Article in English: If the work that you do is what you love, it will be much easier for you to find a good work-life balance. Pick a profession that fits well with your interests and gives you a sense of fulfillment.  Every job comes with its set of difficulties and deadlines. If you are satisfied with what you’ve accomplished and proud of a job well done, you’ll be able to focus all of your energy on work while you are there.  You may need to switch jobs. If your job is too demanding, not helping you meet your career goals, or paying too little to be worth your time, it may be time for a change. Just as you should consider how your job or career affects your family, you should also think about how your family affects your ability to meet your career goals. Ask questions about who should work in your family. For example, if you’re married, should you and your spouse both work? What effect, both financial and personal, will this have? How many children can we take care of, while both of you are working? Are there any other family members that you can rely on to shoulder the load? Sometimes, finding a work-life balance means more than just balancing family time with work. Consider some of the following questions:  Does your job give you enough time to do other things that you are passionate about, like volunteering or taking classes? What about hobbies? Does your current job allow you to do things that make you happy outside of work? How far is your commute? If you choose to live further away from work, then you’ll spend that much more time every day commuting in between. Then there are the costs of maintaining a car. Consider finding a place to live that is closer to work.

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Выберите направление работы, которое поможет вам достичь своих целей. Думайте о балансе между работой и личной жизнью при планировании семьи. Оцените, как работа влияет на другие ваши обязательства.


Article in English: If the wound completely punctures through the skin or is wider than two millimeters, you should consult a doctor or visit an emergency clinic. If you have trouble closing the wound on your own or can see any exposed muscle or fat, you will likely need stitches.  Getting stitches within a few hours of the injury will reduce the risk of scarring and infection. Keep in mind that wounds with jagged edges are more likely to become infected, so make sure you see a doctor if you have this type of wound. Call a doctor immediately if redness and swelling spread beyond the wound or infected site. If you’ve already seen your doctor, call them for a follow-up if a fever persists for two days after starting an antibiotic, or if the infected wound shows no signs of improvement for three days after starting an antibiotic.  Signs of a worsening infection may include:  Increased swelling Red streaks traveling away from the wound A foul odor coming from the wound Increased amounts of pus and fluid coming from the wound Fever Chills Nausea and/or vomiting Swollen lymph nodes When you have your doctor examine the infected wound, discuss whether you should take topical or oral antibiotics. A topic antibiotic is an ointment that you apply directly on the infected area and is the most common form of treatment. Oral antibiotics, or systemic antibiotics, are taken by the mouth and are best if your doctor believes the infection is spreading or if your immune system is compromised. Tell your doctor about fever or any other symptoms, and be sure to mention any chronic health conditions or medications that might have weakened your immune system. It’s always best to talk to a doctor about getting a tetanus shot if the wound is deep or dirty. Puncture wounds from soiled or rusty surfaces can cause tetanus, but most standard vaccination programs protect against the disease. If you haven’t had a tetanus shot in the last five years, you might need a booster. You should contact your doctor immediately if you have any concerns about the nature...

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На глубокую рану необходимо наложить швы. Обратитесь к хирургу, если инфекционный процесс в ране усиливается. Обсудите с врачом, какое лечение антибиотиками (местное или пероральный прием) показано в вашем случае. Узнайте у врача, нужна ли в вашем случае экстренная профилактика столбняка. Проконсультируйтесь с врачом по поводу своих хронических заболеваний и других факторов, вызывающих у вас опасение. Обратитесь за врачебной помощью немедленно, если у вас появились серьезные симптомы инфекции.


Article in English: If their profile picture looks professionally done and can be found on a modeling website, chances are the person stole the picture. Sure, they may just be a lonely model, but how likely is that? You can use Google's image search or other reverse image search sites to see if this picture shows up on a stock image site. If someone is desperate to sound good, they may not remember that something like 6' and 95 lbs is not proportional, unless their diet is insane. It's up to you whether you're willing to get involved in an affair or not, but just remember this: if they've lied about their marital status, what else could they be lying about? A scammer's occupation is usually some type of "Engineer" for men and a "Model" for women. It's just another way to make themselves sound like a good pick. Engineers make heaps of money, and models normally look beautiful. Now doesn't that sound amazing? Use this to do a Google search to see if shows up on other websites. If the profile is for another photo or perhaps man or woman, this person may be using the words verbatim and is a fraudster. For example, ask things such as "What is your favorite character on the TV show?" that they listed.  If they list they have a specific car or boat; check what kind of mileage they get or brand of boat. Ask about a particular restaurant in the city and Google the address. Ask how to get there from another easily accessed address close to this; for example, McDonalds is on First Street there, so is that next to the XXXX? Google Maps will usually show street names and even a street picture to help you gauge the accuracy of the response.

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Посмотрите на фото профиля. Посмотрите на рост и вес, указанные в профиле. Если в профиле в графе брак указано «холост», то посмотрите, не блестит ли на аватаре обручальное кольцо. Посмотрите, что указано в графе «Профессия». Скопируйте отрывок-другой из профиля и поищите его в Google. Задавайте точные, конкретные вопросы по поводу того, что указано в профиле.


Article in English: If there are a few stains that won’t come off with regular cleaning, then you can try treating them with nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol. Rub the stain with a cloth that has been dipped in rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover. Always test the fabric before applying to stains to ensure that it does not leave a mark. In order to do this, you will need to apply baking soda to the stain and let it sit over night. The baking soda will absorb any grease from the leather. The next day, simply wipe the surface with a clean cloth. To do this, wipe off any loose dirt or dust, then wet your shoes using a damp cloth. Next, dab a small amount of toothpaste onto your shoes and rub in using your fingers. Pay close attention to any stains or scuff marks.  Scrub any tough stains with an old toothbrush. Then, wipe away the toothpaste using a damp cloth. Let the shoes dry in a warm spot. Combine lemon juice with cream of tartar. Mix together, adjusting the amounts, until a paste is formed. Rub the mixture onto the stain and let sit for approximately half an hour. Then, remove the mixture with a sponge and wipe with a clean cloth.

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Удалите пятна жидкостью для снятия лака или медицинским спиртом. Удалите жирные пятна с помощью пищевой соды. Почистите кожаную обувь зубной пастой. Приготовьте чистящее средство из лимонного сока и винного камня.


Article in English: If there are borders around your flower bed made of plastic, metal, or some other material and you no longer want to use them, pull them carefully out of the ground. Discard this old material. If you cannot pull this up by hand, try working a small hand trowel or pry bar under the bottom edge and levering it out. Sometimes the edging is anchored with stakes, so be sure to remove them first. If there is an existing border, and you want to keep the edging where it is, then you are ready for the next step. If you want to change where an existing border is positioned, or if you are making a completely new one, then you will need to mark on the ground where you want the border to be. Straight lines can be fine. Many people prefer curved edges, however, and they may make your flower bed look bigger. You can use a garden hose, string, or marking paint. Put the hose or other marking material on the ground where you want the actual edge to be.

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Начните работу с удаления старого бордюра вокруг клумбы (если он присутствует). Определитесь с положением границ клумбы. Создайте ориентир, по которому вы будете прокладывать новую границу клумбы.


Article in English: If there are multiple Chinese restaurants around your area, take a look at each one of their menus.  Although many items on the menu will be similar or even identical, you might find more healthy options at certain places.  Some restaurants may offer a wider selection of certain foods.  Look for menus that have more steamed dishes, more vegetable dishes or are able to make changes or substitutions. Also check for a "healthy" or "diet-friendly" section of the menu.  Many restaurants now are catering to the large population of people looking to lose weight.  They may offer things under a certain calorie limit or that are cooked a bit healthier. Most Chinese restaurants offer a few different types of soup on their menu.  Starting with a soup can help curb your appetite and total calorie intake.  Studies have shown that if you start a meal by consuming a low-calorie soup, you end up eating less quantity and fewer calories overall.  Try order a "small" or cup of hot and sour soup.  This generally is about 100 calories and contains vegetables and broth. Although the soup may be low in calorie, it's most likely still higher in sodium.  Ask for a low-sodium option if available and plan on sticking to the small serving. No matter what entree or side dish you're in the mood for, try to go for the steamed option over fried.  This automatically cuts calories and fat.  Anything battered or marked as '"crispy" is deep fried, e.g. prawn crackers and spring rolls. Anything in batter means that it will be high in fat. If your order comes with the option of fried rice or steamed rice, always go for steamed.  Fried rice has over 100 more calories per serving than steamed rice.  Also go for steamed or stir-fried proteins.  Things like General Tso's chicken are deep fried and higher in calories.  Opt for a lower calorie option like chicken and broccoli. For appetizers, skip the egg roll and fried dumplings and order spring rolls or steamed dumplings instead.  Two steamed dumplings are only around 50 calories. Adding an extra...

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Изучите меню нескольких ресторанов. Начните с супов. Отдавайте предпочтение приготовленным на пару блюдам, а не жареным. Всегда заказывайте овощи. Заказывайте коричневый рис. Корректируйте способ приготовления блюд.


