Article in English: What you make out of the soap is only limited by your imagination. Experienced carvers make highly-detailed flowers and animals. For beginners, choose a block shape such as a turtle, fish, or heart. These patterns fit the shape of the soap bar and don’t require much detail work.

Summary in Russian:

Выберите объект.


Article in English: What you need for a good night's sleep in the car depends on your location, the weather, and what sort of temperatures you are acclimated to. In subzero temperatures, you will probably benefit from a couple of sleeping bags (one inside the other), in addition to a blanket and a beanie for your head.  A $60 sleeping bag will keep you warm in −20 °F (−29 °C) weather outside. In a car, you can get by with a −20 °F (−29 °C) sleeping bag.  If it gets colder, then just add an extra layer of clothing to your sleeping attire. Bring a safety pin with you to keep your sleeping bag closed if it does not draw tightly around your head. If you toss and turn in the middle of the night, it could come undone and you could wind up awake and freezing. A knit hat (knit cap, toque, ski hat, and so on) will keep you much warmer at night. Also, you can pull it over your eyes for additional darkness. A sleep mask can help you sleep more soundly. In a pinch, you can blindfold yourself with a bandanna, tie a scarf around your eyes, use a hat, and so forth. Otherwise, you may find yourself up at the crack of dawn, as it is hard to darken a car completely. No sleeping bag? Two blankets pinned together with safety pins are the next best thing. Or even sleeping under a pile of blankets. A thin cloth (like a sheet or even a towel) hung in the windows keeps bugs out and lets air in. The weather is the most important thing to consider when in this situation. Hot weather can actually be worse than cold, as you could wake up in the morning feeling sticky, gross, and covered in mosquito bites. Try opening the windows just an inch or so to find a happy medium.  You can also buy mesh to place in your windows (or sunroof). Wire mesh can be scavenged from an old screen window or door, or screening can be bought at a hardware store. Be careful of very hot temperatures in cars. Cars can heat up very quickly, and if you are in a very hot climate, such as a desert, this can be a real hazard. If you become overcome with heat, you may not wake up and...

Summary in Russian:

Для холодного времени года купите спальный мешок (или даже два). Если на улице жарко, впустите в машину воздух и не дайте насекомым проникнуть внутрь. Подготовьте все необходимое. Следите за чистотой в машине. Подумайте о том, чтобы купить брезент.


Article in English: What you need to buy is a gel cleanser, a facial scrub, a moisturizer, and a spot treatment or cleansing pads. Optional things to get are at-home facials, pore strips, eye creams, and special washcloths/cleansers. Get a body wash for the shower, and optionally a loofah to go with it. Also look for a high-quality daily body lotion. Pick up some shaving cream and either a disposable razor or the kind that you need to replace just the heads on. If you prefer to, pick up a cream to remove hair. Wax is the best option for eyebrows, but if you get it done professionally, pick up some tweezers as well. Deodorant, perfume, tampons, body sprays, nail kits and lip balm are essentials. Such as mousse, gel, straightening/curling balm, etc. You should get a new brush and/or comb every 6 months or so, so go ahead and buy a wide-toothed comb and quality hairbrush, and a pack of bobby pins and hair ties and headbands . If you don't already have one, you might want to pick up a flat iron and heat protectant spray. Also brush and floss teeth every day, being sure to use floss! And if you have braces, either get them in a discreet or cute color. Just no yellow, dark green, or orange. Don't get white, either. The comparison to your teeth will make your teeth look more yellow!

Summary in Russian:

Необходимо купить средства по уходу за кожей лица. Следующий пункт – уход за телом. Для ухода за волосами, купите хороший шампунь, кондиционер и другие средства, которые вы обычно используете. Обязательно умывайте свое лицо каждый вечер, и, если хотите, каждое утро, но не надо чистить лицо слишком часто, это будет только во вред.


Article in English: What you should include in a career objective depends on your level of experience. If you're a high school or college student looking for entry level work, your career objective would be much different than someone with much experience in a given field.  If you're a high school student, a career objective should focus on general traits or values you possess. You should include a self introduction, measuring your strongest qualities, information about what role in a company you're hoping to fill, and an emphasis on your reliability as a job candidate. For example, something like, "Dedicated student with a strong GPA and high work ethic. Seeking to use my abilities as student intern. I am very dedicated and goal-oriented and can help benefit the goals of your company." If you're a college student, you're likely looking for entry level of internship experience. Your objective should include your degree, level of experience, your strongest traits, and an emphasis that you're hardworking and reliable. Something like, "Recent college graduate with a marketing degree and two years of social media marketing experience. Seeking further experience in the field of online marketing. A dedicated, detail-oriented worker with experience in SEO, web copy, and social media management." If you're a professional in the field already, you usually include a career objective if you're changing careers. Mention how many years experience you have, the qualities that would make you a strong candidate for a position, and any relevant education or certifications. For example, "Grant writer with 6+ years in the nonprofit sector. Aiming to use my written communication and fundraising skills to help your organization increase awareness of world poverty. Possess an MA in nonprofit management." While a career objective should focus on your skills and accomplishments, it should not be all about you. Try to focus on how your specific skill set would benefit a company. Hiring managers are looking for someone with impressive skills that are...

Summary in Russian:

Используйте различные факты в зависимости от уровня вашего опыта. Сосредоточьте свое внимание на том, каким образом вы можете быть полезны компании. Используйте правильные слова. Откорректируйте написанное.


Article in English: What you're really dealing with is a cluster of ingrown hairs. They may look like acne, but they're not. To lessen the problem, try exfoliating. That will rub off the top layer off skin, possibly freeing the hairs from their derma-prison. Make sure what you're dealing with is razor bumps. If they're pink or red (or dark if you can see the hair) and itchy, then they are razor bumps. They also may resemble whiteheads if pus has formed on top. So, since we're dealing with ingrown hairs here, what you've gotta do is remove that layer of skin on top. Salicylic and glycolic acid do just that. These two products quicken the turnover of dead skin cells -- that is to say, the layers you shed will be shed more quickly when this stuff is applied to your skin. Though it may not expose the ingrown hair, it will speed up the process. Make sure the needle is clean first! Sterilize it with rubbing alcohol if it's not brand new. Insert it into the top of the bump (blood or pus may come out) and switch to your tweezers. Carefully coax out the hair like you would a splinter -- plucking it straight off may lead the next hair to be ingrown, too. This needs to be done very carefully. It can potentially damage the skin and in the absolute worst case scenario, result in scarring. Almost as bad as the bumps themselves! Hopefully, this seems logical to you. Shaving is how you got the bumps in the first place, so shaving more will just exacerbate the problem. If you can, avoid doing so. And if there's a no-facial-hair requirement you have to meet for work or school, consider getting a doctor's note to get around the rule. That stuff just irritates and burns your skin, dries it up and leaves it worse for the wear. And if you have razor bumps, that's a recipe for disaster and pain. If your normal lotion has it, you'd be wise to toss 'er out. The only time you should use alcohol on your skin is the cleanse the area before using a needle. And then you should use rubbing alcohol -- no other kind. Many aftershave products have lidocaine in...

Summary in Russian:

Попробуйте сделать пилинг. Если это не помогло, попробуйте использовать салициловую или гликолевую кислоту. Если и это не сработало, используйте иголку и пинцет, чтобы освободить вросшие волоски. Не брейте область раздражения. Избегайте косметических продуктов с этиловым спиртом. Используйте мази с лидокаином и бацитрацином. Не расчесывайте лицо!


Article in English: What you're trying to do at this point is to put together the film edits in a way that is seamless, smooth, and coherent. As a general rule you want to cut on action, so that there isn't much of non-action boring the audience. This means that you cut from one shot to another right as the action is performed (like John opening the door to the living room). You'll join the shots with the first part of John's motion in the wide shot and the second part in a tighter shot.  Cutting on cross-frame movement is typical a reveal shot. For example, medium shot on two men talking, one man moves and reveals close-up on villain's face. Cut to an empty frame, where the subject comes in. For example, this is often used with someone stepping out of a car, where you only see the foot. The foot moves into the empty frame. Remember, as you're cutting that it takes about 2 film frames (equaling about 1/12th of a second) for your audience's eyes to switch from one side of the screen to the other. For your soundtrack you will want to make sure that it works well with the film. There's nothing worse than a score that doesn't fit with the tone and the appearance of a movie. When you're discussing the music composition with your composer, talk about things like style of music, instrumentation, music speed, music cues, etc. A music composer needs to know your vision for the film to make an appropriate score.  Listen to the demo tracks that a composer gives you, so you can keep track of how it's coming on there end and where there need to be changes made. Now, if you're doing the music yourself, you need to make sure that you're not stealing copyrighted music for your movie, because you can get into trouble for that. A lot of times you can find composers for cheap in your town or city. It's not going to be professional level (but then, your movie probably isn't either), but it can still make it sound good. There is a difference between soundtrack and score. The soundtrack is previously recorded music that fits a scene or sequence...

Summary in Russian:

Смонтируйте фильм. Добавьте музыку. Сделайте сведение и мастеринг. Покажите свой фильм.


Article in English: What's the point of your club? Do you just want to get together and talk or play, or do you want to do something at school or in your neighborhood? The purpose of your club will have a big effect on the name that you choose. Do you want your club name to describe what your club is all about? Or do you have a secret club that needs a name that will keep other people from knowing what the club's all about? For an open club, you need a name that anyone can understand. For a closed club, come up with an inside joke or a code name. Get together and make a list of ideas. You'll be surprised at what you'll come up with in a group that you couldn't have come up with on your own.  Think of something that all of your club members have in common. If you all like the same music, then you can add something about your favorite band to your club name. Break out your thesaurus. If you can say something ordinary in an extraordinary way, then your club name will really stand out from the crowd. Choose a name from a book, television program or online game. Sometimes, it's okay to borrow from something that's already been created. A 3 or 4-word name is easy to remember and easy to abbreviate.

