Article in English: Now that you're an official candidate and your committee has said, "Yes, believe it or not, we can do this," it's time to spread the word. And it's also time to make even more connections at your local print design shop (if you haven't already) and sucker your friends and family into touting around your logo for the next 2 years.  Design t-shirts, car magnets, sandwich boards, yard signs, and bumper stickers all with your name and/or catchphrase. Ask local establishments if you can put flyers in their windows (or if they can name a product after you (at least temporarily)). Send these out to your friends on the opposite coast and have them distribute them there. Go virtual! Start a YouTube channel and get a website or blog. Get an account for your campaign on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. How else will you reach the newest generation of voters? When people start seeing your name out there, they're going to ask, "Who is this guy/woman? What does he/she stand for? Is he/she serious?" Yes, you are serious and you have the sensibilities to prove it.  If you like something or think it needs to be changed (for example: humanitarian aid to foreign countries), have it all planned out. What party are you aligned with? Do you support their generic stance on all issues? Where do you fall on the liberal/conservative scale? Make these beliefs clear on your blog, your social networking accounts, and to your friends and family. The more people who can explain you for you, the better. What are your goals? Lower taxes? Reducing poverty? Creating jobs? Higher standards of education? Think about all the biggies when it comes to previous elections -- what changes do you want to promise? It's a good idea if you actually believe what you're putting out there. It'll be much easier to remain consistent and not get caught switching sides or dilly-dallying on an issue. If you believe something the public doesn't want to hear, quite frankly, good luck.

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Приготовьтесь командовать парадом. Имейте четкое представление и логически обоснованное мнение касательно всех последних политических событий и тенденций. Заложите прочный фундамент для своей кампании.


Article in English: Now that you're following Starbucks' Four Fundamentals of brewing, it's time to select a brewing method. There are three general methods Starbucks uses (technically four, but two of them are just versions of the same thing). These are: coffee press, traditional drip coffee, and pour over (which can be either hot or iced). Coffee press is the method of brewing most strongly advocated by coffee connoisseurs, as it is believed to be the most effective at staying true to the flavor profile of the beans.  A coffee press requires a coarse grind, so be sure your grounds resemble the size of sea salt. Fill the press with your grounds, then pour hot water (just off the boil) over the grounds, making sure to completely saturate them. Place the plunger back on the press but wait four minutes before pressing it down, giving the coffee time to brew. After you've pressed the plunger down, enjoy your coffee! Drip brewing is perhaps the most convenient method of brewing. You can make multiple cups of coffee in a single brew, and you can do it fast. With the right grind, quality of beans, and pure, fresh water, you can make a brew that rivals that of a coffee press.  For flat-bottom filters be sure to use a medium-sized grind, like the sea salt grind used for a coffee press. Meanwhile, cone-shaped filters are best with a finer grind, like granulated sugar. After you've got your grind right, just measure out your coffee (2 tablespoons for every six ounces of water) and press "Brew" on the machine! While the convenience is tempting, if you want Starbucks-quality coffee every time, only make however much coffee you need for one sitting. Don't reheat coffee or you will dull the flavor. Another, perhaps lesser-known but equally satisfying, method Starbucks uses is the pour-over, which can be either hot or iced. With the pour-over, you can only make a single cup of coffee, but it will be wonderful.  Boil your water, remembering the 2:6 ration from above, but adding a little extra. Use this extra hot water to moisten your filter....

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Выберите метод заваривания, который удобен именно для вас. Используйте френч-пресс для кофе. Используйте традиционную капельную кофеварку. Используйте метод пуровер.


Article in English: Now that you're not working, not answering other people's obligations, and not worrying about what your hair looks like, what will you do with your time?! If you're like most hermits, you'll spend a lot of time meditating, praying, and enjoying the simple things in life. About time!  You'll probably have more time than you even realize. You'll wake when you want, sleep when you want, and fall into a natural cycle of productivity. Find the time that's best for sleeping, eating, and exercising for you. Now that your schedule is all yours, you've no reason to max out your productivity. Use this to develop all the skills you wish you had time for in your more cookie-cutter past. Juggle! Plant roses! Make bread from scratch! So many wikiHow articles you could be perusing! You're a pretty sad excuse for a hermit if you walk around your house in a pair of Manolo Blahniks all day every day. Technically you're a hermit, but the idea of a hermit lifestyle is to live minimally, to shun extraneous desires and luxury. You don't have to make your own clothes if you don't want to, but do limit your closet to the basics. If Ke$ha can rock garbage chic, you can rock hermit chic. Again with the suitcase metaphor: choose one or two pieces for every possible situation you may find yourself in. That's all you need! When they wear out, well, by then you'll have learned how to sew. Hey, what a nice transition to the next step! When was the last time you went days without even seeing another human being? Yeah, the world sucks, people are terrible, and the human race has long overstayed its welcome, but that doesn't mean loneliness won't come a-creepin'. When it does come, how will you handle it?  Loads of hermits have a very small network of people they're comfortable keeping in contact with. You could, feasibly, have one or two people that can remove the moody blues when they set in. Just have this established going into it! It's a lot harder to make friends once you get set in your hermit ways. Here's another issue: abstinence....

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Проводите время с пользой. Одевайтесь просто. Берегитесь полного одиночества. Общайтесь с другими отшельниками. Помните о том, что вас могут начать считать за чудака.


Article in English: Now that you've brainstormed plenty of ideas, it's time to narrow them down to the best and most interesting, to get at the heart of your company and what it has to offer. Write a sentence that captures what your company is and what it aims to do. Here are a few examples:  From Starbucks: "Our Coffee. It has always been, and will always be, about quality. We’re passionate about ethically sourcing the finest coffee beans, roasting them with great care, and improving the lives of people who grow them. We care deeply about all of this; our work is never done."  From Ben and Jerry's: "Product Mission: To make, distribute and sell the finest quality all natural ice cream and euphoric concoctions with a continued commitment to incorporating wholesome, natural ingredients and promoting business practices that respect the Earth and the Environment." From Facebook:  "Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected." Steer away from writing a mission statement with a big, idealistic vision that isn't rooted in anything concrete. Mission statements that sound like they were spewed from a mission statement generator cause people's eyes to glaze over and totally defeat the purpose.  Instead of saying something like "We aim to make the world a better place," tell which customers you're aiming to help. Look back at your brainstorming notes for concrete ideas. Instead of saying something like "We'll continue to innovate to make our product the best it can be," say something real about what you're developing. What constitutes "best" in your field? Play with the language so that it reflects your company's personality and style. If your company is formal and conservative, your language should be formulated to match. If your company is playful and fun, you can get creative with the language to emphasize that side of your company. Look back at your brainstorming notes for ideas.  Word choice is important, but the structure of your mission statement can also help you make a point....

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Определите вашу организацию на основе ее действительных целей. Добавьте четкие расчеты. Добавьте немного характера. Отсейте неважное. Убедитесь, что она не слишком длинная.


Article in English: Now that you've brewed your coffee according to Starbucks' Four Fundamentals and used one of their brewing methods, pour your cup! You can pour it into mug or, for a true Starbucks experience, get some of their paper cups and sleeves and misspell your name on the cup. Depending on your tastes, add a shot of flavored syrup and/or artificial or natural sweetener to the coffee and stir. If you really want to re-create the Starbucks experience, snag a few packets of your favorite sweetening products the next time you're at a Starbucks and use it in your cup at home! Or perhaps you're a hardy soul and take your coffee black? If so, you're done! You can gauge how much creamer you are adding by looking at how light the coffee gets. There really is no "right" way to do this, since this part of making a Starbucks coffee is always up to you, whether it was brewed by a barista or your own hands.

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Налейте заваренный кофе. Добавьте чашке индивидуальности. Добавьте немного молока или сливок и еще раз размешайте. Подождите, пока кофе немного остынет, и насладитесь его ароматом!


Article in English: Now that you've collected all the footage for your documentary, you need to organize it in an order that is interesting, coherent, and will keep the viewers' attention. Make a detailed shot-by-shot outline to guide the editing process. Provide a coherent narrative for the audience to follow that proves your viewpoint. Decide which footage will go at the beginning, which will go in the middle, which will go at the end, and which won't go in the film at all. Showcase the most interesting footage, while cutting anything that seems meandering, boring, or pointless.  In our classic car documentary, we might start with exciting or amusing ride-along footage to ease the viewers into the world of classic car aficionados. We'd then dive into the opening credits, followed by interview footage, clips from car shows, etc. The end of your documentary should be something that ties the film's information together in an interesting way and reinforces your key theme - this can be a striking final image or a great, memorable comment from an interview. In our car documentary, we might choose to end on footage of a beautiful classic car being scrapped for parts - a commentary on the fact that appreciation for classic cars is dying. Many documentaries use audio narration as a running thread throughout the film, linking the film's interview and real-life footage in a coherent narrative. You can record a voiceover yourself, enlist the help of a friend, or even hire a professional voice actor. Make sure your narration is clear, concise, and understandable.  Generally, an audio voiceover should play over footage where the audio isn't important - you don't want the audience to miss anything. Lay your voiceover over establishing shots, B-roll, or real-life footage where the audio isn't necessary to grasp the importance of what's going on. Some documentaries use static or animated graphics to convey facts, figures, and statistics directly to the viewer in the form of text. If your documentary is trying to prove a certain argument, you...

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Создайте новый план для готового фильма. Запись голоса за кадром. Создание графических / анимированных вставок. Подумайте над музыкой(оригинальной), когда вы находитесь в производстве. Редактирование вашего фильма.


