For many girls, getting her first bra is a complicated experience. You might worry that you will be teased by boys or other girls if you are developing faster – or slower. Understand that these sensitive feelings are normal. Who knows? Your mother might bring it up to you first.   Ask your mother or another adult for a book that explains puberty. Explain to her what is going on with your body.Be open about your feelings. Sometimes boys tease girls about bras. If this has happened to you, don't worry - it's common. But do tell an adult.  Realize that women are beautiful no matter the size of their breasts. Girls might be worried if their breasts are small or teased if they are big. Realize that women come in all shapes and sizes.  Don't worry if you feel embarrassed. Understand if you feel embarrassed that this is normal at your age. If you are the parent of a girl, don’t discuss the topic with others – friends, siblings – in front of her. You want to make sure that you pick the right bra size so that you are comfortable and properly supported.  In the US, bra size is broken down into two pieces: Chest size and cup size. The chest size is an even number, such as 32, 34, 36 and so on. The cup sizes are in letters, like A, B, or C.  In other countries, like the UK cup sizes can be different (AA, A, B, C, D, DD, etc.)  A saleswoman at a department store will measure you for a bra, or you can do it at home or ask your mother or older sister for help. Use a tape measure.  To determine chest size, run the tape measure under the breasts and around the back. Hold it firm, but not too tight. The measurement will be in inches. Add 5 inches to that number. This is your chest size.   For cup size, loop the tape measure firmly around your body at the fullest part of your breasts. Subtract your chest measurement from that figure. The remaining number should be between 1 inch and 4 inches. This is how you determine cup size. Less than 1 inch is a AA bra cup size. 1 inch is an A, 2 inches a B, 3 inches a C and 4 inches a D. ...

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Поговорите с мамой или другим взрослым человеком о периоде полового созревания. Поймите принцип маркировки размеров бюстгальтеров. Научитесь правильно носить бюстгальтер.


For many men, deciding how they want the stubble look to transition to their neckline is the hardest part. If you decide on a slightly longer, more rugged look with your stubble, then you probably want to keep some stubble on your neck as well. For a cleaner look—or if the hair growth on your neck is too patchy—then you can clean it up in an easy way. If you decide to keep some of the stubble on your neck, then fade it out. Shorten the length to a 2 setting past your jawline and then to a 1 setting around your Adam’s apple. This allows you to fade the hair out in a natural way without leaving a sharp contrast between stubble on your face and a smooth neck. If you keep a shorter, cleaner stubble look and don’t want the hair to extend to your neck, then you can shave it smooth just beyond your jawline. Take your fingers and feel for the spot just behind your jawbone under your chin where the skin gets soft and you can push at it; this is the spot where you want to create your natural edge for your neckline. By shaving starting at this point, you allow the stubble to extend down the visible portion of your jawline and the sharp contrast line stays hidden under your chin.

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Определите, где именно будет заканчиваться щетина на шее. Сделайте на горле постепенный переход. Выбрейте волосы ниже линии подбородка.


For many pennies, one tablespoon (15 g) of salt in 1/2 cup (4 oz) of vinegar will get the job done. Stir the mixture to dissolve the salt. If you don't have vinegar, use lemon or even orange juice. Copper oxide (the gunk on your pennies) dissolves in weak acid, and that's just what all three of these liquids are.

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Добавьте одну чайную ложку соли (5 г) на  ¼ стакана уксуса.


For many people dealing with anger issues, the fact that they are too quick to become angry or express themselves with anger in situations that do not call for it is often lost on the individual. So, it can be useful to listen to others' opinions of your behavior, as it is often easier for someone else to identify when you are getting angry than it is gauge your own manifestations of anger. The first step in addressing an anger issue is to realize that you have one. Along with learning to recognize when you are getting angry, learn how to recognize when your anger is progressing. You may notice that your anger goes through stages from annoyance to frustration to anger to rage. Anger manifests itself in many ways, but is also accompanied by a handful of physical changes in your body that can help you know when you are getting angry. Some physical signs of anger are:  An increase in blood pressure and pulse. General redness in the face, or a hot feeling in the neck/face area. Clenching your jaws or grinding your teeth. The rapid onset of a headache or stomach ache. An increase in sweating, especially your palms. Shaking or trembling. Dizziness. Emotional markers also indicate the onset of anger in an individual. Some of the emotional signs to watch for are:  Feeling like you want to get away from the situation. Feeling irritated, sad or depressed. Feeling guilty, resentful or anxious. Feeling like you may need to lash out verbally or physically. Anger is accompanied by a handful of changes in one's behavioral patterns as well. Some behavioral changes to watch out for are:  Rubbing your head excessively. Cupping your fist with your other hand. Pacing. Engaging in mean-spirited sarcasm. A sudden loss of your sense of humor Acting in an openly abusive or abrasive manner. Craving a drink, a smoke or other substance that relaxes you. A sudden raising of your voice or beginning to yell, scream, or cry. As anger is often a first response to any stressful situation for people with anger management problems, it is often...

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Осознавайте, когда начинаете злиться. Определите физическое проявление гнева. Определите эмоциональное проявление гнева. Определите изменения в своей манере поведения. Спросите себя, почему вы злитесь. Рассмотрите вероятность наличия проблем с контролем. Рассмотрите вероятность наличия других психических расстройств. Поймите, что ваше окружение влияет на вашу реакцию. Взгляните на ситуацию со стороны.


For many people who struggle with social interactions, the thought of having an extended conversation with a total stranger may seem daunting. But you can start small and work your way up. Try starting out smiling at people you pass on the street. Work your way up to complimenting people you see every day, and saying "thank you" to cashiers or waitresses. These little steps will help boost your confidence and can help you scale up towards saying more and more things to people you don't know. If you're still not comfortable carrying on an actual conversation with strangers, practice making conversation with people you do know. Conversational ability and social skills get stronger with practice, and every time you practice your social skills you become a little bit more fluent in your ability to converse with others. Start out by having extended conversations with one or two people you know well and with who you are comfortable. Then build up to conversing with a small group of people you know. Once you start to feel really comfortable talking with others, you can begin practicing your conversation skills with people you don't know that well. One easy way to strengthen your social skills is by observing other people when they interact. You can do this casually with people you don't know. Try going out to a public place like a coffee shop or bar (if you're old enough to drink), and watch how people converse with one another.  Take note of the structure of conversations you observe. Is one person predominantly talking, or is it a back-and-forth dialogue? How do topics come up in conversation: do they arise naturally in the course of talking about other things, or are they introduced abruptly? Perhaps some combination of the two? Pay attention to body language as well. Do people who are talking together stand close together or far apart? Do they make eye contact, or do they seem distracted? Watch as many people as you can in as many varied environments as possible. This will help give you better insight into how...

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Старайтесь вести непринужденные беседы. Практикуйте свои разговорные навыки. Наблюдайте за тем, как общаются другие. Работайте над темами для разговоров. Придерживайтесь хороших манер.


For many people, chewing gum seems to interfere with the ability to hear the music in your head. This may also help you ignore the song during the next step. One study showed that fighting the song often leads to more frequent, longer episodes later. Try to ignore the tune while you think about something else on your mind. This isn't always possible, but spend a few minutes trying. Anagrams, crossword puzzles, and other word-based puzzles can help drive away the song. Thinking about words occupies the same area of your brain that plays the imagined lyrics. Stay focused, and your brain might only be able to stick to one of the two tasks. If you notice no difference and feel yourself getting frustrated, stop. Occasionally, an earworm can get worse if you try to fight it. A relaxing activity may work best if you feel anxious about the earworm or are worried you can't control it. Here are a few options that occupy the listening and speech centers of your brain:  Recite something or read aloud. Hold a conversation.  Meditate.  Pray. Read a book. Watch television. Play a video game that includes speech and/or text. Always choose a song that you enjoy, just in case, it replaces the one in your head! Ideally, you'll find a cure tune that drives out the old song but doesn't get stuck in your head itself. Most cure tunes are specific to one person, but there are a few that turned out to be more popular in one survey: If you hate the idea of listening to these songs, read on for advice on finding your own.  God Save the Queen Karma Chameleon by Culture Club Happy Birthday To You  The A-Team theme song Kashmir by Led Zeppelin Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel Start with a song that's less likely to get in your head. Avoid catchy tunes, and ideally look for something you've only listened to once or twice before. The harder it is to sing along to, the less likely it is to stick. If that doesn't work, it's time to bring out the big guns. This cure will often get stuck in your head instead, but hopefully, if that happens it will...

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Пожуйте жевательную резинку. Позвольте мыслям блуждать. Разгадывайте головоломки. Отвлекитесь при помощи спокойной вербальной активности. Прослушайте музыкальную "панацею. Подпевайте менее знакомой песне. Подпевайте песне, которую вы хорошо знаете. Решайте математические задачи.


For many people, going to the dentist can be an unpleasant experience. But it you do your research and find a dentist who makes you feel comfortable, you'll likely feel much more at ease. Ask your friends and relatives for recommendations. You can also read online reviews from previous patients. Make sure to choose a dentist who listens carefully and thoroughly explains all of your options. Your dentist might recommend laser whitening to help eradicate the nicotine stains on your teeth. This process involves painting your teeth with a peroxide solution and exposing your teeth to very strong light. This is a painless procedure that takes anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour. With this option, your dentist will use a bleaching agent to whiten your teeth. Sometimes, you might be sent home with a mouth tray and a supply of bleaching gel. Your dentist will instruct you to wear the tray for a certain amount of time each day. Other times, she might do the entire bleaching procedure in the office. Either way, it is painless. Be aware of risks. One of the most common side effects is increased sensitivity in your teeth. Ask your dentist about this possibility.  In addition, in some cases, depending on the bite or the concentration of the whitening substance, tooth structure becomes weak and teeth may experience small cracks or even chip. Porcelain laminate veneers are paper thin "shells" made from porcelain that are used to create the appearance of bright, healthy teeth. The dentist will remove some of your tooth enamel, then apply a layer of adhesive, followed by the veneer. Veneers are considered one of the most effective ways to whiten and brighten your smile. Plus, they are stain-resistant. Ask your dentist if they are an option for you.  There is also an option for "no-prep" veneers, which does not require the dentist to remove enamel before applying the veneer. This is not appropriate for everyone, however, so talk to your dentist to see if you are a candidate. There are also composite veneers, which are less...

