Article in English: To a certain extent, you are the people you surround yourself with. Over time, their opinions, actions, and emotions rub off on you, working their way into your life. To be as happy as possible, be sure to spend time with the people who are most important to you — the people who make you happiest. These can be friends, family members, coworkers, significant others, or even casual acquaintances. Only you know who makes you the happiest, so make this choice for yourself. Always go out of your way to thank the people who bring happiness to your life. When you make a habit of thanking people, it makes you realize how much happiness you have in your life. Thanking the people who mean the most to you also allows you to share your happiness. Being happy on your own is great, but being happy with someone you're close to is even better.  This doesn't have to be a flowery, gushing speech. Your thanks can be something as simple as, "Hey, thanks for helping me out the other day. It meant a lot to me." What's important is that you're sincere in your thanks — not the specific words you use. Get into the habit of practicing gratitude. The happiness you get from achievements and successes is fleeting. Like with new purchases, it quickly fades, leaving you feeling the same as before. However, the state of working toward a goal can be a source of joy all on its own. Having a goal gives you a reason to live your best and makes you feel purposeful and active. In a way, having a goal is like giving your life "fuel" that you can burn over time for longer-term happiness.  Each milestone you surpass on the way to your goal should feel great when you accomplish it. When you do complete your goal, savor the happiness, but remember that it's only temporary to avoid disappointment. To get the same happiness again, you'll need to set a new goal for yourself. Keep in mind that people are often at their happiest when they are pursuing their goals, whether they achieve the goal or not. Even something as simple as your physical environment...

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Проводите время с людьми, которых вы по-настоящему цените. Поблагодарите других за то, как они влияют на вашу жизнь. Ставьте перед собой увлекательные новые цели. Окружите себя тем, что делает вас счастливее. Живите активной, открытой жизнью. Веселитесь!


Article in English: To access your firewall settings, you'll need to open the firewall menu from within the Apple menu. You should see this option in the Apple menu's drop-down list. This should be at the top of the System Preferences screen in a list of system options. This option may just say "Security" depending on which OS version you're running. You'll find this in the row of options (e.g., "General", "FileVault", etc.) at the top of your Security menu. Since your firewall is potentially responsible for your Mac's security, you'll need to provide admin credentials before being able to view or alter firewall settings. To do this:  Click the lock icon (bottom left corner of the menu). Enter your administrator name. Enter your administrator password. Click "Unlock". Since Macs don't have the same default security flaws as PCs, your Mac's firewall will be disabled by default. This may also be entitled "Advanced". You can customize your firewall's settings from here, including the following:  "Block all incoming connections" - Click this option if you want to refuse all requests to share things like your screen or your files. Basic Apple functionality apps will still come through. "Automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections" - Adds all Apple-certified apps to your "Allowed incoming connections" list at the top of your firewall's Advanced menu. "Enable stealth mode" - Prevents your computer from responding to "probing" requests. By adding apps to your accept list, they will be automatically allowed when requesting permission to run. To do this:  Click the "+" below the incoming connections window. Click the name of an app you'd like to allow. Repeat for as many apps as you like. You can also click the "-" while an app is selected to remove it from your block or accept list. Doing so will exit the Firewall Options menu and save your changes!

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Нажмите на значок в виде логотипа Apple в верхнем левом углу. Нажмите «Системные настройки». Перейдите на вкладку «Защита и безопасность». Перейдите на вкладку «Брандмауэр». Разблокируйте настройки брандмауэра. Щелкните по «Включить брандмауэр», чтобы активировать брандмауэр. Нажмите «Параметры брандмауэра». Добавьте программу в список приложений, которым разрешено принимать входящие подключения. Нажмите «ОК».


Article in English: To access your router's settings, you'll need to go online. Type the router's address into your browser's address bar and press ↵ Enter. This will take you to your router's page. If you haven't set up your router's username and password, you'll likely use "admin" for the username and "password" for the password.  Consult your router's manual for more information about the default username and password. If you did change your router's password and/or username but you don't remember what it is, you can reset your router to restore the factory settings. Each router's page will differ slightly, but you can usually find the following information on every router's page:   Settings - View your router's settings, from the password and the current connection strength to the type of security your connection uses.  SSID - Your network's name. This is the name that you and others see when connecting to the Wi-Fi.  Connected Devices - View a list of any devices connected to your network, as well as recently connected devices.  Parental Controls - Review your router's parental settings, such as time limits for devices or blocked sites. Editing the "SSID" field will change the name of the wireless network. Keep in mind that doing this will cause any connected devices to lose the connection, and you'll have to reconnect them to the newly-named network. You'll usually have to open your router's Settings page to do this. Most modern routers support multiple kinds of wireless encryption. Use WPA2 to ensure that your network key will remain secure. If you change the password, use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid basing your password on personal information (e.g., your date of birth). You will use this the next time you access the router. The default name and password for your router is very unsecure, as anyone that is connected to your network can easily enter the settings and compromise the security of your network.

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Запустите веб-браузер. Введите адрес своего маршрутизатора. Введите имя пользователя и пароль. Просмотрите настройки маршрутизатора. Измените имя беспроводной сети. Обезопасьте беспроводную сеть. Измените имя пользователя и пароль к маршрутизатору.


Article in English: To accurately estimate the age of a living tree without killing it, use a borer to take a core sample. An increment borer is a T-shaped instrument composed of an augur, or a bit, and an extractor, which fits into the augur. The end of the T-shape is a handle, which you turn to drill in and out of the tree. The length of your increment borer should be at least 75% of the tree's diameter. You can find increment borers online and at forestry supply stores. Measure 4 1⁄2 ft (1.4 m) up the trunk from ground level. Position the borer’s bit at that height on the middle of the trunk.  Taking a sample at breast height gives you an estimate called the DBH age. You'll need to add 5 to 10 years to the DBH age to estimate the tree’s total age. You'll take the sample at breast height because it’s not practical to take one at the tree’s base. Roots, brush, and the ground would prevent you from turning the handle, and it’s hard to drill while crouching or lying on the ground. Apply firm pressure and turn the handle clockwise to drill into the tree trunk. Continue turning until you think you’ve drilled around 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm) passed the pith, or the center of the trunk. Calculate the tree’s radius to estimate how far you’ll need to drill. Measure the tree’s circumference, divide by pi (about 3.14) to find the diameter, then divide the diameter by 2 to find the radius. The extractor is a long tube with teeth at an end. It fits into the augur, or the part that you’ve drilled into the tree. Slide in the extractor, then turn the handles clockwise to remove the instrument and extract a core sample. After sliding the core sample out of the extractor, you’ll see an array of curved concentric lines. These are sections of the tree’s rings. You should see a dot at the interior end (opposite the bark end) of the core sample that marks the center point of the concentric rings. If you don’t see the pith, place the sample on a large sheet of paper, and extend the curved lines to make full rings on the paper. Based on the rings...

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Извлеките с помощью приростного бурава образец ствола. Просверлите ствол на высоте груди. Просверлите ствол там, где, по вашим оценкам, находится его середина. Вставьте экстрактор и поверните ручку против часовой стрелки. Выньте добытый образец и определите местонахождение сердцевины, то есть середины ствола. Подсчитайте количество колец на высверленном образце.


Article in English: To accurately follow the direction of travel arrow, look down at the arrow, then focus on a distant object like a tree, telephone pole, or other landmark, and use this as a guide. Don’t focus on anything too distant, like a mountain, as huge objects aren’t precise enough to navigate by accurately. Once you reach each guide point, use your compass to find another. If visibility is limited and you cannot see any distant objects, use another member of your walking party (if applicable). Stand still, then ask them to walk away from you in the direction indicated by the direction of travel arrow. Call out to them to correct their direction as they walk.  When they approach the edge of visibility, ask them to wait until you catch up. Repeat as necessary.

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Сосредоточьтесь на ориентирах, находящихся вдали.


Article in English: To act silly around your boyfriend, stop worrying about what he thinks. Commit to being yourself instead of trying to change your personality for him. If he doesn’t appreciate your genuine personality, he’s definitely not worth your time.  Make a list of all your strengths, and read it daily to give yourself a confidence boost.  When you’re feeling unsure, stop for a moment and remember a time when you felt super confident. Try to recall the sights, sounds, and smells of that moment. Bringing yourself back to a moment of high confidence can help you feel more confident in the present.  Listen to some confidence-boosting jams! You can even make a “confidence playlist” to psych yourself up. Part of being silly is being completely present. Instead of worrying about being funny or saying the right thing, focus on having a great time with your boyfriend.  If you feel yourself starting to worry, focus on your breathing. Then, bring your attention to what you see, feel and hear around you.  Notice your boyfriend’s smile, the feeling of his hand in yours, and the sound of his laugh. If you feel the urge to do something silly, do it right away. After all, being silly is about letting go. The longer you wait, the more likely you are to hold back. Try channeling your goofy inner child who doesn’t care what others think.  If you’re sitting by the lake, start a splashing war! Propose an impromptu game of hide-and-seek or tag. While there’s definitely a time for seriousness, there’s also a time to laugh and be goofy. Not every conversation with your boyfriend needs to be deep and emotional. Having silly, lighthearted interactions is important for a strong relationship, too. Don’t take yourself too seriously, either. It’s ok to act like a fool sometimes. In fact, it can actually be pretty fun!

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Примите свою уникальную личность. Живите настоящим. Будьте спонтаннее. Не воспринимайте все слишком серьезно.