Article in English: Now that you've designed a distinctive alter ego, it's time to walk a mile in their shoes! Practice speaking, acting, and/or writing like your character. Scrutinize your actions and your "voice" - for instance, think about whether your character would walk or talk in a certain way based on their backstory and personality. Gather materials or clothing and make a costume for your alter ego (thrift stores can be a good choice for their low prices and out-of-style clothing).  Only you can decide how far to take your alter ego - with luck, your character may even become more well-known than you! Consider showing your character off at the next costume party or fan convention you attend! Your alter ego will seem more "real" and authentic if you commit to your performance. If you flip-flop between your new identity and your old one, people will see you as a person in a costume, not as an entirely new person. Resist any urges to act like you normally do. This is easier to do if you get in character hours (or even days) before you need to - simply hang around the house or running errands in-character as your alter ego. You'll ease into your new character as you complete simple tasks. More difficult performances will, in turn, feel more natural. Try modifying your daily habits and routines to match your alter ego's. If your character grooms him or herself differently than you do, for instance, make these changes in your own life.  Respected method actors like Daniel Day Lewis are famous for adopting the habits of their character. To prepare for his role in  The Age of Innocence,  Lewis bathed himself in cologne and donned 1870s clothing as he ran his daily errands! Hundreds of figures throughout history have adopted alter egos. If you're lacking for inspiration, look to history books for plenty of examples of how to immerse yourself in your new identity. Many alter egos, like musician David Bowie's famous "Ziggy Stardust" character, have become cultural touchstones for music, fashion, and other forms of art. Others,...

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Начните использовать ваше альтер-эго. Оставайтесь в образе. Ищите вдохновение от известных альтер-эго.


Article in English: Now that you've finished the body of your speech, you need an effective transitional sentence that will signal to your audience that you're reaching the end of your speech. This transition doesn't need to be fancy – it doesn't even have to be a whole sentence. You can simply say "In conclusion," and then launch into your summary. Speech coaches often describe a speech's organization as "tell them what you're going to say, say it, then tell them what you said." Start your conclusion by telling your audience what you told them in your speech.  You don't need to go into detail here – you're just reinforcing what you've already told your audience. Make sure you don't introduce any new information in your closing summary. For example, you might say "As you've seen, spaying or neutering your pet has substantial benefits not only for you and your pet, but also for the community at large." This version of your thesis statement should sound more like a conclusion or an ultimate finding than the hypothesis it may have been in your introduction.  If your speech went well, you have fully proven your thesis and demonstrated its importance. This statement should relate back to the summary of your points and present a strong statement. Particularly for brief speeches, you can even combine your summary of points with your thesis statement in a single sentence that wraps up your speech. For example, you might say "Given the benefits to your pet's health, to your family, and to the overall well-being of your community, it is clear that spaying or neutering pets should be a top priority for all pet owners." To close out your speech, think of something on the same note as the attention-getter you used to open your speech. It could be an anecdote or a humorous restatement of the importance of the issue.  You may want to think of a way to bring the entire speech back around to that story you initially told to grab your audience's attention. If you have an argumentative or similar speech, your closing lines typically will include a...

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Придумайте плавный переход. Резюмируйте рассмотренные пункты. Заново сформулируйте тезис. Используйте запоминающуюся деталь. Поблагодарите слушателей и организаторов. Предусмотрите время для вопросов.


Article in English: Now that you've got the basic skills in place, you can start thinking artistically. Hackers are like artists, philosophers, and engineers all rolled up into one. They believe in freedom and mutual responsibility. The world is full of fascinating problems waiting to be solved. Hackers take a special delight in solving problems, sharpening their skills, and exercising their intelligence.  Hackers have a diversity of interests culturally and intellectually, outside of hacking. Work as intensely as you play, and play as intensely as you work. For true hackers, the boundaries between "play," "work," "science," and "art" all tend to disappear or to merge into a high-level creative playfulness. Read science fiction. Go to science fiction conventions, which is a great way to meet hackers and proto-hackers. Consider training in a martial art. The kind of mental discipline required for martial arts seems to be similar in important ways to what hackers do. The most hacker-ly martial arts are those which emphasize mental discipline, relaxed awareness, and control, rather than raw strength, athleticism, or physical toughness.  Tai Chi is a good martial art for hackers. No problem should ever have to be solved twice. Think of it as a community in which the time of everyone is hackers is precious. Hackers believe sharing information is a moral responsibility. When you solve problems, make the information public to help everyone solve the same issue.  You don't have to believe that you're obligated to give all your creative product away, though the hackers that do are the ones that get the most respect from other hackers. It's consistent with hacker values to sell enough of it to keep you in food and rent and computers. Read older pieces, such as the "Jargon File" or "Hacker Manifesto" by The Mentor. They may be out of date regarding technical issues, but the attitude and spirit are just as timely. The enemy of the hacker is boredom, drudgery, and authoritarian figures who use censorship and secrecy to strangle the freedom...

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Мыслите творчески. Хакеры любят разрешать проблемы. Знайте — хакеры по своей природе антиавторитарны. Будьте компетентны.


Article in English: Now that you've gotten past the flirting stage, you'll need to have that first date. A good way to win his heart is to have a successful first date that you both enjoy. It'll will make him want to spend more time with you.  Make sure that you have topics to talk about, because it can be awkward during a first date not to blurt out something that is more appropriate for a closer relationship (probably not a good time to go into your anxiety problems). Some conversation starters might be: what are your typical Sunday activities, what is a band or album that you loved, what was the last movie that you saw and what did you think about it, what is the funniest thing you've ever seen in public.  Dress appropriately. This means that you wear something that you feel comfortable in, but which also suits the occasion. So if you're off to a 4-star restaurant, something a little fancier is in order (a dress, or nice slacks and a nice button-up or blouse). If you're going to a coffee shop, dress just a little nicer than your usual attire (button down instead of t-shirt, no ratty jeans, etc.). Remember that you want to be yourself for the date. You don't want your guy to be expecting you to be someone you're not further in the relationship. That's not fair to either of you. You don't have to bring all your quirks out into the open right away, but you shouldn't be hiding things. A good way to let someone know that you're interested in them and care about them is to take an interest in their interests and in their opinions about things. You don't have to understand those interests and you don't even necessarily have to enjoy them, but being interested enough to talk with your guy about them, will show him that you are interested in him.  For example, if your guy is super into skiing and you're more the bookish type, that's okay! Make sure to ask him about his ski trips and even offer to go a few rounds yourself. Pick up on some of the terminology so that you're able to converse more freely. Make sure that he's also...

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Сходите на успешное первое свидание. Обратите внимание на его интересы. Не принимайте его как должное. Сохраняйте личное пространство. Решите, действительно ли он того стоит. Скажите ему о ваших чувствах.


Article in English: Now that you've laid everything on the table, you need to spend some time talking about how you can make it better. That means coming up with a solution that works for both of you.  For instance, maybe one solution could be that you tap her on the arm when you feel like she's flirting, if she's unaware of when she does it. Another goal could be that you agree to discuss it each time you start feeling a little insecure (i.e. when she flirts with someone) so that you can both realize how it's affecting your relationship. The discussion doesn't have to be right in the moment. You can bring it up at the end of the day, for instance. You also need to adjust your expectations. That is, you might need to realize that what you consider flirting is just her being friendly. Another way to cut down on her flirting is to turn it inward. That is, increase the flirting in your relationship. Find more ways to be intimate with each other, which can include sex, but isn't just sex.  For instance, hold hands as you walk down the street, or steal a moment while you're cooking dinner to kiss in the kitchen. Send each other little romantic notes during the day to remind the other person that you're thinking of him or her. In other words, maybe your girlfriend just enjoys the act of flirting, and if you start flirting more with each other, she won't feel the need to flirt as much outside the relationship. Stalking your girlfriend will just lead to more trust issues, which in turn will push her farther away. If you find yourself wanting to check her phone calls, for instance, decide to stop and walk away. That doesn't mean you should ignore warning signs completely. However, don't go looking for trouble instead of trusting your partner. If you're having trust issues in your relationship, it may be helpful to see a therapist. A therapist can help you both work through the problems you're having in your relationship.  A therapist can help your girlfriend figure out why she feels the need to flirt, as well as help you figure out why...

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Поговорите о своей цели. Станьте ближе. Не преследуйте ее. Подумайте о том, чтобы обратиться за помощью к специалисту. Закончите эти отношения.


Article in English: Now that you've made your feelings known to your crush, it's time to go into a bit more detail as to where you'd like your relationship to go. Simply telling someone you're attracted to him isn't an end unto itself; if you see it going anywhere, you should arrange plans to see one another on a more regular, romantic basis, provided that's what you're looking for. Be specific about what you want.  You might try formally asking your crush on a first date. Try saying something like "If you agree that there's something special between us, maybe you'd be interested in going out with me sometime? It would be great to get a chance to get to know each other on a deeper level." Gauging by the reaction of your crush as you told him your feelings, you should have a better idea whether things are going to work out. The anticipation and nerve-wracking nature of admitting your feelings to someone is rarely about how you're going to do it, but the ways in which you think the other person might react. If you've admitted your feelings and possibly expressed clear intentions, the other person is bound to have some sort of response in store for you. Whether it's a positive or negative one will depend on the success of your advance, and the feelings they've had (or haven't had) for you all along. All the same, it is necessary you give your crush some time to properly respond to you. Stay calm throughout. Even in the worst reactions, it's better to keep a brave face and remain strong rather than let your emotions get the best of you. Breaking down into tears was never a good look on anyone. If you get news you don't want to hear, it's important to remember that it's not the end of the world. As hard as it is to believe at the time, you'll feel much better about it as times goes on, and possibly even realize that you were better off without taking things to the next level. Even so, doing some damage control is often the best next step. Let your crush know that you care about him as a friend still, and you don't want to lose the...

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Выразите свои намерения. Дождитесь ответа. Будьте готовы к любому ответу.


