Article in English: Looking at the original image, decide where you will begin your stippling on your drawing. Typically, it is easiest to choose the darkest point on your drawing. That is because you have more room for mistakes in the dark sections, because you can just add more dots to cover up anything you might do wrong. Carefully lift and press your pen (or other utensil) onto your sheet of paper. The closer you place your dots, the darker the area on the paper will appear. Start with the darkest point, and then work around the image, filling in all the dark areas. Eventually, begin adding in the lighter areas by adding dots that are spaced further apart from each other. As you’re stippling, remember to:  Keep all the dots evenly spaced. Although you can put some dots close together and others far apart, the finished work will look more attractive if the dots are evenly spaced. Avoid making dashes. Nothing will ruin your stippling project faster than adding dashes instead of dots. Be careful to always lift your pen (or other utensil) completely off the paper before setting it back down. Move slowly. Speed is not your friend when stippling. You’ll be much more likely to create a significant mistake if you’re working quickly, than if you are patient and take your time. Stippling is a very time-intensive practice, so be prepared to put many hours (or weeks!) into a single project. As the major shapes begin to appear, start adding small dots in patterns to form lines and shapes. From far away, these dots will appear to be lines. Close-up though, you’ll see them as they really are. You can also choose to begin stippling your image in a more dramatic pattern. For example, stipple all your dots in rows/columns or diagonal lines. These patterns will only be noticeable close-up and in the light (emptier) spaces. Stippling can take a very long time to complete, so don’t rush your work. When, however, you believe you are finished with your work, take a step back and look at it from afar. The true test of pointillism is its ability to...

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Выберите начальную точку. Начните ставить точки. Добавьте детали. Завершите ваш проект.


Article in English: Looking awesome at your school dance starts long before you even get there! To make a great impression at your dance, you want to arrive clean and fresh. If you haven’t washed your hair in the last couple days, be sure to give it a wash with a mild cleanser or shampoo. Keep your hair moisturized and healthy looking by applying conditioner every time you shampoo. It helps to shampoo your hair just every other day- the natural oils are good for your hair and washing too often can actually make your hair unhealthier. You should do this every day to keep your skin clean and healthy. And especially if you want to put on some makeup for the dance, you'll want to start with a clean canvas to work with. Take off old nail polish. Trim and file your nails, and use a nail brush or pick to clean dirt out from underneath your fingernails. This is important for overall hygiene and appearance, and for your own self-confidence. If you want to wear nail polish to the dance, now’s the time to apply it. It looks good to have it match with your outfit- but the choice is yours. Hair is an important part of an overall look, but how you wear it is totally up to you, and this should be dictated by how you're comfortable.  You can wear your hair curly (use a curling iron), straight (use a blow dryer or flat iron), natural (however your hair is), up in a ponytail, in a braid, bun, or twist, or just hanging loose and free. Especially if you're trying to look cool for the dance, don’t be afraid to experiment with different hair styles. Try parting your hair differently, off to the side, or at a new angle, for instance. You can even get a fresh new haircut if you like. Popular hair care products to help you style your locks include mousse, hair spray, serum and oil, and gel. Some people like wearing makeup while others hate it, and the choice is and always will be yours. If you do like makeup, apply your favorite products. This can include:  A primer underneath your makeup to help it last longer, especially if you're going to be dancing...

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Примите ванну или душ. Умойтесь и нанесите увлажняющий крем. Приведите в порядок свои ногти. Расчешите и уложите волосы. Если хотите, нанесите макияж. Выберите одежду. Добавьте аксессуары.


Article in English: Looking for opportunities to exercise more throughout the day can help you burn more calories. Even a little extra movement throughout the day can add up to extra calories burned. Some ways you can move more during the day include:  Parking further away, such as when you go to work or the grocery store. Using the stairs instead of the elevator. Walking or riding your bike to school, work, or to run errands. Doing squats or jumping jacks during a commercial break while you’re watching TV. Getting regular physical activity is good for your general health, but it can also help you to lose weight. The recommended amount of physical activity for good health is 150 minutes per week, which breaks down to 30 minutes on 5 days of the week. However, you can break up your exercise into shorter or longer sessions if this works better for you. As you gain strength and endurance, exercise more to increase the amount of calories you burn. For best results aim for 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity on 5 days of the week. For example, you could exercise for 10 minutes 3 times daily to get in 30 minutes of daily physical activity. Or, you could do three 50 minute workouts to get 150 minutes per week. to burn more calories while your body is at rest. Resistance training helps your body build muscle, which can help to raise your basal metabolic rate and help you burn more calories. Strength-training also improves your physique and may help to make your daily activities easier. Incorporate two 45 minute strength-training sessions each week in addition to your cardiovascular workouts. Make sure to work all major muscle groups during each of your strength-training sessions, including your legs, arms, chest, back, buttocks, abdominals, and shoulders. High-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is when you alternate between high and moderate intensity during your workouts. Doing this can help you to burn more calories in a shorter time span, and it is also a great way to build endurance.  For example, if you’re walking,...

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Увеличьте уровень повседневной физической активности. Начните заниматься спортом по 30 минут бо́льшую часть дней недели и постепенно увеличивайте интенсивность и продолжительность тренировок. Занимайтесь силовыми упражнениями, чтобы ваш организм сжигал больше калорий в состоянии покоя. Попробуйте заниматься высокоинтенсивными интервальными тренировками.


Article in English: Looking into her eyes helps tell her that you're paying attention to what she's saying, and she'll appreciate having someone that really listens to her. This also will subtly will make her see that you are really taking an interest. Just be careful not to get lost in her eyes when she's talking, otherwise the only thing you'll have to respond with is "Wow, you've got pretty eyes." Cute teasing is okay. Something like mimicking how she talks or giving her a funny nickname like "Giggles" is fine and will create a playful relationship between the two of you. Going over the top, however, and constantly putting her down will just make her angry and she'll probably tell people that you're a jerk. This will result in anger and distrust — not exactly what we're aiming for. Let her cry on your shoulder if she's sad. Make her smile when she's feeling crummy. Listen to her when she talks and support her when she's going through a tough time. Women look for relationships with someone who can be their pillar of strength when everything else is going wrong, so show her that you really care for her and that you're up to the task.  Ask her how she's doing and try to notice her moods. If she's sad, comfort her. If she is mad, ask her "What's wrong?" If you think something's wrong, ask her but if she does not want to talk about it then don't press. If you have little siblings, nieces, or nephews, show her that you really care for them. Play with them, watch over and protect them, show the girl that they look up to you. Help others in front of her (although you should be helpful anyway). Help the poor and needy to show that how much you care for others. This shows her that you have a good spirit. Having a couple of things that you enjoy in common is really important for the success of a relationship. Some differences are good and make for excitement and opportunities for personal growth, but you'll need to at least learn to enjoy some of the same things that she does. Explore one of her hobbies. Even if it seems really girly or...

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Во время беседы смотрите в глаза девушке. Поддразнивайте девушку с осторожностью. Будьте отзывчивы и заботливы. Ищите точки соприкосновения. Будьте искренни. Девушка должна чувствовать себя центром вашей вселенной. Уважайте девушку.


Article in English: Looking outside can be very stimulating to your cat, so make sure there is a window in your cat room and that your cat is able to sit in the window sill.  If the sill is not large enough for your cat, place a piece of furniture or a shelf directly beneath the window for your cat to sit on. You can also purchase cat perches that are specifically designed to be attached to windows.  Cats also love windows because they let in the sunshine. Cater to your cat's love of the sun by providing soft places to sleep in areas where the sun shines at different times of the day. Large windows, particularly full-length windows and glass doors, might make your cat feel uncomfortable in her space if there are cats or other animals outside. You can make her feel safer by applying an opaque film to the bottom of the window and providing her with a perch from which she can look out the top part of the window, or by placing other items, such as plants or pieces of furniture, in front of the window for your cat to hide behind if necessary. If possible, let your indoor cat enjoy the outdoors safely by giving her access to an enclosed outdoor pen or "catio". Position the pen directly outside the cat room and install a cat door to allow your cat to come and go as she pleases.  You can purchase or build an outdoor cat pen, but make absolutely sure that it is secure enough so that your cat cannot get out and no other animals can get in.  If you can't give your cat an outdoor enclosure, you can still provide her with some plants to help make her feel like she is outside. Cats like to munch on plants, so be absolutely sure that you choose varieties that are safe for cats.  Cat grass is probably the best option, and it's easy to grow yourself. Indoor cats can get bored if they are not provided with stimulating activities. To keep your cat active and entertained, make sure she has a variety of things to do.  Make climbing a challenging activity by providing a variety of perches and shelves around the room at different heights. If possible,...

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Сделайте так, чтобы кошка могла смотреть в окно. Позволяйте кошке выходить на огороженную территорию на улице, если вы живете в частном доме. Дайте кошке игрушки.


Article in English: Looking professional is a great way to make a good first impression on your audience and improve your credibility before you even open your mouth! Put on a nice suit or dress to give your speech, style your hair, do your makeup (if you wear it), groom your facial hair (if you have any), and choose a nice pair of shoes that match your outfit. It is okay to move once in a while during your speech, but make sure that you move with purpose and stop speaking whenever you change locations. When you get to the new location, plant your feet firmly beneath your shoulders and stand tall while you are speaking. Avoid swaying back and forth while you are speaking. This gives the impression of uncertainty and can be distracting to your audience. Think about how you might tell your story to a friend and talk to the audience in a similar way. If there is anything in your speech that might be unfamiliar or confusing, take a moment to put it into terms your audience can understand. Make sure to compliment the audience on their competence, accomplishments, or anything else you know about them. Look for a friendly face in the audience and lock eyes with them for a few seconds. Then, scan the audience again and lock eyes with someone else. Continue to do this throughout your speech to connect with your audience. Avoid looking up, down, or off in the distance. This will give the impression that you are nervous and detract from your credibility. While waving your hands constantly while you are speaking can be distracting, the occasional hand gesture can add emphasis to your speech. Try raising 1 or both hands to emphasize a point once every few minutes. Keep your hands relaxed and at your sides the rest of the time.  Don’t put your hands in your pockets, clasp them together, or cross your arms. These are defensive postures that will make you seem nervous. Avoid fidgeting with objects, such as a microphone, water bottle, or your cell phone during the speech. This will be distracting for your audience. If you need to hold a...

