Article in English: Your skin faces trauma, toxins and environmental damage every day. During sleep, the skin repairs that damage. Because of this, the amount of sleep you get has a direct and visible effect on the appearance of your skin. It’s recommended that healthy adults should get between seven and nine hours of sleep every night. Aim to get a minimum of seven hours daily.  Getting enough sleep can help slow down the appearance of aging skin. It also reduces stress levels, which can contribute to premature aging of the skin. Sleep deprivation can make mature skin look dull and lifeless. It may also exacerbate other skin conditions, such as acne and rosacea. Touching your face will transfer bacteria and oil residue to your skin, which can cause breakouts and other pore-clogging issues. When you must touch your face, such as when you’re washing it or applying skin-care products, thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water first.  Never squeeze or pinch at acne blemishes and avoid picking at your skin. Both of these habits can unfortunately result in permanent scarring, especially for mature skin. As skin ages, oil production diminishes. This can leave it looking dry and dull. Combat this by keeping yourself well-hydrated every day. The daily recommended amount of fluid for healthy adults is approximately 13 cups (3 liters) for men and 9 cups (2.2 liters) for women. Try to get a large amount of your hydration from water, but beverages fruit juices, sports drinks and tea and foods that contain water (like watermelon) can also keep you hydrated. Take in an additional 1.5 to 2.5 cups (400 to 600 milliliters) of fluids on days when you exercise or sweat more than usual. Sun protection is crucial for mature skin. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun have been proven to accelerate the aging of skin and a large amount of visible aging is directly caused by sun damage. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 on your face and neck every day — rain or shine. If you’re planning to spend time in the sun, apply...

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Отдыхайте. Старайтесь не прикасаться к лицу  и не выдавливать угри. Пейте больше воды. Защищайте кожу от солнца. Откажитесь от курения. Запишитесь на прием к дерматологу.


Article in English: Your skin is covered in a layer of dead skin, oil, and good bacteria that help prevent harmful things from entering your body. Showering washes this layer away. Clean skin is important for good hygiene, but washing too frequently is unnecessary and can make it more difficult for your skin to protect your body from contaminants and infections. Generally, people don’t need to shower more than every other day or every three days. You may want to consider showering more often if you work with the public or the infirm, take public transit daily, or have a physical job that requires exertion. Bathing in hot water and for too long strips helpful and necessary oils from your skin, and it can aggravate certain skin conditions like rosacea and eczema. Just like hot water, strong soaps will remove oil from your skin and leave you feeling tight and dry. When you do bathe, choose mild soaps or cleansers that don’t contain artificial fragrances. Look for soaps that:  Contain soothing and moisturizing ingredients like aloe, witch hazel, and vegetable oils, and herbs or botanicals such as chamomile, lavender, rosemary, and peppermint.  Don't contain sodium lauryl sulfate or alcohol, which can both dry out your skin.  Match your skin type. For instance, if you have dry skin, look for moisturizing soaps. For sensitive skin, look for fragrance-free and hypoallergenic soap. Clean your skin without stripping away skin and oil. Instead of rubbing dry with a towel when you’ve finished bathing, gently pat your skin with a towel and let the remaining moisture air dry. This will ensure you leave a layer of oil on your skin that will help keep in moisture and prevent dryness. This will remove the top layer of dead skin and reveal the fresh, new, radiant skin below, giving your skin a healthy, glowing appearance. Avoid using acidic substances such as lemon or tomato juice on your skin and especially your face, as they can strip away your skin’s natural oils and make you more sensitive to the sun. However, products with alpha hydroxy...

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Мойтесь регулярно, но не слишком часто. Принимайте непродолжительный душ или ванну с теплой водой. Пользуйтесь мягкими гипоаллергенными моющими средствами. Промакивайте кожу. Отшелушивайте кожу 1–2 раза в неделю. Регулярно увлажняйте кожу.


Article in English: Your skin is your body's largest organ, and has many important functions. One of those functions is helping you grow hair. Caring for your skin is one of the most effective ways that you can support the growth of fuller facial hair.  Exfoliate your face. Hair follicles can become blocked with dirt and prevent your hair from growing. Once a week, wear an exfoliant mask with eucalyptus. It's great for your skin, and can help promote hair growth.  Use hair-healthy grooming products. Shampoos, or lotions with a vitamin B complex, will help. Massage your hair follicles. A gentle massage can help stimulate your hair follicles. Use your finger tips, and gently massage your face in circular motions for about two to three minutes. Try applying a facial moisturizer to create a smoother massage. What you eat can have a major impact on all aspects of your physical well-being. This includes healthy skin and healthy hair growth. There are many vitamins that have been found to promote hair growth--including facial hair. Pay attention to your diet, and make sure that you're getting enough of these particular nutrients.  Incorporate hair-healthy vitamins into your diet. While you can always apply hair-growth treatments to your face, and hope for the best, working from the inside out is always the better option.  Take in vitamin A. This vitamin stimulates the production of sebum, which keeps your hair follicles and skin hydrated. You can find vitamin A in eggs, meat, cheese, liver, carrots, pumpkin, broccoli, and dark green leafy vegetables.  Get plenty of vitamin E, which has long been recognized as key for healthy skin, and can increase blood flow, which leads to an optimal environment for hair growth. Foods rich in vitamin E include oils, leafy vegetables, nuts, and beans, and most people get plenty of vitamin E when eating a normal diet.  Boost circulation with vitamin B3. Healthy circulation may have a positive effect on hair growth. Reports find that B3 is even more effective when taken with biotin. Take in vitamin B5....

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Ухаживайте за своей кожей. Следите за своим питанием. Ведите активный образ жизни. Отдыхайте. Расслабляйтесь.


Article in English: Your skin is your body's largest organ. It only makes sense to try to protect it from harmful elements. For example, you should wear sunscreen every day. Make it part of your daily routine.  If you smoke, quit. Avoiding the harmful effects of cigarettes is a great way to prevent damage to your skin. Eat a healthy diet. Make sure to get plenty of vitamin-packed fruits and veggies. You should also drink plenty of water. Your skin is your body's first line of defense against infections. Breaks in your skin can allow harmful bacteria to get into your skin. Taking care of the skin can have an important impact on your overall health. Make sure to keep your skin hydrated and clean. Improving the health of your skin is also great for your mental health. Research shows that clear skin leads to greater confidence. When you feel better about yourself, you will naturally be more happy and relaxed. An increase in confidence can help you avoid symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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Научитесь избегать повреждений. Осознайте преимущества хорошего здоровья. Будьте уверены в себе.


Article in English: Your skin may become itchy or develop bumps after using a tanning bed for a variety of reasons:  Your skin has become overheated from the tanning bed. You are suffering from polymorphous light eruption, which causes red bumps to appear on the skin after exposure to UV light.  You are having a reaction to the products used to clean the tanning bed. You may be sensitive to the “tan-accelerating” lotion you use while tanning. You may be taking a medication (such as birth control, acne medication, or even Advil) that makes your skin more sensitive to UV light. You may have a skin infection from a poorly cleaned bed. Poorly cleaned tanning beds can contain bacteria and viruses that lead to infections requiring medical treatment. You will want to be sure that the drugs you are taking are not making your skin more sensitive to light before returning to the tanning salon. If it does not, you should see a doctor. If it does, you can return to the tanning salon and try to determine and eliminate the cause of the rash.  Apply a small, diluted amount of the cleaner used by the tanning salon to a tiny patch of your skin to see if a rash forms. Next, try tanning without the tan-accelerating lotion to see if it was the cause. Finally, try tanning for shorter amounts of time, which should eliminate the possibility of heat rash. If you continue to develop rashes after tanning, you may be experiencing polymorphous light eruption or might even have developed a UV allergy. Talk to your doctor, and be sure to wear sunscreen when outdoors. Discontinue the use of tanning beds and consider using tanning lotions instead if you want a bronzed look.

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Узнайте о причинах сыпи после солярия. Обратитесь к врачу, если покрытая сыпью кожа теплая на ощупь и обладает повышенной чувствительностью, либо у вас жар. Проконсультируйтесь с врачом относительно принимаемых вами лекарств. Перестаньте загорать и посмотрите, пройдет ли сыпь. Если сыпь не проходит, подумайте о других способах загара.


Article in English: Your skin might change as the seasons go by. For example, it might be more dry in the winter and more oily during the summer. As such, the face cream that you use in the winter might not be suitable during the summer. It might be a good idea to switch your face creams out with the seasons.  If your skin is dry, especially during the winter, opt for a richer, moisturizing face cream. If your skin is oily, especially during the summer, opt for a light-weight face cream or moisturizing gel. This is great for those who wish to even out their skin tone but don't want to wear makeup. Choose a moisturizer that matches your skin type and skin tone.  Most tinted moisturizers come in three basic skin tones: light, medium, and dark. Some companies might offer a wider range of skin tones. If you tend to have oily skin, consider getting a tinted moisturizer with a matte finish. If you tend to have dull or dry skin, consider getting a tinted moisturizer with a dewy or luminizing finish. This is also great for giving any skin type that healthy glow during the winter months. Sunlight provides lots of vitamin D, which is essential for skin health; however, too much sunlight can also cause wrinkles and other skin damage. Protect your skin by wearing a face cream with some SPF in it. You will not only be moisturizing your skin, but protecting it from the sun's harmful rays as well. If you have oily skin or acne, you might still want to use some sort of face cream or moisturizer. If your skin becomes too dry, it will produce even more oil. A face cream will keep this from happening. Here are some things you should look for:  Look for face creams that say they are meant for oily skin (or acne) on the label. Opt for a light-weight, moisturizing gel instead. Consider getting a matte-finish cream. It will help reduce shine and make your skin appear less oily. Look for products that say they are intended for dry skin. If you can't find any, then look for labels that say "hydrating" or "moisturizing." Read the labels carefully, and...

