Article in English: If you're worried about getting enough protein in your diet it's a good idea to start using protein powder. Protein powder is a food product that is mixed with a liquid to form a protein shake and can be found at many grocery stores or online. You can choose to drink your protein shake with either milk or water; milk provides more protein but water provides less calories. There are three kinds of protein powders: whey, casein, and soy.  Whey powder is the most common kind of protein powder. It's made from milk proteins, readily available, and mixes easily into water or milk. Casein powder is also made from dairy products and is absorbed into the body more slowly than whey. This can result in a steadier supply of protein to your body than whey could give alone. Because of this, some experts recommend combining the two proteins.  Soy powder is also a good source of protein. It's harder to blend with water but there are no dairy proteins in the mixture. This is a good option for vegans and people who are lactose intolerant. Expensive protein powders aren't always better. Make sure to read the nutrition facts on the containers of several protein powders before you make your choice. If you aren't a professional athlete, the less expensive protein powders will serve just as well for you without breaking the bank! The more you work out, the better your body will metabolize proteins. You want to make sure your body has the building blocks it needs to create the muscles that you want! To make sure they drink their protein shake at the right time, many people will bring the shake with them to the gym and drink it while they cool off. If your gym doesn't have a cooler to keep a shake made with milk in while you work out, bring a bottle filled with only powder and add water to the bottle after your workout. Then you can still have your protein shake at the optimal time without worrying about spoiled milk!

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Пейте протеиновые коктейли. Приобретите подходящий протеиновый порошок. Пейте протеиновый коктейль сразу же после тренировок.


Article in English: If you're worried about your teen telling you the truth, it may be helpful to know the things teens lie about most often. You can't accuse your teen of lying about everything, but if you know what your teen is most likely to lie about, you can prevent future instances of that behavior. Some of the most common behaviors teens lie about include:  how teens spend their time what teens spend their allowance on seeing friends that their parents don't approve of which movies your teen sees and whom your teen goes with what types of clothing your teen wears outside the house drinking alcohol and/or doing drugs driving under the influence or riding in cars with a driver who was under the influence going to parties having adult supervision outside the house It's tough to know when your teen is lying, and any suspicions should be approached very cautiously. Being overly suspicious of your teen actually makes you statistically less likely to know what your teen is lying about. You may be more likely to recognize your teen is lying about something when you're suspicious, but you'll probably be wrong about what your teen lies about and why.  Accusing your teen of lying when he or she is actually telling the truth may make your teen less likely to be open and honest with you in the future. Try to evaluate your teen's behavior in the context of his or her past patterns of behavior. If your teen is getting into trouble (or has a history of doing so), that teen may be more likely to lie to you. Remember that no teen is lying about everything all the time. You may have your suspicions, but you need to recognize that your teen does tell the truth as well, and you need to be fair in your assessment of his/her honesty. Some parents may not be comfortable trying to catch their teens in a lie. However, if you have your suspicions and you want to put a stop to it, it may be worth considering checking out your teen's story. This can help establish a baseline of behavior so you'll know what to expect going forward.  If your teen...

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Распознавайте наиболее частую ложь. Подойдите к ситуации с осторожностью. Найдите способы проверить честность слов. Сообщите о своих подозрениях.


Article in English: If you're writing for school, confirm the essay's required length and any topic parameters. This helps determine how much information you'll need to gather and present. Check your syllabus and any assignment prompts or sheets first; if you still need clarification, ask your teacher.  Be sure you know how your teacher wants you to  cite your sources so you can keep track of what you research. Some schools provide reference software like EndNote or RefWorks, which can make collecting and keeping track of research sources easier. Be aware of any formatting requirements. The essay prompt will often tell you things such as whether the essay needs to be handwritten or typed, and what font type and size to use. If it doesn't stipulate, the safe choice is a standard, readable 12-pt font such as Times New Roman or Arial. Avoid using "cute" or "quirky" fonts in an academic paper unless given specific permission to do so. Know the due date! Get started early so that you have plenty of time to complete the essay. If the topic is not already assigned, you'll need to select your own topic. It's easy to get stuck on this step if you have a wide range of choices, so take your time and abide by a few general rules:  The topic should not be too broad or too narrow. See Write an Essay for more information. There should be enough information about the topic to write about, but not so much that you can't present clear, concise information. For example, writing on "the history of animal shelters" is probably much too broad, while "the history of Sunny Days Animal Shelter in X County" is probably too narrow. A happy medium might be "the history of breed-specific animal shelters in America." The topic should be appropriate and interesting to your audience. Think in advance about who might be reading your essay. Obviously, if this is for school, your teacher is your primary audience, but you should always have a target audience in mind. What will they want to know? What do they probably not know already that your essay will provide?...

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Изучите свое задание. Выберете тему. Найдите нужную информацию. Делайте заметки. Узнайте об источниках. Обдумывайте свои идеи.


Article in English: If you're your own worst enemy, it's time to start getting real. How do you manage to keep getting in your own way? Before you start coming up with a plan to save yourself, it's important to get a real sense of what it is that needs to change.  Do you struggle with apathy? Does a Saturday afternoon full of promise turn into a YouTube spiral, an Xbox session, and a nap? Maybe you need to get motivated. Do you struggle with addiction? If a substance or activity has a grip on your life, you don't have to live with it or face it alone. Start dealing with your addiction and take control of your own life. Do you struggle with low self-esteem? You should be able to rely on yourself, not have to fear your self, critique yourself, and drag yourself down. If you have trouble being positive, your self-esteem might need to be addressed. Do you take too many risks that don't pan out? If you're a gambler, someone who gets a thrill from the possibility of danger, of consequence, or of failure, it's likely you'll come up short more often than not. While there's nothing wrong with a little thrill in your life, if you're taking dangerous risks that are affecting your safety, you might need to take steps to save yourself from it. What sets you off down a self-destructive path? Whether it be a person, a circumstance, or an idea, it's important to learn to recognize the things that trigger your self-destructive or spiraling behavior so you can start to cut it off before it takes hold. Pay attention to when you feel sudden urges and interrogate yourself at those moments. Write it down if necessary. When you've identified the things in your life that trigger negative emotional responses, replace them with positive behaviors. try to reprogram your mental pathways toward positivity and grace, as opposed to self-destruction and depression. It's easier than you think.  If dwelling on your relationship with your emotionally-abusive father makes you want to take a drink, learn to beat yourself to the punch. When you start focusing on...

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Определите свои склонности с саморазрушению. Определите ваши эмоциональные зацепки. Уберите или замените деструктивные стимулы. Научитесь самостоятельности. Контролируйте внутреннего критика. Окружите себя людьми, которые поддерживают вас.


Article in English: If you've already bought a bottle of bubbles solution, you're ready to start. If you don't have any on hand, it is easily make your own using a few household supplies. First, use any kind of liquid soap as your base. Add cornstarch to make the bubbles strong. Mix the following ingredients in a bottle:  1/4 cup dish soap 1 cup water 1 teaspoon cornstarch Store-bought solution comes with a wand, but if you make your own bubbles solution you will need to make a wand. Here's a chance to get creative. A wand can be fashioned from any item that has a hole to blow through. Look for one of the following items you can easily make into a wand:  A wire dipper for dying eggs. These come in egg dying kits used during Easter. This little wire contraption has a hole and a handle, making it the perfect wand for blowing bubbles. A pipe cleaner. Just bend one tip of the pipe cleaner into a circle shape and wrap it around the stem of the pipe cleaner. A plastic straw. Bend the end of the straw into a circle and tape it to the stem of the straw. A slotted spoon. You can dip the spoon in the bubbles solution and blow a lot of tiny bubbles at once. Any other item that can be bent into a circular shape. If it has a hole, you can blow a bubble through it! The solution should stretch over the hole to form a thin film. If you look closely you'll be able to see swirls of colorful soap in the film. The film should be thick enough to stay in place without breaking while you hold the wand steady for several seconds. If the bubbles solution breaks as soon as you lift the wand from the bottle, add a little more cornstarch to make it thicker. Or you could try adding an egg white. A soft, gentle stream of breath will cause the soap film to bend outward until it forms a bubble. You've just created a bubble! Experiment with different ways of blowing to see how the force of your breath affects the creation of bubbles.  If you continue blowing past the first bubble, you might find that there's enough solution left on the wand to create a stream...

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Приготовьте мыльную жидкость. Найдите палочку. Окуните палочку в мыльный раствор. Поднесите палочку к губам и подуйте.


Article in English: If you've already decided that they are going to hate you, chances are good that you will feel awkward, anti-social, and down during the date. Whether you know it or not, your date will pick up on this. Similarly, if you already decide you don't like someone, you'll spend the whole date looking for faults and issues with them. Dating is supposed to be fun and casual, so go into each date with your expectations cleared and your head held high. Bring them to somewhere they like or feel comfortable. Mildly crowded restaurants, outdoor events, or small get-togethers are often the best places to go because neither party feels awkward pressure to be romantic or perfect. You will have plenty of time to be romantic. For now, focus on being yourself and having fun. Both parties on a date are trying to find out if they would be compatible together. Finding out if you're a good match with someone is hard enough, but it is near impossible if you spend all your time trying to make someone like you. What's more, putting on a show gives a false impression of you to your date, which will come back to bite you when your act falls apart later in the relationship. While it seems obvious, be yourself. You want someone to like you because of who you are, not who you pretend to be. Good face-to-face conversation is still the best way to get to know someone. Luckily, conversation is something almost anyone can excel at. You don't need a list of topics to have a good conversation, just a willingness to go with the flow and ask questions. Feel free to share things about yourself, but when in doubt about what to say you should ask questions about them. People love to talk about themselves and feel like someone is interested in them. Ask about work, their family, etc, but whatever you do, be genuine. What do you want to know about them? What made you interested in them?  The best questions are specific. Instead of "What do you do at work?" try "What do you enjoy about your job?" Don't make your date all about you. If you spend the...

