Article in English: Try Converse, Nike, Reebok, and Vans. If you're going for a grunge look, then wear sneakers that have been worn down excessively, and that have mud stains and/or holes. Doc martens, among others, were all the rage in the '90s for men and women like. These shoes were available in every color imaginable: purple, pink, green, gray, blue, and even clear! Find thick (about the width of two fingers), bright-colored headbands that match your top or dress, if possible. Black fedoras and backward baseball caps were '90s essentials when it came to hats. Women oftentimes wore hats with oversized flowers or bows attached to them.

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Носите высокие разноцветные кеды. Приобретите высокие военные ботинки. Наденьте пластиковые туфли. Носите повязки на голову. Носите головные уборы.


Article in English: Try a bold color like red, or a color like black that will look silly if it's chipped because you're biting your nails. If you don't like color, polish them and apply some shine and growth promoter or petroleum jelly. It's harder to bite nails that are looking great. This is another great way to keep your nails covered. Get your nails professionally manicured, which involves getting acrylics glued to your nails. They last for ages and when you get them taken off, you will have your real natural nails underneath. If you're really determined, you can get a particularly expensive manicure with artificial nails. This will make you feel even worse about biting your nails and ruining your pricey look. Keep gloves in your back pocket and wear them when you want to bite. This will motivate you even more if it's the middle of summer and you look ridiculous wearing gloves. If you're writing or doing something else that is particularly tough to do with gloves, you will be even more motivated to stop biting your nails. Remind yourself that if you didn't have a nail-biting problem, that you wouldn't need to wear the gloves.

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Покройте ногти лаком для ногтей. Носите наращенные ногти. Носите перчатки.


Article in English: Try a fun game like pool, darts, karaoke, or even sardines to get people together. Provide any activity which will help people start mingling and not talking about work. If you want to get even more creative, here are some other activities that can make employees have fun while opening up:  Jenga Limbo A dance battle Cards Against Humanity Contests with prizes Charades Find two employees who you think would like to meet each other, and introduce them. Bring up a topic that you know they are both interested in ("Chris, isn't your son applying to colleges? Marley here has a sister who's an admissions officer at Yale. Maybe she can give you some tips!"), or relate one person's experience to the other ("Joan, did you know that Harold climbed Mount Everest last year?). Get the conversation rolling and then move on to mind your other guests. You can also help people who do know each other find common ground. If you do a bit of digging, you may find that a lot of people at your company have more in common than they think. This can make the party more fun and can even start some friendships away from the workplace. In advance of the party, have each guest complete a fun questionnaire about themselves, include such topics as "Unusual hobbies", "Pet peeves", "First job", "Most embarrassing moment", "Dream vacation"... etc.  Then use the highlights of the results and create a fun fill-in party game for the guests.  Once everyone guesses who's who, you can announce the correct answers, and if you'd like you can award the winner of the most correct. The main idea is to give out fun tid-bits about many of the guests and that will spark lots of conversation later. Make sure that the questionnaire really is fun and that you don't ask -- or reveal -- about any information that is too personal. Your goal should be to make the employees feel even more comfortable, not less. The whole point of the party is to help employees get to know each other as people, not as employees. Falling back on discussing work matters can be a real...

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Вовлеките людей в активное развлечение. Помогите людям, которые не знают друг друга, найти общий язык. Заранее дайте сотрудникам заполнить веселые анкеты. Огласите заранее главное правило о том, что запрещается обсуждать деловые вопросы во время праздника. Проконтролируйте, чтобы никто не напился.


Article in English: Try a paring knife or a knife specifically designed for corn. Do not throw the cobs away. Also add the water and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring from time to time. Use the knife to scrape down the cobs. You want to squeeze out as much of the corn milk as possible. Using a whisk, stir the cream and flour into the corn milk. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. In a blender, puree 2 cups of the corn with the hot cream and flour. Be careful with the hot liquids, as they can create steam in the blender. Stir to combine. Let it heat for about 5 minutes. Stir them into the corn mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste as needed.

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Срежьте кукурузу с кочанов. Переложите кукурузу в кастрюлю. Разогрейте кастрюлю на среднем огне. Выдавите молочко из початков в кастрюлю. Добавьте сливки и муку. Взбейте в пюре 2 чашки смеси из кукурузы и сливок. Вылейте пюре обратно в кастрюлю с кукурузой. Мелко нарежьте зеленый лук. Готово.


Article in English: Try a silver sandal with thin straps, an open toe, and a narrow stiletto heel to create a very feminine look. Gold-tone accents can provide some contrast without taking away from the elegance of the look.     Black heels do not need to be as delicate as silver heels when matched with a silver dress, but you should still avoid shoes with a chunky platform heel.     Colored shoes can look tacky if done incorrectly. Choose a deep blue-tone if going with a solid color shoe. Otherwise, pick out a silver, black, or gunmetal heel with colored stones or other accents.    Flats are a casual style of shoe, and most will not work well with a silver dress, which is naturally formal. Some metallic flats or shiny patent leather flats are dressy enough, however, to match with simple matte silver dresses.

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Сочетайте с обувью на каблуке для классического и элегантного образа. Выбирайте балетки металлического цвета или из лакированной кожи.


Article in English: Try a simple google image search to find unique ideas. Try searching penmanship styles and see what different types of lettering you can uncover. This is a great way to get ideas and choose a style that fits both your personality and penmanship style. Pinterest also has numerous different ideas for writing fonts that you may want to explore while creating a unique handwriting style. Do you have a friend, family member, or colleague whose handwriting you like? Closely examine their handwriting and try to determine exactly what it is that you like about the style. Perhaps you are drawn to the way their letters flow together, or the consistency in size. Once you have discovered what you like about their writing try to incorporate some of their technique into your own penmanship. Try tracing their writing. The more you practice the easier it will be to bring some of their writing style into your own handwriting. Regardless of the type of handwriting you have decided on, cursive or print, you should create a set of consistent letters that you like and that look good together. When you write a letter the way you like it- with the appropriate height, curve, and slant- continue to write that letter over and over again and fill up an entire page. This will help you develop consistent lettering that is unique to your own individual style. Try writing a full page of upper and lower case letters for each letter in the alphabet. Many people believe that you can learn a lot about a person from studying their handwriting. Think about the type of person you are and try and come up with ways to make your personality shine through in your unique handwriting style. For example, if you are considered tough you may want to develop bold and angular lettering. Similarly, if you are an organized and tidy person, allow that to be reflected in your handwriting by creating crisp, neat, and uniform letters.

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Просматривайте шрифты и образцы почерка в интернете. Воспроизводите почерк, который вам нравится. Выберите единообразный стиль начертания букв. Найдите стиль почерка, который соответствует вашей личности.


Article in English: Try an Internet search along the lines of "buy wholesale diamonds" or "buy loose diamonds." Check the fine print. Look up return policies and quality statements, and stick with marketplaces that specifically offer GIA certified diamonds. If a marketplace does not say that it sells certified diamonds, it may be a scam. Go to a jeweler or other diamond expert who offers custom setting services. The most common options include yellow gold, white gold, silver, and platinum. The setting is the part that holds the diamond in place. Common designs, especially for rings, include prong/claw, hooked, short, and thin. Some may sell loose stones, while many sell pre-made diamond jewelry. The diamonds at these stores often cost less than those found at jewelers and standard retailers, however, and this may be an option worth considering if you feel hesitant about purchasing loose stones and designing a custom piece.

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Посмотрите на онлайн рынках, где продаются бриллианты оптом, или введите в поисковике «купить алмазы оптом» или «купить бриллианты». Полностью исследуйте каждый рынок, чтобы убедиться, что он законный. Закажите дизайн. Выберите металл. Определитесь с дизайном установки. В качестве альтернативы, проверьте оптовые клубы, которые продают бриллианты.


Article in English: Try an over-the-counter NSAID painkiller such as ibuprofen. Check the label and take the recommended dosage for your age. Take them with a little food to go easier on your stomach. Take these painkillers only when necessary, and never for more than 10 days. Most braces require warmth to become stiff and pull your teeth. Cold foods or drinks will lessen the strain for temporary relief. Try smoothies, yogurt, ice cream, or applesauce. Choose options without toppings or chunks. Sucking on crushed ice can help, but avoid ice cubes, which are too hard. If you have temperature-sensitive teeth, or a less common type of braces, this may cause a different kind of pain. Warm liquids work better for some people. Don't eat warm and cold foods at the same time, as this can damage tooth enamel. Your teeth should recover in a few days, but until then forgo the raw vegetables. Eat meals of soup, fish, and white rice instead. Cook vegetables until soft, and choose soft fruits or applesauce. Sticky foods such as chewing gum or taffy can easily rip off braces, and should be avoided even after the pain is gone. After the initial pain goes away, you can eat hard foods in thin slices or small pieces. . Pieces of food can always cause braces pain, but especially when you've just got them tightened. Use a "platypus flosser" to avoid snagging the floss on your braces. Flossing daily will keep your teeth clean even if you don't notice stuck food. This is especially important with braces, since plaque builds up around the brackets. Gently move the toothbrush in circles over your sore gums. Taking some time off school or work may sound fun, but you might regret it. Get outside and follow your usual routine to take your mind off the pain. He may recommend a gel, paste, mouthwash, or physical barrier to lessen the pain. Many of these are available over the counter at drug stores, but your orthodontist can advise you on which product will be most effective.

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Примите обезболивающие. Ешьте холодную, мягкую пищу. Избегайте твердых или клейких продуктов. Пользуйтесь зубной нитью, чтобы удалять застрявшую еду. Массажируйте десна зубной щеткой. Старайтесь отвлечься. Обратитесь к ортодонту, чтобы узнать о других лекарствах.