Summary in Russian:

Составьте список мероприятий, которые вы хотите осуществлять в своем клубе. Определитесь, ваш клуб будет общественным или частным. Обсудите все с членами команды. Выберите короткое имя для вашего клуба.


Article in English: What's the worst thing that can happen? The worst thing that can happen would be that he will respectfully say "no" if he is a decent person. Keep this in mind and then prepare yourself to ask him out. Remember this will help you endure the pain in case this happens. Make the opportunity to ask him in a casual, low-pressure setting. It might be in the hallway, at the water fountain, on a sports field after practice, or wherever else you usually see him. Pick an isolated place, as well as a time when he is likely to be relaxed. Here are some things to keep in mind when you choose the right time and place:  Get a little privacy. You do not have to be completely alone, but you will both probably be more comfortable if you can do the actual asking in a semi-private space. People may not respond honestly when their friends are hanging around and they feel pressured, so some privacy can help you get a real answer. Do not make a big deal about pouncing on the first available second of alone time.  If you're both together in a group, lower your voice to half volume and say, "Hey, could I talk to you alone for a second?" and walk a few paces away. Do not give off creepy vibes. Things like silently standing in front of his locker every morning, calling him then hanging up over and over, or constantly asking other people about him may come off as creepy--and something a stalker may do. Give your crush some space. Do not follow him around in real life or on-line. A little recon is fine, but following his every move gets into an unhealthy obsession. Pick a time and place that makes sense. Asking him out after drama rehearsal may be perfect, a 1:30 a.m. text may not be. If it's your first time asking this guy out, you'll be a lot more confident if you invite him to a specific activity.  It spares you the stress of coming up with something to do while you're on the actual date, and won't leave you saying "Uhhh... I don't know" when he asks what the plan is.  Here are some ideas to get you started:  Don't think too hard...

Summary in Russian:

Что самое плохое может случиться? Найдите правильное место и время для приглашения. Придумайте содержание свидания. Подготовьте стратегию отступления.


Article in English: Whatever color you are seeking to reduce on your face, find a concealer that is the opposite tone. This is called color correction. You can find a color correcting palette that offers many different colors of concealer or you can buy them individually. In general, you should look for:  Green concealer for redness Peach or orange for dark spots Purple for sallow skin Salmon for undereye circles If you are concealing dark spots, use a concealer that is one or two shades darker than your skin tone. If you are concealing undereye circles, choose a concealer that is one shade lighter. The foundation you use will go over the concealer. You do not need a heavy foundation to cover your dark spots. Rather, find one that matches your skin tone.  Alternatively, you can use a BB cream for a lighter feel on the face. BB cream offers other beneficial ingredients, such as moisturizers, salicylic acid, and SPF coverage, all of which can help reduce your hyperpigmentation as you conceal it.  Test out the foundation or the BB cream on your jawline to see if it matches your face. A good foundation will blend into your skin. It should be unnoticeable to the untrained eye.  The undertones of your skin can help you find the right shade. If you have yellow or green undertones, you have a warm complexion. If you have blue or red undertones, you have a cool complexion. Try to find a foundation that matches these undertones. If your hyperpigmentation takes the form of patches or rash instead of individual spots, you may want to look into getting a tinted primer as well. These primers will help makeup adhere to your face without caking or oxidizing. If tinted, they can color-correct a wide area of your face while providing a more natural look. The same color correction rules apply to primer as they do concealer. That is, use the opposite color to neutralize the hyperpigmented tone.

Summary in Russian:

Выберите цвет, противоположный тому, который вы хотите замаскировать. Подберите тональную основу или BB-крем под тон лица. Попробуйте использовать тонированный праймер.


Article in English: Whatever has happened before, it's over now.  Accept the lessons you've learned, and try to move on.  Remember: if you think about it every day, you're still allowing it to control you. Seek professional help, if necessary.  A counselor or therapist can help you overcome self-confidence issues and be your best self. . Even if you're feeling really down about yourself, act confident. You don't have to pretend to be something you're not, but don't announce to the world you're upset. Stay calm and collected. You will be respected if you show your feelings, but in a confident way. You are a beautiful individual with your own personality and talents. Only by appreciating your potential will you be able to nurture your gifts and offer something to the world. Don't do anything you might regret later or you’ll lose your self-respect. Not only that, but secrets have a way of getting out -- and when they do, people’s negative judgments of you might poison your own sense of self. Be honest and ethical and, most importantly, have a little backbone!  Stand up for what’s right. If someone puts you down, be your own knight in shining armor; no one has a right to treat you with disrespect. Do the same if someone else is being abused. Don’t be afraid to stand up -- even if it means standing alone; remember, it only takes one person to make a huge difference. Respect yourself and your body. Think twice about drinking liquor, smoking cigarettes, and eating bad food. Illegal drugs should be avoided. And be careful if/when you engage in sexual activity. . Write in it as often as you can and you’ll soon discover that it’s worth the time: it’ll not only give you a chance to reflect on your relationships and experiences, but also help you consider who you are and who you want to be. While you’re at it, keep a record of the good things in your life. You may be surprised how blessed you really are. If you think it's nerdy or uncool, don't worry; it can be private and no one needs to know you keep it. Ride the momentum of all this...

Summary in Russian:

Забудьте о прошлом. Будьте уверенны в себе. Примите свою индивидуальность. Поддерживайте свою неприкосновенность. Ведите дневник. Ставьте перед собой цели.


Article in English: Whatever it is that is bothering you, distracting you, or stressing you out, put it somewhere out of the way for a while and ignore it.  If you just got home from work, hide your laptop, your phone, those bills that are overdue, and all the other things that you associate with working. If you just broke up with someone, clear out all the things that remind you of that person. Make it too difficult to think about the things that are bothering you. For many people who struggle with general anxiety, avoiding television or internet news feeds can help, since the news is often sensationalized to capitalize on your worries. Spending time in a park, the woods, around a lake, or in a nearby meadow can help ground you to your surroundings, keeping your mind off troubling things. In addition to benefits to your physical health, spending time outdoors has been shown to improve concentration and increase reported levels of happiness.  It's important that you don't allow your time outdoors to become a place to dwell on the issues that are bothering you. During your hikes, pause to notice the texture of the grass or the changing light on a tree or mountain, the ripples of a lake. Sets of serenity can be built in our minds and they are places where we can go more simply in our minds. Remember this. If you find it hard to focus on your surroundings and your mind wanders back to your troubles, consider setting out on your walk or hike with a specific purpose in mind, such as collecting interesting seed pods, identifying various types of birds, or tracking wildlife. Having a task to do can help refocus your attention. Music is a great way to just let loose and dance, or meditate and relax. Whatever style of music you favor, listening actively can help clear your mind and leave you feeling refreshed.  Music with slow, methodical beats can put you in a meditative state and has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety much like hypnosis and meditation.  Alternately, if you don't want to relax but still need a distraction, try...

Summary in Russian:

Избавьтесь от раздражителей. Отправьтесь на прогулку. Слушайте музыку.


Article in English: Whatever item you're going to store in the freezer, the best way to keep it protected is tightly-locking freezer bags that have had all the air squeezed out of them. To prevent "freezer burn," which occurs when items become both frozen and dried out, freezer bags are the safest and simplest method. Plastic tubs or tupperware containers are also effective at storing some kinds of food more effectively. Especially juicy berries or cooked meat can sometimes be less desirable to store in bags, as well as soup and other things that would be difficult to defrost. To use the food after freezing it, you'll have to defrost it in the refrigerator. For this reason, it's usually good to freeze food in portions that you'll use. So, don't freeze that entire salmon, freeze a single dinner-sized portion at a time, so you'll have what you need when you need it. Is that last summer's blackberries or some venison from 1994 at the back of your freezer? When things get iced-up, it can start getting hard to tell the difference. To avoid the headache of positively identifying everything, try to label and date everything that you put into the freezer, so you'll be able to recognize it quickly and easily. Meat should stay fine in the freezer for up to six months, but will start drying out and becoming less palatable beyond that. It's safe to eat, still, since it's frozen, but the flavor will start to taste more and more like the freezer and less and less like the food that went into it. It's usually recommended that vegetables should be cooked before freezing them, rather than cutting them up and freezing them raw. It's more difficult to return vegetables to their natural, unfrozen state. Frozen vegetables are easy to throw right into soups, stews, and stir-frys, making it an excellent way of managing leftover produce items.  To blanch vegetables, cut them into bite-sized pieces and dip quickly into salted boiling water. No more than a minute or two, and immediately take them from the boiling water into a waiting bath of icy water to...

Summary in Russian:

Замораживайте продукты в герметичных полиэтиленовых пакетах. Замораживайте продукты удобными порциями. Наклейки с датой и названием. Замораживайте сырое или приготовленное мясо на 6-12 месяцев. Бланшируйте овощи перед заморозкой. Замораживайте фрукты в таком виде, в каком они вам нужны.


Article in English: Whatever routine you create, the important part is to be consistent. As with most things when it comes to taking care of your body, it's more important that you're doing anything at all. That means that if you're going to be better about doing a shorter, simpler routine every day rather than sporadically doing something more complex once every two weeks, just do the simpler routine.  A routine which you can really be regular about is more likely to be something that you keep up over time. Since long-term care is really what's needed for nice skin, that is why it's important to choose something that you can make a habit out of. This is going to be the most important thing if your major skin problem is acne. Acne is a difficult skin problem to defeat and regular cleaning is the most important thing you can do to treat it. Washing your skin is one of the most important things you can do to get nice skin. As you go through your day, you build up all sorts of dirt and bacteria on your skin that can clog your pores, cause redness, make you itch, and other problems. When you wash your skin, you remove these materials before they have the chance to really cause problems. Start by rinsing your skin with clean, warm water. Next, lather up with a soap that is geared toward the type of skin you have. You'll want to use oil-free soaps on your face, unless you have dry skin. Your body will usually do best with a moisturizing soap. Gently rub the skin using a washcloth, in circular motions. When you're done, rinse with clean, cool water. Exfoliating your skin will leave you feeling more comfortable but it will also help your skin in many different ways. Exfoliating uses textured materials to remove dead skin and dirt from your healthy skin underneath. Most people associate it with the skin of the face, but you'll want to exfoliate all over your body if possible.  One of the major benefits of exfoliating comes with exfoliating in areas where you shave (legs, face, whatever). When you shave, the root can become misaligned...