Article in English: To add fractions, they must have the same denominator. If they do, simply add the numerators together. For instance, to solve 5/9 + 1/9, just add 5 + 1, which equals 6. The answer, then, is 6/9 which can be reduced to 2/3. If you need to subtract fractions, they must have the same denominator, just like if you were adding them. All you have to do is subtract the smaller numerator from the larger numerator to solve the problem. For instance, to solve 6/8 - 2/8, all you do is take away 2 from 6. The answer is 4/8, which can be reduced to 1/2. to add or subtract fractions without the same denominator. If the fractions don't have the same denominator, you'll need to find a common multiple of both denominators and convert each fraction so they have the same denominator. To do this, multiply both the numerator and denominator by the number that will convert it to the common multiple. Then, add or subtract the numerators to find the answer.  For example, if you need to add 1/2 and 2/3, start by determining a common multiple. In this case, the common multiple is 6 since both 2 and 3 can be converted to 6. To turn 1/2 into a fraction with a denominator of 6, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3: 1 x 3 = 3 and 2 x 3 = 6, so the new fraction is 3/6. To turn 2/3 into a fraction with a denominator of 6, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2: 2 x 2 = 4 and 3 x 2 = 6, so the new fraction is 4/6. Now, you can add the numerators: 3/6 + 4/6 = 7/6. Since this is an improper fraction, you can convert it to the mixed number 1 1/6. On the other hand, say you're working on the problem 7/10 - 1/5. The common multiple in this case is 10, since 1/5 can be converted into a fraction with a denominator of 10 by multiplying it by 2: 1 x 2 = 2 and 5 x 2 = 10, so the new fraction is 2/10. You don't need to convert the other fraction at all. Just subtract 2 from 7, which is 5. The answer is 5/10, which can also be reduced to 1/2. Fortunately, multiplying fractions is pretty easy. If the fractions aren't already in the...

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Сложите дроби Вычтите дроби Найдите общее кратное Перемножьте дроби Разделите дробь на дробь


Article in English: To add uncertain measurements, simply add the measurements and add their uncertainties:  (5 cm ± .2 cm) + (3 cm ± .1 cm) = (5 cm + 3 cm) ± (.2 cm +. 1 cm) = 8 cm ± .3 cm To subtract uncertain measurements, simply subtract the measurements while still adding their uncertainties:  (10 cm ± .4 cm) - (3 cm ± .2 cm) = (10 cm - 3 cm) ± (.4 cm +. 2 cm) = 7 cm ± .6 cm To multiply uncertain measurements, simply multiply the measurements while adding their RELATIVE uncertainties (as a percentage): Calculating uncertainties with multiplication does not work with absolute values (like we had in addition and subtraction), but with relative ones. You get the relative uncertainty by dividing the absolute uncertainty with a measured value and multiplying by 100 to get percentage.  For example:  (6 cm ± .2 cm) = (.2 / 6) x 100 and add a % sign. That is 3.3 % Therefore: (6 cm ± .2 cm) x (4 cm ± .3 cm) = (6 cm ± 3.3% ) x (4 cm ± 7.5%) (6 cm x 4 cm) ± (3.3 + 7.5) = 24 cm ± 10.8 % = 24 cm ± 2.6 cm To divide uncertain measurements, simply divide the measurements while adding their RELATIVE uncertainties:The process is the same as in multiplication!  (10 cm ± .6 cm) ÷ (5 cm ± .2 cm) = (10 cm ± 6%) ÷ (5 cm ± 4%) (10 cm ÷ 5 cm) ± (6% + 4%) = 2 cm ± 10% = 2 cm ± 0.2 cm To increase an uncertain measurement exponentially, simply raise the measurement to the designated power, and then multiply the relative uncertainty by that power:  (2.0 cm ± 1.0 cm)3 = (2.0 cm)3 ± (50%) x 3 = 8.0 cm3 ± 150 % or  8.0 cm3 ±12 cm3

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Сложение. Вычитание. Умножение. Деление. Возведение в степень.


Article in English: To apply a cream denture adhesive, it is generally recommended to dab three to four small circles of cream (approximately the size of a pencil eraser) on both your upper and lower dentures prior to inserting them in your mouth. Do not use more than this if you want to be able to easily remove your dentures later. You know you used too much if excess cream drips off your dentures after you have inserted them. Another option is to use a powder adhesive. Sprinkle some powder on both your upper and lower dentures prior to inserting them in your mouth, and shake the dentures to spread the powder around. You will want to use an amount similar to sprinkling icing sugar on a cake. There is no benefit to using more than the recommended amount of denture adhesive. Using more will not improve the hold, so follow the instructions on the label or the directions from your dentist. Also, do not use adhesive more than once per day. Finally, adhesive is not to be used as a substitute for poorly fitting dentures. If you are concerned about the fit of your dentures, book a visit with your dentist as soon as you can. When you no longer have your teeth, your jaw bone will dissolve over time. This will cause the fit of your dentures to change as well as they lack the support of the jaw bone.

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Используйте клей для зубных протезов в виде крема. Используйте порошкообразный клей для протезов. Будьте осторожны при использовании клея для зубных протезов.


Article in English: To archive mail on Android, you'll first have to switch your default mail selection settings from "Delete" to "Archive". While you can technically archive individual messages from within the email itself, doing this is not conducive to mass-archiving. You can do this by tapping the three horizontal lines in the top left corner of your app. This will open an extended list of your Gmail app's settings. This will open another settings menu. You can change your default selection option--archiving versus deleting--from this menu. This will make archiving your default selection option. You can also choose to receive a confirmation notification before archiving/deleting emails from this menu. You'll need to select the emails you wish to archive from here. If you have keywords or subject matter for which you want to search, you can do this from the search bar at the top of your screen. Do this by tapping the checkbox to the left of an individual email, then tapping subsequent emails to select them. This is the downward-facing arrow at the top of your screen; doing so will remove your messages from the inbox and place them in the All Mail folder! You can also archive individual emails by swiping left over the email. You can do this from within the Gmail menu; note that you may have to tap "Show All Labels" to display the All Mail folder.

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Запустите приложение Gmail. Откройте меню Gmail. Нажмите «Настройки». Нажмите «Общие настройки». Нажмите «Действие по умолчанию». Коснитесь опции «Архивировать». Вернитесь в почтовый ящик. Найдите письма. Выберите письмо. Нажмите «Архивировать». Откройте папку «Вся почта», в которой находятся заархивированные письма.


Article in English: To ascertain the sex of a cat or kitten, it's necessary to pick the cat up. Some cats don't like to be handled, so take a little time to let him or her get comfortable around you.  Stand or crouch near the cat and let him or her approach you. When the cat comes close, let him or her sniff your hand. If the cat seems nervous, you may have to come back later or have a partner help you with the next step. Gently pick up the cat and cradle him or her in one arm. Use your free hand to lift the tail so you can examine the genital area.  If the cat doesn't mind being handled, this may be easiest to perform while sitting on a chair or the couch, so you don't have to worry about dropping the cat. If you're working with a partner, have the partner hold the cat securely in both arms while you lift the tail. If the cat avoids having his or her tail lifted, try scratching him or her in the area where the tail meets the back. Cats usually lift their tails when they are touched in this spot. The surest way to tell the difference between a male and female cat is by examining the cat's physical features below its tail. Begin by looking for male genital features, which can be somewhat easier to spot.  A male cat will have an anus, scrotum, and penis, while a female cat will have only an anus and urinary tract opening. In an entire (or tom) cat, the scrotum is covered with fur and contains two testicles, each typically ranging in size from the size of cherry pits to actual cherries. The scrotum sticks out from the male cat's rear as a fairly obvious pair of bumps. If the cat has long fur, this can make the scrotum more difficult to see, in which case try dampening the fur with water to flatten it down and make the scrotum more obvious. A neutered male cat will still have a scrotum, though it will typically be smaller.  The penis is sited below the scrotum, beneath the skin, and exits at a small furry mound between the cat's thighs. You might imagine a male cat’s genitalia resembling a colon (:). A male cat's anus and urinary...

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Аккуратно подойдите к коту или котенку. Поднимите  хвост кошки. Попробуйте найти характерные черты мужских гениталий. Изучите характеристику гениталий самок.


Article in English: To attach sequins to your skin, you'll need glue that isn't toxic or hot (since it can damage your skin). Consider using eyelash, bindi or acrylic adhesive (spirit gum). Avoid using eyelash or latex if you plan on being around water or you tend to sweat a lot. If you need the sequins to set quickly, you may want to use latex glue although you should only use it in small amounts. Spirit glue is very sticky and you'll need spirit gum remover to take off the sequins and adhesive. You can find eyelash glue at drugstores and latex glue or spirit glue at beauty supply stores. Wash and dry the area of skin where you'll be sticking sequins or rhinestones. Avoid areas with hair, or be sure to shave or wax first. If your skin can tolerate it, rubbing alcohol will do a great job of cleaning off dirt and oils from your skin. The cleaner and less oily your skin is, the better the sequins will stick.  Test the glue in a small area of your skin before applying the sequins. Make sure that your skin doesn't negatively react to the glue. If you notice redness, swelling, or irritation, don't use the glue. Be sure not to get any rubbing alcohol or soap in your eyes. Place just enough glue so that the sequin will stay in place. If you put too much, the sequin may ooze glue and take too long to dry. When you apply sequins to your skin, make sure that the cupped part of the sequin is hugging your skin. This will help the sequin stay on better and have a greater surface area to glue. Use a small makeup or flat eye shadow brush to dab the glue onto the sequin or your skin. Pick up the sequin that has glue on it using your fingers or tweezers. Press it in place gently on the skin and hold it there for 10 seconds before moving on to the next sequin. Check to see if the glue has completely dried by gently patting the sequins to see if they move.  Be gentle when touching the glued on sequins. Rough movement can cause the sequins to fall off. If a sequin falls out of place, remove the sequin and reattach it with your glue.  Keep some...

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Найдите подходящий клей. Очистите кожу. Нанесите каплю клея на лицевую сторону пайетки. Приложите пайетку к месту крепления. Аккуратно вымойте кожу, чтобы удалить пайетки.


