If you're taking care of your tortoise outdoors, then you will have to take precautions to make sure it is safe from other predators, such as cats. If you have a dog, never allow it to be near the tortoise; even the gentlest dogs have been shown to attack tortoises without warning. Though it's impossible to keep your tortoise completely safe from birds, foxes, or other predatory creatures, try to keep it as protected as you can by having lots of shelter and places for your tortoise to hide, keeping its enclosure intact, and keeping an eye on the outside environment. Some people recommend that you line a juvenile tortoise's home with wire mesh to protect it from pesky creatures. Many people think that something is wrong with a tortoise's eyes if it begins to keep them shut. In fact, this is rarely serious. If a tortoise keeps its eyes shut, soak it in a bit of water and cover up its shelter a bit to make the environment more moist if housed indoors. If this is a chronic problem, it could be a sign of an infection, but it's usually external, try applying a water+salt solution into its eyes 1-2 times daily until they're able to open them, then feed them small amounts of Spinach as a source of Vitamin A once every other day, the most common causes are Vitamin A deficiency and dehydration. If symptoms persist for over a week with home treatment, visit a veterinarian who specialises in reptiles. Though it's normal for baby tortoises to sleep for most of the day, if your critter is just completely inactive, then you have to start troubleshooting to locate the source of the problem. Here are some reasons why your creature may not be so active:  The most common reason is that your tortoise is too cold. Make sure that its enclosure is in a warm place relative to their environment. If your tortoise is indoors, then make sure he or she get enough light in general. Brighter lights help keep it active. Make sure your baby tortoise is getting a regular soaking throughout the day. One reason your tortoise may be inactive is...

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Защищайте свою черепаху от других животных. Помогайте своей черепахе оставаться здоровой, если она закрывает глаза. Помогите своей черепахе оставаться активной, удовлетворяя ее естественные потребности. Сохраняйте прочность панциря вашей черепахи.


If you're taking seeds from a fresh pumpkin, you'll need to remove the seeds first. Remember, cut a circle around the stem of the pumpkin. Remove the section you cut by lifting the stem and then scoop out the pulp and seeds using your hands. To clean, you can place the seeds in a strainer and run them under cool water in your sink.  Be sure to get most of the pulp off, especially if you're cooking the seeds in the oven. You do not want them to burn. Set the seeds out on an open surface and pat them dry with a paper towel. If they're still slightly wet, you may have to wait a bit before you begin shelling them. You can roast the seeds before shelling them if you prefer them cooked. You may not want to shell a large amount of pumpkin seeds for a big recipe. If you just want to eat the pumpkin seeds, you can shell them as you go. To start, pick up a single pumpkin seed. Fold the seed slightly.  To fold, hold one half of the seed between your thumb and index finger. Grasp the other end of the seed using your thumb and index finger with your other hand. Fold the seed in half. Keep folding until the shell cracks slightly. This should not take too much effort, and pumpkin shells are not particularly rough. Once the shell has cracked, you can simply pluck the shell off using your fingers. Dig your thumb into the crack you made and pull upward until the shell cracks in half completely. Pull one half of the shell off, and then the other. If there are any small bits of shell remaining, consider running the seed under water to remove.

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Достаньте семена из тыквы и очистите их. Возьмите семечку и аккуратно согните так, чтобы она треснула. Очистите семена тыквы.


If you're taking the trouble to write a letter by hand, it's nice to add a date on the top left corner of the paper. Many people save letters for years to come, and they like to be able to see what day and year it was written to reminisce about earlier times. Write out the date - for example, "May 18, 2020" - or abbreviate it using only numbers indicating the month, day and year. The beginning of a letter, whether it's handwritten or in the form of an email, is called a salutation. That's where you address the person to whom you're writing by name - for example, "Dear Emily" or "Hello, Skylar." Think about the nature of your relationship with the letter recipient, as well as your own preferences and style, and choose your greeting accordingly.  If you tend to like to write in a slightly formal style, using "Dear" in your salutation is a nice choice. It sounds typical, but think about it: calling someone "dear" is actually very sweet, and indicates that you care about him or her. However, you don't have to read into it; "dear" is as appropriate for a letter to your best friend as it is for a letter to an acquaintance you just met. For a letter that is more casual in tone, consider beginning it with "Hi, [name]" or "Hello, [name]." This greeting is appropriate for a friend or relative, but don't begin a business letter this way; it's a bit too casual. Write a more personal greeting for someone with whom you are intimate, or want to be. For example, "Dearest [name]," "My [name]" or "Sweet [name]." Be sure to end your greeting with a comma. It is also formally correct to begin the body of the letter on the next line.

TL;DR in Russian:

Укажите в письме дату написания. Напишите приветствие.


If you're talking about doing something to yourself, you use the verb être to form the passé composé of the verb. For example, "Jean s'est brossé les dents" or "Jean brushed his teeth." Reflexive verbs are easy to recognize because the infinitive begins with the pronoun se. For example, "se réveiller" is a reflexive verb that means "to wake up." The reflexive pronoun you use should match the subject of your sentence. Memorize the correct reflexive pronoun for each subject pronoun.  The reflexive pronoun for je is me: "Je me lave" (I wash myself). The reflexive pronoun for tu is te: "Tu te laves" (You wash yourself). The reflexive pronoun for il/elle is se: "Il se lave" (He washes himself). The reflexive pronoun for nous is nous: "Nous nous lavons" (We wash ourselves). The reflexive pronoun for vous is vous: "Vous vous lavez" (You all wash yourselves). The reflexive pronoun for ils/elles is se: "Ils se lavent" (They wash themselves). Use the present tense form of the verb être that corresponds to the gender and number of the subject. Since this is an irregular verb, memorize the conjugation if you haven't already.   Je suis: I am.  Tu es: You are.  Il/elle est: He/she is.  Nous sommes: We are.  Vous êtes: You all are.  Ils/elles sont: They are. The correct conjugated form of the helper verb être goes immediately before the past participle of your main verb. Voilà! Your verb is now in passé composé. For example: "Je me suis réveillé trop tard." (I woke up too late.) Typically when you're forming passé composé with être as your helper verb, the past participle must agree with the subject in terms of gender and number. Add an e if the subject is feminine, and an s if the subject is plural.  For example: "Elle s'est amusée." (She had fun.) There are exceptions. If you're talking about a part of the body, there isn't agreement. For example: "Elle s'est lavée" (She washed herself) but "Elle s'est lavé les cheveux" (She washed her hair.) In addition to reflexive verbs, there are several other French verbs that also...

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Для образования passé composé с возвратными глаголами используется вспомогательный глагол être (быть). Добавьте соответствующее возвратное местоимение. Проспрягайте глагол être в настоящем времени. Дополните глагол être правильной формой причастия прошедшего времени. Сделайте так, чтобы причастие прошедшего времени согласовалось с подлежащим. Попробуйте запомнить глаголы, с которыми следует использовать вспомогательный глагол être, с помощью мнемонического правила.


If you're the designated camera-person, make sure that you focus on your own skating and stay safe, regardless of who you're filming or how many skaters you're filming. Don't look through the camera lens and pay too much attention to your camera work, focus on staying on your board and balancing.  If you're filming yourself, consider setting up your camera on a tripod. Mark the spot on the concrete that's the center of the frame with sidewalk chalk, so you'll know where to pull your trick. If you're skating and filming others, don't try to get too fancy with your footwork while you're doing it. Just focus on smooth skating and keeping the camera steady to give their tricks the camerawork they deserve. Whether you're standing still or skating along with the people you're filming, you want to make sure you don't get too caught up in the fun of filming and lose track of where you're going. Becoming an obstacle between you and your buddies pulling off a trick is a good way to get your camera cracked, your face busted, and to lose some skater buds. Even if you're posted up at the bottom of a set of stairs, toward which your friends are jumping, stay curled up and stay in one place. Don't move elsewhere to Try to find another spot. Stay steady and let them work around you. Stay far enough back from the staircase to give them room enough to land the jump and roll for a few feet without hitting you, giving yourself enough time to get out of the way if necessary. Start filming early and keep filming late. When someone stomps something big, always keep the camera rolling. You’ll never have too much footage. You always want to do this to avoid missing those rare moments of brilliance because you're too concerned about your tapes. If you go out with a blank tape, make sure you come back with a full one.  Don’t try to edit on the fly. Worry about editing together the footage later. Just think of yourself as a collector of moments for the time being. Your job isn’t to finish the video today, it’s to make sure you get all...

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Сфокусируйтесь на своем катании. Не стойте на пути. Держите камеру включенной. Держите в кадре всего скейтера целиком. Снимайте ступени, а не скейтеров. Помогите скейтеру совершить приземление. Снимите грайнд, катаясь на скейте, на той же скорости, с которой передвигаетесь. Будьте изобретательны.


If you're the kind of person who doesn't prioritize her own feelings, you might end up feeling overwhelmed and stressed more quickly than someone who notices her stress level inching up. You might need to include checking out your feelings as a part of your daily schedule.  Try using a "feelings thermometer" to take your emotional temperature. Your thermometer might range from "Piece of cake!" to "Out of control!" or similar. If your temperature is too high, do something relaxing. If it's too low, it would be a good time to try something new. If identifying feelings is hard for you, try looking at a "feelings chart" that can help you remember the different emotions, and identify the one that's true for you. It's great to be involved in a variety of activities, but if you don't have enough time to do them all, you'll end up stressed. Learning to say no is an important quality of living independently and successfully.  Remember that saying no isn't always selfish, and saying yes isn't always healthy. As you learn to practice saying no, you're also learning to prioritize your own mental well-being. If you won't be taking the SAT within the next year, you might be able to put off studying for it. If you have a major project due in one subject, see if you can put off studying for a test that won't occur until next week.  If you've planned well, you should have scheduled adequate time for both. But don't waste time blaming yourself if you find yourself in a bind. Make the best of it, and prioritize what needs to be done first. Remember that not everything has to be done perfectly. If you're taking a class "pass-fail" then you don't have to make a perfect grade in it. Doing something "good enough" is an important life skill for a perfectionist to master! It's a lot less stressful to set goals that you can actually accomplish, rather than setting goals that describe the kind of lofty ideals that you might prefer. If your goals are attainable, you'll be encouraged by the feeling of success that comes with completing a...