Article in English: Try applying warm compressions on the back to help relieve pain. Cold compressions can also be applied for pain relief. The patient can alternate warm and cold compressions every 25-20 minutes.  Hot compressions help relax the muscles.  You can dip a piece of cloth (flannel) in warm water and massage the back and neck. The procedure might be painful at first but the pain decreases with time. Heat application can be done for half an hour three times a day.   Cold compressions help numb the area and restrict the nerves that send pain signals to the brain.  The ice pack should not be applied directly on the skin; it should be wrapped in a towel or a plastic bag. Another alternative that can be used is a bag of frozen peas. Eating foods that are rich in vitamin D and calcium can help strengthen the joints and bones. Fortifying the joints and bones can help to regenerate damaged portions of the spine, and help prevent further degeneration.  The daily requirement for calcium intake is 200mg, and the foods that provide the body with calcium include dairy products, soy, and fortified wheat products. The daily requirement for vitamin D intake is 400IU, and the foods that provide the body with vitamin D are fish, eggs, cod liver oil, and fortified milk. Many patients will be prescribed painkillers or recommended to try over the counter medicines. These drugs act by sending a message to the pain centre in the brain, in order to reduce the pain sensation.  These drugs include over the counter drugs like paracetamol, and prescriptions like oxycontin and Vicodin. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) can also be used to relieve pain. This includes ibuprofen, which can be taken in doses of 1-2 tablets three times per day. Topical ointments can also be prescribed to help relieve pain. Some of these drugs are NSAIDs and act by inhibiting the pain receptors. Topical ointments may be more effective at reducing pain in localized regions of the body. This includes voltaren gel, which can be applied to the back and neck...

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Применяйте горячие и холодные компрессы для облегчения боли. Увеличьте потребление витамина D и кальция. Пейте обезболивающие, чтобы справиться с болью и воспалением, пока вы лечите свой позвоночник. Для облегчения боли используйте мази для спины и шеи. Контролируйте свой вес, чтобы уменьшить нагрузку на спину.


Article in English: Try asking parents or anyone else who is around. When done, someone must say "Dead man rise". The other players can do anything but jump over the dead man. When someone is touched, they are the dead man. It adds a dramatic affect if played at night, but players must make sure the dead man doesn't fall off. If there is a disruption, the dead man has to count to 5 with his eyes closed and the game starts again.

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В эту игру могут играть 3-6 человек. Выберите одного человека, он должен сесть в центре батута, закрыть глаза и посчитать до десяти. Человек с закрытыми глазами должен передвигаться по батату, пытаясь прикоснуться к игрокам.


Article in English: Try associating a verbal command with your dog's chosen bathroom spot, or with any spot that you pass immediately after leaving the house. You can say something like, "Go potty," or "Go pee" every time he urinates in that spot. Over time, your dog will hear that command and recall the associated act of urinating. Whenever your dog follows your command of "go potty" when you let him outside, immediately praise him and give him a treat within three seconds of the positive behavior. It's important to follow rewards or praise immediately after positive behavior, as dogs have a hard time associating actions and praise if too much time has passed. As your dog's training continues, you may want to slowly reduce the frequency of food treats after he relieves himself, eventually phasing them out altogether. Treats are an important and helpful part of training early on, but rewarding your dog with food every time he relieves himself should not become a lifelong habit.

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Важно пользоваться на прогулками голосовыми командами. Хвалите свою собаку. Постепенно уменьшайте размер лакомства.


Article in English: Try breaking the ice before you ask him out. Send him a simple greeting to get the conversation started. If you haven't talked to him before, remind him who you are and how you met. Say you've been excited to talk to him again. If you have talked before, just greet him the same way you would any other time.  People can't always respond to texts right away, so if your first text is you asking him out, you'll start to freak out if he doesn't respond quickly. Talking for a while first helps ensure that he is paying attention to his phone. If you have him talking already, there's a better chance that he'll respond positively to you asking him out. If you ask him out without any warning, he might be caught off guard and say no. For example, text him, “Hey Josh, this is Pete. That party was crazy last weekend. I'm glad we got to meet.” It's simple, but way more effective than texting, “Hey, what's up?” Text back and forth with him for a while to see how the conversation goes. If he constantly gives short answers or takes a long time in between, he may not be interested in you. You don't want to go straight to asking him out without having an idea whether or not he will say yes.  Find the balance between asking him out immediately and waiting so long that the conversation dwindles. If he responds well to four or five texts back and forth, take it as a good sign to go ahead and ask him. Even if he doesn't seem that interested, it's okay to be bold and ask him out anyway. Just be prepared for a possible rejection. As you are texting, begin to send messages that are a bit flirtier than standard conversation. If he responds by flirting back, it's a good sign that he may be interested in going out. If he seems to ignore your flirting or responds negatively, avoid asking him out. For example, text him, “It's a bummer that I'm sitting at home alone. I'd much rather be snuggled up next to you.” If he says, “We could make that happen,” he probably likes you. If your conversation is going well and he responds to your...

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Отправьте приветственное сообщение. Обратите внимание на его заинтересованность во время беседы. Флиртуйте и следите за его реакцией. Если он кажется заинтересованным, предложите ему встретиться.


Article in English: Try convincing yourself of the value of overcoming this fear. Make a list of advantages and disadvantages to spending time alone. Remember to consider the cost of this fear on your relationships, your own passions, and your self-development. For instance, you may decide that you will spend fifteen minutes alone without calling, texting, or messaging anyone, and as long as you need to process those fifteen minutes. This process might take place four times a week.  Make exposure gradual and take into consideration how bad your fear is. This process takes time and should not be rushed. Plan to be alone for short spurts. Little by little, you will want to plan increased amounts of time alone until you don’t feel overcome with panic. Try making an exposure hierarchy in which you rank feared situations on a scale of 0-100 according to how afraid you anticipate being when exposed to it. For example, you may rank spending an hour alone at home at 100, but going to a movie alone a 70. By ranking you can work up to overcoming gradually greater fears only once fear subsides for the less threatening fears. Try exposing yourself to a lower-ranked fear. At first you’ll feel incredibly nervous and anxious, and this is normal. In time, your body will relax. After a few highly uncomfortable attempts, this will be a way to signal to yourself that you are capable of spending time alone. Exposing yourself to your fear will also help you think more deeply about the fears behind the initial panic.  Don't become overly preoccupied with how panicked you feel and how stressed your body becomes. Because you are purposely exposing yourself to something you fear, shallow breathing, increased heart rate, and other physical symptoms of anxiety are normal. The longer the alone time, the greater the anxiety you will feel. But, with exposure, anxiety is expected and will dissipate with time. Gently push your limits until you are happy with how much alone time you can handle. Imagine you are going swimming--dipping your toes in the water can...

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Приготовьтесь посмотреть страху в лицо. Поставьте конкретные цели. Откройтесь страху. Найдите опору, которая поможет вам успокоиться. Записывайте прогресс в дневник.


Article in English: Try cutting grains one week, sweets the next, then dairy the week after that. Easing yourself into your new diet can help you adapt. Additionally, if you cut foods gradually, you won't have to throw away prohibited items in your fridge and pantry. Easing yourself into your diet can also get your digestive system used to the transition. Adding lots of meat and veggies to your diet all of a sudden could lead to gas, bloating, and changes in your bowel movements. Talk to friends and family members about going paleo with you. After starting the diet, check in with each other daily to offer encouragement. Make it fun by exchanging recipes, cooking together, and going grocery shopping together. Since the paleo diet is packed with protein and fresh produce, cost could be a major factor. Shop for deals, take advantage of sales, and go for seasonal fruits and vegetables, which are usually cheaper than off-season items. Inexpensive cuts of meat, like chuck roast or shanks, can still be delicious if you cook them properly. Throw a chuck roast, onions, and carrots in the slow cooker before you go to work. You'll come home to a delicious, tender dinner, and the leftovers will hold you over for days. It's a lot harder to stick to your diet when you have to decide what to eat on the fly. When you go out to eat, look up the menu online and search for paleo-friendly options, like salads and meat or fish served with veggies. If an entree comes with rice or prohibited item, call ahead and ask if you can substitute it with a steamed vegetable. Some paleo plans allow 1 to 3 cheat meals per week to help dieters stay on the wagon. Give yourself permission to have a scoop of ice cream, cheeseburger with a bun, or another favorite item that's not paleo-approved. Cutting out grains, legumes, and diary can lead to calcium, vitamin B, and vitamin D deficiencies. Symptoms include weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, difficulty healing, getting sick often, numbness or strange sensations, and dizziness. If you experience any of these...

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Действуйте постепенно, чтобы привыкнуть к палеодиете. Попробуйте соблюдать диету совместно с кем-либо еще, чтобы контролировать друг друга. Покупайте более дешевое мясо, уцененные товары и сезонные овощи и фрукты. Заранее проверяйте меню, когда едите вне дома. Время от времени позволяйте себе немного расслабиться. Следите за возможными симптомами дефицита питательных веществ.


Article in English: Try cycling or walking to your destination. These are the most eco-friendly means of transportation because they don’t use fossil fuels. Find bike lanes/cycleways wherever possible. They’re safer than dealing with vehicles and getting hit in the face with their emissions.  If your community doesn’t have bike lanes/cycleways, contact your city council and campaign for them to be added. Remember to practice good safety habits. If you are traveling in a dark area, have a reflector on you so that cars and other vehicles can see you. Cities are increasingly using clean energy for their mass transit systems. However, even systems that still use fossil fuels can carry many passengers at once. In most cases, each passenger equals a vehicle that’s not consuming fossil fuels. If your city doesn’t have mass transit, try to organize a carpool or vanpool in your neighborhood. This can reduce fossil fuel consumption by taking up to 15 vehicles off the road. Unless you’re in traffic, turn off your engine if you don’t plan to move for 10 seconds or more. Idling wastes fuel, increases smog, and endangers people with respiratory conditions. In a growing number of cities, it’s also illegal and can cost you a hefty fine. Depending on where you live, you could greatly reduce fossil-fuel emissions with these options. Electric vehicles (EVs) run entirely on electricity. Hybrid vehicles use gas-powered engines as a backup after the battery loses its charge. Plug-in hybrids are charged by plugging them into a wall, while traditional hybrids are charged by an on-board generator. If you live in a location that relies on coal-based electricity, you’ll still be using fossil fuels when you charge your car. However, you can reduce your impact by charging overnight when the grid is under less pressure. Planes burn jet fuel at high altitudes, which causes chemical reactions that worsen climate change. Make a list of the places you absolutely must visit by plane, and stick with those. For example, a trip for business or an important family...