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Старайтесь мыслить непредвзято. Первое свидание должно быть сдержанным. Свидания — это способ узнать человека, а не произвести впечатление. Сосредоточьтесь на разговоре. Сделайте первый шаг ближе к концу свидания, если симпатия взаимна. Договоритесь о новом свидании.


Article in English: If you've been able to rule out some easily solvable issues, it's a good idea to touch base with the manufacturer. Call the hotline of the company that produced your camera. Once you're patched through to a company representative, outline the problems you've been grappling with. If it sounds like a common issue with the camera, he'll be able to lead you through some of the solutions that are specifically suited to your model. Digital camera companies will usually have a hotline listed on their website. If you're out of luck and can't find a viable solution to your camera troubles at home, it may be time to seek professional help. Camera and electronics repair stores will take your camera and fix the problem for a price. It's only recommended that you get it repaired if you've exhausted all the easy possible fixes. You'll still be charged an expensive fee even if the solution takes them two minutes, so make sure it's worth your while to do so. Repairs can be very expensive. In some cases, they may actually be more expensive than the value of the camera. Keep this in mind and make sure you get a price estimate before handing your device over for repair. Camera lenses can be removed and replaced. Chances are your camera model is fairly common. Rest assured you're not the first person who has had a foul-up with the lens. If your digital camera works perfectly otherwise, you might consider getting the lens replaced. You can either get it from a camera store, or have it ordered directly from the manufacturer. Only replace the camera lens yourself if you really know what you're doing. The user manual that came with your digital camera should offer some guidance in this regard. Unfortunately, it may come to a point where you have no option but to count your losses and send your broken camera to the dumps. Getting a new camera will save you the effort of having to repair it, and though you'll be potentially putting down a lot of money for a new one, you stand to gain a more advanced model than the one you had before....

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Обратитесь к производителю цифровой фотокамеры. Отдайте фотокамеру в ремонт. Купите для камеры новый объектив. Подумайте о приобретении новой фотокамеры.


Article in English: If you've been exhausted or not sleeping, your day off should be spent in bed, resting your body and brain. You don’t need to sleep the whole time if you don’t want to, but you should definitely allow yourself to rest a few more hours than usual.  Don’t forget to disconnect the alarm. Once you're awake, take a long and warm bath to relax your muscles. If doing chores and housework will make you feel a little saner on your day off, go for it. A mental health day doesn’t mean that you have to just sit around relaxing.  In some cases, restoring order to your surroundings will bring you to a place of peace. You’ve been working so much that you have eaten your sandwiches in front of your computer for the last four months. It’s time to go to a restaurant and enjoy a lazy lunch with a friend. Go for a healthy meal and don't eat too much if you don't want to feel sleepy during the whole afternoon. Office work is stressful for the body and the spirit. There are several activities which will allow your muscles to stretch and your mind to relax. Here are a few suggestions:  There’s nothing like sport to make you spend some energy and stretch in a fun way. Try to pick a sport you like and avoid injuries! Go for a massage to feel truly relaxed and pampered. Aromatherapy is a good alternative. It is relatively cheap and can make you feel very good. If work has taken you away from the ones you love, spend the day making time to be with those important folks.  For example if you’ve been working endless hours, seven days a week and haven’t had a chance to spend time with your daughter, plan an entire day around what she wants to do. You can also combine a few nice activities at the same time. Why not having a go at a good restaurant with your friends before heading for a massage with your family? If you're a workaholic, you will probably feel uncomfortable or guilty during your day off. Brush this feeling aside. Everybody deserves a day off once in a while and should be allowed to relax.  Remember that you need to care for...

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Как следует выспитесь. Вкусно поешьте. Расслабьте тело. Воссоединитесь с друзьями и семьей. Избегайте чувства вины.


Article in English: If you've been in a dry spell for what feels like forever and don't even desire for sex, then it may be a sign of larger issues in your relationship.  Try to remember when the last time you had sex, and if you did it just to check it off your to-do list, and whether or not your received satisfaction and pleasure from it. If it has been a while and is more of a task, then the relationship is not likely going to last. Visit a doctor to see if your low sex drive is due to hormonal imbalances from pregnancy or menopause or, if you are a man, if you are experiencing low testosterone. Infidelity can destroy a relationship because it shatters the trust and loyalty you have worked hard at obtaining. It is possible to survive infidelity, but if it becomes routine for one or both of you, then it is time to end the relationship.  Unless you have established that you have an open relationship, infidelity is difficult to overcome. When one or both of you is unfaithful on a routine basis, and it becomes almost expected and acceptable, then your relationship is likely over. Flirting is a form of infidelity, depending on your intent. If you flirt often because you are seeking affection or having dreams of being with that person, you are emotionally cheating on your partner, and you need to address why. Just as you should choose your friends wisely so you are surrounded with positivity, your relationship should uplift and improve your own life. If you are feeling held back or burdened by your partner and they are not improving your life, you should strongly consider ending things. Your family and friends know you the best and want the best for you. If you recognize that they are avoiding spending time with you and your partner, your relationship is not meant to last. Having your network of support through your friends and family has a positive impact on the quality of your relationship. Family and friends often have high expectations for your partner or may have personality clashes with your partner. It is important to...

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Оцените частоту и страсть вашей сексуальной жизни. Оцените вашу верность друг другу. Подумайте о том, каким образом партнер делает вашу жизнь лучше. Подумайте, как часто ваши друзья и родственники хотят проводить время с вами и вашим партнером. Подумайте, как часто вы проводите время вместе.


Article in English: If you've been unable to obtain your router's password under any of the conditions outlined by the previous methods in this article, your Wi-Fi password is unrecoverable and you'll need to reset your router to its factory settings.  Restoring the router to factory settings won't tell you the current password, but it will change the router's password back to the factory password which is printed on the bottom or back of the router. Resetting your router will also disconnect every item you have connected to the router. For this reason, resetting the router should be your last resort. This button is usually on the back of the router. You'll probably need a paperclip or needle to press the "Reset" button. Do so for at least 30 seconds to ensure that the router completely resets. The lights on the router should flash or briefly turn off when the router has officially reset. This information is usually found on the bottom of the router, and includes the following:   Network name or SSID — Your network's factory name that you'll see in the Wi-Fi menu.  Password or Key — Your network's stock password. . When entering the password, you'll use the factory password that's printed on the bottom of your router. You may have the option of changing the password before you connect to the Internet.

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Уясните, когда использовать этот метод. Найдите кнопку «Reset» (Сброс). Нажмите и удерживайте кнопку «Сброс». Найдите учетные данные, установленные производителем маршрутизатора. Подключитесь к беспроводной сети


Article in English: If you've been using your web browser for a long time, it could be accumulating cruft that will slow down your browsing experience. Removing the excess add-ons and files can give your browser a significant boost. If you've installed extra toolbars for your browser, they may be slowing you down. If you've found that you aren't using these extensions, remove them to increase performance.  Click here for detailed instructions on removing toolbars. Your browser will store data to help improve the time it takes for websites to load. Over time, however, these files can build up and do more harm than good.   Click here for detailed instructions on deleting these files. You can quickly access the Delete Cache window in most browsers by pressing Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Del. If you are using Internet Explorer, you may want to switch to Chrome or Firefox, as both boast performance gains over Internet Explorer. If you are using a different browser already, reinstalling may fix poor performance.   Click here for instructions on installing (and reinstalling) Chrome.  Click here for instructions on installing (and reinstalling) Firefox.

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Запустите веб-браузер. Удалите ненужные панели инструментов, которые вы установили в ваш браузер. Очистите кеш и удалите временные файлы. Если вы используете Internet Explorer, замените его на Chrome или Firefox, так как эти браузеры работают намного быстрее Internet Explorer.


Article in English: If you've been vomiting a lot recently, drink only small amounts of cool water at a time. Too much water processed too quickly can cause you to begin to throw up. If you want, try sucking on an ice cube. The cool water feels good going down your throat and it's nearly impossible to drink too much water by melting the ice cube in your mouth. Clear liquids aside from water are helpful in replacing certain essential vitamins that you may have lost while previously vomiting.  If you can, try to drink liquids that are high in potassium and sodium. These are among the body's most important electrolytes. They are often lost when the body goes through the vomiting process. Acceptable "clear" liquids include:  Weak tea Bouillon Apple juice Sugar free sports drinks Coke syrup (the kind used in soda machines) may work in soothing your upset stomach, as might over the counter syrups like Emetrol.  Children should have 1-2 teaspoons while adults should have 1-2 tablespoons.  While there is little science to back up the claim that coke syrup works, it has been used for generations in order to soothe upset stomachs. In fact, it was originally used as a stomach tonic. Syrups like Emetrol can be safely used by children. Although it is often used by women who are pregnant, the manufacturer's guidelines recommend checking with your doctor before taking. This includes many sodas and coffee, as well as fruit juices like orange juice, grapefruit juice, or lemonade. Ginger has been a renowned nausea-buster for quite some time now, beating out dramamine in effectiveness in one particularly noteworthy study. You can purchase bagged ginger tea or brew your own ginger tea with honey, also called Tisane.  If you don't want warm tea but still want the soothing benefits of ginger, try drinking ginger ale. Pop open a can and let the carbonation die off first; remember that carbonation can upset an already fragile stomach, causing vomiting.  Another option to try if you want ginger but can't stomach any fluids is to try candied ginger. Try...

