Article in English: Stir the water and sugar together in a small saucepan with tall sides. Place the saucepan on a stove over medium-high heat.  Start with cold water. The ratio in this recipe will create a thick syrup suitable for cold fruit drinks, cocktails, and candied fruits. To create a syrup with medium thickness for use in iced tea and warm beverages, increase the ratio to two parts water and one part sugar. For a thin syrup suitable for use as a dessert glaze, change the ratio to three parts water and one part sugar. Stir the mixture as it comes to a boil in order to dissolve the sugar.  Use medium-high to high heat and stir with a wooden or plastic mixing spoon. It may take 3 to 5 minutes before the mixture reaches a rolling boil. Check to see if the sugar has dissolved by scooping up a small amount in your spoon. If you see sugar crystals, continue to boil the syrup longer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer steadily for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you want to create a flavored syrup, add the flavorings while the syrup simmers. Liquid ingredients, like fresh lime or lemon juice, can be added directly to the syrup and stirred in. Solid ingredients, like orange peels, mint springs, or cinnamon sticks, should be tied into a bundle with cheesecloth an twine and steeped in the syrup as it simmers. Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Do not place the syrup in the refrigerator during this cooling stage. Instead, let it come to temperature on the counter at room temperature. You can add the syrup to your recipe immediately or pour it into a container to cover and refrigerate for later. The syrup should last in the refrigerator anywhere from one to six months.

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Смешайте воду с сахаром. Доведите смесь до кипения. Уменьшите огонь. Дайте смеси остыть. Используйте немедленно или сохраните.


Article in English: Stir together 1⁄2  c (120 mL) of water, 2 tsp (2 g) of sugar, and 1 package of dry active yeast in a large mixing bowl with a whisk. Let it stand at room temperature. A large measuring bowl with a spout works well and makes it easy to pour the batter when you bake the waffles.

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Смешайте в миске воду, сахар и дрожжи и оставьте на 5 минут.


Article in English: Stir vanilla sugar or cocoa sugar into hot milk. Use mint or citrus sugar in iced tea or mojitos. Almost any flavored sugar can be used as cocktail garnish. Rub the rim of the glass with a lemon wedge, then sprinkle the sugar crystals over it. Many spices and extracts used to flavor sugar are already used in desserts. Replace the ordinary sugar in a baking recipe, or make the flavor more obvious by topping muffins, rice pudding, or parfait. Use citrus sugar instead for a complementary sour tinge. Granulated sugar can be formed into sugar cubes by adding about 1 tsp (5 mL) water for every 1/2 cup (120 mL) sugar. Add more water or sugar as necessary in tiny amounts, stirring thoroughly, until the sugar is slightly moist and crumbly. Press this into a miniature ice cube tray for a typical sugar cube, or into any silicone mold for more unusual shapes. Leave out at room temperature until hard (one to eight hours), then transfer to an airtight container.  If you don't have molds, you can press the wet sugar flat on a wax paper-lined baking pan. Cut it into a grid pattern (or into any shapes), then let dry. You can combine this step with the flavoring by substituting half the water with extract or cocktail bitters. . Once it's had a couple days to infuse, turn your flavored sugar into a hard candy. Tie a string to a pencil, placed over a clean, glass jar. Heat the flavored sugar in a pot of water to make a simple syrup, then pour it into the jar. If you used any flavoring larger than a powder, you might want to strain the syrup through a mesh as you pour. . It is possible to make cotton candy even without a machine, although the process is complicated. If you used wet flavor ingredients, give the sugar at least two weeks to dry before using it for cotton candy. You'll also need to strain the sugar through a fine mesh to remove all large ingredients.

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Добавьте сахар в напитки. Используйте его в десертах. Сделайте кубики сахара или формочки. Сделайте леденцы. Сделайте сахарную вату.


Article in English: Stir well to combine the roux paste with the liquid in the stockpot. If you are adding commercial curry cubes instead of homemade curry cubes, add them now. Break up the blocks into smaller portions. Temporarily remove the pot from the heat and add the cubes into the liquid, stirring well until completely melted. Add the peeled and chopped potato into the stockpot and stir to distribute it evenly. Continue to simmer the curry on low heat for 1 hour, or until the meat and potatoes become tender and the curry liquid is very thick. Use the full 1 hour if making beef or pork curry. If making chicken curry, you should only let it simmer for 30 to 45 minutes to prevent the chicken from overcooking and drying out. If you choose to add edamame, mix them in during the last 5 minutes of the cooking process.  You could add green peas to the curry if edamame is not available, or you could skip this part altogether. Make sure that the edamame have been removed from their shells before you add them into the curry. Ladle the curry into individual serving dishes. Serve it with a side of steamed white or brown rice. If desired, garnish with chopped fukujinzuke or rakkyou.  Traditionally, Japanese curry is served in one of two ways: you can put the curry in a sauce boat and serve it with a separate dish of rice on the side, or you can put the rice on the plate and cover half of it with curry.  Note that fukujinzuke is a sweet mixture of pickled vegetables and rakkyou are small pickled shallots. You can store extra curry by freezing it, if desired, but you should prepare the curry without potatoes if you intend to so do. Potatoes that are frozen and later thawed have a tendency to turn into unappetizing mush. Boil the potatoes separately and add them to the frozen curry after you reheat it. To freeze curry, ladle a serving's worth into a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag. Label the bag with its contents and the current date. Repeat with the rest of the curry, preparing a separate bag for each individual serving.

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Добавьте ру к основе. Перемешайте картофель и потушите. Смешайте с едамаме. Подавайте. <finished>


Article in English: Stitches have a multitude of uses. The most common reasons to get stitches are:  To close a wound that is too big to be closed otherwise. Using stitches to bring the edges of the wound together can help to speed up healing. To prevent infection. If you have a large, gaping wound, closing it with stitches can help to minimize the risk of infection (as skin that is broken open, especially large, gaping wounds, are a prime target for an infection to enter the body). To prevent or reduce scarring after your wound heals. This is especially important when the cut is on areas of the body that are more cosmetically important, such as the face. If it is greater than 1/4 inch deep, the wound may be eligible for stitching. If it's deep enough that you can see yellow fatty tissue, or even bone, you should definitely see a doctor for treatment. Are the edges of the wound close together, or do they need to be pulled together to cover the exposed tissue? If the edges of the wound need to be pulled together to cover a gap of exposed tissue, this is an indication that stitches may be required. By pulling the edges of the wound close enough to where they can touch, stitches can help to speed healing. If the open wound is located on a specific area of the body where there is a lot of movement involved, it will most likely need stitching to prevent re-opening of the wound caused by movement and stretching of the skin. For example, an open wound on the knee joint or fingers (especially where joints connect) would be eligible for stitches whereas an open wound on the thigh would not really need stitching. Tetanus shots last no longer than 10 years and then you'll have to be re-vaccinated. If you have an open wound and it's been longer than 10 years since you've had a tetanus shot, go to the hospital. While you are at the hospital, you can have the doctor evaluate the cut also to see if it will need stitching.

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Поймите цели наложения швов. Оцените глубину пореза. Оцените ширину раны. Оцените место расположения раны. Попросите врача сделать вам прививку от столбняка.


Article in English: Stomach pain and nausea will be the two easiest conditions for you to imitate and the hardest to confirm. Food poisoning often causes cramping and shooting stomach pain, so you might want to use these terms to describe your symptoms. Food poisoning often leads to dehydration and light-headedness. To convey these symptoms, you could say things like, "My mouth is really dry," and "Every time I stand up, I get dizzy." Food poisoning is often a highly unpleasant illness, so it's OK if you dramatically clutch at, hold, or hug your stomach and say you're in pain. Nausea can be indicated with a simple comment, like, "I've felt like I was going to throw up all morning." Avoid eating if you claim nausea, as most people can't eat on an upset stomach.  Be careful not to overact too much, especially if you're younger and trying to convince your parents. Acting like you're in too much pain might end up with you getting taken to the doctor's office. If you have to convince parents you are ill and have enough time, you can make some fake vomit to convince them of your nausea. When you're sick, the last thing you want to do is make small talk over the phone. Keep your call short and to the point. Briefly tell the person to whom you are reporting sick what you ate, how you feel, and that you will not be able to come in to work or school today. You may want to change your voice a little bit during the call. Aim for a tone that is weak, strained, and/or sounds like you are in mild discomfort. Food poisoning often lingers, so it's best if you return to work looking like you're still feeling its effects. Try to avoid physical exertion and small talk. If someone asks you to do something physical, say that you're still feeling a little rough after getting over food poisoning and you cannot help.

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Делайте упор на симптомы, которые трудно проверить. Будьте драматичны. Если вы звоните кому-то, чтобы сообщить об отравлении, будьте кратки. Когда вернетесь на работу или учебу, не забывайте все еще быть в заторможенном состоянии.


Article in English: Stomach problems including nausea and indigestion are more common if you experience high levels of stress. In order to lower your stress, try stretching slowly and meditating.  These measures can all relax your body and mind while reducing your odds of future stomach pain. Recent studies suggest that deep breathing can also alleviate mild heartburn.  Unlike most preventative medications, breathing exercises carry no unwanted side-effects, so there's no downside to trying it out next time you experience a bit of heartburn! Frequent exercise boosts your metabolism and helps prevent constipation.  Over a long period of time, your exercise regimen can even strengthen your digestive tract, making it more efficient and consistent at removing waste and clearing its bowels. If you take up long-distance running, you might find yourself more prone to bouts of diarrhea due to the sustained jarring impact and decreased blood flow to your bowels. You can limit these adverse side-effects by avoiding caffeine and sugar substitutes before setting off on a run. .  Writing down everything that you eat on a daily basis can help you identify foods which cause indigestion so that you can avoid them in the future.  You don't have to do this indefinitely, but take at least a week where you note all the foods you eat and in what quantity, as well as when you get a stomach ache and what kinds of pain were associated with it. For example, don't just write, "Pizza.  Stomach ache afterward."  Instead, say something like, "Two slices of pepperoni pizza.  Half hour later experienced sharp heartburn for about an hour." Studies have shown that even a little extra weight can increase your chances of painful heartburn.  While the reason for this correlation is unknown, doctors speculate that it arises when fat around the belly presses against your stomach.  This added pressure causes acidic fluids to rise up into your esophagus, ultimately causing heartburn. To  shed some unwanted pounds, get regular aerobic exercise, cook healthy meals,...