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Выступайте в подходящем костюме или платье. Стойте на одном месте во время выступления, не расхаживайте и не суетитесь. Поддерживайте контакт со слушателями, чтобы они не теряли интерес. Поочередно поддерживайте зрительный контакт с разными людьми во время речи. Периодически жестикулируйте руками для выразительности. Говорите достаточно громко, чтобы вас слышали зрители последних рядов. Пересматривайте записи своих выступлений, чтобы улучшать навыки.


Article in English: Looking to give your guest or child a sweet surprise? One easy way to do this is to add delicious extras to the batter to create a face for Mickey. For best results, you'll want something sweet and dark-colored (like chocolate or blueberries) so that you can see (and taste) the smile! Add the mouth and eyes on top of the pancake as soon as you've spooned in all the batter. This will give them time to sink into the batter so they're less likely to fall out. To recreate Mickey's cartoon-style eyes, you'll just need a banana and a few berries or chocolate chips. For this, you'll want to wait for the pancake to cook completely on both sides. When you serve the pancake, cut two thin, oval-shaped pieces of banana (cut diagonally through the banana to get the oval shape). Place these two slices in the center of the head to make the whites of Mickey's eyes. Put a chocolate chip or berry in the bottom corner of each eye to make Mickey's pupils. If you want Mickey to have a mouth too, add a smile with the chocolate chips or berries before you flip the pancake the first time. Minnie Mouse's face is very similar to Mickey's, but she almost always wears a red or pink bow. To make this bow, chop a strawberry in half. When you serve the pancake, put the two halves at the top of Minnie's head so that the skinny ends touch to form the bow. Mickey's ears and "hair" are black. To recreate this, you can use chocolate sauce (or another dark-colored topping) to fill in these parts of the pancake. When the pancake is done, put a small amount of sauce on each ear and spread it around with the back of a spoon to color the ears. Then, color in the edges of the top half of Mickey's head with the sauce to make his "hairline." If you want your pancakes to be as accurate as possible, give Mickey a widow's peak. In other words, make his hair come together in a sharp point at the top of his forehead. You can look at any picture of Mickey or Minnie Mouse to see what this looks like. This trick is a little challenging, but it's great for...

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Выложите улыбку из шоколадных хлопьев или ягод. Нарежьте банан, чтобы сделать глазки. Возьмите половинки клубники, чтобы воспроизвести бантик для Минни Маус. Воспользуйтесь шоколадным соусом, чтобы "нарисовать" темные части лица Микки. "Наслаивайте" тесто, чтобы создать затененные участки.


Article in English: Looking to the sky will put your Eustachian tubes into the proper position. Thrusting your jaw forward may help promote a yawn, and may open your Eustachian tubes and relieve the pressure.

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Слегка приоткройте рот и зевните.


Article in English: Looking up and down is inverted, so if you move the mouse lower down the screen then the nose will pitch up, and vice versa. If your aircraft starts to move to the side press the "," key to move to the left and the "." key to move to the right. Click and then press the Page Up key (and the fn key on Windows computers) to increase thrust and move the aircraft down the runway. Once your plane is moving, move the mouse down. The V1 speed of the F-16 is 280 knots. At 280 knots, the plane should lift off into the air. Move the cursor to the right until the ground is directly to your right, then move the cursor to the bottom of the screen. This will cause you to turn to your right. Move the cursor to the left side of the screen until the ground is directly to your left, then move the cursor to the bottom of the screen. This will cause you to turn to your left. Angle up by moving the cursor to the bottom of the screen. Angle down by moving the cursor to the top of the screen.

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Следует помнить, что управление инвертировано. Подготовьтесь к взлету. Совершите взлет. Для поворота направо. Для поворота налево. Для полета вверх. Для полета вниз. Если вы хотите выйти, просто нажмите клавишу Escape.


Article in English: Looks are important, but not nearly as important as being who you are. Learn to be less concerned with how you come off to other people and more concerned with having fun, joking around, talking about your interests, and doing what you want to do.  If you can make anybody laugh, that's a great start.  Don't be ashamed to let people see what makes you unique. If you're into birdwatching, cool. But if you want to hide that you're into birdwatching, then you're not being cool at all. Don't hide where you came from. If you're from the South and have a Southern drawl, don't try to hide it because you live up North. People will appreciate that you're different. Don't act too cool to care. If you really care who wins the baseball game that night, show it. Don't act like nothing matters to you just to be cool. Always be yourself. You can try to improve parts of your personality, but being authentic means not being afraid to be who you are. If you want to be a really cool guy, then you have to know how to charm everyone in your presence. A charming person walks confidently into a room and can talk to anyone he passes with ease, humor, and a smile on his face. You should be able to flatter an eighty-year-old woman or crack up an eight-year-old boy; to be truly charming, you need the magic touch that lets you make everyone feel at ease in your presence.  To charm a person, show more of an interest in him than in talking about yourself. Ask about a person's interests or feelings and nod intently and make eye contact to show that you actually care. To be charming, remember a person's name when you meet him, and always use it the next time you see him. Laugh easily. Charming people are always laughing or making other people laugh. Don't be afraid to gently tease a person who is receptive to it. Being witty is a part of being cool. If you want to be a really cool guy, then you have to be able to make people laugh, to speak on your toes, and to maintain a light and winning banter with almost anyone who calms your way. To be...

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Будьте собой. Будьте обворожительным. Будьте остроумным – это  часть амплуа классного парня. Будьте общительны. Будьте уверены в себе. Проявляйте интерес к другим людям. Будьте на позитиве. Не расстраивайте и не оскорбляйте никого.


Article in English: Loop the yarn around the pointer and middle fingers of your left hand. Stick your hook through the circle, hooking the working end of your yarn with the hook and then pulling it back through the center of the circle. This will give you one loop on your crochet hook.

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Закрепите пряжу на крючок с помощью скользящего узла.


Article in English: Loops are one of the most important aspects of programming, as they allow you to repeat blocks of code until specific conditions are met. This can make repeating actions very easy to implement, and keeps you from having to write new conditional statements each time you want something to happen.       There are three main types of loops: FOR, WHILE, and DO...WHILE. This is the most common and useful loop type. It will continue running the function until the conditions set in the FOR loop are met. FOR loops require three conditions: initializing the variable, the condition to be met, and the way the variable is updated. If you don't need all of these conditions, you will still need to leave a blank space with a semicolon, otherwise the loop will run forever.  #include <stdio.h>  int main() {   int y;    for ( y = 0; y < 15; y++;){     printf( "%d\n", y );   }   getchar(); }    In the above program, y is set to 0, and the loop continues as long as the value of y is less than 15. Each time the value of y is printed, 1 is added to the value of y and the loop is repeated. Once y = 15, the loop will break. WHILE loops are more simple than FOR loops. They only have one condition, and the loop acts as long as that condition is true. You do not need to initialize or update the variable, though you can do that in the main body of the loop.   #include <stdio.h>  int main() {   int y;    while ( y <= 15 ){     printf( "%d\n", y );     y++;   }   getchar(); }    The y++ command adds 1 to the y variable each time the loop is executed. Once y hits 16 (remember, this loop goes as long as y is less than or equal to 15), the loop breaks. This loop is very useful for loops that you want to ensure run at least once. In FOR and WHILE loops, the condition is checked at the beginning of the loop, meaning it could not pass and fail immediately. DO...WHILE loops check conditions at the end of the loop, ensuring that the loop executes at least once.   #include <stdio.h>  int main() {   int y;    y = 5;   do {     printf("This loop is...

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Поймите принцип работы циклов. Применяйте цикл FOR. Применяйте цикл WHILE. Применяйте цикл DO...WHILE


Article in English: Loose jewelry can move around inside the piercing, disturbing the cartilage and causing a bump to form.  Therefore it's important to get jewelry that fits the piercing perfectly. A professional piercer from a reputable salon can help you with this. You should also avoid wearing earrings with butterfly backs, as these are more prone to causing bumps. Piercing guns should never be used for cartilage piercings. However, some cheaper or less-professional piercing places still use them.   Piercing guns jam the jewelry through the skin, which distorts the ear cartilage underneath and often causes bumps to form. Therefore, if you plan on getting a new piercing, avoid getting it done at a place that still uses piercing guns. Frequently bumping things off your piercing or getting it caught in hair or clothes causes the jewelry to move around and can lead to bumps.   Tie long hair back as much as possible (particularly when sleeping) to prevent it from snagging in the jewelry. And in general, just try to be more aware of your piercing and do your best to protect it. Don't fiddle with it or touch it constantly.

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Убедитесь, что украшение «сидит» в проколе должным образом. Никогда не делайте пирсинг с помощью пистолета для пирсинга. Избегайте соприкосновений с пирсингом.


Article in English: Loose leaf tea keeps best in a stainless steel container as this easily blocks sunlight. Many loose leaf teas are actually sold in stainless steel containers, so if your tea came in one continue to store it in that. Make sure the container you choose is sealable. It's very important to seal loose leaf tea. If you don't have a stainless steel container, a glass container can work as a substitute. However, make sure the glass container is colored. This will prevent your tea from being exposed to light. Do not use a clear glass container to store tea. If you bought your tea in a paper bag, and don't have any storage containers handy, it's okay to leave your tea in the bag. Tea can be kept in a paper bag if you intend to consume in the next couple of months. Just make sure to transfer the tea to a different container after a couple of months. After placing your tea in your chosen container, make sure you seal the container. Keep the lid on as tightly as possible. The less exposure your tea has to outside air, the better.

