Article in English: A solo walk or hike allows you to observe nature without any distractions, and you may be surprised by how enjoyable some alone time in nature can be.  Visit a nearby park, lake, river, or nature preserve, especially if you’ve never been before. Take a picnic! Go for a bike ride. There’s a surprising freedom in seeing the world from the seat of a bike. Find a quiet, scenic place or look up bike trails in your area and go explore. You’ve got time to yourself, so use it to get in shape. It’s an excellent way to pass the time while also improving your overall physical and mental well-being.  Jog around the neighborhood or do a bit of running on the treadmill. Look online for exercise videos, like yoga or pilates, and follow along with the instructor. Turn on some music and dance in front of the mirror. Better yet, make up a dance, and teach it to your friends and family later. Take up a sport you’ve never played before. Research the equipment you’ll need and find local clubs or teams you can join. Join a gym. Going to the gym will help keep you fit while also giving you a social outlet. You’re beholden to no one, so find a spot on the map where you’ve never been and go there!  Drive to the beach and spend your day getting a tan or swimming. Drive to a town you’ve never seen or visit a park you’ve never been to. Take pictures so you can show people later. Go fishing and catch some fish to show people or try cooking and eating what you catch.

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Выйдите на улицу и наслаждайтесь природой. Займитесь спортом. Выберите приключение.


Article in English: A sore throat alone can have a variety of causes, many viral (such as a common cold). Your immune system can handle these infections alone over several days or a week without help from a doctor. Other symptoms besides just throat pain that can point to a strep throat infection include:  Fever—101°F (38.3°C) or above Swollen lymph nodes in your neck Fatigue Rash Headache Nausea or vomiting Red or inflamed tonsils with white patches Treating strep throat is easy, but it does require a prescription from your doctor. If you believe that you have strep throat based on the above criteria, then you should make an appointment to see your doctor. Ignoring strep throat may lead to severe complications from the spread of the infection, including:  Scarlet fever Kidney disease Rheumatic fever, which can affect your heart, joints, and nervous system Your doctor will look down your throat and feel the lymph nodes in your neck as part of a physical examination. He or she may also ask you to submit to another, more concrete form of testing to confirm strep throat as the diagnosis.  The fastest test your doctor can use is a rapid antigen test, which requires a swab of your throat. Though the test can provide an answer in minutes, it’s not the most reliable method. If the test comes back negative for strep throat, then your doctor may still order the next test. A throat culture will also use a sterile swab of your throat, but the swab will be sent to a lab for a day or two as a culture to see if more strep bacteria grow from the sample in that time. If your diagnostic testing confirms that you have strep throat, then your doctor will write you a prescription for a course of antibiotics that will kill the strep bacteria. The duration of the prescription will vary based on the antibiotic prescribed (but ten days is common). Common antibiotics prescribed for strep throat include penicillin and amoxicillin.  If you’ve also been vomiting due to your illness, then your doctor can give you an antibiotic via injection. You may then...

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Узнайте о симптомах бактериального фарингита. Обратитесь к врачу. Пройдите необходимое обследование. Принимайте антибиотики. Пройдите полный курс антибиотиков.


Article in English: A soup may call for grated ginger while a stir fry recipe might tell you to chop it into matchsticks. Remember that ginger loses its flavor the longer it cooks. So if you really want to take advantage of its taste and smell, add it to your food towards the end of your cooking time. This will preserve its freshness. When chopped into matchsticks, ginger is crispy and chewy.  Small pieces of minced ginger in a pasta or rice will provide bursts of flavor in every bite. Larger pieces are great in soups and teas. To chop the ginger, place the root on its side and make thin, coin-shaped slices. Then, stack several coins together and make a number of vertical slices, to make matchsticks. Mince the ginger by turning the matchsticks to the side and cutting across them, to form fine cubes. If you like, you can run your knife through the ginger a final time to get rid of any larger lumps. Grating your ginger is quick and easy way to get superfine or even pureed ginger, which makes an excellent addition to tomato sauces or marinades.  To grate, rub the piece of ginger against a microplane or a cheese grater. This will produce juicy grated ginger that looks and feels like a paste. You may want to grate the ginger over a bowl, to catch any juice. Be careful when you get to the end of the ginger, as it can be easy to cut your fingers on the grater. You may need to use a knife to scrape off any ginger that's stuck to the grater. Ginger is such a versatile flavor, it is used across a broad array of recipes, from from stir fries and soups to breads and teas. If you're looking for some new ideas on how to use ginger, why not try one of the recipes listed below?  Make Ginger Tea Make Candied Ginger Make Ginger Snaps Make Ginger Ale Make Chicken with Ginger and Spring Onion Make Ginger Chutney Make Ginger Garlic Soup

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Просмотрите рецепт, которому вы собираетесь следовать. Нарежьте или пропустите имбирь через мясорубку, если вы хотите получить такую же хорошую текстуру, как и аромат. Натрите имбирь, когда вам хочется добавить сильный аромат и свежий вкус вашей пище. Используйте имбирь в разнообразных рецептах.


Article in English: A south-facing window that receives plenty of direct sunlight is ideal, and your desert rose should receive at least eight hours of sun per day. Place your plants six inches (15 centimeters) below fluorescent grow lights, and allow them to soak in 12 hours of light per day. Allow the soil to dry out in between waterings and only add water once the top inch or two (2.5 to 5 centimeters) of soil feels dry to the touch. Water lightly when necessary, making the soil moist without saturating it. Ideal daytime temperature ranges between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit (24 to 29 degrees Celsius), with night temperatures dropping by as much as 15 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius). Never allow the soil to drop below a temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius). At this temperature, the plant could suffer severe damage or even death. Use a 20-20-20 fertilizer, diluted to half strength. A 20-20-20 fertilizer has completely balanced levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Nitrogen encourages the growth of foliage, phosphorus mainly helps with root development, and potassium maintains the flowers that bud. If the fertilizer contains a higher percentage of any one element, your desert rose may develop poorly. Give your desert rose a water-soluble liquid fertilizer every other week during the spring. By summer, switch to a single application of slow-release palm fertilizer. Feed your plant with another application of slow-release fertilizer during the early fall. Give the flower a few doses of liquid fertilizer during the winter, as long as you manage to keep the temperature of the soil at or above 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius). After three years, when the plant matures, stop giving the desert rose liquid fertilizer. It can still benefit from slow-release fertilizer, however.

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Поставьте горшок на солнце. Если вы не можете обеспечить надлежащее освещение, задумайтесь об искусственном. Регулярно поливайте растение. Держите ваше растение в тепле. Часто подкармливайте адениум жидким удобрением до тех пор, пока он не зацветет. Продолжайте подкармливать вашу розу достаточным количеством удобрения даже после цветения.


Article in English: A southern caramel cake is a sweet cake made with layers of gooey and sweet.  Serve this luscious southern caramel cake with tea and enjoy with your family or friends.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  Use a hand mixer to mix 1 cup of butter, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and 2.5 cups of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.  This will take about five minutes. Add six eggs and two egg yolks to the bowl and continue mixing on medium for about two minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and continue mixing. Slowly sift 3 cups of cake flour into the bowl.  Alternate sifting the flour into the bowl with scooping spoonfuls of sour cream – 1 cup altogether – into the mix.  For instance, sift a few spoonfuls of flour into the mixing bowl, blend it for a moment on low, then add spoonful or sour cream, and blend again.  Repeat until all the flour and sour cream is incorporated. Spray three 9-inch round cake pans with a nonstick spray.  Pour the cake batter into the pans and bake them for about 25 minutes.  Remove pans and let them cool. Next, make the caramel icing.  Mix 1.5 sticks of butter, 2 (12 ounce) cans of evaporated milk, and 2 cups of granulated sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Leave in the saucepan, stirring occasionally.  You can test if it’s ready by dipping a spoon in it.  If it’s ready, it should stick to the spoon. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the caramel and mix it with a large spoon. Finally, assemble your cake.  Place one of the cake layers on a large plate, then spoon some of the caramel in an even layer of it.  Repeat with the other layers of cake.  Use a spatula to spoon some caramel over the sides, too. An apple pie cake is the perfect marriage of apple pie and spice cake.  A warm slice of apple pie cake is great in fall or winter, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.  Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix 9 cups of peeled and chopped apples, 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1.25 cups of water, and 1/3 cup of...

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Сделайте южный карамельный торт. Приготовьте яблочный торт. Приготовьте райский белый торт.


Article in English: A sphere is a circular solid in three dimensions. The primary formula for the volume of a sphere is:  Volume=43πr3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}\pi r^{3}}  π=3.14{\displaystyle \pi =3.14} r=radius{\displaystyle r={\text{radius}}} The radius of a sphere is the measure from the center of the sphere to the outer edge. If you are given a problem to calculate volume, you will probably be given the radius. Otherwise, the radius can be difficult to measure because you cannot accurately reach the center of a solid object. Suppose you are told that a sphere exists with a radius of 10 cm. Find the volume as follows:  Volume=43πr3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}\pi r^{3}} Volume=43∗(3.14)∗103{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}*(3.14)*10^{3}} Volume=4.18667∗1000{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}=4.18667*1000} Volume=4186.67cm3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}=4186.67{\text{cm}}^{3}} Alternatively, a given situation may provide you with the diameter of a sphere. The diameter is equal to double the radius. In more concrete terms, the diameter is the distance that passes from one edge of the sphere through the center to the opposite edge. To calculate volume beginning with the diameter (d), revise the formula as follows:  Volume=43π(d2)3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}\pi ({\frac {d}{2}})^{3}} As an example of this calculation, find the volume of a sphere whose diameter is 10 cm.  Volume=43π(d2)3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}\pi ({\frac {d}{2}})^{3}} Volume=43π(102)3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}\pi ({\frac {10}{2}})^{3}} Volume=43∗(3.14)∗(53){\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}*(3.14)*(5^{3})} Volume=4.18667∗125{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}=4.18667*125} Volume=523.3cm3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}=523.3{\text{cm}}^{3}} The circumference of a sphere is probably the easiest one for you to measure directly. You can use a tape measure, wrap it carefully around the widest part of the sphere, and take the measurement. Alternatively, you may be...