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Начинайте пить воду, как только вас начнет тошнить. Постарайтесь пить прозрачные жидкости, желательно содержащие электролиты. Попробуйте сиропы и тоники. Избегайте напитков, содержащих кофеин, углекислый газ, и прочих напитков повышенной кислотности. Попробуйте пить имбирный чай.


Article in English: If you've begun balding, you might be tempted to hide your bald spot by combing your remaining hair over it or by wearing a toupee. Both options are not practical, however, since both are generally very noticeable. Moreover, in your desperation to hide your bald spot, you may actually make yourself look older to those looking at you. A better option is simply to get your hair cut short. Having short hair looks neater and may make your bald spot less noticeable. Moreover, since men of all ages can wear short buzz-cuts, the style itself does not reveal your age. If your facial hair is still growing even after the hair on top of your head has fallen out, you could try maintaining a neatly groomed mustache, beard, or combination style.  While a lack of facial hair may have given you a "baby face" when you were younger, maintaining it as you get older can draw the eye away from the top of your head. Additionally, facial hair has a certain ruggedness associated with it. Your body might be wearing down with age, but facial hair can give the opposite impression and make you look as sturdy and strong as ever. Sometimes the beard gets gray before your hair does, if it bothers you too much you can buy over the counter dye kits made especially to dye beards and mustaches where they sell women's hair dye in grocery stores so you can dye it yourself. Just be sure to follow the directions. If you still have plenty of hair but see it turning gray or white, talk to your barber about getting the hair dyed. Aim for a shade close to the natural color you sported in your youth. If your hair has already been gray or white for a long time, you might want to consider going for a salt-and-pepper look, instead, since that could look more natural. Talk to a haircare professional before changing your hair color. Boxed dyes can contain chemicals that may weaken or damage your hair further. If you dye your hair yourself make sure you follow all of the directions for best results. The hair in your ears and nose generally grows faster and...

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Не зачесывайте волосы на лысину и не носите парики. Попробуйте уравновесить свой вид. Покрасьте волосы. Обрежьте волосы в ушах и в носу.


Article in English: If you've caught the stain at an early point, you're in luck. Paint stains become much harder to clean if they're allowed to dry. Water-based paints like spray paint may be reduced considerable by putting it in the sink and blotting up the paint with a paper towel. When one area of paper towel has been blotted up quickly move to a new area of towel to keep the blotting going. Blotting is important to do before you get to any rubbing. If you rub before you blot, the paint will just get pushed deeper into the fabric, spreading it around. Wet paint can be targeted swiftly with the right kind of applicable stain remover. The type of stain remover you use will depend on the type of spray paint it is. Consult the can and check if you're still unsure.  Water-based paint can be eased out with a dab of dish soap and some committed scrubbing. Turpentine, WD-40 or even hairspray can be used to treat oil-based stains. However, spray paint tends to be acrylic, so it should be approached as a water-based paint while it's still wet. With the right spray in place, the chemicals can do their work. It's up to you to make sure they get around. Rubbing a dry cloth up against the affected area will give the paint somewhere to soak up into. Continue rubbing the area, and don't be afraid to get rough with your rubbing. If one area of your cloth gets too saturated, move onto the next.  It is obviously preferable that the dry cloth in question isn't one that you would care much if it got discoloured. Repeat the process until you've removed as much paint as you're reasonably going to. Don't be surprised if you're not able to get all of it out. Every smidgen of paint soaked out makes the existing stain less apparent.

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Промакните лишнюю влажную краску. Распылите пятновыводитель. Протрите пятно сухой тряпкой.


Article in English: If you've changed your sleep habits and are trying natural remedies, but still can't get a good night's sleep, let your doctor know. They can work with you to figure out what's causing the problem and suggest other treatments. Common treatments for insomnia include: Cognitive behavioral therapy Prescription sleep medications Over-the-counter sleep medications Alternative therapies, such as meditation, acupuncture, or yoga.

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Обсудите с врачом другие варианты лечения, если натуральные средства не помогли вам.


Article in English: If you've collected vintage clothing in the past, you may have some old items lying around your closet.  Oftentimes, people buy a vintage outfit for a special occasion. You may have worn a vintage dress or suit to a theme party or a wedding, for example. Be honest with yourself. Are you ever going to wear this item again? If the answer is no, it may be a good idea to sell. You could also talk to older relatives, who may have vintage clothing on hand. If your grandparents are not interested in hanging on to old outfits, they may not mind donating them to you. Check places where you  may have stashed old clothes in the past. Browse your attic, basement, and other places where you store old things. Not all vintage clothing is made the same. Items are more likely to sell if they're made from quality material. Vintage clothing is often seen as a collector's item and may be priced high. Therefore, buyers look for the best materials when making purchasing decisions.  Artificial fabrics are notoriously difficult to clean. If an outfit is in good quality otherwise, you may still be able to make a sale. However, you should consider selling this item at a lower price to entice buyers. Higher quality fabrics, like wool and cotton, tend to sell more easily. You can also sell at a higher price due to their quality. As vintage clothing is older, stains and imperfections are common. You may notice stains under the armpits and small holes here and there. An outfit with a small imperfection can still be sold, but you'll want to correct the problem before attempting to sell.  Check for any obvious stains. If you notice sweat stains under the arm pits or any other wear and tear accrued over time, see if the outfit can be cleaned. Attempt to remove the stain using a cleaning method appropriate for the given material. Small holes, tears, and missing buttons may be fixable. You can sew on a missing button or patch up a tear. Some items may be too damaged to sell. If an item of clothing has stains that will not come out or very...

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Просмотрите ваш гардероб и отберите вещи, которые вы больше не носите. Выбирайте только качественные вещи. Просмотрите вещи на наличие пятен и дырок. Подумайте о том, чтобы купить вещь, а затем перепродать ее. Определите, каким образом вы будете оценивать вещи. Снимите мерки.


Article in English: If you've decided to toilet train your cat, the first step in the process is creating a designated bathroom for the cat to eliminate. Choose the bathroom in your home that your cat has easiest access to. Move the cat's litter box into the bathroom and place it near the toilet. You need a variety of supplies in order to toilet train your cat. Your cat will be transitioning from his regular litter box to a training seat and eventually to the toilet.  A cat training seat is a small contraption placed over the toilet bowl. A small indent in the center of the device will be filled with flushable litter. As you progress in training, you begin by cutting bigger and bigger holes in the training seat until your cat gets used to urinating and defecating straight into the toilet rather than litter. You can purchase a training seat or make one on your own.  The City Kitty Cat Toilet Training Kit is one such training seat. The seat has four rings that can be removed to increase the size of the hole in its center. At the trainings completion you remove the tray altogether. CitiKitty is a simple device that is inexpensive. It generally sells for $30.  The Litter Kwitter is another brand of training seat. It has color coordinated training trays of increasing size. As your cat progresses in training, you will swap out a larger tray for a smaller one. Eventually, you'll be able to move the tray altogether and your cat will eliminate straight into the toilet. The Litter Kwitter is highly convenient but can be somewhat expensive. It generally sells for $40 to $50.  If you'd rather save money, you can create a training tray yourself. You will need duct tape, plastic liner or kitchen plastic wrap, and an aluminum roasting pan size 12 5/8" x 10 1/8" x 3". If you opt to create your own training tray, the process is fairly simple. You should have know how to create a training tray before transitioning from the litter box to the toilet.  To create the training tray, simply place the aluminum roasting pan over the toilet's rim. Secure...

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Подготовьте санузел для своей кошки. Приготовьте необходимый инвентарь. Поймите принцип изготовления обучающего лотка.


Article in English: If you've done all you can to help yourself grow taller, there are still a few things that can help you to make the most of your height. You may not realize just how much bad posture can affect your overall height. A slight slumping of the shoulders, leaning forward of the head and neck, and habitually standing with your weight on one leg can all subtract from your height.  Walk with a book on your head to train your body to keep your spine as erect as possible. Stand with your legs straight, and no further than hip width apart. Stick your chin up a little. Not only will it add some extra height, but it'll also make you look more confident. Get into the habit of sitting up straight and concentrate on contracting your abdomen muscles to help. You may think that longer hair would make you look taller. But in fact, longer hair takes attention away from your neck and neckline, making you appear smaller. Instead, opt for short or medium length hair. These hairstyles will put the emphasis back on your neck. If you have a fairly tall neck, these hairstyles will look great. Wearing tight-fitting clothing, such as skinny jeans, helps to accentuate the lines of your form. When you wear baggy clothing, those lines aren't really defined, making you appear more squat. Skinny jeans, especially, will define your leg length and will cling on nicely to your leg shape, attracting attention to your leg shape rather than your height. For girls, wearing a slim skirt will help you accentuate the natural length of your legs. Slimming colors such as black, navy blue, and forest green will help you appear taller. These colors make your body appear slimmer and works for boys and girls. Going for slimming top and slimming bottom gets you double the effect. Likewise, wearing clothes with vertical lines help accentuate height.  For women, try out a pair of vertically striped pants, or maybe even a collared shirt. For men, a shirt that has narrow vertical stripes, rather than checks, can help.  Both genders should avoid the horizontally...

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Займитесь своей осанкой. Носите средние или короткие волосы. Носите обтягивающую одежду. Носите одежду стройнящих цветов и с вертикальными узорами. Носите каблуки или платформы.