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Ответственно подойдите к выбору стоматолога. Сделайте отбеливание лазером. Попробуйте химическое отбеливание. Подумайте о том, чтобы вставить виниры. Рассчитайте свой бюджет.


For many people, it can be difficult to take a time out from life when feeling under the weather. But trying to carry on with your daily routine when you are sick can have many negative impacts. Not only will you risk passing your illness to others, but you may end up feeling even more stressed. When you are sick, you need to take a break from your responsibilities as much as possible.  Call in sick. Even though you may have a lot of responsibilities at your job, you are not doing anyone any favors by showing up to work when you have a cold or the flu. You won't be able to function at full capacity, and this could make you frustrated and emotional. If you have a fever, your thought process will slow down. When you can't work at your normal rate, you'll just be trying to play catch up all day. Give yourself permission to have a day off. Remind yourself that your body (and mind) will function much better after you give it time to heal. Allow yourself to take some time off from other commitments, too. For example, maybe you've agreed to go see a movie with a friend. Instead of forcing yourself to go, reschedule for when you feel better. Being sick can cause you to feel cranky. It's understandable that whether you are suffering from an upset stomach or a sore throat, you're not going to be at your most cheerful. When you're under the weather, you can also feel increased levels of stress if you're worried about falling behind at work or not feeling up to making a healthy dinner for your family. Part of the healing process is feeling better mentally, so make a conscious effort to relax and lower your stress levels.  Try progressive muscle relaxation. In a comfortable position, take some time to tense and then relax each muscle group in your body. For example, clench your hand for five seconds, then release for thirty seconds. Do this until you've hit every spot. This relaxation technique can help ease muscle tension. Deep breathing is another useful technique. Focus on your breath, and allow your mind to wander....

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Как следует отдохните. Используйте различные методы релаксации. Воспользуйтесь помощью родственников и друзей. Думайте о положительных вещах. Займитесь чем-нибудь приятным.


For many people, it might be helpful to put a little distance between them and the friend they kissed. Putting a little distance between you  might give you the strength and the perspective needed to continue the friendship. Make sure to tell your friend that you think a break would be good. If you just stop talking to them or seeing them altogether, they might think that you don't want to be friends anymore. The first thing you should do after the kiss is talk about it. Talking about what happened is the first step in making sure you can maintain your friendship. Ultimately, your discussion will let you both agree upon how you want to act and how you want to proceed.  Share your feelings about what happened. Say something like, "I feel we really need to talk about what happened." Discuss your concerns about what it means for your friendship. Say something like, "I'm worried that the kiss might hurt us as friends." Let each other know if you have deep and sincere feelings that go beyond friendship. If either of you do, it is best to know how the other feels. This way you’ll both move forward as friends with full knowledge of how the other person feels. After you’ve talked about the kiss, you should both come to an agreement about how you want to handle it and move forward. Coming to an agreement will enable you both to know how you should both act.  In your agreement, you should both try to come to an understanding about how you want to move forward as friends. Try to agree upon how you’ll handle the kiss in terms of telling other friends. Try to agree upon how you’ll want to maintain the relationship going forward. Try to establish some boundaries, like no more kisses or less physical contact. While your initial conversation might have solved a lot of problems and set the tone for a continued friendship, one or both of you might still be confused about your relationship. At the same time, one or both of you might still have some feelings for each other. This is why it is essential to continue communication...

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Возьмите паузу. Обсудите произошедшее. Договоритесь. Продолжайте общаться. Честно и открыто говорите о своих чувствах.


For many people, sun exposure worsens acne.  In any event, by reducing the threat of sunburn you'll eliminate one possible source of red skin!  Choose products labeled "oil-free" or "noncomedogenic" to avoid further clogging your pores. The less you have touching your face, the less likely you are to introduce bacteria to your already-troubled skin.  Wear hair away from problem areas, avoid tight clothing, and refrain from resting your hands or objects such as telephone receivers on your face. Vitamin E is an antioxidant; it can repair skin and keep it safe from additional damage.  Your body does not produce vitamin E on its own, but it can be absorbed through digestion or through the skin.  Its anti-inflammatory properties mean it can reduce redness on your skin.  In addition, research suggests vitamin E is expelled from the body through the same substance in your skin that clogs your pores.  This means you may naturally clear your pores by consuming vitamin E; the extra vitamin E may push clogs out of your skin. Sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach and other leafy greens, pumpkin, red peppers, mangoes, avocados, swordfish, and peanut butter are all good sources of vitamin E. A water-soluble vitamin that works best in tandem with vitamin E, vitamin C regulates your skin's production of collagen cells.  It also boosts your body's immune system, reducing your body's inflammatory response to the bacteria that cause acne (and thus reducing redness). Cantaloupe, citrus fruits, kiwi, mango, papaya, pineapple, berries, watermelon, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, green and red pepper, spinach and other leafy greens, cabbage, sweet and white potatoes, tomatoes, and winter squash are all good sources of vitamin C.

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Пользуйтесь увлажняющими солнцезащитными средствами без масел. Избегайте контакта с волосами, одеждой и прочими раздражителями. Ешьте продукты с витамином Е. Соблюдайте диету, богатую витамином С.


For many people, the goal of art hunting is to find a lost masterpiece from a beloved artist. Though you most likely won’t find anything by Monet or Vermeer, you may come across a hidden gem made by a lesser-known or regionally popular painter.  Some artists whose work ended up at thrift stores include Ben Nicholson, Ilya Bolotowsky, Giovanni Battista Torriglia, Alexander Calder, and even Pablo Picasso. So you’ll know what paintings to keep an eye out for, learn about different artists through local galleries, art museums, and online databases like the Web Gallery of Art. If you stumble upon a piece you think may be valuable, try searching for it on Google or a similar search engine. If the painting shows up in your search results, you may have found a valuable item.  If you don’t know the name of a painting, search for it using descriptors. For example, you can find Thomas Gainsborough’s The Blue Boy with the terms “painting,” “kid,” and “blue.” If you can take a high-quality photo of the piece, try running it through Google’s Reverse Image Search at https://reverse.photos. This will make the searching process far easier. Though most art prints have little to no financial value, there are a couple of notable exceptions. Look out for prints that were part of a limited edition run, meaning the artist only produced a few copies, and prints with a handwritten signature from the artist on the front or back. Most limited edition prints have numbers on them indicating which copy you have and how many copies exist. Unless you stumble upon an original piece by a popular artist, stay away from paintings that are extremely small in size or subtle to the point of being abstract. Though these paintings may be excellent, they don’t have the same mass appeal that a large, traditional painting does, making them harder to sell. This is especially important if you plan to sell your paintings online since small and abstract art is hard to convey over digitized photographs. Even if you decide that a painting is not valuable,...

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Ищите полотна известных живописцев. С помощью смартфона поищите картину в интернете. Покупайте эстампы, выпущенные ограниченным тиражом, и репродукции с автографами. Не покупайте картины маленького размера и абстрактные полотна, если вы собираетесь их перепродать. Выбирайте картины в качественных рамах.


For many people, writing in a journal is something we've all done, vowing to keep at it and quitting within the week. But what most of us don't know is that journaling can actually reduce anxiety and stress – in fact, journaling about our worries helps get rid of them and helps us perform better in daily life. If you didn't have a reason to journal before, why not do it for your mental health? If you have a notebook and pen in hand but don't know quite what to write about, look out the window for inspiration. What do you hear? What kind of trees are those? Those birds, what are they? What are you noticing that you didn't notice before? You probably know that doing brain games and reading books are good for you intellectually, but did you also know that they're good for eliminating stress and taking your mind off of your worries? Having something else to concentrate on may be all you need. It's not just crossword puzzles, of course. You could also take a load off with sudoku, word finds, or other math and word puzzles, too. We all need to remind ourselves sometimes that we are cared for and safe – even by our own selves. Take a morning, afternoon, or evening and just do whatever makes you feel good. You could sit in bed with an avocado face mask on while you paint your nails, put a hot oil mixture on your hair, or just lie down with a heated massage pad and soak the moment in. Sometimes there's too much on our minds to spend time primping. If that rings true for you, instead, take this time to organize your mind, writing down to-do lists, planning out your budget or meals for the week, and just getting a firm hold on the steering wheel of your life. When you have this feeling, the rest could fall into place. All right, so in general, electronics are bad. But that being said, some people do find TV in bed to be a good way to wind down from the stress of everyday life. If this sounds familiar, don’t try to unwind with your favorite crime drama or even the news (since most of it is so negative). Stick to...

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Ведите дневник. Разгадайте кроссворд или почитайте книгу. Побалуйте себя. Если вы смотрите телевизор, выбирайте что-нибудь легкое и веселое. Принесите в кровать чашку горячего чая. Если любите похрустеть, дайте себе волю. Поиграйте с ребенком или с домашним любимцем. Начните планировать свой отдых.


For many types of ants, queens are much larger than regular worker ants. If you stumble upon an ant that appears unusually large, there's a good chance this is the queen.  The ant will be noticeably bigger than the surrounding ants, or other ants you have seen. Think about the type of ants you have as well. With leaf-cutter ants, the queen is particularly likely to be bigger than the worker ants. However, with fire ants and carpenter ants, workers themselves come in many different sizes. This may make it difficult to differentiate between the queen and worker ants based on size alone. In many ant colonies, the queen is born with wings. During many parts of a queen's adult life, she will need to fly to find a new colony for mating. An ant with wings may very well be the queen ant. Some male ants do have wings, but they tend to be slightly less noticeable. The types of male ants that have wings will generally look more slender and wasp like than a queen, who will generally be larger. Queens do shed their wings at a certain point in their lifespan. If you lean down and look at the central portion of the ant's body, you may see small bumps jutting from either side of the ant's body. These are wing attachment points, a sign that the ant once had wings. As queens shed their wings, wing attachment points are a good sign you've found the queen. The thorax is the part of an ant's body that bridges the neck and abdomen. Queen ants will generally have a larger, bulkier thorax than worker ants.  As a queen's thorax once supported wings, it will be much bulkier and more muscular than a worker ant's body. A queen's thorax makes up more than half its body size. This is much larger than the thorax of a regular ant.