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Обратите внимание на время года. Задумайтесь об использовании увлажняющего крема с тонирующим эффектом. Подумайте о приобретении крема для лица с SPF-фактором. Имейте в виду, что даже жирную кожу необходимо увлажнять. Выбирайте жирные увлажняющие кремы, если у вас сухая кожа. Поищите мягкие кремы, если у вас чувствительная кожа.


Article in English: Your skin should be clean and free of blemishes. Find good skin products and use them daily. Pin-up girls need flawless skin, so use a full coverage foundation that matches your skin tone perfectly. Follow with a creamy concealer to disguise any blemishes or dark circles, and set your base with a dusting of translucent powder. Groom your eyebrows and make them pop. First, brush them until they are neat, then fill them in with a matte powder that’s one or two shades darker than your natural brow color.. This will create sufficient drama without being garish. If it’s been a while since your shaped your eyebrows with tweezers, you may need to do that before brushing and applying color. Along with the lips, the eyes are a major focal point of pin-up girl makeup.  Apply a vanilla or champagne colored eye-shadow to the entire upper eyelid, then contour with a darker neutral color, and blend.  Next, use black liquid eyeliner, making sure the eyeliner wings out at the corners of your eye. This is called the “Cat Eye” or “Bedroom Eyes.” Allow eyeliner to dry and then apply at least 2 coats of a good lengthening and thickening mascara. It's a good idea to practice this look a lot before actually using it formally. For extra points, try applying false eyelashes before applying your mascara. This can be tricky but well worth the effort. Pin-up lips should be red, though the exact shade will depend on your skin tone. Go with as dark and deep a red as you can, based on your skin.  Outline the shape of your lips first with a red pencil but at the peak of your lips create a sharp cupid bow “V.” Fill in with lipstick that perfectly matches your lip pencil. Don’t forget to blot! No matter your skin tone, there’s a red out there for you. There are countless shades to choose from, from blood red to cherry red to fire engine red and so on. Have fun experimenting until you find the one that works for you. Use a brown pencil to give yourself a small beauty mark and a more glamorous look. A black beauty mark will look too severe,...

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Начните с очищения и увлажнения кожи. Нанесите основу. Сделайте красивые брови. Накрасьте глаза. Сделайте ваши губы идеальными. Добавьте родинку для красоты. Не забудьте про маникюр.


Article in English: Your skin should be clean and free of makeup, lotion, or toner. Your skin needs to rest for about 15 minutes before proceeding, as your skin may appear pink from scrubbing and make it difficult to see your true undertone. Different lightbulbs can affect your skin differently--they may give it a yellow or green cast, and interfere with the appearance of your skin tone. Choosing a sunny spot to look for your undertones will prevent you from misjudging your undertones.  Try sitting next to a window. If you have an outdoor seating area, go outside. This is a quick way to determine your undertones if your veins are visible. Hold up your arm in the natural light and determine the predominant color.  If you can't tell if your veins are green or blue, you may have a neutral skin tone. If you have an olive complexion, you likely fall into this category.  If your veins appear green, you have a warm skin tone.  If your veins appear blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone. Do you tan easily? Do you burn or get freckles? The amount of melanin in your skin determines how it reacts to sun exposure and can help you determine your skin tone.  If you tan easily and rarely burn, you have more melanin and you likely have a warm or neutral skin tone.  If your skin burns and doesn't tan, you have less melanin and therefore a cooler skin tone.  Some women with very dark, ebony skin may not burn easily but still have a cool skin tone. Try a few more tests to figure out your undertone. Looking in a mirror, try to see how your skin looks in contrast to the white paper. It may appear to have a yellow cast, a blue-red or rosy cast, or it may not appear to be either, but a gray color instead.  If your skin appears yellowish or sallow beside the white paper, you have a warm skin tone. If your skin appears pink, rosy, or blueish-red, then you have a cool skin tone. If your skin appears gray, your skin probably has an olive complexion with a neutral undertone. The green from your complexion and the yellowish undertone combines to create...

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Умойтесь и подождите 15 минут. Найдите естественный источник света. Посмотрите на цвет вен на запястьях с внутренней стороны. Учтите обычную реакцию вашей кожи на воздействие солнца. Поднесите к лицу белый лист бумаги. Воспользуйтесь золотистой или серебристой фольгой либо бижутерией, чтобы выяснить тон своей кожи. Попросите подругу осмотреть вашу кожу за ухом. Обратите внимание на цвет своих глаз.


Article in English: Your skin should tolerate most exfoliators, but it might get irritated if you use a manual scrub. For best results, try a chemical and manual exfoliator, but use them on different days. This will help you get the benefits of both without stressing your skin.  For instance, you might use a chemical exfoliator on Sunday and a manual scrub on Wednesday. If you exfoliate 3 times per week, you could use a chemical exfoliator on Sunday and Tuesday, then use your scrub on Friday. Some chemical exfoliators are stronger than others. Look for a product that has BHAs listed on the label or a high percentage of AHAs. Alternatively, use a manual face scrub to slough off your dead skin cells. You will likely be able to exfoliate 3 times a week if you have oily skin. Look for a mild chemical exfoliator like glycolic acid or lactic acid. Apply it to a washcloth for more exfoliation. Then, gently scrub your face once or twice a week to remove your dead skin cells. If your skin gets irritated, apply the product with your fingers instead of a washcloth.

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Выберите любой комфортный для вас скраб, если у вас нормальная кожа. Используйте сильнодействующий химический или абразивный скраб, если у вас жирная кожа. Используйте мочалку для лица и химический скраб, если у вас сухая, чувствительная или подверженная угревой сыпи кожа.


Article in English: Your skin uses the moisture in your body to stay hydrated and nourished. When you get dehydrated, the water in your body is used for the highest priority functions, like blood flow, before it is used in the skin. By drinking at least eight 8 oz glasses of water per day, the skin all over your body will stay hydrated and not dry out quickly. Try to avoid alcohol and caffeine whenever possible as these can heighten the itchiness of dry feet. Diuretics used to decrease the amount of water in the body or topical or oral retinoids used to treat acne can cause temporary dry skin. If the side effect of dry skin is present for more than two weeks, discuss a potential medication change with your physician. Cotton socks allow your feet to breathe and dry off if you’re sweating. Keeping sweat against your skin will increase the rate at which moisture leaves the skin and your feet dry out.  Change your socks daily or after sweating (e.g., from a workout or a long walk). Wash them well after each use. Sleep in socks after you moisturize your feet each night. Avoid wearing the same pair of shoes day in and day out. Your feet need to breathe in order to retain moisture so try to wear supportive sandals during the summer or other shoes with air pockets. During the winter, avoid wearing your heavy winter boots indoors at work or school and instead bring another pair of lighter and more breathable shoes to change into. Harsh soaps do not get you any cleaner than one that is gentle to your skin. However, they do dry out your skin and leave you prone to dry skin. Harsh soaps deplete the fats in your skin, which leaves your skin feeling tight and dry. Dermatologists often recommend soaps with a high glycerin content, such as pure glycerin bar soaps and naturally made bar soaps. You can find these at most drug stores and all natural health stores. Instead of a having a hot shower or bath, keep the water at a warm temperature and limit your time to less than 10 minutes in the water. Hot water and low humidity in the air reduce the...

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Пейте достаточное количество жидкости. Наблюдайте за побочными действиями любых принимаемых вами лекарств. Носите хлопчатобумажные носки. Носите обувь, которая позволяет ногам дышать. Не используйте жесткое, сушащее кожу мыло. Принимайте душ или ванну только с теплой водой.


Article in English: Your skin, your body's largest organ, is tough and stretches. It has the job of protecting your body from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. When there are cracks and breaks in the skin, this allows infectious agents to access your blood supply. In addition, your skin functions in thermoregulation, or keeping your body temperature at an optimal temperature for functioning.  Your skin is sensitive which allows you to feel different types of sensations which are interpreted by the brain. There are no areas of the body that are normally numb, or without feeling, including your feet. New skin cells are made each day. Your body gets rid of between 30,000 and 40,000 skin cells from all over the body every minute of every day. The dead skin cells are on the top 18 to 23 layers of skin.  Your outer layer of skin which consists of dead skin cells is called the epidermis. This area of the skin is very thin in some areas of the body — such as the eyelids — and thicker in others — such as the bottom of your feet. When the old skin cells in the epidermis fall off, new cells are underneath. Dry skin is called xerosis. It will appear lighter in color than the rest of the foot and will often feel rough to the touch. You might experience:  Itchiness Cracked skin Redness Fissures (deep cracks) in the heel of the foot Peeling skin Both the heel and ball of the foot where most of the contact with the ground is made, are at higher risk of becoming rough. This increases the risk of cracking and peeling skin. The skin on the bottom of your feet can become dry and rough for a number of different reasons, including:   Age: Age and hormonal imbalances caused by aging (due to processes like menopause) cause your skin to lose elasticity and lipids, which increases the risk of dry skin.  Climate: Living in a dry climate can reduce the amount of moisture in the skin and result in dry skin. In addition, air conditioning removes humidity from the air, reducing the natural moisture in the skin. Winter weather is also damaging to the skin.  Skin...

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Изучите функции, которые выполняет ваша кожа. Правильно диагностируйте сухость и загрубение кожи стопы. Определите причину сухости. Знайте, как предотвратить сухость и огрубение кожи стоп.