Article in English: If you've ever had to climb up several flights of stairs, you know that walking stairs is a serious workout.  It helps get your heart pumping and breathing at a faster pace. This is why it's great for cardio.  If you can, try to find a long flight of stairs.  This way you can walk up the stairs continuously for several minutes as opposed to only walking up one flight and having to come back down again. Places like sports stadiums, apartment buildings or business buildings may have multiple flights of stairs you can use. Start with five to 10 minutes or as long as you can.  Take a rest period and either do some walking or strength training before trying another five to 10 minutes. Take the stairs by two to increase the intensity and difficulty of this exercise.  You can do this while walking or jogging. If you're in good shape, you can do a more demanding and difficult cardio exercise on the stairs — sprints.  Again, this is a great form of cardio and really gets your heart racing.  To do stair sprints, run up the stairs as fast as you can for as long as you can.  This may only be for a few short minutes. To help you keep your pace, pump your arms back and forth.  This helps keep you going and also works your body harder. Avoid taking the stairs two at a time while doing stair sprints unless you feel really comfortable and safe doing so. Also, avoid this exercise if you have knee problems. If running up and down the stairs isn't your thing, or if you have just a short stretch or flight of stairs, try doing stair hops or jumps.  These are plyometric exercises that will also get your heart pumping as a great form of cardio.  For this exercise, you can either use both legs or one leg.  Using one leg is much more difficult than using both legs. Start by standing facing the stairs on the floor or bottom step.  Bend your knees slightly and push yourself off the ground and land on the next step up.  Continue this all the way up the flight of stairs. To do one leg jumps, start in the same position; however, focus on...

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Ходите или бегайте трусцой по лестнице. Попробуйте спринт на лестнице. Прыгайте по ступенькам на лестнице. Разработайте свой индивидуальный план тренировок на лестнице.


Article in English: If you've ever seen anything seemingly inexplicable in your home, this can be a sign of a haunting. You  may see things like dark shadows in the corner of your eye or even shadowy figures that resemble people or animals.  Remember, however, that your peripheral vision is not always reliable. If you think you see a spirit out of the corner of your eye, you may be seeing a trick of the light. You can try setting up a video camera in your home when you're away to capture any unusual shadows on film. Some people think ghosts can leave unusual smells that do not have a clear source. Sulfur and bad odors are often associated with hauntings. However, smells like food and perfume may also be detected. Rule out other sources of a smell before assuming it's supernatural. Try to follow the smell to see if it has a source or notice if you left a window open. An unusual smell can float in from outside. People who believe they live in haunted houses often report odd noises. You may hear inexplicable footsteps, scratching, music, or even soft voices. Keep in mind, unusual noises can be caused by opened windows or even your neighbor's TV set, so don't attribute them to hauntings without checking for more plausible explanations.  Scratching and footsteps could be caused by things like mice, rats, or bugs. It's a good idea to have an exterminator check out your home to rule that out and provide treatment if necessary. You can use a digital audio recorder to capture noises as well. Flickering lights can be caused by brief power outages. However, if flickering lights are a frequent occurrence in your home, there may be another explanation. If lights tend to go on and off without explanation on a regular basis, this can be a sign of a haunting. Other issues, like loose light bulbs and issues with circuits and electrical panels can also cause flickering lights. If your home is very prone to flickering lights, consult an electrician. If you have any pets, unusual animal behavior can be a sign of a haunting. Animals may become...

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Следите за тенями и силуэтами. Обратите внимание на необычные запахи. Прислушайтесь к необычным шумам. Высматривайте случаи включения и выключения света. Обратите внимание на нервное поведение домашних животных. Обратите внимание на холодные зоны или изменения температуры в доме.


Article in English: If you've experienced trauma to your chest or torso that's causing significant pain, particularly during deep breathing, then you may have broken a rib or two. This can be associated with more severe injury as well, so it's important you get medical attention. Sometimes a "crack" is heard or felt when a rib breaks, but not always, especially if it occurs where the cartilaginous end-point of the rib attaches to the breast bone (sternum).  It's important to seek medical treatment after a significant rib injury because if a rib fractures into sharp pieces (as opposed to a hairline crack), then the risk of injury to your lungs, liver, spleen is much greater. The doctor will verify the type of rib fracture and make recommendations accordingly. Chest x-rays, CT scans, MRI and diagnostic ultrasound are tools that your doctor may use to better understand your rib injury. Your doctor will likely give you a prescription for strong painkillers or anti-inflammatories if your pain is severe, or recommend the use of over-the-counter varieties at home if your pain is tolerable. A potentially fatal complication related to a badly broken rib is a punctured or collapsed lung (pneumothorax). A broken rib can also lead to pneumonia. If the broken rib is stable, but causing you moderate-to-severe discomfort, your doctor may suggest an injection of steroidal medication, especially if torn cartilage is involved. A corticosteroid injection near the injury can quickly reduce inflammation and pain, allow for easier breathing and increase upper body mobility.  Potential complications of corticosteroid injections include infection, bleeding, local muscle / tendon atrophy, nerve damage and weakened immunity. Another type of injection your doctor may administer is an intercostal nerve block. The medication numbs the surrounding nerves and stops the sensation of pain for about six hours.  The vast majority of people with broken ribs do not need surgery — they heal quite well on their own with conservative (non-invasive) care at home.

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Обратитесь к врачу. Спросите врача об инъекциях кортикостероидов.


Article in English: If you've fallen for a player it's likely that he's already talked to you and made you feel special. That's what players do, and chances are you are not the only girl he's talking to. A player will try to impress you with his outward appearance, his ego, and his money. Take some time to try and get to know him on a more personal level. Whether you are at a coffee shop or a bar, try sending a drink to his table. Make sure he knows you sent the drink over. The idea is to get him to approach you.  When he walks over to thank you for the drink, use the opportunity to strike up a conversation.  Don't let him make the conversation about sex. Try to talk to him about his friends, or what he likes to do. Pay attention to what he says, and be wary if he starts to lead the conversation in the wrong direction. Rather than asking questions, speak in sentences. Tell him what you should do. Don't ask him if he wants to join you, tell him what you should do together. If you know he is free on a certain night of the week, make a suggestion that the two of you go out. Try telling him something like, "We should go get a bite to eat, or maybe grab a drink." Keep it casual, and take the pressure off the situation. Buy two tickets to a concert or a movie, and mention it when you talk to him. Say something like, "I was supposed to go see this band on Saturday with my friend, but she can't go anymore. You interested?" Be careful taking a player into crowded spaces, especially bars. Just because he came with you doesn't mean he won't be talking to other women. If you're just not up to the task of asking him out, drop a few hints to let him know you'd like to spend more time together. Mention a movie you've been wanting to see, or a club you've been wanting to go to. Don't be too obvious about it. Let him think it was his idea all along.

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Будьте настороже. Пошлите ему за столик напиток. Говорите прямо. Заманите бабника с помощью лишнего билета. Заставьте его пригласить вас на свидание.


Article in English: If you've followed the above steps diligently and the bad breath persists, you may have a medical issue that needs to be treated. Bad breath is a sign that something is not right in your body. If altering your hygiene practices and your diet does not improve your symptoms of bad breath, there is a good chance that there is some other imbalance, infection, or disease in your body that is causing it. These are lumps of calcified food, mucus, and bacteria that collect in the tonsils and can be seen as white spots. They are often mistaken for a throat infection such as strep throat, although sometimes they are too small to be visible in a mirror.  Tonsil stones are often harmless but cause a reeking bad breath. If you see a small white patch on the tonsil, try swabbing it gently with a cotton swab (be careful not to gag yourself, and don't press too hard). If it comes off on the swab and is a liquid or pus, you likely have a tonsil infection; however, if it doesn't come off or if it comes out as a solid chunk of white matter, it is likely a stone. Smell it and you'll know for sure. You might also notice a metallic taste in your mouth or an obstructed feeling when swallowing. If you have type 2 diabetes, it may be causing your body to burn fat instead of glucose, which releases ketones, a chemical that results in bad breath. Bad breath can be caused by metformin, a type 2 diabetes medication. If you take metformin, talk to your doctor about alternate treatment options. There are a vast array of illnesses that can cause halitosis, including the following:  Trimethylaminuria. If your body can't break down a chemical called trimethylamine, it will be released in your saliva, causing bad breath. It'll also be released in your sweat, so persistent body odor might be an accompanying symptom. Infection: Several types of infections such as sinusitis and infections of the stomach can result in bad breath. It is important to have any unusual symptoms checked out by your doctor, including this one.  Kidney disease or...

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Обратитесь к врачу. Обследуйте миндалины на наличие пробок. Возможно, у вас диабетический кетоацидоз. Рассмотрим другие возможные причины.


Article in English: If you've forgotten the root password and your user password, you'll need to boot into recovery mode in order to change them. If you know your user password and need to change the root password, just type sudo passwd root, enter your user password, then create a new root password. ⇧ Shift after the BIOS screen. This will open the GRUB menu. The timing on this can be tricky, so you may have to try multiple times. (recovery mode) entry on the list. This will load recovery mode for your current distribution. root option from the menu that appears. This will start the terminal with you logged in as the root account. When you boot into recovery mode, you will typically only have read permissions. Enter the following command to enable write access: mount -rw -o remount / Once you're logged in as root and have changed the access permissions, you can create a new password for any account:  Type passwd accountName and press ↵ Enter. If you need to change the root password, type passwd root. Enter the new password twice when prompted. Once you're finished resetting passwords, you can reboot and use your computer as normal. Your new passwords will take effect immediately.

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Если вы забыли пароль суперпользователя и свой пользовательский пароль, сбросьте их. Перезагрузите компьютер и после появления экрана BIOS зажмите левую клавишу . В списке выберите первую опцию . В открывшемся меню выберите опцию . Смонтируйте диск, чтобы активировать разрешение на запись. Создайте новый пароль к любой учетной записи, доступа к которой у вас нет. Сбросив пароли, перезагрузите компьютер.