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Поймите, что вы чувствуете. Научитесь говорить нет. Решите, какие дела вы можете отложить. Ставьте перед собой достижимые краткосрочные цели. Подумайте о долгосрочных целях. Не позволяйте давлению социума сломать вас.


If you're the old-school type who loves to balance their checkbook, more power to you! But know that emerging technology is making it easier than ever to track your expenses in real time, and with more sophisticated software. Mint.com, Quicken, and wallet.ai are all powerful online tools that will help you keep track of expenses and budget for the future. Budgeting is like dieting. A lot of people start with majestic intentions. Then, when they fail to see results within two months, or when they start getting bored, they throw their hands up and quit, telling themselves it's not worth it. Don't give up before the battle has even started. Prepare yourself by acknowledging that budgets take a lot of time and a little effort. Try to give yourself a full year of budgeting to determine whether it makes any difference in your finances. If, after a year of steady, scrupulous budgeting, it still hasn't made a dent in your savings or put a wad of cash in your pocket, feel free to re-evaluate. You won't be disappointed. . No, an emergency fund is not the same thing as your savings fund. An emergency fund is 6 to 12 months' worth of living expenses, frittered away for — you guessed it — an emergency. What if you lose your job? What if your daughter needs to go to the hospital? A host of emergencies can potentially burn a hole in your pocket. Being prepared is the best step, and one that makes a difference in your budget. . A tax refund, if you're entitled to it, can be a huge windfall. Imagine getting a thousand, or two thousand dollars, without really expecting it. Knowing how to spend this potential windfall, however, can be pretty tricky, especially if you're barely above water. Think about contributing to your emergency or savings fund instead of spending it on a new flat-screen TV. According to AARP, American households hold an average of $8,400 in debt. That's a lot of cheese — a lot of cheese you owe somebody else. If you happen to pay off your debt each month with your income, that's great. But if you're like...

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Воспользуйтесь технологической помощью. Не отказывайтесь при первых признаках неудачи. Начните вкладывать деньги в чрезвычайный фонд. Потратьте возврат вашего налога с умом. Погашайте ваши долги медленно, но уверенно.


If you're tired or had long night, it will show the next day. Take pre-cautions to always look fresh and rested, and make sure you look, well, clean .  Be sure your eyes are clear and white. Use eyedrops to get rid of the redness. Your eyes will look more awake and clear within seconds. Take care of your finger nails. Keep them short and clean. If your hair is buzzed, you might not have to do anything. But if it's longer, make sure it looks styled and clean. Take care not to go overboard with cologne. Some women might not like cologne at all, or they could be very sensitive to strong scents. Different locations will require different attire. Especially if you've got your eye on someone. How you dress when you're going to a club should be very different than if you're going to the library. Let's take a look.  If you're going to a club, stand out by dressing in a more casual way. Every other guy there will probably be very dressed up. If you're not, you'll automatically project ease. Note: we're not suggesting you wear your ratty gym shorts. Think a cool pair of jeans and a nice T-Shirt.  If you're going the library, chances are every guy there will be in their ratty gym shorts. This is a great opportunity to go in looking put together. Showing that you're a focused guy can be a very attractive trait as it signals commitment. Plus, it gives her the opportunity to observe your mannerisms from a safe distance .  If you're in the right environment, and you play an instrument, do it! What girl doesn't love a musician. Going to a coffee shop? Bring a nice briefcase with your laptop in it, and dress business casual. Signaling that you're there to get work done can come across as determined and focused. Whatever environment you're in, if you're talking to people make sure you're active in the interaction. It's not just polite to them, but will also signal that you're capable of paying attention to the people in your life.  Use head-nodding to confirm you're hearing what the people in your group are saying....

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Выглядите отдохнувшим и собранным. Обращайте внимание на окружающую вас обстановку. Займитесь чем-нибудь. Уделяйте внимание окружающим.


If you're tired, it can be easy to just grab whatever is handy. Instead of reaching for a bag of chips or a pint of ice cream, try something a little more healthy but equally filling. Keep your pantry and refrigerator stocked with nutritious foods so you don't reach for something that can set you back.  Fruits, carrot sticks, granola and cereal bars, nuts, wheat crackers, low-fat cheese and yogurt are all relatively easy to prepare but will leave you satisfied. If you take some time to split bulk foods into individual portions ahead of time, that will help when you don't have the energy to prepare something. It may be hard to find time to nap, but this will help reset your body to give you more energy in the daytime and give your body the rest it needs to repair itself, which includes losing pregnancy weight. In addition, sleeping when you're tired helps decrease the amount of cortisol in your blood; this is the stress hormone that can make it harder for you to lose weight. After the first few months, you can go back to your previous workout routine. You may find at first that you've lost fitness; be patient with yourself while you work back up to your pre-baby fitness level.  Try cardio exercises like running, swimming, biking or hiking several times per week for half an hour at a time. Do light weight training to gain muscle strength. Take an aerobics class designed specifically for new moms. The instructor will focus on "trouble" areas to help you get back to your pre-pregnancy body. Take a post-pregnancy yoga class to improve your muscle tone. This could be a "mommy and me" type class or just a fun group of ladies in your town who lean on each other for support. These women can help you stay motivated and focused on your goal of losing baby weight.

TL;DR in Russian:

Следите за своими перекусами. Спите, когда вам хочется. Тяжелые тренировки. Найдите группу поддержки для молодых мам.


If you're too hot, take off some blankets. Too cold? Make sure you're well covered. It can be hard to get used to sleeping in a new place, so make sure you bring your favorite pajamas. Bring some socks to keep your feet warm if you need to.  Bringing your own pillow or stuffed animal will help you feel safe and comfortable. Doing your normal nightly routines, like brushing your teeth, taking a bath or reading a favorite book before bed, will help you fall asleep at a sleepover. Many sodas contain caffeine, which is a stimulant and may keep you from going to sleep. Try not to drink too much liquid of any kind right before bed, but if you're thirsty, stick to water.  Not only are many sodas full of sugar and caffeine, but most are diuretics, which means that they make you need to go to the bathroom. If you're sensitive to caffeine, stay away from anything containing caffeine after 3:00 in the afternoon. Sugar can give you an unpredictable burst of energy that will easily keep you awake at a sleepover. Cookies, candy, cakes and ice cream are the main culprits, but remember that a lot of junk foods are loaded with sugar as well.  Eating chocolate will combine sugar with caffeine, a double-dose of wakefulness. Overeating before bedtime is also associated with nightmares, another cause for difficulty sleeping. Watching scary movies is fun to do unless it keeps you from falling asleep. If you've been telling scary stories or watching scary movies with your friends, turn your attention to something more calming when it's time to go to sleep.  It can be helpful to remind yourself that the scary movies are always pretend. There might be some scary things in the world, but none can be solved by staying awake worrying! Having a nightlight or keeping a hall light on can be helpful to remind yourself where you are. If you feel safer at night having a little light, don't be afraid to ask for it. Chances are, other kids will be grateful. It's natural to have difficulty sleeping in a new place. If you're worried about not...

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Сделайте так, чтобы вам было комфортно. Воздержитесь от потребления безалкогольных напитков перед сном. Не ешьте слишком много сахара перед сном. Постарайтесь удержаться от просмотра фильмов ужасов ночью. Не волнуйтесь, если не можете заснуть. Спланируйте дорогу домой.


If you're too shy to just tell a girl that you like her, being flirtatious is a great way to show her. Give her compliments, joke around with her, be playful, and throw in casual comments or jokes about you two in a romantic way.  For example, if she makes a comment about a bad date in her past, say something like "Our dates would be SO much better than that" with a smile. If you notice she's wearing new perfume, make a comment like "I see you're wearing a new perfume for me." Always say these comments in a light-hearted, relaxed manner. Pay attention when the girl you like talks to you, and apply what they've told you to your future actions. Listen to the things she says she likes and doesn't like, and remember those things. When you show a girl that you like her, she will be more likely to be honest about her feelings for you. If she's scared that you don't like her back, she'll be more hesitant to tell you.  For example, if she mentions she loves cupcakes, bring her a cupcake next time you see her. If she mentions that she's struggling with a subject in school, offer to help her out. Girls notice when you do kind things for them, so do kind things for the girl that you like. Don't overdo it, or the girl might begin to feel smothered. Give her compliments and gifts every once in awhile (maybe 2-3 times per week) instead of every day. Direct your conversations toward romantic topics, like which qualities she thinks are most important in significant other. Ask her about her biggest turn-offs, too. When you engage in this type of conversation with someone who likes you, she may mention good qualities that you possess. Pay attention to see if she's dropping clues about you. If you initiate this type of conversation, a girl might even go so far as to tell you that she likes you.

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Флиртуйте с девушкой. Запоминайте то, что она говорит вам. Делайте для девушки что-нибудь доброе. Задавайте ей романтические вопросы.


If you're too young to go out and buy ice cream yourself, ask your mom or dad to buy you some. In the freezer section, you can buy gallons or pints of ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, and pre-made cones, in addition to other treats. You can also go to an ice cream shop and have them serve you the ice cream and toppings. This includes pre-made cones, ice cream sandwiches, and any frozen treats that come in packaging. Be careful not to drop your ice cream when you open the container it is in. Throw away your wrapper in a trash can. the ice cream into a bowl, waffle bowl, or cone. You will have to do this for gallons or pints of ice cream. Using a sturdy spoon or ice cream scooper, remove scoops of ice cream one at a time, and place the scoops in your cone or bowl. If you are using a cone, ask someone to hold it while you scoop the ice cream into it.  Run the spoon or scooper under warm water for a few seconds before scooping. This will make it scoop better. Careful—pushing down hard with the spoon may cause it to bend. Gently push the top of the ice cream into the cone so it makes room for more. Bits of brownie, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, crushed nuts, cookie pieces, and even gummy bears are all excellent toppings for your ice cream. Putting the ice cream in the freezer before it begins to melt will keep it fresh longer. You can use a spoon for a cone, too, but cones are made to be eaten by hand. If you’re eating an ice cream come, you need a napkin because melted ice cream tends to drip out of the bottom. Wrapping a napkin or small piece of foil around the base will prevent the ice cream from melting quickly and dripping on you.

