. This is a viable and respectable option in today’s publishing world. Search online for companies that will help you self-publish your book. You may want to create an eBook, or you may want to have copies of your book printed. You can spend as little or as much money as you want on self-publishing, and you’ll be able to avoid the lengthy process of publishing a book through more traditional means.  Some self-publishing companies provide higher quality services than others. Before choosing a company, look into the type of paper they use, and try to obtain samples of other books they have published. When you self-publish a book, you still have a shot at getting it published by a traditional publishing house down the road. In fact, you’ll have a sample of your finished book to send them with your pitch. If it looks beautiful, this can give you an edge over other submissions. If you have your heart set on publishing your book with a traditional publishing house, it’s best to find an agent to help you through the process. Research agents who work with children’s books in the United States can be found at www.writersmarket.com. Similar agent organizations will exist in other countries too.  Send agents a query letter and a book synopsis. If agents are interested, they’ll reply with a request to see the manuscript. It may take weeks or months to receive a reply. If your book is not picked up by an agent, you may send your query letter and synopsis directly to publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts. Research companies that publish books like yours before contacting publishers. If your book is picked up by an agent, he or she may ask you to make revisions to the manuscript to make it more appealing to potential publishers. When it’s ready, the agent will send pitches to publishers that seem like the right fit. Again, the process can take months, and there’s no guarantee your book will be published. Writing a children's book is by itself a huge accomplishment. There's no need to seek wide publication if you...

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Опубликуйте книгу самостоятельно. Обратитесь в издательство или к литературному агенту. Опубликуйте книгу только для своих.


. This is good advice for everyone. Even hermits. If you want to feel your best and look your best, it's important to shower, brush your teeth, wear deodorant, etc. People tend to judge a book by its cover, so don't start off on the wrong foot by stinking up the room. We humans want the simplest way to size up everything we see. Unfortunately, because of that, a lot of judging happens. If you walk into a high school wearing all black, too much eyeliner, and carrying around a backpack that says "I Pray to Hell", you might not make it onto the cheer squad. So to fit in with every group, wherever you are, don't subscribe to a label. It's the only way to fit in with everyone.  The most obvious way to do this is with your clothes. Have your own style. Don't avoid trends, but don't actively seek them out. And when it comes to your actions, do a little of everything! Be the person whose president of the environmental club, plays volleyball, and still makes time to practice the French horn. In case no one has told you, life is generally easier for pretty people. It's another of the same: humans want a quick way to judge things, and being pretty is equivalent to being good. It's not right, but it's kind of how it is. Since it probably won't change anytime soon, to be accepted more easily, putting effort into your appearance will take you a long way.  This doesn't mean dolling yourself up to the 9s. It means wearing clothes that are ironed, sort of match, doing your hair, and maybe throwing on some chapstick. The nines are appropriate once in a while, but 5s and 6s will get you through the day to day. Try as Oscar the Grouch might, he probably won't make a ton of friends and be accepted in the majority of circles. He's just so negative. Be the person you want people to see! Be open, communicative, and fun to be around. When you're received well, it's a lot easier to keep going. The simplest thing you can do is make yourself approachable. Put your phone down, for goodness sake! Look up and around your world. Uncross...

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Соблюдайте гигиену. Не станьте жертвой штампов. Прилагайте усилия для улучшения своей внешности. Производите правильное впечатление.


. This is important, as many text converters don't recognize text in pictures as well as they do in PDF files. If possible, scan your document using black-and-white settings rather than color settings. This makes it easier for text-editing programs to recognize individual characters. Go to https://www.onlineocr.net/ in your browser. This site allows you to edit your PDF's text while still maintaining the visual formatting of the PDF, though you can only convert 50 total pages for free. It's in the upper-right side of the page. Doing so takes you to the account creation page. Creating an account on the Online OCR site is free, and it will allow you to edit multiple PDF pages at once. To create your account, enter the following details:   Username - Type your preferred username into the "Username" text field.  Password - Type your preferred password into the "Password" and "Confirm password" text fields.  Email - Type your email address into the "E-Mail" text field.  Captcha - Type the code that's in the code box into the "Enter Captcha code" text field. It's a green button at the bottom of the page. Doing so will create your Online OCR account. Click LOGIN in the top-right corner of the page, enter your username and password, and click the green Log in button. This will take you to the PDF converter page. Click the language of your PDF on the left side of the page. For example, if your PDF is in English, you'd click ENGLISH on the left side of the page. It's in the middle of the page. You'll find this to the right of the "Microsoft Word" section. It's a blue button in the middle of the page. A window will open. Click the scanned PDF file to do so. You may first have to click the scanned PDF file's location folder on the left side of the window. This is in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will begin uploading your document to the website. Once the progress bar to the right of Select file... reaches 100%, you can continue. It's at the bottom of the page. This will take you to the converted file's...

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Отсканируйте документ в PDF-файл Откройте сайт сервиса Online OCR. Щелкните по SIGN UP (Зарегистрироваться). Создайте аккаунт. Нажмите Sign Up (Зарегистрироваться). Войдите в учетную запись. Выберите язык. Установите флажок у опции «Microsoft Word». Установите флажок у опции «All pages» (Все страницы). Нажмите Select file (Выбрать файл). Выберите отсканированный PDF-документ. Нажмите Открыть. Щелкните по CONVERT (Конвертировать). Нажмите на имя документа. Отредактируйте скачанный документ Word. Сохраните отредактированный документ Word в формате PDF.


. This is important, as many text converters don't recognize text in pictures as well as they do in PDF files. If possible, scan your document using black-and-white settings rather than color settings. This makes it easier for text-editing programs to recognize the characters. Go to http://www.newocr.com/ in your browser. You can convert scanned documents into editable plain-text documents from here. It's a grey button at the top of the page. Doing so will open a File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window. Click the scanned PDF file to do so. You may first have to click the scanned PDF file's location folder on the left side of the window. It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will upload your PDF to the website. This button is near the bottom of the page. Your uploaded PDF will be converted into text. It's on the left side of the page. Clicking it prompts a drop-down menu. This option is in the drop-down menu. Doing so will prompt a Microsoft Word version of your uploaded PDF to download onto your computer. If you don't have Microsoft Word installed on your computer, you can download a .txt version by clicking Plain text (TXT) in the resulting drop-down menu. You can then edit the document using Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac). Double-click the downloaded Word document to open it in Microsoft Word, then edit any text in the PDF that's readable.  Some text in the PDF will be impossible to edit based on translation errors. You may have to click Enable Editing at the top of the Word window before you can edit the text. To do so:   Windows - Click File, click Save As, click the "Word Document" drop-down box, click PDF, and click Save.  Mac - Click File, click Save As, enter a name, click the "Format" box, click PDF, and click Save.

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Отсканируйте документ в PDF-файл Откройте сайт сервиса New OCR. Нажмите Обзор. Выберите отсканированный PDF-документ. Нажмите Открыть. Нажмите Upload+OCR (Загрузить и распознать). Прокрутите вниз и нажмите Download (Скачать). Щелкните по Microsoft Word (DOC). Отредактируйте скачанный документ Word. Сохраните отредактированный документ Word в формате PDF.


. This is the reverse of a French braid, where instead of braiding strands over each other you braid them under. It is very simple to do, and instead of the braid sitting under your hair (as with a French braid), it sits as a 3-D section above your hair. . This beautiful style is created by letting strands of hair hang loose from a French braid, similar to the look of a waterfall. When you feel comfortable with your skills in French braiding, take the next step to try a waterfall braid. . This is a small, thin braid that goes from ear-to-ear across your forehead, like a headband. It uses the process of French or Dutch braiding to turn your bangs into a statement piece. ake a braided braid. Say what? This is a regular three-strand braid, but each section is pre-braided to create a very intricate, large braid. This style is great with a bohemian headband or pin, or to give the impression of a lot of work when you didn't do much at all! . This is a pretty braid that looks like a spiraling rope strand, Although it can be a little difficult to master, it is great for leaving down or twirling up into a bun.

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Голландская коса. Водопад. Плетеный ободок. Коса из кос. Попробуйте веревочное плетение.


. This kind of relationship is unhealthy. In order for the relationship to survive, the manipulative partner would need to dramatically change his or her behavior. If he or she won't, or can't, it would be wise to end it as soon as possible. If you feel like your partner is running everything you do and threatening you if you want to act independently, then you have a major problem. If you are being manipulated or controlled, then this is one of the rare cases where you may not want to break up with the person face-to-face; if you're afraid of a violent reaction if you end the relationship, do it from a distance and have a friend help you pick up the pieces. If your significant other really cares about you, then he or she isn't going to demean you or be critical of you for no reason. If the person gives you constructive feedback to help you grow as a person that's one thing, but if the person is intentionally malicious, that's another. For example, if you drop and break something and your partner says something like, "You are an idiot, why don't you look at what you are doing for once in your life?" then that right there should be more than a sign that you need to leave that person and move on to somebody that will take better care of you. Your partner's lack of respect may be more subtle. Maybe the person pokes fun at certain aspects of your looks, makes jabs about your career, or hints that you're not very good at something. That's still disrespect -- big time. It's okay to fight now and again, and fighting can even be healthy for a relationship once in a while if it helps you discuss your frustrations in a constructive manner. However, if your partner is always yelling at you, disagreeing with you, calling you names, and generally being cruel to you for no reason, then it's time to get out. This is a huge red flag. If your partner is embarrassed to bring you around or even to say that you two are dating, then you have a major problem. There are few good reasons for the person to hide your love, unless the...

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Подумайте, не строятся ли ваши отношения на манипуляциях и контроле Задумайтесь, уважает ли вас партнер. Обратите внимание на то, часто ли вас ругает ваш партнер. Подумайте, стесняется ли партнер ваших отношений. Проанализируйте, кто обычно инициирует близость. Обратите внимание на то, вынуждает ли вас партнер делать что-то, чего вы не хотите.