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Вспомните формулу для вычисления объема шара. Найдите объем шара по известному радиусу. Найдите объем по известному диаметру. Перепишите формулу для того случая, если известна длина окружности. Вычислите объем по известной длине окружности. Найдите объем по вытесненной воде.


Article in English: A spinal fracture (also called a "vertebral fracture") is a very serious injury that can cause permanent damage to the body, though this is not necessarily guaranteed. Spinal fractures occur when one or  more of the vertebrae in the back crack or come apart. The most immediate symptom is intense pain in the middle or lower back that makes it very difficult or impossible to continue doing what you're doing. This pain may be similar to what you might get from breaking another bone in your body (like, for instance, an arm bone), only localized in the back. Faking this sort of pain can be a challenge. When the "injury" occurs, you'll want to cry out in pain, fall to the ground, and immediately start wincing or writhing in intense pain. If you can cry on command, this is a good time to use your skill. Like most broken bones, spinal fractures lead to persistent pain that lasts long after the initial injury. This pain is especially bad when doing anything that puts even minor stress on the back. This includes:  Standing Walking Getting up or sitting down Bending Twisting One of the worst things about spinal fractures is that even lying in bed does not reduce the pain completely. Since it is impossible to lay horizontal without putting a little stress on some part of the back, even bed rest will be painful, though not as much as standing or moving around. Typically, for real fractures, this is mitigated with pain medication and narcotics. Because a spinal fracture results in actual physical damage to the bone structure of the back, it can cause noticeable changes in a person's stance and posture (though this was more common in the past when treatments for this type of injury were limited.) You may want to imitate this sort of damage as part of your act. Specifically, spinal fractures can cause:  A "hunchback" appearance A decrease in height The inability to stand straight up When a spinal fracture occurs, the bone from the broken vertebra can press against the nerves of the spinal cord (though this does not always...

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Притворитесь, что страдаете от изнурительной боли в спине. Действуйте так, будто боль «вспыхивает», когда вы стоите или двигаетесь. Продолжайте имитировать боль умеренного уровня лежа. Держите спину изогнутой или сутулой. Можете также имитировать повреждение нервов. Имейте хорошую историю наготове. Симулируйте, что лечитесь.


Article in English: A sports bra may not create the most flattering silhouette but it does its job, which is to keep you comfortable and to prevent your breasts from experiencing strain when moving. Some studies suggest that wearing a sports bra during exercise can reduce bouncing by approximately 74%, which will keep you feeling comfortable and supported. There are specially adapted sports bras for such activities as yoga and pilates, so that you only have to wear the bra layer and not overheat.

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Надевайте спортивный лифчик при физических нагрузках.


Article in English: A stage name can help you accomplish a number of things, which all can influence how you decide on your name.   Branding: A stage name can help you brand your performance persona, giving you a separate identity to develop as a brand.  Separation of personal and professional life: A stage name will be a very public name, possibly a household name. While some people might still know your real name, keeping your real name separate from your stage name can afford you some level of privacy.  Differentiation: If your real name is very common, a stage name can help you stand out and be more memorable.  Prejudice considerations: Some people have used stage names in the past in order to decrease immediate reactions of racism, anti-Semitism or other forms of prejudice. Luckily, this is less often the case today. Similarly, some women may have avoided a hyphenated name because it might indicate they’re married, which unfortunately some consider to be detrimental to their careers. Your stage name is a way to express yourself. What do you want your name to signify? Think about how a stage name might be able to channel your performance persona. Whatever your stage name, people will likely want to know how you decided to call yourself that. If it’s an uninteresting story, then perhaps think about making up a more exciting story to go with your name. Look online and in name books to learn the meaning of the name you’ve chosen. Learn the history of the name. Does the name’s meaning and history reflect what you want it to mean? Think about how people can find your name through search engines like Google. If you use very common words, especially single words like Trouble or Heart, it may be hard for fans to find you online. There can be the appeal of choosing a name that reflects the moment, where you might follow a fad. Also consider where you want to be in 10 or 20 years. Does your stage name suit an older performer just as well as a younger one?  Child performers should consider how their names will grow with them as they...

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Что же может дать вам сценический псевдоним? Выберите псевдоним, отражающий ваш внутренний мир. Позаботьтесь о том, чтобы с вашим псевдонимом была связана какая-то история. Изучите выбранный вами псевдоним. Выберите имя, которое без проблем можно найти. Выберите псевдоним, который будет расти вместе с вами.


Article in English: A stalker may begin to immediately reach out to you and contact you incessantly. This person may begin to call, text, email and visit you to a degree that feels invasive to you. If the contact feels outside of social norms and exceeds your comfort level, the behavior may be related to stalking. Perhaps the person reaches out to you over several social media platforms and “friends” you, then begins to text you non-stop. You may begin to feel uncomfortable. A person with stalker tendencies may insist you bring him or her to events, or to tag along to meetups with friends or family. The person may insist on knowing where you’re going or knowing your plans. You may begin to feel uneasy with someone always wanting to know your whereabouts or plans for the day.  If someone insists on knowing what you do each day, this can be a red flag. There’s a difference between being interested in your life and becoming obsessed with your whereabouts. If you begin to date someone who shows these traits, reconsider seeing him or her again. A stalker may have information about you that you have never provided. The person may research you and know information about you, your workplace, your friends, family members, and favorite places. They may know your route to and from work, what time you go to the gym, and any other patterns in your schedule. You may notice that the person slips up and says something you never told them. This can be a warning sign. A stalker may not know the boundaries of acceptable social behavior. The person may be socially awkward, have little to no social awareness, and not “fit in” in groups. The stalker may have little awareness as to how people interact with others or make assumptions for how others see them. Often, the person has no or few personal relationships and has low self-esteem. Some people are simply awkward, not stalkers. If the person doesn't seem to obsess over you, isn't threatening, and doesn't seem attached to you in particular, then they probably just aren't good at socializing. Notice...

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Срочная и постоянная необходимость в общении. Навязчивость и слежка. Осведомленность о ваших делах выходит за рамки сказанного вами. Социальная неловкость. Неуважение личных границ. Неожиданные визиты. Физическая агрессия в поведении. Другие признаки беспокойства. Как реагировать на такое поведение?


Article in English: A stalker’s behavior makes them feel they have power over you. If you provide them with any reaction, even telling them to leave you alone, they have successfully manipulated you into getting you to respond to them. Never respond or react to them.  Do not respond to any of their texts, emails, or website comments. Instead, save all of these communications for evidence. If you see the stalker, try not to show any reaction. The stalker wants to see you react to know they have control. Do your best to present a stone-faced and calm exterior, but don’t beat yourself up if you can’t. Their behavior is not your fault. If the stalker has directly or indirectly threatened to harm you, believe them. Contact law enforcement immediately and make plans to be safe.  Make sure you record and report all details of the threat once you are in a safe place. A stalker may also threaten suicide in order to manipulate you, particularly if you were previously in a relationship with them. If this happens, contact law enforcement. Do not allow yourself to be manipulated. If your stalker had access to your phone or computer, get new ones. The old ones may be infected with spyware or GPS tracking devices. Get a new email address and phone number.  Send out an email from your new email address to your close contacts. You could say, “I’ve had to change my email address because I’m currently being harassed and stalked by my ex-husband. I ask that you please not share this address with others unless you have my permission.” Change your passwords for all online accounts, including banking, shopping, and entertainment websites. You may wish to keep your old email and phone/phone number active in order to collect evidence against the stalker, but have that information forwarded along to law enforcement.

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Избегайте общения с преследователем. Принимайте все его угрозы всерьез. Смените свои электронные устройства.


Article in English: A standard banana tree can grow to be over 15 meters (49 feet) in height and will become too large for a regular pot. When purchasing a banana tree, make sure that you go for a dwarf variety of tree. These trees only grow to around 1.5 m (5 feet) to 4 m (13 feet), can be grown indoors, and will not outgrow the pot that you put them in. Look online for different varieties of dwarf banana tree corms for sale. Types of dwarf banana trees include the Dwarf Red, Dwarf Brazilian, Williams Hybrid, and Dwarf Lady Finger. The corm is the base of the banana tree and contains the tree's roots. If you don't want to plant the corm and wait for the tree to grow, you can buy a young banana tree or a banana tree sucker. This will bypass having to grow new suckers from the corm, and may make it easier to plant your tree. You may also be able to buy young banana trees or banana corms at a local nursery. Banana trees thrive in well-drained soil. When looking for the right type of soil, consider ones with a good mix of peat, perlite, and vermiculite. A cactus or palm tree soil mixture is an excellent choice for banana trees. You can purchase bags of this soil at most home and gardening stores.  Some soil is not beneficial for banana tree growth, such as standard heavy potting soil or soil that's found in your yard.  Your banana tree will do best in soil with a pH of 5.6 - 6.5.

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Выберите карликовую разновидность бананового дерева. Приобретите клубнелуковицу или банановое дерево в специализированном магазине либо через интернет. Купите хорошо дренируемую слабокислую почву.