Article in English: To attract the most customers, offer several colors, scents, or textures of slime. You can make variations of the same recipe, or choose a few different recipes to work from. For instance, you may want to make kinetic slime as well as glow in the dark slime. Slime can be made with a variety of ingredients to create different textures and effects. Some recipes are simple and only require cornstarch and glue, while others are more complex and add fragrances, colors, or glitter. Types of slime that you can make include:  Rainbow slime Nickelodeon slime Glitter slime If you plan to make large batches of slime, it’s cheaper to buy ingredients in bulk. For instance, opt for a gallon of glue rather than an individual bottle. You may also want a few pounds of cornstarch rather than a small container. Look online and in local stores to find the best prices. Choose cool containers for the slime to attract customers. You could use anything with a lid, like jars, deli containers, small Tupperware tubs, condiment containers, plastic eggs, or even plastic zipper bags. Pick containers that hold the amount of slime you want to sell, like 2 ounces or 6 ounces. Keep in mind that if you’ll be shipping the slime you should choose containers that are easily to ship, such as light, square packages that will fit in a small box. Once you’ve decided what container best fits your product, buy it in bulk to save money. Look online and in stores near you to find the best deals on packaging. If you plan to ship the slime, buy shipping supplies, like boxes, labels, and tape, in bulk as well. To ensure your product stands out from your competitors, choose a color or theme that is unique to your brand of slime. The label should have your name (or your company name, if applicable) and a logo on it so that the package helps to advertise your product. You can also create names for different types, colors, or scents of slime. You can use computer software to create the logo or draw it by hand and scan it to your computer. Then, print it on...

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Придумайте несколько вариантов лизунов. Выберите рецепты для лизунов. Купите ингредиенты оптом. Выберите тару для лизуна. Купите тару оптом. Придумайте этикетку для тары.


Article in English: To avoid any oil splatter, tip the bottom of the pan up slightly by lifting the skillet's handle up in the air. The oil should gather in a small reservoir near the very tip of the pan. Place the steak gingerly inside the pan and lower the skillet's handle back down. Adjust the steak with tongs to ensure that it's getting equal coverage on the pan (for a better crust), but don't press down on the steak with your tongs in an attempt to "sear" the steak. The steak will sear perfectly well on its own, given time. Cook the steak just long enough to develop some nice color (i.e. flavor) on the first side. You won't need as much time on the second side of the steak because it will continue to develop color (from contact with the bottom of the pan) in the oven. This step is optional, but a tablespoon or two of butter right before the steak goes into the oven gives the steak a wonderfully rich, nutty taste, along with a richer jus to serve alongside the steak in the end. The time spent in the oven depends on the thickness of the steak (the thicker the steak, the longer cooking time it will require) and your desired level of doneness (after 6 minutes, the steak is probably still medium-rare; after 8 minutes, it's about medium). Stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the steak and leave in for a few moments to obtain a reading. Refer to the following temperature to tell whether your steak is done.  120° F (48.8° C) = Rare 130° F (54.4° C) = Medium rare 140° F (60° C) = Medium 150° F (65.5° C) = Medium well 160° F (71.1° C) = Well done As the outer layers of the meat cook, they contract. This sends the juices of the steak further into the center, where they accumulate. If you choose to cut up your steak immediately upon removing it from the oven, the juices will run all over the place because they've been trapped in one place. If, however, you let the steak "rest" for about 8 or 9 minutes after it's done cooking, the outer layers of meat will relax, allowing the remaining juices to travel back into the entire...

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Еще раз промокните стейк, чтобы удалить излишки влаги, и осторожно положите его на чугунную сковороду. Продолжайте готовить стейк на сильном огне в течение 2–3 минут. Переверните стейк и поджаривайте его еще 1–2 минуты. Добавьте в сковороду немного сливочного масла, прежде чем вы отправите стейк в духовку (по желанию). Не вынимая стейк из сковороды, поставьте его в духовку и готовьте в течение примерно 6–8 минут. Используйте кухонный термометр, чтобы точно определить степень готовности стейка. После того, как вы извлечете стейк из духовки, дайте ему «отдохнуть» в течение 7–10 минут. Настало время насладиться стейком.


Article in English: To avoid damaging your hair, set the flat iron to the lowest temperature that will work for your hair. This temperature will depend on the specific qualities of your individual hair.  The finer your hair, the lower the setting you should go with. For fine or very damaged hair, use the “low” setting or 250–300 degrees. For medium (average) hair, use a mid-range setting or 300–350 degrees.  Even if you have very thick or coarse hair, you should be able to use a setting below the very highest one. Try 350–400 degrees if your flat iron has a temperature gauge. Experiment with settings in the middle–high range before opting for the very highest one because repeatedly using that amount of heat can be very damaging to your tresses. If you have chemically processed hair, then your heat tolerance will be reduced.  The same goes for badly damaged hair. Divide your hair into sections of about a half an inch to two inches. Pin or pull the top part of your hair out of the way and begin with the pieces underneath, near the nape of your neck.  The more hair your have, the more sections you will need. Don’t try to straighten your hair by randomly grabbing pieces from all over your head; this will take forever and you’ll end up with an uneven looking result. Place the hot flat iron on a section of hair and smooth it down from top to bottom. You should start about a half an inch from your scalp in order to maintain some volume. Apply some tension as you go from top to bottom so that you can get the desired straightness. Don’t let the straightener linger on any one section of hair for more than 3 or 4 seconds, as doing so will damage and possibly singe the hair. Straighten the various sections of your hair, moving from the sections underneath to the middle sections of your hair. Try not to go over the same section of hair multiple times, as this increases the likelihood of damage to those particular strands of hair. If you have curly hair, however, you will most likely have to go over your hair multiple times to get it to...

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Установите нужную температуру. Разделите волосы. Начните выпрямление. Работайте быстро. Повторите то же самое на других прядях. Выпрямите волосы на макушке.


Article in English: To avoid having to undergo expensive bone grafting procedures, prevent dental bone loss from occurring. Preventing it is fairly easy, provided you take the necessary steps. All you have to do  to maintain excellent oral hygiene is follow a few simple steps:  Brush your teeth thoroughly every after meal - Brushing your teeth at least twice a day can prevent gum diseases. Brushing removes the plaque that is responsible for gum diseases and dental bone loss. Floss after brushing. Flossing gets rid of plaque that isn't removed by brushing. It is imperative that you floss after brushing because there might be plaque that remained in your teeth that were not reached by the bristles of your brush. Tooth decay is one of the leading causes of dental bone loss. Tooth decay can be prevented by regular visits to your dentist to receive a thorough cleaning and comprehensive dental care.  To preserve your dental bone, you must also keep all your teeth healthy. Visit your dentist every six months for routine cleaning, a must in order to maintain excellent oral hygiene. Regular consultation with your dentist enables him/her to monitor your oral health and prevent developing gum problems. X-rays can be taken to clearly reveal areas of dental bone loss. If you miss your routine dental check-ups, you may only find out about bone loss at a stage when it might not be reversible. Fluoride toothpaste can protect your teeth and gums from bone loss by, providing necessary minerals to your bones and tooth enamel.  Excessive use of fluoride other than toothpaste is not recommended, as it may lead to other health problems. Use fluoride-based toothpaste once a day to brush your teeth, otherwise use normal toothpastes. Do not use fluoridated toothpaste in kids below the age of 10 years. Calcium is a critical nutrient to the health of all your bones, including your teeth. Calcium-rich foods and calcium supplements make sure your system receives the adequate amount of calcium needed to build up and strengthen your bones and teeth,...

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Можно предотвратить потерю зубной костной массы, если поддерживать хорошую гигиену полости рта. Регулярно посещайте стоматолога, для того чтобы делать глубокую чистку зубов. Используйте для чистки зубов зубные пасты, которые содержат фтор. Увеличьте потребление кальция для поддержания здоровья костей. Убедитесь, что вы получаете достаточно витамина D, чтобы кальций усваивался должным образом.


Article in English: To avoid mothball smell in the future, store your clothing without mothballs altogether. To do this, you should wash your clothing and dry it prior to storage. This will help repel moths by removing odors that attract them. Instead of using mothballs, store your clothing in sealed containers. This will keep moths away without having to resort o mothballs. Vacuum-sealed bags are especially effective at repelling moths. Vacuum-sealed bags can be purchased online. Store your clothing with bowls of natural repellents. Herbs like rosemary, cinnamon sticks, eucalyptus leaves make great natural repellents and do not leave behind as strong of a smell. You can also use plants like wormwood and peppercorns.

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Прежде чем повесить одежду в шкаф, постирайте ее и высушите. Храните одежду в закрытых контейнерах. Используйте природные репелленты вместо нафталина.


Article in English: To avoid overwhelming your boyfriend, you should start by being subtle and build your way up to talking about your own marriage. You should start by casually bringing up a conversation about marriage that doesn't directly involve your marriage. You can mention someone else who got married or engaged recently or make a comment on an engagement commercial, for example. A good way to start things is to express confusion or even mild criticism. Here's how to do it:  You could say, "A co-worker just got back from his honeymoon. You know where they went? To the beach. That's so weird to me because we go to the beach about once a month and it's so close by. If I was going on a honeymoon, I'd want to go somewhere new and exotic. Wouldn't you?" You could also say, "Can you believe John proposed to Marla on a Ferris wheel? I think that's perfect for them, but I think I'd like something a little different." Don't say, "I can't wait to have ten kids with you!" Just subtly start making comments that allude to you being together in the future, whether you're married or not. If he isn't responsive to the indirect approach, start slowly making it more direct with phrases like, "if we stay together," "if we live together," and later, "if we get married."  Watch his reaction when you discuss the future. See if he carries that conversation on or avoids the subject. Remember that even though this may have been on your mind for a long time, this is a new conversation for him and he needs time to sort out his thoughts. Don't expect him to have his answer prepared. If you think that your man has been waiting for the perfect time to make the right move, then suggest that it's time that you go on vacation. Make sure that you plan it far enough away -- at least two or three months -- so your man has time to think of it as a potential place to propose. Don't mention anything about how it would be the perfect proposal destination and wait for him to figure it out.  If you don't mention that it would be a great place to get engaged, then...