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Выбирайте транспорт, не использующий углеродное топливо. Пользуйтесь общественным транспортом. Не оставляйте свой автомобиль работать на холостом ходу. Обратите внимание на гибридные автомобили или электромобили. Меньше летайте самолетами.


Article in English: Try eating just a little bit more with each meal than you normally would, even if you have to push yourself slightly past your comfort zone.  Over time, your stomach will adjust to the bigger portion size and you will no longer notice the difference. One good trick to help you with this is to try serving your food on larger plates - this will trick your brain into thinking that you're eating less than you actually are. Try eating more often than you normally would, and never skip meals. In fact, most experts agree that eating six mini-meals a day is better than eating three large ones.  This can help you with your weight gain as you'll feel less bloated after each meal. Try to get a balance of protein, starch, vegetables and fat with each meal. Try to incorporate more snacks into your daily routine, as these can be a great way of adding calories without having to eat too much. Grab a handful of nuts while you're watching TV, eat a banana on your way to work, or spread some hummus on wholegrain crackers while you're waiting for dinner. People who are underweight often complain that food just doesn't appeal to them.  Therefore, it's a good idea to make your food more appealing by experimenting with herbs and spices and by making new dishes that you've never tried before. You can also improve the flavor of food by adding tasty toppings - like a dollop of full-fat mayonnaise to a turkey sandwich, a sprinkling of cashew nuts over a stir-fry or salad, or a handful of cheese over homemade tacos or spaghetti bolognese. Dieters are often advised to eat more slowly, as this helps their brain to register that they are full before they can overeat. The opposite goes for those who are trying to gain weight.  Eating a little faster than normal can help you to consume more food before you start to feel full, thus increasing your calorie intake. Don't go too fast though, as this can leave you feeling bloated and sick.

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Увеличьте размеры порций. Ешьте часто. Больше перекусывайте. Улучшите вкус пищи. Ешьте немного быстрее.


Article in English: Try everything on separately first to make sure it fits. Make any necessary adjustments before putting your costume on. Make sure you have everything you need to become Darth Vader. This includes: padding (optional), helmet, black long-sleeve shirt and pants, black cape, black gloves, and black boots. While padding is not necessary, it adds bulk and gives the impression of muscles. You can use old football or hockey gear, such as shoulder and chest pads, shin guards, and/or an athletic girdle. To avoid chafing, you should wear a t-shirt and briefs under the pads. If wearing one, put the athletic girdle or shapewear on first. Next, position the shoulder pads so they are comfortable and have someone help you secure them in the front and back. Finally, tie or strap-on knee of shin guards.  Pads can be bulky and make it difficult or uncomfortable to move around in. If you are not used to them, practice wearing them around the house for a few hours over several days. Use duct tape (attached to clothing - not skin) to help secure pads that feel loose or shift too much. Sports equipment is expensive. If you do not have pads of your own, ask to borrow them from a friend or check a second-hand store or consignment shop for clean used items. You pants and long-sleeve shirt or sweatshirt should fit snugly but not be too tight. If you decide not to wear pads, but still want to create a bulky look, consider wearing a thick sweatshirt or layer several shirts. You can do the same for pants - wear two pairs of sweatpants, or pull black sweatpants over a regular pair of jeans. Layering clothing is also a good idea if you will be wearing the costume outside in cold weather. Pull your boots up over your pants or tuck your pants into your boots. If necessary, lace-up and tie your boots before putting on your gloves. If you made boot covers, you can simply pull them over your sneakers. Try walking around. Stamp your feet when you walk so you look more intimidating. Tie or Velcro your cape around your neck. Adjust it so it is...

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Дайте себе 10-15 минут на то, чтобы надеть весь костюм. Сначала наденьте накладки (не обязательно). Наденьте черные штаны и кофту с длинным рукавом. Вставьте штаны в ботинки и наденьте перчатки. Наденьте плащ и шлем. Возьмите световой меч или сделайте его самостоятельно. Сделайте панель управления. Дышите глубоко и издавайте характерные звуки.


Article in English: Try flipping the cat onto her back so you have a clear view of her stomach. If the cat has been recently spayed, the fur on her lower abdomen area will be shorter than the fur on the rest of her body because vets have to shave this fur off before performing the operation.  Note, however, that other veterinary procedures can also require patches of the cat's hair to be shaved and this is not a foolproof way to check if the cat has been splayed. Many vets spay younger cats using the flank approach. If your cat is young, also check for a square section of clipped or shaved fur over the left side of the cat's body between it's ribs and hip. Hold the cat so that she's lying on her back with her stomach up. Part the fur in the lower abdomen area as best you can. Once you can see the cat's skin, check around for a scar from the operation. This may be hard to do because the tools used for spaying today typically leave a very thin scar which can fade and may be hard to see after it has healed.  Usually, the scar will be a straight, thin line running lengthwise in the center of the abdomen. Also look for a scar on the left side of the cat's body between the rib and hip area. If the veterinarian used a flank approach, the scar will be in this area. Once a cat is spayed, a veterinarian may give her a small tattoo as an external sign that she has been spayed. Usually, this tattoo is green, drawn in the shape of a thin line, and is located on or near the scar from the incision. The tattoo should be visible when parting the hair of the abdomen, though you may need to look carefully. You'll also want to check the cat's inner ear for tattoos — this is a common site for important information to be marked on pets. In the US, a letter M means the cat has been micro chipped — almost all other tattoos mean the cat has been spayed. Some veterinarians and animal agencies use a practice called "ear clipping" or "ear tipping" as the universal sign of an altered feral cat — meaning it shows, in an easily recognizable way, that the...

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Проверьте, не выбрит ли у кошки живот. Проверьте, нет ли у кошки послеоперационного шрама. Посмотрите нет ли ветеринарной татуировки рядом с операционным шрамом или на внутренней стороне уха. Обратите внимание на срезанное ухо кошки. Покажите кошку ветеринару, чтобы убедиться в том, что она действительно стерилизована. Приобретая себе кошку, поинтересуйтесь у заводчика или продавца зоомагазина, стерилизовано ли животное.


Article in English: Try knee-high slouch boots with longer skirts, and wear mid-calf boots with a skirt or dress at the knee. Thigh-high boots look great with short or mini skirts. If you wear heeled boots with a fuller dress or skirt, it can fall just above the top of the boot. If your dress is more form-fitting, it should come to a few inches above the boot or knee. Pair shiny leather boots with cozy knit skirts and tights, or wear tough combat or cowboy boots with light, flowing dresses for a great combination of hard and soft.

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Выбирайте длину голенища сапог в соответствии с длиной вашей юбки. Для нарядного образа выбирайте сапоги на шпильках. Попробуйте комбинировать цвета и текстуры.


Article in English: Try looking at the refurbished or used laptops that brands and retailers sell for very reduced prices.  Create your own comparison chart of prices and features of several possible laptops, or find and print one from online to show your parents that you've given this a lot of thought and research. Consider what you can do in exchange for your parents buying you a laptop. Promise good grades on your next report card, a certain amount of chores per week or month, or another goal you know your parents would like to see you achieve. Try coming up with a specific goal that you can stick with and achieve. When you talk to your parents, you can say, “I'll get a better grade in English next semester,” or something that you know could use improvement and that you think you can achieve. Think of all the ways that a laptop would make your life easier or more successful. When the time comes to talk to your parents, point out to them your practical reasons to have one, as well as the benefits of a laptop over a desktop, like portability, convenience, and that it doesn't take up space.  For school, think of how you could use a laptop to take notes (if allowed), to bring to study groups or tutoring, or to access online libraries and other reference resources. If you're off to college in the near future, you can point out to your parents that you will need a laptop for notes, research, and to make video calls home!  Some students actually do better in school with laptops if they have a very slow handwriting speed or other difficulty taking notes. If you struggle with this, use this in the argument you bring to your parents. Think of an argument for how you can use a laptop to cultivate useful talents and beneficial hobbies. Want to get into graphic design? Computer coding? Writing? You need a laptop to learn and practice these skills that could later become jobs. Show your parents that there are lots of educational resources for free online that you would be able access on a laptop and have more time and freedom to use than...

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Проведите исследование с целью узнать информацию об основных функциях ноутбука, а также о его стоимости. Предложите родителям заключить сделку. Подумайте о практической пользе наличия ноутбука. Подумайте о том, как вы можете использовать ноутбук для развития полезных навыков и своего любимого занятия. Будьте умеренны, пользуясь компьютером. Изложите свою просьбу в письменной форме.


Article in English: Try nasonia vitripennis and muscidifurax zaraptor in conjunction with each other. Flies avoid the smell of vodka. So, try hanging bags of vodka around your porch or any other recreational outdoor area.  Quarter gallon freezer bags, tied with string to a gutter, work well. Any cheap vodka will work. You can also try putting small amounts of vodka on your skin, although beware of the pungent smell and your skin drying. While some plants simply repel flies, others actually eat flies: Venus Fly Trap, Pitcher Plant, etc. Flies are deterred by the scents of some plants, so keep potted plants on your patio or near your doors that repel flies: Basil, Elderberry, Lavender, Mint, and False Indigo. The smell of cloves repels flies. Decoratively placing cloves on an outdoor dinning table can deter flies from landing on food. Flies are strongly attracted to the smell of meat and will swarm your barbecue grill the minute you bring meat outside to cook it.  Keep all meat covered tightly when it is not on the grill. Keep the barbecue grill lid closed while the meat is cooking. Protect your grilling tongs and utensils—flies will smell the meat and land on them. (If you see flies have landed on your grilling utensils, take them inside and wash them before you pierce or turn the meat with them.)