Article in English: Now that you've marked and measured your plates, lay the bottom plate out along the chalk line that marks where the wall will be. To make a stable wall, you will need to attach this plate to the concrete floor.  Use a power-actuated tool, also known as a Hilti or Ramset gun, to join the wood and the concrete. Load the tool with a small bullet and nail and then hit the end so that it engages the bullet and shoots the nail through the wood into the concrete. Once the two outer nails have been put in, follow your guidelines and put a nail in every 16” along the plate, near the center of the board. If the ceiling joists run perpendicular to the bottom plate, this is a fairly simple task; if they run parallel, you will need to do a bit more work first.  For parallel joists, attach short lengths of 2” by 4” blocking board perpendicularly between the two closest joists every 16”, and attach the top plate to these. For perpendicular joists, attach the top plate to the ceiling using the joists. Use a plumb bob (a carefully balanced weight that hangs from a line) to align the plates and double check by measuring to ensure that the top plate is directly above the bottom plate. Then, nail the top plate to the joists or blocking boards at every interval. As an alternative option, you can build the wall first and then stand it up. This may be an easier option, especially for amateurs. Studs are simply extra planks of 2” by 4” wood, or sometimes 2” by 6” for exterior walls, that provide support and definition for drywall and other finish surfaces.  Measure and cut. Each stud board should be cut so that it fits snugly between the top and bottom plates without tilting. Insert the stud. Slide it end-on between the two plates, right over one of the nails in the bottom plate. Use a plumb bob and a corner to make sure the board is straight and squarely placed. Affix and repeat. Use a nail gun to insert 3” nails on both sides of both ends firmly at a 45 degree angle through the stud and into the top and bottom plates. Repeat this...

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Закрепите нижнюю направляющую. Прикрепите верхнюю направляющую. Установите стойки. Установите короткие распорки.


Article in English: Now that you've prepared your poppadoms for baking, all you have to do is carefully place them on a baking tray lined with foil. You can even oil it a bit to keep the poppadoms from sticking. Make sure you leave enough room between each piece of dough so they don't stick together when they expand a bit during cooking. You may need to fit several baking sheets in the oven at a time, or to bake your poppadoms in several shifts if you only have one sheet. Keep an eye on your dough after the first 10 minutes or so to make sure it doesn't burn too fast. The finished product should be crisp and dry, but not so dry that it instantly breaks at the touch. Set the baking sheet aside and wait for them to cool completely before you fry them. If you are not ready to serve your poppadoms, you may store them in an airtight container once they have cooled. Now, you should heat 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) of oil in a frying pan and wait a minute for the oil to start bubbling a little bit. If you don't want to fry your baked poppadoms and enjoy the crisp and dry baked version, then you can stop before frying them. However, frying your poppadoms after baking them will give you that delightful, authentic taste you may be craving. This should only take about 30 seconds to a minute on one side, and even a bit less time on the second side. Use tongs to carefully turn over the poppadoms once they have cooked on the first side. This will ensure that you don't overcook this tasty treat. Place the fried poppadoms on paper towels to absorb the excess oil while cooking the remainder of the batch. Serve this tasty treat on its own or with your favorite dish. You can enjoy them with hummus, chutney, baba ganoush, or your favorite Indian food.

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Поместите тонкие круги теста на 2 больших противня. Выпекайте тесто в духовке в течение 15 - 25 минут при температуре 150 ° C или до формирования хрустящей и сухой вафли. Дайте полностью остыть. Разогрейте масло в сковороде на среднем огне. Поместите один или два пападама в масло и переверните их, когда края начнут заворачиваться. Снимите пападамы со сковороды, прежде чем они сильно зажарятся. Поместите пападамы на бумажное полотенце. Подавайте.


Article in English: Now that you've put all of your items in their place, you should have a bare floor. Take the time to clean it to give your room that polished feel. You won't feel organized if your room doesn't feel clean.  Put on some music or invite a friend over to help you clean to make the process more enjoyable. If you have a hardwood floor, wash or sweep it. If you have a carpeted floor, it's time to vacuum. Take a wet cloth and run it over your desk, the top of your dresser, your nightstand, and any additional items in your room. Get rid of all of the dust that you've ignored while your room was too messy. Make a goal of wiping the surfaces in your room at least once a week. You don't want all the hard work you put into cleaning and organizing your room to go to waste. If you go back to your messy habits in just one week, you can undo so much of the effort that you've put in. Here's how to make sure you maintain a clean and organized room in the future:  Be determined to spend at least 5 to 10 minutes every night organizing your room before you go to bed. Now that you've organized the last of your things, you should vow to keep them in their places. Be determined to clean your room for at least 5 to 10 minutes every day. This includes taking out the trash, getting rid of any food, and removing any old papers, ticket stubs, or random things that have accumulated in your space.

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Протрите пол. Смахните пыль. Подготовьте план действий по соблюдению чистоты и порядка.


Article in English: Now that you've removed the stain, you can throw your garment in the washing machine and launder as usual. Make sure to follow any specific care instructions. Although you hopefully were able to remove all of the stain before you washed your garment, it's possible that some of the stain remained before you put your clothing in the washing machine. Make sure before you proceed to drying your garment that all of the stain has been removed. If some of the ink stain still remains you can try washing it again and possibly treating it with a more powerful cleaner. Allowing your garment to air dry is the safest way to dry it to prevent any stain from setting as this is caused by heat. If you are sure you have removed all of the stain, you can dry your garment in a dryer. However, it might be safe to air dry as it can be hard to tell if the stain is gone if the garment is damp.

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Постирайте испачканную вещь как обычно. Оцените результат. Сушите предмет одежды на открытом воздухе.


Article in English: Now that you've skimmed the passage for the most important information, go to the start and read it through fully. Keep those main ideas in mind to help you focus. Notice the organization of the passage and how the arguments flow together. Look for any other small points you might have missed while skimming. Re-read it once more if you want an even more thorough understanding.

Summary in Russian:

Прочитайте весь отрывок.


Article in English: Now that you've unloaded your stuff at your new home, it's likely that you're feeling overwhelmed. Have patience and don't force yourself to start unpacking everything right away. Just focus on getting it done little by little and you'll have your new place ready in no time. Here's what you can do:  Unpack your essential items first. Unpack the stuff from your "essential stuff" box. Put up your shower curtain in case you need a relaxing shower and make your bed if you just want to collapse. Try to unpack your kitchen items early on. Though you should relax and eat take-out when you first arrive at your new place, you can't do that forever. The sooner your kitchen is set up, the sooner you can start living a normal life. Assemble all of your big furniture. Make sure you assemble it in the room where it belongs. Do only as much as you can each day. Though you shouldn't wait months to unpack, you are probably overwhelmed after your move, so unpack as many boxes as you can until you need a break. Remember to take the time to enjoy your new surroundings. Once you've started the unpacking process, it'll be time to go shopping for any items you may need. Your shopping can include going to the grocery store to stock your fridge, buying any furniture you may need, or replacing items you can't find. Take it one step at a time. If you really need a lot of new items, make a day of it, but if you just need a few things, you don't have to do it all at once. Once you're far along in the unpacking process, or just feel like taking a break, it's time to get to know your neighborhood. This is a great way to feel more comfortable in your new surroundings and to feel like your stressful move will pay off in the end. Here's what to do:  Go for a walk. Not only will this relieve stress and give you great exercise, but you will have a better sense of the feel of your neighborhood, what your neighbors are like, and what stores or parks are near you. Look online or in a local newspaper to check out cultural attractions, bars, or...

Summary in Russian:

Распакуйте вещи. Сходите за покупками. Познакомьтесь с окружением.


Article in English: Now that your child is familiar with the entire chart, drill them. Drill them over breakfast, during commercials, and for a few minutes before bed. As you progress, get faster and faster and faster. At the beginning, start in order. As you get more and more convinced that they have it down, start mixing it up. They'll slow down initially but then should spark right back up to where they were. By this point, you both may be wondering what those squiggles in each number really are. Spice it up for the both of you with games and contests.  Have your child make a set of flash cards.  Write the problem, like 4 x 9, on the front and the answer, 36, on the back.  The act of writing out the multiples will provide another repetition/reinforcement.  Use a timer to see how many cards they can go through in a minute. Can they beat that score tomorrow? You could also do this with a blank chart. That's an easy way to monitor which ones they're struggling with.  Grab a deck of cards. This game is similar to War, but with multiplication. You each get half the deck to place face down in front of you--don't look at the cards! Each player flips their first card simultaneously--the first person to say the answer based on the two numbers gets both cards (the object of the game is to win them all). If the two of you flip a 7 and a 5, the answer to shout out is 35. For Jacks, Queens, and Kings, you can use 11, 12, and 13, use them as 0's, or take them out entirely. Say a number, like 30. Can they list all of the possible combinations that multiply to it? 5 x 6? 3 x 10? Say a number, then ask for the next multiple.  For example, start at 30 and ask for the next multiple of 6.  Or start at 18 and ask for the next two multiples of 9. You could even start at 22 and ask for the next multiple of 4, even though 22 is not a multiple of 4. Be tricky once they have it. Try multiplication bingo.  Your child fills in a six-by-six grid with whatever numbers they want.  You read off a problem like "5 x 7."  If they have 35 on their bingo card,...

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Скоростная тренировка. Сделайте обучение веселым.


