Article in English: Physical intimacy in the form of sex is not a performance, a chore, or a competition. Rather, it's the sincerest possible expression of your love for someone else and a way to cement the bond between you and this other person. At the very least, it should be fun, relaxing, and fulfilling, not stressful! Don't think of sex as something that has to be done a certain way or otherwise it's not "good" - rather, think of sex as a chance for you and your partner to be yourselves. This attitude extends to the way you view your partner as well - s/he is a real person with his or her own unique sexual likes and dislikes. For example, let's say that a straight couple is having intimacy problems because the man in the relationship is self-conscious about his ability as a lover. The man is operating with mistaken assumptions of masculine adequacy - basically, he thinks it's a man's job to be the "active", "experienced" partner. Ironically, this very worry is what keeps him from gaining the seasoned experience and confidence he needs to be the best lover he can be. If the man saw sex as more of a form of self-expression and less as an opportunity to perform a pre-determined role, he would probably enjoy it more. Sex is like any other skill or hobby - devoting time and effort to it can make it much, much better. You may want to try using "traditional" romantic gestures - for instance, lighting aromatic candles, sharing a glass or two of wine, and having a close, affectionate talk on the couch, basking in the intimacy of the moment. Or, you may want to try something a little more off-beat that fits the two of you as a couple. It's up to you. Remember that, whatever you choose to do, all the scene-setting will lead up to a rewarding and enjoyable shared moment of love. Massage is excellent as a show of affection, as a method of foreplay, and as a way to get close to your partner. You may want to use a neutral oil (like grapeseed oil), especially if you or your partner have allergies. If not, however, you have the option of...

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Пересмотрите свое отношение к сексу. Найдите время для романтики. Научитесь делать массаж. Будьте максимально открытыми и не бойтесь обсуждать секс. Ложитесь вместе в кровать. Потратьте много времени на прелюдии. Не нужно начинать делать то, что заставляет вас чувствовать себя неуютно. Не загоняйте свои интимные  отношения в какие-то рамки, пытаясь постичь из книжек  и тестов их суть. Дайте волю своему любопытству и фантазиям.


Article in English: Physical intimacy is important to a romantic relationship. If your partner is a virgin, you may struggle to feel close to him or her. You also want to make sure sexual desires in a relationship are mutually fulfilled. Talk to your partner about alternatives to penetrative sex.  Kissing can be a very sexually stimulating, especially if you kiss your partner on sensitive areas like the neck and the ears. If your partner is not ready to have sex, you can both gain some sexual pleasure from simple kissing.  You can also touch your partner in sexually sensitive areas. The breasts, the penis, and the clitoris are all very sensitive body parts. If your partner is open to it, you may enjoy sexual touching instead of actual intercourse. Oral sex can also be a pleasurable activity for you and your partner. However, keep in mind if your partner is abstinent due to moral or religious, reasons he or she may consider oral sex a form of sex.  Mutual masturbation is another alternative to sex. This is where you and your partner masturbate together. This can be an arousing form of sex play that does not involve physical contact with your partner.  There are a variety of forms of sexual contact and sex play you can engage in without having penetrative sex. The best way to figure out what works for you and your partner is to discuss and explore your options together. Many couples find watching porn or reading erotica together an intimate, arousing experience. This can also help you get a sense of what your partner finds arousing. If you have sex at some point in the future, it can be helpful to know what turns your partner on. Talk to your partner about watching pornography or reading erotica together. You can feel intimate with your partner as the two of you can explore your sexual desires together. Keep in mind not everyone is comfortable watching pornography or reading erotica. Remember to be respectful if your partner does not want to participate in this activity. Physical contact is not the only route to intimacy. Becoming...

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Попробуйте альтернативные формы физического контакта. Поговорите с партнером о порнографии и эротике. Установите эмоциональную близость.


Article in English: Physical memory is like a USB stick or hard drive -- it holds music, photos, files, etc. This is different from Random Access Memory, or RAM, which partially controls PC function. There are two kinds of memory, physical and random access (RAM). If you're worried about space, check the physical memory. If you're worried about speed, check RAM. Click Start in the bottom left-hand corner of your computer. From here, click on "Computer." When you arrive on the screen, look for "Windows (C:)" This is the most common hard drive most people use but you can check all of them if you'd like. The hard drives are noted by gray rectangular icons. If you can't see your hard drives, click the small triangle right next to "Computer." You should now see "____ GB free of ____ GB" If you can't follow the above instructions, this is another way to check your memory. In your Windows Explorer box, right-click on your (C:) and click "Properties." This will show you total memory, as well as the amount of memory currently being used. You can check multiple drives if you have more than one.

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Физическая память – это объем места на компьютере. Откройте «Мой компьютер». В левой части страницы выберите жесткий диск, который хотите проверить. Взгляните на информационное поле под диском, чтобы увидеть, сколько осталось свободного места. Откройте Проводник и проверьте «Свойства» каждого диска.


Article in English: Physical signs of pregnancy are hard to detect, and often only become apparent towards the end of pregnancy. Nevertheless, you may notice your guinea pig begin to eat and drink more, and their belly begin to grow — see Tell if Your Guinea Pig Is Pregnant. Do not apply pressure to the abdomen as you may cause a miscarriage.  Be aware that young guinea pigs will begin to eat more as they grow anyway. Small litters do not cause the belly to enlarge significantly, and will not be as noticeable. All guinea pigs enjoy burrowing down in hay, but do not nest specifically because of pregnancy. If you suspect your sow is pregnant, take her to the vet to make sure. The vet will feel her abdomen to check for the presence of fetuses and may use an ultrasound. The vet should be able to give an estimated due date.  Feeling the abdomen needs to be done by a professional because it is easy to mistake the bladder, kidney, or even an enlarged ovary for a foetus. Rough handling may cause miscarriage. The ultrasound, is a non-invasive procedure and can confirm the pregnancy. The ultrasound will also be able to confirm how many pups there are, and how many of them are alive. Either the sow was already pregnant when you purchased her or one of the other guinea pigs she has had contact with was a boar.  Pet shops are notoriously bad for sexing guinea pigs and may have mis-sexed one of your guinea pigs. Get an experienced vet to check the sex of all your other guinea pigs. Pet stores also often house both sexes together, and some breeders do not separate the sexes early enough so it is possible the sow was already pregnant when you bought her. Sows should be over four months old, and under seven months old for their first pregnancy. If they have been pregnant before, they should be under two years old. If your pregnant guinea pig does not meet the age requirements, talk to your vet about a pregnancy plan. For young guinea pigs, this may include supplementing her diet with Critical Care of a similar product. For older guinea pigs,...

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Ищите признаки беременности. Пусть беременность определит ветеринар. Если беременность неожиданная, выясните, откуда она появилась. Выясните, если свинка достигла возраста, когда беременность становится для нее огромным риском. Определите, является ли беременность большим риском в связи с состоянием организма свинки. Выясните породу свиноматки и борова, поскольку при скрещивании определенных пород их потомство бывает более уязвимым к наследственным заболеваниям.


Article in English: Physical signs that you are suffering from stress will help you diagnose the problem. Heed these signs so that you can take actions to rejuvenate your body and enjoy the holiday season. Some of the physical signs to watch for include:  Tight muscles. Stress hormones can cause your muscles to contract for extended periods of time. Shallow breathing. When your body is in fight-or-flight mode, your breathing quickens and you become more alert. Headaches. Not all headaches are caused by stress, but if they consistently surface in difficult moments, they may be stress headaches. Lack of energy. If your body is maintaining its stress response over a period of time, you will suffer from a lack of energy to put toward other activities, such as spending quality time with family and friends. Get a good number of restful hours per night, or the sleeplessness will become a vicious cycle: the less you sleep, the more you need; the more you need, the less time you have to prepare for and appreciate the holiday season, and the more taxed you will feel.  Ensure that you have 7 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. Leave last minute tasks for tomorrow. Avoid getting bogged down in holiday planning and responsibilities. Set aside an hour or two of "winding down" time before you drift off. This will help your body prepare to enter the sleep state. Avoid electronics and noisy environments right before bed. Enjoy the crackle of the fireplace instead! Nutritious eating is a powerful measure to ensure your body's ability to handle stress. Stay away from sugar, fat, and caffeine. Instead, opt for foods with high fiber content and carbohydrates, such as baked sweet potatoes. Fruits and vegetables are also a good choice. Avoid eating as a stress management tactic. This can lead to guilt and health problems associated with overeating. With all the great food circulating around during the holiday season, this is an especially important caution to take. Many people love to appreciate the holidays with a glass of eggnog. Moderate...

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Обратите внимание на признаки стресса. Достаточно спите. Хорошо питайтесь. Помните об умеренном употреблении алкоголя. Занимайтесь спортом. Правильно дышите.


Article in English: Physical therapy is an extremely important part of rehabbing after knee surgery and can begin as soon as 48 hours post-op. after surgery. A physical therapist can show you specific and tailored stretches, mobilizations and strengthening exercises for your recuperating knee. Knee immobilizers are often used to stabilize the knee while undergoing physical therapy.  Physiotherapy is usually required 2-3x per week for 6-8 weeks to positively impact a knee that's undergone surgery. It will include a graduated walking program and knee-strengthening exercises. If need be, a physical therapist can stimulate, contract and strengthen your weakened leg muscles with electrotherapy, such as electronic muscle stimulation. For pain control, a physical therapist can use a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit on your knee. A device that can help speed knee recovery and reduce stiffness is the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. The CPM machine is attached to the recuperating leg and automatically moves the knee through various motions for up to an hour or so while the patient relaxes. This type of passive exercise can improve circulation and reduce the risk of scarring / contracture of the soft tissues surrounding the knee.  CPM exercise machines also help to prevent blood clot formation in the legs. Some physical therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists (rehabilitation physicians) have CPM machines in their office, but not all of them. The use of low-energy light waves (infrared) is known to be able to speed up the healing of wounds, decrease pain and decrease inflammation. Use of infrared radiation (either through a hand-held device or within a special sauna) is believed to penetrate deep into the body and improve circulation because it creates heat and dilates blood vessels.  In most cases, significant pain reduction can start within hours after the first infrared treatment. Pain reduction is often long lasting, weeks or even months. Practitioners most likely to use infrared therapy...