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Невзначай заговорите о браке. Упоминайте о вашем совместном будущем. Запланируйте романтическое путешествие. Если не хотите дорогое кольцо, или кольцо, как таковое, упомяните об этом. Если не хотите дорогостоящую свадьбу, упомяните об этом. Пусть он увидит в вас "будущую жену".


Article in English: To avoid staining, this is best done as soon as possible after your shoes are exposed to dirt. Use a clean, soft-bristled toothbrush to gently clean the outsole. If you want to really get in there, you can use small paintbrushes, screwdrivers, awls, or pieces from phone and glasses cleaning kits to clean out nooks and crannies. Leave your shoes out to air dry in a well-ventilated room. You can put them in a sunny spot to speed up the process a bit, or use a blow dryer on the cold setting, but never put them in a dryer.  You can stuff your shoes with paper towels to help them keep their shape, but bear in mind that they will take longer to dry without any airflow. Putting a tumble dryer fabric sheet in each shoe can help them dry faster, and freshen them up a bit.

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Уберите всю грязь. Дайте им просохнуть.


Article in English: To avoid wasting time looking for things, have all your books, papers, writing utensils, and other materials readily available and easy to get to. Clean out your backpack and binder(s) weekly or monthly to stay organized. Consider consolidating your multiple different subject folders and notebooks into one big binder separated by tab dividers. This way, all of your schoolwork will be in one place. Instead of just grabbing the first book in your backpack and starting the work, plan ahead. There are several ways that you can plan out how to do your homework for the evening, including:  Decide how much time you want to spend on your homework collectively. Make a list of all the different tasks you need to finish. Estimate how much time you’ll be able to spend on each task to finish your homework when you want to. Work straight through your list and cross tasks off as you go. Waiting too long in the evening to start may result in working late into the night, which isn’t good because it’s much harder to work quickly when you’re tired. Similarly, waiting until the next morning to do your homework will probably result in a rushed or incomplete end result. As you write assignments down in your planner throughout the week, make sure to write an “A” next to high priority tasks, a “C” next to lower priority tasks, and a “B” next to tasks that fall somewhere in between. An assignment that has to be completed by the next day would probably take priority over one that’s due next Tuesday. Also prioritize bigger assignments over smaller ones.  A ten page essay that’s due in a week that you haven’t started should be labeled an “A” or “B” while a short five question worksheet due in three days may be labeled a “C”.  Make sure you don't wait until the last second to get assignments done.

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Приведите свои учебные принадлежности в порядок. Сделайте план выполнения домашней работы на вечер. Начинайте делать уроки сразу после школы. Расставьте задания по значимости и срокам выполнения.


Article in English: To back up Google Chrome, you must open the browser on a desktop computer. It's in the top-right corner of the window. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. This option is near the bottom of the drop-down menu. It's near the top-right side of the Settings page.  You may already be signed into Chrome, in which case your account name will appear beneath the "People" heading at the top of the page. If so, skip the next three steps. If you're signed into a different account than the one you want to use to back up Google Chrome, click SIGN OUT here first. Type in the email address for the Google account that you want to use, then click NEXT. Type in the password for the email address you just entered, then click NEXT. This will sign you into the Google account you're using. You'll find this option below your current account name, which is near the top of the Settings page. If you were already logged in, sync is most likely enabled already. Click the white switch to the right of the "Sync Everything" heading. The switch will turn blue. Doing so will save all of your current settings, bookmarks, apps, and other data to your Google account. If the "Sync Everything" switch is already blue, Chrome is backed up to your account. It's in the top-left side of the page. You can now restore Chrome's settings on another computer or a mobile device.

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Запустите браузер Google Chrome. Щелкните по ⋮. Нажмите Настройки. Нажмите  Войдите в CHROME. Введите свой адрес электронной почты. Введите свой пароль. Нажмите OK , когда появится запрос. Щелкните по Синхронизировать. Включите функцию «Синхронизировать все». Нажмите «Назад».


Article in English: To be a more effective thinker you're going to need to challenge the assumptions you make. Your thinking is going to be directly influenced by that of your cultural and social surroundings. You will need to determine for yourself whether or not this thinking is productive or useful. Consider multiple points of view. If you hear something, even something that sounds good, pursue it through other sources. Look for facts that support or refute it and see what other people have to say. For example: say you hear that bras can give women cancer and it sounds like an interesting theory (also, now you're worried about wearing a bra), so you start to look into it. Eventually you'll wade through the claims and find that there isn't any evidence to support this claim, but if you hadn't considered multiple points of view, you wouldn't have uncovered the truth, so to speak. People who are considered "great thinkers" are people who have cultivated their curiosity. They ask questions about the world and about themselves, and they look for answers to these questions.  Ask people about themselves. You don't have to be super invasive, but when you meet someone, ask them questions about themselves (where are you from? what did you study in school? why did you choose to study that? and so on). People love to talk about themselves and you will find out many interesting things you might not otherwise have learned. Practice curiosity about the world in general. For example, if you're flying on a plane, look into the mechanics of flying, how air currents work, maybe even the history of the plane (don't just look at the Wright brothers). When you get a chance, go to museums (they often have free days at least once a month), go to library events, or lectures at your local college. These are all great ways to satisfy your curiosity about the world without it costing much or anything. " The difficult part about this step is that there isn't always one ultimate "truth." Still, doing the best you can to get to the heart of a matter...

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Оспаривайте предположения. Станьте любознательным человеком! Ищите правду. Ищите креативные решения Собирайте информацию.


Article in English: To be a naturalized citizen, generally you must live in the UK for five years prior to applying for citizenship. To live in the UK, you must have some type of visa. Some types of visas that allow you to live in the UK are a work visa, a student visa, a visa granted to family members or partners, a retired person visa, or a visitor visa. This application will ask you about your visa and current situation. If accepted, you will be allowed to stay indefinitely, and you won't have a specified date for leaving the country like you do with a visa., This application must be completed a year before applying for citizenship. You must be in good standing to be a UK citizen, though usually minor infractions won't count against you. You must be planning on living in the UK if you want to apply for naturalized citizenship. You also must have lived a certain number of days in the UK prior to your application date; you can only have stayed 450 days out of the UK in the previous 5 years and 90 days in the last year. You must prove you are capable of speaking English, which is expanded on in a later section. This test is on British culture and life, and you'll find more on it in a later section. You must pay a fee based on what type of citizenship you're applying for. You can apply one of three ways: 1) Pull the form from online, fill it out, and mail it in; 2) Visit your local NCS, and they will help you fill it out; or 3) Use a private agency or individual, who can also help you fill it out.

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Проживайте в Соединенном королевстве. Заполните анкету на получения вида на жительство в Соединенном королевстве. У вас не должно быть судимостей. Примите решение о том, чтобы остаться в Соединенном королевстве. Докажите свои знания английского языка. Пройдите тест «Жизнь в Соединенном королевстве (Life in the UK)». Подайте заявление и заплатите пошлину.


Article in English: To be able to calculate your mean arterial pressure, you'll need to know both your diastolic and systolic blood pressures. If you don't already know these, take your blood pressure to find them. Though there are a variety of fancy methods for taking your own blood pressure, all you'll need for reasonably accurate results is a blood pressure cuff and a stethoscope. As a reminder, your blood pressure when you hear the first beat in the stethoscope is your systolic pressure and your blood pressure when you stop hearing beats is your diastolic.  If you're not sure of how to take your own blood pressure, consult the section below for step-by-step instructions or see our article on the subject. Another option is to use the automatic blood pressure machines that are available for free at many pharmacies and grocery stores. Once you know your diastolic and systolic blood pressures, finding your MAP is easy. Simply multiply your diastolic by two, add it to your systolic, and divide the total by three. This is essentially the same as the basic equation for finding the average (mean) of a range of numbers. MAP is measured in mm Hg (or "millimeters of mercury"), a standard pressure measurement.  Note that the diastolic pressure is multiplied by two because the cardiac system spends about two-thirds of its time in the "resting" diastole phase.  For example, let's say that we take our blood pressure and find that we have a diastolic pressure of about 87 and a systolic pressure of about 120. In this case, we'd plug our values into our equation and solve as follows: MAP = (2(87) + 120)/3 = (294)/3 = 98 mm Hg. Another way to find your MAP is with this simple alternate equation. Subtract your diastolic from your systolic, divide by three, and add your diastolic. The result you get should be exactly the same as you'd get from the equation above. Using the same blood pressure values as above, we can solve this equation as follows: MAP = 1/3(120 – 87) + 87 = 1/3(33) + 87 = 11 + 87 = 98 mm Hg. In medical situations, this alternate...

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Измерьте свое артериальное давление. Используйте формулу (2(ДАД)+САД)/3. Используйте альтернативную формулу 1/3(САД – ДАД) + ДАД. Если вам не нужны точные значения, воспользуйтесь следующей формулой: При необходимости воспользуйтесь калькулятором.


Article in English: To be able to float on your back without panicking, you should be calm and relaxed in the water, even if you're not an expert swimmer. You should learn how to float on your back in a swimming pool, not an ocean or a lake with waves. Ideally, you should be reasonably comfortable in water and know how to swim from one end of a pool to the other without needing any help. If you're floating on your back as a way to learn how to swim, then you should take extra caution and be with your spotter at all times. Don't try to float on your back by yourself for the first time. Even if you've mastered other basic swimming techniques, if it's your first time trying to float on your back, you should not only have a spotter, but make sure that you're in a place with a lifeguard that can come to your rescue if you need the help. The spotter will place his hand under your back and will let you make the necessary adjustments to your body until you're comfortable trying the technique on your own. Using a PFD (personal flotation device) around your arms or mid-section can also make you get more comfortable in the water. If you've worked with a spotter but aren't quite ready to try floating on your back on your own, try wearing the device until you wean yourself off of it. Before you begin to float on your back on your own, you need to align your body with the water -- ideally, your body should start off in a position that is almost parallel to the water or bottom of the pool. You can even get on your back and kick off the side of the pool until your body naturally glides with the surface of the water. Once your body is aligned with the surface of the water and your back is relatively parallel to the water, it'll be much easier to make adjustments to the rest of your body.