Article in English: A standard baseball cap can leave your neck and ears vulnerable to the sun. Putting on a hat with an extended brim guarantees that your neck will be slightly blocked from the sun. A straw hat can provide some protection, but a close knit fabric hat is even better.  Some hats come with a reflective underside that actually repels the sun’s rays. It’s estimated that your skin cancer risk lowers by 10% for every 2 inches added to your hat’s brim. This is a hat that fits close to your head, like a baseball cap. However, it also has long, dense fabric draping from the sides and back. This fabric covers your ears and neck, shielding them from the sun. Buy a shade cap from your local sporting goods or outdoor store. Bandanas are lightweight, square pieces of fabric that can be easily folded into a neck wrap. You can tie the ends to the front or side of your neck. Adjust the fall of the fabric until if covers your neck from all sides.  If it’s extremely hot, soak your bandana in cold water before placing it on your neck for extra relief. If you don’t have a bandana, any piece of square fabric can really work the same way. If you are hitting the beach or swimming, look for a rash guard shirt with a neck that extends a few inches above your shoulders. This will block the sun without overheating you in the process. Many outdoor companies also sell lightweight shirts with extended, sometimes detachable, neck pieces. Check that the top is relatively tight-fitting or it could flop down and expose part of your neck to the sun. Look for high-neck shirts, bandanas, or hats that are UPF rated. The UPF rating goes from 15 to 50+, with the higher numbers offering more protection from UVA and UVB rays. The UPF rating only holds true if the garment stays dry, though.  For example, if you are going to be in the sun for extended periods of time, go with a 40+ UPF rating, as it can block around 98% of UV rays. A rating between 25-35 is a good option for brief periods of sun exposure. Look for a sun wrap, which is a piece of fabric...

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Носите шляпку с полями длиной 5–7,5 см. Наденьте кепку с защитой для шеи. Обмотайте вокруг шеи бандану. Наденьте футболку с высоким воротником. Купите одежду с защитой от ультрафиолета.


Article in English: A standard razor will not give you detailed brows, and can be dangerous to use near your eyes. Instead purchase an eyebrow razor, whose small blade will give you the brows you desire. You can order an eyebrow razor online or purchase one at your local beauty supply store. You will get a closer shave if you apply shaving cream to the area of skin surrounding the eyebrow. Try starting with a dime-sized amount, and use more if necessary. Try applying the shaving cream when you get out of the shower. Only put shaving cream over the part of your eyebrow you want to shave. Use a cotton swab to wipe away any excess shaving cream so you can see what you're doing. Use your non-dominant hand to hold the skin around the eyebrow taut. This will help you get a closer, more detailed shave. Then use your dominant hand to begin shaping your eyebrow. It’s important that you stroke the razor in the same direction that your eyebrows grow. If you use the blade in the opposite direction, you can nick your skin and possibly create ingrown hairs. Instead, gently stroke the razor in the direction that your eyebrows grow. Also, avoid shaving above your eyebrows or they could look unnatural. You should check your progress in a mirror as much as possible. It is easy to accidentally shave off too much of your eyebrows. To prevent this from happening, step back and look in the mirror after completing each section of eyebrow. In order to maintain the look of your newly shaped eyebrows, you will want to shave them regularly. Try shaving about once a week, or more if your hair grows quickly.

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Приобретите станок, созданный специально для бровей. Используйте немного пены для бритья. Туго натяните кожу брови. Брейте под бровью по росту волос. Постоянно следите за результатом. Поддерживайте форму брови еженедельным бритьем.


Article in English: A standard size blood pressure cuff purchased from a drugstore will fit around the arm of most adults. However, if you have an especially narrow or wide arm, or if you plan to take the blood pressure of a child, you may need a different size.  Check the size of a cuff before buying it. Look at the "index" line. This is the range line on the cuff that tells you if it fits. Once it is on the patient's arm it will tell you whether or not the circumference of your arm fits within the "range" area of the cuff. If you do not use the proper cuff size, you may end up with an inaccurate measurement. Certain conditions can cause blood pressure to spike temporarily. In order to get an accurate measurement, you or your patient should avoid these conditions before taking your blood pressure.  Factors that can affect blood pressure include: stress, smoking, exercise, cold temperatures, a full stomach, a full bladder, caffeine, and some medications. Blood pressure can change throughout the course of the day. If you need to check the patient's blood pressure regularly, try to do so at the same approximate time each day. You will need to listen your, or your patient's heartbeat, so a quiet setting is ideal. A quiet room is also a calm room, so someone who rests in a quiet room while checking his or her blood pressure is more likely to feel relaxed, rather than stressed. Therefore you are more likely to get an accurate reading. Since physical stress can affect a blood pressure reading, you or the patient whose reading you take, should get comfortable. For example, use the bathroom before you have your blood pressure taken. It's also a good idea to keep yourself warm. Find a warm room, or if the room is chilly, wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm. In addition, if you have a headache or body ache, try to reduce or relieve the pain before taking your blood pressure. Roll up your left sleeve or, better yet, change into a shirt that exposes your upper arm. Blood pressure should be measured from the left arm, so the sleeve...

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Убедитесь, что у вас правильный размер манжеты. Избегайте факторов, которые могут привести к увеличению кровяного давления. Найдите тихое место. Чувствуйте себя комфортно. Избавьтесь от тугих рукавов. Отдохните 5-10 минут. Найдите место, удобное для измерения кровяного давления.


Article in English: A standard size dog food can or a soup can are perfect.  Remove the paper label, the can lid, and wash it clean with warm water.  Dry before proceeding to the next step. They need to be long enough to wind around the can.  Try not to touch the sticky ends, or get them dirty, otherwise the trap will not work. Press the duck tape tightly against the can with your hands.  Give the duck tape a gentle rub in order to transfer the stickiness. The surface of the can will now be sticky.  Gently touch the can to see how sticky it is.  If it is not very sticky, repeat with new lengths of duct tape. Put the lid over the base of the flashlight.  This will create a base for the flytrap.  It is best if you can find a UV flashlight, as flies are mostly attracted to UV light. Sit the can upright so that all the stickiness is available to catch flies.  Switch on the flashlight and place it into the can.  Make sure that the flashlight is upright, and has new batteries in it. They'll be attracted to the light but get stuck on the sticky sides of the can. If you have successfully caught flies with the can, it is best to throw it away.  Make sure to use a pair of gloves when you contact the can, so you do not have to touch the flies.  It might be best to have a plastic grocery store bag ready to place the can in, before you throw it away in the trash.

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Подберите подходящую банку. Нарежьте несколько полосок скотча или изоленты. Оберните банку скотчем или изолентой. Снимите ленту с банки. Приклейте небольшой фонарик к нижней стороне крышки. Выставьте банку на улицу ночью. Дождитесь мух. Замените банку.


Article in English: A steam cleaner is a cleaning machine that uses steam to clean tile floors and other flat surfaces.  Generally, steam cleaners work the same way that vacuum cleaners do – simply turn the machine on and push it along the surface of your bathroom tile.  You'll probably have to fill the steam cleaner with water before using it. Consult manufacturer directions before using your steam cleaner. You may be able to rent a steam cleaner at your local hardware or home goods store.

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Используйте паровой очиститель.


Article in English: A stick of gum after a meal encourages the production of saliva in the mouth, which fights bad breath. Look for gum with natural essential oils. Spearmint, peppermint and cinnamon oils have been shown to tackle foul-smelling bacteria in the mouth. This might be tough to do, but chewing coffee beans and then spitting them out has been known to temper garlic breath. Rubbing coffee beans on your hands (and then washing them) can also help to remove the smell of onion and garlic from your skin. If other remedies for onion and garlic breath don't seem to work, cutting down on your use of them in meals will prevent bad breath. If you eat garlic for its potential health benefits, you may want to substitute an odorless garlic supplement for raw garlic. Be aware that supplements come in many forms, range significantly in quality, and research into their health benefits and side-effects is ongoing.

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Пожуйте жвачку. Пожуйте кофейные зерна. Уменьшите потребление чеснока и лука.


Article in English: A sticker will wear over time, peeling back and leaving sticky residue. But, if you want a low cost color change, this is the best way to do it. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of companies who provide sticker decals for your iPhone. Skins can range from $5 to $50, depending upon the look and the quality. Use a computer-safe spray and/or microfiber cloth. A clean surface will provide better adhesion. Placing it on the right area the first time is the best way to ensure it will stay put for a long time. Ask someone to do it for you, if you do not believe you can apply it well.

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Решите, готовы ли вы наклеить обложку на свой iPhone. Поищите информацию о разных компаниях, продающих эти обложки, в интернете. Закажите обложку на свой вкус. Сначала вымойте свой iPhone. Прежде чем отклеить старую наклейку с телефона, поэкспериментируйте с различными местами для новой. Твердой рукой наклейте обложку.


Article in English: A stone with a rough or sandy texture should not be identified as a gemstone. A stone that is readily malleable—i.e. easy to shape by hammering, crushing, or bending it—the stone is more likely a metallic ore than an actual gemstone.  True gemstones have a crystalline structure. This structure can be shaped through cutting, fracturing, and abrasion, but it has fixed planes that cannot be altered by pressure alone.  Don't hit a stone with a hammer if you don't want to shatter it. Real gemstones don't get bend or reshaped, but they do break. In particular, pearls and fossilized wood can be mistakenly classified as gemstones but do not fit the qualifications in the strictest sense of the term. Synthetic stones share the same structure, chemical composition, and physical properties of their natural counterparts, but they are created in a lab rather than made naturally. You can usually spot a synthetic by observing several characteristics.  Synthetic stones often have curved growth patterns inside the stone rather than angular growth patterns.  Gas bubbles are that are round and come in large strings are often an indication, but be careful, since a gas bubble in an inclusion can occur within natural stones. Platinum or gold platelets can stick to synthetic stones. Fingerprint-patterned inclusions are common in synthetics, as are nail-shaped inclusions, chevron (v-shaped) growth patterns, wispy veil-like inclusions, and interior columnar structures. An imitation stone is a material that looks like a real gemstone upon first glance in spite of the fact that it is made of a completely different material. These stones can be natural or artificial, but there are a few good techniques used to spot them either way. Pay a special attention while checking Turquoise, Lapis, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald because there are many treatments available in market which make the stones same like natural  The surface of an imitation may look pitted and uneven, like an orange peel. Some imitations have swirl marks known as "flow lines."...

