Article in English: Wearing a hat will allow you to cover up some of your forehead and express your own personal style simultaneously. If you’re heading to the beach with friends, wear a wide-brimmed, floppy sun hat to both hide your forehead and protect your face from UV rays. A well-groomed brow is one of the best accessories you can have for almost any look. Use an eyebrow pencil, powder, or pomade to sculpt full, flattering brows. Remember to use short strokes with your pencil or brush to mimic brow hairs, and concentrate the majority of your product toward the outer edges of your brows. Use a clear brow gel to help hold your brows in place and keep them looking great all day long. Get a statement piece of jewelry to help take your forehead out of the spotlight. Complete your outfit with a chunky necklace or a pair of sparkly chandelier earrings that others will admire.

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Кокетливая шляпка. Придайте бровям форму и объем. Яркое ожерелье или броские серьги.


Article in English: Wearing a rigid brace or splint that holds your wrist in a neutral position during the day may reduce the compression or irritation of the median nerve and help with carpal tunnel symptoms. Splints or wrist braces can also be worn during activities that aggravate symptoms, such as working at the computer, bowling or carrying groceries. Wearing splints while you sleep can help relieve nighttime symptoms of tingling and numbness in your hands, especially if you have a habit of curling your wrists.  You may need to wear a splint for several weeks (day and night) to get significant relief from carpal tunnel symptoms. For some sufferers, splints and braces provide negligible benefit. Splinting at night can be a good idea if you're pregnant and have carpal tunnel syndrome because pregnancy tends to increase swelling (edema) in the hands and feet. Wrist splints and braces can be purchased at most pharmacies and medical supply stores. Some sleeping postures can aggravate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Sleeping with your fists clenched and wrists tucked in (flexed) is the worst position, but having your arms extended above your head is not great either. Instead, sleep on your back or side with your arms at your sides, and try to keep your hands open and your wrists in a neutral position. Wearing a wrist splint or brace is very helpful in this regard, although it takes a little getting used to.  Don't sleep on your stomach with your hands/wrists compressed under your pillow. People who do this frequently wake up with numb and tingly hands. Most wrist splints and braces are made of nylon and fasten with velcro, which can irritate other parts of your body. Consider covering your splint with a sock or thin cloth to reduce irritating other body parts. Your carpal tunnel problem may be caused or aggravated by a poorly designed work station. If your computer keyboard, mouse, desk and/or chair isn't positioned properly for your height and body proportions, it can put strain on your wrists, shoulders, neck and...

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Носите фиксирующую повязку. Измените свою позу во сне. Измените свое рабочее место.


Article in English: Wearing a ring on this finger is a traditional symbol of engagement or marriage in many cultures, and Irish culture adopts this as well. When you wear a Claddagh on your left ring finger, it's a sign that you've found the one you'll be spending the rest of your life with. Before you say your vows, you can use the ring as an engagement ring. Facing the heart out shows that you're committed, but you still haven't tied the knot. Many Irish people wear the Claddagh ring as a wedding ring. The heart faces in to show that you are in a permanent relationship and that your heart has been captured. The ring is reversed during the wedding ceremony.

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Носите кольцо на безымянном пальце левой руки. Носите кольцо сердцем наружу, чтобы показать, что вы обручены. Носите кольцо сердцем вовнутрь, чтобы показать, что вы замужем.


Article in English: Wearing a shirt or sweater to hide your hickey may be the easiest way to protect your love bite from the world. Whether you're a male or female, here are a few things you can try:  A turtleneck sweater. A turtleneck long-sleeved shirt. A jacket or a sweater with a collar that covers your neck. Just make sure you normally wear this type of thing, or your friends will be more likely to notice your hickey because they will be laughing at your popped collar. Don't wear a turtleneck in the middle of the summer. That will just draw more attention to your neck. Girls can still try wearing tank tops with a high collar while they're still trendy. Wear a top that draws attention away from your neck. Try wearing a shirt that has a funny logo on it, stripes, or an unusual zipper. The busier your top, the less likely people will be to look at your neck. The right accessory can also help hide your hickey if your shirt just isn't doing the trick. Here are some accessories to try:  A scarf is the most common accessory to use to hide your hickey. Just make sure you're wearing it during the right season and that if you're indoors, you don't look weird when you keep your scarf on. And you may want to avoid wearing a scarf if you never wear a scarf. If you're really preppy, drape a sweater across your shoulders, but only do it if you've tried this look before. If you're desperate, you can stick a bandage over the hickey and make up a story. If you're a guy, you can use a bug bite as an excuse, and if you're a girl, you can say you burned yourself with a curling iron. If you have a cat, you can say he scratched you. But remember that making up a story is more likely to draw attention to you. If you're a girl or a long-haired man, then obviously covering your hickey with your hair is the way to go. Just make sure you check to see that your hair is in place. Avoid wearing jewelry that draws attention to your neck. Ladies, instead of wearing a necklace or earrings, wear cool rings or bracelets. Men, put away your dog tags or chains,...

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Спрячьте засос с помощью подходящей рубашки. Скройте засос с помощью правильных аксессуаров.


Article in English: Wearing a shirt underneath a dress shirt can help reduce or eliminate outwardly visible stains.  Your undershirt will “catch” the stains, preventing them from getting on your nicer clothing. You may want to wear pads that absorb your sweat and block it from your clothing, known as dress shields, underarm shields, or underarm pads.  If using disposable shields, remove the covering of the adhesive backing to these disposable pads and stick the shield to the underarm of your shirt. If using reusable shields, read the instructions about how to wear the shields.  Some have straps that go over your shoulder, some pin to clothing or bra straps, and some are meant to be sewn into clothing. If you wash your shirts daily, before the stain has time to set in, the shirts will not become stained.  If you cannot do a full load of laundry, rinsing the shirt and rubbing a dab of detergent or a sodium percarbonate (also known as “oxygen bleach”) on the armpit area may help. Traditional cotton weave tends to show sweat stains worse than other materials.  Microfiber or “smart weave” materials can help repel sweat stains.

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Носите майку. Носите специальные прокладки подмышками. Чаще стирайте рубашки. Попробуйте носить одежду из ткани стойкой к пятнам пота.


Article in English: Wearing bras that are too small or large can make your boobs appear smaller. Go shopping and ask for a bra size fitting at a lingerie store to learn your real size. Not only will they last longer, but better quality bras will fit better and help to enhance your boobs more. These bras will push your breasts up and out, making them appear to be larger. Try on different varieties to test their effect, as well as comfort. Tighter clothes will enhance the shape of your chest, while looser or flowing tops or dresses will make your chest seem shapeless.Be careful not wear clothes that are too tight though! Extra tight shirts may squash your boobs, leaving you worse off. Invest in silicon “chicken cutlets” that can help pad your bust, or if you’re on a budget, use foam or other padding from around the house. Using a large brush, apply the makeup to the inner edges of your breasts, creating a contour and the illusion of shadow. Blend to make it appear more natural. Step back three feet and look in the mirror to make sure that your boobs look real, and not as if you’ve painted them on! Brush translucent powder over the contouring to help set the makeup and reduce shine.

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Убедитесь, что вы носите бюстгальтер правильного размера. Приобретайте бюстгальтеры хорошего качества. Носите бюстгальтер пуш-ап. Подбирайте одежду подходящего силуэта. Используйте силиконовые вкладыши в бюстгальтер. Используйте бронзатор или похожее средство, оттенок которого темнее вашего тона кожи, чтобы подчеркнуть контур груди, если вышеописанные методы не приносят желаемого результата.


Article in English: Wearing denim (jean material) is always good and slightly loose jeans. Most importantly, country girls like looking casual and comfy, and they don't wear really tight clothing.   Choose plaid shirts. These can be sourced from anywhere, such Walmart, online, etc. Wear plain colored shirts, or shirts with minimal designs. Country girls don't go "all out" with wacky patterns. Another country thing is "Guy Harvey shirts." For example: cowgirl boots, they are always nice to have and get a pair of rubber boots in case you want to work outside.  Take your shoes off when you have a chance; bare feet are also acceptable for the country style. Every country guy or girl owns camo for hunting. She also owns a pair of good boots, either for riding, show, work, or hunting. At your local western store, they'll have brands like Dixie Girls and Guy Harvey. Be sure to buy both casual and show clothes, style very being country too! Be sure to find your signature look. Also you can visit cabelas.com  countrygirlstore.com  drysdales.com  cavenders.com for more clothing options. Country girls are actually very girlish. When accessorizing, choose shiny things. Pink is also okay. A small bit of eye liner, lip balm, and one to two coats of mascara (if you already have dark eye lashes, skip the eye liner) is the most you'll need. Cover up is okay too if you really need it. Don't overdo it, or else you'll look too preppy and people will think you're a poser.

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Найдите одежду, которая соответствует этому стилю. Постарайтесь найти классную обувь. Запаситесь камуфляжем для охоты. Ищите бренды стиля кантри. Выберите подходящие аксессуары. Стиль кантри предполагает минимальный макияж.


Article in English: Wearing fins will amplify your movements and let you move forward quickly without a lot of disruptive splashing. Keep your legs fairly close together. Keep your fin stroke movements smooth and relaxed. Try to move from the hip to make use of your thigh muscles and avoid kicking with your knees, as this will only waste your energy. The right snorkeling technique to power yourself forward with the downward strokes. Try to avoid splashing, as this will scare off the fish and can be annoying to other swimmers around you. Snorkeling is best done on gentle waters, but even there you should learn to adjust your movements to the up and down surging of the waves. Snorkeling is not a race, and a good session can last for hours.

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Наденьте ласты. Держите руки по сторонам, чтобы уменьшить сопротивление, и вытяните ноги, чтобы ласты были тоже вытянуты. Немного согните колени и делайте медленные, но сильные удары ластами. Больше направляйте удары вниз, меньше наверх, в то же время выгибайте спину наверх. Во время плавания держите ласты под водой. Держитесь на волнах. Плывите на стабильной, удобной для вас скорости, чтобы сократить расход энергии.