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Пройдите курс физиотерапии. Используйте аппарат для непрерывного пассивного движения. Попробуйте лечение инфракрасными волнами.


Article in English: Physical touch is a great way to show compassion for your boyfriend. If the two of you normally exchange hugs, give him one when he’s feeling upset. If hugs aren’t common between you, it might be a good idea to ask first. If he's upset because he was passed up for a promotion at work, you might say something like, “Can I give you a hug?” Kisses are yet another way to demonstrate affection for your partner. Plant a kiss on his forehead or cheek to show that you care. Only kiss your partner if this form of intimacy is common in your relationship. If not, ask if it’s okay beforehand. If the reason behind your boyfriend’s mood negatively impacts his self-worth, remind him why you think he’s great. Doing so may pull him out of the sour mood and help him get perspective on negative criticism.  For example, if he didn’t get a job opportunity, you might say, “They can’t see your best qualities, but I can. I believe in you.” If he had a fallout with a friend, you might say, “I know it must have been hard to confront Dan about his lying problem. I’m proud of you.” Tell him why you're grateful to have him in your life. If he starts to cheer up, ask him to come up with a few things that he's grateful for as well. You can come straight out and ask your boyfriend “How can I help?” but, chances are, he may not have a specific request. Instead, think of an active way you can improve things for him, based on what you know about the situation.  For example, if your boyfriend is upset about a test grade, you might offer to help him study for the next test. If he’s upset because he has too many responsibilities over the weekend, you might take one off his hands, such as doing a chore or running errands.

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Обнимите его. Поцелуйте его. Скажите молодому человеку, почему вы считаете, что он замечательный. Предложите конкретную помощь.


Article in English: Physically or verbally reprimanding your cat is one of the least successful ways to correct your cat’s bad behavior. In fact, hitting your cat or yelling at him can lead your cat to act more fearful around you, be less willing to play with other people, and display more aggressive scratching and biting. Your cat will likely continue to act out when you are out of sight as he knows he can perform the behavior without punishment if you cannot see him. Physical or verbal punishment is generally ineffective, as short-term solutions to your cat’s issues and will not stop your cat from acting out. Instead, it will create a more stressful environment for you and for your cat. Though it can be hard not to yell or hit your cat when they do something bad, like urine mark your furniture or go to the bathroom on the carpet instead of the litter box, it’s important that you take a deep breath as an owner and try to use a more effective correcting technique. Instead of punishing your cat, rather offer them a more preferable alternative to the object of their bad behaviour:  If your cat scratches your favourite couch or the side of your bed, it is probably because these items smell strongly like their favourite owner, and they are trying to mix their scent with yours. Deter this by placing a scratching post next to the area that they like to scratch. Scratching posts should be placed in 'social' areas in your house, where you spend a lot of your time. If they need some further encouragement, sprinkle some catnip onto the scratching post. Cats need at least one litter box per cat in the household. Litter boxes must be regularly cleaned. Failure to do so will result in cats going to the bathroom outside of the litter box, or fighting with one another due to increased tensions surrounding privacy - in a similar manner to siblings or couples who fight over bathroom time! DO NOT de-claw your cat. This is cruel, unnatural and will lead to a lifetime of pain and paw sensitivity for them. Instead, you can put sticky paper, aluminum...

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Избегайте физических наказаний и ругани. Прибегните к дистанционной коррекции. Игнорируйте кошку, когда она начинает плохо себя вести во время игр с вами.


Article in English: Physically, taking short rapid breaths can cause an adrenaline rush. This may be because people often breathe quicker in response to danger. If you want to stimulate an adrenaline rush, try taking a few short and quick breathes and see if you feel an increase in your heart rate and overall energy. Be careful. If you feel yourself losing control of your breathing, stop. You do not want to accidentally begin hyperventilating. Action sports are a great way to increase adrenaline. Regular physical activity is also great for your overall health. If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, try something like mountain biking, snowboarding, or surfing.  For an added effect, pick an activity that scares you a little. This can increase your adrenaline. If you're a little scared of open water, go surfing.  You can also try engaging in team action sports, like joining a hockey or football league in your area. Playing a sport that requires a lot of physical exertion as well as contact with other players may release some adrenaline. Interval training is a form of exercise where you alternate between an even, steady pace and exerting yourself as much as possible. For example, you may spend 4 minutes biking at a steady pace and then spend 2 minutes biking like you're being chased by a wild animal. Not only can this cause a spike in adrenaline, you'll end up burning more calories and building your overall strength. When first starting interval training, go slowly. The adrenaline released will often make you feel like you can push yourself harder. However, you should stick to 1 to 2 minute intervals of intense training to avoid straining yourself. Simply switching things up can sometimes help release adrenaline. Our brains are naturally wired to fear the unknown. Trying something new can result in a sudden increase in adrenaline. Try a new sport or physical activity in place of your regular work out. See if you notice an adrenaline rush. Coffee can stimulate the adrenal glands in the kidneys, releasing adrenaline and triggering...

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Делайте короткие вдохи. Займитесь экстремальным видом спорта. Займитесь интервальной тренировкой. Смените вид физической деятельности. Выпейте кофе.


Article in English: Physiotherapy is the treatment of pain based on physical manipulation and non-pharmaceutical means. Massage, passive exercise, transdermal electrical stimulation (TNS), and heat therapy are all physiotherapy techniques that can be used at home. Massage therapy stimulates the muscles around an arthritic joint and increases pressure within the tissue. This pushes fluid out into the blood and lymph vessels, and replacement interstitial fluid is drawn into the vacuum.  This helps remove toxic irritants to the nerve endings that have built up as a result of injury and inflammation. In return, new nutrients soak the area and encourage repair of inflamed joints and sprained muscles. An animal with sore joints has tense, stiff muscles and the tension in the muscles further compresses the joint, making inflamed surfaces rub together, and causing more pain. Massage helps the muscles to relax and stimulates the release of endorphins - a natural painkiller with a similar chemical composition to morphine. If, for example, the hip joint is painful, to massage the hip you should work from the extremity upwards (imagine massaging fluid back towards the heart).  Move the flat of your palm in a rocking motion, applying pressure with the heel of the hand to the thigh muscles, working upwards towards the heart. Slow and gentle movements are soothing, whilst hard and fast movements are stimulating, so for pain relief, one motion every five seconds is ideal. Massage the affected limb for 10-20 minutes, two to three times a day. Mobilization is the act of passively extending a limb with the aim of keeping the muscle conditioned, and the joint mobile. The theory behind mobilization is to stop the cycle of pain that restricts joint movement, which leads to a further loss of movement, and a downward cycle of limb under-use.  Again, taking the example of an arthritic hip, passive mobilization involves gently stretching the affected hind leg backward, away from the head. The owner can do this with the dog in a standing or lying...

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Ознакомьтесь с методами физиотерапии. Для облегчения боли, вызванной артритом, делайте своей собаке массаж. Освойте специальные методики массажа. Попробуйте пассивную мобилизацию. Прикладывайте к пораженным суставам теплые предметы. Обсудите с ветеринарным врачом возможность применения чрескожной электрической стимуляции нервов.


Article in English: Pi, it turns out, also has a place in an interesting thought experiment called Buffon's Needle Problem, which seeks to determine the likelihood that randomly tossed uniform elongated objects will land either between or crossing a series of parallel lines on the floor. It turns out that if the distance between the lines is the same as the length of the tossed objects, the number of times the objects land across the lines out of a large number of throws can be used to calculate pi. Check out the above WikiHow article link for a fun breakdown of this experiment using thrown food. Scientists  and mathematicians have not figured out a way to calculate pi exactly, since they have not been able to find a material so thin that it will work to find exact calculations.

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Проведите эксперимент.


Article in English: PicMusic is a free app that will allow you to add music to a photo from your iPhone's Photos app, though keep in mind that PicMusic will also place a watermark on your photo. To install it, make sure you have Instagram installed on your iPhone, then do the following:  Open the App Store. Tap Search in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Tap the search bar at the top of the screen. Type in picmusic and then tap Search. Tap GET to the right of the "Pic Music" heading. Enter your Apple ID password or Touch ID when prompted. Once PicMusic finishes downloading, tap OPEN in the App Store, or close the App Store and tap the PicMusic app icon on one of your iPhone's Home Screen pages. It's in the middle of the screen. Tap the album from which you want to select a photo, then tap once the photo you want to use. You should see a checkmark appear on the photo's thumbnail. You may first have to tap OK to allow PicMusic to access your photos. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. This is in the top-right corner of the screen. A pop-out menu will appear on the right side of the screen. It's in the pop-out menu. Doing so opens an iTunes window. Tap Songs in the iTunes window, then find and tap the song you want to use. Again, you may have to tap OK to allow PicMusic to access your iTunes library. Tap and drag the sound wave left or right to change the song's start time.  You can preview your start time by tapping the "Play" triangle on this page. If you don't want your song to fade out toward the end of its play time, tap the pink "Fade" switch to turn off this feature. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. This option is in the top-right corner of the screen. The pop-out window will reappear. It's under the "SHARE" heading. This will cause the video to save to your iPhone's Camera Roll. Doing so opens the Instagram app. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Tap the video's thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to do so. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. If you want to apply a filter to your...