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Контролируйте уровень стресса с помощью упражнений на растяжку и медитации. Регулярно занимайтесь физическими упражнениями. Заведите дневник питания Следите за своим весом. Выпивайте ежедневно 2,2 литра воды. Больше отдыхайте.


Article in English: Stop and examine your shoes before you try to treat the odor. If you have damp or damaged insoles, either take them out and dry them, or purchase insoles that are specially formulated to prohibit bacterial growth. Take out the laces and lift the tongue up and out to dry the shoes out faster. By keeping them dry, you help prevent bacterial growth that causes odor. The cedar wood that they are made of is antifungal and can help you prevent odor. Plus, cedar smells fresh, light, and crisp, making it a great choice for removing odor and preventing bacterial growth. Steam may help to eradicate bacteria and fungus, thus getting rid of odor. If you're not worried about getting your shoes a little damp, give it a try.

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Ищите причину. Высушите обувь, поставив ее рядом с батареей или на солнце. Купите стельки из кедрового дерева. Используйте паровую машину или попробуйте режим пара в вашей стиральной машине или сушилке.


Article in English: Stop being social, and give them as cold a shoulder as you can. This is definitely a last resort, as it meets rudeness with rudeness, but some guests are so dense as to never take a hint. When your guest begins to feel more like the cable guy and less an invited guest, the door will be all the more appealing. Don't leave them happy, though. Plenty of terrible guests would be thrilled to sit watching your big TV in silence. Act as though the TV is "out of order," and tell them that they're on their own for dinner. Stop being a host, and start being a roommate. Forget boring, if you know your overstaying guest well enough, do whatever bugs them. Play obnoxious music, insist on reciting Elizabethan poetry, keep the channel locked on C-SPAN—whatever you have to do. House guests who overstay do so because, for whatever effort it would take to leave, they'd rather stay where they are. Turn that reasoning on its head, and your guest will be out the door in moments. If you haven't a good friend there to move your guest to the door, invite one over. Then, pay exclusive attention to them. Make the overstay-er feel as though they're intruding on an intimate meeting of good friends. This, hopefully, will reveal the guest's impoliteness more clearly and have them apologizing all the way to the door. For guests who stay several nights, pretend this good friend has come to take the room they had been using. Make this appear to be a long-standing invitation, so the overstay-er has no choice but to find new room and board. This is the ultimate last resort, and there's not much to it. For the guest for whom none of the above had any effect, there is nothing else to do than to tell them, directly: "You need to leave." By this point, don't ask them to leave—tell them. Do as bars do: shut off the lights, hang up the chairs. Make it unthinkable to stay any longer.

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Игнорируйте гостей. Делайте что-то, что ему не нравится. Развлекайте кого-то еще. Скажите ему уходить.


Article in English: Stop by a salon or a local beauty supply store and invest in a hydrating hair mask. Apply the mask onto the ends of your hair, and work it up your hair towards the roots. Leave the mask in for the required time period and then rinse it out. This will keep your hair strong and hydrated, encouraging growth. Heat can cause serious damage to hair if you don't take proper precautions. A quality heat protectant should be applied all over your hair prior to blow drying or straightening. You should also limit heat treatments in general as this helps hair grow faster. Heat treat your hair for special occasions only. For example, skip the heat treatment until a date night or night out with friends. with natural ingredients. Always check the ingredient label before buying a shampoo. Shampoos that minimize use of chemicals and are stocked with natural products are the best option for your hair.  Avoid shampoos with the ingredients sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, as they're generally bad for your hair.  You should also look out for ingredients like parabens, fragrances, benzoyl alcohol, and sodium benzoate.  In general, opt for a shampoo with a small amount of ingredients. Look for natural ingredients, such as oils and foods, over chemical additives. Leave-in conditioners lock in moisture and keep your hair protected all day. Even when you use a regular conditioner, apply a leave-in conditioner afterwards to protect your hair from breakage. You can book a protein conditioning treatment at a local salon or buy a kit yourself. Deep protein treatments involve deep conditioning your hair with a mask with added protein. This strengthens your hair and promote growth. To apply essential oils, gently massage them into your scalp. Essential oils that are good for hair include lavender, rosemary, thyme, grapeseed, palm oil, Moroccan oil, and argan oil. It is dangerous to apply essential oils directly to the scalp. Use a carrier oil, such as olive oil, to dilute essential oils. Only use a few drops of any essential...

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Раз в неделю наносите увлажняющую маску для волос. Перед тем, как сушить волосы феном, выпрямлять или завивать их, наносите на них специальное средство для защиты от действия высоких температур. Выбирайте шампуни Используйте несмываемый кондиционер. Раз в месяц проводите процедуру глубокого протеинового кондиционирования. Пользуйтесь эфирными маслами перед сном.


Article in English: Stop dressing and acting like you're hot stuff. You know the guy: the one that looks like he just stepped out from doing his test shots with a cheesy modeling agency, the one who gives The Look to every hot girl that walks by. Don't be that guy. Yes, women are initially attracted to this. But eventually they think that you're more interested in attracting women, in general, instead of attracting them.  Don't dress overly flashy and try to focus on wearing things that you know she likes, rather than trying to think about looking how you think women like. You should similarly save the flirting and close conversations for her and not use them with other women. Taking care of yourself shows her that you can also take care of her if she ever wants to be taken care of. Practice good hygiene and exercise. You don't need to worry about losing weight, but you should feel healthy and in shape. Similarly, eat a healthy diet! Dressing poorly by wearing clothes that don't fit or have stains or holes show a woman that you don't respect yourself (which doesn't work in your favor!). Dressing in clothes that are out of date (too old fashioned), usually shows that you are mentally stuck in that time and cannot move forward. In order to show a woman that her heart is safe with you, dress in modern clothes that look good on your body, fit, and are clean. Women love someone who smells great. Shower regularly, use deodorant, brush your teeth, and you might even want to consider using a cologne or body spray. Citrus scents usually make for a clean scent that isn't overpowering, so they are a good place to start if you're not sure. Confidence is sexy to everyone! Show her how confident you are by taking initiative, never talking poorly of yourself, and speaking up for yourself (with other people too, not just around her).

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Не пытайтесь привлечь каждую женщину, старайтесь привлечь ту самую. Ухаживайте за своим телом. Одевайтесь так, чтобы продемонстрировать свой серьезный настрой. Старайтесь приятно пахнуть. Будьте уверенны в себе.


Article in English: Stop shaving and allow the hair to grow. Try this for a short time, even if it's not possible to do this as a long-term solution. The less often you shave, the fewer chances you have to get irritated skin. Even just a few days will help your skin heal itself. If you're in dire straits, get a doctor's note telling school or work that you're free to grow that beard. Or that leg hair -- whichever. Depilatories dissolve hair at its root within the hair follicle. Using a depilatory reduces skin irritation caused by shaving. However, watch for allergic reactions to depilatories. Depilatories are approved for sensitive skin, but skin allergies do occur. In case it wasn't clear, with this you won't be shaving. That's certainly one way to avoid razor burn and bumps! Apply 2.5- to 5-percent benzoyl peroxide on your skin immediately after shaving to reduce redness, irritation or bumps. Benzoyl peroxide was originally created as an acne treatment, but it is now a common treatment for the avoidance of razor burn. There are a whole bunch of razor bump creams on the market that can be found at your local drugstore, like Bump Stopper and Tend Skin. Use it as a preventative tactic if you are particularly prone to them.

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Прекратите бриться. Используйте средства для депиляции, чтобы избавиться от волос. Нанесите мазь с бензоил пероксидом  или крем от раздражения на выбритые области.


Article in English: Stop when the straw is halfway through the hole. If the straw falls through because the hole is too big, use glue to hold it in place. Make the hook about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long. If the hook touches the sides of the jar when the lid is on, it's too big.If there isn't enough wire hanging down through the straw to make a hook with, unwind some of the spiraled end of the wire so you can push more down through the straw. Slide the holes you punched in the aluminum pieces onto the hook. When you're done, both pieces should be hanging right next to each other on the hook. To test your electroscope, get an inflated balloon or a rubber-soled shoe and quickly rub it back and forth between your hands. Then, hold the object next to the copper spiral at the top of your electroscope. You should see the 2 pieces of aluminum foil move away from each other.  The more charged an object is, the more the pieces of foil will move away from each other. Try testing out different objects to see which ones have strong charges and which ones don’t!

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Проденьте соломинку в отверстие в крышке. Загните прямой конец проволоки, чтобы получился крючок. Подвесьте треугольники из фольги на конец проволоки с крючком. Наденьте крышку на банку и проверьте, как работает электроскоп.