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Осмотрите поверхность камня. Проверьте, поддается ли камень деформированию. Некоторые материалы напоминают драгоценные камни, не являясь ими на самом деле. Определите, не является ли камень искусственным. Остерегайтесь подделок. Определите, не является ли ваш драгоценный камень составным.


Article in English: A strained muscle occurs when individual muscle fibers are taken beyond their limits and tear, which leads to pain, inflammation and some degree of guarding (muscle spasm in attempts to prevent further damage). A deep tissue massage is helpful for mild-to-moderate strains because it reduces muscle spasm, combats inflammation and promotes relaxation. Start with a 30 minute massage, focusing on your shoulder, lower neck and mid back areas. Allow the therapist to go as deep as you can tolerate without wincing.  Always drink lots of water immediately following a massage in order to flush out inflammatory by-products and lactic acid from your body. Failure to do so might cause a headache or mild nausea. Your therapist may do trigger point therapy that focuses on areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your shoulder after injuries or overuse. Acupuncture is an ancient art and involves sticking very thin needles into specific energy points within the skin / muscle in efforts to reduce pain and inflammation. Acupuncture for shoulder pain (caused by an injury or arthritis) can be effective, especially if it's done when the symptoms first occur. Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture works by releasing a variety of substances including endorphins and serotonin, which act to reduce pain.  Acupuncture is practiced by a variety of health professionals including some physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists and massage therapists — whoever you choose should be certified by NCCAOM. Acupuncture points that may provide relief to your shoulder pain are not all located near where you feel the pain — some can be in distant areas of the body. Chiropractors are joint specialists who focus on establishing normal motion and function of the spine and peripheral joints such as the shoulder. Shoulder pain is not only caused by the underlying glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints, but also from joint issues in the neck and mid back. Your chiropractor is trained to diagnose joint...

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Запишитесь на массаж плеча. Попробуйте акупунктуру. Посетите хиропрактика.


Article in English: A strained muscle occurs when individual muscle fibers are taken beyond their tensile limits and subsequently tear, which leads to pain, inflammation and some degree of guarding (muscle spasm in attempts to prevent further damage). A deep tissue massage is helpful for mild-to-moderate strains because it reduces muscle spasm, combats inflammation, and promotes relaxation. Start with a 30 minute massage, focusing on your upper back and lower neck areas. Allow the therapist to go as deep as you can tolerate without wincing.  Always drink lots of water immediately following a massage in order to flush out inflammatory by-products, lactic acid, and toxins from your body. Failure to do so might cause a headache or mild nausea. As an alternative to professional massage therapy, position a tennis ball underneath your body and between your shoulder blades (or wherever your upper back pain is). Roll on the ball slowly for 10 – 15 minutes a few times daily until the pain subsides. Chiropractors and osteopaths are spinal specialists that focus on establishing normal motion and function of the small spinal joints that connect the vertebrae, called spinal facet joints. Manual joint manipulation, also called an adjustment, can be used to unjam or reposition facet joints that are slightly misaligned, which triggers inflammation and sharp pain, particularly with movement. You can often hear a "popping" sound with a spinal adjustment. Traction techniques or stretching of your spine may also help your upper back pain.  Although a single spinal adjustment can sometimes completely relieve your back issue, more than likely it will take three to five treatments to notice significant results. Chiropractors and osteopaths also use a variety of therapies tailored more towards muscle strains, which may be more appropriate for your upper back issue. A chiropractor or osteopath may help with improving mobility in the joints. If your upper back problem is recurring (chronic) and caused by weak spinal muscles, poor posture or degenerative...

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Обратитесь к массажисту-физиотерапевту. Обратитесь к мануальному терапевту или остеопату. Прибегните к физиотерапии. Попробуйте акупунктуру (иглоукалывание). Проконсультируйтесь с психотерапевтом.


Article in English: A stress-free lifestyle makes you feel more in control of your life and your actions. When you're stressed or depressed, you're much more likely to feel like you're acting on autopilot. Most misbehavior comes from that loss of self-control. You should use relaxation techniques regularly and whenever you feel like you're losing control of a situation.  Learn yoga. Yoga is a great way to reduce stress and promote a healthier mindset. Start your day with yoga, and do yoga when you start to feel yourself losing control. Meditate. Meditation has long been an effective and easy way to relax. Practice breathing through your nose. Focus on your breath and feel the world slip away. You can do this any time. Take plenty of breaks throughout the day. Relaxation is key to maintaining self-control. If you're working all day, your mind won't have time to settle. Give yourself alone time or do an activity you enjoy. Learn your strengths and weaknesses. Specifically, learn when you are most likely to misbehave. Use that information to stop your misbehavior before it happens. Don't let yourself into situations where you misbehave, or find ways to stop your misbehavior. The more you know about yourself, the better equipped you are to control yourself.  A great way to learn about yourself is through writing. Make lists of your strengths and weaknesses. Be honest with yourself. When are you most in control and when are you least in control? When do you misbehave the most? What are the circumstances when you misbehave? Are you sad, stressed, hungry, or sleep-deprived? Once you find a pattern to your behavior, use that information and change your lifestyle to improve your behavior. Another great way to learn about yourself is through meditation. Find a quiet place and just sit and focus on your breathing. After a while, you'll feel everything slip away. What's left is your self. Ask yourself questions and answer honestly. Ask your friends and family what they see about you. Ask them how they think you could improve your behavior,...

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Практикуйте техники релаксации. Узнайте себя лучше. Регулярно занимайтесь спортом, чтобы было легче контролировать свое поведение. Хорошо высыпайтесь. Избегайте наркотиков и алкоголя. Ешьте продукты, богатые глюкозой.


Article in English: A strong clue that the victim's injury came from a sea urchin sting is the visual identification of a sea urchin in the immediate area. These creatures cannot quickly flee; if a person is stung by a sea urchin it can usually be easily spotted for confirmation. This is not critical to the victim's safety or well being, but simply allows you to be reasonably sure that a sea urchin was the cause of the injury. Sea urchin injuries can vary widely in terms of severity, but commonly cause symptoms such as those listed below.  The site of injury contains spine fragments (barbs) embedded in the skin. These barbs will often have a bluish tinge that shows under the skin, revealing the site of even small stingers The victim experiences immediate and severe pain at the injury site. The puncture site is swollen. The skin around the wound is red or brownish-purple in color. The victim experiences joint discomfort or muscle pain. The victim becomes weak or fatigued. Even a small or apparently minor injury from a sea urchin sting can be life-threatening, especially if the victim is allergic to the urchin's venom. The following are strong indications that urgent medical treatment is required:  There are multiple, deep puncture wounds. The injury is located in the victim's abdomen, chest, neck, or face. The victim experiences fatigue, muscle aches, weakness, shock, paralysis, or respiratory failure. Lay the victim down on the ground if the incident occurs near shore. Most sea urchin stings occur as a result of accidentally stepping on an urchin with bare feet. As such, most sea urchin injuries occur in shallow water near a shore or beach.  Just as for any other sea creature-induced injury, getting out of the water quickly and safely is essential to prevent further injury. Elevate the injured body part to avoid getting sand or dirt in the wound, especially if the injury is to the bottom of the victim's foot. If the victim and/or his companions determine that emergency services are not required, someone will need to transport...

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Осмотрите место вокруг пострадавшего. Присмотритесь к общим симптомам. В случае серьезных симптомов немедленно обратитесь за медицинской помощью. Помогите потерпевшему выбраться из воды в безопасное место. Доставьте пострадавшего в безопасное помещение.


Article in English: A strong melody will be easier to learn to play by ear.  Rock or folk songs usually have strong, easy to recognize melodies. Avoid songs with inconsistent melodies, such as rap and hip hop tracks. In music, notes combine in a specific way to make a scale or chord, and chords come together to form chord progressions. Chord progression patterns are especially common in popular music, so you should be able to recognize common patterns when you hear them.  Recognizing chord progression patterns will help you to anticipate chord changes as you listen to a piece of music. For example, popular songs like ‘La Bamba’ and ‘Twist and Shout’ share one of the most common chord progressions of all time. If you can play the chords for one of these songs, you can easily play other songs with the same or similar chord progression. This will help you find the key of the song.  To find the key of the song, you must first find the tonic or the root note, which is the first and last note in the scale of the song.  For example, in the key of C Major, the tonic is C. The notes in a scale or key are like a family, so they are related and center around the tonic of the key. The tonic or the root note of the song will be the tone that sounds the most ‘at home’ in the song. It will sound like it could fit just about anywhere in the song. Now that you’ve found the key of the song, try to find the melody based on the notes in the key. For example, in the key of C, the notes are C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C, so the melody will fall within these notes. In general, the notes of scales and chords are assigned specific numbers. So, the fifth is a fifth note of the scale.  If we use ‘La Bamba’ as an example, it is in the key of C major. So, G is the fifth degree of C Major, as you go five degrees up from C Major, i.e. C,D,E,F,G, A,B,C.  It’s best to play a fifth above the tonic as the fifth is always the second most stable tone in any key. This tone should also feel like it could belong in any part of the song, though not as strongly as the tonic. Focus on...

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Выберите мелодичную песню. Внимательно прислушивайтесь к шаблонам в песне. Играйте ноты песни одну за другой и наблюдайте за тем, как они звучат. Определите мелодию песни. Сыграйте тон на квинту выше тоники, чтобы определить аккордовую последовательность песни. Повторяйте этот процесс для каждой смены аккорда.