Article in English: Now that your child is old enough, they should have a big say in their party. Do they want it at home or out? What do they want to do? Do they want it during the day or at night?  If they have a bunch of ideas, narrow it down for them to 3 or so that you've preapproved – they can then pick which one they want from there. Talk about a budget and scheduling constraints. You'll have to be the voice of reason in this conversation. Be honest and let them know what's doable and what's not. Ask your teen to come up with "the short list" – 8 or so people they want at their party. Ultimately the party should be determined by where it is (if it's somewhere else, that's less work for you) and how long it's going to last. 8 people out for pizza is manageable, but you'll only want to take 3 or 4 to the amusement park.  You're finally at an age where it matters who gets invited – some people may not get along or not want to do certain things. Talk to your teen about what the people they're inviting are like, if they know each other, and any problems they foresee. Consider doing it elsewhere, like at a restaurant, trampoline park, bowling alley or arcade. Your teen likely wants freedom, and it's easier on you, too. Teens are at an age where feelings can get hurt. If your teen is inviting some kids at school and not others, find a way to make it so the invites are sent out discreetly. If they're not, it might start unnecessary drama that could dampen the event. If possible, send them via email. Ask for RSVPs so you know who is coming and can have a head count. Have your teen send reminder texts or phone calls, too, before the big day. Theme parties are fun for 4-year-olds, 40-year-olds, and everyone in between (though the themes change over time). Talk to your teen about having a theme – the kids can then dress up, you'll have fun planning out themed food, and it'll make it easier to decorate and find matching additions. This should be your teen's decision. As long as it's appropriate and doable, it should be a go. If you...

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Поговорите с вашим подростком о том, чего бы ему или ей хотелось, где и когда. Распланируйте список гостей. Убедитесь, что пригласительные разосланы должным образом. Подумайте о том, чтобы сделать вечеринку тематической. Решите все организационные моменты вашей вечеринки. Держите ухо востро, но позвольте детям веселиться.


Article in English: Now that your day is wrapping up, it’s time to pack up your school bag with any of the books or homework you need to take home. It’s likely that you won’t have very much packing to do, but you should make sure to get everything you need so you’re not at a loss when you get home. Make sure you give yourself enough time at the end of the day to do this properly. You can even make a checklist toward the end of the day so you can pack up your things more efficiently. If you take the bus home and don’t want to be late, you can get into the habit of packing up your bag in your locker when you have some time between classes so you don’t have to do it all in the few minutes before the bus leaves. Whether you have some new clubs or sports organizations to go to or whether you’re taking the bus straight home, phew! You’ll be surprised by how tired you may feel once all the adrenalin wears off. You’ll find yourself feeling sleepy, and coming down from a long day filled with many surprises. Go home and take a short nap to recover! That said, don’t sleep for too long, or you’ll have trouble resting for your second day of middle school. Though your first day of school went better than you could have imagined, there are always things you can improve for the next day. Maybe you wore super uncomfortable shoes and want to plan for a better outfit the next day. Maybe your backpack wasn’t big enough to hold all of your books. Maybe you forgot some essential school supplies or wished you had woken up earlier. Whatever minor thing went wrong, you can plan to make it better the next day so you can continue to enjoy your new school. The most important thing is to get some rest and have a positive attitude. The less pressure you put on yourself, the more likely you’ll be to have a great time.

Summary in Russian:

Сложите вещи. Отдохните после уроков. Составьте расписание второго восхитительного дня.


Article in English: Now that your iTunes account has been merged into your Apple ID, you’ll use the Apple ID site to change your password. Your Apple ID is the email address you use to sign in to iTunes.  Open appleid.apple.com in your web browser. Log in with your Apple ID and password. If you can't remember your password, see the Resetting a Forgotten Password. Click the "Change Password" link in the "Security" section. The options you have to verify your identity will vary depending on your account security options:  Answer your security questions . These questions were created when you setup your account, and both will need to be answered to proceed. Confirm your number - This appears if you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account. You'll receive a notification on your mobile phone with a code. Enter this code in the Apple ID website to proceed with resetting your password. Enter your current password into the first field, then enter your new password twice to create it. When you create a new password, you will be logged out on your connected devices. You will need to log back in with your new password.

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Нажмите на ссылку «Изменить пароль» в настройках безопасности Apple ID. Пройдите подтверждение личности. Введите новый пароль.


Article in English: Now that your shoes are free of scuffs, there are steps to take to prevent any more. Buy some protective spray from a local shoe store or online shop. Make sure that it’s the correct type of spray for the material of your shoes. Spray it over the whole surface of the shoe, following the instructions. Sprays like this help prevent further scuffs and abrasions and help keep your shoes looking new and fresh. If you used a method other than polish to remove your scuffs, you’ll want to add some shoe polish. Choose the correct color for your leather, then rub the polish on with a clean, lint-free cloth. Rub the polish on evenly across the whole surface. Shoe scuffs are inevitable, but you can help protect nice shoes by only wearing them in clean, orderly environments. You’ll be less likely to scuff a pair of nice, leather shoes if you only wear them to work, not to a concert or sporting event. Keep a pair of older shoes handy and wear them when you know they might get dirty.

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Нанесите защитный слой. Отполируйте кожаную обувь. Держите пару ботинок для грязной работы.


Article in English: Now that you’re prepared to make a fake faint look real, you can now make it happen.  Once you’re where you want your fake fainting spell to happen, make sure the conditions are right for it to occur the way you want it to.  Are enough or the right people present?  Is the event you’re trying to avoid still happening?  Is the hallway too crowded? Once you know things seem right, move to the general area where you want your fake fainting spell to occur.  A real fainting spell happens fairly quickly from the onset of symptoms. Make sure there aren’t dangerous objects nearby that could cause serious injury if you happen to hit them when falling.  And make sure you won’t hit anyone. When you’re ready, begin exhibiting symptoms of fainting.  This should only occur for a few minutes in total.  If you plan to use not as your excuse not eating breakfast, mention that you’re very hungry.  If the room is crowded or stuffy, you could start complaining about feeling hot.  If you’re walking, start slowing down, hold your head a little, and say you feel dizzy.  You can blink or squint your eyes.  Complain of nausea.  Pretend to suddenly lose energy, and say you feel weak.  Keep up this last symptom for 1-2 minutes. While exhibiting your symptoms, and without drawing attention to your movements, move into the spot where it seems safest to fall.  If you plan on fainting while sitting, pretend you’re too weak to stand and take a seat.  You can say that you feel kind of weird and that you think you need a glass of water or some fresh air. Maybe ask someone to open a window. If you are windowless or have no water around, just say you think you need to sit down, or go out for fresh air. Sit for a bit and get up slowly. Then stumble a bit and fall forward.  Before you do that say something such as "I just...."  Make sure you don't finish your sentence, unless it's short. Make sure you fall safely. You don't want to hit your head and hurt yourself. If you are standing, buckle your knees and let them hit the ground before you...

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Подготовьте сцену для своего представления. Пожалуйтесь окружающим на симптомы, которые обычно предшествуют обмороку. Займите место, запланированное вами для падения в обморок. Изобразите обморок. Притворитесь, что вы утратили сознание на несколько секунд. Откройте глаза и сделайте глубокий вдох. Медленно присядьте и через несколько секунд встаньте самостоятельно или позвольте кому-либо помочь вам подняться на ноги. После ложного обморока постарайтесь не задерживаться.


Article in English: Now that you’ve decorated your mask, use scissors, an X-Acto knife or a razor blade to cut out the shape. Be careful not to cut off any of the feathers or additions that you’ve attached. Bend the paper if you need to make it easier for cutting with scissors. Get two pieces of ribbon, each about a foot long. If you don’t like ribbon, use some heavy-duty string to create the tie for to wear your mask.  Glue the ends of your ribbon to the inside of your mask. Start the ribbon just outside the eyes and glue it from here to the edge of your mask. If you have a hole punch, you can also punch holes in the area between the eyes and the edge of your mask. Then slip the ribbon through the hole and tie it in snug loop. Stapling your ribbon is not a safe choice. It could come loose and scratch your eye. Once you've attached the ribbon or string, pull it around your head and tie it in the back to wear your mask. If you wish to hold your mask to your face rather than tying it around your head, you can use a chopstick or a dowel to make a handle. Glue the handle onto the back of the mask. White glue will hold well, as long as it is applied generously. You can keep your handle plain or you can decorate it with paint or markers before you attach it to your mask.

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Вырежьте маску. Прикрепите ленту. Прикрепите прутик.


Article in English: Now that you’ve got your eye on someone, you need to show him how you feel. Start by saying hi and giving him a big smile when you run into him. Show him how happy you are to see him! If you have time, start a conversation with your crush and ask him questions to get to know him better. Try to ask open-ended questions, which are questions that can’t be answered with a simple yes or no.. An open-ended question could be something like, “So, why is Star Wars your favorite series of all time?” You’re probably sitting a lot throughout the school day, so why not make the most of that time by sitting next to him? Sit next to him at lunch, on the bus, in class, or at the football game. Of course, it’s best not to sit next to him all the time--you might scare him away. However, sitting next to him now and then will give him a hint. You can even save him a seat if you’re feeling extra bold! Flirting might seem pretty confusing, but it can actually be pretty simple! A good way to start is by touching him lightly on the arm when you’re talking. You should also make eye contact, smile, and do a little playful teasing!  Say something funny like, “Wow, you’re pretty good at soccer...almost as good as my little sister!”  Make sure you keep the teasing lighthearted. If it seems like you’re hurting his feelings, back off. Like his photos on Instagram, tag him in funny memes, and keep up your Snapchat streak. Moderation is key, though. Liking posts from months ago and sending him an endless stream of Snapchats may look a little creepy. You shouldn’t be in constant communication with your crush, or you could seem clingy. Instead, text him every of couple days talking about something funny that happened at school or wishing him luck on his baseball game.  Don’t appear too eager when responding to his messages. Play hard-to-get by waiting a few minutes to respond to some of them. Make sure you're texting each other equally. If you’re always the one who has to initiate the conversation, it’s a bad sign. Once you and your crush are...

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Здоровайтесь, когда вы проходите мимо. Задавайте ему вопросы. Сядьте с ним рядом. Флиртуйте. Флиртуйте с молодым человеком с помощью социальных сетей. Пишите непринужденные и веселые сообщения. Помогите ему, когда он в этом нуждается.


