Their ultra-simple mechanics make them very easy to manufacture, and their basic design has been around for centuries. Ammunition is stored in a round piece of metal called a "cylinder", which rotates when the hammer is cocked or the trigger is pulled (depending on the "action" of the revolver).  If a round fails to fire, simply cocking the hammer or pulling the trigger again (depending on the capabilities of the revolver) will rotate the cylinder for a new cartridge. Reliability is the most attractive feature of a revolver. A standard shooter would have a hard time making a spurless (hammerless), double-action revolver not shoot when the trigger is pulled. The design is simple, and the use is even simpler: pick up a loaded gun, disengage the safety (if applicable), and pull the trigger, and it will fire.     Simpler operation means that a new shooter is more easily able to unload a revolver.  Removing all of the ammunition from the cylinder quickly unloads the gun.     Revolvers also generally are chambered in more powerful calibers than their semi-automatic counterparts. .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum revolvers are extremely popular and pack a great deal of energy when fired.    Reloading a revolver is a very dexterous operation and it may take some time. Even speed loaders require practice and still are not as fast as changing out a preloaded magazine as you can do with a pistol.     Cylinders often can not hold nearly as many cartridges as pistol magazines, meaning one must reload more often in the rare event of a prolonged firefight.  One should note, however, that most self-defense encounters require less than four or five shots.     Although they may be more "reliable" they are by no means more rugged. The mechanism for DA revolvers require clockwork precision. As pointed out by renowned firearms trainer Massad Ayoob, auto-pistols are superior in dealing with grit and grime (such as chunks of gore etc.)

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Револьверы были популярным огнестрельным оружием, с тех пор как они были изобретены. Револьверы позволяют стрелять от четырех до восьми выстрелов подряд без перезарядки. Преимущества выбора револьвера: Недостатки револьверов включают:


Their words are about them, not you. Sometimes, when others are hurting, they may lash out at you with hurtful words. Everyone does this from time to time. It is often done without thinking, and they may even regret the words later. If someone says something hurtful to you, try to remember that they are probably hurting. Send compassion back to them rather than taking their comment personally. If a person says something hurtful to you, respond gently in a way that validates the person, but not their unkind words. Whether or not the other person intended their words to be hurtful, this type of response is likely to catch them off guard, and they may be more likely to stop and think about how their words affect you.  For example, you could say something like, “Wow, I’m shocked to hear such a good person say something so unkind.” Rather than dwelling on the hurtful words others say to you, give yourself a deadline to stew them over. Feel the hurt for a designated amount of time. Then, choose to let them go. For example, you might usually spend hours or even days mulling over these comments. Start setting a timer for about 10 minutes. Think about how the comment made you feel and acknowledge the pain. Once the timer finishes, put those feelings down and don't pick them back up again. If you’re more of a hands-on person, you might take power away from hurtful words by destroying them. Write the words down on a sheet of paper. Then, you might rip the paper to shreds, toss it into a fireplace, or scratch out the words with a pencil or pen. Offset the impact of negative words by replacing them with your own positive words. This works because you are cancelling out the negative comment in your mind by following it up with a more positive, uplifting comment. For example, if someone said, “You’re ugly,” you might replace that comment by saying to yourself, “There is only one of me in the universe. I am special and unique.”

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Не принимайте их слишком близко к сердцу. Дайте оценку человеку, который вас обидел. Определите, сколько вам нужно времени, чтобы все переварить. Запишите слова на листе бумаги, а потом избавьтесь от него. Замените их позитивным комментарием.


Themed birthday parties can be a lot of fun, but they can also end up being more costly when you consider buying everything to match the theme.  Weigh the pros and cons of having a themed party based on the person whose birthday it is. Would they like a themed birthday party? Consider whether it is a kid's party or an adult's party. Choose a theme that is age-appropriate, if you decide to go this route. For example, appropriate themes for children would be based on kid-friendly television shows or movies, circus, movie theater, a children's book, or carnival. On the other hand, appropriate themes for adults might be a black-and-white affair, casino, a decade theme, or an adult movie or television show. Once the earlier details are decided upon, then it is time to send out invitations to the guest list.  It is best to send out the invitations about 3-4 weeks in advance of the party in order to give people enough time to plan for it. Be sure to include RSVP information on the invitation. Sending out the invitations after you have decided on the earlier details ensures that you have the guest list secured and that you have decided on whether to have a themed party, making you more organized. Be sure to reach out to some of the invited guests for help. They can help set up, clean up, provide food, decorate, and more. It is not necessary to do it all by yourself! Based on what you have decided for the party, you have different options for these aspects.  Decide what type of food will be best for the party. If you chose a theme, then make sure the food flows with that theme. For example, a camo cake would work great for an army-themed party, but it would seem out of place for a princess-themed party. Know whether any of your guests have food allergies. If so, be sure to provide options that are safe for them to eat or let them know that they are welcome to bring their own food. Be realistic about how much food and drink to provide based on the length of the party. A party that is planned to be an hour or two might...

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Определитесь, будет ли праздник посвящен какой-то теме. Приобретите и разошлите приглашения. Спланируйте праздничный стол. Разберитесь, за что именно вы будете отвечать в том, что касается угощения. Придумайте, как украсить помещение, и соберите все необходимое. Выберите развлечения для праздника. Выберите, что будет на десерт. Составьте запасной план на случай плохой погоды, если вечеринка проходит на открытом воздухе.


Themed parties make it easier for your guests to feel comfortable and included in the group. Sometimes, when one does not know what to wear to a party they tend to be a little uneasy when they show up. Also, themed parties are fun! If you are throwing a holiday party, then ask your guests to dress according to the holiday. If you are throwing a themed birthday or house party, some common themes are 1980s, toga/Greek, black & white, masquerade, jungle/amazon, and Western. If you are 18 or older, consider throwing a "sexy" costume party. Most adults refer to this as a "costume party." Only some transfer students from abroad won't know the connotation. Party food is usually junk food and junk food is usually sugary, starchy, salty, inexpensive, and easy to maintain. Common foods are cake, ice-cream, chips, salsa, dip, chex mix, candy, brownies, and cupcakes. But of course you can switch it up according to the motive of the party. Get creative! Plenty of people use parties as an excuse to get fancy. If you're having more of a formal event, none of that processed stuff is even going to touch your spread. Only hors d'oeuvres of fancy cheeses, breads, and vegetables will grace your soiree. When you think of drinking at a party, you probably think of beer and shots, but it doesn't have to be just that. Stock up on fruit punch, water and different kinds of soda while you're out party shopping. For alcoholic drinks, beer is the least expensive of your options and you may want to consider buying a keg depending on the amount of people. Also, it will cut down on the amount of garbage (if you've ever been left picking up aluminum cans after a big party, you know how that goes). Popular party beers are Guinness, Keystone, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Miller, and Bud Light. You might also want to pick up some hard liquor, wine, and mixers. If there is drinking at your party, your guests are your responsibility. You must make sure they have rides home and that some people are designated drivers. Be prepared to take peoples' keys if...

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Подумайте, нужна ли тема для вашей вечеринки. Продумайте еду. Не забывайте про напитки! Купите украшения. Приготовьте все необходимое. Распланируйте проведение вечеринки. Правильно подберите музыку.


Themes are packages of icons, wallpapers, fonts, screensavers, and sounds that make up the Windows user interface. You can change the entire theme at once to dramatically change the way your computer looks and feels. Most installations of Windows only come with one or two themes installed, but many more can be downloaded from the internet. Open your Personalization tool in the Control Panel. For Windows 7 and 8, the theme selection window takes up the majority of the Personalization tool. You can browse through the installed themes and pick one that you’d like. If you want to search online for more, click the “Get more themes online…” link. For Windows Vista, theme selection is a bit less user-friendly. In the Personalization menu, click the Theme link. This will open the Theme menu, where you can select installed themes from a drop-down box. In order to add more themes, you will need to manually search for them and download them to your computer. They use the file extension “.theme”.

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Выясните, что такое темы. Измените тему.


Then go back to kissing their lips. This is romantic and passionate and if you pause slowly in between each kiss you’ll only add to the anticipation. This can help you to break up the monotony of kiss after kiss and it also leaves you free to explore and kiss other areas around that area. Breathing into your partner’s ear can help make the earlobe kiss even more passionate. Don’t blow - a little breath will do the trick. You can even say their name softly for added emphasis, but make sure you say it quietly because everything is very amplified when you’re talking that close to their ear. You can kiss their cheek softly on the way back to their mouth if you want to. Kissing the neck is a classic move, but there’s a reason for it. People really seem to enjoy this, and it’s a nice break from kissing the lips because it’s so close. Try biting or sucking on the skin around the neck lightly for extra emphasis – you don’t want to leave your partner with an embarrassing mark. You don’t need to use your tongue at all in this scenario though, that will probably end up looking messy and wet. There really isn’t a bad place to kiss someone as long as they feel comfortable. It will just look like you are exploring their body and show your partner that you like all of them – even enough to kiss it.  Kissing your wife’s stomach when she is expecting is a great example of this technique.

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Поцелуйте закрытые веки партнера, а затем вернитесь к поцелую в губы. Поцелуйте своего партнера в мочку уха или в щеку. Поцелуйте партнера в шею или под подбородком. Осыпьте партнера поцелуями!


Then pour in ½ teaspoon (2.46 ml) of bleach. Squeeze the bite valve to allow the solution to flow into the tube and mouthpiece. Then let the solution set for 30 minutes. If the mold infestation is bad, then you may want to let it set for longer, like an hour or even overnight (24 hours). Pour the solution out once it has finished setting. Use a scrub brush to rid the bladder of mold and mold stains. Then remove the tube and use a pipe cleaner-like scrub brush to clean the tube. The bladder may still have some mold stains after cleaning and scrubbing it. This is normal and the bladder should still be safe to use as long as you have cleaned it thoroughly. Rinse the bladder at least five times to remove any traces of bleach. Make sure to rinse the tube and mouthpiece as well. Make sure to prop open the bladder so it can dry thoroughly. Roll up some paper towels into a ball or use a Q-tip to keep it propped open.