Article in English: A strong social media presence is key for successful fundraising. Get on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and other social media outlets.  Ask a social media savvy friend to help if you're not familiar with these outlets yourself. A strong Facebook fan page, as well as a Twitter presence, can be a great means to spread the word of an event to many people at once. Reach out to the right people. Blindly inviting your entire Facebook friend's list is a big no-no. You're likely to annoy people who do not live in the area or who are not interested in the cause. Stick to inviting people who you know have similar views and live near enough to attend. People are more likely to donate if they know where their money is going. Know exactly where your money will be going and be upfront with people about this. If people know that, say, $5 buys one vaccination for a child in need in a third world country they'll be motivated to give. As you'll likely have to go through some auditing process for tax purposes, keep thorough records. Keep records of who donated, how much they donated, and what the money went towards. The key to getting people to donate is genuinely believing in your cause yourself. Know as much as you can about your cause so you sincerely believe it's worth it.  If you know a lot about your cause, you're likely to feel more passionate about it. When you send out an e-mail or letter asking for donations, you'll sound more convicted. This can motivate people to donate.  People enjoy contributing to worthy causes. It makes them feel positive about themselves and involved in their community. The stronger you believe in your cause, the more others will want to help you out. The easier it is for passersby to donate to your cause, the more money you'll be likely to raise. Make it easy for potential donors to make a contribution. If you have a website set up to collect donations, ensure that it is easy to navigate. If you've set up an account at the local bank, make sure the instructions for making a deposit are clear....

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Постарайтесь привлечь к своей благотворительной акции СМИ. Информируйте людей о том, куда идут их деньги. Ведите учет. Верьте в свое дело. Сделайте так, чтобы пожертвовать деньги было просто. Обязательно поблагодарите каждого, кто внес средства.


Article in English: A studded leather bracelet requires strips of tooled leather, assorted studs, an x-acto knife, a hammer, a snap-on clasp, and scissors. Wrap the leather strip around your wrist, and add an additional inch to the measurement. Use the scissors to cut the strip to length, and cut off the corners to round off the ends. Take your studs and arrange them how you like over the leather bracelet. When you've gotten them just where you want them to be, gently poke the leather with the prongs from the stud. Doing this will not pierce the leather, but leave a small indent. Use the x-acto knife to cut small slits where the prongs indented the leather. These cuts need only be wide enough for the prongs to be inserted through; cutting them too wide will show up on the finished project. Slide each of the studs through the slits you have cut. The prongs will stick out the back end. Twist them around just how you like them before securing them in place. Flip the leather strip over and use your hammer to bend down the prongs. If there are two prongs on the back of each stud, hammer them down in opposite directions. To create the clasp, add the snap-on buttons to either end of the bracelet. These may have prongs that can be slid through the leather and hammered down like the studs, or they may need to be glued in place. Use the snaps to secure the bracelet on your wrist. Adjust any studs that may have gotten twisted around or moved out of place. Your bracelet is finished! Show off your new style by making several and stacking them.

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Соберите все материалы. Измерьте и отрежьте кожу. Положите шипы. Сделайте разрезы для шипов. Добавьте шипы. Согните зубцы. Добавьте застежки. Наденьте браслет.


Article in English: A study from Hong Kong Shue Yan University shows that people who sleep face down are more likely to have dreams about being tied up, smothered, and other nightmarish themes. Note that this may also increase the likelihood of erotic or sexual dreams, so you may not receive the desired effect. If you cannot get to sleep on your stomach, the next most "nightmarish" sleeping position may be lying on your back, followed by lying on your left side. While eating spicy, salty, or fatty foods are commonly believed to cause nightmares, scientists are divided over the exact effect of these substances. Some argue that the disruption of your sleep cycle may even slow down the onset of dreaming, potentially resulting in fewer dreams or nightmares. Others think they may increase dream intensity, at least in some people, and suggest that each person pay attention to his own body's response. Try watching a horror movie, playing a scary video game, or reading ghost stories before bed. If you have a specific fear or anxiety, look at images of it or simply lie in bed imagining a "nightmare scenario." Aim to make yourself only slightly scared or anxious. If you are terrified out of your wits, you are unlikely to fall asleep in the first place. While the effect of vitamin B6 on dreams is not thoroughly studied, many people swear by its ability to increase the vividness of dreams. One study suggests that it may be effective, either due to an effect on the dreaming process itself, or an enhancement of your ability to remember dreams. Including vitamin B6 from both food and supplements, daily intake should not exceed 60 mg for children 9–13 years old; 80 mg for teenagers 14–18 years old; or 100 mg for adults 19 years or older. Some people report having more vivid or bizarre dreams when taking melatonin, which may give you a new dream experience even if they are not outright nightmares. At least one study supports this idea, suggesting that dreams involving transformations are especially likely to occur under melatonin. Melatonin is...

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Спите на животе. Перед сном съешьте определенные продукты. Напугайте себя перед сном. Принимайте витамин В6. Принимайте мелатонин, чтобы видеть яркие или причудливые сны (даже если они не страшные). Употребляйте определенные вещества в умеренных количествах.


Article in English: A sub-domain type arrangement is available on a lot of sites, most notably Blogspot, Blogger and Wordpress. With these sites, you'll be able to choose a URL address free of charge, but have the host site's name included. Deciding what type of server you'll use depends on the content of the site itself. If you're a writing publication, for instance, Wordpress might be best. If it's a hobby site, Blogger may be best.  If you were using Wordpress, for example, your URL might look like: www.testsite.wordpress.com. These sites come with fairly intuitive interfaces, so they're great to use if you're not particularly tech-savvy. To get your sub-domain up and running, you'll need to access one of these sites and write up account info once you're sure what your site's going to be about. As with most sites, the process of registration is often quite simple. Some may distinguish between making an account and making the domain/site itself, allowing you to host multiple domains with one account. The specifics of the registration information you'll need will vary from server to server, but you'll need an email, password and domain name for a free account, and a valid credit card if you decide to upgrade to paid account. Choosing a perfect domain name can make or break a website. Although the server name will be part of your overall URL, you'll have to choose your specific site name. Pick something that accurately defines what your site is about. For example, if your site is about books, you should include the word 'books' or something related, like 'literature', in the domain name. The domain should also be relatively easy to remember. Don't be discouraged if your first choices are already taken. These server sites see a lot of traffic, and you can't be too picky with a free domain. If you get frustrated, try to find new permutations of your site's name. Try to avoid intentionally misspelling it purely for the sake of finding an available domain name. Once the registration has finally gone through, it's always good form to...

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Подумайте, каким хостингом вы хотите воспользоваться. Зарегистрируйтесь на сервере. Выберите имя домена. Проверьте доменное имя. Заполните сайт информацией.


Article in English: A successful title should fit the story in an apt but evocative way. Think about the major theme of your story--is it revenge? grief? alienation?--and think of titles that evoke that theme. If, for example, the theme is redemption, you might title your story something like “Falling into Grace.” If one particular setting plays a central role in the story, consider using that setting for your title. For example, if the crux of your story is something that happened in a town called Washington Depot, you might simply title the story “Washington Depot.” Or you might draw inspiration from events that happen there title the story something like “The Wraiths of Washington Depot” or “Washington Depot in Flames.” If there’s a particular event that either predominates the story or plays a key role in setting events in motion, consider using that as your title inspiration. For example,  you might devise something like, “What Happened in the Morning” or “A Death Among Thieves.” Naming the book after an important character can provide a kind of compelling simplicity to a title. It helps, though, if the character’s name is something notable or memorable. A number of venerated authors have gone this route: Charles Dickens with David Copperfield and Oliver Twist, Charlotte Bronte with Jane Eyre, and Miguel de Cervantes with Don Quixote. If you have a particularly clever or original turn of phrase in your story that captures an important element or theme, use it or a version of it for your title. For example, novels like To Kill a Mockingbird, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, and Sleepless in Seattle are all based on lines from the stories themselves.

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Возьмите за основу ключевую тему произведения. Свяжите название с местом действия. Вдохновитесь основным событием вашей книги. Назовите книгу именем главного героя. Назовите книгу значимой строчкой из нее.


Article in English: A succinct introduction sentence at the start of your paragraph will help catch the reader’s attention and shift their focus to the person you’re about to describe. Keep this first sentence clear and concise, focusing on one aspect of their appearance so you don’t overwhelm your reader with too much description right away. You can also split your topic sentence into 2 sentences for clarity and flow. Start with something like: To hook your readers in even more, go straight from your general introduction to the most interesting or unusual part of the person’s appearance. Think of this as the thing that you notice first, or that makes the biggest impression on you when you first see it. If you’re writing a more creative piece, like a narrative, you can also use this as your introductory sentence. For example, you could write:  “I didn’t usually notice people’s skin, but Natasha’s glowed. It was almost alien. Night could be falling, or we could be sitting in a dark classroom, and I’d still see her out of the corner of my eye, faintly golden.” “His arms looked too long for his body, and disproportionately muscular, like pale twin boa constrictors.” By carefully choosing your descriptive words, your paragraph can paint a vivid picture of the person while giving the reader a sense of who they really are. Search for strong, resonant words that get across the point you want to make and create a tone that fits with the person. Make sure that your reader has a good sense for the most important parts of this person’s appearance. You want to at least touch on key aspects of their body and clothing, as well as their face, since these are the parts of the person that the reader will be most interested in. Continue to use strong, descriptive words and challenge yourself to describe them in unique ways.  To describe a face, for example, you could write, “Her nose and her two front teeth were just slightly crooked. She was constantly pulling her long hair forward and throwing it back again, blinking her bangs out of her eyes...

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Начните абзац с общего тематического предложения и знакомства с человеком. Начните с самых примечательных деталей внешности. Сосредоточьтесь на аспектах внешности, которые дают представление о характере человека. Добавьте завершающие штрихи для полноты картины. Используйте образный язык и меткие прилагательные. Завершите абзац звучным описанием или выводом.


