The only player on the soccer field who will ever pick up the ball for a punt is the goalie. There is no circumstance in soccer that allows any other player to punt the ball. While you might be called on occasionally in practice to pick up the ball and punt it, it's not a skill that you need to practice unless you're the goalie. Punts must be made within the 18 yard (16.5 m) box. When you pick up the ball, you can punt anywhere inside your box. If you want to take it outside of the box, you've got to drop it on the ground. When you pick up the ball, hold it in both hands gently, at a height about even with your waist. It doesn't need to be perfect, but it's usually easiest to punt the ball by dropping it from waist-height and no higher. Your arms should be out straight from your body, with the ball held in your fingers.  You'll see many goalies dribbling the ball before they punt it, or holding it in one hand while they gesture, but you should hold onto the ball securely with two hands as you complete your pre-punt steps. Don't try to get fancy. Just hold the ball. Punting a soccer ball will happen pretty fast, which means a lot of steps will have to happen at once. Most goalies will have the ball in one hand as they take the steps and extend and drop it in one big fluid motion. Practice blending all these steps together to make it comfortable for you. Take your lead step with the step you'll eventually kick with. Your dominant foot should be used to punt the ball, which is the foot you'd normally kick with. If you're right-footed, take your first step with your right foot. Some goalies will elect to take multiple steps, but all you need is two. One lead step and one plant step is all that’s necessary, before bringing your lead leg up and following through with the punt. Practice some to see what is most comfortable and powerful for you. This will provide your pivot point, a form in which you'll lift your kicking leg and launch the ball into play. Your two lead-up steps should happen quickly, and be spread...

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Только голкипер может выбивать мяч с рук. Удерживайте мяч на уровне пояса. Первый шаг делайте той ногой, которой будете бить по мячу. Опорная нога. Держите рабочую ногу прямой. Бросайте мяч прямо вниз. Продолжайте тянуть носок вверх после контакта с мячом. Завершение.


The only sure way to survive an encounter with a crocodile or alligator is to never meet one in the first place.  Crocodilians live in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia, and depending on the species, can live in both fresh and salt water. If you live in or visit a tropical region, ask local residents and authorities about the presence of crocodiles, alligators, or caiman before approaching any bodies of water.  Take warning signs about the presence of crocodiles seriously. Never go swimming outside of designated areas in regions where crocodilians are known to live. If a potential swimming area is unmarked, do not assume that it is safe. Interestingly, almost 95% of recent crocodile attacks in northern Australia have involved locals. Don't let your familiarity with crocodilians lead you into a false sense of security around them. Over 90% of crocodile attacks occur in or near the water and you must use extreme care to avoid them. Crocodilians usually live in and around slow-moving water with a lot of mud and vegetation, and can most often be found in swamps and marshes. They can also inhabit lakes, ponds, rivers, estuaries, man-made canals and the occasional swimming pool. Saltwater crocodiles can also be found on ocean beaches, and even traversing the open sea!  Swimming in water where crocodilians live is an obvious danger, but crocs also attack people who are fishing, gathering water, or wading at the water's edge. Crocodiles, in particular, are also known to attack and overturn boats, and will even grab people off of boats and drag them into the water. Crocodilians can attack at any time, but are most active and most dangerous at dusk and at night.  Try to be well away from the water before nightfall, but still remember to stay alert during the day. If you are on or near infested water after dark, use a flashlight or headlamp to check the area frequently for eye-shine. Alligators and crocodiles are at their most dangerous during mating and breeding season when they are more...

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Узнайте, где обитают крокодилы, и держитесь подальше от таких мест. Будьте предельно осторожны возле тех водоемов, где обитают крокодилы. Узнайте, когда крокодилы представляют наибольшую опасность. Будьте еще более осторожны в период размножения. Постоянно следите за окружающей обстановкой. Не выгуливайте собаку возле мест, в которых могут обитать крокодилы или аллигаторы. Не разрешайте маленьким детям играть возле самой воды и не оставляйте их без присмотра в той местности, где водятся крокодилы. Не кормите крокодилов или аллигаторов. Если вы собираетесь разбить лагерь в местности, в которой водятся крокодилы или аллигаторы, выберите место подальше от воды.