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Наполните бутылку теплой водой. Встряхивайте бутылку в течение 20 секунд. Почистите бутылку. Сполосните бутылку теплой водой. Высушите бутылку на воздухе в хорошо проветриваемом месте.


Then put your videos on and share them around (make sure to have clicked on "to" and clicked on everyone on your list). Ask them politely to watch your videos––try to use an exciting reason that will entice them to look.  Subscribe to these people; it's an implied way of suggesting they owe you for subscribing! If you personally know a popular YouTuber, ask them to give you a shoutout on their videos. Again, ask them to watch, subscribe or comment on your videos. If they subscribe, then their millions of followers will see and watch your videos too. This is, of course, a long shot but you never know. Ask them to help you spread the word to their friends. Don't be a pest doing this though; occasional well placed and polite requests are better than lots of groveling. The more interesting they are, the more people will be attracted to them. And if there are lots, people will start to take you seriously as someone who is willing to keep feeding their interest. Usually, good quality videos are considered to be 720p HD or 1080 p HD. That way, it might be mentioned in popular channels. For example, a channel like Failblog; if you make something that is an epic fail, submit it to FailBlog and with a little luck, you can be mentioned on FailBlog and maybe RayWilliamJohnson!

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Если у вас есть аккаунт в Google+, добавьте себе в круги побольше людей. Посылайте случайные личные сообщения людям на YouTube. Отправляйте личные сообщения известным людям на YouTube. Расскажите всем о своем канале. Создавайте побольше качественного и интересного видео. Сфокусируйтесь на том, что популярно.


Then select Tools then Folder Options     Click the "View" tab then click "Show Hidden Files and Folders" and click "OK".    \ drive and look for the Windows folder. If you are presented with a warning about modifying system files, click the 'Show files' link to continue. Then double-click on the "Wallpaper" folder.     Look for the wallpaper/pictures you want to delete     If you're using Firefox, it may be stored in C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox     If you're using Internet Explorer, it may be stored in C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer    Click "All files and folders", and enter the name of the background to locate it.    Try creating a folder called Moved Backgrounds.  If you move the file to this new folder, it will be removed from your list, but still available on your PC should you change your mind.

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В меню «Пуск» откройте «Мой компьютер». Откройте диск C: В папке Windows найдите и откройте папку  Web. Если вы все еще не нашли рисунок, откройте меню Пуск и нажмите «Поиск». После того, как рисунок найден, вы можете либо удалить его, либо переместить его в другую папку.


Then take three more random cards from the deck as well. This trick requires that you gimmick the deck a little bit before you start.  For the Four Robbers, you're going to make your spectators think you’ve put the Jacks into the middle of the deck. In reality, you’ll place the three other cards you've taken into the deck. These three other cards will be stacked on top of three of the Jacks during the trick. This trick involves a story, begin your story by telling your audience about four Jacks that decided to rob a bank. Hold the four Jacks, fanned out vertically in your hand. All four Jacks should be able to be observed by the audience at the same time. Hold the three random cards behind the Jack that’s on top so the audience cannot see them. This is essential to the trick.  If you are having trouble hiding the other cards, hold them in place by putting your index finger on the top edge of the cards. Once you have given your audience a bit of time to see the Jacks, square the cards together. For this part of the story, you can say that the four Jacks helicoptered into the bank, or simply snuck in through the roof. This trick relies on some good storytelling. You can tell the story as if the Jacks are robbing a bank, or about how four robbers entered a house to rob different floors. Take the top three cards of the deck off one at a time, inserting them into the different levels as you tell your story.  Tell the story dramatically. The more detail you provide concerning what the Jacks are looking for and what the robbers are planning to do with the cash, the more engaged your audience will be. An immersive story will distract your audience from what you’re doing with your hands. This trick can be performed with any set of face cards, not only Jacks.

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Выньте всех четырех валетов из колоды. Покажите валетов публике. Не забывайте рассказывать историю ограбления в процессе выполнения фокуса.


Then when you wake them up, tell them that they have slept through whatever they needed to do that day. And make sure you are dressed for the day when they wake up. Be careful though; if they accuse you, act innocent as if it were their fault. Make sure to hand out the biggest portion of that dish onto their plate when it's being served. Alternatively, you can use a food they like. If they really like ice cream, eat all their ice-cream and leave the empty container in the freezer. Put their pencil case under the couch or their homework in the microwave. Try taking only one thing every day (something that they won't notice right away, like a pen). Hide it in your room and make sure it blends in with your stuff or simply hide it in your closet. Keep making the things you take more and more important to them every day, but don't take things that are very important to them. If they accuse you of hiding their stuff, deny it! If you act like you have no idea what’s going on either they might become even more confused. Buy some superglue that is invisible once it dries and glues all their deodorants closed. If you want to be really mean, you can glue all their soaps in the shower closed too. This will confuse them and then really frustrate them. Leave a small gap towards the front. When they go to wash their hands the water will spray them right in their face! This is a simple and effective prank. When they scratch their nose or roll over to sleep on their side, they’ll end up covering themselves with whipped cream. Be careful however, as this might get you in trouble with your parents.

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Переведите его или ее часы на четыре или пять часов вперед. Предложите брату или сестре еду, которую они не любят. Возьмите вещи вашего брата или сестры и спрячьте их. Используя суперклей, приклейте крышку дезодоранта. Заклейте носик крана скотчем. Пока ваш родственник спит, выдавите ему на руки взбитые сливки.


Then wrap the end of the wire with a rag. Use duct tape to keep the rag in place. This will prevent the sharp end from damaging the porcelain in your toilet. The wire hanger method will generally work only if there is an obstruction in the first few inches of the drain. Once the wire is in the drain, twist it, push it, and maneuver it in a circular motion to clear the drain. If you can feel the obstruction, push against it. Keep going until the water begins to drain.  Make sure you're wearing rubber gloves as you do this. You may get splashed as you move the wire around. If you can't feel an obstruction, and the toilet won't drain, the clog must be out of reach of the hanger. Try the plumbing snake method to clear it. The obstruction and dirty water should now be able to flow through the drain like normal. If the toilet is still slow to drain, the obstruction may have gotten pushed further back, out of reach of the hanger. In this case you'll need to use a plumbing snake to clear it.

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Распрямите проволочные плечики. Вставьте обмотанный конец проволоки в слив. Смойте, когда вода начнет уходить.


Then, arrange your items in the cabinets and drawers. Place the items you use often near the front of your cabinets to make them easy to reach. This makes it easier to store similar items together so you can quickly find what you want.  For example, you might designate a large cabinet for your dishware, a small cabinet for mugs, a bottom cabinet for pots and pans, etc. You might have one drawer for towels and pot holders, one drawer for utensils, and one drawer for extra cooking tools. It’s easy to forget about the cabinet under your sink, but it’s the perfect place to store your kitchen cleaners. Keep your cleaning wipes, sprays, soaps, and sponges under the sink. If you need more storage space, install a shelf or decorative baskets under your sink. Choose a tray that is the same size of your drawer or smaller. You can place your items in the tray and in the space around it, depending on what you’re keeping in the drawer. This lets you organize your utensils, measuring cups, chip clips, and other items. You can use a tray with multiple compartments or several small trays with just one compartment. Choose the solution that works best for you. Trays are a great solution to easily access the back of your cabinets without digging. Choose smaller trays so they are easy to remove and replace as you need items. For instance, you might use trays in your top cabinets so that the items you’ve stored in the back of your cabinets are still accessible. Empty your foods into food storage containers to cut down on clutter and keep the pantry organized. Pour foods like cereals, grains, and baking supplies into stackable containers. Then, arrange them neatly in your pantry. Group your foods into categories. For example, stack your cereals together, your pasta noodles together, and your baking supplies together. Put the file sorter or magazine holder inside your cabinet, then put your lids or baking sheets into it. This allows you to store the items upright, keeping your cabinets uncluttered and your items within easy reach. ...

TL;DR in Russian:

Выделите каждый  шкаф и ящик для конкретных вещей. Храните материалы для уборки под раковиной. Используйте лотки с разделителями для организации содержимого ящиков. Складывайте вещи в шкафах на небольшие съемные подставки. Складывайте сыпучие продукты в прозрачные емкости для удобства поиска. Храните противни и крышки на подставке для журналов. Храните вещи на поворотных подставках, чтобы не доставать с полки все предметы. Используйте небольшие емкости с крышками для порядка в ящике для различных мелочей.


Then, before you return home, take off the jacket or sweatshirt and hide it. The outer layers will absorb most of the cigarette smell, and will also protect your clothes from falling ash. Take the tube from an empty paper towel roll, and place several dryer sheets at the end. As you smoke, exhale through the tube. The dryer sheets help to prevent the smoke from dispersing and clinging to your clothes and hair. When you are done smoking, completely change into the fresh, clean clothes. Hide the dirty clothes until you have the opportunity to launder them. Make sure that your spare clothes are in a completely sealed bag. If you don't have a bag, make sure you place your extra clothes a good distance away from where you are smoking. If the smoke gets onto the spare clothes, they won't do you much good. If your clothes smell of smoke, you will need to either discard them or find a way to remove the smell. Body sprays and air-fresheners will only temporarily mask the scent; your clothing will need to be washed. If your clothes smell strongly of smoke, place them in a large bag (preferably a large zippered bag) and add at least ½ cup of baking soda. Shake the bag and then seal it as tightly as possible. Let the clothes sit overnight, and the baking soda will absorb the odors. Then, shake the clothes and run them through the washing machine.  Pre-soaking your clothes in vinegar also helps to remove the smell of smoke. Fill a sink with warm water, and then add 1 cup of vinegar. Let the clothes soak for 30-60 minutes, and then wash them as usual. If you are using these special laundry techniques, make sure your parents don’t see you. They may be suspicious that you are trying to cover up incriminating smells.