Article in English: If you've given yourself a proper night of rest, this shouldn't be a problem at all. Set your alarm to give yourself at least an hour to get ready. Drink a fresh glass of cold water. After sleeping for 8 hours, your body will be in need of hydrating, and drinking cold water will give your body a jolt of energy to get you through your morning. Have a nice, long shower. Make sure you're clean and look reasonably well-kept. After your shower, put on the outfit you chose the night before. If you decide at the last minute you want a different outfit, you can open your drawers and try something new. Just make sure to watch the clock; you want to give yourself ample time to eat breakfast, and you don't want to risk being late for your first day! If you have dry skin and want to hydrate it, you can buy a good toner and skin cream. Applying a skin cream for at least a week should make most of the problem go away. There's no underrating what a strong, healthy breakfast can do for the rest of your day. Make sure you incorporate some fruits and vegetables into your breakfast, as they'll be the things that give you energy. Sugary cereals are okay, so long as they're only part of the overall breakfast. If you're feeling groggy, coffee helps in a pinch. Be sure not to drink too much, however, as an overdose of caffeine will leave you with anxiety and headaches. The quickest thing that can hurt your first day is being stressed out over being late. To make sure that doesn't happen, aim to be at school at least fifteen minutes before your first class. This will give you time to find out where your classes are, and you might even spark a conversation with a new friend. Some schools don't count being late for the first week of school. Find your class and get there. Once you sit down, be sure to bring out all of the materials you're going to need for the period. If the teacher hasn't said anything so far, a notebook and pencil should do just fine. While you're waiting for the period to start, you can take the opportunity to get...

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Вставайте рано и бодрым. Приготовьтесь к своему дню. Съешьте плотный, питательный завтрак. Придите в школу хотя бы за пятнадцать минут до звонка. Не забудьте приготовить все для каждого предмета. Проявляйте активность на занятиях. Будьте открытым, чтобы завести новых друзей. Поищите различные кружки и спортивные команды, к которым бы вам захотелось присоединиться. Постарайтесь хорошо провести время. Обязательно нужно расслабиться, как только вы придете домой.


Article in English: If you've gone through your bag and removed all of the clutter, you'll likely have gotten rid of books or items you don't need. To tell if an item is unnecessary, think about whether you use it frequently or at all. If you use it daily, keep it in the bag. If you haven't seen it in weeks, take it out. Make decluttering a habit! If you know you won't need something, leave it out of your bag. Go through your bag weekly to make sure you haven't piled up more of the same old things. If there are certain things that you know you won't need at home, leave them in your locker. This includes extra notebooks, textbooks for classes without homework that night, sports supplies, etc. Go through your class schedule and see exactly what you will need to take with you for the next day. This will ensure that you're not carrying unnecessary books, notebooks or supplies. Here, unnecessary supplies are ones that you won't specifically need tomorrow. If you have Algebra, History and Spanish, leave out your English and Biology notebooks and texts. While big binders and multiple-subject notebooks are great for organization, they also add a lot of weight, especially when they contain notes for classes you don't need every day. Invest in supplies that will help you separate your carry load and lighten your pack.  Get separate notebooks for each class. If you have one small notebook for each subject or project, you'll be able to carry only what you need for each day, leaving behind the notebooks you definitely won't need. Get notebooks in different colors if you have a hard time keeping them all straight. Invest in compact notebooks. A4 is the standard paper size for most notebooks, but it includes a lot of margin room. All of that extra space on the paper adds up in weight, and you may not even get to the end of the notebook! Look at smaller A5 or even A6 notepads to cut down on the size and weight of your notebooks.  Carry travel sized items. If you frequently carry hairspray, lotion or other grooming products for use after gym,...

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Не держите в рюкзаке ненужные вещи. Храните вещи в шкафчике в школе. Планируйте свой день с вечера. Покупайте маленькие принадлежности. Используйте электронные устройства, если это возможно. Отдавайте родителям записки и прочие документы от учителей как можно скорее. Не откладывайте домашнюю работу на потом. Наводите порядок в рюкзаке каждую неделю.


Article in English: If you've gone to all the effort to put a new roof on your house properly, pencil in a regular inspection to make sure it stays up to snuff. Wait for warm weather days to inspect and also do an inspection after a period of rain to check for leaks or other issues. Especially in areas with high winds and nasty weather, it's very important for any homeowner to haul out the ladder and carefully check their roof. Metal is especially susceptible to the elements. Examine any exposed flashing for signs that it might be wearing some and re-caulk any effected areas. . Properly-laid shingles should stay relatively flush throughout their lifespan, but will start to blister and curl up at the edges as they start to wear. This shouldn't be a problem for the first several years, unless some of them were loosely installed. It's a good idea to go over and reattach any shingles that appear to be come up loose.  Hammer any loose nails back, or pull them out and use new roofing nails to secure the shingles. Keep your roofing adhesive for patch-up jobs later on and add a little dab here and there where it's necessary. Seal any flashing you see coming up with caulk. Mosses and lichens are the bane of the roof's existence. They harbor moisture and can decrease the life span of your shingles. Brush dead moss away with a broom and consider applying a commercial "moss killer" (usually in the neighborhood of $30) to the roof. For a natural alternative, sprinkle your roof with baking soda. Some moss killers have copper oxide or zinc that are harmful to the groundwater, not to mention pets and other animals. Sprinkling some baking soda on areas prone to moss build-up helps to keep the moss at bay. When your shingles start to wear out, you'll start seeing the little protective beads from the shingles come off in the rain and end up in the gutters. This is a sign that the shingles are nearing the end of their life span and will need replaced soon, because they're no longer able to stand up to the sun's UV rays. Start planning for another...

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Проводите тщательную проверку вашей крыши, по крайней мере, один раз в год. Ищите трещины с водой или ржавчиной на вашем потолке. Правильно установленная черепица должна оставаться относительно качественной в течение всего срока службы, но начнет портиться на краях, поскольку они начнут изнашиваться. Очистите вашу крышу ото мха. Ищите частички черепицы в канавах. Смотреть на ранние признаки потеков.


Article in English: If you've got an add-on or toolbar installed that you don't want to use anymore, you can remove it from Chrome. Add-ons in Chrome are referred to as "extensions". Click the Menu button (☰), select Tools → Extensions. This will open a new tab with a list of all your installed extensions. You can scroll if you have too many add-ons to see on one screen. Confirm that you want to remove the add-on by clicking Remove. After disabling the add-on, you will need to uninstall the add-on software from your computer. You can do this from the Windows program manager.  Open the Control Panel. You can access the Control Panel from the Start menu. Windows 8 users can press Ctrl+X and select Control Panel from the menu. Select "Add/Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features". Find the add-on in the list of installed programs. The full list of programs may take a few moments to load. Select the add-on and click Uninstall. The Uninstall button is located at the top of the list. If you can't get the toolbar to go away, chances are it's malicious and will require some extra work to delete. See this guide for detailed instructions.

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Откройте менеджер дополнений. Найдите дополнение, которое хотите удалить. Нажмите на значок корзины, чтобы удалить дополнение. Удалите дополнение. Для удаления стойких панелей инструментов может потребоваться использовать специальную программу.


Article in English: If you've got more books than you know what to do with, the best place to store them is in opaque plastic tubs that you can seal and store in a cool location. Plastic tubs help to protect books from sunlight, rodents, and other conditions, and are easy to stack in out-of-the-way locations. If you don't need to access your books regularly, plastic tubs are a good choice.  Most retailers sell a variety of storage bins, in various sizes. Try to get relatively small boxes, no bigger than 12 x 12 in., or the bins will become quite heavy. It's fine to store these books anywhere the temperature will be consistent and cool. Attics and garages will be fine in certain climates. Polyurethane plastic tubs should protect books adequately from insects and rodents who might chew up books. Got more books than you've got shelves? Finding a spot for all those old paperbacks can be tough. But with the right storage techniques, you can find places for them.  Store book bins underneath the bed, at the backs of closets, or in the basement. Try to store books indoors, if you can. Exposed attic spaces, sheds, and garages can have drastic temperature swings, which can be rough on the binding and paper. Consider renting a storage space in your town for storing books. If you have a lot of books, an indoor storage facility might be temperature-controlled and appropriate for some old boxes of books, while outdoor garages might be fine for your old paperbacks. In very hot climates, books can start to warp. Ideally, you should keep the relative humidity around 35%. Humidity causes binding to warp, paper to curl, pages to mould and books to suffer. Ideally, you want to keep your books stored long-term in a climate-controlled room, kept around 35% humidity. Good dry air circulation is good for books. Anything lower than 50-60% should be okay for most books, but rare or valuable books should always be stored around 35%, indoors. If you're really particular about keeping your books safe, though, Try to keep it even lower if possible. Books...

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Храните редко используемые книги в пластмассовых ящиках. Найдите подходящее место для ящиков с книгами. Выбирайте помещение с низкой относительной влажностью. Храните книги вдали от прямых источников тепла. Сократите количество прямых солнечных лучей. Вертикальное или горизонтальное положение. Защитите книги от книжных червей. Храните редкие книги в специальных конвертах. Найдите подходящее место для хранения редких экземпляров.