Summary in Russian:

Сделайте уход за кожей привычкой. Очищайте кожу как минимум раз в день. Нанесите на кожу скраб, чтобы удалить ороговевшие частички кожи и грязь. Чтобы не допустить появления новых проблем, сушите лицо особым образом. Решайте проблемы с кожей вместо того, чтобы пустить все на самотек. Ухаживайте за кожей зимой с удвоенной силой, чтобы не допустить развития сухости и появления трещин.


Article in English: Whatever the dish you’re making, tempering eggs for it is a lot easier than you might think. As long as you work quickly and by adding only a small amount of hot liquid to your eggs, your eggs will be tempered in no time. To do it right, you’ll need:  Heat resistant bowl. It’s important to beat your eggs in a tempered glass (like Pyrex) bowl, or a ceramic bowl, so it won’t heat up and cook the eggs from underneath. You want the liquid to do the cooking, not the surface, which will cause the eggs to curdle. Whisk. The technique requires that you aggressively whisk the eggs while adding hot liquid, making a whisk useful. In a pinch, a fork is a fine alternative. Ladle. You’ll need something to spoon the hot liquid from the pot, preferably a large ladle with a spout, so you can control how much you add. Depending on your recipe, you might have anywhere between 1 and 6 eggs that you’re preparing to temper, but the process will be the same regardless of the amounts. Crack all your eggs into your heat resistant bowl, then beat them until thoroughly integrated.  Continue whipping the eggs until they just become frothy. Beaten eggs, as you’d make for scrambled eggs, will be more likely to curdle, since the consistency will be thicker. You want more of an omelet consistency. When you start to see a foam appear on the top of the eggs, you’re in good shape. Let the eggs sit and come up to room temperature while you make the rest of the recipe. It’s more difficult to temper very cold eggs, so it’s important to let them come up to room temp gently before tempering. Whether you’re making a savory dish or a custard, the next step is basically the same. You want to add a small amount of the hot liquid you’re using to temper, while whisking the eggs vigorously at the same time. When you’re sure the eggs haven’t curdled, add a little more. Continue in this way until the eggs are tempered. Start with a tablespoon or two and wait until you’re sure it isn’t curdling to add more. Some recipes will play fast and loose with the...

Summary in Russian:

Соберите необходимые приспособления. Начните взбивать яйца в миске. Добавьте немного горячей воды в яйца и продолжайте их взбивать. Вылейте термически обработанные яйца в горячую жидкость, когда они будут готовы. Вынимайте свернувшиеся кусочки.


Article in English: Whatever the occasion and the reason you're giving feedback, for school or informally, it's better to write down your criticisms, praise, and comments, so the speaker will have some document of your feedback. If you have some suggestions, it'll be too easy for the speaker to forget, especially immediately following the speech. It's best to write a short note, no more than 250 or 300 words, to accompany your evaluation of the speech. For some speech classes, you may have to fill out a rubric or assign a grade to a speech. Follow the specific class instructions regarding this and assign a grade appropriate. Starting feedback with a summary of what you took from the speech is the most helpful way of letting the speaker know whether or not what they were trying to say was communicated accurately. Don't worry about whether or not your summary is perfectly accurate or not. If you were listening closely and trying your best to follow it, any failure on your part should be instructive for the speaker. That's something they need to make more clear in the speech.  Try to start your response with things like, “What I heard you saying is…” or “What I got from this speech was…” A good summary should be several sentences in the evaluation, perhaps slightly less than half of your feedback. Identify the main idea and the main supporting points of the speech. The summary should focus on content only. Not everyone can or should be Martin Luther King Jr. Focusing your feedback primarily on the oratorical skills of the speaker isn’t usually going to be that helpful, especially if we’re talking about a class speech, a wedding speech, or some kind of business presentation. If the speaker is mostly a wet blanket, focus on how the content could better match the speaking style and how the tone might be changed to match. These are changeable things. Telling a speaker to be "more dynamic" or "funny" isn't good feedback. Even if you just watched your best friend struggle through the lamest best-man speech of all time, it’s important to...

Summary in Russian:

Запишите свой отзыв. Резюмируйте суть речи. В своем отзыве сосредоточьтесь на содержании выступления. Всегда нужно находить повод  для похвалы. Постарайтесь основать свой отзыв на пересмотре выступления. Постарайтесь указывать не более трех советов для усовершенствования речи.


Article in English: Whatever they are, go for them. A person with ambition and motivation is often unstoppable.  Your goals can be concrete or abstract. Write them down. Next to them, write how you will do this. It could be something internal, as in "I want to be more confident. In the coming weeks, I will 1) start a conversation with someone new, 2) put myself in front of a group of people, and 3) ask a guy/girl for their phone number." Or, it could be an external goal: "I want to save an extra $500 a month. This will be attained by limiting myself to eating out once a week, riding my bike to work, and working 15 extra hours a month." Stick to them. When you start seeing them fulfilled, your inner sense of worth and pride will swell. After all, most of the battle of being perfect is believing you're perfect. If you're creative, sing, paint, or dance. If you're athletic, get on the field. If you're tech-savvy, build a computer. Doing something well not only makes us interesting and multi-dimensional (and give us more things to talk about), but it leads to new and different opportunities. Correlate these skills with your goals. If you want to make more money, how can you do that with your skill set? Start a side business? Sell your paintings? If you want to lose weight, how can you cater to that? Cook vegetarian or low-fat dishes? Take your nature-loving side to the hiking trails? Look into yourself for the answers--they'll come the easiest. Your personality is multi-faceted; you're not just a pretty face. Read up on current events and topics that interest you to be an interesting conversationalist.  On top of being dynamic and well-read, you'll be a problem solver and quick to engage. "Uh oh, your potatoes sprouted early, huh? Should've put an apple in there!" "Yes, I read about that! What do you think will be the implications of China's new stance?" Don't forget about the benefits for yourself. You'll be able to make better, more informed decisions and understand the bigger picture. What's more, having a mind for learning opens...

Summary in Russian:

Следуйте своим целям. Освойте навык. Продолжайте учиться. Будьте добры. Будьте хорошим другом. Придерживайтесь своих ценностей.


Article in English: Whatever way you contact her, invite her to an event you’re attending or hosting. This way, it will seem that you are interested in her, but it won’t be too forward. By inviting her to an event, you’ll give her the opportunity to meet you in a low-stakes situation.  If you’re throwing a party with roommates or friends, this is probably a good time to reestablish contact with a girl you might be interested in. If you’re going to an event or party somewhere with a group of friends, reach out and invite her to join your group. The easiest way to meet up with her is to suggest something that seems fun and casual. This is important, as you’re likely to strike out if she thinks you’re asking her on a formal date. Instead, consider inviting her to join you:  For coffee with friends. For a drink at a place you both already hang out. At some sort of event you both are interested in. For example, ask if she’d like to meet you after a concert, or ask if she’ll be going to a certain campus organization meeting. If she ignores your texts, phone calls, social media messages, or otherwise sends the signal that she isn’t interested in you, leave her alone. Back off completely. Give her the opportunity to contact you. If she doesn’t, she’s not interested.

Summary in Russian:

Пригласите ее на какое-нибудь мероприятие. Спросите, не хочет ли она составить вам компанию в каком-нибудь простом занятии. Оставьте ее в покое, если она не открыта к общению с вами.


Article in English: Whatever you end up doing with your starfish, displaying prominently or using for a craft project, make sure it stays dry and has time to dry down to a lower level of stinky-ness. There shouldn't be a considerable odor, but it can carry with it the smell of the alcohol for a while after you preserve it. Keep it in a dry place and don't jostle it too much. A common way to display starfish is alongside other shells, urchins, sand dollars and driftwood in a decorative shadowbox. This can be a nice accent to an office, living room, or other space, especially in houses near the beach. Instead of a bow, use a starfish. Gluing a preserved starfish can be a cool way to highlight your gift-wrapping. You could also hang it with ribbon from a gift bag to liven up the package. Pair it with an ocean-themed present for an added touch. Creating an ocean-themed centerpiece for your table is a nice way to use your preserved starfish. Placing shells and starfish in a simple and elegant bowl looks nice on your table from Christmas to summer, reminding you of the beach.  Glue starfish to napkin rings for a nice livening up of the place setting. Ornament wine glass stems with starfish by tying them gently to the glass with ribbon. Make sure you remove them before washing the glasses. One of the simplest and most elegant ways to display your starfish and other sea preserves is to just fill a glass. It looks nice inside or outside, in formal settings or on end tables. It's an instant reminder of sunny days and waves. Carry your starfish with you by creating a nice broach or a pin and wearing it prominently. Clip it to your beach bag or your purse, your scarf or your jacket.

Summary in Russian:

Держите их сухими. Сделайте рамку с морской тематикой. Используйте морскую звезду, чтобы украсить упаковку для подарка. Используйте морскую звезду для украшения стола в столовой. Наполните стеклянную банку. Сделайте брошь из морской звезды.