The only surefire way to find out if you have DID is to get a psychological evaluation. People with Dissociative Identity Disorder do not always remember when they experience a certain state of consciousness.  Due to this, people with DID may not be aware of their alters so self-diagnosing can be particularly challenging.  Don't try to self-diagnose. You must see a professional to determine whether or not you have DID. Only trained psychologists or psychiatrists are qualified to diagnose the illness. Find a psychologist or therapist who specializes in assessing and treating the disorder.  If you have been diagnosed with DID, you can consider whether you want to take medication for it. Ask your psychologist for a referral to a psychiatrist. Sometimes people with DID experience memory issues and agitation, which can also be caused by certain medical conditions. It is important that you are also evaluated by your doctor (primary general practitioner) to eliminate any of the possibilities.  Also, rule out any substance use issues. DID is not caused by blackouts due to alcohol consumption or other substance intoxication. If you experience seizures of any kind, consult with your doctor immediately. This is a medical condition and not directly associated with DID. Know that it can take time to diagnose DID. People with DID are sometimes misdiagnosed. The primary reason for this is that many sufferers of DID also have other mental health diagnoses such as: depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorder, sleep disorder, panic disorder, or a substance abuse disorder. The combination of these illnesses present themselves in a way that the symptoms of DID overlap with the other disorders. As a result, the doctor may need some time to get to know the patient before making a clear diagnosis.  Don’t expect an immediate diagnosis on the first day you meet with a mental health professional. These assessments can take several sessions. Make sure you tell the mental health professional that you are worried you...

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Проконсультируйтесь с психологом. Исключите вероятность других заболеваний. Запаситесь терпением.


The only time a pug can get pregnant is during her heat. Your female pug will come into heat about twice a year, or roughly once every six months. Her heat period will last about three to four weeks. She will undergo physical changes and her behavior may change some during heat. Male dogs will also be more drawn to her during this time. The best way to know for sure if your pug is in heat is to look at her genital area. During her heat, she will have a swollen vulva and release a bloody discharge. Your female pug cannot get pregnant during the whole heat cycle. She can only get pregnant when she is ovulating. This time tends to be approximately day 11 through 14 of her heat cycle.  This is the time when she wants to have the male’s company as well. The range of ovulation can vary depending on the dog. If you don’t want to wait around to check for her heat or guess when she is ovulating, you can have your vet test your pug’s heat cycle so you know exactly when it starts. This will give you the best chance for her to fall pregnant because you will know exactly when she needs to breed.  The vet may swab her vulva and analyze the cells under a microscope slide to tell exactly what stage of heat she is in and if it's a good time to mate her. You can also get an ovulation blood test, which analyzes the levels of hormones in her bloodstream and detect when she is ovulating based on the rise in hormones. During the entire heat cycle, your female pug will be attractive to all male dogs. When she is outside, make sure you keep a close eye on her to ensure that another male dog does not come and mate with her without you knowing about it. This is especially important if you let your dog free in a fenced in yard. Male dogs are known to jump fences to get to females in heat. Once you determine when your female pug is ovulating, have the male pug brought it. When you introduce them, make sure you keep them on a lead. This will keep them safe in case they don’t like each other, making sure you can separate them quickly....

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Дождитесь течки. Определите время овуляции. Попросите врача установить, в какой момент начнется овуляция. Следите за собакой во время течки. Познакомьте самку с самцом. Проверьте, удалась ли вязка. Следите за здоровьем собаки на протяжении всего срока беременности. Ухаживайте за щенками


The only time you should wash under the hood is when the engine is cold. This means that you need to wait a substantial time after running the engine and washing under the hood. If you wash it when the engine is hot, you run the risk of damaging your engine as cold water may cause hot or warm parts to shatter or be damaged.  The best time to wash under the hood is in the morning after your engine has cooled all night. Some experts suggest that it is okay to clean the engine while it is slightly warm. They note that this can help in the process of removing dirt and gunk. However, it is best to exercise caution and may be best to wait until the engine is cold. Never wash under the hood immediately after you’ve been driving the car. Before washing under the hood, you need to make sure that you cover or protect a number of parts that might be damaged by water. This is best done by securing vulnerable components with plastic bags and plastic tape.  Cover or protect the engine’s air intake. Cover or protect the alternator. Protect any electronics, electrical connections, relays, or sensors. Cover or protect the distributor cap. It is easy for water to get under the cap. Make sure to cover it with plastic and secure the plastic with tape. If you get water under the cap, you can spray WD-40 to help dissipate the water. If this does not work, you may need to replace the cap and rotor. If you have doubts about the damage water may do to a certain part of your engine, cover it. The next step is to take out any filters that could be damaged or ruined. This is important since filters are extremely vulnerable to water and are places where water could accumulate and potentially harm the engine or other parts.  The most likely filter you'll have to remove is the engine air intake filter. Rarely, if it is exposed in the engine compartment, you may need to remove the cabin air filter, too. Make sure to cover any filter intakes with plastic, just as you did with sensitive electronics and other areas. Store the filters in a dry...