. This means really listening, so that you learn about her deepest fears, convictions, desires, and hopes. Remember what she tells you, and occasionally do something that shows you've heard what her deepest wants are.  Always be prepared to listen to her viewpoint. Even if you don't agree, strive to understand what she's saying so that you can reach a compromise. Ask questions that provoke her to say more instead of just asking "yes" or "no" questions. Listen without debating, fixing or responding. Avoid disagreeing when she finally trusts you enough to open up to you. Remember that non-sexual touch is very important for women and is something you can put into play every day you see one another.  Stroke, rub or simply touch her arms, hands and neck. A simple touch as you go to the bathroom and return again when at dinner together can do wonders. Stroke her hair. If it's windy, brush the hair out of her eyes and off her face. Stand behind her, wrap your arms around her and hug her. You can kiss her neck, whisper in her ear or nibble her ears as well. Hold her hips with your hands. When she rolls over to go to sleep, kiss her in between her shoulder blades. It's an erogenous zone. Squeeze her hand three times for "I - love - you." Kiss her eyelids, or give butterfly kisses (using your eyelashes) on her cheeks. When introducing her to your friends and family, put your arm around her. If you're talking to a female friend, pull your woman closer to you. Kiss her hand around your best buddies to show her she's worth it.  Hug her. Hugs are great for cheering her up, for saying hello and for reassuring her if she feels jealous. Give her random kisses. subtly in public. A public show of your affection and love for her is a display of your pride in being with her.  If you spend time looking up generic pick-up lines, sift through them to discard the trite, the lame, the obvious, the inappropriate and the downright silly. You know your woman best – do her a favor by reflecting your love, not your cliches. Keep flirting...

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Будьте хорошим слушателем. Прикасайтесь к ней, чтобы заставить ее таять. Флиртуйте тонко и публично. Просите ее о помощи. Позвоните ей, когда вам будет грустно или плохо. Будьте забавным и остроумным. Наслаждайтесь обществом друг друга и весело проводите время вместе. Уважайте ее интеллект. Продемонстрируйте настоящую дружбу.


. This method is pretty dirty, but you may be able to create a fake profile (ideally with an attractive photo) and request to be that person's friend. It will help to have some mutual friends first. Becoming friends will typically give you access to all of their private information that they only allow friends to see. Many people would consider this to be a massive invasion of privacy, so only do this if you feel you absolutely have to. Be prepared to face serious consequences and be labeled a creep and stalker if you get caught. The only way you'll be able to truly verify any information is to talk to the person directly. If you're performing a job interview, you should be able to address any issue you have without raising eyebrows. If you're investigating someone on a personal level, you may have to be a little more tactful about how you bring things up.

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Создайте поддельный профиль в Facebook. Поговорите с объектом.


. This part is ultimately up to you: Do you want to erect a magnificent log cabin or are you more at home in a tent? What can you build that would take advantage of the sun, the trees, not be an eyesore, and withstand the elements? And where is the best place to make your home base? There are dozens of ways to erect a tent. Before you go about settling for a lean-to, spend a little bit more time on wikiHow. There's a plethora of camping articles you've yet to use to your advantage. You're not just camping for a week, spending most of it floating down a river drinking Mike's Hard. You need some serious skills because this is your life 24/7. Here's a very non-exhaustive list of articles you should get to reading! You need to eat, stay warm, and be hygienic above all else, but the entire list is useful.  How to Build a Fire How to Purify Water How to Create a Tripwire Trap How to Make a Snare Trap How to Make a Day Survival Kit How to Fish How to Hunt How to Take a Bath in a Sink, Bucket, or River How to Make and Use a Solar Oven When it comes to pooping in the woods (we're just gonna put it out there because you know we're all thinking it), you basically have two options: going about your business wherever and however you like or developing some long-term system more than 200 feet from a water source. Did you know there's such a thing as a composting toilet where you can use waste to fertilize the ground? If you're there for a while, might as well make the world a better place for it!  While you can go for the traditional ditch latrine, there's also the option of a regular camping toilet. Heck, with all your free time, you could develop a brand new system, too. And then there's bathing. Hopefully there's a river nearby, right? Aside from having drinking water, it's also good so your own stench doesn't drive you batty. But if for some terrible reason that's not an option, you can make a sweat bath. It's kinda like an outdoors sauna. It'll probably be a trend for city-dwellers in a few years! While you may...

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Постройте защитное укрытие в лесу. Овладейте техникой выживания. Соблюдайте гигиену. Подумайте о том, чтобы жить рядом с городом. Подумайте об обустройстве. Освойте какое - то ремесло. Всегда делайте то, что лучше для вас.


. This part may be hard but just take a deep breath and try to gather your thoughts! Remember where you left all those textbooks and gather together some spare pieces of paper and pens. Highlighters and flashcards are also a good idea. If you still have your syllabus, great. Use it as an outline. The topics that pop up more than once are likely to be on the test. Concentrate on the bigger picture -- highlight the important facts that you think could be on the test. Also remember to look closely at the vocabulary! It will obviously help your understanding if you know what a word means. Read the chapter summaries (they usually do a good job at summarizing the important points). If there are no chapter summaries, then skim through the text and write down key ideas. This is the most important part of cramming. You have a very limited amount of time -- you must use it as efficiently as possible. Get down to the nitty-gritty and only study what you think is worthy of being on the test.  Focus on the main ideas and learn key formulas. Skip the details for now and only come back to them if you see that you have time after you have learned the key points. Don't attempt to learn everything; focus on things that will get you the most points on the exam. If your professor said the essay will be 75% of your grade, you're best off preparing for that and skipping the multiple choice. This will help your brain process the material better. If you just skim your textbooks or notes you probably won't remember anything! If you're lucky enough to have an insomniac for a roommate, grab them. Ask them to listen to you spout off about certain concepts. Relaying information to another individual is a surefire way to guarantee you understand the ins and outs of the ideas. . This is a good way to quiz yourself and it also helps you process the information when you write out the flashcards and read them out loud! Use different colors for different topics or chapters.  Look for parallels, metaphors, and other memory-triggers to help you...

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Сохраняйте спокойствие. Учите все по порядку, но не уделяйте слишком много внимания второстепенным деталям! Расставляйте приоритеты. Выписывайте важную информацию или проговаривайте фрагменты вслух. Сделайте себе тематические карточки. Делайте перерывы.


. This tangy, sweet sauce is often used to flavor stir fries. You can buy a bottle of teriyaki sauce or mix up your own. This method for making teriyaki sauce makes enough to flavor two servings of stir fry:  Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon rice wine, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a saucepan. Heat the mixture and allow it to simmer until it begins to thicken and the sugar is completely dissolved. Add salt and red pepper flakes to taste. This is a simple, dead-easy sauce for stir fry that kicks it up a notch. All you need is some white wine and soy sauce. A few spoonfuls each of these two ingredients is a simple, tasty option. Dry sherry (not sweet) can also be used in place of white wine. Add salt and red pepper flakes to taste. . Peanut sauce adds a significantly different flavor than other traditional sauces. It's a popular restaurant option that can be made on your own with surprising ease. To make peanut sauce, do the following:  Combine 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Add a clove of minced garlic, a few shakes of sesame oil, or red pepper flakes to enhance the flavor. Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator overnight so the flavors have time to meld. For a milder taste, use vegetable, chicken, or beef broth to flavor the stir fry. Consider mixing it with soy sauce to the strength you enjoy, then flavoring with savory herbs and spices.  Mix in a teaspoon of sugar and one of rice wine vinegar for a more traditional taste. Mix equal parts lemon juice and broth for a tart taste.

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Купите или сделайте соус терияке. Смешайте белое вино и соевый соус. Сделайте арахисовый соус. Используйте бульон для усиления аромата жареных овощей.


. This test cannot show if Down Syndrome is definitely present, but it can show if there is an increased chance that your fetus has the disability.  The first option is to have a blood test during the first trimester. The blood test allows the doctor to look for certain "markers" that suggest the likelihood of the presence of Down Syndrome. The second option is to have a blood test completed during the second trimester. This looks for additional markers, checking up to four different markers for genetic material.  Some people also use a combination of the two screening methods (known as an integrated test) to produce a Down Syndrome chance rating.  If the person is carrying twins or triplets, a blood test will not be as accurate, because the substances may be harder to detect. The test involves taking a sample of genetic material and having it tested for extra genetic material associated with chromosome 21. Test results are usually provided in 1-2 weeks.  In previous years, a screening test was required before a diagnostic test could be performed. But more recently, people have opted to skip the screening and go directly for the test. One method to extract the genetic material is through amniocentesis where amniotic fluid is tested. This cannot be completed until weeks 14-18 of pregnancy.  Another method is chorionic villus, when cells are extracted from part of the placenta. This test is done during weeks 9-11 of pregnancy.  The final method is percutaneous (PUBS), and is the most accurate method. It requires taking blood from the umbilical cord through the uterus. The downside is that this method is done later in pregnancy, between the 18th and 22nd weeks.  All testing methods involve a 1-2% risk of miscarriage. If she believes her fetus may have Down Syndrome, she can have chromosomal testing of her blood completed. This test will determine if her DNA carries the genetic material consistent with extra chromosome 21 material.  The biggest factor affecting chances is a woman's age. A woman who is 25 has a 1...

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Пройдите пренатальный скрининг. Пройдите пренатальную диагностику. Проследите за тем, чтобы мать сдала кровь на анализ.