Article in English: Your sleep cycle should include the right amount of sleep each night. This usually changes if your sleep cycle gets off. If you are a teenager, you need about nine to 10 hours of sleep a night. If you are an adult, you should get seven to nine hours a night. If you don't have this much time a night, you should think about changing your priorities to where you can get the recommended amount of sleep each night. If you don't your productivity and overall health will suffer. This might mean fewer commitments — you may have to say no to late night dinners with your friends, or moving your schedule around, like switching your super early workout at the gym to after work. You may also want to talk to your partner if you are overloaded with obligations at home — splitting up the work can lessen your load so you both get to sleep on time. If you are trying to reset your sleep schedule to a different time, you need to start small and slowly. Starting from your current bedtime and wake up time, shift the time by 15 minutes. This will allow you to change it slowly, which will make it easier to do over time.  For example, if you used to go to bed at 11:30 pm and get up at 7:30 am but now have to get up at 6:30 am because of a new job, start going to bed at 11:15 pm and getting up at 7:15 am. After a night or two of this new schedule, shift it another 15 minutes, repeating until you reach your new sleep times. If you need to shift your schedule quicker than this or change it by a large amount, you can shift your sleep time by 30 minutes. One of the most important factors in resetting your sleep schedule back to what it once was is to be consistent with your bedtime and wake up time. If you are consistent, your body is more likely to pick your typical sleep cycle back up.  During the week or so it will take to reset your sleep cycle, try not to sleep in, even on the weekends. The more consistent you are with your schedule during this time, the faster your sleep cycle will reset. If you want to sleep in during your reset,...

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Оставляйте достаточно времени на сон. Не торопитесь. Проявите постоянство. Не злоупотребляйте дневным сном. Принимайте мелатониновые добавки. Перестройте внутренний пищевой цикл. Попробуйте использовать травы.


Article in English: Your slime won't last terribly long, usually a week or less. Make sure you play with it before it goes bad, and check on it in a week to see if it has. If your slime starts growing anything, it's time to toss it out. It might grow white or blue fuzz on top of it, which is mold. If you see it, just think of it as a sign to make new slime. If you notice your slime is getting grungy, it's time to toss it. You may notice it's a different color or that it smells funny. It's also time to toss it if you accidentally drop it somewhere gross. You might be tempted to throw slime down the drain because it seems liquidy. However, it's much better to toss it in the trash, as it can clog up the drain.

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Проверьте состояние слайма к концу недели. Выбросьте слайм с плесенью. Обращайте внимание на грязь. Выбросьте слайм в мусорное ведро.


Article in English: Your small group may be discussing an issue, solving a problem, or sharing personal problems. Make a list of what the group wants to accomplish, and break it down into specific tasks or discussion points. If you're not sure how long each task will take, organize the discussion so the most important tasks are first on the group's agenda. Write down notes using the steps below, to help guide you through the facilitation process. The main advantage to small group discussions, as opposed to large meetings, is the chance each member has to provide detailed, high-quality input to the discussion. Encourage people to break out of formal roles by meeting in a living room, a quiet café, or a natural, outdoor area. Introduce yourself, define your role in the discussion and the objective of the group. Invite group members to introduce themselves.  If participants do not know each other or are acting shy, ask specific questions, such as where each participant is from and what they hope to gain from the group meeting. Allow for longer introductions in special cases. If the group will explore personal problems, or if the backgrounds of group members are important to the process, allow each participant to speak for about a minute. When delivering information or asking group members to solve specific problems, develop informational handouts that they may refer to during the group session. The information may also be written on a board or projected on a wall for reference. When group members are just getting to know one another, they may be hesitant to speak. Create a safe space for participants to contribute their ideas, suggestions and questions, by explaining that all questions are welcome. If someone is staying silent, occasionally ask her a question, or invite her to share her thoughts, but don't force her to participate. If necessary, break the group into smaller groups of two or three participants to allow time for greater sharing. Prepare a list of questions to keep the discussion moving. When participants ask for your...

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Составьте план или расписание встречи. По возможности выберите комфортное место для встречи. Начинайте с кратких представлений. Раздайте дополнительные материалы. Побуждайте всю группу к участию. Направляйте дискуссию. Старайтесь избегать доминирования в обсуждении. Разрешайте конфликтные ситуации и перенаправляйте ход дискуссии. Следите за временем. Завершайте каждую встречу группы подведением итогов. Раздайте формы обратной связи (по желанию).


Article in English: Your smoker should have a lower vent, which lets air into the chamber, and a lid vent, which lets the smoker out. Regulate the temperature with the lower vent, depending on the what the smoker needs. If the fire is dying, open the lower vent more. If the temperature is getting too high, close it a little. Generally, the top (exhaust) vent should be left open the whole time. Only close it if adjusting the bottom vent does not change the temp the way you need it to. The ideal smoker temperature is about 220℉ (104℃), but don’t let it exceed 250℉ (121℃). You can increase the temperature by adding new coals to the charcoal pile. Reduce the temperature, if necessary, by closing the lower vent a little. This allows less oxygen to enter the smoker. If your smoker doesn’t have a temperature gauge, stick the probe of an oven thermometer through a hole in the lid vent. Every time you take the lid off, smoke and heat escape. The best meat comes from a smoker with an even, consistent temperature. Only take the lid off if you need to add charcoal or add water to the water pan.  It’s okay to check on the meat to see how it is cooking and make sure there’s enough coals, but only do this once an hour or so. Smoking is a slow and steady process. Smoking is a fairly hands off process, so rest assured that the meat is cooking without you checking it all the time. If the temperature inside the smoker is starting to cool, and adjusting the lower vent doesn’t help, add more coals. It is helpful to keep an extra set of coals hot in the chimney in case you need to add them to the smoker.  This works better than adding unlit charcoal on top of the spent coals. If you don’t have a chimney, use a foil baking pan to keep some extra coals hot.

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Откройте нижнее и верхнее вентиляционное отверстие. Поддерживайте в коптильне стабильную температуру. Не снимайте крышку с коптильни. Держите рядом вторую кучку горящих углей и добавляйте их по мере необходимости.


Article in English: Your sparse-looking brows may actually be full of little white baby hairs, and tinting them a darker shade will reveal a bolder, thicker eyebrow.  Tinting lasts between three and five weeks.  Tinting can easily go wrong if the shade is too dark, the chemicals too harsh, or you stain your skin, so make sure you go to a professional with a good reputation. Visit a brow bar or salon for this procedure, where they will glue individual synthetic or natural hairs to your brow hair, creating the (temporary) full brow of your dreams. Unlike eyelash extensions, brow extensions will not damage your existing hair as they fall off, so they won't interrupt your progress if you're growing yours out.  If you don't have eyebrows, the extensions can be glued directly to your skin, but they will only last a few days.  Extensions only last a few weeks at the most, and touching, washing, or exercising can make them fall off even faster. If your eyebrow hair will no longer grow, a plastic surgeon can carefully design a brow that best fits your face and build it using your own hair. The finished look should be natural, with the new hair blending into your brow.  A brow transplant is irreversible, so make sure you are thinking about what looks best on you, not what is most popular right now.  Do some research and find a reputable surgeon who has experience with the procedure. Ask to see before and after pictures from their other clients.

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Сделайте тонирование бровей. Сделайте наращивание для особых случаев. Проконсультируйтесь с пластическим хирургом на тему пересадки бровей.


Article in English: Your spouse doesn't have clairvoyant powers. If you want something, ask. If something is wrong, say so. Don't drop hints or figure they'll "come around" or you'll never get anything done. If you want to be able to express how you feel, you should be able to speak with a positive tone and to listen to what your spouse says instead of being accusatory. Here are some ways to do it:  Send "I messages." Instead of accusing them of not meeting your needs, focus the conversation on yourself. For instance, tell them, "I feel ignored when I don't see you until 6:30 every night." Listen to what they say. When they tell you something, repeat what they said back to them so that they know you understand. For example, "I hear you saying that you're worried about finances, and that's why you've been working late." Avoid passing judgment. Let them finish what they're saying before you respond. After they're done talking, offer a solution. For instance, say, "I'm willing to live on a tighter budget if that means that I get to see you more often." . Some issues are worth fighting about, and some aren't. If you spend all of your time nitpicking your spouse about minor problems that don't really matter, then they're not going to listen to you when major issues come up.  Criticism can destroy a relationship. As long as the dishes are clean and unbroken, for instance, don't nag your spouse about how to load the dishwasher "the right way." Let them do things their own way. Don't sweat the small stuff. Avoid criticizing your spouse without doing it constructively. Remember to try to be calm and rational, as strong emotions can easily turn a discussion into an argument. If you criticize every little thing they do, then they will quickly tune you out. You should praise your spouse for the things they do right much more than you argue with them about things that they do wrong. This will make them much more likely to listen to you, and much happier to be around you. Fight right. Don't let anger take over because it may cause you to say...

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Эффективно выражайте свои чувства и потребности. Выбирайте свои битвы. Проявляйте понимание при обсуждении вопроса с вашим мужем. Говорите с мужем, а не о нем.


Article in English: Your spouse doesn’t have to be parental right off the bat. Try having your spouse relate to the child as more of a camp counselor than a parent. Focus on creating a bond first before moving into a disciplinarian role. Ask your spouse to develop a relationship together, just the two of them, that doesn’t involve you.  You can discuss with your spouse to remain responsible for your child’s control and discipline until your spouse and child develop a solid bond.  Your spouse may monitor your child’s behavior and report back to you instead of intervening. Discuss what roles who will play. Will your spouse co-parent your child, or will parenting remain your responsibility? Discuss your desires, the desires of your spouse, and what you believe will be best for your child. Inevitably there will be difficulties in adjusting to a new family structure.  Be clear in your spouse’s role with your child. Is your spouse allowed to mediate fights? Can your spouse punish your child? What consequences and rules can your spouse enforce? You may need to think in terms of a timeline. Perhaps you may parent one way now, then slowly transition to different roles over time once the family feels more cohesive. Know that it will take time for your children to adjust to new living arrangements. This is especially true if you are combining your children with your partner’s children. Don’t try to set up different rules right away; instead, keep many similar family rules and ask your partner to follow them as well. Slowly, start to adjust things as they suit your family. Positive spousal relations and low conflict in the marriage helps children adjust better. While fighting is a normal and often healthy part of a marriage, avoid involving your child in the fight or fighting in front of the child. Reassure your child that fighting sometimes happens, but that it doesn’t change things or mean that you will get divorced or that the child is causing the fights. Try to find time to disagree when your child is not home. A remarriage is harder...