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Установите PicMusic. Запустите PicMusic. Нажмите Add photos (Добавить фотографии). Выберите фотографию. Коснитесь значка. Нажмите ☰. Коснитесь Add music (Добавить музыку). Выберите песню. Выберите время начала сегмента песни. Коснитесь значка. Нажмите на значок ☰. Прокрутите вниз и нажмите Instagram. Коснитесь OK, когда появится запрос. Нажмите Открыть, когда появится запрос. Перейдите на вкладку Галерея. Выберите фото. Коснитесь Далее. Выберите фильтр (если хотите), а затем нажмите Далее. Введите подпись (если необходимо). Коснитесь Поделиться.


Article in English: Pick a color as close to your natural hair color as possible.  Don’t pick a color that is darker than your eyebrows. Go a little lighter than your natural color if you can’t find a matching shade. Find what color that works best by applying swatches above your eyebrows. Figure out how darkly to apply your makeup by applying different amounts of pressure as you draw your swatches. Choose from one of the three steps below.  Pick the makeup that you feel most comfortable with. Consider using whatever makeup you already have on hand. Be aware that eye shadow is the easiest to apply buy comes off the fastest. Use mascara or eyeliner for more control over the shape.

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Подберите правильный цвет для макияжа бровей. Определитесь с продуктом, который вы будете использовать.


Article in English: Pick a color as close to your natural hair color as possible.  Don’t pick a color that is darker than your eyebrows. Go a little lighter than your natural color if you can’t find a matching shade. Keep in mind that brown looks good on any eyebrow color. Find what color that works best by applying swatches above your eyebrows. Figure out how darkly to apply your eyebrow pencil by applying different amounts of pressure as you draw your swatches.

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Выберите подходящий цвет для бровей.


Article in English: Pick a container that is easy to pour and holds at least one and a quarter gallons. Always use distilled water to prevent mineral deposits from building up in your car's spray nozzles and pump. Tap water can be used in an emergency. Just remember to replace the fluid as soon as possible to keep from damaging your car. Pick the commercial glass cleaner of your choice. Make sure to choose a cleaner that produces minimal (preferably no) suds or streaks. This method is good for everyday use, especially during the summer. If this is your first time making it, test it on your car first. Dab a little solution onto a rag and wipe a corner of the windshield. The ideal cleaner should wipe away dirt without leaving any residue.

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Возьмите чистую пустую емкость и налейте в нее 4 литра воды. Добавьте 250 мл стеклоочистителя. Взболтайте емкость, чтобы хорошенько размешать жидкость, после чего нанесите ее на лобовое стекло.


Article in English: Pick a few non-permanent markers that look like a good bruise color. Dark reds, blues and purples are all good choices. Use a brownish yellow (or yellow and brown) marker for the outside edges, as well.  Make sure to not use metallic or glitter markers, which will look obviously fake when you get them onto your skin. Highlighters give a great yellow-bruise look as well. Use a highlighter instead of a yellow marker, if you've got a highlighter on hand.

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Используйте маркеры основных цветов.


Article in English: Pick a good, clear picture to serve as a visual introduction to your profile. Headshots are good choice, especially if you’re a public figure or want to be more immediately recognizable. Like your bio, your profile picture should represent you and clue your followers in to type of content you tend to post.  Displaying a photo lets other users know that there’s an actual person on the other end of the account. Well-known companies can use a logo as their profile picture. This will be the first thing people will see when they open your profile. Go with the name you most often respond to, and use your first and last. You can also tack on any other defining titles or nicknames that you think will help other users have an easier time finding you.  Many Instagram users make the mistake of using a name other than their real one, or omitting a name altogether. This can make it harder for other users to search for you, and may even make your account look less legitimate. A title or nickname can help distinguish you from other users with the same name. For example, “Maria Roberts *Leadership Consultant*” or “Alex ‘Hambone’ DuPont” leaves no doubt as to which one you are. Instagram only gives you 150 characters to get your point across. Whatever you think up should therefore be short and sweet. Make room for important descriptive details, contact info and related links. Otherwise, let your profile speak for itself.  Save longer rants and descriptions for the captions on your individual posts. Long, rambling bios and captions tend to get passed over more often than short, punchy ones. Whether words are not your strong suit or you just want to keep things a little more playful, emojis can lend a little flair to an otherwise plain bio. Adding a simple smiley face or other symbol can break up the monotony of plain text with some much-needed color and character. It will also draw more eyes to your page, making your other content more likely to be seen.  As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. A single symbol can...

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Загрузите свою фотографию. Укажите свое имя. Краткость – сестра таланта. Используйте смайлики и графические элементы.


Article in English: Pick a mild shampoo that does not have a scent.   Most sphynx experts recommend using a shampoo designed specifically for cats.  Some breeders recommend Johnson’s No More Tears Baby Shampoo. It’s best to fill the sink before you ever bring your cat into the room, particularly if they are not a fan of bathtime.  Double check that the water is warm but not hot. If you can’t use a sink, a large bowl will do. The bathtub will also work, but it might be difficult for you to lean over and wash your cat, and you will use much more water than is really necessary. Turn off any loud radios or televisions that might startle your cat while they bathe.  Remind the other members of your household that it’s bathtime so that they don’t shout, slam doors, or run in and out of the room where you are bathing your cat. It’s important that you not startle your cat while bathing her, because she might scratch you in her alarmed state. She might also completely escape your grasp if she is very scared. This will prevent your cat from slipping and sliding, which can be frightening and cause your cat to panic and either claw at you or try to flee.

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Выберите подходящий шампунь. Налейте в раковину теплую воду, так чтобы она доходила кошке до живота. Создайте в доме спокойную расслабляющую атмосферу. Постелите на дно раковины или ванны полотенце.


Article in English: Pick a note you can sustain easily, but opt for one that is high enough to fall within your falsetto range. The pitch should be the highest one you can sing in while sustaining it without tension.  Falsetto screaming is usually easier to learn than screams done in your normal vocal range. With this technique, you can learn to insert individual screams into songs or scream out lyrics. To help yourself with this step, consider playing the note you sing on a pitch wheel, keyboard, or guitar. There should be absolutely no tension on this note. If you have to push yourself to make and sustain it, drop down a pitch further and try again. Once you figure out which pitch to go with, attempt to sing it out for as long as you possibly can without straining your throat. Ideally, you should aim to hold it for 30 seconds. Keep practicing until you can hold this pitch steady for the full 30 seconds. Holding it steady means that there should be no cracking, wavering, or other variances in pitch or tonal quality. Take a sip of lukewarm water, but instead of swallowing, begin to gargle it while making the same "ah" sound as you made earlier. Keep the same note and pitch.  Pay close attention to the vibration of the uvula. The uvula is the piece of flesh hanging down from the back of your mouth. This vibration will be what you will rely on when creating a raspy scream voice. Continue gargling on the "ah" sound until you can commit this vibration to memory and feel comfortable with it. Essentially, you will be trying to create the same sound you made while gargling the water without actually gargling water anymore. Make the "oo" sound while directing air toward the soft palate of your mouth. The breath pressure should be directly applied to the top middle part of your mouth.  This is the same "oo" sound as the "o" in "shoe." The soft palate is the soft tissue found at the roof of your mouth. This action should cause the uvula to vibrate as it did before. The resulting sound should be similar to the coo of a pigeon. Make sure...

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Спойте звук «а» фальцетом. Держите ноту так долго, как вам комфортно. Когда вы будете петь звук "а", наберите в рот теплой воды, но вместо того, чтобы глотать, "пробулькайте" этот звук. Смените звук на "у". Вернитесь к звуку "а", используя новый прием. Занимайтесь.


Article in English: Pick a paint that is suitable for metal, such as an enamel paint, an acrylic- or oil-based product, or another hard-drying paint. Most paints that are suitable for metal will be spray paints, but some may come in liquid (roll-on) form. Avoid latex paints for brass, as these don’t adhere as well to metal and aren't as durable. They may be usable if you have selected a high quality primer. The best primer for brass is a self-etching primer, also known as a bonding primer. This is a mixture of acid and zinc, and it will adhere better to the brass than any other type of paint or primer. Shake the primer well and hold it six to eight inches (15 to 20 cm) from the surface of the metal. Spray in a sweeping motion, going from side to side, and apply a thin, even coat of primer onto the surface.  Let the primer dry for about 24 hours, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Wear all proper safety equipment when using spray paint, including gloves, safety glasses, and a mask. Even after scrubbing with steel wool, brass still doesn’t have a great surface for painting, which is why self-etching primer is important. Once the primer has had time to dry, apply the paint in the same way. Shake the can, use a sweeping side to side motion, and hold the can six to eight inches (15 to 20 cm) from the surface to apply a thin, even coat.  Let each coat dry completely according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually an hour or two) before applying a second or third coat.  Depending on the effect you're trying to achieve, you may need anywhere between two and five coats of paint. If your paint came in a liquid form, use a brush or roller to apply thin, even coats. Once the paint has had time to fully dry—usually about 24 hours—you can apply a clear top coat to finish the piece. This will help seal the piece, protect the paint, and make the finish shiny. Look for clear coats or enamel coats that are safe for metal.  Shake the can and hold it six to eight inches (15 to 20 cm) from the surface. Spray the coat in a back...

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Выберите аэрозольную краску подходящего цвета. Нанесите слой грунтовки. Нанесите несколько тонких слоев краски. Нанесите прозрачный защитный слой.