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Обратите внимание на размер муравьев. Посмотрите, есть ли у муравья крылья. Обратите внимание на признаки того, что муравей недавно сбросил крылья. Осмотрите грудной отдел насекомого.


For many webcomics, this means having a good plot. Your webcomic doesn't have to have a plot, but having one will make it easier to come up with ideas and stay motivated.  Use tools like Monomyth and Act Structure to make sure that your story has good pacing and that your readers will be able to connect with the story. Choosing some themes and issues to cover can also help. Remember the most common writing advice: write what you know! It's good advice! This doesn't necessarily mean that you should only write about your life or make realistic fiction style stories. It just means that you'll usually write best when you write about overall experiences and emotions that you know about. Create some primary and secondary characters, if your comic will have regular characters. Draw a character sheet for them so that you're sure to stay consistent with their look. Then write yourself a "cheat sheet" of their character history, personality, flaws, and other details. Remember that characters that lean more heavily on the flawed side will give you more to work with as writer and develop over time. Balance is important, but you need to give yourself wiggle room! Write three or more test comics. They should incorporate all your main characters (if you have them) and be in the style you want your webcomic to be. Don't make it very quick and sketchy or very careful and precise if this isn't how all the comics will be done. The goal here is for you to get an idea about how long it takes you to make a comic and learn how you might streamline the process. You might end up deciding that you need a simpler style, less coloring, or other changes. Show them to your friends to review. If you don't think your friends will be a very reliable source, try to find a chat-room or some online friends to send them to. You'll want to understand what's good about your comics and what things you need to do to improve. Ask for a good amount of detailed feedback on them, not just an "I like it!" or "It's funny!".  Don't worry about catering to...

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Разработайте хорошую концепцию. Придумайте персонажей. Нарисуйте парочку пробных комиксов. Узнайте мнение читателей. Публикуйте новые выпуски по расписанию.


For many, cracked lips are the result of too much sun exposure. When you're doing yard work, construction, or other tasks out in the heat, coat your lips with a zinc-based product to ensure protection.  Using diaper cream on your lips also has this same protective effect. After your lip has healed, buy a non-medicated, beeswax-based, unflavored lip balm and apply it frequently. It's even better if the balm contains lanolin or petroleum. Some lip balms even have an SPF rating and can help protect your lips from dryness caused by sun exposure. To keep your entire body hydrated, and avoid cracked and split lips, drink at least eight glasses of water per day. To promote healing of a split lip, boosting your water intake up by a few glasses might even help. There are many dental hygiene products that are specifically made to eliminate or at least reduce mouth dryness. Using these products can help prevent you from getting cracked lips. Winter and cold weather can create dry conditions that will cause your lips to crack. These cracks can then turn into deep splits. To counter this pattern, use a humidifier in your room at night. Or, install a humidistat device on your interior heating and cooling system. This is especially a good idea if you are a known mouth-sleeper, which can dry out your lips even more. If you suffer from continue split lips, it could be that your medications are to blame. Read all of the warning labels for your meds, looking for any cautions against dryness. If you see something that concerns you, talk with your doctor about medication alternatives. For example, some acne medications dry up the moisture and oils on your entire face, including your lips. Split lips are often a sign of a vitamin deficiency. To counter this problem, take a quality multi vitamin each day that contains iron and zinc. B9 (folate) and other B vitamins can also promote skin healing. Try out a few different vitamin combinations, with the guidance of your doctor, to see what works the best for you.

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Нанесите на губы мазь на основе цинка. Нанесите бальзам для губ. Пейте больше воды. Используйте специальную зубную пасту и жидкость для полоскания при сухости во рту. Используйте увлажнитель воздуха. Следите за принимаемыми лекарствами. Принимайте мультивитаминные добавки.


For many, masculinity is a symbol of absolute power and too often, femininity is seen as a form of weakness or a subordinate status. However, you must look past this state of mind and celebrate the many unique strengths of femininity.  The Divine Feminine: Many believe becoming a goddess means awakening the Divine Feminine or following the feminine principles of being nurturing, loving, compassionate, of insight, intuition, creativity, forgiveness, healing, and wisdom. Build a space where you can disconnect from the busyness and demands of your social life.  This space can be a cozy room, a reading nook, or a quiet corner. Fill your safe space with items that symbolize the goddess you want to be. It can be a picture or an object that represents your goddess. Add relaxing items like candles, incense, a water fountain, plants and flowers, or spiritual crystals and stones. Journal, pray, or daydream in this space. Do things that relax you and allow you to reflect and nurture yourself. In order to find your inner goddess, it’s important that you find peace within yourself.  Don’t try to fill up a void or emptiness through external means (like being obsessed with vanity, greed, or lust to feel better about yourself). Don’t focus on things you can’t change. Instead, accept it for what it is and you will be able to relieve yourself from the stresses of worrying about a situation you can’t change. Don’t deny your emotions. Acknowledge them as valid and something worthwhile to feel and explore. Meditation has many benefits psychologically and physiologically. The purpose of meditation is to clear your mind from distractions and give you more control over your own mind and body. It can lower stress levels, decrease your heart rate, build self-confidence, and increase creativity. Many women meditate as a way of connecting to their inner goddess.  Try a simple breathing meditation to start. Sit cross-legged or in a comfortable position. Close your eyes halfway and focus exclusively on the natural way you breathe. Become...

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Примите силу женственности. Создайте для себя безопасное место, где вы сможете расслабиться и почувствовать себя комфортно. Принимайте свои собственные чувства и эмоции и прислушивайтесь к ним. Медитируйте. Соединитесь с матушкой-природой. Заботьтесь о своем теле и балуйте его здоровой пищей.


For many, the thought of exercising while menstruating is laughable. However, being a little active helps to easy belly pain. It releases beta-endorphins that act as our body's natural painkiller. These painkillers burn the chemicals that cause uterine contractions much faster. Try anything that gets your heart pumping, like:  Brisk walking. Jogging. Swimming. Biking. Skating. Regularly exercising before, during, and after your period will benefit your entire body, especially if you're prone to painful menstrual cramps. Yoga helps to stretch out cramping muscles, as well as activates your body's natural painkilling endorphins. It is especially helpful in relieving back pain, sore legs, and abdominal pain due to your period. Yoga is also a great breathing exercise that helps to lessen stress levels which affects menstrual cramps, making you more relaxed. Try these poses:   Head-To-Knee Forward Bend: Sit with your legs extended in front of you, with your toes facing upwards. Bend the right knee so that the sole of your foot presses against your inner thigh. If that is too far for your to bend, rest your foot on your inner calf instead. Exhale as you slowly bend forward while reaching from your groin to your extended left foot. Keep your gaze locked at your extended foot. Plant your bottom or "sit bones" firmly into the ground. Take deep breaths, in and out, and stay in this pose for 1 to 3 minutes. Do the same for your other leg.  Camel Pose: Kneel on the floor with your knees hip-width apart. Turn your thighs inward only slightly, while keeping your shins and the top of your feet planted on the ground. Let your hands hang behind your hips with your fingers to the ground. Inhale as you lift up your chest while pressing your shoulders down to your hips. Exhale as you push your hips forward and arch your back. Your fingers should graze the top of your calves or the heels of your feet. Use your hands to steady yourself and drop your head back. Taking deep breaths, in and out, do this post for 30 to 60 seconds. ...

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Будьте физически активны. Занимайтесь йогой. Получайте оргазм.


For many, this is the most enjoyable part. It's also a good time to think about Christmas tree safety. A properly maintained Christmas tree should not be a fire hazard, as long as you use common sense in decorating it. For example:  Check each string of lights to ensure that the bulbs are working properly.     Inspect the cords to make sure they are not frayed or bitten by pets, and that the connections are secure.     Discard any decorations that look questionable and replace them. Tree ornaments are not expensive items to replace, but your house is.     Place small and fragile ornaments out of the reach of small children and pets to prevent accidental breakage or ingestion.

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Украсьте дерево.


For maximum use, place the posts where the cat is going to get "value" from using it as a territory marker. Good places for a scratching posts include near entrances or exits, near a window, or in front of an object she already favors as a scratching post.  Do NOT place the post in an inconspicuous, out of the way place. Your cat will ignore it. Make sure that the post is positioned in a way that your cat likes to scratch. For example, if your cat prefers to scratch vertical surfaces, like the side of the sofa, make sure that the post is in a vertical position. Cats often like to scratch after waking up, so place a scratching post near your cat’s favorite napping spot as well. If your cat likes to scratch furniture, consider wrapping the part she likes to scratch in tin foil or double sided sticky tape. Cats hate the feel of tin foil and sticky surfaces so it should discourage your cat from scratching. You can also cover the sofa with rugs, but this can be an imperfect solution because your cat may just start scratching the rugs. If you catch your cat in the act of scratching something she should not be scratching, clap your hands loudly to interrupt the behavior. Do not yell at your cat or punish her physically. Just pick up your cat and take her to the scratching post. Doing this will give her the idea that you want her to scratch there. You can make scratching posts more attractive to your cat using her own scent or some catnip. Try showing your cat how to use a post by rubbing her paws on it or rub some catnip into the scratching post to draw her attention to it.   Encourage your cat to use the post by making gentle scratching motions with her paws on the post. Doing so will help to add her scent to the post make her more likely to use it. Make sure that you praise your cat while you do this. Try spritzing the scratching post with Feliway. Feliway is a synthetic feline pheromone that makes cats feel safe and secure. It also amplifies her scent signals, which she will appreciate.