Article in English: Stop worrying about whether or not you can do something and just do it.  The number one regret of the terminally ill, as reported by a palliative nurse, was not being courageous enough to ignore others' expectations and live their own lives.  Focus on being curious rather than anxious.  You don't always know where life will take you. Erase any expectations you have about pulling it off. The journey itself is a big part of discovering what fulfills you. Big or small, keep trying out new things.  Most people find their passions in their free time by doing things they are interested in and sometimes discover something else they want to do more.  At least once a month, do something significant you've never done before to broaden your perspective.  Go on a trip to a place you've never visited. Try out a different type of cuisine. Pick up a new hobby to see if you like it. Look into careers that interest you.  Read as much as you can about them.  Study those you admire that live their lives with passion.  Take a class—in person or online—in that field. Interview current professionals to find out what their real-world jobs are like and how they got there. Did it require a special degree or years of training? Make as many mistakes as you possibly can. You learn from them. In developing your passion, you created a plan for action.  Make sure you are following it consistently.    Check that your plan had a series of smaller goals that are achievable in short time-frames. Keep track of your progress and achievements in your journal. Write down how each step went, what you learned, and what, if anything, you need to change about future actions. Update your plan with new information as necessary. What is most frustrating about your life right now? Is it your job, your personal relationships, where you live?  Isolate the primary cause of your lackluster outlook on life so that you can address it effectively.  Be specific about why you are unhappy with this situation.  Was there a time when you were happy with these things?...

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Избавьтесь от страха. Каждую неделю пробуйте что-то новое. Изучайте все вокруг. Следуйте своему плану! Измените ту часть вашей жизни, которая содержит главное разочарование. Окружите себя людьми, которые поддерживают и вдохновляют вас.


Article in English: Stopping taking Tramadol “cold turkey” can produce particularly strong, potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms, including seizures. Put yourself on a tapering schedule that you stick to, no matter what. Mark dates that you should decrease use on a calendar or planner. Gradually reducing your consumption of the drug before stopping altogether can help your body self-regulate and will reduce the pain and danger of withdrawal. The method of tapering will be dependent on the presence of other physical and mental conditions present.  In general, tapering opioids consists of a reduction by 10% daily, 20% every three to five days, and 25% a week. It is never advisable to taper by 50% daily anytime during the tapering process.  For example, if you’re taking three pills per day, start your taper by taking two pills, one in the morning and one in the evening. In a week’s time, drop to only one pill in the morning, and stay there for another week. Stop taking it entirely once you have been taking a half pill a day for a week. Set up a self-care routine that will also work to ease withdrawal symptoms. Put yourself on a bland, but nutritious diet to ease gastro-intestinal discomfort while still providing nutrients for your body’s adjustment. Lots of water is also crucial because of its role in the healing process and since fluids deplete rapidly during detox.   Because of the flu-like symptoms you might experience, use heating pads and cold packs to help regulate your temperature and be more comfortable. Hot showers will also ease bone and muscle pain which is also common.  It is also safe to use over the counter pain medications to treat other withdrawal symptoms. Taking a walk or any light exercise each day will help to increase your serotonin levels, which will help combat the depression that can accompany detox. There are natural supplements that you can also use to target parts of your mental and physical health that will be affected by withdrawal symptoms. While tapering, try L-Tyrosine, which helps brain...

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Разработайте с врачом график постепенного отказа от препарата. Следите за своим состоянием. Принимайте натуральные добавки. Откажитесь от спиртного.


Article in English: Store red wine at room temperature, then place in the fridge 15 minutes before serving. White wine, which is generally served a bit cooler, can be stored in the fridge, then removed 15 minutes before serving and placed at room temperature. This method isn't perfect, but will achieve temperatures that most wine drinkers will enjoy. If you have extra time, you can chill wine to a more desirable temperature. From room temperature, full-bodied red wines require about 40 minutes of chilling in the refrigerator. Light-bodied white wines will need a full 2½ hours to reach serving temperature. From room temperature, white wines will need about 15 minutes of chilling, or 20 if they are light-bodied with low alcohol content. Medium-bodied reds will be ready after 10 minutes, and full-bodied reds can take as little as 5. Set an alarm if you are likely to forget about the wine, as it could freeze if left in too long. The ice bucket method described below is even faster. If you want to maximize your control over the wine's temperature, use an infrared thermometer or contact thermometer from a kitchen supply store. Wine aficionados determine the optimal temperature to serve wine at based on its body, or the feel and apparent alcohol level in the mouth:  Light-bodied white wines should be chilled to around 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius). This includes Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and all sparkling wines. Medium- to full-bodied white wines, such as Chardonnay and Sauternes, should be chilled to between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 13 degrees Celsius). Light-bodied red wines like Pinot Noir and Merlot should be chilled down to between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit (13 to 15 degrees Celsius). Full-bodied red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Shiraz should be served at about 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius).

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Попробуйте применить правило 15 минут для кратковременного хранения и подачи. Для достижения наилучших результатов, храните вино в холодильнике от 40 до 150 минут. Для более быстрого охлаждения пометите вино в морозильную камеру. Пользуйтесь термометром, чтобы точно контролировать температуру вина, в зависимости от сорта винограда и выдержки вина.


Article in English: Store the unused potting mix in an old garbage can or other container with a lid. Choose a sheltered spot for storage. You don’t want your potting mix to be exposed to rain before it’s in your garden, so choose a spot that is under cover. Similarly, your potting mix should not be directly exposed to sun, especially in hot weather. A garden shed is a good storage place. The pH measures the acidity and alkaline levels of the soil. Meters that measure the soil’s pH levels are available for purchase online for $20 or more. Let the mixture mature for a week to give all the ingredients a chance to blend together before testing the pH. Place the pH meter in your soil to test its pH. If the soil is too high in either acid or alkaline, nutrients may not be absorbed into plants as easily.  An ideal pH level for most plants will be between 5.5 and 7.0  To raise the pH levels, or to make it more alkaline, add some lime. To lower the pH, or to make it more acidic, add more sulphur. Make small batches of soil to test different mixtures and proportions. This will help you get a feel for how different ingredients produce different pH levels. A bioassay is a test to check the viability of a biological specimen. Basically, this means that you’re going to use the soil to start seeds and monitor how they grow. Try growing oats, beans, or lettuce from seed. Monitor how quickly the seeds germinate and how the seedlings grow.  If the majority of seeds do not germinate or the seedlings grow slowly, your potting mix might be poor. Try a different recipe for your potting mix. Search online for “potting mix recipe” to find another option. Remember to skip the fertilizer in your mix if you’re going to be using it to start seeds.

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Уберите грунтовую смесь на хранение. Проверьте уровень pH почвы. Протестируйте грунтовую смесь посредством биопробы.


Article in English: Stories are one of the best ways to grab your audience’s attention because we all love a good story. Use a relevant story about your personal experience, an anecdote from your research, or an invented analogy to introduce your subject. Keep your story under 90 seconds and then continue with your presentation. Inviting your audience to participate in your presentation from the start will get them interested in your subject. Asking your audience a question is a great way to get to get them involved. You don’t even have to ask a question that they need to answer. You could ask a rhetorical question meant to stimulate their thought processes and prepare them for the rest of your presentation. Sharing a shocking statistic or fact will grab your audience’s attention and get them interested to hear more. By sharing something shocking with your audience, you will get them to care about your topic within the first 15 seconds of your presentation. Just make sure that you are honest. Don’t make up a statistic or bend the truth about something just to have something shocking to share. Kicking off your presentation by sharing a meaningful quote by a famous or respected person will also set your presentation up for success. A well-chosen quote can serve to grab your audience’s attention, build your credibility, and introduce your subject. Just make sure that the quote you choose is relevant to your topic. Don’t choose a quote just because you like it. Showing your audience an interesting image can also get your presentation off to a great start. Select an image that is relevant to your presentation or at least one that has some symbolic value for your topic. Remember that your goal with an image should not be to simply provide a background for your presentation, your images should also help your audience understand your topic. Open with an image that will engage your audience and help them understand the big picture of your topic.  Instead of an image, you could use a prop or some other physical object to get your audience...

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Расскажи историю. Задайте слушателям вопрос. Скажите что-то, что удивит ваших слушателей. Приведите цитату. Используйте наглядные пособия.


Article in English: Storing a lead-acid battery at a very low charge state can cause permanent crystal formation (sulfation) that reduces capacity. Lithium-ion batteries at low charge can develop copper structures that short the battery, making it dangerous to use. The exact recharge instructions depend on the battery design. Follow these guidelines if you do not have access to manufacturer instructions: Lead AcidRecharge to full whenever voltage drops below 2.07 volts / cell (12.42V for a 12V battery).One charge every six months is typical.   Lithium Ion (Li-ion)Recharge to 30–50% capacity whenever voltage drops below 2.5 V/cell. Do not recharge if voltage drops to 1.5V/cell.One charge every few months is typical. If your rechargeable batteries drop to low charge levels for more than a few days, they will likely require special treatment before you can use them again: Lead AcidThe battery will usually recharge, but with permanently reduced capacity. If a small lead acid battery fails to recharge, apply a very low amount of current at a high voltage (~5V) for two hours.Anti-sulfation devices are not recommended without an experienced operator.   Lithium Ion (Li-ion)The battery may enter "sleep mode" and fail to recharge. Use a charger with a "boost" feature, taking care to apply the voltage with the correct polarity.Never boost a battery that falls below 1.5V/cell for a week or more, as it is permanently damaged and dangerous to use.   Nickel-based (NiMH, NiZn, NiCd)No major issues. Some types may require charging and fully discharging a couple times to return to full capacity.For large scale use, consider a battery analyzer that can "recondition" the battery.

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Периодически перезаряжайте свинцово-кислотные и литий-ионные аккумуляторные батарейки. Восстановите разряженные батарейки.