Article in English: Wearing open shoes lets the air flow around your feet, keeping them cool and keeping you from producing as much sweat. When you do sweat, it will evaporate quickly due to air circulation. During colder months, wear leather or canvas shoes that allow your feet to "breathe." Steer clear of rubber and plastic shoes. Socks absorb your sweat when you wear them, and it dries when you take them off. Putting on a dirty pair of socks for the second day in a row is essentially going to reheat that sweat, leading to a foul smell. Change your socks every day, especially if your feet tend to get sweaty.  Unless you're wearing open shoes; you should always wear socks. If your feet get very sweaty, carry an extra pair of socks with you so that you can change your socks during the day.     When you wash your socks, turn them inside out in the washer, so the dead flakes of skin have a better chance of being washed away.     Go for absorbent socks made of cotton or wool. Non-absorbent socks (like nylon) trap moisture around your foot, making a cozy little nook for bacteria. Dust out yesterday's baking soda before adding the fresh amount. Baking soda absorbs moisture and odors. If you feet start to feel dry or irritated, go a few days without using baking soda. You may need to take periodic breaks from it. Put cedar wood shavings or whole cloves inside your shoes for a few days when you don't need to wear them. Over time, the odor may diminish or disappear. In addition to cedar wood shavings you can also use cedar wood insoles while you aren't wearing the shoes. The natural cedarwood essential oils have antibacterial properties, which fight bacteria and help to cure and prevent foot odor. They also have antifungal properties, which help prevent athlete's foot and nail fungus. It is also a convenient way without the need for daily routines like powdering or creaming. Let your shoes dry out completely so that bacteria don't set up camp in there. It takes at least 24 hours for a shoe to dry out completely. Take out the insoles to...

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Носите сандалии или обувь с открытым носком. Одевайте чистые носки каждый день. Ежедневно посыпайте обувь небольшим количеством соды. Попробуйте древесину кедра или гвоздику. Используйте кедровые стельки. Меняйте обувь. Регулярно мойте обувь. Снимайте обувь при каждой возможности. Воспользуйтесь сушилкой для обуви.


Article in English: Wearing safety goggles is a necessary precaution to ensure eye safety anytime you are working with open flames. Wear a pair of goggles that are rated to at least shade 4 to adequately block the bright acetylene flame from harming your eyes. If you don't wear safety goggles, you could risk seriously damaging your eyes by looking directly at the acetylene flame.  Goggles used for annealing, arc cutting, and welding are rated on a scale of 2–14, with 2 as the least tinted and 14 as the most tinted. Since an acetylene torch is much less bright than a welding torch, your eyes will be protected by relatively lightly tinted glasses. If you do not own a pair of safety goggles, purchase a pair at a large hardware store or a welding-supply store. to set up the acetylene torch. The torch itself—which will produce the flame—will have 2 hoses coming out of it. Connect the red welding torch hose to the acetylene tank, and the black hose to the oxygen tank. The acetylene gas will start the flame and the oxygen will continue to feed the flame once it's lit. You'll also adjust the amount of oxygen coming from the tank to control the intensity of the flame.  Before you begin, make sure that the 2 pressure gauges on the oxygen tank and the 2 pressure gauges on the acetylene tank are all at “0.”  If you don't already have an oxygen acetylene torch, you can purchase or rent one from a large hardware store or a home-improvement store. This will engage the gas tank and switch on the flow of acetylene to the regulator. Only turn the valve a quarter of a turn to ensure that there is enough acetylene to start the flame, but not so much that it will be too large to control. Keep an eye on the pressure valve and fine-tune the acetylene valve until it reads 7 psi (pounds per square inch).  You'll find the pressure gauge directly on top of the large acetylene tank. Look for the dial that is marked “pressure” or “psi.” Once the flame is burning consistently, you can adjust its intensity by turning the acetylene-tank valve so it's more or...

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Перед работой с горелкой наденьте защитные очки. Подсоедините по одному шлангу к каждому баллону Поверните ацетиленовый вентиль на четверть оборота по часовой стрелке. До конца отверните вентиль на баллоне с кислородом против часовой стрелки. Подожгите ацетиленовую горелку с помощью кремниевой зажигалки. Отрегулируйте вентиль на горелке так, чтобы пламя стало голубым.


Article in English: Wearing shirts that are dark in color, or have large patterns on them can help reduce the appearance of a fat chest. You can also wear loose-fitting shirts to reduce the appearance. Compression shirts are an excellent short-term solution for reducing the appearance of a fat chest. If your mom, sister, or lady-friend has ever worn Spanx, then you’ve seen the principles of the compression shirt in action. These shirts are made of a tight, spandex-like material which compresses your chest, making you look skinnier and reducing the appearance of your chest.

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Носите узорчатые, темные или свободные рубашки. Носите корректирующие рубашки.


Article in English: Wearing thick clothing and heavy rubber gloves, you can safely dig out the remnants of abandoned nests after the wasps have been killed, or during the winter when the frost has killed them off naturally.  If you've sprayed insecticide on the nest, it's important to dispose of it in the garbage, properly. Use a hammer or a board to knock nests down and remove them from the area. Again, if you leave a nest intact, it can be repopulated. It's still a good idea to wear protective clothing, just to be on the safe side. Even if you're sure most of the wasps are gone, you want to protect yourself from insecticide remnants, as well as the stray wasp. Wasps often build nests in small cracks and safe areas that are exposed to the outdoors. Keeping track of these areas as they develop and plugging them up to keep nests from forming will solve your problem before it starts.  Use silicone caulk sealant, applying a small bead of the sealant along the cracks you find, then smoothing them out with a scraper or your finger. Let it dry according to the manufacturer's directions. Wasps will often build nests in piles of firewood, or in piles of outdoor refuse that accumulate. If you've got piles of yard tools, or other odd, assorted materials on your property, try to keep it cleaned up as much as possible, or wasps will take up residence. Wasps are more likely to populate areas where there is a lot for them to eat. If you've got fruit trees nearby on your property, it's a good idea to clean up the rotten fruit as much as possible and as quickly as possible, or wasps will become more attracted to the area. Generally, wasps will be attracted to fruit trees whether you clean up the fruit or not. It's still a good idea to clean it up to keep the wasps under control. Rotting food scraps are also attractive to wasps, making it critical that you keep your outdoor garbage cans tightly sealed to avoid letting them take up residence. If necessary, change out your cans regularly, if they attract wasps.

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Избавляйтесь от гнезда зимой. Заделайте щели и дыры в вашем доме. Избавьтесь от ненужных поленниц на вашем дворе, так как осы любят строить гнезда в кучах деревянных обрубков или грудах мусора. Регулярно и своевременно очищайте двор от гниющих плодов, падающих с фруктовых деревьев, так как осы селятся там, где есть еда. Закрывайте мусорные контейнеры.


Article in English: Wearing tight shoes and/or socks is a common cause of ingrown toenails. If your shoes are too narrow, try to find some wide shoes in your size or opt for open-toed shoes when possible.  High-heeled shoes may also cause ingrown toenails, so wear flats or low-heeled shoes as much as possible. Stick to plain white, cotton socks. Dyes from the fabric of colored socks may irritate an ingrown nail. If you can go without socks and wear sandals instead, then that may help your ingrown nail to heal even faster. Cutting your toenails in a curved fashion may increase your chances of developing an ingrown toenail. To eliminate this risk factor, cut your toenails in a straight line and do not cut them too short. Repeated stubbing your toe or kicking a ball can lead to ingrown toenails as well. If you think that your ingrown toenails may be due to participation in sports or frequently stubbing your toes, then try getting some protective footwear. Reinforced or steel toe shoes may help to protect your toes from injury. Keeping your feet clean and dry may not prevent an ingrown toenail, but checking your feet often and taking good care of them may help you to detect ingrown toenails before they get out of control. Wash your feet daily and put on a new pair of clean dry socks every day.  Check your feet if you notice any pain or redness in your toes. If you notice that one of your toenails seems to be growing inwards, then take steps to prevent it from progressing. If you have diabetes, then you need to check your feet every day. If you cannot do it yourself, the you will need to ask someone to do it for you.

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Носите удобную обувь и носки. Обрезайте ногти прямо. Защитите ступни во время занятий спортом или мероприятий, в которых можно травмировать пальцы ног. Держите ступни в чистоте и сухости.


Article in English: Wearing yourself out during the day is the best way to make sure you sleep well at night and feel rested on a daily basis. If your lifestyle is primarily sedentary, this change can make a really big difference. Start small by incorporating 30 minutes of walking into your day, either before or after work or school. If you find you enjoy the exercise, try jogging, biking or swimming to amp things up a bit. You can also wear yourself out gradually by adopting the following habits:   Take the stairs instead of riding the elevator to your floor. Get off the subway a few stops short of your usual stop, and walk the rest of the way home. Try the 7-minute method for working out all of your muscle groups every morning. Eating or drinking later at night can affect your sleep. Your body isn't able to rest as fully when it's trying to digest food. Try to eat earlier dinners and avoid snacking past 6:00pm for a better night's sleep. Drinking alcohol can also affect your sleep. It might make you sleepy at first, but it can prevent you from reaching the deepest stage of sleep. That's why you're likely to feel tired the morning after drinking, even if you crashed for more than 8 hours. Do you check your email and read news articles until the moment you turn out the lights? It's likely that your mind is buzzing with tomorrow's to-do list and controversial political topics when you should be winding down mentally and emotionally for the night. Help yourself feel calm and peaceful by keeping your electronics off before bedtime.  Leave your laptop in another room, or at least power it down instead of leaving it on and easily accessible. If you have to leave in your room because it's your alarm, then put it across the room to still hear it.   Make your bedroom peaceful and inviting by filling it with soft pillows, candles, muted colors, and calming scents - nothing that makes beeping sounds or has wires. Going to sleep at the same time every night and getting up at the same time every morning can help you get better rest. If you...

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Часто занимайтесь спортом. Следите за тем, что вы едите после 20.00. Уберите из спальни электронику. Составьте  режим.