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Разместите когтеточки там, где они будут легко доступны вашей кошке. Кошка должна разлюбить тот предмет мебели, об который она привыкла точить когти. Отучить кошку точить когти о мебель можно, громко хлопая в ладоши. Постарайтесь сделать когтеточку более привлекательной для кошки.


For medical reasons explained in the next section, this is the first thing you should do after shutting a door on your hand. But, medical reasons aside, the cold from the ice will numb your hand if you keep it in place for long enough. Although the extreme cold will be uncomfortable or even painful at first, push through it and keep the ice in place. Eventually, you’ll feel less sensation — including pain — in the iced area. Your first impulse might be to panic, but try not to let yourself get overexcited. Excitement can lead to increased blood flow, which in turn might lead to harmful swelling. Furthermore, research has shown that anxiety leads to a heightened experience of pain, though this is more researched with chronic pain than with acute injury. Regardless, staying calm will help you stay focused and manage your pain in the short term. Although for severe injury, you should see a doctor who can both treat your hand and prescribe stronger pain relievers, for manageable situations, OTC medications will help you deal with pain. In general, OTC pain relievers are either acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol, etc.) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.).  Take all medications as directed. Acetaminophen should be taken every 4-6 hours, and ibuprofen every 6-8 hours. If you have stomach problems, kidney problems, or are pregnant, don’t take ibuprofen without consulting a doctor. People with liver disease should not take acetaminophen. Deep controlled breathing will help you calm down and lower your heart rate. Focus on the sensation of the air at every stage in the breathing process — how it feels as it enters through your nose, how it feels when you hold it in your chest, how it feels as it rushes back out through your nose or over your tongue. Think about those feelings, and nothing else.  Inhale slowly and deeply so your belly, rather than your chest, rises first. When you can’t take in any more air, hold your breath for several seconds. Exhale slowly and methodically, controlling the release of air rather than...

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Приложите лед к месту ушиба. Успокойтесь. Примите обезболивающее. Сфокусируйтесь на дыхании. Постарайтесь отвлечься от боли. Представьте свое любимое блюдо.


For men, male pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss, and for women, its alopecia, which causes gradual thinning. However, if you have a less common condition that's causing your hair loss, the best way to prevent further loss and foster regrowth is to receive treatment for that condition. Consult with your doctor if you suspect you might have one of the following conditions:   Hormonal fluctuations. This is a common cause of hair loss for pregnant and menopausal women, and it's often temporary. Using birth control can also lead to hormonal fluctuations.  Thyroid issues, such as  hypothyroidism.  Scalp infection or skin disorder, such as ringworm or  psoriasis.  Alopecia areata,  a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks hair follicles.  Certain medications can also cause hair loss. Drugs used to treat cancer, depression, heart problems and high blood pressure might list hair loss as a side effect. Hair loss can be the result of a physical or mental shock to the system, and it can also happen if you're constantly feeling stressed. If you know yourself to be chronically stressed, either because you're dealing with something that's out of your control or you're just a high-stress person, do what you can to decrease the stress in your life.  Incorporate yoga, meditation, or nature walks into your routine. Research has shown that spending just 5 minutes a day in a park with trees can help relieve stress.  Get regular exercise to help you decompress. Try jogging, biking, or just taking long walks to release endorphins and help your brain feel less weighed down. Aim to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. Having a sleep deficit leads to greater stress. Harsh chemicals found in shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, and hair dye can cause your hair to dry out and break more quickly. To slow hair loss, switch out your chemical-heavy products with natural shampoo (try  making your own and hair spray or gel made with organic ingredients.  Commercially-produced shampoo often contains sulfates, an...

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Начинаем с основных вещей. Старайтесь скорее выйти из стрессового состояния. Откажитесь от химикатов. Не используйте на волосах горячие инструменты. Ухаживайте за волосами аккуратно.


For mild allergic conjunctivitis, an oral over-the-counter allergy medication may be enough to clear your symptoms within several hours to a few days. If it doesn't go away quickly, it's probably bacterial or viral.  Try an antihistamine. The body reacts to allergens by producing chemicals called histamines, and these chemicals are the culprit behind pink eye and other allergy symptoms. An antihistamine reduces these levels or blocks the histamines completely, thereby stopping your symptoms.  Use a decongestant. While decongestants do not stop the allergen from affecting you, they do control inflammation. In doing so, they can help prevent eye tissue from getting inflamed. Whenever drainage begins to build in your eye, you need to wipe it away to prevent bacteria from festering.  Wipe the eye starting at the inside corner, next to the nose. Gently pass over the entire eye toward the outside corner of the eye. This wipes the discharge away from your tear ducts and safely out of your eye. Wash your hands before and after cleaning your eyes. Use a clean surface for each wipe or pass to avoid getting discharge back in the eye. Immediately discard tissues or disposable eye wipes. Toss any washcloths into the laundry immediately after use. "Artificial tears" can relieve symptoms and flush the eye out.  Most over-the-counter eye drops are mild saline lubricants designed to replace tears. They can soothe dryness associated with pink eye, and they can also wash the eye of contaminants that could complicate and prolong viral, bacterial, or allergic conjunctivitis. Some over-the-counter eye drops also contain antihistamines that are useful in treating allergic conjunctivitis. Soak a soft, clean, lint-free cloth in water. Wring it out to remove excess water and apply it to closed eyes using gentle pressure.  Cold compresses are usually best for allergic conjunctivitis, but warm compresses might feel better. Both warm and cold compresses reduce swelling in the event of viral or bacterial conjunctivitis. Note that...

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Попробуйте средства от аллергии. Регулярно прочищайте инфицированный глаз. Используйте капли для глаз, отпускаемые без рецепта. Приложите холодный или теплый компресс. Снимите контактные линзы. Предотвратите распространение заболевания.


For minor cuts and scrapes, the purpose of the bandage is to prevent infection and promote healing. For more serious injuries, the bandage can help to prevent infection and provide protection for the injury while it heals. A finger or a toe injury can involve damage to the skin, the nail, the nail bed, sprained ligaments and tendons, or broken bones.  For injuries that only need protection from infection, simple dressings and regular band-aids will work fine. If the skin is broken, then properly dressing the area will prevent infection and control further bleeding. Use sterile pads, sterile gauze (Telfa works best), or very clean materials to cover the entire wound. Try not to touch the sterile part of the dressing that will be directly in contact with the wound. The risk of infection is increased with injuries that involve cuts, scrapes, or torn areas of the skin. Applying the antibiotic cream or ointment directly to the dressing is a good way to help prevent infection without directly touching the wound. Bandages are to be applied not too tightly, but tight enough to keep the dressing in place. Bandages that are too tight can interfere with blood flow. Be sure to cut or secure any loose ends from dressing material, bandages, or tape. This can cause pain, and possibly further damage, if the loose ends get caught or snagged on something. Unless the tip is part of the injury, leaving it exposed helps to watch for changes that might indicate problems in circulation. Plus, if medical attention is needed, leaving the ends of fingers and toes exposed helps doctors to evaluate for nerve damage. The fingers and toes can present challenges when they need to be bandaged. Gather materials that are larger than the area, so you can cut the large gauze, sterile dressing pads, and medical tape, in sizes suited to the area. Cutting the material this way helps to securely cover the tips of the injured finger or toe. The cut pieces should be designed to be twice the length of the finger or toe. Apply the bandage along the...

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Выберите подходящую для вашей травмы повязку. Чтобы предотвратить развитие инфекции, нужен обычный бинт. Перевяжите рану стерильной повязкой. Можно нанести на внутреннюю часть повязки мазь с антибиотиком. Наложите на рану салфетку или лейкопластырь, а затем зафиксируйте его бинтом. Не допускайте наличие свободных концов у бинта. Если кончик пальца не травмирован, его бинтовать не нужно. Если кончик пальца также поврежден, повязку и бинт нужно наложить и на кончик. Вырежьте повязку Т-формы, Х-формы или перекрестной формы. Оборачивайте палец очень аккуратно, чтобы сильно не надавить. Сломанной кости или порванной связке необходима поддержка. Если у вас перелом кости или растяжение связок, можно наложить шину. Возьмите марлю или сложенные перевязочные повязки и обложите ими поврежденную область, чтобы создать «подушку». Зафиксируйте шину на месте. Вы можете иммобилизировать травмированный палец другим способом. Начните с фиксации травмированного пальца выше и ниже места травмы. Замотайте оставшиеся части бинта.


For most cacti of desert origin, a good general soil mixture consists of two parts garden soil, two parts coarse sand, and one part peat. This mixture is meant to drain well, and not harden when it is dry. Use a clay pot as well--their heaviness helps keep bulkier cacti from tipping over; they also allow the soil to breathe, preventing the roots from rotting. Test the moisture level by pressing your finger into the top inch of the soil. If it is completely dry, water the cactus fully, allowing excess water to drain out the hole in the bottom of the pot Cacti need different amounts of water depending on whether they’re growing or dormant. During the growing season of March to September, water them, on average, once a month. During the dormant season of October to February, water only once per month at the most.  Watering too much during the dormant season is the main cause of complications with cacti. Most cacti need lots of sun. In the summer, keep the cactus outdoors, being careful not to let it get too much rain. Start it in a shady area at first, gradually moving it into sunnier areas to avoid sunburn. In the winter, place the pot in a southern- or western- facing window, which have the best sun exposure. Cacti like cooler temperatures during their dormant period in the winter. But be careful to keep them out of the way of drafts--away from leaky windows and off the floor near doors. A healthy temperature range at night in the winter is 45 - 60 degrees Fahrenheit (7 - 16 degrees Celsius), so a basement or a room that gets less heat would be suitable storage areas during this period. Unless you have a cold-hardy cactus, be careful not to let the room temperature drop below freezing, since most cacti can’t tolerate frost. You’ll know it’s time to transplant your cactus to a larger pot when either it becomes too top-heavy for the pot to support it, or when it grows within one inch of the edge of the pot. Use a standard potting mixture consisting of two parts garden soil, two parts coarse sand, and one part...