Article in English: A sun hat or a floppy hat can pull your outfit together. A beanie is a great way to accessorize your polka dot dress and to keep your head warm. You can make a hat your statement piece of your outfit. Try wearing hair accessories with your dress, such as headbands, ribbon, hair scarves, hair clips, hair sticks, and other hair accessories. Hair accessories are a subtle accessory that can add to your outfit without taking away from the dress. Wearing a belt with a dress can accentuate your waist and break up the polka dot pattern. Experiment with different areas of your waste until you find the best spot for the belt on you. Figure out the width of belt that looks best on your body. You can have a really thick belt or a simple thin belt. A solid-colored scarf adds contrast to the busy dress pattern of polka dots. Scarves also keep your neck warm in cold weather. Wear a scarf in a loop, knot, or circle around your neck. Wear solid-colored tights or leggings to add warmth and style to your outfit. Black opaque tights look great under dark-colored dresses. You can opt for brighter tights to stand out against a neutral polka dot dress.

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Выберите шляпу. Выберите аксессуары для волос. Наденьте ремень или пояс. Обвяжите шею шарфом. Носите колготки.


Article in English: A table as high as your hips is ideal. Do not place the can on your lap or in between your legs. The knife could slip and injure you. Grip the top of the knife with your palm directly over the joining place. Your fingers should rest against the side of the handle, safely away from the sharp edge of the blade.  Make sure you have a firm grip. This method can be dangerous if your hand or the knife is slippery. Do not use this method with a knife smaller than a chef's knife. A chef's knife is a large, heavy knife that weighs more than a pruning or steak knife. You need the relatively heavy weight of the blade to effectively puncture the lid of the can. The heel of the knife is the place where the blade is widest. It's at the opposite end of the blade from the tip. Place it up against the raised lip at the edge of the can's lid.  The heel should be centered right under the place where your palm is gripping the knife. Make sure it is firmly positioned against the edge of the lid, so it won't slip. Press down firmly so that it punctures the can, creating a small hole. If you have trouble puncturing the can, try standing up and leaning over it. Hold the knife in place with one hand. Place the other hand on top. Apply steady pressure with both hands and push down until the can is punctured.  Do not strike the can to puncture it. The knife may slip and injure you. Instead, apply slow, steady pressure until the knife breaks through the can. Don't be tempted to use the sharp tip of the knife to puncture the can. The heel is more stable and less likely to slip. Also, if you use the tip you'll ruin the edge on your blade. Move it a few centimeters along the edge of the lid. Use the same technique to create another hole right next to the first one. Circle the entire lid, just as you would with a can opener. The lid should now be loose. Insert the tip of the knife into one of the holes. Push up to pry off the lid. Be careful to point the edge of the blade away from your body so that it won't hurt you if it slips. Remove and...

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Поставьте банку на устойчивую поверхность. Удерживайте нож в месте пересечения рукоятки и лезвия. Расположите пятку ножа над внутренним краем банки. Прижмите пятку к крышке. Сдвиньте нож и выполните новое отверстие. Продолжайте выполнять отверстия по окружности крышки. Подденьте крышку.


Article in English: A table at hip height is ideal. Stand over the can so you can access it easily. Hold the knife so that is vertical, rather than at an angle. Grip the handle such that your fingers won't be in the way of the blade if it slips. The back of your hand should be facing up.  This method is more effective than attempting to saw the lid off using the blade of your knife. That will ruin your knife and potentially leave metal shavings in your food. Make sure the knife is completely extended and locked into place, so it won't slip. This method can also be done with a chisel or another sturdy, thin object similar to a pocket knife. Use your second hand to lightly smack the back of the hand that's gripping the knife handle. This gentle smacking motion will cause the tip of the knife to puncture the lid of the can.  Do not smack too hard. You don't want to lose control of the knife. Smack with your hand open, and connect with your palm. This will help you maintain control. Position the tip of the knife a few centimeters over and repeat the technique to puncture the can again. Circle the entire lid, as you would with a can opener. The lid should now be loose. Slip the tip of the knife into one of the holes. Use it to pry the lid off. Gently pull the lid from the can.  If necessary, use a smaller knife to saw through remaining connected parts of the lid. Cover your hand with a towel or your sleeve before prying off the lid. This will protect your hand from getting scratched by the lid.

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Поставьте банку на устойчивую поверхность. Расположите кончик ножа над внутренним краем крышки. Слегка ударьте по рукоятке ножа. Сдвиньте нож и выполните новое отверстие. Продолжайте выполнять отверстия по окружности крышки. Подденьте крышку.


Article in English: A tailored dress shirt is your best option, but any shirt that fits your shoulders correctly will work as long as that shirt has sleeves.  The accuracy of this measurement depends entirely on the shirt you choose to measure, so make sure you pick a good one. For the sake of accuracy, use a shirt that fits in the shoulder area as correctly as possible. If you want a looser fit, you can always add 1 inch (2.5 cm) or so to the measurement after you take it. This measurement can be substituted for your back or standard shoulder width measurement. Do not use it to substitute for your front shoulder width measurement, though. Since this measurement is not quite as accurate as one measured across your actual shoulders, you should only use this option if you are unable to use the traditional method of measurement. Place the shirt on a table or other flat working surface. Smooth it out so that the material lies as flat as possible. For the sake of consistency, you may want to keep the back facing up as you measure. This does not matter much, though, since the location of the shoulder seams will almost always be the same on both the front and back of you shirt. This measurement is your shoulder width. Consider marking it down and saving it in your records.  While not quite as accurate as a shoulder width measurement taken from your actual shoulders, this measurement will almost always provide a close enough approximation to your true shoulder width. This measurement is most commonly used for tailored men's pieces, but it can be used for both men's and women's tops.

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Найдите рубашку, которая хорошо на вас сидит. Положите рубашку на плоскую поверхность. Запишите результаты.


Article in English: A tank size of 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) at minimum is recommended for a single betta fish. If you have more than one fish, you should get a bigger tank to accommodate all of the fish. If you have a larger tank, you may not need to change the water as frequently. Toxins will build up more quickly and in higher concentration in a smaller tank. Having a good pH balance will help restrict the levels of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate, which will in turn keep your betta healthy. An ideal pH is 7.  Treat the water with a dechlorinator. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to put this into the water. Test your water for ammonia using a test kit. You will either use a dip-stick test or gather a water sample to test the water. Your ammonia level should read 0, since you just used a dechlorinator. Measure the ammonia level once per day until you start seeing ammonia levels. This will tell you how long you can go before changing the tank’s water. Twice a week, you should change the water in the tank to make sure that you don’t have dangerous levels of ammonia, nitrate and nitrite building up. You can use distilled, bottled or tap water, but each kind of water needs to be treated before it goes in the tank in order to restore the proper balance of nutrients in the water.  Change 25%-50% of the water in the tank twice a week. This means you add 25% new water and keep 75% of the old water (or 50% new and 50% old). Use aquatic water conditioners, available at your pet store for $5-$10, to adjust pH levels in the water. Use them according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Add 1 tablespoon of aquarium salt and 1 drop per gallon of a fungus preventative like Aquarisol. Do not use table salt in place of aquarium salt. Table salt may have additives like iodine and calcium silicate, which can be harmful to fish. Cycling your tank means that you build up good bacteria in the tank so that your fish can flourish. This bacteria will help keep ammonia levels low by breaking down fish waste into nitrite and then into nitrate. Start...

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Купите аквариум большего размера. Проверьте воду. Заменяйте воду и обрабатывайте ее смягчающим средством. Подготовьте аквариум. Отрегулируйте температуру воды. Используйте фильтр. Насыпьте в аквариум соль.


Article in English: A tap detector is a physical device you can hook up to your phone. As the name suggests, it can pick up on outside signals and taps, letting you know that your suspicions are correct and that someone else has been listening to your calls. The usefulness of these devices is in question, but in order for any such device to be of any use in detecting a wiretap, it will need to be able to detect electrical or signal changes over the phone line being tested. Look for a device that measures impedance and capacitance levels, along with high-frequency signal changes. For smart phones, you might be able to install a tap detecting app that can pick up on tap signals and unauthorized access to your cell phone data.  The effectiveness of these apps is debatable, so even these may not provide you with irrefutable proof. Some apps of this nature are only useful in detecting bugs placed by other apps. Apps that claim to detect bugs include Reveal: Anti SMS Spy. If you have strong reasons to believe that you phone is tapped, you can ask your phone carrier to check using professional equipment.  A standard line analysis performed by the phone company will be able to detect most illegal wiretaps, listening devices, low frequency devices, and phone line splicing. Note that if you have asked your phone company to check for wiretaps and bugs, but the company refuses your request or claims not to find anything after barely searching, there is a chance that it could be administering a government request. If you have strong evidence that your phone really has been tapped, you can also ask the police to check. Moreover, you can enlist their help in catching whoever is responsible for the tap, as well. Most police departments have the equipment needed to test your phone for a bug or a tapping device, but if you do not have decent evidence that your concerns are justified, they might not be willing to use it.

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Используйте прибор для обнаружения прослушивающих устройств. Установите приложение. Попросите о помощи телефонную компанию, которая вас обслуживает. Обратитесь в полицию.


Article in English: A tarp is not necessary, but it helps a great deal with the cleanup. Placing the dug-up dirt on a tarp will reduce the mess caused by a lot of errant soil. Depending on the amount of soil you have to dig up, you can wrap up the tarp into a sack and carry it to the organic garbage as such, or shovel it back. If you have a lot of soil and have nowhere for it to go (for instance, you already used some to amend your plant beds but you have quite a bit of soil left), there are probably others in your neighbourhood who could use it for their own landscaping projects. Putting an ad up somewhere like Craigslist is your best bet. There are obviously no guarantees whether someone will respond to your ad, but it is a way to get rid of your soil for free, all the while helping out a stranger while you're at it. If you have enough excess soil from your digging operation and have nowhere to put it, you can send it to a landfill as 'clean fill'. You can send this excess to a landfill provided the soil has not been contaminated and meets your municipality's minimum sanitary requirements. The particulars will depend on where you're living, but you can usually find specific details on your home city's webpage. Keep in mind that you may be charged a fee for disposing of your soil in a landfill.

