The peppermint doesn’t bother the birds, so they will keep coming. The squirrels, on the other hand, will be confused by the smell and sight of the candy, so they’ll lose interest in the feed and leave. Make sure you use full size candy canes, and don’t crush them into small pieces. You don’t want to risk giving the birds—or any other critters—anything they might choke on. By trapping and moving them to a different place, your problem won’t be solved. All this will do is cause squirrels to take up residence in a new place, while other squirrels still bother your feeder. You also run the risk of injuring the squirrels, or even other animals, by setting out traps for them. Things like oil or gel to keep squirrels from being able to climb the feeder pole are dangerous for the birds you are trying to attract and feed. A little bit of gel or anything with petroleum in it on a bird’s feathers can actually cause the bird to die. Using a baffle is a much safer and humane way to keep squirrels from climbing up your feeder pole. Some feeders are made specifically to keep squirrels out. They usually rely on the principle that squirrels weigh more than birds, and won’t be able to perch on the feeder. You can also put a mesh cage around the feeder. Birds can still get the seed out but the squirrels won’t be able to reach it.

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Попробуйте развесить на птичьих кормушках мятные карамельные трости. Не пытайтесь поймать белку в ловушку или капкан. Не пытайтесь мазать столб с кормушкой скользкими составами. Используйте кормушку специальной конструкции, которая не дает белкам добраться до корма.


The percent increase formula calculates the percent increase in a cost as a percentage of the previous cost. Written out in full, the formula is Percent Increase=(New Cost−Previous Cost)Previous Cost×100{\displaystyle {\text{Percent Increase}}={\frac {({\text{New Cost}}-{\text{Previous Cost}})}{\text{Previous Cost}}}\times 100}. The ×100{\displaystyle \times 100} at the end converts the difference from a decimal to a percentage. Start your calculation by putting your variables into the formula. Then, simplify the part of your equation in parentheses by subtracting the previous cost from the new cost. For example, if you bought a gallon of milk a month ago for $2.50 and, today, it is $3.50, subtract $2.50 from $3.50 to get the dollar amount of the change, or $1.00 in this case. Your next step is to divide the result of the last step by the previous price. This essentially converts the different between the new and old costs to a proportion of the previous cost.  In the example, this would be $1.00 (the result of the previous step) divided by $2.50 (the previous cost). The result is 0.40, which is expressed as a number rather than a dollar amount. Multiply the answer by 100 to get the percentage increase. The result will be the percentage that the previous cost has been increased by to arrive at the new cost.  In the example, this is 0.40×100{\displaystyle 0.40\times 100}, which is 40 percent. So, the cost of a gallon of milk has increased by 40 percent between the previous and new costs.

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Поймите формулу расчета прироста в процентах. Вычтите прежнее значение стоимости из текущего. Поделите величину изменения стоимости на ее прежнее (историческое) значение. Конвертируйте результат расчета в проценты.


The perineum is the area between your vagina and your anus. During childbirth, this area can suffer some injury, so it is important to make sure that it is clean and does not become infected. If it becomes infected, the infection may move up into your body and change the color of your discharge. Cleaning your perineum will also help to make passing your discharge as comfortable as possible. To clean:  Wash your perineum with unscented, gentle soap and warm water. Scented soaps can contain chemicals that can lead to infection. Use clean wipes, like baby wipes, to wash, rather than a washcloth (this is simply for cleaning purposes—if you don’t have baby wipes, you will just have to wash the washcloth after you use it). Clean the labia first. Using separate wipes, wipe the area from least contaminated (pubis/vagina) to the most contaminated (anus). This is to prevent transmission of microorganisms from one area to the other. If you plan on breastfeeding your child, start doing so as soon as possible. When you breastfeed your baby, your body is prompted to release oxytocin, a natural chemical that helps your uterus to contract fully. Oxytocin is also used to control the intensity of your discharge. If you do not plan to breastfeed your child, you can get oxytocin supplements (this is covered in Step 1 of Method 4). As discussed in the step about cleaning your perineum, you should avoid scented soaps while you are still producing discharge. Scented soaps can contain chemicals that can alter the pH levels in your vagina, making you more susceptible to infection. The same goes for douching. It is best to avoid putting anything in your vagina, be it a douche or a tampon, while you are dealing with discharge. Putting anything foreign in your vagina can introduce bacteria that could lead to an infection. After you deliver your baby, your bladder becomes less sensitive for a period of time after childbirth. You might not notice that the bladder is full, which makes it harder for your bladder to contract. When you...

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Регулярно мойте промежность. Начните кормить ребенка грудью как можно скорее, чтобы повысить уровень окситоцина. Не пользуйтесь ароматизированным мылом для интимной гигиены. Не терпите, если вам нужно в туалет. Больше отдыхайте. Пейте больше жидкости. Носите легкое и свободное нижнее белье.


The person (or company) that built your house can clue you in on the exact structure of the house. If construction was recent, they may not even charge you for a quick call or consultation. Even if they do, keep in mind that a relatively small fee is nothing compared to the disastrous structural damage that can result from tearing down a load bearing wall. If you can't figure out which walls are load bearing and no one you call seems to know, you may want to hire a professional building inspector. Paying for an hour of a building inspector's time is definitely worth it if you want to remodel safely. Home inspections typically cost several hundred dollars. This rate can vary depending on the market and the size of the house - some high-end estimates can be as high as $1,000. Some independent companies offer their services to help would-be home improvers decide how to proceed with their project. These companies may employee construction managers, interior decorators, and other experienced home improvement experts. When it comes to modifying a wall that you're not sure is load bearing, these companies may be able to tell you what changes are possible, what changes are unsafe, or even answer the question of whether the wall is load bearing or not outright. If you're interested in this route, research companies in your area online to ensure you pick a credible, reliable company. Avoid removing a wall yourself unless you are extremely confident it is not bearing a load. As stated before, removing a load bearing wall can cause structural weakening and even potentially life-threatening structural collapse. Keep in mind that renovations are semi-permanent, so removing non-load bearing walls may change what additions you can make to your home in the future.

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Позвоните первоначальному строителю, если вы можете это сделать. Если есть малейшие сомнения, позвоните строительному инспектору. Наймите консультанта по реконструкции. Прежде всего, будьте осмотрительны.


The person may be impressed to hear you admit anything you’ve done that has hurt or harmed them. Especially if they see you as stubborn, this can help them see a new side of you that they may not have considered, which can open the doors to love. Show that you are a bigger person than you were before. Say, “I know I made some mistakes, and I regret them. I was different then and have learned to be a better person.” . A big part of repairing trust is forgiveness. Forgive yourself and forgive them. Forgive yourself for the mistakes you made and the hardships you contributed to in your relationship. Forgive the other person for their mistakes, judgments, or problems. Then, begin to trust yourself. If you cheated, know that you won’t do it again. Also, trust them. If they cheated, trust them to not do it again. If you hurt the other person, don’t expect to earn their trust right away. Show them that you can be trusted by being honest. It’s time to get humble. If the relationship is on bad terms due to a mistake you made or bad habits you continued that your partner couldn’t handle, take responsibility and consider their view. Think back on the gripes they expressed and work on them on your own accord, without their prompting. Say that you are now listening to their feedback and willing to improve. Tell the person that you’re inspired to be better because of them. For example, if the person became distant or broke up with you due to your addiction, make this part of your motivation to get sober. It’s not enough to have good intentions, you have to follow through on them. Be solutions-focused in making changes happen by choosing to improve who you are as a person and as a partner. If you were a bad partner, make efforts to be more supportive, listen, and compromise. Take the initiative to create solutions, anticipate difficulties, and work through existing troubles.  Don’t just say that you’ll get treatment for an addiction. Find a therapist, go to a treatment center, or enroll in rehabilitation as soon as you can....

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Признайте свои ошибки. Восстановите нарушенное доверие Примите твердое решение изменить ситуацию. Придерживайтесь своих решений.


The person may be in shock or not want to talk. If they don’t seem willing or wanting to open up, don’t force it. They wouldn't always want to share their problems especially if you're not very close to them. If you’re stumbling to come up with something to say, don’t feel like you have to say anything profound. Just being there and saying (or implying), “I’m here to support you” is often enough.  You might comfort someone who never tells you what’s upsetting them. That’s okay. You could just say, "Talking about a problem would make you feel better. If you wanna talk, I'm here with you." Don't be or act judgmental. Turn up your listening skills and be willing to give your full attention to them. If you ask them what’s wrong and they don’t respond, don’t keep asking. Accept whatever they say and focus on supportively listening. Give them your full attention and pay attention to what they say and how they say it. Improve your listening by making eye contact and responding nonjudgmentally. You might think that saying, “I just went through something like that” will be helpful and foster a connection, but really, it puts the focus on you and not them. Even worse, it can feel like you’re dismissing their feelings. Keep the conversation about them. If they’re talking about what’s making them cry, let them talk and don’t interrupt them. You might really want to relate to them or talk about something in your life, but resist the urge to do so unless they ask. Your role is to help and comfort them. If the person is crying and upset about a situation, don’t try to immediately solve the problem for them. It’s more important for you to do less talking and more listening. The person may not even mention what’s wrong, and that’s okay. It’s not your role to solve their problems.  Their crying is not a way to solve their problem, it’s a way to express their emotions. Let them do so without interfering. This might be hard if you generally try to avoid crying yourself. Remember, crying is not a sign of weakness. . If this...