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Купите мороженое. Снимите упаковку с мороженого.  Положите шарик мороженого Добавьте топпинг. Уберите оставшееся мороженое в морозильную камеру. Уберите ложку, если вы едите мороженое из вафельного рожка. Заверните основание рожка с мороженым в салфетку.


If you're trying to bulk up because you're too lean, or you're trying to gain muscle, it's important to make sure your body is ready for gaining weight in the healthiest possible way. Just because you "look skinny" doesn't mean you have a BMI that's optimal for weight gain, and you might be doing yourself an unhealthy disservice by trying to gain before you get into shape. While it's best to visit a nutritionist first, you can measure your BMI yourself with the following calculation::  Your weight in kg (or weight in pounds divided by about 2.2), divided by Your height in meters squared If your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9, you're at a low-normal body weight, which means you can safely gain weight, with the proper nutrition and guidance. Muscle can only be built when you create a calorie surplus, then work out in targeted ways to promote muscle growth in your body. The difference between gaining muscle and gaining fat requires that you calculate how many calories you'll need to eat to gain muscle effectively, and making sure you eat the right kinds of foods. To calculate the amount of calories you'll need: Multiply your bodyweight in pounds by 20. This is the amount of calories you'll need to eat on days that you work out, to gain muscle. If you want to build muscle and gain weight, it's absolutely essential that you take in enough protein to promote muscle growth. Without the proper amount of protein, you can do damage to your muscles by over-exerting them. To find out how much lean protein you'll need, multiply your bodyweight in pounds by about 1.5 to find out the number of grams of protein you'll need to consume in a day. Make friends with chicken and peanut butter. Lean in fat, but high in protein, these are easy-to-eat and widely available ways of making sure that you get enough protein in your diet. . An extremely common way of bulking up and gaining muscle mass after workouts is to use a protein supplement to stimulate muscle growth. Protein whey powders are widely available, which allow you to mix up...

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Сначала рассчитайте свой индекс массы тела (ИМТ). Рассчитайте необходимую калорийность потребляемой пищи для наращивания мускулов. Рассчитайте вашу потребность в белках. . Ешьте низко гликемические, медленно перевариваемые углеводы. Стимулируйте выработку тестостерона, употребляя жирную пищу. Соблюдайте режим тренировок Употребляйте волокнистые белки.


If you're trying to connect with your father, engage him in activities or topics in which you share common interest. These don't have to be life-changing moments. Most people report feeling more comfortable when spending time with people who share their interests and perspectives.  If you disagree on politics or religion, expecting to connect on these issues would be a waste of time. Reminding your dad of things you used to do together when you were a child can be one way of finding common ground. Just because he's your father, don't expect that you know everything about him. Try asking him some questions you might ask any new friend, like "What were your parents like?" or "What kind of experience did you have in grade school? Who was your best friend?"  You may find that your father is more interested in talking about himself than he is in talking about you. For many adult children, this can be a change from what they remember their parents being like when they were younger. It might take some getting used to. Doing things together may prompt more questions. For example, if you're at a baseball game, you might ask him about the first time he ever went to a game, who he was with, who was playing, etc. When you're not sure where to begin, ask open-ended questions to start conversations. Questions such as "What would your perfect day be like?" or "What are a few things you and your brother always had in common?" might result in interesting new information. Whenever you're tempted to get defensive or irritated at your father, think about what you like about him. Even though he tells terrible jokes, you might appreciate that he always tries to put others at ease. Maybe he's kind, or patient. Keep your attention on these attributes, and you'll be more likely to connect.  Staying focused on your dad's positive traits doesn't mean that his negative traits didn't exist. For example, he may have been aloof and distant when you were a child, but this taught you to be self-motivated and independent. You might now...

TL;DR in Russian:

Найдите общие интересы. Узнайте его поближе. Сосредоточьтесь на положительных моментах. Приложите усилия.


If you're trying to deal with persistent gossips take them aside individually and discuss the issue. Especially if you're someone in a position of authority, you might need to take care of a situation with gossiping.  Deal with chronic gossipers. Figure out who they are and try to avoid them. If you can't avoid them, don't give them the satisfaction of imparting information to you. When they try to gossip, change the subject, or get away from them. Unlike people who gossip every once in a while, chronic gossipers are unlikely to be deterred by a simple talking to. For example: if Dan, your brother-in-law, constantly discusses your siblings around you and talks about how his sister is a harpy and his brother is a thief, take him aside and ask him what the problem is with your siblings. Tell him that it isn't appropriate to pass along information about them to other people. If there is a problem (your brother actually has stolen something from him, for example), help to deal with it. Remember that men are just as likely to gossip as women, even if it isn't often called gossip, but men can pass harmful or inaccurate information, too. When someone comes to you with a juicy bit of harmful gossip, find a way to deflect the situation, or make the gossiper aware of the harmful nature of what they're saying.  Some ways to gently turn the attention towards the harmful nature of gossip: "Let's look at this from X's point of view," (X being the subject of the gossip) "Why do you talk about X so much?" or "Hey, maybe we could find a way to fix this" try to find a way to get to the bottom of the gossiper's issue with the person they are spreading rumors about. If they are a chronic gossiper, you're probably going to have to shut them down a little more forcefully. Sometimes you just have to move away from negative gossiping and focus on something more positive. try to do this without blaming the gossiper, because that can turn their ire on you.  When they start gossiping, say something like "Hey, we should plan what we're...

TL;DR in Russian:

С глазу на глаз поговорите с нарушителями. Найдите подходящий ответ. Смените тему разговора. Отключитесь от разговора.


If you're trying to explain your qualifications, competence, and your ability to take on jobs or projects, it's important to make those connections clear in a few sentences and explain the ways in which your experience doing other things connects to your ability to do this thing, whether it be a new position, or a transfer, or an entirely new job.  Outline some of the experience that you have in the field or industry you reference in the letter. If you have targeted the introductory letter as mentioned, it will be focused on some kind of professional field or industry. It's helpful to include specific skills and experience in order to make the letter effective.  Wanting a job is not the same thing as qualifying for it. If you outline in the introduction that you're interested in interviewing for the job because you'd made an excellent fit, you don't need to repeat yourself fifty times throughout. Writing that you "really really need this job" doesn't make you seem like a more attractive candidate. Set up a time that you can meet in person, or express what exactly you would like to happen next in response to your letter. If you want to discuss your qualifications further with an interview, say so. If you want the job outright, say so. Learn everything you can about the hiring process, or the application process to which you're writing, then ask for the next step in the process. Focus the introductory letter toward a specific job level. This job type or position doesn't have to be explicitly mentioned, but keep in mind what kind of result you are going after in order to keep the letter relevant. Listing out your degrees, your awards, and name-dropping in an intro letter is a bad idea. Repeating information that can be quickly glanced at on your resume is a waste of space in the letter. You're not trying to write about information that can be gleaned more quickly and easily elsewhere. You're writing to sell yourself and to get your foot in the door. It's unlikely that you're ever going to get a job or be awarded...

TL;DR in Russian:

Свяжите свою квалификацию с выбранной должностью. Будьте как можно более конкретны. Не включайте в письмо ту информацию, которую вы уже указали в своем резюме. Напишите, чтобы вас пригласили на собеседование.


If you're trying to flirt with a guy who you're not romantic with yet, try to give him an opening to something romantic. That way, he'll get the idea, and if he's interested, try to steer the conversation that way.  For instance, opening with "I had a dream about you last night!" is a subtle way to be flirtatious. It implies you maybe had a flirty or sexual dream about him, and if he takes it that way, you can get a more flirty conversation going. If he ignores the subtext, you'll know he's probably not that interested. Everyone likes to hear nice things about themselves, and compliments are a great way to flirt. If you're trying to start a flirty conversation, try including a flirty comment to help get the ball rolling.  For instance, if you're going out with someone on the basketball team, you could write, "The gym sure heated up when you came on the court today!" Be genuine and specific. You don't have to stick to looks, but make it something specific. For instance, instead of saying, "You're cute," you could say, "You have a beautiful smile." Now, you probably don't want to start sending texts at 2 in the morning unless you know he's already up. Texting at night, though, can be more intimate and invite flirting.  Something about the nighttime will invite you both to let loose a little. Try waiting until gets dark before you send a text. You could write, "I'm all snuggled up in my bed. What are you doing?" In a text, you may be tempted to present yourself as sillier, poutier, or more sexualized than you are in person. You really don't need to do that, especially since, if that's all he knows about you, he's going to expect a different person if you do meet. For example, you don't need to use a million exclamation marks to show how excited you are if you really aren't that excitable in real life. While you don't want to make yourself out to be something you're not, it is okay to play up your fun side in texts. Texting lends itself to shorter, lighter conversations, so bringing that side out will make him...

TL;DR in Russian:

Начните беседу. Отправьте кокетливый комплимент. Отправляйте сообщения ночью. Оставайтесь собой. Покажите свою веселую сторону. Не бойтесь поддразнивать. Придумайте ему милое прозвище. Не позволяйте парню заскучать. Покажите парню, что он в ваших мыслях. Поддерживайте разговор. Не спешите с сексуальным подтекстом. Не присылайте фотографии.


If you're trying to focus, stay away from social media altogether. If you are temporarily ignoring your sibling, most websites, including Facebook, let you keep people's posts off of your feed without needing to unfriend them. Unfriending on social media can cause drama that strains relationships in real life. Leave that as a last resort for long-term or permanent issues. If you see your sibling's phone number pop up when your cell phone rings, let it go to voicemail. Avoid hitting the "Silence" button, as in many cases the caller will know you did so. If your sibling leaves a message, be sure to listen as soon as possible in case of an emergency. Unless your sibling has seriously wronged you, don't ignore text messages completely. However, you don't have to reply to them immediately. Make your own messages short and to the point.