Article in English: If you've got yellow-jackets or wasps that you need to get rid of, the swatting device you usually use for common houseflies is also perfectly usable for wasps and other pests that you might want to stun and get rid of. Cheap plastic flyswatters are perfectly useful in getting rid of wasps. Again, there's little reason to kill bees. If they're causing a problem, relocate the hive. Stand still in the general vicinity of the bee and track it. Wait for it to come close to you, with your swatter poised to strike. Wait until the bee lands before you move. It's usually a good idea to wait with the swatter raised and poised to swat. If you have to raise the swatter after the bee lands, it's probably going to scare it. Then it's usually too late. Stand as still as possible. Flex your wrist to swat the flyswatter forward and stun the bee. If done properly, you may not actually kill the bee, you'll just stun it. Scoop it onto a Don't swing at bees in the air. Swatting wildly in the air is a good way to anger a wasp and get yourself a nasty sting.

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Найдите мухобойку. Найдите пчелу и подождите, пока она приземлится. Быстро шлепните мухобойкой.


Article in English: If you've got your king hanging out there with an open centerboard, it's usually good strategy to move him. It's hard to keep track of everything going on in a chess game as it is, meaning that a wide-open board leaves your king vulnerable and you'd be better defended by castling. Alternatively, consider leaving your king in place if the action is mostly to the side. An unusual occurrence, perhaps, but it can happen. Play cautiously and read the board always before deciding to castle. If you want to know more about adding complexity to your chess play and developing more sophisticated techniques, you might want to study

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Если центр открыт, всегда делайте рокировку. Использует рокировку, как часть атакующей стратегии.


Article in English: If you've gotten gum on your favorite blouse or sweater, carefully fold the clothing so the gum is facing the outside. Clear a space in your freezer so you can set the folded clothing in it. Leave the clothing in the freezer until the gum hardens. Depending on how thick the gum is, you may need to freeze the clothing for an hour or two. Avoid covering the clothing with something that the gum may stick to. You can simply put it on a shelf of the freezer. If you can't fit the fabric in the freezer or can't get it wet, place an ice cube directly on the gum. If you shouldn't get the material wet, place an ice pack or bag filled with ice over the gum. Leave the gum on the ice for 10 to 15 minutes or until the gum becomes firm. Once the gum has hardened from the freezer or ice cubes, use your fingers to pick away as much of the gum as you can. Then you can take a butter knife or spatula to scrape away the little bits of gum that might still be on the clothing. Avoid scraping the fabric with anything that might damage the fibers. Squirt a dry-cleaning solvent onto a sponge and blot the area of fabric where the gum was. Keep blotting with the sponge until the area isn't sticky anymore. If you don't have dry-cleaning solvent, you can use a sponge dipped in mineral spirits. Read the care label inside the clothing or fabric so you know how to clean it correctly. You can usually spot clean the area if there's residue or a stain left from the gum. Blot the stain with a clean cloth and rub a little soapy water into it with a sponge. Use another wet sponge to wipe the soap out of the stain. Wash the fabric as usual, but check it before you dry it. If there's still a stain, treat the stain again. If you dry the fabric while there's still a stain, you may set the stain. This will make it harder to remove.

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Положите одежду в морозильную камеру. Заморозьте жвачку кубиками льда. Соскребите затвердевшую жвачку. Удалите остатки жевательной резинки с помощью органического растворителя или уайт-спирита. Постирайте ткань в соответствии с инструкциями на этикетке.


Article in English: If you've had stomach issues in the past or claim to have a weak stomach, this will make it more believable when you claim to be suffering food poisoning. Try not to focus on this too much, as this can be suspicious, but in the week before you claim you are ill, you might want to mention once or twice that your stomach is sensitive and has given you trouble in the past.  If you plan on using bad restaurant food as your excuse for food poisoning, you might mention you have had stomach issues with this kind of food before. As an example, if you plan on "getting sick" from Mexican food, a week before you might say, "I love Mexican food, but it always does a number on my stomach." You don't have to actually go out to eat, but if you tell your classmates, coworkers, or boss that you're going to eat somewhere likely to cause food poisoning, that'll make it more believable when it happens. Certain foods, like Mexican, Indian, and Chinese, have a reputation for causing stomach issues. You might use one of these to make your condition credible.  You should be careful when choosing a restaurant if you do not intend to dine there. If someone you know is at the restaurant at the same time you say you were, this could hurt your story. A safer option might be to say you ate some bad food at a private dining event, like a family dinner or reunion. You can add credibility to this claim by complaining that one of your relatives is an awful cook. Some kinds of food are more likely to give you food poisoning than others. The most common of these are poultry, meat, fish, and eggs. Food made with raw eggs, like a homemade cake or brownies, are also likely causes. When calling in sick, you might say that you ate one of these.  To make your story more convincing, you might say something like, "I had some fish last night and I think it gave me food poisoning. The flavor seemed off, and I only ate half of it, but my stomach's killing me now!" Avoid being overly dramatic when describing the food you've eaten. If you talk about the...

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Расскажите о проблемах с желудком. Заранее придумайте, в какое кафе отправитесь. Обвините в отравлении продукт, который намного чаще вызывают пищевое отравление. Заранее спланируйте свое отравление. Придумайте для себя несколько занятий дома.


Article in English: If you've hurt your friend, she may not want to immediately spend time with you. She may want some space initially. It's important to respect this if you want to eventually win your friend back over.  Be understanding. If you hurt your friend, she may not be able to forgive immediately. Do not take it personally if your friend asks you to limit contact with her temporarily. The space can be valuable for both of you. Your friends can have a chance to cool down, and you can take the opportunity to reflect on what you did. You will eventually want to apologize to your friend. The most effective apologies focus on acknowledging the needs and feelings of those you've hurt. Spend the time to yourself reflecting on what your friend might need from you.  Did you violate  your friend's emotional needs? This may be how you lost his trust. For example, maybe you made a comment about your friend's weight. This is a sensitive topic for him, and he reacted poorly. What does your friend need from you to move forward? He probably needs you to be more respectful and understanding in the future. He may also need you to understand which subjects are off limits for jokes. It may help to understand why you behaved the way you did. If you did something to hurt your friend, there may be a reason for this. Spend some time reflecting on any factors that contributed to your behavior.  Ask yourself honestly why you lashed out. Were you feeling insecure or bad about yourself? Many people hurt others due to their own feelings on inadequacy. Once you understand your behavior better, think about how to change in the future. Maybe you lashed out at your friend because you have issues with your own weight. You could talk to a therapist about your body issues and try to treat your body better through healthy eating and exercise. You can send this letter, if you want. You can also simply write it as a means to get your feelings out. When you apologize to your friend, having written out your thoughts may be helpful.  Write a sincere letter...

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С уважением отнеситесь к потребности друга в личном пространстве. Поразмыслите над потребностями вашего друга. Проанализируйте свое поведение. Напишите письмо.


Article in English: If you've identified the symptoms of a nervous breakdown, it's important that you talk to someone about it. Staying silent and keeping the stress to yourself will simply make the problem worse. One way to help relieve stress and break from negative thought patterns is decreasing social isolation and increasing social contact with friends. You may feel like you have no energy to see friends, but push through and make time for your friends. They will help you heal.  Isolation can lead to and exacerbate stress, so make continual efforts to spend time with friends regularly. Talk to a trusted friend or family member. Sharing your problems and worries with someone else will ease the burden slightly and help you to feel less alone. Especially if you have had a nervous breakdown before and feel unable to cope, a therapist can help you work through the current difficulties as well as help you explore healthy ways to cope. A therapist can help you with the feelings of depression or anxiety and challenge your negative thought patterns. If you need help finding a therapist, check out How to Choose a Therapist Feeling constantly stressed or anxious will raise the levels of cortisol in your body, negatively affecting your appetite. However, by not eating properly, you will feel even more tired and out of energy than before. It’s important to fuel your body with nutrient-rich foods and create a healing environment for your body.   It's important to force yourself to eat regular, healthy meals, even if you don't feel like it. Try to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Consider cutting caffeine from your diet. Caffeine can agitate symptoms of anxiety and disrupt sleep. Exercise is one of the best things you can do to relieve anxiety and stress. However, following a nervous breakdown, your energy and fitness levels may be low, so it's important to ease into it gently. Exercise can help get you out of the house and into a different environment.  Start by taking a short walk everyday, even if...

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Поговорите с кем-то, кому вы доверяете. Обратитесь за помощью к невропатологу или психотерапевту. Придерживайтесь здоровой диеты. Займитесь спортом. Научитесь расслабляться. Научитесь предотвращать будущие нервные срывы. Планируйте будущее.


Article in English: If you've installed a lot of apps on your iPad, they could be eating up a large amount of your iPad's limited storage. Games are one of the biggest offenders, with titles like Infinity Blade, Asphalt, Rage HD, and many others taking 1 GB each or more. Removing games and other apps that you don't use anymore can free up a lot more space than you may think.  While you can delete apps from your Home screen fairly easily, this method will sort your installed apps by their size and allow you to see how much space each app is taking up. Don't worry about losing access to the apps you uninstall. All of your downloads are stored with your Apple ID, and you can redownload any app, free or purchased, from the App Store at any time. If you want to back up an app, you can use iTunes to copy all of the documents and data associated with the app before deleting it. If you have iCloud Backup enabled, app data will be automatically backed up when your device is backed up to your iCloud storage.   This may take a few moments. You will see how much space the data associated with the app is taking up. Tap "Delete App" again to confirm that you want to delete the app and all of its associated documents and data. You can potentially free up a lot of space by regularly cleaning out your apps.

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Множество установленных приложений занимают память вашего iPad. Откройте приложение «Настройки» и нажмите «Общие». Нажмите «Использование», а затем в разделе «Память» нажмите «Управление памятью». Отобразится список приложений. Щелкните по удаляемому приложению. Дважды нажмите «Удалить приложение», чтобы удалить приложение и все связанные с ним файлы. Повторите процесс удаления со всеми неиспользуемыми приложениями.