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Не вынуждайте человека рассказывать о проблеме. Внимательно выслушайте. Уделяйте все внимание человеку. Не пытайтесь найти решение.  Предложите человеку обратиться к психотерапевту


The person to whom you intend to show affection must become your single point of attention.  You will be a great lover if they feel they are the only person in the world when they are with you.  That is the impression you are trying to make when you begin with focus. You must be upbeat when expressing your sentiments to them, whether about them personally, the situation, or the condition of the world at large. Be an uplifting presence that helps them see the better things around them, especially about themselves Make sure to listen and see how the other person is responding to your attention at every step--the object here is to find the correct tempo that the other person is capable of hearing, seeing and fully feeling your expressions of affection.  This is about them, not about you having a stage and acting out--you are always seeking to understand their experience of you so you can again make it even better. You must express optimistic sentiments with a passion that is infectious to them.  Bring them a wave of positive emotions to carry them towards pleasures in themselves and the world around them and they will be yours forever. Life is way too hard and complicated. We often get totally sucked in to our problems and forget to see all the wonderful things in the world. But that's what our partner is there for: to remind us of the good things by making us laugh and helping us find the humor in tough situations. Be that person for your lover. If you really love the one you're with, and you watch them closely enough, you'll come to realize that they have certain habits and ticks that you will come to adore. Most people only see these things after a long time in their relationships, but if you get a head start now, you will start acting more loving with your partner and feeling closer to him or her. One should learn to compromise. Being a lover means sharing. It's only fair that you do because love is about sharing, and growing. Treat others how you want to be treated.

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Сфокусируйтесь на вашем партнере. Будьте оптимистичны. Слушайте его. Проявите энтузиазм. Развивайте чувство юмора. Обращайте внимание на мелочи. Идите на компромиссы.


The person will probably have an overwhelming desire to leave where they are (never do this unless they ask you to. Taking them somewhere without telling them will cause more panic because when someone is having an anxiety attack they don't feel safe and aren't aware of their surroundings. If you are going to take them somewhere ask for their permission and tell them where you are taking them). To facilitate this but keep them safe, take them to a different area -- preferably one that's open and calm. Don't ever touch a person who's having a panic attack without asking and obtaining definitive permission to do so. In some cases, touching the person without asking can increase the panic and make the situation worse. Sometimes a person with panic disorder will already have techniques or medication which they know will help them get through the attack, so ask them if there is anything you can do. They may have a place they'd prefer to be. Be prepared for the possibility of the individual trying to escape. Even though you're fighting an uphill battle, it is of the utmost importance that you remain calm yourself. Ask the individual to remain still, but never grab, hold, or even gently restrain them; if they want to move around, suggest that they stretch, do jumping jacks, or go with you for a brisk walk.  If they're at their home, suggest organizing the closet or other vigorous cleaning up as an activity. With their body keyed for fight or flight, directing the energy toward physical objects and a finite, constructive task can help them deal with the physiological effects. The actual accomplishment may change their mood, while a different activity to focus on may help break the anxiety. If they're not at home, suggest an activity that can help them focus. This can be something as simple as lifting their arms up and down. Once they start getting tired (or bored with the repetitiveness), their mind will be less focused on the panic. Saying things like "there's nothing to worry about," or "it's all in your mind," or...

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Устраните причину или выведите человека в тихое место. Разговаривайте с человеком в поддерживающем, но решительном тоне. Не отвергайте и не списывайте со счетов страхи человека. Не говорите «успокойся» или «нет причины паниковать». Не давите на человека. Воодушевите человека на попытку начать контролировать дыхание. Остудите человека. Не оставляйте человека в одиночестве. Подождите.


The person's childhood may have laid the foundations for developing dependent personality disorder. Overly anxious or insecure parents are often the cause of a child's inability to individuate from them. If she was constantly punished or made to feel guilty for seeking independence as a child, she may feel that independent thought and action is a bad thing. While she ultimately needs to move on from her childhood experiences, recalling how they may have brought on her dependent personality can be helpful in elucidating the cause of her disorder.  If you can take the time to listen to her and gently ask questions about her childhood, a pattern of unhappy attachment might be revealed. Note that there may be a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors that lead to this disorder. You will need to look for five or more of the following characteristics to be able to draw an initial conclusion that someone might be suffering from Dependent Personality Disorder. The following traits in combination are indicative (although, to be sure, the sufferer will still need professional diagnosis):  Does he constantly experience difficulty in making everyday decisions? Needing an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others before undertaking any task is a sign of deep dependence. However small these tasks may be, if he is unable to initiate or complete these tasks on his own, this is indicative. Ask him these questions: Some people enjoy making decisions; others prefer to have someone they trust guide them; which do you prefer? Do you seek advice for everyday decisions? Do you often need help to get started on a project?  Does he allow other people to make decisions for him in areas that directly affect his life? Needing others to assume responsibility for most major areas concerning his life shows immaturity and a lack of understanding about the importance of self-responsibility. Ask him this question: Do you find yourself in situations where other people have made decisions about important areas...

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Определите возможную причину возникновения зависимого расстройства личности. Распознайте признаки. Изучите дополнительные критерии. Понаблюдайте за эмоциями человека, когда он остается один.


The phone is a common thread in all our lives, and it's only becoming more so as time goes on. So it is a pretty sure bet that their Affair d'amour is happening over the wires as well as—well, you can imagine. Phone sleuthing is easy.  Take a spare to somewhere in the house where he/she rarely goes, and plug it into the phone jack. Unscrew and remove the mouthpiece (ahead of time) so that your sotto voce epithets will not give your sleuthing away. When you hear him/her shout "I've got it, honey" (cause you just know it's him/her), go to your "war room," and very carefully lift the receiver off the hook. Don't be too gentle: wiggling the buttons will make a clickety sound on the line that will get you busted. If you're pretty sure your soon-to-be-ex-honey is not going to call up his/her burning biscuit of bliss while you're around, but that he/she may not be able to resist a little sneaky call when he/she thinks you're not looking—or his/her cohort in canoodling may just have to hear his/her lover's voice before he/she goes to bed with "him/her", recording the conversation might work. If you plan ahead, you can tap the airwaves as he/she taps his/her inner Don Juan. If you have a smart phone or a feature phone with a recorder, set the earpiece of the headset next to the microphone, and record the lovey-dovey ramblings for posterity. If the jig is up, and you have what you need, then no need to wait. Confront the louse with his/her toothbrush and an overnight bag, and send him/her out without his/her dessert. If it turns out, however, that the phone was his/her bowling buddy confirming Lane 6 this Thursday, whip up his/her favorite dessert, and serve it up with a smile. This is the cheap, low-tech way of listening in. Of course, if there are no babies in your life at the moment, this can be a bit tricky, but you can get around that. Wait till he/she goes out "shopping" one day, and hit the local gizmo shop. Get a basic baby monitor, a can of spray paint that will blend with where you will put the transmitter,...

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Чтобы далеко не ходить, попробуйте для начала решить все проблемы прямо дома – с помощью телефона. Подслушать разговор на городском телефоне очень просто. Если в этом есть потребность – запишите разговор на диктофон. Вы можете также воспользоваться радионяней. Запишите разговор на цифровой диктофон. Если осмелитесь, то можете и подслушать, подсмотреть, с кем общается ваш супруг смс-ками и в интернете.


The photo app is an icon that looks similar to a multi-colored flower. Scroll up in down by stroking the screen. Click "Select" at the upper right hand of your screen, then click the picture(s) you wish to send. If you don’t see the “Select” option, try tapping the photo once. This will pull up all options. The share symbol is at the bottom left of the screen and looks like a square with an arrow pointing upwards. After tapping the share option, tap “Email photos”.  Some iPhones require you to tap "Next" and then "Mail". Repeat these steps until all the pictures you want to email are attached. After you click on the mail icon, a new message will appear. Write the body of the email and fill out the subject.  If you are using iOS 8 or higher, move the cursor down to the body of the email, where you'd normally add a memo, information, or other various texts. Hold down in that area, until a magnifying glass pops up. Release your finger from the screen, and a black menu should show up with options for "select" and "select all". To the right of the black bar, press the arrow pointing to the right. "Quote Level" and "Insert Photo or Video" options should appear after pressing the arrow. Tap "Insert Photo or Video." Click on the “To:” field if your cursor is not already on it. Type in who you want to send your message to.  Click on the contacts symbol in the right side of the field to add directly from your contacts list. The “contacts” symbol looks like a blue circle with a blue plus sign.  Continue to add contacts to “CC/BCC” fields if needed. Once all pictures are attached, select send at the top right corner of the screen. Edit your email before sending to ensure that you have the correct photos, recipients, and text.

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Откройте приложение Фото и найдите фотографию (фотографии), которые вы хотите отправить по электронной почте. Выберите фотографии. Щелкните по значку «Поделиться» и прикрепите фотографию к письму. Создайте письмо. Введите адрес электронной почты получателя. Отправьте письмо.


The photos needn't be terrific quality, but they should be in focus, well-lit (day-time with natural light makes for much better photos than flash-lit) and give a good sense of the property and space. Use a decent-quality digital camera if you can; cell-phone cameras often lack the visual control and image quality you'll want. Take more photos than you think you'll need; some tenants may move from out of town, and providing a more complete view than other properties they're considering could tip the balance toward yours. Unlike most ads, a web page you control will give you unlimited space to describe the property, and (generally) the capability to post photos without limits in number or file size. You could, of course, buy a domain name for the property (about $10 per year) and build your own site, but a quick-and-dirty page on Google's Blogger.com, using one of Blogger's default design templates, does quite nicely. A good technique is to name the blog with the property address, which provides a URL like "123-main-street-ashburn-va.blogspot.com." Remember, you want to attract tenants with stable jobs and/or reliable incomes. That often correlates with higher levels of education and literacy. Put yourself in their shoes: other things equal, would you be more likely to look in to a property with well-written, clear and descriptive copy, or a slap-dash, poorly-organized paragraph with spelling, grammar and typographical errors galore? If writing isn't your thing, ask a friend to review and/or write the copy for you. Worse comes to worst, consider hiring a freelance writer to help. You might spend $50-100, but it's a non-recurring expense, and you can use the copy every time you have to advertise the property. Advertise on at least a few free sites, like CraigsList.org and Lycos.com (but beware of the spam and scam attempts that inevitably ensue). But consider paying for ads, too. You're not selling a used toaster, or even a used guitar, here. You're trying to find a high-quality tenant to live in your house!...