Article in English: Web browsers has a feature that lets you save your password on frequently visited webpages to avoid having to enter the login credentials for every visit. To get the saved password from browsers, all you need to do is:  For Google Chrome: Click the menu button at the top-right corner of the window and select “Settings” from the drop-down list. Scroll down the Settings window and you’ll be able to access all the saved passwords inside the “Password and form” option. For Mozilla Firefox: Click the menu button at the top-right corner of the window and select “Options” from the drop-down list. Click the “Security” tab from the Options window to access all the saved passwords within the browser. For Internet Explorer: Select “Tools” from the menu bar at the top-left area of the window and select “Internet Options” from the drop-down list. Click the “Content” tab from the Internet Options window to access all the saved passwords within the browser. The browser settings will display the username, password and even the URL of the login pages where you can use the credentials. Take note of the details you see on the browser settings window. Go to the Hotmail login page and enter the account credentials to login to the Hotmail account and hack it. You can also just open the Hotmail address from the same computer. If the browser is set to remember the login session, you’ll no longer be asked to enter any login information once you load the Hotmail web address and will be immediately directed to the account inbox.

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Получите сохраненный пароль в настройках браузера. Запишите пароль. Войдите в учетную запись.


Article in English: Web browsers will record a history of sites visited by default. Your parents can check the history window to see all sites that were visited during a certain time period. Go into the settings of your web browser to delete the history. You can delete individual websites or clear the entire browsing history if preferred.   In Google Chrome, go to Settings, followed by the History tab to access History settings. You can also navigate Privacy settings here.   In Microsoft Edge, go to Settings and click on “Choose what to clear.” You can choose from several different types of files to clear, including browsing and download history.   While it’s possible to keep browsers from tracking history altogether, your parents will likely notice this setting when they attempt to access their own history. If the browser supports multiple users, make sure that settings are unique to each user. Otherwise, it’s best to delete only particular pieces of browsing history. Move files you are trying to hide, such as chat logs or passwords, into folders that require passwords to access. Remove the files from plain sight – the idea is to make finding the files as difficult and oblique as possible.   Rename the file into something innocuous that doesn’t give away the purpose of the file. “Passwords.txt” is a bad choice! Files can also be hidden in file folders for existing programs that otherwise have nothing to do with your chat logs or passwords, such as the data folder of a game application. Files can be made invisible with the “hidden” property on Windows OS. You can find this option under the Attributes field in file Properties.   Hiding files in a similar fashion on Mac OX is a bit more complicated – it may be easier to physically hide the file in this case.   Cloud services such as DropBox or OneDrive can store your files while also requiring additional login steps to help reinforce your security. Give your phone a password to prevent your parents from having access to your texts and phone call history. If you have to leave your...

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Очистите историю веб-браузера. Научитесь скрывать файлы. Создайте пароль на своем телефоне. Настройте приватный доступ к социальным сетям. Придумайте на всякий случай оправдание.


Article in English: Website addresses can get really long, especially for pages buried deep in a site. Link shortener services allow you to generate a short version of a long address that can easily be texted, tweeted, or otherwise shared. Use the methods outlined above to copy the link you want to shorten and share. There are several services available for shortening links, and most work very similarly:  bit.ly goo.gl ow.ly tinyurl.com Click the field and press Ctrl/⌘ Cmd+V, or long-press and select "Paste," to paste your long link into the field on the shortener site. You'll be presented with a short version of the link that uses the service's format instead of the original site's. You can copy like you would a regular link using the methods above, or tap or click the "Copy" button that some sites display. Now that your shortened link has been copied, you can paste it just like you would any other link. You may want to give some context for the link, since it won't be apparent what it's for by looking at the shortened address.

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Воспользуйтесь сервисом для сокращения ссылок, если нужно отправить адрес посредством SMS или «твитнуть» его. Скопируйте нужную ссылку. Откройте сайт сервиса для сокращения ссылок. Вставьте длинный адрес в текстовое поле на сайте сервиса для сокращения ссылок. Нажмите «Укоротить» или «Сжать», чтобы создать новую ссылку. Скопируйте короткую ссылку. Вставьте короткую ссылку.


Article in English: Wedding cake fillings are often elaborate and rich, but you can also opt for simple fillings to make the process a little easier. Choose a filling that will complement your cake, such as a cherry or mint filling for a chocolate cake, or a butterscotch or strawberry filling for a vanilla cake. Keep the prepared filling in your refrigerator until you are ready to use it.  Spread jam between cake layers for an easy fruit-flavored filling. If you are short on time, or simply don’t want to make filling for your cake, then purchase a few jars of jam. You can use 1 flavor or do a different flavor for each layer of the cake.  Use a pudding or custard mix to create a rich, creamy filling. You can buy boxes of pudding or custard mix and prepare them according to the box’s instructions and use this to fill your cake. Make 1 type of pudding or custard to go between the layers, or make a different kind for each layer.  Cut up fresh fruit or use a canned fruit filling. You can use fresh or canned fruit, such as premade pie fillings. Choose fresh fruit that is in season for the best flavor, or opt for a can of pie filling for something sweeter. The largest layer will go at the bottom of a multi-layer or tiered wedding cake, so start with this one. Place the layer on a cake drum or a cake plate that is large enough to hold the cake. If you have a turntable, place the cake plate or drum onto the turntable. Use a serrated knife to cut across the top of your cake. Crouch down and check the cake from the side to see if it is even. If possible, put the cake on a turntable while you cut it. This will allow you to rotate the cake as you cut it. If desired, you may also divide each cake into individual layers. A cake with many thin layers will look more elegant than a cake with thick layers. This is the ideal thickness for most wedding cake fillings, but you can add more or less filling if desired. Use a frosting knife, butter knife, or spoon to spread the filling on top of the first layer.  Be careful not to add too much filling or...

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Приготовьте начинку накануне вечером или в день свадьбы. Положите первый корж на поднос или тарелку. Обрежьте коржи, чтобы они были ровными и плоскими. Добавьте слой начинки толщиной 1,3–2 сантиметра. Положите поверх начинки следующий корж. Разделяйте ярусы прокладочным картоном для тортов или проденьте через коржи опоры. Продолжайте класть новые коржи и наносить на них начинку до тех пор, пока не дойдете до вершины торта.


Article in English: Wedding fairs are events that host wedding vendors and sellers, with products ranging from dresses to veils to His and Her bridal robes, for the general public. They are also a good place to get a feel for the bridal industry, including popular styles and trends, as well as timeless accessories or styles.  Look for wedding fairs in your area or city. Bring a pen and paper to take notes as you walk through the vendor stalls. Ask vendors questions about their most popular styles and the current trends in bridal wear. One of the big challenges of starting a bridal shop is keeping up with current trends in the industry. Get a head start by doing your research to ensure you know what brides are looking for. If you have any family, friends, or peers who have recently gotten married or who plan to get married, ask them about their experiences with purchasing their wedding dress and their wedding accessories.  Ask them if there is an item they wished they could purchase or a style they wanted to have at their wedding, but couldn’t find. For example, one entrepreneur started her business after she planned her own wedding. She wanted a matching hoodie/pant set while getting ready for her big day, but many of the available products didn’t match her personality or style. So she developed a line of getting ready attire for brides that featured edgier and more fashion-forward styles. Check the websites of designer bridal shops in your area that you find appealing. Think about how an existing shop’s aesthetic and style matches with your ideas for your shop. You may also come across shops in your area that could be a competitor. Think about how you would style or run your shop differently and what would make your shop stand out from your competitors. Look at the branding and marketing of other shops. Do they focus on a certain demographic or a certain bridal look? Do they have a brick and mortar location, as well as a web store? How do they get information out to their clients? Using social media tools can bring attention to...

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Посещайте свадебные ярмарки. Поговорите с родственниками, друзьями, сверстниками об их опыте. Взгляните на свадебные салоны, которые вам нравятся или которых вы считаете своими конкурентами. Решите, будете ли вы открывать обычный или онлайн-магазин. Поймите, как выглядит день владельца свадебного салона.


Article in English: Wedding invitations are typically broken up into three different parts: the save-the-date, the wedding invitation, and the RSVP card. Decide if you want all of these to be included in your invitation-making process, and how similar or different you would like each part to appear.  The save-the-date typically includes an announcement of engagement and marriage, the names of the couple, and the date and (optional) time of the wedding. You don't have to include the location or any other details. The wedding invitation should be sent out at least six weeks before the wedding date. These should include all of the information for the wedding including the names of the couple, the location, date, and time. Feel free to include more than just the basic information on your invitation. The RSVP card is a smaller card that is sent with the invitation. This is an optional, but helpful, inclusion to your invitation. It comes with an envelope and gives the recipient of the invitation the ability to tell you if they are coming, the number of guests, and their preferred dish for the dinner. The recipient will mail this back to you, so you know how many people your wedding needs to be prepared for. Before you can make your invitations, you need to know how many you will have to create. To do this, make a guest list organized by family or household. Include the full name, address, and optionally their email and phone number.  It is easiest to organize all this information into a spreadsheet on your computer. This way, you can quickly pull up the information and make any necessary changes. As guests RSVP, highlight or mark their names on the guest list. This will help you to keep track of who all is going, and who you have not heard from. Pay attention to anyone on your guest list who may have special invitation needs. If they live in a rural or remote area, you may need to send them an invitation online as well through the mail. If they speak another language, have a special translated version of your invitation made. Once...

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Разбейте информацию на части. Составьте список приглашенных. Запишите всю необходимую для приглашения информацию.


Article in English: Wedges work best for knotty pieces of wood or especially hard or large-diameter pieces of wood. Because it's possible to drive a wedge deep into a thick log without necessarily splitting it, it's good to have back-up wedges available to save your initial wedge and complete the job, if it should get in over its "head". If you're commonly splitting with wedges, a good combination would be a sharp starter wedge that you can use to really bite into the wood and get it started, and another blunter but wider wedge that you can use to continue splitting once you've gotten it started. A short-handled sledge should work just fine for the job, depending on the size of the log and what's available. Holding the wedge like you would a very-large nail, tap it in until it can stand on its own. Using solid and straight blows, hammer the wedge into the log along the grain until it splits. If you hammer it all the way in and the log still hasn't split, start your other wedge along the same crack, but closer to the edge of the wood so the force will make the split longer, freeing both wedges and splitting the log. Be sure to stand clear of the line of the cracking, so the wedge won't pop out at your feet, dangerously. As you hammer, stand perpendicular to the splitting of the log and the wedge itself. There might be some remaining connected wood fiber that you can finish with an axe, and you can likely use a maul or an axe to split the sections into smaller, more manageable pieces. Don't use wedges to split smaller sections of wood, as the likelihood of them popping through and flailing loose is more probable.

