Article in English: If you're only going to use a portion of your sliced bread, it's best to defrost that portion only. Thawing out an entire loaf of sliced bread when you only need a few slices will require you to either consume the rest of the loaf or refreeze it.  Refreezing bread repeatedly can dry the bread out, making it hard and/or stale. Set aside as many slices as you'll need to defrost and save the rest in the freezer. If the slices are stuck together, you can try using a clean fork or knife to gently pry them apart. Take the slices you've chosen to defrost and arrange them on a plate. Most permanent kitchen dinnerware is safe to microwave; if you're not sure, check the bottom of the plate, as manufacturers will stamp some kitchenware as being microwave safe.  Do not cover the bread. Simply arrange your slices on a plate with a little space in between each slice. Some bakers recommend wrapping frozen bread in a paper towel before microwaving. Make sure the plate can safely be microwaved. Avoid using disposable plates or anything made of plastic. While most loaves of bread will not defrost well in the microwave, sliced bread can be microwaved effectively. As the bread thaws, the starch molecules in each slice will form crystals, which can draw out any moisture that was previously in the bread (called retrogradation). Using a microwave allows the crystals to break down inside the slices of bread so that each piece is soft and warm.  Set the microwave on high power. Heat the sliced bread in your microwave for increments of 10 seconds. Check on the slices after 10 seconds before adding more time in the microwave. It should not take more than 15 to 25 seconds for most microwaves to defrost sliced bread. However, there may be some variance in defrost time, depending on your particular microwave. Do not microwave bread for longer than a minute, as this will probably overheat it. Make sure the bread isn't too hot before eating. Be aware that microwaving bread is likely to make it either overly chewy or hard and stale. This is...

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Разморозьте столько ломтиков хлеба, сколько вам нужно. Разложите ломтики хлеба на безопасной для микроволновой печи тарелке. Разогрейте замороженные ломтики хлеба в микроволновой печи. Разогрейте замороженные ломтики хлеба в гриле-тостере.


Article in English: If you're out on a serious hunting trip, you probably won't want to carry back a bunch of whole birds, most of which you're planning on discarding. If you're only after the meat, dressing them out quickly by removing the breasts and leaving the skin, feathers, and other mess in the field is a snap. You can also leave the wings on with this method, to stay in compliance with hunting regulations in your area. If you've got the time, it's better to dress your ducks later and more thoroughly. There's more meat to be had, and the skin is a desirable eating feature for many cooks. This method should only be done in the field when storage is at a premium. Start by opening up the chest skin as you would doing a full skinning of the duck. Feel with your fingers for the breast-bone and tear the skin in opposite directions, opening up the chest like a shirt. Pull it back far enough to expose the breast in its entirety, then set it on the ground on its back. Hold the duck in place with your feet, putting one food on the duck's neck and one on it's feet. You're going to be pulling the breast out and leaving the rest of the duck on the ground, making it easy to hold the mess in place with your feet. With one hand, hook two fingers up under the breast plate, near the wishbone up toward the neck of the duck. With your other hand, hook two fingers underneath the breast plate near the abdomen. You should be able to feel the breast quite distinctly on the duck, as it's the largest and most substantial portion of meat, slightly raised up above the abdomen, and slightly darker red in color than the surrounding tissue. After you've hooked your fingers firmly around the breast, pull upward, sawing back and forth slightly to help the breast come free. The wings, also, should pull through, because the joint is firm. Done correctly, you'll pull off the breast meat perfectly cleanly, with the wings attached, leaving the entrails, skin, head, tail, and feathers all on the ground. Perfect for the pot and so the game warden can identify it.

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Быстро снимите кожу с уток в полевых условиях, чтобы сэкономить место. Разрежьте кожу на груди. Наступите одной ногой на голову, другой – на ноги утки. Подцепите грудную кость двумя пальцами – сверху и снизу. Сильно потяните вверх.


Article in English: If you're paying for the Internet, but aren't necessarily a heavy user, there's probably an easier way to watch YouTube and check your email. Most coffee shops and an increasing number of other retail locations offer free Wi-Fi to customers, and some towns are even undertaking free public Wi-Fi projects. Likewise, most libraries have free Internet connections that you can use. Stop draining your paycheck with Internet subscriptions you could get elsewhere for free. Hackers can enter the free Wi-Fi connections, and using them can put you at risk for being hacked. If you're paying for the paper, stop. Getting access to the newspaper for free, or getting some variety of reading material doesn't require turning over your hard-earned money.  College campuses regularly make newspapers available in the entryways of certain buildings. They're supposed to be for students, but public campuses are easy to walk around. Get the New York Times for free, or the campus paper. Free weeklies that focus primarily on arts and entertainment, or other niche markets, are available in most larger towns. Pick them up for free on the street, or in coffee shops, record stores, and other venues. The best place for free entertainment has to be the public library. From Wi-Fi to the daily newspaper, you can get almost anything you want for free at the library. Check out the latest DVDs without having to pay for them, read the current issues of your favorite magazines, newspapers, and books, and check out free CDs and upload them to your computer so you can keep them on your iPod. Free stuff, as long as you return it on time. Downloading music for free doesn't have to be illegal, or throw you into the deep water of the shady parts of the internet. Learning to find free legal downloads is a great way of learning about new groups and hearing new stuff on the cheap.  Check out Bandcamp and Soundcloud for free singles, free downloads, and whole albums available for pay what you want plans. Enter zero and download albums for free. If you're a...

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Используйте бесплатные Wi-Fi соединения. Берите бесплатные газеты. Идите в библиотеку. Скачивайте музыку бесплатно. Смотрите телевизор в общественных местах. Ждите до закрытия конференц залов .


Article in English: If you're petite, a huge wide-brimmed hat could totally overwhelm you. Instead of using size to make a visual statement, choose a hat with bold colors or vibrant trim instead. You can wear a small hat to one side and twist a chignon on the opposite side. This effect also makes your neck appear longer. If your face is round, choose a hat that has a broad brim to balance out the fullness of your face. If your face is long, choose a softer design or something with movement, like feathers. For a square-shaped face, choose an asymmetrical hat to balance the angle of your jawline. People with heart-shaped faces are the luckiest. They can carry off almost any type of hat. If you have a bold hat, tone down your makeup so that you don't look clownish. If you're wearing a dress with a peacock pattern, then try a hat with a jaunty peacock feather to unify the outfit. However, if your hat is bold, tone down accessories like jewelry so that you don't look garish. This advice may sound obvious, but the last thing you want to do is to spend your entire day clutching your hat against your head. Use thin elastic bands, ribbons or combs to make sure that your hat stays in place.

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Выбирайте шляпу, которая соответствует вашим пропорциям. Также, обратите внимание на то, чтобы ваша шляпа подходила к вашей прическе. Носите шляпу, которая дополнит форму вашего лица. Подбирайте цвета так, чтобы выровнять тон вашей кожи. Также, ваш головной убор должен подходить к вашему наряду. Убедитесь, что ваша шляпка хорошо закреплена.


Article in English: If you're picking a tablecloth for an occasion, consider the nature of that occasion. Depending on the event type, there should be different levels of drop from the edge of the table to the bottom of the tablecloth.  For a formal occasion, such as a wedding, you want a longer drop. Have about 15 inches from the edge of the table to the bottom of the tablecloth.  For a casual occasion, like a low-key birthday party, you do not need as long of a drop. Aim for a 6-to-8 inch drop from the edge of the table to the bottom of the tablecloth. There is a simple calculation you can use to determine the measurements of your tablecloth. To start, you'll need to know the measurements of your table.  For a rectangular or square-shaped table, use a measuring tape to measure your table's length and width.  For a round table, you'll need to measure the diameter of your table. A diameter is the straight line going through the center of a circle. If you have a rectangular table, you'll need to know your desired drop. Remember, this depends on the type of event you're planning.  To start, add twice the desired drop to both the length and width of the table. For example, say your table is 40 inches wide and 70 inches long. You want a 6-inch drop. You would add 12 to 40, to get 52. You would then add 12 to 70, to get 82.  The resulting values are the dimensions of the tablecloth you should aim to purchase. In our above example, you should look for a tablecloth that is 52 X 82 inches. Calculating the dimensions of a round table is somewhat simpler. To figure out your length, you simply add twice your desired drop by your table's diameter. Say you want a 9-inch drop and your table has a diameter of 60 inches. You would add 18 to 60, getting 78. When purchasing a tablecloth, select a 78-inch round tablecloth.

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Учтите род планируемого мероприятия. Измерьте стол. Рассчитайте размер скатерти для прямоугольного или квадратного стола. Определите размер скатерти для круглого стола.


Article in English: If you're playing on an Xbox or PlayStation, you can toggle crouch on by pressing the right stick into the controller until it clicks. If you're playing on a PlayStation Vita, press Down on the directional pad instead of clicking the right stick.    You'll stay crouched until you toggle it off again. On the Vita, press Down again to toggle sneaking off.

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Нажмите правый джойстик, чтобы присесть. Еще раз нажмите правый джойстик, чтобы встать.


Article in English: If you're portraying a younger Hermione, go for a bushy, somewhat large hairstyle. If you're depicting an older Hermione, go for loose waves that may be pinned against the side of your head. Remember, Hermione has medium-brown hair, so avoid light brown or blonde hair colors. If you're portraying a younger Hermione, blow dry and brush your hair to create lots of volume. Don't use hairspray, but let your hair be frizzy and loose. To easily create wavy hair, rub mousse through your wet hair, part your hair into two sections and braid each part. You should end up with two braids running down the sides of your head. Let your hair dry in braids before unbraiding. Your hair should now have kinks and waves. Hermione isn't known for stylish dressing and lots of makeup. Instead, keep your look natural. Consider applying concealer, a basic powder, and a bit of blush. Use a pale pink lip gloss for a younger Hermione or a matte lipstick for an older Hermione. If you're portraying an older Hermione and want to wear eye makeup, use natural shades, such as taupes or beiges and avoid eyeliner. Use a basic mascara and keep the eye makeup simple. Avoid any eye makeup if you're going for young Hermione, but consider filling in your eyebrows to make them bushier.