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Сделайте несколько фотографий объекта (внутри и снаружи). Создайте веб-страницу с описанием вашей недвижимости. Потратьте немного времени на описание сдаваемой недвижимости на веб-странице. Разместите объявление о сдаче недвижимости в аренду по крайней мере на нескольких бесплатных рекламных сайтах (но остерегайтесь спама и мошенничества).


The phrase "givens and druthers" comes from accomplished railroad modeler, John Allen. It refers to the things that can't be changed when making your model, like the size or your room, budget, and so on.  Make a list of these things on a piece of paper or a digital document to help keep these limitations in mind. Use an online document service, like a cloud based one or Google Docs, so you can check your planning elements easily with a phone or tablet. The theme of your railroad includes its purpose, setting, the type of trains or equipment you want to use, and the service the train will provide (like transporting industrial goods or logs). These aspects will influence your planning and how you actually build your layout.  A long coal train, for example, might run through the mountains and carry coal from mines to power companies, steel mills, or residential areas, to provide heat for homes. Locale should also be taken into consideration. Locale includes things like region (East or West Coast, Mountain, etc.), specific towns, or general areas, like the plains of Kansas. The era in which your model train exists will also need to be decided. A model planned for the 1920s would use a steam engine. You won't have modern cars either, in this era. The season you set your model in will change setting drastically. Fall will need to have trees with leaves changing color, winter will need snow, and so on. Grid paper is great for drawing out a to-scale design of your railroad. One of the simplest scales you can use is a 1-inch to 1-foot (2.5-cm to .3-m) ratio, where a 1-inch (2.5-cm) square on your grid paper equals 1 foot (0.30 m) (.3 m) in real life. When planning scale, keep in mind:  The space available for your model. The amount of money you can invest in your model railroad. Larger models will be more expensive. The focus of your model. Scenery focused models will be much different from train focused ones. Your personal limitations. If you don't have good eyes or nimble fingers, smaller models might be...

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Оцените имеющиеся у вас возможности и ограничения. Выберите тематику модели. Определите масштаб модели. Определитесь с подходом к демонстрации модели. Придумайте схему расположения железнодорожных путей. Создайте черновой план своей модели железной дороги.


The phrase "wǒ ài nǐ" (我爱你) is the most literal way to say "I love you" in Chinese. This is considered an expression of extremely strong emotion and is never used casually.  Use this phrase to express a lifelong love for someone in a more formal situation or serious occasion. For example, you might say this to your new spouse at your wedding, or on an anniversary. The phrase "wǒ ài nǐ" (我爱你) is not just romantic. It can also be used to express love between family members. However, as with romantic partners, it wouldn't be used off-handedly in a casual setting. A Chinese person would probably look at you strangely if you said "wǒ ài nǐ" (我爱你) to them — especially someone you just started dating or have a crush on. A literal translation of the phrase "wǒ xǐ huān nǐ" (我喜欢你) would be "I like you," but it is actually the most common way to say "I love you" in Mandarin Chinese. This phrase is also used in more casual situations where "wǒ ài nǐ" (我爱你) would be considered out of place. For example, you might say it to your romantic partner before the two of you go your separate ways. Texting is very popular in China and a text short-hand has emerged to express your feelings for someone using numbers rather than the words themselves (either in Chinese or in English). The numbers are used in place of Chinese characters because the word for the number in Chinese is pronounced roughly the same as the character itself. Some romantic Chinese text message abbreviations include:  520 (wǔ èr líng) stands for "wǒ ài nǐ" (I love you) 770 (qī qī líng) stands for "qīn qīn nǐ" (kiss you) 880 (bā bā líng) stands for "bào bào nǐ" (hug you) 530 (wǔ sān líng) stands for "wǒ xiǎng nǐ" (miss you). This phrase can also be interpreted to mean that you're thinking about the person. While it's not Chinese, many Chinese speakers will switch to English when they want to tell someone they love them. Primarily, they do this because the phrase "wǒ ài nǐ" (我爱你) is considered far too strong or too serious. If you're just saying "I love you" in a...

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Используйте «wǒ ài nǐ» (我爱你), чтобы буквально сказать: Скажите «wǒ xǐ huān nǐ» (我喜欢你), чтобы выразить романтические чувства. Используйте цифры, чтобы признаться в любви в переписке. Попробуйте просто сказать:


The phrase “je suis” (zhuh swee) means “I am.”  You should then follow it with the appropriate occupation.  Note that the endings of words may change depending on whether you are a man or a woman.  A dictionary can help you identify the appropriate suffix.  Male occupations that end with “eur” (euhr) often change to “euse” (euhz) for women. For example, a massage therapist would be either a masseur or a masseuse. Male occupations that end in “ier” (ee-ay) often add an extra e to become ière (ee-ehr) for women.  A farmer would be either a fermier or a fermière. Male occupations that end in a consonant may add an extra e to become feminine. For example, a male student is an “étudiant” (ay-tood-eeon) while a female student is an "étudiante" (ay-tood-eeont).  Note that the final consonant is pronounced only in the female form. Many occupations have only one form, regardless of gender, such as "professeur" which means teacher. As in English, the usual construction for describing a preference for an activity is to begin with a conjugated phrase such as “I like” or “I love” and follow it with an infinitive (unconjugated) verb, such as “to read” or “to sing.”  Verbs are in general a single word ending in –er, -ir, or –re.  A dictionary will list verbs in their infinitive form.  “I like” is “j’aime” (zhehm).  "I love" is “j’adore” (zha-dor). “J’aime lire” (zhehm leer) means “I like to read.” The words “ne” and “pas” on either side of the verb negate the phrase, indicating dislike. "I do not like" is “je n’aime pas” (zhe nem pah). “Je n’aime pas chanter” (zhe nem pas chan-tay) means “I do not like to sing.” In English, when describing something you like, you do not use the article.  You would say “I like cats.” To express this in French, however, you do use the article: “J’aime les chats” (zhem lay shah).  Mon (mohn) or ma (mah) are used as possessives, when you wish to indicate that you like something that belongs to you. Mes (meh) indicates a possessive plural.  Mon is used when the noun is masculine, indicated in...

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Опишите свою профессию. Делитесь своими увлечениями. Опишите, что вам нравится. Используйте прилагательные.


The physician in the emergency room will ask for information surrounding the accident, past medical history and any medications the patient may already be taking. Although most open fractures are more obvious, if there is a wound in the area of the fracture, the physician will assume there is an open fracture. Before setting the bone or closing the wound, the doctor will start antibiotics and assess whether the patient needs a tetanus booster. If the patient has not had a tetanus booster within five years, one will be given. These measures are used to reduce the risk of infection and promote healing.  The doctor will start IV antibiotics to cover a broad spectrum of bacteria. Each type of bacteria is susceptible to different types of antibiotics. This method of delivery bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and delivers the medication to the cells more quickly. If the person does not remember when his last tetanus shot was, the doctor will err on the side of the caution and administer a shot. Although not painful when injected, a tetanus shot will be sore for up to three days. The standard medical treatment of an open fracture is surgery. From cleaning the wound in the operating room to stabilizing the bone and closing the area, the goal is to reduce infection, improve the potential for healing, and promote the functional restoration of the bone and surround joints.  Once in the operating room, the surgeon will use antibiotic solutions and saline to clean the wound of debris, pull out badly torn tissue and get the area ready to be stabilized and closed. The broken bone will be aligned with plates and screws used to stabilize the bone while it heals. The area will usually be closed with sutures or with staples if the area is in a large muscle group. These will need to be removed once the wound has healed. A cast or splint may be applied to stabilize the area. The cast may be removable so the wound can be attended or the area may be left open to air and an external stabilization device put in place. An external...

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Ответьте на вопросы работников скорой помощи. Будьте готовы к профилактическому лечению: Будьте готовы к хирургической операции. Будьте готовы к возможным осложнениям после травмы.


The physics concept of acceleration doesn't always match how we would use the term in everyday life. Every acceleration has a direction, usually represented as positive if it's UP or RIGHT, and negative if DOWN or LEFT. See if your answer makes sense based on this breakdown:   Behavior of a Car How is Velocity Changing? Direction of Acceleration    Driver moving right (+) hits gas pedal    + → ++ (more positive)       positive     Driver moving right (+) hits brakes    ++ → + (less positive)       negative     Driver moving left (-) hits gas pedal    - → -- (more negative)       negative     Driver moving left (-) hits brakes    -- → - (less negative)       positive     Driver moves at constant velocity    remains the same       acceleration is zero Remember, a force only causes acceleration in the direction of the force. Some problems may try to trick you with irrelevant values.  Example Problem: A toy boat with mass 10kg is accelerating north at 2 m/s2. A wind blowing due west exerts a force of 100 Newtons on the boat. What is the boat's new northward acceleration? Solution: Because the force is perpendicular to the direction of motion, it does not have an effect on motion in that direction. The boat continues to accelerate north at 2 m/s2. If more than one force acts on an object, combine them into a net force before you calculate acceleration. For a problem in two dimensions, this looks something like this:  Example Problem: April is pulling a 400 kg container right with a force of 150 newtons. Bob stand on the left of the container and pushes with a force of 200 newtons. A wind blowing left exerts a force of 10 newtons. What is the acceleration of the container? Solution: This problem uses tricky language to try and catch you. Draw a diagram and you'll see the forces are 150 newtons right, 200 newtons right, and 10 newtons left. If "right" is the positive direction, the net force is 150 + 200 - 10 = 340 newtons. Acceleration = F / m = 340 newtons / 400 kg = 0.85 m/s2.

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Направление ускорения.  Направление силы.  Результирующая сила.