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Убедитесь, что двигатель остыл. Накройте уязвимые части двигателя. Снимите фильтры в двигательном отсеке. Отключите аккумуляторные кабели. Соберите необходимые материалы.


The only way that you can recover from PTSD is to come to terms with the fact that you have this condition. Otherwise, you will not seek treatment for it in the first place. If you are not sure whether or not you have PTSD, you should look out for four main categories of PTSD-related symptoms:   Intrusive re-experiencing of emotions and images related to the traumatic event. Feelings of avoidance, such as trying to avoid thinking about or talking about the negative event that occurred. Hyper-arousal and sensitivity to things like loud noises. Negative changes in thinking and feeling, such as emotional numbness, hopelessness about the future, and a lack of interest in activities once enjoyed. Symptoms of re-experiencing are those that bring the sufferer back, mentally, to the traumatic event and the emotions associated with it. Flashbacks can arouse negative emotions in the person living with PTSD. These flashbacks can completely override what is currently happening and replace the present context with thoughts that bring back memories of the past trauma. Re-experiencing can include flashbacks, nightmares, and irrational thoughts usually driven by fear. Avoidance can mean intentionally blocking out specific parts of the traumatic experience. This may not just be simply forgetting the events that transpired through the ordeal but can involve an intentional blocking of details in the hopes that this can make it all go away.   Avoidance can also manifest as a refusal to go to the place where the event happened, see the people that were a part of the event, or be around items that remind you of the experience. Avoidance can also manifest itself as the experience of emotional numbness; this is your mind shutting out the emotions you had during the traumatic event. Hyper-arousal symptoms are generally always present in a person with PTSD. Hyper-arousal can also be described as being constantly 'on edge.' On edge can mean being started by loud noises or sudden movements. It can also refer to emotional overreactions...

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Важно понимать, что выявление наличия ПТСР является первым шагом к выздоровлению. Отслеживайте любые моменты повторного переживания травмирующей ситуации. Осознайте чувство избегания. Выявление признаков повышенной нервно-психической возбудимости.


The only way to change the language of the Google app on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is to change the language for the entire device. For a workaround to keep your system language intact, see the last step of this section.  This will display a list of available languages. This will change the language for every app on your device, and is the only way to change the language of your Google app. See the next step for a workaround if you want to search in another language. If you want to be able to search Google using a specific language, but want to keep your device's language set as it is, you can create a shortcut on your iOS device's Home screen that will take you to the Google search page in the language of your choosing:  Open Safari and visit the Google site in the language you want to use. Google is available in many different countries, and uses the domain assigned to that country. For example, the German Google site is Google.de, the Japanese Google site is Google.co.jp, and the French Google site is Google.fr. Tap the Share button. This looks like a box with an arrow coming out of it. You'll find this at the bottom of the screen on iPhone and iPod, or at the top of the screen on iPad. Tap "Add to Home Screen". You'll be given the option to change the title. Add the language to the title so that you can quickly see what version of Google you will be opening with the shortcut. Tap "Add" after you have made the changes. Use the new shortcut whenever you want to search in another language. Tap the new shortcut on your Home screen to instantly open the Google site in that language. All of your search results made from that bookmark will be in the language you chose.

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Запустите приложение «Настройки». Нажмите «Основные» > «Язык и регион». Коснитесь «Язык iPhone/iPad/iPod». Выберите нужный язык. Создайте ярлык для поисковика Google на нужном языке.