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Попросите вашу вторую половину пойти на контакт с ребенком. Обсудите воспитание детей со своим новым супругом. Проводите объединение двух семей в одну очень медленно. Старайтесь не ссориться в присутствии детей. Будьте в курсе развития дел вашего ребенка.


Article in English: Your spouse should submit Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative to USCIS. Your spouse will need to submit proof of the marriage, such as a marriage certificate.  If you’re already living in the U.S. after entering legally, then you can adjust your status at the same time. Complete and submit Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residency or Adjust Status. Your spouse can submit this form along with Form I-130. If you’re currently living outside the U.S., then you’ll need to wait for your visa to be approved. You’ll attend an interview at the nearest embassy or consulate. Once admitted into the U.S., you can adjust your status by filing Form I-485. The U.S. government is worried about sham marriages, so you can expect to attend an interview where an official will ask personal questions. Common questions include the following:  Where did you meet your spouse? How many people attended your wedding? Who does the cooking and who pays the bills? What did you do for your spouse’s birthday? What forms of birth control do you use? You can’t immediately apply for naturalization after receiving your green card. Instead, you must meet the following residency requirements:  You must have been a green card holder for the three years immediately before you apply for naturalization. You must have been a continuous resident for the three years before you apply and have been physically present in the U.S. for at least eighteen months. You must have lived in a marriage with your U.S. citizen spouse during the three years. Your spouse must have been a citizen during the entire time. You must have lived within the state or USCIS district for at least three months before you file your application. In addition to residency, you need to show that you have other personal characteristics to be eligible. Check that you satisfy the following:  You must be at least eighteen years of age. You must be able to write, read, and speak English. You need to be a person of good moral character. Generally, this means you haven’t broken...

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Получите грин-карту с помощью супруга(и). Пройдите собеседование о вашем браке. Обеспечьте соответствие требованиям, предъявляемым к резидентам. Удовлетворите личным требованиям. Подайте заявление о натурализации. Сдайте отпечатки пальцев. Пройдите собеседование. Сдайте экзамены. Явитесь на церемонию получения натурализованного гражданства.


Article in English: Your spouse's body, personality, goals and dreams are going to change over the years, just like you are changing. Married couples need to accept each other as they change and mature, rather than struggling to hold on to youth that is no longer there.  Don't see your spouse's changing body as being full of flaws. Our culture views aging as something to resist, but this is a backwards view. Changing skin and hair can be beautiful in their own right. Be glad you and your spouse get to grow old together! Be flexible enough to accept your spouse's changing personality, too. People tend to get a little harder as they age, but they also get wiser. Help your spouse mature into a happy, whole, fulfilled person by being flexible and accepting. Remember when you took your marriage vows? You never could have imagined all you'd go through together as a couple. Look how far you've come, and how much you've accomplished, and be grateful for it. Expressing your gratefulness to your partner will re-energize your marriage and help you look forward to a long future together. Don't compare your spouse to his or her former self, and don't compare your marriage to its early stages. Life is full of changes, and that's a good thing. Wishing things were as they used to be isn't going to help your marriage to grow. And would you really want it to remain stunted forever, anyway? You can enjoy talking about memories and looking at old pictures, but try not to get overly wistful and nostalgic. Focus on the here and now, and planning for the future.

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Примите то, что ваш партнер стареет. Будьте благодарны за вашу совместную жизнь. Не думайте о прошлом.


Article in English: Your sprouts should begin to show their heads a couple of weeks after planting, though if you live in a colder climate it might take a week or two longer. Cannas need heat to help them begin growing. For optimum blooming, apply a fertilizer rich in nitrogen to cannas about once a month. Cannas need moist soil, so its important to water your cannas regularly. If you live in an area where rainfall is one inch or less (2.54 cm) each week, you will need to water your cannas once a week. If you find yourself in a dry spell, water whenever you notice the soil getting dry. If you notice that your taller cannas are a little droopy, tie them to stakes to help them grow and support their own weight. Learn how to stake your plants  here. As your plant’s flowers bloom and fade away, remove the dead foliage. You can tell what is dead by looking for a faded brownish yellow color. Pick these away, taking care that you don’t disrupt the still living parts of the plant. Do not cut leaves until they yellow because they will continue to provide nutrients to the plant even when it is not blooming. If you live in an area that gets frost, you will need to dig up your rhizomes after the frost kills the foliage of your cannas. Cut the plants back so that they are six inches tall and carefully dig the rhizomes up from the ground. Some cannas specialists believe that you should let the rhizomes dry for several days before moving onto the next step. Both peat moss and perlite can be purchased at your local garden supply store. Once you have filled the box, place each bunch of rhizomes in the box, making sure that each plants rhizomes don’t touch one another. You can also put them in a brown paper bag lined with peat moss or perlite if you don’t have a plastic box to spare. You should pick a spot that can have a maintained temperature of 45 to 55 degrees F (7.2 to 12.7 degrees C). Check on them every once in a while. If you notice that the moss is getting dry, lightly spray it with water so that it gets slightly damp. Your cannas will...

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Следите за рассадой. Поливайте канны регулярно. Поддержите более высокие канны. Удалите мертвые цветы. Перенесите канны в помещение после первых заморозков. Наполните пластиковую коробку торфом или перлитом. Храните коробки так, чтобы они не стояли на полу.


Article in English: Your stainless steel dishwasher drains into the same pipe your sink does.  To keep the drain clear and effectively drain the water from the stainless steel dishwasher, run your garbage disposal before you start cleaning it. Remove the bottom rack on your stainless steel dishwasher.  Examine it for clumps of debris that might cause it to drain improperly.  Remove anything that might be clogging the drain. Fill a dishwasher-safe cup on the top rack of the stainless steel dishwasher with vinegar.  Slide the rack back in the stainless steel dishwasher and close the door.  With only the cupful of vinegar inside, turn the stainless steel dishwasher on and run it on the highest water temperature setting.  The vinegar will help loosen grease and grime, and remove any odor that the dishwasher might have acquired. Use distilled white vinegar or specialized cleaning vinegar. When the first wash cycle is done, sprinkle the bottom of the stainless steel dishwasher with baking soda.  Run the dishwasher on a short cycle with water at the highest temperature. Baking soda will help you remove stains from your dishwasher. Check the area around the dishwasher door for debris and grime.  Some dishwashers cannot adequately clean this area, which leads to an accumulation of yucky material.  If you see anything, use a damp cloth to wipe the area down. Additionally, use a damp cotton swab to clean along the ridges of the seal. The stainless steel dishwasher’s filter collects prevents large debris from entering the drain.  You’ll probably have to use a screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the grate in place.  Some newer stainless steel dishwashers, however, have filters that simply pop out when turned.  Rinse the filter in your sink under warm water.  Dip a soft-bristled toothbrush in warm, soapy water.  Use the toothbrush to scrub the filter until clean.  Replace it after cleaning. Not every stainless steel dishwasher has a filter. The utensil rack is a small container attached to the dishwasher rack.  You might have just one,...

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Запустите измельчитель отходов. Проверьте сток. Используйте уксус при следующем цикле мойки. Запустите мойку с пищевой содой. Протрите края вдоль двери. Помойте фильтр. Почистите корзину для столовых приборов. Не используйте отбеливатель для чистки посудомоечной машины из нержавеющей стали.


Article in English: Your stomach growling is caused by your digestive system doing what it’s supposed to do: mixing food, fluids, and gastric juices and pushing them through the intestinal tract. The rumbling occurs when the walls of your gastrointestinal tract contracts and relaxes to squeeze everything through the intestines. Even with a proper diet, growling is bound to happen sometimes and is no reason to be embarrassed. When you eat too much food, it will put your digestive system into overdrive. The growling can occur more often when this happens, because there is more to move through the intestines. When your stomach has been empty for two hours, the growling sounds louder. This is because there is little or nothing in the stomach to absorb or muffle the noise. When you go hours without eating, your body releases hormones that let the brain know it’s time to clear anything left in the stomach to make room for whatever food is to come.  Have small, healthy snacks with you at all times. Constantly hydrate yourself with liquids. Use water, juice, tea, etc. Certain carbs are resistant to digestion. Don’t avoid carbs completely because they help supply you with energy and play a main role in the health of your digestive tract. Simply eat them in moderation to keep your stomach healthy but less likely to growl.  Resistant starch: potatoes or pasta that has been cooled after cooking, sourdough bread, and unripe fruit. Insoluble fiber: whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, cabbage, lettuce, and bell peppers Sugar: apples, pears, and broccoli Remember that growling can happen both when you’ve just eaten and when you haven’t eaten in a while. To avoid over-eating and excessive stomach growling, know when you’re actually hungry. Learning the timing scheme your normal eating regimen is the best way to keep track and avoid mindless eating. People who swallow a lot of air usually experience more stomach growling than others. If you eat too fast or talk a lot while eating, you are likely swallowing a lot of air. Eat more slowly to avoid this.

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Поймите, что это нормально. Старайтесь не есть слишком плотно перед занятиями. Старайтесь не оставлять желудок пустым. Ограничьте потребление трудноперевариваемой пищи. Опознавайте сигналы голода. Ешьте медленно и жуйте тщательно.


Article in English: Your strands that are now ordered B A C will become B C A.  In your left hand, shift the strand that's between your index finger and thumb so that your other fingers are holding it secure against your palm. Use your left index finger and thumb to grab the section of hair that's being held against your right palm (but not the one being held by the thumb and index finger). The original right-hand section is now the middle section. Typically, step 4 and step 5 in this braiding technique are called a "sequence" or "stitch." Hairspray or spray gel can help your braid from developing flyaways as the day goes on. Hold your hairspray about 12 inches (30 cm) away from your head and lightly mist the entire length of your braid.  If you decide to use hairspray, make sure to use it before adding any hair ornaments. Use a shine serum along your braid to give it some extra glow. Rub a bit between your hands and then run along the length of the braid. To protect your braids at night, you can use a nourishing oil. Traditional braids are easy to incorporate into other styles. You can braid a tiny accent braid that hangs loose, or you can pin your accent braid to create a headband. You can also dress up a ponytail by braiding it into a traditional braid. You can braid all or part of your hair, so experiment to see which styles you like!