The pictures on your page, like your profile and cover image, are what make your first impression on people so it’s really important for them to be good. Make your profile picture something really interesting and make sure that the colors in both pictures go well together.  For example, get a nice black and white picture of yourself to use as a portrait and then a black and white, wide, narrow shot of you walking in a forest or doing an activity you enjoy to use for your cover image. Making your pictures match each other will make your page look more professional when people come to it. You want to seem like a larger-than-life person, someone who does interesting things and has interesting opinions. Make sure that people see you as a full person by posting opinions, discussions, and things that are important to you. People should feel like they know you, so make it easy to understand who you are and what you care about. Always be upbeat or positive. You should be a person who is upbeat or positive. Constantly complaining about girls/boys, your family, or whatever else drives you crazy is just going to drive people away. They have enough of their own problems and they want to feel like even when someone has a hard time, they can find the upside in the situation. You want the content you post to be interesting. Don’t just post about the laundry sitting on your floor or whiny, passive-aggressive attempts to get attention. Instead, post funny stories, good jokes, awesome pictures, and interesting facts. Post things that are relevant or improve other people’s day, not something annoying and boring.  If you have a talent, use it! If you sing, draw, write, or have any other talent that you can show off, do that! Record videos or post pictures to get other people interested in the cool things you do. You can also post content you like that you find on Tumblr, Reddit, Upworthy, and other popular sites, if you don't always have the time or ability to make your own. Don’t post too often, post about social games you’re...

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Добавьте красивых фотографий. Расскажите о себе. Публикуйте интересный контент. Не спамьте.


The pipe should be firm but wobbly when shaken. 1” to 1.5” diameter pipe works well. Using a saw, cut the pipe down to the length of the combined handle and sword blade. Think about whether or not you want the sword to be usable with two hands, or one-handed only. Cut a piece of closed-cell foam rubber (which comes in a cylindrical shape, with a hole for pipe in the center) down to the length of your sword plus a few inches. Slide the tube onto your PVC pipe. If you want to, add a crosspiece by sliding a four-way pipe fitting onto the hilt end of your main PVC piece. Cut two short pieces of PVC pipe, both the same length. Slide one piece into each open side of the fitting to create a crosspiece. Once you're happy with the width and positioning, use plastic cement to secure each piece in place. If you want, to make the sword safer to use, add small pieces of closed-cell foam to each end of the crosspiece and the base of the hilt. This has the added benefit of creating a “pommel” of sorts. Start by wrapping your grip in duct tape. Cut it when you reach the base of the crosspiece and smooth it flat. Next, wrap duct tape thickly around the base of each piece of foam rubber, helping secure it to the pipe. Add straps of duct tape pulled tightly around the foam to further secure it. Finally, wrap the entire foam blade in duct tape from bottom to top. The last few inches of the foam should extend past the PVC tip for safety; feel free to wrap this “soft tip” as well, closing off the hole in the top. Completely wrap any other pieces of foam you added with duct tape as well. The duct tape gives them a shiny metallic look, and protects the form from the elements. Once your weapon is finished, it can be used to stage fun sword fights with your boffer-wielding friends. The weapons are soft enough to prevent any serious injury, so have at it!

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Начните с длинного куска ПВХ трубы. Заверните поролоном. Добавьте гарду. Добавьте больше поролона. Возьмите клейкую ленту. Заверните и развлекайтесь.


The pitch of a theremin is controlled by creating a circuit between a variable oscillator and a reference oscillator, which should be available at specialty electronics stores as individual units. Each should be tuned to the same frequency, ideally in the middle of the low frequency radio range.  The pitch-reference oscillator should work around 172kHz, used in conjunction with a 10k potentiometer. The signal this oscillator creates should be fed into the mixer with screened cable. The pitch-variable oscillator should also work around 172khz, and will be affected by the stray capacitance of the reference unit. Potentiometers need to be wired into the circuit to make the relationship of your hand movement to the change in pitch more linear. Without them, the instrument's pitch be almost impossible to control, changing wildly with only a microscopic movement of the hand. Using screened cable, wire the circuit of the pitch control components into the antenna when you're finished. When playing the theremin, your hand changes the capacitance of the antenna, which will change the frequency of the variable oscillator. Essentially, you're sending the signal into the antenna to be manipulated manually. This should also be in the low frequency radio range and carefully tuned, operating somewhere in the neighborhood of 441kHz. This signal will be influenced directly by the volume antenna, manipulating it by hand. A 10k trim potentiometer needs to be installed to enable the operator to tune the theremin appropriately.  Send the output of this variable oscillator into a volume resonant circuit. The output will be a DC voltage that varies according to the output of the variable oscillator.  Tuned correctly, the oscillator frequency will match the tuning of the volume-resonant circuit as the operator's hand approaches the antenna, causing the signal to cut off gradually. In other words, the closer the hand to the antenna, the quieter the sound. The purpose of the mixer is to compare the frequency of the variable oscillator...

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Подключите систему управления высотой звука. Подключите переменный генератор к антенне звуковысотности. Подключите переменный генератор к антенне громкости. Запитайте выход каждого генератора в микшер. Проложите путь сигнала от смесителя к усилителю.


The place of the date definitely sets the tone for the date. If you are trying to be more romantic and lavish, reserve a table at a fancy restaurant. If you want to be more casual, consider taking her out for ice cream or to a casual bar.  If you do decide to go for the casual date, be sure the place won't be too crowded. You don't want to have to deal with the frustration of waiting in line for the entire time. It can also make it difficult to talk if the place is too crowded If you decide to go for the fancy date, be sure the items are within your price range. It is silly to spend hundreds of dollars on a first date if you don't have the money for it. Generally, it is a good idea to pick her up from her house because it shows that you really care about the date. This will also give you a chance to talk on the way. It is an especially good place to ask her about her music tastes since you will be able to easily play music in your car. If you would like to be romantic, buy her flowers and give them to her when you pick her up. It is a nice gesture and shows that you have been thinking about the date for a while.  Roses are always a good choice if you are unsure of which type of flower to buy. If you feel this is too forward or old-school, skip it. It is key to make sure you dress appropriately for the occasion.  If you're going to a fancy restaurant, wear nicer clothes than if you were taking her to a movie and ice cream. Take a shower, fix your hair, put on deodorant and cologne, brush your teeth, carry gum, wear a nice clean shirt, pants, and shoes, and don't forget to shave your face. Your time and effort in your looks will let her know that you care. If you are unsure of what to wear for where you are going consider these different dress codes:   Casual: This is what you would likely wear if you were getting ice cream, going to the park or to a bar. Check out our article on how to dress casual. A good outfit could be a polo, nice jeans or khakis, and reasonably nice shoes.  Semi-formal: This is a good...

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Сначала решите, куда вы хотите пойти. Определитесь, встретить ли ее прямо в заведении или забрать из дому. Подумайте о том, чтобы купить цветы. Внешний вид. Можете написать ей, чтобы подтвердить встречу. Включите беззвучный режим.


The placement of the hooks depends on the orientation of your rug. Determine which edge of the rug will be the top. The hooks should be made with strong fabrics, such as heavy cotton, linen, or cotton twill rug binding. Cut the fabric into rectangles. The width should be about 2/3 wider than the width of your rod.  To find the length of the hooks, wrap the fabric around the rod. Press the fabric snugly around the rod with your finger. There should be an inch or two between the top of the hook and where the fabric fits snugly against the rod. Fold the pieces of fabric vertically into thirds. This is the hook for the rod, so the rod should be able to slide in easily. At this stage, the hook will be loose around the rod. Now that the rod is in the hooks, press the fabric snug around the rod. Mark this line on the hook with a pen or marker. These locations will be where the hooks are sewn into the rug. Make sure to place them close enough together that the rug is adequately supported on the wall. Use straight pins to hold the hooks into place on the rug until you sew it into the rug. Make sure to only sew into the back of the rug, so that the stitch doesn't show on the front of the rug. The hook should be towards the top of the rug, while the sewn edge should be towards the interior of the rug. When the rug hangs, the hook should not be folded over itself. One by one, slide the rod into the newly sewn hooks. The rod should easily fit into the pockets, though they may be snug. Most rods come with mounting hardware that can be attached to the wall with a couple of screws. Determine where you want the rug to be hung in the room before you place the hooks.  Measure the length of the rod on the back of your rug. You want the rod to be mounted at each end. Mark the placement of one of the rug mounts. Use a tape measure to measure the length of the rug you found earlier. Mark that location on the wall. Before drilling the mounts into the wall, use a level to make sure the two hooks are even. If your mount attaches to...

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Решите, какой стороной вверх будет висеть ковер. Сделайте петли из ткани. Сложите кусочки ткани пополам горизонтально и сшейте края. Отметьте места для петель с задней части ковра. Вручную пришейте петли. Вставьте планку в петли. Закрепите на стене болты от планки. Повесьте ковер.


The plank exercise is one of the most reliable, deceptively simple ways to give great definition to your abs. All you need is a flat surface, a little bit of time, and some serious gumption as you feel the burn.  Get down in the prone position. The tips of your toes and your forearms — from the bottom of your elbow to your balled-up fist — should be the only parts of your body touching the floor.  Make sure your weight is supported by your toes and your forearms. Keep your body as straight as possible at all times. Hold this position as long as you can. To increase difficulty, an arm or leg can be raised. Place one foot on top of the other to also increase difficulty. Another great ab-builder is leg raises. You'll be able to feel how effective this exercise is as soon as you get into starting position.  To get into starting position, lie down flat on a matted floor, your head, back and legs completely even with the floor. Shift your hands underneath your glutes. Gently lift your feet an inch or so above the ground, so that they are just barely hovering above, and are parallel to the ground. Keep this position until you start to feel a burn in your abs. Slowly lift your outstretched legs, with your knees bent a touch until they make a 90-degree angle to the floor. Your body should form an "L" shape. When your legs have reached the 90-degree angle, lift your hips up off the floor with the bottoms of your feet facing the ceiling and contract your abs for a second. Gradually lower your legs back down to the starting position, exhale, and repeat. Crunches are another great way to get abs quickly and effectively, and there are tons of variations on crunches. Basic crunches require you to lie down on a matted floor, with your back flat to the ground and your knees bent at a 60-degree angle. With your hands near your temples, or crossed on your chest, lift your shoulder blades off the ground a small bit and feel the "crunch" in your abs. Exhale and go back down to the ground. Repeat.  Try the hands overhead crunch....

