Article in English: Let's cover these four things separately:    Defense. You'll be looking at anywhere from 60-150 punches per round. It doesn't matter how powerful your own punches are – you've gotta have that shoulder endurance and keep your defenses up and going at 100% at all times.  Speed. You're fighting against opponents that are the speediest you've ever fought. It doesn't matter how powerful you are – if you can't get a punch in because you're too slow, you won't be getting anywhere.  Power. This comes from good technique. Sure, throwing wild punches will catch your competition eventually, but you'll just wear yourself out. You've got to be able to concentrate your power and control it. Waste it and you've lost the match.  Autonomy. By now, you need to be on autopilot. You don't have time to be thinking, "Okay...now I should do a left uppercut...keep your hands up, kid...oh, time to duck," that sort of thing. Every move needs to be a gut reaction. Your manager will have connections to boxing matchmakers who will set you up with fights. You will now be earning money, but keep in mind that at least 20% of your pay will go to the manager and the matchmaker. That being said, it's worth it – they're the ones working on beefing up your reputation. By now, you're probably pretty immersed in the boxing community. You'll know which managers are in your area and which ones are legitimate. If you have talent, they'll probably want to take you on. Just make sure it's someone you get along with and can trust. The biggest of the biggest boxers out there drive fancy cars, rake in the millions, and maybe only fight a few times a year. Then there's a middle tier that can score some airtime on TV and can make a quick couple of thousands of dollars. But then there's everyone else. You won't be bathing in gold coins for a while, so keep your day job for now. It's kind of like Hollywood – you don't realize how many people are struggling to make it big. This is normal to start out. And keep in mind that up to 50% of your wages are going to...

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Улучшите вашу защиту, скорость, силу и доведите движения до автоматизма. Найдите менеджера. Не бросайте сразу же свою постоянную работу. Получите лицензию. Поднимайтесь в рейтинге. Посмотрите на профессионалов для вдохновения.


Article in English: Let's face it -- it can be nearly impossible to be friends with your ex, and it's definitely impossible to be friends with your ex right after a break-up. So give him some time to cool off, let your own emotions settle, and stop being in touch with him for as long as it takes to heal. Don't start having awkward lunch dates a month after the break up because you think that's the "mature" thing to do; if you still have residual feelings, you're only making it harder for both of you to move on. There's no magic formula for how long it will take for both of you to let go of your romantic feelings. Each relationship starts and ends at its own pace, so don't feel bad if you still feel confused about the whole thing after a few months. Once you dump the boy, you should enjoy spending some time with your favorite person -- yourself. This isn't the time to go crazy, hook up with random people, and socialize with your girlfriends non-stop. Though these things can help you forget the break-up, you'll be able to deal with it more thoroughly if you give yourself some time to stay in, write in your journal, take walks, read a good book, or do whatever you have to do to feel centered and like yourself again. Take the time to do the things you didn't have much time to do because you were always with the boy. This will make you appreciate being by yourself even more. Once enough time has passed and you feel whole again, you can slowly start to date other boys. Take a risk and let a friend set you up on a date, or accept the coffee date the cute boy in your history class has proposed. You probably won't fall in love with the first -- or the third, or the seventh -- person you meet, but that's not important. The important thing is that you open up your heart again and get ready for love once more. Don't rush in to another relationship just to stop thinking about the boy you dumped. Rebound relationships are almost always doomed to fail. If enough time has passed and you can really think of the boy without any lingering romantic...

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Постарайтесь какое-то время не общаться. Найдите время для себя. Начните встречаться с новыми людьми, когда вы готовы. Попробуйте остаться друзьями, если вы этого хотите.


Article in English: Let's get real here for a second: If you don't see results with a new diet fairly quickly, you're not going to stick with it. While drinking tea is a great idea, you'll get faster results if you have a healthy diet, too. The two combined will make you a force to be reckoned with! You know what tea goes great with? Whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products. Since you're brewing your own tea, why not cook your own food while you're at it? Cutting out processed goods and making everything yourself means you know every little thing you're putting in your body. Your taste buds may get tired of drinking just one type of tea. Would you want to eat only one food for every meal? In order to stick to your routine, mix it up and try different teas, flavors and enhancements. It can be a lot of fun making a tea selection in your home or office cupboard, allowing you to choose a tea flavor according to the mood you're in.  Add honey or rock candy sticks to your tea. Keep in mind though that doing this will go against your initiative to lose weight –– but a little honey or sweetness may make the tea taste better. Perhaps as an occasional treat, this one won't hurt. Try a splash of fat free flavored cream or a squirt of lemon for a zestier tea. A slice of lemon can help improve the flavor. Plus, one study found that those who drink black tea with lemon peel have 70 percent reduced likelihood of developing skin cancer. The sky is the limit when it comes to trying different flavored teas.There are many brands and many sources of tea, and it's unlikely you'll ever taste them all. Learning about new tea varieties, flavors and styles is a lot of fun for the tea enthusiast.  Here are some more interesting teas to consider, all of which claim to promote weight loss: Star anise tea: promotes digestion and can actually soothe an upset tummy Peppermint tea: controls appetite and speeds up digestion Rose tea: prevents constipation and contains loads of vitamins Pu-erh (poo-air) tea: shrinks fat cells (so drink it in the...

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Добавьте к чаю здоровый рацион питания. Избегайте однообразия. Откройте для себя новые вкусы чая. Пейте чай осознанно. Изучите материал по данному вопросу.


Article in English: Let's say the formula you're working with is the following: f(x) = 3x2 + 6x -2. This means that when you place any x into the equation, you'll get your y value. This is the function of a parabola. If you're working with a straight line or any function with a polynomial of an odd number, such as f(x) = 6x3+2x + 7, you can skip this step. But if you're working with a parabola, or any equation where the x-coordinate is squared or raised to an even power, you'll need to plot the vertex. To do this, just use the formula -b/2a to get the x coordinate of the function 3x2 + 6x -2, where 3 = a, 6 = b, and -2 = c. In this case -b is -6, and 2a is 6, so the x-coordinate is -6/6, or -1.  Now, plug -1 into the function to get the y-coordinate. f(-1) = 3(-1)2 + 6(-1) -2 = 3 - 6 -2 = -5. The vertex is (-1,-5). Graph it by drawing a point where the x coordinate is -1 and where the y-coordinate is -5. It should be in the third quadrant of the graph. To get a sense of the function, you should plug in a few other x-coordinates so you can get a sense of what the function looks like before you start to look for the range. Since it's a parabola and the x2 coordinate is positive, it'll be pointing upward. But just to cover your bases, let's plug in some x-coordinates to see what y coordinates they yield:  f(-2) = 3(-2)2 + 6(-2) -2 = -2. One point on the graph is (-2, -2) f(0) = 3(0)2 + 6(0) -2 = -2. Another point on the graph is (0,-2) f(1) = 3(1)2 + 6(1) -2 = 7. A third point on the graph is (1, 7). Now, look at the y-coordinates on the graph and find the lowest point at which the graph touches a y-coordinate. In this case, the lowest y-coordinate is at the vertex, -5, and the graph extends infinitely above this point. This means that the range of the function is y = all real numbers ≥ -5.

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Запишите функцию. Найдите вершину параболы. Найдите еще несколько точек на графике. Найдите множество значений функции на графике.


Article in English: Let's say we want to convert the binary number 100110112 to decimal. First, write it down. Then, write down the powers of two from right to left. Start at 20, evaluating it as "1". Increment the exponent by one for each power. Stop when the amount of elements in the list is equal to the amount of digits in the binary number. The example number, 10011011, has eight digits, so the list, with eight elements, would look like this: 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1 Now, just write 10011011 below the numbers 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, and 1 so that each binary digit corresponds with its power of two. The "1" to the right of the binary number should correspond with the "1" on the right of the listed powers of two, and so on. You can also write the binary digits above the powers of two, if you prefer it that way. What's important is that they match up. Draw lines, starting from the right, connecting each consecutive digit of the binary number to the power of two that is next in the list above it. Begin by drawing a line from the first digit of the binary number to the first power of two in the list above it. Then, draw a line from the second digit of the binary number to the second power of two in the list. Continue connecting each digit with its corresponding power of two. This will help you visually see the relationship between the two sets of numbers. Move through each digit of the binary number. If the digit is a 1, write its corresponding power of two below the line, under the digit. If the digit is a 0, write a 0 below the line, under the digit. Since "1" corresponds with "1", it becomes a "1." Since "2" corresponds with "1," it becomes a "2." Since "4" corresponds with "0," it becomes "0." Since "8" corresponds with "1", it becomes "8," and since "16" corresponds with "1" it becomes "16." "32" corresponds with "0" and becomes "0" and "64" corresponds with "0" and therefore becomes "0" while "128" corresponds with "1" and becomes 128. Now, add up the numbers written below the line. Here's what you do: 128 + 0 + 0 + 16...

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Запишите число в двоичной системе счисления, а степени двойки справа налево. Запишите цифры двоичного числа под соответствующими степенями двойки. Соедините цифры в двоичном числе с соответствующими степенями двойки. Запишите конечное значение каждой степени двойки. Сложите получившиеся значения. Запишите ответ вместе с нижним индексом, равным системе счисления. Используйте данный метод, чтобы преобразовать двоичное число с десятичной точкой в десятичную форму.


Article in English: Let's say we're working with the problem 3/4. Simply write a "4" outside the division bar with a "3" on the inside. The "4" is your divisor, and the "3" is your dividend. Since you're working with a fraction, you know that your answer will be less than one, so this first step is necessary. After you do this, you'll need to place a decimal after the 3 under the division bracket and write an additional zero after it. Though 3 and "3.0" are the same, adding the extra zero will allow you to divide 4 into the 3.0. . When you do long division, you can pretend that the decimal points don't exist and act like you're just dividing 4 into 30, for now. Here is how you do it:  First, divide "4" into 3.0, which you can think of as 30. The closest you can get is 4 x 7, or 28, which will give you a remainder of 2. So, write a 7 after the "0." above the division bracket and "28" below the "3.0" under the division bracket. Under that, write 2, your remainder, or what you have left when you subtract 28 from 30. Next, add another "0" to the "3.0" so you have "3.00", or what you can think of as "300," under the division bracket. This will allow you to drop down another 0 to the right of the "2" so you can divide "4" into "20." Divide "4" into "20" to get 5. Write the "5" to the right of the "0.7" above the division bracket, so you have "0.75" written there. You'll find that "3" divided by "4" will give you ".75". Write down this answer and you're all done.