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Решите, какая прическа Гермионы вам больше нравится. Уложите волосы. Нанесите минимальный макияж. По желанию сделайте легкий макияж глаз.


Article in English: If you're practicing as a part of a coven or priesthood, they are likely to have elaborate ritual tools and spells for special occasions throughout the year, but every witch who wants to practice magic on his or her own is generally allowed to do so. To cast effective spells, you'll need a number of tools. The specifics vary from witch to witch and coven to coven. The following is a list of some common tools used by most witches, and their meanings or alignments, if any.  An athame is a dagger (or sometimes a sword), one of the principal tools of witchcraft. It is associated with the male aspect and thus the God, and both the male Quarters, east (air) and south (fire). A chalice is a ceremonial cup, and one of the principal tools of witchcraft. It is associated with the female aspect and thus the Goddess. The chalice is connected to the west (water) Quarter, one of the two female Quarters. A wand is a length of smooth, straight wood, tapered at one end and sometimes set with a gem or other focusing element. It is a principal tool of witchcraft, and a phallic representation of the God. Like the athame, the wand is associated with the east and south Quarters, and the elements of air and fire. The bell is a tool used to send spells to their destination with a pleasing sound. It is associated with the Goddess, and can be rung to invoke her presence during rituals. The cauldron is an important practical tool in witchcraft, used to burn items (such as herbs) during spellwork. It is feminine, and associated with the Goddess. The censer is a container for burning incense and pouring salt during spells and rituals. It is male, associated with the God, east, and air. The besom, or broom, is a common tool in witchcraft. A besom is used to ritually cleanse and purify the space where magic will be performed, and as a ritual element that confers protection. It is associated with both the God and the Goddess, and is connected to the element of water. Aside from these powerful implements, there are a number of other tools...

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Соберите свои орудия культа. Найдите оставшиеся предметы. Постройте алтарь. Научитесь работать с кругом. Прочитайте простое благословение на себя. Сделайте большой талисман. Снимите волнение, выпив травяного чая.


Article in English: If you're preparing your outline just for your own use, choose what works best for you. If you're preparing your outline for an assignment, follow your instructor's directions.   Some people process their ideas better when they write them down. Additionally, you can easily draw diagrams or examples, which might help you conceptualize the subject. However, it might take longer to write out your outline, and it won't be as neat. Typing your outline might be easier if your notes are already typed on the computer, as you can just copy and paste them into your outline. Copying and pasting also allows you to easily rearrange your sections, if necessary. Also, it will be easier to copy and paste information from your outline into your paper if you type your outline. On the other hand, it's harder to jot down notes in the margins or draw out organizational diagrams. Outlines help you organize your thoughts, ideas, or research regarding a topic. Without a main topic, your outline has no purpose. Your topic may be based on an assignment or could stem from a personal goal.  If you’re working on a creative project, such as a novel, identify your concept, genre, or premise. Then, allow the outlining process to help you structure your work. It’s okay if your topic is somewhat broad when you first start, but you should have a direction. For example, your history paper topic could be French life during the German occupation of France in World War II. As you write your outline, you might narrow this down to the resistance fighters called maquisards. Think about what you hope to accomplish with your outline. Will you complete an essay assignment? Write a novel? Give a speech? This allows you to determine what that essay, book, or speech will do for the reader. Typically, the purpose could be to inform the reader, entertain the reader or share the writer’s reflections with the reader. In some cases, you’ll be writing an outline as a class or work assignment. However, many times you are preparing them for yourself, either to...

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Решите, будете ли вы писать план от руки или будете его печатать. Сузьте тему. Определите цель своего плана, например, информировать, развлекать или размышлять. Выявите свою целевую аудиторию. Скомпонуйте свои заметки, исследования или вспомогательные материалы, если необходимо. Проведите мозговой штурм, чтобы определить свои доводы или основные идеи. Разработайте тезис или основную мысль плана.


Article in English: If you're projecting your relationship into the world, then you've definitely crossed a threshold of seriousness. This isn't just making out in public.  Displaying your relationship with hand-holding or cuddling while with friends will prove that you're ready to be intimate with her. It also makes it clear to anyone around that you and her are together. No one will try anything with you or her, meaning that you're in it together. This also might mean being "public" with your relationship using the internet. Posting photos with each other is definitely a step in your relationship. Because a great deal of socialization occurs on Facebook and Instagram now, it's important that if you're serious about your relationship, you aren't afraid to be share photos featuring the girl that you're seeing. After a few dates, she'll definitely be mentioning you to your friends, especially if things are going well. It's only a matter of time before you meet them, and you have to be prepared to impress.  It shouldn't feel very different from your initial date with her. Dress well, ask questions about her friends' interests, and be charismatic without schmoozing.  It's very important not to be too touchy with her around her girlfriends. They may not be comfortable seeing you two all over each other. It should feel different to socialize with her friends, and you have to be sensitive to them, as well as her. If you treat them like friends, then they'll slowly become your friends. Even though her friends will probably have temperaments that align closely to hers, you definitely don't want to offend them.Avoid inflammatory topics like politics on the first meeting. You also shouldn't get too graphic or offensive. She might have an inappropriate sense of humor, but you don't know if her friends will. It's best to play it safe and leave the filthy stuff at the door. Once you've gotten past the initial stages of dating, she'll have made it clear that she's interested in you. At this point, you can worry less about impressing her and...

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Появляйтесь вместе в общественных местах. Произведите впечатление на друзей девушки. Позаботьтесь, чтобы девушке было с вами комфортно. Определите цель отношений.


Article in English: If you're putting an emphasis on guys that look super hot instead of guys that work hard and treat you right, you're going to have a rough time. Make sure you recognize what's really important and you'll be finding great guys before you know it. Guys will live up to the standards you set for them. If you don't tolerate poor behavior and disrespect, then you won't see any more of it. If a guy does something that upsets you, say so. If he's being a jerk, stand up for yourself. Or, really, any of the women in his life. Get him to talk about them. If he clearly loves and respects them, that's a good sign. If he's nice to other people, that's also a good sign of what you can expect towards you. Especially pay attention to how he treats people who are "beneath" him (like waiters, homeless people, door-to-door folks, and kids). If he's nice to the sort of people that people are usually mean to, you're in good shape. Does he ask about your career? Does he use terms like "you" and "we" more than terms like "I " and "me"? Does he talk in a future tense about your relationship? These are good signs. Look for language that shows that he cares about you and values your relationship.

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Расставьте свои приоритеты. Установите высокую планку. Спросите о его маме. Обратите внимание, как он относится к другим. Обратите внимание на ваше общение.


Article in English: If you're putting strings on a new violin for the first time, you'll have to seat the bridge, which takes some care and measurement. The first step, though, is to put all the new strings on and leave them slack enough to slide the bridge under them and stand upright. Following the basic method for changing a string, letting them stay somewhat looser than you normally might. The bridge should be horizontally centered on the instrument so that there is an equal amount of space between each string and the edge of the fingerboard. Use the small nicks on the insides of the f-holes to square the bridge to the center-line of the strings. To center the bridge, use the curve of the "f" on the interior side as a guide. It should align equidistant between them. You can tighten the strings somewhat to reduce the rest of the slack when you've positioned the bridge, but let it rest for at least 24 hours before attempting to fine-tune the instrument. It's possible to snap the bridge and ruin all your hard work, and also to pop it out and flatten it against the violin. Let it rest and settle.

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Установите все струны в расслабленном положении. Используйте изгибы эф для выравнивания подставки. Дайте скрипке отдохнуть.


Article in English: If you're raising a baby solo, then you will need as much mental and emotional strength as possible. If you're lucky enough to have a spouse or a caring parent or parent-in-law, then it's important to arrange for some extra help to be there when your baby is born. If you can hire a nurse, great, but if not, just see if you can get some extra help, preferably from people who know what they're doing. Even if your baby spends most of his time sleeping, you will be feeling a bit overwhelmed, and the more help you have, the more confident you'll feel about handling your baby. You need a good support system for your family and you. It may be a husband, boyfriend, or your own mom and dad. You need someone always there for you and your child throughout their childhood. If you're trying to raise your baby completely alone, you will be likely to run into trouble or to feel exhausted. That being said, you should also establish visiting hours and rules. Having too many friends and family members show up for unexpected visits to see the baby can actually lead to more stress. Though it's important that you be there to take care of your baby, this does not mean that you should neglect caring for yourself. Make sure to bathe regularly, maintain a healthy diet, and to get as much sleep as you can. You and your spouse can work out a system where both of you have at least some time to take care of yourself.   While this probably won't be the time for you to take up a new hobby or to start writing a memoir, you should make sure to get some exercise, see your friends at least a little bit, and just to have some "me time" when you can get it. Don't think that you're being selfish by wanting a bit of time to yourself after your baby has just been born. If you take even a little bit of time to take care of yourself, you'll be a better caretaker for your baby. Be easy on yourself. This is not the time to clean the whole house or lose 10 pounds. Anything can happen, especially during the first month of your baby's life. Make sure you...

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Получайте как можно больше помощи. Заручитесь хорошей поддержкой. Заботьтесь о себе. Уточните свои планы. Приготовьтесь.


