Article in English: Peel an apple with a sharp knife, then grate it with a cheese grater.  Finely chop an onion and crush a few garlic cloves.  Mix the apple, onion, and garlic together in a bowl.  Make sure all of the ingredients are equally distributed. The key here is to keep the ingredients from becoming "mush."  As an example, you will want the consistency to be more like chunky tomato sauce, rather than ketchup. Place a pan on the stove, and pour in about two tablespoons of olive oil.  Dump the ingredients into the pan once it is hot.  Begin to stir them with a spoon so that all of the ingredients receive some heat.  As you are stirring, feel free to add more olive oil if you feel as if the ingredients start to stick to the pan. If you are using a gas stove, keep the heat at medium. Once the mixture starts to cook, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, a small jar of tomato sauce, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.  Flavor the dish with pinches of salt and pepper.  Continue to mix the ingredients together as you add them.  Use a tomato sauce that is chunky as an added dimension to your dish. If you are not a fan of soy sauce, you can use Worcestershire as a substitute. Turn your pan to low, mid-low.  Let the ingredients heat up, as you continue to stir them every few minutes.  Once the ten minutes is up, turn the stove off.  Place the pan somewhere safe to cool down.  As your ingredients are simmering, feel free to add olive oil if your ingredients start sticking. Always remove ingredients at any time you see them beginning to burn. Tilt your lid to the side if you think the pan is too hot.  Let some of the hot air release before you put the lid back on. You can either pour the sauce over the pap with a spoon, or serve it on the side.  Garnish the dish with fresh herbs, and some added spices.  Feel free to chop up some tomatoes, or other vegetables which might compliment the dish.

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Подготовьте основные ингредиенты, необходимые для приготовления соуса. Включите плиту на средний огонь. Добавьте дополнительные ингредиенты. Продолжайте готовить соус. Подавайте соус.


Article in English: Peel and cut them into chunks. Sprinkle sugar over the top. Add another layer and sprinkle with sugar again. Continue until all the chunks are used up. Leave in the refrigerator, covered. Cook until soft. Briefly warm the lemon juice and add it too. Stir through. Test for setting point, when a gel forms; this stage will be reached after about 15 to 25 minutes of cooking.  If gelling isn't occurring, add more lemon juice. Sterilize the jam jars during the boiling of the jam. Seal, label and date. Store in a cool, dry and dark place for 1 to 2 years.

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Подготовьте персики. Положите куски слоями в большую миску. Пусть сахар впитывается в персики всю ночь. Добавьте персики в большую кастрюлю для варенья или кастрюлю с толстым дном. Когда они размягчатся, добавьте оставшийся сахар и мякоть маракуйи. Варите смесь быстро. Налейте варенье в стерилизованные банки.


Article in English: Peel and dice a few potatoes so that you have about 2 cups. Place the raw potato pieces into a large skillet. Finely chop corned beef, either fresh, leftover or canned, into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces in the skillet with the potatoes. Dice and onion and stir it in with the potatoes and beef.   If you are using leftover corned beef with cabbage, you can throw in some of the cabbage too. This adds a more savory flavor to your corned beef hash recipe.     Add some minced garlic for more depth of flavor.    Pour it over the meat and vegetable mixture. Cook them over medium heat until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add Salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley.

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Подготовьте картошку. Подготовьте солонину. Добавьте лук. Добавьте мясной бульон. Накройте сковороду крышкой и доведите ингредиенты до кипения. Приправьте хэш.


Article in English: Peel and slice the banana first, then add it to the blender. Pour the half-and-half over the banana, then blend until evenly combined. This will create a nice, smooth base for your drink.  For a thicker smoothie, use a frozen banana instead. For a lighter smoothie, use whole milk or skim milk instead of half-and-half. These will give your smoothie a layer complexity and a final boost of flavor. If you aren't a fan of maple syrup, you can use another sweetener instead, such as: agave nectar, honey, jam, molasses, sugar, etc. You can also use 2 crumbled vanilla wafer cookies instead. At this point, you can also add other flavors as well. Here are some ideas to get you started:  Add some cocoa or mini chocolate chips for a subtle chocolate flavor.  Make a spicy-sweet smoothie by adding ¼ teaspoon (0.65 grams) of cayenne. You don't want any lumps, chunks, or swirls. From time to time, you may have to pause the blender, and push the ingredients down the sides using a rubber spatula; this will ensure that everything gets evenly blended. You can drink it as is, or you can garnish it with extra cinnamon, nutmeg, or banana slices. To make it truly dessert-like, garnish it with a swirl of whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a dash of colorful sprinkles; finish it off with a maraschino cherry on top.

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Смешайте банан и полужирные питьевые сливки в блендере. Добавьте кленовый сироп, коричневый сахар, корицу и мускатный орех. Подумайте над добавлением толченых крекеров из непросеянной пшеничной муки для дополнительного хруста. Смешивайте ингредиенты, пока они не станут гладкой, однородной массой. Перелейте смузи в высокий стакан и подавайте.


Article in English: Peel and slice the banana. Rinse the strawberries, cut off the stems, and cut them into quarters or halves (to make blending easier). Rinse the blueberries. For a thicker smoothie, you can use frozen bananas instead. If you don't have a blender, use a food processor fitted with metal blades instead. If you'd like your smoothie to be sweet, add in the honey. If you don't have any agave nectar, you can use another sweetener, such as honey, stevia, or sugar. If you are using frozen bananas, then you can use less ice or skip it entirely. From time to time, you may have to pause the blender, open it up, and push the ingredients down the sides with a spatula. Keep pulsing and mixing until there are no lumps or chunks left. You can serve it as it is, or garnish it with a few banana slices, a sliced strawberry, or a few blueberries.

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Подготовьте фрукты. Добавьте фрукты в блендер. Добавьте сок и йогурт. Посыпьте сверху льдом. Смешивайте ингредиенты до тех пор, пока они не станут однородной массой. Перелейте смузи в стакан и подавайте.


Article in English: Peel each banana to remove the skin. Place the bananas on a chopping board and use a sharp knife to cut each in half lengthwise. Rest each banana flat on the board and carefully slice each one in half crosswise. Place the pan on the stovetop and set the temperature to a moderate setting. Add the butter to the pan and stir it occasionally with a wooden spoon as it melts..  A 12 in (30 cm) skillet works best for this recipe.  Make sure that the pan has a lid as you may need it when you add the rum. Place the sliced bananas into the heavy pan with the melted butter. Gently stir the bananas as they begin to cook. While it is important to stir the bananas as they cook, don't stir them vigorously otherwise they may break or turn mushy. Place 1 cup (200 g) of light brown sugar, 1  tsp (4.9 ml) of vanilla extract, ½ tsp (1.3 g) of ground cinnamon, and 1 pinch of salt into the pan with the bananas and the melted butter. Stir the ingredients gently to combine them. Continue stirring the ingredients gently as they cook. Wait until the bananas begin to turn golden yellow and soften slightly, which should take approximately 2 minutes.

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Разрежьте 2 банана вдоль, а затем пополам. Растопите на сковороде с толстым дном на среднем огне 2 столовые ложки (28 г) сливочного масла. Обжарьте кусочки бананов в сковороде в течение 2 минут. Добавьте в сковороду коричневый сахар, экстракт ванили, корицу и соль. Уменьшите огонь до слабого и готовьте все еще 2 минуты.


Article in English: Peel each head of garlic and separate all the cloves of garlic within each head. The amount of garlic powder you wish to make will depend on how many garlic cloves you use. Each head of garlic will have about 10 cloves; sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. For a smaller batch of garlic powder, use one head of garlic. For bigger batches, use more. You can use your fingers to peel away the skin on the clove, or crack open the skin with your knife. Simply place a clove on your cutting board, and lay your knife directly on top of the clove. Gently push on the knife and garlic clove to loosen and crack the skin around the clove. You don’t want to push down too hard on the clove, because you want to keep the clove whole, and in tact so you can slice it. Use your fingers to peel off the skin away. Use a knife to slice off the root ends of the cloves. These ends are tough, and not necessary for flavoring. Then use your sharp chef’s knife to thinly slice the cloves of garlic. Slice the garlic cloves about ¼” thin lengthwise, or even thinner if you like. When all the garlic cloves are sliced, place them on a baking sheet or a dehydrator sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Разделите головки чеснока на отдельные дольки. Очистите дольки чеснока. Разрежьте каждую дольку на тонкие пластинки.


Article in English: Peel off any labels or price tags first.  Wash the jars thoroughly with soap and water, then pat them dry. As an extra precaution, it would be a good idea to wipe them down with rubbing alcohol as well.  The benefit to using this method is that you can fill the jars with water, then add fresh flowers. The drawback to using this method is that you may end up with some visible brushstrokes. Apply the first coat, let it dry, then apply the second coat. It should take about 20 minutes for the first coat to dry. You can do this with a paintbrush or a foam brush. Once the jar dries, you can flip it over and apply 2 coats of the same paint to the bottom.  Work systematically from top-to-bottom. Make your coats light to reduce brushstrokes. You can always add a third one. Stick your hand inside the jar to turn it. This way, you won't get your fingers dirty or leave behind fingerprints in the paint. Some types of acrylic craft paint are actually enamel-based, meaning that it needs time to cure. In most cases, you will need to wait 20 days. Check the label to be sure.  You can tell if the paint is enamel-based either by looking at the label or at the drying instructions on the back. If the instructions say that the paint needs to cure for several days, it's enamel-based. If you are using regular acrylic craft paint, just let it dry overnight. Lightly buff the threading along the top of the jar with 120-grit sandpaper. Use the same sandpaper on the bottom of the jar. Buff any raised areas using 100-grit sandpaper. If your mason jar has a raised design, such as the word "Ball," you can sand it using an emery board. The finish you use is up to you. Use a glossy sealer for a shiny finish. If you distressed the jar, a satin or matte sealer would look better. A spray-on sealer will give you the nicest finish, but you can use the paint-on kind as well. Because you only painted the outside of the jar, you can use it as a vase for fresh flowers. If the jar gets dirty on the outside, wipe it down with a damp cloth. Never scrub...