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В большинстве случаев лучше хранить чай в жестяных банках. Как вариант, попробуйте хранить чай в емкости из окрашенного стекла. Используйте бумажные пакеты лишь для кратковременного хранения. Проследите, чтобы емкость была герметичной.


Article in English: Loose-fitting pants that sag around the waist became trendy among urban youths whose belts were confiscated in prison, resulting in a low-slung baggy style among ex-cons and real-life gang members. When buying jeans, try on multiple sizes to get a fit that's snug enough to stay up, but hangs low on your hips and bunches around your shoes.  Try getting pants that hang appropriately without a belt, or try getting oversized pants and cinching them up around your hips with a belt where you want them to rest. Make sure to combine the look with colorful boxers so you're not letting anything inappropriate show. Enterprising clothing manufacturers like Rocawear began making pants designed to be worn with a sag. They make regular blue-denim colors as well as bright reds and pastel colors. Shop around to find colors and play with different styles. An iconic "gangsta" style combines baggy jeans and an oversized, extremely clean white T-shirt. Typically you can buy the shirts in packages of 2 or 3, and dispose of them after a couple of uses. The extreme whiteness and cleanness of the t-shirt is very important. You want to look as if they were fresh out of the package.  Make sure they're big enough so that the sleeve of the t-shirt covers your elbow. They should be several sizes above what would be considered a normal t-shirt fit. Alternatively, get some tank-top style undershirts of a normal fit. This is also a common "gangsta" style. It's common to wear local college or professional sports jerseys. Basketball jerseys are probably the most common, but football and hockey jerseys are also popular. Pick jerseys from your favorite players from the teams you like, or go for a throwback jersey for a more vintage look. These are often somewhat expensive, which is part of the attraction: jerseys suggest wealth and regional pride. Regional representation isn't a necessity. Pick a jersey that looks cool. Also, if you're not a sports fan, you can still wear a jersey. The most popular basketball jerseys in the last few years have...

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Носите мешковатые широкие джинсы. Купите несколько белых футболок. Представляйте свои команды. Купите себе кроссовки. А теперь все вместе.


Article in English: Loosely place a plastic bag over the pots just until the seeds sprout. This can help retain heat and moisture, speeding up the germination process. This can be especially helpful if you live in a cooler climate. If you started your seeds indoors, once the weather warms up a little, you can start moving the pots outside during the day while the sun is out. Then, bring them back in before the temperature drops at nightfall. As long as the danger of frost is over, it should be warm enough to give your pots some outside time.

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Накройте горшки в помещении пластиковым пакетом. Ежедневно выставляйте горшки на солнечный свет.


Article in English: Loosen and re-wet the paint using warm water. Scrape away any flakes or thicker areas with a fingernail. Rinse the area until the bond between the paint and the skin beneath it begins to give way. Find a thick, soft hand towel and dip one corner into a container of acetone. Let any excess acetone drip off the towel before using it to treat paint spots on skin. Fold or bunch the rest of the hand towel up under the soaked corner to create a scrubbing surface.  Acetone is a harsher substitute for the gentler rubbing alcohol, and should be used only when soap and water and alcohol have failed to remove the stain. One of acetone’s most common uses is as nail polish remover, which means it’s been proven to work effectively on dried on acrylic paints. Apply the acetone-soaked towel to the paint spot and hold it there for thirty seconds to a minute. The acetone may cause a slight burning or irritated sensation; this is normal. As you hold the towel over the spot, the acetone will eat away at the dried paint stain. Because of its mildly caustic properties, acetone is irritating to the skin, but is usually not dangerous. Make sure you have no known allergy or intolerance to acetone before using it to treat skin. Scour the spot with the corner of the hand towel. Once most of the paint has come away, rinse the towel with warm water and scrub again. This will continue to break down the paint stain while also removing the acetone from your skin. When the paint is completely gone, wash the area with mild soap and warm water and dry. Always wash skin after it has come into contact with acetone.

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Подержите загрязненный участок под струей теплой воды. Смочите один край полотенца для рук ацетоном. Приложите полотенце к пятну, оказывая давление на кожу. Вытрите оставшуюся краску и помойте кожу.


Article in English: Losing 25 pounds in two months is a lofty goal.  Due to the type of diet and exercise plan this type of weight loss requires, it's going to be a smart idea to talk to your doctor prior to starting your weight loss.  A low-calorie diet paired with a lot of exercise is generally safe for most people; however, talk to your doctor about exactly what type of diet and exercise you plan on doing.  They will be able to tell you whether or not this is safe for your current health conditions. Speak to a registered dietitian.  These nutrition professionals will be able to guide you on an appropriate eating pattern to meet your goal.  They may be able to give you an specific meal plan, types of foods to include and what to avoid. Discuss with your doctor whether this is truly an attainable goal. Someone who is 50 pounds overweight might be able to lose 25 pounds in two months, but someone who is 20 pounds overweight cannot. It is unrealistic for most people who are overweight (as in BMI over 25 but under 29) to lose 25 pounds in two months. In addition if you are obese (BMI over 30), it may be difficult for you to incorporate the exercise necessary for such a diet. Running, jogging, aerobics, and exercise that requires major exertion may cause too much discomfort for someone who is obese. In addition, you need to discuss the risk of yo-yo dieting. Rapidly losing weight only to put it back on causes some major health risks, and is actually considered quite dangerous. You can put yourself at risk for heart disease, cancer and diabetes; damage to arteries; less energy; muscle wasting; and higher levels of body fat. Starting a journal will be a good tool for your diet and exercise program.  Use a pen and paper journal or a smartphone app to track a variety of factors that will help you monitor your progress.  Log everything you eat in your journal.  This will help you stay accountable but also provide you with good information if you're not seeing your desired results, as you can look back and see where you can possibly...

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Проконсультируйтесь с врачом. Заведите дневник. Обеспечьте себя поддержкой. Составьте план питания и тренировок.


Article in English: Losing a best friend is painful. You’ll only make the whole process harder by denying your feelings. Acknowledge the disappointment and hurt you feel. Give yourself permission to grieve. Regularly tune in to how you’re feeling and express those feelings. If you need to cry, go for it. If you feel angry, find constructive ways to release that anger. You won’t be able to get through this situation on your own. You’ll need to lean on people who care about you and understand the impact of the loss. Have a conversation with your parents, siblings, or another friend (unconnected to your bestie). Try to open up about how you’re feeling and ask them for support. This may translate to having someone to listen to you or having someone who helps take your mind off things for a while. Writing about the loss can also help you move past it. Try journaling about the situation. Or pen a letter to your best friend, but don’t send it off. Use this as a way to get things off your chest, especially if you find it difficult to open up to other people in your life. When you are done, you might destroy the letter to symbolize it being in the past. If you have a bunch of your ex-best friend’s things, pack them up and return them. Try boxing up any mementos or gifts, particularly if they bring up negative emotions. You might unpack them later, but for now, putting them away may help you move forward. If you’d like support, ask your mom, sibling, or an unbiased third party to help you get rid of or store mementos.

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Позвольте себе горевать. Заручитесь поддержкой. Проведите ритуал завершения отношений. Верните или уберите вещи, которые могут напоминать вам о бывшем друге.


Article in English: Losing track of your cat can be nerve-racking.  Keeping calm will help you think clearly and make the most of your search.  Stay relaxed and look for your cat as calmly as you can to increase the odds of you finding them.  Get a flash-light to help you in your search. Think about where you last saw your cat and start the search there. Keep focused.  Search everywhere you can think to look. Search systematically.  Look in all the possible hiding spots in a room before moving to the next room. As soon as you notice that you haven't seen your cat for a while, start searching around and inside your house.  By searching your house first, you may be able to quickly find your cat and avoid searching beyond your home.  Check everywhere, even in tight or small spaces. Look behind and under furniture. If there are areas where you can't reach or see, try using a hair dryer to blow warm (not hot) air into that space. If your cat is there it might flush them out. Ask your family members if they have seen your cat. Try shaking a bag of treats to coax your cat out from its hiding spot. Call out your cat's name.  Hearing your voice can sometimes call your cat out. Listen for your cat's voice as you search to help pinpoint its location. Cats are nocturnal, so they are more likely to be active at night. You can try turning out all the lights in your house and sitting quietly, listening for any sounds of movement. If you can't find your cat during the day, you may also want to search again when it is dark outside. You can try shaking a bag of treats, but they may not hear you or be able to resist the temptation. Try finding something very fragrant, like a stinky cheese or a particularly smelly fish. Warm it up in the microwave or oven so that the smell is more pungent and carry it around the house, wafting the smell out with your hand as you search. Your cat may not be able to resist. If you have been searching, having looked everywhere you can think, then you might want to wait for a while.  Your cat may have found a hiding...

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Сохраняйте спокойствие. Сначала поищите кошку дома. Погасите свет. Попробуйте выманить кошку каким-нибудь пахучим лакомством. Дайте кошке время.