Article in English: Whatever you think will work for you, do it. There are dozens of studying tactics out there -- experiment with as many as possible and see what seems to be sticking.  Write summaries. If you have to learn for science or history, you need another system of learning. Make a summary for each chapter and learn it. Use mnemonic devices. Why did the US enter WWI? Duh, everyone knows that's because of SPRENCZ. What's SPRENCZ? Uhh, Submarines, Propaganda, the Russians, Economic ties to Europe, violations of Neutrality, Cultural ties with Britain, and the Zimmerman note, obviously. With the device, it'll jog your memory and you can easily expand in essay form. If you make study cards, recite them out loud. It'll help you remember. Reading the cards silently is too passive. Carry them around with you and go over them when you find yourself with a bit of free time. It won't help if you'll study continuously for 5 hours. Your body (and even your brain) needs a break. Eat something and drink a glass of milk or water. Study for 20-30 minutes, have a 5 minute break and then study again for 20-30 minutes. You will learn much more. According to the Dartmouth Academic Skills Center, you should study in 20-50 minute increments and give yourself a 5 to 10 minute break between each session. For best results, study throughout one full week. Most people have heard of the Mozart effect. That's where you listen to Mozart and miraculously you get smarter. Not surprisingly, most of it's crap. But there is a thread of something tangible there, and it's in all music. That original Mozart study was done on young adults, not babies (so you're in luck!). And while the music by no means made the participants smarter, it did increase the brain's alertness for about 15 minutes afterward. When the study was extended, it showed that any music (so long as the participant enjoys it) can stimulate the brain, not just Mozart. And, in fact, getting up and running around or doing jumping jacks can do the same thing. So whatever it is, find a way to...

Summary in Russian:

Начните записывать. Устраивайте небольшие перерывы. Слушайте музыку. Не стоит зацикливаться на чем-то одном, займитесь другим предметом. Занимайтесь в группе.


Article in English: Whatever you've been doing with the girls or women your age won't cut it. While taking a girl your age out to dinner and a movie or just bringing some beers or a bottle of cheap wine over to her place might have cut it, you'll have to try harder to impress an older woman. Find out what she likes, whether it's fine dining, classy wine, or just having a good time in one of her favorite local spots.  Just remember that older women are not that different from younger women in the sense that they still like to have a good time. And they might not have fine tastes just because they're a bit older. If you're out at a restaurant and you're old enough to drink, don't order a beer, unless you want to look like a frat boy. Order a classy cocktail, like a gin and tonic, that makes her see you as more of a man. Of course, don't drink more than you can handle, and don't drink alcohol at all if you're driving. If you want to impress an older woman, you should tell her she looks beautiful, hold doors for her, and hold out her chair when she sits down. If she's holding anything heavy, carry it. It's the little things that will make her see whether you're a real man or just a boy trying to be a man to impress her. Don't turn up late, have unkempt facial hair, or wear day-old clothes that look as if you wore them to bed, or you won't make the right impression. Don't be embarrassed or shy about being younger than her -- even if you're ten or fifteen years younger! Instead, think of things a man your age might have that a man her age does not have. Sure, you may not be as financially stable or experienced, but you do have a few things going for you: a youthful and attractive body, lots of energy and enthusiasm for life, and no baggage or worries to wear you down or stress you out. Call attention to your strengths instead of pointing out your weaknesses. Don't talk about your lack of experience or job prospects. Instead, talk about how excited you are for the future and about how happy and free you are at your age. Be honest and...

Summary in Russian:

Пригласите возлюбленную на свидание. Будьте джентльменом. Используйте свой возраст как преимущество. Честно говорите о своем желании заняться с женщиной любовью.


Article in English: Whatever your age, knowing why you want something, like a boyfriend, is a good place to start. You don't want to jump into a relationship or say yes to dating a guy without thinking or just because you think it might be fun. Relationships take maturity and work so it's best to first think about what you're getting into.  There are good reasons and bad reasons for wanting a boyfriend.  Companionship and a partner to share life with are good reasons for wanting to seriously date one specific person. If you feel unhappy or incomplete, keep in mind that a person can't fulfill that for you. Boyfriends can be a temporary cure for boredom or loneliness, but expecting them to be perfect and always there for you is not realistic since they are imperfect, just like you. If you want to one day settle down and marry someone special, then having a boyfriend is a good way to learn about being in a serious, committed relationship. But if you just want to have fun getting to know a bunch of guys, then being exclusive with a boy may not be the best idea.  Your ideas about dating will affect how you treat a boyfriend. If you want to get married, you will expect more loyalty and long term plans out of a boyfriend than if you just wanted to date a lot of guys and weren't worried about being too serious. Having a boyfriend is going to take up a lot of your time. In all honesty, you might be too busy with school, friends, sports, clubs and hobbies, or even trying to get a good night's sleep to add another thing into your life.  Committing a few hours or days a week to spending time with a boyfriend is about the average time you'll need to set aside.  Don't neglect your friendships or family. Dating can take up a lot of your time and you don't want to be the person who disappears while they're in a relationship and then resurfaces only when a break-up happens.  However, technology makes it easy to have a boyfriend and still have a life outside of the relationship. You can text, call, or video call if you don't have time to spend...

Summary in Russian:

Спросите себя, зачем вам нужен парень. Определите, что для вас значит «встречаться». Изучите свое расписание, чтобы понять, есть ли у вас время на отношения. Определите свои личные цели и мечты. Следите за тревожными сигналами, исходящими от потенциальных кавалеров. Не врите себе по поводу собственных чувств.


Article in English: Whatever your reasons are, write them down on a piece of paper and keep them somewhere you can see them often. When you feel like skipping out on studying, read them over to remind yourself of why you need to work hard. Reasons to study can range from wanting to get good grades so you can get into a good college to keeping a scholarship to simply not getting in trouble for getting bad grades. No reason is too big or too small to add to your list! Ask yourself, “How does this material relate to my life?” or “How can I use this in my life?” For example, if you’re bored by the book you have to read for English class, ask yourself how you can relate to the characters in the book to keep yourself engaged. Or, if you’re struggling with studying for biology, get interested in how much you can learn about your yourself and all the living things around you. It can be difficult to be interested in everything, and some subjects just won’t captivate you. But, try your best to figure out how everything you’re learning can apply to your own life. That personal connection could spark enough interest to keep you going! Nobody wants to study for hours on end without a stopping point. Give yourself frequent, regular breaks during your study time. You could set an end time for the day, too, so that you know at the latest how long you’ll be studying.  For your actual study blocks, set a timer for 30-50 minutes and then take a timed break before getting back to work. You’ll study more efficiently if you know a timer will be going off soon. If you study right after school, you could commit to working until dinner time but then give yourself the rest of the evening off. Or, if you study at night, set a timer for 30 minutes before your bedtime so you can wind down. This can be something really small, like getting to enjoy a piece of your favorite candy at the end of each block of time, getting to check Twitter or Instagram for 5 minutes, or taking a break to cuddle your pet. You could also plan a fun reward for the end of each exam...

Summary in Russian:

Составьте список причин, почему вам нужно или почему вы хотите учиться. Превратите скучную информацию в более интересную, чтобы ее было легче изучать. Установите таймер, чтобы знать, что учеба не вечна. Награждайте себя в конце каждого учебного блока, чтобы продолжать двигаться вперед. Заручитесь помощью напарника по учебе.


Article in English: WhatsApp Web will work with Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Safari, so open a new browser tab or window, and enter web.whatsapp.com in the address bar. You will see a QR code on your monitor. This code needs to be scanned from your phone so that you can activate and link your account. Tap the WhatsApp app on your phone.  The app icon has the WhatsApp logo on it, the one with a phone inside a chat box. Tap the gear icon or settings button of your phone to access the main menu of the app. Tap on “WhatsApp Web” from here. You will see a box for scanning a QR code on your screen. Point your phone to your monitor where the QR code is. Position the box to read the QR code. No need to tap or press anything. Once the QR code has been read, you will be logged in to WhatsApp Web.

Summary in Russian:

Откройте сайт WhatsApp Web. Запустите приложение WhatsApp на смартфоне. Откройте настройки WhatsApp Web. Сканируйте QR-код.


Article in English: WhatsApp support will want to know when you’re experiencing the issue and if it can be reproduced.  For example, you can write, “Why does my screen in WhatsApp video call keep freezing? It’s been happening every time I make a video call. How can I fix this?” and then leave your phone number in international format. Another example of an inquiry could be, “My phone keeps telling me I have WhatsApp messages when I don’t. It started about a week ago telling me there was one. This is happening every day now. How do I fix this?” Let them know you’re looking for messenger support for your specific model of phone or for the desktop app. Don’t ask a question that’s answered in the FAQ section. Customer support prioritizes reports of issues and will not answer a question that is answered by the FAQ.

Summary in Russian:

Объясните, какие трудности в работе вы испытываете и какие сообщения об ошибках получаете.


Article in English: When Dracula was first presented on the stage and the screen, he wore a tuxedo or suit to communicate his intelligence and sophistication. You can either purchase a new suit or tuxedo or wear one that you already own. If you can't find a red vest, try to find a red cape. Try to find a white undershirt with frills on the front of it to give you a more gothic look. Black pants will match the suit or tuxedo you plan on wearing. Black pants and a suit is similar to what Dracula wore when he debuted on the silver screen. Traditional vampire dresses are long and usually come down to the ankle. Vampire dresses typically have a lot of lace and are puffy on the bottom. You can wear a dark dress that you already own or buy a new one. When choosing which kind of shoes to wear, consider either dress shoes or high heels to embody the look of a vampire. You can also wear black sneakers if you don't own dress shoes A dark black or red cape is one of the most recognizable pieces of clothing for a vampire. Try to find a cape with a large collar on it. If you don’t want to spend any money on a cape, you can drape a dark colored sheet or blanket around your shoulders and use safety pins to fasten it. Make sure that the cape doesn’t drag on the floor or you may trip on it.

Summary in Russian:

Нарядитесь в черный пиджак и красный жилет, чтобы выглядеть изысканно. Наденьте черные брюки. Купите черное или красное платье, чтобы выглядеть обольстительно. Обуйтесь в черные туфли. Купите или сделайте себе плащ-накидку вампира.