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Запишите делимое слева, а делитель справа. Под делителем напишите нуль и поставьте после него запятую, так как результат деления числителя на знаменатель обыкновенной дроби всегда меньше 1. Выполните деление в столбик Запишите ответ:


Article in English: Let's say you have a spreadsheet with a list of customer names as well as the city that they are located in. To make your life easier, you want to sort first alphabetically by city, and then sort each customer alphabetically within each city. Creating a custom sort can do just that. This can be found in the "Sort & Filter" section of the Data tab. The Sort window will open, allowing you to create a custom sort with multiple criteria. If your columns have headers in the first cell, such as "City" and "Name", make sure to check the "My data has headers" box in the upper-left corner of the sort window. Click the "Sort by" menu to choose the column that you want. In this example, you would first be sorting by city, so select the appropriate column from the menu.  Keep "Sort on" set to "Values". Set the order to either "A to Z" or "Z to A" depending on how you want to sort. Click the "Add Level" button. This will add a rule underneath the first one. Select the second column (The Name column in our example) and then select the sort order (for ease of reading, choose the same order as your first rule). Your list will be sorted according to your rules. You should see the cities listed alphabetically, and then the customer names sorted alphabetically within each city. This example is a simple one and only includes two columns. You can, however, make your sort as complex as you would like, and include many columns.

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Выделите данные. На вкладке «Данные» в группе «Сортировка и фильтр» нажмите «Сортировка». Создайте первое правило. Создайте второе правило. Нажмите OK.


Article in English: Let's say you want to calculate how long it takes a ball to drop to the floor from the height of a table. To get the best results, you'll have to measure the ball falling off the table top at least a few times -- let's say five. Then, you'll have to find the average of the five measured times and then add or subtract the  standard deviation from that number to get the best results. Let's say you measured the five following times: 0.43 s, 0.52 s, 0.35 s, 0.29 s, and 0.49 s. Now, find the average by adding up the five different measurements and dividing the result by 5, the amount of measurements. 0.43 s + 0.52 s + 0.35 s + 0.29 s + 0.49 s = 2.08 s. Now, divide 2.08 by 5. 2.08/5 = 0.42 s. The average time is 0.42 s. To do this, first, find the difference between each of the five measurements and the average. To do this, just subtract the measurement from 0.42 s. Here are the five differences: 0.43 s - .42 s = 0.01 s  0.52 s - 0.42 s = 0.1 s 0.35 s - 0.42 s = -0.07 s 0.29 s - 0.42 s = -0.13 s 0.49 s - 0.42 s = 0.07 s Now, add up the squares of these differences: (0.01 s)2 + (0.1 s)2 + (-0.07 s)2 + (-0.13 s)2 +  (0.07 s)2  = 0.037 s. Find the average of these added squares by dividing the result by 5. 0.037 s/5 = 0.0074 s. To find the standard deviation, simply find the square root of the variance. The square root of 0.0074 s = 0.09 s, so the standard deviation is 0.09 s. To do this, simply state the average of the measurements along with the added and subtracted standard deviation. Since the average of the measurements is .42 s and the standard deviation is .09 s, the final measurement is .42 s ± .09 s.

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Проведите несколько измерений. Найдите среднее арифметическое. Найдите дисперсию полученных значений Найдите среднеквадратичное отклонение Запишите окончательный ответ.


Article in English: Let's say you're measuring a stick that falls near 4.2 cm, give or take one millimeter. This means that you know the stick falls almost on 4.2 cm, but that it could actually be just a bit smaller or larger than that measurement, with the error of one millimeter. State the uncertainty like this: 4.2 cm ± 0.1 cm. You can also rewrite this as 4.2 cm ± 1 mm, since 0.1 cm = 1 mm. Measurements that involve a calculation of uncertainty are typically rounded to one or two significant digits. The most important point is that you should round your experimental measurement to the same decimal place as the uncertainty to keep your measurements consistent.  If your experimental measurement is 60 cm, then your uncertainty calculation should be rounded to a whole number as well. For example, the uncertainty for this measurement can be 60 cm ± 2 cm, but not 60 cm ± 2.2 cm. If your experimental measurement is 3.4 cm, then your uncertainty calculation should be rounded to .1 cm. For example, the uncertainty for this measurement can be 3.4 cm ± .1 cm, but not 3.4 cm ± 1 cm. Let's say you're measuring the diameter of a round ball with a ruler. This is tricky because it'll be difficult to say exactly where the outer edges of the ball line up with the ruler since they are curved, not straight. Let's say the ruler can find the measurement to the nearest .1 cm -- this does not mean that you can measure the diameter to this level of precision.  Study the edges of the ball and the ruler to get a sense of how reliably you can measure its diameter. In a standard ruler, the markings at .5 cm show up clearly -- but let's say you can get a little bit closer than that. If it looks like you can get about within .3 cm of an accurate measurement, then your uncertainty is .3 cm. Now, measure the diameter of the ball. Let's say you get about 7.6 cm. Just state the estimated measurement along with the uncertainty. The diameter of the ball is 7.6 cm ± .3 cm. Let's say you're measuring a stack of 10 CD cases that are all the same length. Let's say...

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Выражайте погрешность правильно. Всегда округляйте значения измерений до того же знака после запятой, что и в погрешности. Найдите погрешность. Рассчитайте погрешность измерения одного предмета из нескольких. Измерьте несколько раз.


Article in English: Let's say you're multiplying 325 times 12. Write it down. One number should be right next to the other, not below it. Keep 325 and split up 12 into 10 and 2. The 1 is in the tens digit, so you should add a 0 afterward to keep its place, and since the 2 is in the ones place, you can just write down 2. Now, multiply 325 times 10. All you have to do is add a zero to the end to equal 3250. Now, just multiply 325 by 2. You can eyeball it and see that the answer is 650, since 300 times 2 is 600 and 25 times 2 is 50. Add up 600 and 50 to equal 650. Now, just add up 3250 and 650. You can do this using the good old fashioned addition method. Just write 3250 over 650 and do all the work. You'll get 3,900. Really, this is similar to doing the standard long multiplication, but splitting up a number into ones and tens allows you to do a bit more of the math in your head and to avoid multiplying and carrying too much. Either method will yield the same results, and it all depends on which one works more quickly for you.

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Запишите задачу. Разложите меньшее число на десятки и единицы. Умножьте большее число на десятки меньшего числа. Умножьте большее число на единицы меньшего числа. Сложите два полученных результата.


Article in English: Let's say you're solving for x in the following problem: √(2x+9) - 5 = 0 You have to move the part of the equation with the square root sign to one side of the equation before you can proceed. So, you'll have to add 5 to both sides of the equation. Here's how:  √(2x+9) - 5 + 5 = 0 + 5 √(2x+9) = 5 Just as you would divide both sides of an equation by a coefficient that is being multiplied by x, you would square both sides of an equation if x appears under the square root, or the radical sign. This will remove the radical sign from the equation. Here's how you do it:  (√(2x+9))2 = 52  2x + 9 = 25 Combine like terms by subtracting both sides by 9 so that all of the constant terms are on the right side of the equation while x remains on the left side. Here's what you do:  2x + 9 - 9 = 25 - 9 2x = 16 The last thing you have to do to solve for x is to isolate the variable by dividing both sides of the equation by 2, the coefficient of the x term. 2x/2 = x and 16/2 = 8, so you're left with x = 8. Plug 8 back in to the equation for x to see if you get the right answer:  √(2x+9) - 5 = 0 √(2(8)+9) - 5 = 0 √(16+9) - 5 = 0 √(25) - 5 = 0 5 - 5 = 0

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Напишите уравнение. Изолируйте квадратный корень. Возведите обе части уравнения в квадрат. Объедините подобные члены. Изолируйте неизвестную величину. Проверьте правильность решения.


Article in English: Let's say you're trying to solve for x in the following problem: |4x +2| - 6 = 8 The first thing you have to do is to combine like terms and get the terms inside the absolute value sign on one side. In this case, you would do it by adding 6 to both sides of the equation. Here's how:  |4x +2| - 6 = 8 |4x +2| - 6 + 6 = 8 + 6 |4x +2| = 14 This is the first and easiest step. You'll have to solve for x twice whenever you work with absolute value. Here's how you do it the first time:  4x + 2 = 14 4x + 2 - 2 = 14 -2 4x = 12 x = 3 Now, do it again, except set the first part of the equation equal to -14 instead of 14. Here's how:  4x + 2 = -14 4x + 2 - 2 = -14 - 2 4x = -16 4x/4 = -16/4 x = -4 Now that you know that x = (3, -4), just plug both numbers back in to the equation to see that it works. Here's how:  (For x = 3):  |4x +2| - 6 = 8 |4(3) +2| - 6 = 8 |12 +2| - 6 = 8 |14| - 6 = 8 14 - 6 = 8 8 = 8   (For x = -4):  |4x +2| - 6 = 8 |4(-4) +2| - 6 = 8 |-16 +2| - 6 = 8 |-14| - 6 = 8 14 - 6 = 8 8 = 8

