Article in English: Any racquet can be strung in one of two ways, by using one piece of string for both the horizontal and vertical stringing, or by using a separate piece for each.  Some tennis players think using a single piece of string increases the life of the set and the racquet, while the proper technique on some racquets makes the use of two pieces more desirable. It's important to string the cross strings from the end of the racquet (called the head) to the bottom of the face of the racquet, close to the handle (called the throat). This is because the tension of the strings can warp the racquet significantly, and since the throat is weaker than the head, it's better to start at the top and work down. This can be difficult with one piece of string, and impossible on some racquets. The main strings run parallel to the long axis of the racquet. Insert the string into the holes at the head of the racquet, thread it down through the neck and back up to the head.  Secure the end of the string into the grip and move the rod into the horizontal position. This might require you to readjust the length of string you initially threaded through the racquet. Tighten the string by twisting the rod to the proper specifications for your racquet. Fix the second string using the second clamp and release the first string. Continue threading and clamping until all holes have been strung, tightening one, securing the next, and then releasing the previous string. After you've secured all the main strings, release the tension rod and tie the end of the string securely, using needle-nose pliers and a small awl, if necessary. Tie a firm knot from the short end onto one of the taught vertical strings. Cut off excess string. When you get to the last main row of the vertically-oriented main strings, you'll tie the string off and start on the crossing pattern. Cross strings run perpendicular to the long axis of the racquet. Insert string into one hole, usually designated by a slightly-larger grommet, and weave the string over and under the main...

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Выберите, по какой системе вы будете перетягивать струны, одной или двумя струнами. Протяните основную струну. Завяжите основные струны. Натягивайте скрещивающиеся струны. Завяжите поперечные струны.


Article in English: Any sized jar or bottle will be sufficient for your terrarium. A container with a large mouth will make it easier to work inside of. You want to make sure that the container can be properly sealed.  Options include: a candy jar with a heavy lid, a pasta jar, or a mason jar. Make sure the container is properly washed to remove any residue before using as a terrarium. The layer of pebbles at the bottom of the jar is to allow water to collect at the bottom and protect the plants from flooding. Add pebbles to a depth of about 1⁄2–2 inches (1.3–5.1 cm). It doesn’t matter what type of rock or pebbles you use. You can even use colorful pebbles from the pet store to make it more exciting. The charcoal layer is important to filter out impurities in the water. It helps keep the ecosystem clean and healthy by reducing the burden of bacteria and fungi. You don’t need a thick layer, just enough to cover the rock layer. Activated charcoal can be purchased at a local pet store. On top of the charcoal layer, you will add another layer of peat moss. Peat moss is a nutrient-rich soil that will help hold the water and nutrients necessary for the plants to grow. Peat moss can be obtained a local nursery. The final layer before adding the plants is a layer of potting soil. The plants will be able to root in this soil and get the water and nutrients they need from the combination of all of the layers below the potting soil.  Add enough soil for the plants to take root and have room for growth. A depth slightly higher than the pot the plant came in should be good. Most types of potting soil will be sufficient for this. Succulents and cacti require a special type of soil. Any plant you’d like to add will work in your terrarium, but small plants are recommended. Prepare your plants by removing them from their pots and breaking up the hard soil around their roots. Trim particularly long roots before planting. Dig a small well in the soil with a spoon and place the roots of the plant into the hole. Add a bit of soil on top and pack it...

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Возьмите закрывающуюся достаточно крупную стеклянную емкость. Насыпьте на дно емкости гальку. Насыпьте на гальку слой активированного угля. Добавьте слой торфяного мха толщиной около 1,3 сантиметра. Присыпьте торфяной мох почвой для комнатных растений. Посадите небольшие растения.


Article in English: Any soap will do, but the harder the soap, the more difficult it will be to cut. On the other hand, if it is soft instead of firm, it will be more likely to crumble. Rectangular soap is easier to cut for beginners than round soap. The color you use is up to you and your project idea. Inexpensive ivory soap is good for practice. A carving or paring knife is perfect for whittling down the soap into a basic shape. Soap is often soft enough that kids can use butter knives, plastic knives, spoons, or popsicle sticks. For detail work, you may wish to get a finer knife such as a detailing knife or substitute in an orangewood stick or toothpick.

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Выберите брусок мыла. Выберите нож.


Article in English: Any sort of random method for determining which team goes first is fair game — you can also try rolling for the highest dice roll, guessing a number that a non-biased referee is thinking of, etc. In Kabaddi, teams take turns sending players (called "raiders") across the mid line to the other team's side of the court. The raider tries to tag members of the other team and run back to his side within 30 seconds — each player he touches equals one point for his team if he makes it back safely.   However, the raider must start repeatedly yelling "Kabaddi" before he crosses the mid line and cannot stop repeating this word until he crosses back over to his team's side. If he stops yelling or takes a breath on the opponent's side of the court, even momentarily, he must return to his own side of the court, scoring no points. In this case, one point is awarded to the defending team for a successful play.  Each member of a team must raid in sequence — if a team member raids out of order, the opposing team gets one point. If your team is being raided, you and the other three players in play are "anti-raiders" or "stoppers." Your goal is to keep the raider from tagging you and crossing back over the midline. You can do this either by running away from him until he runs out of breath or physically restraining him by tackling or grabbing him. Note that a raider may not be grabbed or held by his clothes, hair, or any part of his body other than his limbs and torso. The two teams alternate between raiding and defending for two halves of twenty minutes each (with a five minute break between halves.) After halftime, the two teams switch sides of the court. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins! In Kabaddi, players can be temporarily sent "out" of play for a variety of reasons. If this happens, they may not be replaced by players in reserve — substitutions are only made for players who are not out. Below are a list of circumstances in which a player may be sent out.  If the raider tags any defending players...

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Бросьте монетку, чтобы решить, какая команда начнет первой. Если ваша команда начинает первой, пошлите "захватчика" к средней линии. Если ваша команда не начинает первой, вам нужно защищаться! По очереди нападайте и защищайтесь. Игроки, до которых дотронулись, которых поймали или те, которые нарушили правила, покидают игру. "Воскрешайте" игроков, исключая из игры оппонентов.


Article in English: Any spot with bright lighting that doesn't get a lot of direct sunlight will work. Keep your money tree away from windows if direct sunlight shines through them every day. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves on your money tree and kill it.  A stand in your living room or the top of your dresser in your bedroom would be good spots for your money tree, as long as they don't receive a lot of direct sunlight. Try to turn your tree every time you water it. This helps ensure even growth and leaf development. Extreme temperatures can shock your money tree and cause it to die. Find a spot for your money tree that's away from heat and air conditioning vents. Don't put your money tree near a window or door if a cold draft comes through it a lot. Ideally, your money tree should be in a space that averages between 60–75 °F (16–24 °C). Money trees need a lot of humidity to survive. If you live in a dry climate and you're worried about the humidity levels being too low, set up a humidifier near your money tree. Get an indoor humidity monitor so you can keep track of how humid it is in the room your money tree is in. Dry, falling leaves are a sign that your money tree isn't getting enough humidity. If you already have a humidifier set up, start leaving it on for longer amounts of time, or get a second humidifier. Make sure your money tree isn't near any heat vents that could be drying out the air. Watering your money tree more won't help with the dryness, and it could make the problem worse by causing root rot or the leaves on the tree to turn yellow.

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Найдите для орехового дерева место с непрямым солнечным освещением. Не подвергайте ореховое дерево сильной жаре или холоду. Выберите место с влажностью не менее 50 %. Повысьте уровень влажности возле орехового дерева, если оно начнет выглядеть сухим.


Article in English: Any statistical work is generally made easier by having your data in a concise format. A simple table serves this purpose very well. To calculate the standard error of estimate, you will be using five different measurements or calculations. Therefore, creating a five-column table is helpful. Label the five columns as follows:  x{\displaystyle x} y{\displaystyle y} y′{\displaystyle y^{\prime }} y−y′{\displaystyle y-y^{\prime }} (y−y′)2{\displaystyle (y-y^{\prime })^{2}} Note that the table shown in the image above performs the opposite subtractions, y′−y{\displaystyle y^{\prime }-y}. The more standard order, however, is y−y′{\displaystyle y-y^{\prime }}. Because the values in the final column are squared, the negative is not problematic and will not change the outcome. Nevertheless, you should recognize that the more standard calculation is y−y′{\displaystyle y-y^{\prime }}. After collecting your data, you will have pairs of data values. For these statistical calculations, the independent variable is labeled x{\displaystyle x} and the dependent, or resulting, variable is y{\displaystyle y}. Enter these values into the first two columns of your data table.  The order of the data and the pairing is important for these calculations. You need to be careful to keep your paired data points together in order. For the sample calculations shown above, the data pairs are as follows:  (1,2) (2,4) (3,5) (4,4) (5,5) Using your data results, you will be able to calculate a regression line. This is also called a line of best fit or the least squares line. The calculation is tedious but can be done by hand. Alternatively, you can use a handheld graphing calculator or some online programs that will quickly calculate a best fit line using your data.  For this article, it is assumed that you will have the regression line equation available or that it has been predicted by some prior means. For the sample data set in the image above, the regression line is y′=0.6x+2.2{\displaystyle y^{\prime }=0.6x+2.2}. Using the equation of...

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Создайте таблицу с данными. Введите данные в таблицу. Вычислите линию регрессии. Вычислите прогнозируемые значения по линии регрессии.