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Если есть такая возможность, купите хищных насекомых, которые питаются личинками мух или как-то иначе нарушают их жизненный цикл. Повесьте мешочки с водкой. Высадите плотоядные растения. Посадите растения, отпугивающие мух. Разложите гвоздику (пряность) вокруг зоны отдыха. Не оставляйте мясо снаружи.


Article in English: Try not to chatter if you don't really have something to say. Instead, make your words count. Over time, people will start to listen to you better because they know that what you have to say is important. If you talk too often, you water down what you have to say, making it less important. Thoughtfully choosing your words makes them have impact. Unless the conversation is important -- such as a work meeting -- consider letting someone else control the conversation. You may not want to do this with every conversation, but it can be a great way to teach yourself to speak only when you need to.   This will help you become a better listener. You'll actively be focusing on the other person and how to keep the conversation central to them. You'll likely be surprised how much you end up learning, too. Try not to be too quiet when you're meeting a new person. The person may assume that you are strange or that you are not worth talking to. Instead, find a balance between listening to the other people around you and asking considerate questions. Don't speak unnecessarily. Think before you speak. Pause when you're agitated or excited. Be mindful of interrupting another person. Take the time to hear the meaning behind their words instead of just jumping in with your own opinions or comments. How does this person actually feel? How are they likely to react? What information are you noticing that you didn’t before? It's not that talkative people don't or can't do this, it's just much easier when you can focus on watching the other person rather than on talking. When you interrupt someone, you demonstrate a complete lack of respect for their thoughts and feelings. Let them finish before you start on what you think. If you’re not sure if you interrupted or not, just say, “I’m sorry. Did I interrupt? Go on.” This will make them feel more appreciated, too. Take a second to consider how much you've spoken in this conversation and how much the other person has. If it's been a while since you've really chimed in with something,...

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Говорите по делу. Позвольте собеседнику направлять разговор, если только обсуждаются не действительно важные вещи. Наблюдайте за жестами человека, с которым вы разговариваете. Перестаньте перебивать людей. Задавайте вопросы собеседнику о нем самом. Говорите тише Научитесь выражать уважение к другим, используя меньше слов Уделите внимание своей мимике. Старайтесь быть непредвзятым человеком


Article in English: Try not to crowd too close to others when you are in public spaces like a city street, a subway platform, or a restaurant. Maintain your distance, giving others 1 to 3 feet (0.30 to 0.91 m) of space, so you do not appear too aggressive or overbearing. If you're riding public transportation, avoid talking loudly on the phone to be respectful of others. It is part of tradition, and good hygiene, to take off your shoes before you step into someone’s home or office. You may get in the habit of wearing socks with your shoes or bringing socks with you so you can keep your feet covered.  If you forget to remove your shoes, do not fret. Simply apologize and return to the door to remove them. Some Japanese homes even have washable slippers by the door for guests. Keep your voice low and avoid shouting or yelling when you are at a shrine or holy site. Keep photography to a minimum, especially if there are holy processions going on. Try to maintain a quiet, respectful demeanor, even if you are not religious.  It may be worthwhile to hire a guide when you visit a holy shrine or site so you can better understand the holy traditions and practices. Look for guides offering tours in the front of the shrine or site. Check to make sure that photography is allowed before taking pictures, especially if you're using flash. It is traditional and respectful in Japan to bow when you say hello or goodbye to someone, when you thank them, and when you congratulate them. Bow from the waist at a 45 degree angle, keeping your back straight and your legs together. Look down when you bow and avoid exaggerating the movement. If you are interacting with individuals you know well, such as family or friends, you can nod your head and bow slightly forward with a straight back rather than do a full bow. Putting your chopsticks upright in rice is common practice during funeral rites in Japan, so do not do this when you are eating in public or around Japanese people. Keep your chopsticks flat on the bowl or resting against your plate.  You should...

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Будьте вежливы в общественных местах. Снимайте обувь, прежде чем войти в чей-либо дом. Относитесь с уважением к святилищам и святым местам. Поклонитесь, когда приветствуете людей. Не втыкайте палочки в миску с рисом во время еды. Проверьте опубликованные правила о татуировках в общественных банях, прежде чем идти туда.


Article in English: Try not to eat anything different to what you would usually eat. If you normally eat two slices of toast with jam and marmalade and one egg, eat just that on the morning of your event. If you're swimming in the afternoon, eat a big breakfast and a light lunch. If you are swimming in the morning, eat a light breakfast and eat a big lunch'. Eat one or two hours before the event. Bananas, crackers, and plain toast with no butter / in modest amounts are good food. The best foods are pasta, cereals, bagels, breads, fruits, and vegetables. These are out of the stomach in two hours, therefore should not be eaten more than three hours before swimming or they could override the energy in time for the race.  Bananas are great because they have potassium which makes you more resistant to fatigue. Remember, no sugar. If you have school, do not rush between classes. Take your time walking up and down the stairs. Do not over-exert yourself, save your energy for the race. Don't put Fastskins on until after warm up and you are dry. Be sure you have water and healthy snacks. If you are swimming both trials and finals, you are going to need up to five towels; however, you can hang up your towels to dry to save space in your bag. Remember, it takes 30 minutes to soak in. You don't want goggle tans, that's for certain. Plug in your iPod or phone and listen to your favorite mix of tunes. Dance if you want but don't wear yourself out. Electrolyte drinks and water are the best liquids. Many people think that Gatorade is good but it is high in sugar. Only drink this five minutes before an event. Drink plenty throughout the day and during the meet. Lack of liquids do affect your performance as well, even before you feel thirsty. But make sure to go pee before you swim!

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Если заплыв будет утром, завтрак должен быть легким. Отдохните. Наденьте свой купальный костюм прямо перед отъездом и соберите вещи для соревнования. Если соревнования проходят на улице, рекомендуется нанести на кожу солнцезащитный крем. Послушайте хорошую энергичную музыку. Пейте много жидкости.


Article in English: Try not to eat in your car, as the food can attract ants. Tell passengers not to eat in the car so they do not leave crumbs or bits of food that the ants will be drawn to. If you do eat in your car, keep food in a wrapper and try not to spread crumbs or bits of food around. Place wrappers, paper, and fliers in a designated garbage in the car. Then, empty the garbage at the end of the day so it does not sit in your car overnight and attract ants. Get in the habit of taking garbage out of your car at the end of the day so ants are not drawn to it. Inspect parking lots and garages for ant colonies or hills. Avoid parking in areas with ant hills, as this will increase the likelihood the ants will get into your car. Keeping your garage clean and protected with ant traps will ensure it is a safe place to park your car. Vacuuming and wiping down the interior of your car can help to remove food and debris that tends to attract ants. Get in the habit of cleaning your car every few weeks so ants are less likely to take up residency. You may pay for a car detailing at a car wash every few months so your car can get a good clean done by professionals to keep it free of ants.

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Держите еду подальше от машины. Регулярно выбрасывайте мусор из машины. Проверьте местность на наличие муравейников, прежде чем парковаться. Проводите основательную чистку салона каждые несколько недель.


Article in English: Try not to intervene but give the children the responsibility for resolving the problems. Typical issues that might arise during a SOLE activity in the classroom include:   One member of the group complains that another member isn't doing anything to help: Ask the helper to facilitate getting both children re-engaged. The ability to not run to an adult is part of the learning process.      One member of the group appears disinterested and unwilling to participate: Ask the helper to facilitate re-engaging and have the children understand that they can make changes as the investigation goes along. If you're ever investigating with several groups, children can also change groups, but this is usually only a useful solution for school or classroom situations.  There are squabbles over the computer availability: Help them to discuss ways of sharing the computer––let them find their own solutions by asking them questions about how to resolve it.  The helper isn't behaving: Suggest ways that can help the helper to manage the group. If you need to discuss difficult behavior, do so away from other participants and always praise the good things that the helper did.  The answer isn't correct. This is a good opportunity to explore what sources the children used and why they came to the conclusion that they did; it's a fantastic opportunity to teach critical thinking skills about why the children didn't discard information that isn't actually credible or reliable.

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Сделайте так, чтобы участники нашли решение проблемы как можно скорее.


Article in English: Try not to let the book sit out in direct sunlight or areas of strong heat for prolonged periods of time.  Sunlight can cause the colors of the cover and the page gilding to fade. Heat can cause leather and faux leather to dry out and become stiff. Keep the Bible as dry as possible, especially if the cover is made from authentic leather. Store it in an area of low humidity.  Excessive moisture can cause leather and faux leather covers to dry out. Humidity or dampness can also cause mold to develop. Contact with water will cause the pages to ripple and warp. If you plan to stand your Bible on a bookshelf, make sure that both sides are supported by other books or bookends. If you store the book so that it lies flat on its back cover, no extra support should be needed. If you plan to highlight sections of the Bible or make notes during your studies, use a pencil, ballpoint pen, or specially designed Bible marking highlighter or pen. Do not use pens, markers, or highlighters with felt tips, gel inks, or roller points. The ink produced by these writing instruments will usually bleed through the pages, causing them to stick together and making your notes difficult to read. The best way to keep the cover in good shape is to handle it on a regular basis. The natural oils produced by your hand should keep the leather or faux leather in good condition.  Oil allows leather and faux leather to remain supple and easy to handle. Your skin produces natural oils, though, and they alone should be enough to keep the cover in good shape if you handle it on a fairly consistent basis. If you do not handle this particular Bible for several months or years, though, you may need to apply supplementary oil. You can keep authentic leather covers in even better condition by applying minx oil or neatsfoot oil once every year or two.  This is especially beneficial if you don't handle your Bible regularly. Apply a small amount of your chosen oil using a clean rag. Buff the oil over the entire cover using small, gentle, circular movements....