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Напишите уравнение. Изолируйте абсолютное значение. Уберите модуль и решите уравнение. Уберите модуль и измените знак членов выражения по другую сторону знака равенства на противоположный, и только потом начинайте решать уравнение. Проверьте правильность решения.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the equation: x3 - 4x2 - 7x + 10 = 0. The constant "d" is going to be the number that doesn't have any variables, such as "x," next to it. Factors are the numbers you can multiply together to get another number. In your case, the factors of 10, or "d," are: 1, 2, 5, and 10. We want to determine which factor makes the polynomial equal zero when we substitute the factor for each "x" in the equation.  Start by using your first factor, 1. Substitute "1" for each "x" in the equation:  (1)3 - 4(1)2 - 7(1) + 10 = 0 This gives you: 1 - 4 - 7 + 10 = 0. Because 0 = 0 is a true statement, you know that x = 1 is a solution. If x = 1, you can rearrange the statement to look a bit different without changing what it means. "x = 1" is the same thing as "x - 1 = 0" or "(x - 1)". You've just subtracted a "1" from each side of the equation. "(x - 1)" is our root. See if you can factor it out of the rest of the equation. Take it one polynomial at a time.  Can you factor (x - 1) out of the x3? No you can't. But you can borrow a -x2 from the second variable; then factor it: x2(x - 1) = x3 - x2. Can you factor (x - 1) out of what remains from your second variable? No, again you can't. You need to borrow another little bit from the third variable. You need to borrow a 3x from -7x. This gives you -3x(x - 1) = -3x2 + 3x. Since you took a 3x from -7x, our third variable is now -10x and our constant is 10. Can you factor this? You can! -10(x - 1) = -10x + 10. What you did was rearrange the variables so that you could factor out a (x - 1) out of the entire equation. Your rearranged equation looks like this: x3 - x2 - 3x2 + 3x - 10x + 10 = 0, but it's still the same thing as x3 - 4x2 - 7x + 10 = 0. Look at the numbers that you factored out using the (x - 1) in Step 5:  x2(x - 1) - 3x(x - 1) - 10(x - 1) = 0. You can rearrange this to be a lot easier to factor one more time: (x - 1)(x2 - 3x - 10) = 0. You're only trying to factor (x2 - 3x - 10) here. This factors down into (x + 2)(x - 5). You can check whether...

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Приведите многочлен к виду: Найдите все множители «d». Найдите один множитель, который является решением многочлена. Сделаем упрощение. Вынесите корень за скобки начального многочлена. Продолжим разлагать многочлены через свободный член. Корнями начального многочлена будут корни его разложенного варианта.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following equation: 3x2 + 4x + 5 = 6 The constant terms are any terms that aren't attached to a variable. In this case, you have 5 on the left side and 6 on the right side. You want to move 6 over to the left, so you'll have to subtract 6 from both sides of the equation. That will leave you with 0 on the right side (6-6) and -1 on the left side (5-6). The equation should now read: 3x2 + 4x - 1 = 0. In this case, 3 is the coefficient of the x2 term. To factor out a 3, just pull out a 3, place the remaining terms in parentheses, and divide each term by 3. So, 3x2 ÷ 3 = x2, 4x ÷ 3 = 4/3x, and 1 ÷ 3 = 1/3. The equation should now read: 3(x2 + 4/3x - 1/3) = 0. This means that you can get rid of that pesky 3 term outside the parentheses for good. Since you divided every term by 3, it can be removed without impacting the equation. Now you have x2 + 4/3x - 1/3 = 0 Next, take the second term, 4/3, also known as the b term, and find half of it. 4/3 ÷ 2 or 4/3 x 1/2, is 4/6, or 2/3. And 2/3 squared is 4/9. When you're done, you'll have to write it on the left and the right side of the equation, since you're essentially adding a new term. You'll need it on both sides of the equation to keep it balanced. The equation should now read x2 + 4/3 x + 2/32 - 1/3 = 2/32 Move the original constant term, -1/3, over to the right side to make it 1/3. Add it to the term you just placed there, 4/9, or 2/32. Find a common denominator to combine 1/3 and 4/9 by multiplying both the top and bottom of 1/3 by 3. 1/3 x 3/3 = 3/9. Now, add up 3/9 and 4/9 to get 7/9 on the right side of the equation. This yields: x2 + 4/3 x + 2/32 = 4/9 + 1/3 and then x2 + 4/3 x + 2/32 = 7/9. Since you've already used a formula to find the missing term, the hard part is already over. All you have to do is place x and half of the second coefficient in parentheses and square them, like so:(x + 2/3)2. Note that factoring that perfect square will give you the three terms: x2 + 4/3 x + 4/9. The equation should now read: (x + 2/3)2...

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Запишите уравнение. Перенесите все члены уравнения на одну сторону и приравняйте его к 0. Вынесите за скобку коэффициент при переменной высшего порядка. Избавьтесь от множителя перед скобкой. Делим на 2 второй член и возводим его в квадрат. Переместите свободный член (из исходного уравнения) с левой стороны уравнения в правую. Запишите левую часть уравнения в виде квадрата: Возьмите квадратный корень из обеих сторон уравнение. Выделите переменную.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following equation: 3x2 - 4x + 5. To factor out a three from the first two terms, simply pull out a 3 and place it around a set of parenthesis around both terms, while dividing each term by 3. 3x2 divided by 3 is simply x2 and 4x divided by 3 is 4/3x. So, the new equation should look like this: 3(x2 - 4/3x) + 5. The 5 will remain outside of the equation because you did not divide it by 3. The second term, also known as the b term in the equation, is 4/3. Halve the second term, or divide it by 2 first. 4/3 ÷ 2, or 4/3 x 1/2, is equal to 2/3. Now, square this term by squaring both the numerator and denominator of the fraction. (2/3)2 = 4/9. Write this term down. You'll need this "extra" term to turn the first three terms in this equation into a perfect square. But you have to remember that you added it by subtracting it from the equation as well. Though obviously, it won't do you much good to simply combine the terms -- you'll be back where you started. The new equation should look like this: 3( x2 - 4/3 x + 4/9 - 4/9) + 5. Since you're working with a coefficient of 3 outside the parentheses, you can't just pull out the -4/9. You'll have to multiply it by 3 first. -4/9 x 3 = -12/9, or -4/3. If you're not working with an equation with a coefficient other than 1 over the x2 term, then you could skip this step. Right now, you're left with 3(x2 -4/3x +4/9) within the parentheses. You worked backwards to get the 4/9, which was really another way of finding the term that would complete the square. So, you can rewrite those terms like this: 3(x - 2/3)2. All you had to do was halve the second term and remove the third. You can check that this works by multiplying it out to see that it gives you the first three terms of the equation.  3(x - 2/3)2 = 3(x - 2/3)(x -2/3) = 3[(x2 -2/3x -2/3x + 4/9)] 3(x2 - 4/3x + 4/9) You're left with two constant terms, or terms that aren't attached to a variable. Right now, you're left with 3(x - 2/3)2 - 4/3 + 5. All you have to do is add up -4/3 and 5 to...

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Запишите уравнение. Вынесите за скобки коэффициент при первых двух членах. Делим на 2 второй член и возводим его в квадрат. Прибавьте и вычтите полученную величину к/из уравнения. Вынесите за скобку новый член со знаком минус. Преобразуйте слагаемые в скобках в полный квадрат. Сложите свободные члены. Запишите уравнение в вершинной форме.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following problem: "Becky is selling tickets to her school's talent show for 5 dollars each. The amount of money she collects is a function of how many tickets she sells. What is the range of the function?" In this case, M represents the amount of money she collects, and t represents the amount of tickets she sells. However, since each ticket will cost 5 dollars, you'll have to multiply the amount of tickets sold by 5 to find the amount of money. Therefore, the function can be written as M(t) = 5t. For example, if she sells 2 tickets, you'll have to multiply 2 by 5 to get 10, the amount of dollars she'll get. To determine the range, you must first find the domain. The domain is all of the possible values of t that work in the equation. In this case, Becky can sell 0 or more tickets - she can't sell negative tickets. Since we don't know the number of seats in her school auditorium, we can assume that she can theoretically sell an infinite number of tickets. And she can only sell whole tickets; she can't sell 1/2 of a ticket, for example. Therefore, the domain of the function is t = any non-negative integer. The range is the possible amount of money that Becky can make from her sale. You have to work with the domain to find the range. If you know that the domain is any non-negative integer and that the formula is M(t) = 5t, then you know that you can plug any non-negative integer into this function to get the output, or the range. For example, if she sells 5 tickets, then M(5) = 5 x 5, or 25 dollars. If she sells 100, then M(100) = 5 x 100, or 500 dollars. Therefore, the range of the function is any non-negative integer that is a multiple of five. That means that any non-negative integer that is a multiple of five is a possible output for the input of the function.

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Прочитайте задачу. Запишите задачу как функцию. Найдите область определения. Найдите область значений.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following problem: (x + 3)/6 = 2/3 To cross multiply, simply multiply the denominator of each fraction by the numerator of the other fraction. You'll be essentially multiplying in two diagonal lines. So, multiply the first denominator, 6, by the second numerator, 2, to get 12 on the right side of the equation. Multiply the second denominator, 3, by the first numerator, x + 3, to get 3 x + 9 on the left side of the equation. Here's how it will look:  (x + 3)/6 = 2/3 6 x 2 = 12 (x + 3) x 3 = 3x + 9 3x + 9 = 12 Combine the constant terms in the equation to subtract 9 from both sides of the equation. Here's what you do:  3x + 9 - 9 = 12 - 9 3x = 3 Just divide 3x and 9 by 3, the x term coefficient, to solve for x. 3x/3 = x and 3/3 = 1, so you're left with x = 1. To check your work, just plug x back in to the original equation to make sure that it works. Here's what you do:  (x + 3)/6 = 2/3 (1 + 3)/6 = 2/3 4/6 = 2/3 2/3 = 2/3

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Напишите уравнение. Перемножьте крест-накрест Объедините подобные члены. Изолируйте x, разделив каждый член на коэффициент при x. Проверьте правильность решения.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following problem: 3x2 - 5x + 2y - z - (2x2 + 2x + y). Write the first set of terms above the second. When you're working with variables, you can only add or subtract terms that have the same variable and which are written to the same degree. This means that you can subtract 4x2 from 7x2, for example, but not 4x from 4y. This means that you can break the problem down like this:  3x2 - 2x2 = x2  -5x - 2x = -7x 2y - y = y -z - 0 = -z Now that you've subtracted all of the like terms you can subtract, all you can do is state your final answer, which will contain each of the terms that you subtracted. Here's the final answer: 3x2 - 5x + 2y - z - (2x2 + 2x + y) = x2 - 7x + y - z

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Запишите задачу. Вычтите подобные члены. Запишите окончательный ответ.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following problem: 5 - 3/4. Write it down. You'll want to convert the number 5 into a fraction with the denominator of 4 in order to subtract the two numbers. So, you can first think of 5 as a fraction that is really 5/1. Then, you can multiply both the top and bottom of the new fraction by 4 in order to create two fractions with the same denominator. So, 5/1 x 4/4 = 20/4. This fraction is really equal to 5, but it allows you to subtract two fractions. The new problem can be written like this: 20/4 - 3/4. Now, you can simply subtract 3 from 20 to get the final answer. 20 - 3 = 17, so 17 is your new numerator. You can keep the denominator as it is. Your final answer is 17/4. If you'd like to state it as a mixed number, simply divide 17 by 4 to get 4, with 1 left over as the remainder. This will make your final answer 17/4 equal to 4 1/4.