Article in English: Any suspected head injury or concussion needs to be evaluated by a medical professional. What may seem like a minor head injury could be a fatal one. If the patient is experiencing some minor symptoms but does't seem to be in a great deal of danger, drive them to the nearest doctor's office. If the patient is unconscious or if you are unsure the extent of the damage, call an ambulance. Driving a head trauma patient requires moving them, which should never be done until the head is stabilized. Moving a head trauma patient could lead to death. If the patient is having severe signs of a concussion after experiencing a blow the head, go the the ER immediately. They will do a CT scan and assess the brain for contusions and swelling. If the victim shows any of these symptoms, take them immediately to the ER:  Loss of consciousness, even if briefly. Periods of amnesia. Feeling dazed or confused. Severe headache. Repeated vomiting. Seizure. If you think a neck or spine injury may accompany the concussion, avoid moving the victim while waiting on the paramedics. Moving the person may cause further injury. If you must move the person, do so very carefully. Make sure to move the head and the back as little as possible. If your symptoms do not improve within 7-10 days, contact your physician. If at any time your symptoms change or worsen, contact your physician. There is very little known about the effects of concussion on the brain and on cognitive function. However, some treatments prescribed by your doctor may improve lingering symptoms. A doctor may perform any number of scans, including an MRI, CT, or EEG. A doctor may also perform a neurological test that evaluates your vision, hearing, reflexes, and coordination. Another test they may perform is a cognitive test, which checks memory, concentration, and recall.

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Обратитесь к врачу. Отправляйтесь в больницу. Оставайтесь на месте и избегайте движения. Следите за своим самочувствием. Продолжайте лечение.


Article in English: Any teen is likely to have some education about what happens during puberty, but they may also not realize the impact of body odor. Furthermore, many teens may know what to expect, but they simply may not realize that it already applies to them. Remember, it isn’t like a teen just wakes up one day knowing they have gone through puberty. Instead, it is a gradual process, and they simply may not realize they are smelly.  Ideally, you should start talking to your child about puberty before they reach it, and before they are a teenager. For example, you should explain that when people go through puberty, their body does things differently than it did before. They will sweat, but now this sweat will be smelly. Not only that, but they will grow hair in new places, and this hair can make that smell worse. If the teen is the type that doesn't believe a word you say, see if you can enlist the help of someone your teen really looks up to. For example, if you are the mom of a teen boy, he may be more likely to listen to a man that he looks up to, such as his father, uncle, grandfather, or even a close family friend. If the person that is going to talk to him isn’t sure what to say, give them a few pointers. Point out that they should be delicate, and try their best not to make your teen feel embarrassed. When talking with  teens about hygiene and showering, it is really important to do your best to avoid making them feel embarrassed. With topics such as hygiene, this can be very easy to do. If they feel embarrassed, they will likely become defensive almost immediately, and they aren’t going to want to listen to anything you are saying, no matter how logical it is. Be empathetic and remember that the teenage years can be really tough and confusing. You can say, for example, “I know that it can be really tough at your age, and this may be at the bottom of your list of priorities, but remember that taking care of your hygiene is important. It may seem like a hassle, but being clean and well-groomed will help make you feel...

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Расскажите подросткам о периоде полового созревания. Попросите кого-нибудь, кого ребенок считает авторитетом, поговорить с ним. Не унижайте подростка.


Article in English: Any tightly sealable container works, but you probably have an empty water bottle laying around somewhere. Try to find one that holds at least 16 ounces or 500 milliliter, so you can clearly see the display. This method is safe for kids to follow on their own, and much faster and easier than making a permanent lava lamp. Young kids can ask an adult to do the pouring for them.

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Возьмите большую пластиковую бутылку из-под газированной воды и ополосните ее.


Article in English: Any time you experience rectal bleeding, it is important to visit your doctor and have any serious causes ruled out or identified. Seek urgent medical care if:  Rectal bleeding is accompanied by a fever or nausea. Your skin turns pale and sweaty while you are experiencing rectal bleeding. You experience severe abdominal cramps. As an initial test, your doctor may perform a digital and visual anal and rectal examination. The doctor will use a gloved finger to inspect your anus and lower rectum for trauma, hemorrhoids, or the presence of a foreign body. The doctor may also feel and apply pressure to your abdomen externally. They’ll feel for any odd lumps or potential tumors inside your body. If the visual examination proves inconclusive, the doctor may request a sample of blood, stool, or both. A blood test will allow the doctor to determine how much blood you have lost and if your blood is able to clot adequately. The doctor or a nurse can draw the blood sample while you’re in the office. Both the blood sample and stool sample will need to be sent to an off-site lab for examination. The results may take up to a week to be returned. In some cases, your doctor may decide that a colonoscopy is needed to determine the cause or location of your rectal bleeding. When performing a colonoscopy, the doctor will insert a flexible plastic tube with a camera attached into your rectum. This allows the doctor to have a clearer image of your rectum and will allow them to determine the cause of your rectal bleeding.  Instead of a colonoscopy, the doctor may prefer a different type of internal examination, including an endoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy. If your doctor is able to see an obvious external source for the bleeding, such as hemorrhoids, you may not need to receive a colonoscopy. They may still recommend an internal examination to rule out cancer or other serious underlying causes, however. If you’re 40 or older, your doctor will recommend a colonoscopy to rule out the possibility of colon cancer causing your...

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Запишитесь на прием к врачу, если у вас возникнет ректальное кровотечение. Узнайте у врача об исследовании прямой кишки или копрограмме (анализ кала). Согласитесь предоставить образцы кала и крови. Согласитесь пройти колоноскопию, если в этом возникнет необходимость. Принимайте выписанные препараты согласно указаниям врача.


Article in English: Any time you get into future-telling, a lot lingo starts getting tossed around. It can get confusing. Keeping terms straight can untangle a lot of mystical mumbo-jumbo and make the techniques and the simple tricks a little more fun for the beginner.   Precognition means awareness of the future, through direct knowledge or some other kind of perception, like dreams. Most precognitive experiences occur in dreams, and most occur 24-48 hours before the occurrence.  Premonition involves the feeling that something might happen, but not the knowledge of what it is exactly. Premonitions might include feelings of foreboding or "hunches" that something "feels right." These can be just as significant as precognition, and much more reliable.  Prophecy refers back to the ancient Greek sense of time, with the future being fixed and immutable. A prophecy is a knowledge of a future that will definitely happen, without question. For something to be prophecies means that it cannot be changed. Scans show that humans only use a tiny fraction of the brain's capacity. But are those dormant abilities really useless and dormant? Not necessarily. Flexing your unconscious muscles is possible through practicing deep meditation, letting your unconscious mind overwhelm your conscious mind, and take over. This is where future telling happens.  Start by making yourself comfortable, in a room with soft natural light. Sitting in a comfortable upright position, preferably on the floor, calm your mind and focus on your breathing. Feel the breath go into your body. Feel the breath go out of your body. Feel the oxygen nourishing your body, and going back out into the world. Just focus on your breath, nothing else. Gradually, start focusing on relaxing your body as you breathe. With every breath, focus on relaxing one arm, first. Feel the breath going into your arm and relax your arm. Then move to your other arm, then down your chest, and throughout the rest of your body. Calm your head and your mind, as well. Focus on relaxation. . There's no...

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Поймите разницу между предчувствием, предвидением и пророчеством. Начните заниматься глубокой медитацией. Постепенно войдите в транс и погрузитесь в него как можно глубже. Начните использовать способность медитировать в обычной жизни. Обращайте внимание на символы и знаки. Анализируйте символы. Ознакомьтесь с мифологией.


Article in English: Any time you start a new medication, it’s important to discuss your medical history with your doctor beforehand. Drugs can have interactions that create negative side effects.  Taking Prolia can be potentially harmful for people with kidney disease, weak immune systems, thyroid/parathyroid problems, stomach or intestinal problems, dental surgery or tooth removal surgery, or allergies to denosumab (an ingredient in the medication) or latex. Let your doctor and dentist know if you have jaw problems while on Prolia. You may need a dental exam before you can begin Prolia as well. It’s important that you don’t attempt to inject yourself (or someone else) with a shot of Prolia unless you’ve been trained by a professional. Ask your doctor to show you how to use it before you attempt to administer the injection at home. If you feel uncomfortable administering the injection yourself, simply go to your healthcare provider each time you need a dose. They will be happy to do it for you. A room-temperature injection will be more comfortable than a cold one. Take the medication out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or so before you administer the shot.  Don’t try to warm the syringe by using a heat source (like a microwave or hot water). Let it warm up naturally. Heating up the syringe can compromise the medication or even cause the syringe to crack. Be sure that you don’t expose the syringe to direct sunlight while you wait for it to warm up as sunlight can contaminate the medication inside the syringe. Look at the syringe to make sure it is not damaged or contaminated. Don’t use the syringe if the medicine inside is cloudy or has particles in it, if any part of the syringe appears cracked or broken, or if the needle cap is missing or not fully attached. Instead, grab a new syringe from your packet, or contact your healthcare provider if you are out of syringes. You should also discard the syringe if the medicine is past its expiration date, which will be printed on the syringe label. You may...

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Расскажите врачу об имеющихся у вас заболеваниях. Попросите врача показать вам, как делать укол. Достаньте заполненный шприц из холодильника за 30 минут до проведения инъекции. Выбросьте шприц, если тот треснул или лекарство выглядит мутным. Вымойте руки и простерилизуйте место укола медицинским спиртом.


Article in English: Any time you'd normally use milk or yogurt for a meal or in your cooking, substitute kefir. Kefir makes an excellent base for sauces, and it can even be used in baking as a healthier dairy substitute. Consider these options:  Eat kefir with granola for breakfast. Stir kefir into your coffee. Make a yogurt grapefruit cake with kefir instead of yogurt. Coconut kefir can't always be used as a direct substitute for milk in recipes, but it has a variety of other wonderful uses, and is especially delicious when enjoyed plain. Try these ideas:  Make a coconut kefir smoothie by blending a cup of kefir, a banana, and a handful of berries. Use coconut kefir as the base for a  homemade pina colada. Stir coconut kefir into soups and sauces to make them thick, rich and creamy. Water kefir is much lighter than other types of kefir, so you might find yourself drinking it all day long. Use it whenever you'd normally use water in recipes for soup. You can also flavor water kefir with fruit juice, mint, or other flavorings to make a tasty drink.