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Используйте подходящую почвенную смесь. Поливайте кактус лишь тогда, когда почва высохла. При поливе учитывайте время года. Обеспечьте растению достаточно света. Следите за комнатной температурой. По мере роста пересаживайте кактус в более просторные горшки. Обрежьте отмершие корни. Не пересаживайте кактус с поврежденными корнями сразу же. Используйте удобрения с низким содержанием азота. Смывайте с кактуса пыль и грязь.


For most cacti species, you will need to repot the plant once its roots begin to show through the drainage holes of your pot or once the crown of the cactus reaches the edge of the pot.  This will usually occur every two to four years.  Repot your cactus during the dry season, usually in late winter or early spring. Roots may break during the process, and moisture can cause those broken roots to rot. Slip on thick leather gloves. The material must be thick so that it can help protect you against the prickly spines of the plant. Gloves alone may not be enough to protect your skin, but even if you take other protective measures, you should still include thick gloves among them. Run a dull knife around the inside perimeter of the pot, using a sawing motion to help break up the soil there. Continue as needed until the soil starts coming up as a solid mass.  If you have a plastic pot, you could also try squeezing the sides of the pot to loosen the soil there. Tap along the sides of the pot with a dull knife to help loosen the soil, as well. The soil surrounding the root mass should be completely loosened before you remove the cactus. Otherwise, you could end up damaging the plant. Stack a few sheets of newspaper together and fold them in thirds to create a thick, sturdy strip. Wrap this strip around your cactus. Carefully grab this strip, pressing it against the cactus as you work, and lift both the strip and cactus up and out of the pot. Alternatively, you could skip the newspaper and use an old pair of barbecue tongs to lift the cactus out. The idea is simply to keep your skin as far away from the spines of the cactus as possible.

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Знайте, как определить, когда пора пересаживать кактус. Работайте в перчатках. Разрыхлите почву. Выньте кактус, используя газету.


For most careers, most if not all of your portfolio contents will be standard, letter-sized paper. However, for some fields you may want to include over-size or digital media in your portfolio.  Your portfolio can include anything portable. Larger documents can also be folded to fit in the confines of your binder. If you are in the technology field, you can create a CD of your work to include in your portfolio. Physical portfolios typically look neatest in a 3-ring binder. Get a set of tabs to help organize the sections of your portfolio. You may need other inserts, depending on what you've decided to include.  For example, if you have a career in tech and have included a CD, you can get CD holders that fit in 3-ring binders to easily secure your work. You can find the supplies you need online, at office supply stores, and even at discount stores. Generally, you'll find everything you need anywhere office or school supplies are sold. Your title page should have basic information about you, including your name and contact information. Your table of contents sets out the sections of your portfolio and the types of documents included in each section, for quick reference. You can buy sets of tabs with a built-in table of contents page that coordinates the name of each section to the tab behind which that section falls. Your categories may differ somewhat depending on your skills and career field. Generally, however, the easiest way to organize your portfolio is to think about how a typical job interview would go.  For example, most interviewers start off the interview with a question along the lines of "Tell me a little about yourself." Make this question easy by making "About Me" the first section in your portfolio. Include your résumé, information about hobbies and interests, and personal skills such as languages you speak. You can also include reference letters in this section, or you can create another section for them. You may also have separate sections for education, employment, and leadership or community...

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Рассмотрите типы материалов, которые вы хотите включить в портфолио. Купите папку на три кольца или презентационную папку и принадлежности. Начните с титульной страницы и содержания. Разделите содержимое портфолио по категориям. Создайте вкладки или подпапки для каждого раздела. Внимательно проверьте все документы.


For most floors, one or two gallons of water will suffice. If you need to clean a larger area, you can add an extra couple of gallons incrementally. The warmer the water, the better it will be for loosening stuck-on dirt and grime.  Before you start mopping, make sure you've cleared the floor of all removable furniture, appliances and other objects that might get in the way or be damaged by water. If the bucket is too big to fit under the sink, try filling it your bathtub. Aim for a ratio of roughly ½ to 1 cup of vinegar for every gallon of water. Swish the vinegar solution gently to make sure it’s blended. Vinegar is mildly acidic, which makes it useful for dissolving hardened residue.   Diluting the vinegar will prevent it from bleaching the color or wearing down the finish of your floor tiles. Other high-potency types of vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar, will also get the job done. Work your way across the tiles, mopping in a circular or side-to-side direction. Make sure to spread the vinegar over the entire surface of the floor. Don’t forget to run the mop beneath nearby furniture and along the baseboards.  As you mop, you should be able to see the results of the vinegar right away.  Be careful not to saturate bordering wood or carpet flooring with the vinegar solution. Empty the bucket and refill it with clean, warm water. Go back over the floor once more, wringing out and rewetting the mop every few feet. This will help clear the tiles of loose residue and any remaining traces of vinegar. Soak up excess water with the mop, a squeegee or an absorbent towel, then allow it to air dry completely.  If you skip the rinsing step, the dingy water will dry on the floor, leaving behind streaks and splotches.  Making sure that the grout has a chance to dry out is essential for preventing the growth of mold and mildew, which thrive in warm, moist spaces.

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Налейте в ведро горячую воду. Добавьте стакан (250 миллилитров) дистиллированного белого уксуса. Помойте плитку уксусным раствором. Помойте пол чистой водой.


For most gardeners, it’s recommended to have your soil lab tested every two years. If you’re a serious gardener and want to maximize your crop, test your soil every season before you plant.  The results will let you know if your soil contains low, medium, optimum, or high levels of potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other nutrients. Search online for a nearby university or other soil-testing lab, or contact your local extension agent. If you’re growing fruits and vegetables, prevent potassium deficiency by giving your plants a potassium boost when they start to flower. When they flower and fruit, plants can deplete their potassium supply in a matter of days. Signs of deficiency include yellow leaves and brown leaf edges. Discoloration usually occurs in older leaves first, or those closer to the bottom of your plant. In fruiting plants, like tomatoes, you might see uneven ripening or yellow patches on the fruit. Because of its high solubility, potassium can easily leach out of soil, especially in coarse, sandy soils. Keep a close eye on your plants if you know leaching could be an issue. If possible, test your soil more frequently. Amending your sandy soil with manure and well-rotted compost can help prevent leaching. Adding more potassium can lower the amount of other nutrients that the plant absorbs. Potassium competes with magnesium most directly, so look for yellowing between leaves’ veins. The veins themselves stay green, but the the spaces between them turn yellow. If you add potassium but notice yellowing occurs or worsens, just purchase an organic calcium-magnesium supplement or magnesium sulfate. Depending on your product, you’ll either mix it into the soil or spray it onto your plant’s bottom leaves.

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Проверяйте почву каждые 1–2 года. Добавьте калий, когда растения начнут цвести и плодоносить. Добавьте калий, если увидите признаки его дефицита. Следите за растениями более внимательно, если у вас песчаная почва. Следите за признаками дефицита магния.


For most gourami pairs, select a tank that can hold 10–20 gallons (40–80 liters) of water up to a six inches (15 cm) water level. This relatively small size and shallow water level actually encourages breeding and fry health, but it is not suitable for all species. Here are a few notable exceptions:  Kissing gourami will only spawn in a large tank, at least 24 inches (60 cm) deep and at least 36 inches (91 cm) long.  Pearl gourami can be bred in a tank with this water depth, but the tank should be at least 31 inches (80 cm) long.  Blue, or three-spot, gourami can be bred in this tank size, but a somewhat larger tank will work as well. A larger tank may minimize stress and injury to the female. Species that grow more than 10 inches (25 cm) long, including the true gourami and giant gourami, may require much larger tanks. Consult an expert before attempting to breed these species, with the exception of the kissing gourami described above. Start by adding a thin layer of gravel at the bottom. Use this to anchor several plants, large enough for the female to hide behind if the male becomes aggressive. Leave some open area as well.  Upturned clay pots and other common aquarium additions can also be added to create hiding spots. If putting rocks in the tank, be sure these are bought from an aquarium store, as rocks gathered in lakes and rivers may alter the pH of the water. Some species, such as the pearl gourami, create a "bubble nest" for the eggs on the underside of a floating plant. You may use actual floating plants, or cut a Styrofoam cup in half lengthwise and float it on the surface of the water. For species that do not build bubble nests, such as kissing gourami, you may wish to float a piece of lettuce instead, which will provide nutrients for the newly hatched fry. Do not cover more than 1/3 of the water surface, as gouramis need to take oxygen directly from the air as well as the water. Protect the air above the water level from cold drafts by attaching a lid to the aquarium. Make sure there is air...

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Подберите аквариум нужного размера. Положите в аквариум гравий и прикрепите ко дну растения. Поместите в аквариум плавающие растения или предметы. Накройте аквариум. Используйте губковый фильтр. Настройте температуру, скорректируйте кислотно-щелочной баланс воды и уровень нитритов в воде.


