Unless you know your floors are unwaxed, you'll need to test for wax in order to know how to best care for your flooring. Dampen a piece of extra fine steel wool and use it to rub areas you think might be waxed.  Wax will show up as a light grey smudge or smear on the steel wool. Floors that date prior to 1930 typically have many layers of paste wax over a tung oil finish or shellac. You can screen and re-wax the floor or use a chemical stripper to remove the wax and apply a modern polyurethane finish. The easiest and gentlest way to restore an old floor to its former glory is to screen it with a buffer, which can be rented from most hardware stores. After cleaning the floor, use a handheld sanding screen to roughen up the edges and corners of the room where the buffer can't access. Use a buffer with a 150- or 120-grit sanding disc to screen the floor, or buff down the existing finish.  Sanding pads are color coded, with black, purple, and brown being abrasive stripping pads. Green and blue are mid-level abrasive, and tan and white pads are mild polishing pads. The sanding discs will wear out, so you'll need at least three to screen a typical room. Buffing will not remove deep scratches or heavy damage. It will, however, help restore shine and remove surface scratches to old or dull hardwood. . Once you've finished buffing, wipe down windowsills and other surfaces and vacuum the room thoroughly to remove all dust. Your choice of finish will depend on the results of your wax test. For waxed floors, apply paste wax. If your floor was finished with a modern sealer, go with polyurethane. You can't use one if you started with the other: don't apply wax to a polyurethane finish or vice versa. If your floor is more than 50 years old, you should avoid sanding it. There's a limit to how much wood you can remove without permanently damaging the floor. When cleaning and reviving an old hardwood floor, sand only if it's so heavily stained that screening or chemical stripping aren't options. Get professional help if your...

TL;DR in Russian:

Проверьте наличие воскового покрытия. Отполируйте пол полировочной машиной. Нанесите отделку. Шлифуйте старый пол лишь в крайней необходимости. Проконсультируйтесь с профессионалом, у которого имеется опыт по восстановлению старых полов.


Unless you practice this a great deal, you will find it hard to accomplish and the air of your moving hand gives the mosquito plenty of warning, and can even blow it out of your grasp. The swatter, usually made of a thicker metal or plastic, is mounted on the end of a springy wire, dramatically increasing your chances of hitting a stationary mosquito by increasing the momentum of the swat. You can also use your hand in a similar flipping motion. Using two hands is more effective than one, as the air coming from each hand will blow the mosquito into the opposing palm. There's an urban legend that says you flex your muscle or stretch your skin tight as a mosquito bites you, its proboscis will get stuck in your skin and it will drink your blood until it explodes. There isn't any scientific research to support this claim. Even if you can get this method to work, you'll still be left with an especially big bite and you'll still be putting yourself at risk for malaria, West Nile virus, etc. If you're trying to avoid mosquito bites, why kill the mosquito by  letting it bite you? If the above steps aren't working or the thought of killing a mosquito makes you feel guilty, you can try catching a mosquito alive, then releasing it outside of your home or camp. Slowly place a cup (preferably made of a hard material) over the mosquito and then slide some paper underneath this cup. This gives you control over the mosquito and can provide you with a more pacifistic approach, instead of just killing the mosquito. Carefully hold the paper over the cup's bottom as you relocate the mosquito to a more appropriate habitat.

TL;DR in Russian:

Захватывайте москитов в воздухе. Используйте хлопушку. Используйте хлопок двумя ладонями. Не пытайтесь поймать москита в ловушку, пока он кусает вас. Ловите москита чашкой.


Unless you want to, you don't have to wear a sweater with a giant shamrock on it. (Though that would certainly help you stand out.) The great thing about this holiday is you are free to go as subtle or as wild as you like. St. Patrick's Day t-shirts have been a common article of clothing to wear proudly. Consider the following suggestions when picking out something to wear:  An all green t-shirt with optional Irish-related sayings, for example, "Kiss me, I'm Irish!" Note that no real Irish person over the age of ten would be caught dead in one of these. T-shirts with Irish beer monikers such as Harp or Guinness are more acceptable For those who are feeling particularly festive, try buying or making a leprechaun costume, replete with white stockings, green top hat and fake (or real!) red beard. If you're working on March 17th, you can still get into the festive spirit by incorporating a little green into your work attire. Try a green-striped polo or collared shirt, a green or shamrock-dotted tie, or green socks and undies for the closet St. Paddy's Day fans. Buttons, pins and jewelry are all great ways to dress up an outfit. On St. Patrick's Day, they become ways to express the fun side of fashion. Nothing is too gaudy or outlandish. Buttons with clever (or not so clever) sayings are also encouraged. Small shamrock pins are a great and subtle way to express your support of the holiday.  It is a tradition in Ireland for all attending parades and generally celebrating to wear a small collection of Shamrock fastened by a clothespin to your top (in the same place as a badge would be worn). Dying your hair or your pet's fur bright green is also a great way to stand out. Be sure to use a non-toxic dye. It's also common to see kids (and sometimes adults) with their faces painted on St. Patrick's Day, particularly if they're attending the parade. Cute shamrocks on the cheeks are a popular option, along with full-faced Irish flags of green, white and orange. The Irish have their own distinct dialect of the English...

TL;DR in Russian:

Одевайтесь во все зеленое. Подберите аксессуары. Запомните типичные ирландские фразы. Научитесь танцевать ирландский танец Познакомьтесь с историей Дня святого Патрика.


Unless you work by yourself, there are usually a lot of opportunities to create lasting relationships in any work place with a wide variety of types of people.  You may like or feel comfortable with a particular person at work. In normal everyday interactions there may be a few people who you know you “click” with. Those are your potential friends. While you probably won't connect with everyone you work with, it's important to make a good friend at the place where you spend most of your waking hours. In order for you to befriend someone at work you will need to show them that you are nice to be around. While work can be stressful at times, be sure to keep an air of approachability and pleasantness even when having difficult conversations. Spend your breaks hanging out with your coworkers, instead of by yourself. Even though you may not enjoy every conversation, you will figure out who you enjoy hanging out with and who you do not. Try to familiarize yourself with what interests and hobbies the other person might have. You may be surprised to find that you might end up sharing interests or hobbies with someone you work with. Friendship is not something that can be built in a day, it takes time and commitment at both ends, just like any other relationship. If you want to be friends with a coworker you will need to spend time with them outside of your workplace. Build your friendship off of common interests and fun activities, not just proximity during work hours.

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите коллег, с которыми могли бы подружиться. Будьте рядом. Будьте открыты и готовы к разговорам. Будьте наблюдательны, запомните, кому что нравится и не нравится. Проводите больше времени с людьми, с которыми хотите подружиться.


Unless you work from home and somehow manage to have a job that doesn't provide you with some extreme cognitive dissonance in regards to your lifestyle, you probably won't have a significant, constant flow of income. And you will most likely still need money to survive! It'll be significantly less money you'll need, but you'll still need some. Where will it come from? You still exist. You may have to pay taxes and your student loans won't just go away. You also need food, electricity (probably?), water (definitely), and whatever bare minimum essentials you require. You could try growing a garden with just your bare hands and a blessing from the rain, but it'll be a challenge! Since you're staying put for, well, ever, stock up on whatever it is you need. Then, ideally, you can make a trip once a month for eggs and bread or your yearly dalliance with the local grocery store for powdered milk, spices, etc. Supermarkets can now deliver to your home, but that's just work you'd rather avoid. Think of what you'd take with you if you had to go on a month-long vacation to a third world country. Razors? Shampoo? Deodorant? Toothpaste? Books? Batteries? Granola bars? The idea here is to stock up so heartily that all your needs are met within your humble abode. Alright, it's the moment you've been waiting for. Deactivate your Facebook account, give a 140-character goodbye to your Twitter, spend 5 final seconds snapchatting, turn in your cell phone, run over your laptop with your lawnmower, and enjoy. Done. You are now nothing but a memory on the face of the Internet. Congratulations. Alright, so you can have a phone. You'll need it to order pizza, anyway. And you can have cable and Internet if you'd like, but you won't really reap the spiritual benefits of being a hermit if you stay connected. So, no, the hermit community won't shun you (there's a thought), but you won't be living up to your reclusive potential. Since you're largely depending on you and you alone, be sure to have everything you need at the ready. Go...

TL;DR in Russian:

Держите деньги наготове. Запаситесь тем, что вам понадобится. Отключитесь. Пусть вас окружает устойчивая среда. Научитесь чему-нибудь. Будьте в мире с собой. Заведите помощника.


Unless you're a member of the press or a G Suite administrator, your ways of contacting Google are limited to sending old-fashioned snail mail and applying for a job. The only exceptions to this rule—Android support, Pixel support, and Google Drive support—are listed in the previous method. Several scam numbers claiming to belong to Google are currently in circulation. To avoid getting scammed (or just wasting your time), only call a number that is specifically listed on a Google document. For example, you can call a number listed on a G Suite form, but not one found on a non-Google site.  The same idea goes for email addresses and regular addresses. Google staff will never ask for your password in a phone or chat conversation. If you're a member of the press and you want to contact Google for an inquiry, you can email them at press@google.com. Depending on the subject of the email, you may or may not receive a response. Google will only accept and respond to emails from established members of the press. If you don't mind sending a piece of snail mail and not receive a response, you can address your mail to 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043. Google is exceedingly unlikely to respond to snail mail, so don't do this with an urgent or sensitive item. Regular Google account users can't do this, but G Suite administrators have access to 24/7 customer support. To use G Suite to contact Google, make sure you're a G Suite administrator and then do the following:  Go to https://gsuite.google.com/support/ in your web browser. Select a method of contact (e.g., click Phone Support if you want to call Google). Click SIGN IN TO G SUITE. Log in using your G Suite administrator account information. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you're calling Google, you'll have to follow the spoken instructions on the hotline as well. The final way in which you can contact directly Google is by applying for a job with them. You can view and apply for available jobs on Google's Careers page:  Go to...