The only way to have lipedema diagnosed is to visit your doctor. If your normal doctor is not trained in this area, they may refer you to a specialist who will examine your condition to determine if it is lipedema or another similar fat disorder. The symptoms of this disorder make some people feel embarrassed to discuss the matter with their doctor. Try to remember that there is nothing to be embarrassed about, and if it is lipedema, the earlier you catch the disorder, the more treatable it will be. As with many disorders and diseases, lipedema is often more treatable in the earlier stages than in the later stages. There are four stages of lipedema.  In stage 1, the skin will still be smooth, and swelling may increase during the day, but disappear with rest. During this stage, the disorder responds well to treatment. In stage 2, there may be indentations in the skin, and lipomas (fatty lumps) may develop. You may experience eczema or skin infections known as erysipelas. Swelling may still appear during the day, but likely doesn’t go away completely, even with rest and elevation of the legs. At this stage, your body may still respond well to treatment. During stage 3, you may experience a hardening of the connective tissues. At this stage, the swelling is unlikely to go down regardless of whether you are resting or elevating your legs. You might also experience overhanging skin. It is still possible to treat the disorder, but you may be less responsive to various treatments. In stage 4 you will likely experience a worsening of the symptoms present in stage 3. At this stage, the disorder is referred to by some experts as lipo-lymphedema. As with stage 3, treatment is still worth trying, but you may not respond to some treatments. The best way to diagnose the disorder is through visual inspection of the affected area. The doctor may feel the area to check for nodules that characterize this disorder. Additionally, your doctor will likely ask you about whether or not you are experiencing any pain, and to describe...

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Запишитесь на прием к врачу. Узнайте о стадиях липедемы. Узнайте, что будет искать врач.


The only way to know for sure if a filling needs replaced is to see your dentist. A dental professional is also the only person qualified to replace fillings. If you notice any signs or symptoms of a filling that may need replaced, schedule an appointment with your dentist at the earliest time possible. This can ensure you get prompt treatment and may minimize your risk of developing abscesses. Let the scheduling staff know why you need to see the dentist. They may be able to get you an appointment sooner rather than later. Your dentist will conduct a thorough exam of your fillings to see if any need replacing. Let your dentist know any signs or symptoms you’ve observed, which he’ll consider along with your medical records and the results of his examination.  Be precise when explaining your symptoms of signs to the dentist. This can help your dentist better determine if the filling needs replaced. For example, “I get a sharp pain that hurts my entire tooth.”  Allow your dentist to probe your mouth with a tool called an explorer. This will gently probe the tooth and filling to detect any worn spots. In some cases, a filling may be intact but still need replacement. This is because it has a small crack or is leaking. Both of these can lead to tooth decay. Your doctor may also want to check for problems between your teeth that are not visible with the naked eye. Your dentist suspects or determines that your fillings need replacing, they will likely have you undergo additional testing such as X-rays or trans-illumination. These can help your dentist better formulate a treatment and replacement plan for you.  An X-ray is necessary to see if there's recurrent decay under a filling, or to see if the margins are opened on fillings that are between teeth.  Recognize that your dentist may also order a periapical radiograph, another type of oral X-ray, to check that the root of your tooth is not damaged. Your dentist may determine that you have one or more fillings that need replaced. If this is the case, explore your...

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Запишитесь на прием к врачу. Пройдите осмотр. Пройдите дополнительное обследование. Обсудите возможные варианты лечения с врачом. Регулярно проходите осмотр стоматолога.


The only way to meet people once you get out of high school and college (and those are people you're thrown in with anyway. How many of them do you like) is to get out and do stuff outside your home. The more you do, the more interesting you'll be and the more (interesting) people you'll meet. That's a cold, hard fact right there, that is.  All sorts of places. Even places you initially wouldn't see yourself going to -- those are the places you always get the most surprised about! Make it a point to check out that cafe you've heard about. Check out that abstract Jell-O art exhibition. Go to your little sister's softball games for a change. You'll have so many stories to tell by the end of the week that making conversation won't even be an issue. The more places you go and activities you go (such as going to Jell-O art exhibitions), the more interesting you'll be and the more varied your perspective on the world will be. You'll have seen more things, met more people, and, at the risk of sounding like your hippie aunt in Denver, you'll be happening. And you'll be busy! Busy meeting people, having experiences, and living life, that's what. When people meet you, they'll probably assume a fair number of things. It's your job to take those labels people place on you and tell 'em where to stick it with your dynamic, multi-faceted self. Are you a leggy blonde? Well, maybe you're into magazines and The Bachelorette. Oh crap, you're also a sharpshooter? Woah! Do you only wear flannel and listen to Neutral Milk Hotel? Oh...hold up, you also speak Russian and studied French cooking? Cool. If you have even one friend under your belt, you have access to a ready-made social network. Heck, your coworkers, your neighbors, your cousins -- they all know people you could win over. Take advantage of them! Invite them to a get together and have them bring along a couple friends. Attend recitals, festivals, and other public events that they're going to. Put your connections to work! This is also a good way to turn acquaintances...