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Запишите задачу. Преобразуйте целое число в дробь со знаменателем, равным знаменателю вычитаемой дроби. Перепишите задачу. Вычтите числители двух дробей. Запишите результат вычитания числителей над прежним знаменателем, чтобы получить окончательный ответ.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following problem: Y =√(x-7) You cannot take the square root of a negative number, though you can take the square root of 0. So, set the terms inside the radicand to be greater than or equal to 0. Note that this applies not just to square roots, but to all even-numbered roots. It does not, however, apply to odd-numbered roots, because it is perfectly fine to have negatives under odd roots. Here's how: x-7 ≧ 0 Now, to isolate x on the left side of the equation, just add 7 to both sides, so you're left with the following: x ≧ 7 Here is how you would write it: D = [7,∞) Let's say you're working with the following function: Y = 1/√( ̅x2 -4). When you factor the denominator and set it equal to zero, you'll get x ≠ (2, - 2). Here's where you go from there:  Now, check the area below -2 (by plugging in -3, for example), to see if the numbers below -2 can be plugged into the denominator to yield a number higher than 0. They do. (-3)2 - 4 = 5  Now, check the area between -2 and 2. Pick 0, for example. 02 - 4 = -4, so you know the numbers between -2 and 2 don't work.  Now try a number above 2, such as +3. 32 - 4 = 5, so the numbers over 2 do work.  Write the domain when you're done. Here is how you would write the domain: D = (-∞, -2) U (2, ∞)

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Запишите пример. Задайте подкоренное выражение больше или равным 0. Выделите переменную. Запишите область определения. Найдите область определения функции с корнем, когда есть несколько решений.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the following problem: f(x) = 2x/(x2 - 4) When finding the domain of a fractional function, you must exclude all the x-values that make the denominator equal to zero, because you can never divide by zero. So, write the denominator as an equation and set it equal to 0. Here's how you do it:  f(x) = 2x/(x2 - 4) x2 - 4 = 0 (x - 2 )(x + 2) = 0 x ≠ (2, - 2) Here's how you do it: x = all real numbers except 2 and -2

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Запишите пример. Для дробных функций с переменной в знаменателе надо приравнять знаменатель к нулю. Запишите область определения:


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the problem 13/10 - 3/5. Write down the problem so that both numerators, 13 and 3, and both denominators, 10 and 5, are directly across from each other. The two numbers will be separated by a subtraction sign. This will help you visualize the problem and reach a solution more easily. The lowest common denominator is the smallest number that is evenly divisible by both numbers. In this example, you'll need to find the lowest common denominator of the numbers 10 and 5. You can see that 10 is the lowest common denominator of both numbers, because 10 is evenly divisible by both 10 and 5. Note that the lowest common denominator of two numbers isn't always one of the numbers. For example, the lowest common denominator of the numbers 3 and 2 is 6, because that's the smallest number that is evenly divisible by both numbers. The fraction 13/10 can be written the same way, since the denominator, 10, goes into the lowest common denominator, 10, exactly 1 time. However, the fraction 3/5 needs to be rewritten because the denominator, 5, goes into the lowest common denominator, 10, 2 times. So, the fraction 3/5 needs to be multiplied by 2/2 in order to have 10 in the denominator. therefore, 3/5 x 2/2 = 6/10. You've created an equivalent fraction. 3/5 is equal to 6/10, though 6/10 allows you to subtract the number from the first number, 13/10. Write the new problem like this: 13/10 - 6/10. Simply subtract 13 - 6 to get 7. You should not change the denominators of the fractions. Your new numerator is 7. Both fractions have the denominator 10. Your final answer is therefore 7/10. If you want to make sure that you subtracted the fractions correctly, just add up your answer and the smaller fraction to make sure that your answer is the larger fraction. So, 7/10 + 6/10 = 13/10. You're all done.

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Например, дана задача 13/10 - 3/5. Найдите наименьший общий знаменатель (НОЗ). Приведите дроби к общему знаменателю. Вычтите числители двух дробей. Запишите результат вычитания числителей над прежним знаменателем, чтобы получить окончательный ответ. Проверьте ответ.


Article in English: Let's say you're working with the problem 32 - 17. Write down 32 first. Make sure that you line up the tens and ones columns, so that the 3 in "32" is directly above the 1 in "17" and that the 2 in "32" is directly above the "7" in 17. Now, this can get a little bit tricky when the bottom number is larger than the top number. In this case, 7 is larger than 2. Here's what you need to do:  You'll need to "borrow" from the 3 in "32" (also known as regrouping), in order to turn that 2 into a 12. Cross off the 3 in "32" and make it a 2, while making the 2 a 12. Now, you have 12 - 7, which is equal to 5. Write a 5 below the two numbers you subtracted, so it lines up with the ones column in a new row. Remember that your 3 is now a 2. Now, subtract the 1 in 17 from the 2 above it to get (2-1) 1. Write 1 below the numbers in the tens columns, to the left of the 5 in the ones column of the answer. You should have written 15. This means that 32 - 17 = 15. If you want to be sure that you correctly subtracted the two numbers, then all you have to do is to add the answer to the smaller number to make sure that you get the larger number. In this case, you should add your answer, 15, to the smaller number in the subtraction number, 17. 15 + 17 = 32, so you've done your work correctly. Well done!

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Сначала напишите большее число. Напишите меньшее число непосредственно под большим, разместив единицы под единицами, а десятки под десятками (и так далее). Вычтите число, стоящее снизу, из верхнего числа. Вычтите цифры в столбце десятков. Проверьте ответ.


Article in English: Let's say you've done a fair amount of mining, but you'd like to make the process more efficient and profitable. At this point you should stock your inventory with plenty of basic equipment:  Food, iron pickaxe, shovel, & your best combat equipment Torches (several full stacks) Coal Crafting table and several chests Two buckets of water Ladders Bed (if you're in a multiplayer game that skips night) Place a crafting table, chest, and furnace on the surface, either at a cave entrance or anywhere you plan to mine. Stash your valuables (besides mining and combat equipment) in the chest, so you can retrieve them if you die. Each ore has a different distribution across the vertical layers of the world. Press F3 to view your coordinates and use the y-coordinate to guide you to the right area for the ore you seek (coordinates are given for PC edition):  Diamond: Only layer 15 and below Gold: Only layer 31 and below Lapis lazuli: Mostly between layers 11 and 17 Redstone: Only layer 15 and below Emerald: Only between layers 4 and 32 under Extreme Hills biomes Iron: Mostly between layers 2 and 58 No specific purpose: Focus on layers 10–15. There are three basic approaches to starting a mine:  A large natural cave gives you a headstart with exposed ore on the walls. Be prepared to fight plenty of mobs and take special care to mark the paths you take with torches or signposts. Dig your own vertical shaft to go straight to the best mining layers. Dig this in a 1 x 2 space so you never dig underneath your feet. When complete, build a way up with ladders, or pour water from the top to make a waterfall elevator that you can swim up and down. Dig an angled shaft at a 45º angle, clearing enough room above you to jump back up. Optionally, place stairs along the shaft for faster movement up and down. Once you're at the right layer, clear out an area three to five blocks tall, and extend it horizontally to search for ore. Since all ore besides emeralds come in groups of two or more, you do not have to reveal every single block to...

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Соберите все необходимое. Разбейте лагерь. Выясните, где нужно искать ценные руды. За работу! Выйдя на нужные слои, начните копать вширь. Берегитесь лавы! Оставляйте за собой след из факелов и сундуков. Особые области. Ищите соседние пещеры.


Article in English: Let's set the record straight right from the beginning: Growing your nails actually means not breaking them. Generally speaking, you can't magically make your nails grow faster, but you can get the strong and less prone to breaking, so they stay long and beautiful. That being said, there are a couple of products that claim to promote nail growth:   Nail hardeners. These are clear "polishes" that use formalin (methylene glycol dissolved in water) as the strengthening agent. They're like nail polish, only with a shield and a machete.  Growth gel. Does it work? Well, maybe. Sally Hansen's VitaSurge Growth Gel says, "The multi-active bead infused formula instantly releases a surge of nourishing Vitamins A, C & E to nourish and treat nails for healthy growth." Multi-active bead infused formula? Sure. Take that for what it's worth. While it won't speed up the growing process, Biotin has been linked to stronger, less-breakable nails. If you suffer from brittle nails that just won't grow out, it's possible this could help. You might see a change in your hair and skin, too! This is available in some dietary supplements -- but it'll probably involve reading the "ingredient" label. Look for vitamins and supplements that claim to improve the look of your hair, skin, and nails; they probably have Biotin in them. It's a long-held opinion that your diet determines what your nails look like (amongst other things). Well, that's true to a point. The fact of the matter is that if you live in a first world country in today's day and age, you probably get enough of everything. So while a better diet -- more protein specifically -- can make a difference, take it with a grain of salt. "Not getting enough protein" is hardly an issue for most of us anymore, vegetarians included. That being said, it's never a bad idea to ensure that your diet is balanced for general health purposes. The more nutrients and vitamins you get, the better your body will look overall, nails included. If you're into long, beautiful nails, you've probably...

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Подумайте об укрепляющих средствах для ногтей или гелях для роста. Принимайте добавку с биотином. Подумайте о том, чтобы увеличить прием белка. Не подпиливайте ногти вперед и назад. Всегда используйте базовое покрытие.