Article in English: When GIMP opens, it has to load several data files. This process can take a few minutes. When it is finished loading, several windows will appear on your screen. On the left side is the Toolbox. On the right side is the Layers menu. The middle window is where images will open. To start on a blank image, click the File menu in the center window and select New. The Create a New Image window will open, asking you what you would like the image size to be. You can set the size manually or select from the preset templates using the dropdown menu. Click OK and your new image will open. Your cursor will change to the Pen tool and you can begin drawing. Use the Layers and Brushes menu to adjust the brush type. Click File, then Open. Browse for the image that you want to edit. Once you select the file, the image will open in a new window.

Summary in Russian:

Запустите установленную программу. Создайте новое изображение. Откройте существующее изображение.


Article in English: When Ubuntu is the only operating system of the computer, you can remove it by using an operating system install disc for any operating system. Once you’ve inserted it, restart the computer and boot from CD, as outlined in Step 2 above. Once you start the installation process for the new operating system, you are given the opportunity to create and delete partitions on your hard drive. Select your Ubuntu partition and delete it. This will return the partition to unallocated space. Once the partition is deleted, Ubuntu has been successfully removed from the computer. You can now install a new operating system such as Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you choose not to install the operating system, your computer will be unusable until one is installed.

Summary in Russian:

Вставьте диск с операционной системой, которую вы хотите установить. Удалите раздел с Ubuntu. Продолжайте установку системы.


Article in English: When Windows XP has not been activated, this icon will usually appear in the System Tray. Clicking it will start the Activate Windows wizard. If the icon is not here, it usually means XP has been activated, but you can move on to the next step to double-check. You can find this in the Start menu, or you can press ⊞ Win+R. oobe/msoobe /a and press ↵ Enter. This will start the Activate Windows tool. If Windows has been successfully activated, you'll see the message "Windows is already activated." If Windows hasn't been activated, you can start the activation process. You can check your activation status using the System Information window. If you're not activated, this window will show you how many days you have left until you are forced to activate Windows.  Click the Start menu and select "All Programs" → "Accessories" → "System Tools" → "System Information". Select the "System Summary" option in the left frame. This is usually selected by default. Find the "Activation Status" entry. The list will not be alphabetical. If your copy of Windows is activated, it will say "activated" or the entry won't appear at all. If you haven't activated, the "Activation Status" entry will display the number of days you have left to activate.

Summary in Russian:

Найдите брелок в области уведомлений. Откройте диалоговое окно «Выполнить». Введите в поле . Осмотрите окно. Проверьте, сколько времени у вас осталось на активацию.


Article in English: When a betta gets sick, his coloring may look faded out. He may even lose his color altogether. In a healthy betta, its fins will be whole. An unhealthy betta may develop holes or rips in its fins. Another unhealthy sign is if your betta's fins appear clamped down to the body; that is, they aren't fanned out properly. If your betta is sick, his activity level will go down. He won't be his normal, active self. His movements will slow down some.  Another sign of sickness is your fish hiding out at the bottom of the tank more often than normal.  Lethargy can be caused by low or too high temperatures as well, so make sure the temperature range of the water is good. With some sicknesses, your fish may stop eating altogether. If your betta appears uninterested in food, he could be sick. Look for small, white spots, especially around the head and mouth. This symptom can be a sign of a certain type of parasite, called Ich. It may sound funny to check a fish for breathing problems. However, if your betta is constantly at the top of the tank trying to get more air, that is likely a sign of a problem. Bettas naturally go to the top of the tank to take a breather at times, but doing it frequently is not okay. If your betta is trying to rub against the side of the tank, that could be a sign of a problem. Similarly, if your betta is trying to scratch on plants or objects in the tank, he might also be sick. Bulging eyes can be a sign of sickness. Watch for your betta's eyes protruding from its head.  Raised scales can also be a symptom of sickness.  Watch his gills. If he's unable to close his gills, they may be swollen, another sign of sickness.

Summary in Russian:

Обратите внимание на потускнение окраски. Осмотрите плавники петушка. Обратите внимание на вялость рыбки. Следите за аппетитом петушка. Обратите внимание на появление пятен. Обратите внимание на наличие у рыбки проблем с дыханием. Обратите внимание на то, не чешется ли рыбка. Обратите внимание на другие физиологические симптомы.


Article in English: When a bone is fractured severely due to trauma (like a car crash) or a fall, it is common for the victim to go into a state of shock, which can shut down the body's ability to repair and regulate. It's important that you keep the person as calm as possible until emergency help arrives, or until you can transport them to the hospital.  Talk in a soothing voice and reassure the person that you are there to help and that you will not leave her. Let her know help is on the way, or tell her that you will transport her to the hospital. Try to keep her as comfortable as possible, in a laying position. Keep her warm, keep crowds back, and give her small sips of water. Learn to recognize and treat symptoms of shock like sudden shortness of breath, paleness, sweating, dissociation, and dizziness; call 911 if the person does go into shock. Most fractures to the foot may be very painful but are not severe. But sometimes a traumatic injury like a car wreck or a very heavy object falling onto the foot can cause a very serious injury.  If a bone is visible, the foot joint is out of place or the foot looks deformed or misshapen, or the person is losing a lot of blood, call 911 immediately. Even in closed fractures of the foot, if the toes are pale and cold and you are unable to find a pedal pulse (a pulse felt on the top of the foot), call 911. Place ABV pads or other clean, padded-type cloth over the wound. Do not attempt to bandage, as this will aggravate the injury. If you have a blanket or a pillow, long bandages or pins, you can make a support splint for the injury.  Take a blanket folded into a 2' by 3' length or a pillow and gently place it in a horizontal alignment under the heel, supporting the foot while you have to move it. Fold the pillow/blanket gently up on either side of the ankle and secure with pins or a bandage wrapped securely. Then pin or bandage the area at the far end of the structure up around the fracture, keeping pressure gentle but firm. This makes a great, low-tech splint for injuries and allows...

Summary in Russian:

Попытайтесь успокоить пострадавшего. Оцените тяжесть перелома. Остановите кровотечение и зафиксируйте перелом.


Article in English: When a cat becomes lost and scared, it will often run to the first hiding place it sees. Search in dense foliage, under porches, in crawlspaces, and in garages and sheds. Start near the place the cat was lost and search outward. Also check under in sewer drains, and inside pipes and vents. Many cats will hide and stay silent for a few days until they respond to your calls. Go back over the same ground near your house and have the person the cat will most likely respond to call out for them. Even a declawed cat can still climb, especially when scared. Look up trees, on rooftops, and in high corners. The cat may even have crawled into the spaces  between the roof and the walls, if there is an opening there. If the weather is cold, your cat may get stuck behind a heating appliance, crawl into a heating vent, or even climb onto the engine of a car from below. Knock on the doors of all homes and businesses within a few doors of the location where your cat was last seen. Ask permission to search the areas around their buildings as well, again focusing on hiding places. If there is any way for a cat to get inside those buildings, ask if the owner would be willing to search inside as well. Suggest searching for the cat yourself if they are not willing or able. Here are a few examples of how cats are sometimes trapped:  Construction sites often contain pits, rubble, or equipment that could trap the cat. The neighbors may have locked the cat into a garage without noticing. Phone neighbors who recently left for vacation, or have another reason for not returning their car to the garage. Your cat may have jumped into a car, delivery truck, or moving truck and been driven away. Your cat could be trapped or injured underneath furniture, in a locked room or closet, or in an area you rarely visit such as an attic or basement. It could even just be hiding, especially if there are currently loud, unfamiliar noises in your house or neighborhood. Search recliner chairs, mattresses or mattress boxes, the chimney, dresser drawers,...

Summary in Russian:

Осмотрите места, где может прятаться кошка. Несколько раз обыщите территорию в радиусе пяти домов. Осмотрите возвышенные места. Поищите в теплых местечках. Поищите вокруг соседских домов и в их дворах. Подумайте о тех местах, где могла бы застрять кошка. Поищите кошку внутри своего дома.


Article in English: When a catfish bites, let the line go a bit slack and then start reeling it in, quickly.  Read  How to Reel in a Large Fish to learn proper reeling techniques. Make sure the fish meets the size requirements for keeping fish in your region.  If the fish is too small, you will have to unhook it and set it free. If you plan to keep the fish, place it in a bucket of water so that you can  clean and skin it later.

Summary in Russian:

Подсекайте и вытаскивайте. Определите размер рыбы.


Article in English: When a dog has a weak heart, exercise can add extra pressure to his condition. Heart failure can lead to difficulty with blood circulation, meaning that your dog’s vital organs do not get enough oxygen. If your dog has heart failure, he should not be allowed to exercise heavily, though he can still wander around the yard. Forgo taking him on walks for peaceful hours petting him or letting him lounge. To help your dog rest:  Cut out activities that can put extra strain on his heart. Move his water and food bowls closer to where he spends most of his time. Keep him from walking up and down stairs unless absolutely necessary. Making small changes like carrying him up flights of stairs rather than making him walk can help to make his life more comfortable. Gentle exercise can help your dog early in heart failure since it returns blood from the muscles to the heart. Sodium chloride, more commonly known as salt, causes fluid retention. A high salt diet can slow down blood circulation and cause fluid to collect in pockets of your dog’s body. Look for salt-free or low-sodium dog foods. Some dogs become stressed at the vet's office, which leads to the vet getting an inaccurate reading of how rapidly your dog’s heart is beating. Because of this, it is helpful to count your dog’s heart rate at home, when he is asleep. To do this: Place your fingers on your dog’s heart and count how many times it beats in a minute. Likewise, counting his resting respiratory rate can give your veterinarian useful information. Because the heart deteriorates over time, it is important that your dog gets regular checkups to do everything that you can to make his lifelong and comfortable.  If your dog’s symptoms seem stable (as in they are not getting worse), you can schedule an appointment with your vet for every three months. If your dog’s condition appears to be getting worse, you should contact your vet right away to set up an appointment. Heart failure in dogs is generally associated with fluid buildup around the lungs or in the abdomen....