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Посещайте разные места. Делайте что-нибудь. Используйте ваши связи. Вы не знаете, где вам может повезти. Принимайте приглашения. Начните первым. Запишите контактную информацию.


The only way to truly conquer your phone anxiety is to figure out what’s causing it. Question what’s at the bottom of your fear of talking on the phone: Are you worried about saying something embarrassing? Do you fear rejection? Take a moment to really notice the thoughts that go through your head before you make a phone call. Notice what kinds of things you are telling yourself. After gaining some insight into what’s driving your fear, try to change them. You can do this by modifying what you’re telling yourself about talking on the phone. For example, you might be telling yourself that you’ll say something stupid or embarrassing. If this is the case, try to think about times when you have made a phone call and you didn’t say anything embarrassing. Now, reframe your self-talk by saying something like, “I have made several phone calls without embarrassing myself. I am capable of having a successful telephone conversation.”

TL;DR in Russian:

Поймите суть страха. Измените внутренний диалог.


The only way to truly control every nutrient and calorie that goes into your body is to cook for yourself. Though every restaurant nowadays tends to have healthier options, you can never be sure what's in that salad dressing or what type of oil they use for their vegetables. You'll be better off cooking for yourself and being able to exercise complete control over every bite you intake. This way you can use healthier oils, like olive oil, less butter, less sugar, less salt (a big culprit when it comes to bloating) and control your portion sizes, too. And what's even better? It stretches your wallet further, too. If this were a permanent lifestyle change, keeping track might just be demotivating. But since this is only for 14 days, it's totally doable. Keeping track can help you see where you're likely to flub up, see where you have a little wiggle room, and help you see all the progress you've made – which is an awesome feeling. It's proof of a job well done. This can be done with an old school pen and paper like with a food diary, or you could get technological and download one of the plethora of weight loss apps available. Many help you count calories, carbs, fats, and protein and take into account exercise, too. It sounds obvious, but one of the most important things you can do to guarantee weight loss success is to commit to your goal. This is especially important for a short-term diet like this. You cannot afford to have an “off” day when you slack on your diet or exercise regimen. Once you decide to go this route, you must be committed to seeing it through. It'll be easier if you tell other people about your plan, or if you have other people to do it with you. They can hold you accountable, you can eat healthy  and exercise together, and you can complain about it together, too. The best way to burn calories is through exercise. If your body is already familiar with moderate physical activity, you might be able to take things up a notch by alternating moderate and vigorous activity throughout your day....

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Начните готовить. Следите за вашим питанием и тренировками. Возьмите на себя обязательство. Выполняйте несколько часов от умеренной до интенсивной тренировки каждый день. Используйте небольшие возможности для занятий. Высыпайтесь по ночам.


The only way to update your console is if you have a connection to Xbox Live. Click here for instructions on getting connected. If you don't have internet access for your Xbox One, you can contact Microsoft support for instructions on applying a manual update file. They may be able to provide you with a link to an update file that you can install on your Xbox One using a USB drive. These update files are only offered to users who cannot connect their Xbox One to the internet. If you don't have "Instant-on" enabled, or an update becomes available while you're using your console, you can apply the update manually from the "Settings" menu. The "Settings" menu can be accessed from the Home screen. Updates are released in two forms: "Available" and "Mandatory". Available updates can be downloaded at your convenience, and are not required to connect to Xbox Live. After a while, Available updates will turn into Mandatory ones, which are required in order to access the Xbox Live service. If the update has become Mandatory, the update screen will open automatically when you turn the Xbox One on. You won't be able to connect until the Mandatory update is installed.  If there is an update available, you will see the "It's time to update" screen. The size of the available update will be displayed. The update will download and install. Your Xbox One may restart during or after the update process. If you'd rather not install the update, select "Disconnect & close". You will be disconnected from Xbox Live but still be able to use your console to play offline games. You won't be able to play online or download game updates until you perform the Mandatory system update.