Article in English: Pick a particular person in your life. Then, focus on that person and write down everything that you are grateful for about them. Try to write down at least ten observations. Repeat this process with a new “person of focus” each day immediately prior to meditating. This will put you in a positive mindset. If you want to extend the positive energy even more, you can send your list to the person in question and thank that person over the phone. If you are the type of person who is extraordinarily busy, set aside five minutes before each meditation to sit down and write out a list of tasks that you need to complete that day or week. Once they are on the list, do your best to banish them from your mind. You now know that they will be dealt with after you are finished.  This is also a good way to not feel guilty about taking some “me” time for meditation. Your list shows that you will handle your obligations to others as well. As opposed to a list, you can also just free-write your thoughts. Write anything that comes to mind. You can use this as a way to vent any negative energy too. For example, you might write, “I'm so tired to being taken for granted at work.” As you start the winding down process, go ahead and place your phone away from you and silence it. Your phone has the potential to distract you and to pull you back into the current day's events. Removing your phone allows you to escape for a bit. If you are meditating with a group, it is also common courtesy to silence all electronic devices, unless the group decides otherwise. Carry a small book of poems with you. Or, perhaps a book with inspirational quotations. Some people find reading biographies calming as well. There are even special meditation books available that can help you to focus your thoughts. Go to your local bookstore, or online, and search out a few texts that appeal to you. Picture in your mind one person, place, event, idea, or location. It can be anything that you choose. Push all of your mental energies toward that area and try to...

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Составьте список благодарности. Составьте список дел. Выключите телефон и отложите его в сторону. Почитайте успокаивающие тексты. Концентрируйтесь на чем-нибудь одном. Не будьте строги к себе.


Article in English: Pick a place you won’t mind staying at for several hours. All sorts of different fish live in public lakes, rivers, and ponds, so you can always find something good to catch. The fish come close to the shore in the spring and autumn as they prepare for winter. In the summer, they tend to be in deeper waters, so take a boat out from the shore.P  Secluded spots around ponds or levees outside of town are good bets. Make sure you’re not crossing private property or fishing in a place that doesn’t allow it. Also, be careful not to trample plants along the shore. If you live on the coast, consider ocean fishing. If you get a separate ocean fishing license and rods and bait for the specific fish you want to catch, it’s the same as freshwater fishing. Many newspapers have local fishing reports that list fishing holes and what fish are biting there. You could also ask around at angling shops, marinas, and camping supply stores for tips. There are so many types of fish that getting started can feel a little overwhelming at first, so choose a type of fish to focus on. Bass, crappies, sunfish, bluegills, and catfish are a few varieties that are relatively easy for beginners to reel in. Catfish are common all over the U.S., for instance. Look for areas with deep water around large creeks and rivers. Head to them in spring and fall to get a fish that makes for a tasty meal fried and served at your table. If you want to catch a blue marlin, you’re going to need to head out on the ocean. Take some time to read up about the kind of fish you want to catch, where they live, and what kind of bait you need to succeed. Fish populations change from area to area and from freshwater to saltwater. Sometimes you have to plan out a trip to get what you want, but it’s a chance to see something new!  Go to the Great Lakes region of the U.S. for a variety of freshwater fish, for instance. Walleyes and northern pikes are a few popular catches. Set up on the shore and cast your line. In the southern U.S., gar and bowfins live in swampy...

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Идите туда, где есть рыба. Узнайте, что люди ловят в вашем районе. Определитесь в выборе, хотите ли вы поймать трофей или поесть рыбу. Найдите место, где глубокая вода встречается с мелководьем. Ловите рыбу в правильное время суток. Убедитесь, что вода, в которой вы ловите рыбу, является чистой, если вы собрались употреблять рыбу в пищу.


Article in English: Pick a powder that is either translucent or close to your natural skin tone. Make sure the product is advertised as a finishing or setting powder and not powder foundation.  Powder that matches your skin tone will give extra coverage when concealing blemishes. However, it has the tendency to look thicker than translucent powders. Translucent powder can match all skin tones and looks less caked on compared to tinted powder. Just be sure to blend translucent powder extra well, as flash photography can make it stand out.  Like most types of powder makeup, setting powder can be either a loose or pressed powder.

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Подберите подходящую пудру.


Article in English: Pick a reading spot that you know will be quiet and have the least amount of distractions. At home, this might be your bedroom or a room upstairs, away from shared areas like the kitchen or living room. At school, you may read in the quiet area of the library or in a quiet corner of the study hall. Choose an area that has thick walls and a door or a partition. This will help to block out noise and other sounds that could distract you from your reading. If you know there is going to be noise where you are reading, wear noise cancelling headphones or ear plugs. Close all doors to keep out noise. This will help you stay focused on the text. You should also turn off your cellphone and your wifi. This way, you are not distracted by social media or text messages. Let those around you know that you are trying to focus on reading. Put up a Do Not Disturb sign on your door. Ask others around you to stay away from your room or area so you can try to absorb the text in peace. You may instruct others to leave you alone for a set period of time, such as 30 minutes or 1 hour. This way, you are assured of some peace and quiet for a set period of time so you can focus on the text.

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Найдите спокойное, укромное место. Заглушите шум и отвлекающие факторы. Попросите других оставить вас одного.


Article in English: Pick a room that is large enough for the players to move around comfortably while they are looking for clues and working together. Also, make sure your props and clues will be able to fit. To make your game longer and more difficult, use two or more rooms that are next to each other and have guests "unlock" the doors between them as they progress through the game. Choosing an interesting setting will help you come up with themed challenges. It will also make it easier for the escape room to feel like a complete experience.  You could choose to place the room in Italy during the Renaissance or in New York during the roaring 1920s. If you want to have even more control over the setting, choose a time in the future where the possibilities are limitless! Think of a theme your guests would be interested and intrigued by. For instance try to pick a theme that resembles a book or movie the group already likes. Make sure you will able to purchase and find props and decorations that fit the theme you choose.  For example, if the setting is based in England during the late 1800s, use a Sherlock Holmes theme. If your guests like horror movies and Halloween, choose a zombie or haunted house theme. You could also create a prison escape theme in almost any time-period you like! Aiming for 30 minutes will help keep you from being too overwhelmed or having to come up with too many challenges. This way, you can focus on making high-quality puzzles and keep your guests entertained throughout. If you have made several escape room, and your guests have completed a few in the past, lengthening the time past 30 minutes will give your guests the challenge they need to stay interested.

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Выберите комнату, в которой можно провести квест. Выберите предполагаемое время и место действия, чтобы затем придумать подходящую легенду. Выберите соответствующую тему квеста. Если вы готовите свой первый квест, ограничьте его 30 минутами.


Article in English: Pick a safe space for your first date: a restaurant, gym, or outdoor park are all great places to meet up. Although you two have been chatting online, you still don't know her that well. Meeting in a public spot will be safest for both of you. While men say that their favorite place for first dates is restaurants, women prefer coffee shops. Keep in mind that a casual location might help her feel more comfortable. If you can't be bothered to show up on time, your date will feel like you don't care about her. Respect her time and show up at the determined time. Act respectful and avoid making offensive jokes or accidentally insulting her. You want to make a good, thoughtful first impression. For your first date, focus on broad and positive topics. Avoid getting into a debate with your date, especially if you tend towards heated conversations. Steer from mentioning previous relationships, especially if you're not quite over your ex. Mentioning an ex-lover on the first date tells her that you're already comparing her to that person. No woman wants that. You may have heard that the golden rule for first dates is avoiding politics, but this is actually not true. If you both enjoy politics, go ahead and talk about it but remember to respect her opinions even if different from yours. Treat her as if you believe she already likes you. Worrying about whether she wants a second date later will only make you nervous, and you could accidentally sabotage any chemistry blossoming between you two. She agreed to meet up, so she's likely open to dating you. This date is time to see if you're mutually attracted to each other. Remember, you don't look as anxious as you feel. People tend to overestimate the visibility of their own anxiety. If you don't feel confident, fake it until you make it.

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Выберите людное место для первой встречи. Будьте вежливы и не опаздывайте. Обходите противоречивые темы стороной. Уделяйте все внимание девушке.


Article in English: Pick a specific time to visualize your autosuggestions. Setting a schedule will help you maintain a consistent schedule, which will help the autosuggestions succeed. The moments before you sleep and when you awake are the best because you are more prone to suggestion. While you sit comfortably, try to relax and let go of your thoughts. Breath deeply and regularly. Visualization and autosuggestion work best when you are relaxed since you mind is more open to suggestion. You can stand or sit during this method with your eyes closed. As you repeat your autosuggestions, visualize yourself experiencing them. Attach as much meaning as you can to what you imagine. The more emotion you put into the visualization, the more efficient it becomes. Try to involve every sense as you imagine your autosuggestion coming to life. Try to see, hear, feel, smell, and touch the scene your picture. Imagine how the autosuggestion would make you feel. Attach that feeling to what you picture. For example, if you see yourself getting a promotion, imagine how you would feel if that happened: happy, successful and self-assured. Visualize scenes in which you are using your autosuggestion. Slightly move your body and use hand gestures as you would in a situation where you would use your autosuggestion. For example, if your autosuggestion is “I am a good public speaker,” then picture yourself giving a wonderful speech in front of an audience. Imagine yourself doing hand gestures and emphasizing your point. Try to visualize two or three times a day. Make sure you practice the visualization consistently. Visualization and autosuggestion only work if you repeatedly do them.

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Составьте график. Расслабьтесь. Закройте глаза. Повторите выбранные установки аутотренинга. Пусть образы станут как можно более живыми. Подключите эмоции к визуализации. Разыграйте происходящее. Повторите визуализацию.