TL;DR in Russian:

Не общайтесь с братом или сестрой в социальных сетях. Не отвечайте на телефонные звонки. Отвечайте на сообщения кратко.


If you're trying to get toned, you'll want to start by burning any excess fat that you might have in a healthy way. Regardless of the weight you're  at, eating the right amount of food for the amount of activity you get is a healthy choice. Talk to your doctor about the recommended calorie intake for your size, age, and activity level. You don't have to count calories but you should use your recommended daily intake to get an idea of roughly how much food you should eat. You might be eating too much but you also don't want to end up eating too little.  For most people, our bodies will start burning fat when we burn more calories (a form of energy) than we take in. If you have fat that you need to burn before you can look toned, you'll need to make sure you're taking in slightly fewer calories than your body really needs. Don't make the change too dramatic, however. Too few calories and your body will think that there's a famine going on, causing it to absorb and create as much fat as it possibly can. For example, an average height 16 year old girl who weighs 120 lbs and exercises about once a week would need around 1800 calories a day to maintain the weight that she's at. If she wanted to lose weight, she might want to lower that amount to 1300-1350. To burn fat but also to take care of your overall health, you should avoid foods that are bad for you or that add a large number of calories without adding any nutrition. These tend to be some of our favorite foods, but they are often what pushes us over the edge into overeating.  Generally, you want to avoid unhealthy fats (trans fats), sugar, and carbohydrates with very few nutrients. These include items like butter, chips, french fries, commercial baked goods, candy, commercial pizza, mayonnaise, soda, processed meat, and white bread. You'll also want to watch out for some “health” foods. Smoothies, for example, often contain a huge amount of sugar. For example, even Jamba Juice's healthy options still contain the equivalent of 24 sugar cubes. If you want to...

TL;DR in Russian:

Употребляйте порции пищи, которые соответствуют вашей активности. Избегайте бесполезной еды. Отдавайте предпочтение питательным продуктам. Пейте много воды и избегайте вредных напитков. Не полагайтесь на странные диеты.


If you're trying to identify a song simply using a melody, it is first important to consider how much of that melody you actually remember. Every little bit of information helps, and will increase the likelihood that a friend will be able to pinpoint the song for you.  Being a more attentive listener throughout your music-listening habits will make future scenarios like this much easier to grapple with.  Take care to make sure that all of the information you think you remember is actually right. The memory can be a strange thing, and a few botched notes in your melody can lead your helper completely astray. Choosing the right person to help you has a lot to do with what you currently remember of the song itself. If you distinctly remember the song's melody chances are you'll know the genre as well. Many people prefer certain genres over others, and the ones that tend to listen to the genre of the song in question will subsequently have the highest chance of successfully helping you out. Enlisting the help of friends with formal musical training is helpful too, as they are used to identifying music purely on the basis of melody. Find somewhere non-distracting and relatively quiet; that way, there won't be uncontrolled factors hindering the process. Sit down with your friend and recreate the melody for them, whether with your voice or the piano. Take care to accurately reproduce the cadence and rhythm of the melody as well-- melody entails far more than a simple sequence of notes! While you can technically recreate the melody on just about any musical instrument, it's actually recommended you try doing it with your voice. Especially if you're not a trained musician yourself, the human voice offers a lot of potential for expression. In singing the melody, you might be able to get some of the timbre and tone across as well, making your approximation that much more specific. Giving your helper some context as to the tone, rhythm and general style of the song can help them pinpoint a song just as well as any...

TL;DR in Russian:

Подумайте, что вам известно о песне. Спросите друга, который может знать песню. Сыграйте или напойте мелодию. Охарактеризуйте мелодию. Устройте мозговой штурм. Спрашивайте других.


If you're trying to lose weight, it may seem impossible to pull yourself away from the scale or stop checking if your "goal" clothing fits. But one of the biggest lifestyle and mindset tips to take away from naturally thin people is that obsessing over your weight is unhealthy. People who are naturally thin do not conflate body size or weight with happiness, and neither should you. Avoid judging your body as having to be either all bad or all good. You can feel confident about yourself at your current weight, and if you want to lose some weight simply remind yourself that you're still a beautiful or handsome individual, even as you work to lose that weight. Many people, especially those who diet and/or exercise compulsively, feel guilty when it comes to food. For some, that guilt leads to a lower self image and may result in more compulsive dieting and/or exercising. It's important to be mindful of the dietary choices you make, but remember that naturally thin people don't fixate or obsess over their dietary choices, and neither should you. Not obsessing over dietary choices doesn't mean eating anything you want all the time. Rather, it means acknowledging that everyone slips up sometimes. That doesn't mean you should give up on eating healthy for the rest of the day, nor does it mean working out for three hours afterwards. Simply accept a slip up for what it is and move on. Eating when you feel sad or lonely may be a soothing distraction, but ultimately that's all it does: distract you from your real problems. Those problems will still be there tomorrow and the next day, and no amount of comfort eating will ever truly fix those issues. Naturally thin people don't equate food with happiness, so when they're feeling sad or lonely they're more likely to seek out real, lasting solutions to those problems.  If you're feeling lonely, get out and socialize. Get together with friends for coffee or a walk in the park, or go out and make new friends. Social activity is the only thing that will ultimately cure your...

TL;DR in Russian:

Не зацикливайтесь на своем весе. Сформируйте здоровое отношение к еде. Найдите лекарство от грусти. Примите свою жизнь такой, какая она есть.


If you're trying to record in the room that has a problem with echoes, a shotgun microphone can help keep unwanted sounds out of your recording. Usually, they pick up echoes much less than standard microphones on laptops or phones do. Find shotgun microphones online or in a local electronics store. Generally, microphones pick up sound best when they're about 4 inches (10 cm) away from your mouth. If it is further away, it may start to pick up the room's echoes more. Before recording, use headphones to test how your microphone is picking up sounds. If it is picking up echoes, try moving your microphone closer to your mouth. If that doesn't work, try moving the microphone to the part of the room that echoes the least.

TL;DR in Russian:

Купите направленный микрофон для записи звука. Установите микрофон поближе к себе. Для устранения неполадок используйте наушники.


If you're trying to remove dye from your hands, you don't need to cover them, but gloves are a good idea if you want to get rid of stains near your hairline or scalp.

TL;DR in Russian:

Ополосните кожу водой и наденьте перчатки, если хотите защитить руки.


If you're trying to repair a malfunctioning external hard drive or flash drive, plug it into one of your computer's USB ports.  Skip this step if you're attempting to fix a built-in hard drive. You may need a USB 3 to USB-C adapter if your Mac doesn't have traditional USB ports. It's a menu item at the top of your Mac's screen. A drop-down menu will appear. If you don't see Go at the top of the screen, click the Finder app icon in your Mac's dock (or click the desktop) to force it to appear. You'll find this option near the bottom of the drop-down menu. Double-click the Disk Utility app icon, which resembles a grey hard drive with a stethoscope on it. In the upper-left corner of the window, click the hard drive that you want to fix. It's an image of a stethoscope at the top of the Disk Utility window. Doing so will prompt Disk Utility to begin scanning (and repairing) your selected hard drive's bad sectors. Once the Disk Utility finishes repairing your drive, you should see a pop-up explaining what was repaired. If you don't see any repairs listed, your hard drive doesn't have any bad sectors to repair. For each time that a repair (or series of repairs) is listed, run Disk Utility again to scan for further issues. Once Disk Utility no longer reports repairs upon completing the scan, your Mac's hard drive is fixed.

TL;DR in Russian:

Подключите диск к компьютеру (если нужно). Откройте меню Переход. Щелкните по Утилиты. Запустите Дисковую утилиту. Выберите жесткий диск. Перейдите на вкладку Первая помощь. Щелкните по Выполнить, когда появится запрос. Дождитесь, когда проверка закончится. Еще раз запустите Дисковую утилиту.


If you're trying to rest and elevate your arm, settling in for a season or two of a show or a long movie can be the way to go. Not only will it help you relax, but it’ll also work as a great distraction and time killer.  Also, with sites like Netflix and Hulu, as well as a multitude of network streaming sites, watching shows and movies is easier than ever. Just make sure you get up every now and again to stretch your feet. If you don't want to waste your days in front of a television, try reading e-books. Holding a Kindle or an iPad is a lot easier to do one-handed than holding an actual book. You will also have access to far more novels without even having to leave your house. If you aren’t sure where to start, try a site like eBooks or Audible. You can also get ebooks directly off Amazon. If you’re spending most of your time on the couch anyways, try learning something new! There are plenty of online sites and mobile apps geared specifically towards education. For example, Duolingo and Memrise for languages, and Khan Academy or Great Courses for general studies like mathematics, history, or fine arts.  You can also find some college lectures or TED Talks on YouTube. This can be a great, relaxing activity regardless of your age. You can also do it for almost no money as long as you've got some blank paper and markers lying around. However, if you want to change things up, try buying an adult coloring book or a paint by numbers.  Some of these may even include the markers or paint with them, so you don't have to buy them Sometimes expressing your feelings, frustrations, and fears can be awesome! Writing can also take your mind off of the pain in your arm. If you aren't able to write with your hand, try typing. You can even keep an online journal about your experience. For example, you can create a how-to-cope article for other people with broken arms or turn your whole experience into a fictional story. When you see people with casts and see all of the signatures on them, it makes you want to sign it, right?...

TL;DR in Russian:

Смотрите сериалы и фильмы. Купите устройство для чтения электронных книг. Изучайте язык или запишитесь на онлайн-курсы. Рисуйте или раскрашивайте. Пишите о том, что с вами происходит. Рисуйте на гипсовой повязке. Составьте список дел, которые вы хотели бы сделать после снятия гипса.