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У вас должно быть несколько клиньев. Молотком вбейте клин в полено. Вбейте кувалдой. Закончите начатое.


Article in English: Weeds are not a huge concern for old, established almond trees, but they can be a serious threat to young seedlings. Weeds compete fiercely for the same nutrients, water, and sun as young almond trees. If ignored, weeds can even "strangle" a seedling before it has a chance to grow.  The best policy for weeds, especially during your plant's first few months, is to start weeding early and often. Try to keep a five or six foot strip along each row of seedlings free of weeds — you can use manual methods (like your hands or garden tools) or herbicides to kill the weeds.  You can use a layer of mulch, or landscaping fabric to control weeds. This works well for small, home orchards. One particularly annoying almond pest is the navel orangeworm. Over the winter, this insect shelters in so-called "mummy" nuts — almonds that aren't harvested and are left on the tree into the late fall and winter. Once the spring rolls around, these grubs become active, resulting in damage to the almond crop. The best way to prevent this is simply to get rid of the mummies. Without any place to shelter over the winter, orangeworms should not appear, as they cannot penetrate healthy fruits later in the year. After the mummies are removed from the tree, be sure to destroy them by mowing. Orangeworms can still shelter in intact mummies on the ground.

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Ведите активную борьбу с сорняками. Очищайте деревья от ореховых «мумий» для борьбы с апельсиновым червем.


Article in English: Weeds not only take up space in your yard, they also compete for water and nutrients in the soil. When you pull up weeds, be sure that you dig deep enough to remove the entire root system, as pulling out the surface sprouts will not effectively kill the weed. If you must use chemical herbicides on your weeds, use spot applications instead of a broad, whole-yard application. Spraying the entire yard can harm many of the organisms that live in the soil and could potentially pollute your local groundwater system. While it may seem to the untrained eye that grass is simply grass, there are, in fact, many different types of grass. Each variety has its own advantages, depending on the climate and region in which you live.  Perennial Ryegrass is somewhat drought tolerant, easy to establish across the lawn, and can compete well with weeds that sprout up in the yard.  Tall Fescue grass is very drought tolerant and has the deepest root system of all turf grasses, running anywhere from three to six feet deep. Tall Fescue doesn't necessarily use less water, but it does use water the same way a deep-root plant would use water. It also stays green during drought, which is advantageous if you live in a drought-prone climate.  Fine Fescue grass has a low fertilizer requirement and a high drought tolerance. It can actually go dormant during dry periods when water is absent, and will quickly come back to a healthy shade of green once water is returns.  Bentgrass grows well during cool weather, and much like Fine Fescue it can also go dormant during droughts. Bentgrass does not require very much fertilizer, either.  Kentucky Bluegrass grows best in cool, humid, semi-arid, and temperate climates. This grass variety is moderately drought-tolerant. Whether you have a large yard that is difficult to manage or you simply want a little more diversity in your yard's landscape, there are plenty of options for non-turf alternatives. Some drought-stricken communities may even offer incentives to homeowners who opt for non-turf...

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Регулярно пропалывайте газон от сорняков. Выберите для газона правильные сорта травы. Подумайте об альтернативах живому газону.


Article in English: Weekly vacuuming will keep your furniture free of crumbs, dirt, allergens, pet hair, and dust. It will also stop dirt and dust from accumulating in the fibers, and help to maintain and overall clean appearance. Vacuum the pillows, cushions, nooks, crannies, and crevices. Furniture tags will tell you what types of products to use for cleaning, but that’s only helpful if you know what the codes mean. Most faux suede will have one of the following labels:  W: clean with water-based solutions, like soapy water S: clean with solvent-based cleaners, like furniture spray or alcohol SW: clean with either water- or solvent-based cleaners Faux suede is water resistant, meaning that when liquid gets spilled on it, the liquid will bead up so that you can wipe it away. Spills that aren’t cleaned immediately will cause stains from watermarking, dyes, or food marks.  Dab, don’t rub, spots with a clean, dry cloth to remove liquids and water. For food spills, use a spoon or spatula to scoop up the mess right away. For mud, allow it to dry before removing the clump and brushing off the dust and dirt. Choose a cleaner based on the label on your furniture and test it on the fabric in an inconspicuous area before spot cleaning elsewhere. Your best bet for a cleaner will be isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.  Spray a small amount of alcohol on the soiled area, and gently rub it with a clean, undyed sponge or lint-free cloth. Blot stubborn stains if necessary, and use a clean spot on the cloth for each soiled area. Allow the area to dry before using. Always use strong cleaning agents in a well-ventilated area, and never near an open flame. To clean the entire piece, work in small sections using the same method. Don’t forget about removable pillows and cushions. Because of the nature of furniture, it is sometimes bombarded with pretty nasty stuff that can stain, such as dirt, oil, and even wax. Luckily, faux suede is quite durable, and most stains can be removed without damaging the fabric.  To remove oil, wipe up as much of the...

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Регулярно пылесосьте мебель. Проверьте мебельные этикетки. Незамедлительно сотрите с мебели пролитую жидкость. Отчистите пятна и въевшуюся грязь. Выведите стойкие пятна. Затем обработайте ткань щеткой, чтобы вернуть ей мягкость.


Article in English: Weigh the benefits of addressing the issue. If the stakes are high enough that you can't get the comment out of your head, you should certainly bring it up. However, sometimes addressing an issue can create unnecessary conflict.  Think about how close you are to this person. A very close friend would probably be receptive if you confronted them about an offensive remark, but a casual acquaintance may feel attacked. If it's someone who's just in your friends group that you're not close to, it may be best to just let it go. Also, consider how often you are around the person. If the person is someone you work with or spend lots of time around for another reason, then it is important to let them know that the comments bothered you because they will likely bring them up again. However, never let an issue go if a comment felt truly prejudiced. Even unintentionally offensive comments are worth bringing up as you should do your part to fight prejudice in the world. Ignorance is not an excuse, but recognizing a friend's ignorance can help you better address the situation. A friend may just have never considered a particular perspective before, leading to them saying the wrong thing. Think about how to best educate the person if you believe they acted in ignorance. For example, maybe you're bisexual and your friend made a comment about you being "half gay and half straight." Many people don't realize bisexual people see their sexuality as its own identity. Your friend may have thought this comment was a helpful way of helping you articulate your sexuality. Most of the time, when friends offend, they are not doing so maliciously. Oftentimes, people make a comment with the intent of being helpful or funny without realizing they've hurt another person. While this is not an excuse, giving your friend the benefit of the doubt can help you approach the situation calmly. See talking it out as a means to let your friend know the right ways to communicate with you.

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Определите, стоит ли высказывать свою точку зрения. Поймите, что, возможно, друг не просвещен в данной теме. Признайте, что, возможно, друг не хотел вас обидеть.


Article in English: Weight is one of the first things people notice about you and can be an indicator of your health. You can try to get to a healthy weight for your age, just check your BMI online or ask your parents. Focus on eating healthy and getting enough exerise. Do not diet in secret as this can lead to eating disorders.  If you feel you have a problem with your eating such as binge eating, purging or starving yourself, see a doctor. Eating disorders are not trendy or cool, but serious mental illnesses. Don't compare yourself with others. Many factors can affect weight such as height and age. Exercise can also build confidence and release endorphins in your body which are "feel-good" hormones. If you aren't one who has much money, try going to a consignment shop. Choose clothes that you like and feel comfortable wearing. You could follow trends or you could wear the type of clothes you like and start a trend.  Come prepared with school supplies such as stationary so you don't have to borrow off others. You could also try earning extra money.

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Если вы хотите, то можете похудеть или наоборот, набрать вес. Начните копить деньги на новую одежду и школьные принадлежности.


Article in English: Weight loss from a calorie-controlled diet involves following a simple equation: the calories in versus the calories out equals weight loss or gain. Therefore, if your cat consumes more calories than she burns off in a day, she will gain weight. Thus to get the cat to lose she must take in slightly less than her daily needs. This option means counting your cat’s calories as you switch her to the reduced diet. Veterinarians recommend that you feed your cat 75 to 80 percent of the resting energy requirements for her ideal weight. This amount should help your cat lose weight at a healthy pace of one to two percent of her body weight each week. You should consult your vet for the exact caloric amount, but approximate amounts are:  180 calories/day for an ideal weight of eight pounds 210 calories/day for an ideal weight of ten pounds 230 calories/day for an ideal weight of twelve pounds You may have difficulty achieving this caloric intake with a standard, calorie-dense cat food simply because it’ll be much less food. Your cat especially won’t appreciate it. A formula specifically meant to help with weight reduction in cats will be low in calories and high in fiber, allowing your cat to eat nearly the same amount of food per day while still achieving the desired reduction in calories.  The cutback in a standard food will leave your cat feeling hungry and underfed, which means she’ll both pester you for more food and her body’s metabolism may slow due to the perception of underfeeding, which will make it harder for her to lose weight.  Your veterinarian will determine the best weight loss formula for your cat. Options include Hills R/D and Purina OM. These formulas also often contain L-carnitine, which is a supplement that can encourage your cat’s body to burn off fat instead of lean muscle. Use a kitchen scale when measuring instead of a dry measuring cup in order to be more precise. Weigh your cat and record the weight on a weekly basis. It is perfectly normal for your cat to hit plateaus in the process where she...

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Узнайте о том, как число потребляемых калорий влияет на вес тела. Определите количество калорий, идеально подходящее вашему питомцу. Подумайте о том, чтобы перевести животное на специальный корм для похудения. Еженедельно взвешивайте кошку. Подумайте о том, чтобы вместе со своим питомцем посещать курсы, предназначенные для похудения домашних животных. Кормите кошек раздельно.