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Почувствуйте себя комфортно в воде. Возьмите себе помощника. Попробуйте использовать устройство для плавания. Держите ваше тело на уровне воды.


Article in English: To be an online proofreader, or any proofreader, requires a love of reading. You should enjoy reading several forms of writing and become familiar with a number of writing styles, as well as acquire knowledge in a broad range of subjects. Proofing online text successfully requires a knowledge of correct word usage and punctuation, spelling words correctly and recognizing common word confusions ("then" for "than," etc.), and understanding what the writer intended to say through careful re-reading of the text. Website text you'll proofread will either be sent to you by email, or you'll be given access to a site where the draft text can be downloaded from or edited directly. If you download the text to your computer, you'll need to be familiar with the proofreading and editing tools in your word processing program, such as Microsoft Word's "Track Changes" and "Insert Comments" features. If you proofread the text directly, you'll need to learn whatever online proofing tool you'll be asked to use. Some clients may instead prefer you to print out the text, proofread it manually, then fax it back. In those cases, you'll need to know how to use a printer and fax, as well as the symbols used in proofreading and copyediting by hand. At a minimum, high school courses in English, journalism, and literature will give you a foundation in the language and proofreading skills you'll need to have. You can supplement this knowledge with courses at a college or university, a community college, or online, as well as with online tutorials. Online classes are available from such organizations as eLearners, Universalclass.com, and Mediabistro.com. While classes can give you a foundation in English, the organizations you'll be working with often adopt an established style guide or create their own in-house guide. At a minimum, you should become familiar with the AP Style Guide, used by most newspapers and online news organizations and many websites, and the Yahoo Style Guide, used by many other organizations with a Web presence....

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Будьте начитанными. Изучите специфические навыки, которые требуются интернет-корректору. Развивайте свои компьютерные навыки. Рассмотрите возможность посещать специальные курсы по подготовке профессиональных корректоров. Ознакомьтесь со сводом правил пунктуации. Создайте свою справочную библиотеку. Практикуйте свои навыки корректора на всем, что вы читаете.


Article in English: To be clear, virtually any complex fraction can be simplified by reducing its numerator and denominator to single fractions and multiplying the numerator by the inverse of the denominator. Complex fractions containing variables are no exception, though, the more complicated the variable expressions in the complex fraction are, the more difficult and time-consuming it is to use inverse multiplication. For "easy" complex fractions containing variables, inverse multiplication is a good choice, but complex fractions with multiple variable terms in the numerator and denominator may be easier to simplify with the alternate method described below.  For example, (1/x)/(x/6) is easy to simplify with inverse multiplication. 1/x × 6/x = 6/x2. Here, there is no need to use an alternate method. However, (((1)/(x+3)) + x - 10)/(x +4 +((1)/(x - 5))) is more difficult to simplify with inverse multiplication. Reducing the numerator and denominator of this complex fraction to single fractions, inverse multiplying, and reducing the result to simplest terms is likely to be a complicated process. In this case, the alternate method below may be easier. The first step in this alternate method of simplification is to find the LCD of all the fractional terms in the complex fraction - both in its numerator and in its denominator. Usually, if one or more of the fractional terms have variables in their denominators, their LCD is just the product of their denominators. This is easier to understand with an example. Let's try to simplify the complex fraction we mentioned above, (((1)/(x+3)) + x - 10)/(x +4 +((1)/(x - 5))). The fractional terms in this complex fraction are (1)/(x+3) and (1)/(x-5). The common denominator of these two fractions is the product of their denominators: (x+3)(x-5). Next, we'll need to multiply the terms in our complex fraction by the LCD of its fractional terms. In other words, we'll multiply the entire complex fraction by (LCD)/(LCD). We can do this freely because (LCD)/(LCD) is equal to 1. First, multiply the...

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Если можно, воспользуйтесь методом умножения на обратную величину, который описан выше. Сначала найдите наименьший общий знаменатель всех дробей, которые находятся в числителе и знаменателе составной дроби. Умножьте составную дробь на вычисленный НОЗ. Теперь умножьте знаменатель составной дроби на вычисленный НОЗ. Запишите полученную дробь.


Article in English: To be feminine, you can still curse and raise your voice sometimes, but you must speak more politely. Part of being feminine is speaking clearly, being considerate, and knowing what you want to say. A lady says, "It's a little chilly today," rather than "I'm freezing my butt off!" You don't have to change the way you think or all of the things you ordinarily talk about to be feminine. Many woman are told that woman should be seen and not heard, but femininity is about confidence. Giving fake compliments is catty, not feminine. A lady should be able to find something kind or complimentary to say or make a person feel special and important by pointing out something that he or she is doing well. You can say something as simple as, "I love your dress. It matches your eyes perfectly." or "You're so great at piano. How long have you been playing?" Take a sincere interest in a person and find a small way to show that you're paying attention. You don't have to go overboard. Just give a compliment whenever the mood strikes you. If you want to be feminine, then avoid bragging about your accomplishments, talking about how amazing you look or generally showing off. A truly feminine person is confident enough in her looks and abilities to let other people figure out how amazing she is. You don't have to be so humble that you can't take a compliment or never talk about your achievements, but avoid doing anything that may come off as bragging or making you seem a little full of yourself. A truly feminine person doesn't need to show off for the compliments to come. A feminine person isn't rude, off-putting or generally mean to anyone around her. Even if you're hanging around someone you don't like very much, you should avoid being openly combative or hostile. Instead, smile, be polite and limit your contact with the person as much as you can. A feminine woman also says "Please," and "Thank you" whenever it's necessary. Being polite doesn't mean you're restricted from talking about certain topics. Just ton't talk about...

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Разговаривайте как леди. Говорите искренние комплименты. Старайтесь не хвастаться. Будьте вежливой. Будьте отзывчивой.


Article in English: To be frank, dressing like Sean Connery in "Diamonds are Forever" is a much different look than dressing like Daniel Craig in "Skyfall." And let's not even touch George Lazenby in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." However, there are options. Whether fashion likes it or not. The casual look for each Bond is different. It could be a pair of khakis and a fitted sweater or the sports gear Pierce Brosnan donned in Goldeneye. However, if you want everyone to know you're 007, you'll probably want to go black tie. Again, while a Bubblegum pink suit may have been appropriate in '71, you'll be better off getting your point across if you stick to neutrals in this day and age. Think in blacks, greys, and tans. Think Roger Moore in "Moonraker." A simple black shirt with nice pair of black trousers. Easy as pie, yet still refined and dressed to kill. Bond isn't super-human; he's still subject to hot and cold. When he's gallivanting on the beaches of Fiji, he can be spotted in lightweight, light-colored linens. If it's hotter than hell on the face of the sun, drop the jacket. You can still drink martinis. In "Skyfall," we see Daniel Craig in a peacoat. There's a touch of femininity to Bond that's somehow masculine. Don't be afraid to get trendy -- in this case, it's a very good thing. In Goldfinger, we saw Sean Connery in his baby blue swimwear. In Casino Royale, we see an homage to that with Daniel Craig's baby blue swim trunks. Not every Bond would rock the £125 swim trunks, though. What's the style of yours? Clearly, Bond exists outside of his fine formal wear. You can still maintain your Bond-ness in any setting -- it just might take a prettier penny. And lots of ironing and dry-cleaning!

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Выберите своего Джеймса Бонда. Придерживайтесь нейтральной линии. Подумайте о погоде. Когда вы сомневаетесь - натягивайте плавки.


Article in English: To be honest, most of your clothes can be worn a few times before being washed, but always remember this rule of thumb: if you don't want it on your nose, don't wear it. Pants are not as noticeable as shirts (pretty much all jeans look alike) and can be worn more times in a row than anything else. Just be sure they stay relatively clean and don’t lose their shape; jeans can become stretched out after just a few uses. Many fashions promote revealing styles that are tight-fitting, attention-grabbing, low-cut, etc. Dressing up every once in a while is part of being young and beautiful, but for everyday stuff, your best bet is attractive, modest, flattering clothes that don’t draw undue attention to your body.  If you have a nice figure, it will be obvious in modest clothes. If attracting a boyfriend is one of your goals, you may be surprised to find out how many boys actually prefer it when things are left to the imagination. More importantly, a lot of the guys who want to see normal girls in ridiculous little outfits aren’t the ones you want to be attracting in the first place. Don't be that girl who has to sit out of the soccer game because she can't play in her mini-skirt and wedges; it’s much more attractive to be comfortable and to participate. High heels should be reserved for special dress-up occasions. Low heels or pumps can work in many situations if they’re sturdy and comfy. The rest of the time, wear cute athletic shoes, sensible leather lace-ups, or whatever else fits the bill for everyday life.

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Носите чистую одежду. Выбирайте стильные, скромные стили в одежде. Носите практичную обувь.