. This will help you maintain a healthy diet and have more energy. Fresh, whole foods are a better choice than processed foods because they contain more nutrition and healthy vitamins. Processed foods — such as those found in microwaveable meals, fast food, and prepared foods — are high in calories. They often include preservatives, added sugar, added fat, dyes, and more. Such foods provide little nutrition, which translates to less energy. Whole foods — which are rich in nutrients — provide much more energy to your body. They include fruits, vegetables, unsalted nuts, lean meats, fresh fish or shellfish, eggs, low-fat milk, plain yogurt, and low-fat cheese. . Keep in mind the importance of whole foods and make sure your diet is well-balanced, meaning all food groups are represented. A balanced diet will promote optimum nutrition and help you feel more energetic every day.  Fruits and vegetables should make up half your diet. Eat the amount of grains that corresponds to your age, sex, and level of activity. The USDA MyPlate initiative can help you find the correct amount to eat, half of which should be whole grains.  Eat the amount of protein that corresponds to your age, sex, and level of activity. The USDA MyPlate initiative can also help you with protein.  Dairy is also part of a balanced diet, and MyPlate can help with that as well. Eating too little, or eating too much, can effect your energy levels. Skipping meals or skimping on calories slows your metabolism, as your body is attempting to conserve energy, and may lead you to feel lethargic. On the other hand, overeating (especially refined carbohydrates and sugary snacks) can cause a spike in your blood sugar levels, which will cause a burst of energy, followed by a crash that will leave you feeling tired (and probably cranky). Try eating three meals daily or six small meals, spaced evenly throughout the day.   Avoid binge eating. You may be good at controlling portions; however, if you find yourself suddenly losing control and eating large amounts of...

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Избегайте переработанной пищи. Соблюдайте сбалансированную диету Употребляйте пищу в правильных количествах и в подходящее время. Пейте воду, чтобы поддерживать водный баланс. Избегайте фальшивых источников энергии. Подумайте о том, чтобы употреблять травяные чаи и растительные добавки.


. This will prevent bacteria from spreading to your face. Wash thoroughly, especially underneath the nails, and use plenty of soap and warm water. You'll want to avoid touching the pimple with your finger nails, but just in case you do, having them clean will reduce the likelihood of irritation and infection. Consider using a fingernail brush to get dirt out from under your fingernails. Put on disposable gloves just before you're ready to pop the pimple. Not only will this put a barrier between any remaining bacteria on your fingers (and in your fingernails) and your skin, but it will also prevent the sharp edges of your nails from impacting the pimple. If you don't have disposable gloves, you can cover your fingers with clean tissues. surrounding the pimple with a face cleanser or rubbing alcohol. Apply cleanser to a cotton ball and spread it. When you pop the pimple, you'll be opening the skin, creating a way for bacteria to enter. The pimple will heal faster if you don't give bacteria a chance to settle in and create a new or worse infection. Don't scrub the area too hard, or you'll irritate it further. Gently cleanse the area, rinse it with warm water, and pat it dry with a towel.

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Помойте руки Прикройте руки. Очистите кожу


. Though it's a bit stereotypical, a lovely woman has proper etiquette down pat. "Please" and "thank you" should be mainstays in your vocabulary. And then there's things like sneezing into your elbow and not chewing with your mouth open, but you knew that already, right? While things like using the right fork have their place, the more important things are like holding the door for the person behind you, cleaning up after yourself, and sharing. Manners make the world a little bit easier for everyone -- hopefully people will be polite right back! If you're constantly being surrounded by negativity and people that drag you down, there's no way you're going to be lovely, for starters, but you definitely won't be happy and you definitely won't be the best you. So keep this is mind -- do the people around you bring out your best, loveliest side? In other words, cut out your toxic friends. It may be awkward for a day or two, but it's totally worth it in the long run. If you sit back and think about it for five seconds and a name comes to mind, at least make strides to hang out with them less. You need to be the best person you can possibly be to truly be lovely. No one has ever uttered the sentence, "Man, that Debbie Downer sure is a lovely girl." The fact of the matter is that being lovely has a positivity about it. The lovelies of the world don't often find themselves complaining (unless something is downright unfair -- they do stand for what they believe in) -- and they don't complain because the glass is always half full. Why waste your energy on negativity? In addition to not having a negative worldview, don't be negative about others! Don't poke fun at people and draw attention their flaws or their flubs. While it may be tempting to have a good laugh at someone's expense, resist. To be lovely, you need to create lovely world. Whenever you find an opportunity to help someone, take it! You'd be hard pressed to find a good reason not to (being lazy is not a good reason!). And if you can't find one, you may not...

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Будьте вежливы. Помните: Не погружайтесь в негатив. Предложите руку помощи. Цените других и их время. Вы не можете понравиться всем, но половой тряпкой быть не стоит. Будьте открытым. Цените маленькие но приятные моменты.


. Tie the yarn onto your crochet needle by making an adjustable slipknot near the tip. . Crochet two chain stitches from the loop on your hook. . Work two single crochets into the second chain from the hook, which also happens to be the first chain stitch your crocheted. Use a slip stitch to join the last single crochet with the first. You should make a round with six stitches total. Make one chain stitch from the loop on your hook to start a new round. Make two single crochets in each stitch from your previous round. Use a slip stitch to join the last and first stitches together. You should have a round with 12 stitches total. Make one chain stitch from the loop on your hook to start a new round. Single crochet into two stitches from the previous round, six times around. Join the final stitch with the first using a slip stitch. You should make a round with six stitches total. Weave the tail end into the stitches on the back of the button, using a darning needle if necessary.  Use your hands to slightly flatten the button. As you stitch or weave in your tail end, weave it through the entire thickness to keep it secure.

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Сделайте воздушную петлю. Сплетите две. Сделайте шесть одинарных петель. Сплетите одну и сделайте две одинарные петли. Сплетите одну и сделайте шесть наборов по две одинарные петли. Спрячьте концы.


. To capture an image of your entire display and save it to a file on the desktop, press ⌘+⇧ Shift+3. The computer will make the sound of a camera shutter, and a file labeled "Screen Shot [date]" will appear on your desktop. If you’d rather copy the screenshot to your clipboard instead of saving it to a file, press ⌘+Control+⇧ Shift+3. The image will be copied to the clipboard, and you can paste it into a document or image editor. If you only want to take a screenshot of part of your display, press ⌘+⇧ Shift+4. The pointer will turn into a crosshairs. Drag the crosshairs to create a box the part of the screen you want to capture. When you release the click, the computer will make a "shutter" sound and the image will be saved to a file on your desktop. If you want a screenshot of specific  window, press ⌘+⇧ Shift+4. Then press Space. The cursor will become a camera icon. Click the window of which you want a screenshot. When you click, the computer will make a "shutter" sound and the image will be saved to a file on your desktop

TL;DR in Russian:

Сделайте скриншот Сделайте скриншот определенной области экрана. Сделайте снимок экрана определенного окна.


. To feel emotions along with someone else, you've got to be able to feel them in yourself. Are you tuned in to your feelings? Do you notice when you're feeling happy, sad, angry or afraid? Do you let these feelings rise to the surface, and do you express them? If you tend to tamp down your emotions instead of allowing them to be part of your life, work on letting yourself feel a bit more deeply.  It's pretty common to push aside negative feelings. For example, it's more fun to distract yourself with TV or go to the bar than it is to sit down and think about something upsetting that happened. But pushing feelings aside creates a disconnect, a lack of familiarity. When you can't express your own sadness, how can you expect to feel someone else's? Take time every day to let your emotions surface. Instead of hurriedly blocking out negative feelings, think them through. Be angry and afraid, and deal with the feelings in a healthy way, like by  crying, or writing your thoughts down, or discussing how you feel with a friend. . Hear what the person is saying, and notice the inflection in their voice. Observe all the little clues that belie a way that someone is feeling. Maybe her lip is trembling and her eyes are glistening. Maybe it's more subtle - she's looking down a lot, or she seems vacant. Put yourself aside and absorb the person's story.  Set aside judgement while you listen. If you find yourself remembering a disagreement you had, or feeling critical about the person's choices, or feeling anything that takes you out of the moment, struggle to reorient yourself into listening mode. Have you ever read a moving story that was so engaging, you forgot yourself? For a few minutes there, you became that character, and you knew exactly how it would feel to see your father for the first time in 10 years or lose your love to someone else. Feeling empathy in a person isn't so different. When you're listening to someone and really trying to understand, a moment will come when you start feeling what the other person is...

TL;DR in Russian:

Прислушайтесь к своим чувствам. Слушайте внимательно. Представьте, что ваш собеседник - это вы. Не бойтесь почувствовать дискомфорт. Покажите человеку, что вам не все равно. Используйте эмпатию для помощи другим людям.


. To help relieve nasal stuffiness, you need to let the sinuses drain as much as possible. This is easier with thin mucus, which makes it easier to blow the mucus out and then easier to breath. To help thin the mucus, drink as much water as possible. During the day, drink at least nine to 13 8-ounce glasses of fluids. . A Neti pot is used to help rinse mucus from your nose. To help you sleep, do this about one hour before bedtime. To use a Neti pot, fill it with a store-bought saline (salt) solution. Then, bend forward over a sink, turning your head to one side and putting the tip of the pot right against your nostril. Slowly pour the solution through the top nostril as you breathe through your mouth and wait for the solution to come through your lower nostril. It should take a few seconds. Repeat on the other side by turning your head to the opposite side.  After you are done, gently blow your nose to clear out all the solution and mucus. You can make your own saline solution using either distilled or boiled water (never use tap water that hasn't been boiled for at least a minute). In a separate bowl, add one cup of very warm distilled water. Do not use water that is too hot because it can damage the delicate nasal tissues. Add 1/2 teaspoon of finely ground unprocessed sea salt or table salt to the water. Stir in the salt to make it dissolve. Using steam can help clear your sinuses before you go to sleep and can also help treat the underlying inflammation or infection. Steam can also help open up the nasal passages and help thin out the sometimes thick mucus and allow the mucus to drain out of the sinuses.  Fill a 1-quart pot with water and boil for a minute or two. Remove the pot from the heat. Cover your head with a large, clean cotton towel and place your head over the steaming pot, keeping your face at least 12 inches away from the water. Close your eyes. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth for five counts and then in and out through your mouth for two counts. Repeat for 10 minutes or...