Article in English: Losing weight means burning more calories than you consume. Losing 5 pounds in one week translates to 17,500 calories lost.  A combination of cardio and resistance training (weightlifting) leads to higher weight loss than either activity alone. But if you must choose one, those doing only cardio lose more than those doing only resistance training.  Consider High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). That's when you alternate between going all out and taking it easy. For example, you'd run in a dead sprint for 30 seconds followed by 60 seconds of jogging. This shortens your routine and burns more fat, believe it or not. In addition, when you're chilling on the couch, your metabolism stays high and you'll be burning more calories up to 24 hours later.HIIT is great for those with hectic lives — it only takes about 15 minutes. Just remember you still need to warm up and cool down. Stress is a huge cause of overeating. 60 minutes of yoga (done in the comfort of your living room during your favorite show) burns 180 – 360 calories — but that's not all. Studies have shown that practicing yoga leads to a number of benefits:  Reduced stress Increased body awareness (specifically hunger and satiety) Mindful eating Switching up your routine will keep you from plateauing and keep your body from getting used to your workout.  Varying your routine will help you stay motivated, a huge factor in success. Turn social events into opportunities for calorie burning. Skip the movies and go for frisbee golf, tennis, or swimming. Any activity can turn into exercise with the right mindset.  Opt for the stairs instead of the elevator. Use this as a reason to do chores. Do the gardening, wash your car — stay active! Walk or ride a bike to work or school. This also reduces your expenses and helps the environment, too! You may not see results immediately. Be patient.  As your body gets accustomed to the work out, kick it up a notch. Challenge yourself. Only do as much as you can handle. If you feel dizzy or faint, stop.

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Составьте план физических упражнений. Займитесь йогой. Находите забавные способы сжечь калории. Ищите даже маленькие возможности. Придерживайтесь новых привычек.


Article in English: Losing weight on your own can be difficult, especially when people around you are eating unhealthy things.  Find a friend to diet with so that you can help keep each other motivated, share tips and tricks, and keep each other company while exercising. Studies have shown that people lose more weight and keep it off longer when they have a good support group. Studies have shown that people who keep track of the food they eat by writing it down tend to lose weight faster, and keep it off, than those who don't.  This is partially due to the fact that writing things down forces you to be held accountable for your decisions.  Make sure to be as accurate as you can with your journaling. Try using an online calorie calculator/diary or just keeping a handwritten journal. Apps such as MyFitnessPal and other websites help you keep track of the foods you eat and allow you to look up the calorie content of various foods. Track your progress by taking measurements of your waistline or weight before you start dieting.  Weigh yourself daily or weekly to see what progress you've made over time. Try to weigh yourself at the same time of day and wearing the same clothes for the most accurate reflection of progress. Weighing yourself daily may help you quickly identify any issues with your weight loss regimen – if you see the scale creeping up, you can go back through your journal to see if you are overeating, or you can increase your cardio, all before you gain too much weight.  Also periodically re-measure your waist or hips to see how much fat you've lost around your stomach.

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Найдите себе товарища по диете или физическим тренировкам. Ведите дневник питания. Не забывайте снимать с себя мерки и взвешиваться.


Article in English: Losing weight will require you to cut back on calories to help induce weight loss.  Following a moderate calorie diet over time will help you reach your weight loss goals.  In general, cutting out about 500 calories daily will yield a weight loss of about 1–2 pounds a week.  This is considered safe and healthy weight loss.  Cutting out larger amounts of calories or eating less than 1,200 calories daily is not considered safe, healthy, or appropriate.  You're putting yourself at risk for nutrient deficiencies as it is hard to consume all the nutrients you need on a very low calorie diet.  In addition, these types of diets are generally not sustainable long-term.  If you're interested in following a particular calorie limit, you can plug in your height, weight, and activity level into an online calculator to help determine what's an appropriate calorie level to follow when attempting to lose weight. You may also talk to your registered dietitian about what calorie level is appropriate for you based on your weight loss goals. Eating foods that are high in lean protein is essential to weight loss.  Protein helps keep you feeling satisfied and helps fuel your weight loss.  Eat a source of lean protein at every meal and snack.  This will help you meet the minimum requirements each day. In general, women should consume 46 g of protein daily and men should consume 56 g of protein daily. Foods that are high in lean protein include:  poultry, lean beef, eggs, pork, seafood, tofu, legumes, and low-fat dairy products. Minimize higher fat protein foods as these contain more calories and could slow weight loss.  Items like fatty cuts of beef, sausage, bacon, full-fat dairy, or poultry with skin should be eaten only occasionally. These foods will help support your weight loss as they are very low calorie and can help provide bulk to your meals and keep you feeling satisfied longer.  Include a variety of fruits each day or week.  Ideally eat about one to two servings of fruit each day.  A serving counts as 1/2 cup cut fruit,...

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Считайте калории. Ешьте нежирный белок с каждым приемом пищи. Старайтесь сделать так, чтобы ваш прием пищи на половину состоял из фруктов или овощей. Ешьте цельнозерновые злаки. Перекусывайте полезной едой. Время от времени позволяйте себе вредную еду. Пейте достаточно воды.


Article in English: Loss of fluids through vomiting and diarrhea creates the risk of dehydration. It is important to replace lost fluid and electrolytes by drinking water, herbal tea, juice, and broth. Even if it doesn't feel good to drink, this is the best way to keep up your body's energy and get past the worst of the symptoms.  Try eating a popsicle, ice chips or some sorbet as a way to get both water and sugar into your system. Drink plenty of water especially after severe bouts of vomiting or diarrhea. Children can drink a rehydration solution like Pedialyte or a flat soda to restore fluids and electrolytes. Eating any foods can further aggravate your already-sensitive digestive system. Avoid eating until the illness has passed or until you’ve been treated. Lay it over your abdomen to help relieve any cramps you may be experiencing. A hot water bottle, or a hot bath, will also do the trick. Overdoing it may increase your recovery time. Your body will naturally fight against the salmonella and it will recover more quickly if you do not put undue stress on it. Take a few days off of work or school if you're still experiencing diarrhea and vomiting since it could be contagious.

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Пейте побольше, особенно воду. Ешьте пресную пищу, когда восстанавливаетесь от болезни. Используйте грелку или теплые компрессы. Отдыхайте побольше.


Article in English: Loss of smell and taste can sometimes be caused by deficiencies in zinc. Zinc is very important for proper bodily functioning, but isn't stored for long periods of time in your body. You therefore need a constant zinc supply from your diet.  Foods like oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds, tahini, dark chocolate, crab, lobster, pork, and beans are all rich in zinc. Sometimes a zinc supplement is required, but don't take one without first consulting your doctor. Consuming too much zinc, more than 100 to 200 milligrams (0.0035 to 0.0071 oz) a day can lead to reduced iron and copper levels, vomiting, and gastrointestinal issues. A dry mouth can cause you to lose your sense of taste and smell. Staying hydrated is also a great way to remain healthy in general and possibly prevent colds that can diminish your sense of taste.  Your fluid intake is likely sufficient if you're rarely thirsty and your urine is clear or pale yellow. Some people might need more or less than 8 glasses of water a day to be adequately hydrated. On average, women need about 11.5 cups (2.7 L) of fluid a day and men need about 15.5 cups (3.7 L). and floss regularly. Maintaining good dental hygiene is important for preventing gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease caused by plaque build-up on your gum lines. Excessive plaque on your gums as well as tooth disease and deterioration can all lead to impaired taste, so keep your mouth healthy by flossing and brushing with fluoride toothpaste for at least 2 minutes twice daily. Try different strategies until you find one that works for you, such as going cold turkey, using a nicotine replacement therapy like gum or a patch that gradually reduces the amount of nicotine you consume, or getting a prescription medicine like Chantix or Zyban that reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms by changing your brain chemistry.  Not only is smoking bad for your overall health, it can impair your ability to taste foods. You can regain your sense of taste in as little as 2 days after quitting.  It can certainly be...

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Ешьте продукты, богатые цинком. Пейте не менее 8 стаканов (2 л) жидкости в день. Необходимо регулярно  чистить зубы и  пользоваться зубной нитью. Откажитесь от курения. С возрастом добавляйте в пищу больше специй и приправ.


Article in English: Lotion comes in many forms — some are to restore severely dry skin, while others are lighter and meant to maintain the moisture already in your skin. Choose the lotion that will best take care of your hands. Investigate what works best for you by going to your pharmacy and using lotion from the various tester bottles. Try applying it before you really need it. Start applying it in the morning after you take a shower, and reapply throughout the day. If your skin is extremely dry, apply lotion and then put gloves over it before going outside during the winter months. You could also consider wearing lotion under gloves to bed (it sounds weird, but it can really help hydrate severely dry skin). Alcohol will dry out your hands even more and can make cuts on your hands sting. Washing hands with glycerin soap is the best option during the winter. Additionally, as odd as it sounds, the sanitizer strips weak germs off your hands, possibly leaving a clean slate for stronger germs to attack. Washing your hands too much can dry them out and strip away the good oils that exist on your skin, but it’s important to keep your hands clean. When you do wash them, choose glycerin soaps that are not antibacterial — they help keep your hands moisturized. Ensure that your hands are dry when you move from the warm to the cold in winter — this includes waiting five to ten minutes after washing before going outside. Even with gloves, the change in humidity and temperature can sap the moisture from your skin and damage it. If you have to put your hands in water for an extended time (washing dishes, cleaning, etc.) wear rubber gloves. Protect your hands if you’re going to be doing manual labor. If you’re chopping wood, working on your car, lifting and moving things outside — wear gloves. They will help minimize the possible damage.

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Не забывайте использовать лосьон. Не используйте слишком часто дезинфицирующий гель для рук. Тщательно мойте руки и так же тщательно их высушивайте. Носите перчатки.