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Удалите этикетку и очистите банку от оставшихся следов. Нанесите два слоя акриловой краски. Оставьте банку высыхать на ночь. При желании пройдитесь по окрашенной поверхности шлифовальной шкуркой, чтобы придать банке старинный вид. Загерметизируйте банку, нанеся на нее в два слоя акриловый герметизирующий состав. Прежде чем пользоваться банкой, дождитесь, пока состав высохнет и схватится.


Article in English: Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water, and bring it to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook them for about five minutes, until a fork slides in easily when you poke a piece. Drain the water. Slice the cooked potatoes into small, pea-sized chunks, or use a potato masher to mash them into small bits. If the potatoes pieces are too large they may rip through the pastry puff. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and place the peas in the pot. Let them boil for about one minute, until the peas are tender (test one to be sure). Drain the water and reserve the peas. If you're using frozen peas, simply thaw them by letting them sit at room temperature for one hour. If you're in a hurry, submerge the bag of peas in cold water for ten or fifteen minutes to thaw them. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan. When the oil is hot enough to shimmer and slide easily through the pan, add the chopped onion. Sauté the onion for about five minutes, until it begins to brown. Put the curry powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, black pepper and salt in the pan with the diced onion. Stir the spices and the onion until the mixture is thoroughly incorporated. Stir them together with the onions and spices. Cook the mixture for two minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from heat and set the mixture aside while you make the pastry.

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Отварите картофель. Нарежьте картофель на мелкие кусочки. Бланшируйте горох. Поджарьте лук. Добавьте в сковороду специи. Добавьте в сковороду картофель и горох. Дайте смеси остыть.


Article in English: Peel the produce and set them on a cutting board. Then use a sharp knife to chop the onion into 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) pieces and mince the garlic clove. Dice the carrot into pea-sized pieces and transfer everything to a large microwave-safe bowl. If you're short on time, buy a package of ready-cut onions and carrots to use. Mix the meat into the chopped vegetables as you break it into smaller pieces. This will help the beef cook evenly. Lay a piece of plastic wrap over the bowl with the meat and vegetables. Then cut a 2 in (5.1 cm) slit in the plastic wrap so steam can escape. Microwave the meat and vegetables for 3 minutes using high power.  If you don't want to use plastic wrap and the bowl has a lid, set the lid on the bowl so it's slightly askew and steam can escape. Use caution when handling the dish since it will become very hot. Keep the mixture covered and microwave it until the meat is no longer pink. To ensure it's finished cooking, insert a meat thermometer into the center of the dish. The meat should reach 160 °F (71 °C).  If the meat is still slightly pink or hasn't reached 160 °F (71 °C), cover and microwave it for 1 more minute before checking it again. Drain off any visible grease from the bowl once the meat has finished cooking. Open a 14-ounce (411 g) can of chopped tomatoes and add it to the bowl with the meat and vegetables. Stir in 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of boiling water, 1 teaspoon (2 g) of dried oregano, and 1 beef stock cube or 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of powdered bouillon. Lay the plastic wrap or lid back on the bowl and heat the sauce on full power. The sauce should begin to bubble and become fragrant. Taste the sauce and stir in ground pepper according to your taste. It's safe to taste the sauce since the meat is already cooked. Remove the lid and stir the sauce well. Then set the lid or wrap back on the bowl and heat the sauce for 10 more minutes. Stir it at the halfway point so the sauce cooks evenly. Carefully remove the sauce from the microwave and spoon it over the cooked spaghetti. Cover...

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Измельчите 1 луковицу, 1 зубчик чеснока и 1 морковь. Смешайте 300 г нежирного говяжьего фарша с овощами. Накройте посуду и готовьте смесь в микроволновой печи 3 минуты. Готовьте смесь в микроволновой печи еще 3 минуты. Добавьте к смеси помидоры, воду, бульонный кубик и душицу и перемешайте. Готовьте мясной соус в микроволновой печи 7 минут. Готовьте соус еще 10 минут и подавайте к столу.


Article in English: Peel the ripe, processed acorns. Divide the kernels. Place in an ovenproof dish and cover. Roast in a low heat oven to dry slowly. Once roasted (light, medium or dark), grind. The resulting mixture can be blended into commercial coffee -- or used on its own to make acorn coffee. Read How to make acorn flour for instructions. Use the flour to make breads, muffins, etc. Korean cooking is largely the only cuisine that features acorn starch. Some Korean noodles and jellies are made of acorn starch. As acorn starch is a favorite part of this cuisine, many Asian grocery markets sell it. Use an olive making recipe and substitute acorns for the olives to make a treat/delicacy. They can replace many legumes and other nuts, such as chickpeas, peanuts, macadamias, etc. Follow your usual recipe and substitute acorn pieces instead. Like most nuts, they are a nutritious, dense food to use freely.  Make acorn dukkah, a dry spicy mixed dip, which has many uses, but is mainly used to dip bread that has been basted with olive oil or butter. Sprinkle chopped, roasted acorns over a fresh salad. Once roasted, remove and dip in very heavy sugar syrup.  Make "acorn brittle" candy, using a peanut brittle recipe, and spread it on buttered plates to cool.  Make an acorn nut butter spread that is similar to peanut, almond, hazelnut, or sunflower seed nut butter. Use recipes for low-carb pancakes (as crepes) or low-carb biscuits of acorn starch. Spread with acorn butter and add stevia! Their nutty, slightly sweet taste adds a lovely depth to stews. This can give these standards a nice lift in flavour, adding "conversation-piece" value.

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Сделайте из желудей «кофе». Сделайте цельную желудевую муку или просейте ее для удаления волокон, чтобы измельчить ее и получить крахмал! Засолите вымытые желуди в рассоле. Замените жареными желудями орехи и вареные бобовые. Пожарьте желуди. Добавляйте желуди в рагу, как фасоль или картофель. Добавляйте желуди в пюре или картофельный салат.


Article in English: Peel the stickers off the lemons and rinse them under cold water. As you rinse the lemons, scrub them with a sponge or vegetable brush to remove pesticides and dirt. Afterward, dry the lemons with a rag or paper towels. Cleaning the lemons will prevent pesticides from mixing with your lemon oil. Wear a pair of oven mitts when touching the hot bowl. Turn the stovetop off and remove the bowl from the pot of water. Set the oil on your countertop and cover it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Wait until the oil cools to room temperature before moving to the next step. Store the lemon oil in a cool, dark area like the refrigerator or pantry. You can store the lemon oil for up to a month before it expires.

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Вымойте и высушите 5–6 лимонов. Дайте лимонному маслу остыть. Поставьте банку в прохладное темное место.


Article in English: Pellet food is the ideal food for lovebirds, as it is formulated to give your birds the nutrients they need. Pick pellet food based on the age of your lovebirds. Make sure the pellet food contains natural ingredients and no additives or preservatives.  Baby lovebirds will have different pellet food than mature lovebirds. Mature lovebirds are 10 months or older. Look for pellet food made for lovebirds at your local pet store or online. Lovebirds also do well with supplemental foods in their diet like green lettuce (not iceberg lettuce), spinach, carrots, green peas, endive, tomatoes, parsley, dandelion, radish, cucumber, watercress, broccoli, sprouts, and kale.  They also do well with wheatgrass, as it is high in chlorophyll. Do not give lovebirds avocados, as they are considered toxic to birds. Lovebirds do well with fresh fruits like pears, bananas, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, apples, oranges, tangerines, kiwi, figs, melon, pitted cherries, and rose hips. You can give the lovebirds dried fruits as long as they do not contain sulfites. Look for a seed mix that has a wide variety of seeds like millet, canary grass seed, hulled oats, niger seed, flax seed, sunflower seeds, safflower, and grape seeds. The seed mix may also contain soybeans, rye, canary seed, whole brown rice, fennel seed, poppy seed, and sesame seed.  Because they don’t have much nutritional value for lovebirds, seeds should only be given in very small quantities as treat. Seeds should never be your bird’s sole food source. Make sure the seed mix contains a small amount of milo, as this ingredient is often used as a filler. Only use fresh seed mix. If the seed mix smells dusty or old, do not give it to your lovebirds. Lovebirds also enjoy shelled and unshelled peanuts, Brazil nuts, acorns, horse chestnuts, and hazelnuts. You can give the lovebirds nuts as a small treat or as a supplement to their regular diet. Lovebirds should not be given fast food or foods high in artificial sugar like candy, ice cream, or sweets. Do not give lovebirds...

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Найдите корм в виде гранул. Кормите попугайчиков свежими овощами. Кормите неразлучников свежими фруктами. В качестве угощения купите для попугайчиков качественную зерновую смесь. Предложите неразлучникам перекусить небольшими орешками. Не кормите неразлучников пищей с высоким содержанием жиров, сахара или консервантов.


Article in English: Pellets and seeds are sold in pet stores specifically for mice. Mice do not require a lot of food. A tablespoon of pellets or seeds per mouse should be enough.  Go for a ceramic bowl over a plastic one as these tend to be sturdier and more resistant to chewing. Pick a smaller bowl. You do not want the bowl to take up a lot of space in your mouse's home. Make sure to place the food bowl far away from the bathroom area. Healthy treats are okay once in a while and can help with your mouse's health. Dog biscuits or treat branches are good for chewing. You can also give your mouse fresh fruits and vegetables from your own kitchen. Feed your mouse things like greens, blueberries, and apples once a day. Opt for small amounts and chop bigger fruits into pieces to help your mice easily swallow them. Mice are nocturnal, so it's best to provide food close to nighttime. You should also provide a continual supply of water at all hours of the day. Make sure to set some kind of alarm or alert. Mice need food every day, so you should not skip meals. It's like you skipping a days worth of food.