TL;DR in Russian:

Запомните, что непосредственно с Google можно связаться только в некоторых случаях. Никогда не звоните по номеру телефона, найденному на сайте, который не принадлежит Google. Отправьте электронное письмо в пресс-службу Google. Отправьте письмо на почтовый адрес Google. Свяжитесь со службой поддержки G Suite. Подайте заявку на работу с Google.


Unless your climate is getting regular rain, it's a good idea to water your seedling 2-3 times a week for the first 3-6 months of your magnolia tree's life. Following that, try to see that it gets water at least once a week. Magnolia trees tend to be fairly resilient, and you won't need to do much to maintain them if there's sufficient rain throughout the growing season. The amount you should water your seedling will depend on the heat of your climate. Naturally, more water should be administered in hotter climates. . Pruning refers to cutting the ends off of branches. Though it may sound counter-intuitive, this actually encourages the growth of new blooms and will make your tree grow faster in the long run. Wait until mid-spring to prune. Cut off branches that look misshapen or dead. Crossing branches should also be cut off, as they hurt the growth of the branches they're impeding.  This is similar to the way hairdressers cut the ends off hair to enable further growth. Avoid pruning mature trees if you can help it. Pruning a mature tree excessively can be fatal to its existence. Pruning should be reserved for trees that are still in the process of growing. Magnolia trees are susceptible to a number of pests and diseases. Watch your tree carefully for issues like white or black spots on leaves, knobs and rot in tree limbs, and small insects. Common magnolia tree problems can include: Bacteria and fungi, which can cause white and black spots throughout your tree. Treat this issue by simply removing any infected leaves and raking up any fallen infected leaves. Cankers disease, which can warp and destroy branches. If you notice a branch impacted by cankers, it needs to be removed immediately. Proper fertilization and watering can help prevent future complications. Magnolia scale, which is an insect that preys on magnolia trees. An infected tree will need to be sprayed with insecticide. A clean tree can be protected by applying a summer oil or a dormant oil once in August, October, and March.

TL;DR in Russian:

Поливайте дерево в начальный период. Регулярно подрезайте дерево. Следите за появлением болезней и вредителей.


Unless your journal is a blog that's open to the entire internet-browsing public, you should probably assume that no one will read it but you. If you choose to share it later, it'll be up to you to do so, but a journal is perfectly useful even if it's never shared. Try to consider your journal as a "safe haven" for your innermost thoughts. It's a place where you won't have to worry about being judged or embarrassed about the way you feel, so have no shame while you write. Most people have internal thoughts that they "filter" whenever they interact with other people. If you meet an ugly person on the street, for instance, you would never blurt out that you find them ugly - instead, you choose which thoughts to let out and which thoughts to keep in. The trick to good journal writing is to "turn down" or even "turn off" this filter. This can be tricky - often, its' something people don't have a lot of experience doing. If you're having trouble turning off your filter, try writing "free form" as an exercise - scrawling your thoughts down in a stream-of-consciousness form the moment they come to you, whether they make sense or not. While you'll want each journal entry to stand up on its own merits, you may find that your entries can be made better by explicitly referencing past entries. By searching for explanations of why you wrote the way you did previously, you can come to a greater understanding of your own emotions. For instance, were you in a miserable mood when you wrote yesterday, but are now feeling better? Comment on this! By doing so, you may start to understand why you felt this way in the first place. Not every day will be eventful. Writing won't always come easy. Instead of giving up for the day, try, instead, to answer any one of the hundreds (if not thousands) of journal prompts available online. Writing educators occasionally use journal-writing as an academic exercise - when they do, they sometimes share the writing prompts for the exercise online. A simple search engine query like "journal...

TL;DR in Russian:

Подумайте о дневнике как о безопасном месте, где вы можете выразить себя. Записывайте свои мысли по мере их появления. Комментируйте ваши последние записи. Не каждый день будет насыщен событиями. Учитесь у великих!


Unless you’re having your entire party at home, you’ll want to have a great winter-friendly place to celebrate. Depending upon where you live, you have a variety of options for places to host your birthday party. When choosing your venue, keep your budget and number of party guests in mind. Possible winter party venues include:  A bowling alley An arcade A restaurant A movie theatre A dance studio An indoor pool A studio with classes (e.g. ceramics painting or dancing) An indoor or outdoor ice-skating rink A local museum that hosts parties A great way to get inspiration for winter birthday party activities is to think first about what you want your theme to be. Then, you can think of activities that go well with your theme. Some examples of themes with corresponding activities include:  “Art Party”: Create drawings, paintings, and sculptures. You can even host a contest, choose judges, and have small prizes for the winners. Consider also making something the party guest will use, like a painted tote bag or t-shirt. “Nostalgic Disney Party”: Every one loves remember their favorite classic Disney movies. Play Disney Scene It! and trivia, and marathon watch old Disney movies. “Winter Wonderland”: If you live somewhere snowy, take advantage of it. Go sledding and have a snowman-building contest. You can even try to build a fort from snow. Just make sure all your guests  bring their snow gear. “Baking Party”: Use premade cakes or cookies, and let everyone decorate their own with icing, fondant, and sprinkles. Watch shows like Cake Boss to inspire your sweet creations. “Dance Competition”: Put on some music, and see who can come up with the best moves. Play dancing games on your Xbox or Wii, if you have one, to make it a bit more structured. Watch and comment on dancing shows like Dance Moms, So You Think You Can Dance, or Dancing with the Stars, when you get tired of dancing yourself. “Indoor Scavenger Hunt”: Scavenger hunts are fun and versatile. Make clues in advance and hide them around the party venue. Break...

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите место. Планируйте развлечения с учетом темы вечеринки. Организуйте вечеринку у костра. Организуйте кинотеатр. Играйте в настольные игры.


Unlike English or French, the German language has an inherent logic in the way words are put together. This logic can help you understand how German words are put together, as well as how they're pronounced.  You can see this logic easily in the German words for rooms in a house. The word for "room" in German is "zimmer," and many German words for rooms are a combination of the word "zimmer" with the verb that you would use to describe what you did in that room. For example, the German word for "bedroom" is "Schlafzimmer." Since "schlaf" means "sleep," a literal translation would be "sleep(ing) room." Likewise, the German word for "dining room" is "Esszimmer" – "ess" meaning "eat" and "zimmer" meaning "room," literally "eat(ing) room." You will see this logic at work when you are learning to count in German. While most of the German letters look the same as English letters, they may be pronounced differently. If English is your first language, you must practice repeatedly to overcome your first impulse to pronounce those letters as you would in English.  Pronounce "w" the way you would pronounce a "v" in English. A "v" in German is pronounced like an "f" in English. You can put those two pronunciation rules together to say a phrase related to counting. To ask "how much?" in German, you would say "Wie viel?" This question is pronounced "vee feel." A "j" in German is pronounced like a "y" – as in "ja" (yah), the German word for "yes." German also includes many consonants next to each other that may seem difficult or impossible to pronounce if you're used to speaking in English. Generally, when you see two consonants together, you want to pronounce both sounds quickly. Neither letter is silent, as is common in English. For example, if you see a "ts" together, you pronounce it much like the "tz" in the English word "quartz." The German language has some vowel sounds that aren't present in English, or at least aren't common. These sounds can be difficult to make because they're entirely foreign both to your mouth...

TL;DR in Russian:

Поймите логику немецкого языка. Произношение некоторых согласных в русском и немецком языке различается. Попрактикуйтесь произносить гласные звуки. Научитесь правильно произносить дифтонги. Слушайте и повторяйте.


Unlike OS X, Windows does not come with any software that can manipulate PDF files. CutePDF is a freeware program that allows you to easily split PDF files from any program that can open them.  Visit cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/writer.asp and click both "Free Download" and "Free Converter". If you just need to split a single file, you may want to consider using Google Chrome or an online splitting tool, as both of these will be a little faster. This is a good method if you are going to be splitting lots of PDF files. Like most freeware programs, CuteWriter will attempt to install adware during the installation process. Click the Cancel button on the first offer screen, and then click the "Skip this and all remaining" offers link. Click the Setup button to install it automatically. Unlike the "CuteWriter.exe" program, you don't need to worry about adware on this step. CutePDF works from within any program, so open the PDF in Adobe Reader or a web browser. Usually you can just select "File" → "Print" or press Ctrl+P. CutePDF acts as a virtual printer, and creates a PDF file instead of printing the document. By specifying the pages, you'll create a new document from the pages you select. Print button to save the new file. You'll be prompted to give it a name and select the location. Repeat the process if you need to split the original document into multiple new documents.

TL;DR in Russian:

Скачайте программу CutePDF. Запустите «CuteWriter.exe», чтобы установить программу. Запустите программу «converter.exe», чтобы установить файлы, необходимые для CutePDF. Откройте PDF файл, который хотите разделить. Откройте меню «Печать». Выберите «CutePDF Writer» в списке доступных принтеров. Введите диапазон страниц, из которых необходимо составить новый документ. Нажмите на кнопку .


Unlike a classroom setting, the chances that you will have to work closely with a girl you ask out, regardless of whether or not she agrees to date you, is much higher in the workplace. You can't just request another partner or wait for the semester to end, and neither can she. As long as you understand the risks to your comfort level (and hers) if things don't go as planned, you can take steps to minimize those risks and ensure that your work life will continue to be bearable no matter what happens. This old adage (in any of its many colorful variations) is considered timeless for a good reason. The closer you are to someone outside of your dating life, the more likely it is that dating or otherwise pursuing that person will eventually lead to drama and misery. At work, this means you're better off trying to pick up a girl you don't work with very closely or very often, if you can help it at all. If you work at a large business like a department store or a major business office, try to focus on picking up girls who work in other departments than your own. That way, no matter how things pan out, both of you will be able to come to work with minimal awkwardness afterward. Obviously, respect is an important component of any (realistic) dating strategy, but in the workplace, you must be especially conscious of it. Think about it from the girl's perspective: She's there because she needs a job, not because she thought there were a lot of cute boys behind the counter when she was job hunting. Anything that makes her job more stressful is going to ripple throughout her life, because she can't afford to just stop showing up on account of one uncomfortable exchange with a coworker. Never put a girl in the position of dreading work more than she already would have before you asked her out. Be brief, be polite, and if you are rejected, don't press the issue or otherwise bother her afterward. Even if you think you're being friendly, chances are she's not going to appreciate you continuing to step into her sphere after...