If you're trying to stop loving someone who you're currently with, it's time to break up with them. Whether this person doesn't love you back or if your relationship has taken a turn for the worse, sit them down and break the news gently but firmly.  Say “Though I love you very much, it's time for me to move on.  You told me that you don’t love me, and I'd like to have a relationship with someone who cares for me as much as I care for them.” You can also say “Though I love you very much, we haven't been happy for a long time.  I cry more than I smile and I don’t think this is healthy.  We can talk about it more, but I have made my decision.” When you're trying to move on from someone, spend as little time around them as you can.  Drive a different route to work or walk an alternative way to class. If you have mutual friends, hang out with them less if you know the one you love will be around. If you work or have class together, only talk when necessary. Remember: out of sight, out of mind.  Avoid seeing the person you love both in person and online.  Block them from all your social media accounts so neither of you has access to one another.  If you don’t want to block them, at least unfriend or unfollow them so you don’t have to see their posts in your newsfeed. Avoid speaking to this person even if they reach out to you.  The less you communicate with them, the quicker you can fall out of love.  However, it's necessary to communicate in some instances. If you have a child together, are working on a project at work, or if they are asking for their things back, you will need to talk.  If you must talk, do so in a neutral location that won’t bring up old feelings, like a coffee shop.  Be civil with them but avoid being too friendly.  When you talk, it’s okay to be polite and ask how they’ve been, but get to the point of the conversation quickly. Say something like “I’m glad you’re doing well!  So let’s talk about Josiah now.  His first day of Pre-K is tomorrow and we need to make a schedule for picking him up...

TL;DR in Russian:

Если вы все еще вместе, поставьте точку и завершите отношения. Постарайтесь как можно реже видеться с этим человеком. Отпишитесь от него в социальных сетях (или заблокируйте его). Оборвите все связи с этим человеком. Избегайте «ваших с ним» мест. Если есть такая возможность, возьмите отпуск.


If you're trying to study or work, bring your laptop or books with you to a public place. Many people go to libraries, cafes, and parks when they need to focus. If you have a car, simply driving to a parking lot or a garage can be the escape you need. If you're avoiding your sibling for other reasons, try going for walks or hanging out with friends more often. Try your best to make yourself busy outside of your home. If you have your own bedroom, locking the door is the best way to ensure your privacy, if you're allowed to. This will cut down on any unwanted intrusions into your space. This is especially important if your sibling has a bad habit of not knocking or is too young to realize that it's the polite thing to do. This is your best option if you share a room or will be with your sibling on a long car ride. If you use headphones, just be careful not to raise the volume too loud or you may damage your ears. Active noise-cancelling headphones can block out noise without the need for high volumes. Deep breathing exercises work to relax you and may be a great help if you find yourself getting angry or annoyed at your sibling. Inhale slowly through your nose while mentally counting to five. Exhale slowly through your nose. Repeat this until you're calm enough that your sibling no longer bothers you.

TL;DR in Russian:

Покидайте стены дома как можно чаще. Закрывайте дверь в своей комнате. Используйте наушники или беруши. Уменьшите уровень стресса с помощью дыхательных упражнений.


If you're unable to find a tampon alternative that works for you, you can find a way to get involved in water activities without fully submerging.   Sunbathing, wading, relaxing under a beach umbrella, and letting your feet hang in the water are all good options, and you can wear a menstrual pad while you do these things. Remember that menstruation is a completely normal part of your life, and while it can be embarrassing to tell your friends you are on your period and don't want to swim, you should feel confident that your friends will understand. If you're uncomfortable telling them that you're on your period, you can simply tell them that you aren't feeling well or don't feel like swimming. Waterproof underwear can be a safe, comfortable alternative to your period when swimming or doing other activities.  Waterproof underwear looks much like regular underwear or bikini bottoms but has a hidden, leak-proof lining that helps absorb menstrual blood. If you plan on swimming in waterproof underwear, know that they will not absorb a heavy or moderate flow. They will only work towards the end of your cycle or on months when you're having a light flow. As it can be difficult to find tampon alternatives that are effective and easy to conceal under a bathing suit; if you have a heavy period you may have to simply wait until your flow lightens to swim.   Hormonal birth control pills, when used correctly, can result in a lighter period. Hormonal IUDs may also result in less bleeding during your menstrual cycle. If you're an avid swimmer and dislike tampons, you could look into these options to shorten your cycle overall. You might also consider Seasonale or other birth control pills that result in less frequent periods. Seasonale is designed so that you take "active" hormonal pills every day for three months before taking a week of "inactive" placebo pills, which activates your period. Although some women have light, breakthrough bleeding during their active pills, this method can help you predict when you will have...

TL;DR in Russian:

Попробуйте погружаться в воду не полностью. Наденьте водонепроницаемое нижнее белье. Подождите, пока поток крови не станет слабее.


If you're unable to get over a disappointment, it's important you talk things out with the other person. Having a conversation about how someone hurt or disappointed you can be stressful. You should try writing your emotions out ahead of time. This way, you'll have your thoughts somewhat organized going into the conversation.  Try to write down what you're feeling. After spilling your thoughts out onto the page, consider how you can best articulate them. Reword your thoughts a bit, trying to phrase them in a way that would make sense to another person.  Also, keep in mind what you want to accomplish. Do you want an apology? Do you want the person to explain his or her actions? Do you want this person's behavior to change in the future? The answers to these questions can help guide your writing. If you're going to have a difficult conversation with someone, enter the conversation with empathy. This will prevent you from coming off as combative during a discussion. Try to consider the other person's perspective as much as you can. Be open to listening to their side and genuinely considering it. Remember, the point of a conversation is to resolve a dispute and not to win it. There are two sides to every story and it's important to be open to the other person's side. You should abandon any expectations you may have going into the conversation. If you expect things to go a certain way, you may feel disappointed or frustrated when they turn out differently. Allow the discussion to unfold naturally. Remember, you don't know how the other person will feel. It's unproductive to make assumptions ahead of time. "I"-statements are statements phrased in such a way to emphasize personal feeling over objective truth. When you use an "I"-statement, you make your feelings the main point of a sentence. You are not blaming or judging a person for his or her actions. You are simply stating how those actions made you feel and why.  "I" statements have three parts. They begin with "I feel," followed by the emotion you're feeling....

TL;DR in Russian:

Запишите свои мысли. Проявляйте эмпатию. Откажитесь от любых ожиданий. Говорите за себя. Выслушайте точку зрения человека.


If you're under 18 and you feel you're living in a dangerous situation, contact your state's Child Protective Services for help. The most important first step is to get to a place of safety. Once you're removed from your family's household, CPS will help you determine how to proceed in order to make sure your family won't be able to harm you.  If you're unsure about calling CPS, talk to a trusted adult like a teacher, school counselor or your friends' parents about your options. Understand that when you turn 18, your parents will no longer have the legal right to make decisions for you. Maybe you don't get along with your parents, but are they putting you in actual danger? If not, your best bet might be to wait it out. When you turn 18, you'll be able to live your life the way you want. . If you are a teenager, the legal way to disown your family is to become "emancipated" from them. This means you'll be legally treated as an adult with the right to make your own decisions, and your parents will no longer be your legal guardians. In most states, you have to be over 16 to pursue emancipation.  This might be the right path for you if the following is true:  Your parents are abusive. Your parents are unable to take care of you. The situation at your parents' house is morally repugnant to you. You are financially independent and want to have the rights of an adult. A judge won't grant emancipation unless you are able to prove that you can live independently from your parents like an adult. That means being able to make enough money to pay for a place to live, groceries, medical bills, and all other expenses. Once you're emancipated, your parents will no longer be legally responsible for providing money to cover your basic needs.  Start by finding a job as soon as possible. Save up as much money as possible; be sure not to spend it on items you don't really need. Move out of your family's house and into your own apartment. You also have the option of staying with a friend or relative, as long as the person agrees...

TL;DR in Russian:

Позвоните в Службы защиты ребенка. Определитесь, стоит ли добиваться эмансипации. Станьте финансово независимы. Добейтесь родительского разрешения. Представьте надлежащие документы. Придите на предварительную встречу и слушание дела в суде.


If you're unsure about which part is the battery, then check your owner’s manual. Some vehicles have their battery in the trunk, under or behind an access panel. If the post is not covered, place a towel or other clean rag over the positive post. This will help you to avoid accidentally creating sparks by coming into contact with the positive terminal. The nut will be located to the left of the terminal. If needed, pry the terminal open with a screwdriver, or gently wiggle the connector until it loosens. Loosen the nut that holds the terminal onto the positive post by using a socket wrench. Although the negative terminal has been removed, still be careful to ensure the wrench used does not contact any other metal. If needed, pry the terminal open with a screwdriver or wiggle the connector to loosen the terminal.

TL;DR in Russian:

Откройте капот и подоприте его упором. Найдите под капотом аккумулятор. Найдите положительную клемму аккумулятора, она должна быть закрыта специальной крышечкой. Ослабьте ключом гайку, фиксирующую клемму проводки на отрицательном выводе аккумулятора (массе). Снимите клемму с отрицательного вывода батареи. Снимите крышечку с положительной клеммы. Снимите клемму с положительного вывода батареи.


If you're unsure how to identify the queen by appearance alone, consider where you found the ant. Queens tend to be found at the center of an ant's nest. Queens tend to prefer moist areas, commonly found in rotting wood. If you found an ant hiding in a damp area of your home or outside, especially in damp wood, this is more likely to be a queen. The vast majority of ant types have larger queens, with bigger thoraxes, who are easily differentiated from worker ants. However, army ants are an exception. Army ants have queens with smaller thoraxes, who look very similar to the ants in this type of ant colony. It may be difficult,to identify the queen when working with these kinds of ants. Army ants are more oval-shaped in appearance than regular ants. They have antennas on their heads, as well as mouth pieces shaped like scissors. If you cannot find the queen, consult a professional exterminator. Ants can be a real problem in your home. If you're unable to discover the queen on your own, or identify the types of ants, look in your yellow pages for an exterminator.

TL;DR in Russian:

Обратите внимание на место, в котором вы обнаружили муравья. Возможно, вы столкнулись с кочевыми муравьями. Обратитесь к специалисту.