Article in English: Let's start with a new example. The world population went from 5,300,000,00 people in 1990 to 7,400,000,000 in 2015. There's a trick to these problems with many zeroes. Instead of counting the zeroes each step of the way, we can rewrite these as 5.3 billion and 7.4 billion. This will tell us how much bigger the end result is than the original.  7.4 billion ÷ 5.3 billion = about 1.4. We've rounded to two significant digits because that's how many there were in the original problem. This will tell you the percentage comparison between the two values. If the value increased (instead of decreasing), your answer should always be larger than 100. 1.4 x 100 = 140%. This means the world population in 2015 is 140% the size of the population in 1990. In this kind of problem, "100%" is the size of the starting value. By subtracting this from our answer, we're left with just the percentage size of the increase.  140% - 100% = a 40% increase in population. This works because starting value + increase = end value. Rearrange the equation and we get increase = end value - starting value.

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Запишите начальное и конечное значения. Разделите конечное значение на начальное значение. Полученный результат умножьте на 100. Из полученного результата вычтите 100.


Article in English: Let's take Steve Jobs. A really powerful guy. Eloquent, charming, rich as hell. Now imagine him at a meeting where he's slumped over, ignoring everyone, and just playing on his iPhone, face adorned with a slight scowl. Not exactly a guy you'd peg for having presence, huh? So even if you are the one in the room with the most presence, you gotta show it. So spread out. The room is yours. Feel free to spread out her legs. People who are more confident are more comfortable taking up a bit more room. Put your arms on the table. Lean forward a bit, into the person who's talking to show you're engaged. Nod when it's clear they're trying to get a not-so-crystal point across. Look them in the eye. Be there in mind, spirit, and body. If you've never thought about your walk before, it's time to start. In fact, it's time to experiment! Your mind takes cues from your body, so you may even feel the confidence ooze through you when you walk more confidently. Go on, try it!  Walk back and forth across the room with your head held a bit above 90 degrees and your shoulders back. Walk at a moderate pace. How's it feel? Now walk back and forth across the room with your head down and your shoulders hunched over a bit. Walk slowly. At the end of your walk, hold that position. How do things feel different? A huge part in engaging with people, in showing them that you're listening because women hate being ignored and to show that you don't care, is eye contact. Plenty of nice guys don't get the girl because they can't look at her, plenty of salesmen don't make the sale because their sideways glances give them away, and plenty of people don't seem confident and put together because they're too afraid to make that connection. People see you regardless of whether or not you're looking at them, so why not look back? For the record, there's a huge difference between eye contact and staring. A good rule of thumb is to look at the person (and do blink!) while they're making a point. If you're responding, switch it up a little, or if the...

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Задействуйте язык тела. Прогуляйтесь с высоко поднятой головой. Поддерживайте зрительный контакт. Подумайте о гардеробе.


Article in English: Let's take parents: most of them aren't that great. Are they not that great because they don't love us or we don't deserve affection? No. Though as children, that's hard to see. They're not that great because they have no idea what they're doing – they're trying, but they're only human. Instead of blaming them (or an ex, for example) for your pain, reframe it. See that they don't deserve anger, hate, or resentment. At worst they deserve pity; at best, compassion.  Whether you're 7 or 70, you've probably had relationships that have left you a little worse for the wear. You might have a tendency to take every failure/argument/disappointment/rejection personally and tally it up in your own mental notebook, coming up with a number to equate to just how valuable you are. That has to stop immediately. The past is in the past and it's going to stay there. It has little significance. Learn how to carve out time for yourself within the context of a relationship, by developing your own interests and hobbies and regularly spending time with your friends and family. This will help you to remain independent in your relationship in a way that's healthy for you and your partner. This is an integral step in the accepting yourself and reframing the past idea. When you don't hold grudges and stop taking things personally, you're left with an organic, untainted version of you – an emotionally independent and resilient you. And you'll be happier, too!  The next time you catch yourself being upset with someone, realize that it has nothing to do with you. It's them making their own decisions, and you have no control over that, which is fine. This is one trivial moment in the scheme of your life that in short order will be completely forgotten about. That being said, this doesn't mean that some people should be let off the hook. Forgive them, forget the behavior, but modify your expectations. Was your friend an hour late to your lunch date? Noted. Next time (if there is a next time), you'll know how to handle it. When's the last...

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Переосмыслите прошлое. Простите и забудьте. Проводите больше времени наедине с собой. Поймите, кто вы


Article in English: Letters of reference should be glowing, Lukewarm references are not helpful. Think of an employer you’ve worked closely with who knows your style, skills and strengths. The most important thing is to ask people who will have good things to say about you. Reflect on what a potential reference would say about your background and performance before you ask. Theoretically, a letter of reference can come from any employer, past or current. However, it’s often best to ask one who has known you for a long time. They’ll be more likely to have specific compliments to make about your performance. Showing that you develop long-term relationships with your employers can also be a plus. Prospective employers often ask for multiple references so it’s a good idea to have several people in mind who can write letters for you. Three is a typical number but you may be asked for more.  If you only have a few employers, then look for other people who might be able to write a letter of support, such as former teachers or community leaders who know you well. If you have several letters you can also tailor the ones you send to each job, picking and choosing the ones that are most relevant.

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Обращайтесь к работодателю, который вас очень ценит. Выберите работодателя, который близко знаком с вами. Не ограничивайтесь одной рекомендацией.


Article in English: Letting him know that you trust him and have feelings for him gives him an opportunity to reciprocate those feelings. This tells him that you are thinking about him. When he talks, be active in the conversation. Show that you care about what he's telling you.

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Будьте уверены в парне, который вам нравится. Время от времени звоните ему или шлите смс. Слушайте его.


Article in English: Letting someone else know about your dilemma can relieve some of the pressure of having a crush you don’t want to act on. In addition to providing the support of a sympathetic ear, your friend might also have advice to give. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to someone at your workplace about your crush, or if you are worried about workplace gossip spreading, you can talk to a non-work friend. You may have developed a crush at work if you haven’t had enough opportunities to find romantic interests outside of work. If you have been working too much or avoiding social interaction outside of work, then make yourself set aside time to hang out with non-work friends or go and do some activities you enjoy. Look for opportunities to meet people outside of work, as this may take your interests away from your workplace crush. Crushes often hold our attention because we let it happen. If you turn your mind to other things, however, it will be easier to get over the crush and move on.  At work, focus your mind on your tasks, and having professional interactions with your coworkers. Even some things as simple as taking time to decorate your office, caring for a potted plant at your desk, or listening to your favorite music while you work can provide positive distractions from your crush. Outside of work, you can keep yourself from dwelling on your crush by focusing on other things you’ve been meaning to getting around to. Working out more at the gym, spending more time with a hobby, even cleaning your home (if you’ve been putting it off) can serve as positive distractions.

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Обсудите эту ситуацию с хорошим другом или подругой. Старайтесь в этот период времени как можно больше общаться с теми знакомыми и друзьями, с которыми вы не работаете вместе. Сконцентрируйте внимание на других положительных вещах, которые помогли бы вам отвлечься.


Article in English: Letting them know about your travel plans is a good idea for several reasons. They can help you plan what services you'll need to continue and which you can temporarily suspend while you’re traveling. They can also help you access services at your trip location.  For example, you might say, “I’m going to be traveling soon. Could we talk about how I should handle my treatment plan while I'm gone?” Or, you may want to ask, “Are there parts of my treatment plan that I can take a vacation from while I'm traveling? Which parts should I continue?” If you're currently taking medication to manage a mental health issue, it’s important that you continue taking it as prescribed while you’re traveling. The novelty, excitement, and even relaxing feeling of travel can have you feeling you don’t need your medication. But changing your medication could cause mental health issues or other negative side effects.  Plan for things like changes in time zone or being in transit when it's time for you to take your medication. Make sure you refill any needed medications before you leave for your travels. Check airline and other transportation policies regarding the proper way to pack and label medication. If you are traveling abroad, check to make sure there are no border restrictions on any of your necessary medications. This can be an important step if you’re traveling for an extended period of time or if your mental health professional recommends it. Having access to therapy and other forms of treatment can help you prevent mental health issues while you're traveling.  Ask your mental health professional about helping you set up services at your destination. You might say, “Could you help me find a reputable psychotherapist in that area?” Ask them to forward or provide you with any documents you might need to receive the appropriate services. You could say, “Could you send an overview of my treatments to my travel therapist?” This is a good way to meet people in that area, as well as help you cope with the stress of traveling and...

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Сообщите о поездке своему лечащему врачу-психиатру. Продолжайте принимать лекарства. Найдите врача на месте. Посещайте встречи местной группы психологической поддержки. Не употребляйте алкоголь и наркотики.


Article in English: Let’s say you’re at a bar and you see a cute guy or girl over in the corner. For about the first three seconds, you’re envisioning talking to them and getting their number. Then, doubt sets in and you’re overcome with fear. That’s when you’ve got to stop the overthinking. After those first three seconds, drop it. Just go. Go and do. Don’t let yourself get caught in your head. Any thinking beyond that initial three seconds is just going to cause more worry. And worry is going to do you absolutely zero good. Shut that voice up in your head and go for it before it tells you not to. It has no idea what it's talking about! As we grow older, we start thinking that the world is constantly pointing a finger at us, ready to point out our faults at any given time. In reality, the rest of the world is too concerned with themselves to really pay us any attention and fears the exact same thing. The only person thinking about how you come off is you. Remember that it may seem like people are focused on you sometimes, but this is not reality. They are likely much more focused on themselves. It's only your opinion of yourself that matters. Laughing will fill your brain (and thus your entire self) with genuine happiness. It releases tension, improves your mood, and makes it easier to smile a genuine smile. All of this makes faking confidence ten times easier, which makes it ten times more convincing.  Appearing confident can be hard, but appearing happy-go-lucky and positive is a little easier. So when someone cracks a joke, laugh. Keep a smile in your back pocket for when you need it. People like happy people and happiness is associated with confidence. Try keeping a joke on you at all times so you can read it when you need to laugh. You can also watch standup comedians to laugh often and stay happy. Recall your last bad hair day. You probably felt pretty self-conscious, huh? How about the last time you dressed up to the nines and went out on the town? Probably pretty good. Sometimes our brains take a cue from the outside to...