TL;DR in Russian:

Продумайте все риски. Не мусорьте там, где вы едите. Относитесь с уважением. Будьте осторожны.


Unlike a handwritten or blog signature, an email signature is not meant to mimic the appearance of your actual handwritten signature, but rather add a bit of personal information at the bottom of every email you send. Typically this will include your full name, contact info, and mailing address. Avoid putting personal information, small catch phrases, or quotes in your email signature. If you have Microsoft Outlook, you can easily create an email signature. To create a signature in Outlook, open the program and take the following steps:  Go to the ‘Tools’ menu, then select ‘Options,’ and then select ‘Mail Format’ Click the ‘Signatures’ button about halfway down the dialogue box Fill in your signature information. When you’re finished, click ‘Ok’, and then ‘Ok’ again in the earlier box. To create a signature for your Gmail account, open your email and follow these directions:  On the upper right corner of the screen, click the gear icon and then scroll and click ‘Settings; Find the ‘Signature’ section under settings, and select it Fill out your signature information, and click ‘Save Changes’ at the bottom in order to implement it. If you are interested in making a signature for your Hotmail email, open up your account and take the following steps:  Click the gear icon on the top left corner, and scroll down to select the ‘More Mail Settings’ button. Locate the ‘Message Font and Signature’ button, and select it Enter in your signature as you would like it to appear in your emails, and hit ‘Save’ Sign into your Yahoo mail account, and follow these directions in order to create a personalized signature:  On the top right corner, select the ‘Options’ button and then locate the ‘Mail Options’ button and select it. Find the ‘Signature’ button on the left side of this page, and select it. Add in your signature as you would like it to appear, and select the ‘Show a signature on all outgoing mail’ button so that it sends automatically with your emails. Save your signature by selecting the ‘Ok’ button.

TL;DR in Russian:

Учтите содержание вашей подписи. Создайте подпись в Outlook. Создайте подпись в Gmail. Создайте подпись в Hotmail. Создайте подпись в Yahoo Mail.


Unlike a party at home, you will find it much harder to keep foods cold or warm enough to fend off bacterial growth. You can minimize the risk of bacterial contamination of food by choosing foods that travel well outdoors. Some examples include:   Dry food: Bread, rolls, crackers, etc. are usually safe choices. It's what you add to them that requires care, such as hot dogs, luncheon meats and salads.  Food high in sugar: Sugar acts as a preservative and, in conjunction with dryness, can make foods safe for the tailgate party. For example, cake (no cream filling), cookies and candies.  Fresh fruits and vegetables: Provided these are washed and handled properly, they are generally safe to enjoy at the tailgate party. Food that contains meat, milk and egg can go bad quickly when not refrigerated or cooked properly. These are the foods to be most careful with. Other foods that are potentially hazardous unless great care is taken to keep them at the right temperature include rice, custard, potatoes, puddings and stuffing. Each of these food types needs to be kept and served at the right temperature. Food that is packaged individually for each person, wrapped in food grade plastic and kept at the right temperature tends to be a safe option for tailgate occasions. Individual packaging minimizes the amount of handling from other people during the party. Cream-based dips are not a great idea at a tailgate party––many people dipping into the same dip and the need to leave the item out in the open can lead to it fast becoming a hazardous food item. On the other hand, an individual tomato-based dip, such as salsa, can be a great way to share around those corn chips.  Make salsa at home, then place individual portions into separate containers with lids. Keep refrigerated and hand out straight from the cooler just when everyone is ready to dip their chips.

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите безопасные продукты. Будьте осторожны с продуктами, которые быстро портятся. Выбирайте продукты, которые расфасованы порционно.


Unlike an ordinary ruler, the numbers on a slide rule scale aren't spaced on an even, linear scale. Instead, the numbers are spaced using a special "logarithmic" formula, closer together on one side than the other. This lets you line up the scales to get the answer to multiplication problems, as described below. Each scale on the slide rule should have a letter or symbol identifying it, printed to the left or right. This guide will assume your slide rule uses the most common notation:  The C and D scales each look like a single stretched out ruler, reading from left to right. These are called "single decade" scales. The A and B scales are "double decade" scales. Each one has two smaller stretched rulers stacked end-to-end. The K scale is a triple decade scale, or three stretched rulers stacked end-to-end. Not all models have this. The C| and D| scales are the same as the C and D scales, but read right to left. These are often printed in red. Not all models have these. Note that slide rules vary, so the scales marked "C" and "D" on your slide rule may not be the same as those described here. One some slide rules the scales used for multiplication are marked "A" and "B" and are on the top. Whatever the designating letter, these scales often have the Pi symbol marked at the suitable place and are almost always the two scales opposing each other on the slides, either the upper or lower gap. It is suggested you try a few simple multiplication problems to verify that you are using the correct scale as described in the article. If "2x4" doesn't come to "8", try the scales on the other side of the slide rule instead. Take a look at the vertical lines of the C or D scale, and get used to reading them:  The primary numbers on the scale begin with 1 on the extreme left edge, extend up to 9, then end with another 1 on the far right edge. These are usually all labeled. The secondary divisions, marked by the second-tallest vertical lines, divide each primary number by 0.1. Don't be confused if these are labeled "1, 2, 3;"...

TL;DR in Russian:

Обратите внимание на промежутки между цифрами. Метки на шкале. Научитесь понимать деления шкалы. Не ожидайте получить точные ответы.


Unlike bees, wasps and hornets like to eat meat and other protein foods, as well as sweet nectars. Hornets will remember the food source and continue to come around after it has been sealed off or taken away, so it’s best to prevent all open-air garbage. This is the point when wasps prefer blossoms, juices and fruit. Pick up blossoms and fruit from fruit trees to avoid creating a food source. It’s better to walk away or move your picnic than to expect to kill them. Wasps release pheromones when they are in danger or squashed that may attract other wasps. A hornet can think of you as a possible food source. Bright colors attract wasps looking for food. It will keep hornets from making their nests in these ideal environments.

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Прикройте любые источники, где шершни могут найти еду, например, кучу компоста и мусорные баки. Сделайте так, чтобы летом или осенью у вас в саду было меньше сладких запахов. Если вы оказались рядом с шершнями, то сохраняйте спокойствие. Не опрыскивайтесь сладко-пахнущими духами. Не развешивайте в саду кормушки для птиц, окрашенные в желтые или другие яркие цвета. Прикрепите под крышей кормушки кусочек мыла.


Unlike business headers, many personal letters are handwritten on stationery that says the person's initials or full name at the top. Envelopes may get thrown away and including a sender's address is the best way to encourage a reply. Move on to the date if you are on friendly terms with the recipient. The sender's address should include two lines, the street and the city, state and zip code. A name is not necessary. Format it using the month, day and year. For example, “September 15, 2014.” Personal letters should be sent immediately after the are written to expedite time-sensitive information. If you are writing a formal complaint or letter that will go on record with an organization, you should use the etiquette rules governing a business letter. ” The formality of the address will depend upon how well you know the person to whom you are writing. Always include a colon after the salutation.  You can use “Dear Mr. James,” “Dear Larry James” or “Dear Larry.” Continue the letter, including body paragraphs, a closing, a signature and enclosures.

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Выберите украшенную монограммой или именную почтовую бумагу. Напишите свой адрес в правом верхнем углу, только в том случае, если человек, которому вы пишете, еще не знает ваш адрес. Напишите дату написания и отправки письма двумя строками ниже вашего адреса слева или справа. Не пишите адрес получателя в неофициальных письмах. Ваше приветствие начните с "Дорогой.


Unlike classic Microsoft Paint, Paint 3D allows you to create your image on a transparent background; however, you cannot create an icon file from directly within Paint 3D. Fortunately, you can use ICO Convert to turn your image with a transparent background into a more satisfactory icon file. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Type in paint 3d, then click Paint 3D at the top of the Start window.  Unlike Microsoft Paint, Paint 3D is only available on Windows 10 computers. Paint 3D was first introduced with the Windows 10 Creator's Update in spring of 2017. If you don't have Paint 3D, update Windows 10 before proceeding. It's at the top of the window. This box-shaped icon is in the upper-right side of the window. Doing so opens a sidebar on the right side of the window. The switch will turn blue, indicating that your canvas is now transparent. If this switch is blue, your canvas is already transparent. On the right side of the window, do the following:  Click the "Percent" drop-down box, then click Pixels in the resulting menu. Replace the value in the "Width" box with 32. Replace the value in the "Height" box with 32. Click and drag the slider in the upper-right side of the page until your canvas is large enough to work on. Click the brush-shaped "Brushes" tab at the top of the window, then select a brush, select a color, lower the brush's size if necessary, and click and drag to draw on the canvas. This folder-shaped icon is in the top-left corner of the window. It's in the main window. Doing so opens a "Save As" window. Type whatever you want to name your icon into the "File name" text box. In the "Save as type" box, you should see "2D - PNG (*.png)" listed; if not, click the "Save as type" box and then click 2D - PNG (*.png) in the drop-down menu. Click a folder (e.g., Desktop) on the left side of the window. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will save your project as a PNG with a transparent background. Since your saved PNG file can't be used as an icon,...