TL;DR in Russian:

Надевайте старую куртку или толстовку, когда курите. Курите через втулку от бумажных полотенец. Возьмите с собой дополнительный комплект одежды, если у вас нет времени переодеваться дома. Постирайте грязную одежду.


Then, you can add the bay leaves and onion. Turn once as it simmers. Lower the heat if the sauce begins to boil. Carefully removing the sauté pan from the heat, pour the marinade sauce out of the pan and into a bowl. You can use the same bowl you marinated the meat in. Make sure the meat does not fall out as you pour the sauce. 1 tablespoon of olive or canola oil will work. This will help the meat not stick. This will take 10-20 minutes. Use medium heat to brown the meat, but turn the heat higher if the meat is cooking very slowly. Carefully transfer the marinade sauce back to the sauté pan, then bring the pan to a boil. The chicken or pork should be tender and the sauce will be a thick, deep brown. The meat should be fully cooked throughout. Taste the marinade sauce and see if it needs more salt or pepper. You can use a rice cooker to prepare 2-3 cups of brown or white rice, depending on how many people you are feeding. 1 cup usually feeds 2 people.

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Необходимо выложить курицу, вылить маринад в глубокую сковороду с высокими бортами и поставить на средний огонь. Готовьте мясо в течение 15 минут. Вылейте соус в отдельную миску. Добавьте в кастрюлю масло. Обжарьте курицу или свинину со всех сторон. Влейте соус обратно в сковороду. Готовьте блюдо на медленном огне в течение 20–30 минут. Добавьте соль и перец по вкусу. В качестве гарнира подавайте рис.


Theoretically, by massaging the back of your thighs, you might be able to improve the circulation in that portion of your leg. Improved circulation can decrease the dimpled, embarrassing look of cellulite.  You can massage the area using your fingers if nothing else is available. Rub the back of your thighs using firm circular motions for 5 to 10 minutes daily. Cover the entire area affected by cellulite. You could also try a massage soap. These soaps generally have small bumps or nubs to help stimulate blood flow and break up solidified fluids below the surface of your skin. Many also contains exfoliants the remove dead skin cells and toxins, as well as caffeine to firm up your skin. Like massages, a gently exfoliator can stimulate improved circulation and rid your thighs of toxins.  Look for exfoliators with natural exfoliants, like ground coffee, sugar, and salt. These are generally considered gentle and safe for use with most people. In particular, exfoliators containing ground coffee can help tighten your skin thanks to the caffeine content. For best results, choose one that also includes an oil, like avocado oil or vitamin E oil, so that you skin can be enriched and hydrated. Skin-firming serums and creams can be found in just about any convenience store or grocery store in the health and beauty section. The jury is out regarding just how effective these treatments are, but many claim to notice reduced dimpling in cellulite within a few weeks after use.  Most cellulite serums include ingredients meant to firm up the skin, including lotus leaf extract, Coenzyme 10, and L-Carnitine. Apply daily for best results. You may see some improvement in one to two weeks. Be aware that some of these creams and serums contain small doses of stimulants, which can have unexpected side effects if used too frequently. There are also claims that these creams cause swelling instead of shrinking, thereby producing an effect that is only temporary. If you cannot get rid of unsightly cellulite on the back of your thighs, you...

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Помассируйте целлюлит. Используйте скрабы. Попробуйте антицеллюлитную сыворотку или крем. Скрывайте целлюлит с помощью крема для авто загара. Рассмотрим  домашний метод.


Therapy is a beneficial part of your recovery from an abusive relationship. This person can help you talk through your feelings and emotions. She can also help you develop tools for handling stress, relationships, and other challenges in life.  Find someone who specializes in dealing with abuse or trauma. This person will be skilled at helping you work through anxiety and other emotions.  You might also choose to visit regularly with your pastor or minister, social worker, or other person who can give you a listening ear and objective advice. You need support on which you can rely on a day-to-day basis. Spend time with people who are supportive and kind. Reconnect with friends or family, especially if you have been isolated during your abusive relationship. Don’t be shy about asking them for what you need. This might be your friend keeping you from texting your ex to talking about your feelings. There are many different support groups for domestic violence victims. Some meet in person, while others are online support groups. These are good places for you to connect with people who have gone through similar experiences as you. Domestic violence hotlines have numerous resources, including advocates who will help you navigate recovering from an abusive relationship. Hotlines also can give you lists of books and other publications with information on abuse, as well as directories of local organizations that can offer support. These hotlines usually have websites too, such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s website, www.thehotline.org.

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Запишитесь к психотерапевту. Поддержка от родственников и друзей. Посещайте группу поддержки. Обратитесь на горячую линию жертв домашнего насилия.


Therapy is commonly the first treatment option for people suffering from BPD. Although there are several types of therapy that may be used in treating BPD, the one with the strongest track record is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT. It is partially based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles and was developed by Marsha Linehan.  Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a treatment method specifically developed to help people with BPD. Studies show that it has a consistent success record. DBT focuses on teaching people with BPD to regulate their emotions, develop frustration tolerance, learn mindfulness skills, identify and label their emotions, and strengthen psychosocial skills to help them interact with other people.   Another common treatment is schema-focused therapy. This type of treatment combines CBT techniques with techniques from other therapy approaches. It focuses on helping people with BPD reorder or restructure their perceptions and experiences to help build a stable self-image.  Therapy is commonly conducted in both one-on-one and group settings. This combination allows for the best effectiveness. One common problem faced by people suffering from BPD is being unable to recognize, identify, and label their emotions. Taking some time to  slow down during an emotional experience and think about what you are experiencing can help you learn to regulate your emotions.  Try “checking in” with yourself several times throughout the day. For example, you might take a brief break from work to close your eyes and “check in” with your body and your emotions. Note whether you feel tense or achy physically. Think about whether you have been dwelling on a particular thought or feeling for some time. Taking note of how you feel can help you learn to recognize your emotions, and that will help you better regulate them. Try to be as specific as possible. For example, rather than thinking “I'm so angry I just can't stand it!” try to note where you think the emotion is coming from: “I'm feeling angry because I...

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Обратитесь за помощью к психотерапевту. Обращайте внимание на то, как вы себя чувствуете. Научитесь различать первостепенные и второстепенные эмоции. Научитесь позитивному внутреннему диалогу. Прежде чем реагировать на окружающих, сделайте паузу и проверьте себя. Детально опишите свои эмоции. Изучите техники самоуспокоения. Развивайте в себе терпимость к неопределенности и сложным ситуациям. Тренируйтесь приобретать неприятный опыт в безопасной среде. Делайте регулярные физические упражнения. Придерживайтесь расписания. Ставьте перед собой реалистичные цели.


There are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter. To convert millimeters to centimeters, you need to divide the number of millimeters by 10. For example, to convert 583 millimeters to centimeters, you would calculate 58310=58.3{\displaystyle {\frac {583}{10}}=58.3}. So, 583 millimeters converts to 58.3 centimeters. There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter. To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the number of meters by 100. For example, to convert 5.1 meters to centimeters, you would calculate 5.1×100=510{\displaystyle 5.1\times 100=510} So, 5.1 meters = 510 centimeters. There are 100,000 centimeters in a kilometer. To convert kilometers to centimeters, multiply the original measurement by 100,000. For example, to convert 2.78 kilometers to centimeters, you would calculate 2.78×100,000=278,000{\displaystyle 2.78\times 100,000=278,000}. So, 2.78 kilometers is the same distance as 278,000 centimeters.

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Конвертация миллиметров в сантиметры. Конвертация метров в сантиметры. Конвертация километров в сантиметры.


There are 2 broad types of bats, and each have different appearances and characteristics.  The bats that inhabit the temperate regions of Europe and North America all fall within the family Microchiroptera (roughly, "small bats"). Other than their small size (which is more of a common trait rather than a defining characteristic), they are physically distinct from their cousins in that they tend to have short noses or muzzles, smallish eyes, and larger ears. Megachiroptera is the suborder that represents most of the larger bat species of the world, but they are generally restricted to the tropical environments that stretch from Australia to South Asia and on to the Mediterranean. The species which make up this group tend to have longer muzzles and, some would say, even a vaguely rat-like or canine appearance. Because of this, several species native to Australia and Southeast Asia are commonly referred to as "flying foxes." If you want to attract bats to your home, the likeliest way is to guarantee a ready supply of food.  The small bats that occupy most of the temperate regions fly at night and use echolocation to find the flying insects that make up most of their diet. If you do not have insects outside of your home at night, you may not be able to attract bats. Larger tropical bats live primarily on a diet of fruit and nectar. They may search widely over the course of a year looking for ripening fruits or flowering plants. While food is the dominant factor in the ability of bats to thrive in an environment, they do also require shelter. This, too, differs by type.  Small insect-eating species tend to live in caves or in the hollow of a tree. Many species crowd very closely together, which can help them retain heat. Because they like to stay in enclosed spaces, many of them can be enticed to live in specially constructed bat houses. The flying foxes and other larger fruit bats usually roost in very dense concentrations in a relatively small section of forest. Because of the sounds, smells, and overall...

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Узнайте побольше о летучих мышах, которые живут в вашем регионе. Узнайте, как летучие мыши питаются. Выясните, где спят летучие мыши. Подумайте, как можно использовать поведение летучих мышей с пользой для себя.