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Купите корм для мышей. Иногда давайте своему любимцу разные лакомства. Старайтесь кормить мышей в подходящее время.


Article in English: Peonies come in two varieties: herbaceous peonies and tree peonies. Herbaceous peonies are typically sold as root clumps, and grow into herb-like, green-stemmed flowers. Tree peonies usually have wooden stems attached to the root clump, and grow into woody-stemmed shrubs. Tree peonies also have a ridged bulge on the root with a different bark texture, where one variety of tree peony has been grafted onto another to combine the best qualities of each. You may follow these instructions for either variety, but be prepared to plant them at different depths:  Herbaceous peonies grow when the top bud is planted at a depth of 2 inches (5 cm). Tree peonies grow best when the graft is planted at a depth of 4–6 inches (10–15 cm), with at least a tip of the top stem above the soil. Peonies do not need to be planted this deep, but unless your flowerbed is already full of rich soil to this depth, a hole this deep is recommended so you can prepare rich, fertile soil for the deep peony roots that will develop after planting. A wide hole at least 18 in. (46 cm) across is recommended for the same reason. If your soil is rich, well-draining, and at least 18 in. (46 cm) deep, skip to the step "Plant the peony clump," below. Add 2–4 inches (5–10 centimeters) of dark compost, well-aged manure, or pine bark to the bottom of the hole. If your soil is slow-draining or poor in nutrients, make a 50/50 mix of this organic material and your garden soil, and keep it to one side to fill the hole later. To test soil drainage, dig a one ft (0.3 meters) hole and fill it with water. Wait until it drains, then fill the hole a second time. Measure how much it has drained after one hour, or measure after fifteen minutes and multiply by four to find the hourly drainage. Well-draining soil suitable for peonies should drain between 1 and 6 inches (2.5–15 cm) per hour. To speed up the peony growth, you may add ¼ cup (60 mL) balanced (10-10-10) fertilizer to the bottom of the hole. Some gardeners also mix in ½ cup (120 mL) bone meal or superphosphate...

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Определите род пионов. Если ваша почва нуждается в обогащении, выройте ямы 30-46 сантиметров в глубину и одинаково широкие. Добавьте богатой, хорошо дренажной почвы на дно ямы. Добавьте удобрений и другие дополнения почвы (необязательно). Заполните большую часть отверстия упакованной, обогащенной почвой. Сажайте травянистые пионы так, чтобы почки торчали в 5 см. от поверхности Сажайте древовидные пионы так, чтобы почки были на 10-15 см. ниже поверхности Тщательно полейте. Накрывайте почву только в зимний период.


Article in English: Peonies thrive best when planted in autumn, before the first hard frost. Peonies may be planted in the spring, but these plants tend to grow more slowly, and may not bloom for a year or two. If this is not available, peonies can still grow in areas with less sunlight, but their growth and bloom will be reduced. Peonies grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8, corresponding to minimum winter temperatures of -40 to +15ºF (-40 to -9.4ºC). If you are in Zone 8 or higher, peonies may benefit from afternoon shade, with full sunlight in the morning. Plan to keep each clump of peony tubers three feet (0.9 m.) apart. They are often used in flower beds, but keep them at away from trees and bushes, as woody root systems can compete with peonies for nutrients.  Keeping peonies spaced apart and clearing weeds to allow for air circulation is important for avoiding fungal infections.  Tree peony varieties will do better with four ft. (1.2 m) of space between them. If you are not sure what type of peony you have, see the planting peonies section below. Peonies may develop problems if planted in areas where other peonies were previously grown. It is possible this is due to reduced soil nutrients, in which case the advice in the planting section below may compensate for this effect. There may be some risk of a surviving fungal infection as well, however, so plant at your own risk. This is mostly a concern for tree peonies, which grow into small shrubs that can snap in the wind. However, if you are an area with unusually strong winds, plant any variety of peony in the shelter of a wall or fence. A large tree can also provide shelter, but should be located at least 10 ft. (3 m.) away so the roots do not compete with the peony.

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Сажайте пионы осенью. Выбирайте место, которое получает от шести до восьми часов солнечного света в день. Рассаживайте пионы в 0,9-1 метре друг от друга. Избегайте мест, где ранее росли пионы. Обеспечьте укрытие от сильных ветров.


Article in English: People adopt different diets or eating styles for a variety of reasons.  Your ultimate, long-term goal will help you choose which diet plan is the best for you.  Some goals may include:  Weight Loss Managing high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol Supporting increased fitness levels Becoming more environmentally conscious Improving your general health or wellness If you've tried other diets or eating patterns, try to remember how they worked for you, what you liked or didn't like about them and whether you felt they were a good fit for your lifestyle.  For example, if you tried following a vegetarian diet, but missed eating meat.  Or if you tried a low carb diet, but it made you feel foggy and tired throughout the day.  If a diet didn't work well in the past, you may want to consider other options. Sticking to a diet plan takes more than willpower.  It truly has to be a plan you can stick with long-term. Each diet or eating plan may come with a cost.  You might need to pay for pre-made foods, protein shakes or vitamin and mineral supplements.  But there are also many diets that require little to no extra costs.  Choose a diet plan that will fit easily within your budget so that you don't have to discontinue your new eating pattern due to high costs. Take advantage of "sign-up offers" or promotional rates when you can.  This may help you save a little money on some of the more popular dieting programs. Some diet plans require you to prep all your meals and snacks from scratch, some may be completely web and internet-based and others may require in person group or individual meetings.  Will these types of activities fit with your current lifestyle?  Think about how that may change or need to change for you to be successful on your new dieting plan. If you have to change your lifestyle too drastically, the diet plan may be difficult to stick to long-term.  Some diet plans require time spent cooking while others do the meal prep for you.  If cooking is something you don't typically enjoy doing, think...

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Определите свои долгосрочные цели. Учитывайте свой прошлый опыт в диетах. Установите бюджет своей диеты. Разработайте план, подходящий вашему образу жизни. Регулярно занимайтесь физическими упражнениями. Проконсультируйтесь со своим врачом.


Article in English: People are always saying that laughter is the best medicine and strangely enough, it is something that can greatly help your health and your mood. Laughing helps increase your blood flow, heightens your immune response, help relaxation and sleep. It can even help lower blood sugar levels.  Put on your favorite comedy or take a youtube break if you're feeling stressed. The laughter will help you lower your stress levels. Get together with your friends and reminisce about your favorite, ridiculous moments. Laughing with others helps you feel supported and cultivates a more positive attitude. Everyone has to do things they don't like, but if that's all you do you will have a hard time loving your life. Make time every day to do something that you enjoy. Some days it might be a small thing, like relaxing in a bath, while other days you might treat yourself to a nice meal or a game night with friends. To love life you need to be willing to try out new things and to challenge yourself to do things that may make you nervous. Part of loving life and being happy is to not be ruled by fear, which will suffocate you in unhappiness.  Start small, especially if you have a lot of anxiety about doing new things. Take up knitting or cooking in the privacy of your own home. You learn a lot from YouTube tutorials on the subject and you'll be learning a useful skill. The more you try new things and get outside your comfort zone, the easier it will be to do so. It takes practice to deal with your fear of trying new things. Don't punish yourself if you end up not being able to do something (like skydiving, or traveling somewhere far away by yourself). There will always be things that you can't or won't be able to do. That's okay! Try something else instead. Singing, especially in a group, releases chemicals (endorphins and oxytocin) that make us feel good and happy and help to lower stress. Group singing lets you feel bonded to other people and part of a community, which is an added support system that can help you feel safe and...

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Смейтесь. Занимайтесь приятными делами. Выходите за пределы зоны комфорта. Пойте. Помогайте другим.


Article in English: People are drawn to confidence and they are drawn to princesses because of their confidence. Kate Middleton is attractive for multiple reasons, one of which is her confidence. Emulate her confidence as well as her fashion.  Walk upright with your shoulders back and your head upright. Imagine that a string is in the middle of your chest pulling gently upwards without over arching your back. Meet people's gazes when you're out and about and smile. A princess cultivates a lovely smile. Fake your confidence if you don't feel confident. You can trick your brain into being confident if you act like you are. Start small, for example like smiling at people you don't know, and work your way up. Many princesses, both past and present, have been on the forefront of social change and the betterment of society. If you want to be like a princess, this is an important component.  Be like Princess Ameera Al-Taweel of Saudi Arabia who has pushed for equal rights for women, women's empowerment in the Arab world. Be like Princess Mary Elizabeth of Denmark who has been on the forefront of working towards poverty alleviation. A princess is elegant in her manners, as well as in her attire. Cultivating elegance is key to presenting as a princess. Grace Kelly was known for her elegance, poise, and serenity of personality.  Cultivate poise. Observe the way you walk: avoid strutting like a supermodel, or striding like a man. You want to have perfect posture and carriage in how you walk and sit. Never be in a hurry. You can move quickly without running, or appearing upset or rushed. Avoid slamming doors, running, clomping your feet on the ground, and so on. Serenity is important. You can't allow things to upset you or knock you off balance. When confronted with a situation that you don't expect, take several deep breaths and think before you act. Part of cultivating a serene and elegant personality, is to be prepared for anything that is sprung on you. Even if you weren't expecting something, meeting it with equanimity is important. ...

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Укрепляйте свою уверенность. Работайте на благо. Совершенствуйте свою элегантность. Всегда будьте готовы. Не следуйте последним тенденциям моды. Смешивайте одежду из разных магазинов, которые вы посещаете.