Article in English: Storing batteries sealed in their packaging ensures that they remain protected from environmental factors such as humidity. It also ensures that you do not confuse new, fully charged batteries with older ones, and it prevents the terminals from coming into contact with other metals. Batteries of different types or from different manufacturers can react with each other, causing leakage or other damage. If you are storing disposable (non-rechargeable) batteries, avoid storing new and used batteries together. Separate containers are ideal. If you plan to use one container, place each type of battery in its own plastic bag. Many rechargeable batteries will permanently damage themselves if kept in a discharged state. The ideal level of charge depends on the technology: Lead AcidStore at full charge to avoid sulfation, which lowers capacity.  Lithium Ion (Li-ion)For best results, store at 30–50% maximum charge.If you will be unable to recharge within a few months, store at full charge instead.   Nickel-based (NiMH, NiZn, NiCd)Can be stored at any state of charge. In most cases, any cool room away from direct sun is fine. Even at relatively warm temperatures of 77ºF (25ºC), a typical battery only loses a few percent of its charge capacity each year. Storing batteries in the refrigerator (or anywhere between 34–60ºF / 1–15ºC) causes minor improvements in this area, but is not necessary unless you have no good alternative or maximum performance is vital. For most consumers, the refrigerator is not worth the risk of water damage and the inconvenience of waiting for batteries to warm up before use. Do not put a battery in a freezer unless the manufacturer recommends it.Traditional nickel-based batteries lose their charge quickly even at low temperatures. They recharge faster at cool temperatures, but not below 50ºF (10°C) for consumer-grade chargers.More recent LSD (Low Self-Discharge) NiMH batteries are designed to maintain their charge at room temperature. Keep your batteries in a vapor-proof container if they are in...

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По возможности сохраняйте батарейки в первоначальной упаковке. Рассортируйте батарейки по производителям и дате изготовления. Проверьте заряд перезаряжаемых (аккумуляторных) батареек. Храните батарейки при комнатной или более низкой температуре. Контролируйте влажность воздуха. Предохраняйте батарейки от контакта с проводниками.


Article in English: Storing shoes that have dirt, dust and other residues on them could cause the material the shoes are made from to degrade over time. This is especially true for shoes made of leather or suede, but all shoes benefit from being cleaned up before you store them. Even if you’re just storing your shoes for the night, and you’re planning on wearing them again tomorrow, it’s a good idea to clean them before you put them away. Let them dry before storing.  Clean leather and suede shoes by brushing off dirt and dust with a soft, non-scratchy brush. Use a special leather or suede cleaner to remove stains. Clean canvas shoes by brushing them off, then using soapy water to clean stains. Wash plastic shoes with soap and water. If you’ve previously been throwing all your boots, heels, and running shoes in one big pile, picking out pairs as you need them, it’s time to sort your shoes. Sorting them by season and purpose will help your closet stay organized and keep your shoes in better condition than if you just toss them all together.  Group your heels and other dress shoes together. Plan to store your winter boots and other winter shoes in the same place. Group flip flops, sandals and other summer shoes together. Group your exercise shoes and casual shoes together. Shoes remain in their best condition when they’re not exposed to lots of sunlight or hot or cold temperatures. The best place to store shoes is in a cool, dark closet that doesn’t get excessively warm and stuffy. If you don’t have enough room in your closet, you could store them under your bed or on your bedroom wall. Don’t store shoes in the basement, garage or other places that might get cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The fibers the shoes are made out of could break down over time under these conditions. If you’re going to be storing shoes for a month or longer before you next wear them, stuffing shoes with paper helps them retain their shape. Just make sure it’s acid-free paper, since paper that contains acid can damage shoe materials. Avoid using...

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Почистите обувь. Разделите обувь по сезонам. Найдите темное место, с регулируемой температурой. Если вы собираетесь убрать обувь на месяц или больше, то оберните ее в безкислотную антикоррозийную бумагу. Если у вас есть пара красивых ботинок, то хранить их нужно в вертикальном положении.


Article in English: Story outlines don't have to be formal or involve any Roman numerals (although they can if you want). Storyboards are typically used to help you get a sense of what shots you'll need to film later in the process, and to get a comic book-style visual theme for the film down as you're writing. Briefly sketch out what will happen physically in the story and the basic dialog. Film is a visual medium of telling stories so don't rely purely on dialogue to tell the story. In good stories, the outline should be explicit about the outer story, though the inner story should be implied. . When you've got the basic elements of the story down like you want it, then you can fill in the rest with a more closely scripted treatment, with all the dialog and the stage directions you want to include in your film. Try to make it as specific as possible, so someone else would be able to film it and see it as you see it. You probably have some idea of where you want your story to go, but Try to save room for surprising yourself as you actually do the writing. If you're locked into a particular direction for your short film, it may come off as unsurprising and expected to the audience, as well. As you're writing, try to take it in a direction that you're not sure of. Let happy accidents happen and follow them to other, more interesting conclusions. That's how good stories get written. Francis Ford Coppola filmed the sequel to The Outsiders, called Rumble Fish, without having written a script until the day the scene was to be shot. None of the actors had any clue what was going to happen next, giving the film a spontaneous and experimental feel. Once you've put a script together, show it to some friends, or to some people who share your love of film and who'll be able to offer constructive criticism. Hear them out and try to revise your script as much as possible. Some filmmakers work on scripts for years, which are then in production for years after that. Making a film is a long process for a reason. Try to show your script to...

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Очертите свой сценарий. Напишите сценарий. Удивляйтесь. Добивайтесь конструктивной критики. Организуйте папку идей.


Article in English: Straight hair can be easy to take care of, but it can also look limp. Fortunately, there are a few extra steps you can take to give it some boost. This section will show you how to blow dry straight hair; it will also give you some tips on how to give it a little volume. Here's what you'll need:  Hairdryer Nozzle attachment Round hairbrush Hair clip and hair tie Mousse for thickness (optional) Cream to smooth and soften dry, damaged hair (optional) Hair spray to add volume and set style (optional) Squeeze your hair with the towel. This will help soak up any excess moisture, and help your hair dry faster. Use mousse if you want to add volume to your hair. Use a smoothing hair cream to tame dryness and repair damage. If your hair dryer had a speed setting, use the high one. Dry your hair until it is about 80% dry, then turn off the hairdryer. Be sure to aim the nozzle downwards while blow drying your hair. The nozzle will help direct the air flow, and keep your hair a safe distance from the hairdryer's heat. Gather the upper layers of your hair, just like doing a half-up, half-down ponytail, and secure them with a hair clip. Point the nozzle downward, and run the round brush through your hair while you are blow drying it. You can pull it back into a low ponytail if you want to keep it straight. You can also twist it into a loose bun if you want it to have a slight wave to it. Run the brush through your hair while you are drying it, and point the nozzle downward. If you want to give your hair some extra volume, the point the nozzle upward when you start at the roots. Then, move the brush up and out in a c-shape motion. You can brush it back and let it part naturally. You can also set your own part using the handle of a rattail comb. If you want to have flipped ends, run the round brush through the underside of your hair, and stop when you get to the ends. Blow dry your hair using a medium heat setting first, then dry it using a cold setting to set the style. Here are some tips on how to style your hair:  To give...

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Запаситесь всем необходимым. Сначала высушите волосы полотенцем. Нанесите на волосы немного мусса или крема для укладки. Наденьте на фен насадку, выставьте средний режим и начните сушить волосы. Поднимите верхние волосы и закрепите их заколкой. Высушите феном волосы на затылке и шее. После того, как вы высушите волосы на затылке, оттяните их в сторону. Снимите заколку, распустите верхний пучок волос и высушите их. Развяжите нижний пучок и распустите волосы. При необходимости сделайте укладку.


Article in English: Straight up, the easiest way to get someone to like you is to like them. Not exactly rocket science, is it? Surely you've been around someone who just didn't seem to give a hoot about whether you were there or not. And you've probably been around the opposite too -- people who make you feel appreciated and are quite clearly glad you're there. Which do you like more, even if you can't explain it?  You can't expect people to like you if you can't say the same for yourself. Odds are you do like the people you want to like you (why else would you care?) so make it clear! Smile when they walk in the room. Make conversation. Comment on a detail they mentioned last Wednesday to show you were listening. The little things will tune them into your genuineness. . Everyone wants to be around the person that has that sunny disposition that lights up the entire room. And the opposite rings true -- no one wants to be around Debbie Downer. To get people to like you, be positive. That means smiling, being enthusiastic, happy, and looking on the bright side. You probably know someone like this who you can emulate.   This is very much so a 24/7 thing. It's gonna be hard to be positive in front of people when you're negative by yourself. You have to train your brain to have certain habits -- positivity being one of them. Try to always think positive even when you're alone; that way it can become old hat in no time. Know when to commiserate. There is a certain level of bonding that can be had over group complaining. Talking to your coworkers about how terrible the new boss is will foster friendship -- but if it's all you do, you'll be associated with negativity. Use the complaining sparingly and use it only to relate -- not to spark conversation or turn it around. What talent or trait do friends admire in you? Show them to the world! People are naturally drawn to those with passions and abilities. It makes us useful, valuable, and interesting. Whatever it is, wear your flag proudly. If you are a good singer, get up on karaoke...

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Любите людей. Будьте позитивны Подумайте о своих сильных сторонах и узнайте, как можно их проявить. Что важнее всего, не забывайте быть собой. Знайте, что людей впечатляет внешность только на мгновение. Признайте, что вы чувствуете себя уязвимым. Контролируйте свои недостатки. Знайте, что вы можете контролировать свои мысли. Пусть вас не заботит чужое предвзятое отношение.


Article in English: Straighten up the body and sleeves, brushing out any wrinkles or folds. You can use any clean, flat surface for folding, such as a table, bed, or the floor. Bring 1 side over to meet up with the other, so the 2 sides mirror each other. You can fold either from the left or right—just go with whatever side is more instinctive. Keep the sleeves pressed together as you fold them once backwards. Make a second fold above the elbows going the opposite direction to create a triangle shape. Make sure both sleeves fit on top of the body of the long sleeve t-shirt to create 1 long rectangle shape. Start at the bottom of the shirt and fold it up into a smaller rectangle. If you want to store your shirts standing up in your drawers for easier access, use the thirds technique. If you stack your shirts on a shelf, use the halves technique.

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Положите футболку лицевой стороной вниз и расправьте. Сложите футболку пополам, совместив рукава. Загните рукава так, чтобы получился треугольник. Сложите прямоугольник пополам или втрое, в зависимости от свободного места в вашем ящике или на полке.