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Положите брезент рядом с будущей ямой, чтобы ссыпать на него весь извлекаемый грунт. Дайте объявление о том, что отдаете грунт бесплатно. Вывезите грунт на свалку.


Article in English: A tea ball can also be dropped into a teapot for one or two if easier. Just be sure that the tea ball has the capacity for the amount of cups you're planning on brewing. The boiled water should be "first boil" (see the boiling instructions under "Brewing loose green tea in a teapot" for more details). The water should be allowed to sit for a moment as the ideal temperature for water for green tea is 180 °F (82 °C), 80C. Leave the tea to steep for a few minutes (3 to 5 minutes is usually enough, unless the tea instructions advise otherwise).  Enjoy it with some matcha and chocolate swirl cake.

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Наберите в заварочный шарик достаточное количество сухой заварки. Положите заварочный шарик в кружку, залейте свежекипяченой горячей водой. Накройте кружку тарелкой или крышкой. Достаньте заварочный шарик. Готово.


Article in English: A ten or twenty gallon tank is good for two to four small hermits.  A twenty to forty gallon tank is good for a dozen small or three to four large hermits. Hermit crabs are social animals and should have at least two other crabs with them.  The proper home for your crabs should be one that holds in humidity, but still lets in fresh air. A fish tank or reptile aquarium usually does nicely. You can even rinse out that old leaking tank from the attic and use it! Acrylic terrariums tend to work better, as they hold the humidity and heat more efficiently. You should buy a hygrometer (humidity gauge). These will help you to monitor and maintain a 75-85% relative humidity. Hermit crabs breathe through (hardened) gills, and can't breathe properly unless the air is humid enough. The ideal range is at least 75% relative humidity. Humidity lower than 70% will cause suffocation, which kills slowly over several weeks or months and is extremely painful. A great way to increase your tank's humidity naturally is to add natural moss to your tank. It increases the humidity, and hermit crabs eat it. Look for moss like Fluker's Reptile Moss at your local pet store. Sponges also work well, and can also be found at a pet store. But sponges get dirty easily and need to be changed out every two to three weeks. Hermit crabs are tropical animals and do best in warm temperatures. 75-85°F is the proper temperature range. Heat damage is irreversible, and temperatures that are too low slow down a crab's metabolism. An under-tank heater designed for hermit crabs, mounted on the back of the tank is a good way to keep your tank humid. An improper environment can cause your crab to become lethargic and inactive, lose limbs and could potentially cause death. Buy a thermometer to keep an eye on the tank's temperature. Substrate is the layer of material you place on the floor of the tank. Sugar-sized arrogate sand is the only sand you should use because other grades could cut the crab, and play sand may have harmful fills. Use dechlorinated salt...

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Убедитесь, что вы подобрали аквариум правильного размера. Убедитесь в том, что ваш ракодом имеет правильную влажность. Убедитесь, что в аквариуме поддерживается правильная температура. Найдите подложку. Содержите подложку в чистоте. Достаньте игрушки. Снабдите ваших раков местом чтобы прятаться. Поместите в аквариум несколько растений. Снабдите своих раков водой. Убедитесь в том, что вода не содержит хлорки.


Article in English: A tent is the most common source of shelter used when camping.  If you haven’t set up your tent before, set it up in your yard once or twice before you arrive at your campsite to get some practice. Tents come in many different sizes.  If you’re camping alone, you could get a small, single-person tent.  If you’re camping with someone else, get a tent that accommodates both of you. If you plan on going hiking or climbing during your camping trip, you’ll want a backpack.  The size of the pack you decide to bring depends on how far you’ll be hiking.  Longer, more intense hikes will require a larger and sturdier backpack, while easier day hikes will only require a small day pack.  Backpacks are either frameless, or have an internal or external frame.  Internal frame packs tend to be more expensive and sit flush against your back. External frame packs are more affordable and tend to provide more ventilation.  However, they are bulkier than internal frame packs. Smaller day packs that don’t hold much are usually frameless. A sturdy rope has lots of uses when camping.  You can use it as a clothesline, or cut it into various lengths in order to hang pots or bind your sleeping pad to your backpack. You'll want to store and coil your rope correctly when you pack it to avoid tangling. A tarp can provide additional protection for the bottom of your tent, or it can be stretched over your tent to keep it extra-dry.  The size of the tarp you get depends on the size of your tent.  The larger your tent, the larger the tarp you bring along. A battery-powered flashlight or headlamp is important for helping you find your way around your campsite after dark. Headlamps can be useful to complete tasks around your campsite, as your hands will be free.  Be sure to pack extra batteries. You might also want to bring a battery-powered lantern. Collapsible camping chairs are perfect for sitting around the fire or just lounging around the campsite.  The best camping chairs are lightweight and sold in specialty backpacking stores. If you’re...

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Возьмите палатку. Возьмите с собой рюкзак, если планируете совершать пешие прогулки или заниматься скалолазанием во время похода. Возьмите с собой веревку диаметром от 6 до 13 мм. Возьмите с собой брезент, чтобы защитить верхнюю или нижнюю часть палатки. Возьмите с собой обычный или головной фонарь. Упакуйте складные стулья.


Article in English: A tequini takes all the sophistication and class of a martini and squeezes a little bit of fun into the mix. Imbiber beware, however, because this brother is boozy! Turn the tequini into a sweeter tequini by using a reposado tequila and sweet vermouth.  Into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, mix:  2 1/2 oz blanco tequila 1/2 oz dry vermouth Dash of Angostura bitters   Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an olive, lemon twist, or jalapeño pepper. Called "tequila sunrise" because of the layering of red and orange, this recipe is another reminder that tequila and citrus make a really nice pairing.  In a highball glass with ice, pour in:  2 oz. blanco, oro, or reposado tequila Enough orange juice to fill the glass almost to the top.   Stir ingredients, and then dip two dashes of grenadine syrup into the drink by tilting the glass slightly and funneling the syrup quickly down the side. The grenadine should sink to the bottom and slowly rise through the drink. Garnish with stirrer, straw, and cherry-orange. This is also sometimes called a "Bloody Maria." The vampira cocktail is a Mexican twist on the classic bloody Mary recipe. It's light and spicy, and manages to be original without betraying the essence of the prototype.  Fill a 10-ounce glass with ice. Into the glass, pour:  pinch of salt 1 1/2 oz. blanco tequila 1 teaspoon Mexican hot sauce, e.g. Cholula 1 oz. Clamato 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice   Top up the drink with Mexican Squirt or another grapefruit soda, and garnish with a lemon wheel.

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Наслаждайтесь текилой в коктейле «tequini» или «мартини из текилы». Наслаждайтесь текилой в коктейле «текила санрайз». Попробуйте пародию на «кровавую Мери», называемую вампира.


Article in English: A termiticide treatment will not only kill termites in the ground, but will protect your house from any termites trying to burrow into it. Create a trench around the perimeter of your house, then spray termiticide in the trench to create a natural barrier.  Be sure to carefully read and follow the instructions for using liquid termiticide to keep you, your family, your neighbors, and the environment safe. This treatment is a lot easier to perform when you are building a new house. Trenching may be necessary if your house is already built. Termite bait is a poison that slowly acts to kill termites. It also spreads the poison around the colony to eradicate the infestation. Place the baits in a perimeter around your house, spread 10–12 feet (3.0–3.7 m) apart. Add additional baits in areas where there is high termite activity.  Termite baits are made of cardboard, paper, or other cellulose material, with a lethal poison for termites.  You can use either above or below ground baits. Nematodes are roundworms that can kill termites. Expose the termite colonies to nematodes by releasing them in areas where there is high termite activity.  This is not always the most effective method of extermination. Nematodes have varying mortality rates depending on their environment. The Steinernema carpocapsae is one of the most effective types of nematode to eradicate termites and other wood borers. While do-it-yourself methods may seem appealing, your best solution is to hire a professional to remove the termites. Look online for exterminators who specialize in removal of termites and their colonies. Make sure to read user reviews and choose an exterminator who has a good reputation.  Calling in a professional may cost more money initially, but will save you money on repairing structural damage around your house. Talk about future prevention methods with the exterminator as well.

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Создайте барьер вокруг дома, используя жидкое средство от термитов. Используйте приманку для термитов, чтобы отравить всю колонию. Убейте колонию термитов с помощью нематод. Обратитесь за помощью к профессионалу.


Article in English: A test kit is the fastest and most reliable way to determine if you have ammonia in your tank. There are many effective test kits that you can purchase. Ask the employees at your local pet store to help you choose the best one for your needs.  Ammonia test kits are very affordable. Most cost between $5-$10. A test kit can tell you whether you have elevated ammonia levels. Keep one on hand in case you notice any symptoms. Follow the directions on the packaging. If the test indicates any level of ammonia, that is too much. The only safe level of ammonia is zero. If your test kit detects any amount of ammonia, you need to perform a water change. This process can take several days.  Changing the water is the only safe way to lower ammonia levels. Products that promise to remove ammonia might have negative side effects, so they should be avoided. A water change means that you will remove 10-15% of the water in the tank. Use a clean bucket or jug to remove the water. Replace the water with fresh water. Use dechlorinated tap water. Continue changing the water over the next 2-3 days until there is no trace of ammonia. You do not need to remove your fish or any plants that are in your tank. The process by which you keep the water in your aquarium healthy for your fish is known as "cycling". The primary reason to cycle your aquarium is to ensure that the levels of ammonia and nitrates are at the proper level. You can cycle a new tank or an already established tank.  A full cycle will take 4-6 weeks to complete. Begin by placing all new water in your tank. With a new aquarium, start slowly. Let the aquarium run for at least a day before adding fish. Add fish slowly. Do not add more than 3 new fish per week to any tank. Purchase a cycling aid product. You can ask for these at your local pet or fish supply store. There are several brands that will contain bacteria to supplement your tank. These products will help promote healthy bacteria in your tank. Follow the instructions on the product packaging. When you are...