Article in English: Now that you’ve installed the fixture, you’re ready to test it. The first thing you need to do is go back to your breaker box and turn the power back on to the fixture. With the power to the light restored, walk in front of the sensor to ensure that the light comes on. Once you’re certain the light comes on, this is the point where you should seal the fixture around the wall with the silicone caulking. Then you can worry about adjusting the settings. This step is likely easier to do at dusk or in the early evening. Most motion sensor lights consist of two separate lamps that you can easily swivel and position how you want. Turn the lamps until you have a spread of light around the area that satisfies you. The sensor for most models of motion sensor lights is on a pivot that allows you to angle the sensor toward a specific location such as your driveway or a gate. The sensor will have a rather wide field of view, so you can angle it toward multiple spaces at once in many cases. Depending on your model of light, it may come with a switch or a knob to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. The higher you tune the sensitivity, the more objects will cause the sensor to switch on the light. On some lights, especially ones that can be seen from bedroom windows, you probably don’t want the light switching on every time the wind shakes a rosebush, so adjust the sensitivity based on your needs. If there’s a specific corner you want the sensor to stop reacting to—such as a dog’s dog run beside the house—you can place a small piece of electrical tape on that corner of the sensor to stop it from receiving the data. Just make sure you don’t tape further over than you intended. You can test it by placing the tape and walking beside it to see where the sensor’s field of vision picks back up and adjust accordingly. Most motion sensor lights also have a time setting beside the sensitivity setting, allowing you to determine how long the light stays on when the sensor trips it. This setting is typically just a switch that changes...

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Включите питание к светильнику. Пройдитесь перед сенсором. Отрегулируйте угол освещения. Отрегулируйте угол сенсора. Отрегулируйте чувствительность сенсора. Установка времени.


Article in English: Now that you’ve mixed your soapy solution, dip the soft-bristled brush you used earlier to dry clean the soles in the soapy solution and scrub the soles of the shoes. When the brush becomes filled with dirt and grass, run it under a stream of clean water from a sink, dip it into the soapy solution again, and continue scrubbing. Again, you can use a smaller toothbrush to wet clean the cleats when you move to the upper sides of the shoe, near the top portion of the shoe. The toothbrush will allow you to continue cleaning the sides of the soles, with the precision of a smaller scrub brush.

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Очистите бутсы мыльным раствором.


Article in English: Now that you’ve set up Do Not Disturb, here’s how you can enable and disable it quickly from the home screen. It’s the fourth icon at the top of the screen. If the moon was previously gray, it will turn white, which means Do Not Disturb mode is enabled. You will not receive incoming calls in this mode. If you don’t see the moon, see Customize the Control Center on iPhone or iPad to learn how to get it. The moon icon will turn gray again, and you’ll be able to receive phone calls.

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Проведите по экрану снизу вверх. Нажмите на значок в виде луны. Еще раз нажмите на значок в виде луны, чтобы отключить режим «Не беспокоить».


Article in English: Now the insoles have been cleaned, you'll want to make sure they've had a chance to dry completely before wearing them again. This will prevent odor-causing bacteria from returning, as they're drawn to warm, moist places. Once they've dried sufficiently, slide them back into your shoes and put them through their paces.  You can speed up the drying process by leaving the insoles in a well-ventilated area or propping them up near an air conditioner or space heater. If the weather is good, place the insoles out in the sun to dry. Not only will this air them out faster, the UV radiation from sunlight will actually help kill any lingering germs that the soap solution may have missed.

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Оставьте стельки высохнуть.


Article in English: Now would be the time to take a look at the boy you've just shared a kiss with. If you did a good job, he'll be flushed, heavy-eyed, and smiling.  Smile back at him. He may be nervous about how he kissed, so you'll probably want to convince him that he did a good job. You can do this by smiling. If you arms are still around him, leave them there for a few seconds before taking them away. It might feel weird if you suddenly take your hands away as soon as the kiss is done. Sometimes, the kiss itself is enough of a statement. Sometimes, you'll want to say a little something after the kiss, like:  "You're a good kisser." "I've been wanting to do that for a long time." So, you've finally kissed the boy that you've been dying to kiss for the last six months. What now? You have several options:  Wait for him to make the next move. If you went in for the first kiss, maybe you think it's his turn to initiate the next kiss. Be yourself, do what you normally do, but be friendly and encouraging around him. He should try to kiss you again. Kiss him whenever you want to. Maybe you don't care that much about who kisses whom, as long as there's kissing. That's fine, just make sure that he's into it, too. Kissing him often is likely to lead to a relationship. Break off the kissing. Maybe he wasn't that good of a kisser, or he touched you in the wrong place, or you just get a bad feel from him. That's OK. Try to still be friendly around him, but don't put yourself in situations (i.e. one-on-one, private setting) where he could kiss you again. There are some unspoken rules that you should know about kissing. Pay attention and try to follow them if you can and they make sense to you.  Don't kiss and tell. We know — it's very easy to do. That doesn't mean it's right. What goes on between you and your crush is between you and your crush. Try not to gossip too much about it. Don't kiss when you are sick and likely to spread germs. Kissing is a very intimate thing, but that doesn't mean that your kissing partner wants every single...

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Когда закончите поцелуй, откройте глаза. Если хочется, скажите ему что-нибудь приятное. Слушайте свое сердце. Помните об этикете поцелуев.


Article in English: Now you can imagine what it would look like for your goals in these areas to be accomplished. Write these goals down as affirmations, knowing that you can tweak them so that they keep generating the most positivity and emotional valence for you. Similar to using vocabulary that moves you emotionally, vivid detail will also help you personalize your affirmation. As humans we connect more intimately with concrete situations. Avoid abstract language as much as possible, as it will be harder to feel, in the present, what it would be like for your affirmation to work. Focus on what you do want rather than what you want to change. Proactive phrasing (i.e. "I am", "I will", "I can", "I choose") will help you feel closer to your goals. For example, instead of writing “I am not suffering from insomnia”, a better choice may be, “I am completely free from insomnia”. In the second example, we don't see "suffering" but instead "completely free". The same message comes across, but with more positivity. The use of reactive phrases will subtly suggest that the world is working against you. These are phrases like "I hope", "I will try", and "I should". Affirmations that take into account all of the above will look like these:  “I (personal) show (present tense) that I am 100% alive (positive) by thinking, speaking and acting with great enthusiasm (emotional)” “I (personal) am currently (present) enjoying (emotional) my light and agile (positive) weight at 178lb!” “It is deeply satisfying (emotional) that I (personal) respond (present tense) with wisdom, love, firmness, and self control (positive) when children misbehave.”

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Подумайте о том, чего вы для себя хотите. Используйте яркие детали. Попробуйте язык позитивных действий. Воспитывайте в себе отношение возможности, а не трудности.


Article in English: Now you can start inserting pictures. Use File → Open to open each picture you’d like to insert. Each one will open in a new window. Transfer them onto the collage in one of the following ways:  Drag the file directly into the collage document, without opening it, or open it and drag the image into the collage. Name the new Layer something descriptive. (To select more than one file at a time, hold down Ctrl.)  Or open the file with File → Place Embedded (or just Place in older versions.)  Or open the image and use copy paste functions to transfer it to the collage. See the information on adding a background above for more information. If you only want part of the picture, select the rectangular marquee tool at the top of the Tools panel. Drag it over part of the image, then copy and paste it as described above. If you want to cut out shapes more complicated than a rectangle, use the Lasso tool in the Tools window. Draw carefully around the area you want to remove, then press Delete to get rid of it. For a quicker, less precise job, select the Quick Selection tool by pressing W.  Use Ctrl+Alt+Z to undo a mistake. Press the magnifying glass to zoom in before selecting small or detailed areas. Select an image in your “photoshop collage” document by clicking its name in the Layers panel. Press Ctrl+T to enter Transform mode. You can now edit the image as follows:  To resize the image, drag any corner. Hold down Shift while doing this to make sure the image doesn't distort. To rotate the image, move your cursor farther out from a corner until you see two arrows. Click and hold, then drag the image. To move the image, click and hold anywhere inside the image and drag. When you're done, press Enter or click the check mark near the top right corner. The layer at the top of the Layers panel will be on top of all other images. Click and drag layer names up and down the list to change which picture is on top of another. Make sure your “background” layer is always at the bottom. Anything below it will not be visible....

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Вставьте изображения. Вырежьте нестандартную фигуру. Отредактируйте изображения. Расположите картинки с наложением. Сохраните коллаж и распечатайте его.


Article in English: Now you have a clean desk and a large pile of things that came off of it. Begin going through the pile from the top down. Don’t skip over anything. As you sort, remove junk and trash. Separate important things that will eventually go on shelves on in drawers.  Do whatever needs to be done with each object immediately if you can. If a paper needs to be shredded, or a knick-knack needs to be dusted, do it now. Don’t wait until later. If it will take more than two minutes to deal with an object (for example, if the paper shredder is in another building, or you’d need to go buy a duster) place the object on your “to do” list. Objects that will go back on the desk can go into a new pile. Objects that are trash go in the trash. Objects you’re not sure about can go in a third pile. Take the pile of objects that aren't trash but that don't belong on your desk and put them in a box or a drawer. Store that container in a basement, a closet, or somewhere else. After a month, six months, or a year, you can go through that container. If you haven't used something from it, throw it away. The chances that you'll ever use it are very slim. Take each object from the first pile and place it on your desk or on a shelf. Use the labels you’ve created or use another organizational system. Put each item back on the desk, one thing at a time.  Try to avoid having a lot of visual distractions at your desk. Limit the amount of decoration at your desk so that you can still focus. Books are best kept off your desk if possible. Have an accessible shelf where you can keep the books you need regularly. The more frequently you clean your desk, the easier it will be each time. At the end of each day, look at your desk and tidy it up. Throw away any trash and file away any stray papers or pieces of a project.  By cleaning your desk off at the end of each workday, you ensure that you’ll come into a clean and usable workplace the next day. Designate one day per week or month to really clean your desk thoroughly, depending on how quickly it gets...