For most jobs, it's recommended that you start in the back corner and move toward the door, but anywhere is fine. Corners are the easiest places to work the carpet up, because you've got a nice little edge to grab onto. If the carpet is already coming up anywhere, start there. Sometimes carpet will start to peel at the edges, or pets will dig at it and make your job a whole lot easier. Start wherever makes your job the most convenient. When you've selected your starting point, grip onto the carpet with your pliers and tug upward firmly. Don't jerk too hard, or you may rip the carpet and have to start over. Once you get a good chunk of it up, you can use your hands to start pulling backward. From the corner, work the pry bar along both edges, helping to ease the carpeting up and away from the floor. There will likely be carpet tacks that will be quite sticky, making it a lot easier to use the pry bar. Continue pulling and using the bar to separate the carpet from the floor as evenly as possible. Remove the carpet tacks as you find them. Look for tacks that might be attached to the bottom of the carpet. Use a pry bar and run it across the bottom of the carpet to ensure they come off before you roll it up. Follow the carpet down one wall and then another until the carpet has been pulled up and is loose in a large, flag-shaped portion. Keep pulling and folding the carpet back on itself until you've got a big manageable strip that you can carry. Don't try to pull all the carpet up at once, or you'll have a mess on your hands. To keep it clean, it's best to take off substantial, but manageable pieces at a time. A good eyeball estimate is no more than two or three feet deep, when the carpet is folded over. In other words, pull up six feet of carpet, times the width of the room. That'll be plenty heavy for you and a helper. When you fold the carpet back, use the utility knife to cut that section of carpet away and roll it up as evenly as possible. Even if it's a misshapen section of carpet, try to roll it up into a...

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Выберите угол, чтобы начать. Захватите один угол ковра и потяните его вверх от пола. Используйте монтировку для роботы под ковром. Сложите его. Отрежьте полосу. Поднимите подкладку ковра, используя ту же технику. Утилизируйте старые ковры правильно.


For most male hairstyles, no particular shampoo is better than another. If you have dandruff, look for some shampoo containing ketoconazole, salicylic acid, tar, zinc or selenium sulfide. If you have straight, short hair, you can skip the conditioner or use a shampoo/conditioner combo. Curly, wavy or long hair, on the other hand, probably does need to be conditioned. Experiment with different brands to find something that you like. If you have thin spots, either rub sunscreen on them or use a spray sunscreen to keep your scalp from burning and peeling. You can try an over-the-counter hair regrowth product or talk to your doctor about a prescription. Disguise thin spots by using extra-body conditioner and putting a dab of styling gel over the spot. Don't use more than a dime-sized blob of gel. Once your hair is in place, you can finish it off with a bit of wax on the tips for definition and shine.

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Пользуйтесь любым шампунем. Можете увлажнять или не увлажнять волосы. Защищайте кожу головы от солнечных лучей. Ухаживайте за выпадающими волосами. Не злоупотребляйте средствами для укладки.


For most maps that you'll use, you only need to do a few things to travel. Locate your position on the map currently by identifying landmarks that you can see and landmarks on the map, and then anticipating your next movements based on those indicators. Using a map involves keeping your head up and looking around just as much as it does reading the lines on the page.  For example, if you can see on a sign that you're 20 miles from Westville, locate Westville on your map and you'll have a rough idea of where you are. If you don't know what direction you're traveling, look at the cities on either side of Westville and pay attention to which one you pass first, so you'll know which direction you're coming from. If you're using a trail guide or a hiking map, use intersections to get a sense of where you are. If you come to a trailhead of "West Loop Trail" and "Smith Trail," find that intersection point on the map and then you'll know where you are. Orient yourself to the map by looking at the direction each trail heads out from your position and choosing your route according to where you want to go. You can also use a map to plot your route ahead of time and, if your plan is detailed enough, you can keep the map in the glove box. If you need to drive to the airport, you can plot your route and write it out, turn by turn, and keep it on the steering wheel for quick access. . More complicated maps generally require the use of a compass to orient yourself properly and understand how to position yourself in relation to the coordinates you find. If you're lost, or you're trying to find your way from one point on a map to another, you need to either find a landmark physically and orient yourself accordingly, use a compass, or use a GPS.   If you've got a GPS, you can also use topographical maps to plot a general route based on your precise coordinates. Use the longitude and latitude markers on the map to try to figure out where you are, read the terrain, and then plot a course to get where you're going. Even if you...

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Постарайтесь найти обозначенные на карте объекты, а затем ориентироваться по ним. Научитесь использовать компас и топографические карты. Постарайтесь перенести свой маршрут на карту. Постарайтесь научиться ориентироваться на направлению и координатам. Научитесь производить триангуляцию, если вы заблудились.


For most people that look at a lot of porn, the impulse is simply a habit. One of the best ways to overcome a bad habit is to replace it with a good habit; you need to give yourself something else to do when you would normally be looking at porn. What that is will depend on who you are, but you can try:  Exercising. When you reach the time of day when you would normally start looking at porn, go out and get some exercise instead. Go for a jog around your block or do some jumping jacks. You can even do some more involved but fun exercises, like going swimming at your local pool. Cleaning your home. You'll probably know the basic things to clean (dishes, laundry, etc) but don't forget about all the cleaning that a lot of people forget about, like cleaning around the toilet and scrubbing the bathtub. Pornography is easy to fall back on if you've got a lot of free time. By keeping your day booked solid, you'll easily be able to keep yourself away from porn because you'll have too much other stuff to do! Try taking on a new hobby (editing on wikiHow is good), teach yourself a new skill (learning a language is useful and fun), or finding another way to occupy your time (spending more time with your friends and family is always good).  For example, you can begin teaching yourself a new language online using free services like DuoLingo. Learning a new language will help fill up your time and keep you busy (and away from pornography) but it will also help you for the rest of your life too! If you want to try something away from the computer so that you're not tempted, try martial arts. The Japanese martial art of Aikido is designed for people who might not be all that strong and uses minimal movements to achieve the greatest effect, making it a good one for people who don't have much experience or aren't in very good shape. You can usually find Aikido classes as local community centers, universities, and community dojos. If you're really having trouble getting your habit under control, you should consider seeking...

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Поменяйте плохие привычки на хорошие. Сделайте так, чтобы у вас не оставалось времени на просмотр порно. Поищите духовного наставника, если вы не можете самостоятельно справиться с вредными привычками. Найдите лучший способ сексуальной разрядки, чтобы избавиться от пристрастия к порно. Задумайтесь над причинами, которые могут заставить вас отказаться от вредных привычек. Если вы не в состоянии побороть пристрастие к порно, обратитесь к врачу или к психологу.


For most people, the fear of not having control of an outcome is the greatest deterrent to taking a risk. Intelligent risk-taking doesn’t mean approaching life with reckless abandon. It means being informed of the possible outcomes, weighing possibilities, and making informed decisions. Having confidence in yourself and your abilities — despite any outcome — helps you move forward with risk-taking.  Write a list of all possible risks associated with a situation, positive and negative. Write all outcomes or possibilities that come to mind. Denote positive and negative factors. Recognize that many of these won’t come true, and reflect on what you can handle if any one of them does happen. If you’re wondering whether to stay at your job or take a new job at a startup company, recognize that you don’t know the outcome of either position and cannot read into the future of your happiness. Instead, realize taking a new job is a risk and staying at your current job is also a risk. Weigh your options and abilities (commute, salary, type of work, co-workers), then make a decision. If you constantly fear being disappointed, chances are you will never take a risk. You may fear negative feedback or may feel like you can’t handle things going poorly. Realize that disappointment is relative, and that while there is a possibility of disappointment, positive outcomes can come of any situation. By fearing disappointment, you may begin living a life of regret, which is disappointment in different packaging. If you want to ask for a raise at work yet fear hearing the words “no” or negative feedback, go for it anyway. If nothing else, you open a conversation of a raise. Yes, you may receive negative feedback, but you also may hear that you are doing a terrific job. Getting out of your comfort zone means feeling increasingly more comfortable with uncertainty. Not knowing a situation’s outcome can bring about feelings of anxiety. Learning to feel more comfortable with uncertainty will help you cope with the inevitable change of...

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Оцените риск. Избавьтесь от страха разочарования. Выходите из зоны комфорта. Используйте самоутверждения. Доверяйте интуиции.


For most permanent markers (like Sharpies, etc.) with dried out tips, you can get the marker writing again with a trick that's similar to the water-soaking method for water-based markers above. For this method, start by filling a small container with rubbing alcohol — for instance, you may want to use the cap of the bottle of rubbing alcohol. You don't need very much rubbing alcohol — just enough to submerge the tip of your marker (or markers). Filling an entire bowl with rubbing alcohol (as you'd do with water for water-based markers) may be wasteful. After soaking your markers for a few minutes in rubbing alcohol, you should notice a small amount of ink swirling around in the liquid. Remove the markers from the alcohol and replace their caps. Place them tip-side up in a glass or mug and let them rest for about 24-48 hours. After this resting period, if ink remains in the markers, they should write well once again. Rubbing alcohol evaporates very quickly compared to water, so you won't want to let the markers rest with their caps off as you would after soaking water-based markers. If you do, they'll quickly dry out again. If the alcohol you soaked your marker tips in absorbed some of the ink from your permanent markers, you may want to try using it as a form of ink or dye in you own art projects. Alcohol-based inks are quite effective at dying materials like metal that other inks can be ineffective on. For instance, to make custom-colored staples, simply soak the staples in leftover alcohol that you used to moisten colored permanent markers' tips. Like with water-based markers, you can sometimes get new life out of a dried-out permanent marker by injecting moisture directly into it. However, in this case, you won't want to use water, but instead your marker's ink solvent. Usually, this is isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or acetone (the active ingredient in nail polish remover), so simply inject a milliliter or so of one of these chemicals into the body of the marker as you would with water above. Try...

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Замочите высохшие кончики маркеров в спирте. Оставьте маркеры сушиться с закрытыми крышками. Рассмотрите возможность использования остатков спирта в качестве чернил. Введите спирт или ацетон внутрь маркера.


For most projects, you can keep the metal socket piece intact. If you only want the actual glass bulb for your project, however, you will need to remove the socket piece before continuing.  You may want to remove this piece for visual aesthetics. Another reason to remove it would be to create as large an opening at the base of the bulb as possible. If you want to reattach the metal socket after removing it, you can do so by simply applying a little glue to the top edge and pressing it back onto the bottom of the glass bulb. Place a shallow amount of Muriatic acid in a glass bowl. Rest the attached socket in this acid and let it soak for 24 hours.  Muriatic acid is a powerful cleansing agent often used for cleaning toilet bowls and other heavily stained plumbing surfaces. Only use enough acid to submerge the metal part of the bulb. After soaking the socket, remove it from the acid and rinse it well under running water.  Use a little soap or a mild base, like baking soda, to neutralize the acid still clinging to the surface of the bulb socket. Wear gloves while working to protect your fingers from the harsh chemical. Hold the bulb firmly with one hand, then slowly twist the socket off the bottom with your other hand.  The acid should have dissolved the powerful adhesive glue holding the metal socket to the glass, making the socket loose and fairly easy to remove. If done carefully, you should be able to avoid breaking any glass at the bottom of the bulb.