Summary in Russian:

Ограничьте количество каждодневных физических упражнений для собаки. Следите за количеством соли, употребляемой вашим питомцем. Посчитайте пульс собаки дома. Если состояние собаки стабильно, запланируйте график осмотров для своей собаки. Следите за симптомами сердечной недостаточности. Начинайте медикаментозную терапию собаки, если вам кажется, что симптомы ухудшаются.


Article in English: When a dragon fruit is not ripe it will be green in color. As the fruit matures and ripens, the outer skin color changes to red or yellow, depending on the variety. When ripe the outer skin should be bright and even-colored. If the fruit has a lot of dark blotches on the skin, similar to bruises on an apple, then it may be overripe. A few spots, however, are normal. Dragon fruit wings are the leafy part that extend off of the fruit. When they start to dry out, turn brown, and wither, the dragon fruit is ripe and ready to be eaten. Conversely, if the wings are still colorful (ie red or yellow), that means the fruit is underripe and still needs more time to ripen. Once the dragon fruit has reached the stage of ripeness where the wings start to wither, the fruit should come off the vine fairly easily with a light twist. If the fruit falls off the vine on its own, it is overripe. The inside of a dragon fruit is usually white, deep pink, or purple, depending on the variety, and contains tiny black seeds. The black seeds are edible and are similar in appearance to those found in a kiwi. When ripe the inside of a dragon fruit should appear juicy yet firm in texture: like a cross between a melon and a pear. When a dragon fruit is overripe the inner flesh will turn brown in color, similar to the bruised flesh of a banana. You should not eat fruit that is brown or dried out.

Summary in Russian:

Драконий плод должен быть красного или желтого цвета. Определите, начали ли увядать «крылья» на фруктах. Разрежьте драконий фрукт.


Article in English: When a kitten is in the weaning stage, it will respond better to taming. It is gaining independence from its mother during this stage. Once a kitten is socialized, it will be suitable for adoption. When you're not actively working on socializing it, make sure the kitten has a small, quiet room where it can retreat and relax. This might be a bathroom or a spare bedroom. Leave a nightlight on overnight so that the room is never totally dark. It is helpful to increase the kitten's exposure to humans by working with it in an area with human activity. You might try an area of your yard where other people are working or playing. Or, you might try an area in your house. Don't tower over the kitten by standing next to it. Sit down on the floor or ground with the kitten. As long as the kitten is healthy, you can use food as a way to socialize it.  This way, you can entice it to approach you because it's hungry and wants to eat the food you've got. Sit down near the kitten as it is eating.  You might even try putting the food dish in your lap so that the kitten is close to you.  Take the food away when you're not nearby. This way, the kitten will associate the food with being in your presence. After the kitten has become accustomed to having you nearby when it's eating, offer it a taste of food from your hand. You can either use wet cat food or baby food (try a beef or chicken flavored baby food). A kitten may try to gulp down food rather than lick it, since this is the natural way for it to eat. It may try to gently bite your finger as you're feeding it. When the kitten is hungry and is eagerly eating, try gently petting it. Start by petting the head and shoulders only. If it runs away, go back to the previous step for a longer period of time. After the kitten has gotten used to your presence and touch, you need to remove food from the equation. This will ensure that the kitten will still enjoy petting even if food is not offered. Try a petting session after the kitten has eaten and is full. If you are taming a cat...

Summary in Russian:

Постарайтесь приручить котенка в возрасте от 4 до 8 недель. Обеспечьте котенка таким местом, в котором он всегда сможет почувствовать себя в безопасности. Выберите подходящее место для социализации. Опуститесь до одного уровня с котенком. Угостите котенка консервированным кошачьим кормом. Позвольте котенку облизать ваши пальцы. Начните гладить котенка. Перейдите к ласкам без предоставления угощения. Медленно познакомьте котенка поближе с другими людьми.


Article in English: When a muscle spasm begins, stop your activity. Spasms can happen during exercise or while doing normal daily tasks. At the first sign of a spasm, stop what you are doing and try to deal with the spasm.Although they can be painful, there are generally no long-term concerns. Try massaging or rubbing the area with the spasm. This can help relax the muscle and increase blood flow to the area. Rest them for a few days after the spasm, especially if it was a back spasm. Soreness is common after spasms. Your muscles may be strained and should get some time to recover without additional stress. Make sure to gently move the muscle during this time to prevent any stiffness. You may use the affected muscle lightly, but stop using it if you feel a cramp or pain coming on. Try gentle walking or stretches, but don't twist or bend the torso. If you experience a muscle spasm or cramp, stretching can help. When you stretch, you pull the muscle in the opposite direction of the contracted muscle, elongating it. When you stretch, you want to gently lengthen and pull the affected muscle. Don't overextend the muscle. If you start to feel pain, stop. If it feels tight, hold it but don't go any further. Hold each stretch for approximately 30 seconds.  For calf cramps (Charley horse), stand a few feet from a wall. Place forearms against the wall while keeping the knees and back straight. Heels should be touching the floor. Lean forward. You should feel the calf muscles stretching. The feeling should be pleasant or neutral. If you feel any pain, stop.  For foot or calf cramps (Charley horse), sit down and flex the toes on the cramping leg upward toward the nose. You can also gently pull the foot towards your head. You should feel pulling in your calf or foot muscles. For a hamstring cramp, sit on the floor and extend your legs in front of you. Your feet should be neither pointed or flexed. Bend at the waist while keeping your back straight. Lower your chest towards your legs. Stop bending once you feel the stretch in the back of your...

Summary in Russian:

Прекратите любую деятельность. Дайте пораженной спазмом мышце отдохнуть. Сделайте растяжку пораженной мышцы. Примите необходимые меры, чтобы вылечить спазм спины. Используйте грелку или холодный компресс. Пейте воду и напитки с электролитами.


Article in English: When a person clears their mind, they try to stop thinking about anything. This creates a calming effect on your body and your mind. You will need to be in a calm state of mind to focus your desire properly.  Listening to music or using music to meditate can help. Put on some of your favorite calming music, sit in a comfortable position, and try to clear your mind. Just don’t fall asleep! Take a walk. Physical activity can calm the mind. While walking, focus on your breathing and try to be in-the-moment, or aware of your surroundings. Don’t let your mind wander while you walk. Sometimes it can be helpful to ask for what you want by writing it down. For example, if you wanted a promotion at your workplace, you would write, “I would like to get a promotion at my job.” Then you would either read it out loud or in your head as many times as you needed to focus on it. If you’re going to spend a lot of mental energy trying to make something happen, you want to be sure that it will be good for your life.  If the object you desire makes you feel happy, this is a good thing! Try to focus on the positive feelings associated with the object. If the object you desire makes you feel neutral, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. There are many people who think that thinking neutrally about what you want will help you focus your attention on it.  If the object you desire makes you feel more negative emotions than positive emotions, than this may not be the right decision for your happiness. If so, you will need to create new life goals. If you are sure that you want something that makes you feel negatively, you need to work on thinking positively instead. For example, whenever you catch yourself thinking negatively, make an effort to have a positive thought instead.

Summary in Russian:

Очистите сознание. Сосредоточьтесь на предмете в своем воображении и “попросите” вселенную об этом. Определите, какие чувства вызывает ваше желание.


Article in English: When a person first wakes up, they experience what’s known as sleep inertia,which interferes with a person’s ability to do basic tasks efficiently. You should allot extra time to basic things like getting dressed and brushing your teeth, as these tasks take longer to complete than if you were completely awake and alert. Make sure to constantly have an eye on a clock so that you can determine if you are running late on a certain task. Break the morning into small, identifiable tasks. You should set a time restriction for each thing you have to do in the morning when you wake up. Limit your time on the other things you need to do. If you choose your outfit the night before it will eliminate extra time spent searching for something to wear. If you work in a professional environment make sure that your clothes are pressed and ready to be worn the night before.  Remember to put things like your car keys or bus pass in the same place every night so you don't waste time looking for them. If you need to bring things with you to your appointment like paperwork or notes, make sure that you organize them the night before. Distractions make us less efficient and effective at tasks. Even simple things like having a television on or answering text messages could make us take longer to do certain things. Eliminate all distractions to maximize your time. Even if having the television on in the background is a habit, refrain from doing it if you are late. You don’t want anything to be able to divert your attention from getting to where you need to go.

Summary in Russian:

Не недооценивайте имеющееся у вас время. Приготовьтесь накануне ночью. Выключите все, что вас отвлекает.


Article in English: When a person lies, their mouth usually becomes dry at the same time as a result of the anxiety and nervousness from lying. In response to this, the liar might purse their lips or make a sucking motion. If you see white on their lips, it’s an indicator that they are pursing their lips and may be lying. Our brains subconsciously give away little clues through our behavior when we lie. For example, it is common for people to cover their mouths when they tell a lie or to hide their eyes from the person they are lying to.  If a person puts their hand in front of their mouth, this can be an indicator of a lie. The most common way that someone shields their eyes is by closing them. This doesn’t include normal blinking – but prolonged eye closing counts. Liars often have a spike in anxiety levels because they are nervous about hiding the truth and being caught in a lie. The body feels the need to dissipate this anxiety and it often manifests in nervous fidgeting of some sort.  This can include grooming gestures like pulling your hair behind your ear, adjusting your tie, or straightening your skirt.  It can also include hand to face motions like pulling on your ear, wiping your forehead, or adjusting your glasses. Additionally, this might manifest as tidying up the area around you like straightening the pencil on the desk in front of you, repositioning your phone, or moving a glass of water. When people are lying, the brain often gives little indicators through the eyes because the person is uncomfortable or anxious about the lie. Watch for rapid blinking or eyes darting back and forth as signs of lying.  Eyes darting back and forth indicate that a person feels trapped and they are looking for a way out – this could be both physically (they want to get out of the room and get away from the situation causing them to lie) and emotionally (they want to get out of telling the truth). People blink about once every ten seconds. If someone blinks more frequently than that, it could be an indicator that they are lying –...