Article in English: Straightening hair--particularly hair that’s naturally curly or frizzy--is hard on it, so you’ll need to prepare it with a gentle shampoo and a rich, smoothing conditioner.  Use gentle, sulfate-free shampoo to avoid stripping your hair of its natural oils. It’s going to need them for protection against the heat styling you’re about to do. Use a rich, hydrating conditioner, and then, for extra protection, use a leave-in conditioner. If at all possible, avoid drying your hair with a blow dryer until your hair is damp or nearly dry to minimize damage. Dry your hair using either a cotton t-shirt or a microfiber towel using a squeezing, blotting motion, not a rubbing motion, which causes breakage. You’ll only need a dime-sized amount at most--any more will weigh hair down and leave it limp. Look for products that protect and moisturize hair, like blow dry primers, frizz-control sprays, or smoothing balms. Use a round bristle brush to pull your hair straight as you dry it.  Direct the nozzle down as you dry to help prevent hair from frizzing.  Get hair completely dry before moving on to flat ironing.  Be patient. This step may take some time, particularly if you have very curly or frizzy hair. If your hair is too curly to make the conventional brush-and-blow-dry method workable, you can try setting your hair in large rollers and sitting under a hooded dryer (if you have one) or setting the curlers before you go to bed at night and straightening with a flat iron in the morning. Once your hair is completely dry, pull the top layer of hair into a temporary ponytail or bun, then begin straightening hair in 1-2 inch sections.  If you have a temperature setting on your flat iron, use the following as a guide: for fine or damaged hair, 250-300 degrees; for medium or average hair, 300-350 degrees; for thick or coarse hair, 350-400 degrees.  Use a comb to pull your hair taut and away from your head with one hand. With the other hand, iron the section of hair in one fluid motion from root to end. Repeat if necessary until...

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Помойте волосы шампунем мягкого действия со сглаживающим кондиционирующим эффектом. Высушите волосы. Используйте небольшое количество продуктов для выпрямления волос. Высушите волосы феном. Утюжок для волос. Воспользуйтесь сывороткой или спреем.


Article in English: Straightening shampoos and conditioners are formulated to loosen curls. Shop at beauty supply stores and hair salons for the best products, or ask a salon expert to assist you.  Read the ingredients listed in the shampoo and conditioner that you purchase. Make sure alcohol is not one of the primary ingredients, since it will dry out your hair and make straightening more difficult. Consider purchasing a straightening serum or leave-in conditioner to help with straightening your hair follicles.

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Купите средства для выпрямления волос.


Article in English: Strain water through a bandana, shirt, or coffee filters to remove visible debris. Let the water sit for at least a few minutes, so the remaining particles settle on the bottom, then pour into another container. If at all possible, boil this water to kill pathogens before drinking. The steps below will teach you to make a more effective filter, but unless you brought along your own charcoal, the process can take several hours. . Charcoal makes an excellent water filter, and is in fact the material used to filter water in many manufactured filters. You can make your own charcoal in the wild if you are able to build a fire. Built a hot wood fire and let it burn out completely. Cover it with dirt and ashes, and wait at least a few hours before digging it up again. Once it has completely cooled, break up the charred wood into tiny pieces, or even into dust. You've now created your own charcoal. While not as effective as store-bought "activated charcoal," which is not feasible to produce in the wilderness, homemade charcoal should be plenty effective in a filter. You'll need a "top container," with a small hole in the bottom for filtering, and a "bottom container" to catch the filtered water. Here are a few options:  If you have access to a plastic bottle, you can cut it in half and use each half as a container. Poke a hole in the cap to use as a filtration hole. Alternatively, use two buckets will also work, one with a hole cut into the bottom. In a survival situation with little equipment, search for a hollow plant such as bamboo or a fallen log. Stretch the fabric over the base of the top container. Use enough cloth to completely cover the base, or the charcoal could be washed through. Pack the charcoal dust and pieces as tightly as possible over the cloth. For the filter to be effective, all water must drip slowly through the charcoal. If the water runs easily through your filter, you'll need to try again and tightly pack more charcoal into it. You should end up with a thick, tightly packed layer – up to half...

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В чрезвычайной ситуации используйте быстрый фильтр. Подготовьте древесный уголь. Подготовьте две емкости. Используйте ткань, чтобы покрыть фильтрационное отверстие верхнего контейнера. Плотно уложите древесный уголь поверх ткани. Покройте древесный уголь камешками, песком и дополнительным слоем ткани. Очистите воду фильтром. Повторяйте процесс, пока вода не станет чистой. По возможности вскипятите воду. Время от времени меняйте верхний слой наполнителя для фильтра.


Article in English: Strains and sprains are two similar (but not identical) types of injuries with related symptoms that can affect the back. Strains involve pulled or torn muscles or tendons, while sprains involve pulled or torn ligaments. In either case, the injury will generally be accompanied by noticeable pain that gradually subsides over a week or two. To fake this convincingly, you'll want to pretend that part of your back (e.g., upper back, lower back, shoulder region, etc.) is painfully sore like a bad bruise.  For example, let's say that you're faking a strain in your upper back after picking up a heavy box with bad posture. In this case, you might want to do the following to give a convincing performance: Grunt or shout in pain as soon as the injury "happens." Have the "pain" gradually subside over an hour or so until you're simply "sore." After this, wince whenever anything touches your upper back (e.g., a friend pats you on the back, you brush against a coat rack, etc.) Go slowly and tenderly when you have to press your upper back into anything (e.g., you have to sit back into a chair, etc.) A real back strain or sprain can leave you with the feeling that you've just had a very intense workout, but in a bad way. As your body repairs your damaged ligament, tendon, or muscle, the area around it will remain sore to any sort of disturbance — even those caused by simply moving. Thus, if you're faking this sort of injury, you'll want to mimic pain and stiffness whenever you do anything that moves the part of your back you've injured.  For example, if you're dealing with a fake upper back sprain, when doing the following sorts of things, you'll want to put on a pained facial expression, wince, and act like you don't have our normal amount of flexibility: Throwing something Picking something up from the floor Pulling something apart (e.g., packaging, tough food, etc.) Putting on or taking off a coat Raising a hand Doing any sort of high-impact exercise (e.g., running, jumping, etc.) Especially bad sprains and strains can...

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Действуйте так, будто часть вашей спины болит и очень чувствительна. Действуйте так, как будто боль становится сильнее при движении. При желании, можно подделать судороги или спазмы. Придумайте убедительную историю своего растяжения связок или напряжения. Знайте, как "лечить" ваше растяжение связок или напряжение.


Article in English: Strange as it may sound, you may need to give yourself time to be spontaneous. This is especially true if you have a busy life or are just learning how to be a free-spirited person.  If you are having difficulty being spontaneous at first, schedule a few minutes per day, or per week, in which you have nothing planned. Do whatever comes to mind, or nothing at all. Stop to chat with strangers, friends, or coworkers, even if you feel busy. You will enjoy the company, and taking a detour in your day. Be wary of time traps. Some activities, like endlessly surfing television channels you don’t really want to watch, or getting lost in a smartphone, can eat up lots of time that could be spent being spontaneous. Don’t plan every day. Sometimes we want to do this so that we aren’t bored. But if you leave time open, you can discover new things. Try leaving an unplanned weekend, for starters, and use the time to get out of the house and do something you’ve never done before. A spontaneous and free spirit will look at the world with a child’s eyes, thinking about how much one doesn’t know, exploring whatever seems interesting, and always asking “why?” and “how?” Give yourself the chance to open up and try new things before making judgments about them. There are many ways to learn and experience new things. A free spirit will seek out these opportunities:  Travel to a place you’ve never been before. Try a new type of cuisine. Get up and dance, right now, whether or not there’s any music. Do a routine activity in a different way. Take a different way home for instance, or have your morning coffee on a walk rather than sitting at your breakfast table or in your car. Offer free hugs. Strike up a conversation with a stranger when you’re standing in line at a store—you never know what you might learn, or who you might meet. Take up a new hobby or try to learn a new skill, and don’t be afraid of failing, or of what others will think.

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Дайте себе время быть спонтанным. Откройте свой разум спонтанности. Используйте возможности быть спонтанным.


Article in English: Strategize ways to get your opponents out including using dodgeball rules to be able to direct the ball at an opponent instead of the wall so that she drops it and is then out. You may also distract your opponents before he tries to receive the ball so that he fumbles it and is penalized with a strike.  You may throw at the direction of players you know are scared to catch the ball to build on the nerves and increase the likelihood that they will fumble and be out of the game. Dare a bad thrower to throw in your direction if you know you can catch it and get him out. Use the rules to your advantage. For example, if you are playing with rules like “left handsies” where everyone must only catch with their left hand, aim at player’s right hand so that it makes it difficult for them to reach over and catch it with there left. You may also throw the ball close to the end line so that a receiving player may be forced to step out of bounds if she attempts to catch it. The thrower has an automatic advantage because only she knows where the ball will go. If you have good aim and timing you will be able to continue your turn as the thrower as you get other players out. However, this may be difficult if you do not start as the thrower. Look to catch the ball if the server fumbles or for similar opportunities to establish yourself as the new thrower.

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Воздействуйте психически на других игроков. Подумайте о том, как можно быстро вывести из игры остальных игроков. Старайтесь становиться подающим игроком.