Article in English: If there are no children under the age of 21 born or adopted into the marriage and all property and debt division are unanimously agreed to, you can qualify for the expedited Uncontested Divorce Program. Only no-fault divorces, meaning the problems in the relationship have been ongoing for at least six months and cannot be reconciled, are eligible for this program. There can be no allegations of fault. At least one party must be willing to swear under oath to this breakdown of the marriage. To use this program, you must be at a computer equipped with Microsoft Word or the free Microsoft Word Viewer. The computer must also be attached to a printer to generate your filing copies. There is no online filing option in New York. The program has a checklist showing the information you will need before you start. Most of it is straight forward, such as names and contact information for the parties, the date and place of the marriage, and details of the settlement agreement.  A settlement agreement can be as simple as statements to the effect of, "Parties have separated the personal property and debts." If there are vehicles or leases, list them individually. For example, "Plaintiff will retain ownership of 2012 Toyota Camry, VIN #[number]," or "Defendant will retain the right to occupy the apartment located at [address]." If there is real estate, you must detail if it will be sold or if one of the parties will be keeping it. Detail out things like equity buy-outs or agreements on mortgage payments. For example, "Plaintiff will retain ownership and assume the mortgage of house located at [address]. Defendant will receive a lump sum payment of [amount] payable by [date]. Upon payment, defendant will execute the necessary deeds in favor of plaintiff." Even though you are using the Uncontested Divorce Program, consider consulting with an attorney to create the settlement agreement if there are any complicated issues such as investments and retirement accounts. A little work before filing can speed the divorce through the...

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Узнайте требования к рассмотрению развода по обоюдному согласию. Удостоверьтесь в наличии всех инструментов для составления заявления. Соберите необходимую информацию. Узнайте, собирается ли ваша супруга или супруг менять фамилию на прежнюю. Закажите индексный номер. Используйте государственную программу для подачи прошения о разводе. Перепроверьте документы и подпишите их. Подайте пакет документов на развод. Узнайте, необходимо ли вручение судебного документа. Установите судебные процессуальные сроки для развода. Дождитесь заключительного решения.


Article in English: If there are no rules limiting how far you can go when playing this game, it's a good idea to set some personal limits with the person you'll be sharing your 7 minutes in heaven with. If you don't, the other player might misinterpret the signals you are setting and go too far.  You might say something like, "Can we just talk?" or "Let's talk first. I might be OK with a kiss, but I don't want to rush into it." You could also establish a firm boundary by saying, "Kissing is OK, but I'm not OK with other touching." Sometimes something will make you feel uncomfortable without you knowing it beforehand. When this happens, you should use straightforward language to tell the other player that you feel uncomfortable and want to stop.  For example, if you are touched in a way you don't like, you could say, "No. I don't want to be touched there." It can be difficult telling someone "No," but if you don't, things might go farther than you intended. You should never take part in something that makes you feel uncomfortable. This includes things like hand-holding, petting, or other kinds of touches that might exceed the personal boundaries of the other player. This way, you don't accidentally violate someone's boundaries without knowing. It only takes a quick second to ask, "Is it OK if I hold your hand?" or "Is it alright for me to touch you like this?"

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Перед началом игры установите четкие границы. Не стесняйтесь повысить голос, если что-то пойдет не так. Если вы хотите попробовать что-то новое, спросите другого игрока, как он к этому относится.


Article in English: If there are some relatives you know will always annoy you, try to avoid seeing them or being around them if possible.  If you cannot avoid them entirely, just try to spend as little time as possible with them.  If you have to spend time with them, speak with them as little as possible. If you have to be around your super-annoying relatives, try ignoring them when they say something to you, when they do something annoying, or just walk away. Ignoring annoying behaviors (and there are many) is a good way to rise above the crowd and not to engage, even if they are annoying you. Solitary activities can build a wall of insulation around you when you are in a place where there are annoying relatives.  Go into the kitchen, or a bedroom, just to get away.  Wear headphones. Wearing headphones shows the people around you that you are not interested in talking, and that you're really interested in your music, podcast, or whatever.  Read a book. Generally, even annoying people will not interrupt you when you are reading. If they do, just reply, "I'm reading something for work/school/ that's important." A buffer can be a person who knows how to handle the annoying relatives, like a mom, dad, sibling or friend, who can deal so that you don't have to.  Social buffers should be made aware of their role ahead of time. Don't just bring one and expect them to do all the work while you hide out.  Social buffering should be reciprocated!

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Избегайте встреч. Игнорируйте раздражающих родственников. Займитесь уединенным делом. Используйте социальный буфер.


Article in English: If there are specific cleaning and assembly techniques suggested by the manufacturer, you'll want to follows those directions first. If you can't find the instructions, check the company website. They may have an online instruction book you can access to show you how to clean and assemble the tree. Remove all ornaments, lights, and any debris that has become tangled in the tree, such as sticks, leaves, and straw. Use the fabric attachment to vacuum dust and dirt off the tree. You can also use a leaf blower to blow debris off the tree, while keeping a careful distance to avoid damaging the tree. Fill a bucket with soapy water and use a soft dish rag to wipe down the individual branches and the trunk. As before, work around and then from top to bottom.   Replace the water as necessary. Allow the tree to dry thoroughly before plugging the lights back in. Be sure to use lights and decorations that will be able to withstand the weather.

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Проверьте прилагаемые к елке инструкции по уходу. Отключите елку от сети и снимите с нее украшения. Воспользуйтесь метелкой от пыли или пылесосом, допускающим уличное использование. Вымойте дерево. Нарядите елку.


Article in English: If there are stains on your clothing, they may harbor a smell. Before attempting to wash out the stains, sprinkle baking powder or coffee grounds on the stains. This will help neutralize the odor. Let the coffee grounds or baking soda sit on the stain for a few hours before brushing them off and washing the stain. Liquid dishwashing detergent that's made to target grease can help remove gasoline stains. Gently rub the detergent into the stains until they lift. Then, rinse the garment and wash it in the washing machine as usual. Remember you should always hang-dry clothing that came into contact with gasoline. Baby oil can also help lift gasoline stains. You can pour baby oil directly on the stains and rub the stains out. You can also toss rags soaked with baby oil into the washing machine with your gasoline-stained clothes. Unfortunately, sometimes the gasoline smell remains on your clothes despite your best efforts. While this can be frustrating, professional services can help. If you can't get stains or smell out of your clothes at home, contact a local dry cleaner. You can find dry cleaners online. If your clothing has been very stained or damaged by gasoline, professional dry cleaning services may help treat your clothes.

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Нейтрализуйте пятна и запахи с помощью кофейной гущи или пищевой соды. Удалите пятна cредством для мытья посуды. Используйте детское масло. Отдайте одежду в химчистку.


Article in English: If there are still stains on the mattress from the vomit, you may need a targeted cleaner. Combine 1 cup (237 ml) warm water and 1 cup (237 ml) of white vinegar in a spray bottle and shake well to mix thoroughly. For extra cleaning power, you can also mix in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of liquid dish soap. Just make sure it's not a moisturizing formula. After you've prepared the vinegar mixture, apply it to the stains on the mattress. Don't oversaturate the mattress; spray the stained area until it is just damp. Next, blot the mattress with a clean towel to lift the stain. Choose a towel that is extremely absorbent for blotting the mattress. Depending on the stain, one application of the vinegar solution may not be enough to remove the stain. Apply it to the mattress and blot it as many times as necessary to completely remove the vomit stains. Make sure to have plenty of clean towels on hand for the blotting. You don't want to blot the mattress over and over with the same towel because you can wind up spreading the stain. After you've removed the stain from the mattress, it's important to let it dry. Give the mattress at least 6 to 8 hours to dry. You can help the drying process by turning on an overhead fan, aiming a freestanding fan at the mattress, or opening a window near the bed. Even after you clean the mattress, there can still be germs left behind after someone vomits. When the mattress is dry, spray the affected area lightly with rubbing alcohol to kill any lingering germs. Instead of rubbing alcohol, you can dab some unscented hand sanitizer on the mattress to kill the germs. After you've applied the rubbing alcohol, allow the mattress to dry completely. It should take about 6 hours, but it's a good idea to let it air dry overnight to be certain it's dry. Be sure to keep children and pets away from the mattress until the alcohol is dry.

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Смешайте воду и белый уксус в пропорции 1:1. Побрызгайте приготовленной смесью на пятно и как следует промокните его. Повторяйте процесс, пока не выведете пятно. Оставьте матрас на ночь, чтобы он высох. Используйте медицинский спирт, чтобы убить микробов. Еще раз высушите матрас.


Article in English: If there is a chance that you might run into a snake, take care to be very observant. If you are going on a hike or camping, you should be conscious of your surroundings. Be aware of where snakes are most likely to appear.  When you are hiking, stay on the trail as much as possible. You might still encounter a snake, but it is less likely than if you wander off of the trail. Avoid tall grass. These areas are very appealing to many types of snakes. Snakes like to hide under rocks and logs. Be careful when walking near these areas. Keep your eyes open and be on the lookout for snakes. You should also use caution when rock climbing. Snakes like to hide in nooks and crannies. Look before placing your hand somewhere on the rock. Ideally, being mindful of your environment will help you to stay away from snakes. However, that is not always possible. If you do encounter a snake, there are several things you can do to remain safe.  Try not to panic. Staying calm can help you make the right decisions and help you to stay safe. Don't make any sudden movements in the direction of the snake. Just remain calm, and try not to startle the animal. Remember that the snake was not out looking for you. It likely was just trying to find a place to get warm. One of the most effective ways to survive an encounter with a snake is to not engage. If you come across a snake in your path, walk away. If you can't turn and go the other direction, make sure to give the snake a wide berth as you circle around it.  Remember that most snakes have no desire to be around people. That is why you rarely see them. If you see a snake in your yard or garden, just stay away from it. It is likely that the snake will flee when it sees you. Sometimes you might encounter an aggressive snake or one that is cornered. The same advice applies. Do not try to capture the snake. Just head the other direction. Loud sounds can help you to drive a snake from your path. Snakes don't have ears, but they are very sensitive to vibrations. Loud sounds are likely to...

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Принимайте во внимание окружающую среду. Сохраняйте спокойствие. Уйдите. Издавайте громкие звуки.


Article in English: If there is a fluid problem around your chin area, it may need further consideration.  If there is simply fluid retention, ask your doctor to refer you to a masso-therapist who can expertly massage the area to try to unblock the fluid and assist with better posture and relaxation. Your appearance is more than your genetic features.  How you dress, how you present yourself, how you communicate with others, how you share your sense of you with others and how much confidence you have in yourself as a worthy human being are all worth 1000 times more than the appearance of a double chin.