Article in English: Pick a sturdy box or container with some extra room for packing material around the edges. You’ll want to make sure your books can lay flat and that the edges won’t get squished or bent. Line the bottom of the box with padding. Then, carefully add the books to the container. Add extra padding on top and around the books to keep them safe; bubble wrap, packing peanuts, and crumpled plastic bags are lightweight options. Crumpled newspaper works too, but the weight may add a bit more to shipping costs.  Damage usually happens to the corners of hardcover books, which can get bent (or "bumped" as they say in the book trade). Pay special attention to padding the corners. If you have the space, separate all books with their own layer of padding. One way to do this is to sort the books by size, in stacks, and wrap each stack in bubble wrap. Close the box lid by laying the flaps flush, rather than weaving them together. Place packing tape halfway up one side, across the lid, and down the other side. Repeat with a second piece of tape in a cross shape. Cover any flap or opening with packing tape to prevent something from catching on it and ripping it apart. For extra protection, tape along each edge seam of the box as well, but don't use tape more than necessary. It's a nuisance if the recipient has to cut off yards of tape to get to the book.

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Выберите коробку правильного размера. Заполните коробку. Тщательно заклейте коробку.


Article in English: Pick a subject that defines who you are or what you care about most. Talk about an issue that affects you or someone who is close to you. Or persuade your audience to care about a social, environmental, political, or economic problem.   If you are passionate about the environment, then write about environmental issues, or write about the impact of technology on medicine, if that is what you are passionate about. Make sure your topic fits the parameters of the assignment. Choosing a topic you are passionate about will make writing, rehearsing, and giving your speech much easier. Type distinct phrases in your search engine to find specific information about your topic like, “The effects of pollution on the ocean.” Look for articles published by reputable sources like universities and well-known news outlets and magazines. Review the information of at least 3 websites. If the websites are all saying the same thing about your topic, the information should be valid and reliable. If they are not, then keep researching your topic until you find consistent information. Check out books on your topic from your school’s library, or your local library. Tell the librarian about your topic and the kind of speech you hope to give. Your librarian can point you in the right direction for books and articles on your topic. Check the publication dates for the books you reference. Always use the newest version of a book possible, as it will have the most up-to-date studies and research. As you review your sources, write down information that supports and expands your ideas in a valuable way. Categorize the information by theme. Make sure to type or write down relevant points and information such as statistics and facts that support your main argument. If you have any first-hand experience with your topic, you can also make note that. Personal stories can be just as engaging as research and stats.  Additionally, take note of any opposing opinions. This way you can briefly address and rebut them in your speech. Save the links to...

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Выберите тему, которая вам очень интересна. Используйте интернет-источники. Извлекайте информацию из книг. Составьте план из важной информации. Начните работать над речью по меньшей мере за неделю до выступления.


Article in English: Pick a time each day to go through your backpack and sort your papers and other supplies. Move graded work and old handouts to a folder you keep at home, so you can use them to study later. Check that all your homework assignments are packed into the right folder in your binder. Some people remember to do this more often if they organize their binder right after they get home. Waiting too long can make you unwilling to return to "school mode." A daily planner or portable calendar makes keeping track of assignments much easier. Many people write down each assignment in the space provided for the day it is due. If you keep forgetting to look ahead at your assignment, however, you can try a different system that keeps all your current assignments in the same place:  Each time you are given a new assignment, write it down in your planner in the space for today' date. Write the due date next to the name of the assignment. Each evening after school, look at your planner's entry for yesterday's date. Cross out any assignments you've completed, then re-write the names of all uncompleted assignments in today's date. Notebooks, binders, and returned assignments can easily get lost in a pile of clutter when you leave them at home. Prevent this by clearing space on a bookshelf or drawer, and always keep your notebooks in the same place. Put all papers left at home in a special folder for that class, separate from the one in your binder. Ideally, you won't need extra notebooks, but some teachers will require you to use them. If they do, make it easy to remember which is which by keeping them color coded. For example, if you keep your math papers after a blue divider in your binder, use a blue notebook and supply case for your math class.

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Каждый вечер перед занятиями наводите порядок в своей папке. Пользуйтесь ежедневником. Принадлежности, которые вы оставляете дома, храните в специально отведенном месте. Остальные принадлежности пометьте тем же цветом, что используется в папке.


Article in English: Pick a time when he is relaxed, stress free, and in a good mood. Make sure you two are in a private place where you guys can have an uninterrupted conversation. You do not want someone to walk in or over hear this conversation.  Avoid professing your love after a physically or psychologically charged situation (like before or after being intimate) because he may say that he loves you too due to an adrenaline rush or from being in an emotional environment.  Also avoid telling him if either one of you are intoxicated or sleepy. He may or may not remember what you said. If you discuss future plans for your relationship or how you currently feel, this is the ideal time to tell him that you love him. Be as natural as possible and tell him that you love him. Look him in his eyes and say, "I love you." You do not have to make it dramatic or awkward, just speak from the heart.  You can choose the ideal situation when you tell him, but try not to think about it too much. If the two of you are alone and having a good time, let him know. Listen to your gut when deciding to say "I love you."   Avoid saying, "You are the love of my life." It causes a comparison between you and his past relationships. He may love you, but may not consider you the love if his life at this point. You may be less likely to get the response you desire if you say that phrase. When you tell him that you love him, let him know that he does not have to say it back to you if he does not feel the same way. You do not want him to feel any pressure when you tell him.   You may say, "I love you. I understand if you're not ready to say it or you're feelings aren't in the same place as mine. I just wanted you to know how I feel." Remember that love happens at different speeds for people. Even if he does not say it back to you, it does not mean that he does not want to be with you.  Being patient with him is the best way to allow his love to grow if it is not already there yet. If your partner does not say "I love you, too," you can use this as an...

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Выберите подходящее время. Облеките свои чувства в слова. Дайте ему личное пространство.


Article in English: Pick a time when you have no agenda. Just give her a call to say hello, and see how she's doing. Nothing says, "I'm thinking about you." like giving someone a call. You know what your friend likes. Maybe she can't live without an afternoon coffee, or maybe she has a penchant for black forest cake. Surprise her by bringing one of them to her when you know she's having a rough day. Dancing gets your blood pumping, plus it's silly and fun. Put some music on, and rock out together. Not many people get handwritten notes anymore. It's so rare, in fact, that it's bound to put a smile on her face. Drop a note in the mail to her. If you include one with a funny card, that's a bonus. Drop by with her favorite casserole. Do a chore you know she hates to do, like mow the lawn. Send her a small present you know she'll love. Any concrete gesture will be sure to brighten her day.

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Позвоните ей. Принесите ей одно из ее любимых лакомств. Устройте импровизированную танцевальную вечеринку. Отправьте ей открытку. Сделайте что-нибудь милое без повода.


Article in English: Pick a topic that interests you, and that you think it would be good to know more about. If you are writing a hypothesis for a school assignment, this step may be taken care of for you. Gather all the information you can about the topic you've selected. You'll need to become an expert on the subject and develop a good grasp of what is already known about the topic.  Focus on academic and scholarly writing. You need to be certain that your information is unbiased, accurate, and comprehensive. Scholarly search databases such as Google Scholar and Web of Science can help you find relevant articles from reputable sources. You can find information in textbooks, at a library, and online. If you are in school, you can also ask for help from teachers, librarians, and your peers. Spend some time reading the materials you've collected. As you do so, look for and make note of unanswered questions in the literature. These can provide excellent ideas for areas to investigate.   For example, if you are interested in the effects of caffeine on the human body, but notice that nobody seems to have explored whether caffeine affects males differently than it does females, this could be something to formulate a hypothesis about. Or, if you are interested in organic farming, you might notice that no one has tested whether organic fertilizer results in different growth rates for plants than non-organic fertilizer. You can sometimes find holes in the existing literature by looking for statements like “it is unknown” in scientific papers or places where information is clearly missing. You might also find a claim in the literature that seems far-fetched, unlikely, or too good to be true, like that caffeine improves math skills. If the claim is testable, you could provide a great service to scientific knowledge by doing your own investigation. If you confirm the claim, the claim becomes even more credible. If you do not find support for the claim, you are helping with the necessary self-correcting aspect of science. Examining these...

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Выберите тему. Подберите необходимую литературу. Изучите собранные материалы. Поднимите определенные вопросы. Ищите наводящую информацию, которая поможет вам ответить на эти вопросы.


Article in English: Pick a wooden object to decorate, such as a piece of furniture, box, guitar neck, or practice block. For your inlay, you can use any thin, flat material, such as wood veneer, mother of pearl, or a small cut of bone or ivory. One dark and one light material will create a pleasing contrast and make gaps between them less noticeable. You may already have a piece in the size or shape you desire. If not, saw it into a simple shape.  Wear a respirator dust mask whenever you saw mother of pearl or other material that produces dangerous, sharp dust. Any type of sharp, well maintained saw will cut mother of pearl, but you should periodically dip the mother of pearl in water to prevent burn marks.  Limit yourself to simple freehand cutouts or tracing small geometric designs. See the instructions for complex designs if you want something more ornate. You can use double-sided tape or a tacky glue that takes a long time to set. This will keep the inlaid piece steady for you to trace and cut around.  Alternatively, you can trace your piece onto tracing paper and tape that onto the base. Particularly simple pieces which take little time to trace can be held in place manually if they are large enough to hold without cutting yourself. Use a pencil to trace the outline of your inlay onto the wood. Err on the side of making the design too small rather than too large. Using an x-acto knife or other hobby knife, cut into the traced lines.  Start by lightly scoring the wood to get a groove going. Once the groove is established, you can cut further down with less risk of your knife slipping along the wood grain. Only cut into the wood just deep enough to fit the entire inlaid piece. If you end up slightly shallow, you can sand the inlaid piece down. If you end up too deep, you'll have to sand the entire wooden surface to make it flush. Now that the edge is established, you can make a recess where the inlaid object will fit. Be careful not to cut too deeply.  Small simple designs can be recessed using hand tools such as a router...