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Запомните ограничения Paint 3D. Откройте меню «Пуск». Запустите Paint 3D. Нажмите Создать. Нажмите «Холст». Нажмите на белый переключатель у «Прозрачный холст». Измените размер холста. Увеличьте изображение на экране. Нарисуйте значок. Нажмите на значок «Меню». Нажмите Рисунок. Введите имя значка. Выберите правильный формат файла. Выберите папку для сохранения файла. Щелкните по Сохранить. Преобразуйте изображение в значок. Используйте созданный значок в качестве ярлыка


Unlike infants and children, adults are capable of making independent assessments of their condition and whether assistance is needed.  Before stepping in and attempting to help, always ask if you can offer assistance. If the person is in emotional pain, they may need space and time to process emotions before including another person in the coping process.  Sometimes, just the offer of assistance is enough to help a person cope with distress. If the situation is not serious and the person welcomes a distraction, tell a joke or funny story. Comment on something funny/strange that you read online.  If the person is a stranger or distant acquaintance, ask them non-intrusive questions about their likes and preferences. Is the pain physical? Emotional? Has the person had a shock or been victimized in some way?  Ask questions but also be observant of the situation and surroundings for clues. If the person is crying and appears to have been injured or in need of medical assistance, call the emergency services immediately.  Remain close by until help arrives. If the location is unsafe, move the person to a safer location nearby if possible. In the case of a friend or loved one, it may be helpful to offer a hug or hold hands.  Even an arm around the shoulders can be a source of support and comfort. Different situations permit different degrees of physical contact, however; if you are unsure whether the person will take comfort from this kind of assistance, always ask. Without necessarily changing the subject, attempt to focus on positive aspects of what is causing emotional distress.  In the case of the loss of a loved one, for example, mention good times that were shared with the person and things about them that were loved. If possible, reminisce over funny memories that may elicit a smile or possible laugh. Being able to laugh can exponentially reduce the urge to cry and improves overall mood. Crying is a natural response to intense emotional distress and, while there are occasions where it is in opportune or...

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Спросите, требуется ли человеку помощь. Выявите причину боли. Окажите уместную поддержку физическим прикосновением. Сконцентрируйтесь на позитиве. Дайте человеку выплакаться.


Unlike its relatives, poison ivy and poison oak, poison sumac is restricted to a fairly small area of the world. If you are outside the following areas, your chance of encountering poison sumac is almost zero:  Ontario, Quebec, and other eastern provinces of Canada Minnesota, Wisconsin, and all U.S. states east of them, including all of New England Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and all U.S. states east of them, including all of the South Texas, and all states east of it along the southern U.S. border, including Florida Poison sumac thrives in unusually wet soil, or even in standing water. If the surrounding area is dry throughout the year, there is little chance that poison sumac is present. Poison sumac has trouble growing at 4,000 ft (1,200 m) above sea level or above. If you are above 5,000 ft (1,500 m), there is almost no chance of exposure to poison sumac. Its relatives, poison ivy and poison oak, are also constrained to low elevations, reducing the need for caution concerning poisonous plant exposure at high altitudes.

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Знайте, где чаще всего растет это растение. Ищите ядовитый сумах на влажной и затопленной почве. Не бойтесь наткнуться на ядовитый сумах на высокогорье.


Unlike kneaded erasers, which you might be able to fashion out of material you have around, you will likely have to buy a vinyl eraser. You can buy vinyl erasers in many different shapes. Try to find the one that is best for your needs. ” Erasers are the type of eraser that comes in pencil form. Erasils can be held and used like a pencil. They are vinyl and should be used carefully, like any vinyl eraser. It is best to test an erasing method before starting to erase large portions. Erasing can cause streaking. By testing first, you can ensure that you will not ruin your picture. Rub gently in a small circle to test. If you notice streaking, rub more gently. If you notice streaking, consider trying another method. Be very careful. Vinyl erasers are the hardest, stiffest type of eraser. It is very easy to accidentally tear through paper when using them.  The edge of a vinyl eraser is the most effective part. Use the edge of the eraser for the best results. If you need to completely remove all of the colored pencil, erase gently until the colored pencil is totally removed.

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Купите виниловый ластик. Купите ластик в форме «карандаша». Протестируйте ластик на небольшом участке. Стирайте цветной карандаш осторожно.


Unlike most file types, DAT files can be created by virtually any program; as such, you'll need to know which program created the DAT file to figure out which program to use to open it. If you don't know which program was used to create the DAT file, you'll need to figure out which program to use before you can open the DAT file. Click or double-click the app icon of the program that was used to create the DAT file. Click and drag the DAT file onto the program's window to do so. Since your Mac usually won't view the DAT file as readable, you can't typically open the DAT file by using the File > Open menu in your selected program. This will attempt to open the DAT file in your program. In some cases, you'll receive a warning that the file's contents don't match its file extension (or similar). If so, click Yes or Open to prompt the DAT file to open. For example, opening an Excel-created DAT file in Excel may result in a prompt warning you that the file may be corrupted. You can click Yes to open the file anyway. If you want to avoid having to drag the DAT file into its program every time you want to open it, you can change the file's extension. Keep in mind that you must know the exact extension used for the DAT file, as changing the extension to use even a slightly different format (e.g., MP4 instead of AVI) can result in the file breaking:  Select the DAT file. Click File, then click Get Info in the drop-down menu. Click the triangle next to the "Name & Extension" category. Uncheck the "Hide extension" box if necessary. Replace the dat extension with your file's extension in the file's current name. Press ⏎ Return, then click Use .extension when prompted (e.g., for an XLSX document, you would click Use .xlsx here).

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Выясните, в какой программе создан DAT-файл. Запустите программу. Перетащите DAT-файл в окно программы. Отпустите кнопку мыши. Подтвердите, что хотите просмотреть файл. Измените расширение DAT-файла, если необходимо.


Unlike nail polish made from glow sticks, this polish will never lose its glow. You will, however, have to recharge it by letting it sit in the sunlight or under a bright light for a few minutes. The glow will eventually fade, but it can always be recharged. Here is a list of what you will need:  Glow-in-the-dark pigment powder Clear nail polish (partly full) Scrap of paper 2 – 3 small ball bearings You may be able to find it in a well-supplied arts and crafts store, otherwise, you will have to purchase it online. Try to get a pigment powder that is non-toxic, skin-safe, or meant for cosmetic use. Many artists' pigment powders, meant for mixing into paints, can be toxic.

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Соберите все исходные материалы. Купите немного светящегося в темноте порошкового красителя.


Unlike on a Windows computer, FFmpeg is easiest to install as part of the Homebrew package manager, which you can quickly install via Terminal:  Go to https://brew.sh/ in your browser. Copy the code below the "Install Homebrew" heading by selecting it and then pressing ⌘ Command+C. Open Spotlight, type in terminal, and double-click Terminal  Paste in the copied code by pressing ⌘ Command+V. Press ⏎ Return, then wait for the installation to complete. Type in brew install ffmpeg and press ⏎ Return. You can use FFmpeg to change both videos and songs into different compatible formats (i.e., you can change a video into another video format or an audio file into another audio format). Select the file and then press ⌘ Command+C to do so. You'll do this so that you have a backup copy of the original file in case something goes wrong. Go to your computer's desktop, then press ⌘ Command+V. You should see the file appear here. By doing this, your file will be in an easily accessible place when you go to convert it. You can do this by clicking the file to select it, clicking File, clicking Get Info, and looking at the extension on the end of the file name (e.g., ".mp4"). You can convert video-to-video, video-to-audio, and audio-to-audio using the following formats:   Video - MP4, MOV, WEBM, FLV, AIFF, and AVI are all common video formats which are supported by FFmpeg.  Audio - MP3, WAV, WMA, M4A, AAC, and OGG are all common audio formats which are supported by FFmpeg. Click your file once to see its full name. You'll need to enter the file's full name into FFmpeg. If you closed Terminal after installing FFmpeg, you can re-open it by clicking Spotlight, typing in terminal, and double-clicking Terminal. Type in cd desktop and press ⏎ Return. This will tell Terminal to look for any files that you mention in the Desktop folder. The conversion command starts with ffmpeg -i and then includes your file's current name and file type as well as whatever you want the converted file name and file type to be.  For example, to convert...

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Установите FFmpeg (если нужно). Найдите видео или аудио файл, который хотите конвертировать. Скопируйте видеоролик или песню. Вставьте видео или песню на рабочий стол. Выясните текущий формат файла. Определитесь, в какой формат конвертировать файл. Выясните имя файла. Откройте терминал. Перейдите на рабочий стол в терминале. Введите команду преобразования. Нажмите ⏎ Return. Найдите преобразованный файл.


Unlike on desktop, you can only download a Google Doc file as a PDF on an Android. If you'd rather keep the Google Doc in an editable state, you can make it available offline instead:  Open Google Drive and sign in if necessary. Tap ⋮ in the bottom-right corner of the Google Doc file. Tap the grey "Available offline" switch. Tap the Google Drive app icon, which resembles a green, yellow, and blue triangle on a white background. This will open your Google Drive page if you're logged into your Google Account. If you aren't logged into Google Drive, select your account (or enter your email address) and enter your password before proceeding. Scroll through your Google Drive home page until you find the file. It's in the bottom-right corner of the file. A drop-down menu will appear. You can also long-press the file's thumbnail and then skip to the next step. It's in the drop-down menu. If you long-pressed the document's thumbnail, this option will appear at the bottom of the screen. If this is your first time downloading files from Google Drive onto your Android, you'll be prompted to allow it to access your Android's files. Swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap the downloaded Google Docs file's name in the resulting menu. This will open the file in your Android's default PDF viewer.  On some Androids, you may first have to download Adobe Acrobat to view the PDF. You can also find your file in your Android's "Download" folder, which can be accessed by opening your Android's file manager app, selecting the location in which downloads are saved (e.g., the SD card), and tapping the Download folder.

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Запомните ограничения. Запустите приложение Google Диск. Найдите нужный документ. Коснитесь ⋮. Коснитесь «Скачать». Нажмите Разрешить, если будет предложено. Откройте документ на Android-устройстве.