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Приступите к сортировке тех вещей, которые сложили в кучу. Сложите вместе все вещи, с которыми вы еще не знаете, что делать. Теперь нужно расставить все эти предметы по рабочему столу. Старайтесь регулярно убираться на столе.


Article in English: Now you want to make sure that fade has a distinct ending point at the base of the head and bottoms of the sideburns. Take your trimmer or clippers and shave any remaining hair away.  You may not need to do this to the sideburns if the person whose hair you are cutting has facial hair connecting to the sideburns. Shave down the base of the neck and up a little way on the lowest fade to make sure that the hair is evened out. Look for any patches where the hair is uneven now and make sure to go over them again to clean them up. You may have to position your clippers at a bit of an angle to get any stragglers and even out the fade. Now that your bottom fade line is established, cut the hair beneath it. Make sure you get the sections at the bottom of the neck that have thinner longer hairs.  Clean up the edges using a straight razor or the trimmer to make sure the edges of the cut are clean, as well as removing any neck hair. If you are using a straight razor, apply shaving cream to the area you are about to cut, then pad with a warm damp towel. Brush off any loose hairs and style the top with a pomade or gel for a finished look.

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Сбрейте нижнюю часть волос триммером для бороды или машинкой без насадки. Сгладьте любые остатки видимой линии при помощи машинки. Очистите основание шеи.


Article in English: Now's not the time to exert yourself, especially if breathing is painful.  Resting is the best thing you can do to heal quickly. Grab a book or turn on a movie, and take it easy while your ribs are bruised. It may be painful to breathe while your ribs are bruised. But, it’s important to try to breathe normally and cough when necessary in order to avoid complications like chest infections. If you feel like you have to cough, hold a pillow to your ribs to minimize movement and pain.  Take a deep breath whenever you can.  Every few minutes, try to take one good, prolonged inhale, and let it out slowly. If your ribs are so damaged that this seems out of the question, try to take one deep breath every hour, on the hour. Try breathing exercises. When you feel like you can breathe somewhat regularly again, practice inhaling slowly for 3 seconds, holding your breath for 3 seconds, and exhaling for another 3 seconds. Repeat this pattern for a few minutes, once or twice a day. Don't smoke. When recovering from a rib injury, lung irritants can make you more prone to infection. Use this as an opportunity to quit smoking. Lying down and rolling over at night can increase your pain. For the first few nights, aim to sleep upright, such as in a recliner, to minimize discomfort. Sleeping upright will also limit how much you move around at night and keep you from rolling onto your stomach, which should help with the pain. Alternatively, you can try lying on your injured side. Though it sounds counterintuitive, it may actually help you breathe easier.

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Отдыхайте как можно больше. Контролируйте свое дыхание. Спите сидя.


Article in English: Now's the time to make exchanges, get your dress altered, or change your mind about what shoes to wear. Don't wait until the week of prom to make big changes in your wardrobe. You'll have enough to worry about that week! It sounds like a pain, but it is worth it to confirm them. A week or so ahead of prom, call all the places you made appointments or reservations to double check they still have you booked for the right day and time. Rather than scrambling to fill up your purse right before prom, it's better to have everything you need ready to go a few days in advance. Pack your bag with essentials you'll need at dinner and afterward. If you're spending the night out, you may need to pack a second bag with necessities you'll need for spending the night.  To pack in your purse: your invitation, lipstick, small perfume bottle, small bottle of moisturizer, travel size hairspray, extra bobby pins, cell phone charger, keys, and a wallet.  To pack in your overnight bag: nightclothes, toiletries, hanger and dress bag for your prom dress, change of clothes for the next morning. You want to look and feel your best on prom day, so it's important to be healthy the day before. To avoid feeling bloated, sick or tired, do the following:  Drink tons of water to stay hydrated. Eat fruits and veggies. Get a full night's sleep. Do at least half an hour of exercise. Go to your nail appointment or  give yourself a manicure. You want to give yourself plenty of time to exfoliate, shave, and moisturize. Wake up several hours before your first appointment so you won't end up having to rush.  Exfoliate your skin until it's soft and gleaming using either a body scrub or a loofah. Don't forget your shoulders, back and arms. Shave your legs, bikini area, armpits and so on. Moisturize your skin with a rich moisturizer so it's soft all day. Use a pumice stone on your feet to make them smooth.   Give yourself a quick facial to brighten your face. You might want to put an extra top coat on your nails to keep them from getting chipped. If...

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Примерьте платье и аксессуары за несколько недель до мероприятия. Подтвердите все записи и брони. Сложите вещи, которые вам надо будет взять с собой. Начните готовить себя к выпускному за день до мероприятия. Встаньте пораньше и примите душ или ванну в день выпускного. Сходите везде, куда записались. Закончите сборы пораньше. Веселитесь!


Article in English: Now, Marilyn Monroe herself was not a natural blonde. Though you don't have to change your color or believe that “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” you can do this if you're really committed to the Marilyn look. Aim for golden blonde locks before you style your hair the Marilyn way. Though her brown-haired days are lesser known, a younger Marilyn did sport her natural brown locks with more frizzy, compact curls, and looked cute and natural. She also did wear her brown hair nearly straight and past her shoulders once upon a time. If you really want to have hair like Marilyn's, then you should get a layered, shoulder length cut, with shorter layers in the front and longer layers in the back. Once you've got this look down, you can give your hair extra volume by combing some gel into it while it's damp and then blow-drying it dry in sections. If your hair is more curly, then you may want to straighten it a bit first.  Once your hair is dry, you should separate it in sections and spray each section with spray gel, and then set it in hot rollers. Once the rollers have set, you can remove them and brush your hair out, in a forward direction, and then add a bit more hairspray under your layers. Marilyn Monroe didn't have bangs. However, she did have a chunk of hair in a wave over her forehead. For extra bounce, flip your hair back and then work a bit of styling cream through it. Unlike today's celebrities, Marilyn Monroe didn't change her hair style, color, or length every other week. Her hair was pretty much always blonde and curly, falling just below her ears in the front and just above her neck in the back. However, she did experiment a bit with how curly it was, and sometimes had it more coiled and shorter and sometimes a bit longer and more wavy. Marilyn's makeup artist, Whitney Snyder, claims that Marilyn often wore thick layers of Vaseline on her face to both soften her skin and give it a glow. Though this is a bit extreme and can lead to dry skin, she was also said to wash her face up to fifteen times a day, in...

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Подумайте о том, чтобы стать блондинкой. Постригитесь. Сделайте кожу безупречной. Купите помаду. Накрасьте глаза, как Мэрилин. Оформите брови, как Мэрилин. Нарисуйте родинку. Купите лак для ногтей. Пользуйтесь духами Chanel No.


Article in English: Now. The best way to start running is simply to put on a pair of running shoes and hit the pavement, dirt or grass. The motion of running will feel strange at first, as muscles that normally don't get much use spring into awkward action. This is normal. Run until your legs are burning and your chest is heaving; for true beginners, that usually occurs after about 5-10 minutes.  When you're just starting out, you don't need fancy running shoes. An old pair of sneakers will do. Once you know you want to continue the sport, you can upgrade. Run in comfortable clothes. Put on gym shorts, a T-shirt, and a sports bra if necessary. Don't wear anything too constricting.  Run anywhere. Your neighborhood, in a park, up and down your driveway, on the local track at a school. One of the best things about running as a sport is that you can do it almost anywhere, and you're not chained to a gym. Try to loosen your body and move forward in a way that feels natural. Pump your arms, take comfortable strides, stand upright with a slight forward lean, and pick your feet up high off the ground so you don't catch a toe in a crack in the sidewalk.  Speaking of toes, it's best to run more on the toe or front of your foot, running on the heel will increase your chance of shin splints. Every runner has a slightly different gait, since everyone's body is different, so figure out what works for you.  Avoid bouncing and try to land softly in order to reduce stress on your knees and other joints.  Find your stride. Recent evidence has come to light that your foot strike (toe, mid-foot, heel) is a natural occurrence that should not be altered. That being said, the faster you run the more forward on your foot your strike will be. Relax your upper body. Holding yourself stiff impairs mobility and makes you run slower. Keep your weight centered and your shoulders in a relaxed position, with your arms bent at 90 degrees. . Breathe naturally or focus on a breathing technique. Some argue that the best breathing technique is inhaling oxygen...

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Выйдите из дому и побегите. Следите за своей техникой. Дышите правильно Проведите растяжку мышц после возвращения домой


Article in English: Nowadays, part of getting to know someone often involves checking out their social media profiles. Browse the social media profiles of the girl you want to impress so you can learn a bit about her likes and dislikes. Getting to know her interests will help you start and maintain a conversation with her. For example, you could say, “I noticed you’re into origami - maybe you could teach me to fold a crane some time.” Breaking the ice can be stressful, but try to relax and don’t overthink it. The first time you message her, just say hello and ask a question to get things going. Remember that if she doesn't reply right away she might just be busy. Even if she doesn't respond at all, it's not the end of the world. The first time you message her, start by saying something like “Hey, how’s it going?” You could also ask what she’s up to or how her day has been. Starting a conversation by asking her a question can make it more likely she'll say something in response. You could also start a conversation by saying something about your day. It's best if you make a comment about something she'll find relevant, like something you both experienced. For example, if you go to school together, you could say something about class, like “I don’t know about you, but I thought that math class would never end!”

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Изучите страницы в социальных сетях, чтобы узнать интересы девушки. Не нужно нервничать. Для начала спросите, как у нее дела. Покажите, что у вас есть нечто общее.