There are 2 types of perm solutions: alkaline and acid. Depending on your hair type, you’ll need to choose 1 or the other. If you choose the wrong type, you may end up with different results--or in some cases, you may damage your hair.  Choose an alkaline solution if your hair is: Asian, coarse, fine, resistant, or has low elasticity. Choose an acid solution if your hair is: damaged, fragile, highlighted, tinted, or has high elasticity. Visit a salon if you have hair that has been extensively color treated or damaged, or if you have African-American hair. Choose a stylist who specializes in working with your hair type. Ask friends and family to recommend a good salon, or search for online reviews of local salons. Perm solution comes in a plastic squeeze bottle. While you can snip the tip off, it is better to pierce it with a pin, like a thumb tack or a push pin. This will give you better control over the product. Choose a section to start with: middle, left, or right. Position the bottle over the top edge of the rod, and begin to squeeze out the solution using a small, circular motion. Work 1 rod at a time until you complete the entire section, then move on to the next one. Use the entire solution that came in the bottle. Don’t worry about applying the solution over the entire rod. Gravity will pull the solution downward toward the bottom of the rod. Wait 5 minutes first, then pick a rod and unravel it slightly. Take a look at the hair, and see if you can spot a tight S-shape. If not, wrap the hair back up. Check it again after 2 minutes. If you still don’t see the S-shape, check it every minute afterwards until you do.  Don’t wait the full 10 to 15 minutes before checking your hair, or you’ll risk damaging it; everyone’s hair processes differently. When you see the S-shape in your hair, you’re ready for the next step. This is important. Leave the rods in your hair. Simply lean over a sink or step into a shower, then rinse the solution from your hair for 3 minutes.  The cotton batting will get soaked, so you...

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Купите химический состав, учитывая тип волос и их состояние. Проколите кончик бутылки иглой или булавкой. Нанесите раствор близко к корням небольшими круговыми движениями. Проверяйте состояние завитков каждые несколько минут. Промывайте волосы в течение трех минут, не снимая коклюшки. Высушите волосы, не снимая коклюшки. Нанесите нейтрализатор и подождите 10 минут. Высушите волосы и снимите коклюшки.


There are 20,000 species of butterflies on the planet, with over 725 different species in North America alone.  Before going out to look for caterpillars, you may want to do some research about which caterpillars are native to the area that you live.  You can often find a list of native caterpillar or butterfly species on your state’s official website. Try asking the librarian at your local library to help you locate books and periodicals that can help you identify native caterpillars in your area. You can find a list of state wildlife websites to help you find caterpillars here: https://www.fws.gov/offices/statelinks.html Once you have identified the types of caterpillars in your region, you can narrow down your search by what kind of caterpillar you’d like to have for a pet.  Different kinds of caterpillars develop into different kinds of moths and butterflies, so you may choose one based on its caterpillar state, or on what type of butterfly you’d like to see emerge from the cocoon.  Some caterpillars can be dangerous to touch.  You may want to take that into account when choosing a type of caterpillar to start looking for. You may want to choose a species of caterpillar that you have ready access to a food source for.  Caterpillars prefer leaves from their “host plant” to eat. Different kinds of caterpillars (and therefore butterflies) prefer to reside in different kinds of plants, so It’s important that you choose what kind of caterpillar you’re looking for in order to know where to look.  The plant a breed of butterfly prefers is called a “host plant.”  Some examples of host plants for certain species of caterpillar are:  Monarch butterfly caterpillars prefer milkweed plants. Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillars tend to reside in spicebush. Your best bet to find a Zebra Swallowtail caterpillar is in a Paw-Paw plant. Black Swallowtail caterpillars are commonly found in parsley, dill, or fennel plants. Luna moth caterpillars can be found in both walnut and sweet gum plants. Cecropia Moth, Viceroy or...

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Узнайте, какие гусеницы распространены в вашем регионе. Определите, какую именно гусеницу вы хотите найти. Изучите, какие растения произрастают у вас со дворе или вокруг дома. Поиски надо начинать весной. Ищите листья со следами повреждений. Дождитесь, пока гусеница сама подползет к вам.


There are 3 types of barometers that can be purchased. If you own an antique barometer, then is most likely mercury or aneroid. Aneroid or electronic barometers are more commonly available for purchase. Before purchasing a barometer, check its altitude usage. Not all barometers function properly at high altitudes so buy one that can specifically be used at altitude if you live high above sea level. Here are some brief descriptions of each type of barometer:  Mercury: The mercury barometer, sometimes called a stick barometer, was the first to be invented. It uses an open tube system with a pool of mercury that rises and falls with pressure changes. They only work at an altitude up to 1,000 feet.  Aneroid: The aneroid barometer doesn't use any liquids. It uses a small box made from beryllium and copper that expands or contracts based on pressure changes. These motions cause mechanical hands to move pointing towards the current air pressure. Electronic: Electronic barometers are a little more complicated to understand, but they employ sensors and strain gauges that cause changes in voltage that can be converted to a display of pressure for the user. If using an aneroid barometer, you will need to calibrate it to your location. Listen to a local weather forecast to find the current barometer pressure for your location. Make sure the reading is correct for your location. Even a few miles can affect a barometer reading.  Setting your barometer to your location will take into account differences in pressure caused by the altitude of your location. The factory setting for aneroid barometers is at sea level, but if you don't live at sea level, you will need to calibrate it. Locate the small adjusting screw on the back of your barometer. With a small screwdriver, turn the adjusting screw to move the hand to your location's current pressure. Watch the face of the dial and stop turning the screwdriver when the hand reaches the appropriate reading.  If you are using a mercury barometer, you will have to use a conversion...

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Купите барометр. Узнайте текущее атмосферное давление в вашем регионе. Установите стрелку-указатель на своем барометре. Повесьте барометр там, где вам хочется. Время от времени проверяйте правильность работы вашего барометра.


There are 3 types of syndromes that comprise altitude sickness:  acute mountain sickness, high altitude cerebral edema (HACE), and altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).  Acute mountain sickness is due to reduced air pressure and oxygen. High altitude cerebral edema (HACE) is a severe progression of acute mountain sickness caused by brain swelling and the leaking of dilated brain vessels. High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) can occur with HACE, on its own after acute mountain sickness, or develop one to four days after traveling above 8,000 ft. This is caused by swelling in the lungs due to fluid leakage into the lungs caused by high pressure and constriction of blood vessels in the lungs. Acute mountain sickness is a relatively common disease in certain parts of the world. It affects 25% of travelers over 8,000 ft in Colorado, 50% percent of travelers in the Himalayas, and 85 % of those in the Mount Everest region. There are many symptoms of acute mountain sickness. These include a headache within two to 12 hours of new altitude, trouble falling or staying asleep, dizziness, tiredness, lightheadedness, increased heart rate, shortness of breath during movement, and nausea or vomiting. Since HACE is a severe extension of acute mountain sickness, you will start with those symptoms first. As the condition escalates, you will contract other symptoms. These include ataxia, which is the inability to walk straight, or the tendency to wobble when walking or walking diagonally. You may also suffer from an altered mental state, which can manifest as drowsiness, confusion, and changes in your speech, memory, mobility, thoughts, and attention span.  You may also lose consciousness or go into a coma. Unlike acute mountain sickness, HACE is rather rare. It only affects from .1% to 4% of people. Since this can be an escalation of HACE, you may experience the symptoms of acute mountain sickness and HACE as well. Since it can come up on its own, however, you should watch out for the symptoms as a standalone condition. You may...

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Симптомы горной болезни делятся на несколько типов. Научитесь распознавать острую горную болезнь. Научитесь распознавать признаки высокогорного отека мозга (ВОМ). Обратите внимание на возможные симптомы высокогорного отека легких (ВОЛ). Постарайтесь облегчить симптомы. Примите лекарственные препараты.


There are 4 stages of change according to the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change. Identifying which stage you are in can help you determine whether you are ready to make a change or if you need more motivation.   Pre-contemplation stage: This stage is when there is a problem but you are not aware of it or you are denying it. Nobody is perfect; everyone has flaws and needs to constantly work on them. If you don't admit your flaws courageously, you would block any possibility of improvement,  Contemplation: You are aware of a problem and are contemplating changing it. People can become stuck on this step for a long time until they move on. You may be in this stage if you are still deciding what to change about yourself. Or maybe you are afraid of change; in that case, understand that changing is an essential part of growth which you should embrace.  Preparation: You have committed to change and are making a plan of action. You may be in this stage if you are working on your goals.  Action: Making the changes. You are in this stage if you are working on your plan on a daily basis. You have a plan and are currently moving toward your goal.  Maintenance: You have completed your goal and are maintaining your progress. Self-coaching or checking in with yourself on a daily basis has been linked to increases in self-improvement, especially in terms of leadership qualities. Daily check-ins facilitate awareness of your current performance and your ability to achieve goals.  Ask yourself questions like, “Did I focus on or work toward my goals today? Did I have a positive attitude today? Was I kind to myself today? Did I accept my challenges today? Did I change something for the better today?” Whatever it is that you're trying to improve, take time to practice regularly. If you find that self-coaching is not helping and you need some outside support, life-coaching has been associated with positive change, and goal-realization. Additionally, therapists and psychologists are typically trained in interventions to...

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Убедитесь, что вы готовы измениться. Будьте своим собственным тренером и наставником. Подумайте о помощи извне. Практикуйтесь, практикуйтесь и еще раз практика!


There are 5 different light codes displayed around the Power button on the Xbox 360. Each of the codes represents a different failure state.  Green lights. Green lights indicate that the console is powered and operating correctly. The number of green lights indicates how many controllers are connected. One red light. This is the Hardware Failure indicator. It is usually accompanied by an “E74” or similar code displayed on the TV. This is caused by the video scalar chip being damaged. Two red lights. This is an overheating error. If the console becomes too hot, the system will shut down and display this light code. The fans will continue running until the components have been cooled. Three red lights. This is the General Hardware Failure, also known as the Red Ring of Death. This indicates that one or more components have failed, and that the system is no longer operable. No error code will be displayed on the TV. Four red lights. This indicates that the AV cable is not correctly plugged in. Check the connection from the console to the TV. This code will not display for HDMI connections. While there is no easy quick fix, repair kits can be found for way less than the price of a new game. These kits typically come packaged with an Xbox 360 opening tool, new thermal paste, new heat sinks, and new washers. Some will include all of the screwdrivers you will need as well. Performing this fix yourself can be difficult, but can fix most Red Ring of Death cases. An Xbox opening tool will make this process much easier, and this tool is typically included in most repair kits. The opening process is the most difficult part of the repair process, if you don't have the Xbox opening tool.. Disconnect the cables from the back of the DVD drive. Once the cables are disconnected, pull the DVD drive up and out. Pull the plastic shroud off by pressing in the sides and pulling it. Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard. Pull the cooling fans out of the case. Pry off the plastic cover from the front circuit board. Remove the...