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Решите, нужно ли это. Смочите патрон в соляной кислоте. Удалите остатки кислоты. Аккуратно скрутите металлический патрон.


For most purchases, this is the retail price before any coupons or discounts are applied.  For example, if the original, retail price of a sweater is $50, use $50 as your original price. For an hourly service, multiply the standard billing rate by the number of hours normally billed. This is the price after any sales promotions, discounts, coupons, or deals that you received on it. For example, if you ultimately paid $40 for the sweater after all discounts, the new price is $40. To do this, subtract the new price from the original price. In this example, the price difference is the original price of $50 minus $40, or $10. In this example, that’s $10 divided by the original $50 price tag, or 0.2. In this example, that’s 0.2 multiplied by 100, or 20 percent. This means you saved 20 percent on the purchase of the sweater.

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Узнайте первоначальную цену продукта или услуги. Определите новую цену на продукт или услугу. Вычислите разницу цен. Поделите разницу цен на первоначальную цену. Умножьте полученное число на 100% (или просто перенесите запятую в десятичной дроби на две цифры вправо), чтобы определить значение показателя в процентах.


For most rice cookers, the basic instructions are universal. However, there are slight variations among products, so double check your manual for recommended water to rice ratios, cooking times, and other details. Check the instructions to see if the manufacturer recommends pre-soaking rice and if you should adjust any settings for soaked rice. Some manufacturers recommend soaking brown rice first. If your manual mentions soaking brown rice, soak South Indian-style parboiled rice according to the instructions. Pour the water into the vessel, add a pinch of salt, then stir in the rice.  Add 1 cup (240 mL) of rice and 2 cups (470 mL) of water to make 4 servings. Double those measurements for 8 servings, or combine 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of rice with 1 cup (240 mL) for 2 servings. Just stick to the 2 parts water to 1 part rice ratio. Adjust your measurements if the manual recommends a different water to rice ratio. For models that have multiple settings, select the option for white rice. The cooker will automatically turn off when the rice is finished cooking. It should take about 15 to 20 minutes. Since South Indian-style parboiled rice takes longer, select the brown rice setting. It should take about 30 minutes. Some manufacturers suggest soaking brown rice before cooking it. If so, soak your South Indian rice as directed. Keep the lid on while you let the rice rest. Resting the rice after the cooker turns off will help prevent it from getting sticky or mushy. You can also make the rice ahead of time and keep it warm in the cooker. Many products have a "keep warm" setting. Use a fork to fluff the rice and release steam. Serve it straight from the rice cooker or transfer it to a serving platter.

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Ознакомьтесь с инструкцией для рисоварки. Добавьте в рисоварку 2 части воды, 1 часть пропаренного риса и щепотку соли и перемешайте. Включите рисоварку. Оставьте рис в рисоварке на 10–15 минут. Перемешайте рис и подавайте к столу.


For most situations that cause anxiety, there are four ways to deal with them: Avoid, Alter, Adapt, or Accept. The first two focus on changing the situation. The second two focus on changing your own reaction. Try out a combination of these approaches and see what works best for you, keeping in mind that what works in one situation may not work for another. The first A stands for "Avoiding unnecessary stress." Take a look at what's causing stress in your life. Keeping a journal of when you feel stressed and what's going on in your environment and relationships when you feel that way can help you identify triggers for your anxiety.  A common source of anxiety may be feeling like you are stretched too thin between multiple commitments (family, partner, job, school, etc.). Learning to say "no" when you need to can help remove that unnecessary stress. Dealing with unpleasant people or situations can also trigger anxiety. If someone consistently seems to cause you to feel anxious, consider talking with them about it. If that person will not change any behavior, consider reducing the amount of time you spend with them. Certain issues, such as politics or religion, can also trigger feelings of anxiety when you have to deal with them. Try to avoid discussions about things that you feel very strongly about if the conversations cause you anxiety. In some cases, you can't just avoid a situation that produces anxiety. However, you may be able to alter the situation so that it doesn't cause as much anxiety. Often, this means taking a new approach to it, or trying out new communication tactics.  For example, if your daily commute to work makes you feel anxious because you're afraid of crashing your car, see if you can take a bus or other type of public transit instead. You probably can't avoid going to work, but you can alter how you get there to reduce your stress. Another common source of anxiety is relationships. You can often try to alter these dynamics simply by using assertive communication. This type of...

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Используйте приемы избегания, изменения, адаптации и принятия в сложных ситуациях. Избегайте факторов, вызывающих стресс. Измените фактор, вызывающий стресс. Адаптируйтесь при необходимости. Смиритесь с тем, чего вы не можете изменить.


For most types of oats, like quick-cooking or rolled oats, an average serving size is about ½ cup (45 g). If you’re preparing instant oatmeal, simply open the package and dump the contents into the bowl—they’re pre-portioned, so there’s no need to do a lot of measuring. Use level scoops with a dry measuring cup to portion out loose oats. Stick the oats in the microwave and heat them on high power. For softer, creamier oatmeal, set the cook time to 1½ minutes. If you’d prefer a thicker bowl, up the time to 2 minutes, or even slightly longer. If you’re making a heartier kind of oatmeal, like traditional rolled or steel-cut oats, you may need to increase the cook time to 2½-3 minutes to make sure they’re tender.

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Насыпьте овсяную крупу в миску, которую можно использовать в микроволновой печи. Поставьте овсянку в микроволновую печь на  1,5–2 минуты.


For most women, vaginal discharge is perfectly normal and can range from being clear to milky white. Abnormal discharge will look greenish-yellow and frothy. A strong odour is also a sign of abnormal discharge.  Trichomoniasis is spread through contact with vaginal discharge which happens most often during vaginal intercourse. However, non-sexual transmission can sometimes occur from penetration from other items like douche nozzles. Fortunately, the parasite can only last up to 24 hours outside of the body. Trichomoniasis can cause redness, burning, and itching sensations at the genitals in some infected individuals. These symptoms may indicate a possible trichomoniasis infection or that of another STI.  Trichomoniasis causes irritation within the vaginal canal or vulva. Vaginal irritation can be normal if the irritation only lasts for a few days or gets better after treatment. However, if irritation persists or gets worse, it's best to talk to your doctor about it and get it properly diagnosed and treated. Trichomoniasis can cause inflammation and soreness in the genitals that can make intercourse uncomfortable. See a physician if you experience these symptoms, and do not participate in intercourse until you have been tested for STIs or STDs.  Avoid all forms of sexual intercourse including anal and oral sex until you've been tested and cleared. You should also inform your sexual partner or partners if you suspect you have an STI/STD and encourage them to also get tested and treated. Some clinics will help you inform your partners anonymously by giving them a contact slip that lets them know they have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection. It won't have your name on it and it won't necessarily tell them what the infection is.

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Обратите внимание на выделения из влагалища. Обратите внимание на странные ощущения. Не игнорируйте болезненные или неприятные ощущения при половом акте или мочеиспускании.


For much of the film, Burton’s Alice wears a blue dress that falls close to ankle-length.  In some scenes her blue dress is loosely draped and worn off the shoulder. However, in the court scene she wears a strapless red tea-length dress with white and black sheer overlay.  Adults may own a suitable red cocktail dress. The loosely draped version of the blue dress would be difficult to buy or construct, but could be appropriate as an informal toga-style costume. Vintage stores and thrift shops can be good places to find affordable longer dresses that can be modified to look like Alice's film costume. In the film, Alice does not wear the iconic white pinafore.  However, the overlay on the red dress is something like an apron worn backwards; open at the front, covering the back. You can make your own reverse pinafore by tying a length of black and white fabric across the back of a red dress, and draping part over one shoulder. In the film, Alice wears white-tinted stockings but they are sheer and not terribly distinctive.  In warm weather, going without stockings would likely be as appropriate as wearing nylons. Burton’s Alice wears white lace-up boots with a kitten heel and a black toe.  These might be quite difficult to find.  Black and white saddle shoes might provide a convincing alternative. Some websites that feature vintage imitation clothing, such as Modcloth, stock high heels in black and white that look similar. Purchasing a pair of white boots from a thrift store and painting them with black accents is an affordable alternative. Alice’s hair is blonde and parted down the center.  It falls in loose waves around her shoulders without a headband or other styling.  If your hair is naturally straight, use a curling iron or hot rollers to achieve more body. If your hair is naturally a color or texture that makes imitating the film look impossible, consider wearing a wig to achieve the full effect.

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Выберите платье. Определитесь, будете ли вы надевать передник. Выберите чулки. Найдите подходящую обувь. Сделайте прическу.