Article in English: People are hard-wired to have relationships with other human beings, so even if you don't have a romantic relationship, it's important to maintain social ones. Keep in contact with friends and family, and try to spend time with other people as much as you can. You don't have to be the most extroverted person to enjoy social relationships. Some people enjoy attending frequent parties with lots of people, while others prefer the company of a few close friends. Both are perfectly fine! While it's very important to maintain your existing relationships, it's also helpful to get out there and meet new people. Try joining clubs or groups that are centered around activities you enjoy. This will help you make new friends who share your passions. New friends can expand your horizons, which is always a good thing! Don't be afraid to talk to people who are different than you and try new things. Pets are wonderful companions. They can help keep you active and prevent you from feeling lonely, which is especially important if you live alone. If you don't already have one, consider adopting a cat, a dog, or another pet.  Pets make people feel needed because they rely on their owners for basic care. Dogs in particular can add a lot of structure to a person's life because they require regular walking. If you're not willing to commit to owning a pet, offer to walk your neighbor's dog or volunteer at a local animal shelter.

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Будьте общительным человеком. Знакомьтесь с новыми людьми, которые разделяют ваши интересы и увлечения. Заведите питомца.


Article in English: People are interested in those who are interested in them. In general, people are most easily seduced by people equipped to make them feel good and special. If you want to be seductive, make a habit of complimenting others and making them feel good about themselves.  Take genuine interest in what other people do. Ask questions like, "That sounds interesting? What's it like teaching?" Pay people compliments that make them feel unique and special. For example, say something like, "It sounds like you work really hard. I bet you put in more effort than most into teaching." As you're complimenting someone, couple this with seductive body language. This will help you come off as irresistible. People are attracted to people willing to forge a connection with them. When trying to be seductive, listen to what the other person says. In turn, share things about yourself as well. Simply exchanging information with someone can make you more attractive to them.  When someone else is talking, give non-verbal cues to show you are listening. Nod, smile, and laugh when appropriate. Occasionally, reiterate what the other person has said to make sure you understood it. In turn, answer any questions the other person may have about you. Be willing to talk about your own job, friends, life, and family. Do not dominate the conversation, but create a sense of intimacy by openly sharing. A good smile and laugh, on occasion, can make you come off as seductive in conversation. Remember to maintain a close-mouthed somewhat mysterious grin much of the time. However, if a joke is made, offer a big smile and a giggle. People will feel flattered by someone who laughs at their jokes. A little bit of mystery is seductive. When first meeting someone, be the one to put an end to phone conversations, dates, and other get-togethers. If you say goodbye first, the person will be left wanting a little more. However, avoid playing games. Only leave if it makes sense to do so. For example, if it's getting late on a date, it's okay to duck out. Do not...

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Заставляйте людей чувствовать себя особенными. Слушайте и делитесь. Улыбайтесь и смейтесь. Заставьте его желать большего.


Article in English: People are more attracted to you if you’re nice to them. Smile or say, “Hi” to people when you pass them. Similarly, memorize a set of questions you can ask someone to spark a conversation with anyone. Additionally, offer help if you notice someone who needs it.  Acknowledging people and smiling at them is all it takes to seem friendly. If you’re not sure what kinds of questions to ask, you might use, “Seen any good movies lately?” “Any fun plans for the weekend?” or “How’s your week going so far?” When you’re having fun, you appear most attractive. Additionally, having hobbies makes you look like a more engaging, well-rounded person. It helps you be more interesting, which, in turn, makes you more attractive.  For example, join a band, go bowling, write poetry, enjoy concerts, or join a recreational sports team. If you’re not sure what you like to do, try out different things until something feels right. As a side bonus, you’ll also boost your confidence when you do what you love! Being different makes you seem more alluring and attractive, so play up what separates you from the crowd. Maybe you have an obsession with pop-culture inspired desserts or like to upcycle soda cans into jewelry. Whatever it is that you do, show it off! Being unique or quirky doesn’t mean that you’re the only one who does something, so don’t feel pressured to do something no else has ever done. For example, collecting typewriters is something unique, but you aren’t the only person who does it. People will be attracted to you if you seem to care about them. Ask them questions about themselves, and listen to their stories. When they share something with you, show your appreciation by acknowledging what they’ve shared and giving a kind response. For instance, let’s say someone told you a story about their vacation. You might say, “Wow, that trip sounds so fun. Thanks for sharing your travel recommendations with me.” No matter how exciting you are as a person, you can undo it all by being to critical of yourself. Instead of sharing...

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В общении с другими будьте дружелюбным и тактичным человеком. Занимайтесь тем, что доставляет вам удовольствие. Демонстрируйте другим свои особенные или даже странные увлечения. Проявляйте искренний интерес к другим людям. Говорите о себе в позитивном ключе, а не критикуйте себя.


Article in English: People are more likely to follow a page with a specific and clear theme. When you're crafting yours, try to think about what you're likely to include in your photo feed. What are you passionate about? What are your interests?  Eating, cooking, or drinking Animals Nature photography Memes or humor Partying Yoga or exercise Home decorating and lifestyle Fashion or style Sports When someone looks at your page, they need to be able to tell what you're about immediately. Connect your bio to your theme in a short and clear way. Most bios should be no more than a few sentences.  You mostly take pictures of your food at your dog? Make that obvious in your bio: "Kitchen creations and the hijinks of Moofus, the wonder-dog." Don't share private information. Your bio doesn't need to list where you live and your full name, if you want to attract strangers to follow your page. Only include private info if your page is private. You can use multiple lines and emojis in your bio to make it stand out and attract followers. Be creative! . Pick a profile picture that matches the theme of your Instagram feed. If you're taking pictures of your own life, include a selfie profile pic. If you're taking pictures of your animals, you better include a picture of your animals in the profile. Craft beer enthusiast? Show us the suds. Pictures show up pretty small on Instagram. Pick a very focused and close-up picture, not something with a lot of clutter. If you want to attract followers, you need to create a positive presence on Instagram. People are always thankful of positive comments and many will visit your profile to learn more about the person who just flattered them. A community posts with the hashtag #jj, which includes a series of rules that get people more involved. For every picture tagged #jj, you have to comment on two pictures and like three more. Following lots of people and being friendly on Instagram may get you a fair number of followers, but you also need to have the content there to back it up. Keeping your followers is...

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Выберите тему для вашей страницы. Поведайте пользователям о себе. Сделайте красивое профильное изображение Оставляйте положительные комментарии под фотографиями других пользователей, чтобы привлечь их на вашу страницу. Регулярно выкладывайте фотографии. Иногда прибегайте к «shoutouts». Увлекайте своих последователей, если вы хотите быть популярным на Instagram.


Article in English: People are more likely to like and respect you if you respect yourself. Be assertive, nice, authentic, and confident. The theory of indirect reciprocity states that even if you are nice to one person and that person isn’t necessarily nice back to you, someone else will be. That is because someone else will likely notice your kindness, form a higher opinion of you, and you will feel good about yourself.  Being nice to everyone does not make you a doormat, however. You can still say no to people – you just don’t have to be mean to people in the process.   Be assertive and kind yet firm when saying no. Be brief, stating the reason you are declining someone’s request honestly but without elaborate explanations. If you think someone is undermining you or being unkind, remember that your perception is only part of the situation. You could be interpreting his actions incorrectly and acting negatively on an incorrect assumption will only get you more negativity.  For example, be nice to your co-worker, even if you think he’s taking credit for your idea – maybe he had a really bad day and truly forgot to put your name on the contribution list. Explore why that person might not be acting kindly toward you. If you have reached an impasse that you cannot mend, you can still be polite and considerate, taking the high road. Ultimately, you can only do so much to influence how other people perceive you and you have to accept that some people just might not warm to you for one reason or another. Many first impressions are based on competence and warmth. Learn the difference from being kind to people and having to do things for them. You don’t have to please everyone all the time. Spend your quality time with others wisely versus just trying to gain their approval by doing things for them. You will respect yourself more and they will, too. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to be nice and want to be somebody’s friend, he’s just not the best person for you and won’t change his behaviour. Stay with supportive friends who...

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Научитесь уважать себя. Будьте добры ко всем. Продолжайте поступать по-доброму, даже если вам кажется, что человек не проявляет к вам расположения. Признайте тот факт, что вы не ответственны за поступки других людей. Не пытайтесь угодить каждому. Прекратите «токсичные» отношения.


Article in English: People are most persuadable immediately after thanking you. You are at your most persuasive after being thanked, so the perfect time to ask for a favor? Just after someone's thanked you for something. To increase your chances of getting what you want, try starting the task off for them. People are more likely to be compliant if they've seen you've already put in a little bit of work. Let's say your partner says, "Thanks for making dinner, honey. It was great." You reply with, "You're welcome. I've just started the dishes – can you finish?" There are three basic types of incentives you should have in your arsenal. If you know your audience, you'll know which will be the most effective:   Economic. Let the person know that they may lose out on a great money-making opportunity, or that they could gain money by complying with your wishes.  Moral. Let the person know that by helping you out, they'll somehow be bettering the world around them. If they think they're a good person, how could they not?  Social. Let them know that "everyone else is doing it, too." It's doubly effective if you can name off a few of their friends. Do you know all those people in the mall who try to hand you samples of lotion whether you're avoiding them like the plague or not? That's not just to get you to try their product and fall in love with it – that's to make you feel a little guilty so you end up buying something. You can do this, too, just be a bit more sly about it than they are! Say your son or daughter is raising money for some school function. You've promised you would get some funds from your colleagues. A few hours before you approach Marie with your proposal, you drop off some of your daughter's homemade cookies at her desk. After that, you're a shoo-in. Implanting an idea in someone's head is one of the hardest things to do when it comes to persuasion, but it is also one of the most effective. Instead of outright saying what you want, you just dance around it for a while. In time, with the right dance, they'll come up...

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Выберите время. Дайте человеку стимул. Дайте что-то человеку. Убедите человека, что это «ему» пришла в голову идея. Обращайте внимание на желания других.