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Проверьте свой код индикатора. Приобретите наборы для ремонта онлайн. Откройте 360. Выньте DVD-диск. Удалите  вентиляторы системы охлаждения. Отключите плату питания. Извлеките материнскую плату из корпуса. Снимите зажимы с задней части материнской платы. Удалите радиаторы из центрального и графического процессоров. Удалите старую термопасту и нанесите новый слой. Снимите вязкие термопрокладки. Соберите Xbox.


There are 6 universal human emotions: happiness, surprise, anger, fear, sadness, and disgust. These fall into two categories: positive (happiness, surprise) and negative (anger, fear, sadness, disgust) emotions. To identify these in others, you need to know what kinds of actions and behaviors they are associated with. These include:  Positive emotions reduce stress, improve mood, and increase our memory and awareness. For example: happiness, surprise, sympathy, kindness, love, courage, confidence, inspiration, relief, etc.  Negative emotions increase stress, allow us to recognize threats, and deal with challenging situations. Examples are: sadness, fear, anger, contempt, disgust, etc.  The two most important regions of the brain for expressing and understanding emotion are the amygdala complex and the prefrontal cortex. Damage to either of these areas can impair someone's ability to read emotion. In general, people express emotion through the eyes and/or mouth. The region of the face in which a person displays emotion is influenced by culture. For example, people focus on the eyes in Japan, while people in the United States interpret emotion in the mouth. When reading emotion, look at her entire face and not just the eyes. Stand far enough away so you can see her face, but have a normal conversation. About 1 1/2 to 4 feet is a good distance to keep between yourself and the other person. Next to facial expressions, tone of voice is the second most important way people express emotion. People use their voice to both show and control their emotions. However, some emotions are not conveyed through voice. For example, people can easily identify relaxed, stressed, boredom, contentment, and confidence from tone of voice. Emotions weakly expressed through tone of voice include fear, friendliness, happiness, and sadness.  Similar tones of voice can express different emotions. For example, a tense/harsh voice is associated with anger and hostility as well as confidence and interest. A whispery or soft tone of voice can...

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Научитесь распознавать положительные и отрицательные эмоции. Обратите внимание на глаза и рот. Прислушайтесь к интонациям голоса. Проследите за общим поведением и манерами. Оцените самочувствие собеседника. Развейте и повысьте свой эмоциональный интеллект.


There are GABA supplements on the market that claim to increase the GABA levels in your brain. Some medical professional argue that this is not possible, as GABA cannot pass the blood brain barrier in your body. This means taking a GABA supplement may not actually help GABA reach your brain. If you'd still like to give it a chance, however, it's safe to consume.  If you start to feel more relaxed and calm while taking the GABA supplement, it is possible that it is working. When buying GABA supplements, always check that the supplier is reputable and that the product has been tested by a third party. Look up reviews for the supplier or manufacturer online to confirm they are legitimate. Taurine is an amino acid that can be found in your brain in high concentrations. It acts similar to a neurotransmitter and can activate the GABA receptors in your brain. Taking taurine supplements can help to encourage the release of GABA and the formation of GABA in your brain. You can find taurine supplements online or at your local health store. Make sure you confirm the supplier or manufacturer of the supplement is reputable and legitimate before you take the supplement. Magnesium supplements can help to increase the magnesium levels in your brain. This can then help to increase GABA. Magnesium supplements can help to reduce insomnia, stress, and low energy. You can get magnesium supplements online or at your local health store.

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Попробуйте добавки с ГАМК. Принимайте добавки с таурином. Принимайте добавки с магнием.


There are a bunch of streaming apps available for the iPad, but many of them such as Hulu and Netflix require a monthly subscription to use. Luckily, there are a few apps that give you access to hundreds of movies for free, usually by inserting commercial breaks. Popular apps include:  Crackle - This app has hundreds of movies available with commercial breaks. It doesn't require a subscription. If you're looking to find big-name movies for free, this app is your best bet. NFB Films - This is an app put out by the National Film Board of Canada that has thousands of movies and clips available to stream for free. PlayBox - This an app where you watch thousands of movies, TV shows, and more. You can download any TV show or movie if you want to watch on the go. The selections of movies available to watch changes often for free movie apps, so there's always something new to watch. With a streaming app, you can begin watching the movie immediately as long as you have a network connection. You don't have to wait for the movie to download before you start watching it.

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Скачайте приложение для просмотра потокового видео. Просмотрите список фильмов, доступных в определенном приложении. Воспроизведите фильм.


There are a bunch of websites that can help with your speaking skills. BBC and Memrise are just two websites that offer interactive quiz features that can help you grow your database of knowledge and are way, way more than just reading words and hoping you remember them. It's fun to boot! Listen to tracks and videos online to help you with pronunciation. Since the rules are a bit all over the place, immersing yourself in them as often as possible is the best thing you can do to curve the mistakes that keep springing up. Being forced to speak the language for a couple of hours a week sometimes gives us the motivation we wouldn't otherwise have. Seek out a school or community center nearby that offers Portuguese classes—for conversation, business, or just general learning. Any and all exposure will do you good! The smaller the class, the better. And if it's large, try to meet someone that you can practice one-on-one with whose skills are a bit better than yours. Study groups can get you practicing every day when class isn't often enough to really build and grow. It's nerve-wracking, but it's the quickest and most efficient way to get your skills honed. They know their language is difficult, so don't be worried about making mistakes. They'll just be glad you made the effort! It'll only get less stressful the more and more you do it. This is part of the reason signing up for a class is such a good idea. Your teacher or your classmates may have access to a circle that you don't and that you can become a part of. You'll be able to meet people in ways you never could've otherwise—and get something out of it, too. You may think speaking is the only way to get better at speaking, but working on your reading, writing, and listening (especially listening) can help, too. Sure, speaking is the best, but being good at the other ones won't hurt! So pick up a book, start a journal in Portuguese, and listen to documentaries, movies, and music. Do whatever you can get your hands on! YouTube is a great place to start. There are...

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Используйте интерактивные и онлайн-инструменты изучения языка. Запишитесь на курсы. Говорите с носителями языка. Применяйте все, чему научитесь.


There are a couple great options out there when it comes to free E-Book Reader Apps like Stanza and Kobo but the best choice for those readers looking for an extensive collection of free books is Wattpad. The Kindle Unlimited app is another great resource of free books, but you will be required to pay a membership fee. Once you have chosen your app, you can download it from the App Store on your phone. Click on the "Get" and then "Install" buttons. Wait for the app's icon to become fully colorized and then select your app to open it. Make sure it is your current E-mail address because you will need to access it in order to confirm your account. Wattpad will now ask you a series of questions about your age, gender, reading preferences, and how you would like to connect with friends on the app. Once you have created an account on the app, you will need to verify it by going to your E-mail and opening the message entitled "Welcome to Wattpad! Oh, and one more thing..." If you do not see this message, check your spam folder or recreate your account through the app. " This will verify your account and you may return to the app and get started reading. You can search for stories by selecting the magnifying glass in the upper right-hand corner. Within Wattpad, you can also connect with friends, stay up-to-date with the news, access your bookshelf from any device, and even write your own stories that you can share with your followers and contact list.

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Найдите подходящее приложение. Скачайте приложение. Введите свой адрес электронной почты, после чего создайте имя пользователя и пароль. Укажите основную информацию о себе. Подтвердите аккаунт. Выберите «Активировать аккаунт». Найдите бесплатные истории.


There are a couple of beginner snakes that you should think about for your first pet snake. These are snakes with a calm temperament and are fairly easy to look after.   Corn snakes are perhaps the easiest of snakes to care for and can be held and tamed very easily. These are an active and curious species which will like to slither around and check stuff out.     You could also take a look at Ribbon snakes, Black Rat snakes, King snakes and Milk snakes which also have similar personalities as members of the Colubrid family.     If you would like a snake that is less active and slow moving, a great choice is a Ball Python.  They do not get very big and will enjoy just sitting in your hands or hanging around your neck.    Children will often benefit from different kinds of snakes than adults. The minimum age for a child to have a snake it about 5.  Corn snakes and Ball Pythons are great choices for kids, since they are friendly, slow, don't get that big and are fairly robust. If you are not purchasing from a reliable source, you can find a lot of snakes appear to look the same and it can be difficult to know exactly what species of snake you are getting unless you seek professional advice. Anacondas, reticulated pythons, venomous snakes and Burmese pythons can be dangerous animals if proper care and locked enclosures are not provided.  It is best to leave these species for more experienced keepers.  You will also find that these have very specific care requirements meaning that the smallest of mistakes will result in an almost catastrophic accident!

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Выбирайте такую змею, чтобы за ней было легко ухаживать. Выбирайте змей в зависимости от того, есть ли у вас дети в доме. Имейте представление, какую змею вы приобретаете. Имейте представление, какие змеи не пригодны для новичков.