Article in English: Weight training, unlike cardio exercises, tones the muscles under your skin and causes it to look more taught. This can greatly reduce the appearance of cellulite.  Buy free weights and perform exercises meant to tone your thighs, buttocks, and abs. If you have cellulite on your arms, perform arm exercises as well. Join a gym and work with a trainer to increase the amount of weight you lift over time. Contrary to common belief, lifting heavier weights fewer times, rather than doing a lot of reps with lighter weights, is better for building muscle. Pairing weight training with exercises that get your heart pumping leads to the production of lean muscle mass, which will cause your thighs and buttocks to look smoother over time. Try the following exercises after doing a light warmup:  Do outdoor sprints. Measure out a distance of 1⁄4 mile (0.4 km) on your street or at a nearby park. Sprint that distance, take a 20-second break, sprint it again, and repeat for a total of 4 sprints. As you improve, add more sprints to your workout. Sprint on your treadmill. If you work out indoors, use a faster setting on your treadmill to sprint for about 3 minutes. Increase the speed as you improve over time. Do bike sprints. Using either your bicycle or a stationary bike, ride as fast as you can uphill for a few minutes.

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Включите в занятия силовые тренировки. Делайте упражнения высокой интенсивности.


Article in English: Weighted EPS is a more accurate calculation because it takes into account any dividends that the company issues to shareholders. However, this formula is more complex than the basic earnings per share calculation or the reporting term, so it is not used quite as often even though it is more accurate. A dividend is an amount of money paid out to stockholders — often quarterly — from the company's profit. For the sake of example, let's take Apple as the company we're trying to arrive at a calculation for. In 2012, Apple announced that it would pay a $2.5 billion dividend quarterly, starting in Q3. That amounts to roughly $5 billion in dividends over the course of the year. Using Apple as an example, a quick search reveals that in 2012, Apple recorded $41.73 billion in net income. Subtract $5 billion from 41.73 to arrive at $36.73 billion. Apple's net income minus their dividend in 2012 was $36.73 billion. Divide this amount by the amount of shares outstanding, 934.82 million, to arrive at a weighted EPS of roughly 39.29.

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Немного измените основной расчет EPS, чтобы найти к взвешенную прибыль на одну акцию. Найдите дивиденды компании по привилегированным акциям . Возьмите чистую прибыль компании и вычтете дивиденды по привилегированным акциям. Разделите разницу на среднее число акций в обращении.


Article in English: Weighted vests are a great way to add resistance to your push up and build your muscles further. Strap the weighted vest on as tight as you can while still remaining comfortable. This way, you can prevent the vest from sagging and hindering your movements. Then do your normal push ups. You can purchase weighted vests from your local sporting goods store. This is a great way to add resistance that’s an alternative to wearing a weighted vest. Fill a backpack with books, bags of rice, or other heavy objects until the weight of the backpack is equal to or less than 20% of your body weight. Then do your normal push ups.  For example, if you weigh 120 pounds, then your backpack should weigh a maximum of 24 pounds. It’s important to keep the weight within 20% of your body weight in order to prevent overloading your spine, shoulders, and elbows. While you are doing your normal push up, ask a friend to place their hand on your upper back. Tell them to apply pressure on your back as you raise yourself up from the push up. Make sure your friend applies consistent pressure for each push up.

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Используйте жилет с отягощением. Используйте рюкзак с грузом. Попросите друга оказывать давление на спину.


Article in English: Weld a flat piece of 3/16-inch (0.5 cm) thick steel plate to the rear frame to mount your engine. Place the engine on the plate, and mark the holes for the mounting bolts so that the engine pulley lines up with the drive pulley on your axle. Attach the drive pulley on the axle prior to mounting the axle in the bushings. You can either use a set screw to hold it in position, or weld it directly to the axle, but it should be aligned with the pulley on your engine. Use the 0.5-inch (1.5 cm) steel rod for linkages, and the 0.75-inch (2 cm) for your axles. To make the 90-degree bends in the 0.75-inch (2 cm) rod, you may have to use a torch to heat the steel. Provide adjustable links for aligning steering, because it is very important to have the proper caster and camber: front-wheel vertical and steering tilt. Get some small racing wheels to give your kart the optimum acceleration and control. Fix them onto the axles with hubs and start working on the brakes, so the go-kart will be safe.  For the brakes, fix a disc onto the rear axle and a caliper assembly onto the chassis for the most professional system possible. Often, you can acquire these assemblies in relatively good shape from junked motorbikes. They're the appropriate size and will be easy to work with. Install a brake pedal to operate with your foot, regardless of what kind of acceleration you have. Don't leave too much to do with your hands other than steering. Depending upon your experience and the kind of engine you're working with, you may be able to put together a foot pedal, or you may just need to make it easy and throttle-up like you would a lawnmower. Even if you're going at relatively slow speeds, it's important to make sure you're not going to slip an axle on your first go-around. Double check your welds, your brakes, and the engine's mounting. Then take 'er for a spin!

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Установите подвески двигателя. Соберите рулевой привод. Установите колеса и тормоза. Присоедините кабель зажигания к ручному дросселю. Дважды проверьте тормоза и подвеску перед тест-драйвом.


Article in English: Well before the event, it's a good idea to scope out your venue and figure out how everything will be set up. You may need to make additional arrangements to accommodate the floor plan -- extension cords, lighting, etc. And if it's hard to find for you, it'll probably be hard to find for your guests, so be sure to take that into account, too!  If it's up to you, map out where everything will go and when. If there isn't room for it, it needs to go. Talk to the venue's manager about what help they're willing and able to pitch in and if there are any city codes you need to abide by, especially in the case of emergency. Your crews are going to be working hard. In order to show them your appreciation and to keep them on top of their game, make them a kit to give at the top of the event. Bottles of water, granola bars, chocolates, little tokens of appreciation, whatever you see fit. It'll up morale from the get-go, too.  Consider getting them badges or a little party favor to make them feel part of the event and to remember it by. And make sure they stay fed and watered! Always think of your team as resources you want to be able to use in the future. Before the event, it's important to have all your ducks in a row. Be sure to provide clear instructions to your crew on how to get to the site and give them your number or preferably a business card with contacts to call if they need directions. Does anybody have any questions? No? And break!  Make sure everyone is comfortable with their duties. Some people may not be willing to vocalize this, so read them if at all possible. Do they seem sure and confident? If not, reassure them, go over their duties, and ask them a few basic questions. When in doubt, pair them with a more able partner. Your own personal organization is just as important as the event's organization. If you're organized and things go haywire, all can still be fine. But if you're not, hell can break loose. Here's a few ways to prepare yourself:   Make a contact sheet with phone numbers and addresses....

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Изучите место проведения мероприятия. Подготовьте подарочные наборы для членов своей команды. Свяжитесь со всеми участниками команды накануне мероприятия. Подготовьте список контактов и другие бумаги, если нужно. Старайтесь ничего не менять в последний момент.


Article in English: Well constructed sentences impart information more clearly than using slang or vague meanings. When you use grammar properly, it is easier for the listener to grasp your meaning without having to struggle. While slang may be the "in" thing for your clique, family or group, avoid using it with people outside that circle of intimates. Slang rarely travels well. Be assertive, not aggressive or manipulative. This means stating clearly and firmly what your needs, interests and preferences are without overriding the interests or needs of the listener. If you are aggressive or manipulative, this places the listener on the defensive and isn't a nice way to engage in a discussion. Do not directly blame the listener's personal traits. If the listener has done a poor job of something, state how the job was done poorly rather than calling the person sloppy, lazy or thoughtless.

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Используйте при разговоре хорошую грамматику. Скажите, что вы имеете ввиду, не унижая другого.


Article in English: Well cut hair allows you to present a confident image. Plan on cutting your hair every four weeks to retain a healthy look. Even if you are trying to grow out your hair, cutting the tips will prevent split ends and promote a healthy growth. Don't be a stranger to your barber or stylist. While you are there, schedule your next appointment to ensure your hair stays well groomed. People with straight hair may choose to wash their hair daily while others with very curly hair may need to do so less frequently. There is some debate on how daily washing can dry out hair and strip the scalp of important nutrients.  When you do shampoo, lather the product on your scalp and don't worry about the rest. For curly hair that becomes very dry, consider conditioning your hair more frequently than shampooing. Use conditioner for your mid length hair and tips. These parts of hair are more vulnerable to becoming dried out. Shorter nails look neater. Men should always have trimmed nails. If you have longer nails, keep them in good condition. Never hesitate if you want to take your nails to the nail salon. Do not bite your nails. This doesn’t make your hands look well groomed. Always use clippers or take them to a nail stylist. Double check your look in a mirror before leaving the house. Mirrors can help you catch easy to miss blemishes that could ruin your look like:  Red patches on your face Wrinkled clothing Untidy hair Weak collars Faded clothing

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Регулярно делайте стрижку и укладку. Мойте голову, когда это необходимо. Стригите ногти. Пользуйтесь зеркалом.


Article in English: Well-nourished bodies are better equipped to handle anything, so, in looking out for your mind, look out for your body. Start your day off with a healthy breakfast and stay on track with small, nutritious meals throughout the day to keep energized. Many people stress eat -- that can be over or under-eating. If you know this is a problem for you, watch for it. It's probably just making the issue worse. When you get 7-8 hours of sleep a night, you are ready to tackle the stress of any given day more easily. If you're tired, you'll likely be less patient and easily irritated -- which just exacerbates the stress cycle. Getting a good night's rest not only makes for a good day, but a good day makes for a good night. If sleeping is problematic, assess why. Noises? Lights? An insane schedule? What can you adjust to make sleeping easier? Yoga to aerobics to walking around the block after dinner can help relieve stress -- you don't have to go pounding the pavement if you're out of shape. A little goes a long, long way toward stress management and your health. As if you didn't already know, exercise is good for the mind, body, and spirit. Not only does it increase your overall health and your sense of well-being, but it also gets your endorphins going. And that can seriously improve your mood. Oddly enough, it's similar to the calming effect of meditation. It is naturally human to cope with stress outwardly in a number of ways. However, usually those ways aren't so conducive to the problem alleviating itself. If you're prone to this, keep an eye out. Ask others to keep an eye out for you, too. If you find yourself eating, smoking, or drinking (to name just a few), it may be in response to your stress. It can seem like it's helping with the problem, but when you think long-term, it's just making it worse. Take a hard, honest look at your habits. Nurturing yourself should be priority numero uno if you're trying to reduce stress. You can't be expected to be able to solve all life's problems if you're not at your best, so...