Article in English: Strawberries are rarely grown from seed in home environments. Typically, you will grow strawberries from a small starter plant or from a cutting from another strawberry plant, known as a runner. Both can be easily transplanted into pots using the same methods.  Runners are often cheaper than starter plants, but some may require special care, such as soaking or refrigeration. Follow the instructions from your nursery if this is the case. Day-neutral plants (which produce multiple small harvests) or everbearing plants (which produce 2 harvests a year) are ideal for growing in containers. While June-bearing plants can be grown, they will only produce 1 large harvest a year and often do better when grown in a garden. Get your starter plant or runner right before you plan to plant it. With some varieties, you may be able to get a harvest by fall.  Runners can usually be kept in the fridge for a few days before planting while starter plants can survive in their pots from the nursery. Don't wait more than a few days to plant, however. Plant your strawberries after the last frost. Check growing almanacs for the last expected frost date in your area. Make sure there are holes on the bottom so that water can drain from the pot. Terracotta pots, growing beds, window boxes, and hanging boxes may all work. If you decide to use a hanging box, it is important to make sure that the plant does not dry out easily. Keep the pot away from windy areas and feel the soil often to see if it is dry. Use a premixed potting soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5 or simply use compost. Fill the pot up to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top.  For large and heavy pots, load the bottom of the pot with small rocks or ceramic pieces. Place landscaping fabric on top before filling with soil. This will help the container drain. It will also make the pot lighter than it would be if it was completely filled with soil, helping you move it if needed.  Don’t use soil from your backyard. It may not drain as easily, and it may not be the ideal pH for a...

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Приобретите в питомнике растений куст или ус клубники. Начните выращивать клубнику поздней весной или ранним летом. Выберите горшок шириной 40–45 сантиметров и глубиной 20 сантиметров. Засыпьте в горшок смесь для рассады или компост. Пересадите клубнику в горшки. Расстояние между соседними растениями должно составлять 25–30 сантиметров.


Article in English: Strawberries are the most common kind of fruits grown in pots on patios and decks, but there are other options. Dwarf apple, orange and peach trees can also be grown in containers, as well as blueberry and raspberry bushes.  Some hybrids and cultivars of fruit trees and bushes are self-pollinating but, for best results, you should grow two fruit trees or bushes that are pollen-compatible. The greenhouse or nursery should be able to help you select compatible trees and bushes. Strawberries can be grown in a variety of containers, including containers called strawberry pots that are specially designed for them. They can also be grown in window boxes, long rectangular containers that sit on the ground, hanging baskets, vertical stacking containers or just in small- or medium-sized pots that sit on a table. Dwarf fruit trees, blueberry bushes and raspberry bushes require large, deep containers that sit on the ground. These fruit trees are commonly sold “bare root,” which is simply the plant without soil or a container, or in 5- to 10-gallon containers.  “Bare root” trees and shrubs can be started in 5- to 10-gallon containers but, as they grow, both container-grown and bare-root bushes and trees will have to be transplanted into larger 25- to 30-gallon pots. Nearly any type of container can be used, as long as it has several drain holes in the bottom. Fruit trees and bushes should be potted up with soil-based potting soil rather than soil from the garden.  Soil from the garden tends to contain insects and diseases and will likely not drain well enough for container-grown plants. The plant, tree or bush should be planted or transplanted no deeper than it was growing previously.

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Выберите, какой вид фруктов выращивать. Выберите подходящую емкость для кустов клубники. Выращивайте другие виды фруктов в больших, глубоких емкостях. Используйте почву для посадки плодовых растений.


Article in English: Strawberries can be planted into pots or raised garden beds as long as three weeks have elapsed since the last frost. They like lots of sun, so choose a location that gets between 6 and 10 hours of sun per day.  To make a simple raised garden bed, lay down a piece of plastic on the site where you want the bed to be. Use pieces of wood, logs, cinder blocks, bricks, or any other material to build up a square or rectangular barrier around the edge of the plastic that will keep the soil in place. Make sure the barrier is at least 10 inches high. Fill the center with soil that’s at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) deep. Strawberries like soil that’s moist but not wet, so you need a well-draining soil. A good option is a sandy loam mixed with compost or manure. Use about one-third compost or manure and two-thirds loam. For each plant, dig a 6-inch (15.2 cm) hole into the soil. Place the plant into the soil, and try to disturb the roots as little as possible. Leave 24 inches (60 cm) of space between each plant. Fill the hole around the roots with soil and pack it down to remove air pockets. After planting the strawberries, water them. Give them more water anytime the soil starts to dry out, especially when the weather becomes hot and dry.  Water strawberry plants in the early morning, and add the water directly to the soil. Do not get the fruit or leaves wet. To help keep the soil moist, add a layer of clean straw to the surface of the soil. You may have to wait until next year for the plants to bear fruit. It’s recommended that you remove all the flowers during the first year of growth in order to allow the plant to mature before growing berries. This may be difficult, but it will give you a much better harvest the second year. Alternatively, start your plants in the fall and harvest the following spring.

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Выберите место для посадки клубники. Выберите и приготовьте грунт. Посадите клубнику. Поливайте саженцы по мере их роста.


Article in English: Strawberry seeds will germinate much faster if you freeze them first, because this tricks the seeds into going through their regular winter cycle. When the seeds thaw and warm up, they get kicked into their spring cycle and begin to germinate right away.  Place the dry seeds in an airtight sealable bag or container. Leave them in the freezer for three to four weeks.  Strawberry seeds should be started inside in winter or early spring, about 10 weeks before the last frost. Make sure you give yourself time to freeze the seeds before this date. When you're ready to plant, remove the seeds from the freezer and allow them to warm up to room temperature. Leave them in the air-tight container until they’ve warmed up. It’s important to keep the seeds out of the air as they warm, because you want them to stay dry as they warm up, otherwise they could be damaged by the cold moisture. Fill a seed tray with about an inch (2.5 cm) of starter mix. Strawberries like soil that’s fertile and slightly acidic. The ideal pH is around 6, so add a bit of sulphur powder to the mix if necessary. Add enough water to make the soil damp, and sprinkle the strawberry seeds over the soil. Cover the top of the seeds with a thin layer of soil or peat moss so the seeds will still get sun. Cover the seed tray with a layer of plastic wrap. Place the seed tray in direct sunlight. When the soil starts to dry out, add a bit more water to keep the soil damp until the seeds germinate. When you water the soil, fully unwrap the plastic to give the seeds some air.  Strawberry seed germination can take as little as one week or as many as six, so be patient with them. Completely remove the plastic wrap once the seeds start to germinate. The seedlings are ready to be transplanted once they’ve grown three or four leaves each.

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Заморозьте семена. Разморозьте семена. Посадите семена. Держите лоток в тепле и следите, чтобы почва оставалась влажной, пока семена не прорастут.


Article in English: Straws and PVC pipe are two different materials you can use to make pan pipes. Straws are the easiest materials to use to make pan pipes. However, their sound quality is not as good as PVC pipes. PVC pipes give you better sound quality, but they are less easy to cut than straws. Take this into consideration when you are choosing the right material for your project.  If you are using straws to create your pipes, buy fat straws meant for smoothies or bubble tea. You can find these at stores like Walmart or at your grocery store. Make sure not to get normal or restaurant-style straws. These are not as effective as thicker straws and are much harder to play. If you are using PVC pipe, buy a ½ inch PVC schedule 40 pipe at stores like Home Depot or Walmart. Use scissors to cut straw pipes, and a rotary conduit cutter or hack saw to cut PVC pipe. It can be difficult to say exactly what notes the pipes will create when you cut them to certain lengths, because the pitch also depends on the width of the straws or PVC pipe, which can vary across brands. However, you can get a well-tuned set of pipes in a diatonic scale by cutting your pipes to the following lengths:  Pipe 1: 17.5 cm Pipe 2: 15.5 cm Pipe 3: 13.5 cm Pipe 4: 12.5 cm Pipe 5: 11 cm Pipe 6: 10 cm Pipe 7: 9 cm Pipe 8: 8.5 cm You can also blow across your pipes and see if they produce the sound you want. You can cut your pipes shorter if you want a different sound. For this reason, it's always a good idea to cut your pipes slightly longer than needed, because you can always adjust them to make them shorter. In order to produce sound, you will need to plug the bottom of the pipes. Take modeling clay and make it into a flat circle. Then take a straw or PVC pipe and stamp into the clay with an end. Twist the pipe or straw, then lift it up. This should leave a circle exactly the size of the opening. Take out this piece of clay. Take the clay plug you made and push it into one of the pipes you have cut for your pan pipes. This will plug the bottom. To make sure it...

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Купите необходимые материалы. Нарежьте трубки для флейты. Подготовьте пластилиновые заглушки для трубок. Установите заглушки на трубки.


Article in English: Stray dogs tend to be very fearful. Any sudden movements you make, or even just moving toward him normally, could look threatening to him. In turn, his 'fight or flight' response will be activated, causing him to turn and run away from you. Staying still will allow him to see that you are not a threat to him.  If he approaches you when you are standing still, allow him to smell you.    Do not  hold your hand out for him to sniff it. He may bite your hand out of fear.  Resist the temptation to pat your leg to get the stray dog to come to you. He may interpret that as a threatening movement.  Even if the dog is displaying aggressive behavior, remember that he is likely more afraid of you than you are of him. Depending on how long the dog has been a stray, he may been called repeatedly by people—even his owner—trying to catch him. Over time, he may have developed a negative association to being called. Thus, if you call him to get his attention, he may run off in fear.  If you are trying to get his attention, consider using noises that are more calming, such as clearing your throat or faking a sneeze. You could also lick your lips or yawn to convey that you are not a threat to him. If the stray dog is demonstrating erratic or aggressive behavior and you become fearful, fight the temptation to run away. If you start to run, chances are good that he will chase you. In addition, if you run away from him, you will have your back to him, which will put you in even more danger. If you want to distance yourself from him, walk away slowly and do not turn your back on him. If you are uncomfortable around the stray dog, or are unsure of the safest way to catch him, call your local animal control or a professional dogcatcher. Provide as much information about the dog as you can, such as the location of the dog (e.g., landmarks, street signs) and his breed. If you can, send photos of the dog to the animal control center or professional dogcatcher.  Leave your phone number with the dispatcher, and inquire about how long it...