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Крест на крест наложите правую прядь на центральную. Закрепите косу лаком для волос (не обязательно). Добавьте украшения к косе (не обязательно).


Article in English: Your stride is the motion your legs take as they extend and strike the ground, carrying you along. Your natural running stride should feel easy, rather than awkward. Everyone’s stride is a little different, although the general form is similar for most people. Once you find your stride, you’ll minimize your risk of injury and gain speed.  There are several variables you can experiment with. Focus on how high your knees are in relation to your hips. Focus on how your feet strike the ground and how you push off to create your strides. Some people prefer to strike the ground heel-to-toe, while others prefer to do it toe-to-heel. Find what is comfortable and work with what feels best. Generally, your ideal stride is the farthest distance in between steps that you can make without stretching or straining yourself consistently on a walk or run, but it really depends on your body structure and if you want to run for distance or speed. For a speed workout or race, your stride length should be fairly short, as you have more power with shorter strides. This takes more energy though, and so for a long distance run your stride length would increase.  Your body tends to know its default stride length and so from there it's up to you to find out how much you should shorten. When doing faster, short distance runs one would probably focus more on arm movement. Especially in sprints, where the arm movement essentially determines the speed. Another factor worth considering is cadence, or steps per minute. The average cadence for a medium to long distance runner is around 180 steps/minute. Many training runners load up music playing devices with music that plays at 180 bpm to help align their steps with beats (see How to Create an Exercise Music Playlist). There are some sites that let you sort music by BPM. While 180 steps/minute is an average to aim for, it's worth noting that not all experts and studies agree about how significant cadence is to speed or distance. It likely won't hurt to keep your steps per minute in mind...

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Поэкспериментируйте со своим шагом. Оптимизируйте свой ритм. Подстраивайте свой шаг к местности. Не пытайтесь кардинально менять свою технику самостоятельно. Понаблюдайте за опытными бегунами. Прислушивайтесь к ощущениям. Непосредственно после бега, многие атлеты делают 'пробежку', длиной около 100 метров с целью во время бега удлинить шаг как можно больше, и сделать это как можно быстрее.


Article in English: Your stuffed animal may say hand wash only or wash on delicate cycle. Your toy may be too fragile for delicate so hand washing may be the best way to give it a thorough clean without damaging it. Don’t just spot clean in case the stain has penetrated beneath the surface. If a stain gets into the stuffing, germs and odors can linger. For example, if a child is potty training and urinates on the toy, the insides may be soaked despite rinsing any visual signs of the stain away. Use a plug so your sink fills with water or use a large container, like a bucket or basin, and fill it with cold water and delicate soap. Make sure you read whether the soap is best suited for the material of your stuffed animal. Strong soaps may discolour or damage your animal. Don’t use too much soap or it may be difficult to rinse off. Fully immerse your animal so that the soap water mixture gets into the innards and fights the stain thoroughly. Gently clean the animal as it is immersed. Use your hands to gently rub the material and get out any debris or stains. Thoroughly rinse out all the soap. Get as much water out as possible. Don’t shake or twist the animal. Press it between old towels as you squeeze the water out. You may gently ring out your animal depending on its condition. Older animals may easily fall apart if mishandled. Re-fluff and reshape your animal. Allow it to sit and dry. Don’t place it directly near heat or sunlight or it might become discolored or misshaped. If there’s only a little dirt on the surface or your tag says, “surface clean only”, use a gentle cleanser. You may use upholstery shampoo that creates foam to remove the stain. Read the ingredients to make sure there aren’t any harsh chemicals that could be harmful to a child. Your child may place the toy in her mouth so be sure that any cleaning agent is safe. There are numerous cleaners that are marketed specifically for cleaning stuffed animals. Find a cleaner that’s safe and works for you. You may also use unscented baby detergent with a damp cloth to spot...

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Прочитайте этикетку. Наполните раковину холодной водой и добавьте немного нежного мыла. Погрузите плюшевую игрушку в воду. Смойте мыло. Дайте ей высохнуть. Удалите поверхностные пятна. Используйте пакет для мусора и пищевую соду.


Article in English: Your style can show people your interests and give them a preview of your personality. There are plenty of different styles to choose from, including preppy, sporty, edgy, hipster, and many more. Look for clothes that you like online and try to come up with a style that fits your personality. If your style doesn’t fit into a category, that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with being unique! The most important thing is that you’re comfortable in confident in what you wear. Think about your plans for the day and any activities that you have going on. Sometimes, being too dressed up can come off as intimidating to boys. Try to keep your outfits casual unless it’s a special occasion like a dance or party.  If you’re playing volleyball in gym class, it’s probably not the best day to wear a dress to school. If you’re worried about being over-dressed, ask your friends what they’re planning on wearing. This will give you a better idea of what everyone else is doing and keep you from sticking out. When it comes to fashion, you can find clothes for your body no matter what size you are. The number on the tag isn’t important as long as the clothes fit, and you feel comfortable and confident in them. When you’re shopping, always try on your clothes before you buy them, and ask a friend or your parent what they think.  Make sure your clothes fit the dress code for your school and aren’t too revealing. That includes making sure your shirts aren’t too tight or low-cut and shorts and skirts are long enough. If you’re shopping for tops, make sure they aren’t too tight and that you can freely move your arms up and down. Check to make sure long sleeves hit around your wrist. If you’re buying jeans, make sure the button and zipper lay flat against your body when fastened. In the dressing room, touch your toes and bend your knees to make sure you can move around in them. If the waist is a little big but everywhere else fits, consider getting a belt. When shopping for special occasions, like a dance, keep in mind that you can...

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Подумайте, в каком стиле вы хотели бы одеваться. Во время утренних сборов принимайте во внимание, чем вы будете заниматься в течение дня. Носите одежду, которая хорошо на вас сидит и в которой вы чувствуете себя комфортно. Укладывайте волосы таким образом, чтобы вам было удобно и чтобы вы чувствовали себя хорошенькой. Накладывайте макияж так, чтобы подчеркнуть свою естественную красоту Заботьтесь о своем теле


Article in English: Your style choices don't have to end with the clothes you wear. Consider your purse, earrings, jewelry, bracelets, and more when putting your outfit together. This is a great chance to be creative - if you're going for the classic Kylie black-and-white look, almost any color of accessory will go with your outfit. The Jenner sisters especially like oversize black leather purses and handbags. However, at red carpet events, they've been known to bring along small, swanky pocketbooks that match the color of their dress. Good makeup can be the cherry on top of a perfect outfit. It's rare to see either of the Jenner sisters overly-made-up, so keep the mantra "less is more" in mind when applying your own makeup. Kylie likes to go for a minimally-made up with light highlights around the eyes and some shiny lipgloss. Occasionally, she'll go bold with some bright red or crimson lipstick - if you want to go for the 1940s pinup look, go for it! When in doubt, skimp on the makeup when applying it and bring it with you - you can always put more on later! Not surprisingly, Kylie and Kendall's biggest fashion role-models are their sisters! Kourtney, Kim & Khloe are international fashion icons in their own right - watch "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" or any of its spin offs for plenty of fashion ideas from the Jenner and Kardashian sisters! Warning - "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" began airing in 2007. Fashion trends have changed substantially since then - in the sisters' own words, fashion choices in the early episodes were not always good ones. "Kylie would wear zebra-print leggings with bright blue shorts and a bright blue colored shirt and Converse that went up to [her knees]," says Kendall of Kylie's early wardrobe. Kylie and Kendall may be fashion icons at 16 and 17 respectively, but that doesn't mean their sense of style should overrule your own fashion instincts. For a truly unforgettable look, inject your own creativity into your outfits. Experiment with clothing and accessories that the sisters  wouldn't ...

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Аксессуары. Пользуйтесь косметикой! Черпайте вдохновение от муз Кайли. Подберите свой собственный стиль.


Article in English: Your style should start with what feels good to wear, be it high heels and pearls or a t-shirt and shorts. Work on figuring out what style of clothing makes you feel the most like yourself, and the most confident presenting yourself to other people. It doesn't matter what your style is; as long as its an expression of your personality, you'll be able to rock it.  If you've always worn a black hoodie and jeans, and you're not sure how to branch out, start by changing up one piece at a time. Wear a neatly ironed collared top instead of a sweatshirt one day. Does it make you feel good? Do you feel like yourself in it? If not, try a different style next time. Keep changing it up until you start getting a feel for what you like. Swapping clothes with a stylish friend can be a helpful way to experiment without shelling out too much money. Also consider shopping at thrift stores, where there's a huge selection of a range of different styles. It can really help to have good examples of the type of people wearing the clothing and hairstyles you like. Is there a celebrity or other public figure whose style is particularly attractive to you? Once you have a few people in mind, pay attention to how their wardrobes are built. What colors and fabrics do they tend to rely on? How is their clothing usually cut? What accessories do they wear most often? When you have a clear picture, you can start incorporating similar pieces into your wardrobe and trying them out for yourself. Style blogs are filled with pictures of people trying out different outfits. Find a few bloggers who have taste similar to yours and following along - they'll often give details about where their clothes come from. The great thing about blogs is that they're created by people of all backgrounds, shapes and sizes, so unlike fashion magazines, they reflect reality. That's a lot more helpful when it comes to figuring out what might work for your particular features. . Do you lean toward cool tones or warm tones? Do you love black and white or prefer muted...