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Делайте упражнение «планка». Выполняйте подъемы ног. Делайте скручивания, или кранчи. Поднимайте свой вес. Занимайтесь кардиотренировками как можно чаще. Для начала качайте пресс 3 раза в неделю по 20–30 минут.


The plant proteins available as protein powders are generally complete proteins. Some are gluten free and all can be considered vegan. They have lower protein content than animal sources, but still have many benefits. Plant protein powders usually require more processing and tend to be more expensive than animal protein powders. Soy-based protein powders are the most widely used plant-based protein. This protein powder is generally recommended for women, as soy contains phytoestrogen, a plant sterol that can mimic the hormone estrogen. Phytoestrogen can decrease the ability of the hormone lipase to break down body fat. In the past, soy was thought to aggravate breast cancer, but new studies are showing that it may actually help to shrink tumors.  Soy protein comes very close to animal protein in protein content and quality. It has a PDCAAS value of 0.92 to 0.99. Studies have shown that soy protein lowers LDL cholesterol and affects fat metabolism. Soy protein also promotes satiety, which can help to keep you fuller for longer, so that you lose weight. There have been limited studies showing soy protein having positive effects on cognitive function. In fact, hemp is considered a complete protein, as it contains all 20 essential amino acids. It is considered a good protein powder for people hoping to lose weight because it is high in fiber, which can help to fill you up and keep you fuller for longer. Hemp also contains phytoestrogen like soy.  Hemp protein is usually sold in blends with other proteins and is not widely available. It is a relatively expensive protein powder to use. Flaxseed is not a protein powder, but does contain high amounts of protein and can be used as a protein powder or with other protein powders. It is high in fiber and contains essential omega fatty acids, including omega 3’s. The protein content and quality can vary with flaxseed. It is gluten free. Flaxseed powder is sold in most grocery stores. Brown rice powder is gluten free and easy to digest. It contains many of the essential...

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Растительные белки, как и сделанные из них белковые порошки, являются полноценными протеинами. Протеиновый порошок на основе сои полезен для общего здоровья. Выбирайте конопляный протеин, если вам нужен высококачественный вегетарианский белок, богатый клетчаткой. Покупайте порошок на основе льняного семени, если вам необходимо повысить уровень содержания в организме белка и омеги-3-ненасыщенных жирных кислот. Потребляйте протеиновый порошок из коричневого риса, если у вас есть проблемы с желудочно-кишечным трактом, но вам тем не менее необходим качественный белковый порошок. Выбирайте порошок на основе горохового белка, если вам важно ощущение сытости.


The platform shown in the illustrations is about 18 inches (45.7cm) wide and 24 inches (60cm) long, but you can modify the size easily to fit your needs. Then scribe a circle on them, and cut them out with a jigsaw or bandsaw. Drill a 1/2 inch (1.2cm) hole in the center of each for the mounting bolts (described later).

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Сделайте базовую платформу тележки. Изготовьте четыре колеса.


The player in the small blind should receive the first card. This will be the player to your immediate left; they should place a bet equivalent to half of that round’s full bet. Go around the table allowing every player to raise (by the amount of the big blind or more), call (match the current bet), or fold (give up for the round). Moving clockwise from the player in the small blind, bets will be made until every player has folded, put in their chips, or matched the amount of other players combined. . After every player has paid a blind or made an ante, as required by the rules by which you are playing, deal three shared cards to each player, beginning with a player to your left and ending with yourself. A second betting round will follow. Texas Hold’em is a game in which the incomplete, hidden hand of players is combined with face-up cards that are shared. This first shared card is known as the turn. A third round of betting will ensue, moving clockwise from your left. This is known as the river. A fourth round of betting and a showdown will follow. The best 5-card hand that can be made from the 2 cards in a player’s hand and the 5 on the table is the winner.

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Раздайте каждому игроку по две карты рубашкой верх. Следите за ставками, сделанными на префлопе. Раздайте флоп Раздайте одну общую карту. Раздайте последнюю общую карту. Скажите игрокам раскрыть свои карты.


The player who chose the letter closest to “A” gets to play the first word. The word must use at least two tiles and it must be placed across the star square in the center of the board. The word can be laid out in a vertical or horizontal fashion, but it cannot be diagonal. When calculating the first word score, keep in mind that the player who places the first word gets to double his or her total score because the star counts as a Premium Square with a double word bonus. For example, if the total value of the first word played was 8, then the player would receive a score of 16. After you have put down a word, make sure that you count up your points. Add up the points on the lower right corner of each of the tiles you laid down. If you placed a tile on a Premium Square, adjust your score as indicated by the Premium Square. For example, if you place a word over a square that says “Double Word” on it, then you should double the total value of your word. If you place a tile over a square that says “Double Letter”, then you should double the value of that letter tile only when you calculate your score. After each of your turns, you will need to draw as many new tiles as you just played. For example, if you played three of your tiles to form a word during your turn, then you need to draw three new tiles at the end of your turn. Place these new tiles on your rack and pass the bag to the next player. On your next turn, you will have to add onto the words that your opponents have just played. That means that you cannot just create a freestanding word on the board, all of the tiles must be connected. As you build onto the words that your opponents have played, make sure that you consider all of the connected tiles. Your addition to the board must create at least one new word, but if you connect to other tiles, from other directions, then you need to make sure that you are creating valid words with these connections. It is a good idea to consider multiple plays during each of your turns and to go with the play that...

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Составьте на игровом поле первое слово. Подсчитайте очки. Вытяните недостающие косточки с буквами. Стройте новые слова, опираясь на уже выложенные. Используйте свои кости с буквами таким образом, чтобы набрать наибольшее количество очков за ход. Оспаривайте слова других игроков. Обменивайте косточки с буквами, которые вам не нужны.


The player who has the white pieces always starts a game of chess. Choose any one of your pieces that is able to move and put it in its new space. After the player with the white piece takes their turn, play alternates to the player with the black pieces.  If you’re playing multiple games in a row, alternate who starts with the white pieces to keep the games fair. The player with the white pieces has a slight advantage since they get to make the opening move. Aim to take control of the 4 center squares; d4, e4, d5, and e5; early in the game since they over the most mobility and power for your pieces. Capturing pieces means landing on the same space as an opponent’s piece and removing them from the game. Try to capture your opponent’s stronger pieces, like their queen, rooks, and bishops to make their turns less powerful.  Pawns cannot capture pieces directly in front of them like other pieces do. Instead, pawns can only capture pieces that are 1 space diagonally in front of them. You cannot capture your opponent’s king. However, to win the game you need to set up your pieces so they would be able to capture the king. Move one of your pieces so it can potentially capture your opponent's king during your next turn. When you put your opponent in check, say “check” out loud so your opponent knows. Your opponent must get out of check during their next turn either by moving their king, blocking your piece, or capturing your piece.  The king can capture the enemy piece only if it’s not in check after the capture. If you’re in check, you must do something to protect your king or else you forfeit the game. Checkmate occurs if you put your opponent’s king in check and they’re unable to make a move to protect it. When this happens, say “checkmate” out loud to declare the end of the game. Let your opponent double check if they can make a move before declaring yourself the winner! Games may also end in a draw if neither player can force a checkmate, such as if the kings are the only pieces left on the board.

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Первый ход делают белые. Бейте фигуры соперника и при этом ставьте свои фигуры на занимаемые ими поля. Поставьте шах королю соперника. Чтобы завершить партию, поставьте мат королю соперника.


The pocket is the space between two pins that you want to target with the ball. If you're right-handed, the pocket is the space between the number 1 pin (the foremost pin) and the number 3 pin (the pin just behind and to the right of number 1). If you're left-handed, your pocket is between the number 1 and number 2 pin (the pin just behind and to the left of number 1). The style of grip that you use can determine the intensity of the ball's hook--in other words, at what angle the ball enters the pocket. Remember that the greater the angle, the better your scoring potential.  A "relaxed" grip is more likely to produce a straighter roll, and thus a minimal hook. In this grip, the hand is flexed back at the wrist, so that as you pass into the forward swing it is on top of the ball. For a "strong" grip, the hand bends forward, as if to cradle the ball between your palm and inner wrist. If seen from the side, the angle from your forearm to your thumb should appear to be 90 degrees. This grip can provide a greater amount of spin, and from that a greater hook. A "firm" grip is an intermediate form that results in a moderate hook. In this grip the wrist neither bends nor flexes, creating a continuous line from your forearm through your hand. As you face the lane, imagine its boards grouped into three sections: outside left (towards the left gutter), middle, and outside right (towards the right gutter). Keeping in mind the strength of your grip and the anticipated amount of hook it will produce, decide which board(s) your sliding forward foot should align with.  Relaxed grip: The ball should travel straight down the lane into the pocket, so if you're right-handed, your stance should be in the outside right, and lefties in the outside left. Firm grip: Your stance should be in the middle, so the ball curves moderately (either left or right) and enters your target pocket. Strong grip: You want to allow plenty of room for the ball's hook to curve around and enter the pocket. If you're right-handed, you should be on the...

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Определите свою цель. Возьмите шар для боулинга. Определите, где вам нужно стать, основываясь на своей цели и хватке. Перед началом подумайте о том, как вы будете подходить или подбегать к дорожке. Делая мах назад, выпрямите руку и запястье. Отпустите шар, когда он будет проходить над шнурками и пальцами переднего кеда. В первую очередь отпускайте большой палец. В тот момент, когда вы будете отпускать шар, слегка поверните руку в запястье. Делайте полный мах рукой. Делайте поправки, исходя из результатов.