TL;DR in Russian:

Поддерживайте водный баланс организма. Используйте нети-пот Используйте пар.


. To keep the elements out, it's important to cover the roof with tar paper or a synthetic paper and create as waterproof a surface as possible before shingling over it. There's no sense in creating a carport to keep your car out of the rain if it leaks. Would it be smarter to insulate the structure? Maybe, but probably not cost-effective. Remember, you're not building an addition to your house, you're building a simple structure to keep junk off your car. . Visit the hardware store and buy enough three-tab shingles to lay over the plywood and finish the surface of the carport. It might be a good idea to nail some weather sheeting over the plywood before you lay the shingles for an extra layer of protection. Alternatively, if you don't want to shingle the roof, you could skip the plywood roof step altogether and install a metal roof over the shingles. A slanted aluminum roof is common in outbuildings and you'll be that much closer to being finished. It might be a good idea, if you can stand the look of it and the loud sound of rain on metal. For extra stability in the places where the structure meets, it's a good idea to reinforce with metal bracing. Your hardware store sells a variety of metal plates that can be nailed onto the various joints in the structural composition, especially where the posts meet the beams, where the beams meet the rafters, and at other places. tain the wooden elements. Since you've gone to all the work, it's a good idea to treat the exposed wood with a coat of protecting stain. This will increase the life of the wood and keep you from having to repeat the project in a  few years. It's a good idea to restain regularly to keep the life of the structure up. Revisit your work periodically to catch up with repairs before they become a major problem.

TL;DR in Russian:

Замажьте швы на фанерной крыше Покройте крышу из фанерных досок мягкой кровлей Закрепите места соединения металлическими пластинами. Покрасьте деревянные элементы конструкции.


. To make a great tattoo, put some thought into its design before you apply it to your skin. Use a regular pencil and paper to sketch out some ideas, keeping the following pointers in mind:  Your eyeliner tattoo will look best with bold, simple strokes. Finer lines and more complicated designs could be more likely to smudge and become unrecognizable. Stick with clear shapes. Decide how large you want it to be. A bigger tattoo may be more likely to appear to be hand drawn, whereas a smaller tattoo may look more "authentic." Design your tattoo according to the effect you want to achieve. . Go to the drugstore and buy a simple eyeliner pencil, the type that needs to be sharpened. Pick one that isn't meant to be shiny or oily; a pencil that makes smooth, dry marks will make a longer-lasting smudge-free tattoo.  Jet black eyeliner makes for a striking temporary tattoo, but there's no reason not to choose more than one color. Try emerald, purple, and sapphire to create your design or add a small accent. Avoid liquid eyeliner. It's more difficult to keep this type of eyeliner in place on parts of your body other than your eyelids.  Practice drawing your design with your chosen eyeliner pencils on paper. Get used to the pressure you need to exert to create smooth strokes.

TL;DR in Russian:

Придумайте дизайн татуировки. Выберите карандаш для глаз.


. To make writing the novel much easier, plot out your novel. Use a plot diagram to plot out the novel, making sure you keep the stakes high and the conflict going in the plot. A plot diagram will have exposition, the inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. You can also use the snowflake method to plot out the novel. The snowflake method consists of a one-sentence summary, a one paragraph summary, character synopses, and a spreadsheet of scenes. Start the thriller novel with a scene right in the action. Starting with action will throw the reader into the scene right away and assure them they are in for some major thrills. Introduce the crime or describe the protagonist in a the middle of a dilemma or major issue.  Avoid including backstory or exposition in the opening pages of the novel. You can do this later. Start with the most interesting or engaging moments first. For example, you may start a thriller with a description of a killer hunting down a victim. This will immerse the reader in the world of the story right away. As the novel goes on, make sure the stakes are always high for the main character and for the reader. This means putting your main character in situations that are difficult or risky. Keep conflict going between characters. Create obstacles that get in the way of the character solving a crime or achieving what they want. Make the main character’s life full of complications or issues. For example, maybe you have a thriller where a young, eager FBI agent wants to solve a difficult case. You may make it difficult for the agent to achieve their goal by causing evidence to be lost in a fire or by having a witness go missing. Do not include any unnecessary information or information that does not further the plot. Make sure the action moves forward continually in the novel and that the pace is always fast. Thriller are at their best when they are action packed and focus more on plot than anything else. For example, rather than include long sections of backstory...

TL;DR in Russian:

Разбейте сюжет на части Начните с грохотом. Не понижайте планку. Не останавливайте действие. Подбирайтесь к волнующей кульминации. Закончите на высокой ноте.


. To simplify the terms inside of the radicals, try to factor them to find at least one term that is a perfect square, such as 25 (5 x 5) or 9 (3 x 3). Once you do that, then you can take the square root of the perfect square and write it outside the radical, leaving the remaining factor inside the radical. For this example, we are working with the problem 6√50 - 2√8 + 5√12. The numbers outside the radical sign are the coefficients and the numbers inside it are the radicands. Here's how you simplify each of the terms:   6√50 = 6√(25 x 2) = (6 x 5)√2 = 30√2. Here, you've factored "50" into "25 x 2" and then have pulled out the "5" from the perfect square, "25", and placed it outside of the radical, with the "2" remaining on the inside. Then, you multiplied "5" by "6", the number already outside the radical, to get 30 as the new coefficient.  2√8 = 2√(4 x 2) = (2 x 2)√2 = 4√2. Here, you've factored "8" into "4 x 2" and then have pulled out the "2" from the perfect square "4" and placed it outside the radical, leaving the "2" on the inside. Then, you multiplied "2" by "2", the number already outside the radical, to get 4 as the new coefficient.  5√12 = 5√(4 x 3) = (5 x 2)√3 = 10√3. Here, you've factored "12" into "4 x 3" and have pulled out the "2" from the perfect square "4" and placed it outside the radical, leaving the factor "3" on the inside. Then, you multiplied "2" by "5", the number already outside the radical, to get 10 as the new coefficient. Once you simplified the radicands of the terms you were given, you were left with the following equation: 30√2 - 4√2 + 10√3. Since you can only add or subtract like terms, you should circle the terms that have the same radical, which in this example are 30√2 and 4√2. You can think of this as being similar to adding or subtracting fractions, where you can only add or subtract the terms if the denominators are the same. Lining the terms up in order will make it easier for you to visualize the solution, too. Now, all you have to do is to add or subtract the...

TL;DR in Russian:

Упростите подкоренное выражение Подчеркните корни, подкоренные выражения которых одинаковы. Если вам дано выражение с большим количеством членов, многие из которых имеют одинаковые подкоренные выражения, используйте одинарное, двойное, тройное подчеркивание для обозначения таких членов, чтобы облегчить решение этого выражения. У корней, подкоренные выражения которых одинаковы, сложите или вычтите множители, стоящие перед знаком корня, а подкоренное выражение оставьте прежним (не складывайте и не вычитайте подкоренные числа!


. Tomato puree can be used as a base for other sauces. It can also be used as a stand alone tomato sauce if herbs and spices are added to it. . Tomato gravy is a delicious vegetarian option, especially around the holidays. . Tomato sauce is a known crowd pleaser--it’s great on spaghetti, in lasagna, or served with mozzarella sticks. . Make a batch of tomato soup on a cold winter day for some genuine comfort food. . While the store-bought variety might be a classic, homemade tomato ketchup is guaranteed to be a hit.

TL;DR in Russian:

Сделайте пюре из помидоров. Приготовьте традиционную помидорную подливу - отличное летнее вегетарианское блюдо. Сделайте томатный соус. Густой ароматный томатный суп - отличный способ согреться. Сделайте кетчуп.


. Travel can be expensive so developing a comprehensive budget is a great idea.  You may also need to set aside money from your typical day-to-day expenses so you’ll have enough. Work out a regular amount of money to set aside for your travel expenses and begin saving as soon as possible. If you need some extra money to make your travel budget, consider a part-time or temporary job like driving for a ride-sharing program or writing for an online publication. Search for temporary jobs on websites like Craigslist, Indeed.com, or FlexJobs.com.  If you’re a frequent traveler or have travel benefits from your credit card company, you may be able to defray the costs of airfare or travel. If you are leaving the country, you may need to exchange your money for the local currency. Use your preferred search engine to find the name of the country you’re visiting to determine what type of currency they use. However, many foreign countries that use different currencies also widely accept U.S. Dollars, so you may want to search whether or not this is applicable in your destination. Use the website http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/ to determine the exchange rate. Simply enter the amount of money in your travel budget and then change the second box to the currency of your destination country. There are a number of agencies that provide all-inclusive vacation packages that can reduce the cost of specific items and make it easier for you to budget. They usually include lodging, food, and entertainment provisions like tickets to amusement parks or guided tours. Specific packages are usually geared toward couples, singles, and families with children. Check out organizations like funjet.com, Expedia, and Apple Vacations to find package deals.

TL;DR in Russian:

Старайтесь экономить. Помните о конвертации валют. Подумайте о путевках «все включено».


. Try to get up as soon as your alarm sounds. It's hard, but try. Do everything you need to do in the bathroom before you get dressed. It's less messy. Take a shower if you didn't shower the night before. Wrap a towel around your hair to get it started drying and then start getting dressed. Pick out your outfit for the day and then put it on. If you have to share a bathroom with a lot of people, it might be a good idea to get dressed in your room, so that someone else can have a turn with the bathroom.  Try to choose a layered outfit, if you can, because that will let you easily adjust to temperatures throughout the day. If you need help choosing what to wear, wikiHow can help. With your clothes on, start going through the rest of your grooming routine. This is what takes the longest for most people, so it’s important to look for ways to reduce the amount of time you spend grooming. Look for products that will save you time, like a combined moisturizer and foundation cream. You should also think about what grooming activities you can cut. Some things might seem important, but are really unnecessary, like applying a lot of makeup. To get ready, you can do things like:  Brush your teeth.  Take care of your skin.  Do your hair.  Do your makeup (if you wear makeup).  Shave your face if you are a guy or you can pluck your eyebrows if you are a girl ing dressed. Some people object to applying makeup before getting dressed, because you might get makeup on your clothes, but as long as you're careful you should be okay. Besides, you'll smudge your makeup pulling your shirt on. If you have time to (and you should make the time), eat breakfast before you start to get ready. Telling you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is clichéd and actually wrong, but eating a healthy breakfast will help wake you up and get your mind nice and sharp for the day. Eat something simple like a cereal bar to save time. You're ready to go. Try to leave a few minutes earlier than you think you need to. This will help keep...