Unlike other GTA games, San Andreas' protagonist, Carl “CJ” Johnson has a wide array of stats that can be altered by player's choices. With high stats, missions get significantly easier; with low stats, they can become next to impossible. Start with the easiest and cheapest stat to train, stamina. Every in-game day, spend some time sprinting Carl around until he gets tired. Other ways to improve stamina include riding a bicycle and swimming.  The gyms also provide exercise equipment for quickly and efficiently improving CJ's stamina and other physical stats. Try the treadmill and the exercise bike. You can get stamina as high as you want with no ill effects. Eventually, once you complete the optional “Burglar” mission (by stealing a total of $10,000 worth of goods from houses), Carl will be granted functionally infinite stamina; before then, training it will save his life in police chases and other tricky, fast-paced situations. In addition to stamina, CJ has muscle mass and body fat whose percentages can be altered by working out. To build muscle mass, lift weights at the gym. You're aiming for a rating of around 75-85% to maximize physical strength without sacrificing speed or agility. Body fat can be lowered to about 5% with no ill effects; get rid of it completely, and CJ may lose muscle mass during strenuous physical activity. All exercise decreases fat over time.  You may also want to build up CJ's lung capacity, allowing him to stay underwater for longer periods of time. Lung capacity can be trained by swimming underwater until the last second and then resurfacing for air. Finding oysters on the ocean floor also has a minor effect on it, and after collecting all fifty hidden oysters, lung capacity is removed altogether and you can stay underwater for as long as you wish. Lung capacity isn't exceptionally useful except in a few scenarios. Don't forget to eat properly as you train. Eating most foods will cause CJ to gain some fat, but food is also very important to building stamina and muscle mass....

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Начинайте с выносливости. Наращивайте другие физические характеристики. Совершенствуйте навыки вождения средств передвижения. Станьте оружейным специалистом.


Unlike other fowl, quail cannot eat low-quality feed without sacrificing quality. This is especially important when it comes to quail being raised for breeding and laying eggs. If you can't find high-quality quail feed, try another type of game bird feed. You can also try turkey feed, which is usually higher in protein than chicken feed, making it more suitable for quail.  Chicken feed can make a decent substitute for meat quail. If you choose to go with turkey feed, make sure that it is non-medicated.  Always refer to a qualified nutritionist before you make any substitutions. About 80% of a quail's diet will consist of grains. Most quail or game bird feeds will consist of: cracked corn, grains (barley, oats, rye, and wheat), millet, milo, oat grouts, popcorn, safflower seed, sunflower kernels, and sunflower seeds. Quail are easy to feed in that you do not have to worry about over-feeding them. They will stop eating once they feel full. However, quail are picky when it comes to the size of their food. If the grains or pellets are too small or too big, they won't eat it. It has to be just right.  If the feed comes in pellet form, try breaking it up into (quail) bite-sized pieces. Make sure that the pieces are consistent, or the quail will just pick out the pieces they like best and leave the rest. This can result in an in-balanced diet. Avoid mashed feed, if you can. If you must use mash feed, make sure that it is not too powdery. The powder can easily get in between the quail's toes and cause infections. Adult quail will eat about 20 to 25 grams of food a day. Make sure that you place the troughs in a dry place, away from rain, snow, sunlight, and wind. You might want to place the food further away from the water troughs as well. If the feed gets wet, it can grow mold, which can kill quail. Also, you should empty the feed troughs often. Only wash the troughs when they become dirty from waste, or if the feed itself gets wet.  Make sure that the food trough is level with the quail's crop area. Try to use...

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Приобретите в зоомагазине или через интернет высококачественный корм для перепелов. Давайте перепелам достаточное количество пищи и следите, чтобы она имела подходящую текстуру. Следите, чтобы посуда для корма оставалась чистой и сухой, и держите ее в легкодоступном месте. Давайте перепелам достаточное количество воды и следите, чтобы она находилась в легкодоступном месте. Поддерживайте в чистоте посуду для воды и ежедневно меняйте воду, чтобы в ней не размножались бактерии. Держите корм в чистом сухом месте и используйте его до истечения срока годности.


Unlike puppies who just don’t know how to ask to go outside when they need to go, an adult dog may have much more complicated reasons for why it eliminates inside the house. If you have recently adopted an adult dog or you want to retrain your adult dog, you should first take some time to consider the reason(s) why your dog may be eliminating inside your home. Taking time to figure out what is going on with your dog will help you to decide on the best course of action. Before you try to housebreak your adult dog, you should take him to the veterinarian to have a check-up. Some adult dogs begin to have problems with elimination due to medical issues. Your veterinarian can assess your dog to see if a medical condition is causing him to urinate or defecate inside the house. Common medical conditions that may lead to problems with your dog eliminating in the house include:  Changes in your dog’s diet Gastrointestinal issues Urinary tract infection Bladder stones Post-spaying hormone issues in female dogs Medications Arthritis Age related cognitive dysfunction Some dogs develop problems with eliminating inside the house because a beloved family member has left the home or because someone has been added to the home. Consider the recent departures and arrivals in your family to determine if this may be the cause of your dog’s elimination problems.  Did one of your children recently go off to college? Or did you recently get a new puppy? If a recent change is the cause of your dog’s elimination problems, it may take time for your dog to get used to the new family situation. Be patient and do things to let your dog know hat he is still valued and loved despite the changes.  Play with him, give him praise, toys, and treats to help him feel more secure. Some dogs develop fear or anxiety about going outside and may begin eliminating in the house as a result.  If your dog seems reluctant to go outside, there may be something about the experience that is frightening to him. Try to determine what is causing your dog’s...

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Знайте о том, что существует достаточно много причин, по которым взрослая собака может справлять нужду дома. Покажите собаку ветеринару, чтобы исключить проблемы с ее здоровьем. Учтите недавние крупные перемены в вашей семье. Выясните, не могут ли быть причинами проблем страх и тревожность. Определите предпочтения собаки относительно поверхностей, наиболее подходящих для справления нужды.


Unlike shredding chicken in a stand mixer, other methods of shredding chicken require giving the chicken a head start on getting shredded.  Tear or cut the meat up into pieces no bigger than an inch on any side. Like shredding chicken with a stand mixer, other methods of shredding chicken require that they are free of bones. On a plate or in a bowl, pierce a piece of boneless chicken with two forks.  Both forks should have their prongs facing in a downward curve.  Press the prongs of one fork into the center of the chicken and apply a firm downward pressure.  With another fork, pierce the chicken near the place where the prongs of the first fork penetrated.  Then, pull the second fork away from the first in a straight line.  Don’t simply remove it at the same angle you entered the chicken.  Rather, pull straight away relative to the plane of the bowl or plate the chicken is on.  By pulling the second fork away from the other fork, a significant portion of the chicken meat should come away with it. You might notice the meat is stringy and breaks into thin strips.  This is normal. Pierce the chicken again with the second fork and continue to tear away chicken meat.  When you’ve torn up most or all of one side of a piece of chicken, remove the first fork you’re using to anchor the chicken in place and pierce the new center of the piece of chicken you’re shredding. Continue in this way until all the chicken is shredded. Place your chicken pieces into a sturdy pyrex or glass mixing bowl.  Most mixing bowls can accommodate up to two chicken breasts or thighs.  Place the prongs of your mixer into the bowl.  Turn the mixer on a low setting.  Use one hand to grip the bowl and one hand to move the mixer around.  Move the mixer around the bowl until the chicken is fully shredded (usually about 60 seconds or less).  Keep the mixing paddles in the bowl while they’re moving, otherwise you’ll end up flinging chicken all over your kitchen. When your chicken is shredded, turn the mixer off and remove it from the bowl. If you...

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Разделайте мясо на мелкие кусочки. Крошите мясо с помощью вилки. Измельчите курятину с помощью ручного блендера.


Unlike smiles, smirks generally don't show teeth. This is logical - a smirk doesn't convey open, candid happiness, but rather sly amusement. Keep your lips together as you smirk, but don't purse or hide your lips - just let them stay in their normal, loose, resting position. A good rule of thumb is that your smirk shouldn't require any exceptional effort on your part. Smirking without your lips closed can come across as bizarre or even creepy - some people find that doing this makes them look like old-fashioned gangsters.

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Держите губы сомкнутыми.


Unlike some pets, you can’t just put a fish tank or fish bowl in the car and go. Instead, you need to figure out how you will transport them. Most fish can survive for around 48 hours of travel, but beyond that you increase the risk that they will not survive.  When you stop for the night, you need to take the fish with you. Don’t leave them unattended in cars or trailers. If you need to fly with your fish, contact the airline to find out what requirements they have for transporting fish. Some of the water in your aquarium should be changed prior to moving and transporting the aquarium. This helps ensure that the water in the tank is clean. Switch out 20 percent of the water in the aquarium daily for five days prior to transporting the aquarium. When you are travelling, you don’t want your fish to mess up the water more than they have to. Fish can go around a week without food, so they will be fine during your move. Don’t give them food for 24 to 48 hours prior to transporting them. You shouldn’t pack the fish until you are ready to go. They shouldn’t be packed and waiting to be transported. You want to take as little time as possible to transport your fish. You should also plan to unpack your fish as soon as you reach your destination. They should be the first thing you unpack. Fish are not pets that are easily transported. You shouldn’t take them on vacation with you or carry them around in a vehicle for fun. Fish are very fragile, which means you should only transport them when it is absolutely necessary, like when you are moving.

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Начните готовиться к перевозке. Заменяйте воду в аквариуме в течение нескольких дней до перевозки. Не кормите рыбок за 1–2 дня до перевозки. Не перемещайте рыбок в другую емкость как можно дольше. Избегайте лишних переездов с рыбками.


Unlike the Continental method, the American style of using a fork adopts more of a pen-like hold. The handle rests against your hand in between your thumb and forefinger, your middle finger and thumb are holding the base, and your index finger rests on top. Again, the tines are downward, curving away from you. This hand positioning is the same as in the aforementioned style -- with your index finger along the base and your other fingers wrapped around it. If you are eating a dish that doesn't require cutting, keep your fork in your right hand at all times with this method. Tines can face downward if you're taking a bite, but will generally return upward for the majority of the time. However, do know that only in the absolute most formal of settings will this ever be an issue. We're talking when the President is sitting across from you. Other than that, don't stress. Your silverware should never touch the table. If you're only using your fork, be sure your knife is resting along the edge of your plate. When you put your fork down, rest the handle on the edge, tines near the center of the plate.

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Когда вы отрезаете пищу, держите вилку в левой руке. Когда вы отрезаете, держите нож в правой руке. Если вы ничего не режете, держите вилку в правой руке (зубья обращены вверх).