Article in English: If you're reading this article, you're probably familiar with the benefits of networking. But perhaps you've avoided networking, for whatever reason (there are a number of them!), preferring the easy way out. Let go of that! Stop trying to justify your fears. Instead, try to believe in yourself and realize that we, in fact, network for some very good reasons. Sometimes, you're right. Networking can be a superficial way of leveraging a connection in a self-serving and thoughtless way. But there are also people who want to build genuine, mutually-beneficial relationships. There are people who are willing to do awe-inspiring things for the simple pleasure of helping someone else out. There are people who enjoy the sense of community that networking brings and who like the idea of empowering each other whenever possible. When you're networking, you're going to have to sift through the people you don't want to know to get to the people you do want to know. That's just an essential part of networking, but the good news is that with practice, you'll get better at spotting the people worth knowing. Networking does require a degree of boldness. Yet with the advent of social networking sites, you can get to find others with similar interests and goals without being in a room full of people. People who are shy and self-conscious tend to be a lot more open and talkative when they're doing or talking about something they're deeply interested in. If you find people who are just as obsessed with birding, origami, or manga as you are, then you'll have a much easier time establishing connections. Unless you're an extroverted person who thoroughly enjoys schmoozing, networking can be exhausting. Why bother, right? Yes, networking takes time and effort, but the time and effort you save by networking can also be tremendous. Imagine how much time and frustration you would save if anything you wanted or needed was just one or two phone calls away. Ultimately, a network is an investment, with benefits that outweigh the costs. You...

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Ломайте свои стереотипы. Не рассматривайте поиск знакомств как неискреннее, фальшивое поведение и манипуляции. Не считайте себя слишком  застенчивым или  стеснительным. Не верьте в легенду, будто поиск полезных связей отнимает много времени и сил. Продолжайте искать новые знакомства, чтобы расти над собой.


Article in English: If you're reading this, it's probably because you're not completely happy with your circumstances, you're feeling isolated, or you'd like to have an easier time getting out and making friends. Even so, it will help to try to figure out if you are a loner or if you're experiencing loneliness.  People who describe themselves as loners typically prefer to spend a lot of time alone, are often exhausted by interacting with others, and usually aren't bothered by being with themselves. There's nothing wrong with being a loner if that's just how you are and if you're fine with it!  This is different from being lonely, when you actually crave interaction with other people, and either struggle or aren't able to make connections with others. Spend some time thinking about why it's important to you to break out of your shell. Are you unsatisfied with your situation and would like to start talking to people and doing things with them? Or are you feeling pressure from other people to change your habits? Realize that some people just don't need a lot of social interaction to be content, and that you don't have to give in to people who think you “should” be a certain way or that you “should” like to go out all the time. While you should never feel as though you must change yourself to conform to an idea of what is “normal,” you should understand that everyone needs some degree of human connection. Those who are truly isolated or lonely (we can be lonely even when we're surrounded by people!) are more prone to depression and other potentially serious health problems, so it's important for even content introverts to spend time with other people. Maybe you only have one or two good friends, or are happy spending time with yourself or your pets. Even so, it's important that you develop the “soft skills” of being able to strike up conversations with other people, participate in small talk, and function in social situations. Your ability to get or keep a job often depends upon you having minimally decent people skills, so you need...

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Познайте самого себя. Определите, по какой причине вы хотите перестать быть замкнутым человеком. Поймите важность социального взаимодействия. Нужно понимать важность развития навыков общения с людьми. Оцените ваши жизненные обстоятельства. Ограничьте время, которое вы проводите в Интернете.


Article in English: If you're ready to plant the tree, purchase Arborvitae saplings from a nearby garden center or nursery. Look for Arborvitae saplings with a healthy, green color and no signs of sickness or damage. If it's not currently spring or fall and you have time to sprout the tree, plant Arborvitae seeds in a pot and raise them to saplings indoors. Once you reach planting season, you can transfer your Arborvitae tree outdoors. Arborvitae trees can only grow indoors as saplings. To reach their maximum height and stay healthy, they must grow to maturity outside. Arborvitae trees make great natural fences or hedges. If planting multiple arborvitae trees, dig holes in an evenly spaced line for even landscaping lines.  Space your Arborvitae saplings at least 2 feet (0.61 m) apart to give them room to grow.  Place wooden stakes wherever you want to plant a tree for an organized layout. Turn the pot upside down and gently tap on its bottom to loosen the tree and lift it out by the trunk. Pull at the tree's root ball, loosening any external roots to help them absorb more nutrients when you plant it. Loosen the root ball carefully to prevent damaging your tree. Measure the root ball from top to bottom, then side to side, and write its measurements down. First, dig down far enough to fully cover the root ball, then make the hole 2-3 times as wide as your root ball so that the soil will be loose enough for the roots to grow.  If your root ball has a 12 in (30 cm) diameter, for example, dig a 12 in (30 cm) deep hole. Mix compost into your soil before filling in the hole so that the root bulb will receive more nutrients. You'll want to cover the roots with soil but not any of the tree's trunk to prevent root rot. Lower the tree carefully into the hole and, when finished, cover its roots up with soil. Inspect the tree afterward to make sure you don't expose the roots or accidentally bury the trunk.  Before you bury the tree, make sure that it's level with the ground. Otherwise, the tree may permanently lean. Burying the trunk can...

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Купите саженцы туи, если хотите сразу их посадить. Посадите семена туи в горшки, если вы никуда не спешите. Посадите деревья в ряд. Достаньте саженец из горшка и распутайте корни. Выройте ямку примерно такой же глубины, как корневой ком. Вставьте саженец в яму и засыпьте ее землей.


Article in English: If you're really familiar with snakes, and you know that what you've caught is a garter snake or another nonvenomous snake, you might be able to get away with touching it. But if you're at all unsure what type of snake you've caught, don't take the chance. Wild snakes don't much like to be handled, anyway. Gently carry the entire trap to your vehicle and put it in the trunk or another enclosed area so you can transport it.  Don't shake the trap or poke at the snake. Handle it with care. You might want to keep small children and pets away from the trap while you're handling it, just to be on the safe side. If you let the snake go too close to your house, it will find its way back to its home territory. Release the snake at least a mile from your home if you want to make sure it doesn't come back. However, if you trapped the snake in your house and you don't mind if it lives outdoors in the yard, you can just walk outside to release it there. The snake will have the best chance at surviving without disturbing other people if you release it in a natural area. Go to a state park or another area without a lot of people living close by to release the snake. This way it won't end up in someone else's garden. Freeing a snake is not usually dangerous; in most cases, the snake will be happy to slither away and leave you alone. But just in case, wear long pants and gloves when you're freeing the snake. Watch the snake carefully and be ready to move out of the way if it decides to strike. Depending on which kind of trap you used, there are two different ways to free a snake:  If you used a reusable glue trap, unlatch the lid of the box and open it up. Pour vegetable oil over the snake's body, making sure to cover the entire are that's attached to the glue. The trap is designed so that the snake will be able to wiggle free from the glue once the oil gets between the snake's skin and the bottom of the trap. By this time you should be standing a fair distance from the trap so you aren't blocking the snake as it leaves the...

Summary in Russian:

Не пытайтесь прикасаться к змее. Отъезжайте, по крайней мере, на полтора км от вашего дома. Отправляйтесь на природу без жилых домов поблизости. Освободите змею. Убивайте змею только в крайнем случае.


Article in English: If you're really interested in becoming a nudist, then you can join a community of people who are also interested in maintaining their rights to be nude and to practice nudism safely. If you're in the USA or Canada, you can join TNS (The Naturist Society), AANR (American Association for Nude Recreation), or FCN (Federation of Canadian Naturists) for example.  Most countries have a national nudist or naturist organization.  A Google search will find them for you.  These organizations will help you find health clubs, private residences, beaches, or other locations where you can safely practice nudism.  Joining the community will also make you feel less isolated about your beliefs and will help you meet more like-minded people. Though most nudists are focused on being free and communing with nature, there are some communities that encourage nudism for sexual reasons. If this is not for you, be very careful in your research. Don't trust unofficial websites. You don't have to be a card-carrying member of a nudist colony to find a nudist beach or a nudist resort in your area. If you can just find a place that fits your ideas of accepting yourself and respecting your own individuality, then you'll be set in finding more places to practice nudism and to meet more like-minded people. If you practice nudism with your family, make sure that family members of all ages are welcome in the nudist beach or resort area. In recent years, the “nakation” has become more popular than ever. A lot of people aren't necessarily comfortable with being naked in the place where they live, though they love the idea of going to an entirely new country or city to practice nudism. You can branch out of your comfort zone by finding resorts that are "nude only" and spending a week enjoying the nudist lifestyle.  You can check out ordinary vacation websites and search for "nudist spa vacations" to find a resort that is perfect for you, or you can use specialty websites that can help you find the perfect nudist destination. Some people are...

Summary in Russian:

Вступите в сообщество нудистов. Найдите нудистский пляж или курорт. Отправляйтесь в нудистский отпуск. Ищите возможности ходить без одежды на улице.


Article in English: If you're really worried about food poisoning, canned beans are a safer option than dried beans. They are already thoroughly cooked in the can, so you don't have to worry about cooking them. Red kidney beans have the highest concentrations of hemagglutinin, so they put you the most at risk. If you're worried, pick a bean with a lower concentration, such as cannellini beans or broad beans. Chickpeas also contain much less hemagglutinin than red kidney beans, and lentils have an even smaller amount. If you do eat undercooked beans, look for symptoms of food poisoning. You may have nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. You may also have cramps or abdominal pain. Generally, these symptoms appear within 3 hours of eating the beans. Visit urgent care or the ER if your symptoms are severe.

Summary in Russian:

Покупайте готовые консервированные бобы. Выбирайте наименее опасные виды бобов. Симптомы отравления.