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Экспериментируйте с различными стилями. Найдите свою икону стиля. Выбирайте цвета, подходящие вашей комплекции. Не бойтесь выделяться из толпы. Используйте аксессуары, чтобы добавить изюминку к вашему образу. Проследите, чтобы ваш наряд соответствовал событию.


Article in English: Your subject is more likely to believe you when you seem confident about the things you’re saying. Try not to stutter or get flustered, even when you’re wrong about something. Remember that you’re the one with the supernatural powers. You’re subject is lucky to be in your magical presence! Whenever you make a claim that's wrong, say something like "Are you sure that doesn't mean anything to you? Maybe the meaning hasn't revealed itself to you yet." This technique, known as “fishing,” lets you learn things about your subject that you can use later on in your reading. You’re fishing for information until your subject takes the bait by confirming one of your statements. For example, you could say “I’m getting visions of a necklace, I wonder why?” If your subject doesn’t respond, move on and try again. “I’m seeing a hazy image of a white house, what could it mean?” If your subject jumps in and tells you that their grandma used to live in a white house, use that as a jumping-off point for your reading. If you strike a chord during the reading, and your subject wants to talk a lot about a specific person or incident, let them. Don’t interrupt them. Your subject talking is invaluable because they will reveal things about themselves that you can use later to demonstrate your otherworldly abilities. Use these characteristics to deduce things about them that you can use in your reading. Just avoid anything obvious that your subject would pick up on, like “reading” that their favorite band is Metallica when they’re wearing a Metallica shirt right in front of you. Don't worry if your deductions are incorrect, just casually move on with the reading. For example, if your subject is fidgeting a lot in their seat and wearing a necklace with a heart pendant, at some point in the reading you could say “I’m sensing you’re an anxious person, but that anxiousness disappears when you’re with your true love.” This minimizes the risk of you being wrong. Your subject will do the hard work by making the broad statements fit their...

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Во время считывания ведите себя уверенно. Замените вопросы на утверждения. Позвольте человеку говорить большую часть времени. Обратите внимание на одежду и характерные черты человека. Говорите общими фразами, которые можно применить к кому угодно. Позвольте “жертве” управлять ходом разговора.


Article in English: Your succulents are probably under-watered if:  the upper leaves are becoming dry and crispy the entire plant has become shriveled (although it is difficult to revive it at this point) many leaves are shriveling at the tips This will help transition them to a regular watering routine. Giving them a 'full dose' of water after a long period of time without water might damage the plants. After they have gotten used to the change, gradually return to their regular watering schedule. You can then water them with a watering can, and they should be back to normal in 1-3 weeks!

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Научитесь распознавать признаки недостатка воды. Аккуратно опрыскивайте суккуленты 1–5 дней. Увеличивайте полив постепенно.


Article in English: Your sugar daddy will appreciate it if you set the terms of the relationship early on so there's no confusion. If you want a weekly salary or expect him to pay some of your expenses, like your rent, let him know so that he knows exactly what you need from the beginning. If you only want to meet him once or twice a week, then tell him this so he doesn't expect more.  Being clear about your needs will also help establish the terms of the relationship. This will ensure that you're both looking for the same thing. If you want the freedom to see other people while you're dating, you can make this clear from the beginning, too. Don't feel shy about telling him what you want -- he'll appreciate your honesty and may even find it refreshing. You don't have to be a hot twenty-year-old with double-d breasts to appeal to a sugar daddy. Sugar daddies are looking for women of all ages, shapes, and sizes, so don't feel self-conscious if you're over forty or if your figure doesn't resemble a Barbie doll's. What's important is that you spend time maintaining the looks that you do have by showering daily, styling your hair, and wearing flattering and appealing clothing.  Take the time to style your hair and to put on some make-up. You could find a sugar daddy at any time and want to look your best when you do. You don't have to look like a porn star to appeal to a sugar daddy. Many sugar daddies prefer the natural look. If you want to appeal to a sugar daddy, you should be confident and self-assured, and ready to call the shots. He may be feeling shy about being a sugar daddy or unsure about how to proceed, and he'll appreciate it if you know what you're doing and aren't shy about asking for the things you need. Hold your head high, smile proudly, and introduce yourself with pride. There's a difference between being self-assured and bossy. Let the sugar daddy tell you what he's thinking, what he wants, and how you can help. Don't try to be so self-assured that you ignore his needs completely. A sugar daddy isn't looking for a...

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Честно говорите о своих потребностях. Следите за своей внешностью. Будьте уверенны в себе. Будьте независимы. Будьте сексуальной.


Article in English: Your surgeon will advise you to walk as soon as you’re able. If necessary, a nurse or other medical professional will help you move around the recovery room or hallway.  Medical staff will likely help you to walk around as soon as your anesthesia wears off, or within 2 to 4 hours after surgery. Walking after surgery is essential, as it stimulates the bowels and prevents blood clots. Rubbing helps with pain and can stimulate your bowels to begin moving again. Ask your doctor about the best area to rub. If you had surgery on your abdominal area, disregard this suggestion. If you’re not able to walk, a doctor or nurse might extend your legs, then bring your knees toward your chest. They might also help you rotate your torso to the left and right. These light exercises can help your digestive tract return to normal function. Ask your doctor or nurse how to do light exercises without hurting your surgical site. Chewing gum sends nerve signals and hormones to the intestines that stimulate the muscle movements involved in digestion. There’s strong evidence that patients who chew gum after surgery begin passing gas sooner than those who don’t.  While scientists don’t understand why, sugar-free gum is more effective than gum that contains sugar. Talk to your doctor before chewing gum after surgery. In a clinical trial, patients who drank a cup of caffeinated coffee after surgery began passing gas about 15 hours before those who didn’t drink coffee. To stay on the safe side, ask your doctor if it’s safe to consume caffeine before trying coffee. In the study, coffee was more effective at restoring bowel function than tea. If you're having trouble passing gas, your doctor can relieve the pain and bloating by doing an anal catheter. They will insert a small tube into your anus to release the built up gas. While you may experience discomfort, this procedure will not hurt. Usually, medical professionals fast patients after surgery until they’ve passed gas. This means that you cannot eat until after you've passed gas....

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Как можно раньше начните двигаться. Растирайте область живота. Делайте несложные упражнения для ног и туловища. Жуйте жевательную резинку без сахара как минимум три раза в день. Каждый день выпивайте чашку кофе с кофеином. Если врач советует воспользоваться ректальным катетером — не отказывайтесь. Спросите у врача, когда вы можете начать есть. Не напрягайтесь, когда у вас выходят газы или вы испражняетесь.


Article in English: Your t-shirt may get stretched out in the mask-making process but you should be able to wear it again. Your arms should not go into the t-shirt. Slide your t-shirt neckline down so that the neckline rests above your eyebrows and on the bridge of your nose. This will give your mask a more streamlined look. Folding the collar also covers the shirt tag. Tie them tightly so that the knot does not come loose later. If you are planning on wearing a full ninja costume, tuck the rest of the t-shirt into the shirt of your ninja costume.

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Возьмите черную или темную футболку и выверните ее наизнанку. Натяните футболку на голову, но не опускайте на плечи. Подверните верх и низ воротника, так, чтобы швы не были видны. Возьмите рукава и завяжите их за вашей головой. Расправьте оставшуюся футболку на плечи.


Article in English: Your t-shirt should be one that you are alright with not wearing again. This will be the material that you make your mask out of. Lay your head as flat as possible against a piece of large paper and have your friend trace the shape of your head with a pen or pencil. You do not need to trace the details of your head, just the general round shape of your head and your neck.  If you do not have someone to help you trace your head with, measure the length of your head from the top of your head to your collar bones. Also measure the back of your head to the tip of your nose. Using a pen or a pencil, draw a profile of your head facing the right. It should look like a large, thick ‘P’. Using a pencil or fabric pen, trace the silhouette onto the t-shirt. You should place the silhouette against a sewn side of the t-shirt (like under the armpit of one of the shirt arms). Make sure that you are cutting both the front and the back of the t-shirt. Make sure you do not sew the straight bottom part of the mask as that is where your neck will come out of. Cut a triangle of the fabric out so that both of your eyes and a small portion of the top of your nose will be visible when you put the mask on. The triangle cut should be made at the front of the ‘P’ shape.

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Выберите большую футболку (желательно черную или темно-синюю) и выверните ее наизнанку. Возьмите друга, чтобы он мог обвести силуэт вашей головы. Вырежьте бумажный силуэт и положите его на футболку. Вырежьте футболку по силуэту. После того, как вы вырежете маску из футболки, сшейте стороны вместе. Приложите новую маску к вашему лицу и отметьте где должен быть разрез для ваших глаз. Выверните маску наизнанку, чтобы ваш шов не был виден.


Article in English: Your target should still be 25 yards (22.9 m) out. Place the crosshairs directly on the center of the bull's-eye. It shouldn't require much adjustment from the bore-sighting section. Once you have the rifle aimed at the target, double-check your gun rest to make sure that it is secure and that the gun will not move when fired. Place extra sandbags around the butt if necessary. Different bullets have different weights, so it may shoot inaccurately if you change ammunition after sighting-in the rifle. When you are sighting in a rifle, you are essentially sighting it for one specific type of ammunition. Put the cartridge in gently, so that you don't disrupt the positioning of the rifle. Fire a group of 3 shots at the bull's-eye, taking care to stay in the same position for each shot. Try to fire when there is little to no wind, so that your shot will not be affected. Always follow strict safety guidelines when handling a live firearm. Never shoot when someone is downrange, and never point a loaded gun at another person. Measure how far away the center spot is from the bull's-eye. Adjust the crosshairs vertically and horizontally, using the scope adjustment knobs. For example, if you need to move up 3 inches (7.6 cm), you would turn the scope adjustment knob in the up direction. Continue the 3-shot process, adjusting the scope as necessary, until you have centered the shots on the target. Allow your gun to cool between shooting groups of shots. You should be able to hold the barrel for 10 seconds without burning yourself before firing again. If the barrel gets too hot, it can warp and lead to misfires and bad accuracy. Repeat the 3-shot process until you have centered the shots on the target again. Once you've centered your shots, you have successfully sighted-in the rifle.