If you're unsure of what to talk about, you can ask them about themselves. Read what they have to say and ask them questions that relate to what they are texting you. The more that they open up and text you about their lives, the more often they will want to text. Once a level of trust has been built, they will likely open up to you and talk about more serious things. The worst thing that you can do is to be judgemental about the things they are sharing with you. Try to be understanding instead of judging them. If you're judgemental, they may be afraid to open up to you in the future and may not want to text you anymore. Don't second guess every text you want to send. If you find yourself typing out long texts and deleting them, stop and try to relax. The more that you act like yourself in the texts, the less pressure you'll have in future conversations. Be yourself and don't filter what you are going to say. A text conversation can sometimes get interesting and there's no way to direct the conversation. Instead of trying to force things, just go with the flow and text naturally. Listen to what they have to say and open up when they start opening up to you. If you want to ask for a date or to ask a deeper or more intimate question, wait until it feels appropriate to do so. Don't get personal too fast or else they may be turned off by you. Being pushy or sending too many texts in a row can turn a person off and cause them to ignore you. Instead, play it cool and wait for them to respond. If they don't initially respond quickly, it could be because they are busy. As a rule of thumb, you should wait for a response after sending two texts.

TL;DR in Russian:

Задавайте человеку вопросы о нем. Не осуждайте. Не бойтесь быть собой. Плывите по течению. Не заваливайте человека сообщениями, если он не отвечает.


If you're unsure of what your resting systolic and diastolic blood pressures are, performing a manual blood pressure test is relatively easy. All you'll need is a blood pressure cuff and a stethoscope — both should be available at a local pharmacy. Wait until you're completely relaxed, then sit down and feel the underside of your forearm or wrist until you find a pulse. Put your stethoscope in your ears in preparation for the next  step. If you're having a hard time, try using your stethoscope to listen for your pulse. When you hear a light, regular "bump", you've found the right spot. Take your blood pressure cuff and fasten it around your bicep on the same arm you found the pulse on. Most modern cuffs have a velcro strap to make them easy to fasten. When the cuff is snug (but not tight), use the attached hand bulb to inflate it. Watch the pressure gauge — you want to inflate the cuff to a pressure that's about 30 mm Hg higher than you expect your  systolic pressure to be. As you do this, hold the head of your stethoscope to the spot where you found your pulse (or, if you couldn't find it, in the crook of your elbow). Listen — if you've inflated your cuff to a high enough pressure, you shouldn't be able to hear your pulse at this point. If air isn't already flowing out of the cuff, turn the release valve (the small screw on the inflation bulb) counterclockwise until air is flowing  at a slow, steady rate. Keep your eyes on the pressure gauge while air flows out of the cuff — it should be steadily decreasing. As soon as you hear the first heartbeat in your stethoscope, write down the pressure displayed on the gauge. This is your systolic pressure. In other words, it's the pressure when the arteries are tightest just after a heart beat. As soon as the pressure in the cuff is the same as your systolic pressure, blood can flow underneath the cuff during each of the heart's "pumps". This is why we use the pressure on the gauge during the first audible beat as the value for systolic pressure. Keep listening. As...

TL;DR in Russian:

Нащупайте свой пульс. Надуйте манжету, закрепленную на руке. Дайте воздуху постепенно выходить из манжеты, пока вы наблюдаете за показателями манометра. Дождитесь первого удара. Дождитесь, когда удары прекратятся. Учитывайте факторы, влияющие на показатели кровяного давления.


If you're unsure what you want, simply search for "Photoshop Brush Packs" with your favorite search engine. There are hundreds of options, from painting sets to textured brushes specifically used for shading or drawing grass. For now, search for a basic brush set and find one you like. A few good, trustworthy sites include:  DeviantArt Creative Market Design Cuts ZIP file to your computer. Most brushes will come as .ZIP files, which are simply folders that hold all the brushes. Once you find on you like, download it to your computer. You will need to be able to open .ZIP files on your computer, but almost all modern computers have software designed to open ZIPs. If you're worried about finding the brushes again after downloading. click and drag them to your desktop. This will make them easier to find later on. You'll need a ZIP Extractor if you don't have one, but this is generally standard. Double click on the .ZIP file to open it. If you can't find it, check your "Downloads" folder. If you are unsure if you can open the ZIP, right-click it and select "Extract" or "Open With." Common programs include ZIP Archive or WinRAR. abr" file in the folder. There will be several files in your folder once you open it up. However, the only one that matters for you is the .abr file. If you don't see a .abr file, erase the whole folder and look for a new brush set.

TL;DR in Russian:

Поищите бесплатные новые декоративные кисти в Интернете, чтобы подобрать для себя подходящий вариант. Скачайте . Откройте .zip файл. Убедитесь, что в папке имеется файл с расширением «.


If you're unsure which particular foods seem to cause problems for you, keep a food diary for two or more weeks. Having a record of foods and symptoms can help you associate particular foods or ingredients with particular reactions. Once you have an idea of a few foods that may be causing discomfort, you can try elimination diets or formal allergy testing at a health care provider's office. It is essential to have a complete record of everything you consume during the weeks of your food diary.  Continue to eat your regular diet, but carry a small notepad or use the notes function on your smartphone to record snacks, vending machine purchases, and other drinks or bites to eat you may have throughout the day. Include all ingredients. For example, if you eat an oatmeal cookie, write down all ingredients or save the ingredient list if the cookie is store-bought. This will help you pinpoint which food causes issues. You should be able to distinguish between an oat and an egg intolerance by knowing exactly what everything you eat contains and performing an elimination and reintroduction later, as long as it is safe to do so. In some cases, food intolerance can be confused with actual allergic reactions, and temporal reactions may point to the wrong offender foods. Write down the details of symptoms such as itchiness, swelling, hives, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, cramps, fever, and any other reactions of the skin or gastrointestinal tract. This will help identify the type of sensitivity you have and the management techniques that will be most appropriate for your food intolerance or allergy. Once you have a detailed food diary, you can discuss potential offending foods with a nutrition specialist or allergist to identify particular foods to avoid or strategies to reduce reactions.

TL;DR in Russian:

Если вы не знаете, какие продукты вызывают аллергические реакции, ведите дневник наблюдений 2-3 недели. Записывайте все, что вы едите и пьете. Записывайте продолжительность, характер и интенсивность проявлений аллергических реакций. Обсудите свои наблюдения с диетологом или аллергологом.


If you're up on stage because you've won some kind of award, or otherwise have the attention of a room full of people, you'll want to make sure you thank the necessary parties involved in your success. But also try to remember that you've got a rapt audience who doesn't necessarily want to hear you read an alphabetical list of names they don't recognize. Keep it brief and be humble. In a thank-you speech, there might be many people who played integral roles in your success who are there, and some who aren't. If you're pressed for time, make sure you thank the people who are sitting there. Thanking them will feel more significant and emotional. If you want to tell a story somehow related to the success you're being recognized for, it can be a great idea. Don't come up with a long-winded story to tell for everybody you're thanking, though. Pick one judiciously and consider telling one that involves more than one person present, so it will be a meaningful and efficient use of your stage time. It can be tempting to want to liven things up with attempts at crude humor or by poking fun at other people present. If you're a talented comedian, it might be possible, but it's a much safer bet to use your stage time to be sincere and brief. Your humble thanks will be more entertaining than ironic jokes. Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame induction speech was widely criticized for being tone deaf and spiteful, talking down to many former opponents and somewhat tarnishing his great legacy. Don't fall in the same trap.

TL;DR in Russian:

Речь не должна превышать 1-2 минут. Объявите благодарность в первую очередь тем, кто присутствует. Расскажите короткую забавную историю, чтобы поблагодарить важную группу людей. Дайте искренности превзойти чувство юмора.


If you're using PowerPoint 2007 or earlier, movie files are not embedded, they're "linked." This means that the video is not actually included in the PowerPoint presentation file. The video file exists separately from the presentation file, and the presentation loads the video file from the specified location. You won't see a literal hyperlink, but PowerPoint will need to have an accurate location of the video on the computer in order to play it. Videos can only be "embedded" (included in the presentation file itself) in PowerPoint 2010 or newer. You can add videos to any slide in your PowerPoint presentation. This will display various options for inserting objects into your presentation. This will open your file browser so that you can select your movie file. PowerPoint 2007 only supports a handful of video formats, including AVI, MPG, and WMV. If you're using AVi files, you may want to convert them to MPG or WMV first to avoid codec issues when trying to play the video. Once you've selected the video, you'll be prompted to select how you want it to start playing. If you select "Automatically," the video will begin playing as soon as the slide opens. If you select "When Clicked," you'll need to click the video to begin playing it. Since your video plays from a specific location, recipients won't be able to watch it if you send them the presentation unless you send the video too. Using the "Package for CD" feature allows you to send the presentation and any associated media as one package.  Click the Office button and select "Publish." Select "Package for CD" and then select your presentation. Ensure that "Linked files" is selected in the "Options" menu.

TL;DR in Russian:

Скопируйте презентацию и видеофайл в одну папку. Откройте слайд, в который вы хотите добавить видеоролик. Перейдите на вкладку «Вставка». Нажмите «Фильм» и выберите «Фильм из файла». Найдите видеоролик, который вы хотите добавить в презентацию. Задайте метод запуска воспроизведения видеоролика. При отправке презентации воспользуйтесь функцией «Подготовить для компакт-диска».


If you're using Windows 10, you'll have two different Paint apps on your PC. One is called Paint and the other is called Paint 3D. Paint 3D does not have an Invert Colors option. The one you can use to invert colors is called Paint, and you can open it by following these steps:  Click the Windows search bar or magnifying glass on the taskbar. Type paint. Click Paint. It's the icon that looks like a palette and paintbrush. To do so, click the File menu at the top-left corner, select Open, and then navigate to your image. Once you find it, select it and click Open. It's on the toolbar that runs along the top of the app in the "Image" panel. A list of selection options will expand. Use this option if you want to invert the colors in the entire image. If you'd prefer to select just one part of the image, choose Free-form selection instead, and then use the mouse to trace the desired area. A menu will expand. It should be the last option. For a quick color inversion, press the shortcut Ctrl+⇧ Shift+I.