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Пейте молочный кефир вместо молока. Пейте кокосовый кефир. Пейте кефир из воды для гидратации организма в течение дня.


Article in English: Any time you're planting a new garden bed or even potting a houseplant, it's a good idea to fertilize it to give it a head start. Work compost into the soil, sprinkle bone meal into the holes you dig, or scatter granular fertilizer over newly tilled ground. Remember that nitrogen helps stems and leaves grow strong, phosphorus fosters a healthy root system, and potassium gives plants a healthy shape with beautiful blossoms. Each type of plant has different needs, so conduct research or ask an expert at your local nursery if you're not sure exactly what to feed your plants. Try not to wait until a problem crops up before feeding your plants. Keep track of when they were last fertilized and plan on feeding them again every few months during the growing season. If your plants have yellow or brown spots, limp leaves, or other problems, they are likely to be undernourished. You can buy fertilizer sprays that are intended to help immediately revive plants that are in distress.

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Удобряйте растения, когда сажаете их. Удобряйте растения каждые несколько месяцев. Удобряйте растения, когда они выглядят бедно.


Article in English: Any time you're touching your eyes and eyelids, you should wash your hands. Wet your hands with clean water, lather them with soap, and then scrub them for about 20 seconds before rinsing. Dry your hands using a clean towel. You may need to adjust the eyelashes a few times to get them in the right position. Allow your other eye makeup to dry and set before applying the lashes. It may be a good idea to wear minimal makeup around your eyes until you're used to applying your lashes. It can take awhile to get used to using magnetic lashes. Practice before you wear the lashes out, as they may look awkward the first few times you put them on.

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Мойте руки перед использованием накладных ресниц. Дайте макияжу высохнуть перед надеванием накладных ресниц. Практикуйтесь дома перед тем, как надеть накладные ресницы на выход.


Article in English: Any type of bread will work for your sandwich, so pick the one that you like the most. If you want something healthier, look for whole grain or multigrain to get helpful nutrients and fibers. You can either used pre-sliced bread or buy an entire loaf to cut your own. Use 2 slices of the bread you choose and lay them flat on your plate so you can easily build your sandwich on top of them.  Look for different types of bread, like sourdough, pumpernickel, or rye, to see how they affect the overall flavor of your sandwich. If you want to make a large sub sandwich, cut a baguette horizontally down the middle to use as the top and bottom pieces. Try using buns or rolls instead of sliced bread if you want to make smaller sandwiches. Look for pitas or tortillas if you’d rather have a wrap. Shake a small amount of salt and pepper onto the sandwich to make it taste better. Try different spices or herbs you may have, like basil, oregano, or cayenne pepper, if you want to give your sandwich an additional kick. Only use a tiny pinch of each spice so the flavors aren’t too overwhelming. Once your sandwich is completely assembled, press down on the top piece of bread to compress the sandwich so it’s easier to cut. Use a serrated knife to cut through the sandwich so it doesn’t fall apart. You can either cut the sandwich diagonally or into rectangles depending on what you prefer. After you cut the sandwich, eat it and enjoy your meal!  You don’t need to cut the sandwich if you don’t want to. If you want to save some of your sandwich for later, wrap it in foil or a plastic bag and keep it in the fridge to preserve it.

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Выберите для сэндвича свой любимый вид хлеба. Приправьте сэндвич, чтобы подчеркнуть его вкус. Разрежьте сэндвич, чтобы его было удобнее есть.


Article in English: Any type of chewing gum or bubblegum should work. Chew a wad of gum until all of it is soft and flexible. Sugared gum and sugarless gum have different consistencies, so you might want to try both kinds to see which is easier to snap. Press it against the roof of your mouth with your tongue until it forms a flat, unbroken disc or rectangle. There are a couple different ways you can flatten the gum. Any method you use for blowing a bubble should work, but stop before the gum is fully stretched out. Use your tongue to push the gum up behind your upper lip, in front of your upper front teeth. Wedge one end of the gum firmly in that area. Push the other end of the gum behind your lower teeth, on the inside of your mouth. The gum should still be all in one piece, without any tears. Some people put the lower end in front of the bottom teeth instead, or in the center of the mouth. Part your lips slightly, so there's a gap between them. Suck a short burst of air in quickly, and some of the gum should snap back into your mouth, making noise. You might need to practice for a while before you can get this. Even once you learn it, it might not happen every time.

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Пожуйте резинку минуту или две. Сплющите резинку во рту. Растяните резинку между верхней губой и тыльной стороной нижних зубов. Вдохните воздух.


Article in English: Any type of foam shaving cream will work for this purpose. Be sure to use cream, rather than gel. Spritz the cream directly onto the stain. Give the shaving cream some time to work its magic. Just a few minutes should suffice. After you’ve let the shaving cream sit on the stain for a couple of minutes, work it into the stain. Use your fingers or a soft, clean cloth. Rub firmly to make sure you really work the shaving cream into the stained fibers. If shaving cream and water alone don’t do the trick, try mixing a little rubbing alcohol in with the shaving cream. Rub in the shaving cream and alcohol mixture, and rinse with water. If you’re concerned that alcohol might damage your clothing, test a little out in an inconspicuous spot first. Carefully wash out all the shaving cream. Use cold water on your first rinse, since hot water may cause the stain to set into the fabric. Check to see if there’s any foundation left. If there’s any foundation left after your initial attack, spray on a little more shaving cream and try again. This time, rinse it out with warm or hot water. The warmer water may help the shaving cream break down any stubborn makeup that has already set into the fabric. After rinsing out the stain, gently pat the area dry. Use a blotting motion to lift out the water and any lingering traces of the stain. After you’ve spot-treated the stain, get out any residual traces of makeup (and shaving cream) by tossing the stained item in the wash. If the garment is not machine-washable, hand wash it or get it dry-cleaned.

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Нанесите на пятно крем для бритья. Дайте крему для бритья впитаться в течение 2–3 минут. Вотрите крем для бритья в пятно. Для стойких пятен используйте медицинский спирт. Сполосните ткань холодной водой. Повторите процедуру и промойте ткань теплой водой по мере необходимости. Промокните участок чистым сухим полотенцем. Теперь постирайте одежду.


Article in English: Any type of household vinegar or even table salt in water can be used to antique brass. This can take longer to take effect than the other methods — several hours for vinegar, and up to several days with salt water— but you do not have to handle any dangerous chemicals and probably already have the necessary ingredients in your kitchen.  Prepare the brass first as described above to ensure the antiquing succeeds. Wear rubber gloves for any method to prevent getting oil on the brass. A mix of equal parts table salt and water will oxidize the brass, simply speeding up the natural aging process brass undergoes. Apply it with a small paintbrush over the entire surface and reapply daily until you've achieved the appearance you enjoy. Apply with a brush or simply dip the piece in any type of vinegar. Allow it to dry, then apply an additional coat if you'd like a darker color.  Mix a spoonful of table salt into the vinegar for a greener patina.  Heating the brass with a hair dryer or oven to around 450ºF (230ºC) will produce more noticeable results, but you'll need oven mitts or thick gardener gloves to handle it at this temperature. This may not achieve the authentic appearance that ammonia or antiquing solution will, but some people prefer the "gingerbread" appearance that results. In any case, it is certainly safer and less expensive than those methods.  Pour some vinegar into a plastic bucket with an airtight lid. Place wooden blocks or other objects into the bucket so a stable, flat surface is dry above the level of the vinegar. Place the brass on top of the objects. Seal the lid to trap the vinegar fumes and let them alter the brass for several hours or overnight. Once the result you want is achieved, which may take several applications, wash the brass in warm water. Dry it gently with a towel or by applying heat. Once it is dry, you have the option to preserve its color by coating with a brass lacquer or wax.

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Воспользуйтесь уксусом или соленой водой, чтобы легко и безопасно состарить медное изделие. Используйте соленую воду, чтобы медь немного потемнела. Покройте медное изделие уксусом для для более выраженного старения. Для появления теплого коричневого оттенка воспользуйтесь уксусными испарениями. Какой бы метод вы ни использовали, в конце вымойте изделие теплой водой и высушите.


Article in English: Any type of oil will remove wax from your skin. The oil seeps under the edge of the wax to make your skin slippery, helping the wax slide right off. Waxing kits often come with a nourishing mineral oil that is meant to be used for removing extra bits of wax. You can also buy a "wax-off" formula that contains ingredients that remove wax from skin. However, any of the following oils will work just as well:  Baby oil Massage oil Olive oil Canola oil Melted coconut oil Oil-based lotion Use soap and water to wash away the excess oil. Pat your skin dry with a towel. Your skin should now feel soft and fresh, thanks to the oil treatment you just provided.

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Выберите подходящее масло. Помойте кожу после процедуры.


Article in English: Any type of pepper can be frozen, either raw or already roasted. The peppers typically remain flavorful for eight or nine months, but they will be mushy once thawed. This makes this method best suited for peppers that will be diced and used in recipes. Unlike most vegetables, peppers do not need to be blanched to maintain quality while frozen. This makes freezing a faster, easier preservation method than with many vegetables. Hot peppers can cause a painful skin rash. Always wear rubber gloves while handling hot peppers, and avoid touching sensitive areas of your body, such as your face. Wash anything that comes into contact with the peppers with soap and warm water before using it for anything else. While more scientific studies are needed, there is anecdotal evidence that latex gloves may not be able to prevent "burning" from prolonged contact with hot peppers. Cut the peppers in half and scoop out the seeds and the white membrane inside. Slice the peppers into strips, or dice them into small pieces, depending on how you prefer them in your recipes.  Red peppers are often roasted before freezing, but this is optional. Cutting hot peppers before freezing is optional. Spread the cut peppers out in a single layer, so they will freeze separately from each other and not stick together. Put the tray in the freezer until the peppers are frozen firm, checking about every twenty minutes.  A baking sheet with sides is best to prevent the peppers from falling, but you may use any flat tray. Alternatively, wrap each pepper in wax paper or another freezer-safe material instead, to keep them separate from each other. Move on to the next step. Once the peppers have been tray frozen, they are unlikely to stick together into one lump in the freezer. At this point, they can be collected and placed in airtight, waterproof containers, such as freezer-safe zip locked bags or sealed plastic containers. Remove as much air as possible from bags before closing.  Keep your freezer at 0ºF (–17.9ºC) or below for safe, long-term...