Article in English: Lotion is the easiest and most important way to keep your hands soft. At the store, lotion is available in dozens of scents and styles to meet your personal needs.  Moisturize your hands every time you wash them. Keep small bottles at regular places around the house, so you always have some on hand. Look for lotions that contain shea butter, B vitamins, and retinol. These ingredients keep your skin soft long after you’ve applied the lotion. Mineral oils and lanolin help to trap water in the skin. Lotions with lactic acid and urea have soothing qualities, as well. Glycerin and dimethicone help to moisturize, while hyaluronic acid can help retain that moisture. If you don't want to buy lotion, you can also use natural oils to rub into your hands, just as you would regular lotion. A very small amount goes a long way, as well, making this a cheap alternative. All of the following natural oils are used in cooking, but are nourishing and healthy for skin, nails, and hair when applied regularly:  Avocado Almond Aloe vera gels Coconut Cocoa butter Sunflower Olive Exfoliant scrubs are usually just moisturizing lotion with some grit in it, included to help scrub off dead skin. These are available in most beauty supply and drugstores, but you can make your own for cheap at home:  Combine a few tablespoons of white sugar with olive oil or coconut oil to form a paste, and rub it into your hands for two minutes. Rinse with warm water, and you should be left with hands that are much softer than prior to your scrub.  If you like, add a few drops of peppermint or lavender essential oil to add a nice smell to the lotion. If you don't want to use sugar, use grated beeswax or salt. When the temperature drops, your skin suffers. If you live in a cold area, use a deep-conditioning treatment with an old pair of socks to keep your hands soft. It's simple and effective:  Heat of a pair of clean socks in the microwave for 15 seconds. Put a generous amount of your favorite lotion on your skin, but don't rub it in. Put the socks on your...

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Увлажняйте кожу рук. Используйте натуральные масла. Приготовьте свой собственный сахарный скраб. Делайте глубокие увлажняющие процедуры каждые пару недель в холодный период времени. Используйте крем интенсивного увлажнения. Принимайте увлажняющие добавки. Не используйте вазелин и лимонный сок.


Article in English: Lotions are formulated for the specific needs of different kinds of skin, so the first step is determining the type of skin your face has so you can buy the best product.  If you have face lotion already, check the label to make sure it is the right product for what your skin is like now.  Skin changes all the time due to things like weather and aging, so be sure you keep in mind what your skin is like currently.  The different skin types are:  Normal skin is neither dry nor oily and is not prone to blemishes or skin sensitivity or irritation. Oily skin often looks shiny or greasy due to overactive oil glands in the face.  This skin type is prone to blemishes and often has larger-appearing pores. Dry skin suffers from a lack of oil and moisture, often appearing flaky with visible lines and reddish patches of skin. Sensitive skin is commonly mistaken for dry skin because it also appears red and dry; however, irritation for sensitive skin types is caused by a particular ingredient in a skin care product and not a lack of oil production. Combination skin is skin that has patches of oily areas and other areas that are more dry or normal.  Most often combination skin is oilier on the forehead, nose, and chin and normal to dry on the rest of the face. Now that you know what type of skin you have on your face, you want to purchase products with ingredients that are best suited for your skin needs.  Certain ingredients are scientifically proven to help specific skin needs, so finding products that contain these will help maximize the benefits of the lotion.  Some ingredients that are great for each skin type are:  Normal skin: Look for cream-based moisturizers that contain vitamin C to help manage antioxidant damage.  Avoid gels which will be too drying or thicker ointment creams that will be too heavy. Oily skin: Use a lightweight, water-based gel formula, which absorb faster than other lotions.  Look for ones containing zinc oxide, aloe barbadensis gel, or seaweed extract.  Avoid products that contain alcohol and...

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Определите, к какому типу относится кожа вашего лица. Используйте средства, которые содержат подходящие для вашей кожи ингредиенты. Дайте лосьону впитаться.


Article in English: Lotions, creams, and blocks that protect from the sun work in different ways, but they are all designed to protect your skin from damage, and this will prevent your skin from getting dark in the sun.  Sunscreen filters the UV radiation that passes through to your skin. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which protects from UVA and UVB, with an SPF of at least 30. Sunscreen gels are good for hairy parts of your body, like your scalp. Sunblock creates a physical barrier between the sun and your skin. Look for broad-spectrum, an SPF of at least 30, and ingredients like octyl salicylate and methoxycinnamate, and octocrylene.  Apply sun-protective lotions about 30 minutes before going outdoors, and use at least an ounce of sunscreen at each application. Reapply after swimming, activities that caused you to sweat, or every two hours. Sunscreen or sunblock is only effective on the areas of the body you apply it to, and there are some areas that people often forget. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your:  Nose Tips of your ears Scalp Lips Eyelids Most moisturizers, bronzers, foundations, and lipsticks these days are available with built-in sun-protection. For an extra layer of protection for your face, choose cosmetics that have an SPF rating of at least 15. Because you only apply makeup once in the morning, you can't rely on it for all your sun protection. Use SPF makeup in conjunction with your other sun precautions. You should still apply a base layer of sunscreen to your face before applying makeup. This still applies even if you don’t plan to go outside. Your skin is still exposed to UV rays inside, because UV passes directly through glass and windows in buildings and houses. Wearing sunscreen to be in the car is also important, because UV also passes through car windows. Most summer clothing doesn’t provide a measurable amount of sun protection, but there are clothes out there that are specifically designed to protect you from the sun.  Sun-protective clothing will have a UPF rating that measures how much...

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Используйте солнцезащитные кремы и средства против загара. Нанесите солнцезащитный крем на часто пропускаемые участки тела. Используйте макияж с SPF. Используйте солнцезащитный крем каждый день. Носите солнцезащитную одежду. Закрывайте лицо. Остерегайтесь отраженных солнечных лучей.


Article in English: Lotions, makeup, and the natural oils of your skin can all shorten the life of your tattoo. They can create a barrier between the ink and your skin, so the tattoo won't actually stick or be absorbed, and it will come off when the lotion comes off. Oils break down the inks in decal tattoos (baby oil is often used to wipe the tattoo off your skin), so if oil is already present, it will begin dissolving your tattoo right away. Make sure you dry your skin before applying the tattoo. Usually the very top layer of your skin is actually dead skin cells that we shed or scrub off. If you apply the tattoo directly onto this layer of skin, it's more likely to flake off as you shed the dead cells. Exfoliation removes this layer, giving you smooth, live skin to work with. Exfoliate using a loofah or pumice stone and avoid techniques that will leave your skin oily, like salt or sugar rubs. The skin on your hands and feet are constantly stretching and moving, which can cause your tattoo to crack or fade quickly. Your hands also come in contact with lots of different substances throughout the day, from oily foods to art supplies to plain old soap and water. This constant contact may cause your tattoo to fade prematurely.  The exception is with a henna tattoo, which actually works best on your hands and feet, because the skin is thicker. The more layers of skin, the more layers the ink can stain.  Avoid areas that quickly become sweaty or oily naturally, like your temples, or your feet when you wear socks and shoes. Avoid areas that will rub against your clothes. Hair might get in the way of the ink, so if there's a lot of hair in the area where you plan to put your tattoo, shave first.  If you are applying to an area you shave regularly, like your legs or neck, the act of shaving may remove your tattoo faster. Shaving before application may allow you to go longer without shaving once the tattoo is applied.  Make sure you use a new, sharp razor if you are going to shave over your tattoo. A dull or nicked razor can cause your...

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Очистите место, где вы планируете сделать татуировку. Место татуировки необходимо обработать скрабом перед нанесением чернил. Постарайтесь выбрать тот участок кожи, который не подвержен постоянным механическим воздействиям ( сгибание, разгибание, трение) и взаимодействию с маслянистыми веществами. Перед нанесением татуировки побрейте кожу.


Article in English: Lots of beginners who are trying to build strength in their forearms over-use wrist-straps, which is counter-productive. Your wrists won’t get stronger if you’re relying on wrist-straps to bear some of the burden of the weight. If you feel like you need wrist-straps, lower the weight you’re lifting.

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Не используйте бинты и ремни для запястий.


Article in English: Lots of cheating evidence can be found on someone's cellphone or mobile, but checking out someone else's property needs to be done carefully and tactfully to avoid crossing the line.  If you have to look, do it "accidentally." When her phone's out, glance at it when a message comes in to see who it's from out of the corner of your eye. If there is a long string of texts from someone suspicious, you might have a good reason to talk. You'll break someone's trust entirely if you pick up their cellphone and start scrolling through the message history. And if you find nothing, you'll be the jerk. If you're concerned your girlfriend might be messing around at your place when you're not around, you can change up your routine regularly, to come home at odd times when you'd usually be out.  Have a good reason for popping in. Bring carry-out at lunch time, if you usually grab lunch near your job or school. Or show up early when you're coming home, just for a surprise.  If you don't live together, don't just show up at someone's door when you're not supposed to be there. That might come off more creepy than anything else. It's important to know that catching your girlfriend in the act can be pretty traumatic. It's usually better to talk about it before you resort to Jerry Springer tactics. If your relationship is suffering and you're concerned about it, focus on evaluating it and either making it better or ending it, not on going on some kind of cheating crusade. Be bigger than that. Better yet, don't pry in the first place. If you have some issues with your partner, bring it to them first. Don't obsess. If you're thinking about placing pinhole cameras in places you think she is cheating on you or are contemplating closed-circuit television, you need to end this relationship now and find a healthier one. If your girlfriend is cheating, think about why, and whether or not you want to end the relationship because of it. If your girlfriend is not cheating, think about what might have changed in your relationship that you...

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Украдкой бросьте взгляд в ее телефон. Измените свой распорядок дня. Если вы ничего не найдете, прекратите поиски. Проанализируйте свои отношения, независимо от того, что вы выяснили.


