше стойте. Слегка толкните локтем или потрясите своего друга, если вы заметили, что он начал засыпать. Громко накричите на своего друга, если он начнет дремать.