Article in English: If you're really, really good and you've been seriously molded for professional play, consider getting an agent. They have the connections you need to get your name noticed and potentially be a part of next year's draft. They'll get your name out there and, hopefully, money in your pocket. That being said, if you get an agent during your college career, you lose your college eligibility – even if you don't get drafted. Consider this very carefully before you jeopardize the next couple years of your life. With an agent in tow, you'll likely sign up for the pre-draft camps at the NBA level. There, you'll make a ton of connections and get your name and your face known. If you can handle the pressure, this may be the exposure you need to turn pro. This will also grant you the opportunity to get feedback on your draft position, who's looking at you, and what your potential for getting drafted is. The only thing you can do in this situation is to keep calm and play your best. There are two rounds of the draft. One by one, players get chosen by teams, also one by one. In other words, you get one chance to get drafted. If you're willing to accept it, fantastic. If you're not, you could try being a free agent and go from there, or not play in the NBA.  If you're semi-okay with it, you could negotiate pay or terms of your contract, making it shorter if you're looking to leave sooner. However, not being willing to take what you're given is pretty rare. If you're a second-round draft pick, you may not make it onto the opening night roster. Know what you're in for and what the terms are before you assume anything. If you weren't picked for the draft or you were unhappy with the outcome of events, you could play for the D-league of the NBA or overseas. The D-league is similar to the minor leagues and you could, in theory, get pulled up into the NBA. Overseas, however, is a completely different story and a completely different machine. Your agent will help score an interview with this one and you could get picked to go...

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Найдите агента. Старайтесь знакомиться с новыми людьми. Подпишите контракт. Можно играть в других лигах или за рубежом. Помните, что лишь единицам удается добиться в спорте потрясающих результатов.


Article in English: If you're removing paint from an entire door or piece of furniture, using a heat gun may be worthwhile. If you only need to remove a few small spots, then other methods, like soap or alcohol, may be a more practical choice. If you decide to use a heat gun and wish to buy one, they are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at craft stores and hardware stores. You can char the wood, and even start a fire, if you use too high a setting. Read the safety instructions to be sure you know the proper way to use the heat gun. Melting paint can also create harmful vapors, so be sure to wear protective gear like safety goggles and a mask or respirator. Hold it 3-4 inches (7-10 centimeters) away from the stain for about 10-20 seconds at a time. Try moving it in small circular motions to heat a larger area at once. While holding the heat gun with one hand, try to get under the stain with the edge of the knife. The paint should begin to soften and peel away. Clean off the putty knife as needed and continue scraping until all the paint is gone. Turn off the heat gun any time you set it down to clean the putty knife. Wait until the wood is no longer hot, and wipe it with a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue. You can add some soap to the cloth for added cleaning power (see method above for full instructions).

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Используйте тепловой пистолет, если вам необходимо удалить большое количество краски с деревянной поверхности. Прочитайте внимательно руководство по эксплуатации. Расположите тепловой пистолет над пятном и включите его. Удалите краску с помощью шпателя. Протрите деревянную поверхность, когда она остынет.


Article in English: If you're right-handed, place your left hand on top of the handle towards the toe (the rounded tip of the cricket bat) with the right hand under it; left-handers place their hands the opposite way. The thumbs and forefingers should form a "V" between the outside edge and center of the bat that points towards the toe of the bat. Batting gloves should be worn to protect your fingers if they get hit by the ball. If you're right-handed, stand sideways in the crease (the "safe" area in front of the wicket) with your left shoulder towards the bowler (who "pitches" the ball); left-handed batters do the opposite.  Look straight over your shoulder towards the bowler; do not tilt your head.  Spread your feet about 12 inches (30.5 cm) apart and bend your knees slightly with your weight distributed evenly on both legs.  Rest the toe of the bat on the ground behind your feet near the wicket; your top hand will rest on the inside of the thigh nearest the bowler.

Summary in Russian:

Держите биту правильно. Примите правильную стойку.


Article in English: If you're running short on time in the morning, keep your bed head hair. Wet your fingers with water and run them through your hair, focusing on any frizzy spots. You can stop there, leaving your hair loose, or you can pull it up into a messy bun. If your hair is shoulder length or shorter, keep it loose. The messy bun will only work if your hair is long enough to quickly pull back, without resorting to pinning it up. This works with best if your hair has a lot of volume. Blow dry your hair to create extra volume, then comb it up onto the top of your head. Make a ponytail at the top of your head. Take the tail and wrap it around the elastic band that's securing the ponytail. Secure the knot with hair pins. You have lots of options when it comes to braiding your hair. Create one braid that falls straight down the back of your head, or one that angles across the side of your neck. If you have time or straight hair, create a sleek braid for a put-together look. Or keep the braid chunky and loose, with tendrils tugging out of the braid. If you're short on time, simply throw your hair up into a loose, messy ponytail. If you have more time, consider a sleek and styled ponytail. Wear it on the top of your head, low towards the nape of your neck, or off to the side.

Summary in Russian:

Сделайте неряшливую укладку. Соберите волосы в пучок Заплетите косу. Соберите волосы в хвост.


Article in English: If you're serious about getting out of debt, you need to track your income and expenses, so that you can discipline yourself to spend only what's necessary for any given month.  Make a list of all your sources of income. Include every way you earn money, whether it's from your job, investments, interest income, etc. Tally your various income streams by month. Make another list of your monthly expenses. Be sure to include everything you pay for every month, including utilities, groceries, gas, eating out, tuition, etc. Tally these expenses by month as well. Subtract your monthly expenses from your monthly income. If you have more income than expenses (and that should be the case), then the remainder is your discretionary income and can be used for debt relief or savings. Every month, be sure to stay within your budget. If you go outside of your budget, you'll have less money for debt relief or savings. . To tackle your debt effectively, you're going to need more income. You can do that by either getting a second job (if you're a salaried employee) or earning more commissions (if you're in sales). Yes, this will take time away from your personal life, but it's necessary to get out of debt. Look for ways to reduce your expenses every month so that you have more money to pay off your debt.  Are you eating out too much? Save money by cooking your own food. Can you reduce your utility bill with a more efficient use of energy? For example, does the downstairs area really need to be air conditioned while everybody is sleeping upstairs at night? Are there electrical devices left on all the time that shouldn't be? Consider extreme couponing to save money on your groceries.

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Разработайте бюджет. Зарабатывайте больше денег. Приведите в порядок свои расходы.


Article in English: If you're serious about growing plants or making your soil more acidic for whatever reason, you'll know that professional sampling is more accurate than DIY home tests. It may not seem like it, but the difference between soil that is 5.5 and 6.5 on the pH scale is pretty big! If you are in the United States, contact the nearest county extension office. They will do a basic soil test, which includes measuring pH, for free or for a small fee. . If you're not into the idea of professional soil testing, you can easily test the pH of your soil at home, but understand that it won't be as accurate as a professional reading. There are several ways to get a pretty decent reading at home:   Use paper strips to test pH. This method will only tell you whether your soil is predominantly acidic or basic, but it's a fun exercise that you can use with lots of different flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Use vinegar and baking soda to test pH. Another rudimentary way of testing acidic vs. basic, this method involves taking a cup of soil and dividing it into two containers. Add vinegar to one container and baking soda and water to the other, seeing which one fizzes. If it fizzes for vinegar, it's basic or alkaline; if it fizzes for baking soda, it's acidic. Buy a home testing kit. A home testing kit should be able to tell you your soil pH by giving you a number. This number is a more informative reading than the simple "this is acidic" or "this is basic" reading of over home methods. The pH of groundwater that you may use to water your plants ranges from about 6.5 to 8.5, but is usually more on the alkaline side so that it doesn't corrode water pipes. If the water you use to water your plants is basic to begin with, and your soil is as well, know that you'll need a little extra "oomph" to produce the desired acidic effect for your plants. One way to get around this potential problem is to use pure, filtered water. Pure water has a pH of 7, which makes it almost completely neutral. Using pure, filtered water is effective, but it...

Summary in Russian:

Конечно, самые точные результаты вы получите, если отправите образцы своей почвы на тестирование профессионалам. Сделайте тест сами. Не забудьте также проверить рН воды. Знайте, как вычислять рН любого теста, который вы используете.


Article in English: If you're serious about investing in Bitcoin, you may want to devote a small portion of each paycheck towards buying the virtual currency — this is a great way to amass lots of Bitcoin over time without any major one-time expenses. Many Bitcoin wallet sites (like, for instance, Coinbase) offer the option to set up regular withdrawals for the purpose of buying Bitcoin. This generally works a little like regular withdrawals for a 401k — you specify a certain amount of money, and this money is withdrawn from your account at regular intervals and used to buy Bitcoin automatically. If you'd like to keep your money in the local community, consider using a service that allows you sell to people near you. Rather than pairing you with anonymous online buyers from anywhere in the world, certain sites give you the option of searching for sellers in your local area. If you choose to meet with these sellers in person, observe all of the normal precautions you would for meeting someone you met online — meet in a public location in the daytime and, if possible, don't show up alone. See our article on the subject for more information. Localbitcoins.com is one of the most prominent local bitcoin marketplaces online. The site allows you to search for buyers in over 6,000 cities and 200 countries, including the US. One option that's often advertised as being "less risky" than buying and selling Bitcoin directly is to put money into an investment agency. The Bitcoin Investment Trust, for instance, allows users to buy and sell stock in the company just as they would for any other company. The Trust then uses the money to buy and sell Bitcoin with the goal of making money for the investors. Because the company deals solely in buying and selling Bitcoin, the company's share price is directly tied to the price of Bitcoin. However, some users find this option preferable because the professional investors at the Trust are (presumably) experts and because it allows them to forgo the process of finding sellers and managing their Bitcoin...