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Ешьте здоровую пищу. Высыпайтесь. Занимайтесь физическими упражнениями. Следите за своими вредными привычками. Возьмите тайм-аут. Практикуйте методы релаксации. Умейте договориться со стрессом. Найдите поддержку.


Article in English: Well-respected Bengal breeders will be able to provide you with a guaranteed Bengal kitten with documented Bengal ancestry. They may even be able to advise you about a cat you already have to determine whether or not it is a true Bengal cat.  To find a reputable breeder, you should consider looking for recommendations from Bengal breed organizations. The International Cat Association has a list of approved Bengal breeders.  Most Bengal cats that are available for sale are at least 5 generations down from the original wild Asian Leopard Cat ancestor. This is because of limitations on breeding Bengal cats. The first generation Bengal is called an F1 Bengal. It will be closer in personality to its wild ancestry. However, most Bengals offered for sale will be bred through several generations of domestic cats to give them the traits we expect from house cats. Your cat will still be wild and exotic, but it won't be a wild animal. For almost every breed of cat, there are breed-specific organizations that regulate the standards of the breed and provide information about the breed to interested parties. Find a Bengal organization near you and ask them for more information about the breed. Try the International Bengal Cat Society or the Bengal Cat Association. When all else fails, take your cat to your vet’s office and ask for their advice. Your vet will be able to help you analyze the cat’s physical features and personality traits in order to arrive at a conclusion about the cat’s breed.

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Проконсультируйтесь с хорошим разводчиком. Проконсультируйтесь с организацией по разведению бенгальских кошек. Попросите совета у ветеринара.


Article in English: Western and English saddles are measured a bit differently, so before you make any measurements it is important to know what type of saddle you are looking for. Additionally, you want to examine the quality and style of the saddle differently depending on the type of work you plan on doing in it. Just as most saddles are built for the ‘average’ horse, they are also built to fit the ‘average’ rider. If you are very tall, petite, overweight, or any number of things that affect the overall size/shape of your body, you may need to get a special saddle. Just remember that when you sit in a saddle, the following should occur:  There should be a four inch space from your body to the front of the swell/pommel. You should never be sitting so that you are resting against the cantle or the swell/pommel. Your stirrups should fit comfortably without forcing too much bend in the knee. Sit in a regular chair with your back against the chair back and your feet on the floor. Use a soft measuring tape and measure the distance from your kneecap to the crease in your hip. This can be used in a size converter to determine the size of your saddle. Use your measurement to determine the seat size (and therefore the saddle size) of an English saddle. The measurement/size approximately equates as:  A leg/seat measurement of 16.5-inches or less equals a 15-inch saddle. A leg/seat measurement of 16.5–18.5 inches (41.9–47.0 cm) equals a 16-inch saddle. A leg/seat measurement of 18.5–20 inches (47.0–50.8 cm) equals a 16.5-inch saddle. A leg/seat measurement of 20–21.5 inches (50.8–54.6 cm) equals a 17-inch saddle. A leg/seat measurement of 21.5–23 inches (54.6–58.4 cm) equals a 17.5-inch saddle. A leg/seat measurement larger than 23 inches (58.4 cm) will fit an 18-inch or 19-inch saddle. The measurement of seat is a bit different for western saddles than it is for English saddles. The easiest conversion is to subtract two inches from the size of your English saddle, and you’ll be left with the size of your western saddle. Use the...

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Определите тип седла, который вы хотите. Учитывайте ваше телосложение. Измерьте ваше сиденье. Определите ваш размер в Английском седле. Определение вашего размера в западном седле. Измерьте сиденье вашего Английского седла. Измерьте сиденье вашего западного седла. Пробуйте на разных седлах.


Article in English: Westies have thick, double coats that needs regular brushing to look its best. This can help keep your Westie’s fur clean and allow his skin to breathe.  Use a brush meant for dogs with thick hair. You can buy a special brush for your Westie at most pet stores or online pet retailers. Go slow and praise your Westie as you brush him. Try offering him a treat after you finish brushing him. You’ll need to clip or strip your Westie’s coat or pay a groomer to do so a few times per year. Regular clipping or stripping will get rid of dead hairs and help keep your Westie’s coat looking shiny. Although clipping and stripping both remove dead hair from your Westie’s coat, they are different grooming processes.  Clipping is when you use electric clippers to trim your Westie’s entire coat. Clipping produces a soft, short coat. Stripping is when you use your fingers to remove dead hairs from your Westie’s coat. This method is more popular with show dog owners. Stripping produces a coarse, wavy coat. If you don’t have the time or patience to care for your Westie’s coat or other hygiene needs, hire a professional groomer for regular grooming sessions. It can be expensive, but may save you time and tears.  Your regional Westie club may be able to recommend a local groomer who is experienced with Westies. The Westie Club of America has a list of local Westie clubs at http://westieclubamerica.com/regclubs/. Make sure to visit any groomer before you take your Westie. This can help ensure the environment will be calm and comfortable for your dog.

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Ежедневно расчесывайте своего терьера. Запланируйте регулярную стрижку и тримминг меха терьера. Посещайте с собакой профессионального грумера.


Article in English: Wet a cotton ball with alcohol and rub it on an inconspicuous spot on the wall, first. Check for stains, discoloration, or residue. If the alcohol produces any unwanted affects, then try a different method. You should always test products and solutions on small, hidden areas first before using them on larger surfaces to avoid unwanted effects. Hold the cloth with your finger on top of the bottle’s opening. In a quick motion, turn the bottle upside down then right side up again to dampen the cloth. Then gently rub the cloth over the stain in a circular motion. Once the stain begins to transfer to the cloth, use a different area of the cloth to finish cleaning the stain. Alternatively, you can use nail polish remover if the rubbing alcohol does not work. Just remember to wipe the area clean with water before applying the nail polish remover onto the stain. Use a wet towel to remove the rubbing alcohol from the wall once the stain is gone. Then use a clean, dry towel to dry the area.

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Проведите тест на небольшом участке стены. Смочите чистую белую тканевую салфетку в спирте. Протрите участок стены полотенцем.


Article in English: Wet nail polish is easier to remove while it is wet. The oils in the baby wipe will also help dissolve the nail polish, making it even easier to remove. It is ideal for young children and sensitive areas, such as the face. Dampen the corner of a soft towel with some oil, and gently rub the affected area. The oil should help dissolve the nail polish, and make it come off. Remove any oily residue with some warm water and gentle soap. The oil will also help nourish and soften the skin. Do not use non-acetone nail polish remover on the face. Dampen a cotton ball with some non-acetone nail polish remover and rub the affected area until the polish comes off. Rinse the area with some soap and warm water. Non-acetone nail polish remover is gentler than regular nail polish remover, but it may still leave the skin feeling dry. If this happens, try rubbing some hand lotion or cream over the area once you are done. Sometimes, soaking in water and a little bit of scrubbing with soap and a wash cloth may be all that's needed to loosen up dried nail polish. Be sure to use warm water, soap, and a mildly-abrasive washcloth or sponge. Gently scrub the area until the nail polish peels off. The warm water should also help it come off. Plan on the bath taking 15 to 20 minutes for best results. The nail polish will eventually wear off after a few days. Throughout the day, the skin will come in contact with clothing, toys, pillows, and towels. All of this will create friction, which will be enough to help peel the polish off. Young children may also learn from this experience, and not paint their face with nail polish again.

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Удалите лак для ногтей с помощью влажной детской салфетки, пока он не высох. Для чувствительных участков, например лица, попробуйте использовать детское, кокосовое или оливковое масло. Используйте не содержащую ацетона жидкость для снятия лака, чтобы очистить кожу на ладонях и ногах. Попробуйте принять ванну или душ. Подождите, пока лак сойдет сам.


Article in English: Wet the affected area with warm water to loosen the paint and lather up with a mild liquid detergent. Get as much of the paint off as you can using the soap and water. Dry the area thoroughly with a towel before applying baby oil. Due to the repellent relationship between water and various oils, the baby oil will have trouble working if the skin is still wet. Squeeze an ounce or two of baby oil directly onto the paint spot and massage it into the skin. Work the dried paint away with the tips of your fingers, or with a cotton ball or sponge if the stain is particularly stubborn. Baby oil is proficient at breaking up and dissolving dried-on acrylic and oil-based paints.  Baby oil is one option that is much gentler and more beneficial to the skin than paint removers that use harsh chemicals as their primary agents.  Using a mildly abrasive implement like a cotton ball or sponge will help scour paint out of the deeper contours of the skin. Run some warm water over the area again to wash away the dissolving paint. If necessary, use another dab of baby oil on remaining stains. In addition to erasing tough paint spots, the baby oil will also leave your skin feeling smooth and moisturized.

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Помойте загрязненный участок водой с мылом. Вотрите детское масло в кожу. Смойте следы краски.


Article in English: Wet the corner of a clean, white cloth with water. Rub the wet cloth on an inconspicuous area of the hat, like the inside. If the dye doesn’t come off onto the cloth, the fabric is colorfast and you can clean it. If the dye rubs off, you won’t be able to wash it. If you do try to wash the hat, the color will bleed out and the hat will be ruined. If the hat is dirty but can’t be washed, your best bet is to buy a new one. If the hat is particularly dirty, you can spray a mild stain treatment product on the fabric to help loosen the sweat and grime. Make sure the product doesn’t contain bleaching agents, like chlorine, which could fade the color. Put a small amount of a mild laundry detergent into a bucket or bowl then fill it up with cool water. Alternatively, you could use a mild shampoo to help remove the sweat and body oil. Swirl your hand in the solution to disperse the soap and create bubbles. The cloth doesn’t need to be sopping wet, just put a little bit of the soap and water mixture on a small section. Use it to rub the stained areas of the hat to remove the dirt, sweat, and oil. Wet new areas of the cloth as necessary and scrub the fabric until you’ve removed all the stains. After you’ve removed all the stains, use a gentle stream of cool water to rinse out the hat. Try to avoid completely soaking or submerging it if the hat has a cardboard brim. Then, soak up the excess water by pressing a towel into the fabric. Use your hands to reshape the hat, if you need to. Allow the hat to fully air dry, and place it in front of a fan if possible. Don’t dry the hat in direct sunlight or in a clothes dryer, as the fabric might fade or warp from the sun and/or heat.