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Не держите Библию под прямыми солнечными лучами. Избегайте влаги. Поддерживайте вертикально расположенную Библию. Делайте отметки аккуратно. Регулярно используйте Библию. Примените дополнительное масло, если нужно. Быстро очищайте от грязи и пятен.


Article in English: Try not to let your nerves overcome you before you speak. Whenever you start to feel nervous, start thinking about your talking points instead of thinking about what could go wrong. Then, refocus your mind back on your material.  Accept that you will make some mistakes. Embracing the fact that everyone makes small, recoverable mistakes when they speak will help you feel less nervous and keep you from making larger, more critical mistakes. Most minor mistakes won't even be noticed.  If you make a minor mistake like mispronouncing a word or skipping a small part, don't stop your presentation or start backtracking. This can interrupt your flow and make you even more nervous. Correct the mistake if you notice it right away. Otherwise, just move on. Close your eyes, inhale deeply by breathing into your abdomen, count slowly to three, and exhale fully. Repeat the process until you feel calmer and you can focus on your points instead of your nerves. This is an especially helpful tool to use right before you have to speak. Actors say and do things onstage that they would never imagine saying or doing in everyday life. That's because actors are playing a character. Think about yourself as a character who is a lot like you, but is really comfortable with public speaking. Play that character when you have to talk in front of your class.   This helps some people because when they are playing a character, it is easier to take risks knowing that if you mess up, it's the character that will get the blame, not you. Being an actor is a "fake it until you make it" approach. Play someone who is collected and confident. Given enough time, your confidence will stop being fake. You've worked hard to make sure that this speech goes well, so show it. Your classmates will appreciate watching someone who has a bit of fun with the material. The more enthusiastic you are, the less likely they are to notice minor errors and missteps. Congratulate yourself for having the courage to get up in front of your peers. You will always be harder...

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Сохраняйте спокойствие в день Х. Выполните технику глубокого дыхания. Станьте актером на время выступления. Выкладывайтесь на все сто и получайте удовольствие. Проанализируйте свою речь, но не зацикливайтесь на ошибках.


Article in English: Try not to move your nails too much or the polish may smudge.  Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the polish to dry. If you apply a second coat too soon, it will only smudge the first coat. You may be able to speed drying with a fan, but don't be overly optimistic.  By blowing the fumes away, the fan will remove one reminder of continuing wetness.  After the first coat has dried, apply a second coat if you'd like. This ensures the color looks rich and even. After the color coats have dried, you may add designs, by brush, airbrush, mask or stencil, decal, rhinestones, or otherwise. Skipping the base coat, or even applying only one color coat (depending on the kind of polish and application technique; some give or appear to give more even color with uneven thickness than others), will often give acceptable results.  However, extra layers add a little extra to initial surface quality.

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Дайте ногтям высохнуть.


Article in English: Try not to overthink the situation.  Though you want to talk to this girl very much, remember that she is not perfect and may be as nervous as you. Girls have emotions and feelings just like you do and may be wondering the right way to approach you as well.  Or she may be waiting for you to make the first move!. Breathe deeply before you talk to her.  Deep breaths help calm you down. When you see her, greet her with a sweet smile.  Smiles indicate friendliness and warmth.  You may have never smiled at her before, so she may have no idea that you want to talk to her.  Smiling at her will plant a seed in her mind that you have some level of interest.  She won’t be as caught off guard when you actually do speak to her. If you see her in the mornings or walk past her on your way to class, tell her “hello.”  This will likely begin to spark an interest in her to know more about you and to talk to you.  This also will guarantee that she notices you. Unless you have spoken to her before, however, don’t use her name when you say “hello.” She might find it creepy if you know her name but she doesn’t know you or yours, especially if you go to a big school. Don’t look up any information about her either because this can come across as stalker-like behavior. Only use her name if she has told you what it is. One way to begin having small conversations with her is to ask her for a small favor.  This is another way to guarantee that she notices you.  For instance, you might ask her something like “can you grab a cup for me?” if she is standing by the cups in the cafeteria.  You might also ask something like “can you let me borrow a pencil?” if you have a class with her, just make sure that you give the pencil back. Don't do this too often. If you ask her to do things for you too often, she will begin to think that maybe you're using her. Another great way to begin having small conversations is to ask her small questions.  She will appreciate the opportunity to be able to help you if you ask questions like “what page did the...

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Сохраняйте спокойствие. Улыбайтесь. Поздоровайтесь с ней. Попросите девушку об услуге. Задайте вопрос. Упомяните о чем-нибудь в утвердительной форме.


Article in English: Try not to smile when proposed to, or at least not to beam and look excited. If your mate has gone as far as to pop the question, they are assuming you will say yes, and your smiling will only confirm their hopefulness, which will make the shock of your rejection greater. Look in your partner's eyes tenderly, put your hand over theirs, and give your response in a gentle voice. If you are in public when proposed to, ask your suitor to stand up (if necessary), and give them a gentle hug. This is a way to acknowledge that you're touched by your partner's gesture, without saying yes. Hopefully, it is enough to make anyone who's watching lose interest and go back to doing whatever they were doing, which will help ease any embarrassment for your mate.  If people are still watching, take your partner by the hand and quietly ask to go somewhere more private. Never say yes just to get out of the situation so you can give your real response later. This will just make the later rejection more painful. This guide assumes you like the person proposing; if your ex from three years ago leaps out of the bushes holding a ring, "say no and get out of there" is all the advice you need. But if the suitor has reason to be hopeful, it's best to break the news gently, without being misleading. Say something appreciative, but keep it short so you can get to your response:  "That's such a moving request. I need time to think about it; it's not something I'd feel right saying yes to straight away. It's a bit of a surprise for me - would you mind if I take some time to think it over?" "Thanks, that's incredibly wonderful of you but I have so many questions that I've yet to ask you that I'm not sure of our future compatibility yet. Maybe this is a good time for us to sit down and talk about what spending a life together would look like." "I love you for asking that, but I don't plan on getting married (for a while / ever). We could move in together instead?" "I'm honored that you've proposed to me. You're a kind, caring (man / woman). I...

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Не вводите партнера в заблуждение языком тела. Справьтесь с ситуацией на публике. Будьте доброй, но честной. Поймите, что ваш партнер чувствует себя несчастным и смущенным. Расскажите о своих чувствах. Подумайте, что делать дальше. Избегайте ставить условия.


Article in English: Try not to straighten the wire too much as you unwind it, but don't worry if you do because you can always use a pen or marker to reshape the wire into ring shapes. Ideally, the two ends should overlap slightly so that you will have room to bend the wires back. Try to make sure that the rings are roughly the same size and shape, but don’t worry if they are not identical. Grip one of the rings using the pliers and use the other pair of pliers to help shape the ring so that it is more circular. If you are having trouble getting the wire into a nice round shape, wrap the wire around a pen or marker and use the pliers to tighten the wire. Use the pliers to bend back about 1/4" of wire on each end and fold it so that it is aligned with the ring wire. Bending back the wire will redirect the pointed ends of the wire so that they are not pressing against your inner and outer lip. When you bend back the wires, make sure that the ring opening is wide enough to easily slide over your lip. This space should be about 1/4" wide, but you may want it narrower or wider depending on the thickness of your lower lip. Use the pliers and a pen or marker to reshape the rings after you have bent back the ends. Make sure that they look exactly how you want them to look. Simply slide each of the rings onto your lower lip and adjust their placement so that they are spaced equally on your lower lip. The two rings should be closely aligned with your canine teeth. If they are too loose or too tight, gently squeeze or pull on the rings to adjust the fit.

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Распрямите проволоку от записной книжки. Отрежьте два колечка от проволоки. Придайте форму кольца. Прогните назад концы каждого кольца плоскогубцами. Придайте кольцу новую форму. Примерьте.


Article in English: Try not to worry too much about potential burglars because you’re probably safe. However, it’s helpful to practice how you’ll handle a burglary so you’re prepared. Make a plan with your family and practice it so you feel ready to carry it out. Here are some things to consider:  Plan an escape route from your bedroom and the common areas. Create a danger word that warns other household members of an intruder. Designate an area for all household members to meet up. Create a safe room by installing a heavy, locking door on one room. Don’t give a burglar easy access to your home. Close and secure all exterior doors and windows, even if you’re home. This prevents crimes of opportunity.  Check your doors and windows before you go to bed every night to make sure they’re locked. Add deadbolts to your exterior doors. Burglars are hoping for an easy score, so they’ll be tempted to grab things like bicycles or expensive tools. Keep these items in your garage when they’re not in use, and make sure you or your children don’t leave them laying in your yard. Burglars might see these items laying in your yard while they’re casing homes and come back later to steal them. You might think that shrubs and bushes hide your home, but they actually hide would-be intruders. Burglars can easily creep around your home if they’re shrouded in leafy vegetation. Eliminate these hiding spots by keeping your bushes, shrubs, and grass trimmed. If you have a multi-story home, trim any tree branches that would allow a burglar easy access to a window or balcony. Burglars want to stay hidden in the dark, so they might avoid your home if it’s well-lit. Put lights above your exterior doors and keep them on while it’s dark outside. Additionally, install motion-activated flood lights over your garage and the side of your home. Check around your home for areas that might need more lighting to be secure. While casing your home, would-be burglars will look through your windows to see if you have valuables. Make it harder for them to see inside by...