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Рассмотрите вариант регулярного приобретения BTC. Рассмотрите вариант покупки BTC у местных продавцов. Рассмотрите вариант приобретения биткойн-пая у инвестиционной компании. Рассмотрите вариант майнинга BTC.


Article in English: If you're serious about making friends with an extremely shy person, you will have to initiate. This means having quite a few conversation-starters in your pocket and often having to pick up the ball when the conversation starts to lull. Of course, in some cases, the shy person might warm up quickly and start engaging more. However, in the early stages of your friendship, you will have to be prepared to start and/or carry the conversations. When starting a conversation with a shy person, you may want to avoid small talk. In general, many introverted people prefer more engaging and deeper conversations about ideas as opposed to surface-level topics like the weather or weekend plans.  Try to stimulate your shy friend by observing what she seems interested in talking about and sticking to those topics. For example, if your friend seems to light up when discussing a certain television show, try to get her to go into more detail about it. You might ask "Who's your favorite character on the show, and why?" or "Tell me about the episode that officially made you a fan of the show." Shy people are often fearful of social interaction, sometimes responding to these circumstances with physical signs such as sweating, a pounding heart, or a red face. They often worry excessively about how others view them. Use your own body language to create a soothing and less-threatening exchange. When you are around your shy friend, be sure to:  Make occasional eye contact (don't expect any in return) Orient in her direction during conversation Lean in to show interest in the conversation Keep your arms and legs uncrossed and relaxed at your sides Smile and nod to encourage her to continue talking Self-disclosure is a bold yet effective way to turn a casual acquaintance into a friend. Friends know things about one another that the general public may not. If you're hoping to upgrade your relationship with a shy person, open up to her in a personal way.  One of the main aspects of friendship is intimacy. You can achieve intimacy through...

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Будьте готовы к тому, что разговоры нужно будет инициировать вам. Говорите о схожих увлечениях. Следите за своим невербальным поведением. Поделитесь с человеком секретом.


Article in English: If you're serving frozen and thawed mice, it's important to heat them enough so that they seem as though they're still alive or were just recently killed. This is especially important for boas and pythons, which have receptors in their faces that can sense heat coming from their prey, triggering a feeding response.  Try holding the prey against a warm light bulb for a few moments before offering it. Don't heat mice in the microwave unless you have one reserved for that specific purpose. If you use a microwave, use very low power setting. Puncturing the prey's brain releases a scent that can help it seem more attractive to a snake. This technique can be used on dead mice, though it's not easy to do if you're squeamish. If you wish to try this method, use the following steps:  Insert a sharp knife or scalpel into the mouse's frontal lobe, at the top of the head. Insert a toothpick into the would and draw out brain matter. Smear the brain matter on the mouse's nose. It sounds strange, but you can make a dead mouse more appetizing to a snake if you rub it with the body of a lizard. Purchase a dead anole, swift, or fence lizard from the pet store and apply its scent to the body of the mouse. While this method isn't really feasible to use every time you need to feed the snake, it's a good way to get the snake used to eating the food you're offering.  This is a particularly good method to use when you're introducing a snake used to eating live mice to frozen food. It can take a few tries to get the snake used to eating food that has already been killed.  Other methods of helping a picky eater include changing feeder size or color. Also try changing types of feeder (ie. if you tried a rat, try something else like a mouse, gerbil, etc.). Try turning off the lights. Some snakes, like ball pythons, are nocturnal are more active during the evening or at night. You can also try dipping the feeder in chicken broth. Try rubbing the scent of another animal on your feeder (ie. used bedding from gerbils/hamsters/etc.).

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Убедитесь в том, что еда достаточно теплая. Подумайте о мозговом приеме. Попробуйте натереть добычу ящерицей.


Article in English: If you're setting up a professional Facebook profile, avoid using it to play games. While Facebook games are incredibly popular, they aren't well-suited for professional accounts. The games you play can broadcast to your friends, and can be a big turnoff for other professionals. If you do want to play games, double-check to ensure that you aren't sharing any updates with your Professional list. Don't go overboard and flood your professional contacts' timelines. Try to limit your posting and sharing to a couple times each day. Any more and it will seem like you spend more time on Facebook than you do working, which will turn away most prospective employers and contacts. Taking a stand for what you believe in can prove beneficial to your career, especially if the cause is related to your field. Search for causes like you would search for groups, and Like the pages to associate with them. If it's something you really believe in, you can share the cause's updates with your groups and professional contacts. As you start joining some groups, you'll likely start coming across events and meet-ups. Take advantage of these to help propel your networking efforts. Meeting in person is still one of the most important aspects of successful networking, so you'll eventually need to take your networking beyond Facebook.  When attending an event or conference, make sure you have your "elevator pitch" prepared. This is a quick blurb about yourself that you can easily repeat to anyone you meet. Mention your education, some previous work experience and any interests. Think of it like a thirty-second resume. Get comfortable with some small talk. There will most likely be a lot of mingling at your event, which means you'll need to be familiar with how to keep light conversations going. The key to small talk is finding a common interest with the person you are talking with. Look for these similarities when they introduce themselves, and encourage the other person to share. Think before you speak. Before you open your mouth to...

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Выбирайте приложения тщательно. Ограничьте количество публикуемой информации. Используйте некоторые мотивационные материалы. Найдите и примите участие в мероприятиях, созданных для общения.


Article in English: If you're shy or nervous, you might experience fearful thoughts during moments of panic. These thoughts can feel very real, but by stepping back and challenging those thoughts you can help break out of your cycle of self-doubt and shyness. Ask yourself the following questions:  What am I afraid of? Is this fear realistic? Are my fears grounded in reality, or am I manufacturing/exaggerating this fear? What is the worst possible outcome? Would it be so bad, or could I handle that outcome and bounce back from it? Once you've broken the chain of self-doubting thoughts, you'll want to replace those thoughts with something more positive and encouraging. Remember that you have the ability to change the way you think, which in turn can alter the way you feel.  Try releasing your shy, nervous thoughts by telling yourself, "Shyness and fear are just feelings. They may feel bad, but I can cope with these feelings until they pass." Tell yourself, "I'm an intelligent, kind, interesting person. I may feel shy, but people will be interested in what I have to say." Remind yourself that you've felt shy or nervous before and things turned out okay. Try thinking about times you've succeeded or overcome your fears in the past to empower yourself. Doing things you enjoy can release endorphins, relieve stress, and soothe anxiety. If you know you'll be in a situation where you will have to interact with others and you'll be attempting to speak louder than you're comfortable with, take a little time beforehand to do something fun and relaxing. You don't need a lot of time or effort to squeeze in some down time. Even going for a short walk, listening to soothing music, or reading an engrossing book can all help you calm down and relax.

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Сомневайтесь в своих тревожных мыслях. Используйте ободряющие мысли. Перед встречей займитесь чем-нибудь приятным.


Article in English: If you're shy, standing or sitting in a confident position may help boost your self-esteem. Some positions can help you project your voice better, but ultimately you should stand or sit in whatever position makes you most comfortable and confident.  If you're standing, put one foot slightly in front of the other and rest your body's weight on the back foot. Keep your neck straight, your head high, pull your shoulders back, and angle your torso slightly forward. If you're sitting, keep your back straight and lean forward slightly. Put your elbows and forearms on top of the table and look directly at the person you intend to speak to. If you're not used to projecting your voice, focusing on your breathing may help. Regulating your breath and maintaining an erect posture will open up your chest and facilitate a louder, more commanding voice.  Inhale silently and quickly, then exhale slowly just before you begin to speak. Try to relax your abdominal region as you inhale. Keep your shoulders and chest as still as possible. Pause at the end of a sentence just before you're about to run out of breath. Then inhale so that your next phrasing feels natural. If you're nervous about speaking loudly, it may be easier if you start out at a more comfortable tone. Spend a little time conversing at whatever volume you're comfortable with and work your way up to a louder volume gradually.  Remember that speaking softly and timidly is better than not talking at all. You don't have to rush into speaking loudly. Stick with what you're comfortable with until you get warmed up, then begin pushing yourself. Many people speak rapidly when they're feeling nervous or anxious. However, speaking too fast can affect the clarity of your speech. Fast speech may also increase the chance of stumbling over your words or losing track of your thoughts.  Try practicing with a recording device and listening back to the speed and clarity of your speech. You can also ask a friend to help you practice projecting your voice. Your friend can tell you...

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Примите уверенную позу. Дышите так, чтобы вам было удобно говорить громким голосом. Начните говорить с комфортной громкостью. Замедляйте темп речи. Слушайте других. Участвуйте в беседе. Учитесь регулировать громкость голоса.


Article in English: If you're signed in with your Google account, this will load the contents of your Google Drive. Click Go to Google Drive and sign in to your Google account if you aren't logged in automatically. Double-click the folder you want to copy to open it. Scroll to the bottom of the contents of the folder and press Ctrl+A on Windows, or press ⌘ Command+A on Mac. This will select all the files in the folder. Make sure you have only files selected, and not folders. If you have any folders selected you'll need to deselect them. This will make a copy of each of the files you selected previously. Each copy will be named with "Copy of..." in front of the original filename. On a Mac with a trackpad or a magic mouse, you can click on a folder with two fingers, or you can hold Control and click instead of performing a right-click. This opens a pop-up menu. Click the to out of the folder you're currently in and select the location you want to create the duplicate folder in. It's the folder icon with a "+" on it in the bottom-right of the pop-up menu. You can name the folder exactly the same as the original folder, or you can name it something different. Clicking the checkmark button creates the new folder with the name you entered. This moves the selected files to the new folder you created. Now you have a copy of a folder containing the same files.