TL;DR in Russian:

Проснитесь. Отправляйтесь в ванную. Оденьтесь. Приведите себя в порядок. Причешитесь и накрасьтесь, если вы пользуетесь косметикой, после того, как оденетесь. Позавтракайте. Выходите на улицу.


. Try to make three passes in a row. Start out slowly, simply seeing how the three work together in the air in one rotation. Juggling three is often a matter of understanding the balls' trajectories and how they intertwine. For the majority of the time, one will be in the air while each hand has the other two.  First hold two balls in right hand and one in left-hand. (Vice versa if you are left handed.) Begin with passing from the right hand. (Again, vice versa if you are left-handed.) Throw the ball to your left hand and when ball 1 is at the peak, throw ball 2 (the only one in your left hand) under ball 1 to your right hand. When ball 2 is at the highest point (at this point, you should also catch ball 1 in the left hand) throw ball 3 under ball 2. And when ball 2 is in the right hand just catch ball 3 and this should be it. That's all you do! Repeat away. If you can't seem to get the hang of it, work with light, small scarves. They'll give you the time hanging in the air to understand how it all comes together. Now that you've got the simple three-ball cascade down, start juggling "over the top." This is the name for scooping in the opposite direction with one hand. Instead of scooping under and releasing the ball, you catch it, scoop to the outside and throw it over, hence the name. You can start by juggling a normal "Three Ball Cascade," and then letting one of the balls do an over-the-top all the time, so that 1/3 of all throws are over-the-top throws. If you make one hand throw over-the-top throws every time, you are juggling a "Slow Shower," and if every throw is an over-the-top-throw, you are juggling a "Reverse Three Ball Cascade." When you have learned this, you can advance onto things like cross hand juggling, columns (one in the middle, two on the sides), and "Mills' Mess." Learn to juggle two in one hand, then do two in your left hand and two in your right hand at the same time. For some, juggling four is simpler than three! Juggling five balls is just like juggling three, but you have to move...

TL;DR in Russian:

Жонглируйте тремя мячами. Используйте метод «венца». Перейдите на 4 или 5 мячей.


. Turn the starter dial on your gas grill to light it. If you have a charcoal grill, squirt a small amount of lighter fluid or use 2 crumbled pieces of newspaper and light it with a long-handled lighter. Let the grill preheat for 15 minutes with the lid on.  Keep the temperature at a medium heat if you can control it. A grill that’s too hot will start to burn the outside of the meat while undercooking the inside. Make sure your grill grates are clean before you cook on them. Spread your meat out evenly across the grates so they are over the flames. Immediately replace the lid so that the heat is contained. Make sure your meat isn’t dripping with marinade, otherwise it could cause the flames to flare up. Look at the sides of your meat to see a change of color. Red meats will start to brown and poultry will turn white as it cooks. Once you see the change of color halfway up your meat, use a pair of tongs or a long-handled spatula to turn your meat over so it can get grill marks on both sides. Rotate the meat in the middle of cooking each side to get the traditional crossing grill marks. Chicken breasts take about 8 minutes per side when over direct heat, but 10 to 12 minutes if they’re not over a flame. Grill steaks that are thinner than 1.5 in (3.8 cm) for 5 minutes on each side, but use a meat thermometer to check the temperature for thicker steaks.  Pork chops take between 12 to 20 minutes to fully cook over the grill. Always check the internal temperatures since grill heat may vary.

TL;DR in Russian:

Зажгите газовый или угольный гриль Положите мясо на решетку над пламенем и накройте гриль крышкой. Переверните мясо через половину отведенного времени. Жарьте мясо до тех пор, пока оно не будет полностью готово.


. Twitter allows you to post whenever you release new content. Twitter is one of the most important new tools for keeping readers informed. Post your headline and a shortened URL to the article for each new post on your site. Social media is where your readers spend the majority of their time while online. Make sure that all of your content is getting pushed to your related social media pages.  Create Facebook and Google+ pages. This will let you easily share your new content with anyone that is a fan of your page. Links from social media sites generally do not help your page ranking, but they do help build viewers. This will eventually lead to a higher page rank as viewers start linking to your site on their own. . RSS feeds allow readers to add your site to their reader, which will update them whenever you publish new content. You can also submit your RSS feed to directories to help draw in new viewers. . YouTube is an incredibly popular site, and if your content lends itself to videos (How-To, reviews, etc.), you should consider creating a YouTube channel. Create and upload videos that enhance your content, and include links to your site in the video's description and annotations. . Create a newsletter that you can send out to a mailing list of your viewers. If you have an account creation system, have new users automatically opted in to your mailing list. Press releases let others know about new developments on your site and allow other websites to easily share this news with their readers. Write press releases for your website's launch and submit them to relevant outlets. StumbleUpon, Digg, Reddit, Slashdot, and others are a great way to get your articles in front of more potential viewers. Like social network sites, they often won't have a large impact on your ranking right away, but they will eventually lead to more traffic for your site. . If you have the money to spend, consider purchasing some ad space. You'll need a good design for your ad, as well as a good target for the campaign. Ads can reach a...

TL;DR in Russian:

Создайте аккаунт в Twitter. Размещайте ваш новый контент в социальных сетях. Создайте RSS ленту. Создавайте видео на YouTube для вашего контента. Запустите почтовую рассылку. Разошлите пресс-релиз. Разместите ваш контент в каталогах и сайтах объявлений. Проведите небольшую рекламную кампанию.


. Twitter is one of the more acceptable places to broadcast all of your blog posts, as it is designed for quick posts with links. Tweeting new posts is an easy task at face value, but you'll need to spend some time planning it out. This is especially important as your global audience grows. Avoid just writing “New blog!” and linking to your blog. The majority of users will not click on these links, because they don't speak to them at all. Cover an aspect of your post in the lead-in; if you're writing about fashion tips, write something like “Wondering what to wear to the club tonight? <link to blog>”. Keep it short and sweet, but make sure that you are directing readers to your content.  Write the lead-in as a question to the reader. “Need to lose a few pounds before swimsuit season?” Offer advice and create the feeling that the reader needs your wisdom. “10 tips for managing your money.” Write a fact from your post that will wow the reader. “30 million people can't be wrong!” As your audience grows, you will find that readers are coming to your blog from all different time zones. Your blog tweets can be easily lost when someone checks their Twitter 8 hours after you post. Use a social media management tool such as HootSuite to plan out a schedule of tweets.  Try to post when your readers will be most active. Try to post the blog in the morning, and then support it with tweets later in the day. These tweets will bring in new users who are just getting on the internet for the first time that day. When tweeting the same article out again, use a different lead-in to keep your tweets from become canned and spammy. Use Twitter for more than linking your blog. If your followers only ever see blog posts in your Twitter feed, they will grow fatigued of the links. Add insights and respond to other Twitter users throughout the day.

TL;DR in Russian:

Делайте твиты о ваших записях. Делайте твиты, привлекающие внимание. Планируйте твиты. Разнообразьте свои твиты.


. Two major sources of mouth odor are bacteria and decaying food particles. There are hundreds of nooks and crannies in the fertile landscape of your mouth where these offending bits of "rot" can get lodged.  Squeeze a pea-sized amount of toothpaste onto a soft bristled toothbrush and hold the brush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. Brush your teeth on every surface in short, gentle strokes, being careful not to press too hard or irritate the gums. If done properly, brushing should take about three minutes. Brush your teeth and rinse with mouth wash at least twice a day, and floss at least once a day. Take care to brush all the areas of your mouth, including gums and tongue, and not just your teeth. . It is not enough to simply brush your teeth. Since your tongue has a lot of surface area and is covered with textured bumps and grooves, it harbors more bacteria than the rest of your mouth combined. Removing the bacteria on your tongue can go a long way in reducing your bad breath.  You can buy Orabrush or other tongue brushes from stores, or simply use your regular soft bristled toothbrush. Brush your tongue from back to front, rinsing the brush between strokes. If you have a sensitive gag reflex, tongue-brushing may aggravate the problem. Read How to Suppress the Gag Reflex for some tips. Flossing your teeth is just as important to good oral health as brushing, and even more important for reducing bad breath. Make it as much of a mindless habit as brushing your teeth. At first, your gums might bleed as you dislodge chunks of food that have "stuck" to your teeth and gum for who knows how long. But take a second to smell the floss after you pass it through your teeth, if you dare. You'll see (or smell) where the bad breath is coming from. Mouthwash helps to keep your mouth moist and helps to prevent bad breath.  Choose a mouth wash containing chlorine dioxide. Many of the bacteria that cause halitosis live on the back of the tongue, too far back to remove with regular brushing or scraping. Luckily, vigorous...

TL;DR in Russian:

Во-первых, важно правильно чистить зубы. Обязательно почистите язык. Каждый день пользуйтесь зубной нитью. Пользуйтесь ополаскивателем для рта.


. U.S. Customary units, sometimes called "Standard Units" in the U.S, are based on feet and inches.   The inch is the basic unit in U.S. standard measurement. There are 12 inches in a foot. Most rulers are 12 inches long. Longer rulers, which are 3 feet long (or 36 inches long, equal to one yard) are called yardsticks. Most countries don't use this unit of measurement any longer, preferring the metric system. These are larger lines next to large numbers on your ruler.   The distance between one of these larger lines and the next is one inch. Most student rulers can measure up to 12 inches at a time. You will want to measure accurately, so you will have to know more than just where the inch markers are. These delineate different fractions of an inch to help you measure as accurately as possible.   The smallest lines in between inch markers on a ruler represent 1/16 of an inch. The next largest lines represent 1/8 of an inch. The next largest lines show 1/4 inches. The longest line between inch markers shows 1/2 an inch. You will want to measure as closely an accurately to a fraction of an inch to get a true measurement of an object.