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Убедитесь, что вы подключены к Xbox Live. Откройте меню «Настройки». В меню «Настройки» выберите «Система». Выберите «Консоль обновления». Выберите «Запустить обновление» и нажмите «A», чтобы начать процесс обновления.


The only way you can have confidence in relationships is if you have in yourself first and foremost. Follow the steps in Part 1 and try to build your own self-confidence. If you believe in your own self-value, that's part of the journey to building more confidence in your relationships. In addition, try spending constructive time alone with yourself and finding satisfaction and fulfillment in that; read a book, go for a walk, or do some exercise. You'll tap more into yourself and what you want and can then bring this into your relationships with others.  Remember that developing healthy self-esteem is an important part of having a successful romantic relationship. In a study of  287 young adults, researchers found that those with higher self-esteem, which includes confidence in one’s appearance and personality, were more likely to have successful romantic relationships.  If your confidence has recently taken a hit due to a bad relationship or breakup, take time to recover. Many studies have been reported that divorce and separation can have an adverse effect on your mental and physical health, including heightened stress and anxiety as well as the increased likelihood of developing alcohol abuse problems, diabetes, and heart conditions. It's not easy when relationships end, but you can recover from an ended relationship by taking time to emotionally work through it and move forward. We can't change the past; however, we can change how we view the past, both its good and bad components. Try to think about your past relationships and how these might affect your present outlook. This will help you learn to cope with your romantic past without letting it define you. For example, maybe you had an ex who cheated on you in the past. Rather than blame yourself or carry the burden of the relationship on your shoulders for forever, instead think about how this experience has reduced your ability to trust potential partners easily and how you're always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Simply knowing about the...

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Заботьтесь о себе и своем здоровье. Поразмышляйте над своим прошлым. Верьте в дальнейшие перспективы. Не упускайте шанс. Не бойтесь.


The only way you’ll improve at your comedy performance is if you perform the jokes in front of a crowd. Open mics are a great way to start: they are generally free, don’t put a lot of pressure on performers, and encourage beginners to try new material. If there’s a local comedy club in your area, look at their online calendar and see if there’s an upcoming open mic. Bars, coffee shops, and even some music venues also host open mics. Once you start delivering jokes in public, you’ll need to have a comic voice or presence that you use to deliver your jokes. For example, maybe you want to deliver your material deadpan, or maybe you’ll rely on physical comedy to draw laughs. Find what persona and voice works best for your particular type of comedy. Many beginning comedians think it’s wise to imitate an already established comic. In fact, it’s better to just be yourself—performing comedy in the style of an already established comic (e.g. Louis CK, Dave Chappelle, Sarah Silverman) can seem cliché or lazy. Just like in any other hobby or line or work, networking—and making friendships—is a valuable way to get yourself noticed. You can also start forming connections with other comics and even venue owners and event organizers.  If you see a more established standup comic, introduce yourself and say something like, “I’ve seen you at quite a few of these comedy events around town. Do you know of any good venues for up-and-coming comics?” Or say, “Do you know any booking or event managers around town who could help me get a show?” Once you’ve performed at several open mics and gotten to know a few other comics in your area, it’s time to perform at a more legitimate venue. If you can find email or Facebook contact information for comedy-festival or comedy-club bookers, politely ask if they can feature you at an upcoming show. Starting out, you’ll likely be placed in the middle of a comedy night, sandwiched between two reliable acts. No comedian starts out perfectly funny: you’ll have nights where the audience doesn’t...

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Начинайте участвовать в открытых микрофонах как можно раньше. Развивайте свой сценический образ. Знакомьтесь с другими комиками из вашего города. Подавайте заявки на участие в комедийных фестивалях и концертах. Не нужно бояться неудачи.