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Посетите своего врача. Цените себя таким, какой вы есть.


Article in English: If there is a large number of quills, the experience will be much less painful when performed by a doctor. Do not attempt to remove quills on a person's face or throat at home. The removal process is painful and requires the patient to sit still for a long period of time while quills are extracted. Remove the quills as soon as possible after the injury occurs. If the injured person struggles, there is risk that the quill tip may break off and lodge deeper in the skin, which risks causing serious problems. Take the person to a doctor if the person will not remain still. Many people cut the hollow quill before removing so that it deflates and become smaller. Professionals, however, advise not to do this, as it can make the quill harder to grasp and could cause it to break apart into several splinters. You may need pliers of different sizes if there are both small and large quills present. Quills require tools for removal because they have barbed ends along their surfaces which make them easy to stick into an object but difficult to remove in the opposite direction. If you attempt to pull quills by hand they will burrow into your fingers. Use the tool to grab the quill as near to the skin as possible. You could even push the skin down around the quill, as long as you are careful not to break the quill or cause too much pain to the injured person. Use a powerful, rapid motion to pull the quill out as firmly and quickly as possible. Do not twist the quill, which can cause breakage. Try to pull it out at the same angle it entered, directly backward out of the wound. Broken quills can embed themselves into the skin and cause infection. See a doctor if this occurs. If you are not able to visit a doctor, sanitize a pair of clean (dirt-free) tweezers by putting them in boiling water for five minutes. Remove the tweezers from the water with tongs and let cool on a clean paper towel for a few minutes before you use them to remove the broken quill tip inside the wound. Ask the patient if they have any pains elsewhere on...

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В серьезных случаях обратитесь к врачу. Попросите человека сохранять спокойствие. Никогда не обрезайте иглу перед удалением. Захватите иглу плоскогубцами или зажимом. Захватите иглу у основания. Тяните иглу гладко. Рассмотрите область, где была игла, чтобы убедиться, что верхушка не оторвалась. Повторите процесс удаления для каждой иглы, которую можете найти. Вылечите раны. Примените мазь с антибиотиком на раны. Проверяйте рану каждый день на наличие признаков инфекции. Попросите врача вакцину против бешенства, как можно скорее.


Article in English: If there is a nice walking path or scenic hike nearby, this can be a good way to clear your head and get some exercise. Try to find some place you haven’t been before.  If there aren’t any scenic nature areas around, try walking through an interesting neighborhood you’ve never been too before. Prepare a quick meal like sandwiches and cold drinks in a basket and enjoy having them at the park or by the riverside. It will be even more fun if you have a simple game to play with your friends or family. Riding a bike is good exercise and it can get you much further than your feet would on their own. Use a bike ride as an opportunity to explore a place you’ve never been before. Going to places that you haven't been before is one great way to learn more about history, people and culture. You can backpack to save money. If a trip abroad is outside of budget, consider traveling to a nearby city you’ve never been to.

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Отправляйтесь на прогулку. Отправляйтесь на пикник. Отправляйтесь на велопрогулку. Подумайте о путешествиях.


Article in English: If there is a part of your face or body that you particularly want to emphasize, use a photo editing application to zoom in on it, then save the edit.  Most smart phones and computers have photo editing software available, most of which is very user-friendly. Any parts of the photograph that are not flattering can be cropped out.  If you took the photo with one arm, it’s usually best to crop the arm out of the picture, as it will look enlarged.  If you think your hair looks crazy, crop it out.  No one has to see the photos as you take them: don’t be afraid to edit before you share. Many photo-sharing websites have built-in filtering options.  These will alter the appearance of your photo, bring out different colors and changing brightness and contrast.  Experiment with different filters until you find one that makes your photo look the best. In addition to general photo editing software and applications, there are also applications that are made specifically for touching-up portraits.  With these editing software programs, you can remove blemishes, eliminate red eye, and perform other touch-ups to even your skin tone and perfect your photo. While most people hope that their photos are ‘not’ blurry, sometimes a little selective blurring can improve your photo.  By leaving part of the picture in focus and blurring other parts, you can direct the viewer to focus on what you’d like to emphasize and you can reduce the emphasis on other things, like awkward backgrounds or unflattering traits.

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Приблизьте нужную область. Обрежьте кадр, чтобы убрать все лишнее. Используйте фильтр. Отретушируйте фотографию. Используйте эффект размытия.


Article in English: If there is a potential move, especially on short notice, make sure you are prepared for that eventuality. Everything that you can prepare ahead of time will be that much less that you have to prepare when the time comes. Problems with your visa may cause delays in your ability to go. Make sure your passport is current. If you need a new one, that is the first order of business. It can take several weeks to apply for and receive a new passport. Before all else, draw up a plan that can be checked off as things are done. This plan needs to be thorough and it should include deadlines. Here are some other considerations:   Discussing the packing and shipping arrangements. Interview at least three different companies and get their quotes for the move. Find out what each company is prepared to do: specialized packing, dealing with your wine cellar (this can be problematic), helping with pets, timing guarantees, storage at the other end, etc. Also, discuss the possibility of storing possessions in your current country. If this move is short-term and you intend to return, it might be best to leave some—or even most—items behind. Deciding what to do with your current home if you own it. Are you going to sell it or rent it out? If selling, talk to a real estate agent and tell them about your plans. Ask yourself if you have time to wait for the best offer, or you need to sell quickly to get the money. Be careful how you convey this to your agent—you still want the best price, whatever your hurry. If renting it out, interview agents responsible for rental properties and be sure you are one hundred percent happy with their services. Ask for references and if possible, favor an agent used to renting out properties for overseas landlords—it's much harder to be an overseas landlord and much can go wrong in your absence if the agent fails to meet their basic obligations of checking the property regularly and vetting tenants properly.  Dealing with mortgages, leases and loans. You will need to talk to your bank or other...

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Убедитесь, что ваш паспорт действителен и у вас есть виза, которая позволит вам въехать в страну. Составьте план. Дайте себе достаточно времени. Постарайтесь как можно скорее найти жилье в новой стране. Откройте банковские счета с учетом удобства и стоимости. Проверьте, не живут ли в этой стране люди, которых вы знаете. Честно оцените свои вещи и начните отдавать. Получите деньги за свои вещи. Рассмотрите все возможные варианты для любых домашних животных, которые у вас, возможно есть. Узнайте о ваших водительских правах в новой стране. Знайте, что делать с электроникой.


Article in English: If there is a red squiggly line beneath a word, then that word is misspelled. If there is a green squiggly line beneath a phrase or sentence, it means that the phrase is grammatically or syntactically incorrect. You don't need to run the Spelling & Grammar tool – these markers should appear of their own accord as you make mistakes. Most versions of Word will auto-correct slightly-misspelled words, but you may need to fix the punctuation yourself. There should be a small picture of a book along the bottom of the page, near the bottom-left corner. If there is a check on it, then there are no errors in the document. If there is a red X, then click on the book. The program will pull up various errors and suggested corrections. When you right-click on the red-underlined word or green-underlined phrase, a menu will appear to offer actions and suggestions. You should see a list of suggested "correct alternatives" to your word or phrase. You will also have the option to Ignore or Ignore All. If you wrote "whats", for instance, Word will give you the option to correct the word to "what's" – along with "what," "whets," "whites," and "wheats." Click on the suggestion that seems right, and the program will automatically replace the misspelled word with its correct counterpart. Again – if you aren't sure, run a web search to find the right spelling for the disputed word. Notice which words you consistently misspell. Try to learn from your mistakes so that you make fewer of them. Set the intention of practicing your spelling, and try to catch yourself when you slip up. If you're having especial trouble, consider using flashcards or a flashcard app to train yourself in proper punctuation use.

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Поищите в документе красные и зеленые линии. После того как вы щелкнете правой кнопкой мыши по слову, подчеркнутому красной линией, или по фразе (предложению), подчеркнутой зеленой линией, откроется меню с вариантами исправлений или действий. Выберите правильное исправление. Обратите внимание, в каких словах вы постоянно допускаете ошибки.


Article in English: If there is already a crack in the nutshell, then your job will be much easier. First, squeeze the two half-shells to widen the crack until it won't get any bigger. Then, peel the pistachio open from the crack. Wedge your thumbnails into the crack and pull them apart in opposite directions. Use your forefingers to brace the nut so that you can apply more force to the shell. Try using an already-opened shell half to pry open a new pistachio. The shells are sturdy enough that you can use them to open one other. The pistachio is more difficult to open if the crack is very small, or if there is no crack at all. Place the pistachio on a clean, sturdy surface like a plate, a counter-top, or a cutting board. Then, gently tap the nut with a hammer or another heavy object until a crack forms in the shell. Finally, use your thumbnails to pull the shell all the way open. Use a nutcracker, if you have one. The nutcracker is a tool specifically designed to open up thick nutshells. Place the pistachio between the two arms of the nutcracker, then squeeze the two arms shut to crack the nut. You can buy the nuts already opened, if you like, which makes them somewhat easier to eat. However, be aware that pistachios sold in the shell are typically less expensive. They may also be more likely to be organic. Studies have shown that eating pistachios in the shell slows down the eating process and lowers overall consumption. Pistachio nuts contain three to four calories each—fewer than almost any another nut—but it can be easy to eat a lot of them when they come pre-shelled. Consider keeping pistachios a "slow" snack by de-shelling them yourself.

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Раскройте скорлупу вдоль трещины. Разбейте орешки без трещин. Купите предварительно лущенные фисташки.