TL;DR in Russian:

Запустите Microsoft Paint. Откройте картинку в Paint. Откройте меню Выделить. Нажмите Выделить все в меню. Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по выделенному фрагменту. Нажмите Обратить цвета.


If you're using Windows, you'll find it in the Start menu. If you have a Mac, it'll usually be in the Applications folder. This opens a new private window. You can also click ☰ in the upper-right side of Firefox and then click New Private Window to do this. It's at the top-right corner of Firefox. This option is near the bottom of the menu. It's near the top of the menu. This opens a new panel at the bottom of Firefox that contains a bunch of code. This panel is called the Web Console. This opens Instagram's login page. It's near the top-right corner of the Web Console, which is the panel at the bottom of the screen. It looks like a tiny iPhone overlapping a square. This switches the login page to one that looks more like the mobile version. You can also just press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+M (Windows) or ⌘ Command+⌥ Option+M (Mac) to do this. If this keyboard combination doesn't work, try clicking the Web Console box first. It's at the top of the page. A list of different mobile phones and tablets will appear. You can actually select any of these models. This will just determine the type of screen you'll see. If you see a message at the top of the page that says your changes won't be saved until you reload, right-click a blank area of the page to open the context menu, then click the refresh button (a circular arrow). It's the blue button near the center of the page. Enter your login details to sign in, or click Continue with Facebook to authenticate with Facebook. It's at the bottom of the page. This will open a File Explorer (PC) or Finder (Mac) window on your computer. You may need to scroll down to see the ＋ icon at the bottom of the window. If so, make sure that you scroll down while the mouse cursor isn't on the iPhone "screen" in the middle of the page. You can do this by opening the folder that contains the photo and then clicking the photo one time. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. This attaches the photo to a new post. It's below the photo. This displays a list of filters you can add to your...

TL;DR in Russian:

Запустите веб-браузер Firefox на компьютере. Нажмите Ctrl+⇧ Shift+P (Windows) или ⌘ Command+⇧ Shift+P (Mac). Нажмите на ☰. Щелкните по Веб-разработка. Нажмите Веб-консоль. Перейдите по адресу https://www.instagram.com/. Щелкните по значку «Режим адаптивного дизайна». Нажмите Устройство не выбрано. Нажмите iPhone 6/7/8. Нажмите Вход. Войдите в свой аккаунт Instagram. Щелкните по ＋. Выберите фотографию. Нажмите Открыть. Нажмите Фильтр Эта вкладка находится под фото. Выберите фильтр. Нажмите Далее. Введите подпись. Щелкните по Поделиться.


If you're using Windows, you'll find it in the Windows/Start menu. If you're on a Mac, you should find it in the Applications folder. Look for the round red, blue, yellow, and green icon. You can stop typing once you see the suggestion you don't want to see. If the URL is already highlighted, skip to the next step. This removes the suggestion from your search history, which means Chrome will no longer suggest it.

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Запустите Google Chrome. Введите URL-адрес или поисковый запрос в адресной строке. Выделите подсказку. Нажмите ⇧ Shift+Delete (Windows) или Fn+⇧ Shift+Del (Mac).


If you're using a Mac, your hard drive should be either on your desktop or in your Finder sidebar; if you're using a PC, your hard drive should be in My Computer. This folder is in different places depending on what device you're using.  Mac OSX: /Users/*Your username*/Music Windows 7 or 8: \Users\*Your username*\Music\ Windows Vista: \Users\*Your username*\My Music\  Note: if you can't find the location of your iTunes Media folder, navigate back to the Advanced tab of your Preferences screen and search for the location of the folder up top. If you have many files or large files, this process can take a while. When this process is complete, you've successfully backed up your iTunes Media folder.

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Выйдите с iTunes и зайдите на жесткий диск. Найдите папку iTunes Media. Возьмите и перетащите папку iTunes на внешний винчестер.


If you're using a USB webcam (e.g., one that isn't built into your computer), read the manual or look up the model number to make sure that it's still compatible with your computer. If you recently updated your operating system (for example, from Windows 7 to Windows 10), your webcam might not work with your version of Windows at all. If your webcam does prove to be incompatible, you'll need a new webcam that is compatible. Don't toss your old one away, though—there's always a possibility that Windows will update to include support for it. It seems obvious, but sometimes USB or built-in webcams can get smudged or have their light level detector covered by dust. Giving your webcam a quick inspection—and a wipe-down with a damp cloth, if necessary—can make a huge difference. Having too many USB connections plugged into your computer at once can cause your webcam (or other USB items) to malfunction. Leave your webcam plugged in if it's a USB rather than a built-in camera. If your webcam is meant to be plugged into a USB 3.0 slot and you have it plugged into a USB 2.0 slot, you may see a black screen instead of the video output that you expect. Skip this step if your webcam is built into your computer. In some cases, your webcam program's settings will be reset or skewed after updating your operating system. Open your webcam's program (this will vary based on the webcam that you're using) and find the Preferences or Settings section, then adjust the video and display settings to see if your webcam's picture changes. This will prevent your computer from loading non-essential programs automatically, which will give you an idea of whether or not programs on your computer are interfering with your webcam:  If you open your webcam in Safe Mode and it displays a black screen, the problem isn't another program on your computer. Proceed with updating the webcam's software. If you open your webcam in Safe Mode and it works, a startup program is interfering with your webcam. Try disabling startup programs such as antivirus...

TL;DR in Russian:

Проверьте совместимость своей веб-камеры. Убедитесь, что веб-камера не закрыта. Отключите от компьютера лишние USB-устройства. Попробуйте подключить веб-камеру к другому USB-порту. Измените настройки USB-камеры. Запустите компьютер в безопасном режиме.


If you're using a browser other than Safari on your iOS device, this method probably won't work. This will bring up the last section of the "Bookmarks" menu you had open. If you're already on the "Bookmarks" page, ignore this step. This will take you to your browsing history page. Safari will ask you for a duration:  The last hour Today Today and yesterday All time (select this for best results) This will clear your iOS device's cookies and website cache! For best results, close Safari and then re-open it to continue browsing.

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Запустите стандартное приложение Safari. Нажмите на иконку книги внизу страницы. Нажмите на «Закладки» в верхнем левом углу экрана. Откройте вкладку «История». Нажмите «Очистить» в правом нижнем углу экрана. Выберите один из предложенных вариантов.


If you're using a computer, navigate to Instagram's website. You'll have to log in with your Instagram account credentials if you aren't already logged in. To do this, tap or click the person icon; for mobile users, this is in the bottom right corner of the screen. If you're on a computer, you'll find this icon in the top right corner of the screen. This should be to the right of your profile image. While you can't force a follower to unfollow your profile, you can block them, thereby preventing them from being able to follow or view your account. This will take you to their profile, from which you can block them. This is in the top right corner of your screen (or to the right of their name on a computer). On Android, this menu is vertical rather than horizontal. On Instagram's site, this option says "Block this user". After selecting this option, Instagram will prompt you for confirmation. This will block your selected user; they will no longer be able to view your posts!  Your blocked user will still be able to see your comments on other users' photos, and they will still be able to search for your account; however, they won't be able to access your account. You can view a list of your blocked users at any time by going into your settings menu and selecting the "Blocked Users" tab. If you would like to avoid unwanted followers in the future, you can make your account "Private"; doing so will allow you to approve any follower requests prior to users being able to view your account, which can also indirectly allow you to block users who already blocked you.

TL;DR in Russian:

Нажмите на Instagram, чтобы запустить его. Откройте свою страницу профиля. Откройте вкладку «Подписчики». Просмотрите список подписчиков. Нажмите на подписчика, которого желаете удалить. Откройте меню, нажав на иконку с тремя горизонтальными точками. Нажмите «Заблокировать пользователя». Нажмите «Да, уверен». То же самое выполните для каждого назойливого подписчика.


If you're using a gas grill, leave 1/2 of the burners turned off and turn the others to medium-low. If you're using a charcoal grill, fill a chimney with briquettes and light them. When the coals are hot and lightly covered with ash, dump the coals on 1 side of the grill. Dumping the coals on 1/2 of the grill grate creates a 2-zone fire. This allows you to control the temperature as you grill the cauliflower steaks. Rinse 2 heads of cauliflower and put them on a cutting board. Pull off all of the outer leaves and use a chef's knife to trim the stem so you can stand the cauliflower on a flat base. Hold the cauliflower in place with 1 hand and carefully cut the cauliflower into 4 slabs that are about 1 1⁄2 inches (3.8 cm) thick. Then, lay the steaks on a sheet. Keep in mind that florets will crumble away as you cut the steaks. Set these aside to use in other recipes. Lay the steaks on the grill so there's at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each steak. Cover the grill and cook the steaks until they're charred on both sides. Use tongs to flip the steaks over halfway through the cooking time. If you're using a charcoal grill, put the steaks on the side of the grill that has the hot coals underneath it. Wear oven mitts to lift up the lid of the grill. Then, use the tongs to move the steaks to the cool side of the grill. Put the lid back down to trap the heat in the grill. Cook the steaks until they're as tender as you like. Then, transfer the steaks to a serving platter and enjoy them with other grilled vegetables.  To test how tender the steaks are, stick a paring knife into the center of a steak. If you like the steaks soft, the knife should come out easily. To refrigerate leftover cauliflower steaks, put them in an airtight container and store them for up to 5 days.

TL;DR in Russian:

Разогрейте газовый или гриль на углях до средне-низкой температуры. Разрежьте цветную капусту на 2 или 3 толстых «стейка». Положите стейки на огонь и запекайте их на гриле 14–16 минут. Переложите стейки туда, где меньший жар. Запекайте цветную капусту еще 15–20 минут.