The pods will appear within 2 months of pollination, but they take 6-9 months to mature. During this time, care for the plant as you normally would. Then, when the pods, normally green, are just starting to turn yellow, carefully pluck them off the plant. Heat a pot of water to 158 °F (70 °C). Submerge the beans for 2-5 minutes, then carefully remove them. This kills any germs or bacteria, and also prepares the beans for curing. After blanching the beans, transfer them to a box lined with a blanket. A bamboo box and woolen blankets are best, but you can use whatever you have on hand. Allow the beans to “sweat” inside the blankets and box for 36-48 hours before removing them. The beans will sweat out moisture due to the heat, helping them to dry out. Spread your beans on trays and place them in direct sunlight for 3 hours each day. Then, fold them in a cloth or blanket and put them in a box to allow them to sweat overnight. Repeat the process of drying and sweating each day until the pods turn a deep brown. To further remove moisture from the beans, they should be allowed to air dry fully. Hang them up or spread them out on trays in a drying room. Keep the room at 95 °F (35 °C) and 70% humidity for best results. The beans are done drying when they have a soft, leathery texture and lots of length-wise wrinkles.

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Соберите стручки, когда они начнут желтеть у основания. Бланшируйте стручки 2–5 минут в воде при температуре 70 °C. Подсушите стручки в выстеленной тканью коробке в течение 36–48 часов. В течение 7–14 дней попеременно сушите стручки на солнце и в выстеленной одеялом коробке. Сушите стручки в течение 8–20 дней на воздухе при температуре 35 °C и влажности 70%.


The point is to create a focal point in your outfit and then build around that.  Hip/hop and rap looks feature items that are bold and will stand out. For bottoms, choose skinny jeans or leggings in denim or a bright color. For hip/hop fashion, jeans that are ripped are very popular. For shirts, choose a form fitted and tight graphic t-shirt in a bright color. Bright pink, orange, blue, and purple are fashionable colors in hip/hop. Tank tops in bright colors or flashy prints are also very popular. Jewel tones are featured by many hip/hop artists. You can also wear a flashy jacket. Gold or chrome leather jackets are often worn over fitted shirts or dresses. Play down other parts of your outfit to get parts of it to stand out. Chrome and jewelry with diamonds or rhinestones is key for a hip/hop look.   Many of the most popular female hip/hop artists wear large gold hoop earrings. Wear necklaces with large pendants that are covered in jewels or studs. If you choose to wear a hat, choose a hat in a bright color with studs or rhinestones. Wear designer sunglasses. Stunner shades or other styles in bright or shiny colors are key elements of a hip/hop look. Wear the right footwear. High top sneakers in bright colors in brands such as Adidas or Jordans are the most popular look in hip/hop right now.   You can also wear strappy high heels in a bright or shiny color. However, at a concert you will be standing and dancing, so flat shoes might be more practical. You are going to need a bold face and hair style in order to match your bold outfit.  Wear thick liner on the top of your lash line and bright smokey eye shadow. Wear lipstick in a bright matte color. Artists like Nicki Minaj often wear bright pink or purple matte lipstick. Use blush to wake up your look. Hair should be voluminous--in either a teased ponytail, a high bun or over-pumped hair. Brightly colored hair in pink, purple, or bleach blond is very fashionable in hip/hop.

TL;DR in Russian:

Начните со смелого, яркого предмета одежды. Дополните броскими аксессуарами. Сделайте смелую прическу и макияж.


The point of a relationship is not to change yourself for another person, but to let the other person love you for who you are. This can be tough as a teenager, as you will be faced with strong pressure to change who you are, which can be easy to do when you aren’t really sure yourself. If something is important to you, let your partner know. If she really cares, she’ll support you or learn to live with it. While your relationship is certainly very special to you, don’t let it be the only thing in your life. Make time to hang out with your friends and try new things. Don’t always skip out on things because you are trying to make time for a phone call. If your relationship is really important, your boyfriend will understand. Remember that this means letting your significant other have their own life too. You can’t expect him to listen to you going out all the time, then get jealous if he does the same thing. Make sure your friends know that you are in a relationship. Mentioning from time to time about what your boyfriend is up to, and what you think about it, can be enough. You would talk about your relationship if you two were in the same place. Why would this be different?  This also helps you remember your significant other, and can keep him in your thoughts even when you aren’t talking to him.  Your friends may also notice if things aren’t going well in your relationship, like your tone changes when you talk about him, or you just don’t mention him as often. They may notice trouble before you do, and can help you resolve it. As a teenager, relationships can be tough because you don’t always know what you want out of them. Your goals might even change as you go through the relationship, and decide certain things you want or don’t want from it. Make sure your significant other knows when things have changed. It is only fair that both of you are on the same page. Otherwise, it can be a nasty surprise if you spring it on him when you meet again after a long time apart.

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Искренне говорите о своих ценностях. Научитесь планировать свое время. Рассказывайте о своих отношениях друзьям. Думайте о своих целях.


The point of sharing your point of view is to find a solution to a problem. If you and your parents are routinely misunderstanding each other, work to find a mutually beneficial solution.  Look for a way to smooth out miscommunications as they occur. For example, maybe your parents feel you're on your phone too much. Your parents come from a generation that primarily communicates through phone calls and face-to-face interactions. They may not understand the function of social media and text messaging on modern relationships. Try to say something to your parents like, "The next time you see me on the phone, think about my age. My whole life, text and the Internet have been how I communicate with friends. It may seem petty, but it's really no different than when you and Dad phone old classmates." You should also be willing to compromise. While they want you to have a healthy social life, maybe when you're on your phone at dinner or family events, your parents feel like you're not enjoying their company. You could request they not give you a hard time about using your phone during your own downtime. However, you could agree to lessen phone time at the dinner table or when you're all hanging out. Change does not happen overnight. It may take your parents time to hear and understand you after you explain your perspective to them. Do not expect them to change overnight.  Forgive your parents for small mistakes. Maybe they agreed to ask less questions about your social life, as you've proven yourself trustworthy. However, they may still pry on occasion. Try to let go of the fact your mom asked three questions in a row about your friend Jane's new boyfriend.  Remind your parents, respectfully, when they're forgetting your point of view. If your mom asks you why you've been on your phone for an hour, say something like, "Mom, sorry, but we talked about this. I spend a lot of time talking to my friends through my phone. You know I'm just texting Sophie. You don't need to ask." While you may want your parents to...

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Постарайтесь найти решение, которое устроит всех. Наберитесь терпения. Смиритесь с правилами и обязанностями. Регулярно разговаривайте с родителями. Подумайте об общении с родителями в целом.


The point of this kit is so you can grab needed supplies whenever you leave the house. You never know when you'll run across a reference source, be inspired, or, more importantly, be able to grab a few extra moments to work on a bit of your novel. For your "On the Go" Kit, you'll need to place the following inside of a tote bag or briefcase:  Paperback dictionary Spiral notebooks Tape recorder and peripherals Various office supplies (pens, pencils, erasers, etc.) Small calendar

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Создайте набор для  "выходов".


The point will not be on the given line, and can be above or below it. Think of this point as one vertex of a rhombus. Since opposite sides of a rhombus are parallel, by drawing a rhombus we can construct a parallel line.   If the line and point are not already labeled, you might want to label them to easily keep track of the steps. For example, you might have line m{\displaystyle m} and point A{\displaystyle A}. To do this, set the compass tip on the given point and draw an arc that intersects the given line at some point. Do not change the width of the compass.  It does not matter how wide you set the compass, as long as it can intersect the given line. Make sure the arc reaches above the given point and intersects the given line. For example, you should set the compass tip at point A{\displaystyle A} and create an arc that intersects line m{\displaystyle m} at point B{\displaystyle B}. Using the same compass width, set the compass tip at the second vertex, and draw an arc that intersects the given line at a new point. Do not change the width of the compass.  The arc only has to be long enough to show where it intersects the given line. For example, you should set the compass tip at point B{\displaystyle B} and create an arc that intersects line m{\displaystyle m} at point C{\displaystyle C}. Using the same compass width, set the compass at the third vertex, and draw an arc that intersects the first arc you drew (through the second vertex).  The arc only has to be long enough to show where it intersects the first arc. For example, you should set the compass tip at point C{\displaystyle C} and create an arc that intersects the first arc at point D{\displaystyle D}. This line will pass through the given point and be parallel to the given line, as the two lines form two opposite sides of a rhombus. For example, a line drawn through point A{\displaystyle A} and point D{\displaystyle D} will be parallel to line m{\displaystyle m}.

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Обозначьте данную прямую и данную точку. Найдите вторую вершину ромба. Найдите третью вершину ромба. Найдите четвертую вершину ромба. Проведите прямую через первую и четвертую вершины ромба.


The police can arrest someone during a traffic stop when: the police officer personally saw the person commit a crime or the police officer has probable cause to arrest. When a police officer has a “reasonable belief, based on facts and circumstances, that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime, the officer may arrest that person.”  For example, if you're driving a car erratically and breaking traffic laws, the police officer may administer a breathalyzer test. If he determines that you have been drinking, the officer may arrest you. Or if the officer sees drugs in your car when he pulls you over, he will have probable cause to arrest you. Confirm that you are being arrested. Ask them if you are free to go. If they say no, then ask them what you are being arrested for. After this, you want to stop talking. If you are arrested, the police can do the following things simply because they have arrested you:  Search your body and clothing. Search your belongings. Search your vehicle if you were in it at the time they stopped you. Ask you to perform a test, such as a field sobriety test. Ask you questions. Note that you do not have to answer and you have the right to remain silent. If this happens to you, stay calm and cooperate with the police officer the best you can. Police are required to read you what are known as your “Miranda rights” before they question you after an arrest. This informs you of your right to remain silent when you are being questioned, if not anything you say “can and will be used against you.” The police cannot threaten you or force you in any other way to talk to them or give them any sort of statement. If this happens to you, tell your attorney immediately.  If the police start to ask you a lot of questions and you believe that you will be arrested (you will probably have a pretty good idea), it is best to stop talking. If you are going to be arrested - zip it. Anything you say before you have been arrested can be used against you. If police interrogate you without giving...