Article in English: If there is any debris caught in the ignition cylinder, it may cause the key to fail to engage the pins properly to turn.  Purchase canned air from a local retail or office supply store and insert the straw from the nozzle directly into the key hole.  Spray the canned air into the key hole in short spurts.  It should only take a few short sprays to clean out any debris.  Do not spray the entire can into the key hole.  The extreme cold could result in damage to the ignition cylinder. Wear eye protection when using canned air to clean the key hole to ensure no debris gets into your eyes. If the ignition cylinder has seized, spraying a small amount of electrical cleaner into the key hole may lubricate it enough to turn.  Be careful not to spray too much into the key hole.  A few short squirts should suffice.  Once done, insert the key and turn it back and forth gently to work the lubricant in. If this works, you may need to replace the ignition cylinder soon as it gets progressively worse. If all else fails, you will need to have your ignition cylinder replaced.  Have your vehicle towed to a nearby repair facility that specializes in your make and model of vehicle.  Explain the issue and discuss your options.  Just like having a new key cut, you will need to demonstrate sufficient ownership of the vehicle in order to have a new ignition cylinder installed. A new ignition cylinder will likely require replacing your key, even if it wasn’t the issue.

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Очистите отверстие замка зажигания с помощью баллончика со сжатым воздухом. Используйте для очистки отверстия небольшое количество очистителя электрических контактов. Замените личинку замка зажигания.


Article in English: If there is any element of your wish that can be acted upon before the next day, do it. For example, if you wish is that you do well on a big test, study the night before and review your notes! If your wish revolves around falling in love, call up the boy or girl that you have a crush on and ask them out on a date! You can’t sit back and hope that all of your wildest dreams come true without working towards achieving them. If your wish can be achieved with the help of others, see if your close friends or family members would be willing to help. Tell them what your wish is and explain what you want to achieve over the course of a night. Even if they don’t offer to help you directly, they may have a piece of advice that will help you get closer to your goal. Say, “I am hoping to make something come true tonight, do you have a minute to talk about it?” to determine what you need to do to make your wish come true. Before you go to sleep, sit down with a blank piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Write down every actionable step that you can take in the next couple of days to make your wish come true. Keep the to-do list in a visible place in your room, and work from top to bottom. Cross off each item as you complete it.  For example, if your wish is to graduate from a good college, include items like, “Identify good schools that I can afford,” “Figure out the application process,” and, “Visit potential schools over the summer.” Put the easiest items at the top of your list to give you a couple of easy wins. This will make it easier to get the ball rolling and gain momentum. Take the original piece of paper that you wrote your wish on and fold it under your pillow. Go to sleep that night thinking about your wish coming true. You will sleep better that night knowing that you wish is secure under your pillow, and keeping it close to your head will help focus your mind as you sleep!

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Выясните, что вы можете выполнить за одну ночь в разумных пределах. Обсудите свои цели с другом или членом семьи, чтобы понять, как он может вам помочь. Составьте список дел Положите свое желание под подушку, когда пойдете спать.


Article in English: If there is data on the drive you need to keep, make sure to save it on another hard drive.  You can transfer files to your computer's internal hard drive, use a USB flash drive, or upload to a cloud storage service such as Google Drive, DropBox, OneDrive, or iCloud. Most external hard drives can be connected to your computer using a USB or firewire cable. In some cases, an external hard drive may need to be plugged in using an AC adapter. It has an icon that resembles a folder with a blue clip. You can usually find File Explorer in your taskbar at the bottom of the screen. If you don't see it, press ⊞ Win+E to open it. It's in the sidebar menu to the left.  This displays all external and internal hard drives connected to your computer. If you don't see "This PC", look for the name of your computer.  It's next to an icon that resembles a computer monitor. This displays a pop-up menu next to the hard drive.  If your external hard drive has a specific name, it will be listed in File Explorer.  Otherwise, it may be listed as "USB Drive" or the make and model of your hard drive. The amount of space each hard drive has is listed below the drive name in File Explorer.  Right-click the hard drive with the amount of space that matches your external hard drive. It's in the menu that appears when you right-click on your hard drive. Use the drop-down menu below "File System" to select the file system you want for your external hard drive.  There are three main file systems you can choose from.  They are as follows:   NTFS:  This file system well with Windows, but may not be writeable on Mac or other systems.  Select this option if you only plan on using your external drive on Windows computers.  exFAT:  This is usually the default file system.  It works well with all versions of Windows and recent versions of macOS.  It may require additional software on Linux, but is still supported by more devices than NTFS.  Select this option if you plan on storing large file sizes and plan on accessing your external drive on other...

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Создайте резервную копию важных данных. Подключите внешний жесткий диск к компьютеру. Откройте окно Проводника. Щелкните по Этот компьютер. Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по внешнему жесткому диску. Щелкните по Форматировать. Выберите файловую систему. Щелкните по Начать. Щелкните по Ok. Щелкните по Ok.


Article in English: If there is data on the drive you need to keep, make sure to save it on another hard drive.  You can transfer files to your computer's internal hard drive, use a USB flash drive, or upload to a cloud storage service such as Google Drive, DropBox, OneDrive, or iCloud. This is the website for Killdisk, a free disk-cleaning app that works on Windows and Mac, as well as both mechanical and solid-state drives.  Disk cleaning programs like KillDisk provide extra security by overwriting the old data with random data that prevents the old from being accessed with data forensics tools. Some other popular data-cleaning tools are DBAN Drive Cleanser by Acronis, and CBL Data Shredder. Click the download button that corresponds to the operating system you are using. By default, your downloaded files can be found in your Downloads folder on both PC and Mac.  Double-click the ".exe" file for Killdisk on Windows, or the ".dmg" file for Killdisk on Mac, and then follow the on-screen instructions to install. Most external hard drives can be connected to your computer using a USB or firewire cable. In some cases, an external hard drive may need to be plugged in using an AC adapter. KillDisk has an icon that resembles a red disk with a while "@" sign on the front.  Double-click this Killdisk icon in the Windows Start menu or the Applications folder on Mac. All disks connected to your computer are listed on the main menu for KillDisk. The drive you select will highlight in orange. Be careful not to select a disk drive you need, such as your Windows installation drive. It's at the top of the KillDisk app.  It has an icon that resembles a hard drive with a red triangle. It's in the lower-left corner of the pop-up window. If you have the registered version of KillDisk, you can select more accurate erasure methods using the drop-down menu next to "Erase Method".  You can also check "Verify erasure of [disk percentage] of each disk." The keyphrase is above the field where you enter the keyphrase.  Enter it exactly as displayed in the...

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Создайте резервную копию важных данных. Перейдите на страницу http://killdisk.com/killdisk-freeware.htm в браузере. Щелкните по Download for Windows (Скачать для Windows) или Download for MacOS (Скачать для macOS). Установите KillDisk. Подключите внешний жесткий диск к компьютеру. Запустите KillDisk. Нажмите на диск, который хотите стереть. Щелкните по Erase Disk (Стереть диск). Нажмите Start (Начать). Введите ключевую фразу и нажмите Ok.


Article in English: If there is more than one entrance to a room, make sure that there is a clear and fairly straight path between them (it can "arc" around a seating area if necessary). This can also help divide a space and make sure each entrance has an open area facing it. Think about how someone would need to move through a room. The consider where your furniture is. Is something going to get in the way? Make it difficult to get from one area to the next? Make sure these barriers are moved or at least broken up. Not only do you want to be able to sit down on your couch easily, you also want to be able to reach things like outlets easily. Have at least one easily reachable with a nearby, low table. This will allow you a space to charge electronics, like phones and portable media devices. You can also use furniture to break up large spaces, although this should be considered earlier on in the process. If you have a very large, open room, it will be better to use the furniture to break the space up into sections. For example, use the backs of couches in place of walls to create a living room and make the space on the other side the dining area.

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Оставьте свободный проход между дверями. Избегайте заблокированных проходов. Избегайте заблокированных проходов. Разделите зоны.


Article in English: If there is no breathing and no pulse, start chest compressions. If there is a pulse but no breathing, just give ventilation. A person will always have a pulse if he or she is breathing, but one can have a pulse and not be breathing. After 2 minutes, check for breathing. If there is no breathing, continue breathing treatment (rescue breathing). If there is breathing, put the patient in the recovery position. 30 times and continue until you have completed 5 cycles. cycles (2 min) then check for breathing and pulse. No breathing and no pulse?...Continue. Breathing and pulse...recovery. Pulse no breathing...rescue breaths.

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Определите, что нужно. Если пациенту требуется только восстановление дыхания, вдыхайте каждые 5 секунд. Если пострадавшему требуются обе процедуры, вдувайте 2 раза (каждый вдох по 2 секунды), держа закрытым нос, затем переходите к грудной клетке, расположив 2 пальца ниже ее верхнего края, и начинайте надавливание.


Article in English: If there is no remainder, then your answer is a whole number rather than a mixed number, and you need not do anything further. Likely, though, you will have a remainder. Set this aside for now. The quotient you found when Dividing the numerator by the denominator will be the whole number of your mixed number. For example, 26÷9=2{\displaystyle 26\div 9=2} with a remainder of 8{\displaystyle 8}. Thus, the whole number of your mixed number will be 2. Place this numerator over the original denominator. This will give you the fraction of your mixed number.  For example, if your original denominator is 9{\displaystyle 9} and your remainder is 8{\displaystyle 8}, the fraction of your mixed number is 89{\displaystyle {\frac {8}{9}}}. This gives you the final answer to your original division problem.

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Разделите числитель на знаменатель. Остаток от деления числителя на знаменатель запишите в числителе дроби. Объедините целую и дробную части.