Article in English: Lots of colleges and universities have programming degrees or certification programs. This will be the best way to learn as you will have a teacher who can answer all your questions and help you learn key skills in the correct order. A programming degree can also help you get lots of jobs very easily, as it is a skill that is very much in demand. There are a number of online universities that you can attend for a fee or for free. These sometimes may not offer degrees but will offer the same amount of education. If you pay tuition, you should generally expect that a degree will be offered. Good free online university programs in computer programming include MIT’s OpenCourseware and Coursera. There are several companies who offer help with programming, especially since they are very reliant on programmers improving their product. Use the resources provided by these companies to learn even more about programming. Examples include Google’s University Consortium and Mozilla’s Developer Network. Lots of regular people have lessons in programming available on their own personal websites as well. These can be really useful for learning how to do specific things in a variety of programming languages. There are even a number of programs designed to help kids learn programming. Since programming is really just another language, they’ll have an easy time picking it up while they’re still young. Avoid kits, as these don’t really teach anything, but programs like MIT’s Scratch can be very helpful.

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Поступите в учебное заведение. Используйте онлайн-университеты. Используйте онлайн инструменты. Используйте онлайн учебники. Пусть дети изучают программирование!


Article in English: Lots of people are talented or naturally gifted at something, but that doesn't really make someone special. Developing a natural inclination for one thing or another can help, but it takes work to actual build that talent into something truly special. Commit to yourself and to building up your natural talents and abilities by working on them until you're an expert.  Author Malcolm Gladwell writes extensively of the 10,000 hour rule in his book "Outliers: The Story of Success," that people who succeed and display true specialness have worked hard for it. It takes roughly 10,000 hours of committing to a craft, talent, or other ability before you can display any real talent or unique spice. Focus on developing yourself and working, not on making yourself special overnight. The first draft of the first novel you ever tried to write isn't going to be genius, and that's ok. Keep working. Keep getting better. People who are special don't wait around for good things to happen, special people go on the prowl for what they want, and take it. Special people have claws. Identify the things that would make you feel more satisfied, the things that would improve your condition, and identify the steps that will be necessary in getting them. Be ceaseless in your quest for those goals, things, and stages. Get what you want. Focus less on excuses. People who aren't special spend a lot of time talking about "back in the days" and "what ifs." Don't give yourself a chance to have those moments. Let yourself show. Be your true, liberated, uncensored, natural self when you're alone and when you're in public. If there is a single part of you that you don't let other people see, consider opening up more and being more vulnerable. If you tend toward the quiet, learn to start speaking your mind when it's necessary.  Don't be a "yes" person. If you disagree with someone, voice your dissent. People respect others who speak their mind and are unafraid of looking for the truth. If you're around people who need their ego inflated by...

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Отдавайте делу 10 000 часов. Будьте львом или львицей. Заглушайте своего внутреннего цензора. Окружайте себя новыми людьми. Найдите свой собственный стиль.


Article in English: Lots of people, especially guys, talk too much about themselves in conversation. If you tend to do that when you're nervous, try to switch tactics. Instead, ask more questions and keep her talking about herself. This helps to take the pressure off of you and lets you learn a bit more about her.  Make your questions complication and probing, but relatively light. It's always good to ask, "What did you think of that test in chemistry? Did you feel good about it?" Immediately asking a deep question about what she thinks of religion might be a little awkward. Use open-ended questions. If you ask, "How are you today?" it's easy to answer "Fine," which doesn't give you much to work with. Ask a specific question that will take some time to answer: "How's soccer going this year?" If you want to start a conversation and get to know a girl better, look for something that you share. This helps to build trust and companionship. If you can talk about something regularly, she'll know she can come to you about that subject.  If you're in class together, you've always got that to talk about. Talk about how you're doing, how dull the teacher's lectures are, and other class-related topics. Try to study together. You at least know you probably live in the same town and can discuss things related to where you are. Talk about local things, hang-outs, and topics specific to where you live. It's much easier to talk to someone when you know what makes them laugh. Is she sarcastic? Goofy? Does she appreciate a good random line? try to find out more about what she thinks is funny.  Check out her Facebook page or other social media. What movies does she seem to like? What makes her write "lol"? Be careful. If you want to get to know a girl in a real way, complimenting her "space pants" or asking her if it hurt when she fell from Heaven usually isn't the way to go. Pick-up lines, while sometimes funny, are the most shallow way possible to start a conversation. Unless you want eye-rolls, avoid using with lines. Sometimes, the second and...

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Задавайте вопросы, вместо того чтобы говорить преимущественно о себе. Обратите внимание на общие интересы. Попробуйте понять, какое у этой девушки чувство юмора. Зацепитесь за что-нибудь, о чем она вам уже говорила. Не спорьте с ней даже в шутку. Не обдумывайте сценарий разговора заранее.


Article in English: Lots of popular culture suggests that the prettiest girls are also the cruelest. You don’t have to be mean to be pretty; in fact, it makes you less attractive. Be kind to people instead: ask them how they are and offer help if you see them struggling. People who are confident always seem more attractive to others. A great way be confident is by preparing yourself for situations you might be in. This means showing up to class having done your homework, do some extra research on the company you're interviewing with, or even just looking up which movies are playing before you make plans with your friends. People who smile generally look prettier than people who frown all the time. Smiling more can help you look prettier, and it also makes you seem more approachable. Have you ever noticed how people who seem to know who they are and have no problem being themselves seem more attractive? Sticking to your own style, whether it’s with make-up, your clothes, or your accessories, can help you look prettier. One of the easiest ways to be yourself is by following your intuition, sometimes called following your "gut." If something just doesn't feel right to you - whether it's a certain type of clothing, a makeup look, or an activity that your friends or significant other wants you to do - don't do it.

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Не будьте жестокой. Будьте уверенной в себе Больше улыбайтесь. Будьте собой.


Article in English: Lots of times someone that is suicidal will ask you not to tell anyone else about what is going on. You don’t need to tag their friends in a Facebook post saying the person is suicidal, but you should let someone close to them know what is going on. This way, the person has a support team looking out for them and trying to prevent the suicide. The stress of this won’t be only on your shoulders.  If the person is under 18, then tell an adult you trust. You can tell the person, “I don’t want to make you mad, but we need help with this. I’ll call Coach.” You could explain to the person that you aren’t going to mention suicide. This can help you and the person feel better about you asking for help. For example, “I’m not going to mention suicide. I’m just going to say we have some emotional stuff we need help with.” If the person is being abused by someone, you should avoid telling the abuser. Instead, you should talk to a teacher, coach, or supervisor about your concerns. Take the source of their issues into account when deciding who to talk to. For example, if the source of the problem is a teacher, then don't go to that teacher with your concerns. You can prevent a suicide by setting up a plan in advance for handling suicide attempts or signs that a person is planning suicide. This way everyone on the support team will know what to do.   You can download a Suicide Prevention Safety Plan from the Suicide Prevention Lifeline website. Include a list of people that will check on the suicidal person, important phone numbers, etc. Include the person when you are making the plan and if possible, have a professional help make it. Also, encourage them to see a therapist so that they can work on their issues and help them to identify a support system, such as friends and family. Don’t stop checking on the person immediately after the suicide crisis is over. Regular check-ins allow you to recognize any warning signs or new risk factors for suicide. They also let the person know that you still care about them and how they...

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Сообщите близким. Составьте план спасения. Почаще проверяйте состояние дел. Поощряйте здоровый образ жизни. Заботьтесь о себе. Распознайте эмоциональный шантаж.


Article in English: Lots of tone-generating devices and e-tuners are available that you can use quickly and in a pinch to get your guitar in tune. One of the most effective tuners available is the basic tuner available in the Apple app store. It's super cheap and super accurate. As long as your phone has juice in it, you can tune your guitar. . You don't always have to tune your strings the same old way. Famous guitar players like Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, and John Fahey frequently used alternate tunings to play their best-known songs, and alternate tunings are great for playing Delta blues or slide guitar styles. Some guitar players like to tune the bottom string to D, rather than E, making it easier to play certain chords and some styles of music. This is called Drop-D tuning. Other common alternate tunings include:  Irish tuning (DADGAD) Open C tuning (CGCGCE) Open D tuning (DADF#AD Open G tuning (DGDGBD)

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Попробуйте бесплатные онлайн-тюнеры и приложения. Используйте альтернативный строй на акустической гитаре


Article in English: Lots, and lots of water. Staying hydrated is key to staying vocally healthy.  Stay away from cold water. It tenses your vocal folds up when they need to be relaxed to hit those notes. Tepid water is best.  Milk coats your vocal folds. It may feel good to drink, but its not good for your voice. If you are feeling a strain, don't drink liquids that are too hot. Warm tea (with a bit of honey is fine); thin, room temperature liquids are best. You know those girls you see in Victorian pieces in the movies and on television? That's not a bad place to start.  If there's a back to your chair, don't use it. Keep your back straight and your arms loose. Don't suck in your stomach. You're breathing from it, remember?! Keep your body as relaxed as possible. Relaxing your voluntary muscles makes it easier to relax your less-than-voluntary ones. When you start feeling yourself reach vocally, do it physically. You'd be surprised how the physicality helps.  Start with your arm by your side at the beginning of your siren and make a circle as you go, reaching as high as you can vocally and physically simultaneously. Think of throwing a frisbee when you do trills and high warm ups. Some coaches advocate literally pressing down when you're warming up with arpeggios and hitting your vocal breaks. The idea is that pressing down with your hands reminds you to keep your larynx low. Simply enough, a professional's guidance will be the quickest way to seeing the results you want. However, keep in mind that every vocal coach is different and you'll obtain different results with each one. Ask your potential coach questions about their own training, what techniques they employ, and what genres of music they'll be teaching you to start. Some coaches might give you a very poppy sound and others very classical; yet others a happy medium.

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Пейте воду. Тренируйте правильную осанку. Используйте руки. Найдите себе преподавателя по вокалу.