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Знайте, когда вы можете быть арестованы. Знайте, что разрешено делать полиции во время и после ареста. Знайте ваши права.


The polygon can have any number of sides and can be regular or irregular. For example, you might want to find the sum of the interior angles of a hexagon, so you would draw a six-sided shape. Label this vertex A. A vertex is a point where two sides of a polygon meet. The lines should not cross. You should create a number of triangles.  You do not have to draw lines to the adjacent vertices, since they are already connected by a side. For example, for a hexagon you should draw three lines, dividing the shape into 4 triangles. Since there are 180 degrees in a triangle, by multiplying the number of triangles in your polygon by 180, you can find the sum of the interior angles of your polygon. For example, since you divided your hexagon into 4 triangles, you would calculate 4×180=720{\displaystyle 4\times 180=720} to find a total of 720 degrees in the interior of your polygon.

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Нарисуйте многоугольник, сумму углов которого нужно вычислить. Выберите любую вершину. Соедините точку А с определенными вершинами многоугольника. Умножьте число треугольников на 180.


The positioning of your feet and legs is central to punching well, since punching involves your entire body. Position your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees a little so you'll be able to rotate toward your target with ease and throw your weight behind your punches.  If you're punching with your right hand, your right foot should be slightly set back with the heel lifted. If you're punching with your left hand, your left foot should be slightly set back with the heel lifted. As you punch, your feet will pivot in the direction of the punch. They should not leave the ground when you're throwing a power punch. If you lift your feet, you're taking some of your body weight out of the equation, and your punch won't be as strong. Your focus should never leave your target. Never close your eyes or look away; in order to aim correctly and execute the punch with power and precision, stay completely focused. Tuck in your chin a bit so that when you punch, your chin is protected by your punching arm. As you begin your punch, rotate your hips and torso toward your target. Try to position yourself so that the rotation is as complete as possible, even if you're very close to your target. Your punch will be stronger if you're able to rotate completely, rather than doing a smaller pivot. You should really feel the weight of your body going into the punch.  As you practice punching, pay attention to your hips. Spin them quickly and forcefully toward your target as though you were going to hit your target with your hips instead of your fist. This will help you generate the power you need for a strong, fast punch. As you rotate, you shouldn't need to lean forward or reach. If you have to reach to far to hit your target, you'll lose power. Keep your shoulders loose until you're ready to punch, then spring your arm forward so that you can easily reach the person you're punching. Keep your hand relaxed until your arm is in motion, then make a fist so that your punch has a hard impact.  When you make a...

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Примите правильную стойку. Не отводите глаза от цели. Генерируйте силу с помощью бедер и корпуса. Выбрасывайте руку вперед. Осуществляйте контакт и выдыхайте.


The pot should be between six and eight inches (15 to 20 centimeters) in diameter. Desert roses do not mind being somewhat root-bound; in fact, they often grow better this way. You will need to re-pot the plant as it grows bigger, however.  Unglazed ceramic pots work best since the soil can dry out in between waterings. If using a clay pot, select one that is a little wider than necessary to provide the roots with extra room for expansion. Clay is more likely to crack with the pressure of expanding roots. A mix made of equal parts sharp sand and cactus potting soil works notably well. Avoid heavy soils that do not drain well, since desert roses prefer somewhat dry roots and can rot quickly if kept saturated. Sharp sand, also called silica sand or builder's sand, has sharp, jagged edges and looks similar to small-grain aquarium gravel. It is often used to prepare concrete, and you can usually find it in a home improvement store. Check the instructions provided on the label of the fertilizer for more precise measurements. The hole should be the same depth as the container currently holding the seedling. If being grown inside a thin plastic seedling tray, lightly squeeze the sides of the compartment until the seedling breaks free, soil and all. The seedling should be firmly fixed in place.

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Выберите горшок или контейнер среднего размера с одним или несколькими дренажными отверстиями. Заполните горшок хорошо проницаемым субстратом. Смешайте горсть медленнодействующего удобрения с субстратом. Сделайте углубление в почве. Осторожно достаньте саженец из контейнера. Опустите саженец в ямку и засыпьте её почвой.


The pot should be big enough to accommodate your lobster tails. If you don’t have a steamer basket, you could use a small metal colander to keep the tails from being submerged in the water. The amount of water will vary based on how large the pot is, but aim to fill it a couple inches. The basket or colander should keep the lobster tails out of, but close to, the water. Then, cover the pot with the lid and bring the water to a boil on medium-high heat. Use sharp kitchen shears to cut the exoskeleton, or shell, of the lobster tail down the center. Avoid cutting the meat or cutting into the tail fan. Spread the shell apart with your hands, then pull or cut out the vein running down the middle. Remove the lid and carefully add the lobster tails to the steamer basket or on top of the colander. The size of the lobster tails dictates how long they should cook for.  Cook 3-6 oz. (85-170 g) tails for 4-6 minutes. Cook 6-7 oz. (170-198 g) tails for 6-8 minutes. Cook 8-10 oz. (227-283 g) tails for 8-10 minutes. Cook 10-16 oz. (283-454 g) tails for 9-11 minutes. Cook 16-20 oz. (454-567 g) tails for 10-12 minutes. Once the cooking time is up, remove the pot from the heat and turn off the burner. Carefully remove the lobster tails using tongs. Check to make sure the meat in the center of the tail is fully cooked—it should be an opaque, white color. If it’s not, steam them for another minute or 2. To make drawn butter, simply melt the butter over low heat. You can flavor it with lemon juice or salt and pepper, if desired. Then, dunk the lobster tail meat in the butter and enjoy!

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Возьмите кастрюлю с плотно прилегающей крышкой и разместите на ней паровую корзину. Залейте в кастрюлю холодную воду, так чтобы она покрывала дно на 5 сантиметров, и доведите ее до кипения. Разрежьте хвосты омара посередине и достаньте вену. Положите хвосты омара в паровую корзину и готовьте их 4–12 минут. Достаньте хвосты омара с помощью щипцов. Подайте хвосты омара с топленым маслом.


The pot should be large enough to hold all 2 pounds of shrimp. Place it on the stove over medium high heat and bring it to a full boil. Add ½ a teaspoon of salt to pot with the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for just under 3 minutes, or until they turn bright pink. Cooking the shrimp before adding it to the lemon juice kills the bacteria the shrimp might contain. If your shrimp are fresh off the boat, you don't have to cook them first, but otherwise it's better to play it safe. At this point you may decide whether you want to serve the shrimp peeled or unpeeled. If you want to serve it peeled, let it cool for a few minutes, then  peel the shrimp and remove the veins. Otherwise, simply drain the cooked shrimp. When the onion-lemon mixture has been refrigerated for one hour, add the tomato juice, orange juice, mustard, cooked shrimp, diced cilantro, and olive oil to the large bowl. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients well. Add salt and pepper to taste. When it's finished, place the ceviche in a serving dish and serve immediately.

TL;DR in Russian:

Вскипятите большую кастрюлю воды. Добавьте креветки в кастрюлю. Снимите креветки с огня и слейте. Объедините ингредиенты севиче. Охладите севиче в течение одного часа. Готово.


The pot size will limit how large your plumeria can grow. Your pot will also need drainage holes on the bottom so that water doesn’t pool on the bottom and rot your cutting.  Even if you plan on transplanting the plumeria outdoors, you should start the cutting in a pot indoors. Each plumeria cutting will need a separate pot. Look for a potting soil that is labeled as fast-draining online or at a gardening store. Thoroughly mix the perlite and potting soil together so that they are well incorporated. Fill the pot 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the brim to give the cutting enough medium to grow in and to prevent overflow when you water. Fast-draining potting mix will prevent mold and fungus from forming on your cutting. The water that you put in the pot should drain out of its drainage holes on the bottom. If the water doesn’t drain, you’ll need to use a lighter, more porous potting mixture. If you want, you can add 1 part vermiculite to the potting mixture to aid with drainage. While not necessary, root growth hormone will help initial roots grow from your cutting. You can purchase powdered rooting hormone online or at a gardening store. Dip the cut end of the cutting into a cup of water first, then dip it into the root growth hormone powder so that 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of the cutting is covered in the powder. Dipping the cutting in water first will help the growth powder stick to your cutting. Push the cut end of the cutting into the soil in the center of the pot. Add more potting mix to the top of the soil to help hold the cutting in place. Pack the soil down around the cutting to make sure that it doesn't move or shift as the roots grow. Pushing the cutting 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) into the soil will give the roots enough room to grow. to support large cuttings. If your cutting is too large and falling over, you can use a stake to keep it straight in the pot. Plant a stake deep into the soil in the pot. Then, attach the stake to the cutting with wire or string. This will help hold the cutting in place as the roots...

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Приобретите для каждого черенка четырехлитровый или более объемный горшок. Заполните горшок двумя частями перлита и одной частью быстро дренируемой почвенной смеси. Полейте почву, чтобы увлажнить ее. Можно опустить черенок в гормон роста. Посадите черенок в почву в горшке на 7,5–10 сантиметров. Установите подпорки Разместите плюмерию в теплом месте и подождите, пока она пустит корни.


The pot will need to be able to contain at least 4 quarts (4 liters) in order to cook the entire batch at once. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Wait one or two minutes before continuing to allow the oil to heat up appropriately. Cook them for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir frequently to promote even cooking and to reduce burning. Stir the new ingredients into the onions until evenly distributed. Allow the mixture to cook for another minute or two. Give the contents of the stockpot a good mix. Due to the large volume of tomatoes, it may take a few minutes of stirring before you see that the ingredients have mixed together evenly. Heat to a boil. Simmering the mixture for 15 to 30 minutes should be enough to break the tomatoes down and create a chunky sauce. You may need to simmer the sauce longer if you want something a little thinner, though. For a thinner sauce, allow the contents to simmer until the volume is reduced by one-third. For a thick, smooth sauce, simmer until the contents are reduced by one-half. After the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove the pot from the heat.