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Замороженные перцы сохраняют свой вкус и аромат, но их текстура меняется. Наденьте резиновые перчатки, если вы взяли жгучие перцы. Вымойте и разрежьте перцы. Замораживайте перцы на противне. Переложите перцы в емкость для хранения.


Article in English: Any type of sexual contact between an adult and a minor is considered abuse. An adult might make threats or use their position of power (as someone most people normally trust, like a coach or teacher) to bully or frighten a younger person into having sex or other sexual activity. If your parents watch you undress (without helping you get dressed), take pictures of you without any clothes on, touch the areas of your body that are private in a way that makes you scared or uncomfortable, or pressure/force you to look at or touch their private parts, that is sexual abuse. Sometimes being touched sexually can feel good, which can be confusing. The person doesn't have to be hurting you for it to be sexual abuse. Not all sexual abuse leaves a physical injury, but many acts of sexual abuse do leave bruising, bleeding, and other injuries. Sexual abuse can also cause sexually transmitted infections and even pregnancy in some cases. Common symptoms of sexual abuse include, but are not limited to:  Difficulty walking or sitting because of physical pain  Bruises, pain, or bleeding from your penis, vagina, or anus Painful discharge during urination or other sign of an STD, frequent yeast infections or urinary tract infections Parents should not be exposing you to pornography, or creating pornography about you. Some of this involves grooming, or exposing you to sexually explicit content, to make you more open to doing it. Or they may use videos/images of you for sexual use, by themselves or others.  Exposing you to pornography on purpose (videos, photos, books, et cetera) Videotaping or taking photos of you naked, for sexual purposes Writing about your private parts Sometimes a child is sexually abused by another child. When this happens, it is usually because the first child is reenacting abuse that was forced on them. Most children do not have an understanding of sex, so generally if another child forces you or a sibling to engage in some type of sexual behavior, it's usually a sign that the child was abused by someone....

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Недопустимое поведение родителей. Телесные повреждения при половом принуждении. Порнографические и эротические материалы. Половое принуждение со стороны других детей.


Article in English: Any variety of rose will be a beautiful addition to your garden, but it's important to check which roses will grow best in your region by looking at a regional guide to roses. You can also consider the appearance of the roses as well as their size. Here are several of the most popular and beautiful varieties of roses:   Floribunda. These are the most colorful types of roses, and they are bushy shrubs that bloom freely, creating clusters of three to fifteen blossoms instead of just one blossom on a step. These shrubs can be grown individually but look the most impressive when you plant many rows of them next to each other.  Hybrid Tea. These are one of the most popular types of roses, which grow as upright bushes that grow one flower per stem. These may be the roses you're most used to seeing at the florist's.  Grandiflora. This beautiful variety of rose is a mix between a floribunda and a hybrid tea. It grows up to six feet tall and creates classic hybrid tea flower clusters.  Shrub and landscape roses. These roses come in a variety of shapes and sizes and they can suit any landscape. They grow close to the ground, are naturally disease-resistant, and they require less attention than other roses while bearing roses over a long season.  Climber roses. These roses add flavor to any garden and typically grow on a fence or a trellis. They have long, arching canes that have many flowers which can cover pillars, walls, or any structure that offers them support.  Miniature roses. These are the smallest of the rose plants and they can grow anywhere from six inches to two feet tall. These roses flower continuously and are great for container gardening, making borders, and for growing in a small space.  Tree roses. These roses have a hardy rootstock and are grafted to a long stem that is then grafted to a rose bush at its top. The tree rose is visually stunning but it takes more care for it to survive through the winter. This is an important distinction to make because you will have to plant the roses differently...

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Выберите сорт розы. Примите решение, хотите ли вы посадить розы с голыми корнями или контейнерные розы. Выберите посадочное место. Соберите материалы для посадки роз.


Article in English: Any variety of tomato works well for drying, whether you've purchased a bunch from the market or you've grown a bumper crop yourself. Select healthy-looking, ripe tomatoes without much bruising or discoloration.  Roma tomatoes, which are a dense, fleshy, and meaty tomato variety, are particularly good candidates for drying. They tend to dry more quickly than some other varieties of tomato. For drying, select tomatoes that are ripe, but not over-ripe. Super-juicy tomatoes are difficult to process and dry because they've got so much liquid in them. Try to get tomatoes at their peak of ripeness. If you're not a fan of tomato skins, a quick extra step can give you delicious dried tomatoes without the skins. To prepare the skins for blanching, cut a small X into the skin to make removing the skin easier.  Prepare a medium pot of boiling water and quickly blanch the tomatoes by dunking them into the water for no more than 30 or 45 seconds.     Plunge the tomatoes quickly into a bowl of ice water to drop their temperature quickly. This process should essentially cook the tomato skin so it slips off easily, without affecting the texture of the tomato much. Since you're drying it anyway, it works easily.     Peel or slip the skin off. It should come off quite easily from the incision you've made. If you don't get it all, don't worry.    Depending on the size of your tomatoes, you can simply halve them or cut them into quarters, if you've got bigger tomatoes and want smaller dried bits. While they look big at this point, removing the moisture from the tomatoes shrinks them considerably. A half tomato isn't much bigger than a small prune after you dehydrate it. Cut out the white part where the stem meets the tomato and remove any discolored parts of the tomato. If you want to, you can remove the seeds. Roma tomatoes typically don't have many seeds to remove, which--again--makes them a good candidate for this process.

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Отберите столько помидоров, сколько собрались высушить. Устраните шкурку (по желанию). Разрежьте помидоры пополам. Устраните места ударов, потеков и уплотнения.


Article in English: Any variety of tomatoes can be used, but make sure the fruit is not too ripe. Overripe tomatoes are bad for canning due to their high acid content. Gently press on the tomatoes to make sure they are still firm. Look over your tomatoes to make sure they do not have any bruises. If you want to can green tomatoes, you’re in luck. Green tomatoes are more acidic but can still be canned, according to the USDA. Once they are free from dirt, slice off the ends that have the stems, and cut an "X" shape at the bottom of the other end. The ‘X’ shape will make it easier to peel off the skins later. To do this, you will need to bring a pot of water to a boil. You will also need to set out a bowl filled with ice water. Once the water is boiling, drop a few tomatoes in at a time. Let them sit in the water for about a minute (though you can take them out after 45 seconds if you want to.) Immediately plunge them into the bowl filled with ice water. Doing this will help to make the tomato skins fall right off. Remove the skins and place your tomatoes on a cutting board.. While quartering your tomatoes, remove any other bruises or tough spots. If you didn’t already, remove the tough part where the tomato attaches to its stem.

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Выберите помидоры. Помойте помидоры и срежьте хвостики. Снимите кожицу. Достаньте помидоры из кипятка. Нарежьте помидоры четвертинками.


Article in English: Any web browser can quickly save the webpage that you are currently visiting. You will then be able to open this webpage at any time, even if you're offline. If you want to save an entire website, with all of the associated pages, click here. All browsers have the ability to save a webpage, along with all of the media on it. You can quickly open this window by pressing Ctrl/⌘ Cmd+S, or by doing the following:  Chrome - Click the Chrome Menu button (☰) and select "Save page as". Internet Explorer - Click the Gear button, select "File", and then "Save as". If you don't see the Gear button, press Alt to show the menu bar, click "File" and then select "Save as". Firefox - Click the Firefox Menu button (☰) and select "Save Page". Safari - Click the "File" menu and select "Save As". By default, the file will be named the same as the title of the page. After saving, you'll find the page's HTML file here, as well as a folder containing all of the media from the page if you choose to save the complete page. In the "Save as type" menu, you can choose between "Webpage, Complete" or "Webpage, HTML Only". Saving the complete page will download all of the media on the page into a separate folder. This will allow you to see the pictures if you're offline. Internet Explorer users can select "Web Archive, single file (*.mht)". This is a Microsoft format that stores all of the webpage's data in a single archive file. These .mht files can only be easily opened in Internet Explorer, but can make archiving lots of webpages much simpler. You'll find an HTML file in the location that you specified. Double-clicking it will open the saved page in your default web browser, even if you're offline.  Make sure you always keep the associated media folder in the same location as the .html file. If they aren't in the same location, the webpage won't load any images. If you're offline and the page you saved has streaming video, the video will not load until you connect to the internet again.

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Откройте веб-страницу, которую вы хотите сохранить. Откройте окно «Сохранить страницу как». Присвойте сохраняемой странице имя. Задайте папку для сохранения страницы. Выберите, хотите ли вы сохранить всю страницу или только HTML. Откройте сохраненную веб-страницу.


Article in English: Any wrappers, papers, stones, or other noticeable pieces of junk that have cluttered up your car interior until now must be cleared away before you can begin shampooing. Vacuuming removes the majority of large dirt particles, making the process of shampooing both easier and more effective. Shampooing should be used primarily to get rid of greasy, smelly gunk that ordinary vacuuming or sweeping cannot remove.

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Уберите весь мусор. Пропылесосьте салон автомобиля.