Unlike the Dark Knight's suit, the Batman of the Detective Comics days is a lot simpler. Here's how to make one.  Start with full-body pant suit or unitard. It should be neutral or slightly bluish-gray, with long sleeves. Unless you're already ripped, it should fitted loosely so that you can pad. You can find them at stores that sell ballet clothing, or if you will be spending time outside when the weather is colder, you can go for neoprene body suit like those that divers, surfers, and paddlers use. Don't worry about getting a unitard if you can't find one—the utility belt will make the suit look continuous. Do make sure your pants are not loose at the bottom—they need to tuck into your boots. Not boxers. Batman is an outsider, he has no problem wearing his underwear on the outside of his gray suit. So find a pair that has nothing written on them. Dark blue will also work, depending on the bat-era you are trying to emulate. Use shoulder pads that you can get from a fabric store to add muscles to your body to fill out the suit, or use balloons partially inflated. It will need to cover the center of your chest. The look of the crest has been interpreted two different ways: A yellow sideways oval with all black "bat" symbol on the inside OR an all-black "bat" symbol without anything around it. The gloves should be elbow length, should match the color of your Bat-briefs, and should have three fins attached to the sides. These fins should be stiff and angling backwards towards Batman. This is the iconic yellow belt with a large gold Batman symbol on the front and small square yellow pockets that house Batman's gadgets. You can probably find a vinyl yellow belt at Goodwill or Salvation Army. Barring that, there's always the costume store, which may have a yellow Bat Utility Belt. Go the extra mile and try adding utilities such as a Bat-monitor (walkie-talkie), Bat-cuffs, a Bat-lasso, a Bat-Tracer (anything with a blinking LED), Batarangs (anywhere that sells novelty boomerangs, painted black or yellow), etc. " You...

TL;DR in Russian:

Будьте проще. Натяните на себя черные шорты. Увеличьте свои формы. Наденьте доспехи Бэтмена. Наденьте перчатки. Наденьте на себя пояс для инструментов. Оснастите себя приспособлениями Бэтмена по своему усмотрению. Наденьте плащ-накидку на спину «Рыцаря в плаще». Наденьте ботинки. Завершите свой костюм ни с чем несравнимой маской Бэтмена.


Unlike the myths in popular culture, hypnosis doesn’t render you unconscious, and you cannot be forced to do anything against your will while under hypnosis.  Hypnosis first encourages you to relax. Relaxation is often achieved by deep breathing and visualization exercises. If a trained hypnotherapist is helping you, they may speak very softly and slowly to you. If you are on your own, you may find a hypnosis CD or soundtrack with relaxing noises helpful.  Once relaxed, hypnosis provides statements and suggestions to help you change your behavior. It is thought that the hypnotic state makes you more receptive to embracing suggestions.  Hypnosis helps you achieve focus. While in a hypnotic state, ideally you will focus only on the goal that you want to accomplish. This enhanced focus can help you accept the suggestions and prepare you to work for your goal. Hypnosis can’t make you do something you don’t want to do. It cannot give you a “secret password” that makes you never want to smoke again. It can, however, help you focus, concentrate, and change your behaviors.  Hypnosis works best for people who are suggestible. If your personality is very resistant to new ideas or changes, or if you find it difficult to suspend disbelief, hypnosis may not be a good fit for you. Hypnosis relies on your own belief that the treatment will work. Hypnosis will only help you make changes that you actually want to make. For self-hypnosis to help you, you must be committed to quitting smoking. Ideally, it should be free of all distractions: no TV, no cell-phones, no other people. You should feel comfortable and relaxed in this location. If you can, avoid lying on a bed, as you may end up falling asleep instead of entering a hypnotic state. A comfortable chair or recliner may be more helpful to keep you relaxed but awake. Hypnosis may be more effective if the suggestions you use are direct statements, rather than abstract questions. Rather than asking yourself something like “Why do I smoke?” consider using statements such as...

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Разберитесь в сути гипноза. Исследуйте собственное психическое состояние. Найдите тихое и спокойное место. Создайте собственные утверждения. Примите тот факт, что самовнушение может не подействовать сразу. Помните о постоянстве. Когда нужно обратиться к специалисту?


Unlike the original iPod, the iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone cannot be accessed by your computer as external hard drives. This means that copying music from your iPod Touch to a new computer is not possible without the help of third-party software (or jailbreaking).  You can't use iTunes to import the tracks unless you had previously transferred your iTunes library from your old computer to your new one. Connecting your iPod to a new computer will prompt you to erase everything on the iPod. Most of the third-party programs also allow you to transfer files from iPod Classics. Even though you won't be using iTunes to transfer the files, most iPod management programs require iTunes be installed for access to the connection services. Click here for instructions on installing iTunes. There are a large number of programs that will allow you to select music files stored on your iPod Touch and copy them to your computer. Most of these programs cost money, but several have free trials that you can use. Some of the more popular programs include:  Sharepod TuneJack iRip iRepo If iTunes is set to auto-sync, hold Shift + Ctrl (Windows) or Command + Option (Mac) while plugging the iPod in to prevent iTunes from automatically syncing and erasing any content on it. Each one will work differently, but they all share the same basic principles. This guide will provide a general overview, so refer to the program's support page for any program-specific issues. Some programs such as iRip will give you the option to quickly import all of the tracks on the iPod into the iTunes library on the new computer. You can also choose to select tracks manually and copy only the selection to the computer.  Not all programs will import the copied tracks directly into iTunes. If that's the case, or you want to use the songs in another media player, you'll need to copy them to a location on your computer (such as your Music folder), and then add that folder to your iTunes library. Sometimes the file names of the songs will be changed when copying...

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Что вы можете и не можете сделать. Установите iTunes Найдите и скачайте управляющую программу iPod. Подключите iPod к компьютеру. Запустите управляющую программу, которую вы установили. Выделите композиции, которые вы хотите скопировать на компьютер.


Unlike the other methods that require leaving the tree standing, this method involves cutting the tree down, making it the best method for trees blocking a view or any other reason where you want the tree gone immediately. Since you will have to cut the tree down, start by taking every precaution involved with operating the chainsaw and keeping the area where the tree will fall secured. As with the other herbicidal methods, you will need to coat the cuts with glyphosate or triclopyr as soon as the tree has been cut down. Read the herbicide’s label before mixing it in a spray bottle prior to cutting down the tree. Wear safety glasses, gloves, and long sleeves before working with the herbicides. For smaller trees, the tree’s drop zone is much shallower and easier to work with, but if you’re dealing with a larger tree, you will need to take more precautions in cutting it down. For a full explanation of how to cut down the tree safely, check How to Fell a Tree. For large trees, consider hiring a professional to cut down the tree for you. Many people don’t realize that cutting down a tree alone does not kill the root system. Often, the root system will send up new sprouts instead. By applying a coating of herbicide to the exposed sapwood in the trunk, you can treat the root system and keep it as well. For smaller trees, you can simply coat the entire cross section of the trunk. For large trees, the hardened middle section of the tree will not absorb any herbicide, so you can simply coat a band of the herbicide around the outermost ring where you can still see the lighter-colored sapwood.

TL;DR in Russian:

Примите все необходимые меры предосторожности. Разведите гербицид. Спилите дерево. Покройте срез на оставшемся стволе слоем гербицида.


Unlike the standard Groupon deals pages, which is customer-focused, Groupon Works is designed for merchants. View the testimonials and see how Groupon can help your business. It’s located on the far right of the Groupon Works menu bar. There is a short form to fill out to introduce your company to Groupon. Here are the sections:  Personal information. This will be the primary contact person with your company for Groupon's sales and marketing team. Asterisked fields are required. Business information. This is just the basic contact information. Again, asterisked fields are required. Business details. This area is somewhat variable. The first menu is a broad overview of industries that would apply to your business: Business details, extended. Based on what you choose in the first menu, and additional menu is offered for more specific information about your business. For this example, we chose Service as our primary business, which resulted in the following secondary menu: The last section, "How can we help," gives the Groupon sales and marketing teams an idea about what types of offers would best suit your goals and business. When you are satisfied that the form is complete and reflects both your business and your goals, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page. Groupon's automated response page will follow: You will be contacted by Groupon within 2 weeks to verify your account information, and to discuss the next steps for featuring your business on Groupon!

TL;DR in Russian:

Зайдите на сайт Groupon Works. Нажмите кнопку Apply Now. Заполните регистрационную форму. Ждите звонка от Groupon.


Unlike with soap and water, you want to make a more concentrated solution focused exclusively on the spots you plan to clean. Vinegar is an incredibly acidic substance, which makes it a perfect choice for cleaning off burnt food. Pour 1 cup (240 mL) of generic vinegar into the pot. With a spoon or brush, mix the solution together. Place your pot on a burner and turn the heat to a medium-high or high setting. Make sure to leave it uncovered. Let it sit until the vinegar starts to boil, at which point your cookware should start looking cleaner. Turn off the heat and move the pot to a cool area. When used with hot vinegar, baking soda turns into an incredibly powerful cleaning product. Add about 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of baking soda to your solution, sprinkling it over areas with burnt food. Let it sit for 30 minutes, allowing the pot to cool and the baking soda to soak in. Be aware that baking soda can fizz up quite dramatically when added to vinegar. To prevent fizz overflow in smaller pots, pour out between ½ and ¾ of the vinegar before adding baking soda. with a double-sided sponge. After 30 minutes, scrub your pot with the rough end of a double-sided sponge. For marks that still won’t come off, sprinkle about .5 tablespoons (7.4 mL) of baking soda over their surface and scrub again. If necessary, repeat the vinegar boiling process.

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Наполните кастрюлю водой так, чтобы покрыть только подгоревшие области. Налейте 1 стакан (250 мл) уксуса. Доведите раствор до кипения. Добавьте 2 столовые ложки (40 г) пищевой соды и оставьте на 30 минут. Очистите кастрюлю двусторонней губкой.