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Выберете базу для декорирования. Приведите материал, которым вы собрались декорировать, в простую форму. Временно прикрепите обработанный материал к базе. Прикрепите материал к базе. Постепенно вырезайте острым ножом по нарисованной форме. Уберите деталь и выскребите дерево по глубине. Сделайте углубление гладким. Проверьте, чтобы база и кусок материала плотно прилегали друг к другу. Вмешайте мелкую стружку и древесную пыль в клей. Равномерно нанесите клей и прикрепите деталь. Последний штрих.


Article in English: Pick an appropriate greeting such as, "Good evening ladies and gentlemen." Then welcome the audience to the event using a phrase such as, "It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to our beautiful venue tonight." Keep the tone more serious if it's an important occasion. Use more formal language and don't crack any inappropriate jokes. For example, at a wake, you might say, "We're so glad to have you all here tonight. We appreciate your presence at this difficult time." Choose a simple and straightforward greeting such as, "Good morning everyone!" Express your gratitude towards the guests for attending by using a phrase such as, "It's so wonderful to see you all here on this sunny day." For an event with close friends and family, more informal language might be appropriate. Include a few jokes and keep your speech more lighthearted. Include the names of special guests that are part of the audience. Gesture to and look at the special guests as you mention them.  Special guests include any people of honor, those that may play a particularly important part in the event, or those who have traveled a long way to be there. Make sure that you practice all of names, titles, and pronunciations of the special guests before your speech.  For example you could say, "We'd like to extend a special welcome to our guest of honor, Judge McHenry, who will be speaking later tonight." Alternatively to welcome a group of people you might say, "While we're excited to have you all here tonight, we'd especially like to say welcome to the students from Johnson Middle School." Provide a short introduction to the name and purpose of the event. Say the name and age of the event if it's relevant, and talk a little about the organisation who is behind the event.  For an informal event such as a birthday party, you could say, "We're so happy to have you here tonight to eat, drink, and celebrate another year of Jessica's life. Now, let's get to it." For a more formal event such as one run by an organisation, you could say, “We are so excited to...

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На официальном мероприятии поприветствуйте присутствующих формально. Неформально поприветствуйте гостей в дружелюбном тоне. Поприветствуйте почетных или специальных гостей по-особенному. Перейдите к части представления самого события.


Article in English: Pick an outfit that is appropriate for where you’re going. You also want to be yourself; don’t dress totally out of character. Consider which clothes you feel good in that present your best self and make you feel attractive and confident. Many girls notice style details. Don’t pair a great outfit with unworthy shoes. Pick kicks that are in good condition and go with your outfit as well as what you’re doing on your date. Wear fresh cologne. Have good dental hygiene – no bad breath! Make sure that your nails are clean and trimmed, and get a hair cut if you need one. Wear deodorant.  Don’t use cologne that you’ve had for longer than three years, as the oils can change and begin to smell stale. Avoid wearing both scented soap and cologne, as the smells can clash – stick with one or the other.  Apply cologne sparingly to the skin on your chest and neck right after you get out of the shower. Don’t put cologne on your clothes, walk through a cloud of it, or rub it in once applied.   Prevent bad breath by brushing your teeth, flossing, using mouthwash, and gargling with a half-teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in a small glass of water. If you’re driving, you’ll need your driver’s license. Bring cash or a credit card that covers more than you think you’ll need for expenses on the date.  For instance, people spend an average of $80 on a date, and that number may increase for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or a first date. If you live in a city where the cost of living is higher, that number can even double. Don’t plan to spend more than you can reasonably afford. Plan a budget-friendly date, if necessary, like sight-seeing.

Summary in Russian:

Выберите наряд, в котором вам комфортно. Выберите красивые туфли. Приведите себя в порядок. Не забудьте взять кошелек.


Article in English: Pick any shade of brown you like. If you don't know how much to buy, consult an expert at the fabric store. An average sized female will need around 2 yards (1.8 m). One of the edges where it's folded over will be your head hole. Fold over that corner. Cut your poncho to the desired length; remember to account for slits that will become fringe. This will depend on your height and your coverage preferences. Turn your material inside out before you begin cutting. Cut across the corner you previously folded over. Sew the open edge, creating a poncho-like shape. The other side is folded and doesn't need to be sewn. Turn it right side out again. If you're not comfortable eyeballing it (or don't have a lined sewing mat), turn it inside out and mark lines down the sides with a ruler and pen. The fringes can be any length, but they should be about 1" (2.5 cm) wide and evenly spaced. For a grown woman, fringes almost a foot long are appropriate if using a full torso-covering poncho. Use a skirt you have in your closet already for a rough pattern. The amount of material you need will depend on how long you want your skirt to be. An asymmetrical edge is the quintessential Pocahontas look. Aim for around the mid-thigh and end around the knee.  But again: remember to leave length for the fringe! Pocahontas' booty was not hanging out. Sew the edges about 2/3 of the way down, depending on your skirt length. This is because you'll be cutting away at the material anyway for the fringe. You won't need an entire seam sewn. You'll want fringe that looks similar to the one on your poncho. Use strips of similar width and length. They do not have to be perfect -- in fact, imperfect fringe may look better and not so geometrical.  Use an extra piece of fabric as a belt to keep the skirt up, if need be. The poncho should cover up the top of the skirt, so if you have an awkward issue, it can be easily remedied. If you have more material left over, cut fringes into it and stick it into your shoes or boots! Footwear? Check!

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Купите два отреза искусственной замши. Сложите одну часть материала пополам. Вырежьте область шеи. Нарежьте бахрому. Возьмите второй кусок материала для юбки. Вырежьте материал для юбки. Вырежьте бахрому.


Article in English: Pick anything you want. Many people make slideshows out of family vacations, reunions, or other shared experiences. You could also choose to explore a favorite hobby or sport. Add structure. You certainly don't have to have a clear structure for a slideshow you're making for your own enjoyment, but if you'd like to make a statement about something or present information you've learned, it helps. Think about the way you would naturally explain your slides to a friend, and then organize them to reflect that. One of the best parts of making a slideshow for fun is that you can pretty much do whatever you want with it. For most people, that means a lot of pictures. Download them from the Internet or use your own photographs, as you like. If you're using images that might be copyrighted, be cautious. Most people aren't going to hunt you down and sue you for making a “Day at the Beach” family slideshow with a copyrighted image of a beach ball and uploading it to YouTube, but use common sense.  Give credit at the end of the slideshow whenever you can find the appropriate information. Don't use any images that are marked with the words “do not reuse without permission” or anything similar. Insert whatever sound and video clips you want. Go wild; this is your personal project. Again, be careful when using clearly copyrighted material. Try to keep clips short, and give credit where it's due. Yes, they're tacky. They're also kind of fun, especially with the sound effects turned on. If you feel like loading up your slideshow with cheesy transition effects, go right ahead. Even though you made it for your own benefit, you should check it before you show it to anyone else.  Be sure the color schemes you are using don't hurt your eyes. Check to make sure the slides are all in the order you want them to be in. Add captions to images if it makes sense, so you don't have to explain every picture.

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Выберите тему. Добавьте свои изображения. Добавьте медиа файлы. Используйте любые типы переходов. Просмотрите свою презентацию.


Article in English: Pick eyeshadow that you don’t plan to use again. You can make nail polish from any color eyeshadow you want. You could even mix a few eyeshadow colors together to create your own custom shade.

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Выберите тени необходимого вам цвета.


Article in English: Pick out either a sport coat or suit that looks good while also being relatively comfortable. While some baptisms may be more casual than others, if you are unsure about how dressy the event is, go for a suit. If you want to skip the sport coat, you can also generally wear a nice dress shirt and tie paired with some killer slacks. Baptisms are a happy occasion and your tie should reflect that. This doesn’t mean you should break out that tie covered in cartoon characters for the occasion. However, ties in light colors and fun patterns are definitely acceptable. Make sure your tie matches with the rest of your outfit’s color scheme. Shoes are an important part of every outfit--particularly an outfit that involves a suit. Ditch the sneakers and wear some dress shoes. Before the big day, buff your shoes up to give them a bit of shine. If you’re going to a party or reception after the baptism and really can’t stand being in a suit for very long, you could bring a change of clothes that still look nice but are more comfortable than a suit. An appropriate change of clothes would consist of a nice polo and some ironed khakis.

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Оденьтесь так, чтобы произвести впечатление. Выберите веселый галстук. Наденьте красивые туфли. Рассмотрите возможность взять с собой сменную одежду для приема.


Article in English: Pick out fillets with the skin on, since it becomes deliciously crispy when you sauté fillets. Buy fillets with metallic pink skin and firm flesh. You will need 1/4 to 1/3 pound per serving size. Pat the fillets with a paper towel to make sure they're completely dry, then sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the oil until it's hot, but not smoking. When the oil is hot, slip them into the pan. Cook them until the skin is golden brown, about three minutes. Monitor the heat while they cook to make sure the skin isn't getting burned. If it turns brown right away, reduce the heat. The fillets should cook on the other side for about three more minutes. The fish is done when it’s no longer translucent and flakes easily when poked with a fork. They're excellent with melted butter and lemon juice.

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Купите свежие филе красного люциана. Приправьте филе солью и перцем. Нагрейте оливковое масло на среднем огне. Добавьте филе кожей вниз. Переверните филе и закончите приготовление. Подавайте филе.