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Максимально старайтесь сохранять неподвижность. Не подзывайте собаку голосом. Не убегайте от собаки. Позвоните в службу отлова животных.


Article in English: Street View is a function of Google Maps. Google cars equipped with specialized camera equipment drive the road networks of a variety of countries, taking 360° photos to aid in navigation and exploration. Google Maps allows you to see everywhere that Street View is available. You can also access Street View through Google Earth. You can search for a location or use your mouse to navigate around the map. Searching for something will often place a pin on the map at that location. Once you've found the location you want to look at, you can turn on Street View. Depending on how you found the location and what version of Maps you are using, there are several different ways to start Street View.  Street View for a search result. If you've searched for an address or location and a pin has been placed on the map, you can access the Street View for that location by clicking on the photo in the information box that appears when the pin is selected. Drag and drop the Pegman. Click and hold the Pegman icon to "Grab" it. The roads will highlight to show where Street View is available. Roads with Street View will have a blue line running down the middle. Buildings that you can see inside have a yellow circle. Scenic spots will have a blue circle. If you are using the new Google maps preview, clicking the Pegman will toggle the Street View layer on the map. Use the Explore bar. If you are using the new Maps preview, you can click the arrow icon in the lower-right corner to open the Explore bar. This will display notable locations and sights near your current location on the map. Clicking these photos will take you directly to the Street View for that spot. Zoom all the way in. Zooming in past the closest level in Maps will automatically load Street View for that location if it is available. While in Street View, you can look around by clicking and dragging your mouse. Looking is usually by opposite mouse directions; for example, to look left you would click, hold, and move your mouse to the right. You can use the buttons...

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Откройте Карты Google. Найдите ту местность, которую хотите увидеть. Активируйте Просмотр улиц. Осмотритесь. Перемещайтесь по карте.


Article in English: Strength implies having power and being able to change your own life, while weakness implies being powerless and helpless. Whatever your circumstances, there are things you can control, and things you can't. The key is to focus on the things you can control. Make a list of what is troubling you, then make a list of what you can do to make each situation better. Accept the items on the first list (they are what they are) and focus your energy on the second list. In studies of people with a high Adversity Quotient (AQ), it's observed that resilient people not only always find some aspect of a situation that they can control, but also feel responsible for taking action to fix the situation, even if their hardship was caused by someone else. Those with a low AQ, however, ignore opportunities to take action and deflect accountability, presuming that because they didn't create the situation, they should not be the ones to fix it. Sometimes, we encounter situations in which we really are helpless to enact change. Even though these times are trying, you can still be in control because no matter what, you can always control your attitude towards life. As Victor Frankl put it: "We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way." Regardless of what is happening, be positive.  If somebody is making your life miserable, don't let them crush your spirit. Continue to be proud, have hope, and remember that attitude is something that no one can take away from you. "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent," as Eleanor Roosevelt said. Try not to let a crisis or hardship in one area of your life spill over into other areas of your life. If you're facing great difficulty with work, for...

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Помните, что вы можете контролировать. Выбирайте свое отношение. Снова найдите интерес к жизни. Верьте в себя. Выбирайте свои сражения с умом. Общайтесь с людьми, которые наиболее значимы для вас. Найдите баланс между работой и игрой, отдыхом и деятельностью. Будьте благодарны за то, что у вас есть. Не воспринимайте все слишком серьезно. Помните, что ничто не вечно.


Article in English: Strength training is an important avenue for gaining weight and staying healthy. Increasing your food intake and building muscle at the gym is an effective two-pronged approach.  If you want to put on weight, opt for fewer repetitions with more weight instead of the opposite.  Each exercise is different, but 10-12 reps is considered a normal amount for a majority: shoot for 6-8 in these instances instead. While lifting weights is focused on building muscle, it isn’t only for bodybuilders. Nothing about lifting weights says you will necessarily become “bulky,” if you fear your body becoming too big after gaining weight. Cardio is important for overall health and strengthening the circulatory system, but aerobic exercise will burn weight you probably don’t want it to. Take it easy on the treadmill, or increase your caloric intake to accommodate for the losses there. 3500 calories equals about one pound of fat when it comes to weight loss and gain.  Keep this in mind when considering how many calories you'll have to make up after a workout. Many machines display an estimate of the calories you've burned. Exercising will burn energy as you’re putting it into your body, but it can also stimulate your appetite.  This will help you to establish and solidify better, more regular eating habits as you respond to the energy needs of your body. Particular care should be taken to make sure you’re getting the requisite protein for rebuilding your muscle after a day at the gym. Meats, eggs, and cheese are effective here, as are nutritional supplements and shakes made especially for post-workout intake.

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Поднимайте тяжести. Не переусердствуйте с кардиотренировками. Добросовестно восполните потерянные калории.


Article in English: Strength training is another type of exercise that will supplement weight loss in the short-term and help you keep the weight off in the long run. No matter what weights exercise you're doing (like bicep/tricep curls, chest presses, pushups, or deadlifts), you should aim to do 3 sets of 12 repetitions for each one. In order to pick the best weight amount, start at a low number and increase the weight until you feel struggle a little to do the exercise. Strength or resistance training doesn't burn all that many calories by itself.  However, it helps increase your lean muscle mass and your metabolism or your body's ability to burn calories. Building muscle doesn't require a full rack of weights; you can do lots of different exercises with just your body. The best part of this is that you can do this type of training anywhere—at the office, in your house, in a park, or anywhere you have a moment of free time!  Bodyweight exercises include pushups, planks, squats, lunges, mountain climbers, and burpees, among others. Aim to do 15 of any bodyweight exercise or hold a position for 1 minute as one set, and then repeat it 2 more times in a routine. There are 6 major muscle groups to think about when creating a strength training routine: chest, biceps, triceps, back, legs, and shoulders. You should spend at least 20 minutes working on each muscle group twice a week, with a rest day in between one day of working a group and the next. For example, you might focus on chest, biceps, and your back on Mondays and Wednesdays and choose to work your triceps, legs, and shoulders on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Включите в свои еженедельные занятия спортом силовые тренировки. Выполняйте простые упражнения, для которых достаточно одной массы тела без какого-либо дополнительного снаряжения. Тренируйте все основные группы мышц, чтобы сбросить вес по всему телу.


Article in English: Strengthening your jaw will help alleviate TMD symptoms. Place two fingers under your chin and press gently, applying a little resistance, while opening your mouth. Perform this exercise six times per session, six sessions per day. Never persevere through any exercise that is painful or uncomfortable, especially when applying resistance. If your pain is acute, seek advice from your dentist or doctor. Open your mouth, and place two fingers under your bottom lip. Press gently, applying a little downward resistance, while closing your mouth. This will help strengthen your jaw muscles to ease your TMD. Perform this exercise six times per session, six sessions per day. With good posture, pull your chin straight back towards your chest, as if trying to make a double chin. Hold this chin tucked position for three seconds. This helps build the muscles surrounding your TMJ, taking some pressure off the joint. Repeat this exercise 10 times per day.

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Открывая рот, выполняйте упражнения на сопротивление. Закрывая рот, выполняйте упражнения на сопротивление. Втягивайте подбородок.


Article in English: Stress and anxiety may contribute to the conditions causing your eosinophilia. Taking some time to relax may help you regulate your eosinophil levels. Examine your daily routine for common causes of stress. Where possible, eliminate or reduce your contact with stressful triggers. Relaxation techniques like mediation, yoga, and muscle relaxation can help you unwind when you are feeling tense or overwhelmed. Allergies are the most common cause of a high eosinophil count. Your body may be producing more eosinophils in reaction to the allergen. Treating your allergies and avoiding triggers can help you manage eosinophils in your body.  Hay fever can cause eosinophil levels to surge. Treat your hay fever with over-the-counter antihistamines like Benadryl or Claritin to reduce the eosinophil count in your body. For example, if you’re allergic to dogs, try to avoid contact with dogs whenever possible. When visiting friends with dogs, ask them if they can put the dog in another room during your visit. Dust mites can irritate some people and cause a reaction that may increase eosinophils, especially if you have a dust mite allergy. To avoid this, keep your home as clean as possible. Dust at least once a week to prevent dust mites from building up in the corners of your home. Pollen can have a similar effect for some people. To prevent pollen from coming into your home, keep your doors and windows shut during high pollen seasons. Quitting smoking can help you have healthier levels of eosinophils. While there is no different evidence of correlation between reducing alcohol and eosinophils levels, doing so will certainly make you healthier in general.When quitting smoking, ask for support and have a firm plan.

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Уменьшите уровень стресса в своей жизни. Сократите контакт с любыми известными аллергенами. Поддерживайте чистоту в доме. Ешьте здоровую пищу с низким содержанием кислых продуктов.


Article in English: Stress can be a debilitating condition associated with emotional and physical tension, and anxiety. In order to bring your fun-loving side up, try to reduce or eliminate stress in your life.  Stress can result from both the negative (such as trouble at work or school) and positive (planning a friend's birthday party) events in your life. Nobody is a stranger to stress; however, if you experience stress long-term, it can negatively impact your health. Take steps to control stress and allow yourself to be more fun loving. Stress can be controlled by exercising regularly, resting and relaxing enough, eating a healthy diet, and treating yourself to something special. Like stress, sadness or feeling blue can also affect your emotional and physical well being and dampen your fun-loving side.  If you are sad, you may also suffer from low enthusiasm, lethargy, and/or low self-esteem. If you are feeling low in energy, drive, and hope, it is more challenging to be fun-loving  Sometimes beating sadness can be as easy as leaving the house and diverting your sadness to something positive and fun. When you are feeling blue you might keep yourself isolated and avoid spending time with others. If you find yourself spending all your time alone at home, force yourself out of the house. You can go shopping, walking, or catch a funny movie at the theater. Anything that gets you out of the house and spend time with your friends and family will do. The hardest step is to leave the house, but once you do it and are out, you can often find yourself forgetting the sadness and enjoying life. If you cannot beat your sadness, consider seeking medical attention to determine if you may suffer from depression. Your doctor can prescribe antidepressants to treat depression. Seasonal depression is a common condition; an estimated 6.7% of U.S. population suffered from at least one depressive episode in 2013.  Caution: serious, untreated depression can lead to suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know suffer from depression or a depressive...