Article in English: If there is only one eyepiece, you can skip this step. With a binocular eyepiece, turn the eyepieces to find the correct space between the eyes, or interpupillary distance. You should see a single circle of light when you look through both eyepieces.  If you see two images when you look through the eyepieces, you need to continue to adjust the distance. Move the eyepieces closer together or further apart until you see a single circle of light. Remove your glasses, if you wear them. You can use the microscope's settings to focus the object according to your sight. The diaphragm allows you to change the amount of light on the slide. To begin focusing on your specimen, you want to shine the maximum amount of light on the slide. There should be a lever or spinning disc that allows you to alter the diameter. Move the lever or spin the disc until the diaphragm is all the way open. You may have two or three different rotating objective lenses that you can switch into place to magnify the object. You should start with the 4x objective and increase until it is focused. Usually, the 4x (sometime 3.5x) objective is the standard for the lowest magnification on a basic microscope.  The low power objective gives you the widest view, and allows you to slowly bring the object into focus without missing it. It is often called the scanning objective for this reason. Starting at the high power objective may mean that you don't see the object or you don't see the full object. The two most common high power objectives are the 10x and 40x. The eyepiece has a 10x magnification that is multiplied by the magnification of the objective; therefore, the 4x objective gives you a total magnification of 40x (10 times 4). The 10x objective gives you a magnification of 100x and the 40x objective, a 400x magnification. Most slides are much larger than the specimen that is mounted on them. If you can see the specimen, try to position it directly in the middle of the light source. If you can’t see it, move the slide slowly around while looking...

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Если микроскоп снабжен бинокуляром, настройте его. Максимально раскройте диафрагму. Начните фокусироваться на объекте при наименьшем возможном увеличении. При необходимости сместите предметное стекло к центру предметного столика. Сфокусируйтесь на объекте с помощью винтов фокусировки и диафрагмы. Перейдите к большему увеличению. Храните микроскоп в чехле, который защитит его от пыли.


Article in English: If there is poison on her coat, when the cat grooms herself she will swallow it and risk further toxicity. If the contaminant is a powder, brush it off. If it is sticky, such as tar or oil, you may need to use a specialist hand-cleansing product such as Swarfega Hand Cleaner (as used by motor mechanics) worked into the fur. Bathe the cat in lukewarm water for 10 minutes to remove all residue, and then rinse well with water. As a last resort, you may wish to cut off the worst affected hair with scissors or clippers. Better safe than sorry! Many poisons are harmful to liver, kidneys, or both. To reduce the risk of organ damage from poison already absorbed, ensure the cat drinks freely. If she will not drink spontaneously, then syringe water into her mouth. Slowly dribble it in one ml at a time and be sure to let her swallow. An average cat requires 250 ml of water a day, so don’t be afraid to refill that dosing syringe lots of times! Include all labels, packaging and bottles, so that all information can be relayed to a veterinarian or a Pet Poison Control Hotline. Your efforts may help future cat owners (and cats!) in similar predicaments. Your cat needs to be checked out by a vet to make sure that it's okay. The vet can make sure that you got all of the poison, and that there are no long-term issues to be concerned about.

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Проверьте, не испачкана ли шерсть кошки ядовитым веществом. Заставьте кошку пить воду. Соберите образец потенциального источника отравления. Покажите кошку ветеринару.


Article in English: If there is room in the cage you can put a small litter box, but this is not vitally necessary. The same is true of food and water. Never make your cat stay in its carrier for longer than eight hours without providing it with food, water and a chance to use the litter box. You want the cat to voluntarily get comfortable going into it. Do not force your cat into the cage if it doesn’t go in at this stage. You may want to place a towel or blanket over the carrier when carrying it to the car to block its view of the “scary” outside. Remove it when you place the carrier in the car. The carrier should be placed in a secure spot in the car, preferably strapped in place with a seat belt. If the seat belt won’t work, you can use bungee cords or small lengths of rope to secure the carrier in the car in case of sudden stops or an accident. Car rides are stressful for cats regardless if they like them or not. Having a harness and a leash on the cat whenever it is out of the carrier (even in the car) gives you something to grab in case the cat decides to bolt from an open window or door. Your cat won't want to go all day in its carrier. This is where the harness and leash come in. Snap the leash on and allow your cat to come out into the car for twenty or so minutes. Offering a chance in the litterbox isn't a bad idea, either, but don't be surprised if your cat turns its nose up at the idea. If you go out, put your cat in its carrier and the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on your door, in case the maid should come by. If you're going to be out for the day, put the cat in the bathroom with its things and shut the door (if possible). Then leave a note on the door stating your cat is currently in there and to please be careful not to let it out.

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Накормите кошку за несколько часов до отъезда и предоставьте ей свободный доступ к туалетному лотку. Оставьте дверцу переноски открытой, чтобы у кошки был шанс самостоятельно ее исследовать. Посадите кошку в клетку-переноску и отнесите ее в машину. Помещая кошку в переноску, не забудьте надеть на нее шлейку. Во время поездки позволяйте кошке периодически разминать лапы. Где бы вы ни останавливались на ночлег с кошкой, обрабатывайте помещение спреем "Феливей" (или пользуйтесь этим же средством в виде диффузора), прежде чем запускать туда кошку.


Article in English: If there is urine or feces in your colostomy bag, it is important to empty these prior to changing the bag. The best place to do this is in the bathroom. Open the bottom of the bag over the toilet. For feces, you can gently squeeze it out of the bag; urine will automatically flow from the bag when it is opened. Alternatively, some colostomy bags have liners and flanges that are designed to be flushed down the toilet. If the bag you are using has a biodegradable flange and inner liner, place them in the bowl and flush. The outer layer remains clean. It can be placed in a purse or pocket until you can dispose of it. If this is not possible, use antibacterial hand sanitizer instead. Place a clean bath towel on your lap and stuff the top of it into your pants to protect your clothing. Proper hygiene is important when changing your colostomy bag. Holding your skin with one hand, slowly ease the pouch off using the built in tab for easier removal. If necessary, carefully use an adhesive remover to remove the flange. The skin may be a little pink or red. However, if it is black, purple, or blue, or looks concerning to you, see a medical professional for advice. Also check your stoma in general — stoma should always be beefy red in color, never dusky. If it is changing in size, going further into or out of your skin,  leaking pus or blood, or looks pale or bluish, contact your doctor immediately. Using warm water and a dry wipe with mild soap on it, gently wipe around the stoma. Do not rub. Only use soaps that do not contain any oils or fragrances. Use a dry wipe to pat the skin dry.  If necessary, use a measuring card device (given to your by your doctor or nurse) to measure the size of your stoma. You will need to know its size, if you don't already, before attaching a new colostomy bag.  Also be sure to wash your hands one more time before putting on the new pouch. This will ensure optimum sanitization of the new pouch, as you will not want any contamination with old fecal matter. This is optional; however, many...

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Начните с опорожнения мешка. Тщательно вымойте руки с мылом. Аккуратно снимите мешок. Осмотрите кожу вокруг стомы. Вымойте стому. Можете использовать специально предназначенную для стомы присыпку, чтобы создать на коже защитный барьер. Подготовьте мешок. Налейте в калоприемник детское масло. Разместите фланец на стоме.


Article in English: If there were some conditions to get your account, make sure you do what you say you would. Keep your account private, don't change the password if you share it with them, and don't post explicit or offensive photos. This is especially important if your parents were hesitant to let you on in the first place. Show them that you deserve the responsibility and can handle it maturely. If they want to know what kinds of accounts you follow, be open and let them know. Even if you've done nothing wrong, being defensive or secretive can lead them to the wrong conclusions, which may end in you losing your Instagram account. This lets them feel included and validates their decision to let you on the site. There are a lot of simple, easy ways to do this that don't have to involve allowing them onto your account:  Show them pictures you've taken. Ask them to help pick a filter every now and then. Take a "family selfie" with them on vacation or at a cool location. If you've shown that you can be responsible with an account for 3-6 months, politely let you parents know that you are making your account public to gain more followers. If your parents find out about these changes before you tell them, they may feel like their trust has been violated and will overreact, potentially cutting your account. Instagram is an extension of your social life, not your entire life, so don't give your parents the impression that all you do is look at your phone. This is not only important for them, but for you. After all, it is hard to take great photos if you are looking at a screen all day. Effective Instagram accounts post 1-3 pictures a day, not 100.

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Выполняйте все обещания. Отвечайте на вопросы. Позвольте им почувствовать себя причастными. Сообщайте об изменениях в своей учетной записи. Не превращайте Instagram в центр своей жизни.


Article in English: If there's a hip hop club in your area, you'll have to sign up.  Tell him/them you will sign everyone up. Make sure that you do not tell him what you are going to say in your rap routine! It's an improvisation anyway. Odds are you'll only be able to prepare in theory.  You can do it wherever you'd like, so long as you're not disturbing the peace. Right after school gets dismissed in the parking lot is a great idea if you want your battle to wind up on lots of cell phones or on YouTube. You may want to have your first couple of rap battles in the privacy of your own home. There's no shame in warming up. None of your peers have to know that you guys have been rehearsing for this moment. The only things you'll need are two people, a judge, and possibly some microphones or a quiet enough area. Decide a point system, such as best of three. Set a time limit for each round and a set number of rounds. What's more, decide who has to go first. It can be the loser of the previous week or find an unbiased way, like coin flipping. Going first isn't all bad. You get to cover your bases. If you know your pants are too baggy and your grades in math aren't exactly stellar, talk about it. That way your opponent won't be able to attack you as easily. If that's not an option, find a loop to play in the background. Take turns rapping insults at each other and generally showing off your creative, improv skills. Make it a rule that the judge will then name the winner of each round based on quality of insult and rap skill. Whoever gets the most points, wins. What's the prize? Apart from ultimate respect, of course.

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Основательно подготовьтесь перед состязанием со своими друзьями. Если вы хотите померяться силами с кем-то из своих друзей, то имейте ввиду, что для оценки вашего выступления понадобятся судьи, свободное место и несколько хороших микрофонов. Битбоксер в качестве бэкграунда – отличный выбор.