Unlike women, men tend to show more physical symptoms regarding depression. Although there are some similarities between the genders, men tend to experience more unique signs. The need to hold in emotions can actually create physical pain. Some of the main physical signs include:  Headaches Backaches Joint pain Stomach pain (digestive issues) Chest pain These are just some of the physical symptoms that men experience while suffering from depression. What's more, these physical symptoms can easily be associated with other issues, making it hard to recognize that depression is even at play. Women tend to gain weight when they're depressed, while men are more likely to lose weight. However, some men do wind up gaining weight due to overeating. Either way, look for a change in their weight. It will likely be due to a change in appetite over a change in physical activity. Someone who typically eats ravenously may no longer feel like clearing their plate.  A man who often would not eat large meals may start eating all day, often on junk food. Ultimately, how the weight change manifests is determined by the individual. A common sign of depression in men is self-medicating, either through drugs, alcohol, or any other form of abuse. It is a way to further mask what is really occurring. These substances temporarily block out how the man feels, but ultimately bring on the emotions with a renewed fervor once they wear off – leading the man to self-medicate over and over in a vicious cycle.  Addiction can actually exacerbate depression, too. Both disorders (addiction and depression, that is) affect neurotransmitters, making it hard to see which disorder came first. Unfortunately, depression and alcohol, when combined, can create violent behavior. 40% of violent crimes involve alcohol, which is a prevalence that should not be ignored. If you think a man in your life is depressed, pay attention to his impulsivity and reckless behavior. Has he been taking more physical risks? Has his driving became increasingly more...

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Обратите внимание, нет ли какой-либо физической боли. Обратите внимание на изменение веса. Обращайте внимание на какие-либо новые вредные привычки. Обратите внимание, если его поведение стало рискованным. Обратите внимание на степень интереса к их любимой деятельности. Примите к сведению его усталость.


Unlike written text, oral speech can't be "re-read" — once you say something, it's been said, and  your speech continues whether your audience understood it or not. To minimize the chance for misunderstanding and keep your audience's attention throughout your speech, keep your words simple. Use clear, concrete language. Don't make your sentences (or the entire speech) any longer than it needs to be to communicate the points you're trying to get across. People are much more likely to have a favorable impression of a short, simple, powerful speech than they are of a long-winded, complicated, and meandering one. For long speeches, it may be impractical or even impossible to have every word of your speech memorized. However, even in these cases where having an outline or a copy of the speech handy is a virtual necessity, you'll still want to have all of the main points you intend to address in your speech ready in your head before you begin speaking. Be sure to know what the main points of your speech are, what order they come in, and any key transitions or examples you use. Knowing the outline of your speech ahead of time is useful for multiple reasons. For instance, not only will this prevent certain technical snafus (for instance, a breeze carrying your speech away) from derailing your speech, but it can also help you deliver your speech more confidently. After all, if you know basically what you need to say ahead of time, what need is there to worry? Mediocre speeches are a dime a dozen. Make your speech memorable by making it something only you could deliver. Craft your speech into a product of your own personality — give your audience opportunities not just to remember the speech itself, but also the person giving it. One easy way to do this is to include brief, memorable personal anecdotes in your speech that are pertinent to the honor you're receiving or the themes you're addressing in your speech. Include these as you please, but don't forget to exercise restraint — remember, short and simple speeches...

TL;DR in Russian:

Изъясняйтесь проще. Сосредоточьтесь на том, чтобы основная суть вашей речи запомнилась. Сделайте речь своей собственной. Используйте только короткие и достойные шутки. Практика, практика и еще раз практика. Отредактируйте технические ошибки.


Unlock the vehicle with a clicker or key and climb into the driver's side. Adjust your seat in any direction you are able to/find necessary so that you can comfortably reach any controls and see well out of windows. Move the mirrors so you can see behind and to the sides of the vehicle clearly. Identify the car's blind spots before you start driving so that you can check them before making any turns or lane changes. It essential to find the accelerator and brake pedals, the steering wheel, the gear selector lever, the light controls, the defroster, and the windshield wipers before you begin.  The brake and accelerator pedals are located at the bottom front of the area where your feet are. The brake pedal is on the left, the accelerator is on the right. The steering wheel is the large wheel in the center of the driver's console. Turn it to the left and right to turn the wheels of the vehicle. Located on the steering column (usually on the left side) is a small lever that has a rest position in the middle and two locking positions above and below. This is the turn signal. Often on the left side of the steering wheel mounted into the console or a knob on one of the levers on the steering column is the control which turns the headlights on and off. The gear selector lever will usually be in one of two places: it is either mounted to the right side of the steering column or in-between the driver's and passenger's seats. It will have a display showing gear indicators, usually marked with the letters "P", "R", "N", and "D" and a few numbers. On steering-column shifting levers, this display is usually located on the instrument panel, underneath the speedometer. Ensure that you and any passengers in your vehicle are wearing seat belts at all times.

TL;DR in Russian:

Сядьте в машину. Отрегулируйте машину по своему усмотрению. Разберитесь с управлением. Пристегнитесь ремнем безопасности.


Unnecessary details and long-winded stories will only derail the conversation. Stick to the pertinent details to avoid prolonging an already painful conversation.  “We met at work.” is better than beginning a long story like “The mailroom manager needed a new assistant. So she hired this new guy and began training him.” Be ready to elaborate when asked, however.  Don't skimp on the details if your mate wants to know more. No matter how many questions your spouse has, patiently answer them as best you can. Being willing to talk, even about uncomfortable details, signals openness and a commitment to rebuilding trust. Therapists urge, therefore, divulging all so that the healing process can truly commence. Further, if the shoe were on the other foot, you would expect the same patience and respect from them. Refusing to take responsibility or downplaying your mistakes will only inflame tensions. Your focus shouldn’t be on protecting yourself, but on being there to support your partner in their time of need. Relationship experts have concluded that defensive statements not only sabotage individual conversations but, given enough time, entire marriages too. Avoid these types of statements:  "I didn't mean to hurt you!" "It only happened once." "You don't know what you're talking about!" This sends a clear signal to your partner that you have feelings for your former companion. Why else would you feel compelled to defend them? If you are truly dedicated to repairing your current relationship then you must make it clear that your mate is now number one.

TL;DR in Russian:

Используйте простые, четкие предложения. Уважайте его или ее право знать. Не вставайте в защитную стойку. Не защищайте другого участника измены.


Unplug from the back of the router the Ethernet cable that's connected to the modem. Skip this step if your router and modem are combined into one unit. You'll usually find this on the back of the router. This button is intentionally difficult to find, so you may have to hunt for it a bit. The "Reset" button is usually a recessed button that's not much larger than the head of a pin. Insert a pin, a bent paperclip, or a similarly thin item into the recessed "Reset" button area and hold it there for a minimum of 30 seconds. This should provide ample time for the router to reset. Your router should now begin turning itself back on. You may have to wait several minutes for this process to complete, and your router may restart itself a few times. You'll do this using the same Ethernet cable that was originally attaching the two. Again, skip this step if your modem and router are one unit. . You'll do this using the stock router network name and password, both of which should be listed on the bottom or back of the router. When first connecting to a router after a reset, you'll typically be asked to enter a new password. Choose something unrelated to the last password that you used to prevent any wireless thieves from reconnecting to your network later.

TL;DR in Russian:

Отключите маршрутизатор от модема. Нажмите «Reset» (Сброс) на корпусе маршрутизатора. Нажмите и удерживайте кнопку «Сброс». Отпустите кнопку «Сброс» через 30 секунд. Дождитесь, когда маршрутизатор включится. Подключите маршрутизатор к модему. Подключитесь к беспроводной сети Измените пароль, когда появится запрос.


Unplug the iron from any power source. Let the iron cool until it is room temperature.

TL;DR in Russian:

Первым делом отключите утюг.


Unplug the trailer towing light assembly from the vehicle's electrical system. This is very important! Undo and stow the hold down straps, but leave the winch hook in the bow eye.  This is easiest done with two people: one driving and one as a spotter. With a truck or SUV it can be easier to see when backing up if you put the tailgate down or open the rear hatch/door/window. Drive slowly, making tiny fine-tune steering corrections as you go. How far to back the boat trailer into the water depends on many factors - type of trailer, depth of the water, type of boat, etc.  A good rule of thumb is to back in until the water is just above the hubs on the trailer.  Be careful about backing in too far otherwise the tow vehicle might become stuck. When backing down the ramp, have the vehicle in neutral. This makes it easier to control the vehicle quickly. If something fails, quickly put it in gear and go forward. When getting out of the vehicle on the ramp, apply the handbrake first, check that it is holding fast, and then put it in park. When the vehicle is sitting in park, the whole weight is sitting on a little piece of metal in the trans (parking pawl). Should this break and the park brake doesn't hold, you launch the whole rig.

TL;DR in Russian:

Отключите буксирные огни прицепа. Вставьте пробку водосливного отверстия катера. Отсоедините удерживающие ремни. Подготовьте швартовочные канаты и привальные брусы к немедленному использованию. Спустите прицеп вниз по аппарели. Перед тем выходом  с автомобиля, не забудьте включить стояночный тормоз.


Unplug the vacuum, if applicable. Switch the vacuum to OFF. Never attempt to open your vacuum cleaner when it is switched on or plugged in. Open the vacuum carefully. Push the filter housing’s release button, if your model has one. Separate the filter from its plastic housing, if applicable. Fill a bowl with cold water. Do not add any detergent to the bowl. Submerge the filter and allow it to soak for no less than five minutes.  Some cordless models – such as DC35 and DC44 – require a pre-soak.  Some upright vacuums, such as DC17, require a pre-soak. Others, such as DC24 Multi Floor, do not. Squeeze the filter gently as you rinse it. Continue rinsing and squeezing for at least five minutes, until the water from the filter runs clear. Some filters may require up to ten rinses until the water runs clear.

TL;DR in Russian:

Отсоедините устройство от источника питания. Извлеките фильтр. Замочите фильтр, если это необходимо. Промойте фильтр под холодной водой.