The opening lines of a short story are essential, as they will keep the reader engaged and interested enough to continue on. The first sentence or first paragraph often introduces the idea or situation that will be explored in the story. It should give the reader clear indications of tone, style, and voice. It may also tell the reader something about the characters and the plot of the story.  Using Kurt Vonnegut’s rules for a short story, a popular reference for writers, you should always try to “start as close to the end as possible” in your opening lines. Place your reader right in the action as soon as you can so they are hooked into reading on. Often, editors will read the first several lines of a story to see if it’s worth reading to the end. Many short stories are selected for publication based on the strength of their opening line. This is why it is important that you consider how you can make an impact on the reader and make an impression with the first one to two lines. To help you get a better sense of how to start your short story, you should read several example opening lines. Note how the writer draws the reader in and uses every word like it counts. Several examples include:  “The first great act of love I ever witnessed was Split Lip bathing his handicapped daughter.” “Isabelle” by George Saunders. “When this story goes out into the world, I may become the most famous hermaphrodite in history.” “The Obscure Object” by Jeffrey Eugenides. “Just before the alarm went off she was lying in a hot sunny garden, with green lawns around her and stretching as far as she could see.” “Elizabeth” by Shirley Jackson. Once you have read over the example opening lines, ask yourself several questions:  How does the writer set the tone or mood? For example, the first line in Eugenides’ short story “The Obscure Object” introduces the narrator as a hermaphrodite and lets the reader know that the narrator’s life story is going to be told. It sets up a reflective mood, where the narrator relays their life as a...

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Не забывайте о роли начала рассказа. Читайте примеры первых строк. Проанализируйте примеры.


The operative word is clean. The slightest bit of contamination can spoil the rum. Before you start, make sure you're dealing with the cleanest ingredients and a sanitary area. Clean and then submerge any utensils you will be using in boiling water. Turn the heat off the boiling water and soak your pot or barrel in the near-boiling water. Then dump the water. This will help kill off any potentially harmful germs. The sugar will dissolve easily, but the molasses will be tougher dissolve, as it is very sticky. Try not to boil the water. Continue to let it heat up until bubbles just start to form, and then turn the burner off. You may find it helpful to take out about 1 liter of the mash in a jug first; try dissolving the yeast in the smaller jug. Then, when the mixture begins to foam up, incorporate with the rest of the wort.

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Начните с того, что налейте в большую чистую емкость 20 л воды. Растворите сахар и патоку в 20 л воды при средней температуре. Охладите раствор до 28 ͦС (82 ͦF) и добавьте гидратированные дрожжи.


The optimal length of a bowel movement should be about 12 inches in length. Stool that is significantly shorter, such as round pellets, indicates constipation. Increase your dietary fiber intake and stay hydrated. If your stool starts to become consistently narrow, talk to your doctor. Thinning bowel movements and obstruction in your large intestine. Your bowel may be blocked by a foreign object like another bum cheek or a tumor. Your bowel movement should be smooth, solid, and a little fluffy.  Bowel movements that break apart easily or are mostly liquid indicate diarrhea.<Dale Prokupek, MD. Gastroenterologist. Personal interview. 16 April 2020.</ref> This may be caused by a wide range of health problems including infectious disease, inflammation, nutrient malabsorption, or even psychological stress. Bowel movements that are lumpy, hard, and difficult to pass indicate constipation.

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Определите длину кала. Посмотрите на ширину кала. Обратите внимание на консистенцию кала.


The original "zester" looks like a small claw with tin teeth or sharp holes. This creates thin strips of peel for garnishing drinks.  When a recipe calls for zest, it means finely minced or grated peel instead. You can use this tool, but you'll need to chop the peel finely afterward. A traditional lemon twist is actually easier to make with a vegetable peeler, as described below. Scrub the lemon surface with hot, soapy water. Use an untreated, unwaxed lemon if you can. The wax is usually harmless (and regulated in the US and EU), but it can affect the taste of the drink. Press the teeth of the zester against the skin and drag it across the lemon. For decorative, extra long strips, rotate the lemon as you go.

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Используйте традиционный зестер для снятия спиральной цедры, которую вы используете для украшения коктейлей. Помойте лимон. Проведите зестером вдоль поверхности кожуры лимона, чтобы срезать длинные полоски.