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Разогрейте масло в большой кастрюле. Добавьте лук к горячему маслу. Добавьте чеснок, соль и перец. Добавьте помидоры, сахар и базилик. Уменьшите огонь, и пусть смесь помидоров кипит на медленном огне. Снимите с огня.


The power in watts is the rate at which energy is generated or used. Many utility companies will bill you based on how many watts of energy you used. The watt is basically how much energy an appliance uses.   Rated watts are the amount of watts needed to keep an appliance running. For example, refrigerators usually require 500 watts to keep running. You may need to know the watts in your home if you are trying to become more energy efficient, add solar panels, or use a generator. Electrical power comes in AC and DC currents. AC means alternating current; the electrical current constantly reverses direction and is used often in homes and offices. DC means direct current, and it means the current only travels in one direction. You will find it in things like battery packs.  Surge watts means the amount of watts needed to get an appliance started by igniting its motor or compressor. For example, it might take 2,000 watts to start the motor and compressor of a refrigerator. Watts are a basic unit of power (electric, mechanical, or thermal). The reason watts matter is because you can improve energy efficiency if you understand them.  Lower your watts, and you will improve energy efficiency and save money. Here’s an example. Let's say you are buying a light bulb, and one is 100 watts and the other is 23 watts. If the 100 Watt bulb is cheaper, you might assume it’s the better purchase. However, over time, the 23 Watt bulb will save you money. Do simple subtraction to determine the watt difference. In this case, that is 77 watts (100-23). Utility companies will often charge you using kilowatts. To find out the number of kilowatts, take the number of watts divided by 1,000. Then take the number of kilowatts multiplied by your hours of usage. This is the kilowatt/hr. Then, take kilowatt/hr and multiply that number by the cost of your energy. This is your annual cost. For example, let’s say you have 10 lights. They are each 100 watts. 10 X 100 = 1,000 watts. 1,000 Watts divided by 1,000 = 1 kW. Let’s say you’ve used...

TL;DR in Russian:

Уясните важность вычисления мощности. Подумайте об энергоэффективности.


The power is from the hips, just like it is in throwing a ball. Ensure your legs are in the correct positions, shoulder width apart.  Have someone test your stance by giving you push or two, to make sure you keep your balance. Ensure your blocking hand is in front, and your punching hand is at nesting against your hip. Start the rotation with your hips.  Your back leg is also adding to the force of the rotation. Come around quickly, leaving your fist palm facing up nested against your hip. Do not rise up, keep your head at the same height. Bring your fist around so that it faces down right before you connect.  Hit on the center line of your target.  Reverse punch using left hand or right hand should impact at the same place, in the center of the target. As you connect, lock your body for a moment as you tense up to make maximum force. Exhale or Kiai as you connect.

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Секрет эффективной Гьяку Зуки заключается в повороте бедра. Встаньте в переднюю стойку, Zenkutsu-Дачи. Поверните тело. Поверните руку и нанесите удар по цели. Вернитесь в изначальную позицию или повторите удар.


The preferences file contains program defaults for Firefox, such as the starting home page, tab configuration and more. If your web browser is facing difficulties displaying web pages properly, you will be able to reset your preferences to the default settings. You will need to navigate to your profile’s folder. You can quickly access the folder under Troubleshooting Information. You can open this in one of two ways.  Click on the ☰ icon located in the top right of the browser window then click on the �>Troubleshooting Information. Activate the menu bar by right clicking an empty space in the window tabs at the top of the browser. Click on “Menu Bar” to reveal Firefox’s menu bar. Go to Help>Troubleshooting Information. Under the “Application Basics” click on Show Folder to open a file explorer window with your profile files open. Close all instances of Firefox. Locate the file named “prefs.js” and either rename the file or delete it. Delete or rename additional preference files such as “prefs.js.moztmp” or “user.js” as well. Firefox will automatically create a new preferences file for your profile.

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Откройте страницу «Информация для решения проблем». Откройте папку своего профиля. Удалите файл настроек. Запустите Firefox и закройте папку с файлами профиля.


The pregnancy for your doe will last roughly thirty-one to thirty-three days. She doesn’t need any help with the birthing process, which usually happens at night or in the very early hours of the morning. This means you’ll likely wake up one morning to the new litter of kits. Immediately check to see if any of the kits did not survive the birth. You may have to draw the mother away with a treat to get access to the nest box to remove any of the dead kits.  You should also remove any placenta or afterbirth from the box. Don’t be afraid of handling the babies as the mother will already be accustomed to your scent. If the mother gave birth to any of the kits outside of the nesting box, then you’ll have to place them in the box. These kits will often be too cold and need warming. To do so safely, fill a hot water bottle with warm (not hot) water and place the bottle under the towel and bedding in the nesting box. The kits should not have direct contact with the bottle since this will likely be too warm. The doe will need constant access to food and water to eat at will while she’s nursing the kits. This is to ensure she produces enough milk to adequately feed the litter. Put out plenty of fresh food daily and check her water often, as she’ll drink more more than normal as well. Ensuring that she receives proper nutrition will also help reduce the possibility of the mother cannibalizing the kits. The doe’s natural instinct is to stay away from the nest most of the time, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t actually see her nursing, which will only happen once or twice a day. Instead, look for signs that she’s nursed. The babies will be warm and have round tummies from feeding. They’ll also be quiet instead of making mewling noises like a kitten if they’re well fed. If the babies are weak (barely respond to being handled), have sunken tummies, and have wrinkly skin (caused by dehydration), then the mother isn’t properly nursing them, and you should see your vet immediately.  If the mother set up the nesting...

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Проверьте состояние родившихся крольчат. При необходимости согрейте крольчат. Обеспечьте крольчихе постоянный доступ к корму и воде. Убедитесь в том, что крольчиха кормит крольчат. Немедленно обратитесь к ветеринару, если крольчиха не кормит крольчат. Содержите гнездовой ящик в чистоте. Постепенно переведите крольчат на употребление взрослых кормов. Начните приучать крольчат к рукам в возрасте восьми недель.


The premise of the story is the underlying idea that drives your story. It is the foundation for the characters’ motivations, the setting, and the action.  One of the best ways to come up with a premise for a scary story is to think about what scares you or revolts you the most. Tap into your fears of losing family members, of being alone, of violence, of clowns, of demons, or even of killer squirrels. Your fear will then come across on the page and your experience or exploration of this fear will also grip the reader. Focus on creating a story that feels personally terrifying to you. The fear of the unknown is one of the most powerful devices for a good scary story. People fear what they don’t know. Think about different scenarios in which you might experience some of your greatest fears. Think too about how you would react if you were trapped or forced to confront these fears. Make a list of “what if” questions. For example, if you fear being trapped in an elevator, ask yourself, “What if I was stuck in an elevator with a dead person?” Or, “What if the elevator mirror was a door into an evil world?” Use the setting to limit or trap your characters in the story. Restrict your character’s movements so he is forced to confront his fear and then try to find a way out. Think about what kind of confined spaces scare you, such as a cellar, a coffin, or an abandoned town. Where you would you dread or fear being trapped in the most? Make sure to keep the climax of your story in mind as you develop the setting. Look at a normal, everyday situation like taking a walk in the park, preparing lunch, or visiting a friend. Then, add a terrifying or bizarre element. You could come across a severed ear during your walk, cut up a piece of fruit that turns into a finger or a tentacle. Or, add a twist to a familiar horror trope, like a vampire who enjoys cake instead of blood, or a man trapped in a dumpster rather than a coffin. Check out the local section of your newspaper or go online and scroll through the day’s articles....

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Составьте список того, что вы боитесь больше всего. К вашим страхам добавьте элемент «что если». Создайте атмосферу страха. Возьмите обычную ситуацию и превратите ее в нечто ужасное. Ищите сюжет истории в новостях.


The preppy look is generally played down, so simple items are key. A busy outfit, or one with a lot of layers, will not blend well with the preppy style.  Go for clothing in solid colors or simple patterns. Pick items that are cut somewhat conservatively. Avoid revealing clothing. Do not over-layer or over accessorize. Stick to minor layering, like cardigans and blazers, over outfits with a variety of mismatched layers. When it comes to colors, you want to select colors that exemplify the preppy look. Preppy clothing tends to go for a classic palate made up of navies, whites, and crimsons. You can also incorporate colors such as burgundies, emerald greens, and deep browns.  You should not avoid bright colors altogether, however. Bright and bold primary colors can also work well, especially with items like dresses and skirts. Opt for a bright green or red top or white jeans.  Also, be conscientious about how you match colors. Pay attention to the color wheel and select complimentary colors when matching. For example, you can wear a red jacket over a green shirt. Preppy outfits are relatively simple in nature. They usually come down to a few classic clothing items that never really go out of style. If you want to look preppy, stock up on some basic essentials for your wardrobe.  Bright tunics, white jeans, a shift dress, and cardigans are several must have items that will stay in style long term. Polo shirts, navy suits, and oxford shirts are also classic preppy attire. Sweaters are another staple of the preppy look, especially for the cooler months. Go for argyle sweaters to really exemplify the preppy feel. Khakis are heavily associated with the preppy style. If you want to look preppy, stock up on some khaki pants for your wardrobe. These match with most outfits and rarely go out of style. A few solid pairs of well-fitted khaki pants can be an excellent addition to a preppy wardrobe. Khaki pants can be both formal and informal, so get a pair of each. You can wear khaki pants to a casual hangout with friends...

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Одевайтесь просто. Выбирайте правильные цвета. Отдавайте предпочтение классическим предметам одежды. Включайте в свой гардероб предметы одежды цвета хаки. Подбирайте одежду с соответствующими стилю узорами. Носите рубашки с воротниками. Подберите подходящую обувь.