Article in English: To be mature, you’ll have to get a handle on the uncomfortable feelings you experience, such as anger, disappointment, or embarrassment. Cursing or shouting at others because you feel terrible won’t help you look mature. Find healthy ways to release and  express your emotions instead.  First, understand why you are feeling this way. Answer three questions: what happened before, how does it feel in your body, and how would you label the feeling? Next, decide how you can express this feeling without hurting yourself or others. You might write in a journal, burn off some steam by exercising or playing sports, or listen to some music that reflects your emotions. When you make a mistake, it won’t do you any good to blame someone else or make an excuse. Putting the fault off on others can ruin your relationships. Plus, you will never learn and grow if you don’t face consequences.  Step up to the plate and take full responsibility when you make a mistake. Do this by immediately admitting your wrongdoing. This can be as simple as saying “My bad” or “That was my mistake.” If you hurt someone, apologize. Then, figure out how you can make amends. For instance, if you left the back door open and your cat got out, admit it. You might say, “I’m sorry.  I left the back door open. I’ll go ask the neighbors if they have seen the cat.” Maturity means thinking about the consequences of your actions. Whenever you are about to say or do something, take a couple of seconds to think about the outcome of your words or actions. Acting on impulse may feel good in the moment, but it can get you into trouble in the long run.  To prevent impulse reactions, pause before making decisions or taking any action. Take a few  deep breaths. Ask yourself, “what is my conscience saying? Will this harm me, or anyone else? How would I feel if someone did this to me, or how will I feel about myself later, if I do this?” For example, a friend asks if you want to cut class. You might pause and breathe deeply. Think about why you would do this—maybe you...

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Не переносите свои негативные эмоции на других. Будьте готовы взять на себя ответственность за свое поведение. Думайте, прежде чем действовать. Будьте благодарным человеком.


Article in English: To be ready for a relationship, you must have a healthy relationship with yourself first. When you love yourself first, you understand and honor your values and needs. This makes you more stable for potential relationship.  Perform self-care regularly, taking part in activities that make you feel good and relieve stress. Examples may include reading a book, walking your dog, or participating in a hobby. Make decisions based on needs rather than wants. Choose to take advantage of opportunities and be around people that honor your values and needs. Before you enter a relationship, you want to think about what you are willing to do or how far you are willing to go. You want to think about things like this beforehand as it can be easy to get swept up when you're in the middle of hooking up and your date is pleading with you to take things further. You must feel comfortable telling your date what you want and don't want, and also not feel scared to say "stop" if it becomes necessary. Setting boundaries allows you to feel safe within your relationship knowing that you stand behind doing things at your own pace. By setting limits, you are supporting your own needs and values emotionally, mentally, and physically. In terms of relationships, two halves do not form a whole. Rather, two whole, healthy people come together to form a greater whole. Looking for someone to complete you is a recipe for a dysfunctional, codependent relationship. You are ready to be in a healthy relationship with another person when you already see yourself as a complete. As a result, you are looking for a partner who complements all that you have to offer. A surefire sign of disaster is being more concerned with finding a partner or being in love than you are in pursuing your goals and desires. Healthy relationships involve two partners who have the freedom and trust within each other to engage in hobbies and activities individually (and also together), hanging out with friends without your mate being there, and supporting one another in...

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Любите себя. Знайте свои границы. Пусть партнер дополняет, а не довершает вас. Не забывайте о собственных интересах. Поймите, что начальное пламя выгорит. Хорошенько подумайте, прежде чем спешить с новыми отношениями после разрыва старых.


Article in English: To be really good at playing the violin, you've got to be able to hear the music you're playing and improvise with it, much like a jazz musician. This skill makes you and the music one and the same. You can hear it still going in your head even though you're playing different notes. Once you've got a piece down, try adding your own flair to it and seeing what happens. To experiment, start by playing the bassline of a song you know well. Then continue playing the line in your head while you improvise on top. It takes the piece to a whole new level and can be very liberating. In short, never trust your memory. You'll end up thinking to yourself, "I think yesterday I stopped somewhere around here...and I had an issue with this bit, but I can't really remember what it was." Clearly that's not going to do you much good. Instead, bring a notebook with you and after you're done, write down a summation of the day's practice. Then tomorrow you can pick up exactly where you left off. Write down anything that you think will be useful, whether it's a problem you're having or a method you found around the problem you're having that you don't want to forget. You could even log your time and plan out the week's schedule, too. At the end of each session, you deserve a reward. Spend your last ten minutes or so having fun. Take an easy piece and play it however you like. Turn it into a dirge, speed it up, and see just how different you can make it sound. Play a piece that makes you smile. Odds are you'll notice that it, too, is sounding better and better. Practicing something every day becomes a drag before long. This 10 minutes may seem like a bit of a waste, but in the long run, it could keep your spirits up. Ending on a high note will make it that much easier to come back to it tomorrow. And the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that.

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Работайте на импровизацией. Записывайте свои успехи. Заканчивайте занятия на веселой нотке.


Article in English: To be sanitary, scoop the dead crab up along with the sand it was buried in. Dispose of the crab and the sand in one swoop. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap after handling a dead crab. If you have no qualms about trashing your deceased crustacean, you can simply place the carcass into a standard waste bin and put it out for garbage collection. Put the body into a Ziploc bag, lay it carefully into the trash, and let it be. If you can't bear the thought of throwing out your crustacean friend, consider burying him beneath a foot of soil. This is a very personal decision, and you need to do what you must to feel okay about the situation. Make sure that you bury him deep enough that other animals—dogs, cats, raccoons, etc.—cannot dig up the body. Feel free to bury the dead crab along with the sand from his cage or tank. The sand may be contaminated, and burying is a great way to safely dispose of it. The flush may seem like a quick and easy solution, but it is not a sanitary choice. There's a chance that a rotting carcass will contaminate the water supply. Bury or trash your dead hermit crab instead. If you want to replace your departed hermit crab, clean the tank before you introduce your new pet. Clear away any sand that may have been contaminated by a rotting dead crab; clean the sides of the tank; replace any water.

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Если вы почувствуете запах рыбы и гниения, выкопайте зарывшегося рака и избавьтесь от него. Выбросьте умершего рака вместе с мусором. Похороните умершего рака. Не смывайте умершего рака в унитаз. Подготовьте аквариум для нового рака.


Article in English: To be self-aware means to have the ability to see your true self without blinders. It involves accepting yourself as you are, and recognizing that you are all fallible. No one is perfect. Just as you provide others with empathy, patience, strength, humility, and love during stressful or challenging times, you need to show this for yourself too. Everyone makes mistakes, experiences stress, and has issues that arise throughout life, and the best way to get through all of this is through self-awareness and acceptance. Through self-awareness, you can learn what you need to do to make changes in life to resolve pending  issues and in turn make you a better individual. If you’re feeling helpless or overwhelmed, it’s a sign that you need to take some time off and reflect. Identify the practical issues you’re dealing with. Then ask yourself which internal issues are driving these problems.  For instance, if your grades have been slipping lately, the root cause could be something like perfectionism or depression. If you have persistent negative thoughts about yourself, explore them. Try to identify the underlying fear or insecurity that’s causing them. Look at your own life from the perspective of a neutral stranger. See if you can identify any recurring patterns of problematic behaviors. Getting outside yourself can make it easier to be objective about the issues you’re facing. If you’re having a hard time viewing your life in an objective way, ask a trusted friend or family member to help you identify your negative behavior patterns. You might say, "Hey, I have trouble getting perspective about some of my issues. What are some negative patterns or habits you see me doing that limit my growth and well-being?" Escapism can take many forms – playing video games, browsing the internet, or even working too much. Simplify your life and drop any unnecessary distractions to get a clearer sense of what your problems are.  For instance, you could decide to cut out movies and stop working overtime while you’re dealing with...

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Практикуйте самоосмысление. Дайте себе время подумать. Взгляните на себя со стороны. Перестаньте пытаться "убежать".


Article in English: To be sexy, you'll need to feel confident and relaxed. Feeling stressed, absent, or down on yourself can ruin your sexiness. Mindfulness is a practice of paying attention to your thoughts, senses, and feelings in the moment, without interpretation or judgement. To practice mindfulness, pay attention to your senses.  Ask yourself "what am I smelling, seeing, how am I moving, how does my body feel?"  Practice mindfulness by paying close attention when someone is talking to you. Try to take in every word they say.   Meditate on your breathing. Feel the breath coming in and out of you. Notice which parts of your body rise and fall. When your mind wanders, remind yourself to pay attention to your breath.   Study an everyday object. Spend some time each day looking at something you see all the time, such as your toothbrush. Try to notice new details.   Do a mindfulness exercise when you feel yourself becoming tense or negative. If an unwanted thought comes to you, gently acknowledge it. Then turn your attention to the things you are feeling and sensing. Good hygiene and good grooming will make you feel good and look good to others. Dress in clean clothes that you like. You don't have to spend a lot of time getting dressed: you can feel good in an outfit you wear all the time as long as you like the way you look in it. Shower after you have exercised or when you would like to feel fresh, and shampoo no more than three times a week.  You will feel sexier if you wear only clothing you really like. Go through your closet and get rid of anything you don't really wear, or wear only out of obligation. Wear clothing that feels good on your skin. For a sensual presentation, wear silks and soft cottons. Clothing that fits to your body but does not uncomfortably squeeze it will make you feel and look sexy. Not only can dance help you get fit, it can also boost your self-confidence and help prepare you for future dates. Find a type of dance that appeals to you, and you're all likely to find people who share your interests. If...

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Практикуйте осознанность. Одевайтесь так, чтобы производить впечатление на себя. Запишитесь на уроки танцев. Обращайте внимание на свои чувства. Внимательно слушайте других людей. Спите достаточное количество времени.


Article in English: To become a Freemason, you must proceed through the process of obtaining three symbolic degrees. The Entered Apprentice is the first degree, and introduces candidates to the basic principles of Freemasonry.  Moral truths are impressed upon new candidates by the symbolic use of building tools. Apprentices must become proficient in one catechism before they can move on to the next step. The second degree continues to instill in candidates the principles of their new membership, especially their close association with the arts and sciences.  Candidates are tested on their mastery of knowledge learned as an apprentice. Candidates must memorize the second catechism to complete the degree. The Master Mason degree is the highest degree a Freemason can earn, and the most difficult.  Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the values of Freemasonry. Completion of the degree is celebrated with a ceremony. In the US, the average time elapsed from the initial petition to the Lodge to receiving the Master Mason degree is four to eight months.