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Узнайте, как работает стандартная система мер. Найдите на своей линейке дюйм. Найдите отметки дробных долей от дюйма.


. Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distros currently available. There are two releases available: a long term release and a short term release with the latest features. The long term release has more software support. . Fedora is another very popular distribution. Fedora is much more common in enterprise systems and business settings. . Debian is another popular distro for Linux enthusiasts. It is considered one of the most bug-free versions of Linux.  Debian also has a large number of software packages available. . Linux Mint is one of the newest distros available, and is quickly growing in popularity. It is built off of the Ubuntu system, but contains many tweaks based on user feedback.

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. Ultimately, it's best to avoid spending too much time worrying about death and dying. Instead, fill each day with as much joy as possible. Don't let little things get you down. Go outside, play with friends, or take up a new sport. Just do anything that will take your mind off dying. Instead, focus your mind on living. Many people with the fear of death think about it daily. It means that you have a lot of things you want to do in life. Let the fear work through and ask yourself, “What is the worst thing that will happen today?” Today you are alive, so go and live. Surround yourself with people that make you happy and vice versa. Your time will be well-spent – and well-remembered – when you share yourself with others. For example, you can rest assured that your memory will live on after you die if you help your grandchildren develop happy memories of you. A gratitude journal is a way for you to write down and acknowledge the things you're thankful for. This will help keep your focus on the good things in your life.  Think of good things about your life and cherish them. Take some time every few days to write down a moment or thing that you're grateful for. Write in depth, savoring the moment and appreciating the joy you've received from it. Avoid getting involved in bad situations or doing things that can raise your chances of dying. Avoid unhealthy activities like smoking, drug or alcohol abuse, and texting while driving. Staying healthy removes some of the risk factors that can lead to death.

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Живите полной жизнью Проводите время с теми, кого вы любите. Ведите дневник благодарности. Заботьтесь о себе.


. Unless you have your own personal assistant laying down rose petals 4 paces ahead of you that can carry your 12-piece luggage set, you'll want to pack as lightly as possible. There will be a time (or two or three or four) when you have to carry it all around. It could be between checkout and check-in times for a few hours or it could end up being all day when your hotel reservation gets lost or your flight gets delayed. In addition to a few basic sets of clothes, some reading material, some hygienic products, and small electronics, make sure to bring an international plug adapter. You'll be incredibly grateful when you're stuck in Phnom Penh with a dead computer needing to book the next leg of your trip. Based on where you are going, how long you will be there and whether the country is 1st, 2nd or 3rd world, you'll need a matching budget. There will always be unexpected expenses, so add a solid "for emergency" category. Obviously, first world countries are the most expensive (Europe, Canada, USA, Japan). Second world countries are a bit harder to define, but are usually somewhat developed (Mexico, Eastern Europe, China, Egypt). Third world countries are the cheapest but most difficult places to travel (most of Africa, Bolivia, Peru, SE Asia). Going around the world can be as dangerous as you let it be. Take the appropriate precautions to avoid being taken advantage of.  Alert your bank. Some banks are highly security-oriented and will cancel your cards if it mistakes your overseas transaction as suspicious activity. To avoid this, call them before you leave to inform them of your exact itinerary, not just that you're traveling. It's also a good idea to call them when you get back. Don't carry around your valuables in a bag that can get easily swept of your shoulder or cut without you noticing. Invest in a money belt or small purse that is worn close to your body. Keep your cash, credit cards, and passport in this.

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Собирайтесь налегке. Определитесь с бюджетом. Подумайте о безопасности.


. Unless you work in a perfectly sterile environment, dust will build up in your computer. Dust can cause your components to overheat and can clog fans. Too much dust can also lead to short circuits. Try to clean out the dust inside your computer monthly. . If your operating system is crashing often, you may have faulty memory. Replacing RAM is one of the easier hardware tasks that you can perform, but picking the right RAM can be difficult. You can test your memory using a program called MemTest86. . If you're having problems installing programs, files are getting corrupted, or you are experiencing crashes, your hard drive may be failing. There are several ways that you can check your hard disk for errors which may be fixable. If your hard drive has failed completely, you can install a new one. If the hard drive that failed contained your operating system, you will need to reinstall it after installing the drive. . If the colors are completely wrong or your images is distorted, your video card may be failing. If you can, test the card by plugging in a different monitor first before committing to a new video card. . If your disc drive isn't reading discs properly, or it's very loud when reading a disc, you may need to install a new drive. Basic DVD drives are very cheap, and you can have the new drive installed in just a few minutes. nstall fans to lower the temperature. If your computer is overheating, you can be causing serious damage to your components. Many computers will shut themselves down if a certain temperature is reached, so if you are experiencing shutdowns, especially when running intensive programs, your computer may be overheating. Installing more fans or replacing defective ones can make a big difference on the internal temperature. You can install software to monitor the temperatures inside your computer. . If your computer is randomly shutting off, or isn't turning on, your power supply may be failing or dead. You can test your power supply to see if it's the culprit. If it is, you can...

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Очистка компьютера для предотвращения перегрева. Замена неработающего ОЗУ. Замена неисправного жесткого диска. Замена несправной видеокарты. Установка нового привода оптических дисков. Установка вентиляторов для понижения температуры. Замена неисправного блока питания. Компоновка нового компьютера.


. Unlike what you may think, it's nearly impossible to be successful in other areas without being organized. Clean out your closet, empty your medicine cabinet and only put back what you use, throw out all old papers from your desk, clean your room, just go crazy and unleash your inner Martha Stewart. See where your strengths and weaknesses are. Talk to teachers about what you should do to improve. Study weekly. Guide yourself with previous exams. Make flashcards. Try your hardest, for real, and you'll make it. . Cute school supplies help you want to study. Nice pens and pretty notebooks will pay off if they encourage you to work harder. Also, more special rewards for extra hard goals are in order. Something like a night out or a new accessory. Choose things that interest you and educate yourself. Things like a foreign language or history of art can be self taught if you're passionate enough. If you are lacking in discipline, try signing up for a class Don't forget to make time for exercise and other non-academic activities like going out or gardening or whatever you like. Try hard to make time to just do nothing and you'll feel much better.

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Станьте организованной Внимательно посмотрите на свою успеваемость. Мотивируйте себя Занимайтесь дополнительно. Будьте всесторонне развитой.


. Use complex combinations of letters, numbers, and symbols. The more complex you make the password, the more secure it is. Use uppercase letters in the middle of your password and throw in an obscure symbol to further complicate it.  Avoid using obvious passwords like birthdays, anniversaries, or consecutive sequences like “1, 2, 3, 4, 5.” Don't use letters that spell out words such as your mom's maiden name or your pet's name.  Password-protect your voicemail, Wi-Fi connection, and individual apps that you use for banking and email. When securing your voicemail, follow the instructions on your service provider's website.  Consider using a Password manager. A password manager can generate and securely store passwords for all of your accounts. With a password manager, you'll only have to remember one very strong password. Use this as an unbreakable rule with everyone—best friends, partners, children, etc. When you're in public, glance around to make sure no one is looking over your shoulder. Finally, avoid entering a password near a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera. You don't know who's watching on the other end. It might seem convenient for you, but it makes hacking as easy as opening your browser. Take the time to enter your usernames and passwords, especially on sites that you use for banking and other sensitive business. Type slowly to avoid getting locked out. If you're really pressed for time or just can't remember too many passwords, use a password manager. These programs store your passwords and fill them in when you access each site. You can lock the manager when you're not using it. Better yet: you'll only have to remember one password. Having the same password for your email, bank account, and social media apps makes a hacker's job too easy. Take the time to think up creative mixtures of letters, numbers, and symbols for each account. Use a password generator backed up by a password manager to make this less of a burden on you. Create a password update schedule. Whether it’s weekly, monthly...

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Установите пароль, который трудно угадать. Никому не сообщайте пароли. Откажитесь от автоматической авторизации. Используйте различные пароли. Регулярно меняйте пароли.


. Use orange, brown, yellow, and red flowers as well as Thanksgiving-themed decorative items to create a beautiful arrangement for your Thanksgiving table. . Pretty pastels and soft spring hues are the stars in this arrangement. Buy decorative eggs, bunnies, chicks, and other Easter decorations to accent your flowers. Make a summer centerpiece. Take advantage of the year's most colorful and bountiful flowers by crafting your own summer arrangement. This is the time of year to use lots of colors and big, bold shapes. . Use the bride's chosen colors and add wedding bells, lovebirds, or another sweet accent to make a beautiful wedding centerpiece.

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Сделать композицию для Дня Благодарения. Сделать композицию на Пасху. Сделать композицию к празднику летнего солнцестояния. Сделать свадебную композицию.


. Use slightly contrasting colors of paint, applied with a rag to get a textured appearance to the ceiling. You can also use a sponge in a similar manner to get another texture. You can mix joint compound into the paint in order to get a faux plaster look.  You can buy either a mix or the prepared compound. You will likely need a great deal of the material (at least 6 lbs of the prepared compound) but how much will depend on the area you are covering and how thick you want it to be. You can also use textured rollers to get other textures to your paint without having to apply multiple coats.  You can use shaggy rollers or other textured rollers. These should generally have examples of their final textures on the packaging.

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Текстурирование потолка тряпкой. Текстурирование потолка с помощью загущенной краски. Текстурирование потолка с помощью специального валика.