Article in English: Love can be perfectly real without being forever. You can love someone else deeply for a time but have that love come to an end. Just because it ended doesn't mean it was a waste of time. Your love touched you at your core and shaped who you are as a person. In the words of the old cliché, it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. A large part of this acceptance is forgiveness. Forgive yourself for not being able to hold it together. Forgive your partner for wanting to leave (if you are going to remain friends with them later on this one is absolutely vital). Forgive your partner or yourself for the problems that led to the split. You are both only human. Once you've taken some time to recover from your heartbreak, hit the ground running. Use your new independence as an opportunity to focus on improving your life. Now is your chance to earn successes that will make you feel good about yourself and leave you in a better position than you were before. Just a few examples are below:  Devote yourself to your work. Accept ambitious new assignments. Take more responsibility. Ask for a raise or a promotion. Take up a new hobby. Learn how to play an instrument. Study a new language. Start writing stories or keep a journal. Explore the world. Travel. Meet new people. Trek out into the wilderness (with proper safety precautions). After a difficult breakup, it's usually best to swear off romance for a few months to avoid the emotional problems that can often come with "rebound" flings. However, once you've taken some time off, it's okay to look at, talk to, and like someone new. Doing this may feel a little painful or awkward at first. This is normal. You're essentially going through a kind of withdrawal from the person that you constantly talked to and saw before. This will fade with time. When someone new comes along, let this person in. Don't be so afraid of future heartbreak that you can't enjoy your life now. Even if it's a small crush, it's okay to feel something for someone new. No...

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Признайте, что вы любили этого человека, но это осталось в прошлом. Оставайтесь активной и организованной личностью. Откройте себя для новых отношений. Живите настоящим. Ждите будущего с большим нетерпением. Попрощайтесь с воспоминаниями о своем бывшем партнере.


Article in English: Love can blind us. Your parents might be overreacting to the fact that you have a boyfriend. On the other hand, they probably have some legitimate concerns that you should take into consideration. Calmly and politely ask your parents why they do not approve of your boyfriend. Maybe a trait of his makes them feel anxious, and that anxiety could very well have validity and be something you should think more deeply about. Even if the reasons they give do not seem significant, listening to their doubts and fears will give you an idea of what you need to do to convince them that the relationship is okay after all. Good parents take the job of protecting their children very seriously, so it is only natural that they may have to struggle to accept the fact that you are growing up. Try having a little compassion for them. Along with being compassionate, you should also be respectful. No matter how the conversation goes, you should treat your parents with respect. If you can disagree with them about something in a respectful way, your parents are likely to feel less upset and may eventually be persuaded to change their minds. Figure out how much the relationship with your boyfriend means to you and how drastically your relationship with your parents might be strained if you continue dating. Weigh the pros and cons of all sides to reach a conclusion about what to do. Yes, of course you love your boyfriend, but your parents will be your parents for life. If you are unwilling to stop seeing your boyfriend, keep bringing the topic up to your parents. The more you talk things through, the better both sides will be able to understand each other. You may even get your parents to relent.  You should also provide more opportunities for your parents to get to know your boyfriend. The more time they spend with him, the more accurate their perception of him will be. If he really is a good guy, they might eventually drop their guard long enough to see that. It's a good idea to arrange a casual meeting before you tell your parents...

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Прислушайтесь к их сомнениям и замечаниям. Поймите, что родители желают вам добра. Определитесь с тем, стоит ли продолжать отношения. Продолжайте рассказывать о нем. Поговорите со своим парнем. Обратитесь к его родителям за помощью.


Article in English: Love in this case is a verb or set of actions. It may seem impossible to love yourself after the rejection of being left for someone else, but you can build up to it through small steps in your day to day life. Praise your strengths. Make a list of things you love about yourself. If you're having a hard time coming up with them because of how you feel, ask people you know love you, such as a parent or best friend. They will be able to point you in the right direction. A great way to receive love is to give it. If you have a friend in need, helping them will ultimately help you to feel better as well. Even small acts like baking someone a cake for their birthday or giving someone a ride will lift your spirits. People who do good deeds actually live longer and are healthier overall. Being kind reduces your stress and activates chemicals in the brain related to happiness and love. It can be easy to slide into a pit of sadness and end up avoiding people, but for a speedy recovery it's useful to make plans with people and engage in some level of activity, even if it's not as much as you would normally do. Plan friend-dates and other activities in advance so that you have them to look forward to, rather than relying on spur of the moment plans to emerge, which may just result in not getting anything done.  Try to regularly have dinner with a friend during the week, so you'll have something consistent in your life. Even if you aren't feeling up to an activity, you may want to try it anyway. You never know how you'll feel once you're actually out doing things with people you like. Try to find a balance between staying in and going out that feels right to you. Trying new things can help you get out of the rut you're in. It's easy to focus on the past and get stuck there when you're dealing with a breakup, so put yourself out into the world and build new memories in order to create a new life for yourself. Even if you have a hard time enjoying the new activities or enjoying meeting new people, it can be better for you...

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Любите себя. Учитесь проявлять доброту к окружающим. Стройте планы. Заводите новых друзей и посещайте новые места. Самосовершенствуйтесь. Будьте осторожны с новыми связями.


Article in English: Love is about giving and take. If you’re in love, then you should enjoy the giving just as much as the taking.  You should take pleasure in making your loved one lunch, giving them a ride when they need one, or even doing your loved one’s laundry if they're having a rough week. Though you shouldn't get taken advantage of, you should be able to enjoy helping your loved one when they need it and be prepared to be helped in return. Here are some more signs that you're really in love:  If you feel good about getting your loved one coffee or surprising them with a dessert from your favorite bakery without feeling like you're wasting your precious time. If you enjoy teaching your loved one how to do something, whether it's to make the perfect burger or to solve a complicated math problem. Love doesn't have to be so serious all the time. Sure, you can spend hours staring longingly into the eyes of your loved one, but that can get a little boring. If you’re really in love, then you should be able to goof off and laugh with your loved one and to enjoy the sense of humor of your loved one. Though neither of you has to be comedians for your relationship to work, it helps to be able to laugh with each other from time to time. This shows that you’re comfortable enough (and happy enough) with each other to be in love. If your special someone has the ability to make you crack up even when you're in the worst of moods, then you may be falling in love. True love isn't like an episode of The Bachelor — though taking a helicopter ride with your loved one or having a romantic picnic in a vineyard can be intensely romantic and an incredible experience, real love means being able to find the fun in the mundane things with your loved one, from having a beer or two at your local bar to buying kitty litter and stopping to get ice cream on the way home. Here are some signs that you truly appreciate all of the time you spend with your loved one:  If you like just sitting around and watching your favorite TV show with your loved one. If...

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Нравится ли вам помогать любимому человеку? Обратите внимание на то, может ли рассмешить вас любимый человек. Задумайтесь, нравится ли вам заниматься всякими мелочами да пустяками вместе с любимым человеком? Вспомните, выпали ли уже на вашу долю сложные испытания, через которые вы прошли вместе. Вспомните, готовы ли вы выбраться из своей зоны комфорта ради любимого человека. Подумайте, готовы ли вы идти на компромиссы с любимым человеком. Посмотрите, можете ли вы остаться тем человеком, которым являетесь.


Article in English: Love is often referred to as being "blind". This adage exists because it connotes acceptance of a person in spite of imperfections. Love is a realization that no one is perfect, and allows you to love someone for his or her flaws and shortcomings. Love motivates you to look for the good in a person and to encourage improvement.  When you expect too much and your expectations aren't met, you feel disappointed. Avoid such disappointments by being resilient and flexible with your loved ones. On the other hand, counterfeit love concentrates too much on flaws and failures, turning them into a reason to control, berate or be unkind toward another person. Counterfeit love is often conditional on a person behaving in a certain way. Seeking perfectionism in yourself and your relationships is like chasing the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow—it's never attainable. Healthy love is about setting boundaries to protect your relationships and yourself. Healthy love begins with self-love (not self-absorption) and radiates from loving yourself.  Healthy love also learns to forgive and move forward, in the realization that harboring resentment is like holding a hot coal of anger—you are the only one who gets burned. Forgiveness is a big part of loving others, as is making it clear to people where your limits lay. It's not wrong or unloving to stand up to disrespect; it's a healthy sign of self-respect and setting boundaries for others to learn from. On the other hand, counterfeit love does keep score, with a person frequently returning to occasions when he or she felt you hurt or upset his or her feelings. This scorekeeping can reach back years in the relationships of some people, with bitterness and resentment the only thing keeping people close. Such unhealthy love never learns forgiveness and results in "lovers" with little to no self-esteem. Love never fails, even you feel like it has. Breakups (whether it's a romantic, workplace, business, friendship, etc.) can really hurt. Yet, love is worth the effort, even in...

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Используйте любовь, чтобы обойти перфекционизм. Знайте, что любовь не хранит память о плохих воспоминаниях, хотя и имеет нравственные границы. Любите, даже если есть риск потерять.


Article in English: Love requires a significant emotional investment. While loving someone is not always a matter of choice, it may be worth taking a look at the connection you have with a given person and thinking how loving them might affect you. While this step may sound like a warning, it's actually a positive step toward loving them. If you struggle with feeling love, justifying it on a logical basis can be a positive step forward. Refusing to be realistic about your feelings may be a sign of infatuation, so be warned. With all love comes the risk of potentially having those feelings turned against you. Defence mechanisms may arise as a way to protect us from the possibility of loving someone. In order to love fully, you need to push past this doubt and realize that love is worth all of the risks you take in pursuing it. Positive self-talk is a good way to get past this fear. If you are ever in doubt, don't be afraid to tell yourself aloud: "Love is worth the risk of being hurt." Living in fear is itself a form of pain. If you're able to train yourself to let go of that, you'll be much better for the long run. You have probably heard the metaphor comparing love to a drug, but as far as brain chemistry goes, that is somewhat true. When you love someone, you become addicted to their presence. If you focus on all of the good things about someone, you will become increasingly excited to see them again.  Love as an addiction should manifest itself as missing that person terribly while you're apart.  Don’t be around a person in a possessive, unhealthy way. Even when we hear about friends accomplishing great things, it is natural to feel a tinge of jealousy, especially if we're not happy with the state of our own lives. This is not so often the case with love. If you truly love someone, you feel happy for their happiness, and don't let your own jealousies into the mix. Though your feelings towards yourself may have nothing to do with the way your perceive someone you love, the fact remains that you cannot give yourself completely...