Article in English: Anyone can be sweet, regardless of how they look or what they wear, but certain styles and images tend to be associated with specific personality types. The change can be as simple as a gentle smile to as complex as a complete makeover, including a new hairstyle, new makeup, and a new outfit. Sweetness is associated with youthfulness, so refrain from wearing anything too revealing or "sexy." Opt instead for simple or modest outfits.  If you are a girl, consider wearing: a shirt with a sweetheart neckline and a knee-length skirt, a peasant blouse and some jeans, or a summery dress. Refrain from wearing anything that reveals too much cleavage or exposes your belly button. You can still look feminine, but be sure your outfit is also modest. If you are a boy, consider wearing: slacks and button up shirts, neutral colors, or a simple T-shirt and jeans. Refrain from wearing anything with inappropriate designs or slogans, muscle shirts, or several sizes too large. You want a proper and modest image. Anyone can be sweet, regardless of how they dress, but certain shapes are associated with harshness. Wearing lots of spikes and studs might make you appear tough and intimidating, which in turn might make you appear unapproachable. Sweet people generally have a softer appearance, and are easy to approach. Light colors, such as pastels, pink, lilac, baby blue, and whites, are often associated with softness, purity, innocence and gentleness. Wearing these colors might help others perceive you as having these qualities. Sweetness is associated with youthfulness, which can be achieved through wearing little to no makeup. Consider wearing light eyeshadow, some mascara, and light-colored lipstick or lip gloss. You want your makeup to look simple and innocent, so stay away from dark or glamorous styles, such as smoky eyeshadow and dark red lipstick. Consider wearing makeup that make your eyes appear larger, to lend that doe-eyed look often associated with youthfulness and innocence. Sweet people are often youthful, and youth is...

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Рассмотрим вопрос изменения вашего внешнего вида. Одевайтесь просто и скромно. Воздержитесь от заклепок и шипов. Лучше всего надевать одежду светлых тонов. Если наносите макияж, то его должно быть немного. Следите за гигиеной тела. Следите за аккуратным внешним видом. Улыбайтесь чаще.


Article in English: Anyone can say they are sorry, but not everyone can mean it and back it up with a solution. Be aware that your girlfriend might expect you to think about your actions and/or words for a while before apologizing to her. Before you issue your apology, have solid answers about:  Why you did what you did, or said what you said, to upset her. What aspect of your personality that comes from. How you plan on fixing it so that neither you nor your girlfriend will have to go through the pain again. " Don't hem or haw, or try to apologize without actually saying "sorry." Your girlfriend probably wants to hear those exact words, so be prepared to say them up front. Tell her you really want to fix the problem and get your relationship back on track. Don't yell or talk over her; you may frighten or upset her and make things worse. If she seems really upset and doesn't want to handle your apology right now, leave. Ask her if you can give her a call in a couple days. If you thought about the problem (Step 1), you should have a pretty good idea about what and why you did wrong, and how you can fix it in the future.  Example: "I know I owe you an apology. I shouldn't have lied to you or your parents about my age. I knew it was the wrong thing to do, but I didn't want you or them to not trust me because I'm older. I really care about you and your parents, so I plan on apologizing to them directly. I understand if you or they are still mad at me after this."  Example: "I shouldn't have looked at Stacy the way I did. I know that she's your friend, and I'd never do anything to jeopardize my relationship with you or your relationship with her. I don't have an excuse for my actions, only an explanation: lots of guys look at girls. Now that I know it really bothers you, I'll try my hardest not to make the same mistake again."  Example: "I apologize for calling you that name — I'm not even going to repeat it. It was wrong and degrading. I recognize that. I shouldn't have gotten worked up, and I shouldn't have let that slip. I realize...

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Продумайте свое извинение и по-настоящему поймите, в чем ваша вина. Начните с простого «прости меня». Если она просит вас уйти, скажите, что вы хотите попросить прощения. Спокойно объясните причины своего поведения. Дайте ей время на ответ. Скажите, что вы готовы дать ей время, если нужно.


Article in English: Anyone who drew a mafia card should open their eyes at this time and look around to see who else has their eyes open. Give the players a set amount of time, such as 60 seconds or 5 minutes to decide who they want to “kill” or eliminate from the game.  When they reach a decision, have them tell you who the victim is by pointing to the person. Tell the players not to speak with other mafia members and only communicate silently using simple hand gestures, such as pointing and nodding or shaking their heads. If the mafia cannot come to a unanimous decision about who to eliminate, then they forfeit their turn and no one will be eliminated during that round. That person may then open their eyes and point at someone they think is a member of the mafia. Since there is only 1 detective in the game, they will have to rely on their instincts and any other hints they have gotten. Remember that there should only be 1 detective. If you notice someone else open their eyes, then you may need to check their cards to see who the real detective is. Note: In an alternative way to play, the Sheriff/Detective does not automatically eliminate the Mafia member they have identified. Rather, it is up to the sheriff to convince the townspeople the next day who the Mafia member is. Silently indicate if the person the detective identified is a member of the mafia, such as by nodding or shaking your head. Instruct the sheriff to go back to sleep after they make their selection. If the detective was right, the person will be eliminated. However, if the person was wrong, then they know who another one of the townspeople is and can choose someone else on their next turn. Once the doctor has pointed out someone to save, note who it is and then tell them to go back to sleep. The doctor will close their eyes at this time, and this is the end of the night cycle.

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Пусть ведущий начнет ночной цикл сказав игрокам, чтобы они закрыли глаза и опустили головы. Когда все "спят", ведущий должен попросить мафию проснуться и выбрать свою жертву. Ведущий говорит шерифу проснуться. Далее ведущий говорит проснуться врачу и выбрать, кого из игроков он спасет.


Article in English: Anyone who has ever had a broken bone and worn a cast knows, sometimes you just can’t scratch an itch. One way to get some relief is to scratch someplace else on your body. This little mind trick relieves your body’s desire to scratch without further inflaming the mosquito bite.  You can try scratching near the itch, such as in a large circle around the bite. Be careful not to touch it by mistake! Alternatively, you can scratch someplace completely different, like the top of your head or the bottom of your feet. Repeat this any time you feel compelled to scratch. Instead of scratching, you can get some relief by gently patting the mosquito bite. A few light taps may be all that you need to sooth the itch and prevent scratching. If that doesn't work, you may try a slightly more intense pat. Eventually, you may even choose to slap the bite.  Wait a few moments after patting before you increase the intensity of your pats. It may take a few moments for the pat to work. Repeat this anytime you feel compelled to scratch. One of the simplest ways to stop yourself from scratching is just to get your mind off of it. Do anything that can get your mind off the itch. The best activities will be things that involve your hands. That way, you’ll be less likely to scratch absentmindedly.  Play tennis. Do a crossword puzzle. Bake oatmeal cookies. Meditation has been an effective treatment for relieving itchiness caused by psoriasis. Use it to stop scratching your mosquito bites. Instead of focusing on the itch, simply close your eyes, take some deep breaths, and try not to think about anything. Set a timer and try to do this for five minutes at a time.  Look for guided meditations online, if you would enjoy some guidance. Or put on some soothing music to help you relax. Putting socks on your hands is an easy way to remind yourself not to scratch. Even if you do scratch while the socks are on your hands, you won’t be able to do much damage.  You can make a sock puppet playhouse, and play with socks on your hands. This is good...

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Почешите место, которое находится рядом с местом укуса комара. Погладьте место укуса. Отвлеките себя. Помедитируйте. Наденьте носки на руки. Используйте скотч.


Article in English: Anyone who's ever been inspired to down as many franks as possible by the Nathan's Hot Dog competition has come up against a quick and harsh reality: you can't eat that many hot dogs without preparation. The stomach is a muscle like any other. It needs training and recovery, otherwise you risk injury. If you want to increase your stomach's capacity, take it slow.  According to some studies, the average human stomach holds about 1.5 liters before becoming nauseated, but can hold between 3-5 liters if trained properly. It is possible to rupture your stomach if you eat too much too quickly, but it's extremely uncommon and rare. You'll usually vomit before you risk a stomach tear or other physical problems. The healthiest way of training and expanding your stomach capacity is not with food, but with water. Competitive eaters are able to drink as much as a gallon of water at a time, in less than 20 minutes. This increases the stomach's capacity and carries relatively little health impact, compared with eating lots of food at once. Start slow, increasing the number of glasses of water you drink in a day incrementally, then increasing the speed at which you consume the water you drink. It's usually recommended to drink as many as eight glasses of water in a day to begin with, so start there and gradually build up your capacity. Water serves a purpose during eating competitions, as well as during your training. While dunking a hot dog bun in water might not seem that appetizing, it helps to break down the food before you put it into your mouth, making it much easier to swallow and start digesting. The faster you get it down, the more you'll be able to eat, and water helps this process. Don't drink too much of the water while you're eating. While it's ok to use some water to help lubricate the food, don't gulp it to quench your thirst, or you'll be taking up valuable real estate in your stomach. Two or three times a week, competitive eater Yasir Salem steams as many as eight pounds of broccoli and cauliflower for a...

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Развивайте возможности своего желудка медленно. Потренируйтесь с водой. Размачивайте пищу. Потренируйтесь на крестоцветных овощах. Жуйте жевательную резинку для укрепления жевательных мышц. Много времени посвящайте кардиотренировкам. Выберите специализацию.


Article in English: Anything beyond a simple sprain should be evaluated by medical professionals.  Call for medical assistance if you cannot put any weight on the injured limb, as it may be a sign of an especially bad sprain or a broken bone. Avoid trying to tough it out—it’s not worth the risk if the injury is worse than you think. Don’t attempt to diagnose your injury yourself. Seek medical advice to avoid prolonged suffering and/or more injuries and pain resulting from the original sprain. Several characteristics are possible symptoms of a break and the injured party and/or their caretaker should consider them. If you have any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention.  Notice any inability to move the injured joint or limb.  Be aware of numbness, tingling, or extreme swelling in the injured joint. Look for open wounds associated with the injury. Recall whether you heard a popping sound when you were injured. Observe the joint or limb for deformity. Note any tenderness to a specific bone in the joint (point tenderness) or significant bruising to the area. Any hint of infection needs to be treated immediately to keep it from spreading and making you ill.  Look for open cuts or skin abrasions around the injury that could introduce infection. Beware of having a fever within the first hours to first few days of your injury. Examine the injured joint or limb for signs of redness or red streaks branching out from the injured spot. Feel the injured area for warmth or an increase in swelling, a typical sign of infection.