Article in English: If you've just been jerked awake from a bad dream, forcing yourself to fall right back to sleep could send you back to the troubling dream, which can in turn lead to more fitful, restless sleep. You may also not be able to fall back asleep for a while if you're upset.  If this is the case, sleep experts recommend that you get up and if possible, leave the room. Doing this reinforces the message that your bed is a place of rest.  Even though you may be worried about needing to get a certain amount of sleep, allow yourself to stay awake for a period so that the bad dream can fade away and so that your mind can center on more positive thoughts. Instead of focusing on the clock and calculating how late it is and how much more sleep you need, try to find a way to distract yourself in a relaxing way.  For example, read a chapter or two of a good book before you try to fall back to sleep. Try to select a book which has a topic far removed from the content of your bad dream: if, for example, you were hiking in your dream and fell off a cliff, avoid adventure novels and instead read a few pages of historical fiction or a romance novel. You should avoid doing anything that is challenging or overly engaging, such as homework, office-work, or housework. Sleep experts generally recommend that we reduce our screen time before going to bed. They tell us that the blue-light emitted from electronic devices can interrupt our natural sleep cycles. Beyond this, television is an engaging medium, which means that we may be overly stimulated when watching it, which can in turn make it harder to fall asleep. Many people find that taking a warm bath is a helpful part of their regular bedtime routine. If you are struggling to calm down after having a bad dream, a relaxing bath or shower could sooth both your mind and body. After having been woken up by a bad dream, your mind is of course troubled, but your body may also be tense and stressed. Recent studies have indicated that yoga practice can lead to improved sleep. Thus, in an...

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Выберитесь из постели. Займитесь расслабляющим видом деятельности, который отвлечет вас от плохого сна. Воздержитесь от желания включить телевизор. Можете принять теплую ванну. Выполните легкую растяжку из разряда йоги. Практикуйте навыки самоуспокоения. Послушайте спокойную музыку. Послушайте успокаивающие звуки природы.


Article in English: If you've just been through a break-up that you didn't initiate, it can feel like your world is spinning out of control. Don't panic. Stay calm and remind yourself that you are strong and you handle whatever life throws at you.  Don't make any rash decisions. You are in a vulnerable state of mind right now, try not to do anything you might regret. If you have your mind set on getting your ex back, that's fine. But allow yourself some personal time to work through your own issues first. After a break-up, it's probably safe to say that you have some demons you need to work out. The best thing you can do is talk to somebody you trust - a friend, a family member, a therapist. With them, you can unleash all the rage, hurt and pent-up tears you have inside. You'll feel much better after.  By talking about the break-up with someone on the outside of the situation, you are free to express every feeling and thought without the risk of doing irrevocable damage to your relationship with your ex. Talking about the break-up will help you to work through your feelings and give you some perspective on the situation. You might start to see matters from a different point of view and understand where your ex was coming from. This understanding and empathy can help you to get back on the right track later. Use this break-up (even if it's only temporary) as a chance to liberate yourself. In a relationship, people tend to over-rely on their partner and forget how to function on their own. Now is your chance to recover your long-forgotten, independent self. You won't regret it.  Go places on your own, meet new people, try new things. Doing things by yourself will allow you to gain confidence and help you to feel whole again. Reconnect with your friends. Many people are guilty of neglecting their friends while in a relationship. Now that you're free to do as you please, take the initiative and organize a girls' night in or out. You'll soon be laughing so hard you'll wonder why you didn't do it more often. You've been through a...

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Оставайтесь спокойной. Поговорите с кем то. Будьте независимы. Позаботьтесь о себе. Работайте над улучшением себя. Развлекитесь.


Article in English: If you've just bought a Bonsai from the store and it came in an unappealing plastic container or you've been growing your own Bonsai tree and finally want to put it in the perfect pot, you'll need to prepare it before transplanting it. First, ensure the tree has been pruned to the shape you desire. If you'd like the tree to grow a certain way after you re-pot it, wrap a sturdy wire around the tree or branch to gently direct its growth. You want your tree in tip-top shape before you transplant it to a new pot, which can be taxing for the plant.  Know that trees with seasonal life cycles (for instance, many deciduous trees) are best transplanted in the spring. Rising temperatures in the spring cause many plants to enter a state of increased growth, which means they'll recover from pruning and root trimming faster. You may want to reduce watering before re-potting. Dry, loose soil can be much easier to work with than damp soil. Carefully remove the plant from its current pot, making sure not to break or tear its main stem. You may want to use a potting shovel to help pry the plant out. Most of the roots will be cut before the plant is re-potted into the Bonsai pot. However, to have a clear view of the roots, it's usually necessary to brush away any of the dirt stuck to them. Clean the roots, brushing away any clumps of dirt obscuring your vision. Root rakes, chopsticks, tweezers, and similar tools are helpful for this process. The roots don't have to be spotless - just clean enough that you're able to see what you're doing while you prune them. If their growth is not adequately controlled, bonsai trees can easily outgrow their containers. To ensure your bonsai tree remains manageable and tidy, prune its roots when you pot it. Cut any large, thick roots and any upward-facing roots, leaving a network of long, slender roots that will sit near the surface of the soil. Water is absorbed from the root tips, so, in a small container, many thin root strands are generally better than a single large, deep one. Before...

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Подготовьте дерево. Выньте дерево и очистите корни. Обрежьте корни. Подготовьте горшок. Посадите дерево. Ухаживайте за своим деревом бонсай.


Article in English: If you've just burned yourself, rinse the burn under cool water. Cold water will quickly cool the affected area and minimize the size of the burn. Don't use soap yet, just rinse the burn.  Don't rinse chemical burns or more serious burns. If you see any scorching or ash and smell burning, stay away from water and call 911. Don't submerge burns in water. Rinse gently, then dry your skin by patting it with a clean towel afterward. After cooling down your skin with water, you can use a clean cool compress on the burn to reduce swelling. This helps to soothe the pain and minimize the swelling and blistering that can occur with minor burns.  Cool compresses will only cool the burn for the first 10 minutes after injury. After that point, a compress may relieve pain, but it won't treat the burn. Do not use chipped ice cubes, bags of frozen vegetables, or other frozen items instead of a clean cool compress. Burns can numb your heat-sensitivity, which means you can actually get frostbite. Even if you think the burn is relatively mild, keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get worse. Sometimes, bad burns can become numb, making the pain come on later. Learn the difference between burns to plan for care:   First degree burns affect the top layer of skin only, and are characterized by redness, minor swelling, and pain. First degree burns don't usually require medical attention.   Second degree burns also only affect the outer layer of skin, but are more severe, characterized by red and white splotchy skin, blistering, swelling, and more significant pain.  Third degree burns affect the under layers of skin, and the fat beneath. Some severe third degree burns even affect muscle, or bone. These burns are characterized by blackness or white scorching on the skin, and may be accompanied by difficulty breathing, severe pain, and smoke inhalation. Use a cold washcloth or other sanitary compress on the affected area to help with the pain. Coldness helps both to reduce the pain and reduce the swelling of the burned area....

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Подставьте место ожога под холодную воду. Остудите место ожога в течение 5-10 минут. Взгляните на место ожога через несколько минут. Если боль все не уходит, продолжайте прикладывать холодный компресс. Поднимите место ожога выше уровня сердца. Если ожог оказался слишком тяжелым, обратитесь за медицинской помощью.


Article in English: If you've just met a person you like and want to start a good conversation, then you need to make the person instantly attracted to you by bringing up something original, witty, and engaging, and by flirting a little bit. When you're starting a conversation with someone you like, the way you say something is more important than what you say. Keep eye contact and face your body toward that person, showing him or her that you're paying attention. Here are some great ways to start a conversation with someone you like:  If you're at a party, talk about the music that's playing. That will give you something to talk about -- whether you both hate or love the music. If you're meeting at a bar, ask the person for a drink recommendation. Then you can approve if you like the drink or tease the person if it's not up to par. Talk about the person's leisure activities. Without being too pushy, ask her what she likes to do for fun on the weekends. Don't talk about your jobs. This is just not a turn-on. You can get to that later. Tease the person. If it's hot out and she's wearing a sweater, gently tease the girl's fashion choice. Talk about pets. People love talking about their pets. If you have a pet, you can even swap photos. If you instantly develop a friend crush on someone you meet or see, or if you're just hanging out with a friend of a friend and want to get to know him better, you should show an interest in him without sounding like an interviewer, and make him laugh and want to get to know you.  Keep it positive. Don't be self-deprecating or complain right away; open with a positive remark, like talking about how great your local sports team is doing (if you think that person likes sports) or how much you love the bar or restaurant where you find yourself. Talk about your neighborhood. People take pride in where they live and the things they love to do in that area, so if you live in the same hood, you can bond over how great it is. Then you can get more personal and talk about places where you used to live. Ask...

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Разговор с человеком, который вам нравится. Разговор с потенциальным другом. Разговор с сотрудником. Разговор с группой людей.