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Найдите цель в прицеле. Снова проверьте свою опору. Зарядите винтовку боеприпасами, которыми вы собираетесь стрелять. Сделайте свои первые выстрелы. Найдите центр группы. Стреляйте снова. Поместите цель на 100 ярдов (91 м).


Article in English: Your task now is to establish a criteria for success. This will make it easy to track your progress and know when you have achieved your goal.  Your criteria can be quantitative (numbers based) or descriptive (based on describing a certain outcome).  When possible, put concrete numbers in your goals. This way you'll know without question if you're falling behind or if you're on track. For example, if your goal is to lose weight, you might make your goal quantitative by saying you want to lose 30 pounds. Knowing your existing weight, it will be easy to determine when you've met your goal. A descriptive version of this goal might be "I want to be able to put on a pair of jeans I wore five years ago." Either way, your goal is measurable. There are a number of questions you can ask yourself to make sure your goal is as measurable as possible. These include:  How much? For example, "how much weight do I hope to lose?" How many? For example, "how many times a week do I want to go to the gym?" How will I know when I've accomplished the goal? Will it be when you step on a scale and see you've lost 30 pounds? Or 40? Having measurable goals makes it easy to determine if you are making headway.  For example, if your goal is to lose 20 pounds, and you've lost 18, you know you're almost there. On the other hand, if a month has passed and you've only lost a pound, this might signal that it's time to change your strategy. Keep a journal. This is a great way to keep track of the efforts you've made, the results you've seen, and your feelings about the process. Aim to write in it for about 15 minutes a day. This can help you keep things in perspective and can also release stress you might be feeling about your efforts.

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Установите "критерии" для измерения результатов. Задавайте себе вопросы, которые помогут сфокусироваться. Отслеживайте и оценивайте свой прогресс.


Article in English: Your taste buds only recognize five tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and savory ("Umami"). The rest is in the nose. If you can avoid smelling the food, you'll avoid a large part of the flavor. Pinch your nose as you eat or drink anything to neutralize a significant portion of the taste involved.  When the taste is truly to be avoided, take a sip of a drink before un-pinching your nose to avoid any taste left on the tongue. Slosh the liquid around your mouth for good measure. If you're eating in public or anywhere where you can't politely pinch your nose, exhale immediately before taking a bit/drink to avoid the taste. Be sure to take a small bite if doing this to avoid choking when trying to breathe again. Your taste is all about saliva. You taste different things depending on how that food reacts with the saliva in your mouth. Take a paper towel and complete dry out your mouth and tongue; this will eliminate nearly all of the taste. But remember, the saliva in your mouth is replenished every few seconds, so eat quickly after drying your mouth.  Cotton swabs such as Q-Tips are a discreet alternative to a paper towel, though you'll most likely need more than one. If you know just when you'll need to eat something unpleasant, try to refrain from having any water beforehand during the day. Drink caffeinated drinks like soda or coffee to dehydrate yourself; your mouth should be reasonably dry come time to eat. You might have noticed that any food might taste a little different depending on its temperature. Why is that? It's the same food, after all. The fact is that generally, cooling numbs your palate, toning down flavors. If you can drink a glass of cold water right before eating or drinking something unpleasant, you'll be better off. If you can chill the unpleasant food or drink, that's even better. For a more uncomfortable alternative (though preferable perhaps if you have teeth which are sensitive to cold), you can scald your tongue with a hot drink like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. The heat will make...

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Попробуйте заткнуть чем-нибудь ноздри. Попробуйте высушить полость рта. Выпейте холодной воды. Выпейте крепкий алкогольный напиток.


Article in English: Your teacher is not just standing up for their health; they are trying to educate you. Give them respect. Show them that they have your full attention, by looking them in the eye, and listening. Try your best to look alert. If you feel your eyes averting to something else in the room, catch yourself and focus back on your teacher. Your teacher should have your full attention at all times during class. Your eyes should not be drifting elsewhere. Most teachers tell you the subject of the class and the objective they are aiming for you to learn. If possible, write down this objective the minute you hear it. What is it that needs to be done today? What will you be learning about? How can you remain alert and focused during this time? Set goals for yourself, and remind yourself of the objective throughout class. This way, you know exactly what you have to do. . By taking accurate notes, you'll be able to "get into" the lesson. Recognize key points as your teacher speaks, and listen for key phrases such as "This is important," "This is the main idea," and "This will be on the test,", for example. This can alert you to listen more intently; you'll have something to do and focus on.  Objectives: If your teacher normally writes down the lesson's objective at the beginning of the class, keep it in your head and make sure you've achieved it by the end of the lesson. Don't try to finish up old notes or homework in class. Do that later, when you have free time or else you might miss key points. This is a wonderful way to become a more focused, successful student. When a teacher asks a question, offer to answer it. If she/he asks for an opinion, share your own. This shows that the teacher that you're listening intently during the class and that you know your stuff. This can also help you avoid those embarrassing moments, when you get called on and you happen to not be paying attention. Also, teachers will note to college officers that you are actively contributing in class. If you don't understand something, never be...

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Посмотрите на преподавателя, установите визуальный контакт. Знайте свою цель. Делайте заметки. Принимайте участие в дискуссиях на занятии. Задавайте вопросы. Делайте все возможное.


Article in English: Your teacher may assign a book to you, or give you a list from which to choose. If she/he doesn't give you a specific book, you may find it helpful to ask your school librarian to recommend something that's appropriate for the assignment. If you can, pick a book on a topic that interests you, as this will make it more enjoyable for you to read. Your teacher may give you an assignment or prompt that gives you specific details on the book report. Be sure you follow all the guidelines given, such as how long the report needs to be and what it needs to include.  Don't confuse a book report with a book review. A book report summarizes a book and may offer your opinion on a book, but it usually focuses more on facts about the book. A book review usually describes what a book says and evaluates how the book works. If you have any questions, ask your teacher. It's much better to ask questions when you don't understand something than to try to muddle through only to produce work that isn't what your teacher expected. It will be much easier to draft your book report if you've taken notes as you go along, rather than trying to remember everything at the end. As you read, jot down a few notes on the following:  Characters. If your book is fiction (or a biography or memoir), keep track of who the major characters are. What are they like? What do they do? Are they different at the end of the book than the beginning? Did you like them? Setting. This category mainly applies to fiction. The setting of a book is where and when the story takes place (for example, the Harry Potter novels' main setting is the school of Hogwarts). The setting may have significant influence on the characters and the story. Story. What happens in the book? Who did what? Where in the book (beginning, middle, end) do important things seem to happen? Were there any clear “turning points” in the story, where things seem to change from what came before? How did the story resolve? What parts are your favorite parts of the story? Main ideas/themes. This...

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Выберите подходящую книгу. Убедитесь, что вы понимаете задание. Делайте заметки, когда читаете книгу.


Article in English: Your teacher may have given you specific requirements, and if so, you should follow those. There are two basic ways to organize a book report:  Organize the book report by chapter. If you organize your book report this way, you will move from chapter to chapter. You'll probably need to cover multiple chapters in each paragraph.  Pro: You can go in chronological order, which could be helpful when you're summarizing books with a lot of plot elements. Con: This kind of organization can be more difficult to figure out if you need to talk about multiple chapters in one paragraph.   Organize the book report by type of element ("thematic" organization). If you organize your book report this way, you could have a paragraph about the characters, a paragraph or two about plot summary, a paragraph about main ideas, and a paragraph that sums up your opinion of the book.  Pro: You can tackle a lot of plot summary in very little space. The paragraphs are clearly divided, so you know what to cover in each one. Con: This may not be appropriate if your assignment is mostly to summarize the book rather than give your opinions about it. This will help you draft your summary. Put your notes into outline form depending on how you decided to organize your paragraphs.  For chronological order: Give each chapter or section of the book its own section. Write down the most important story elements and character developments that happened in each chapter. For thematic organization: Put your notes about the various elements, such as characters, plot, and main ideas, into separate sections. Each will become a paragraph. When you write your first draft, think about what elements move the story forward, because those will probably be the most important. You can give more detail as you revise, if you want. For example, many things happen in Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games, but you can't talk about them all. Instead, focus on the overall movement of the story. Begin by explaining what the Hunger Games are and how Katniss Everdeen and...

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Решите, как вы организуете свое изложение. Сделайте конспект. Напишите введение (один абзац). Подготовьте основные абзацы. Используйте сюжетную линию. Организуйте изложение в соответствии с темами. Подготовьте заключение.


Article in English: Your teacher should lay out the basics of what you need to do to create the project. Look at the description, and figure out exactly how many things you'll need to complete it.  For example, maybe your assigned project is "Pick a specific country to make a presentation on. You will need to represent this project visually. You need to provide information on the geography, the people, the culture (including food), the language, and the government, at the very least. As a part of the project, provide a food for the class that represents the country." For this project, you'll need to focus on these components: 1) Choose a country. 2) Research the country. 3) Figure out a visual representation. 4) Provide text for informational purposes. 5) Cook or buy food. If you procrastinate, you will wind up doing the project in a hurry, and you won't be able to do your best work. You'll likely need more time than you think to put your project together.  Essentially, there is no way to do an A+ project at the last minute. If you do happen to get a good grade on a project you procrastinated on, consider it luck. Look at how much time you have. To make yourself a timeline, look ahead to when the project is due. You need to know exactly how much time you have to divide up the time properly. On a sheet of paper or calendar, label each week that you have to do the project. Next, think about how much time you'll need to do each part. For instance, the first week could be "Doing Early Research and Deciding on a Project" and "Gathering Materials." The next week could be "Doing Research for the Project," followed by "Writing the Text for the Project." The fourth week could be "Putting Together the Visual Aspect," while the final week could be "Wrapping Up the Project and Working on Food."