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Обратитесь к врачу, если в течение 72 часов состояние травмы не улучшилось или у вас возникли симптомы перелома кости. Запомните симптомы перелома кости. Осмотрите травму на признаки инфекции.


Article in English: Anything else is wasting your time, because this is the only thing you actually need to know, you can not create a bad person without knowing what is good then bad is the opposite. Turn to the news and history books to see examples of how real people can do terrible things. If your villain is a non-human creature, things can a bit different. Maybe your non-human creature actually has no concept of good and evil and though may be evil in some way, is more amoral than actually malevolent. Evil isn't simply something that someone is, it's something that a person chooses. Give your reader a sense of why this character is evil and not good. Have the villain personally do evil acts (not just order them to happen). To make it more effective, have the evil acts happen to a person that the reader cares about. To write an interesting character, you'll want to avoid the overused tropes and shortcuts. This includes writing villains who have very little motive.  Sadism isn't a real motivation. Your character needs a good reason to do evil acts instead of eating dessert in front of their TV. It's boring, and not very believable, to have a villain who does evil acts "because it's fun." Don't superficially rip off Nazis. Use literal Nazis as villains, or if you use Nazis as an inspiration, do some detailed research about their rationales and how they worked. A person or group shouldn't just seem "bad" because they look like Nazis, but because they are nuanced in their evil beliefs and actions. Mental illness and disabilities don't make people evil. "They're evil because they have a mental condition" is lazy writing that is deeply insulting to the many good people with real emotional and developmental disabilities. (Disabled people aren't more violent than anyone else, but they are much more likely to be victims of violence.> Don't support discrimination by caricaturing them as evil.) Avoid cheesy, academic language. This is pretty overdone. Avoid the lazy writing of simply having a villain cackle at actions they think are...

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Разберитесь в сути добра. Рассмотрите злые поступки, которые совершали люди. Выберите человеческую или нечеловеческую суть злодея. Сделайте персонажа злым из-за решений или поступков, а не характера. Не используйте ленивые упрощения. Подумайте, как ваш злодей оправдывает свои действия. Наделите злодея понятными и близкими людям мотивами и целями. Рассмотрите взаимоотношения злодея с помощниками или приспешниками. Рассмотрите аспекты злодея, которые не всегда были злыми. Дайте приспешникам, сторонникам и помощникам причины следовать за злодеем. Рассмотрите чувства и взаимоотношения злодея с другими героями. Придумайте способ ввести злодея в сюжет.


Article in English: Anything from a casual black shirt to a more formal black dress will work perfectly with this color. Generally, choose darker shades of denim instead of lighter shades when you're wearing red nail polish. A white shirt with red nail polish works, but if you wear too much white, then the pairing will become garish. Red nail polish pairs well with diamond earrings, pearl studs and silver earrings. You can also choose a gray or black accessory such as a headband.

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Носите обычный красный или темно-красный лак для ногтей с чем-нибудь черным. Красный лак отлично подойдет к джинсам. Надевайте белый цвет в умеренных количествах. Добавьте некоторые аксессуары.


Article in English: Anything that contains sulfur will cause silver to tarnish. To prevent this from happening, keep your silver away from things like:  Sweat Rubber and latex Food items like mayonnaise, mustard, eggs, and onions Wool Lotions, creams, and beauty products Since there are so many things that can tarnish silver, it’s a good idea to remove your jewelry when you go swimming in chlorinated water or do household chores (to keep the silver away from the chemicals). Sunlight can also have an effect, so take your jewelry off any time you plan on spending time in the sun. Moisture can cause silver to tarnish, so store your silver somewhere that isn’t too hot or too damp. You can also keep camphor, silica gel packs, chalk, or activated charcoal to the storage area to help remove some of the moisture. Store silver away from direct and indirect sunlight to prevent the sun from causing it to tarnish. To store silver, seal individual pieces in sealable plastic bags. Push out as much of the air as you can before closing the seal. This will prevent the other metals in the sterling silver from oxidizing.

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Держите серебро подальше от веществ, провоцирующих образование патины. Не забывайте снимать с себя украшения. Храните серебро в прохладном, темном и сухом месте. Запаковывайте серебро при хранении.


Article in English: Anything that ends about mid-thigh would be idea. The shorter your dress is, the longer your legs will appear. Long dresses (knee-length and loner) are generally not recommended for ankle boots, as they tend to shorten the leg. If you must wear a longer dress, consider wearing some opaque tights that match the color of your boot. The ideal combination is black boots and black tights. This will make your legs appear longer. Long dresses are generally not recommended for booties, because they tend to make the legs appear too short. You can resolve this by getting a dress whose hem ends just above the boot. If you want to wear a maxi-length dress, try one with a slit up the side. Both of these tricks will help keep your legs from looking too short or stumpy. Try pairing longer dresses with fancier boots that have slimmer heels and toes. Casual boots, with wide cuffs and chunky heels will look better with shorter dresses. This will allow your accessories (such as wide belts and layered boho necklaces) really shine through without making your outfit appear too cramped. The dress can have a pattern on it, if you'd like, but tone down the embellishments, such as beading and embroidery. Bulky, heavy boots will "weigh" the dress down. Some embellishments, such as a simple strap, won't take away from the look, however. Depending on what sort of dress your wear with your booties, you can draw the focus away from certain areas, and direct it to others. Here are some tips based on different body types:  If you are short and slim, try bubble skirts, rompers, and mini dresses. To make your legs appear longer, wear some opaque tights that match the color of your boot. If you are petite and curvy, try an A-line dress that ends just above the knee if you are petite and curve. Avoid wearing dresses that end below the knee, as this will make your legs appear shorter. If you are tall and curvy, try a long tunic-type dress or a semi-voluminous dress with dark tights. This will help make your legs appear more slender. If you are...

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Для наиболее выгодного образа обратите внимание на платья длиной до колена. Носите платья средней длины и макси с осторожностью. Отдайте предпочтение простому платью, если вы планируете надевать множество аксессуаров. Старайтесь не носить облегающие платья с низкими объемными ботинками. Подбирайте платье, основываясь на типе своей фигуры, чтобы ноги в нем выглядели как можно длиннее. Комбинируйте сапоги и платья с осторожностью.


Article in English: Anything that is cloth or linen and can be washable should be gathered into bags to be washed.  You may think a certain item doesn't smell, but you may have gone noseblind to it. This means you have gotten used to the smell of smoke and can't distinguish it from the environment anymore. It's safe to say that if something in a home smells of smoke, most or all items will probably smell like smoke. Wash or dry clean all items. It's important to clean your clothes as well as cloths, linens, and pillows before you plan to clean the rest of the home. Cloths and linens are able to soak up odors more effectively than other types of materials. By getting them out of the way, it makes cleaning other surfaces easier. Consider washing and storing your clean cloths and linens outside of the home. Bringing them back into the home after cleaning runs the risk of your items soaking up smoke odors left in the home. Many people forget to clean curtains and shades which are prime spots for tar and resin to settle and permeate into. Take down your curtains or shades and wash them. You can also buy new shades if yours are particularly old and smelly. Certain wall hangings may also be made of fabric or canvas material. Remember to take these down as well and clean them with mild soap, water, and a wash cloth. Simply wipe them down and store them outside of the home until you finish the deodorizing process. If it is extremely dirty and the smoke smell is intense, consider replacing it. If you cannot, clean it by:  Shampooing it. You can rent a carpet steam cleaner and shampoo the carpet yourself. Or you can hire a professional to clean the carpet for you.  Sprinkling baking soda. Sprinkle a liberal amount of baking soda on top of your carpet surfaces and leave it to soak for a day. The baking soda will absorb the smell of smoke and any moisture in the carpet. Then vacuum the carpet to remove the baking soda. You can do this several times a week until the smell disappears. You may also choose to use a strong chemical cleaner like...

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Соберите все вещи, перины, подушки и занавески. Очистите, постирайте или замените занавески и шторы. Осмотрите ковровые покрытия. Присыпьте мебель с тканевой обивкой содой.


Article in English: Anything that touches your nails should be used on your nails only. Sharing files, brushes, and other tools can spread infection, leading to puffy red cuticles and weak nails. Even a professional nail salon may not clean its instruments properly. Bring your own tools or make sure the salon staff sterilizes their instruments. These products make untested claims and are rarely worth the risks. Even if they succeed in hardening your nails, the end result may be brittle and easily broken. Wearing thick polish or wearing polish every day can dry your nails out, making them brittle. Spend at least a few days every month without polish to let your nails breathe and maintain their strength. When you do wear polish, always use a protective base coat and apply your polish in thin layers.

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Пользуйтесь только своими личными маникюрными инструментами. Избегайте применения отвердителей для ногтей. Оставляйте ногти без лака хотя бы 1–2 раза в месяц, чтобы давать им подышать.


Article in English: Anything that you can do to break your body into sections rather than emphasizing the length with one long garment will help you seem shorter. You can do this by wearing different colors, patterns, and layers of clothing.  For example, you could wear a pink top with pair of jeans and white shoes. You could even add a cardigan or a belt to add another layer. Adding a belt with an interesting buckle or some shoes with some eye catching details may also help to make you seem shorter.  Or, you could layer two tops of different colors and lengths. The different colors and layers will help to break up your body and make you seem shorter. Wearing pants with cuffs on the bottom or rolling up your pants can make you seem shorter. Try buying pants that have cuffs sewn on the bottom, or just roll the bottoms of your pants up to your ankles or just above your ankles. To roll up your pants, take the bottom of the pant leg and fold it over so that the inside of the pant leg is showing. Do this once or twice, depending on how short you want to make your pants look. Clothing with vertical stripes and colors that are different can make you appear taller. Instead of vertical stripes and monochromatic colors, wear horizontal stripes and a variety of patterns and colors. Horizontal stripes emphasize your width rather than your height, which can help you look shorter.  Horizontal stripes are common in nautically themed patterns. Wearing a brightly colored or patterned shirt means that the attention is on your upper body rather than on your legs.  Wearing a skirt or pants that are a completely different color from your top breaks up the appearance of your height. You may also consider textured patterns (herringbone, birdseye) and waistcoats/vests. Using a wide belt is good when you are wearing a long dress and want to encourage people to forget how tall you are. A belt divides your look in half, giving you the illusion of an hourglass figure. The wider the better. Use them to cinch down dresses and long tops. Any clothing that...