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Приобретите тестовый набор. Поменяйте воду. Проводите циклирование аквариума. Следите за состоянием воды. Выберите подходящий фильтр.


Article in English: A therapist can be helpful whether or not your vaginismus is caused by emotional or psychological issues. This is because awareness of the condition itself often produces fear and anxiety before intercourse, starting a vicious cycle that exacerbates symptoms. Feelings of depression, isolation, and lower self-esteem are also common effects of the stigma of sexual dysfunction.  Treatment outcomes are much more positive when the woman and her sexual partner are motivated, cooperative, and resolve to lessen relationship conflicts. So, a couple's psychological evaluation is a great beginning to treatment.  If your vaginismus is connected to anxiety issues or past sexual trauma, a therapist can help you deal with these issues so you can start to move forward. One particular type of therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can be especially helpful to some women. CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts and behaviors, and a cognitive behavioral therapist can help you change your thoughts and behaviors regarding avoidance of sexual intercourse. One treatment for vaginismus is called exposure therapy, or flooding, and it involves gradual desensitization to penetration. Therapist-aided exposure to penetration is an effective treatment, even for women with lifelong vaginismus. The techniques for exposure usually involve vaginal penetration exercises using dilators. This is the same method used for self-treatment, with the addition of a guide who can help you continue on your own with confidence and success. Ask your doctor to refer you to a physical therapist who has experience dealing with vaginismus and other forms of female sexual dysfunction. Because the muscles of the pelvic floor play such a major role in vaginismus, physical therapy is one of the best treatment options. Your physical therapist might:  teach you breathing and relaxation techniques help you learn pelvic floor muscle contraction to control your pelvic floor muscles Kegel exercises are designed to help you control the muscles of your...

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Попробуйте психологическое консультирование. Спросите об экспозиционной терапии. Найдите физиотерапевта. Выполняйте упражнения Кегеля. Подумайте об использовании вагинальных расширителей. Начинайте половые отношения постепенно.


Article in English: A therapist will be able to help you work through the issues you are going through at this current time. A therapist can also help educate you about your depression, which is an important component and has been shown to reduce depression.  If you don't like the idea of traditional therapy, look into unique variations of it. Animal, art, drama/psychodrama, and music therapy all work by combining the talk-based therapy of a counselor with an activity-based approach to help you overcome your depression. Ask friends or family for recommendations of local psychologists. You may be surprised by the number of people you know who visit a counselor on a regular basis. Asking someone you trust can also help you to transfer a bit of that trust onto the therapist before you start meeting, making it more likely that you will have a quick recovery. Social support is crucial to getting out of a depression and can help you cope with stressful life events (job changes or loss, etc.).  Support from others can also help reduce negative thoughts that lead to depression. Find those people in your life – friends, family members, or coworkers – who make a positive impact on your daily functioning. Are they encouraging? Do you enjoy their company? Can you go out and do things with them? These are the people you want to spend your time with.  Make plans on a regular basis – one or two times a week – to go out with a supportive friend. This could be as simple as grabbing coffee or lunch together, or perhaps taking a day-trip to a new city or spending the afternoon out kayaking. You can make plans to do anything together, just get out and do them! Create distance with people you know cause you anxiety or who are not supportive of your disorder. Spending time with them will likely worsen your condition and make it harder to feel enthusiastic about recovering. Make big plans for the future to look forward to. Plan a camping trip or a short vacation to take place a few months down the road. This way you have exciting events on the horizon...

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Обратитесь к психотерапевту. Найдите время для общения с позитивными людьми. Не бойтесь инициировать и принимать физические контакты.


Article in English: A therapist, counselor, rabbi, minister or another professional will have had experience in helping people cope with unhappy experiences of love. It can be helpful to talk to someone who doesn’t have a personal investment in the situation, who can talk to you without being concerned about taking sides. Self-pity can be due to a long history of bad relationships, starting from childhood. You may need to work through these issues to start improving your relationships. You should not attempt to do this on your own. Seek help from a mental health professional who can guide you through this process.  You may want to check with the therapist to see if examining your past relationships is something that he or she can help you to do. Some therapists prefer to focus on the present rather than digging up problems from your past. Keep in mind that this process can be quite painful and it will take time to complete. You can trust a professional not to share your personal information with others. Seeing a professional can be expensive, but often insurance coverage can help defray the costs. There are also clinics which offer counseling services for free or lower-cost for low income people. . When you've been involved in an unhappy love situation, you might conclude that no one wants you. However, this is a result of rejection and/or being in a bad relationship. Instead, take this opportunity to remind yourself of your positive qualities.  Practicing self-love will aid the healing process of a broken heart, as it affirms your self-worth and self-esteem. If you find yourself engaging in negative self-talk, check yourself. Are these words that you would say to a loved one? If not, consider what you might say to someone whom you loved. There are lots of good reasons to share your feelings with another person. Talking about your frustration will help you see your relationship in a new way, which may offer solutions you hadn’t thought about before.  Talking with a trusted friend is a great way to release pent-up feelings, and...

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Поговорите со специалистом. Полюбите себя Поговорите с человеком, которому доверяете. Начните работать над своей самооценкой. Будьте активным. Будьте добры к себе. Живите осознанно.


Article in English: A thesis statement conveys to the reader the points and/or arguments you wish to make in a paper. It serves as a road map by telling the reader the direction of your argument or analysis and how you will interpret the importance of the subject. In the most simple of terms, a thesis statement answers the question, "What is this paper about?" Additionally, a thesis statement  is an assertion, not a fact or observation. Facts are used within the paper to support your thesis. takes a stand, meaning it announces your position towards a particular topic.  is the main idea and explains what you intend to discuss.  answers a specific question and explains how you plan to support your argument. is debatable. Someone should be able to argue an alternate position, or conversely, support your claims. You want your thesis statement to be identifiable as a thesis statement. You do this by taking a very particular tone and using specific kinds of phrasing and words. Use words like "because" and language which is firm and definitive. Example thesis statements with good statement language include:  "Because of William the Conqueror's campaign into England, that nation developed the strength and culture it would need to eventually build the British Empire." "Hemingway significantly changed literature by normalizing simplistic writing and frank tone." Because of the role thesis statements play, they appear at the beginning of the paper, usually at the end of the first paragraph or somewhere in the introduction. Although most people look for the thesis at the end of the first paragraph, its location can depend on a number of factors such as how lengthy of an introduction you need before you can introduce your thesis or the length of your paper. Thesis statements are clear and to-the-point, which helps the reader identify the topic and direction of the paper, as well as your position towards the subject.

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Правильно формулируйте тезисы. Добейтесь правильного звучания тезисов. Поймите, в каком месте документа необходимо располагать тезисы. Ограничьте тезисные заявления одним или двумя предложениями.


Article in English: A thick glass container, like a glass canning jar, is usually a safe choice. Spoon the honey you need to melt into the container.  It is best to check the container to verify that it is microwave-safe before using it. Typically, this information is labeled on the bottom of the container.     Never use a metal container.     Plastic containers are debatable. Many are marked as being microwave-safe, but there is some evidence that chemicals from plastic can leech into the contents of the container when heated.    Place the container of honey in your microwave. Set the power to 50 percent, then microwave the honey for 30 to 40 seconds.  The exact amount of time can vary based on how powerful your microwave is and how much honey you have inside the container.     Keep an eye on the honey as it melts inside the microwave. If it appears fully melted before the full amount of time passes, stop the microwave and remove the container.    Carefully remove the container of honey from the microwave. Stir the honey with a spoon to distribute the heat. If some of the honey has not yet melted, return the container to the microwave and heat for another 20 seconds at medium power.  Repeat this process as needed. Heat the honey in 20-second intervals at 50-percent power, stirring after each interval, until the honey melts.     If you are trying to decrystallize honey, stop heating it once you can no longer spot any crystals. If you only want to melt honey to a thinner consistency, simply stop heating it once it has become thin enough for your liking.    Pour the melted honey into an airtight storage container. Store that container in a dry, room temperature location until you need to use the honey.  The ideal temperature range is between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (10 and 21 degrees Celsius). Colder and hotter temperatures can speed up the crystallization process. Moist conditions should also be avoided.     The container must be an airtight one if you want to prevent moisture loss and crystallization.

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Переложите мед в посуду, подходящую для микроволновки. Установите микроволновку на среднюю мощность. Размешайте мед. Храните растопленный мед при комнатной температуре.


Article in English: A thick yogurt, like Greek yogurt, works best. Simply add a small amount of yogurt, like a spoonful, at a time. Stir your yogurt into the curry and keep adding a little more at a time until it reaches your desired thickness. This is great for Indian-style curries as a cream substitute. It can also come in handy if your curry is a little spicier than you would like, as it can cool your curry down. This works best for curries that are already tomato-based, as it won't affect the flavor too much. Tomato puree is usually thicker than paste and has a slightly stronger flavor. Mix in a small amount of tomato puree or paste into the curry. Add a little at a time until the curry gets as thick as you want.  If you don't have puree or paste, you can try diced tomatoes. For best results, add tomatoes or tomato puree during the cooking process rather than after. If you're cooking with potatoes, try mashing them after the curry is cooked. This is a simple way to thicken the curry without potentially damaging or diluting the flavor. Sometimes, a few mashed potatoes can make for a thicker curry.

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Добавьте обычный йогурт. Попробуйте томатную пасту или пюре из помидоров. Раздавите картофель, который уже находится в карри.