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Начните с заданий учителя. Приступайте к работе как можно скорее. Составьте план.


Article in English: Your teachers will be very impressed if you ask thoughtful questions.  The formulation of these questions will vary widely depending on the particular class you’re in.  Consider your teacher’s lecture or the material you were assigned, then identify information that was not explained well (or at all). For instance, if you read that a particular national crisis was solved by the passage of a new tax, you could ask your teacher who developed the tax, or how long it was in effect. If you know the answer (or even think you know the answer) to your teacher’s question, raise your hand and answer it. Don’t be afraid to get an answer wrong; your teacher will appreciate your effort just the same. Your teacher might sometimes invite comments from you and your classmates about a particular problem or topic they are lecturing about.  During this period of open comment and exchange, share your thoughts and feelings in an open and honest way.  Use the responses of your fellow students as well as the class material to come up with your own thoughts and comments. Joining class discussions counts towards class participation and may help boost your overall grade. Your teachers won’t be impressed by you if your hog all the attention.  Make a few smart points, then let others contribute.  Try to participate at least once during each class or each discussion. Be courteous of other students, however, and give others a chance to talk as well. If your class is large or if your teacher does not invite questions or comments, you might not be able to participate at all on some days. If your teacher is rearranging the desks or hanging posters up, ask them if they need help.  Your thoughtfulness and generosity will impress them. Encourage your friends to help out, too.

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Задавайте вопросы на уроках. Отвечайте на вопросы учителя. Участвуйте в обсуждениях на занятии. Не доминируйте в обсуждении. Предложите учителю помощь.


Article in English: Your team will be inspired to help you accomplish your forward-looking goals if they’re included in them. In meetings or in conversations, take some time to explain a long-term goal and how the present tasks can help you and your team accomplish that goal.  It’s easy to get lost in mundane day-to-day tasks, so carve out some time in your schedule to talk with your team about future goals. The best way to lead your team into the future is to connect with them about it in the present. Your team will feel valued if you recognize and praise their hard work or if they accomplish a major goal. The recognition could be a formal announcement or even an informal comment or gathering. Your team will respond to your appreciation and feel motivated to perform well.  Consider an employee of the month award or a regular award that is meant to recognize a team member who has consistently performed well. Avoid publicly criticising your team. If you have a problem or an issue, keep the criticism contained to closed meetings or direct communications like email or phone. Establishing a work environment that inspires your team to enjoy their work can dramatically increase their performance. Provide a safe, anonymous system for your team members to report problems and respond to any problems with respect and compassion.  Show your team that your work environment is built on trust. If you make a promise, keep it! The happier your team is, the more productive they’ll be. A big factor in inspiring your team to perform is letting them know that they can speak up if they have an idea or if they find a problem. Whenever you hold meetings, make sure your team knows that you welcome feedback, even criticisms. It will make your team feel comfortable bringing issues to you and will make them perform better if they think it’s safe to voice their opinion. In addition to making your team feel more comfortable, an open-door discussion policy can also lead to greater productivity because your team may come up with a better way of doing...

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Делитесь своим долгосрочным видением, чтобы вдохновлять команду. Признавайте успехи и хвалите команду. Создавайте благоприятную рабочую атмосферу. Позволяйте сотрудникам вносить свою лепту. Проводите время вместе вне работы.


Article in English: Your teen is not a small child anymore, so it’s important to adjust your expectations and not treat them like a child. However, teens are not quite adults and cannot be held responsible as an adult. The teenage brain is in the middle of a critical stage of development, and teens need you to help them through this part of their lives. They are not quite developed in their decision-making, reasoning, or in managing impulsivity. Instead of assuming they will act and think like an adult, be prepared for some seemingly irrational behavior. If you’re disappointed because your teen keeps making the same mistakes, have some compassion and recognize that your teen is still learning a lot and nowhere near being an adult yet. Part of being a teenager is learning through failure and mistakes. Frame the negative experiences in their lives as learning opportunities. If your teen is making an effort and showing their responsibility, allow more freedom. If they are making bad choices, be more restrictive. Ultimately, show them that their behavior gives them freedom or restrictions and their own choices determine their outcomes.  If your teen is asking for permission to do something you’re inclined to say no to, hear them out. Say, “I’m not comfortable with this, but I want you to show me that you’re responsible enough to go to this concert with your friends.” Likewise, say, “I gave you freedom and you weren’t prepared for it, so we need to scale back now.” It’s true that teens can get into a lot of trouble, but don’t focus your attention on the bad things they’ve done in the past or the risks they might face. Even if your teen has greatly betrayed your trust, it is important for both of you to repair that trust. If you think your teen may be up to something, have them explain it to you fully. Ask questions instead of jumping to conclusions. If you’re not sure, say to your teen, “I’m concerned, but I’m choosing to trust you on this.” If your child does break your trust, take away a privilege and have them earn it back. For...

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Относитесь к человеку как к подростку, а не ребенку или взрослому. Проявляйте гибкость, когда дело касается свободы подростка. Сосредоточьтесь на доверии, а не подозрениях.


Article in English: Your teen may be motivated to steal due to other issues or problems. Identifying the root cause of your teen's actions will help you prevent your teen from stealing again. Teens tend to steal for several reasons, including:  Peer pressure can be a big motivator for your teen's stealing. They may want the latest smart phone or the cool, new sneakers and feel the only way to get them is to steal them from others, or steal money from you to buy these items. A big part of adolescence is fitting in with peers, and your teen may feel pressure to have certain items so they can blend in with the other teens at school. The need for attention is another possible reason why your teen is stealing. Any attention from others, especially authority figures, can seem better to your teen than none at all. Your teen may be stealing because they know it will get your attention and make you notice them. Embarrassment or anxiety around certain items, like condoms, tampons, emergency contraception, or a pregnancy test, could lead your teen to steal these items. Your teen may be too embarrassed to go to the clinic for these items or to ask you for money for these things, so they feel their only resort is to steal them. The thrill of wrongdoing could also be a motivator for your teen. Often, teens enjoy the thrill of doing something wrong and participating in risky behavior. Most teens are interested in things that are off limits or considered wrong. So stealing may be one way they are pushing the boundaries and trying to see how much they can get away with. If your teen is stealing because they feel they cannot afford items their peers own, have your teen get a part time job after school or take up odd jobs to earn some money. This will help them learn responsibility and money management, and allow them the freedom to purchase items they want, rather than steal them. You want to suggest your teen create a budget and learn how to  manage their money so they develop good money management habits. Encourage your teen to focus their...

Summary in Russian:

Узнайте у подростка, почему он испытывает потребность в воровстве. Обеспечьте источники дохода для подростка. Пусть ваш ребенок участвует во внеклассных мероприятиях, полезных для здоровья. Проводите время со своим ребенком. Поговорите с семейным консультантом или терапевтом, если ваш ребенок продолжает воровать.


Article in English: Your teen's physical well-being can play a big role in how your teen feels emotionally. Help make sure your teen eats healthy and gets enough physical activity in throughout the day.  Stock your fridge with healthy foods and serve nutritious meals throughout the week. Keep fruits and vegetables on-hand for snacks. Make meals rich in whole grains and lean proteins like fish and poultry. Avoid having beverages high in sugar or caffeine in your home, as both of these substances can lead to an increase in anxiety. Encourage your teen to get in some physical activity each day. Consider taking a nightly walk together as a family. Have your teen join a sports team or sign up for physical education courses in school. You can also enroll your teen in a yoga course, as yoga has been known to help reduce anxiety for many. Sleep is often a major concern for teenagers. Between seeing friends, homework, and extracurricular activities, your teen may not be getting enough sleep each night. A lack of sleep can make anxiety worse. Talk to your teen about good sleep habits, and help him or her establish a nighttime routine.  Encourage your teen to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. The body will adapt to a regular sleep/wake cycle and your teen will begin to feel tired at bed time and energetic in the morning if he or she has a regular routine. You may want to set a rule in your house about the use of electronics. The light from cell phone and laptop screens can be stimulating, resulting in your teen having difficulty sleeping. It can be helpful to have your teen power down his or her cell phone and laptop close to bedtime each night. . If you want your teen to learn how to cope with anxiety, try to model positive behavior yourself. Show your teen effective ways to deal with stress in day-to-day life. Your teen can learn from you how to cope.  Remember to be positive throughout the day. When you're in a stressful situation, try to practice positive self-talk and self-love. For example, say you forgot about a...

Summary in Russian:

Поощряйте здоровое питание и занятия физкультурой. Приучите к правильному режиму сна. Подавайте пример. Помогайте ребенку налаживать связь с другими. Поощряйте позитивное мышление. Научите подростка расслабляться.


Article in English: Your tension strips will need to be as long as the top and bottom of your door. In some situations, your door may only have space for a tension strip along the top or bottom. After measuring the door, mark the strip at the appropriate length. Use scissors to cut your tension strips at the mark(s) you've made. For V-seal tension strips, after cutting, you'll need to fold the strip in half lengthwise, usually along some kind of a seam. Some tension strips are made from durable material, like heavy-duty plastic or metal. These kinds of strips may require tin snips to cut. Tack-fastened tension strips should be pounded into place with a hammer at the top and/or bottom of the door. These can then be opened slightly with your fingers to make a tighter seal. V-seal weather strips often have an adhesive backing. For these strips, remove the backing and press the strips into place.  Opening the V-seal will cause the strip to rise off the ground so it touches the bottom of the door when closed, improving the seal. Heavy-duty seals may be difficult to open with your hands. In situations like this, use pliers or a prying tool, like a sturdy screwdriver, to spread V-seals open.

Summary in Russian:

Отмерьте и отметьте полоски нужной длины. Разрежьте полоски и согните их, если это необходимо. Зафиксируйте полосу на выбранном участке.