Article in English: If there's a positive activity that your teen enjoys doing, support them 100 percent. Purchase a new sketchbook if they like drawing. Attend events to watch them play the drums. Praise and support them whenever they are trying to do good.  This might sound like, "You seem to really enjoy drawing. How about we go to the store together and pick out a sketchpad for you to work in?" Think about it: the more time your teen spends doing constructive activities, the less time they have for destructive ones. Make it mandatory across the board that all kids in your family get involved in the school or local community. This might include participating in a band, a sport, or a club. They may also volunteer for a cause they care about.  You can leave it up to your teen to decide which activity they want to participate in, but just make sure it's clear that they have to engage in something. Participation in extracurricular activities helps your teen form positive relationships with peers and reduces the time they have to engage in delinquent activities. Does your teen seem to favor a particular teacher, coach, or community role model? If so, ask this adult if they'd act as a mentor to your teen. This provides the teen with multiple sources of support and others to talk to about what they're going through. Have a talk with this role model beforehand. Be sure the person shares your values and won't act as a negative influence. Completing chores that are more demanding than those you’d give younger kids, tackling a big project around the house, or working a part-time job can all help your teen build character and a sense of responsibility. Think about things they enjoy doing and use that as a starting place.  For instance, if your teen likes children, you might allow them to take on babysitting jobs after school and on weekends. If they are really interested in working on cars, you might sign them up for a mechanics class at a nearby vocational school. Then, set the expectation that they will only be able to attend if they...

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Поощряйте полезные увлечения. Требуйте участия в, как минимум, одной внеклассной деятельности. Сведите его с образцом для подражания, который окажет подростку поддержку. Дайте подростку возможность проявить ответственность.


Article in English: If there's a sport or hobby you've always wanted to be good at, now's the time! Improving your skills will reinforce that you are talented, and subsequently boost your confidence. Learn a musical instrument or a foreign language, take up an art form like painting, start building projects—whatever it is that catches your interest.  Don't get discouraged if you're not immediately awesome. Remember that learning is a process, and you're in it for the small victories and the relaxing recreation time, not to be the best ever. Take up a hobby you can do with a group. Finding like-minded people who share your interests can be an easy way to make friends and build confidence. Look around your community for groups you can join, or find kinship with fellow hobbyists. Straight up, confidence is more than just a state of mind -- it's habit. That's all humans really are. So in order to be confident, you've gotta do confident things. One of those is making conversation with strangers. It's intimidating at first, but with each time you'll be more and more unfazed.  No, that won't creep strangers out unless you're a smelly, aggressive Quasimodo-looking KKK member. If someone says, "Hey!", smiles at you, and asks you whether they should go to Starbucks or Coffee Bean, how are you going to feel? Probably good. Everybody likes to be the hero, talk to other people, and be spontaneous. You're just brightening up their otherwise dull day. You don't have opportunities, huh? How about the barista at your coffee shop? The girl at the check-out counter of your grocery store? Random strangers you pass on the street? Being able to say you're sorry is a good trait (and something too many people struggle with). However, be careful to say it only when necessary. Apologizing when you've slighted or inconvenienced someone is polite; apologizing when you haven't done anything wrong, though, can make you feel subordinate and like you should be sorry. Before it slips out of your mouth, take a second to make sure this is a situation that...

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Занимайтесь тем, что вам интересно. Разговаривайте с незнакомыми людьми. Не приносите извинения чаще, чем того требуют обстоятельства. Принимайте комплименты с благодарностью. Укрепляйте уверенность в себе, помогая другим. Откажитесь от общения с людьми, которые вас расстраивают Не торопитесь. Ждите успеха. Рискуйте.


Article in English: If there's any residue left over, add dish soap to the pan before submerging the residue with water. Place the pan on the stove and turn the burner on high. Let the pan boil for 5 minutes, then pour out the hot water. The rest of the residue should scrub right off! Once you wash your pan with soap and water, it's no longer seasoned. To make sure it continues to be a perfect, non-stick pan, repeat the seasoning process!

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Чтобы удалить со сковороды приставшие остатки пищи и грязь, кипятите в ней воду в течение пяти минут. Повторно обработайте сковороду свежим растительным маслом.


Article in English: If there's no question that your guy friend is suddenly getting butterflies in his stomach every time he sees you, it's time to let him know you don't feel the same way before things get out of control. But if you want to deliver the news in the best way possible, you have to pick the right time and place so he's comfortable and receptive, although you don't want it to seem like a date.  Pick a place that is not romantic. If you tell him the news at a nice restaurant, or while the sun is setting on the beach, he'll be thrown off guard. Tell him at a place where you would never go on a date. Tell him in the morning or during the day. The nighttime is more romantic. Pick a place where you'll be relatively alone and away from his friends. You don't want him to be embarrassed if other people hear you deliver the bad news. Pick a time when he's not likely to be busy or stressed-out. Don't tell him the night before a big exam, or when he has an incredibly busy day at work. Don't dawdle. Once you know he likes you, don't wait too long for the perfect moment to say something. The longer he doesn't know how you feel, the more hurt he'll be. If you want to tell him in the most effective way possible, then you should prepare what you'll say in advance. If you don't know exactly how you'll explain that you don't like him romantically, you'll be much more likely to make things more awkward or to get caught in a web of excuses that make everything worse.  Prepare to keep it simple. You won't have to go into all of the reasons why you only like him as a friend. Practice your tone. Say everything you plan on saying aloud so you feel more comfortable when the time comes. Before you tell him, you should predict how he'll react. Will he be shocked into silence, or hurt? If the guy is your friend, you should have some inkling of how he'll react, so you should prepare to react accordingly.  If he's a shy and sensitive guy, then he may not have much to say afterwards. Think of a few reassuring words you can say, or even a few...

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Выберите правильное время и место. Продумайте, что вы скажете. Предугадайте его реакцию.


Article in English: If there's nothing in your disc tray, you can insert the game into the disc drive to load it. Inserting the disc will open the game's channel, allowing you to start it by pressing the button on your screen.  Make sure that you insert the disc the correct direction, with the label facing up. You can also download games from the Wii store and they will show up as channels in your Channel menu. Depending on the game, you may be asked to swing your controller around to play the game. Make sure you have plenty of room to move, and that you won't bump into anyone or anything. . If you want to play a GameCube game in an RVL-001 Wii, you will need to use a GameCube controller, and plug it into one of the ports on the top (vertical) or left side (horizontal) of the Wii. You will need to open a flap to access the ports. You'll insert the GameCube game like you would a regular Wii game. Although the discs are smaller, they can be inserted into any part of the disc loader.

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Вставьте диск с нужной игрой в консоль. Используйте контроллер. Играйте в игры GameCube


Article in English: If there's one thing about the American Dream that almost everyone can agree on, it's that it requires hard work to achieve. A 2012 Public Agenda poll found that almost 90% of respondents agreed that a strong work ethic is an "absolutely essential" part of the Dream. Whether you're aiming to climb from humble beginnings to a comfortable middle-class life, ascend from the middle-class to the upper-class, or even climb from the very bottom to the highest echelons of society, you'll need a powerful personal drive to succeed. Getting ahead in life means what it sounds like — working hard so that you "pull ahead" of others who would rather put in only an ordinary level of effort. For starters, you may want to try working harder and longer than other people at your job. If most employees usually leave as soon they get the chance, offer to stay late. If others slack during their down time, find extra tasks to do. Working harder than other people around you is an excellent way to get noticed at work and eventual reap the rewards of promotion and raises. While hard work is a must for achieving the American Dream, working hard without working effectively will get you nowhere. In America, it's much better to be recognized for being exceptionally efficient and productive, rather than being content to spend lots of effort at tasks that can be accomplished more easily other ways. Always be striving to improve your personal efficiency, especially at work — ask yourself, "How can I do my job quicker?", "How can I do it more simply?", "How can I do it with less effort?", and so on. Below are just a few productivity-boosting tips to get you started:  If you work a job at a computer, write a script (or have an experienced friend do so for you) to accomplish your most frequent, menial tasks. If you're swamped with work, try to delegate some to others. If you own a business, hire a third-party agency to handle tasks that are becoming too time-consuming (like accounting, payroll, etc.). Find creative workarounds to common...

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Тяжелый труд. Работайте с умом. Получите образование. Будьте инициативны. Будьте экономны. Посвятите себя своей страсти. Приобретите недвижимость.


Article in English: If there's one thing twee people do above all else, it's wear their heart on their sleeve. If twee people are happy, they let the world know by wearing a grin and putting a pep in their step. If twee people are sad, they listen to nostalgic mixtapes, cry, drink tea, and go on solemn walks. "Twee" is practically synonymous with being open-hearted, so don't be afraid to show the world the way you feel! Being open-hearted also means being sensitive to the way others make you feel. Twee people's emotions are strongly affected by their relationships with their friends, their families, and especially their significant others. Romance is the source of great joy and heartbreak for twee people, who tend to invest their emotions heavily in their relationships. When most people hear the word "twee", they associate it with a sort of extreme, even affected (but not insincere) sweetness. In fact, "sweet" is even one of the words used to describe "twee" in the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Twee people should aim to be polite, humble, and invested in their interactions with others. In addition, twee people should be conscious of other people's feelings and should hold others' feelings in high importance. Twee people are quick to fall in love and are firm believers in love at first sight. The twee-est may harbor innocent, semi-childish crushes for people before they even speak to them for the first time. Twee romance plays out like a high-school fantasy: boy meets girl, boy and girl share an instant connection, boy shows his affection in a cute and modest but memorable way, girl reciprocates, and so on. For twee people, there's no age too old for holding hands at the park, so don't be afraid to be as bashful as a teenager the next time you ask someone out. Twee people also (stereotypically) tend to be attracted to certain types of people (although, on the other hand, harmless defiance of convention is very twee). As a reference, think of the romantic leads in twee movies, like Zoey Deschanel's Summer Finn in 500 Days of Summer...