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Не надумывайте лишнего. Помните, что люди так сильно сосредоточены на себе, что они вряд ли что-то заметят. Смейтесь. Хорошо одевайтесь и ухаживайте за собой. Будьте активны. Скажите себе, что вы можете это сделать.


Article in English: Levels vs volume. Levels and volume differ in that if you turn the volume down your levels still bounce around. Levels are the objective levels of sound at which the audio has been or is being recorded. Levels vs loudness. Levels and loudness differ with loudness being a measurement of average voltage signal. Low frequencies could appear high on the meters but be barely audible to the hear, having a lower loudness. Likewise compressed sound may not seem high on meters but sound loud to the ear, and is used frequently on narration. Levels vs Decibels. Numbers on a meter are not decibels; they vary according to the type of meter. Analogue. There are two types of analogue meters (that use needles): a volume unit which can give you a good rough idea and is cheaper but less sensitive, than the peak program meter which provides more accurate readings and needle falls more slowly. Peak on these is between 4 and 5 and is more forgiving taking full volume to make this happen. Digital. You are more likely to use a digital meter, which is extremely accurate, but beware that digital sound is unforgiving when it comes to clip distortion when the level goes into the red. Digital audio should never exceed 0 dBFS on a digital meter.

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Учтите разницу между уровнем, объемом звука и громкостью (даже Децибелами). Различайте два основных типа шумомеров:


Article in English: Leverage your child's college or career goals to encourage their academic interest. For a middle school or high school student, this could mean taking them to visit their dream college and meeting with an admissions officer. Doing so can help them visualize their life on campus, and may encourage them to be more studious in pursuit of their long-term goals. You could also try to arrange a day for your child to meet someone in their goal profession. If your child really wants to be a police officer, for example, see if your local precinct is hosting any community outreach events. If they are, take your child and give them the opportunity to talk to a cop. Let them learn first hand about what kind of skills and education they will need. Keeping in touch with your child’s teacher serves two purposes. First, it shows your child that you’re personally involved with their learning experience. Second, it allows you to share questions and concerns with the teacher and get their first-hand perspective on how to help your child do their best.  Attend parent-teacher conferences whenever they are held. This is the time your teacher sets aside to talk with you directly about your child’s performance and how they might improve. Talk to your child’s teacher before or after school. If you drop your child off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon, ask their teacher if they can set aside five minutes to speak with you about any issues your child may be having. Ask in advance if you can so that the teacher can be prepared and give you the best feedback possible. Create a study area in your house that is dedicated to homework time. Having this space will reinforce the importance of school to your child and they’ll see that you take school and homework seriously.  Make the space comfortable and inviting, but free of distractions. For example, tape your child’s goal sheet over the desk and include a few plants to liven up the area. If possible, place the study area away from the living room and your child’s bedroom. This...

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Используйте цели ребенка на будущее для стимуляции его хорошей учебы. Установите положительные взаимоотношения с классным руководителем ребенка. Выделите ребенку специальное место для выполнения домашней работы. Объясните ребенку связь между учебой и реальной жизнью.


Article in English: Liars tend to fidget with their hands a lot. Keep your hands at your sides if you are standing or on your lap if you are sitting. Don’t rub your chin or your nose. Don’t run your hands through your hair. Swaying back and forth, tapping your foot, or generally moving a lot are signs that you are lying. Don’t shrug your shoulders a lot either. Keeping your whole body relaxed and unmoving adds poise to your appearance, and it will keep people from being suspicious. Folding the arms is considered closed off posture and when you lie it is a giveaway to people. Don’t cross your arms. Keep them at your sides, or if you are sitting down, lay your hands on your lap. Liars tend to blink nervously, and it’s an easy sign for people to notice. Also be aware that keeping your eyes open for too long can become suspicious, so make a conscious effort to blink as you normally would. One of the surest signs that someone is lying is shifting their eyes away from the listener. You can control your eye contact to mask your lie. Make enough eye contact to make the person believe you. You have to find a balance between too little eye contact and too much. If you stare at the person without looking away you will seem as suspicious as if you never meet their eyes. Turning your body to the side or turning away is seen as a sign that you are trying to hide something. Make sure that your body stays angled toward them. Keep your eyes in their direction, as well, and don’t stare off into the distance. When you are lying, appropriately touch the person you are lying to. Place your hand on their shoulder, grab their hand, or gently touch their leg if you are sitting by them. By touching them you will soften them toward you and make them more trusting. You need to take account of whether or not you are in a close enough relationship with the person to initiate physical touch with them. In many situations, this won’t be the case.

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Не подносите руки к лицу. Оставайтесь спокойным. Держите руки раскрытыми и не скрещивайте их. Контролируйте моргание. Используйте зрительный контакт в качестве своего преимущества. Когда врете, повернитесь телом к человеку. Используйте физические прикосновения, чтобы создать чувство близости.


Article in English: Liberally coat the area of sap with toothpaste and scrub it lightly between your hands. The abrasives in the toothpaste should have no problem removing the sap after 1-2 minutes. Wash away the toothpaste with warm water and soap to finish the job. These two liquids may dry your hands out, but they are incredibly effective. Pour some on a rag or sponge and use it to lightly scrub away the sap. Give it a little time to set in before trying to scrape it off your skin. and be sure to wash you hands with soap and water when you are done.  Alcoholic wipes, used in first-aid kits or as a disinfectant are a great portable solution. Squirt some of the degreaser into your hands and use it to "wash" your hands as if it was liquid soap. Spend some time scrubbing the sap, which should come right off. Be sure to wash your hands with soap and warm water immediately after finishing. While the sap is still fresh and wet, rub a little dirt into it. Wait until it dries, when the dirt will make it fragment and keep it from sticking too hard to your skin, You can then use some simple soap and water to remove the sap from your skin.

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Используйте зубную пасту. Используйте спирт или средство для снятия лака, чтобы удалить большие пятна. Используйте небольшое количество WD-40. Потрите руки сухой землей, если вы находитесь на природе.


Article in English: Libra is definitely an extrovert who loves to socialize and be around other people. You'll often find him in groups, standing out as the life of the party. If you want to attract him, your best bet is to cross paths with him as often as possible in his natural setting: a crowd. Since most Libra males have a tendency to be friendly with a lot of people in any given crowd, you'll need to do more than just hang around him. Instead of lingering in the back of the room where no one can see, you need to make yourself the center of attention, even if only for a few moments. Libra is friendly—sometimes, a little too friendly. Your Libra man is probably flirty with a lot of other women without necessarily meaning anything by it. For some women, this will be a turn off, but others may not consider it to be a big deal. If you have any hope of winning your Libra man's affections, you need to belong to the latter group. Hang around long enough until the rest of his admirers lose patience with his flirtatious ways. Keep in mind that Libras rarely have favorites. Even if you attract him quickly, he might also be attracted to several other women within his social circles. If you want his budding attraction for you to win out over the attraction he feels toward other women, you need to stick things out for as long as possible. Visually speaking, women with a notably feminine appearance are the most likely to catch the Libra man's eye and attract him on a purely physical level. Your style should be classic, clean, and refined. Avoid fashion choices that are excessively bold or those that are too cutesy.  Avoid jarring color choices, bold patterns, or temporary trends that are here today and gone tomorrow. Excessively girly fashions, like lace and bows, can also be a turn-off. Opt for classic, clean-cut styles in a traditional color palette. Choose elegance rather than trendiness. The theme of refinement should also extend into your make-up and accessories. Use your make-up to enhance your natural beauty and avoid caking it on...

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Присоединяйтесь к толпе. Выделяйтесь. Возьмите верх над конкурентами. Будьте женственной и элегантной, но не вычурной или показной.


Article in English: Libras are extremely concerned with fairness and justice, and there's no bigger turnoff than someone who behaves in an unsavory manner. Before making a decision, take a moment to consider all the different sides of the issue at hand. Your Libra will appreciate that you are trying to be fair and balanced in your judgement. If your Libra sees you acting unfairly--maybe you're selfishly trying to get more than your fair share of something, or she sees you are dismissing someone without giving them a chance to prove themselves-- she will quickly lose interest in you as a potential mate. Libras love to be loved and appreciated. Consider why you are attracted to your libra--from his friendly smile to his fantastic fashion sense to his exquisite ear for music--and let him know you appreciate those things about him.  A Libras' preoccupation with beauty includes maintaining his own beauty, so make sure you compliment his new haircut, his lovely eyes, his strong hands. Don't compliment your Libra on his beautiful singing voice and then never mention it again. Reaffirming how much you value your Libra will help him feel secure and assure him your compliments are for real. Libras enjoy expressing themselves and your interest in his life and interests will catch his attention. Libras are often concerned with seeing everyone else's point of view, and he will appreciate you wanting to know about his point of view.  Ask your Libra about his interests and hobbies, his favorite musicians, artists, and film makers.  Ask about your Libra's take on current events--he'll want to explore every side of the issue, so make sure you let him know you also care about what he thinks. Libra's are social butterflies--they're adored by most people and are often very popular. Be ready to accompany her to parties and events and for her social calendar to fill up quickly. If you can't keep up with her rigorous social calendar, that's okay--just don't get mad at her for Don't freak out if your Libra is a little flirty with other people. Libras...

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Всегда будьте справедливыми и честными. Радуйте своих Весов искренними комплиментами. Задавайте вашим Весам много вопросов о них самих. Примите социальную сторону ваших Весов. Приглашайте ваших Весов в музей, оперу, на открытие выставок или в любое другое место, которое взывает к их врожденному чувству прекрасного.