For optimal grilling, each filet should be at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) thick. Look for fillets that have brightly colored skin, clear eyes, clean gills, and very little "fishy" odor. If you are purchasing filet, make sure there is no excess water in the packaging. Press against the flesh of the filet--it should be firm and spring back quickly.  When selecting tilapia filets, the easiest indicator of freshness is the smell. Most seafood has a scent that should remind you of the sea. There is a difference between the sea smell that is fresh and fishy, and the bad fish smell that is musky and overly-fishy. Avoid the latter. If fresh tilapia is unavailable in your area, frozen filets will work fine. Frozen tilapia should also be odorless and packaged in a moisture-proof container. If the filets show any white or dark spotting, they were not packaged properly and should be avoided. The same is true for dry or icy spots. Only refrigerate your tilapia if you are using them in the next one to two days. If you must wait longer, the filets should be frozen at a temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius). If you choose to freeze your tilapia, or buy pre-frozen fish, make sure to thaw your tilapia filets in a refrigerator for a minimum of 24 hours before grilling. Doing this will promote a fresher taste and texture. Wash the fish in in cold water. Using warm or hot water could promote bacterial growth and make you sick. Pat the fish dry with a clean paper towel before seasoning. Apply a light amount of olive oil on both sides of each filet just before cooking. Season the filets according to the recipe of your choice. For a fresh, healthy way to eat tilapia, apply olive oil and then sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper. Other common seasoning combinations for tilapia include:  Lemon and garlic: Mix lemon juice with melted butter or olive oil. Add fresh or powdered garlic to the mixture, along with salt and pepper (season to taste.) Apply the mixture to both sides of the fish. Soy sauce and Chinese...

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Выберите тиляпию у местного мясника или в магазине. Охладите рыбу в холодильнике в плотной упаковке сразу же после покупки. Разверните и тщательно очистите тиляпию. Обмажьте маслом и приправьте рыбу.


For paper cat ears, you’ll only need clear scotch tape, construction paper (one piece is enough), a ruler, scissors, and a headband. You can use glue instead of tape if you don’t have clear tape. Use a headband that matches your hair color so that it blends in when you wear your costume. If you glued your ears, give them more than enough time to set. If you’ve taped them, you’re ready to wear them! If you want to add something more to your ears, try cutting out white paper in a 1.5” equilateral triangle. Tape or glue this into the center of your ears.

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Соберите необходимые материалы. Дайте клею приклеиться.


For parties, whether themed or no theme, run of mill decorations like balloons, confetti, streamers, and banners are not uncommon.  Go to stores like Dollar Tree and find these common decorations at a low cost. Go to higher end stores, like Michael's, to find decorations that match with your theme. Make your decorations unique and inject a little personality by going the decor road less traveled or visiting a local thrift store for decor.  Use pink paper lanterns as a unique, luxe alternative to the average balloon, for example. Use mason jars as center pieces and thrift plates and table cloths to make for an elegant setup for your party and/or personalize them to match your party's overall theme. Party favors do not have to be complex in nature. They can be straightforward favors in their simplicity. They can also be sentimental and come with a lot of thought and effort. While you don't have to have party favors, they are a nice way to leave a lasting impression after a great night.  Fill up a small gift bag with different lollipops and candies. Use a small box to box an individual cupcake. Extra points if the cupcake is the same icing and flavor as the main birthday cake! Gift guests with a notebook and a pen that you can personalize by writing their names on the front of. Make friendship bracelets out of multicolored strings to give as party favors. Create a "mixtape" out of blank CDs and your favorite songs from the previous year. This will be a great reminder of you and a memento of what you guys were probably listening to when you were a year younger. Cater to the needs of any food allergies that might have been mentioned in your invite's RSVP. Kids aren't hard to please when it comes to food so try to keep it as simple as possible, bearing in mind that in terms of importance, food is the icing while the birthday party is the actual cake.  Order party food staples like pizza, potato chips or pretzels, and sodas. Make sure to order a cake, as well as ice cream options. Provide healthy alternatives like...

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Приобретите украшения для вечеринки, которые соответствуют вашей теме. Примите решение о том, будете ли вы дарить гостям какие-то ответные подарки за то, что они пришли к вам на вечеринку. Определитесь с меню для гостей. Подумайте о развлечениях.


For people with GAD, the stress of everyday life never subsides. GAD makes worries that would otherwise be minor seem insurmountable, making it difficult to get through the day. GAD can develop slowly over time, and it sometimes runs in families. Symptoms can get better or worse over time, and it's important to learn healthy ways to manage them. Symptoms of GAD include the following:  Your worrying is uncontrollable and you can't avoid thinking about things that make you anxious. You are unable to relax or be by yourself. You have trouble sleeping because you can't stop worrying. You experience a constant feeling of dread. Your worrying is affecting your job and social life. You can't relax unless you have a plan; you need to know what will happen in the future. You feel edgy, restless, or jumpy. Studies that show heightened activity in the fear part of the brain for people with GAD. Going to a place that relaxes you can help you find relief. Getting outside into nature, for example, has many health benefits. including stress and anxiety reduction.  Sometimes getting a change of scene can help ease the symptoms of GAD. For example, if you've spent the afternoon in your house feeling worried about unpaid bills, taking a walk around the neighborhood might help you get your mind on other things. Try setting aside a room in your house where you can sit peacefully. Fill the room with things that comfort you, such as candles with calming scents or calming artwork. This can be effective if you need a moment's break from worrying. If you are listening to music or concentrating on singing, you will not be worrying or feeling anxious. It is very difficult to do both at the same time. While listening requires your brain to send messages to your ears, it distracts you from thinking too much about your worries. Singing lowers your stress and allows you to open your throat and release emotions that you might feel are struck and causing problems. If you are feeling worried in any situation, then hum a tune to yourself. Keep...

TL;DR in Russian:

Различайте симптомы генерализированного тревожного расстройства. Посещайте спокойные, расслабляющие места. Слушайте музыку или пойте. Вдыхайте свежий воздух. Наслаждайтесь вкусной пищей. Прикоснитесь к чему-то приятному. Двигайтесь. Изучайте методы релаксации. Используйте методы визуализации.


For people with sensitive skin, a few extra precautions may be in order.  Many people find using some witch hazel or other skin toner helps reduce or eliminate any razor burn. Use a cotton ball or clean washcloth to dab some witch hazel or another gentle toner over the area you shaved. It will reduce inflammation and keep the area feeling fresh and cool.(Note that this will sting or burn if you have cut yourself--be careful!) Blow-dry. Drying your bikini area thoroughly can avoid or reduce follicle irritation. Dry the area thoroughly with a hairdryer set on medium or low. If there is only a hot setting be sure to be careful to keep it a distance away from your crotch--you do not need or want to blast yourself with hot air there! If you do not have a hair dryer, (or perhaps, explain to others why you are blow-drying your crotch!) a concentration on towel-drying the bikini-bottom area will help. If the skin gets dry or flaky, it will feel uncomfortable and irritated. You will also increase the risk of getting unsightly bumps or ingrown hairs. Apply a moisturizer all over the area you shaved, and keep the area moisturized for at least a few days after shaving.  The following soothing, natural moisturizers are great for this purpose:  Aloe vera gel Coconut oil Argan oil Jojoba oil This can cause the skin to get irritated and inflamed, so it is best to wear your loosest underwear and a loose skirt or baggy shorts until the area feels less sensitive.

TL;DR in Russian:

Предотвратите появление раздражения. Тщательно увлажняйте зону бикини. Не носите тесную одежду в течение двух часов.


For pirate crew, your top doesn't need to be as fancy as that which would be worn by the pirate captain or long-term senior pirate crew. A t-shirt will serve adequately. A larger shirt is best to give the idea of rugged sloppiness, which all good pirates attempt to get across. You've been at sea for months. Though you don't want to pretend you have scurvy, make it seem you're a little worse for the wear. Cut areas of the t-shirt to give an impression of ruggedness:  Cut off the ends of the sleeves in a jagged fashion. Cut the bottom of the t-shirt off. Pirates don't need hems. Cut off the neckline of the t-shirt. $10 says Hanes was not around in the era of your pirate. Also paint lines around the sleeves. These don't need to be perfect––the more homemade they look, the better. Allow the paint to dry, then flip the t-shirt over and paint the back the same way.

TL;DR in Russian:

Возьмите большую белую футболку, которую вам не жалко изменить. Начните мастерить. Нарисуйте голубые полоски поперек футболки краской для ткани.


For quality sleep, it's important to establish a regular bedtime routine. A major part of this is getting ready for bed at the same time each night.  You'll use the bedtime you pick for most of your routine, counting backwards to figure out when to start getting ready for bed. If there is a set time you need to be out of bed by, count backwards from that to pick your bedtime. While many people think everyone should get eight hours a night, the actual amount varies from person to person. Figure out how much sleep you need to feel your best and set your bedtime with that in mind. Getting 20 to 30 minutes of exercise every day will help you get to sleep faster. However, exercising too close to your bedtime can overstimulate your mind and body, making it more difficult to fall asleep. Plan your activities five to six hours before you want to get to sleep for optimal results. All three of these substances can negatively affect your sleep quality.  Stop all caffeine consumption four to six hours before your bedtime. To keep you from being wired all night, avoid coffee, tea, chocolate, caffeinated sodas, and certain pain relievers. Remember that decaffeinated coffee and tea still have some caffeine. If you drink tea to relax before bed, make sure it's an herbal one that is completely caffeine-free. Many people don't realize it because they may use tobacco products to relax, but the nicotine in them is actually a stimulant like caffeine. Additionally, withdrawal symptoms will make you wake up more frequently, ruining your sleep. While quitting tobacco products altogether will get you the best sleep, if you must smoke make sure your last cigarette for the night is at least two hours before bed.  While alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, it also makes you wake up more frequently throughout the night. Have your last drink at least an hour before bed to allow your body time to process the alcohol.

TL;DR in Russian:

Определите для себя время отхода ко сну и придерживайтесь его. Занимайтесь физическими упражнениями за 5-6 часов до сна. Не употребляйте перед сном кофеин, никотин и алкоголь.


For quick and easy shredded cheese, a food processor is the optimal choice.  Refrigerate your cheese until it is firm but not too hard. Chop it into smaller blocks and place it in your food processor. Be cautious about overloading your processor. Some food processor blades have seized up or become unbalanced when grating cheese.  Turn the food processor on and monitor the shape of the cheese shreds. Once you have shredded the cheese to your liking, turn off the processor and empty it onto a plate. If your processor has a shredding disk, select this blade as it will provide better quality slices. Avoid processing softer cheeses such as Mozzarella. This will result in smeared, not shredded, cheese.

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Нарубите сыр в кухонном комбайне. <finished>