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Заранее отрепетируйте ситуацию вторжения в ваш дом. Всегда закрывайте окна и двери. Если у вас есть гараж, не храните вещи на виду. Подстригайте растительность вокруг дома, чтобы вор не смог прошмыгнуть под ее тенью или затаиться в ней. Установите наружное освещение, чтобы потенциальные грабители чувствовали себя незащищенными. Используйте шторы, чтобы потенциальные воры не увидели, что находится в вашем доме. Установите камеру наблюдения над входной дверью или гаражом в качестве средства устрашения. Установите охранную сигнализацию в доме, чтобы отпугивать грабителей и звать на помощь.


Article in English: Try olive oil with coarse salt, freshly ground pepper or a few hot red pepper flakes and chopped hardy herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or sage. You can also try garlic, butter, seasoning salt, or anything you prefer. Try mustard, mayonnaise, and herbs. Save some of the sauce and use it as a dip for your cooked potatoes. Coat the potatoes well with olive oil before sprinkling your favorite dried spices over the potatoes. Rub the spices all over the outside and edges. Try salt, cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder, allspice, freshly ground black pepper, and dried thyme with about 1-1/2 tsp. salt and a little sugar, if you like. If grilling in a packet, try adding other cut up vegetables to the same package to create unique taste combinations. Sliced onions, carrots or squash are good combinations for grilling with potatoes.

Summary in Russian:

Перед запеканием вам необходимо обмакнуть каждую картофелину в специи, смешанные с маслом. Приготовьте соус и покройте им картофель перед запеканием. Приготовьте смесь специй. Приготовьте картофель с другими овощами.


Article in English: Try one of the following recipes to provide food enrichment that will provide mental stimulation -- and fun! -- for your bird.  Punch a hole through a rice cake and hang from a string.  Parrot breeds especially enjoy pecking and foraging their way through this treat.  Fill a paper lunch sack with nuts, pellets, dried pasta, and/or dried fruit.  Tie the sack with a piece of ribbon or string and hang in your bird's cage.  Especially eager foragers might enjoy the challenge of a double-bagged sack.  Combine chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, diced pears and apples, and granola and add enough honey and peanut butter to create a sticky mixture.  Slather a clean pine cone with the mixture, then roll in millet seeds.  Hang in your bird's cage.  This enrichment treat is especially popular with parakeets. Just as humans have preferences, your bird will gravitate toward particular flavors and textures.  While the list of treat recipes is almost endless, considering categories is helpful. Use your observations to craft homemade bird treats that will delight your pet. If your bird refuses to eat raw vegetables, try feeding it cooked versions.  Offer nutritious foods in different shapes.  Many birds enjoy peeling their own fruits and vegetables, so offer peas in the pod, oranges with rind, or apples with skin. Quinoa-based treats provide a wonderful source of avian nutrition.  Many pet lovers have developed recipes for "birdie bread"; a quick Web search will reveal a wide variety of options. Blend fruit mixtures with ice or fruit juice.  Human baby food is also a handy ingredient. Try mixing 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1 cup mixed walnuts and peanuts, 1/2 dried fruit, and 1 T. dry, hard corn kernels.  Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.

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Используйте еду для стимуляции умственной деятельности. Посмотрите, какая еда особенно понравится вашей птице. Привередливого едока попробуйте обхитрить, меняя форму или температуру корма. Делайте лакомства с злаковыми для птиц, которые их любят. Готовьте фруктовые коктейли и другие лакомства из фруктов, если ваша птица сладкоежка. Приготовьте лакомство из орехов, семян и сухофруктов, которое удовлетворит сразу несколько потребностей питомца.


Article in English: Try out different steps, moves, and sequences. Experiment with combining them in different patterns. Place these components at different points in the song. To prevent forgetting the combinations, record yourself and review the footage later.  If you fashion your own steps, be sure to give them names that won't make it hard for you to remember what they are. Don't be afraid to try something silly or off-the-wall. New, and possibly odd, movements can make a piece unique and special. Make sure the dance moves fit the song. Try to make the movements coordinate with the style and message of the song. Combine the steps, moves, and sequences to form a section. Create each dance section with a specific section of the music in mind. Interpret the music through your movement and facial expressions--musicality is important. Make sure the individual dance sections have a unifying theme or character. Continuity will ensure that the sections do not appear disjointed or disconnected. Repeating certain sections, or variations of themes, throughout the piece can help unify your routine. Once you have choreographed the major sections of your dance, create transitions. Transitions should not disrupt the piece, but link the sections seamlessly. While transitions are not the star of your piece, they should never be boring or dull. Find creative ways to move from section to section. Decide if it is necessary to use props in your routine--props should never be an afterthought. Use them to aid and enhance your movement. Costumes can also be used to show off your choreography. A flow-y skirt can accentuate a spin or convey an emotion. Sounds too can enhance your routine. Yelling, snapping, stomping, and singing can add an additional dimension to your piece. Use them sparingly, but consistently. Your props and costumes should make sense--they should match the style of the dance. Props and costumes should never distract your audience from watching the performance. Before rehearsing, prepare for the session by writing out the routine....

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Начните двигаться. Придумывайте фрагменты. Отработайте переходы. Реквизит, костюмы и звуковые эффекты. Запишите программу танца.


Article in English: Try out this video for a short song version. If you like learning through pictures or stories as well as song, watch this video instead. Find a map of the United States that has the borders of the states drawn in, but not the names. Print out several copies from an online map if you don't have a paper handout. Try to write all the state names in order of their location on the map, or using the order you learned from a video or your teacher. Check how many you got right using an atlas or an online picture. Cross out the names you got wrong, and write in the correct ones. An online quiz can be great for helping you remember the position of each state separately, without having to repeat a long list every time. Try this quiz, which lets you choose the difficulty ("study", "test", or "strict test"). Read the question, then click on the part of the picture where you think that state is. If you keep forgetting the name of a state, try linking it to a state you do remember next to it. The more creative and ridiculous the "link" you invent, the more likely you are to remember it.For example:  Think of "Washing dishes with oregano" to remember that Washington is next to Oregon. Repeat "The O.K. Llama pokes the textbook" to remember that Oklahoma looks like a finger jutting out to poke Texas. If there are groups of states you keep having trouble with, ignore the parts of the map you already know. Print out several copies of the blank map, and try to label only that difficult section of the map. Keep checking and correcting yourself, and repeat the task until you've got it. Do this for every difficult section, practice with the whole map a few more times, and you can get a great score on your geography test.

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Посмотрите видео с перечислением всех штатов на карте. Протестируйте себя на контурной карте. Используйте онлайн викторины. Придумайте «связки» между штатами, когда у вас проблемы с запоминанием. Сосредоточьтесь на определенном участке карты.


Article in English: Try personal lubricants for more comfortable sex during pregnancy. Hormonal shifts while pregnant may make it easier or more difficult to produce your own natural lubrication. To avoid any vaginal discomfort during sex, use as much lube as you need to feel comfortable.  You can buy personal lubricants online or at your local drug store. Look for water-based products, and avoid those with dyes or fragrances, which may be irritating. Lie on your side and have your partner enter you from behind. This position takes pressure off your growing belly and gives your body additional support by lying down.  This position provides shallower penetration, which may be more comfortable for some pregnant women. Aim to lie on your left side, rather than your right. This increases the amount of nutrients and blood that flow to the placenta and to the baby. Get on top of your partner so you can control the speed and depth of penetration. By controlling the action, you can determine what is most comfortable for you. On all fours, have your partner penetrate you from behind. You can place a pillow or two underneath your growing belly for additional support. If sex doesn’t appeal to you, use a vibrator externally with your partner for some alternative intimacy. Clean your vibrator per the manufacturer’s instructions after every use to prevent infection. Consult your doctor regarding vibrator use if you have a high-risk pregnancy. Try massage, mutual masturbation, kissing, or other forms of sexual activity if intercourse feels painful or doesn’t appeal to you. You could create a special date night at home with candles, a movie, and lots of cuddling to feel close, too.   Communicate with your partner regularly to discuss how you’re feeling and what you need to feel supported. It’s okay if you don’t feel like having sex. You might say, “You know, my back hurts, and I really don’t feel sexy tonight. I know we’d talked about being intimate. Can I give you a massage instead? I want to make you feel special.” Cramping during sex,...

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Используйте побольше смазки. Во время секса попробуйте позу «лежа на боку». Попробуйте позу, в которой вы будете сверху. Попробуйте позу «сзади», подложив под живот подушку. Воспользуйтесь вибратором. Попробуйте другие виды интимной связи. Если вы заметили какие-то тревожные симптомы, посетите акушер-гинеколога.


Article in English: Try putting a little bit of feed out and they will flock to it.  Try doing this in your chicken coop if you have one. It is a more contained area and it will be easier to catch the chicken you want inside of it. If your chickens won't come to you for regular feed, you can try pieces of bread as a treat, but these should be used sparingly. Once chickens have flocked to their food, you can approach them. If you move quickly, you will risk disturbing the hen and scaring her into a run.   Be as quiet as possible. Don't make sudden movements. Hover over the chicken. This may cause the chicken to stop, crouch down and open its wings. This is what they do during mating. You can do this a number of ways.   The easiest and gentlest way to grab a chicken is to bend down and gently scoop up the chicken. Keep your hands or arms over her wings so she can't flap them to get away. You can also grab the chicken by the back and tail. Cup your hands and scoop up the chicken gently, scooping up from underneath. If the chicken runs forward grasp the tail feathers and grab the chicken from the front by the shoulders. Avoid having to grab the tail feathers as much as possible, as chickens dislike this. You can also try to grab the chicken by its legs underneath. Avoid holding the chicken upside down from its legs if you do this. This is less gentle and quiet, but it is effective.  Poultry hooks are long handled sticks with a hook made of wire on the end. Try hooking the chicken by the leg and pulling her toward you. You can also use a handled net to catch particularly stubborn bird.