Article in English: People are often reluctant to admit that they are afraid of something and this may be undermining their confidence and courage. In order to begin building courage, you need to determine your specific fear.  You may not even be aware of your specific fear(s) until you begin to think about what causes you to lack courage.  Write a list of your fears as you figure them out. This may help you to develop a plan to overcome them and build your courage. This will likely not be an easy exercise because it often causes a person to feel embarrassed or ashamed. The lack of courage, or timidity, often stems from some form of fear that is learned through experience or memory. Identifying the sources of your specific fears can help you to begin taking proactive steps to change this behavior and ultimately gain courage in any situation.  Thinking about specific experiences that may have contributed to your lack of confidence and countering them with positive experiences can help to get you in the proper frame of mind to start building your confidence and courage. For example, perhaps you fear rejection by the opposite sex because someone rejected you once before. To offset this fear, think about situations where the opposite sex has welcomed you.  If you cannot identify a specific experience that is the source of your fear, it may be from a memory or a social fear, such as of the shame of failure. For example, if you’ve never touched a snake, but are afraid of them, this may stem from someone related to you either telling you that snakes are dangerous. You can offset memory fears by actively thinking about when and how these fear may have been realized in the past. Thinking about your fears and their sources can help you to grow out of them over time. Simply acknowledging your fears may be the only thing you need to overcome them. Just as it’s important to identify your fears, you should also recognize that you also possess courage in many situations. Taking the time to acknowledge that you are courageous can help you to...

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Определите свои конкретные страхи. Определите причину страхов. Признавайте свою смелость. Разработайте конкретный план.


Article in English: People are probably going to get annoyed if you make everything about you. If you have exciting news or something cool to share that adds to the conversation, you do not have to hold it in. But try to give other people a chance to contribute to and lead conversations.  Don't automatically resort to chattering about yourself when a conversation stalls. Instead, try asking other people questions about themselves and really listen to their answers. For example, you might say something like, "You've mentioned before that you like K-pop music. Do you have a favorite band?" You might say to a friend, "Tell me about your weekend—I'm dying to know how your date with Elliot went!" It's easy to irritate someone if you interrupt them when they're in the middle of a sentence. Interrupting basically communicates to them that you have no interest in what they're saying, or that what you want to say is more important. Let people complete their sentences before contributing to the conversation.  It can help to pause for a few seconds to make sure they're finished before you share your thoughts. No one appreciates being interrupted, but it can get you into real trouble if you habitually interrupt a teacher, boss, or other authority figure. It is totally normal to vent and share negative things sometimes, especially with close friends, but if every sentence out of your mouth is a complaint or negative, people may start to avoid you. Also, constant negative commentary at work or in other group situations tends to create a toxic environment for everyone. Try to look on the bright side and spread positivity instead of negativity! For example, instead of saying, "Ugh, they're serving that disgusting meatloaf in the cafeteria again today," you might say, "Good thing the cafeteria is serving pumpkin pie today. Delicious pie will help us all forget about that meatloaf!" Sharing detailed information about your personal life can make others really uncomfortable, especially coworkers and acquaintances. Depending on what you're sharing,...

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Больше слушайте и меньше говорите о себе. Не перебивайте людей во время их речи. Меньше говорите о негативных вещах. Не делитесь излишним количеством информации, чтобы не вызывать у людей дискомфорт. Говорите на нормальной громкости, чтобы общаться четко и эффективно. Не повторяйте слова или действия снова и снова. Обратите внимание на тон своего голоса и на то, что он может передать.


Article in English: People are usually too busy thinking about themselves to start honing in on your little quirks and differences. If you are self-conscious about the size of your nose, you can convince yourself that everyone you meet is staring at it. While you may believe everyone is focused on this one feature, it's extremely unlikely they noticed or are thinking about it at all. Whenever you think that someone is "better than you,” pull that self-criticism up and examine it. It is highly likely that you're overrating an aspect of that person and downgrading something not-so-perfect about her or him. Just like most skills, self-confidence and self-acceptance are things that can be learned and cultivated with time and practice. The phrase "fake it 'til you make it" is often applied to achieving self-confidence – act as if you believe you are a person deserving of compassion, respect, and to be loved with all of your flaws – and eventually you will believe it. Practice the concepts outlined in this article to begin building your confidence and decreasing your self-consciousness.

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Помните, что люди уделяют вам куда меньше внимания, чем вам кажется. Обращайте пристальное внимание на самокритику, связанную с другими людьми. Можно научиться быть уверенным, помните про это.


Article in English: People are usually very aware of their facial expressions, but they don't necessarily realize that their bodies are sending pretty loud messages, too. She may be giving you hints that she's not interested in the way she positions her body.  If she turns her body away from you, or leans back or away from you, it's a sign she may be uncomfortable.  She keeps a barrier between you. If she always positions herself behind a chair or a table or holds her purse or backpack in front of her like a shield, she might not be interested in you.  If she walks away when she sees you or appears to be avoiding you, she is not interested and you should not try to follow. Making eye contact can actually be quite intimate, and some girls may look down or away because they are shy. But if you find that her eyes are always darting around when you talk to her, as though she's looking for her friends, she not really feeling the conversation and you should politely excuse yourself. Remember that one conversation during which she seems distracted or isn't looking at you doesn't mean she doesn't like you. But if it seems to happen every single time you try to talk to her, something is up. She's flirty and talkative during class or when you have a shift together at work. Then you run into her when she's out with her friends, and she looks right through you. If there's a huge gap between how she treats you in private and in front of her friends, she might just be flirting with you out of convenience.  She might also be too self-conscious or shy to say hello to you in front of all of her friends. Are her friends are constantly glancing at you, even if she's not? It might mean she's talked about you to her friends. Try making the first move and see how she reacts. Say hello when you see her out in public. If she seems embarrassed, is rude, or flat out ignores you, then you can be pretty sure she's not interested. Even if it's not that funny, a girl will usually laugh when a guy she likes makes a joke. Keep in mind, this is something most...

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Постарайтесь считать язык ее тела, когда вы вместе. Проверьте, не избегает ли она зрительного контакта с вами. Обратите внимание, относится ли она к вам по-разному, когда вы остаетесь наедине и когда вы находитесь на людях. Наблюдайте за ее реакцией, когда рассказываете смешную историю. Обратите внимание, если ваши свидания превращаются в групповые собрания.


Article in English: People are very vulnerable when they cry. Your reaction when your friend breaks down in tears can either be really helpful or extremely harmful. The best way to handle tears is with acceptance and love, rather than awkwardness or disgust. Know that your friend is going to cry from time to time, and be prepared to handle his or her tears in a positive, helpful way instead of making him or her feel worse.  Think ahead about how you'll react if your friend cries when you're together. Prepare to give him or her a hug, continue making eye contact, and stay for as long as necessary. Leaving the room, looking away, making a joke or somehow cutting off the conversation can leave the person feeling embarrassed that he or she cried. Being reliable is more important than ever when your friend is going through the loss of a relative. Answering or returning phone calls is a big deal. Make sure to return texts and respond to messages of any kind when your friend is going through a period of mourning. If you tend to be on the flaky side in this arena, make an extra effort to be present for your friend. Ask your friend how you can help make things easier during the first few months after his or her relative died. Don't just say "Let me know if there's anything I can do to help"; many people will say those words, and they usually don't really intend to get involved. If you really want to make a difference, ask for concrete things you can start doing to make life a little easier for your friend and his or her family. Here are a few things you could do:  Make food or bring food to your friend and his/her family. Or, if you're challenged by the kitchen, you could bring them nice carry-out. Give people rides Do household chores Take care of the person's pets Get the person's homework assignments Make phone calls to inform people about the person's loss A good way to express your support for your friend is to show your friend you're thinking about him or her. Go above and beyond to be thoughtful more often than you normally would....

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Относитесь к слезам аккуратно. Отвечайте на сообщения. Помогите. Найдите маленькие способы быть задумчивым. Будьте терпеливыми и понимающими. Постоянно присутствуйте.


Article in English: People aren't mind readers, and unless you tell them you want something, they won't know to ask. People generally want to be helpful, especially if it is a friend or family member.  Ask in person. It is always better to ask the person directly instead of calling over the phone, or sending an email. It is much harder for them to turn you down to your face. Give specific details. When you ask for something, give details about what you want and when you want it. Avoid ambiguous words like "soon"; have specific deadlines instead. A specific request also shows the other person that you put a lot of time into considering what you want, and how they can help. This is something you want, something that excites you. Let the other person know it means something to you. Enthusiasm is contagious, and it will be harder for them to turn you down. If you are excited about the idea, they may become excited as well, and want to help. You don't want to dump an entire project on someone. That only decreases the chances they will be willing to help. Keep your requests simple and straightforward, and don't be afraid to emphasize how little they have to do. Alternatively, rather than asking for the other person's effort, ask for the information that will let you do the task yourself. If your goal is to improve your performance at work, the other person's help might be telling you where to you can learn more about certain programs, rather than demonstrating it for you. If someone is doing something for you, promise something in return. It can be something simple like owing a favor, or paying them back if it involves money.  For friends or peers at work, sometimes it can be as simple as offering to buy lunch, or perform another favor. In a work setting, you can always offer to help with some of their work in return. If you are a kid or teenager asking your parents for something, don't think that you don't have anything to offer them. Your promise can be something like doing chores around the house, or getting better grades....