. Use to-do lists at work and at home. Sometimes, it can be difficult to juggle all the tasks you need to finish. Create lists in order of importance. Get the most difficult or most important tasks done early in the morning, so you’ll have progressively easier tasks throughout the day. Don’t erase completed tasks on your to-do list. Some people scratch out or completely erase finished tasks. Many psychologists agree that you should also have a list of things you’ve completed. Doing so reminds you that you’ve been productive. At the end of each day at work, write down what you need to do the next day and thoughts you have about accomplishing those goals efficiently. This way, you’ll know you can resume work easily the next morning. You’ll also feel better about leaving tasks unaccomplished. Don’t go home and immediately start working. The first thing you should do when you get home is tend to your family. Ask your significant other about their day. If you have children, sit down with them, play with them, and help them with their homework. Only after you’ve filled the needs of your family should your mind turn back to work. Email is a double edge sword. It speeds up communication around a company, but the amount of time you spend checking it might cripple your productivity. Consider only checking your email during designated time periods. Check it once in the morning, once after lunch, and once before you leave for the day. This will allow you to answer critical emails and reply in a timely manner.

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Будьте организованны Ведите рабочий дневник. Делайте семью приоритетом, когда находитесь дома. Контролируйте привычку проверять электронную почту.


. Using graph paper or a graphing calculator, draw the graph of the function. Choose several numerical values for x{\displaystyle x} and insert them into the function to calculate the resulting y{\displaystyle y} value. Plot these points on the graph and, after you have plotted several points, connect them to see the graph of the function. When plotting points, check positive and corresponding negative values for x{\displaystyle x}. For example, if working with the function f(x)=2x2+1{\displaystyle f(x)=2x^{2}+1}, plot the following values:   f(1)=2(1)2+1=2+1=3{\displaystyle f(1)=2(1)^{2}+1=2+1=3}. This gives the point (1,3){\displaystyle (1,3)}.  f(2)=2(2)2+1=2(4)+1=8+1=9{\displaystyle f(2)=2(2)^{2}+1=2(4)+1=8+1=9}. This gives the point (2,9){\displaystyle (2,9)}.  f(−1)=2(−1)2+1=2+1=3{\displaystyle f(-1)=2(-1)^{2}+1=2+1=3}. This gives the point (−1,3){\displaystyle (-1,3)}.  f(−2)=2(−2)2+1=2(4)+1=8+1=9{\displaystyle f(-2)=2(-2)^{2}+1=2(4)+1=8+1=9}. This gives the point (−2,9){\displaystyle (-2,9)}. When looking at a function, symmetry suggests a mirror image. If you see that the part of the graph on the right (positive) side of the y-axis matches the part of the graph on the left (negative) side of the y-axis, then the graph is symmetrical across the y-axis. If a function is symmetrical across the y-axis, then the function is even.  You can test symmetry by selecting individual points. If the y-value for any selected x is the same as the y-value for -x, then the function is even. The points that were chosen above for plotting f(x)=2x2+1{\displaystyle f(x)=2x^{2}+1} gave the following results:  (1,3) and (-1,3) (2,9) and (-2,9).   The matching y-values for x=1 and x=-1 and for x=2 and x=-2 indicate that this is an even function. For a true test, selecting two points is not enough proof, but it is a good indication. The origin is the central point (0,0). Origin symmetry means that a positive result for a chosen x-value will correspond to a negative result for -x, and vice versa. Odd functions display origin...

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Постройте график функции Проверьте, симметричен ли график функции относительно оси Y. Проверьте, симметричен ли график функции относительно начала координат. Проверьте, имеет ли график функции какую-нибудь симметрию.


. Using mild soap and water, thoroughly clean your car in preparation for waxing it. You want your car to be completely clean and completely dry before waxing. Wax has a tougher time adhering to dirt and moisture than it does the spanking clean surface of a clean car. Rubbing and polishing compounds are slight abrasives that actually remove a fine layer of clear coat from your vehicle in order to achieve a smooth layer and even coloring. Polishing compound is less abrasive than rubbing compound, making it better suited for pre-wax treatment. Use a damp microfiber cloth to rub the polishing compound lightly over the entirety of the car and then another microfiber cloth to remove the compound. In very hot weather, the wax dries instantly as soon as you apply it to the car, making buffing quite difficult. This can also make the wax difficult to remove once applied. In colder weather, the wax is hard to move around and apply to the car itself. Mostly for temperature reasons (addressed above), it's best to wax your car indoors so that the rays of the sun don't interfere with the waxing. Sunlight can heat up the car in addition to leaving waxy residue on the car which becomes difficult to remove. If you can, wax in your garage, where the temperature is more or less controlled and the rays don't penetrate. If you don't have a garage, find a spot in the shade of a tree or building to work, pick an overcast day, or work in the cool of morning or evening.

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Помойте свою машину. Очистите поверхность от битума и насекомых. Не занимайтесь полировкой в слишком жаркую или слишком холодную погоду. Работайте в гараже или другом помещении.


. Usually, the more you know someone, the more comfortable you are around them. Get to know her well, and let her get to know you well. This will make your relationship more comfortable for her. There's nothing more embarrassing for a girl than when her boyfriend tells everyone that she's "his," followed by an offensive term, or that he'll "get her in bed tonight." Don't say these things to or about anyone. It's okay to compliment her beauty, but don't make sexual references when you're talking about her looks, as this is embarrassing for girls. Keep your intimate relationship details private, unless she tells you otherwise. Avoid teasing her in front of peers, and never ignore her. Communication is everything, so if you have an issue with something your girlfriend said or did, it is important to discuss this with her rather than give 'the silent treatment' or treat her in another immature way. It is possible that your girlfriend is uncomfortable around you simply because she's afraid that you'll force her into doing something she doesn't want to do. This may include anything from kissing, smoking, doing drugs, touching, or having sex to getting tattooed or drinking alcohol. Make sure not to pressure her into doing anything that she may not be ready to do! Never assume that someone is okay with getting physical, even if they had expressed interest at an earlier time. Ask, "Can I give you a hug?" Check in with your girlfriend frequently during sexual activity. Ask, "Is this okay?" and "How does this feel?" If you show that you care and respect her, then she will give honest answers and the trust in your relationship will strengthen.

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Познакомьтесь с ней поближе Не смущайте ее. Разрешайте любые проблемы или конфликты сразу после их появления. Уважайте ее личные границы. Спросите у нее разрешения, прежде чем проявлять физический интерес.


. Verbs have passive voices and active voices, and good writers are always active. The passive voice, appropriate for science reports and some technical writing, places a distance in the writing. Active voice, on the other hand, stands up and demands recognition. Using the exact same verb, you can make a sentence much more active and lively. Active writing is good writing.   Passive voice: "The city has been scorched by the dragon's breath." Here, the verb in the sentence is actually "to be," because the subject of the sentence–the city–is in the act of being changed by something (the dragon's breath).  Active voice: "The dragon's breath scorched the city." Here, the dragon is the subject of the sentence, and the stronger verb–scorch–is used as the verb in the sentence, rather than a vestigial verb phrase. . Lots of inexperienced writers think their biggest problem in the world is using commas correctly. It's not as significant a problem as you might think. Commas aren't used when you want "a pause," they're used to separate clauses in complex sentences. That's not to say they aren't complicated punctuation, but that going through and adding commas willy-nilly is bad writing.  Use commas when you start sentences with adverbs: "Although I drank the poison Kool-Aid, my Wednesday was mostly boring." Use commas with "because" sentences only if the clause after the because is complex. For example: "I drank the Kool-Aid because I was thirsty" doesn't need a comma before the "because." However, "I drank the Kool-Aid, because my sister left me home alone and there wasn't anything else to drink" requires a comma. You didn't drink Kool-Aid because your sister left you, you drank it because there was nothing else to drink. Use commas to set off intro clauses: "Fortunately, I carry a pocketknife" is an appropriate comma use. Likewise, "To begin a novel correctly, forget everything you know" is also correct. Use commas to separate opposing clauses: "The puppies were cute, but smelled disgusting." Avoid commas when the...

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Используйте действительный залог вместо страдательного залога. Используйте меньше запятых и используйте их правильно. Будьте кратки. Перестаньте использовать функцию идеографического словаря в вашем текстовом процессоре. Проверяйте, проверяйте, проверяйте.


. Very few people are true beginners when it comes to English. "Hello," "hi," "How are you?" and numerals have infiltrated most societies. Odds are you know more English than you think.  Take what you know. For example, "How are you?" That uses the verb "to be." What are other questions just like this? Take what you know and expand it! How is she?How is your father?How are your children?How is the weather?   Start memorizing verbs. The top ten most common verbs in English are the following: "be," "have," "do," "say," "get," "make," "go," "know," "take," and "see." Just knowing these verbs can get you through a lot of basic conversations. English is subject-verb-object, in that order. Your subject pronouns are: "I," "you," "he"/"she"/"it," "we," "you," "they." Object pronouns in English are: "me," "you," "him"/"her"/"it," "us," "you," "them." With those verbs and knowing English is SVO, what sentences can you come up with? I know her.She makes it.He takes us. ractice conversations. Once you have basic subject and object pronouns down and a handful of verbs, you can start asking questions.  Questions often open with "who," "what," "when," "where," "why," and "how." "Who" indicates a person; "what" indicates a thing; "when" indicates a time; "where" indicates a place; "why" indicates a reason; "how" indicates a manner. Say you know the subjects, some basic nouns, those ten verbs, and these question starters. What are some things you could ask an English speaker? What is your name?What do you do?When is your birthday?Where is she?Why do you have it?How do you know?

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Начните с легкого. Учитесь разговаривать.