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Разбейте фигуру с помощью нескольких слоев одежды и различных цветов. Носите брюки с отворотами. Используйте одежду с горизонтальными полосками и большим разнообразием цветов. Носите платья с широким поясом. Попробуйте брюки стиля капри, короткие юбки и брюки с клешем от колена. Используйте длинные топы. Носите с собой большую сумку.


Article in English: Anything that's on your screen (other than your mouse cursor) will be captured when you take your screenshot, taskbar included. For example, you might open a Facebook conversation you had with a friend. The "Print Screen" key is typically found in the upper-right side of Dell keyboards. Unlike other computer manufacturers' keyboards, the "Print Screen" key usually doesn't have anything else written on it. The "Print Screen" key may be written a number of different ways, but "PrtSc" and "Prnt Scr" are the two most common variations. This key, which has the Windows logo on it, is typically in the bottom-left corner of any Windows computer. Your screen should dim briefly, indicating that your screenshot was taken. If the screen doesn't dim, try holding down ⊞ Win and firmly pressing down on the ⎙ PrtScr key. To do so, either press the ⊞ Win key or click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. The Start menu will open with your mouse cursor in the "Search" field. You'll see a folder entitled "Screenshots" appear at the top of the Start window. Doing so will open it; you'll be able to find your screenshot inside. The Screenshots folder is created in your Pictures folder after you take your first screenshot.

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Откройте страницу, скриншот которой нужно сделать. Нажмите клавишу ⎙ PrtScr. Нажмите клавишу ⊞ Win. Одновременно нажмите ⊞ Win и ⎙ PrtScr. Откройте меню «Пуск». В строке поиска введите снимки экрана. Щелкните по папке «Снимки экрана».


Article in English: Anytime a hamster moves to a new home, he will experience some fear and anxiety. Allow your hamster to settle in for few days after you bring him home. Don't try to pick him up during this time. Once his new home is comfortable and familiar, he will grow less aggressive and be more open to training and interaction. Hamsters are quite farsighted, which means they have trouble seeing things that are close up. To compensate for this, hamsters have an excellent sense of hearing. In order to help your hamster get used to you, allow them to grow accustomed to your voice. Put on some music and sing near your hamsters cage, take a phone call in the same room, or simply speak directly to your hamster. In addition to excellent hearing, hamsters make up for their poor eyesight with a strong sense of smell. Another way for your hamster to get used to you is to get them accustomed to your scent. Simply sit near the cage for a little while each day, or place a hamper of your dirty clothes near the hamster’s cage. Set a specific time to work with your hamster each day. Hamsters are nocturnal creatures, meaning that they will sleep during the day and wake at night. Select a time in the evening when your hamster will be awake, and make a commitment to work with your hamster every day at this time. If you do this consistently for about two weeks, you will have no trouble handling a very tame and gentle hamster. If you must handle a hamster before he is trained, be sure to wear gloves to keep yourself safe. Any kind of gloves (such as disposable gloves, dishwashing gloves, or winter gloves) will work just fine.

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Не докучайте хомяку в течение нескольких дней. Разговаривайте с хомячком. Дайте хомяку возможность привыкнуть к вашему запаху. Выделите время для общения. Надевайте перчатки.


Article in English: Anytime an animal sees something new, it's going to be curious, especially cats. Let the animal take a moment to give the camera a good sniff all over, so they will be less likely to do so in the middle of your photo shoot. If you're not photographing your own pet, let the animal give you a good sniff as well, so they are more comfortable in the session. Sometimes, the flash will freeze an animal in place for a second, which can be good if you're trying to get a still shot. However, both the shutter sound and flash can distract the animal enough to ruin the shot, so take a few shots just so they can get used to that part of the camera. Try shooting a couple of shots towards the ceiling so the animal can hear the shutter sound and see the flash. If you go outside or you take your pet to a new area, they are going to want to explore. Give them a few minutes to look around first! That way, they won't be as distracted when you're ready to take the pictures.  If your pet is on a leash, walk them slowly around the area, letting them sniff as you go. If you're in a confined space with a small animal, give them a chance to walk around by itself for a minute.

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Позвольте питомцу хорошенько обнюхать камеру. Дайте животному привыкнуть к работе вспышки и звуку спуска затвора фотокамеры. Разрешите питомцу изучить зону фотосъемки.


Article in English: Anytime you can fruit or vegetables, you must sanitize the jars. To do this, bring a large pot of water to a boil (it can be the same pot you are later going to use for sealing the jars and canning the tomatoes.)  Inspect the jars to make sure they are free from cracks or nicks and then place the jars in the water and let them boil for several minutes. You can also sterilize your jars by putting them in your dishwasher on the hottest cycle. If you have a ‘sterilize’ option, choose it. The lids should be dent free, and the bands should fit tightly. Set the bands aside to dry, and place the jars and lids in a pot of hot, but not boiling, water. Let the pot simmer on the stove at low heat until you are ready to use the jars. To do this, you should use tongs. Be very carefully as the jars will be very hot. To remove the lids, you can either use the tongs, or you can use a magnetic lid lifter. These lid lifters can be purchased at your local kitchen supply store.

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Подготовьте банки. Стерилизуйте крышки. Аккуратно достаньте банки из горячей воды.


Article in English: Anytime you feel the need to ask for a loan, be it from a buddy or the bank, first closely consider why you are in that position and if you have other options available to you.  If low cash flow is a regular problem for you, take the time to examine your household budget and track your spending.  There are numerous programs and apps that can help you with this, but a pen and paper can do the job also. Get a clear picture of your financial situation before asking to borrow money.  You may find that you have alternatives available to you; at very least, you will be better informed as to the amount you need to borrow and your ability to repay it in a timely fashion. Can you cancel your cable service and buy an antenna?  Cut coupons?  Start mowing lawns or shoveling snow on the side?  Sell your car and ride your bike or the bus to work?  Consider what you can do for yourself, by yourself before involving another person, especially a friend, in your financial issues.   How to Save Money and related wikiHow articles offer many good ideas on cutting costs, including, for instance, automatically depositing funds into a savings account (akin to tax withholding); eating at home and buying groceries in bulk; saving on utilities by conserving electricity, water, etc.; negotiating your rent payment down or finding more affordable housing; and finding cheap/free entertainment options (hiking, community events, etc.). Likewise, How to Get Money Quickly Without Borrowing It advises options like taking odd jobs, selling non-essential items online or at a yard sale, and participating in surveys and research studies. Rather than your first option, you may find that it is best to make borrowing from a friend your last option.  There are risks involved in any kind of borrowing, but you can at least remove destroying a close friendship as one of them.  You may be concerned by the high interest rates, many restrictions, and lack of flexibility you presume you will find with a financial institution.  Give banks a look, however; they...

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Проанализируйте свое финансовое положение. Поищите способы сэкономить деньги или получить их из других источников. Сначала используйте все другие варианты. Подумайте о возможных неприятностях. Посоветуйтесь с кем-нибудь или попросите помощи.


Article in English: Anytime you have your blood pressure checked, your pulse is checked as well.  You can have this done at your doctors office, or do it with a blood pressure cuff that you purchase at the pharmacy. You may also stop by any fire station and have your blood pressure and pulse checked. Many stores and pharmacies have blood pressure check machines; these machines check not only your blood pressure, but your heart rate as well. Electrocardiography is a graphic recording generated by reading the heart muscle using 12 leads while you are lying still.  It is a safe and simple procedure and takes 5 to 10 minutes to perform. First, expose your chest, arms, and legs. Color-coded electrodes will be attached to you and to the recording machine. The electrodes are coated with conductive gel and applied to the skin surface on your wrists, ankles, and chest. Make sure you are not wearing any metallic jewelry, and inform the person taking your ECG if you have a pacemaker or any other implants. The ECG will be interpreted by your physician. The holter monitor is worn on a belt or carried as a shoulder strap, and consists of a tape recorder connected to ECG leads on your chest. During the test period, you will keep a diary of activities and associated symptoms. Record all your activities, including brushing teeth, climbing stairs, bowel movements, eating, etc. At the end of the recording period, return the monitor to the hospital or physician. They will analyze the tape, comparing it with your diary. This information can help detect cardiac arrhythmias and myocardial ischemia that occur sporadically during activity or rest. Do not remove the electrodes, and try not to get the electrodes and wires wet. Wear a loose fitting shirt during the test. Portable pulse monitors can aid athletic training, and look like a watch with buttons that switch on and off.  It records your pulse and blood pressure at timed intervals according to your settings. It can also recall previous readings and times to match the current readings. Some models...

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Приобретите прибор для измерения кровяного давления. Сделайте кардиограмму. Использовав переносной пульсометр или стационарное устройство для записи электрокардиограмм, понаблюдайте за своим пульсом на протяжении 24-48 часов. Если вы занимаетесь спортом, подумайте, не приобрести ли вам переносной пульсометр для контроля своего состояния и проведения более эффективных тренировок. Измерьте свой пульс при физических нагрузках. В больницах и на станциях скорой медицинской помощи для наблюдения за пульсом и давлением пациентов используются также кардиомониторы.