There are a couple of different ways for you to tell whether a boy likes you or not. Here are some tricks to find out without coming out and asking him.  Ask him to carry your backpack to class. Tell him it's heavy and he looks strong enough to carry it easily. If he says yes, it probably means that he likes you enough to do favors for you, and likes that you think he's strong. If you want to tell one of your friends something when he's there, tell him to close his ears or to step back a little. This will make him want to hear what's going on even more, and you'll know that he cares. Be sure he does not already have a partner. Double-check to make sure that none of your friends like him. You don't want to stir up a lot of drama with your friends, because you might lose a friend and scare your crush away.  If one of your friends does like him, you should discuss who "gets" him. If you can't come to a fair agreement (such as who liked him first, he chooses, etc.), both of you should move on. If you decide to let your friend go after him and they get together, don't hold it against him or her. Stay friends with them. Be happy for them and realize that there will be plenty of other boys in your future. If you don't get the person you like, don't get sad. Be confident in who you are deep down inside and love yourself from the inside out.  Sometimes, after a boy realizes you like them that way, they start to see you in a different light. Even if he says no, he may start to subconsciously think about the characteristics that he likes about you or why you would make a good girlfriend. Shy boys don't always have the courage to tell other people how they really feel, or they don't know how to. If you like a shy boy and he doesn't seem interested, it could be because he gets nervous around you and doesn't know what to do. If he is shy, keep trying to make him feel comfortable around you. Definitely hang out with him in places where he is most comfortable.

TL;DR in Russian:

Проверьте его. Убедитесь, что горизонт чист. Не сдавайтесь.


There are a couple of different ways to write and deliver jokes including the traditional set up and punchline, one-liners, or short stories.   One liners can be an extremely effective format. Comedian BJ Novak made the simple and effective, if tasteless, one-liner: “Battered women: sounds delicious.” Novak's joke plays on two elements you can incorporate into your material: surprise and twisting word meanings. It's also a traditional set up and punchline type of joke. Jokes as a short story are another effective method. However, remember to keep them short! A good example of a joke wrapped in a short story is: “There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed a desire to become a "great" writer. When asked to define "great" he said "I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will make them scream, cry, wail, howl in pain, desperation, and anger!" He now works for Microsoft writing error messages.” Every joke, no matter what structure you use, has a set up and a punchline. The set up and punchline will sometimes contain elements of surprise based on assumptions, twisting words, or playing on ironies.   Remember "less is more." As you prepare your set up and punchline, remember that you will want to tell your joke in as few words as possible. Avoid unnecessary details and phrases. BJ Novak's joke “Battered women: sounds delicious” and the joke “What did the cake say to the knife? You wanna piece of me?” are examples of jokes that demonstrate the “less is more” strategy. Any other details would have caused the jokes to fall flat.  Your set up should be one or two lines, or a few lines for a story. It prepares your audience by creating an expectation and giving them the details they need to understand the punchline. The joke about the dead cactus is a good example of this. The comedian sets up the joke with the lines “I bought a cactus. A week later it died.”  The punchline is the “funny” part of your joke that will make...

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Подумайте над структурой своей шутки. Любой анекдот в независимости от его формы имеет структуру и кульминацию, запишите их! Повысьте фактор неожиданности шутки. Добавьте к вашей шутке эпилог, который еще больше подчеркнет кульминационную часть. Перед тем, как рассказать свой анекдот друзьям, лучше попрактиковаться.


There are a couple of ways to do this, but the most obvious way is to use dialogue tags accurately. The reader can’t get confused if your sentence clearly indicates that Evgeny is speaking, not Laura.  When you have a long dialogue that’s clearly being held between only two people, you can choose to leave out the dialogue tags entirely. In this case, you would rely on your paragraph breaks and indentations to let the reader know which character is speaking. You should leave out the dialogue tags when more than two characters are speaking only if you intend for the reader to be potentially confused about who is speaking. For example, if four characters are arguing with one another, you may want the reader to get the sense that they’re just hearing snatches of argument without being able to tell who’s speaking. The confusion of leaving out dialogue tags could help accomplish this. Your instinct might be to spice up your story using as many variations of "she said" and "he said" as possible, but tags such as "she groused" or "he denounced" actually distract from what your characters are saying. "He said" and "she said" are so common that they tend to become essentially invisible to readers. Instead of starting every dialogue sentence with “Evgeny said,” “Laura said,” or “Sujata said,” try placing some dialogue tags at the end of sentences. Place dialogue tags in the middle of a sentence, interrupting the sentence, to change the pacing of your sentence. Because you have to use two commas to set the dialogue tag apart (see Step 3 in the previous section), your sentence will have two pauses in the middle of the spoken sentence: “And how exactly,” Laura muttered under her breath, “do you plan on accomplishing that?” Whereas proper nouns name specific places, things, and people and are always capitalized, pronouns are uncapitalized words that stand in for full nouns, including proper nouns. To avoid the repetition of your characters’ names, substitute the appropriate pronouns from time to time.  Some examples of...

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Убедитесь, что читатель понимает, кто говорит. Не ограничивайтесь только «он сказал» или  «она сказала». Используйте фразы, поясняющие, кто говорит ту или иную реплику не только в начале, но и после слов персонажа. Заменяйте имена персонажей местоимениями. Используйте  описание действий персонажа в момент речи. Используйте правдоподобный  язык. Избегайте использования ненужной информации в диалоге.


There are a couple related but different ways to think about the idea of wit, and many different ways to express it. Before you get started, consider what "improving your wit" means to you.   A manner of speaking that is amusing because it is surprising and clever: Probably the most common use of the word today, this is what people generally mean when they speak of, “being witty.”   One’s general intellectual faculties; ability to reason; mental capacity: As in, “to keep one’s wits about one,” “natural wit,” “to have the wit to,” or “dim-witted.”   Facility with words; deft use of language: As in, "witty banter."   Aphorism: A short saying that seem to encapsulates a general truth. Examples include, “Wise men don't need advice; fools don't take it” (Benjamin Franklin), and “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes to the bone” (Dorothy Parker).   Epigram: A short, clever, usually barbed statement; a short poem about a single subject, often ending with an unexpected or clever twist of thought. A famous Dorothy Parker epigram about Oscar Wilde is, “If, with the literate, I am/Impelled to try an epigram,/I never seek to take the credit;/We all assume that Oscar said it.”   Repartee: A quick, droll response or comeback; witty banter. For example, in response to a witty comment made by the painter James McNeill Whistler, Oscar Wilde once remarked, “I wish I’d said that”; Whistler replied, “You will, Oscar, you will.”   Quip: A general word for any witty remark; see “witticism.” Think of people you know who are particularly witty, and try to dissect why. What characteristics do they have that you find interesting or amusing? Be as specific as possible; when you’re learning something new, the first step is to break it down into smaller chunks in order to understand and replicate it. Witty people are constantly asking questions and learning—if you accept everything at face value without engaging your curiosity, you won’t have much to quip about. As Dorothy Parker wrote, “Wit has truth in it; wise-cracking is simply...

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Виды остроумия. Наблюдайте за остроумными людьми. Проявляйте любопытство. Погрузитесь в остроумие.


There are a few basic options when it comes to buying potatoes: baking, boiling, and all-purpose potatoes. All have different qualities when it comes to flavor and texture.  Baking potatoes, such as Russets, are high in starch which creates light and fluffy mashed potatoes. Boiling potatoes, such as red potatoes, are considered waxy which means they hold their shape and may create lumpy mashed potatoes. All-purpose potatoes, such as Yukon Golds, fall in between boiling and baking potatoes in terms of texture. They do offer a butterier flavor than Russets. Use cold water and gently scrub the entire potato. Look for dark patches where dirt might have settled. If you wash the potatoes in a bowl of water, be sure to rinse them before cutting. Peel and then simply cut your potato into quarters or cubes. Very large chunks or halves will take a long time to cook. Try cutting your potatoes into cubes around a few inches in size. Place your prepared potatoes in a large saucepan and fill with cold water. The potatoes should be covered by an inch or two of water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a lively simmer and cook for 10 to 20 minutes. The potatoes are done when you stick a fork into them and they start to fall apart.  You can salt your water for extra flavor, just as though you're cooking pasta. The potatoes will absorb the salt as they cook.  Avoid using hot water and covering your pot with a lid. This will make the potatoes cook unevenly and can lead to gluey potatoes. While the potatoes are cooking, heat up chicken stock or milk until warm and get some butter out of the fridge.  Use milk or cream for the creamiest mashed potatoes. Half-and-half is a great way to add buttery richness to your mashed potatoes. Heating your liquid will keep the mashed potatoes hotter for longer. Warm liquid is also absorbed better by the potatoes. Use a strainer or lift the potatoes out with a slotted spoon. Return the cooked potatoes to your pot on the stove. Add your room temperature butter and start mashing...

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите картофель. Помойте картофель. Подготовьте картофель для варки. Приготовьте картофель. Подготовьте дополнительные ингредиенты. Слейте воду и подготовьте картофель. Добавьте молоко и сливки. Добавьте специи и подавайте.


There are a few basic options when it comes to buying potatoes: baking, boiling, and all-purpose potatoes. All have different qualities when it comes to flavor and texture.  Baking potatoes, such as Russets, are high in starch which creates light and fluffy mashed potatoes. Boiling potatoes, such as red potatoes, are considered waxy which means they hold their shape and may create lumpy mashed potatoes. All-purpose potatoes, such as Yukon Golds, fall in between boiling and baking potatoes in terms of texture. They do offer a butterier flavor than Russets. Use cold water and gently scrub the entire potato. Look for dark patches where dirt might have settled. If you wash the potatoes in a bowl of water, be sure to rinse them before cutting. You can use a small brush specifically designated for cleaning potatoes or produce. This will help scrub away any dirt that's firmly stuck. You can cook the potatoes with the skins on or you can peel them before cutting them. Simply cut your potato into quarters or cubes. Leaving the skins on will give your mashed potatoes more texture. For this reason, you should consider using Yukon Golds, which have a thinner peel than Russets. Place your prepared potatoes in a large saucepot and fill with cold water. The potatoes should be covered by an inch or two of water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a lively simmer and cook for 10 to 20 minutes. The potatoes are done when you stick a fork into them and they start to fall apart.  You can salt your water for extra flavor, just as though you're cooking pasta. The potatoes will absorb the salt as they cook.  Avoid using hot water and covering your pot with a lid. This will make the potatoes cook unevenly and can lead to gluey potatoes. While the potatoes are cooking, heat up chicken stock or milk until warm and get some butter out of the fridge.  Use chicken stock if you'd like the potato flavor to really shine. Milk, ranging from skim to whole, will make creamier potatoes. Heating your liquid will keep the mashed...