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Пройдите по этой ссылке: Дважды щелкните по папке, которую хотите скопировать. Выделите все файлы. Нажмите на любой файл правой кнопкой мыши и выберите Создать копию. Нажмите на любой выделенный файл правой кнопкой мыши и выберите Переместить в. Перейдите к тому месту, где вы хотите создать новую папку. Нажмите на иконку «Новая папка». Введите имя для новой папки и нажмите ✓. Нажмите на Переместить в эту, чтобы переместить выделенные файлы в новую папку.


Article in English: If you're standing around a group of your friends and you're towering over them, then yeah, you're tall. Check out a photo of you and your friends and see where you stack up -- if you're a head above the rest of your friends, then yep, you're probably tall. But remember that it also depends on who you hang out with -- you won't look so tall if you're hanging out with members of the volleyball team instead of regular girls. If you regularly have a hard time finding pants that fit you because they are always too short, then yeah, you're tall. You may even hear your girlfriends complaining about always having to hem their pants because they are too long and may wonder what the heck they are talking about. You may also have a hard time finding shirts that don't look like belly shirts when you put them on. As for shorts, if you're tall, then it may be hard for you to find shorts that cover much of your legs; if your school has a dress code where your fingertips have to reach the bottom of your shorts, it may be nearly impossible for you to find a pair of shorts that is long enough. If everyone around you asks if you play these "tall girl" sports, then it may be a sign that you are taller than average. This can be annoying if you don't actually play those sports -- or any sports at all! People love to assume things about others because of their looks, and you shouldn't get too discouraged by this. Though this measurement can change depending on what country you're from, in general, if you're taller than this, you can be considered tall. In general, girls hit puberty between the ages of 8-13, and boys hit puberty between the ages of 9-15. This means that, if you feel tall but you're only 11, you may just be developing faster than a lot of your girl friends, and may be taller than the boys around you, who will take a bit longer to catch up. If you're still in the midst of puberty and many of your friends haven't hit puberty yet, then don't worry -- in a year or two, you'll be surprised by how quickly you stop feeling...

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Оцените, являетесь ли вы самой высокой девушкой среди всех ваших знакомых женского пола. Оцените, тяжело ли вам подбирать подходящую по размеру одежду. Понаблюдайте, как часто вас спрашивают, играете ли вы в баскетбол или волейбол. Оцените свой рост: Оцените, достигли ли вы периода полового созревания раньше других. Часто ли у вас бывает так, что вы не можете смешаться с толпой. Понаблюдайте, часто ли вам не хватает места для ног. Обратите внимание, возвышаетесь ли вы над большинством парней вашего возраста. Проследите, испытываете ли вы вину за то, что постоянно закрываете обзор задним рядам в кино или на концерте.


Article in English: If you're standing on the outside of a block, a placed door will end up on — you guessed it — the outside of the wall. If you're standing on the inside of the block, a placed door will end up on the inside of the wall. Two adjacent doors will automatically orientate to become double doors. A pressure plate placed on either side of the door will automatically open and close the door as you pass through it. If you're worried about mobs, however, only place the pressure plate on the inside of the door to keep mobs out. Wooden doors can also open and shut easily by right-clicking the door. It is impossible to open an iron door without a mechanism nearby. Use this knowledge to keep mobs and other griefers out of your private space.  Make a redstone pattern to your door and use a lever to open it. Place a pressure plate on the inside hinge of your iron door to open.

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Повесьте дверь. Сделайте двойные двери. Используйте нажимные панели, чтобы двери открывались автоматически. Железные двери правым кликом открыть нельзя!


Article in English: If you're standing up and get an erection, it can be pretty obvious. If you want to cover it up, try sitting down and crossing your legs if necessary. This can help open up some room in your pants, if they're too tight, and make your situation less obvious. Shifting your knees up usually lets some space into your pants.  If you're in public, try to sit down anywhere, but a chair with arms would be ideal. Any kind of reclining chair that you can sink back into would be perfect. But anything will do in a pinch. If you can, just head to a bathroom or your bedroom to do some rearranging. Both are as good a hiding spot as there could be. Depending on your body, it can be more or less comfortable to shift the evidence somewhere it will be less visible. If you can, try to move things around a bit with your hand, or by shifting your hips a little as quietly as possible.  Shift it to point up, or point down, along the line of your zipper. The zipper in your pants creates a natural kind of bulge anyway, so it'll be less obvious if you can tuck it in that direction. Check to make sure that the head doesn't stick up above your belt line. If your erection is oriented sideways, that's often the most obvious and uncomfortable. Try to shift it up or down if you can. If you handle your erection too much people might think you are stimulating yourself. You might even ejaculate if you shift it around too much. If you are in school, or a similar place and you get an erection, look at the clock. How much time do you have until you need to move? If you're at the swimming pool, use your towel. Lay on a beach chair or in the sand until it goes away. Try to get your mind off what's going on down under and think about something else while you wait it out. Even tenacious ones will go away after a couple of minutes, usually, without having to do anything about it. If you can't get it to go away by waiting, go to the next section to learn some more techniques.

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Сядьте. Сдвиньте выпуклость. Прикройтесь книгой или рюкзаком. Переждите.


Article in English: If you're starting from zero, shooting out the front door and onto your first 10k will leave you frustrated, angry, and so sore you never do it again. In other words, don't bite off more than you can chew. If you start running with no prior exercise habits, you'll probably end up hurting yourself and quitting before you ever really started. The simplest thing to do would be to start walking. But it can be anything -- as long as you're getting physically active on a regular basis, your body will be able to handle the impending pavement pounding. Go hiking, swimming, or dancing. If it's fun, all the better! Some research suggests that barefoot running leads to fewer injuries than running in running shoes, even the fanciest ones. However, you're probably not going to be running barefoot anywhere, unless it's after chasing a kid or a meatball that rolled away unexpectedly. So look for a shoe that can simulate running barefoot. If you're willing to rock those toe shoes (Vibrams), more power to you, but there are many minimalist running shoes that do not have toe sleeves. A good pair of shoes should not disrupt the way you run. Keep your head in a neutral position, not looking up or down. Look approximately 35 feet in front of you if you're running a distance of more than 400 meters. If you're on a treadmill, try not to look down at your feet or the controls too much; it puts tension on your back. Voila! You're running! See you soon.

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Учтите свой уровень физической подготовки. Купите хорошую спортивную обувь. Смотрите вперед. Следите за тем, как вы опускаетесь на ноги.


Article in English: If you're still using Internet Explorer or an outdated version of Safari, you're bound to be disappointed even on a fast Internet connection when browsing the Web. Instead, make sure that you're using one of the following web browsers:   Chrome and Firefox are incredibly fast web browsers for both computers running the Windows and macOS operating systems.  Microsoft Edge is a minimal but relatively fast web browser for Windows 10 users.  Safari 12 remains the fastest choice for Mac users. Though many plugins and add-ons can make your browsing experience more efficient, others make it difficult to perform instant page loads. You can cut down on your web browser's add-ons in order to increase speed by doing the following:   Chrome — Open Chrome, click ⋮, select More tools, click Extensions, click REMOVE under an extension, click Remove when prompted, and repeat with other extensions.  Firefox — Open Firefox, click ☰, click Add-ons, click Remove to the right of an extension, and repeat with other extensions.  Edge — Open Edge, click ⋯, click Extensions, click the gear icon to the right of an extension, and click Uninstall. Click Ok when prompted, then repeat for other extensions.  Safari — Open Safari, click Safari, click Preferences..., click the Extensions tab, select an extension's name, and click Uninstall. Confirm the uninstallation when prompted, then repeat for other extensions. Opening multiple tabs won't necessarily harm your Internet connection, but it will eventually slow down your web browser. Pairing a slow web browser with slow Internet is a recipe for frustration, so keep your currently open tabs limited to five or fewer. Sticking to one browser (e.g., Chrome) at a time will ensure that your Internet isn't straining to support the content of two web browsers at once. This is especially important if you have a bandwidth-heavy service, such as YouTube, open in one web browser. It can be tempting to watch Netflix or play a track from YouTube while working in a different window, but doing so will...

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Перейдите на быстрый веб-браузер. Удалите ненужные дополнения, расширения и плагины. Не открывайте слишком много вкладок. Не запускайте сразу несколько браузеров. Смотрите потоковое видео, только когда не делаете другую работу.


Article in English: If you're struggling to feel comfortable in new social situations, learn ways to relax yourself. Meditation and exercises like yoga and tai chi are techniques you can use to calm down and prepare yourself to face your challenges calmly.  If you carry tension in your muscles, tighten your whole body for three seconds (including your hands, feet, jaw, neck, etc.), then release. Do this two more times and feel the tension leave your body. Learn to recognize your body overreacting to feelings of anxiety and immediately practice calming yourself in those situations. People who suffer from social anxiety often find themselves in situations where their panic gets the better of them and they have difficulty breathing. In this situation, one of the best ways to regain control and calm your mind is just to focus on your breathing.  Inhale deeply through the nose for six seconds. Feel the breath moving down through your chest, into the pit of your stomach. As you breathe focus solely on the movement of air in and out of your body. Exhale slowly through your mouth for another six seconds. Repeat this exercise until you begin to feel calm again. Recite a comforting prayer, line of poetry, or famous quotation, something that inspires you and that you can return to when feeling anxious. Find a song that inspires confidence you can listen to as you drive to a social gathering or before a big presentation. Even something as simple as "I can do this" will help you center yourself and feel confident. Stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine can increase anxiety symptoms. Alcohol can also trigger anxiety attacks, so be careful when drinking. Know the difference between drinking to calm nerves and drinking in excess.

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Используйте методы релаксации. Используйте дыхательные техники. Выберите мантру или "воодушевляющую" песню. Измените свой рацион.