Summary in Russian:

Приманите кур. Медленно подойдите к курам сзади. Схватите курицу. Если вы не можете поймать курицу руками, воспользуйтесь крюком для ловли домашних птиц.


Article in English: Try reading a passage out loud at your normal speed, and then try reading it faster than your normal speed. This will make any other tempo seem slower. Next, re-read the text with a conscious effort to read it more slowly Then continue slowing down until it seems exaggeratedly slow. With practice, this kind of speed alteration will help you learn how to control the tempo of your voice. Read a passage aloud at your normal volume. Then try reading it aloud in a whispered voice. Practice reading things in a whispered tone. The extra effort put into expelling the air out at a softer volume will automatically slow down your monologue. Try to inhale deeply and then expel all of the air while you complete a single phrase. Pause between phrases. A lot of people have trouble hearing the problems that occur in their own speeches, especially in the moment during a presentation or speech. Record yourself while you are speaking – preferably during a live presentation, not just a practice session – so you can listen to yourself and critique your mistakes.  Play the recording when you are alone and have some time to analyze what you hear. Try practicing the same speech again, but make a conscious effort to alter some of the issues you noticed in the recording. Think about places in which your speech seemed especially fast, and practice slowing down especially in those moments. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to listen to you when you are speaking and to jot down a few notes for you. After the presentation is over, ask the person for any thoughts, especially related to the speed of your speech. Try to take their criticism in a good natured manner. Remember that you asked them to do this for you.

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Прочитайте текст вслух с разной скоростью. Читайте текст вслух с разной громкостью. Запишите свою речь на диктофон. Попросите кого-нибудь послушать вас и дать отзыв.


Article in English: Try setting up a consultation with a personal trainer to help get you started with an exercise program.  These fitness professionals will help you find a workout that can help you lose weight and keep your weight loss off permanently.  Tell your trainer about your weight loss goal and diet and they'll be able to work with you to meet those goals.  In addition, ask them about exercises that may be more comfortable for you.  If your excess weight is causing joint pain, they may be able to teach or show you exercises that lessen your pain. Many times you can get a free or promotional consultation with a trainer when you sign up for a gym membership. Also, try using a trainer just a few times or until you get the hang of the workout.  You don't necessarily need a personal trainer long-term if you don't want one. Aerobic training is a great exercise to burn calories.  This will not only help support your weight loss, but you'll also notice a variety of other benefits like increased energy and improved moved.  It's recommended to incorporate 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity each week.  However, the more exercise you do, the more calories you can burn, which may help increase your weight loss.  If you have a significant amount of excess weight, start slowly with exercise.  If you cannot do 150 minutes per week, that's OK. Start with just 10 minutes per day. Include cardio exercises like:  fast walking, biking, using the elliptical or swimming/water aerobics. Strength training is another form of exercise that will help support your weight loss.  Include 1–2 days of strength training each week.  Strength training helps build lean muscle mass which, over time, burns more calories compared to fat mass in the body.  Increasing your muscle mass will help you burn more calories all day long.  Strength training can also help tone and contour your body to help you achieve a more lean and toned look. Strength training activities include:  weight lifting, yoga, or resistance bands/tubes. It's important that...

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Поговорите с персональным тренером. Выполняйте кардиоупражнения. Ходите пешком быстрым шагом, катайтесь на велосипеде, занимайтесь на эллипсоиде, запишитесь на аква-аэробику. Выберите то, что вам будет нравиться.


Article in English: Try sitting at a desk in a padded, comfortable chair. Avoid doing homework on the floor or on your bed, because these areas are more likely to make you sleepy and distracted. Not only that, but doing homework in your bed can make it harder to sleep, and this sleeplessness can lead to lower productivity. Also make sure that you’re working in a well-lit area so you don’t have to strain your eyes to read. Turn off your cell phone, log off of your computer (unless you will need it for your homework), turn off the television and close the door. Let your family and friends know that you do not want to be disturbed while working so they can respect your privacy. Download website-blocking apps such as Freedom or SelfControl to stay focused while using your computer for homework. Some, such as the Chrome extension Strict Workflow, even have the added bonus of preventing you from cancelling the timer once it has started. At the start of each assignment or subject, start a timer with however many minutes you’re aiming to complete your work in. You can regularly glance at the timer to stay aware of how much time is going by and how much you have left. This will help you realize when you’re spending too much time on something, and will quickly snap you back into focus when you get distracted.  If one subject or type of assignment is taking much more time than the others, you may want to ask for a little extra help in that area from your teacher or parent. If you get distracted or go off-task, don't make excuses for yourself. (e.g. "I won't be able to focus until I do this anyway." or "I'm sure it will only take a minute or two."

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Работайте в удобном, хорошо освещенном помещении. Избавьтесь от отвлекающих факторов,  уединитесь и отложите электронные устройства. Установите таймер.


Article in English: Try some golden and/or tan flats, a white/tan shirt of any design, and black skinny jeans. The black contrasts with any gold that you are wearing and makes it more prominent. However, avoid wearing jeans with glimmers of silver while wearing black nail polish. Don't cut nails too close or your fingers will look stubby. Also, don't wear nails too long or you will look like you have witch talons.

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Носите черный лак для ногтей с золотом. Сочетайте черный лак для ногтей с серебром. Обрежьте ваши ногти покороче и сделайте их квадратной формы, когда носите черный лак для ногтей с каким-либо нарядом.


Article in English: Try starting with the side opposite your dominant hand (e.g., if you're right-handed, start with your left side). Generally, that side is much easier and quicker to do. Bending over will help you to see the area clearly. Prop your raised leg on the shower wall or sink if you need to. The process for this section is the same as the one outlined above when it comes to exfoliating and whatnot. However, razor burn and ingrown hairs are less likely to show up down here, so the hardest part is over. Take care not to get any gel or other shower products in between the labia. If you find it running off under the shower water, you'll need to reapply. That is, if you're shaving your left side, shave from left to right. Use a light touch. Stop each stroke before the end of the labium in the center. Rinse any excess shaving gel when you are done shaving the first side.  You may want to spread your legs further apart to keep the skin you're shaving taut, so that you won't run into any folded or wrinkled skin while you're shaving. Shave the other side of your labia and your other inner thigh crease following the same technique.

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Согнитесь в талии и поднимите первую ногу. Намочите необходимый участок кожи и нанесите гель для бритья. Брейте гладкими, горизонтальными движениями снаружи внутрь.


Article in English: Try taking a pencil and placing it along the center of one of your nostrils. This will help you see where the innermost edge of your eyebrow should be. The iris is the colored part of your eye, and it can serve as an excellent guide for figuring out where your eyebrow’s arch should peak. The arch of your brow should peak about 1/8 inch or 3 millimeters past your iris’s outer edge when you're looking straight into a mirror. Keep in mind that your iris moves when you look around. You should maintain a uniform thickness from the inner edge of the eyebrow up to the arch. Once you reach the arch, you can begin tapering the brow thinner until you reach the outer edge of the eyebrow. You can also keep your eyebrows at the same thickness throughout if tapering doesn’t seem right for you. Use a comb to brush your eyebrow hairs up. Then, trim any hairs that extend out of your eyebrow shape. Brush your eyebrow hairs down and do the same thing. You will be more successful at shaping your eyebrows with a razor if you ask someone to help. A friend or family member can help you determine the best brow shape. They can also alert you if it looks like you are shaving away too much of your eyebrows.

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Внутренний край брови должен располагаться параллельно центру ноздри. Убедитесь, что изгиб бровной дуги находится чуть дальше внешней части радужной оболочки. Сузьте бровь на конце. Подравняйте длинные волоски при помощи ножниц. Попросите подругу помочь вам.


Article in English: Try talking to your group of friends about the behavior(s) that you find unacceptable.  For instance, if your friends consistently exclude you, try talking to at least one friend in the group privately.  Perhaps they were not deliberately excluding you, and when you alert them to your feelings, they will correct their behavior and include you more often. Sometimes you can use a long trial separation from your friends to see if you’re truly happy leaving your group of friends.  Use the time apart from your group of friends to see how you feel without them in your life.  Look for new friends, explore your hobbies, and spend time with close family members.  If you find you are happier during the separation, you can extend it into a full break from the group of friends. If, on the other hand, you find that you miss your friends, you should use the brief period of reflection to remind yourself why your friends aren’t so bad, and reconnect with the group when you have a chance.  Tell them that you’ve missed them and can’t wait to see them again. While it is good to abandon friends who are engaging in negative behaviors, it is also worth trying to steer them away from their negative choices and help them see the error of their ways.  Before leaving a group of friends engaged in illicit or immoral behavior, take proactive steps to help them reform.  If your friends are abusing drugs or alcohol, encourage them to join Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous and seek counseling for their addiction. If your friends want you to join them in stealing or vandalizing property, discourage them from doing so.  Remind them of the trouble they could get in if caught, and propose an alternative activity like seeing a movie.

Summary in Russian:

Обсудите проблемы с компанией друзей. Возьмите паузу. Убедите друзей измениться.


Article in English: Try them on and adjust the straps until it fits. If you can, try them on in the water to make sure there are no leaks. If you have bad eyesight, consider getting a prescription-adjusted mask to help you see underwater without your glasses or using contact lenses. Disposable ones are great for snorkelling in. Make sure the snorkel tube is close to your mouth, but don't put it in yet. Place your face in the water at about a 45 degree angle. Allow your lips to seal around it and hold the snorkel in place. Breathe slowly, deeply and cautiously with your mouth through your snorkel. No need to panic: you can always lift your head above water if you want. Just relax and become aware of your breaths. The sound of your breathing through the snorkel barrel should become quite noticeable. Once you get into a rhythm, relax and enjoy the underwater scenery. This makes floating on the surface of the water with minimal effort much easier. Many commercial snorkeling locations require a colorful life vest to be worn for safety reasons.