Article in English: Libras crave balance, and that balance extends beyond your Libra's personal life. As a general rule, Libras have a great sense of dedication to justice and fairness. If you want to seem like an attractive person in his eyes, you need to make sure that he views you as someone with a similar dedication to justice . Even though Libras love to be around people, most Libra men have a tendency to be emotionally detached. When he first starts getting to know you, avoid showing too much emotion, either positive or negative.  Try to understand why he feels uncomfortable with emotion. Feelings are messy, especially once those feelings get deep and complicated. The Libra avoids emotions mostly to maintain the sense of harmony and balance he loves so much. Of course, if you want to be with your Libra man for a long time, you and he will eventually need to confront your emotions together. When the times comes, do so in as calm and rational a manner as possible. While you are only in the introductory stages, though, it's better to avoid heavy emotions as much as possible. Related to Libra's distaste for emotions is his aversion to conflict. Even though he likes intellectual debate, emotionally-charged debate tends to be a big turn-off. Keep a calm, casual attitude when dealing with your Libra to avoid sending him running. You need to be open and talkative with your Libra, but weaving in a carefully constructed thread of mystery can really catch this inquisitive sign's curiosity and make him long to know more. If you can trigger this sense of longing, you can capture his attraction more readily. His earliest impressions of you should view you as a “mysterious beauty.” Of course, the longer you're with your Libra, the more that mystery will fade. To pack a strong punch at the start, though, try to be an elusive, nearly inaccessible goal to strive for. Most Libras have a bit of an altruistic spirit, so they might be involved in volunteer work of some sort. Even if your guy does not have a charity or cause he actively takes...

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Ведите себя честно и справедливо. Полегче с эмоциями. Избегайте давления. Окутайте себя тайной. Выполняйте волонтерскую работу. Расширьте круг своих интересов.


Article in English: Libras have a tendency to be indecisive. Treat them right by simply deciding what you're going to do. If you guys are going out somewhere, choose the restaurant, or the movie, or the club...etc. Of course, you should always check to make sure that the activity is something your Libra actually wants to do, but if your Libra is struggling to decide between two things, save him/her the trouble and just make the executive decision. And by sharing, we mean anything--food, a seat, personal stories. But specifically for this step, know that Libras love to share. This means that if you order separate dishes, be prepared to give away a few (or many) bites--but don't worry, your Libra will be happy to share their last bite of delectable chocolate mousse. Libras are one of the most social (if not the most social) of the Zodiac symbols. As such, they like to flit from person to person at social gatherings. Understand that your Libra is not intentionally avoiding you--she/he just can't help but talk to everyone at a party. It's also good to remember that Libras strive to please everyone--even strangers they meet at parties. This applies particularly to social settings. There is a reason that Libras are represented by the scale--they like to keep the peace by hearing both sides of an argument or debate. That means they won't necessarily back you up in a debate, as they will also want to hear the other side. Don't take this personally--instead, learn from your Libra friend and try to be opened-minded. However, that doesn't mean they don't have your back. If you have a problem that you just can't seem to solve (making amends with a friend, what to do about your renegade younger brother, etc.) your Libra will be there to help you through it. Libras are fantastic at looking at a problem objectively and figuring out how to solve it in the least dramatic way.

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Возьмите на себя инициативу, когда речь идет о выборе места прогулки. Будьте готовы делиться с вашими Весами. Поймите, что Весы - социальные бабочки. Знайте, что Весы наиболее вероятно не участвуют в дебатах.


Article in English: Lice cause itchiness, so you will probably first notice that your dog is scratching itself excessively. There will probably also be more than usual dandruff visible on the dog's coat. Lice do bite the dog and suck blood, so heavy infestations can also cause anemia. Similar to human head lice, dog lice are small creatures that can barely be seen with the naked eye. They have six legs, each equipped with gripping claws, which enable the lice to cling tightly to hairs. Lice spend their entire life cycle on the pet. Dogs can be infected by one of two kinds of lice, the common biting louse (Trichodectes canis) or the sucking louse (Linognathus setosus), which is less common. Treatment for both types is the same. Use a nit comb, a very fine-toothed comb, to look at the base you your dog's hair follicles right at the skin. The lice attach themselves to hair shafts and can be seen as tiny glistening dots. You may also see the nits or eggs, which the parasite glues onto the hair shafts and also look like tiny glistening specks. These parasites are slow moving, so examination with a nit comb of the dog's coat will usually show up either the lice themselves or nits glued to the hair shafts, if your dog is actually infected.

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Обратите внимание на признаки наличия вшей. Узнайте, как выглядят вши. Найдите вшей в шерсти животного.


Article in English: Lie down with your legs elevated to keep yourself from feeling lightheaded during a procedure. Let your medical staff know that needles make you feel faint, and that you’d prefer this position if they don’t mind.Elevating your legs can keep your blood pressure stable, too. Meditation can help calm you down, and using visualization to meditate can help distract you. To use visualization, you first need to pick a place that makes you feel happy. It should be a stress-free place, such as park, a beach, or your favorite room in your house.  Close your eyes, and imagine yourself in that place. Use all of your senses. What do you see? What do you smell? What can you feel? What can you hear? What can you taste? Build your world with intricate detail. For instance, if you are imagining the beach, think about the sight of the blue waves, the smell of the ocean air, and the feel of the hot sand beneath your feet and the warmth of the sun on your shoulders. Taste the salt in the air, and hear the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore. The better you are able to picture the place, the better you'll distract yourself. Some people fear needles because they get faint. If that's the case with you, you can use a technique called applied tension, which helps increase your blood pressure. Increasing your blood pressure decreases your chances of fainting.  Get comfy where you are sitting. Start by tensing all the muscles in your arms, legs, and upper body. Hold that pose for about 15 seconds. You should start to feel your face get warm. When you do, release your muscles. Rest for about 30 seconds or so, then try again. Practice this technique several times a day to feel at ease with increasing your blood pressure. If you're having trouble figuring out ways to cope on your own, a therapist may be able to help. They can teach you tricks and coping methods to help you get over your fear, as they are trained to help people who have similar issues. Look for a therapist that deals specifically with overcoming fears.

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Ложитесь, когда нужно сделать укол или сдать кровь. Используйте зрительные образы. Намеренное напряжение. Запишитесь к специалисту.


Article in English: Lie on your back face up, bend your knees, and put your feet flat on the floor so that you do not strain your lower back. Keep your nose perpendicular (pointing straight up) to the ceiling. Nod your head slowly forward without moving your neck. Envision that you are drawing a small arc with the tip of your nose. Keep the movement very slow. Slowly return your nose to its vertical position. Repeat 10 times. In a few days, increase your repetitions to 20 times. The next week, begin doing 2 to 3 sets of nose nods per day. Once you get used to the motion, you can do them standing up against a wall or standing up away from the wall. Sit up straight in a chair. Your neck should be long and your knees bent at a 90° angle with your feet on the floor. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, as though you are trying to get them to touch. Hold this for 3 seconds, like you’re trying to hold a tennis ball between your shoulder blades. Slowly release your hold back to a relaxed position.  Intentionally drop your shoulders if tension has caused them to creep closer to your ears. Let your arms hang to your sides. Repeat this exercise 10 times, moving in a controlled manner. Increase to holding for 10 seconds and then to doing 2 to 3 sets per day as you get stronger. Chest tightness and weak back muscles are very common in people who spend a lot of time at a desk or in front of a computer. It tends to cause your shoulder to slump forward. This exercise helps to undo that poor posture. Sit in a chair or stand up straight. Practice your chin retractions/nose nods a few times. Do a chin retraction, letting your nose sweep downward slightly. Once it is retracted, keep your chin at the same distance to your neck, but move the top of your head backward.  Stay there for a few seconds and move slowly, returning your head to an upright position. Then, move out of the chin retraction. Do this 10 times, working up to increased repetitions and sets. During this exercise, remember that you are not trying to increase the arc of your neck....

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Втягивайте подбородок, что также можно описать как кивание носом. Выполняйте сведение лопаток. Расширьте диапазон движений усложненным втягиванием подбородка.


Article in English: Lie on your back on a workout bench or other flat surface. Bring the dumbbells up to your chest, holding them shoulder-width apart with your palms facing each other. Rotate your arms so your palms face out and your forearm and upper-arm create a 90-degree angle. Exhale as you use your chest muscles to push the dumbbells up. Lock your arms at the top of the push and breathe for a second. Lower the weights slowly as you inhale.  Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps of this exercise. To determine how much weight you should use, figure out the heaviest weight you can use for 1 rep. Then figure out about 60 to 70 percent of that weight for your regular set. For example, if the heaviest weight you can use for 1 rep is 10 lb (4.5 kg), then you should use 6 lb (2.7 kg) dumbbells for your sets. If it begins to feel like there's hardly any resistance with the weight you're using, try the heaviest weight test again and readjust the weights you use. Stand with your legs just less than shoulder-width apart. Hold the dumbbells at your sides. Bring one dumbbell up so it’s even with your shoulder and your palm faces out – this is your starting position. Exhale and push the dumbbell up so your arm is fully extended. Pause for a second and then lower the dumbbell back down. Perform 8 to 10 reps and then switch arms. Repeat 3 sets. Stand with your legs about shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your thighs. Keep your back straight and your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Lift the dumbbells to your shoulders as you exhale, keeping them as close to your sides as possible. Keep your elbows above your forearms as you lift, and bring the dumbbells as close to your chin as possible. Hold the dumbbells for a second, and then inhale as you slowly lower them back down. Repeat 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps. Stand in front of a bench or elevated platform. Place your hands on the bench or platform, with your hands slightly more than shoulder-width apart. Move your feet back so that your body is straight back and...

Summary in Russian:

Выполняйте жим гантелей лежа для развития грудных мышц. Для развития трицепса выполняйте жим от плеча стоя. Выполняйте вертикальную тягу гантелей для проработки мышц спины. Делайте наклонные отжимания. Делайте разгибания рук с гантелями для тренировки трицепса. Выберите 2–3 упражнения для тренировки мышц груди и рук.