Article in English: If you're stuck on a long shopping trip, you're there with someone else who's doing things that don't interest you. Excuse yourself by telling the other person you're going to have a look around, and agree on a meeting place and time to get back together. Head off and distract yourself any way you can. Even when nothing seems interesting, you can usually find things to look at. Try reading nutrition labels or looking at brand icons in a supermarket, for example.  Don't forget, you can also go outside the building and see what the back lot looks like. Be sure the person you're with hears and understands you when you set a place and time. Ask them to recite it back to you so you know you're both on the same page about the location in particular. If you're young enough, you can usually get away with sitting down in a corner and actually playing with die-cast cars or other small toys inside a store. Don't expect to get away with this if you're a teenager or older, though. Between phones and handheld game consoles like the Nintendo 3DS, there are many games available to play on the go. Prepare ahead of time and bring along an alternate game or two in case you get stuck on one. If you can't find a good place to sit and play your game, check for benches outside the front of the building, or chairs in the back near restrooms and fitting rooms. As with console games at home, don't forget that there are several older handheld systems available for relatively little money, most of which had many fun games made for them. You don't have to buy a top-of-the-line system to have fun.

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Исследуйте. Поиграйте в карманные игры.


Article in English: If you're suffering from morning sickness, sometimes the last thing you feel like doing is eating. However, it is important that your body gets the vitamins and nutrients it needs to keep you and your growing baby healthy.  Try to avoid an empty stomach by eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. You should also try to eat at a slower pace than you normally would to avoid overeating, which may make you feel even worse. It's extremely important that you stay hydrated, especially if you're getting sick frequently. If you let yourself become dehydrated, you will feel even more nauseated. Sip fluids throughout the day, using a straw if it helps. Try to refrain from drinking 30 minutes before or after eating, however.  You should try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water each day. However, if you've been getting sick a lot, you can try replacing some of the water with a sports drink containing glucose, salt, or potassium to help restore lost electrolytes. Alternatively, you can try drinking cold, carbonated beverages, as some women find these easier on the stomach. Other women also find sour drinks, like lemonade, easier to keep down. Avoid drinking too many fluids, though. Liquids can give you a false sense of fullness which may cause you to feel less hungry throughout the day. Many women insist that crackers are a necessity when dealing with morning sickness. They make a great snack as they are portable, inexpensive and easy to digest. Keep a stash of dry crackers beside your bed and eat a few before getting up in the morning, then continue to nibble on them throughout the day.  If you need to get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, try eating a cracker or two then as well. They'll help stave off hunger and settle your stomach before the morning. It doesn't matter what kind of crackers you eat, saltines, wheat thins, rice cakes - it's a matter of personal preference. If you're not a cracker fan, try eating dry cereal instead. Avoid coating your crackers in greasy butter or fatty spreads,...

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Ешьте маленькими порциями, но часто. Пейте много жидкости. Перекусывайте крекерами. Придерживайтесь безвкусной еды. Избегайте продуктов, чей вкус и запах вызывает у вас тошноту. Определите, к чему вас тянет. Ешьте продукты с высоким содержанием углеводов. Ешьте пищу с высоким содержанием белка. Ешьте холодную пищу. Избегайте употребления жирной пищи. Чистите зубы. Не ложитесь после приема пищи.


Article in English: If you're surrounded by peace and love, you'll flourish as strongly as negative emotions cause you to wilt. Studies show that when you have more positive emotions, you will have more satisfaction in your life.  Think of someone you love. Think of the warmth and joy you feel around that person. Now apply that feeling to someone you know a little less. Find something about that person that makes you happy. Then apply that same feeling to others around you. As you learn to recognize other people’s positive traits, you can build positive emotions in yourself that keep you focusing on the good things in life, which in turn suppresses negativity.  Build other positive emotions. Smile frequently. When you smile, your brain releases chemicals that enhance the positivity in your mind. Do things that you love. When you engage in hobbies that you enjoy, you surround yourself with positive feelings. Surround yourself with people who make you feel good and who are supportive. Positivity can influence your well-being, just as negativity can. You may not be able to fully eliminate being sensitive to other people’s emotions, so it’s better to choose positive people over negative ones.  Call a friend who sees the good in others. Spend time with a colleague who affirms the bright side of things. Listen to hopeful people. Relish hopeful words, songs, and art forms. Because some people are empaths, and are naturally more sensitive to what’s going on in their environment than others, they can feel overwhelmed in situations that other people might not even consider uncomfortable. However, no matter how uniquely sensitive you are, you don't need to be beholden to your ability to absorb other's emotions. Recognize that certain situations might be too overwhelming for you. Remove yourself from these situations. For example if you know you’ll absorb the stress of people doing their Christmas shopping, avoid stores during this season. HSPs often exhibit an enhanced degree of creativity in aesthetic activities. Some philosophers,...

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Развивайте положительные эмоции, которые повышают вашу внутреннюю силу. Ищите позитивных людей и ситуации. Контролируйте собственную усталость. Осознайте свои творческие способности. Превратите ваше сочувствие в позитивные действия. Будьте сострадательны сами к себе. Примите себя таким, какой вы есть. Поставьте себя в различные ситуации.


Article in English: If you're tackling the move by yourself, then you'll need to arrange to pick up a removals van on the morning of the move. Make this arrangement well in advance, or it may be tricky to hire a van exactly when you want it for a reasonable price during a busy moving season. Compare the prices of a few companies before making your decision. Get there early to avoid waiting in a queue on a busy moving day. Packing your moving truck won't be a big challenge if you plan in advance and have the help of a few trusted friends when you do it. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you pack your moving truck:  Remember that you will need at least two people to handle things other than lifting and hauling. They will need to organize the things that need to be loaded by keeping the packed boxes close to the door easily accessible. Disassemble your furniture. Take apart any lamps, tables with removable legs, bookshelves, and entertainment systems. Protect your furniture. Wrap all of your items with packing paper, bubblewrap and tape as you load them into the truck. Load the heaviest items first, into the back of the truck. This includes your fridge, washer, dryer, and other appliances, as well as your heaviest boxes. Load the heaviest boxes. Stack them like bricks to form layers of walls that fill the back of the truck. Use T-stacks to make the boxes more stable: make each vertical seam make a T with the horizontal layer below it, like bricks in a house. Avoid vertical pillars of similar sized boxes. To maximize space, it is essential to stack high, stable walls early on. Next, load your longer items into the truck. This includes your bed and shelves. Lean them against the sides of the truck. Pack your remaining boxes into the truck. Create three layers of boxes which includes the heaviest boxes on the bottom, the medium-sized boxes in the middle, and the lightest boxes on top. Once you're done with each layer, tape it together with packing tape. Put in your remaining items. The trick is to make everything fit snugly...

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Наймите грузовую машину. Дождитесь приезда грузовой машины в день переезда или заберите ее из пункта проката. Загрузите грузовую машину Приведите фургон в место назначения. Разгрузите вещи. Отпустите фургон или верните его в пункт проката.


Article in English: If you're taking Tumblr pictures with a webcam or a camera embedded in your computer, positioning is key. You don't have the freedom to move and shoot pictures as you please with these sorts of cameras, so you'll want all of your interesting furniture and decorations positioned behind your computer desk. Cameras in laptops offer a little more freedom, but you'll still need to stick the angles that are possible to shoot through the embedded camera's lens.   Working with these sorts of constrained cameras can make it tricky to get your whole room in the shot. This can actually work to your advantage if you're willing to put in a little extra work. Cycling interesting furniture and decorations into the frame can allow you to make interesting combinations. If your room has windows that face the sun, try opening them during the day to give your room some natural light. Bright daytime shots can turn a dark, dingy bedroom into a clean, open-looking space. However, sunlight can also illuminate unflattering details that aren't visible when your room is dark, so make sure your room is clean and tidy before snapping your shot.  Be careful when shooting directly into the light from the window; if the sun is bright, this can make it difficult for your camera to pick up detail in the rest of the frame. A sideways or diagonal may be a better choice in this case. Try to position close-up shots so that the focal object is against a shaded backdrop rather than a bright light. Make full use of your lamps and decorative lights at night. Try to light your room just brightly enough that your camera picks up a reasonable amount of detail. You won't want your room so well-let that you lose the smoky, shadowy quality of a dimly lit room, but you also don't want your room so dark that the contrast between shadow and light isn't clear. This may require a little experimenting to get just right. Don't use a flash when shooting your room at night. Often, this can create intense, uneven lighting patterns and harsh glare on shiny objects....

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Установите компьютер или веб-камеру так, чтобы получить наилучший обзор вашей комнаты. Раздвиньте шторы, чтобы осветить комнату. Ночью включите лампу или декоративные светильники. Зрительно увеличьте размеры вашей комнаты. Используйте высококачественную цифровую камеру для отображения мелких деталей (вместо веб-камеры, камеры телефона или ноутбука).


Article in English: If you're taking care of your tortoise outdoors, then you will have to take precautions to make sure it is safe from other predators, such as cats. If you have a dog, never allow it to be near the tortoise; even the gentlest dogs have been shown to attack tortoises without warning. Though it's impossible to keep your tortoise completely safe from birds, foxes, or other predatory creatures, try to keep it as protected as you can by having lots of shelter and places for your tortoise to hide, keeping its enclosure intact, and keeping an eye on the outside environment. Some people recommend that you line a juvenile tortoise's home with wire mesh to protect it from pesky creatures. Many people think that something is wrong with a tortoise's eyes if it begins to keep them shut. In fact, this is rarely serious. If a tortoise keeps its eyes shut, soak it in a bit of water and cover up its shelter a bit to make the environment more moist if housed indoors. If this is a chronic problem, it could be a sign of an infection, but it's usually external, try applying a water+salt solution into its eyes 1-2 times daily until they're able to open them, then feed them small amounts of Spinach as a source of Vitamin A once every other day, the most common causes are Vitamin A deficiency and dehydration. If symptoms persist for over a week with home treatment, visit a veterinarian who specialises in reptiles. Though it's normal for baby tortoises to sleep for most of the day, if your critter is just completely inactive, then you have to start troubleshooting to locate the source of the problem. Here are some reasons why your creature may not be so active:  The most common reason is that your tortoise is too cold. Make sure that its enclosure is in a warm place relative to their environment. If your tortoise is indoors, then make sure he or she get enough light in general. Brighter lights help keep it active. Make sure your baby tortoise is getting a regular soaking throughout the day. One reason your tortoise may be inactive is...