Article in English: Anytime you're connecting or disconnecting an effects pedal, you need to cut the power to everything in the chain. While the power cables can and should be plugged in to each separate unit, the units themselves should be switched off. Make sure the amp and each pedal are switched off when you connect them.  There is one exception to this rule though - if you are using a tube or valve amp.  In this case, you want to keep the amp turned on but put the amp in standby mode using the standby switch.  Trying to connect live circuits can result in shorts, as well as loud pops and feedback bursts that will come through the amp. It'll shorten the life of all the components in your rig. Don't do it. The biggest thing to avoid is powering on a pedal, connecting it, then powering on the amplifier. This is a fast-track to a short. To make sure the pedals and the amp are off before you connect them, you'll need to have them plugged in. Connect both your pedal and your amp to power and switch them on and off to make sure. Some guitar pedals will come with 9-volt A/C adapters, while others will be battery-operated, though most feature both options. For most guitar players, batteries are nice because it's one less thing to plug in, but are a hassle because batteries die and are expensive. Most pedals will have only two jacks, one labeled "Input," and another labeled "Output." These jacks are usually located on opposite sides of the pedal's body, depending on the unit, and are built to accept a standard quarter-inch (6 mm) audio cable. Locate the input and output jacks on the guitar pedal, then connect your guitar to the jack labeled "input." All the inputs and outputs can get confusing for the beginner. Remember: the audio signal is generated by your guitar's pickups, from where it travels to the amp through the cable. So, the guitar should always be connected to the input jack of the pedal, because this reflects the direction in which the signal travels. You play a sound on the guitar, then it travels “in” to the pedal,...

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Отключите все. Включите ваши усилитель и педаль. Подключите вашу гитару к входному разъему. Подключите выход педали ко входу усилителя. Сначала включите усилитель и выставите на нем уровни. Перед включением педали, опустите уровень эффектов на ней. Поэкспериментируйте с педалью. Всегда отключайте кабели, когда вы заканчиваете играть.


Article in English: Anytime you're interested in losing large quantities of weight (more than 25 or 30 pounds) you should always consult your physician first.  It's important to get a parent or guardian to help make your doctor's appointment and ask what's safe if there are additional resources and support.  Make an appointment with your doctor or pediatrician if you still see one.  Talk to them about your desired amount of weight loss and ask how you can go about weight loss safely and appropriately. Also ask if your doctor has any information on additional support from people like:  a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, therapist or young adults weight loss programs. If you don't have a doctor you see regularly, speak with your parent or guardian about finding a physician who can help you meet your goals. Also consider talking to a registered dietitian.  These nutrition and weight loss professionals can help design a diet with you and provide you with specific food and meal information to help you lose weight. You can search for a dietitian in your area here: http://www.eatright.org/find-an-expert  You may even want to stop by the school nurse's desk for additional information and resources that your school can provide you with. Before starting to lose weight, you should set some realistic goals and expectations for yourself.  This will help make sure that your goals are achievable.  Typically, it's only recommended to lose about 1 – 2 pounds per week.  This usually results from a combination of smaller portions and increased physical activity.  Aiming to lose more weight than this is considered unsafe.  Plus, you won't be eating enough nutrients to support your growing and developing body. If you have 100 pounds to lose, it'll take you roughly one year to reach your goal.  This slow and steady weight loss has been shown to be easier to maintain long-term. In your planning of different types of diets or methods of weight loss, you may come across fad or crash diets in addition to weight loss pills.  Although these may...

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Поговорите с врачом. Ставьте перед собой достижимые цели. Откажитесь от модных диет и таблеток для похудения. Начните вести дневник питания.


Article in English: Anywhere besides a formal dinner, it is acceptable to pick up the shell and fill it with a little bit of the broth and then suck the mussel and broth directly from the shell, although you may still want to loosen it with a fork first. When your mussels arrive, there will likely be a small amount of meat juice inside the shell, which can be quite enjoyable. Sucking your mussel from the shell allows you to easily enjoy the juices. While not generally considered polite in American fine dining restaurants, in other countries, like France, it is commonplace to use your empty mussel shell as a tool to pry out subsequent meat from the other shells. Use one half as a spoon and insert it into your next mussel to scoop out the meat. Grip the back of your first discarded shell with the open side facing out. Use your fingers to gently apply pressure to the top and bottom of the shell. This way, you can open and close the shell with your fingers and use it to pick up other shells. While this is often considered unusual, it is acceptable in most places to pry out all of your mussels at the beginning of your meal and enjoy them all at once. Particularly if your mussels come in a booth or soup, this may provide ease in eating.

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Ешьте мидии прямо из раковин. Разделите раковину на две створки и используйте одну из них в качестве ложки. Используйте пустую раковину в качестве пинцета. Достаньте все мидии из раковин, а потом ешьте.


Article in English: Anywhere, such as near your locker or at the water fountain, you can find someone that has things in common with you, all you need is to know how to approach them. Strike up a conversation, smile and compliment them, and, of course, introduce yourself and tell them where you came from! You never know where you can find a nice friend. Since you’re new, people are likely going to be curious about you and will be more open to talking with you. Take advantage of this. . It doesn’t matter whether it’s a club, the theater group or a sports team. It’ll give you the chance to meet new people that you’ll see regularly, two things that encourage the formation of new friendships. On top of that, joining extra-curricular activities means you’ll find others who enjoy the things you do more easily. You can also use this opportunity to try new things you might not have wanted to do at your old school. A new school is a chance to reinvent yourself, so don’t be afraid to try new things! You're probably not the only one and at the very least, you'll have one thing in common: you're both in an unfamiliar environment. Since being new is something that you all have in common, making new friends shouldn't be that hard. Talk about your old school, your new school, your opinions, grades, teachers, and you’re bound to find something in common. You’ll be noticed more there than at the front or the back of the class. You’ll have an easier time making conversation with people, and are more likely to be paired up with a variety of people for group projects. You might not necessarily make friends on your first day at your new school, and that’s okay. Building friendships takes time, and you need to find the right people as well. As long as you don’t give up, you’ll eventually find people you can call your friends.

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Сделайте первый шаг. Участвуйте во внешкольных мероприятиях. Попробуйте найти других новичков. Выбирая себе место, старайтесь сидеть в центре класса. Это займет некоторое время.


Article in English: Apart from apologies and repairing relationships, set yourself up as a model employee to help you rebuild your work reputation. Be a go-getter. Arrive early and ready to impress. People will eventually start to notice.  Getting to work early will make a good impression on your boss and perhaps your coworkers. Often, people aren’t around to see who leaves the office last. But they will notice your presence in the morning. Being early also means you don’t have to rush around. Use the quiet time to your advantage and plan out your day. It doesn’t hurt to take a short walk around the office first thing in the morning. People will see you and take note. Some people have trouble keeping track of what they need to do during a given day or week. Take initiative and prioritize your work. Keep your nose to the grindstone to avoid returning to past mistakes and to present yourself as great employee.  For instance, sit down and write out what you need to do for each day or, longer term, each week and month. If you’ve been coming to work early, use that time to set out daily priorities. Having a to-do list will help you focus your energy. You might also tailor the list to take advantage of your peak work hours. For instance, if you do your best work in the morning, save that time for your top priorities. Try to stick to the list. That said, be flexible in case your boss gives you special instructions. Writing down your tasks isn’t all, of course. You actually need to follow through and do them well. Good work and dependability can make a past mistake fade over time. Build up a track record for reliability and your colleagues and boss will have more trust in you in the future.  Meet your deadlines. What about that report that’s due next week? Prioritize it in your list on Monday. If you still can’t get it done during the week, consider finishing it at home or over the weekend rather than asking for more time. Be productive, especially if you have had consistency problems before. Take a short breather to stretch or use the...

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Приходите на работу пораньше. Расставляйте приоритеты. Выполняйте свои задания тщательно и вовремя. Делайте все возможно и невозможное.


Article in English: Apart from it just being bad for you overall, processed food is generally high in all the junk that your stomach doesn't know how to, well, process. High-fat, high-sugar foods take longer for your stomach to digest and thus your stomach is fuller for a longer period of time. Plus, the food from your entire meal builds up in the same place at the same time! No thank you. Sugar-free foods and frozen foods aren't good, either. Frozen foods are high in preservatives and often in sodium (salt), which is an express ticket to Bloatville. Sugar-free foods aren't a good alternative because the sugar alcohol gets going super fast in your stomach and the bacteria in your intestines goes on overdrive, producing more gas. That gas is the bloating culprit (it's rarely water). Fiber keeps you regular, like grandma might say. If you're constipated, that gut of yours will not fit into those skinny jeans any easier, that's for sure. So load up on that fiber, hydrate yourself, and poo on the regular.  The best fruits for fiber? Raspberries, pears, and apples. Veggies? Artichokes, peas, and broccoli. Grains? Whole wheat spaghetti, barley, and bran. Then there's beans, lentils, and split peas which school that whole list by packing twice as fiber as any of those fruits, veggies, or grains.  If you are not constipated, extra fiber can actually make your bloating worse. Drink more water to help avoid this issue. If you have regular bowel movements, look at temporarily avoiding high-fiber foods, especially if you have episodes of bloating accompanied by large amounts of gas. Yep, gassy foods. That's another way of saying take it easy on the cruciferous vegetable family (see why we called 'em gassy foods?) until your body gets used to them. They're super good for you -- so don't rule 'em out; just ease into it.  Those gassy foods are beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, bok choy and cauliflower. That being said, ALL of these foods are SUPER (sooo-ooooh-oooper!) good for you. So start getting used to them now. You can up...

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Ограничьте потребление жирных готовых продуктов (чипсы, крекеры, фаст-фуд, полуфабрикаты и тому подобное). Употребляйте больше клетчатки. Ешьте продукты, провоцирующие газы, понемногу. Готовьте овощи, вместо того чтобы есть их сырыми. Следите, что пьете. Ограничьте потребление соли. Избегайте острых специй. Попробуйте употреблять продукты, снимающие вздутие. Употребляйте пробиотики.