If you're using a gas grill, turn the burners to high. If you're using a charcoal grill, fill a chimney with briquettes and light them. Dump the briquettes onto the grill once they're hot and lightly covered with ash. If you'd like your salmon to have a smoked flavor, add a handful of soaked woodchips to the grill. Take a paper towel and pat each side of the salmon with it to remove moisture. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil into a small dish and dip a pastry brush into it. Brush each side of the salmon with the oil.  If you don't have olive oil, use vegetable, canola, or coconut oil, since these can withstand the high heat of the grill. The oil will prevent the salmon from sticking to the grill grate. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of a salmon fillet. You can transfer the fish to a serving platter once the fish reaches 145 °F (63 °C) and let it rest a few minutes while you get side dishes ready. Store leftover grilled salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

TL;DR in Russian:

Разогрейте газовый или угольный гриль. Просушите рыбу и смажьте оливковым маслом. Снимите лосось с гриля по достижении внутренней температуры 63 °C и оставьте отдохнуть на 3 минуты.


If you're using an Android or iPhone as a hotspot for your computer, turn it on now. It's in the menu bar at the top-right side of the screen. A list of available wireless networks will appear. If it's your phone, select your phone. You'll be prompted to enter a passcode. If you aren't prompted for a passcode, the network might be publicly available. However, some public hotspots (e.g. airports or cafes) require an extra step. Point a web browser to www.wikihow.com—if you're redirected to a page that tells you to agree to rules or sign up for an account, follow the instructions to get online. If you see wikiHow's homepage, you're good to go. As long as you entered the correct password, you should be able to connect to the internet through this hotspot.

TL;DR in Russian:

Включите точку мобильного доступа. Нажмите на значок. Выберите нужную точку доступа. Введите пароль и нажмите Подключиться.


If you're using an Android or iPhone as a hotspot for your computer, turn it on now. It's in the taskbar near the clock, which is usually at the bottom-right corner of the screen. This opens a list of available wireless networks. If you're not connected to a network right now, you'll see an asterisk (*) at the top-left corner of this icon. Some options will appear. If the hotspot requires a network security key, you'll be prompted to enter it now.  If you want your PC to always connect to this hotspot automatically when its in range, check “Connect automatically.” If you aren't prompted for a passcode, the network might be publicly available. However, some public hotspots (e.g. airports or cafes) require an extra step. Point a web browser to www.wikihow.com—if you're redirected to a page that tells you to agree to rules or sign up for an account, follow the instructions to get online. If you see wikiHow's homepage, you're good to go. As long as you entered the correct password, you should be able to connect to the internet through this hotspot.

TL;DR in Russian:

Включите точку мобильного доступа. Нажмите на значок. Нажмите на имя точки доступа. Щелкните по Подключиться. Введите пароль и нажмите Далее.


If you're using an iPhone or iPad, it's at the bottom-right corner. Android users will find it at the top-right corner. It's at the bottom of the menu. A confirmation will appear. This will log you out of the Facebook app and return you to the app's log in screen. If your Facebook account is synced with your Android device, it will no longer sync.

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Коснитесь значка ☰. Прокрутите вниз и нажмите Выйти. Нажмите Выйти в открывшемся окне.


If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you can download the app from the App Store. If you have an Android, you can download it from the Play Store.  See How to Install Apps to learn how to download an app to your mobile device. If you don't have a Google/Gmail account, you'll need to create one before you can access Google Docs. It's the blue sheet of paper icon (labeled "Docs") typically found on the home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android). It's in a circle at the bottom-right corner of the screen. If you're using an Android, this creates a new blank document. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, enter a title for the document and tap CREATE.  If you'd prefer to use a template, tap Choose template to open the template browser, then tap a template to create a document with that format. As long as you're connected to the internet, Google Docs will save your work as you type.  To adjust paragraph alignment and/or line spacing, double-tap the location where you want the change to begin, tap the Format icon (the A with multiple lines), select Paragraph, and then choose your options. To change the look of your text, double-tap some text to bring up the blue markers, then drag them to select the text you want to edit. Tap the Format icon (the A with multiple lines), select Text, and then choose your desired options. You can insert images, headers, footers, tables, page numbers, and more when you're in Print Mode. To turn on Print Mode, tap the three dots at the top-right corner, then slide the "Print layout" option to On. Then, tap the pencil at the bottom-right corner to return to the editor, tap the + to open the insert menu, then select the item you want to insert. If you want the document to be a collaborative effort with others, you can share it with an individual or group. Here's how:  Tap the Share button (a person with a "+") at the top to open the "Share screen. Type the email address of someone you want to share with into the "People" field. Tap the pencil icon to the right of the "People" box...

TL;DR in Russian:

Установите приложение Google Документы на мобильное устройство. Запустите приложение Google Документы. Нажмите +. Нажмите Новый документ, чтобы создать документ. Отредактируйте документ. Поделитесь документом. Еще раз откройте документ.


If you're using canned chickpeas, open the cans, drain the chickpeas and then rinse them well in a colander. Rinsing the chickpeas will wash away the flavor of the canning water, freshening up and improving the taste of your final dish. If you're cooking dry chickpeas, soak the chickpeas overnight to soften them. After soaking, drain the water, cover with fresh water and cook the chickpeas at a simmer until they're soft. Drain the water and rinse the chickpeas - now they're ready to use. Use paper towels to dry the chickpeas thoroughly to get them ready to cook. This will ensure the chickpeas get nice and crunchy when you roast them, rather than staying soft. Place the chickpeas in a bowl with the oil, turmeric, cumin and smoked paprika. (If you're using coconut oil, melt it first). Use a spoon to toss the ingredients together until the chickpeas are completely coated in spices. Make sure they're all in one single layer, so they cook evenly. After 15 minutes, stir the chickpeas so they cook on all sides. Check to make sure they're not getting too brown; if they are, reduce the heat to 325 °F (163 °C). When they're brown and crunchy, remove them from the oven and pour them into a bowl. Season them with salt and pepper to taste. This delicious snack is now ready to serve. Roasted chickpeas taste great warm or cooled.

TL;DR in Russian:

Разогрейте духовку до 190 °C. Накройте средний противень фольгой. Промойте нут. Высушите нут. Покройте бобы маслом и специями. Распространите бобы на противне. Жарьте нут в течение 30 минут. Приправьте нут солью и перцем.


If you're using canned chickpeas, open the cans, drain the chickpeas and then rinse them well. Rinsing the chickpeas will wash away the flavor of the canning water, freshening up and improving the taste of your final dish. The easiest way to rinse them is to pour them into a colander and run them under cold water until they stop foaming. If you're  cooking your own chickpeas from scratch, you'll need soak the chickpeas overnight to get them soft enough to cook. After soaking, drain the water, add fresh water and cook the chickpeas at a simmer until they're fork tender. Drain the water and rinse the chickpeas - now they're ready to use. Use paper towels to dry the chickpeas thoroughly to get them ready to cook. This will ensure the chickpeas get nice and crunchy when you roast them, rather than staying soft. Put the coconut or olive oil in a frying pan and place it over medium heat. Heat it thoroughly. Pour the chickpeas into the frying pan with the oil. Use a wooden spoon to stir them until they're all coated in oil. Mix the turmeric, cumin, and paprika in a bowl until they're thoroughly combined, then pour the spice mixture over the chickpeas. Toss the chickpeas until they're coated in spices. Turn it down to medium low and let the chickpeas cook slowly on one side. After 5 minutes, stir the chickpeas so they can keep cooking. Continue stirring the chickpeas every 5 minutes until they're completely brown and crispy. It should take 15 to 20 minutes. Pour the chickpeas into a bowl and season them with salt and pepper to taste. Serve this quick, tasty treat to your friends or add it to a salad.

TL;DR in Russian:

Промойте нут. Высушите нут. Нагрейте масло. Добавьте нут. Добавьте специи. Уменьшите огонь и поджаривайте нут. Приправьте солью и перцем.


If you're using either the double overhand or palms down grip, your thumbs should be pushing into the nail or bar through the wrapping, while your index, middle, and ring fingers are wrapped tightly around the bar. If you're using the double underhand grip, your pinkies should grip the bar the tightest, while your index, middle, and ring fingers grip the bar slightly less tightly. Push your fulcrum fingers into the steel as you start bending the ends of the bar toward each other. Your wrists will channel the driving force from your arm muscles, concentrated in your index fingers with the double overhand or palms down grip, the index finger of your far hand with the reverse grip, or your upper palms with the double underhand grip. Your goal is to bend the bar to at least a 45-degree angle. Keep up the bending pressure from your fulcrum fingers and your driving muscles as you bend the steel further, until your fulcrum fingers start to touch.  If you're bending from the double overhand position, you can go from making the initial bend to continuing the bend in a single motion without changing your hand grip. If you're bending from the palms down or reverse position, you may have to change to the double overhand position to continue bending the steel. Ideally, you want to make this part of the bend in a single, smooth motion. If you're not strong enough to do that, you can make multiple attempts in rapid succession, using as much force as you can muster. Don't rest too long between attempts, or the steel will cool, making it harder to bend. Press the ends of the bar together until you can lace your fingers together; the ends should be about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Then, use your clasped hands and upper arms like a nutcracker to finish bending the steel.  You may have to remove some of the wrapping around the steel if it gets in the way. You may also have to grasp the bent steel in one hand and clasp that hand with your other hand, squeezing both the steel and your hand. As with the sweep, crush the bar's ends...

TL;DR in Russian:

Крепко сожмите стержень. Нажмите на стержень. Согните стержень на 90 градусов. Соедините концы стержня вместе.


If you're using sage for seasoning, it's best to crumble it. Rub each leaf separately, continuing until all of the sage is ready for storage. If you are using the sage to form a sage bundle, keep the leaves whole. You could use a jar, tupperware container, or ziplock bag. Make sure that the seal doesn't have any leaks, as moisture from the air could ruin the batch. You can store the sage in a pantry, cabinet, or in the refrigerator. If you use a clear jar, place it in the dark to preserve the color of your sage.

TL;DR in Russian:

Измельчите листья шалфея пальцами. Пересыпьте сушеный шалфей в герметичную емкость. Храните емкость в прохладном сухом месте.