Article in English: Nowadays, premium sake is usually served chilled instead of warm. However, if you have a less expensive type or homemade sake, or simply want to draw out a different dimension of flavor, you can try heating it before serving it. This can be an especially good option for a cold winter day.  Heat causes the alcohol to vaporize. Aroma-producing ingredients with low boiling points also vaporize, making these flavors stand out more. This has very little effect on bitter acidic tastes, but sweet tastes get pronounced more effectively. As such, sake with a high level of acidity is often heated since the process can balance the acidic flavor with the sweet undertones more evenly.  Warm sake also tends to have a "dry" taste when compared to chilled sake. The effect of the alcohol is increased as the vapors begin coming off. There is a full range of temperatures you can heat sake to, from lukewarm to hot. The right temperature to use depends partially on personal preference, but there are a few standard approaches to take that you might want to consider.  The average temperature of kan sake, or "warm sake," is between 107.6 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit (42 and 45 degrees Celsius). The full range of possible warmth varies slightly beyond this, though, and each range of warmth has its own traditional term associated with it. At 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius), sake is referred to hinata-kan, or "warmed in the sunshine." At 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), sake is referred to as hitohada-kan, or "heated to body temperature." At 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius), sake is referred to as nuru-kan, or "heated to tepid temperature." At 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius), sake is referred to as jo-kan, or "heated fairly warm." At 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius), sake is referred to as atsu-kan, or "heated hot."   As a general rule, warm sake is ideal as an accompaniment for cold or plain dishes, like sushi, as well as dishes that have soy sauce in them. Hot sake, on the other...

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Важно знать, когда подогревать саке. Определите правильную температуру.


Article in English: Nozzles are typically measured in degrees. The spray is stronger the lower you go in degrees. Choose a low setting if you aren't familiar with pressure washing. A 40-degree angle is good to start with. You can gradually work down to a 25-degree angle if the 40-degree nozzle isn't getting the job done. Pressure washing can do damage to a house, especially if the material the house is made of is weak or has weakened. Spray the pressure washer on a small, hidden part of the house. Switch to a garden hose or call in a professional if you see any damage done by the pressure washer. Begin pressure washing by spraying at a downward angle. Spraying at an upward angle can cause water to get trapped in the cracks or seams, which can cause damage to your house later on. Hold the pressure washer steadily as you pressure wash. Move the pressure washer from side-to-side in a sweeping motion. You should still be holding the pressure washer at a downward angle. Continue until you have cleaned all of the outside of the house. Do not stop at one spot when using the pressure washer—always continue moving. Stopping in one place can cause damage. Water alone should typically be enough to pressure wash the house, but you will need to wash in a different motion if you're using a cleaner. Spray from top to bottom if you're using a cleaner. Rinse off the cleanser with water when you are finished pressure washing.

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Выберите насадку. Проверьте работу мойки на небольшом участке стены. Опрыскивайте стены под углом вниз. Двигайте шлангом из стороны в сторону. Мойте сверху вниз, если используете чистящее средство.


Article in English: Nude is a great option, but you should also pay attention to your personal skin tone. Just because the package says "skin tone" or "natural," does not necessarily mean that it will match your skin tone. For example, if you have very pale skin, you don't want something that is tanned or dark; it will look fake against your complexion. Instead, you could try ivory or something labeled "fair." For example, if you have a black dress, then choose a pair of black tights or stockings. There is an exception to this rule, however; if your outfit is darker than the shoes you are wearing, choose nude-colored tights or stockings instead. The nude color should match the color of your legs, be it fair, neutral, Nubian, etc. For example, you are wearing black shoes, then you could wear black tights or stockings. You could also wear tights or stockings that are a little bit lighter than your shoes, but within reason. You don't want to wear white, opaque tights with black shoes.  If your shoes are darker than the skirt or dress you are wearing, then wear stockings that match your skin color instead. If you are wearing open-toed shoes, go sheer and nude-colored. It would be best to skip tights or stockings altogether, however. Avoid wearing black tights with brightly-colored shoes. The contrast is stark and often cartoonish. It will also make your legs look shorter and chunkier than they actually are. Remember, not everything that is labeled "nude," "skin tone," or "buff" will match your legs. Some of these might be too dark for you, while others might be too light. If you have very fair skin, you might even have to go with "off-white" or "ivory." If you have very dark skin, you might have to stick with "brown," "espresso," or even special order them online; sheer black might be too dark for you. The material should match your skin tone. If you go too dark, the color will look fake, instead of "sun-kissed" or "tanned." White, especially opaque white, is often associated with children and the Victorian and Colonial time eras....

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Подойдите к выбору колготок и чулок ответственно. Подбирайте колготки или чулки по цвету подола платья или юбки. Попробуйте подбирать цвет колготок под цвет туфель. Если ваша обувь и наряд яркие, выберите прозрачные колготки под цвет кожи. Не носите белые колготки, особенно с черной обувью.


Article in English: Numb or tingling lips could be related to a mild allergic reaction, especially when accompanied by itching, swelling, or an upset stomach. Try taking an over the counter allergy medication to manage numb or tingling lips and any accompanying symptoms.  Note the food and drinks you consumed prior to the onset of your symptoms. Try to identify and eliminate the possible allergen from your diet. If you used a lip balm or similar product before experiencing numbness, stop using it. In severe food allergies, numbness and tingling can precede anaphylaxis, which is a life-threatening allergic response that requires immediate medical care. Call your local emergency services and use an autoinjector such as an Epi-Pen if you have one. If swelling accompanies your numbness, apply an ice pack to the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes. Swelling and numbness could result from an insect bite, a bump or other minor trauma, or allergies.  Swelling could put too much pressure on facial nerves, which can cause numbness. You can also take an anti-inflammatory medication to help decrease swelling. If no swelling is present, avoid using a cold compress. The issue could be related to a lack of blood flow to your lips, and applying a warm compress can help increase blood flow. Decreased blood flow could be a simple reaction to cold temperatures, or could indicate an underlying issue, such as Raynaud’s disease. If you experience additional symptoms, such as numbness in your extremities, contact your doctor. In addition to applying a warm compress, you could try massaging your lips to warm them and increase blood flow. Try moving your mouth and lips around and exhaling air between your lips to vibrate them. Wash your hands before and after massaging your lips. Numbness and tingling can occur just before a cold sore develops. If you suspect lip numbness might be due to a cold sore, apply an over the counter medicated ointment or talk to your doctor about a prescription antiviral pill. You could also try a homeopathic remedy such...

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Примите антигистаминное средство. Прикладывайте холодные компрессы, чтобы снять отек. Если отека нет, прикладывайте теплые компрессы. Массируйте и разминайте онемевшую область. Используйте медикаменты для лечения герпеса.


Article in English: Numbness and tingling can occur when you sleep on your hands or hold them in an awkward position. Changing positions usually does the trick. Relax your hands and arms, and keep your elbows and wrists straight. If numbness persists for longer than 30 seconds after changing positions, try shaking your hands at the wrists. Shake your hands vigorously, but don’t shake so hard that your wrists pop or crack. If you slept on your hand, your nerves and circulation were compressed for a long duration. Numbness might stick around longer than if you just held your hand in an awkward position for a few minutes. If your hands are still numb, hold them under running water that’s about 90 to 100 °F (32 to 38 °C). Be sure the water is warm instead of hot. Slowly flex and stretch your hands and wrists as you hold them under the water. Warm water can increase blood flow and soothe your hands. It’s also recommended for numbness related to underlying conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and Raynaud’s phenomenon. Occasional, temporary numbness is normal. However, numbness that's frequent, persistent, or on just one side of your body could be a sign of an underlying condition, such as nerve strain or damage.  Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve condition related to numbness in the hands and forearms. Less common causes include fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and spinal disorders. See a doctor promptly for numbness related to an injury or if you experience dizziness, difficulty talking, weakness, headache, or confusion.

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Держите руки в удобном нейтральном положении. Чтобы избавиться от онемения, потрясите руками. Погрузите руки в теплую воду на 2–3 минуты. Если у вас часто и асимметрично немеют руки, необходимо обратиться к врачу.


Article in English: Numerous drugstore brands make sunless tanning products designed for use on legs. These can help darken the skin without exposing your to harmful UV radiation from the sun or a tanning bed. Test the product on a small patch of skin to check for allergies. Ask your doctor or dermatologist for a recommended product if you have sensitive skin or you’re prone to skin allergies.  Choose a self-tanner that does not come in a spray bottle. You will need a lotion product that is labeled “streak free.” You could also consider booking a tanning treatment at a salon. They can airbrush you for a safe, quick, and even sunless tan. Be aware that regular tanning – whether in the sun or a tanning bed – isn’t effective at covering stretch marks. This is because stretch marks are scar tissue, which doesn’t tan. Actually, tanning might make them more visible. Exfoliate your legs with a body scrub the morning before you apply self-tanner. This will remove with your dead skin cells. Exfoliated skin will also stay tanner longer. Don't apply any other skin products the day you will apply the tanner. Squeeze some self-tanner onto a plate or in a bowl. The plate will be your makeup palette. Dab the self-tanner with a cotton swab. Wipe off excess on another portion of the plate. Apply along the line of the white stretch mark. Wipe off excess self-tanner with the clean end of the cotton swab.  Next apply the tanner all over your arms and legs for an even, natural-looking tan. If you have difficulty reaching all your stretch marks, use a mirror or ask a friend to help you. Let your skin dry to see how the tan came out. Streaks or dark spots can be fixed by scrubbing with a washcloth and water. An exfoliating scrub can erase streaks on large areas of skin.

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Выберите автозагар для ног. Подготовьте ноги к автозагару. Нанесите автозагар. Исправьте все недочеты.