Summary in Russian:

Обратите внимание, не поджимает ли человек губы. Обратите внимание, не прикрывает ли человек губы или глаза. Присмотритесь — ерзает ли беспокойно человек. Наблюдайте за движением глаз. Имейте в виду, что ограничения возможностей человека и некоторые заболевания могут значительно влиять на язык тела человека.


Article in English: When a player calls to make plans, don't drop everything you're doing just for him. If you have plans, don't cancel them. Let him know that you've got a life outside of him, and that you're going to spend time with your friends. If you cancel on your friends to hang out with him, he'll feel like he already has you, and he may soon lose interest. A player will want to get you to the bedroom sooner rather than later. For him, interacting with women is about one thing, and one thing only. Don't give him what he wants if you want him to stick around. Make him work for it.  If you're making out, and he says wants to take things further, don't let him. Tell him something like, "I'm not going to sleep with you tonight, but I had fun with you. Call me sometime." Then, give him a smile, or a wink, and just walk away. Leave him wanting only you.  Don't sleep with him until you are completely sure you are ready to take that step with him. Keep in mind that even if you make him wait, he may see you as just another sexual conquest. Players are not likely to quit being players until they are ready. If you want a player to think you have value, then you need to believe you have value. Respect yourself and let him know you're worth it. Don't just hang out with him late at night when he calls. The next time he calls you late at night, tell him he'd have better luck if he called you during the day. When he calls you during the day, keep your word. If you've spent a few nights in a row together, take a break from hanging out. You may not want to. You may feel like things are going to work out for the best if you just keep spending time together. This is rarely the case. You want him to miss you when you aren't around.  Don't become so focused on spending time with him that you stop paying attention to the rest of your life. You don't have to start ignoring him, but you should give him something to look forward to. This may sound dangerous, given the reputation players have, but it's necessary. You might feel like you need to...

Summary in Russian:

Не делайте его своим приоритетом. Заставьте его ждать. Установите стандарты. Немного отступите. Позвольте ему заниматься своими делами.


Article in English: When a plugin fails, is outdated, or is simply missing, it will generally display an alert that will link to a site from which you will be able to download what you need. For this article, we'll find and install a missing Adobe Flash Player extension. Most alerts will direct you to the download page. In this example we will save the Disk Image to the desktop, then double click to open it. This will allow the installer to work. Should you omit this step, Firefox will prompt you to close the application before continuing. You will likely need to agree to all terms and conditions before downloading the software. Read the licences, and if agreeable, click "Continue," or "Install," or whatever word the software uses to move you to the next step: installing the software. Launch Firefox, and from the Tools menu, select Add-ons.  In the Add-ons Manager window, verify that your add-on or plugin in the list and enabled. (There will be a button that says "Disable" if the add-on is enabled.) Check the functionality. Return to the page that required the plug-in and verify that it is now working.

Summary in Russian:

Нажмите на ссылку. Скачайте плагин. Следуйте инструкциям и загрузите программу. Закройте и выйдите с Firefox. Запустите установку приложения. Проверьте установку.


Article in English: When a product is labeled noncomedogenic, it means that that the product will not clog pores. All of your facial products, including cleansers, makeup, and moisturizers, should be noncomedogenic. Salicylic acid exfoliates your skin, which unclogs pores. You can find it as an ingredient in face washes, acne creams, and moisturizers. Don’t overload your face with salicylic acid. Start with just one product that contains it to see how it affects your skin. Retinols clear out your pores, making them appear smaller. You can find retinols in moisturizers. Make sure that you always wear sunscreen when using products that contain retinols. Retinols make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Zinc and magnesium help balance the oils in your skin, which helps keep them unclogged. They can also help clear your pores. You can get your zinc or magnesium through a multivitamin, or you can look for beauty products that contain these ingredients, such as lotion or foundation. Zinc is prevalent in sun screens, as well as makeup or moisturizers that contain a sunscreen. Magnesium is sometimes included as an ingredient in moisturizer.

Summary in Russian:

Выбирайте продукцию, не вызывающую угревую сыпь. Поищите продукцию, содержащую салициловую кислоту. Используйте продукцию, в составе которой есть ретиноиды (жирорастворимые витамины). Поищите продукцию, содержащую цинк или магний.


Article in English: When a receiving player fumbles the ball, the player must still touch the wall before another player is able to throw the ball, however, if the ball gets to the wall before he does, he gets a strike and continues playing until he gets her third strike.  Allowing each player to have 3 strikes extends the game if you play until everyone is out except for the winner. When a person receives a strike, you may penalize him by making him place his hands on the wall while the other players each get a turn at throwing the ball at his butt. Only allow one throw per person and only allow players to throw at the butt because it’s very unlikely the player will get injured. For advanced players, you can add bonus points or penalties for things like one handed catches, one footed catches, using your left hand to throw or catch, etc. If a rule is broken you can penalize a person or reward a player for pulling off a difficult trick. For example, you can evoke the rule of only catching with your left hand. If your opponent uses his right hand to catch then he gets penalized with a strike or butts up. Speed up the game by removing any bounces. Players must move closer to the wall and be ready for the fast pace of back and forth. Be careful as the quickened play can become dangerous as players try to cover their ground.

Summary in Russian:

Используйте бейсбольные правила, давая каждому игроку по три шанса. Дополните штрафными бросками правило трех шансов. Создайте свои правила для бросков. Введите запрет отскоков.


Article in English: When a screw is stripped, attempt to remove it with a different screwdriver. First, try using a shorter screw driver with a larger head. Apply downward pressure and slowly attempt to remove the screw.

Summary in Russian:

Убедитесь, что откручиваете винт в правильном направлении.


Article in English: When a volcano erupts, immediately tune in to determine if you are in immediate danger where you are and also to find out what is happening around you.  These advisories will be your “eyes” to see the larger picture and help you assess the situation and make the right decisions.  The sirens will most likely be your first warning that an eruption is occurring, but you might receive other indications that something is amiss. If you see a plume of debris rising from the volcano, or if you feel an earthquake, tune in immediately. Make sure your battery-operated radio is in working order in case the power goes out. It's an important way to stay connected and learn about updates that can affect your safety. In most cases, you'll be told to stay inside, but you may be ordered to evacuate. It's extremely important to follow the advisories, whatever they may be, in order to ensure your family's safety. Most importantly, if you're told to evacuate, do it right away. Conversely, if you are not instructed to evacuate the area, stay where you are unless you can see immediate danger.  Taking to the roads may be more hazardous than staying at home.  In recent eruptions, many people have been killed because they did not heed an evacuation order.  If you are lucky enough to get advance warning, use it wisely instead of trying to hold your ground. It's also important to evacuate the area as soon as possible after being told to do so. If you wait too long, you'll have to deal with ash fall, which will muck up your car's engine and make it more difficult to leave. Unless you need to evacuate, the safest place you can be is inside a strong structure. Close all the windows and doors to protect yourself from ash and burning cinders. Make sure all of your family members are inside, and that your emergency supply of food and water is indoors with you.  If you own livestock, bring them inside their shelter and close the doors and windows. If you have time, protect machinery by putting it inside a garage. Lava flows, lahars, mudflows,...

Summary in Russian:

Прослушайте объявления по радио и телевизору, если услышите сирены. Не игнорируйте аварийные инструкции. Зайдите в какое-нибудь помещение, если вы оказались снаружи. Поднимитесь на возвышенность, если не можете найти укрытие. Защититесь от пирокластических потоков. Не вдыхайте ядовитые газы. Не пытайтесь перейти геотермальные зоны.


Article in English: When a wound is too large to cover with a strip bandage, it is best to cover the wound with gauze and an elastic/wrap bandage. These bandages are ideal for larger wounds on the extremities, like the arms or legs, because the bandage will wrap neatly around the limb. Elastic/wrap bandages are not designed to cover the wound. You will need to apply sterile gauze to wound itself before applying the bandage. Make sure the gauze covers the entire wound. It is better to use gauze pads that are slightly larger than the wound.  If necessary, you can apply tape to the outside of the gauze pad itself to hold it place until you cover it with an elastic bandage. Again, you can apply a medicated ointment to the pad to help disinfect and heal the wound. Once the gauze pad is in place, you need to wrap up the area with the elastic bandage. Start by wrapping the bandage below the wound. Moving upwards, apply the bandage, covering at least half of the applied bandage with each new pass. You will be done when you have applied the bandage to a spot above the wound. Now that the elastic/wrap bandage has been applied, you need to fasten it. This can be done a number of ways. You can use tape or clips to hold the end of the elastic bandage in place. Make sure the bandage is not too tight before securing the end of the bandage. In order for the wound to drain and heal, you need to remove the elastic bandage from time to time. Every time you remove the bandage, be sure to thoroughly clean and dry the wound, allowing it to sit in the open air for a few minutes. As a general rule, you will need to change the bandage at least once a day or when drainage from the wound soaks through the gauze pad.

Summary in Russian:

Узнайте, в каких случаях используется эластичная повязка. Закрепите марлю. Оберните рану эластичной повязкой. Закрепите повязку. Регулярно меняйте повязки.