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Контролируйте стресс. Справляйтесь с грустью. Найдите занятие, которое делает вас счастливым. Учитесь мыслить более позитивно. Почитайте и уважайте себя. Выйдите из своей зоны комфорта.


Article in English: Stress can exacerbate the symptoms of morning sickness, so meditating on a daily basis can help you to relax and let go of anxiety. Take some time to yourself, find a quiet space to sit, then close your eyes and focus on your breathing.  Having some soothing music or water running in the background can help to create a calming and peaceful atmosphere. Pilates and yoga can also help you to relax and take your mind off things, while allowing you to get some gentle exercise as well. Acupressure wristbands are said to help relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting and are often used to ward off seasickness. They work by stimulating an acupuncture spot located on the underside of the wrist. Some women claim that acupressure wristbands have helped to relieve their morning sickness, though there is no medical evidence to support this claim. Acupressure bands are relatively inexpensive and can be found at most drugstores. Studies have shown that acupuncture can help to significantly relieve morning sickness. Just do some research to ensure that your chosen acupuncturist has experience treating nausea in pregnant women. Hypnosis has been shown to help with symptoms of nausea resulting from chemotherapy, so it may be something that's worth a try if nothing else seems to be working.The term morning sickness is a misnomer, as pregnant women can experience nausea and vomiting at any time of the day. While there is no cure for morning sickness, there are a number of things that soon-to-be moms can do to help alleviate feelings of nausea. Remember that what works for one person may not work for another, it's a process of trial and error!

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Медитируйте. Носите браслеты для точечного массажа. Попробуйте иглоукалывание. Попробуйте гипноз.


Article in English: Stress can have negative effects on your thyroid. Stress overworks the adrenal glands, which can accompany an underactive thyroid. Cortisol levels are also increased by stress, which affects insulin levels and hunger.  Stress also causes people to overeat or turn to junk food, which can negatively affect the thyroid. Learn stress-relieving techniques, such as deep breathing, yoga, or tai chi. Other approaches can include meditation, massage, and getting enough sleep. Taking time off from your responsibilities can be very beneficial and restorative as well. Increasing your level of physical activity can also help boost your thyroid function. You should set a goal of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week.  Try walking, swimming, rowing machines, ellipticals, stair steppers, or any form of cardio exercise that you enjoy. Talk to your physician to make sure there are no limitations. Start slow and progress at your own pace. Set reasonable goals for yourself. Strength training can also help boost your thyroid function. You should add two to three days of strength training to your weekly exercise routine. Strength training also helps promote weight loss and reduce stress. Try using weight machines at the gym. You can also lift free weights. Talk to your doctor about the proper exercises for you.

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Сведите стресс к минимуму. Делайте больше аэробных упражнений. Больше занимайтесь силовыми тренировками.


Article in English: Stress can have physical effects on your cat because his or her immune system is already weak. When an animal is stressed, its body releases a natural steroid—cortisol—in order to help the body cope with the stress. Long term exposure to cortisol suppresses the immune system and, in a cat that already has a weakened immune system, this will decrease his or her limited ability to fight infection.: Change can really stress a cat out, from having a new pet around to moving to a new house. Try to keep your cat’s environment as normal as possible. Don't forget to continue to play with your cat. Give it toys and spend quality time with it as usual. You don't want to exhaust a cat with FIV but you do want to continue to enjoy the company of your pet. You can purchase diffusers that emit feline pheromones that will keep your cat calm. Vets recommend Feliway, which contains a synthetic version of the pheromone (a hormone messenger) that a contented cat gives off. Feliway is odorless to people, but to cats it sends of a reassuring message that all is well with the world.

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Постарайтесь свести к минимуму уровень стресса у кошки. Поддерживайте привычный образ жизни животного. Воспользуйтесь сменным распылителем.


Article in English: Stress can relate to increased acid reflux since it can cause people to eat more, drink alcohol, smoke, or sleep less. Food takes longer to digest in stressful conditions, delaying gastric emptying and making it likely for food to be regurgitated. Learning to avoid stressful environments and managing stressful situations with ease can help improve your overall well-being. Simple ways to reduce stress are:  Slow, deep breathing in a quiet environment Focusing on positive outcomes Restructuring priorities and eliminating unnecessary tasks Reducing use of electronic devices. These can also cause eye-strain and trigger headaches. Using humor. Research has found humor to be an effective way to deal with acute stress. Listening to relaxing music You can meditate by simply taking five minutes to relax and shut off your mind to outside disturbances. It may be frustrating to practice at first, but this is a great, simple way to help lower stress. To meditate, follow these steps:  Find a quiet, comfortable area, such as a private spot at the office, the park, or even at home. Get into a comfortable position and sit with your spine straight, cross-legged if possible, or on a chair, the floor or grass. Find something to focus on. Pick a meaningful word or phrase and repeat it. You can even focus your attention on a flower or doorknob or simply close your eyes. While sitting in comfort and relaxation, don’t be distracted by your thoughts. Instead, try to keep your focus on the word or object for 5–10 minutes or until you feel calm and serene. If you can’t sit still for 5 minutes or more, consider practicing tai chi. Tai chi is composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing.  Practice regularly to master forms of tai chi, up to 15-20 minutes at home twice each day. Before beginning a tai chi program, you should check with your doctor and discuss your health needs with the tai chi instructor. Tell your instructor about any health conditions you may have besides acid reflux to help them create a...

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Избегайте стрессов. Медитируйте. Попробуйте тайцзи.


Article in English: Stress causes an increase in cortisol, a hormone that causes the body to store extra fat, particularly in the midsection. Stress can also cause emotional eating, or eating for comfort rather than out of hunger.  Try eliminating or reducing stress-provoking people and things from your life, if possible. You can also reduce the amount of stress and anxiety you feel on a daily basis by better managing your time so that you aren't constantly rushing to meet your deadlines. If you struggle with stress, take a few minutes every day to sit down, close your eyes, focus on your breath, and clear your head of all of your thoughts and preoccupations. . Studies have shown that lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your appetite and body fat. When you don't get enough sleep you run the risk of weight gain and increased fat around your stomach.  The recommendation is to get at least 7 to 9 hours nightly for adults. This amount will help maintain your health but also help you feel well rested. Make sure to turn off all the lights. Turn off any electronic devices (like phones, tablets or computers) at least 2 hours before bed.

Summary in Russian:

Боритесь со стрессом. Больше спите.


Article in English: Stress is a huge contributor to belly fat. When you’re stressed, your cortisol levels can skyrocket, leading to more fat storage in your midsection. To avoid this, make time for activities that help relieve your stress. Reading, playing an instrument, or hitting the golf course, for example, are all great options for stress-relieving activities. Sleep has a huge impact on your ability to fight belly fat. When you don’t get enough sleep, you likely have a harder time controlling your appetite, cravings, mood, and motivation. By getting enough sleep, you’ll have the energy to stay motivated to stick to your diet and exercise plan and get rid of your muffin top.  Getting enough sleep also helps keep your cortisol levels down, which helps fight belly fat by helping your body manage stress. Sleeping also helps decrease late night snacking, which can derail your progress and contribute to muffin top. When you add muscle mass and lose belly fat, the number on the scale may stay the same or even increase. Instead of relying on your weight to track your progress, take time to assess how you feel and how your clothes fit. This will be a much more accurate indicator of whether your muffin top is shrinking or not. While losing belly fat can make you feel better and help your clothes fit better, it can also play a big role in improving your health. Having excess belly fat can increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Therefore, if you have excess belly fat and are worried about your health, talk to your family doctor or a nutritionist about creating a diet and exercise plan specifically tailored to your needs, medical history, and lifestyle.

Summary in Russian:

Найдите занятия, которые помогают понизить уровень стресса. Уделяйте достаточно времени сну, чтобы поддерживать мотивацию и двигаться к цели. Не полагайтесь на весы при оценке своих успехов. Обсудите возможность вести более здоровый образ жизни с врачом.


Article in English: Stress is a major killer of willpower. When we're overworked and frustrated, we succumb to behaviors we'd rather work against. By developing good personal habits, we're more likely to stay on track when stressed.  Incorporate certain activities, like working out and studying, into your daily routine. This can help combat stress. If activities that take willpower are seen as a necessary part of day-to-day life, like brushing one's teeth at night, you're less likely to shirk on those duties when stressed.  Also, people with good habits are less affected by stress. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and a solid sleep schedule can all help lessen how much stressful life events affect you. Procrastination can kill willpower. Putting off duties that are seen as a burden makes us more likely to not do them at all. Avoid procrastination as much as you can if you want to ramp up your willpower. Procrastination is often rooted in perfectionism. People tend to put things off as they're stressed out about not doing them perfectly. Understand delaying work does not actually reduce this stress and can actually heighten it. You're better off just getting to work despite reservations than ruminating over the task at hand. Journaling can help increase willpower as you can see a log of your progress. Setbacks will feel less harsh when you can look at them in comparison to your achievements. Say you gained five pounds over the holidays. Look back at your journaling from when you started your weight loss journey to remember how far you've come. No one can do everything. If you want to sustain your willpower, seek out support from others.  Certain specific tasks, like quitting drinking or smoking, have support groups at hospitals and community centers that can help. Talk to your friends and family members about what you're trying to accomplish. Ask them to support you along the way. If you're trying to cut back on drinking, for example, ask that your family members not drink in front of you.

Summary in Russian:

Приобретайте полезные привычки. Не мешкайте. Ведите дневник. Заручитесь поддержкой.