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Защищайте свою черепаху от других животных. Помогайте своей черепахе оставаться здоровой, если она закрывает глаза. Помогите своей черепахе оставаться активной, удовлетворяя ее естественные потребности. Сохраняйте прочность панциря вашей черепахи.


Article in English: If you're taking seeds from a fresh pumpkin, you'll need to remove the seeds first. Remember, cut a circle around the stem of the pumpkin. Remove the section you cut by lifting the stem and then scoop out the pulp and seeds using your hands. To clean, you can place the seeds in a strainer and run them under cool water in your sink.  Be sure to get most of the pulp off, especially if you're cooking the seeds in the oven. You do not want them to burn. Set the seeds out on an open surface and pat them dry with a paper towel. If they're still slightly wet, you may have to wait a bit before you begin shelling them. You can roast the seeds before shelling them if you prefer them cooked. You may not want to shell a large amount of pumpkin seeds for a big recipe. If you just want to eat the pumpkin seeds, you can shell them as you go. To start, pick up a single pumpkin seed. Fold the seed slightly.  To fold, hold one half of the seed between your thumb and index finger. Grasp the other end of the seed using your thumb and index finger with your other hand. Fold the seed in half. Keep folding until the shell cracks slightly. This should not take too much effort, and pumpkin shells are not particularly rough. Once the shell has cracked, you can simply pluck the shell off using your fingers. Dig your thumb into the crack you made and pull upward until the shell cracks in half completely. Pull one half of the shell off, and then the other. If there are any small bits of shell remaining, consider running the seed under water to remove.

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Достаньте семена из тыквы и очистите их. Возьмите семечку и аккуратно согните так, чтобы она треснула. Очистите семена тыквы.


Article in English: If you're taking the trouble to write a letter by hand, it's nice to add a date on the top left corner of the paper. Many people save letters for years to come, and they like to be able to see what day and year it was written to reminisce about earlier times. Write out the date - for example, "May 18, 2020" - or abbreviate it using only numbers indicating the month, day and year. The beginning of a letter, whether it's handwritten or in the form of an email, is called a salutation. That's where you address the person to whom you're writing by name - for example, "Dear Emily" or "Hello, Skylar." Think about the nature of your relationship with the letter recipient, as well as your own preferences and style, and choose your greeting accordingly.  If you tend to like to write in a slightly formal style, using "Dear" in your salutation is a nice choice. It sounds typical, but think about it: calling someone "dear" is actually very sweet, and indicates that you care about him or her. However, you don't have to read into it; "dear" is as appropriate for a letter to your best friend as it is for a letter to an acquaintance you just met. For a letter that is more casual in tone, consider beginning it with "Hi, [name]" or "Hello, [name]." This greeting is appropriate for a friend or relative, but don't begin a business letter this way; it's a bit too casual. Write a more personal greeting for someone with whom you are intimate, or want to be. For example, "Dearest [name]," "My [name]" or "Sweet [name]." Be sure to end your greeting with a comma. It is also formally correct to begin the body of the letter on the next line.

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Укажите в письме дату написания. Напишите приветствие.


Article in English: If you're talking about doing something to yourself, you use the verb être to form the passé composé of the verb. For example, "Jean s'est brossé les dents" or "Jean brushed his teeth." Reflexive verbs are easy to recognize because the infinitive begins with the pronoun se. For example, "se réveiller" is a reflexive verb that means "to wake up." The reflexive pronoun you use should match the subject of your sentence. Memorize the correct reflexive pronoun for each subject pronoun.  The reflexive pronoun for je is me: "Je me lave" (I wash myself). The reflexive pronoun for tu is te: "Tu te laves" (You wash yourself). The reflexive pronoun for il/elle is se: "Il se lave" (He washes himself). The reflexive pronoun for nous is nous: "Nous nous lavons" (We wash ourselves). The reflexive pronoun for vous is vous: "Vous vous lavez" (You all wash yourselves). The reflexive pronoun for ils/elles is se: "Ils se lavent" (They wash themselves). Use the present tense form of the verb être that corresponds to the gender and number of the subject. Since this is an irregular verb, memorize the conjugation if you haven't already.   Je suis: I am.  Tu es: You are.  Il/elle est: He/she is.  Nous sommes: We are.  Vous êtes: You all are.  Ils/elles sont: They are. The correct conjugated form of the helper verb être goes immediately before the past participle of your main verb. Voilà! Your verb is now in passé composé. For example: "Je me suis réveillé trop tard." (I woke up too late.) Typically when you're forming passé composé with être as your helper verb, the past participle must agree with the subject in terms of gender and number. Add an e if the subject is feminine, and an s if the subject is plural.  For example: "Elle s'est amusée." (She had fun.) There are exceptions. If you're talking about a part of the body, there isn't agreement. For example: "Elle s'est lavée" (She washed herself) but "Elle s'est lavé les cheveux" (She washed her hair.) In addition to reflexive verbs, there are several other French verbs that also...

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Для образования passé composé с возвратными глаголами используется вспомогательный глагол être (быть). Добавьте соответствующее возвратное местоимение. Проспрягайте глагол être в настоящем времени. Дополните глагол être правильной формой причастия прошедшего времени. Сделайте так, чтобы причастие прошедшего времени согласовалось с подлежащим. Попробуйте запомнить глаголы, с которыми следует использовать вспомогательный глагол être, с помощью мнемонического правила.


Article in English: If you're the designated camera-person, make sure that you focus on your own skating and stay safe, regardless of who you're filming or how many skaters you're filming. Don't look through the camera lens and pay too much attention to your camera work, focus on staying on your board and balancing.  If you're filming yourself, consider setting up your camera on a tripod. Mark the spot on the concrete that's the center of the frame with sidewalk chalk, so you'll know where to pull your trick. If you're skating and filming others, don't try to get too fancy with your footwork while you're doing it. Just focus on smooth skating and keeping the camera steady to give their tricks the camerawork they deserve. Whether you're standing still or skating along with the people you're filming, you want to make sure you don't get too caught up in the fun of filming and lose track of where you're going. Becoming an obstacle between you and your buddies pulling off a trick is a good way to get your camera cracked, your face busted, and to lose some skater buds. Even if you're posted up at the bottom of a set of stairs, toward which your friends are jumping, stay curled up and stay in one place. Don't move elsewhere to Try to find another spot. Stay steady and let them work around you. Stay far enough back from the staircase to give them room enough to land the jump and roll for a few feet without hitting you, giving yourself enough time to get out of the way if necessary. Start filming early and keep filming late. When someone stomps something big, always keep the camera rolling. You’ll never have too much footage. You always want to do this to avoid missing those rare moments of brilliance because you're too concerned about your tapes. If you go out with a blank tape, make sure you come back with a full one.  Don’t try to edit on the fly. Worry about editing together the footage later. Just think of yourself as a collector of moments for the time being. Your job isn’t to finish the video today, it’s to make sure you get all...

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Сфокусируйтесь на своем катании. Не стойте на пути. Держите камеру включенной. Держите в кадре всего скейтера целиком. Снимайте ступени, а не скейтеров. Помогите скейтеру совершить приземление. Снимите грайнд, катаясь на скейте, на той же скорости, с которой передвигаетесь. Будьте изобретательны.


Article in English: If you're the kind of person who doesn't prioritize her own feelings, you might end up feeling overwhelmed and stressed more quickly than someone who notices her stress level inching up. You might need to include checking out your feelings as a part of your daily schedule.  Try using a "feelings thermometer" to take your emotional temperature. Your thermometer might range from "Piece of cake!" to "Out of control!" or similar. If your temperature is too high, do something relaxing. If it's too low, it would be a good time to try something new. If identifying feelings is hard for you, try looking at a "feelings chart" that can help you remember the different emotions, and identify the one that's true for you. It's great to be involved in a variety of activities, but if you don't have enough time to do them all, you'll end up stressed. Learning to say no is an important quality of living independently and successfully.  Remember that saying no isn't always selfish, and saying yes isn't always healthy. As you learn to practice saying no, you're also learning to prioritize your own mental well-being. If you won't be taking the SAT within the next year, you might be able to put off studying for it. If you have a major project due in one subject, see if you can put off studying for a test that won't occur until next week.  If you've planned well, you should have scheduled adequate time for both. But don't waste time blaming yourself if you find yourself in a bind. Make the best of it, and prioritize what needs to be done first. Remember that not everything has to be done perfectly. If you're taking a class "pass-fail" then you don't have to make a perfect grade in it. Doing something "good enough" is an important life skill for a perfectionist to master! It's a lot less stressful to set goals that you can actually accomplish, rather than setting goals that describe the kind of lofty ideals that you might prefer. If your goals are attainable, you'll be encouraged by the feeling of success that comes with completing a...

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Поймите, что вы чувствуете. Научитесь говорить нет. Решите, какие дела вы можете отложить. Ставьте перед собой достижимые краткосрочные цели. Подумайте о долгосрочных целях. Не позволяйте давлению социума сломать вас.