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Проверьте, не линяет ли ткань головного убора. Если требуется, точечно обработайте пятна пятновыводителем. Приготовьте раствор жидкого моющего средства или шампуня и холодной воды. Смочите раствором чистую салфетку и с ее помощью ототрите пятна с головного убора. Прохладной водой осторожно смойте мыло с головного убора и дайте ему высохнуть.


Article in English: Wet wood is soft, which makes it prone to splitting and breakage. Allow the surface to air dry before handling it. In the meantime, hold off on replacing furniture or setting other objects on it to avoid further accidents.  The heat of the iron will have evaporated most of the moisture, but it may take a few hours to regain its full hardness and rigidity. The wood will shrink somewhat as it dries, which can cause problems if you begin sanding or putting pressure on it too soon. In some cases, small flaws may be left behind in the wood, or the water might produce a slight discoloration. You can remedy this by running a square of high-grit sandpaper over the area until it blends in with the wood around it. Use light, smooth strokes to avoid scratching the wood surface, which may have been weakened by the dent. When you're done buffing imperfections out of finished surfaces, be sure to touch them up with a fresh coat of paint or laminate. This will help conceal any remaining traces of the dent and act as a barrier against knocks and bumps in the future.  In most cases, a single coat will do to cover up the spot where the dent was. Allow the refinished surface to air dry overnight before touching it. Steaming won’t always be enough to eliminate dents. Deep gouges and spots with breaking, splitting or chipping should be looked at by a professional. Extensive damage can usually be repaired with a durable epoxy or lacquer filler.  For bigger jobs, have a woodworker cut a special wood inlay to fit the damaged area.  Afterwards, the repaired surface will likely need to be resealed or stained.

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Дайте древесине полностью высохнуть. Устраните шероховатости наждачной бумагой. Нанесите защитное покрытие. Заделайте крупные вмятины шпатлевкой для дерева.


Article in English: Wet your aluminum with water, then add a small squirt of dish soap to a rag or sponge. Use the sponge or rag to clean off any grime, dirt, food, etc. that is attached to the aluminum.

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Вымойте алюминий жидкостью для мытья посуды и водой.


Article in English: Wet your hands with warm or cold running water. Lather your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds. Rinse off the soap thoroughly and dry your hands with a clean towel. This can prevent infections in your mouth. Use a hand sanitizer if running water and soap aren’t available. If they’re available, put on a pair of latex gloves. You can often find them in first-aid kits. This can prevent the cut on your tongue from becoming infected. If you don’t have gloves, make sure your hands are thoroughly washed before putting them in your mouth. Gargle some lukewarm water for several seconds. Focus your rinsing on your tongue. This can clear away blood and any possible debris in or on your tongue. Avoid removing anything that is stuck in the cut, such as a fish bone or a piece of glass. Instead, stop rinsing immediately, cover the cut with a piece of wet gauze, and seek medical attention. Use a piece of clean gauze or a clean towel and put gentle pressure on the cut. Don’t remove it until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, continue to place new gauze or towels on the cut until it stops or you can get medical attention. Don’t throw used bandages or gauze away if you’re planning on seeing a doctor. Keep them in a plastic bag and take them to the doctor’s office; they will show the doctor how much blood you’ve lost. Wrap an ice cube in a cloth. Place it on the cut and hold it there for a few seconds. This can constrict blood vessels and stop the bleeding. It can also ease any pain or discomfort you have. Remove the ice cube if it is very painful or gets too cold. This can prevent burns on your tongue. You should see a doctor if your tongue doesn’t heal on its own, but more pressingly, get emergency medical care if the cut is extremely severe or if you think you may be in shock. It may also help to wrap yourself in warm blankets it you’re experiencing shock. If you have any of the following symptoms related to a cut on your tongue, it’s time to head to the ER:  Uncontrolled bleeding Cut across the edge of...

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Вымойте руки. Наденьте пару латексных перчаток. Сполосните рот. Накройте порез чистым бинтом и надавите. Положите на порез кубик льда. При необходимости обратитесь за неотложной медицинской помощью.


Article in English: Wet-brining is great for ham or other smoking recipes. Try wet-curing your Christmas ham, for example, and then finishing it off in the smoker for a delicious recipe. Making a simple brine, and then adding the nitrites in the curing salt (which will cure the meat) is all it takes to wet-cure meat.  Try this basic brine recipe, or research brines with added nitrite for a different kind of taste. In one gallon of water, bring the following ingredients to a boil and then allow brine to cool completely:  2 cups brown sugar 1 and 1/2 cups kosher salt 1/2 cup of pickling spice 8 teaspoons of pink salt (not to be confused with sodium nitrite) A brining bag is essential for larger cuts of meat, like a Christmas ham. Smaller cuts of meat can simply go in resealable freezer bags, but make sure that there's enough room for the meat and brine to rest comfortably in.  For larger cuts of meat, Place the brining bag in a larger tub or container first, and then fill with brine. Add 1⁄2 gallon (1.9 L) to 1 gallon (3.8 L) of ice water to the brine to dilute the concentrated brine. Mix thoroughly before sealing. If you have a five pound piece of meat, brine for approximately two and a half days. Turn the meat every 24 hours if possible. The salt in the brine tends to be thicker on the bottom half of the brine and turning the meat allows the brine to work evenly. Change the brine after 7 days during the curing process to help prevent spoiling.   Wet-cured meat, such as ham, is great after smoking. Smoke your wet-cured meat in a smoker and serve on a special occasion.

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Выберите подходящий кусок мяса. Смешайте свой рассол для засола. Поместите мясо в пакет для засола. Храните мясо в рассоле в холодильнике в расчете один день на каждый килограмм мяса. Тщательно промойте вяленое мясо в свежей холодной воде, чтобы избавиться от кристаллов соли на поверхности мяса. Выложите мясо на решетку, чтобы оно стекло, и оставьте на 24 часа в хорошо проветриваемом помещении, а затем храните в холодильнике не дольше 30 дней. Закоптите мясо.


Article in English: We’ll use the same range of numbers (2, 3, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9, 16, and 19) again, entered in cells from A1 through A10. Excel has different mode functions available, depending on which version of Excel you have.  For Excel 2007 and earlier, there is a single MODE function. This function will find a single mode in a sample range of numbers. For Excel 2010 and later, you can use either the MODE function, which works the same as in earlier versions of Excel, or the MODE.SNGL function, which uses a supposedly more accurate algorithm to find the mode. (Another mode function, MODE.MULT returns multiple values if it finds multiple modes in a sample, but it is intended for use with arrays of numbers instead of a single list of values.) As with the AVERAGE and MEDIAN functions, there are three ways to do this:  Click on an empty cell, such as A14 then type “=MODE(A1:10)” (again, without the quotation marks) directly in the cell. (If you wish to use the MODE.SNGL function, type “MODE.SNGL” in place of “MODE” in the equation.) Click on an empty cell, then click on the “fx” symbol in the function bar above the worksheet. Select “MODE” or “MODE.SNGL,” from the “Select a function:” list in the Insert Function dialog and click OK. Enter the range “A1:A10” in the Number 1 field of the Function Arguments dialog and click OK. Enter an equals sign (=) in the function bar to the right of the function symbol. Select the MODE or MODE.SNGL function from the Name box dropdown list to the left of the function symbol. Enter the range “A1:A10” in the Number 1 field of the Function Arguments dialog and click OK. The mode is the value that occurs most often in the sample range. In the case of our sample range, the mode is 7, as 7 occurs three times in the list. If two numbers appear in the list the same number of times, the MODE or MODE.SNGL function will report the value that it encounters first. If you change the “3” in the sample list to a “5,” the mode will change from 7 to 5, because the 5 is encountered first. If, however, you change...

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Введите числа, моду которых вы хотите найти. В разных версиях Excel функция нахождения моды различна. Вы можете ввести формулу одним из трех способов: В ячейке, в которую вы вели формулу, отобразится значение моды, равное числу, которое встречается в некотором множестве чисел наиболее часто.


Article in English: We’ll use the same range of ten numbers (2, 3, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9, 16, and 19) as we used in the method for finding the mean value. Enter them in the cells from A1 to A10, if you haven’t already done so. You do this by using the MEDIAN function. As with the AVERAGE function, you can enter it one of three ways:  Click on an empty cell, such as A13, then type “=MEDIAN(A1:10)” (again, without the quotation marks) directly in the cell. Click on an empty cell, then click on the “fx” symbol in the function bar above the worksheet. Select “MEDIAN” from the “Select a function:” list in the Insert Function dialog and click OK. Enter the range “A1:A10” in the Number 1 field of the Function Arguments dialog and click OK. Enter an equals sign (=) in the function bar to the right of the function symbol. Select the MEDIAN function from the Name box dropdown list to the left of the function symbol. Enter the range “A1:A10” in the Number 1 field of the Function Arguments dialog and click OK. The median is the point where half the numbers in the sample have values higher than the median value and the other half have values lower than the median value. (In the case of our sample range, the median value is 7.) The median may be the same as one of the values in the sample range, or it may not.

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Введите числа, медиану которых вы хотите найти. Найти среднее арифметическое можно при помощи функции МЕДИАНА. В ячейке, в которую вы вели формулу, отобразится значение медианы, при котором половина чисел в некотором множестве чисел имеет более высокие значения, чем медиана, а другая половина имеет более низкие значения, чем медиана (в нашем примере медиана равна 7).