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Все начинают со степени ученика. Получите степень подмастерья. Получите степень мастера.


Article in English: To become better at receiving, you'll need to accept the fact that you are just as worthy of receiving as anyone else is. Accept that the ability to receive is not a selfish or conceded attribute. At a more basic level, you'll need to remove yourself from the giving-receiving dichotomy and learn to accept yourself simply for being who you are. You are enough, no matter how much you give or how much you receive. Ask yourself what it is that you really want. Identify any fears that hold you back from receiving your desires, then work on releasing those fears so that you can embrace your desires more fully. Specifically label the fears that prevent you from receiving. For instance, if you fear that you aren't talented enough to find success or beautiful enough to love, identify that fear and argue against it. You won't be able to accept the gifts you want unless you can first remove the lies saying you don't deserve them. Determine whether or not you truly give to others with an open heart. If you are able to give freely, it will be easier for you to embrace the related practice of receiving freely.  Think about the gifts you typically give to others and ask yourself what motivates you. If you give out of a sense of obligation or superiority, your heart is probably in the wrong place. Similarly, if you expect to receive each time you give, you'll need to learn how to give without clinging to the hope of receiving. Make a habit of giving to others. Offer praise without expecting it in return. Show consideration without wishing to be acknowledged for it. Once you learn to give openly, you'll be able to accept that others can give to you openly, as well. There are many different types of gifts you will receive in your life. Some will be tangible, while others are more abstract. By identifying the different types of gifts you'll receive, you can prepare yourself to accept each type more thoroughly.  Tangible gifts are usually rather obvious and include things like presents, money, and greeting cards. Abstract gifts...

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Развивайте чувство собственного достоинства. Будьте честны со своими желаниями. Понаблюдайте за своей особенностью давать. Подумайте о разнообразии получаемых вами подарков.


Article in English: To begin determining which walls in your house are load-bearing ones, it's best to start at the most basic load-bearing feature of any home - the foundation. If your house has a basement, start here. If not, try to start wherever on the first floor you can locate your house's lower concrete "slab."  Once you've reached your house's lowest point, look for walls whose beams go directly into the concrete foundation. Your house's load bearing walls transfer their structural strain into a sturdy concrete foundation, so any walls that interface directly with the foundation should be assumed to be load bearing walls and should not be removed. Additionally, most home's exterior walls are load bearing. You should see this at the foundation level - whether wood, stone, or brick, nearly all exterior walls will extend right into the concrete. Begin to look for thick, sturdy pieces of wood or metal called beams. These account for the majority of your house's load, which they transfer into the foundation. Beams often stretch through multiple floors and thus can be parts of multiple walls. If your beam spans from the foundation through any wall above it, the wall is load bearing and should not be removed. Except for in unfinished rooms, most beams will be behind drywall, so be ready to consult construction documents or contact the builder if you cannot find them. Beams are often easiest to find in an unfinished basement (or attic) where portions of the structure are exposed. Look at the point where a beam meets the ceiling (if you're in the basement, this will be the underside of the first floor of your home, while if you're on the first floor, this will be the underside of the second floor). You should see long supports spanning the length of the ceiling which are called floor joists because they support the floor of the room above. If any of these joists meet a wall or a main support beam at a perpendicular angle, they are transferring the weight of the floor above into the wall and, thus, the wall is load bearing and...

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Начните c самой нижней точки вашего дома. Определите расположение системы балок. Поищите балки межэтажных перекрытий (ригели пола). Просмотрите внутренние стены всего строения. Проверьте внутренние стены примерно по центру дома. Поищите внутренние стены с массивными краями. Поищите стальные балки или свайно-балочные конструкции. Поищите признаки того, что дом перестраивался.


Article in English: To begin housetraining your puppy, create a routine to help your puppy learn. Puppies need a consistent routine in order to learn when and where they are supposed to relieve themselves. It's important to start teaching your puppy to go outside when she feels the urge as soon as you bring her home. Plan to take her outside on a set schedule every day: first thing in the morning, after every meal, after playtime, and right before bed.  Puppies should be taken out every hour, as well as shortly after meals, naps, and playtime. You should always take your puppy out first thing in the morning, before you and the puppy go to bed at night, and before you leave the puppy alone for any extended period of time. Feed your puppy at the same time every day so you can predict when she'll need to go outside. Very young puppies have to go to the bathroom as often as once an hour. That means you or a family member will need to be available to take your puppy outside that often. If you aren't available to housetrain your puppy during the day, it's important to hire someone else to do it professionally. If you don't start early, it may take your dog a long time to learn not to go to the bathroom in the house. If you notice your puppy going potty inside the house, don't overreact by yelling at her or scaring her. Interrupt her while she's doing her business by clapping your hands together. Then pick her up or get her to follow you right away and take her to her bathroom spot. When she finishes going to the bathroom there, reward her with some praise. If you find a mess behind the sofa or somewhere else in your house, it's too late to discipline the puppy. Don't rub her nose in it; she'll just get confused and scared, and she won't understand what you're trying to teach her. For the first few months you will need to keep a careful eye on your puppy so that you can take her outside as soon as she has to go to the bathroom. If you give her too much freedom around the house at first, she'll learn to go to the bathroom wherever she...

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Разработайте режим для своего щенка. Привлеките к себе внимание щенка, если он попробует сходить в туалет дома. Пока вы приучаете щенка к туалету, ограничьте для него территорию, на которой он может находиться. Выберите на улице определенное место для туалета. Хвалите щенка за успешно выполненную задачу. Немедленно убирайте оплошности за щенком. Подумайте о том, чтобы приучить щенка к клетке.


Article in English: To begin overcoming your fear of sharks, research sharks. Becoming familiar with the habits of the sharks will help you to dispel the myth that popular culture has created of the man eating sea monster. Some important key facts about sharks include:  There are more that 465 known species of sharks. Sharks are apex marine predators and help regulate the ocean populations. Sharks exist on diets consisting of fish, crustaceans, mollusks, plankton, krill, marine mammals and other sharks. Human is not part of a shark's diet. There is no evidence of a man-eating shark. Humans contain too many bones and not enough fat for a shark to be interested in eating. Sharks would much rather make a meal out of a seal or a sea turtle than a human. Most people who fear sharks are specifically terrified of being attacked by a shark. Setting foot in the ocean brings up images of large razor-sharp teeth. However, shark attacks are extremely rare. The odds of being attacked by a shark are 1 in 11.5 million. On average, only 5 people die from shark-related fatalities each year. To put those odds into perspective, think about these common, every day things:  Mosquitoes, bees, and snake bites are responsible for more deaths each year than sharks. You are more likely to get beach-related injuries such as spinal damage, dehydration, jellyfish stings, and sunburn than you are a shark attack injury.  From 1990-2009, 15,000 people died in bicycle-related fatalities while only 14 people died from a shark attack. During that same period in Florida, over 112,000 people were injured in bicycle-related incidents while there were only 435 shark-related injuries.  You are more likely to get attacked by a domestic dog than a shark.  40,000 people die annually in auto accidents in the United States. Out of over 465 known species, only a few have been known to bite humans. The great white shark, bull shark, and tiger shark have all been reported as biting humans. Tiger sharks are known to be social animals that divers have swum around safely. Great...

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Изучите как можно больше информации об акулах. Поймите, что акулы не питаются людьми. Ознакомьтесь с вероятностью нападения акулы. Узнайте, какие виды акул способны напасть на человека. Поймите, что в большинстве случаев акулы кусают человека из любопытства или по ошибке. Вспомните об опасности, которую представляют люди для акул. Спокойно относитесь к сенсационным заявлениям в прессе о нападениях акул.


Article in English: To begin rowing, you'll need to sit at the machine with your feet in front of you on the machine and your knees bent. Your arms will then be straight, extended in front of you, with your knees inside the arms. You will grab hold of the handle with both hands, and your stomach and chest should be resting against the tops of your thighs. This is called the "catch" position. Rowing on a machine consists of several different positions and phases. It's important to know these positions so that you can achieve the right movement on your machine. These movements can then be applied to competitive rowing in the water.  You start at the catch position, and then you move to the release position through the drive phase. The drive phase is when you are pulling the handle towards your body and extending your legs. The release position is the position at the end of the drive phase -- your legs are straight in front of you, your body is sitting upright, and your arms are pulled in towards you. Then, you will move on to the rock over phase, to the recovery phase, and finally back to your catch position. The rock over phase is when you begin to release your arms from the release position, allowing them to go straight, but keeping your legs straight. Then, in the recovery phase, as your upper body bends forward and your arms are fully straightened, you will begin to bend your knees until you've reached the catch position. When you row, you aren't engaging your entire body at once -- there is a sequence involved. Rowing involves using your legs first (by first straightening them), then your core (by pulling your upper body back), then your arms (by pulling the handle to your chest). When you allow the handle to move back to its starting position you will do the reverse, first engaging your arms (by straightening them), then your core (by allowing it to be pulled forward), then your legs (by bending them).  If you engage your muscles out of order or all at once, it can be difficult to get your timing and rhythm right, and it can...

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Правильно расположитесь на тренажере. Изучите различные фазы гребка. Изучите линейную последовательность движений. Отточите эффективное распределение силы. Работайте по счету.