Unplug the washing machine, so there is no possibility of injury from accidentally turning it on. This is not possible on all washing machine models, and can be an involved process on others. Look up your model online with the query "remove front panel" to save yourself the frustration of figuring it out for yourself, or look for screws in the following places, continuing down the list if the front panel still won't come off with a good tug:  The front panel itself, or the sides and base of the machine near the front panel. Remove the detergent dispenser and look for a screw behind it.  Detach the kick panel (below the large front panel) and any other smaller panels on the front. Some kick panels can only be detached after pulling open the filter with a flat-head screwdriver, then detaching the drain hose.  Unscrew the lid and look for screws beneath it attaching the front panel. If the front panel is not removable on your model, you'll have to do the job through the front opening. There are a few things you can do that give you more room to work:  Unscrewing and removing the lid.  Unscrew the door hinge, if possible. Setting the machine carefully on its back, so the drum drops slightly down, away from the door. Most washing machines have a small band flush against the outer edge of the rubber door seal. Pry this away with a flat-head screwdriver, then pull it entirely off the seal. Pry the rubber door seal off the edge of the drum using your fingers or a flat-head screwdriver. Fold it off the edge and into the drum to access the inner retaining band underneath it. If you feel any resistance, stop and locate any clips holding the clamp in place. Clips can usually be removed with a screwdriver, either by removing the screws holding them in place, or by prying them off with a flat-head. This part presses the rubber seal in place. Locate the screw or nut holding the spring in place, and loosen it so the seal can be unhooked and removed. You may need to use one of the following techniques to access the screw: ...

TL;DR in Russian:

Отключите стиральную машину. Открутите переднюю панель. Работа с машиной без съемной панели. Снимите внешний стяжной хомут. Снимите уплотнение двери внутрь стиральной машины. Снимите фиксирующую пружину или хомут. Определите положение сливных отверстий. Стяните уплотнение.


Unprocessed, cloudy honey has proven antifungal properties.  Mix four parts honey with one part apple cider vinegar.  Apply it to the infected area and let it sit for 10-20 minutes. Wash it off and dry thoroughly. Like apple cider vinegar, hydrogen peroxide is an effective antifungal. Indeed, it is even stronger than vinegar, which is why it is best not to use it as a daily soak. Instead, alternate one day with apple cider vinegar and the next with 2% hydrogen peroxide.  Purchase 3% hydrogen peroxide. Dilute the hydrogen peroxide by adding water in a ratio of 2 parts hydrogen peroxide to 1 part water. If you experience burning or a rash, dilute the hydrogen peroxide further by adding more water. WARNING: Do not mix vinegar and hydrogen peroxide together, or treat your foot with one after the other. Mixing the two can form peracetic acid, a caustic chemical that can both burn your foot and damage your lungs through its fumes. Colloidal silver (tiny particles of silver suspended in liquid) at a strength of 100 ppm (parts per million) is an effective antifungal and antibacterial agent. After you have soaked your feet in apple cider vinegar and dried them, apply colloidal silver solution to the affected areas and let it air dry. WARNING: Never ingest colloidal silver. It has no benefits and can build up in your skin causing permanent, bluish-gray discoloration.

TL;DR in Russian:

Используйте сочетание меда и уксуса, которое применяют с древних времен. Чередуйте ванночки с яблочным уксусом и ванночки с перекисью водорода. Нанесите коллоидное серебро после замачивания ног в яблочном уксусе.


Unrequited love hurts. Just because you shouldn’t beg or take it personally doesn’t mean you aren’t allowed to mourn the circumstances. Your hopes for a relationship with this person have been cut short. It’s perfectly okay to grieve.  Allow yourself to feel your emotions, however they come. Anger, humiliation, sadness—all of these feelings might pop up after dealing with unrequited love. Be gentle with yourself. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to “shake off” what you’re feeling. Grant yourself permission to be upset for a few days. Possibly the worst thing you can do in a case of unrequited love is to beg the person to change their mind. Begging is degrading and will only compromise your self-respect. Keep your self-respect intact and accept the person’s decision.  Keep in mind that begging someone won’t make them love you if they don’t. Doing so will only make you love yourself less. If the person relents simply to appease you, it will likely not be a healthy relationship. Perhaps the most important take-home message of unrequited love is that it doesn’t have to be personal. More than likely, the person’s failure to reciprocate your feelings has absolutely nothing to do with you and everything to do with them. To help you not personalize the situation, imagine that it happened to a friend. How could you explain the outcome to them? Maybe the person isn’t in the market for a relationship or maybe they have a different type. Neither of these reasons has anything to do with your worth as a person. When you get rejected, you’re often absorbed in your own feelings, which means you may not think about how the circumstances impact the other person. Turning you down may have actually hurt the other person, too.  Think about it: rejecting someone as great as you probably wasn’t easy for the person. Plus, if you are friends, they may have even risked your friendship to turn you down. It takes a lot of courage not to enter a relationship you know is not right for you. The person may have a variety of reasons...

TL;DR in Russian:

Позвольте себе горевать. Примите выбор человека. Представьте, что подобная ситуация произошла с вашим другом. Осознайте его боль.


Unresolved past experiences can sometimes produce lasting psychological and physiological effects. In such cases, it’s important to come to terms with how your past is affecting your current outlook or habits.  An important first step is to stop trying to pretend you aren't affected by past events. You can't get over the past until you accept it. If something happens that reminds you of a traumatic event or triggers a strong emotional reaction, try to calmly acknowledge to yourself that this is the case. Let yourself feel what you feel about the past. Later steps in this article provide some specific strategies to help with this. For example, if you find yourself in a social situation that triggers powerful emotions about the past, don't try to push them away. Instead, excuse yourself for a moment and step away from the group. Then, take a moment to reflect on the past and how it is affecting you before rejoining the group. The impact of past traumas can be especially strong if you are without a strong social support network.  Sometimes, the trauma resulting from past experiences can be so intense that it affects the people you care about. Unresolved past experience can prevent you from building strong relationships with your loved ones. They can also keep you preoccupied with dreams that never came to fruition. This, in turn, can affect your current outlook and habits in ways that make it hard to cope with obstacles in your life. Traumatic or particularly intense experiences can affect our neurochemistry. At times, this can even impact the structure of our brains.  If you find yourself feeling like you should just "get over it," remind yourself that reality is more complicated than that. Traumatic events can actually change the way your brain works. This can take a long time to overcome, so cut yourself some slack and try to be patient. Emerging research in neuroscience  suggests that brains have a certain “plasticity.” Our genetic predispositions can be manipulated and expressed in unpredictable ways after...

TL;DR in Russian:

Признайте проблемы прошлого. Поймите, как травма воздействовала на мозг. Смиритесь с тем, что вы не способны изменить то, что произошло, но вы способны изменить свое отношение к этому. Попробуйте медитацию или йогу. Ведите дневник. Проводите время с другими людьми. Обратитесь за профессиональной помощью.


Unroll a length of deco mesh ribbon, curling it as you go so that it forms a tube. The diameter of the tube should be 9 to 10 inches (23 to 25 cm) wide. Cut the deco mesh to separate the curl from the rest of the spool.  You will need roughly 72 individual curls of deco mesh ribbon to create a full wreath. For a less full wreath, however, you can use 36 to 54 curls. At minimum, this project requires two rolls of 21-inch by 10-yd (32-cm by 9.1-m) deco mesh ribbon. You can use more than this if you want more colors. Bend and reposition the curls so that some face diagonally inward and others face diagonally outward. The end result should be a full wreath with no empty space in the center and none of the wire frame visible.

TL;DR in Russian:

Сверните ленту в трубочку. Взбейте ленту.


Unscrew or pull out the stopper in your drain. Some tubs also have an overflow plate under the faucet that you'll have to unscrew to remove the drain. As you remove the stopper, you may pull up some hair that's stuck down the drain pipe. Clean off the bottom of the stopper and wipe down the area if there is any gunk or hair that you've pulled up. You can get a more heavy duty drain snake from a hardware store, or you can use a disposable snake that comes with drain pipe cleaners. If you are using a piece of equipment from the hardware store, it will most likely have a crank that you must rotate to feed the snake down the drain. There are also are gas and electric powered commercial grade drain snakes that you can rent from the hardware store. Turn the snake as it goes down the drain so that it scrapes the side of the drainpipe. Continue to rotate it until you break through the clog or the snake won't go any further. As the snake  is rotated, it should collect the hair that's clogging your drain. When you feel resistance, it means that you've reached the clog. Slowly remove the snake from your drain. If you're using a residential grade drain snake, you'll have to rotate the snake's handle the other way to retract it. As the snake comes out of the drain, it should pull out any hair that was stuck in the pipe Run hot water from your faucet to see if you've cleared the hair that was clogging your drain. If the drain is still clogged, repeat the process until you clear the hair out of the drain.

TL;DR in Russian:

Снимите донный клапан. Вставьте в трубу трос. Поворачивайте трос, пока он не зацепится за волосы. Медленно вытяните трос из слива. Поверните кран с водой, чтобы проверить, закупорен ли слив.


Unscrew the aerator at the end of the faucet with a pair of pliers. Disassemble the aerator, making a note of how it fits together. Rinse off dirt or sediment, then run the faucet for a couple minutes to dislodge sediment in the pipe. If the aerator parts still look dirty, soak them in an equal mix of white vinegar and water for three hours.  You can clean showerheads with the same process. If the faucet still has low pressure, unscrew the stem retainer nut and pull the stem straight up. You may need to remove a retaining collar first. When dealing with a single-handled tub faucet, you will encounter a screw on each side, under the large chrome piece. Assure that these are both fully tightened before removing the stem. Check for problems based on what you see:  If you see a washer and/or spring at the base of the stem, remove them carefully with a screwdriver. Rinse off sediment, or replace them if broken. If you see a more complex mechanism, check this article for instructions. After repairing anything that seems amiss, reassemble the faucet. Block the faucet with a cup and turn the water on and off a few times. This should flush out anything causing the clog.

TL;DR in Russian:

Почистите аэратор. Разберите смеситель. Почините смеситель. Промойте смеситель.