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Обратитесь за помощью. Будьте полны энтузиазма. Доставляйте минимум хлопот. Заключите сделку. Будьте готовы к сопротивлению. Выразите благодарность


Article in English: People become addicted because they are self-medicating. Then they are held within the cycle of addiction because of the withdrawal symptoms from the drug.The way to become drug free is to first confront the physical addiction through going to a clinic where you can participate in a program to help with the withdrawal symptoms, which at times can be life-threatening, and then addressing the emotional issues that lead to the decision to use addicting drugs to mask the emotional pain.  People who use drugs are not “bad” or “immoral” people. People who use drugs often cannot simply “knock it off.” Drug addictions change your brain in ways that make it difficult -- but not impossible -- to quit. If you have used drugs before, be cognizant of the triggers that are associated with your using drugs. This could include drug paraphernalia, a group of friends, a certain location, or even a certain song that you used to listen to when you did drugs.  If there are certain triggers that you know may cause a problem and lead to drug use, throw them away. Delete that song from your ipod or throw out those rolling papers; if your triggers are permanently gone you will be less likely to use drugs. You may also need to not go to places you used to go when you used drugs. Staying away may be difficult, but it will help you kick your drug use. Support is key not only to staying off of drugs, but to getting off them. If you are struggling to live a drug free life, a support group may be helpful. To find one, talk to your doctor, counselor or other healthcare provider, check your phone book for a list of local support groups, consult with your religious or secular community groups, or speak with local or national groups who are devoted to helping people get past addictions. ” Urge surfing is a mindfulness exercise that acknowledges your craving and helps you “ride it out” until it goes away. Imagine you are a surfer riding your craving like a wave until it breaks and becomes soft and small and easy to handle. Urge surfing is more...

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Поймите, почему люди принимают наркотики. Изучите свои триггеры (провоцирующие факторы). Найдите группу поддержки или заручитесь семейной поддержкой для реабилитации. Попробуйте метод «импульсного серфинга». Заставьте себя подождать 10 минут.


Article in English: People can have primary low testosterone or low testosterone due to a secondary condition. In order to tell whether you have low testosterone or a secondary condition, you need to see your doctor. Remember to tell your physician about all your medical history, and especially all your medications since low testosterone can be due to medications. Diagnosis involves primarily a blood test along with a physical exam. The test is most often done using blood drawn in the morning, when testosterone levels are highest. If the combination of symptoms you tell the doctor about and the lab results indicate low testosterone levels, you may be diagnosed with low testosterone levels. Depending on your physical exam, your symptoms, and your history, other tests for thyroid function, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease may be performed as well. . If you have low testosterone levels, you may be able to get testosterone therapy. Testosterone replacement therapy may be done through an applied gel on the skin or patch. You can also get an injection or tablets that dissolve in your mouth. Testosterone is responsible for the production of the primary male sexual characteristics and functions, including a deep voice, facial hair, a prominent Adam’s apple, and denser bone and muscle mass. For men, testosterone is also directly related to erectile functions, penis and testicular size, and the sex drive. Testosterone is also involved with the production of red blood cells and sperm and can decrease as a man ages.  In women, testosterone is also important for muscle and bone development, sex drive, and regulation of body organs.  Testosterone levels vary in different men, so it can be difficult to determine if the levels detected in one man are too low.

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Обратитесь к врачу. Сдайте кровь на анализ, чтобы проверить свой уровень тестостерона. Примите решение по поводу лечения. Осознайте важность тестостерона.


Article in English: People come out to eat at a restaurant for more than the food. Eating out is an experience, and the wait staff is the most visible part of that experience. Can you chat up even the most dour and uncommunicative people at parties? Do you empathize with people easily? Are you quick with a joke and smile? If the answer is yes, you've got one of the necessary traits at waiting tables. You don't have to be a stand-up comedian, but you do need to be a good communicator. Quiet servers are often just as good as talkative ones, they just need to make sure they're communicating with body language, doing their job efficiently, and listening as well as they possibly can. Are you a good multitasker? Can you remember lists of things easily? Can you adapt quickly to changes and new situations? A member of the wait staff needs to be able to take orders, communicate with the back-of-house workers, and act as the "face" of the restaurant to the customers. It's a tall order, but it must be done quickly and efficiently for the restaurant to work properly. Carrying a tray of wobbly drinks and hot plates full of buffalo wings is difficult enough to do without spilling once, but after a long shift of serving rowdy football fans? It can be downright exhausting. If you're fit and healthy, being a member of the wait staff will be a much more comfortable transition. You don't have to be a bodybuilder, but it helps to be comfortable negotiating a crowded room while holding heavy objects safely and quickly. If the kitchen can't read your tickets, things will get messed up quickly. Keeping track of information and legibly recording your orders is a critical part of the process of the restaurant. The whole process starts with you. At the restaurant, you'll get specific details and learn how the system works, but in general you want to be familiar with the essentials.

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Будьте очаровательны. Будьте быстры. Будьте сильны. Пишите разборчиво и умейте пользоваться компьютером.


Article in English: People come to meditation for a wide range of reasons — whether to improve their creativity, help visualize a goal, quiet their inner chatter, or make a spiritual connection. If your only goal is to spend a few minutes every day being present in your body without worrying about everything you have to do, that’s reason enough to meditate. Try not to over-complicate your reasons for meditating. At its core, meditation is just about relaxing and refusing to be caught up in everyday anxieties. Especially when you’re just starting out, it’s important to clear your environment of distracting sensations. Turn off the TV and radio, close your windows against the street sounds outside, and close your door to noisy roommates. If you share your home with roommates or family members, you may find it difficult to find a quiet space where you can focus on meditation. Ask the people you live with if they would be willing to keep quiet for the duration of your meditation exercise. Promise to come tell them as soon as you’re finished, so they can resume their normal activities.  A scented candle, a bouquet of flowers, or incense can be great little touches to enhance your meditation experience. Dim or turn out the lights to help you concentrate. Meditation cushions are also known as zafus. A zafu is a circular cushion that allows you to sit on the ground while meditating. Because it does not have a back, as a chair does, it doesn’t let you slump back and lose focus on your energy. If you don’t have a zafu, any old pillow or sofa cushion will do to keep you from getting sore during long stretches of cross-legged sitting. If you find that sitting without a chair-back hurts your back, feel free to use a chair. Try to be present in your body and maintain a straight back for as long as it feels comfortable, then lean back until you feel you can do it again. You don’t want anything to pull you out of your meditative thinking, so avoid restrictive clothing that might pull on you, like jeans or tight pants. Think about what you might...

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Подумайте о том, чего вы хотите достичь с помощью медитации. Найдите место, где вас ничто не будет отвлекать. Используйте подушку для медитации. Наденьте удобную одежду. Выберите то время, когда вам комфортно. Держите под рукой таймер.


Article in English: People do it for fun, or because the collected item might become valuable. You can make it as narrow or as broad a field as you like. There are three basic categories to choose from:  Free. This category often includes sentimental objects like postcards, or fun ones like bottle caps. Inexpensive. This category may include baseball cards or figurines. Expensive. This third category tends to be for expert collectors with items like art pieces, or antiques. Whether you are collecting coins, dolls, or fossils being a serious collector can be expensive.  Single coins can sell from a few dollars to $3,000. A doll can be found at a flea market or antique store for very little, or it could be a L’Oiseleur which runs the price tag of $6.25 million. There are a variety of different kinds of collections.   Stamps.   Old coins. A coin collection could be early American pennies, foreign coins, Roman coins are only a few ideas.  Books. Anything from modern books of poetry to limited first edition. Fossils. Learn where it is best to find the item, how best to care for it.  For coins, books like The Everything Coin Collecting Book is a useful place to start. Most collections have websites where collectors, enthusiasts and sellers have their wares. Go to the library! Librarians can help you research your collection and find resources. Items like dolls, coins, baseball cards and figurines can be found in hobby shops, flea markets, garage sales, antique stores and sometimes even your own attic. When it comes to caring for your collection, make sure you are doing so properly. This is particularly important if you are creating a collection with the hopes that it will increase in value. Depending on its contents many countries may have restrictions on buying certain items.  A UNESCO resolution places restrictions on the movement of antiquities, including coins. The U.S. and other countries have certain restrictions on firearms. For example, don't collect football cards if you find football boring. This is about your interests.

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Подумайте, почему вы хотите стать коллекционером. Определитесь с бюджетом. Выберите, что же вы будете коллекционировать. Изучите предметы, которые будете коллекционировать. Знайте про легальный аспект коллекционирования. Наслаждайтесь!


Article in English: People do not always leave others out on purpose. Sometimes it just happens and it is not meant to make you feel bad. For example, you might have been left out simply because there was a missed communication, such as a lost letter or unsent text message. Or, you might have been left out simply because the person was not thinking clearly and she might feel really sorry for leaving you out. Being left out can cause you to feel lots of different negative emotions. For example, you might feel sad at first and then become angry and jealous. These emotions are normal, but they will pass. Instead of denying your emotions, give yourself some time to feel them. Sharing your feelings with someone who cares about you can be helpful. Try talking to a parent, a good friend, or someone else who you feel that you can trust. Explain what happened and be honest about how it made you feel.   The person who you share with may be able to tell you about a time when he or she was left out and may even be able to give you some advice about how to deal with your situation. If being left out has been an ongoing problem or if you are experiencing distress as a result, then you may want to consider talking to mental health professional. If you are still in school, then you can talk to a school counselor. If you are no longer in school, then you can find a therapist. Journaling has a wide range of physical and emotional health benefits. It can help you to understand your feelings better, reduce stress, and improve your ability to solve problems. To use journaling to help you deal with being left out, get yourself a journal or notebook and start writing in it for a few minutes every day. Your first entry could be about being left out. You could describe what happened and how it made you feel.

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Подумайте о том, что сложившаяся ситуация могла возникнуть по ошибке. Признайте свои эмоции. Расскажите кому-то о своих чувствах. Запишите свои эмоции в дневник.


Article in English: People don't typically hang out around the recording studio, and you might have some trouble getting close by the kinds of studios the boys record in, but if you can find out when and where they've got studio time booked, you might be able to meet them when they're taking a break. Most of the band members live in London, which means that you can up your chances of meeting them if you hang out in the neighborhoods they hang out in. Harry Styles has a condo in London, Louis Tomlinson has a house in North London, and Liam Payne has apparently been shopping for houses in the Primrose Hill sections of London. If you can find out where they live specifically, you can visit coffee shops or other hangouts nearby and hope to spot them. By keeping up with all the latest fan details, you can stay one step ahead of other fans and hope to run into the boys when they head out for a bite to eat on tour or go clubbing.