Article in English: Pick out the woody bits of stem and separate the tender leaves and chop the parsley into 1/4" pieces. Then, blanch the parsley in boiling water for 20 to 30 seconds. Arrange the blanched parsley across the tray. Try to keep it flat and evenly spaced, with no big clumps of parsley sticking together. Turn the oven on to the lowest possible setting. The best time to do this method is after the oven has been turned off, following other baking. Otherwise, always err on the side of taking longer than having it too warm and burning the parsley. The exact time will vary based on the relative humidity in your area and the altitude. Keep an eye on it, because it might dry more quickly. It's ready when it crumbles easily in your fingers. Crush the parsley with your hands or in a mortar and pestle. Remove any remaining stalks. Store in a dry, dark place, or even the freezer. Parsley dried this way can be good for long periods of time, but will start to lose its flavor after several months.

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Помойте свежую петрушку в холодной воде. Положите лист бумаги на противень. Поместите петрушку в духовку. Сушка должна продолжаться 2-4 часа. Выньте петрушку из духовки. Положите сушеную измельченную петрушку в контейнер для хранения.


Article in English: Pick shapewear that is designed to target your stomach area. Make sure that you get a size that is comfortable and that isn’t too tight. It’s best to try on shapewear in store rather than purchasing it online so that you can ensure that the size is right for you. Picking a smaller size in shapewear than what fits you won’t make your shape appear slimmer. Instead, you will just feel very uncomfortable and the shapewear can cause your bulges. Pick your favorite tops in a size that fits you well to pair with your jeans. The fabric should rest comfortably over your body without feeling overly clingy or tight. Avoid wearing tops that are baggy, as although you may feel more comfortable in them, they can make your belly look larger than it actually is and won’t work to accentuate the features that you like. Tailored tops that have structure are great for covering your belly. They will work with your figure to enhance it without making you feel self-conscious about your stomach. Pick tops, blouses, shirts, and tunics that have an element of asymmetry. This could be an asymmetrical pattern such as an animal or abstract print. Alternatively, tops with an asymmetrical hem or drapes are also very flattering to wear over jeans. Experiment with different styles of asymmetrical tops to see what you prefer. Asymmetrical tops help to give you style and shape while removing the focus from your stomach. Whether you have chosen a fitted or asymmetrical top to wear with your jeans, this is the most flattering length that will work to hide your stomach. Avoid tops that are longer than the top of your thighs, as these will look baggy and won't work to enhance the features that you like. Similarly, avoid tops that are shorter than your hips. These will draw attention to your belly. Belts draw attention to the area around them. This means that if you are wanting the focus of your outfit to not be around your stomach, it’s best to not wear a belt. However, if you are wanting to bring the focus of your outfit to your waist instead,...

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Наденьте под джинсы корректирующее белье, чтобы подтянуть живот. Наиболее выигрышно смотрится облегающий верх, а не свободный. Подберите к джинсам асимметричный верх. Рекомендуется выбирать блузки длиной до начала бедра. Не рекомендуется носить ремень на уровне бедер.


Article in English: Pick something meaningful to you if possible such as your favorite flower or your dog. It is likely going to be easier for you at first to draw from a reference than from imagination, so drawing something you like will help you focus. When starting out, you don’t need specialty art supplies. Any pen, pencil, or paper on hand will do. Press your pencil lightly against the paper. Focus in on the line you will draw, forgetting what the subject is. Don’t think about your dog. Instead, start with an outline. The edge of your dog is a line between the dog and the environment. Make your line with short strokes.  The shorter you make your line strokes, the steadier your drawing will appear. Don’t critique your work. Move fast and hone your stroke. Once you have a basic outline of your subject, start drawing the interior. Search for landmarks on the subject, distinguishing marks such as a dent in a cup or a tuft of hair on a dog that will give you an idea of where to place nearby lines. Shading is a little more difficult, but it gives your drawings a sense of light and depth. Observe which way the sun shines on your subject. Start with a clean, sharp pencil and make even marks on partially dark areas. As the lead tip wears away, move towards the shadowed areas. Press harder to leave darker marks.  This can be practiced by doing a shading bar. Start at one end of the paper. Move your pencil back and forth as you move across the paper. Apply more pressure to transition to darker marks. Value bars are also good practice. Divide a rectangle into five sections. Leave one end white. Darken the other end as much as you can. Layer your lines in the squares in between to make different shades of gray.

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Выберите объект для рисования с натуры. Нарисуйте общий набросок короткими штрихами. Прорисуйте детали. Наложите тени.


Article in English: Pick something that you know best, or learn about something new and tell the world what you have learned.   Determine what kind of educational video you want to make:  Will this be a “how-to” video, or will you be providing in-depth information on a particular topic? Will there be interactive activities, or will you be talking throughout the video?   Make an outline of how you want your video to proceed before you start filming. Adequate preparation for your educational video is key. Many people (especially those who are camera-shy) are more comfortable speaking in front of a camera once they have rehearsed what they want to say.  Make sure you have your facts correct. Before making an educational video, double-check to make sure that the information you will be providing is correct. You don’t know how many people will watch this video! The key to creating an educational video in which you seem like an expert is to be confidence in your message. The best way to gain this confidence is through repetition.   Practice in front of a mirror. Doing a run-through of your script with no one around to judge it can be a good way to iron out kinks and gain confidence. Practice with a friend, and have her give you feedback. It may be beneficial to have another person listen to your script before you film it and publish it. If possible, practice speaking from memory without the assistance of notes. Think about the message you are trying to convey, and locate any props that will make this message clearer and your video more stimulating.   Watch other educational videos to see if and how they effectively use props. While it is important not to directly copy any other video, you may be inspired by what you see on other videos. Remember that a prop can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. There are no specific guidelines to creating your own educational video! The props that you use in your video will be unique to the topic you are presenting. Remember that speaking in front of a camera can feel a lot different...

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Выберите интересующую вас тему. Подготовьте сценарий. Отрепетируйте материал по сценарию. Подготовьте декорации и реквизит. Проведите генеральную репетицию.


Article in English: Pick the paper you will use to make your skeleton.  Printer paper works fine and is cheap and available. Cardstock will hold its shape better and last longer, but it is also more expensive. Paper plates are a good alternative material with more strength than printer paper. Locate an image of a skeleton to use as a model. You can find printable skeletons on-line. A cartoon skeleton will be easier to work with than a very detailed scientific picture. Separate out the parts of the skeleton that will make up your paper skeleton. Each part will be made out of one piece of paper, Cardstock, or paper plate.  Skull (head) Rib cage Pelvis 2 Upper-arm bones 2 Lower-arm bones with hands 2 Upper-leg bones 2 Lower-leg bones with feet

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Приготовьте бумагу. Найдите изображение скелета. Поделите скелет на части.


Article in English: Pick things up off the floor, including rugs or anything that could trip a toddler. Changes in flooring are particularly treacherous for a new walker, so be on the lookout for rough floor transitions or uneven flooring. Dangerous floor can be easily covered with a foam play mat. Most play mats come in a variety of sizes and are made of connecting squares so that you can customize the mat to fit your space. Simply place the mat over the floor for a safer walking surface for your baby—no tools or installation required. Secure large pieces of furniture, like bookshelves and entertainment systems, to the wall. These large pieces of furniture can tip over easily if your baby walks into them or tries to climb them. Attach the furniture with special baby proofing furniture hooks, found at your local home supply store, or simply use a few extra screws and hooks to make sure everything is safely attached to the wall. Add padding to sharp corners, which are often at head level, and remove and replace dangerous pieces. Furniture made out of hard materials, such as glass and stone, can be especially harmful. Pre-made furniture bumpers can be purchased; simply slide these bumpers onto the dangerous surfaces. You can also make your own bumpers with quilt batting or pool noodles cut in half and slid over the rough edge. Now that your baby can stand up and walk, not even their own room is safe. Readjust the crib to the lowest position by removing the mattress and adjusting the bottom springs so they can't climb out in the night. Move the crib away from dangerous areas, such as windows and doors, or places where a child could climb or fall. Most children probably couldn't reach windows before they could walk, but now windows pose a great safety threat. Install window guards, or adjustable mesh screens to stop your child from being able to open the window and fall out. Window guards come with adjustable hardware that can be attached directly to the inside of the window or window frame. The result is a screen that doesn't block...

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Уберите все с пола. Уберите большую мебель, которая может легко упасть. Будьте внимательны с острыми углами мебели. Делайте так, чтобы ребенок был в безопасности, находясь в своей кроватке. Следите за окнами. Свяжите широкие шторы или тюль, чтобы избежать риска удушения. Не разрешайте, чтобы ребенок находился рядом с камином.


Article in English: Pick through berries, cherries, and other fruits that you bring inside. Any damaged fruit should be discarded outdoors, since you could bring fruit fly eggs in from the grocery store or farmer's market. Wash your fresh fruit carefully with water and dry it completely before storing. Any small container with a teaspoon of cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of water, and a drop of two of dish soap will attract and drown fruit flies. This will help keep the population down. Rinse out the bowl and fill it with fresh mixture every day during fruit fly season. Fruit flies enjoy outdoor food sources as well. Covering entrances to your home with screens will help prevent them from coming into your kitchen. This is especially important if you have fruit trees in your yard. If you have fruit trees, pick fruit when it's ready rather than leaving it to rot on the branch or beneath the tree. Pick up or rake away a glut of fruit that has fallen to the ground beneath the tree, to discourage fruit fly infestation.  You can also slip an exclusion bag over the branches of the tree that are fruiting. The bag should allow light to continue to reach the fruit and air to circulate without allowing the fruit flies access to the fruit. Such bags can usually be obtained from places that supply organic growers. Purchase organic fruit fly sprays from a garden center or organic growing supplier. Such sprays will need to be reapplied regularly, due to their organic nature but this is the best non-toxic approach to growing healthy fruit. Fruit flies are deterred by the smell of certain essential oils that are pleasing to humans. The oils won't kill the flies, but they will keep flies from accumulating. Fill a spray bottle with a cup of water and five to ten drops of lemongrass, eucalyptus or peppermint essential oil. Spritz areas of the kitchen that tend to attract fruit flies, like near the sink and trash can.