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Будьте открыты сердцем. Будьте милыми. С легкостью теряйте голову. Наслаждайтесь простыми радостями. Отклонить "серьезности" взрослой жизни.


Article in English: If there's only one thing you do to improve yourself, make it this. When people genuinely value and respect themselves, it's obvious to everyone around them. These people may not all be bubbly and effervescent, but they all exude a sense of self-worth and confidence that makes it obvious that they don't consider themselves losers. Start by thinking of all of the good, valuable things about yourself — things you're good at, ways you enjoy yourself, and so on. Knowing that you have your own unique strengths and talents makes it so much easier to love yourself and so much harder to pay any attention to people who may try to put you down. If you're feeling down and you're having trouble finding value in yourself, try the following exercise. Take a piece of paper and draw a vertical line down the middle. At the top of one side, write "pros", and at the top of the other, write "cons". Begin to write your positive and negative attributes in the appropriate columns. For each "con" you write, try to write two "pros". When you've filled your "pros" column, stop and review what you've written down. Your positive qualities should dwarf your negative ones. People who spend time doing what they love have an easier time loving themselves. The fun and self-satisfaction you get from indulging your hobbies and interests is great for building confidence and increasing your sense of self-worth.  If you're not already doing so, try to spend a little time every day or week doing something positive and fun that you love. If you can do your hobbies with other people, even better — your friends can take the entertainment level of your hobbies from "fun" to "let's do this again as soon as we can".  This advice is especially true if your work or school situation isn't ideal. It can be tricky to find a new job that you love or get a new group of friends at school, but it's not very hard, for instance, to spend a little time practicing piano every evening if you love music. Try to tend towards skill-based activities that you can improve...

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Цените себя. Уделяйте время своим хобби и интересам. Будьте активны физически. Проявляйте старание на работе или в учебе. Будьте социально ответственны. Стройте планы на будущее. Окружайте себя хорошими людьми. Не слушайте своих ненавистников.


Article in English: If there's potential to rock out, think like a Boy Scout. You may not be able to rock out as hard in flannel and suspenders ("braces" for you British folks with your eyebrows all a-flutter). Think ahead. How much rocking are you capable of?  Jeans and a t-shirt is always classic for either sex. Is this a party where you can gallivant discalced? Or will you be keeping your shoes on? Consider this when choosing your footwear. Ladies, get ready to move. The last thing you want is to interrupt your metal horns to adjust your hemline. Wear something comfortable. If they're not already being cranked. But let's face it, you shouldn't be the one to have to get the party started. What kind of party are you even at? Your own? Ah, alright. Proceed.  Find music that gets everybody going. In this circumstance, rocking out is a community bonding session. You'll feed off their energy and they will feed off yours. As a result, a beautiful thing will become nascent. Take time to feel the vibes and let it brew. Don't crank the jams too loudly. The police hate that. Sting loves it, however. By this time, the party-goers should be in a distinctive yet morphing shape. Get in there! Show them your stuff.  Use your body. Don't be afraid to get on your knees or pop a handstand (you've been practicing after all, right?). Just make sure the area is clear before you risk popping someone's eye out. Then the fun and games just stop. Jump up and down. And then up and down again. And possibly a few times after that. If no one else is jumping, start it. They'll wonder why they aren't jumping with you. And hey, calf workout! Rocking out can be a great release and is sometimes necessary, but it also can be incredibly dangerous or, at worst, fatal. Drinking and driving, smoking, and other illicit drugs get all the hype--think of rocking out like the Korean War (when was that again?). Just because it doesn't receive the appropriate anti-marketing campaign doesn't mean you should rock out carelessly.  Watch your elbows. Those things can be...

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Подберите одежду. Создавайте движение, если оно еще не началось. Двигайтесь. Будьте ответственны.


Article in English: If there's something you want to learn and would benefit from an instructor or routine, sign up for an online course. Sites like https://www.edx.org/  and https://www.thegreatcourses.com/ have excellent college level classes available to anyone and most of them are free.

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Если вы предпочитаете более структурированный подход, запишитесь на онлайн-курсы.


Article in English: If there’s a conversation, meeting, or exclusive event to which you have not been invited, it’s best not to interrupt or intervene. Stay away or walk away. While being excluded can feel hurtful, it’s important to recognize that there may be good reasons why something is not your business. It’s tempting to weigh in when you see something that doesn’t mesh with your own daily practices or lifestyle choices. However, doing so implies that you know better. People are not likely to take kindly to your intervention unless they’re explicitly seeking it.  If you find yourself wanting to confer nuggets of wisdom, remind yourself that everyone is entitled to make their own choices and that the way they choose to live their life does not affect you. Part of this is respecting others’ choices and space. If you’re at another person’s house, don’t assume that they should live as you do. Let them practice their habits and norms without intervention. It’s natural to make judgements, so it’s important to be aware of and curb the downsides of that instinct. When it comes to minding your business, avoiding snap judgements means foregoing the assumption that you fully understand a situation. Give everyone involved the benefit of the doubt until you do. Minding your business does not mean that you should not offer love and support to others. It simply means that you should not assume to the role of fixer for their problems, which usually only complicates a matter instead of solving it. For instance, if your brother is getting a divorce, it’s not wise to try and play marriage counselor. However, offering him your comfort and company or taking care of his kids from time to time will help him out without contributing to the stress or drama of the situation.

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Не лезьте не в свое дело. Не давайте непрошеных советов. Не судите других. Поддерживайте других, не вмешиваясь.


Article in English: If there’s a giant blob of slime on your carpet, you should remove as much of it as possible. Scoop the excess away with a spoon or scrape it off with a knife, working from the outside to the center. Using your vacuum can help remove the slime so you can get to the stain. Vacuum the area in several directions to suck up as much of the dried slime as possible. You can use an upright vacuum or a handheld variety. Be sure the slime is dry before vacuuming so you don’t clog up the vacuum. Vinegar, rubbing alcohol, goo remover, citrus solvent, and WD-40 can all be used to remove slime and stains from carpet. Choose whatever you have on hand, or pick up the product of your choice from your local hardware store or superstore. Wear gloves to protect your hands from the chemicals and the dye in the slime. Be sure to test the solution on an inconspicuous spot before treating the stain.

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Счистите остатки лизуна. Пропылесосьте ковер. Выберите чистящее средство. Наденьте перчатки и проверьте действие очистителя.


Article in English: If there’s one specific faction you want to play, wipe out that faction in the campaign by killing every one of its family member (generals). If this is your number one priority, try making a large number of assassins and send them to kill the family members directly. This is not always a great strategy for winning, but it will unlock the faction more quickly than defeating it on the battlefield. Without the hack described in the section below, you can only unlock The Greek Cities, Egypt, the Seleucid Empire, Carthage, Gaul, Germania, Britannia, and Parthia. Once you beat a campaign as any faction, all remaining playable factions are unlocked. Choose the short campaign to achieve this sooner. Of the three starting factions, the Julii are probably the easiest to win with. Certain factions are not intended to be playable, typically the smaller, less powerful ones. If you're up for the challenge, use one of the methods below to unlock these. In the Barbarian Invasion expansion, all playable factions start out unlocked. Use the hack method below to make the remaining factions playable.

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Победите фракцию в кампании. Завершите кампанию, чтобы разблокировать все фракции. Используйте хаки для всех остальных фракций.


Article in English: If these commercial products still don’t give you the desired results, you can get even tougher products from your local hardware store. Be careful though, and be sure to follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions since these will be very powerful products.

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Попросите продавца посоветовать вам необходимое средство.


Article in English: If these mirrors are fixtures that you can't get rid of, then drape some fabric over them. Left exposed, they are thought to disturb your sleep. In general, you should avoid having mirrors in your bedroom, especially if you're sharing it with a romantic partner, because they may open up a space for infidelity. Mirrors are also too energetic for such a restful space. If you like having a mirror in your room, place it on the inside of a closet door and only access it when you need it. A beam may create feelings of pressure that can disrupt your sleep. If you have no other options, cover the beam with fabric or hang 2 bamboo flutes from the beam with the mouthpieces pointed downward. This will help block some of the unwanted energy coming from above the bed. The idea is that you don't want to feel threatened in your sleep. Also, don't hang up pictures of water or place an aquarium in your room. These could invite possible financial loss or robbery. Keep your fish tank or paintings of water or rivers out of the bedroom if you want to have the best possible Feng Shui. If you are a fan of fountains and water art, place them in a bathroom instead. Plants are thought to possess too much yang, which creates too much energy and activity for you to get the rest that you need. If you have no other place to put your plants, try to keep them out of your line of vision when you're on the bed. The Chi can't circulate, which means possible disturbances in your intimate life. If your bed is up against a wall, then one partner will have to sleep on the inside, becoming literally "trapped" in the relationship. Keep your bed relatively clutter-free as well, such as by limiting throw pillows and blankets. Television creates an unhealthy magnetic field which may disrupt your sleep, strain your relationship with your partner or bring a third party into the bedroom. If you have to keep it in the bedroom, then try to cover it with a scarf when you're not using it. If you're really serious about it, hide the TV in the closet when...

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Не размещайте зеркало или шкаф с зеркальными дверцами напротив кровати. Не располагайте кровать непосредственно под балкой. Не размещайте в спальне фонтаны и емкости с водой. Не размещайте в спальне растения и цветы. Не заполняйте пространство вокруг кровати ненужными вещами и не ставьте кровать одной стороной к стене. Избавьтесь от телевизора. Не держите книги в спальне.