Article in English: We’re now getting into more sophisticated listening equipment. You can either make a listening stethoscope on your own or buy one. Premade models will save you time but can cost several hundred dollars. Unlike a premade model, however, making your own stethoscope will probably cost around or under $25, provided that you already have a fairly good MP3 player.  You can typically find a stethoscope at your local drugstore for about $10. The quality of the stethoscope is unlikely to make much of a difference.  You will also need microphones. Stereo multimedia microphones are preferable, as they are cheap (around $15) but have fairly good sound specifications. That is, you should be able to pick up sound with them pretty easily and with fair quality.  Finally, you will need to have an MP3 player to record sound as well as a 3.5mm (mini) Stereo Y-adapter cable. The cable will be quite cheap, about $3 or $4 dollars. The MP3 player will be the most expensive item if you do not already own one. Keep in mind that it must be able to record, which probably means that you will need a newer model (many older ones do not record but only play music). You will need to cut down the middle of the microphones in order to get to the wiring, remove the tops or headers, and release the microphones. You will then insert the exposed microphones into the stethoscope earpieces. A good tool for doing this is an X-Acto knife. It will make a clean cut through the outer parts of the microphone and let you get to the innards. You should be left with 2 mics and 3.5 mm connectors (the cabling). Remove the earpieces from the stethoscope. This is fairly easy and they should just pop right off. Don't get rid of them, however, as you'll need to attach them to the microphones.  Next, gently drill shallow holes into each of the plastic earpieces to a diameter that matches that of the microphone housings. The size of these holes needs to be exact, as the microphones must fit squarely inside of them. A power drill or grinder can give you the desired...

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Подготовьте необходимые составляющие. Разберите микрофон. Разберите и соберите снова наушники стетоскопа. Прикрепите стетоскоп к МР3-плееру. Начните подслушивать.


Article in English: What about that towel you use every time you bathe? How many times does it get used before it begins to stink? It accumulates the dead cells and oils that were left over after a poor cleaning. Dealing with this takes a good scrubbing with a course sponge, washcloth, brush, or similar item. The key is to get as much of the loose and dying and dead skin cells along with the oils off before you use the towel.  To keep your body as clean as possible, it's important to wash your towel regularly and store it properly so it dries appropriately. If you do a poor job of cleaning you'll need to wash your towel after 2-3 uses.See Tip #3 below.  Never just let a wet towel lay on the floor of the bathroom, or it will get mildewy and dirty quickly. It's important to hang it up properly and allow it to dry completely. Organic rock salt deodorant kills the bacteria that causes odor, and also helps cleanse your lymph nodes. When you first start using a mineral deodorant, you might have strong odor for 1 or 2 weeks, but don't give up, because this means it is detoxing all the bacteria that has built up from using regular deodorant. To keep the odor under control while your body flushes the toxins, get some therapeutic-grade essential oils (Young Living or Doterra), such as lavender, rose, lemon, or purification blend, among many others to put directly on your armpits to reduce odor. . After every bath or shower, you may want to apply moisturizer to your skin to help keep it healthy. Even if you have oily skin, moisturizer needs to be used regularly to help to keep your skin hydrated. Commercial moisturizers usually contain some combination of natural lipids and other compounds that your body generates naturally. Look for water-based moisturizers. Identify problem areas, like the heels of your feet, your elbows, and your knees, and apply moisturizer to those areas every night before bed. This can help to soften skin and improve its overall health. . Facial treatments like packs or masks can be used regularly throughout the week...

Summary in Russian:

Следите за чистотой полотенец. Попробуйте вместо обычного дезодоранта пользоваться минеральным дезодорантом. Увлажняйте кожу Попробуйте регулярно делать маски для лица Попробуйте использовать средства, которые содержат натуральные и органические ингредиенты. Поддерживайте свое тело чистым не только снаружи, но и внутри.


Article in English: What about this girl attracts you? Why do you feel the way you do? What are your feelings for this girl -- romantic, friendly, confused? Take some time to think about what you want out of your relationship so you can have a clearer idea of what to so. It can help to write down your feelings, potentially as a letter to her. You don't have to send it, but writing down your feelings can help you get a handle on them. Find out some things you have in common, and things you don't. Things you agree about, and things you don't. You and her could end up liking the same thing, and not even have had the slightest clue because she's been hiding it so well. If you don't talk often, try and get her to initiate conversation. Hang out with her and her friends, sit next to her at class, and put yourself in a place to chat. Think about your feelings and find a way to say them. You might write down a few lines, get together a quick "practice line," or rehearse the conversation in the mirror.  "I think you're great, and would love a chance to get to know you more." "I really enjoy our friendship, and I was hoping we could go on a date or two to see where things go." "Let's go out on a date sometime." Preparation aside, you have to be ready to improvise when the actual conversation starts. This can be difficult if you are naturally shy, so don't try and overdo it. Say what you want to say quickly, then let her talk from there. Your response doesn't have to be planned, and it will come off more naturally if it is not.

Summary in Russian:

Выделите время, чтобы подумать о своих чувствах. Выделите время, чтобы узнать девушку лучше. Продумайте, что вы хотите сказать девушке, которая вам нравится. Не ограничивайтесь заученными фразами.


Article in English: What are the most important things on your list? In general, you might decide that work/school tasks will outweigh social and house-hold chores, though certain outliers may exist. You've got to eat and bathe, for example, though laundry might be able to wait another day while you finish an important work project.  Decide on a few different levels, maybe three, to rank the different tasks and criteria on your list. High, medium, and low importance tasks might be the best and simplest way to start ranking the importance of things on your list. Be judicious in deciding. You can also use colors to rank the items on your list. For example, you could use red to identify important or high priority items on your list, orange for items of medium importance, and yellow for items that are not pressing at all. Consider upcoming deadlines and your ability to work within those deadlines. What needs to be done the soonest? What needs to be done by the end of the day? What might you be able to buy a bit more time on? It's important to consider the length of time it takes you to accomplish each of the tasks, maybe even assigning a set time to certain things. If you consider it a priority to exercise every day, but you've got a crazy amount of work to do, give yourself an exercise cap of 30 minutes and find somewhere to fit it in. It might be critical that you get something to post-office by the end of the day, but this isn't a terrifically difficult task. Rank everything on your list in terms of its difficulty so you'll know how to situate it in relation to other tasks. It might be effective to use levels like Difficult, Moderate, and Easy to rank them, rather than trying to judge them in relation to one another. Don't worry about putting them in order before you've given each item its own rating, if it's helpful to do so. Put at the top of the list the most important and urgent tasks that will require the least amount of effort to try to maximize your work in the time you've allotted for it.

Summary in Russian:

Расставьте задачи по степени важности. Определите срочность каждой задачи. Классифицируйте каждую задачу по степени сложности. Сравните все задачи и упорядочьте список.


Article in English: What are the things you like? The things you don't like? What are the things you are proud of? You might have great taste in music, but if no one knows about it, you really aren't likely to meet someone who likes the same music as you (unless they have talked to you, of course). Ever felt like there is no one in school/college who is like you? It's just because you don't know where they are. Referring to the music example, a way you could express your taste in music is by getting pins or shirts of your favorite bands. You can put the pins on your bag and wear the shirts once in a while. You will be expressing yourself to anyone who happens to look at you, without actually saying anything. Decorate your notebooks with pictures, quotes, anything that exposes the way you think. It's more worthwhile to do this on notebooks than lockers. Only you and a few people see the inside of your locker. Utilize anything that is likely to be seen. Not loud, not talkative, not overly friendly. But make sure that everyone in school has at least heard your voice once. Whether it was when you asked a question in class or said "sorry, Excuse me" when you bumped into someone, make sure you use your voice. Don't talk when you're not comfortable, but if you think you can add something to the conversation, just open up and say it. Another thing you want to do, is talk more when people usually talk less, and talk less when people usually talk more. For example, if you crash into someone else, most people would just say "Sorry" or "Excuse me" and continue moving. You ought to extend that. Say something like "Oh, I'm so sorry, are you alright?". When people are asked something like "Do you have any plans over the weekend?", the average person will launch into a long detailed explanation of what they are doing and why and invite anyone else to come along. With something like that be brief. The purpose of this is to make your reactions out of the ordinary. They are more likely to remember you if you stand out, even if it's something as...

Summary in Russian:

Изучите вашу личность. Выразите свою индивидуальность! Будьте звонкой.


Article in English: What are three things you can do right now that will make your room seem less cluttered and feel better to be in? Do you want to take on your closet? Is there a giant pile of dirty and clean clothes in the corner? Are all your video games littering the floor? These three things will seem to make the most progress and will keep you motivated to finish the entire room. It's good to keep the amount of time you have in mind, too. If you only have half an hour, spend ten minutes on each task. If you have all day, you can get to deep cleaning. With time constraints, it's best to tackle each little bit so you feel as if you made a lot of little efforts toward progress. Clean clothes should be hanging in a closet or a wardrobe, or folded on shelves – don't just throw them on your bed! There are several factors as to how to organize your clothes, and here are a few thoughts:  The clothes you wear the most should be the easiest to access. This way you don't rip through all of your clothes every day trying to find that piece you want to wear. Consider organizing your clothes by color or season, too. They'll be easier to find this way and you'll know right where to go. We'll talk more about storage in a bit, but when it comes to your closet or wardrobe, try to utilize all the space. Put shelves above or below your closet rod, buy some boxes, and stack, stack, stack. You probably have a handful of items each day that you take from their proper places, and as the days tick by, this can turn into quite the mess. Take a moment to grab everything you use regularly and organize it on a space on your table or on a shelf that is easily accessible and that is now space for these specific items. Next time you need it, you'll grab it and be able to put it right back where you found it.  Figure out how you want to organize your books. If you read on a regular basis, and even if you don't, you need to keep it organized. You may organize by priority, category, then finally in alphabetical order. It's good to develop a system, a...

Summary in Russian:

Сделайте шаг назад и постарайтесь объективно оценить состояние своей комнаты. Уберите вашу одежду. Сложите ваши книги и расставьте мелкие предметы. Сложите средства личной гигиены. Уберите на компьютерном столе, положите видеоигры на место. Уберите еду! Если вы делаете генеральную уборку, вытрите пыль, вымойте пол или пропылесосьте его.