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Достаньте трубку и маску, в которых вам будет удобно. Наденьте маску и затяните завязки, пока вы не будете себя комфортно чувствовать в районе глаз и носа. Лягте ровно на поверхности воды на живот. Аккуратно прикусите мундштук трубки. Делайте медленные регулярные вдохи и выдохи через трубку. Наденьте жилет для плавания.


Article in English: Try them out in different orders and think about how you can transition from one to the next. For instance, tricks involving the same prop might make sense to do one after the other. Never repeat a trick in the same routine, and keep these guidelines in mind:  Start with a short, flashy trick that gets people excited. Put your longer, more involved tricks in the middle, when people are already invested due to your first couple flashy tricks. End with your best trick to make your act memorable.  Keep your routine to about 3–7 minutes to avoid boring your audience. What you say and how you act can be just as important as your tricks for creating a memorable act. If you like to joke around, develop a "patter" that lightly makes fun of yourself and audience members without offending anyone. You could pretend to be surprised by your own tricks, or act mysterious and powerful, or pretend a trick causes great physical exertion. Try out different styles of acting and things to say and do while you set up and perform your trick.  Watching professional magicians perform is a great way to get ideas for your style.  Confusing your audience members will probably cause them to leave. You can distract them by talking quickly or making jokes, but don't speak incoherently or change topics too quickly for them to follow. Regardless of your ultimate intentions, it's a good idea to maintain a disciplined routine, but especially important for the career minded magician. Strangers on a street corner might be cordial, but you won't hold their attention for long with an amateurish magic act. The best place to hone your skills is under your own roof. You might also try a few quick tricks for an acquaintance, like a teacher or co-worker.  Certain skills require an audience to practice. While you have their attention, practice your tricks that require the most misdirection, or keeping the audience's attention away from your sleight of hand trick to stop them seeing it. When you mess up, try to recover by cracking a joke, moving to a...

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Вместите 5 - 15 трюков в одно выступление. Выработайте стиль. Тренируйтесь на своей семье и друзьях. Снимите на камеру ваши действия. Выйдите на улицу. Оттачивайте ваше выступление. Пополните вашу связку новыми фокусами.


Article in English: Try this method only if you want to kill weeds in an area where you do not plan to grow anything for several years -- perhaps around paving stones and in pavement cracks. Salt kills the weeds by dehydrating them and absorbs into the ground, preventing all plant growth. You can apply salt in one of two ways:  Dissolve 1/2 c (120 mL) salt into enough warm or hot water to fill your spray bottle. Apply the salt dry. Simply sprinkle the salt on the weeds you want to kill. This works particularly well on garden paths and along lawn edgings. Dump a large pot of boiling water on your weeds if there are no other plants close by. Since boiling water kills the weeds by literally burning them, don't use it around your other plants. Boiling water can be very effective, especially on young weeds, and results are typically immediate.  You might have to repeat this several times over multiple days to sufficiently kill all the weeds. Add 1 tbsp (15 g) of table salt to the boiling water to make an even stronger solution. Mix 10 ounces (280 g) of borax  and 2.5 gallons (9.5 L) of water together thoroughly. Use a garden sprayer to apply the solution to the weeds. Be careful not to saturate the soil as it could damage plants you want to keep.  Wear gloves and glasses while you handle the solution, since it may cause skin irritation. Never use this solution to control weeds in a vegetable or flower garden; it will damage veggies and flowers.

Summary in Russian:

Используйте каменную или столовую соль. Уничтожьте сорняки кипятком. Распылите на сорняки смесь буры и воды.


Article in English: Try to act, then learn from your failures. Make people aware that you know things through the way in which you converse and the way in which you interact with your fellow citizens. By being an informed and active citizen, you can make a positive difference to everyday lives and may even get engaged enough to help push through changes within your own community.

Summary in Russian:

Ведите себя, как образованный человек вне зависимости от вашего настроения. Делитесь знаниями.


Article in English: Try to always be humble when it comes to your abilities and help others. Be a model for other gifted students in how they should treat others.  Help or tutor friends and peers who are struggling or need assistance. Be supportive of others in their academic work or in their effort to overcome their own limitations. Refrain from teasing others or making jokes about others’ abilities. Don’t brag or be arrogant about your abilities when dealing with other students. Approach intellectual activities as opportunities to learn, grow, and foster cooperation. While competition is good, if taken too far, it can create conflict and alienate you from other people. It is best to see academic activities – homework, tests, writing papers – as opportunities to cultivate your own gifts, rather than to beat or out compete other people. Try to find friends who share your commitment to knowledge and to cultivating your gifts. Avoid social connections that make you feel poorly about yourself, make others feel badly about themselves, or lead you toward activities that are counterproductive to your goals in life and as a student. You might also find it helpful and challenging to connect with people who are gifted in different areas from yourself. For example, if you have a gift for writing but struggle with chemistry, look for friends who excel in the sciences. Their enthusiasm might encourage your own interest and help you overcome your challenges. The best way to cultivate a healthy relationship with your teacher is to talk to them about issues concerning your education. Do this in a polite way so that the teacher can see that you are engaged in your education and want to take a proactive role in it.  Have conversations with your teachers about areas that you are interested in, and ask how you might find opportunities to advance your knowledge in those areas. For example, you might say, “I loved our unit on the ancient world, and I really want to learn as much as I can about Mesopotamian art. Where would be the best place to...

Summary in Russian:

Будьте готовы помочь и оказать поддержку. Не относитесь к каждой ситуации как к соревнованию или возможности проявить себя. Окружите себя сверстниками, которые разделяют ваши стремления и интересы. Общайтесь с учителями. Старайтесь сохранять уравновешенность.


Article in English: Try to attend social gatherings where there are girls that you'd want to be friends with. Be on the lookout for popular events going on in your city or town, and be ready to go to her. If you can, try taking a course that interests you like a community art class, or join an intramural sports club. Meeting new people is easy, you just need to put yourself in a situation that allows you to be around them.  If there is a limited opportunity to be social, try to get creative. You can meet girls at the grocery store, your place of worship, the gym, or at a shopping mall. If you are in school you have the perfect opportunity to meet new girls from your class. Go up to her before or after the class starts. Tell the girl your name, and ask her what her name is. Start small-talk by talking about what you are both doing, or where you both are at the time.  If you are anxious about approaching new people, the only way to feel less nervous is to just do it. The worst thing that can happen is that she might not want to talk to you. Good questions include, “this place is really fun, do you like it?” or “that lecture was really boring, what do you think of the class?” Try coming off as confident but not pushy. Just talk to the girl as if you were talking to a good male friend, but more polite. There's a good chance that the girl you want to be friends with shares something in common with you, because you are both at the same social gathering. For instance, if you are meeting girls at a sports club, you'll most likely share an interest in sports or if you're at an art class an interest in art, etc. Try to find a common bond, and something you are knowledgeable about and that you like to talk about.  Try to be funny and lighthearted when you are talking to a girl. If you can make her laugh, it'll be more likely she will want to be your friend.  Be a good listener and let her talk. The more you ask questions, the more she will open up and feel comfortable. You should be responding and stating your opinion, but you should also...

Summary in Russian:

Посещайте разные мероприятия, где собирается много девушек. Представьтесь девушкам, с которыми вы хотите подружиться. Постарайтесь понять, что у вас с ней общего, и начните с этого разговор. Обменяйтесь контактной информацией. Напишите ей, чтобы назначить встречу.


Article in English: Try to avoid bringing up the topic when your mom is busy. If she is busy, she is less likely to listen to and hear what you have to say. Instead, give her a heads up by arranging a time to talk. This way your mom knows that you need to talk to her about something important, and she can give you her full attention.  You can say, for example, “Hey mom, I need to talk to you about something important. When would be a good time talk?” People are usually more open after eating a meal, so bringing up the topic after dinner may work as well. If you are uncomfortable asking your mom directly, then you can try suggesting the idea of wearing a bra. Arrange a time to go shopping with your mom. When you are approaching the bra department or store in the mall, ask if you two can go in together to check it out. Once you are in the store, ask your mom, “Do you think it is time for me to wear a bra? I kind of feel like it is time.” As you approach the store you could also say, “Mom can we take a look in the bra section? I kind of think it is time for me to start wearing a bra.” If you are afraid that your mom will be harsh or overly critical, or you just cannot get over your embarrassment, then try this strategy. Write a note detailing why you think you need a bra. Give her the note when she is not busy. Tell her to read the note, think about it and come talk to you afterwards. Alternatively, you could write the note and then read it to her out loud while you are alone together; for example, while you are both alone in the car or on a walk.

Summary in Russian:

Назначьте время для разговора. Спросите, когда ходите по магазинам. Напишите записку или отправьте сообщение.


Article in English: Try to avoid drinking anything with caffeine, such as coffee, black tea, or soda, at least 6 hours before going to bed. Caffeine is a stimulant, so it will make falling asleep difficult. If you must drink something hot before going to bed, opt for an herbal tea, such as chamomile, instead of a black tea. Eating meals that are too heavy or spicy before bedtime may cause some discomforts in your stomach, which might prevent you from falling asleep. Eating a light meal or snack, such as crackers, before going to bed is fine and will not disrupt your sleep. While exercise is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, try not to exercise before going to bed. Plan your exercise or workout routine 3 to 4 hours before your bedtime. Instead, reserve sleep for the evening. If you feel sleepy during the day, distract yourself by talking to a friend, doing some exercise, reading, or performing some other activity. Persistent napping during the day will detract from the amount and quality of sleep you get during the night.

Summary in Russian:

Не употребляйте вечером кофеиносодержащие напитки. Постарайтесь не переедать перед сном. Не выполняйте перед сном физических упражнений. Старайтесь не спать днем.