Article in English: Numerous studies have shown that mindfulness meditation substantial reduces pain. In fact, recent studies suggest that meditation may be able to actually change how the brain processes pain. Done correctly, meditation can help pain suffers move their focus from their body.  Begin simply, with brief sessions of 10 or 15 minutes so that the practice does not seem too overwhelming or burdensome. Sit in a comfortable position on the floor (or in a chair if your pain limits your ability to sit on the floor). Pay attention to your deep, measured breathing, and focus on an object or on mentally repeating a soothing or uplifting phrase (this is called a mantra). It may take a bit of practice to get the hang of meditation, but it is a powerful way to decrease the intensity of chronic pain. If you're still struggling to mediate, audio guides to mindfulness meditation are available for free from Ronald Siegel, and assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School.  For a short-term dose of meditation's benefits, say a mantra by itself. Repeating a mantra for as little as thirty seconds has ben shown to reduce pain. Many experts suggest picking a neutral or positive work, but research also shows that, for some suffers of pain, shouting a curse word actually works better than saying a neutral word! Pain has a way of absorbing all of our attention, but we can fight back by focusing on things we enjoy, such as watching a movie, playing a game, or spending time with a friend.  Laughter, in particular, has been shown to reduce pain by releasing endorphins. So going to the comedy club or seeing your favorite comedy film might, quite literally, be a form of medicine. Listening to music is another activity shown to be especially successful in helping people with chronic pain. Studies have shown that listening to music as little as one hour a day reduces chronic pain. Music decreases pain and feelings of depression while increasing the listener's sense of power. Studies show that “pleasing” music, in particular, offers...

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Медитируйте. Используйте позитивные отвлечения, если вам не подходит медитация. Будьте общительны. Занимайтесь творчеством. Своевременно обращайтесь за помощью.


Article in English: Nurses and technicians will be monitoring and recording your baseline vital signs – this will serve as a basis for identifying any abnormalities and keeping track of your stability during surgery. During surgery, your vital signs will be continuously monitored. Taking vital signs is important in order to identify any unusual changes happening in the body. Any abnormal condition will change the values of your vital signs, alerting your medical team to a problem. The type of anesthesia used will vary from case to case. Anesthesia is given to keep you sedated or numb for the duration of the surgery. This will prevent you from becoming conscious or feeling any pain.  The anesthesiologist is the one who decides what kind of anesthetic agent will be used during your surgery – it can be general, spinal or epidural, or local anesthesia. The anesthesiologist will also monitor your vital signs to determine any adverse effects of the anesthetic agents.

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Вы должны знать, что перед операцией вам обязательно измерят основные показатели жизненно важных функций. Вам нужно знать, что непосредственно перед операцией вам будет дана анестезия.


Article in English: Nutella pairs well with almost any fruit.  Slice an assortment of fruits. Try a mixture of bananas, apples, and berries. Toss the sliced fruit with a little lemon juice to keep them from browning. Arrange the sliced fruits on a tray in a ring, leaving a space in the center of the tray for a bowl of Nutella fruit dip. Add a few tablespoons of Nutella to an 8 oz package of cream cheese and mix well. You may want to add some powdered sugar if you find the cream cheese too tart. Pour the Nutella fruit dip into a small bowl and place in the center of the tray. Slice a mixture of your favorite fruits into large chunks. Take the pieces of fruit and arrange them onto skewers so that each skewer has a nice mix of each fruit. Warm some Nutella in a saucepan over low heat. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, drizzle the warm Nutella over each of the fruit shish kabobs and serve. The sweetness of Nutella pairs well with pears grilled in a light coating of salt and oil.  Slice a few pears in half lengthwise and rub with a little salt and oil. Avoid oils with strong vegetable flavors, such as olive oil. Instead, try to use a neutral oil or a sweeter oil like coconut oil. You can use an outdoor grill or cook indoors in a cast iron skillet or grill pan. Set the heat to medium-low and cook pears until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove pears from heat and drizzle with warm Nutella. Serve immediately.

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Подготовьте разнообразные фрукты, которые можно обмакивать в Nutella. Сделайте фруктовые шашлыки и полейте их Nutella. Используйте Nutella в качестве соуса для груши, обжаренной на гриле.


Article in English: Nutgrass generally grows taller and looks lighter than the rest of your grass. Since it is similar to other grass varieties, small patches can be difficult to notice unless you are specifically looking for them. Kneel on the ground and look at the shape and thickness of the grass blades growing in out of place patches. Nutgrass has thick, stiff blades that shoot up from stems in sets of three. Most normal varieties of grass have two blades that shoot up from a single stem. Break a stem of potential nutgrass off and look at the broken end. Nutgrass has a triangular stem with a solid center, while most normal grasses have rounded stems. Many normal grasses are also more hollow inside than they are solid. If you suspect that you have nutgrass based on the appearance of the upper half of the plant, you can either proceed to remove the grass immediately or you can dig down to the root to confirm your suspicions before taking further action. Use a garden trowel to cautiously dig beside the patch of grass and look for any nut-shaped nodules at the root. You may need to dig as deep as 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 centimeters).

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Ищите пучки травы, которые растут невпопад. Осмотрите листья. Осмотрите стебли. Аккуратно докопайтесь до корня осоки.


Article in English: Nutrients are most plentiful in fruits and vegetables that have just been picked. The longer you wait to eat your food, the more nutrient loss will have occurred.  Only buy as much as you will use in a few days. It is better to shop more often and have fresher food options. Shop at markets that offer the freshest food. In season, you may be able to buy directly from farmers or at farmers’ markets. Cooking vegetables can reduce the amount of vitamin C they contain, though it can also increase other valuable nutrients, such as lycopene. Broccoli, watercress, and garlic are all generally better raw than cooked. Moderation and balance are the keys. Raw broccoli contains sulforaphane, a potentially protective compound, and raw carrots contain polyphenols, another protective group of chemicals. Cooking these vegetables destroys these compounds, but replaces them with other beneficial substances including indole and carotenoid. Air, water and heat all attack vitamins starting at the surface of the produce. Vegetables cut into large pieces will retain more nutrients in cooking than small pieces. If you need smaller, bite-size pieces, you can always cut them smaller prior to serving. Avoid fruits that were picked green. Tomatoes ripened outdoor on the vine can have twice as much vitamin C as greenhouse tomatoes, for example.

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Ешьте свежие продукты. Включите сырые продукты в свой рацион. Открывайте меньше поверхности. Выбирайте фрукты, созревшие на солнце.


Article in English: Nutrients leech from the soil every time you water, so you’ll need to fertilize your potted plant regularly. All-purpose fertilizer beads that release nutrients over time are good for most plants, but you should check plant tags for specific instructions.  Use about 1/2 teaspoon of fertilizer beads for 1 gallon (3.8 L) of soil. Spread the granules over the soil, and use your fingers or a small trowel to work it about 2 inches (5.1 cm) deep. In general, flowering plants, fruits, and vegetables need more nutrients than herbs and succulents. During mid-season, or when they produce ripe fruit, fertilize plants like tomatoes and peppers every 1 to 2 weeks. Keep an eye out for yellow leaves, which could indicate you're over-fertilizing. You don't have to be fussy about fertilizing herbs, like basil, cilantro, lavender, and rosemary. They're prone to over-fertilization, so 1 application every 3 to 4 months is best.  Cacti and other succulents only need to be fertilized once or twice a year.

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Добавляйте удобрения длительного действия ежемесячно, или согласно инструкции по уходу.


Article in English: Nuts are full of mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids (the good fat), protein and fiber. Replacing another protein with nuts helps balance the diet and increase micronutrient intake, such as B vitamins. Vitamin pills do not contain enough of the many micronutrients called phytonutrients; you get them from unrefined/whole foods. However, since nuts are high in calories and often come salted, it is important to understand serving size and nutritional information. Nuts can contain 150 to 180 calories per 1 oz. and 10 to 22 g of fat per 1 oz. They also contain approximately 4 to 7 g of protein in 1 oz.  Subtract the amount of protein consumed in the nuts from daily protein needed. The average adult female needs approximately 46 g of protein per day. Subtract the amount of calories and fat from total consumption for the day. The average adult female needs approximately 2,000 calories a day and 20% to 35% should come from fat calories, limiting saturated to less than 10% of total calories. Try to consume 1.5 oz. of nuts daily. According to scientific evidence, 1.5 oz. is the optimal amount of nuts for heart health, especially in women with Type II Diabetes. Many pre-packaged nuts are roasted and salted or seasoned. These seasonings often contain msg or salt and can add a considerable amount of sodium to your diet. To avoid excess sodium, go for nuts without salt or seasoning. If you need the salt or seasoning for flavor, try to buy the nuts lowest in sodium. Excess sodium can lead to water retention and may increase the risk for hypertension. Nuts make great snacks because they do not need refrigeration and can be eaten quickly. Also, they are filling and help keep unhealthy snacking between meals to a minimum. The extra protein provides a longer lasting source of energy than a simple carbohydrate would. If you are having trouble getting enough nuts into your diet or don’t like the flavor of them plain, try adding them to meals. Cashews and peanuts go well in a stir fry or chili. They cook like a raw whole bean,...

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Неплохо будет есть орехи каждый день, какой бы вид орехов вы не выбрали. Определите оптимальный размер порции. Проверьте содержание натрия в предварительно упакованных орехах. Ешьте несколько орехов в качестве перекуса. Добавляйте их в блюда, когда готовите.


Article in English: Nuts are often a nice addition to a salad, and flax seed can give the same flavor effect. Dark greens like spinach taste especially good with flax. Add flax seed to your usual crusting mix with other complementary spices to add crunch and flavor to your choice of meat or vegetable. If you really have to disguise the flax seed to get your family members to eat it, put it in a complex dish like one of these to get the benefits without even knowing that the seeds are there. Add whole flax seeds to any of these carbohydrate products to boost the health value of your meal.

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Добавьте семена льна в салат. Покройте мясо или овощи корочкой из льняного семени. Добавьте семя льна в фрикадельки, мясной рулет и запеканку. Приготовьте вкусный хлеб, крекеры или чипсы с льняным семенем.