Article in English: To begin tackling this issue, you've got to know where it comes from. Are they bullied at school? Do they feel stupid or ugly? What are the relationships like with their parents and teachers? Children are generally happy-go-lucky unless there is a definite issue at hand.  Once you get to know the absolute reason behind this aspect of their personality, you'll be able to move onto the next steps, and help them become surer of themselves. Sometimes it has to do with the situation. If a child is the youngest of four sisters, a part of a minority group or female, it may be that the current power structure they reside in has affected their self-perception. If you can tackle these issues in their developing stages, you could make their adult life infinitely easier. Don't sigh, because this can be taken as a sign of frustration. Even if they've messed up, let them know you're proud of them for trying, for taking a risk, and for finding a way that doesn't work. You're on their side regardless and will cheer them on as far as they go. Instead of saying they're "not dumb," let them know that they're smart. Instead of saying they "didn't do badly," say they did well. Speak in terms of things they did do and put a positive spin on it to make it feel like they are in control and performing well. Compliment them about things they may not like about themselves, and bring it to a whole new level. For example, if they feel like they are ugly, tell them little things, like "Your skin is nice." Sometimes go into more detail, like "Your eyes are like flowers. They're so pretty." The more you go into detail the more they will be convinced and think the same way about themselves. If you're close, have them think of things they like about themselves and have them tell you. Whenever they feel down, you can bring up these things. You should also add to the list and try to get them to see your argument. "Do you remember that time you spent Friday night all worried about your sister? You're so kind and considerate." Using the power of...

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Попробуйте выяснить, в чем заключается проблема. Используйте позитивный язык. Помогите им стать уверенными. Поддержите их. Создайте для них положительную, здоровую окружающую среду. Дайте им понять, что в каждом человеке есть доля неуверенности в себе, ведь никто не совершенен.


Article in English: To begin the actual pile, add leaves or other dry yard debris that you have available. Ideally this layer should be a few inches deep and will give the pile a good, solid base. If you don't have any brown material to use, you can still start your pile. You can also use a light sprinkling of garden soil or recently finished compost to start the pile, which will introduce the correct bacteria. Green materials, which are high in nitrogen, are used to activate the heat process in your compost. Some perfect heat-generating materials include: young weeds (before they develop seeds), comfrey leaves, yarrow, and grass cuttings.  Other green items that compost well include fruits and vegetables, fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, tea leaves (including tea bags with the staple removed), and chicken, turkey, cow or horse manure. Especially avoid compacting large quantities of green materials together, since they can rapidly become anaerobic. This means that there will not be enough oxygen for the most beneficial microbes to thrive and decompose your compost materials. Brown materials, which are high in carbon, serve as the "fiber" for your compost. Brown materials include fall (autumn) leaves, dead plants and weeds, sawdust, straw, old flowers (including dried floral displays, minus plastic/foam attachments),  and hay. Other items that can be composted include: paper towels, paper bags, cotton clothing (torn up), egg shells, and hair (human, dog, cat etc.).  However, use all these items in moderation. The ideal compost pile is between 3 parts brown materials to 1 part green to half and half, depending on what materials you have on hand. These items should come into contact with one another and should be laid down in thin layers that are only a few inches deep. If you want to include food scraps in your compost pile, you need to be cautious about attracting animals and insects and creating bad smells. To help stop these problems, cover the whole bin with a lid or simply cover kitchen scraps immediately with a...

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Застелите дно легким коричневым материалом, если это возможно. Соберите зеленые отходы. Используйте много коричневых отходов. Добавьте в кучу и другие отходы. Сложите все отходы в несколько слоев. Накройте емкость крышкой либо спрячьте пищевые отходы под слоем растительных отходов.


Article in English: To begin this 21-card spread, separate the Major Arcana from the Minor. Shuffle each set of cards, cut them and lay them out in rows of three across, seven down with one card to the side. This will use all of the Major Arcana but leave some Minor Arcana cards. Set these aside in a pile. Make a list of the cards you've laid out. Pick a word that best describes each and write it down beside them. What do they suggest to you?  Identify a narrative pattern, as though you are looking at a book of illustrations and trying to find the story. The patterns can go across, down, diagonally or first to last. The card to the side signifies the most important element of the situation. Ask yourself which situations in your life or in the life of the person whose cards you are reading, the cards seem to be alluding to. Look for narrative patterns that offer alternatives to the end first perceived, things that could make the situation better or worse. Consider the words you've assigned to each of the cards. How do these apply to the stories you've identified? Combine your perceptions from the above steps into one reading. You might be amazed at how much more accurate the reading is than when you use the deck's guide. Remember that if at some point a card feels like it has a different meaning to you than what the book says, go with that meaning.  Trusting your intuition is the true way to read tarot cards and something you'll begin to do naturally you become more experienced. Just let the cards speak to you.

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Разделите карты. Создайте расклад. Запишите впечатления. Посмотрите на картинки на картах. Задавайте вопросы. Рассмотрите альтернативы. Пересмотрите свои слова. Сложите все вместе.


Article in English: To begin your stroke, your hands should be relaxed and your fingers should be held together. Put your hand into the water fingers first about 15 inches above your head. Your palm should be tilted at a 45 degree angle facing out so your index and middle finger enter the water first. Your wrist should be tilted down and positioned above the fingers, and your elbow will be raised above the wrist. Your hand should make as little splash as possible during entry. Once your hand is in the water, extend your arm another 4 inches  Once your hand is in the water, press your hand down and out with your fingers spread out slightly. This is called “getting a feel” for the water or “the catch”. If you want to work on your hand technique, you can wear hand paddles to help you concentrate on how your hands are entering and exiting the water. Avoid putting your hand into the water just above your head. It will slow you down and hurt your technique. Do not smack the water with your arms, instead, once your hand enters the water, follow the motion and glide your arm into the water. During the release your arm doesn’t move you forward, but it does provide support for the arm which is pulling underwater. It is important to work on your release technique so that your hand entry is clean. To end your stroke, launch your hand forward in line with your shoulder out of the water. Your fingers should hang loosely above the water and your hand should swing wider than your arm.  Your arm should be relaxed and should swing wide, too. Concentrate on rotating your arm forward, and do not force a down rotation at the end of the release.

Summary in Russian:

Усовершенствуйте положение рук и прыжок в воду. Уберите локоть из воды.


Article in English: To being the cleaning process, add enough water to your scorched pan to cover the bottom. The amount of water necessary depends on the size of your pan, but 1 cup is a good starting point. If all of the scorched marks aren’t covered, add water until they are. Once you have enough water in the pan, it’s time to mix in some vinegar. Pour 1 cup into the water, and gently swirl the pan’s contents to combine the water and vinegar. Place the pan on the stove, and turn the heat up to high to bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for approximately 10 minutes. The amount of vinegar that you add to the pan will depend on the amount of water that you used. Keep the ratio 1 part water to 1 part vinegar. When the vinegar and water mixture is finished boiling, remove it from the stove. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of baking soda into the pan. The baking soda will react with the vinegar, causing fizzing and bubbling that will help loosen the scorched film and debris.  The pan will be hot when you add the baking soda, so be careful not to touch it and burn yourself. Allow the baking soda and vinegar to fizz for as long as it takes for the pan to cool. You can also use cream of tartar in place of baking soda to clean a scorched pan. However, you should mix 1 tablespoon of the cream of tartar with 1 cup of water and omit the vinegar before adding it in the pan. While baking soda can work well on a stainless steel pan, you shouldn’t use it or any other alkaline-based cleaning product on anodized aluminum cookware. Once you’re sure that the pan is cool, discard the water, vinegar, and baking soda mixture, and clean the pan with hot, soapy water. Use a sponge with plastic netting or brush to scrub at the bottom of pan, and remove the scorched debris.  While it may help to use a sponge with netting or a scrub brush while you’re washing the pan, the baking soda and boiling water should have sufficiently loosened the film and debris so it’s easy to remove. If there are any stubborn scorch marks that won’t scrub free, mix some...

Summary in Russian:

Заполните сковороду водой. Добавьте в воду уксус и доведите ее до кипения. Снимите сковороду с огня и добавьте пищевую соду. Соскребите грязь.


Article in English: To bleach hair naturally, meaning the sun will be what activates the blonde in your hair, you will need lemon juice, chamomile tea (or tea bags) and hot water. This process will take a much longer time and can be used to bring out the natural highlights in your hair, but most likely won't bring you to a platinum blonde color. Steep five to ten chamomile tea bags for a few minutes in about half a liter (or two cups) of hot water in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Then, add about one half cup of lemon juice to your tea, pouring it into your solution until it becomes somewhat cloudy. The amount of lemon juice you'll need to use varies, so start with half a cup and pour it into your tea for a few seconds, stopping when your tea becomes a cloudy mixture. After you have combined the ingredients, you'll want to pour the entire mixture into a spray bottle so that you can apply it to your hair. Then, spray throughout your hair for an even coating. Your hair should be damp with the solution but not soaking wet. For the bleaching agents in the lemon juice to work, it will need to be exposed to the sun for a while. Stay outside in the sun until your hair dries, making sure to use sunscreen on the rest of your body to avoid damaging your skin. For the best results, leave the mixture on your hair for one to two hours. This method works slowly, gradually bringing out the highlights in your hair, so know that it may take several weeks, spraying your hair daily or every other day, before your hair really becomes blonde, especially if you have very dark brown hair. Anytime you lighten your hair, even with natural products, you should protect it and keep it moisturized by applying a conditioner. You can use a leave in conditioner or coconut oil.

Summary in Russian:

Соберите необходимые ингредиенты. Вскипятите воду и заварите чай. Перелейте смесь в пульверизатор. Сядьте на солнце. Наносите на волосы кондиционер.


Article in English: To boot from the USB drive, you will have to set the BIOS to boot from USB first instead of the hard drive. To open the BIOS, reset your computer and hit the displayed key to enter Setup. The key varies by manufacturer, but is usually F2, F10, F12, or Del. Change the 1st Boot Device to your USB drive. Be sure that it is inserted, or you may not be given an option to choose it. Depending on your manufacturer, it may say Removable Device or list your flash drive’s model. If you set the boot order correctly, your Windows 8 installation will load after the manufacturer’s logo disappears.

Summary in Russian:

Откройте BIOS. В BIOS перейдите в меню загрузки. Сохраните изменения и перезагрузите компьютер.