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Выясните, когда они будут записываться. Бывайте в их районах. Узнайте, куда они могут отправиться в турне.


Article in English: People don't want to pay more than this for a book at a yard sale, unless it's a beautiful hardcover coffee table book. Display your books spine-out in an attractive box or on a bookshelf that's also for sale. You may want to consider having a laptop or DVD player handy so people can make sure the DVDs work before they fork over the cash. Display the DVDs in their original cases. Keep in mind that CD sales have gone down, so these aren't the hot commodity they used to be. You could try to sell bundles of CDs by the same artist for a little more if your aim is to sell them off as quickly as possible.  If you have cassette tapes, go even lower; these probably won't move for more than $1.     Sell records at $2 - $3, unless you have a very rare record that is still in good condition (in which case you may want to consider taking it to a record store to trade it in - you might make more cash that way).    Some rare or expensive games might sell for more, but in general your games won't go for more than $10. Make sure your magazines are cheap, especially old ones, $0.50 or $1 are most appropriate

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Оценивайте книги в 1 доллар. Оценивайте DVD-диски в 5 долларов. Оценивайте CD-диски в 3 доллара. Оценивайте игры от 5 до 10 долларов.


Article in English: People don’t want to buy from a lackluster salesman. Although that doesn’t mean you should be bouncing off the walls with excitement, make sure that whatever it is you choose to sell is something you feel strongly about. Your feelings show in your pitch. Be aware of how your product compares to others on the market, and be able to make a case for yours. You need to make your product or service more appealing than all the others out there, and part of doing that is being well educated about the pros and cons of what you’re offering. In order to successfully sell something, you need to sell it to the right person. Not everyone is going to want a photography package or a special phone service, so find the person who does.  Advertise your product or service in areas which this type of buyer might see it. Don’t force a sale on a buyer if you realize they aren’t interested in what you are offering. This will only annoy them further and frustrate you. You can’t sell anything if you don’t know the ins and outs of it. Be sure that you know every detail about what you’re selling, so that no questions by buyers can go unanswered.

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Продавайте то, что вам интересно. Важно знать свою позицию. Понимание покупателя. Изучайте товар.


Article in English: People generally behave differently in private than they do in public. You may see more open, honest or even outrageous behavior in a private situation. Perhaps people feel more comfortable in private. It is helpful to spot signs of insecurity because it will lead to a more compassionate understanding of others.  Look for traits and behaviors such as: jealousy (wary of others and suspecting others of wrong-doing); selfishness (overly focused on own needs with little regard for others); sulking (gains control via fits of moodiness).  If you choose to discuss a person’s insecurities, be mindful that it is a sensitive subject. The person may deny a direct question such as, “Are you insecure about my sister spending time with me?” Consider saying something such as, “I’m so grateful to spend time with my sister. I really feel supported by her, which helps me be a happier person all around, which helps us.” Whether you are in a group of friends, visiting from out of town, or you recently joined a running club, you can identify people’s insecurities by watching and interacting. It can be difficult to connect and relate to a person who has a lot of insecurities. Public displays of insecurities take many forms.  Look for traits and behaviors such as: excessive people-pleasing (attempts to please everyone to avoid being disliked); arrogance (an inflated view of oneself and boasts about all accomplishments); excessive competitiveness (turns every situation or conversation into something that must be won); overly materialistic (surrounds themselves with expensive items to convince others they are important).  Observe body language as it is another way to identify insecurities. A person who is insecure will hold his body in a slumping, hunching fashion, as if he is trying to hide from the world. The opposite would be true for someone who is confident. He would stand tall and straight with shoulders back and make direct eye contact with others. Avoid publicly confronting someone about his insecurities. Pull the person...

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Наблюдайте при общении один на один. Изучайте публичные ситуации. Анализируйте поведенческие реакции при конфликтах. Анализируйте словестные ответы в конфликтах.


Article in English: People generally expect flaky skin to occur on their scalp, but it can also occur on other areas of the body, particularly areas like the face, which are oily. The oil can cause dead skin to stick together and form yellowish scales. Common symptoms are:  Areas of oily, crusty white or yellow scales on the ears, sides of the nose, or other areas of the face Dandruff in your eyebrows, beard, or moustache Redness Red and crusty eyelids Flakes that sting or itch If you expect that you are developing complications, or your condition is making you very unhappy, see a doctor for help treating it. Reasons to see a doctor include:  You are very stressed out by your condition and it is interfering with your ability to live your life. This includes severe anxiety, embarrassment, and insomnia. You are concerned that your seborrheic dermatitis is infected. If you have pain, bleeding or pus coming from the area, it is likely infected. If treating it yourself isn’t working, you may need to be checked by a doctor. This may make it more difficult for you to get rid of it. You may need to see a dermatologist for help treating it if:  You have a psychiatric condition like depression, or a neurological condition like Parkinson's disease. Your immune system is weak. This includes people who have received organ transplants, people with HIV, alcoholic pancreatitis, or cancer. You have heart problems. You have damaged skin on your face. You are exposed to extreme weather conditions. You are obese.

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Выявление себорейного дерматита на лице. Когда следует показаться врачу. Определите наличие склонности к себорейному дерматиту.


Article in English: People have a natural tendencies to see negative life events as a consequence of personal shortcomings. You think your coworker doesn't want to go out with you because of your character flaws. You think that journal rejected your short story because you're a bad writer. In reality, there are an infinite variety of factors that can affect any given situation.  Much of success is rooted in luck. There is only so much you can control about a given situation. Even if you do everything right, something can still go wrong. Blaming yourself limits your perspective. When you find yourself personalizing disappointment, remind yourself you do not know all the factors involved in a given situation. It can even be helpful to say or think to yourself, "I don't know. I don't know."  For example, say you're disappointed because your cousin backed out of coming to visit you at the last minute. Your first instinct may be to wonder if you did or said anything to upset her. However, your cousin works 2 jobs in a city 200 miles away, has a boyfriend, social life, and is involved in her community. There are many factors that could prevent her from making her trip. If she did not give you a explicit reason for not coming, you don't know why this event did not work out in your favor. Pause for a moment to consider all the other factors involved and remind yourself this disappointment is likely not personal. People often set internal rules for themselves. You may, for example, have a mental list of standards that must be met in order for you to feel fulfilled, happy, and successful. While it's a good idea to have a sense of what you want in life, sometimes circumstances are unfavorable and beyond your control. In the wake of disappointment, reassess the standards you hold yourself to and consider whether they're truly realistic.  What do you think you need in order to be happy? Do you need to have a job, a perfect social life, and a significant other all at once to feel fulfilled? In reality, it might not be possible to control all...

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Не принимайте разочарование близко к сердцу. Измените свои правила. Изучите свои ожидания. Стремитесь к оптимизму. Взгляните на глобальную картину.


Article in English: People have a tendency to judge quickly after a first date. When deciding your feelings, have some perspective. It's only one date. Whether you felt so-so about it, or had a great time, this is just one encounter and you can't make any sweeping decisions yet.  If there was very little spark, do not decide it isn't worth pursuing. Unless there were very obvious red flags, consider giving the person a second chance if you had a decent time. If it went well, remember it was only one date and the other person may not have felt the same way. You're not in a relationship yet, so try to take things one day at a time before leaping to conclusions about where the relationship's going. It's important to examine your feelings about the person after a date, but overanalyzing can do more harm than good. Try not to obsess over the meaning of every hand touch, hug, or other gesture. While small things can sometimes indicate a character trait, they can also be meaningless. For example, if your date checked a text during dinner, you may be wondering if this means they're an inconsiderate person. If this only happened once throughout the whole date, they may have been checking the time or waiting on an important call. For now, try not to think about the text incident too much. Sometimes, you know for sure you want a second date, but sometimes it's more confusing. There is no pressure to go on a second date if you don't want to, but it's worth giving someone a chance if you had a decent time. However, if you were very uncomfortable or didn't have any fun, you may want to move on to someone else. Sometimes, red flags show up early. If your date engaged in behaviors that seemed rude or inappropriate on more than one occasion, this may be a sign this person is not worth pursuing.  For example, maybe they rolled their eyes or laughed at a serious comment you made. Maybe they barely engaged in conversation. Maybe they just made you uncomfortable throughout the night. Trust your instinct. Don't keep seeing someone if they have a bad...

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Помните, что это всего лишь первое свидание. Старайтесь чрезмерно не анализировать. Решите, хотите ли вы пойти на второе свидание. Обратите внимание на любые подозрительные сигналы. Подумайте об уровне притяжения.


Article in English: People have been making wine for thousands of years, and they've learned a few tricks along the way. Keep the following in mind as you make your own wine for the first time:  Use very clean equipment to prevent bacteria from spoiling your wine. Keep your first ferment covered but allow for ventilation. Keep the secondary fermentation air-free. Keep all bottles full, to minimize oxygen in the bottle. Keep red wines in dark bottles so they don't lose their appearance. Make wines too dry instead of too sweet: you can add sugar later. Taste the wine at intervals to make sure the process is going well. Avoiding these common pitfalls can help ensure your success. Do not:  Sell your wine, since this is illegal. Let vinegar flies come in contact with your wine. Use metal vessels. Use tools or containers made out of resinous wood, as they can spoil the wine's flavor. Try to speed up fermentation by turning up the temperature. Filter without a reason or too soon. Store your wine in unsterilized jars or bottles. Bottle your wine before it has finished fermenting.

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Узнайте хитрости успешного виноделия. Вы должны знать, что не следует делать при приготовлении домашнего вина, чтобы напиток получился отличным.