. Viruses are the main cause of most people's computer problems. Removing viruses and ensuring that you remain virus-free will help your computer's health significantly. If you don't have one already, install an antivirus program. Mac users should install an antivirus program as well, as Macs are becoming larger targets for viruses. . Adware are programs that are often installed alongside other programs, and can be difficult to get rid of. These programs send you targeted ads and may hijack your browser. Some are a risk to your personal information . Too many toolbars can cause your browser to slow to a crawl, and many can be incredibly difficult to remove. If you can't remove the toolbars, no matter what you try, you may need to reinstall your browser or install a different browser. . If you have a lot of programs installed that you don't use, they will sit on your hard drive taking up space, and potentially slowing your computer down by running in the background. Go through your programs list and remove any programs that you don't use anymore. See this guide for instructions on deleting programs in OS X. . Lots of programs, both legitimate and illegitimate, will attach themselves to your startup process. When you get too many programs trying to start when your operating system is loading, it can really slow your computer down. . For optimal efficiency, your hard disk should always have at least 15% of the space on it available, preferably at least 25%. Having more free space allows your operating system to move files around during installation and defragmenting. lean the registry (Windows). Your Windows registry contains information for all of your installed programs. Oftentimes, when a program is uninstalled, it will leave behind entries in the registry. As these pile up, Windows can take longer to find the entries it needs. . Oftentimes, updating your operating system will fix a particular problem you've been having. Installing the latest updates will also help ensure that your computer is as secure as...

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Удаление вирусов. Удаление рекламного ПО. Удаление ненужных панелей инструментов для браузера. Удаление неиспользуемых программ. Очистка списка автозагрузки. Освобождение места на жестком диске. Очистка реестра (Windows). Установка обновлений. Настройка резервирования. Переустановка операционной системы.


. Want to try a fun project at home? Mix up your own play dough, with some help from your parents. Mixing up some flour and water and food coloring, you can have your own varieties of customizable colors to play with. Get your parents to help you if you need to use the stove. All you need to mix together to make play dough is:  2 cups of white flour 2 cups of water 1 Tsp. cream of tartar 2 tablespoons of canola oil 1 cup of salt You can always read, or you can that an old book you're tired of to make an art project. If you've got a ratty old magazine or school textbook that you're done with, go through it and cross everything out but a couple of words to make new sentences, or color on the pictures and give everyone a mustache. Make a new story.  Always make sure you get permission to cut up or color on any old books, to make sure you won't get in trouble after the fact. Take a bunch of different magazines and cut out a variety of pictures, making collages for fun. Stick the pope next to a chicken McNugget and a bunch of flamingoes. Weird is fun. If you're allowed to be in the kitchen, try experimenting with some new recipes. If you're bored, a batch of cookies is a great result. Check out these wikiHow resources for great cooking projects:  Pie from scratch Chocolate chip cookies Vegan pudding Sauerkraut Toast Scrambled Eggs There's no better way to spend time than cranking up some tunes and flailing around for fun. You don't have to be a great dancer to have fun dancing in your room by yourself. It's good exercise, quick, and easy. You don't even have to annoy your parents or your neighbors if you've got some headphones. Put your earbuds in and listen in private. Have a dance party of one.

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Приготовьте тесто для лепки. Сотрите все из старой книги. Попробуйте приготовить что-то вкусное. Танцуйте.


. Water flushes out your system, removing unneeded toxins, making it easier to lose weight. Moreover, water is free of calories, making it a much better choice than sugary drinks. In fact, if you can limit yourself to only water, your odds of losing the weight will increase. If you need something flavored from time to time, choose unsweetened tea.  This should be 24/7, apart from right before a workout. Then you can feel free to chug a cup of black coffee (or with a splash of skim milk). The caffeine blast is reported to give you a kick, making you work out a little bit harder.  It turns out drinking water can up your metabolism, too, in addition to making you feel full. Recent studies show that drinking two glasses of cold water can up your metabolism about 40% for 15-20 minutes. Participants in these weight loss studies reportedly lost 15 pounds in three months, largely by drinking only water. Cut it out completely. Someone following a standard diet can usually afford to fall off the junk food wagon once or twice without suffering major repercussions. For more extreme, short-term weight loss goals (like this one), however, junk food must be completely avoided.  Stay away from greasy, fatty foods as well as those with a high sugar content. Anything battered, fried, covered in chocolate, packaged, or loaded up and preserved with sugar is a no-go. Be sure to read your labels. Even things like yogurt and granola bars can be powerhouses of sugar. While many people think of these as healthy, they're actually not. Everything from pasta to cookies is full of simple carbohydrates that are actually sugars in disguise. These little villains spike our insulin levels, upping our fat stores, and ultimately increase our body weight. To lower the spike, cut out the processed carbs – that means white rice, bread, and potatoes, in addition to cookies, cakes, donuts, chips, pretzels, and ice cream.  You may be better off cutting out carbs in general. Let's face it: 20 pounds in 2 weeks is a tall order. To put your body in...

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Переключитесь на питье только воды. Удалите нездоровую пищу из своего рациона. Исключите белые углеводы. Ешьте продукты с «отрицательными калориями» . Отдавайте предпочтение скудным протеинам и ешьте больше овощей. Рассмотрим  внимательно увлечение диетой.


. What have you got to hide? We're all imperfect, growing, learning human beings. If you feel ashamed or insecure about any aspect of yourself and you feel that you have to hide those parts of you, whether physically or emotionally then you have to come to terms with that and learn to convert your so-called flaws into individualistic quirks or simply as basic, down-to-earth acknowledgments of your own imperfections. Try the tactic of owning up to your imperfections mid-argument with someone. You will often discover that suddenly you've removed the very reason for stubbornly holding the line of argument, which is often about preserving face and not giving in. The moment you say, "Yeah, look, I get really irritable when the room's in a mess too. And I acknowledge that I shouldn't leave my clothes in a pile on the floor and yet I do it because that's a lazy part of myself I'm still trying to train out of the habit. I'm sorry. I know I could do better, and I will try," you suddenly infuse an argument with genuine self-honesty that disarms the entire point of the argument. . If you're always striving to be someone you're not already, you'll never be a happy person. This comes about through comparing yourself to others and finding yourself wanting in certain ways. This is a slippery slope to tread, where your thinking will only become more and more negative.  You can always see the appearances others wish to portray publicly but you won't ever see what's really going on behind their facades in their apparently perfect world. By comparing yourself to others, you give their image-portrayal way too much power and reduce your own worth based on a mirage. It's a useless activity that only brings harm.  Instead, value the person you are, love your personality, and embrace your flaws; we all have them, and as explained earlier, being honest is better than running from them. Some of them will like you and some of them won't. Either attitude is as likely to be right or wrong. It's next-to-impossible to be yourself when...

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Будьте честны и открыты Не сравнивайте себя с другими Перестаньте беспокоиться о том, как люди вас воспринимают. Перестаньте всем угождать Окружите себя позитивными людьми. Усвойте разницу между запугивающими, саркастическими, язвительными высказываниями и конструктивной критикой.


. What makes you unique? What makes you you? Use your late teenage years and early 20s to start becoming more and more like the adult version of yourself. Your interests, talents, and skills will give you some sense of who you will become, so it's important to take your mid-to-late teenage years to explore those talents and dream your biggest dreams. What do you want to be? Who do you want to be? Explore yourself.  Use these years to play in bands, play sports, act in drama, paint, and read for pleasure. Explore things for which you have natural skills, as well as things you know nothing about. Try new hobbies and activities that are available, like photography or dance. You might learn that you're really great at something you never gave yourself credit for. While you don't need to plan out your whole life in your early twenties, it's important to start giving some thought to what you want to do with the rest of your life. Do you want to go to college? Are you studying what you want to study and providing yourself a plan for the future? Do you want to start making money as soon as possible? Are you going to take your band on tour and live like a rock star? Are you going to travel? Make a list of your priorities and the things you want to make sure to accomplish in your young adulthood and start taking the steps to make them happen.    If you're interested in going to college, start researching possibilities, and thinking about what you'd like to study. Find local universities and colleges that might be a good fit, and find colleges that would be dream schools. Find out about how much it will cost, how much your family will be able to afford, how much you'll need to reserve with student loans, and the different cost breakdowns for different schools.  If you want to start working, spend time developing a budget for yourself, setting financial goals, and learning what kinds of jobs will be available to you to make the kind of money you'll need. Research the training and vocational skills you'll need for those...

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Раскройте свои таланты. Задумайтесь о том, кем вы будете через 10 лет. Посещайте новые места и приобретайте новый опыт для расширения вашего кругозора и получения знаний о жизни в других уголках мира. Общайтесь с людьми. Будьте честны сами с собой.


. What qualities, values, and experiences are you offering your customers? In order for your branding to seem authentic and be effective, you need to project a truthful image of what your company strives to provide. Before you can do that, it’s important to articulate your company’s mission so that you’re clear on what sets you apart from the pack.  Think about the following questions:  Why did you start this business? What goals do you want to achieve? Who are the people you want to help? What makes your company different from others in your field? Aim for your customers to think of your brand almost like a living, breathing person they can trust. They need to know that your product or service is the one they should turn to when faced with a dozen choices in the grocery aisle or a long list of names in the phone book. Taking your mission into account, decide what type of attitude you want to project. What spin are you going to put on your mission?   Maybe you want your product to be seen as the ticket to an adventure or a brand new life or a second chance at youth. This approach is often taken by upscale food companies that sell products like goji berry juice or sprouted grain granola bars. Maybe you want to present your brand as smart and cutting edge. Being seen with your product will make customers feel cool, like they’re in a special club. Brands like Urban Outfitters and Apple take this approach. Another approach would be offering your customers a reliable, completely trustworthy option that will never let them down. This is a good approach if you’re selling a product that should never malfunction, like tires, or if you’re building a brand for your law practice. You could also rely on nostalgia to build your brand. People feel connected to things that remind them of childhood and carefree times. When you buy a product, why do you buy it? What makes you choose a particular brand? See if you can use your answer to help you figure out how your own brand will come across. Find out what your customers are...

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Точно определите свою миссию. Как вы хотите, чтобы вас видели. Думайте так же, как думает ваш клиент. Усовершенствуйте язык бренда. Выберите схему дизайна. Привлекайте своих сотрудников.