Article in English: If these precautions don't work for any reason, the lion may charge. If this happens, remain standing. The lion will likely go for your face and throat. This means that it will jump and you'll have a full view of the giant cat. While this sounds terrifying, it will help to have a good view of the animal. If you were to crouch down, you would have much less of a chance to fight back if it attacked you at this angle. When the cat jumps at you, fight back. Punch or kick the lion as it leaps at you. Aim for the head and eyes as you continue to fight the predator off. The cat is likely to be much stronger than you but using hitting it in the head and eyes will have a great impact and could turn the lion off of you. Lion attacks have been fought off by humans before. The humans that were attacked and fought off the cats were able to seek immediate medical help. Especially if the lion was able to get its jaw on you and bite you, you need to stop the bleeding. Tend immediately to any deep gashes from its teeth or claws. Even if the attack was a mock attack, it may be a good idea to seek professional psychological help about it. Getting past such a traumatic experience is no easy feat. It's a very rare situation to have been positioned in. Seeking help with aid you in moving on soon.

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Продолжайте стоять. Цельтесь в морду. Немедленно обратитесь за помощью. Обратитесь за психологической помощью.


Article in English: If they are behaving generally rational, your ex’s advances are fueled by contact with you. Don’t give fuel to the fire. Try to avoid them whenever possible. This may be difficult if you work together or socialize in the same circles. Nonetheless, the more you can break off contact with them, the easier it should be to gradually come to terms with the break up. Take note if your ex intensifies their attempts see you after you break off contact. This irrational behavior may be a sign of criminal harassment or even psychosis. If they become more desperate or abusive, contact the police immediately. It is important that you have a support network in times like these. Keeping others aware of your ex’s behavior will also serve as an impartial judge of whether they cross the line. Have them check in with you regularly to make sure you are okay and the pestering hasn’t intensified to abusive harassment. If they leave you messages/texts that make your blood boil, take a moment before doing anything. It is probably best not to respond at all, and let their feelings for you suffocate. Alternately, you may think that will only make them more determined to getting in touch with you. If so, keep your comments and responses as positive, respectful and brief as possible. Communicate to them that you respect them, but no longer wish to have a romantic relationship. If they won't stop texting you, try a quick message like, "I still respect you, but I don't want to date you. Please stop sending these texts." Until this blows over, you may want to avoid seeing their correspondence. Most email clients make it easy to filter out unwanted messages. However, if you don’t even want to be confronted with the possibility of opening their email, you might create a new temporary email account. Share the address only with those you need to contact, and tell them why. Making sure your ex doesn’t find out this email address will create a safe space for you. For a step-by-step guide to creating an email filter, see this. Their phone calls...

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Избегайте его. Расскажите об этом друзьям и членам семьи. Не реагируйте на его попытки с вами связаться. Создайте новый аккаунт или фильтр для электронной почты. Заблокируйте его номер телефона. Смените круг общения. Общайтесь кратко.


Article in English: If they are dealing with a situation where another person can actually do something, such as many interpersonal situations or overwhelming work problems, offer to help them. They will likely refuse, but it's important to follow through if you do offer. Of course, if you know you would be terrible at helping them, don't offer your own help but you can offer to help them find someone else who can help. As they navigate the difficult situation that they're in, continue to support them as much as you can. This can be as basic as being their cheerleader or it might mean something like covering their shift at work if they need to leave to deal with the situation. Knowing that you still have their back can make a world of difference. Do a little research on the problem that they're having and send them helpful links. You can even buy them a book, if you find one that covers their problem. This is a great way to give someone the tools they need to solve their own problems. If they don't offer any follow up information or updates, you should ask them (unless they clearly don't want to talk about it). This will let them see that you really do care about them and that you really are invested in seeing their problem solved.

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Предоставьте им помощь, если это нужно. Продолжайте поддерживать. Найдите некоторые вспомогательные материалы. Следите за этим вопросом.


Article in English: If they are handled from birth, they will be tame and docile. If they have no positive physical contact with people until they are full-grown, they will likely not adjust well to being handled unless they are given extensive training. Chinchillas are usually very friendly but shouldn't be over-handled. Make sure your chinchilla does not bark as you go to pick it up. If it does, don't pick it up. This is one of their ways of telling you to back off. Chinchillas have other defenses as well, such as losing fur, biting, and spraying urine. If your chinchilla is doing any of these things, you may be handling it too much. Lift your pet like you would for a rabbit. Slide your hand under the chinchilla's belly and place your other hand on top of the chinchilla. Use the hand under the chinchilla to support its hind legs and bum so it feels secure. Don't hold the chinchilla too tightly, but do remember that they can be squirmy, so you need to hold them firmly.  It is very important that you don't squeeze, especially around the upper torso. Chinchillas have what is known as a "floating ribcage" and you can cause severe internal injuries to it by squeezing that area. Make sure to be gentle with them to avoid scaring them.

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Начинайте еженедельно брать шиншиллу на руки еще в раннем возрасте. Научитесь понимать сигналы шиншиллы относительно того, хочет ли она пойти на руки. Научитесь правильно брать шиншиллу на руки.


Article in English: If they can communicate the thing that is bothering them, they are less likely to build up stress or resort to bad behavior. Your child needs to know how to say or communicate the following:   "I'm hungry." "I'm tired." "I need a break, please." "That hurts." Many autistic children have trouble understanding their feelings, and it may be helpful for them to point to pictures or learn the physical symptoms that accompany feelings. Explain that telling people how they feel (such as "The grocery store makes me scared") allows people to help fix problems (such as "You can wait outside with your big sister while I finish shopping").  Make it clear that if they communicate, you will listen to them. This eliminates the need for a tantrum. The meltdown-prone child will need a calm, stable parental figure as well as consistency from all those involved with their care. You will not be able to address your child’s self-control until you have control of yourself first. This is called "presuming competence" and it greatly improves autistic people's social skills. Autistic people are much more likely to open up if they feel that they will be respected. If an autistic child is not ready for speech, there are other ways to have him communicate with you. Try sign language, typing, picture exchange systems, or whatever a therapist recommends.

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Помогите ребенку выражать свои потребности. Научите ребенка определять свои эмоции. Сохраняйте спокойствие и действуйте последовательно. Считайте, что ребенок хочет вести себя хорошо. Попробуйте альтернативные способы общения.


Article in English: If they contact you several times a week, is it really just to catch up or because they still pine for you? Making excuses to see you signifies lingering feelings, so be aware that the friendship might not be healthy.  You might have told your ex that you would go to an art exhibit or hit up an antique store sometime. If your ex presses you to get together daily, watch out! If your ex constantly wants to come over to do something that is not urgent, like teach you a new Photoshop trick or help you pick out new curtains, she or he just might want physical contact. Be able to tell the difference between excuses and actual urgency, though. If they mention feeling despondent, don’t shrug it off. You might find things that the ex does more annoying than when other friends do them. We notice little things and take people’s words more personally when we have romantic feelings for someone. If these things occur, you might have to back away from the friendship.  When true friends cancel plans because they feel ill, you believe them. However, if you doubt that your ex is sincere when doing the same thing, that signals a trust issue. If you overreact when the ex gives you an honest answer when you ask about one of your flaws, it might mean that the friendship is lacks a solid foundation. Everyone has little things that drive them crazy, like people who chew with their mouths open, but if every tiny thing that your ex does drives you crazy, back away before you start being mean. Be sure that you don’t think about this person more than you think about other friends. If you are truly just friends, you can go a weeks without thinking about the other person. Lingering thoughts about your ex might mean that you’re not ready to be just friends.  Check yourself if you constantly wonder if your ex “friend” is dating anyone yet. If you often wish that you could get together but don’t want to ask because you two went to a movie just last week, that's not a good sign. Daydreaming about kissing or sleeping with your ex is not okay!...

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Следите за тем, как часто бывший партнер предлагает вам встретиться. Проанализируйте свою реакцию. Проанализируйте свои мысли. Закончите дружбу, если все к этому идет.


Article in English: If they don't answer, call back once. If they still don't answer, leave a message asking them to call you back and give a brief explanation of why you’re calling. Unless you’re in an emergency, resist the temptation to call anyone repeatedly in the hopes your call will be answered. This can be irritating and can be considered rude. If you’re leaving a voice message, keep your message brief and be sure to speak slowly, state your name and your phone number. If you’re calling a number that they share with others (such as a landline number), be sure to state whom you wish to speak to. Speak clearly and calmly. This is especially important if the person you’re calling is an acquaintance or someone you know professionally. It’s possible that your mutual friend knows if your friend is avoiding your calls or if they're busy with another activity and is unable to attend calls at the moment. Your mutual friend might also be able to give you any indication of whether or not your calls are being avoided. If your call is not answered, have someone else call that person immediately after you do. If their call is answered but yours isn’t, it’s possible that your friend is avoiding your calls.  If you’re close to your mutual friend, explain the situation to them. If their call is attended, they might weave into conversation that you were both trying to call and your call was not answered. Make sure you pick a friend who is socially intelligent: pick someone who gets along well with others and whom you’ve seen successfully navigate tricky social situations such as making peace between two friends. A socially intelligent friend will be better able to assess the situation and give you advice. It’s possible that your friend has lost their phone or prefers text messages over phone conversations. If you’re close to them, you’ll have an idea of which mode of communication they prefer. Try a social media platform that they frequently use. Is this a really close friendship or a family member or someone whom you want a smooth...

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Позвоните с другого номера. Спросите у вашего общего друга, общался ли он в последнее время с тем, кому вы пытаетесь дозвониться. Попросите кого-нибудь еще позвонить вашему другу. Попробуйте завязать общение в другой форме. Оцените ваши отношения. Начните себя по-другому вести. Поговорите с ним лично.