Article in English: When acting, it's important to lose yourself in a scene to an extent. Emotion is very fluid. As you act out a scene, try to let the emotional resonance flow through you naturally.  Allow your emotions to be fluid. If you try to constrict or control the emotional arch of the scene, your performance may feel forced. Try to really get inside your character's head and experience what that character is feeling. This will be easier to do if you have, as we discussed earlier, truly made an effort to get to know your character.  It is very hard to try to sustain or control emotion. While you should be aware of yourself and your body, you may find yourself suddenly being struck by a line. If you find your voice wavering or getting upset, go with it. Allow yourself to embrace your emotional response in any given scene. Humor can be a great way to shake up an emotional scene. As so many actors and actresses play up the drama, you can stand out in a scene by playing up the humor. Even in dark moments, there may be slightly humorous lines embedded in a scene. Try to focus energy on moments of levity rather than glossing over them. Your audience will appreciate a laugh between the tears and respond well to an actor who can deliver funny lines with ease. When playing an emotion, try to shake up the scene by playing that emotion in a non-obvious way. That is, play the opposite. This may make your character's emotions feel more intense for an audience.  If your character is angry, you may be inclined to yell or raise your voice. However, what about stone cold anger? You can instead convey anger through silence or quiet words. If your character is sad, maybe portray him in a manic light. Your character is trying to mask his sadness by appearing resilient and cheerful. When it comes to an antagonistic character, avoid playing the character as openly malevolent. Instead, play the character as polite, friendly even. Oftentimes, villains that appear cheery can be even scarier to audiences than outright angry villains. This may not...

Summary in Russian:

Используйте эмоции сцены как ориентир. Используйте юмор. Играйте от обратного. Придерживайтесь одной всеобъемлющей эмоции. Контролируйте свой голос. Сосредоточьтесь на потребностях персонажа.


Article in English: When addressing an envelope to an entire family, in addition to using the family name to stand for all of the family's members, you can also name some or all of them individually. This method is useful for letters such as wedding invitations in which it's important to convey who specifically the letter is for. To begin, on the first line of your address, write the parents' names. In most cases, you will want to use their appropriate titles (Mr. and Mrs. are always safe, while titles like "Dr.", "Judge", and so on are usually optional outside of formal or professional contexts).  For example, If we're inviting the Jones family to a housewarming party, we would start by writing the parents' names on the first line: Mr. and Mrs. Jones. It's also acceptable to use the traditional form of describing married couples in which the husband's full name serves for both partners: Mr. and Mrs. Tim Jones. However, this method isn't necessary. Finally, you can also write each partner's full name, sans titles: Tim and Janet Jones. This is usually done in familiar, informal contexts, as using someone's first name rather than his or her title can be seen as rude if you don't know him or her well. On the next line, list the names of children who are under 18 and live as dependents of the parents. You can provide the family name once at the end of the list of children's names (e.g., David, Chelsea, and Gabriela Richardson), or you can leave it out entirely (e.g., David, Chelsea, and Gabriela). If you know the ages of the children, list them from oldest to youngest. For example, in our example party invitation scenario, we would write the names of the children in the family below the parent's names like so: Emma and Peter. This means that the first two lines of our address would look something like this:  Mr. and Mrs. Jones Emma and Peter In situations where you don't know the names of any or all children in the family, it's acceptable to refer to children collectively. In this case, on the second line where you would normally...

Summary in Russian:

Начните с имен родителей и званий. Укажите любые детские  имена. Кроме того, пишите имена родителей после  "and Family". Опустите имена детей, если письмо не предназначено для них. Отправляйте отдельные письма детям старше 18 лет.


Article in English: When administering first aid to a baby younger than a year, it is important that you support the head and neck at all times. To get the baby in a safe, professionally-recommended position for administering first aid, do the following:  Slide one arm under the baby's back so that your hand is cradling their head and their back is resting against your forearm.  Place your other arm firmly along the baby's front, so there is sandwiched between your forearms. Use your top hand to securely grasp the baby's jaw between your thumb and fingers, without covering their airways.  Gently flip the baby onto their front, so they are now resting on the opposite forearm. Keep their head supported by the jaw.  Rest your arm against your thigh for added support and ensure that the baby's head is lower than the rest of her body. You are now in the correct position to perform back blows. Back blows create pressure and vibration in the baby's airway, which is often enough to dislodge any stuck objects. To perform a back blow on a baby less than twelve months old:  Use the heel of your hand to firmly hit the baby on the back, between the shoulder blades. Ensure that you are adequately supporting the head as you do this.  Repeat this movement up to five times. If this does not dislodge the object, move on to performing chest thrusts. Before you can perform a chest thrust, you will need to turn the baby over. To do this:  Place your free arm (which you were previously using to perform the back blows) along the baby's back and cradle the back of her head in your hand. Gently turn them over, keeping your other hand and arm firmly pressed against their front.  Lower the arm supporting the baby's back, so that it's resting against your thigh. Again, ensure that the baby's head is lower than the rest of her body. Chest thrusts force the air out of the baby's lungs, which may be enough to dislodge the object. To perform a chest thrust on a baby less that a year old:  Place two or three fingertips in the center of the baby's chest, just...

Summary in Russian:

Расположите ребенка правильно. Шлепните ребенка по спине 5 раз. Измените положение ребенка. Произведите пять прекордиальных ударов. Повторяйте, пока инородное тело не будет удалено. Если ребенок теряет сознание, сделайте модифицированное искусственное дыхание.


Article in English: When adults go out in the winter, they may wear an undershirt, a sweater, a jacket, a scarf and a hat. It is important to know that your baby needs the same amount of layers as well.  Make sure that your baby has a warm hat that fits his head snugly but is not too tight. A proper fitting jacket is also important. If the baby’s head and arms are warm, that will help warm up the rest of his body. Invest in a good pair of gloves or mittens for your baby to keep his hands warm. Carry a warm blanket with you so if you are transporting your baby between the outdoors and into an indoor setting, you can cover him with the blanket to block the cold wind. Summer can be a tricky time for dressing infants because they can overheat very quickly. Heat and extreme humidity can cause them to develop a heat rash or heat stroke quickly.  Make sure to keep a sun hat handy to keep the sun off your baby’s face. Protect his sensitive skin with a good sunscreen approved for infants. During the summer months, it is important to dress your baby in clothing that will allow his skin to breathe.  Make sure that you are not dressing him in any constricting garments or heavy fabrics. Instead, choose clothing that is loose-fitting and lightweight. Selecting lighter colors will also help to block some of the heat.

Summary in Russian:

В зимнее время года одевайте малыша в несколько слоев. В летнее время года защищайте нежную кожу малыша.


Article in English: When answering problems about mass calculations, you need to read the full problem carefully. As you read, it may help to highlight the given data. Read the whole problem carefully to see what you are being asked to solve. For example, consider the following problem: A large sphere made of solid brass has a diameter of 1.2 m. Find the mass of the sphere. Reading the problem carefully, you should identify that you are given the diameter, so you will use the adjusted formula:  Volume=43π(d2)3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}\pi ({\frac {d}{2}})^{3}} You should also notice that the sphere is made of brass. You will need to look up the density of brass from a density table online. From the website, EngineeringToolbox.com, you can find that the density of brass is 8480 kg/m3. Because the diameter of the sphere was given in meters, its volume will be calculated in cubic meters, so you do not need to convert the density. To calculate the volume, set up the correct formula, fill in the data you know and perform the calculations as follows:  Volume=43π(d2)3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}\pi ({\frac {d}{2}})^{3}} Volume=43π(1.22)3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}={\frac {4}{3}}\pi ({\frac {1.2}{2}})^{3}} Volume=4.18667∗0.63{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}=4.18667*0.6^{3}} Volume=4.18667∗0.216{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}=4.18667*0.216} Volume=0.90432 m3{\displaystyle {\text{Volume}}=0.90432{\text{ m}}^{3}} Recall that Mass=Density∗Volume{\displaystyle {\text{Mass}}={\text{Density}}*{\text{Volume}}}. Insert the values that you know to find the mass:  Mass=Density∗Volume{\displaystyle {\text{Mass}}={\text{Density}}*{\text{Volume}}} Mass=8480 kg m3∗0.90432 m3{\displaystyle {\text{Mass}}=8480{\frac {\text{ kg}}{{\text{ m}}^{3}}}*0.90432{\text{ m}}^{3}} Mass=7668.6 kg{\displaystyle {\text{Mass}}=7668.6{\text{ kg}}}

Summary in Russian:

Внимательно прочитайте условие задачи. Определите, что известно. Вычислите объем. Используйте для вычисления массы известную плотность.


Article in English: When ants eat or come into contact with permethrin, their nervous system is paralyzed and the pests die. Permethrin comes in several forms: concentrated liquid, dust, powder, and aerosol. Before applying permethrin to any potted plant, read the product instructions carefully. If administered improperly, this insecticide can cause harm to humans.  Use the concentrated liquid form on your potted plants. Follow the product instructions to make an effective permethrin solution and apply as instructed.  If you, a family member, or pet are sprayed with and ingest permethrin, call a doctor or vet immediately. Ants are drawn to the bait, which contains slow-acting insecticides, by sugars, oils, and proteins. Worker ants bring the poisonous food back to the colony and pass the harmful item directly to the mouths of other worker ants, larvae, and queens. As the poisonous bait is passed from ant to ant or ant to larvae, the colony slowly dwindles.  You can purchase ant bait in stick form and insert it directly into the infested potted plant. You may also use a reusable bait station. Since this trap is refillable, this method is ideal to eradicate a substantial infestation. Fill the reusable bait station with the insecticide of your choice. Close the station and set it near the base of the plant. Check the bait station frequently so that you can empty and or refill it as needed.  Baits are considered the safest form of insecticide. Before using ant baits, however, always read the label to ensure that it is safe to use around children and pets. Purchase baits that include one of the following active ingredients: hydramethylnon, fipronil, boric acid, or avermectin B. Do not purchase baits that contain cyfluthrin or permethrin. These fast-attacking insecticides will kill the worker ant before it can reach the colony. DE is an organic, mineral-based insecticide.  Using an applicator bulb is the safest way to apply diatomaceous earth. Use an applicator bulb to distribute this chalk-like substance around the base and on the...

Summary in Russian:

Обработайте почву перметрином. Воспользуйтесь приманкой, чтобы уничтожить всю колонию. Накройте верхний шар почвы диатомитом. Возьмите 1 столовую ложку мятного мыла и разведите его в 500 мл воды.