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите картофель. Помойте картофель. Подготовьте картофель для варки. Приготовьте картофель. Подготовьте дополнительные ингредиенты. Слейте воду и подготовьте картофель. Добавьте молоко или бульон. Добавьте специи и подавайте.


There are a few circumstances that might prompt your healthcare provider to suggest medically inducing labor. They include, among other things:  You are two weeks past your due date.  Your uterus is infected.  You are not having contractions even after your water has broken.  You have a preexisting health condition, like high blood pressure or diabetes, that might put your baby at risk.  Your placenta is deteriorating.  Your baby has stopped growing unexpectedly.  There's not enough fluid within the amniotic sac protecting your baby.

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Знайте, когда нужна медицинская стимуляция родов.


There are a few different color removing products out there. There are some that are for lightening and some for color removal. Choose the one that you like the most or that you think will fit your particular needs.  Some color removers use peroxide, such as L'Oreal Color Zap, while others are made with bleach like products in them, such as Effasol. You could also try a color removal kit from a brand like Pravana. Keep in mind that color removers will not turn your hair back to your natural hair color. Once you are done using them, your hair will most likely be an orange or yellow blond color. The color removers come with two different products, a powder and an activator. For removing black, you need to mix the two products together. Once they are fully mixed, apply the mixture to your hair. Make sure you saturate all of your hair. Put your hair under a shower cap and wait for 15-60 minutes.  If you have thick or long hair, you may need more than one box of product. Since it had peroxide in it, it will have an unpleasant smell. Make sure your bathroom is ventilated and that you aren't wearing any clothes that you mind getting messed up. You should always mix the shampoos in accordance to the directions on the box. Once you've waited, rinse the product fully from your hair. Once all of the product is out, use a deep conditioning treatment on it to alleviate any damage the peroxide did to your hair. Rinse out the conditioner and let it dry. The color should be light enough now that you can color it with the brown dye of your choice.  If the color doesn't lift after one use, you may have to repeat the steps. Some color removers are safe enough to use up to three times in one day. Just be sure to refer to the instructions that are provided with the kit to make sure that you can use it more than once. Make sure you use this product with care. The chemicals aren't as strong as bleach, but they can have a negative effect on your hair. If you already have brittle or dry hair, make sure you condition before you try...

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберете средство для удаления краски. Нанесите средство для удаления краски. Промойте волосы и нанесите кондиционер.


There are a few different kinds of medicines you can buy to help relieve ear pain. Ear drops can help with the pain. You can also use acetaminophen (like Tylenol) or ibuprofen (like Advil) to help relieve pain. Do not use aspirin in children under the age of 2 years or in any child or teenager after the flu or the chicken pox. Giving aspirin to a child or teenager can lead to Reye's syndrome, which is a potentially fatal disease that causes the brain and liver to swell. The risk of a child or teen developing Reye's syndrome is even higher after the child or teen has had chicken pox or the flu. Most adults with mild ear infections heal within a week using home remedies. However, if the ear infection is severe enough, your doctor might prescribe antibiotics. Generally, antibiotics are only used in severe cases and not for every ear infection. If the pain or infection is bad enough, your doctor can prescribe eardrops or other medicine.  For children younger than six months of age with an ear infection, antibiotics should be given immediately. Do not try to use home remedies for an ear infection on a child. Amoxicillin is the most commonly prescribed drug for ear infections. Your doctor may recommend taking 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 8 hours for a mild to moderate infection. For a severe infection (patients with fever) your doctor may prescribe 875 mg every 12 hours or 500 mg every 8 hours. Your doctor may also prescribe amoxicillin-clavulanate if your infection does not respond to amoxicillin or if you have severe ear pain and/or other symptoms, such as a high temperature.  If you are allergic to penicillin, then your doctor may prescribe cefdinir, cefpodoxime, cefuroxime, or ceftriaxone instead. Streptococcus pneumoniae,  Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis are bacteria that may be to blame for your ear infection. Taking antibiotics should attack the bacteria. However, if your infection does not seem to improve within 48 to 72 hours after starting antibiotics, then call your doctor....

TL;DR in Russian:

Попробуйте принимать безрецептурные медикаменты. Принимайте рецептурные препараты. Используйте средства с маслами.


There are a few different medications available for those who have IBS with diarrhea. Talk to your doctor if you are interested in trying a medication for your IBS diarrhea. Some common drugs include:  Alosetron  Rifaximin  Eluxadoline IBS can also make some people constipated. If constipation is a symptom of your IBS, then talk to your doctor about IBS medications for people with constipation. These drugs also help to relieve abdominal pain from constipation. Drugs available for those with IBS constipation include:  Lubiprostone.  Linaclotide Antidepressants have also been found to be effective for those with IBS. Antidepressants seem to help regulate the digestive system for some people and they also have pain relieving effects. Your doctor may recommend a tricyclic antidepressant or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor to help treat your IBS. Antibiotics, such as rifaximin, may be necessary to treat IBS bloating. This antibiotic works by reducing the number of gas causing bacteria in your digestive system. Ask your doctor about rifaximin if bloating is a common problem for you.

TL;DR in Russian:

Проконсультируйтесь с врачом насчет средств от диареи. Проконсультируйтесь с врачом относительно средств от запора. Обсудите с врачом возможные антидепрессанты. Если вы страдаете вздутием живота, посоветуйтесь с врачом насчет антибиотиков.


There are a few different products you can try when it comes to removing cat urine from a mattress. Enzyme cleaners are specifically designed to break down organic matter like urine and blood. Use about ½ to a full cup (118 to 235 ml) of cleaner, depending on the size of the stain. You can also try a mixture of household cleaning products such as:  ¼ to ½ cup (59 to 118 ml) vinegar mixed with equal parts water (depending on the size of the stain ¼ to ½ cup (59 to 118 ml) hydrogen peroxide mixed with equal parts water and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) laundry detergent or stain remover Slowly pour the cleaner over the affected area, making sure you cover the entire stain. If you're using a cleaner in a spray bottle, remove the spray nozzle and pour the cleaner directly onto the stain. Spraying cleaner with a spray bottle will not penetrate the stain deeply enough, and won’t remove all the urine. Leave the cleaner to soak into the mattress for 15 minutes. This will give the cleaner time to work its way down into the mattress, penetrate the stain, and help break down the urine. After 15 minutes, take a couple of fresh towels and lay them over the stain on the mattress. Press them into the mattress to absorb excess cleaner, water, and urine. Continue blotting until you’ve absorbed all the moisture you can. Launder the dirty towels immediately. Sprinkle about ½ cup (110 g) of baking soda over the wet area. This will help draw out more moisture, and pull urine and cleaner odors out of the mattress. Letting the cleaner air dry in the mattress will give it the best chance of breaking down the urine and cleaning the mattress. If you were able to take your mattress outside, leave it out to dry in a covered and protected area where it won’t get dirty or wet from rain.  Inside, set up a fan and point it at the mattress to help speed up the drying time. The mattress may take two to three days to dry completely. To sleep on the mattress before it’s dry, cover the affected area with one or two towels, followed by a plastic bag. Make...

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Выберите чистящее средство. Обработайте пятно чистящим средством. Оставьте на некоторое время. Впитайте остатки средства полотенцами. Присыпьте пятно пищевой содой. Оставшуюся часть чистящего средства оставьте высохнуть на воздухе. Сметите остатки соды.


There are a few different reasons why an orchid might not be blooming. The most common reason is that it doesn't have the right light level, so make sure that you check that first. You can look at the color of the leaves. Leaves should be medium-green. If they are a dark, lush green,the plant is likely not getting enough light. If that isn't it, there are a few more things to consider.  The orchid might simply be too young. Plants have to be mature enough to bloom and then only during their natural cycle. Your orchid might be overpotted. For best results with orchids, you'll need to make sure that they are tight in their pots. Pots that are too big for the root mass put the orchid in danger of not growing or blooming. Another problem could be that you're using the wrong fertilizer. There could be too much nitrogen, which suppresses blooming. You want a nitrogen phosphorus potassium (or NPK) value of 10:10:10 in your fertilizer. If you're dealing with limp leaves you will want to unpot the orchid and check the root system. If the roots are mushy then a significant root loss has occurred and there are several likely culprits.  Overwatering can do this. You can safely water an orchid about once a week, depending on the type and only as long as they are healthy and potted properly. Check the mix to see if it is drying out properly before you re-water. The pot is too large. This can also cause problems with your orchid's roots, because they are expending too much energy trying to maintain their root system rather than caring for leaves and new flowers. Potting mix has degraded. Potting mixes are only good for a certain amount of time before they need to be replaced. Make sure yours hasn't gone past its deadline. While pests are less likely in an indoors orchid, you can still get them in potting mixes and just out of nowhere. Make sure you know how to deal with these nuisances so you can keep your orchid alive and healthy.  Aphids target bloom spikes and buds so if you see holes in these areas you might have...

TL;DR in Russian:

Уход за орхидеями, которые не цветут. Уход за орхидеями с вялыми листьями. Уничтожение вредителей.