Article in English: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Spread your arms wide in a T-shape so that your shoulders are grounded to the floor. With your legs together, slowly lower your knees to the left side as far as they can go.  Hold this position for two minutes. Concentrate on keeping both of your shoulders down on the floor during the stretch. Repeat this stretch for the other side by bringing your knees up to center, then lowering them down to your right side. Keep your shoulders on the floor and hold for two minutes on this side. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor. Straighten your left leg and bring it straight up, concentrating on reaching your heel toward the ceiling. Bend your knee and bring your foot back to the floor.  Do 6-8 reps of this stretch on your left leg. On the last rep, hold your leg straight with your heel toward the ceiling for 30 seconds. Repeat this stretch on your right leg. Start on your hands and knees. Bring your left knee up toward your chest and lower it to the ground with your foot going toward your right. Bring your right leg down to the floor so that it’s straight back behind you.  Your left leg should be at about a 90-degree angle under and in front of your torso. Slowly bend your torso forward to feel the stretch in your glutes and your hips. Go as low to the floor as you can, putting your forehead to the floor if possible. Hold for about 5 deep breaths, then switch legs and repeat on the other side. Lie on your back with your knees and feet up at a 90-degree angle in front of you. Cross your left ankle over your right knee and flex your left foot. Bring your hands through and grab the back of your right thigh, pulling back with both hands as far as you can.  Hold this stretch for 30 seconds, then switch to the other side and repeat on your right leg. For an added stretch, roll up a towel and lay it under your hips during the stretch. Start on your hands and knees with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees directly...

Summary in Russian:

Растяжка поясницы с поворотом коленей. Растяжка задней поверхности бедра и подколенного сухожилия. Для раскрытия тазобедренных суставов сделайте растяжку в позе голубя. Попробуйте растяжку в позе цифры 4. Для растягивания длинных мышц спины сделайте растяжку «виляние хвостом».


Article in English: Life can get pretty busy as a teenager, but it's important that you spend time with yourself as well. Find something you love and make sure you do it regularly. This will allow you to be refreshed and happy when it comes to other parts of your life. Don't be surprised if your interests change in the space of months or years; that's natural while you're still working out what you enjoy most but don't try too hard. Just follow your interests to see where they lead and remain open-minded about new possibilities too. Depression is a very common condition that tends to show up in your preteen or teenage years. Seek professional help if you think you may be depressed. You may or may not get family support to help you through (depending on your family circumstances) but don't let a lack of such support stop you from caring for your mental health; there is always someone who can help you sort out depressive or negative feelings and problems and the earlier you are treated, the easier it will be to recover and gain both confidence and resilience for a happier future. Allow yourself to goof off from time to time. Always trying to be serious or focused can make you feel unhappy. Give yourself space to do fun things regularly to balance your studies, activities, and relationships. . This can help you relax and relieve some of the stress from a busy day at school or with friends. Music is a good way of expressing yourself too – if you don't already know how to play an instrument, consider learning one now, such as the guitar, piano or keyboard. And don't forget that your voice is an instrument too! Learning to enjoy time spent alone is an important part of realizing that you're whole without another person. This can help to prevent the development of co-dependent relationships or to seek to make another person the source of your life's happiness. Solitude also helps you to learn more about what makes you tick as a person and what your life's values are. Some ways to find effective and enjoyable solitude include...

Summary in Russian:

Внесите в расписание время, которое вы посвятите себе. Определитесь с вашими хобби и интересами. Будьте счастливы. Слушайте музыку. Научитесь наслаждаться одиночеством.


Article in English: Life can start to feel drab if you wake up each morning, go to your job, and return at the end of the day for a long night of Netflix.  Break up your routine by grabbing lunch with an old friend. Make plans to take your kids or nieces/nephews on an adventure over the weekend. Go to a party. Just spend more time with people that make you smile. Even if you are an introvert, engaging in a few select social activities with people who lift you up can be invigorating. Just be sure not to overdo it and schedule too many social events in a short period of time, or spend time around people who make you overwhelmed or anxious. Adopting an animal is probably the easiest way of all to bring joy to your life with very little effort (minus regular health care, grooming and food). Studies show that people with pets in their homes enjoy a variety of benefits compared to those who have no furry friends. Having a dog or cat can lower the risk of heart disease, reduce stress, relieve depression, comfort you during sad times, and force you to be a bit more active. Your life may feel drab when you focus too much of your attention inwardly. Take a break from all the introspection and focus your attention on others. This can completely transform your life and improve your outlook.  Simply ask your loved ones or friends if there is anything you can do to make their day easier. Your friend may ask you to pick up the dry-cleaning or babysit the kids for a much-needed date night. Whatever the request is, you'll feel great about extending a helping hand. Volunteer in your community. Tutor kids in a subject you excel in. Read to the elderly in a nursing home. Sign up to build a home with Habitat for Humanity. It  could lengthen your life span. Research shows people who volunteered as little as 100 hours a year were 28% less likely to die than those who did not offer their services.

Summary in Russian:

Больше общайтесь. Заведите домашнего питомца. Помогайте другим.


Article in English: Life doesn't always go according to plan and there will be times when he needs you. Be there for him and be supportive when he experiences relationship, job, health, or other problems. In turn, he's more likely to be there for you. You can learn a lot about one another when you're away from your normal environs and you're doing something that requires you to support each other.  Try to set up some outdoor activities with him to just spend some quality time.  Camping is a great get-away.  Set up a tent, start the fire, break out the s’mores.  A night under the stars could be a great bonding experience. Exercise together in the mountains.  Grab a mountain bike or just put on some running shoes before you hit the trails. Fishing is a great way to have a quiet moment together.  Sitting near some serene water could provide a moment for you to both have a great discussion, and you might even catch some fish. If you live apart, make a time to meet in a local cafe or one another's house to catch up over coffee or a meal. And if you live overseas, arrange for one of you to make the "journey of a lifetime" to catch up with each other in the foreign destination. Find a way to laugh out loud or cheer with one another, a moment that just allows you to let loose in your brother’s company.   Jokes and tales can be a great way to reconnect without the usual hubbub of sibling life around you.  A comedy club could be a great way to laugh until your sides hurt.  Maybe you’d even like to try your hand at stand up comedy?  Choose a movie to watch together.  Go to the fancy theater, a dollar theater, or rent.  Whatever it is, even if it’s something on TV, find a movie in which you will both be able to immerse yourself. Go to a concert.  Dress up, sing all the songs, dance until your heart is content.  Going to a concert might even improve your health. Sometimes he might be in a situation where he needs your support and backing in a public way. Be sure to be there for him as a person who trusts and believes in him.

Summary in Russian:

Будьте рядом с ним в трудные времена. Отправьтесь вместе в путешествие. Выберите какое-нибудь совместное развлечение. Заступайтесь за своего брата или будьте рядом во время особых событий в его жизни.


Article in English: Life doesn't have to be a slog. If you want to figure out how to be more carefree in your daily life, it's important to make time for fun and to keep it. Most people schedule their day around work or school. It's unavoidable for most of us. In the same way you schedule this time, schedule time for the things you want to do as well.  As you get busier, it can be too easy to use the free time you have to do nothing. Cue up the Netflix. Instead, start actively planning out leisure activities. Schedule in a fishing trip for next weekend, or book reservations to take your partner on a date. Make a point of making time for fun.  Keep a planner so you can stay organized. Write down your deadlines and events for each day so you can worry less. Surround yourself with people that you enjoy being around, and who make your life easier and more fun, as opposed to more stressful. If you want to be carefree, it's important to be around people who have common goals. Social time should be easy, not a chore. Don't let "downers" drag you down with them. Only make a point of socializing with people who will support each other and who want to have a good time with the time you have. This kind of attitude is infectious. Even mundane things like shopping, driving, and going to work should be causes for celebration in a carefree life. If you're going out and doing something, treat it like the biggest adventure that you'll have today. If you can't spend today scuba diving in Hawaii, at least you can spend it adventuring on public transportation!  Heading out to the grocery store? Give yourself a little challenge. Decide that you'll take five pictures of ridiculous things that you see on your walk and text them to people on your phone you haven't talked to in forever. Just send them the picture and say, "Reminded me of you." Stuck in the house cleaning? Blast the music and do a Risky Business dance routine, or give yourself the challenge of rearranging the whole house, just because. Some studies show that increasing the amount of...

Summary in Russian:

Разграничивайте время работы и досуга. Общайтесь с интересными людьми. Рассматривайте повседневные обязанности как интересные приключения. Больше гуляйте. Выполняйте физические упражнения. Выделяйте время на то, чтобы ничего не делать.


Article in English: Life gets loud, stressful, and tense. When you're ready to pull the trigger on some serious leisure, set a block of time and keep it. Doing nothing on a regular basis is very healthy for your mind, body, and emotional life, especially if you find that you're really wearing yourself thin. Every now and then, it's okay. If you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed, you don't need to set aside hours and hours of nothingness, which would be impractical. Do nothing for 15 minutes every now and then, and you can seriously de-stress. Go somewhere you can escape, zone out, and find some peace. If you live in a small apartment, set aside a corner of a larger room with floor pillows, a softly scented candle and maybe a cozy throw. Wherever it is, make sure you can feel comfortable and calm. You don't have to be a monk sitting on top of a mountain in Japan to find peace and quiet. Hit up a quiet corner of the public park, or set out a deck chair in your backyard. Park your car in an empty lot and just sit there. If you're looking at your phone, you're doing something. Turn off your phone, computer, radio, television and any other means of sending or receiving calls or messages. These distractions will only keep you from enjoying the nothing. It can be nice to set an alarm, if necessary, so you can remind yourself when your period of "nothing time" is over. Some people pay good money for the experience of sensory deprivation, which is basically doing nothing in a dark tank set at your body temperature. While you might not be able to get it perfect, you can approximate the experience. Draw a warm bath and wait until it gets as close as possible to your body temperature. Turn off all the lights, put some earmuffs on, and try to float in the tub for a while. Trippy stuff. Zazen, commonly shortened "zen" is a kind of meditation known as "just sitting" meditation. If you ask Zen monks what they're doing during meditation, they would say, "Just sitting." There is no goal to sitting meditation, no end result. Doing nothing is...

Summary in Russian:

Выделите время. Найдите место, где можно посидеть в тишине. Избавьтесь от того, что вас отвлекает. Попробуйте сенсорную депривацию в домашних условиях. Просто сидите. Постарайтесь очистить разум и наблюдать за своими мыслями. Найдите медитативное занятие. Попробуйте последовательное расслабление мышц.