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Внимательно осматривайте фрукты, которые приносите на кухню. Держите ловушку возле корзины с фруктами. Поставьте на окна и двери сетки. Выясните, что привлекает мушек на улице. Отпугивайте фруктовых мушек эфирными маслами.


Article in English: Pick tomatoes that are firm, yet not hard. Avoid tomatoes with bug spots, bruises and other damage. You can use them, but you're going to have to do a lot more trimming. While you can use any breed of tomatoes, Roma tomatoes are the best for freezing purposes. They are meatier and contain less water. That means you get more thicker tomato sauce from them with less cooking time. Be sure to rub the tomatoes to remove any excess dirt. Pat the tomatoes dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. The area around the stem is usually tough, so remove it too. Cut off any damaged portion of the tomatoes.

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Выберите помидоры: Вымойте помидоры, хорошо потрите их, чтобы не осталось земли. Уберите листочки и стебельки с помидоров.


Article in English: Pick up a drying lotion at your local drugstore or supermarket. Look for something with antibacterial properties, and something that includes sulfur and salicylic acid. Use a q-tip to apply the lotion to any pimples and blemishes. Many believe lemon has antibacterial properties that can help clear acne fast. Squeeze some juice out of a fresh lemon. Then, dab a q-tip in the juice and dab onto problem areas. Leave on overnight and see if your skin has cleared up. Making sure you have high quality sleep may improve the appearance of skin the next day. Try to make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. You can start by powering down electronics, as the blue screen from phones and laptops have a stimulating effect on the brain. You should also have some kind of relaxing ritual, like reading, that you engage in before bed to help you wind down for rest. If you want your skin to clear up fast, make a habit of washing it each night before bed. Use a mild cleanser and lukewarm water to wash your face before bed at night. Wash gently, as excessive scrubbing can cause skin irritation.

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Обработайте проблемные места подсушивающим лосьоном. Нанесите лимонный сок и оставьте на ночь. Не отказывайтесь от здорового сна. Умойтесь перед тем, как лечь спать.


Article in English: Pick up lines are seen as cheesy, and they often won’t leave a great impression on girls. Instead of trying to get a girl’s attention with a pick up line, give her a small compliment and introduce yourself. Then, if the conversation starts to fizzle out after you’ve both introduced yourself, try asking her a question about herself. If she’s wearing an eye-catching backpack, you could say, “Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I really like your backpack.” It’s easy for the conversation to feel tense and forced in the first few minutes. Ease up the tension and make her feel more relaxed by cracking a small joke.  For example, if you drop your math notebook while you’re talking to her because you’re nervous, say something like “As you can see, I’m extremely graceful. It’s one of my many good qualities,” to lighten the mood and ease your nervousness. If you aren’t a particularly humorous person, don’t feel like you have to force out a joke. Just talk to her like you would one of your friends. Ask girls intelligent questions about their qualities, their favorite topics in school, and/or the relationships they have with friends and family members. Asking these kinds of questions may make girls see you as someone who is interested, thoughtful, and capable of thinking on a deeper level. Consider asking, “What’s your favorite book? And what is it that you love about it?” or “What’s your favorite memory?” You could also ask, “What do you like most about your personality?” Bad manners and disrespectful behavior will scare girls away fast. Girls aren’t impressed by arrogance or inconsiderateness, so make sure to be kind and courteous to them and everyone around while you’re interacting with them.  If you’re talking to a girl and your friend interrupts you and asks you a question, say “I’m sorry. Excuse me for just a second,” to the girl and politely ask your friend if you can find them later to talk. Before asking a girl a question that’s personal, start with “If you don’t mind me asking…” If you’re both walking into...

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Начните разговор с комплимента. Разрядите обстановку с помощью легкого юмора. Задавайте интересные вопросы. Будьте вежливы. Будьте искренни. Следите за тем, как развивается разговор. Старайтесь говорить не все время. Говорите на разные темы. Через какое-то время завершите разговор.


Article in English: Pick up some over-the-counter eye drops intended to be used to treat allergies. These can cause your eyes to become dilated. Be sure to read the instructions, and never use more drops than the label recommends. Stimulants that work on the sympathetic nervous system can trigger your iris muscles to dilate your pupils. These include caffeine, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylephrine. The last three are found in most over-the-counter decongestants. This is an over-the-counter drug you can find at pharmacies or anywhere that sells health supplements. While 5-HTP is generally safe, too high a dosage can cause dangerous effects from "serotonin syndrome." Stick within the recommended dosage, and avoid 5-HTP entirely if you are on LSD, cocaine, antidepressants, large B-vitamin doses, or other substances that increase serotonin levels. Some prescription eye drops can dilate pupils, but have serious side effects that should be weighed by a doctor. If you are going through methadone treatment or have a medical condition that constricts your pupils, ask your doctor for advice on how to counteract this. Some recreational drugs cause dilated pupils as well. These are illegal in most areas, and can come with additional health risks if combined with other substances that cause dilated or constricted pupils.

Summary in Russian:

Используйте глазные капли от аллергии. Пейте эспрессо или используйте антиконгестанты (средства против отека слизистой). Можете принимать добавки c 5-гидрокситриптофаном (5-HTP). Избегайте других препаратов, если только их не назначил врач.


Article in English: Pick up something simple like flowers or candy. Give the gift to her before you ask if she’ll be your date. There won't be as much pressure on her to say yes if you stick with something simple, and she'll appreciate the kind gesture. Asking her in a romantic way will create a memory she won’t forget. One idea is to put a bunch of keys in a bucket and label one with the words “find the key to my heart.” Label it with your address, and hopefully she'll follow cue and come over to your house where you can finally ask her to the dance. Write your message on balloons and deliver them to her. Each balloon could have a different word on it (e.g.  one balloon each for “Will” “you” “go” “to” “the” “dance” “with” “me” “?”). You could also spell out your message in candy, like jellybeans or lollipops. Get permission (from the principal or her parent) to put the candy message in her locker or her bedroom. Get permission from her parents to decorate her driveway. Spell out your message, or simply put “Dance?” Get creative by using a variety or colors or illustrating your message. Design a treasure hunt with a map that will lead her straight to you. For example, draw a map of your school and add a dotted line leading to the parking lot. Wait there for her to arrive, and present her with flowers or candy for completing the hunt. Then ask her to the dance.

Summary in Russian:

Подарите ей маленький подарок. Будьте романтичны. Напишите приглашение. Напишите свое приглашение мелом. Придумайте свой план охоты за сокровищами.


Article in English: Pick up the brick you want to butter using your non-dominant hand. Tip the brick downward at an approximate 45-degree angle.  The end you plan to butter should be tilted slightly upward. Note that you will only apply mortar to one end of the brick. Do not butter both ends. Invert the head of the trowel and slap the mortar onto one end of the brick using a downward motion.  Turn the trowel so that the mortar-side faces the end of the brick and sits at a nearly parallel angle. Starting from the top of the brick, slide the loaded trowel down the end, scraping the mortar off the trowel head and onto the brick end. Use the tip of the trowel to press the glob of mortar inward toward the center of the brick end.  Scrape around the perimeter of the brick end, as well, to remove any excess mortar from the sides. Try to keep the entire portion of mortar positioned directly over the end of the brick. When done correctly, the mortar should roughly form a four-sided pyramid on the end of the brick. Don't worry if the amount of mortar looks like a lot. Buttering the brick with excess mortar is actually a good thing because it ensures a tight, secure seal when you join the brick. The excess mortar is also easy to remove after you've set the brick, so it should not cause any problems later on.

Summary in Russian:

Возьмите кирпич. Нанесите раствор на один конец. Прижмите раствор по центру.


Article in English: Pick up the bulk of the vomit with a couple of dry, folded paper towels, but take care not to squash the vomit particles down into the carpet. Using a spoon or knife may help. Start blotting and dabbing the vomit until the chunks and moisture are mostly gone. With each blot and dab, be sure to use a clean section of the towel; you may need more than one towel if the carpeted area is large. This will absorb the rest of the moisture that remains below the surface of the carpet. Cover the entire carpeted area with baking soda or corn starch. The baking soda or corn starch will likely dry within 2 hours, and they may become clumpy. Once the baking soda or corn starch is dry, use a vacuum to completely suck up the remaining particles. These cleaners are readily available in the cleaning aisle of your local store, or in the pet supplies aisle. Check the container before buying the cleaner to make sure it is enzyme based; this means the cleaner will break down the odor-causing proteins so they can be removed - a good example is Nature's Miracle. They are effective in removing stains, too. Spray the area with the cleaner until it is very damp. The cleaner container may say that the cleaner needs to sit for a longer or shorter period of time. Read the back of the container for specific instructions. Generally, 1-2 hours will allow the product to remove stains and odor. You may even want to keep your pet in a different room for the time being. Once the cleaner completely dries, it can be walked on again.

Summary in Russian:

При помощи бумажных полотенец максимально возможно уберите рвотные массы. Бумажными полотенцами или старой тряпочкой впитайте остаточную влагу с ковра. Посыпьте ковер пищевой содой или кукурузным крахмалом. Пропылесосьте пищевую соду или крахмал после высыхания. Воспользуйтесь ферментным очистителем для ковров. Оставьте чистящее средство на ковре на 1-2 часа. До высыхания ковра держите питомцев от него подальше.