There are a few different types of wine bottles – most have corks or screw caps. Wines with screw caps are easy to open, you simply open them like a regular bottle. Corked bottles are a bit trickier. You'll need a simple corkscrew to open a corked bottle of wine. Start by removing the foil on top of the cork. Next, twist the spiral of your corkscrew into the cork. Once half of the corkscrew is in the cork, lift the handle of the corkscrew to remove the cork from the bottle. To get the best taste out of your wine, make sure you serve it at the ideal temperature. Red wines should be served closer to room temperature, whereas white wines are much better when chilled.  Most red wines taste best between 55 and 65 degrees fahrenheit; which is just a bit cooler than room temperature. To get your wine this temperature, cool room-temp reds in an ice bucket or the freezer for 10 minutes right before serving.  White wines typically taste best between 41 degrees and 48 degrees fahrenheit. For this reason, you should normally store white wines in the fridge. To get your white wine to reach these temperatures, remove chilled whites from the fridge 20 minutes before serving. White wine glasses tend to be smaller than red wine glasses. This is because white wines do not need to oxidize like reds do. When drinking white wine, choose glasses that have narrower bowls with a tapered top. This will allow for greater aromatic concentration, making the intensity of the smells and flavors of your wine last longer. Red wine needs to oxidize in order for its flavor to fully develop, which is why red wine glasses are typically larger than white wine glasses. Because of their bowl shape, red wine glasses allow more of the wine to come into contact with the air. As the red wine breathes, the character of the wine becomes richer and more pronounced. When drinking wine, always hold the wine glass by its stem and never by the bowl. Holding a wine glass by the bowl will warm it too quickly. Red and white wines are served slightly...

TL;DR in Russian:

Откройте вино. Подавайте вино правильной температуры. Используйте для вина правильные бокалы. Налейте вино в бокал.


There are a few different varieties of yo-yo string you can purchase at hobby shops. Having a few on hand, even if it's just to experiment, is always a good idea. Here are the details:   Cotton/polyester blend. This is otherwise known as 50/50. It's a very strong string and effective for just about any style of yo-yoing. If you're not sure which to buy, this should be your default.  100% polyester. This type of string is even stronger than the cotton/polyester blend. It is thin and very smooth; because of this, many professionals prefer it.  100% cotton. This style was popular a decade or so ago, but is being replaced by blends and pure polyester. Occasionally you see variants, like nylon string. These are uncommon and less popular. Do not use polyester string if your yo-yo uses a starburst response system. The friction can actually melt the polyester, breaking your string and potentially damaging your yo-yo. If you're a beginning yo-yo enthusiast, it's wise to replace your string every three months or, or at least when you notice the string is getting frayed or your yo-yo is getting more difficult to control. A bad string can greatly affect your performance, so always keep an extra or two handy. The professionals, on the other hand, replace their strings at least once a day. The more you use your yo-yo, and the more vigorously you use your yo-yo, the more often you'll need the string replaced.

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите тип новой веревки. Регулярно меняйте веревку.


There are a few identification tests that you may wish to avoid if you need to preserve the gemstone in its current state. This includes hardness, streak, and cleavage tests.  Some stones are physically harder than others, and hardness is usually measured by the Mohs' Scale. Use the various substances provided in a hardness kit to scratch the surface of the gemstone. If the stone can be scratched, it is softer than the substance you scratched it with. If the stone cannot be scratched, it is harder than the substance. To test streak, drag the stone across a ceramic plate. Compare the streak left behind to the streaks illustrated on a streak chart.  "Cleavage" refers to the way a crystal breaks. If there are chips along to surface, examine the area inside the chips. If not, you will need to strike the gemstone hard enough to break it. Ask yourself if the area is rounded like rings on a seashell (conchoidal), straight like steps, granular, splintery, or uneven. Optical phenomenon only occurs inside certain stones. Depending on the stone, you might observe color change, asterism, bands of moving light, or more.  Check for optical phenomena by passing a pen light across the stone's surface. Color change is one of the most important optical phenomena to look for, and every stone should be checked for color change. Look for changes in color between natural light, incandescent light, and fluorescent light. Luster refers to the quality and intensity with which a surface reflects light. When testing for luster, reflect light off the portion of the gemstone with the best polish.  To check for luster, turn the stone, allowing light to reflect off its surface. View the stone with the naked eye and with a 10x loupe. Determine if the stone looks dull, waxy, metallic, shiny (adamantine), glass-like (vitreous), greasy, or silky. The manner in which a stone separates white light into its spectral colors is called dispersion, and the visible display of dispersion is called fire. Examine the amount and strength of this "fire" to...

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Подумайте, приемлемы ли разрушающие методы проверки. Изучите оптические свойства камня. Посмотрите на блеск камня. Посмотрите, как камень рассеивает свет. Определите показатель преломления. Используйте двойное лучепреломление. Проследите за одиночной и двойной рефракцией.


There are a few things to consider when selecting raw wood for your bow:  Find a piece of dry and dead (but not gray or cracking) hardwood (such as oak, lemon tree, hickory, yew, black locust, teak, ash, juniper, or madroño) about 1.8 meters (about 6 feet) [or as tall as you may be] in length.  The wood should be free of knots, twists or limbs, and it would be helpful if the branch is thick at its center. This piece of wood should be somewhat flexible, such as juniper or mulberry. You can even use a shaft of bamboo or cane but take care that it is not too thick. For that, you can use young bamboo which is strong as well as flexible. Green wood (living wood that you cut from a tree or sapling) can be used if absolutely necessary but should be avoided because it does not provide the same power as dry wood. Every piece of wood will have a natural curve, no matter how slight.  As you construct the bow, this curve will determine where you place its main features. To find the curve, place your wood on the ground, with one hand holding it in place at the top. With your other hand, press lightly against its middle. It will swivel so that its natural belly faces you, and its back faces out. These parts are essential to the shaping process. To find the handhold, make marks three inches above and below the center point of the bow. Anything within these marks is the handhold, above them is the upper limb, and below is the lower limb. Place the bottom end of the bow on your foot, and one hand atop the bow. With your other hand, press outward, the belly facing you. Use this exercise to catalog where the bow is flexible and where it is not. Using a knife or similar tool, shave wood off the unyielding spots on the belly only, until both the upper and lower limbs curve similarly to each other. Check your progress frequently. When both limbs are more flexible and are mirror images of each other in curve and diameter, you are ready for the next step.  You want the bow to be strongest (thickest) at the handhold. Be careful to...

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Выберите большой прут для лука. Найдите естественный изгиб палки. Определите края лука и его рукоять. Придайте форму вашему луку. Сделайте зарубки для крепления тетивы. Выберите тетиву. Натяните тетиву Вытяните лук.


There are a few things you'll need to clean your windows without streaks. In terms of cleaning solution, your best bets are water and dish soap, water and vinegar, or a professional window cleaner of your choice. The tools and equipment you'll need include:  Vinegar or a mineral deposit cleaner for stubborn stains Scraper or razor for stickers, tape, paint, and sap Vacuum Sponge or lint-free cloth Sharp rubber squeegee for drying A few clean, lint-free rags or cloths Large bucket To clean a window so it has no streaks, it’s important to start by removing everything from the surface of the glass, including built-up dirt, bird droppings, stickers, tape, paint, sap, and other stubborn marks.  Stubborn stains and grime can be removed with white vinegar or a mineral deposit cleaner. Either spray the stains with vinegar and let it sit for five minutes before wiping, or clean the area with a sponge that’s wet with the mineral cleaner. To remove tape, paint, and sticky messes, wet the area and use a scraper to remove the tape. Hold the scraper at a 45-degree angle to the glass, and press gently as you move forward underneath the tape. When you're cleaning your windows, your sponge can pick up dust and dirt from around the window and create streaks. To prevent this, you should vacuum or clean the sills, sashes, and frames before washing.  For inside windows, use a small brush attachment and vacuum all around the windows. For outside windows, use either a vacuum with a long hose attachment, a portable vacuum, or a pressure washer. Outdoor windows are frequently bombarded with dust, dirt, and debris from the outside world. The best way to prevent that dirt from leaving streaks on your clean windows is by removing as much of it as possible before you start cleaning. Use a hose outfitted with a spray nozzle and spray all the outdoor windows to remove dirt, grime, and other buildup. You can use any cleaning solution you prefer, even for streak-free windows. The technique and tools you use are more important than the...

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Соберите необходимые принадлежности. Избавьтесь от неподдающихся пятен. Очистите окна пылесосом. Вымойте окна снаружи. Подготовьте моющий раствор. Обработайте окна раствором. Протрите окно насухо. Соберите оставшуюся воду. Скребок должен оставаться сухим. Меняйте чистящий раствор.


There are a handful of chores you should do each day if you want to maintain a clean and clutter-free domestic heaven. Thankfully, these chores are quick enough to squeeze in even if you work a job outside of the home or have a houseful of kids to attend to.  To reduce your stress as much as possible, plan on accomplishing each of these daily chores during a certain time of the day. Organizing your time may help you relieve some of the anxiety you feel about getting everything done. Daily tasks you'll need to make time for include making the bed, sorting the mail, and sweeping or vacuuming the floor.  Other daily tasks should be performed as you go along. These include putting things away (to prevent clutter from developing), cleaning up as you cook, and wiping up fresh spills. Some chores only need to be done once or twice a week. Instead of rushing around to get these chores done all at once, plan on doing a little each day and set aside certain days for certain tasks. You'll likely feel more relaxed about getting things done, which means you'll do a better, more thorough job.  Clean the bathrooms once a week. Make sure that you wash all bath linens and scrub all toilets, tubs, and sinks. Empty the trash, clean the mirrors, dust the lights, and wipe up the floor.  The bedrooms in your home also need a thorough weekly cleaning. Put away anything that has been sitting out on a desk or side table. Clean all sheets, pillowcases, and blankets. Empty the trash, dust all the surfaces, and vacuum the floor. You may need to vacuum your living room, kitchen, and dining room every day or two, but other chores, like dusting, washing rugs/mats, and wiping mirrors, can be done once a week. Not every household cleaner is just as good as every other. Moreover, different types of cleaners may work better on different areas of your home. If there is some part of your usual cleaning routine that leaves a lot to be desired, figure out why your current cleaner is not doing the job right and research which options might be...

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Установите распорядок дня. Составьте расписание на неделю. Экспериментируйте с различными чистящими средствами. Будьте проворной. Организуйте ваше пространство. Сортируйте белье. Узнайте несколько хитростей.