Article in English: People have many reasons for not being comfortable accepting love from others. For some, it’s just a trait of their personality that they’d like to change. For others, a history of abuse or trauma may have required that the person shut down to protect themselves, making trusting someone else enough to accept their love nearly impossible. Understanding why you are having trouble accepting love will help you overcome that difficulty.  Some people are naturally more reserved than others. Don’t confuse emotional reserve with inability to accept or express love. If you have previously been in relationships that ended badly, or if you were in a relationship with someone who didn’t offer you the same love and trust that you offered them, it can be hard to think about accepting love again. It is natural for survivors of abuse to experience an inability to trust others. Trust is a difficult thing to re-learn, so take your time. Don’t feel guilty because you have trouble trusting people. In order to achieve intimacy in relationships, whether they are with friends or with romantic partners, you need to be comfortable being vulnerable with the other person. It can be terrifying to accept this possibility, but researchers emphasize that without vulnerability human connection cannot happen.  For example, much of what drives a classic “fear of commitment” is the fear of being vulnerable and then being hurt. This often stems from a history of past experiences.  You can practice accepting vulnerability incrementally. Start with small gestures -- greeting a coworker, saying hello to a neighbor -- and accept that they may not be returned and that this is okay. You just need to practice putting yourself forward. Especially if you haven’t had a lot of practice in accepting love from others, or if you’ve been hurt by loved ones in the past, you may need to take particular care in choosing what love you’re willing to accept and what level of vulnerability you are able to handle at this point in time.  For example, accepting an...

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Определите, откуда исходит ваша нерешительность в принятии любви. Свыкнитесь со своей уязвимостью. Оцените уровень уязвимости, с которым вам комфортно. Откажитесь от желания все контролировать. Найдите людей, которые принимают вас таким, какой вы есть. Помните о своем праве сказать «нет». Научитесь распознавать, когда за «любовью» скрывается моральное издевательство.


Article in English: People infected with chikungunya will experience severe pain in the joints, especially in the joints of the lower limbs such as the ankles, knees and hip joints and in the joints of the upper limbs such as elbows, shoulders and wrists. Backache is rarely seen with this disease.  The joint pain is often described as aching or throbbing in nature. Redness and swelling are also present in addition to the joint pain. The joint will be very tender to the touch and the sufferer may have difficulty in moving their joints. Sometimes, the sufferer may be unable to move their joints due to severe pain, causing difficulties in walking, standing up from a sitting position , running, writing, driving, picking things up, etc. Aside from joint pain, secondary symptoms of chikungunya fever include nausea, vomiting, conjunctivitis, and photophobia (hypersensitivity to light). Sometimes, a person's sense of taste is also affected. In its initial stages, chikungunya fever presents itself with symptoms such as:  Low grade fever or increased body temperature, malaise,  a reduction in feelings of hunger etc. Sometimes vomiting is also present. After five to seven days, the joint pain begins. It starts with mild difficulties in movement and pain in the joints early in the morning. The patient may even have difficulty getting out of bed. However, this pain should start to subside as the day progresses. For more information on recognizing the symptoms of Chikungunya fever, see this article.

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Обратите внимание на отек, покраснение и боль в суставах. Обращайте внимание на вторичные симптомы. Обращайте внимание на симптомы, которые говорят о прогрессировании заболевания.


Article in English: People lie for different reasons and it's usually not clear-cut. Though your friend's lying may have hurt you, that may not have been their intention. Think about the underlying goal behind your friend's lie.  What purpose did the lie serve?  Did it get them out of trouble, make them look good in front of others, or prevent someone's feelings from getting hurt? For example, your friend may have told you they weren't seeing anyone, but you later find out they were secretly in a relationship. They may have lied because they weren't ready to introduce their date or weren't sure if the relationship was serious. Your friend may have lied due to extreme pressure or influence from you or someone else. To see if this is the case, look back over your behavior before the lie.  Did you do or say something that influenced the lie? For instance, your best friend lies about seeing your girlfriend with someone else because you just said “Everyone is trying to tear us apart.” They may have lied so they aren't accused of sabotaging your relationship. Before you make up your mind about things, get a second opinion. Talk to a parent, sibling, or another close friend about what happened. Laying out the events to someone else could help you get a different perspective. Say something like, “Hey, Rita, I'm worried that Jen is lying about something. How has she seemed to you lately?” A straightforward confrontation may be the best way to address your best friend’s lying. Stay calm, call out the lie, and ask them to explain themselves. Use “I” statements to cut down on defensiveness.  You might say, “I know you lied to me about having plans this weekend. I heard you on the phone with Sarah. Can you help me understand why you lied?” If you and your friend are in a group, you might pull them aside to confront them privately. Don't let your pal know you’ve caught their scent. Continue the conversation by querying them for more info. Ask clarifying questions that help uncover the truth.  Let's say your friend lies and says, “Yeah, I...

Summary in Russian:

Выясните мотив человека. Проанализируйте собственные действия. Узнайте мнение со стороны. Действуйте прямолинейно. Прикиньтесь дурачком и попросите больше информации. Отшутитесь. Игнорируйте ложь.


Article in English: People like to feel safe and comfortable with their friends, and always ready to have fun. You want to give off the vibe that you’re comfortable with goofing around and also letting others have a good time. So chill out and you'll make everyone else chilled out, too.  Give people a quick compliment. This will show them that you care and that you’re paying attention. Laugh a lot. Have open, relaxed, body language. Show people that you’re up for anything. Try to loosen up as much as possible. If you're tense, your friends will be too. Cut loose! Make eye contact, put away your phone, and make people around you feel important. If you look distracted and like you have a million other things on your mind, then people won’t be able to let loose and have fun around you. Look at people with approval. Don’t make them think you’re condescending or judging them, or they’ll be much less likely to open up around you. If you're unafraid of how silly or ridiculous you look, people will want to hang around you. Here are some ways you can be a total goofball:  Do your best (or worst) impression of someone you all know, whether it’s a teacher or a coworker. Dance like a complete fool, pretending like you think you’re the best dancer ever. Sing the words to your favorite embarrassing song. Wear a ridiculous outfit, or a graphic tee with a silly message. Don’t be afraid to tell a corny joke or make a silly pun. If you've never done something before, that's a good reason to try it! Be spontaneous and try something new instead of making excuses. If you're the one coming up with the fun ideas to try new things, your friends will think you're fun to be around.  Say "yes" more. Instead of saying, “No, because…” try to embrace new challenges and try new things. Check out the last section for some ideas about fun things to do with your friends. Though we all have our bad days, you should focus on talking about the good things in your life and the things you have to look forward to instead of the annoying little things that upset you....

Summary in Russian:

Расслабьтесь. Уделяйте внимание своим друзьям. Шутите как можно больше. Будьте готовы к приключениям. Сохраняйте положительный настрой. Объединяйте людей.


Article in English: People love it when you ask them for advice, because it makes people feel good to think that they are knowledgeable about something and that they have wisdom to share. It doesn't have to be something really serious; just something you know the person would have an opinion about. Here are some questions you can ask:  "I'm going to Santa Cruz for the first time this weekend. Any suggestions for places to eat?" "What do you think I should get my boyfriend for his birthday? I'm completely stumped." "Which dress do you think I should wear to the school dance? I can't decide." One way to show the person that you really do care is to ask about something you talked about earlier that day, or even earlier that week. This shows the person that you really do pay attention and care about what happens when you're not just texting each other. Here are some ways you can follow up:  "Hey, how is your grandmother doing? Is she still in the hospital?" "Did you get that waitressing job you applied for last week?" "How was your trip to Big Sur? I've always wanted to go." Another way to start a lively conversation is to suggest an activity that you and the person you're texting can do together. It can be something far in the future or later in the week; if the activity sounds fun, then you'll have plenty to talk about via text as you figure out the details. Here are some suggestions you can make:  "What do you say to going to an 80s cover band concert with me next month? We can dress up in neon..." "Want to check out the new Wolverine movie this weekend? I heard popcorn is free this Sunday!" "Have you ever had Cambodian food? There's a new restaurant in town and I heard it's cheap and delicious." Compliments are never overrated, and you don't have to see the person face to face in order to give a meaningful compliment. A small compliment can be a great way to start a conversation and to make the person feel like you really care. As long as you're being genuine and not making the person feel uncomfortable, this is a great way to...

Summary in Russian:

Обратитесь за советом. Спросите о том, что вы обсуждали при встрече. Предложите веселое совместное занятие. Сделайте комплимент. Обсудите планы на выходные. Поддержите человека.


Article in English: People low on nutrition are less likely to have twins.  All vitamins are good, but folic acid supplements are proven to increase your chances.  You can get them at any pharmacy.     Folic acid is now recommended for all pregnant women as well; it prevents birth defects.  However, you don't want to take more than 1000mg a day. Overall, underweight people are less likely to have twins.  Overall, being better nourished or overweight may increase your chances of twinning.  Better nourished means to put on weight in a healthy manner.  Consult your doctor about any plans for weight gain. There are foods that are possibly linked to better chances of twins.  A study conducted by a leading fertility specialist found that women who consume dairy products during the timeframe they're trying to conceive increase their chances of having twins by as much as 5 times over women who avoid such foods.  Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF), which is produced in the livers of cows, is believed to be the chemical instigator in this phenomenon. Others suggest drinking milk of cows treated by rBGH hormones can influence human women to have twins more frequently.    An African tribe whose diet is rich in wild yams (cassava) boasts a twin birth rate 4 times higher than the global average. Nutrients in the vegetable are believed to stimulate the ovaries into producing more than 1 egg during ovulation.Many doctors are skeptical that the yams have anything to do with twins.  On the other hand, there is no harm to eating yams, and they are delicious. Try stopping the pill right before trying to get pregnant.  When women first stop taking the pill, their bodies work furiously to re-regulate their hormones. During the first month or two after getting off the pill, ramped up ovaries sometimes release 2 eggs. This is not proven either, but again can't hurt.  Some studies suggest it is true.

Summary in Russian:

Принимайте витамины. Хорошо питайтесь и включите в свой рацион определенные продукты. Ешьте молочные продукты и сладкий картофель. Перестаньте принимать противозачаточные средства.