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Задумайтесь, заслуживает ли человек вашей любви. Примите тот факт, что вам могут причинить боль. Воспринимайте любовь как зависимость. Радуйтесь успехам любимых людей без зависти. Любите себя.


Article in English: Loving a man doesn't mean trying to do each and every last thing with him. In fact, if you really want to love a man, then you have to show it by letting him do his own thing once in a while. If he likes reading in his study or working on his carpentry skills in the garage, you don't have to hover around every two seconds asking what he's up to or if he needs anything. Sure, it's great to share interests with your loved one, but it's equally important to respect the fact that he'd like to do his own thing from time to time. If you really want to love a man, then you have to be able to tell when he really wants to be left alone. Leaving him alone when he just wants some peace is a way to show him your real love. " If he's going out with the guys, then let him do his thing. Though he shouldn't go out boozing with his buddies without you every night in the week, every once in a while, a man needs to just unwind and hang out with a bunch of other men. There's nothing wrong with that, just like there's nothing wrong with the fact that you want time with your girlfriends. The next time he has "guy time," don't be suspicious, call him a million times while he's out, or resent him for spending time with his friends. If you're cool with letting him hang out with his friends sometimes, then he'll appreciate you even more when he comes back to you. Obviously, this doesn't mean he should go womanizing and binge drinking with his rowdy friends every chance he gets. If this is the case, then you will have to have a talk with him. " If you're committed to always proving that you're right, then it won't get you very far in your relationship. Though sometimes it may be important to get your message across, it's not as important as being part of a positive, mutually-beneficial relationship. Okay, so maybe your man was wrong about something, and he already feels bad about it. Ask yourself if it's worth it to say, "I told you so," and to make him look and feel like a bigger fool. If you really care for him, then you'll...

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Уважайте его независимость. Дайте ему “мужское время”. Избегайте фразы “Я же говорила”. Дайте ему время расслабиться. Не пытайтесь все время обсуждать все до конца. Слушайте его. Не унижайте его. Не пытайтесь изменить его. Делитесь с ним тем, о чем думаете. Признайтесь, когда ошибаетесь.


Article in English: Loving couples refer to their partners as their “other half” for a reason: they work together. You should feel comfortable chasing your dreams and helping your partner realize his or her dreams. Working on projects together, like starting a garden or redecorating the house, teaches you to respect and trust each other while fostering a loving attitude.  Listen to your partner when he or she wants to discuss something or needs your support. Make sure that your partner knows that you are on his or her side and that you want to offer your support in any way that you can. In every relationship, conflicts will arise and you will need to find ways to work through them. One of the best things you can do to deal with conflicts is to know when you are at fault (or at least a little at fault) and try to find a way to compromise with your partner. Taking responsibility for your role in the conflicts that arise in your relationship will help to make it easier to find areas for compromise. For example, if you and your partner are having an argument about the best way to use your tax refund, consider whether you are part of the cause of this conflict. Have you fully considered your partner’s perspective? Why don’t you agree with him/her? What might be a good compromise that could help resolve the conflict? No one is perfect, but people often forget this about the ones they love. Your partner is going to make mistakes and hurt your feelings sometimes. While it may be difficult to forgive them, it is something that you need to learn how to do in order to maintain a loving relationship. To avoid developing animosity in your relationship, accept that your partner is not perfect and forgive them when they are wrong. Remember, you have to be willing to give forgiveness to get forgiveness, and you are going to make your share of mistakes too. When you love someone, your life becomes joined with theirs. Things you did when you were single become harder, and you need to think about your partner’s feelings when considering your...

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Станьте командой. Принимайте ответственность за свою роль в конфликтах. Умейте прощать недостатки. Будьте готовы идти на жертвы друг для друга. Научитесь принимать причуды партнера.


Article in English: Loving your puppy involves feeding him a healthy and balanced diet. Veterinarians and trainers recommend dry kibble for puppies. Canned food is 80 to 85% and is high in fat. Semi-moist food is about 50% water, but usually contains sugar or salt as preservatives.  Remember that not all dry food is created equal. Lower-quality dog foods will use cheap ingredients and will have a protein source that is low in digestibility, which could cause digestive problems in your puppy.  High-quality dog food will have high-quality ingredients and better digestibility. The more easily your puppy can digest the food, the less he will have to eat and the less waste he will produce.  Every puppy is different, so talk with your veterinarian about which dry dog food is best for your puppy. It may be hard to love your puppy if she develops diarrhea soon after you bring her home. To prevent this, keep her on the same food and eating schedule that she was used to from where you purchased her. After several days of this, transition her to the new food over a period of seven to 10 days.  For the first few days, the percentage of new food/old food should be 25%/75%. For several days each, increase the percentage to 50%/50%, 75%/25%, and then 100% new food.  Slow the transition rate if your puppy experiences digestive upset (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation). Feeding your puppy table scraps is a way to overindulge him — not a good way to show love. You may inadvertently teach him to beg for food, which is a bad habit. In addition, table scraps have very little nutritional value to your puppy, and could even cause digestive upset. Once your puppy gets a taste for table scraps, he will probably always want them. Because of this, it may be very difficult to stop feeding your puppy table scraps once you start. When you puppy has a set feeding time, it will be easier for her to go to the bathroom on a schedule. This will make house training easier. Depending on your puppy’s age, she will need to eat several times a day (three times if less...

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Подберите для щенка высококачественный сухой корм. Переводите щенка на новый вид корма постепенно. Не кормите щенка объедками со стола. Разработайте для щенка режим кормлений. Не перекармливайте щенка. Периодически угощайте щенка лакомством.


Article in English: Low appetite is a common side effect of cancer treatments. Oftentimes, you may lack the appetite to finish a full meal all at once. You can try to combat this by eating smaller meals throughout the day.  Eat about every 2 hours. Have small meals as well as snacks. Ask your doctor for a reasonable calorie count and try to break that down throughout your daily meals. Do not wait until you feel hungry as you might not notice hunger pains if you're feeling nauseous from treatment.  Try to prepare meals and snacks ahead of time or have someone do so for you. It can be hard to make something to eat if you're not feeling well. Whenever you have the chance, add more calories to a dish. There are many ways to add a few hundred more calories to an existing meal:  Use whole milk and cream over skim or fat free varieties. Use milk instead of water for canned soup and packet sauces. Add grated cheese to pasta, mashed potatoes, eggs, and other dishes. Use extra filling in sandwiches. Buy full fat dairy products. Serve vegetables with a heavy sauce. When trying to gain weight with cancer, you need to do so in a healthy manner. Nutrient dense foods have a lot of nutrients. While they tend to be low calorie, you can mix nutrient-dense foods with other high calorie options to help you gain weight and get necessary calories. Nutrient dense foods include:  Fruits and vegetables Whole grains and whole wheats Seafood and lean poultry, like meats, beans, eggs, and nuts. If you're struggling to keep your appetite strong, try to make yourself the kinds of foods you really enjoy. Eating your favorite meals more often can help entice you to eat even if your appetite is poor. Try to cook foods you really enjoy and eat them on a regular basis.

Summary in Russian:

Ешьте небольшими порциями. Увеличивайте количество калорий, когда это возможно. Отдайте предпочтение продуктам, богатым питательными веществами. Почаще ешьте свою любимую пищу.


Article in English: Low blood sugar can cause you to experience shaking in your hands and legs, especially if you are diabetic. If you notice that you are shaking and you think low blood sugar might be to blame, eat or drink something with sugar in it as soon as possible. Low blood sugar needs to be treated quickly to avoid more serious complications like confusion, fainting, or seizures.  Eat a piece of hard candy, drink some juice, or chew on a glucose tablet to raise your blood sugar. You should also have a snack like a sandwich or some crackers if your next meal is more than 30 minutes away. Drinking too many caffeinated beverages like coffee, cola, energy drinks, and tea can cause you to shake. Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine is considered a safe amount for adults and up to 100 milligrams for adolescents. Children should not have caffeine at all. Since everyone is different, you may experience shaking from even a small amount of caffeine.  To stop shaking from caffeine, limit your caffeine or eliminate it entirely if you are sensitive to caffeine. Some ways that you can limit your caffeine intake include:  drinking decaf or half-decaf coffee in the morning drinking caffeine-free cola not drinking any caffeinated beverages past noon switching from coffee to tea Smoking can cause your hands to shake because nicotine is a stimulant. If you are a smoker, then your shaking hands may be the result of your smoking. Nicotine withdrawal can also cause shaking, so even if you have recently quit smoking, you might be feeling the effects of it. The good news is that nicotine withdrawal symptoms usually peak after about two days and then become less noticeable as more time passes. Some people find that a drink may help relieve shaking, but when the effects of the alcohol wear off, the shaking returns. Frequent excessive consumption of alcohol can even make shaking worse. If you are prone to shaking, limit or avoid alcohol to help stop your shaking. Have you recently quit drinking or stopped using drugs? If so, your shaking may be the...

Summary in Russian:

Контролируйте объем съедаемой пищи. Обратите внимание на то, какое количество напитков с кофеином вы употребляете. Обратите внимание на то, что причиной дрожи может быть никотин. Обратите внимание на то, как много алкогольных напитков вы употребляете. Подумайте о недавних изменениях, которые произошли в вашей жизни. Узнайте у врача, какие побочные эффекты имеют препараты, которые вы принимаете. Попросите врача провести необходимое обследование, чтобы выявить причину дрожи в теле.