Article in English: If you've learned languages in the past, go over what you learned then and try to figure out what was most effective for you. What helped you learn? What didn't? Which parts of the process did you find easy? Which parts were hard? When you've sorted this out, you'll be ready to start learning the language. Even if a language has the same alphabet as yours, that does not mean that the pronunciation is always the same.   It will help to learn IPA, the International Phonetic Alphabet, as most dictionaries use it.  The Foreign Service Institute offers free online language learning materials, which include audio recordings which help with learning pronunciation. The Duolingo app and BBC Languages also offer various languages and useful pronunciation tips. This is probably the most important part of the language besides the vocabulary. "Paul want Mary go store" may communicate an idea, but it is not at all correct English. If you do not pay attention to grammar, you can sound equally incomprehensible in another language.  Look at the structure of the language and how the articles work (masculine, feminine, neutral). Getting a handle on the structure of the language will help you understand how it fits together once you start learning different words Ensure you know how to express questions, affirmative and negative statements in the past, present and future using the 20 most common regular and irregular verbs. Start with the most common words. Memorization is half the battle and there are many different ways to memorize.  You can practice writing each word a dozen times, which will get you used to using the word itself.     Try using the words in various and different sentences. This will help you practice the words and make it easier to recall the words when you need them. Don't forget to keep practicing the words once you move on to memorizing other words. If you don't practice them you will forget them. Especially if you're learning a language which operates on a different alphabetical system, you will need to...

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Знайте свой стиль обучения. Изучите произношение. Уделяйте внимание грамматике. Заучивайте по 30 слов и фраз каждый день. Практикуйте алфавит.


Article in English: If you've made your own jerky, let it cool for several hours so it's completely dry. If you see grease on the jerky, blot it with paper towels. Removing the moisture and fat helps the jerky last longer when you store it. If you're storing store-bought jerky, you can skip directly to storing the jerky at room temperature or chilling it. You can purchase food-grade oxygen absorbers from some grocery stores or online. Place 1 or 2 of them in each bag or container of jerky to extend the shelf life of the jerky. Then, press the air out of the bag and seal it or put the lid on your storage container. The oxygen absorber will absorb the oxygen, which prevents bacteria from growing on the jerky. Oxygen absorbers can remove a lot of oxygen from the bag, but a vacuum sealing machine removes almost all of it. Put the jerky into the bags that came with your machine and lock them into the machine. Turn it on so the machine sucks out all of the oxygen and shrinks the bag around the jerky. Consider vacuum-sealing bags with different amounts of jerky so you can grab some bags for snacks and keep others for long-term storage.

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Подсушите вяленое мясо при комнатной температуре. Поместите в емкость с мясом поглотитель кислорода, чтобы продлить срок хранения продукта. Воспользуйтесь вакуумным упаковщиком продуктов (вакууматором), чтобы сохранить вяленое мясо на долгое время.


Article in English: If you've never clipped a bird's wings before, this is vital. A veterinarian or veterinary technician should guide you through the process.  A bird's first wing clipping should always be conducted by a veterinarian. Take your bird to a local avian vet and have them show you the correct clipping process. After the initial clipping, you may be able to clip your bird's wings again. However, if you feel uncomfortable or uncertain, have a vet clip your bird's wings. It's not worth the risk of injuring your bird. To trim your bird's feathers, you need to be able to see what you're doing. You also need a quiet room to keep your bird calm. Find a room in your home that's both well-lit and quiet. This is best for your bird's safety and comfort. You should also choose a room that you can close off, without any open windows or doors. You do not want your bird to get out during the clipping process. Have all your supplies ready before you begin clipping. The process will be stressful for your bird, and you do not want to prolong it by scrambling for materials. You will need the following:  A pair of small and sharp scissors A thick towel If possible, find someone else to assist you with the clipping process. Birds will resist having their wings clipped. You will need to wrap your bird in the towel to keep it still during the clipping process.  You will use the towel like a baseball mitt to grab the bird. Do not put pressure on a bird's chest. Birds do not have diaphragms, so any pressure on the chest could prevent breathing. If someone else is holding the bird, have that person use one hand to hold the bird's body. The person should use their other hand to gently hold the bird's head between their thumb and forefinger. This will prevent biting. It is very important you know which feathers to clip. When clipping a bird's wings, you should only clip the primary flight feathers. Gently spread the bird's wing apart and locate these feathers.  Your bird should have two sets of overlapping feathers on its wings. The smaller...

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Проконсультируйтесь у ветеринара. Выберите подходящее место для проведения процедуры. Приготовьте все необходимое. Обездвижьте птицу. Найдите первостепенные маховые перья.


Article in English: If you've never coded before, you'll want to start with a language that is geared towards beginners, but still lets you work towards accomplishing your goals with your program. There are dozens of languages to choose from, and all excel at different tasks and implementations. Some of the most popular languages for new developers include:   C - One of the older computer languages, but still widely-used. Learning C will also give you a leg up when you expand to C++ and Java.  C++ - One of the most popular languages in use today, especially in software development. Learning C++ will take a while, and mastering it even longer, but there are countless opportunities once you know it.  Java - Another incredibly popular language that can be scaled to work on nearly any operating system.  Python - This is one of the simpler languages in use, and the basics can be learned in just a couple days. It is still quite powerful, and used in a lot of server and website applications. You will need a few tools in order to start writing code. These tools are referred to as your "development environment". What you will need varies depending on the language you are coding.  Code editor - Nearly all programmers will benefit from having a dedicated code editor installed. While you can write code using a simple text editor like Notepad, you'll find the process much easier if you have a program that highlights syntax and automates a lot of the repetitive programming tasks. Some popular code editors include Notepad++, TextMate, and JEdit. Compiler or interpreter - Many languages, such as C and Java, need to be compiled before you can execute the code. You will need a compiler for your chosen language installed on your computer. Most compilers will also perform bug-reporting duties. IDE (Integrated Development Environment) - Some programming languages have a code editor, compiler, and error-catcher all integrated into one program called an IDE. You can usually get this IDE from the programming language's website. If you've never...

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Определитесь с тем, какой язык программирования вы выучите первым. Подготовьте среду разработки. Почитайте учебники. Загрузите образцы и программы с открытым кодом. Чтобы выучить основы, создавайте простые программы. Присоединитесь к сообществам программистов. Не забывайте, что на изучение языка программирования уходит много времени.


Article in English: If you've never exchanged currency before, it's a good idea for you to understand a bit about the process so that you don't get any expensive surprises. The general idea is that you'll find a business that exchanges currency, and they'll give you the currency that you want in exchange for a small fee (plus, obviously, the amount of money you want changed). Now, in addition to this, it's important to understand that some currencies are worth more than others. For example, one euro is usually equivalent to US$1.11 or ₤.92 GBP. How much the difference is will fluctuate, usually with the state of those economies. So, even though you're exchanging $100, you may only get out €75.  Your goal, then, is to exchange currency when your currency is high and the foreign currency is low, because this means that you'll get more of the foreign money than you would otherwise. Understand that the dollar (for example) being worth less than the euro doesn't have much to do with the cost of items. The relative cost of items is determined by the market in that area. So, for example, a banana in the US is much cheaper than a banana in Sweden, even though the dollar is strong compared to krona. The ideal ratio told by multiple Pro travelers is 80:20 ( the famous Pareto principle ). Buy 20% in cash and 80% in Forex card. It is important to exchange some money before you leave for your trip. You’ll probably encounter the advice that it’s better to exchange currency in the country you’re traveling to and that’s usually true if you are exploring common countries. However, if its a relatively off the chart country, then you may not want to follow this advice. To understand this, you must know that there are two kinds of currencies; one is those who get highly traded, Like Euro, USD, etc. The other is less traded ones, also known as Exotic currencies. Its always better to buy Exotic currency at the location but exchanging it with USD (because USD is a strong currency). However, you will want to have some cash prepared for when you arrive....

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Объяснение процесса. Обменяйте валюту в вашей родной стране. Найдите информацию о валютных курсах, чтобы определить, какую сумму вам нужно обменять. Проще всего обменять валюту в вашем банке (еще до отъезда). Перед отъездом узнайте в банке или финансовой организации, выпустившей вашу кредитную карточку, сколько будет стоить использование вашей карточки в другой стране. Обменяйте валюту онлайн (в интернете).


Article in English: If you've never had a tattoo, the best way to mentally prepare yourself is to get rid of the mystery surrounding it. Ideally, you want to walk into your tattoo appointment without too much anxiety — the more relaxed you are, the easier your experience will be. Try talking to people who have many tattoos or the staff at your local tattoo parlor about their experiences getting tattoos. Most will be happy to talk. Everyone's pain tolerance is different. While tattoos are uncomfortable for most people, they aren't anywhere near things like childbirth and kidney stones. Most people you talk to should confirm this. A good amount of the pain from your tattoo is affected by the location on your body where you get it. If you're looking to minimize your pain, you may want to move it to one of the less-painful areas. While everyone's body is different, in general:  Areas with lots of muscle (arms, legs, upper pectorals) and areas with lots of fatty padding (glutes, hips, etc.) tend to hurt the least.  Sensitive areas (breasts, underarms, face, groin) and "hard" areas close to bones (scalp, face, collarbone, ribs, hands, feet) tend to hurt 'the most. All tattoos are not created equally. The pain level of your tattoo experience can also be affected by what, exactly, you're getting put onto your body. While some exceptions exist, in general:  The smaller and simpler a tattoo is, the less painful it will be. Large, detailed designs hurt much more. Black and gray tattoos are less painful (and take less time) than multi-color tattoos. Areas of solid color hurt the most because they require the artist to go over their work several times. You don't have to endure your tattoo experience alone. If you can, try taking a friend or family member whose company you enjoy. Having someone who cares for you makes the experience much easier — you'll have someone to talk to about your jitters beforehand and someone to give words of encouragement when you run into pain. If you aren't too shy, try making a social event out of your tattoo...

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Поговорите с тем, кто разбирается в вопросе. Знайте самые болезненные места. Знайте, какие татуировки вызывают наиболее болезненные ощущения. Если вы хотите сделать татуировку, возьмите с собой друга или родственника, чтобы не быть одному. Знайте, что будут задействованы иглы и будет немного крови.