The original illustrations by Tenniel in the book were black and white with no specific color scheme, though light blue is still the most traditional color in subsequent editions.  The first edition with colored illustrations, called The Nursery Alice, featured Alice wearing a yellow dress.  While this is an authentic and viable alternative to a blue dress it might not be instantly recognizable to others.  In some early editions of Through the Looking Glass, the sequel to the first book, Alice is wearing a red frock.  Like a yellow dress, this may not instantly signal to others that you are dressed as Alice. In the book, Alice wears a small apron, also called a pinafore.  The illustrations by Tenniel show a white pinafore some trimming around the edge, which in some editions is colored blue. Consider adding some ribbon to your apron if you want to look more like the books. The book illustrations offer more freedom in depicting Alice because they originally had no color, so you could select any shade you think goes well with your dress.  One early edition added blue stockings to go with a yellow dress.  In Through the Looking Glass, Alice wears stockings that have horizontal stripes, sometimes colored in blue and white. For an individual flare, wear striped stockings instead. In the original book illustrations,  Alice did not have a headband.  Tenniel added that detail in the sequel Through the Looking Glass. Decide which book you would like to imitate, and add a headband if you like the look. If you go without a headband, tuck your hair behind your ears and wear it loose around your shoulders, if it is long enough.

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Выберите платье. Добавьте фартук. Определитесь с колготками. Определитесь, хотите ли вы надеть повязку или ободок.


The original price is usually the big number that retailers will mark through or make especially large so you know how good of a “deal” you’re getting. Be sure to also pay attention to whether the discounted percentage applies to a single item or the total. This trick lets you perform 1 calculation instead of 2! The opposite of a percent is 100% minus the percent you are working with, i.e. the amount of the item you are still paying for. If you want to buy a shirt that is 30% off, the opposite of this is 70%, meaning you would have to pay 70% of the original price. To convert a percent into a decimal, divide by 100%, multiply times 0.01, or move the decimal two places to the left. In this example, 70%/100% = 70/100 = 7/10 = 0.7. If the shirt you want is $20, multiply $20 by 0.7. This comes to $14, meaning the shirt is now on sale for $14. Once you get home, it can be a good idea to check your receipts, not only to make sure the discounts were applied correctly but to see how much you saved altogether. Here, you can simply subtract the sale price from the original price ($20 - $14 = $6 saved)!

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Запишите начальную цену и процент скидки. Обратите внимание на процент скидки. Преобразуйте найденный процент в десятичную дробь. Умножьте начальную цену на десятичную дробь. Вычислите размер скидки.


The other options are Fire, Water, and Air. You can probably guess what it means by doing a little deducing. She's also fixed (as opposed to mutable), meaning that she's firm in her Earthy ways. A typical Earth sign can be described as the following:  Grounded, stable, and resistant to change Reliable and sturdy and not prone to tempers or large displays of emotion Not keen on taking risks and likes a sure thing Known as the "builder" of the zodiac If you're looking for her to emerge from your bed claiming you're a sex god, while she may be thinking it, she won't be saying it. She lives in the logical, more rational world and can't get swept up in tears, hysterics, or visible ecstasy. Take this as a good thing -- no drama! This does not mean she won't get attached to you or won't get mad when you don't call her back. Au contraire, mon ami, she'll headbutt you with those horns of hers. She'll hold a grudge through next Tuesday. She just won't show it. She'll give you the cold shoulder without saying a word.    Her Earthy ways make most Fire and Water signs think she's rather conservative and, well, sometimes dull. That's not the case! Traditional does not equate to boring. What it does mean is that she's good at what she does and knows what she likes. While she may focus on meat and potatoes, she makes damn good meat and potatoes. Nothing wrong about that! No, she's not super adventurous and no, she doesn't get caught up in fantasy land. What's wrong with that? She lives in the real world and has real things that matter to her. And if it works for her, she'll stick with it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! So, yes, she is dependable and reliable and nice and sweet and not super emotional -- but that doesn't mean you should mess with her. She's also very into respect, tact, and treating others as they deserve to be treated. So if you aim to manipulate or use, she'll show you the back door, no questions asked. Those horns of hers can be quite pointy! Ow. If you're looking to seduce her and then put her in a cab,...

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Знайте, что она земной знак. Поймите, что она не очень эмоциональна. Поймите, что она может показаться довольно обычной. Не играйте с ее эмоциями. Будьте верным и преданным, как она.


The outer rim of a Zodiac chart is divided into 12 sections. Your birth date will fall into one of those sections. The section in which your birth date falls is your Zodiac sign. There are 12 signs of the Zodiac, all of which represent different personality traits. Locate which section you fall into in order to identify your Zodiac sign.  On your astrology chart, a small person is drawn on the globe in the center. The person is drawn on the top of the longitudinal point of your place of birth. You can draw a straight line from the little person to the out rim of the chart. This will show you your Zodiac sign. The stars, planets, and signs are drawn in relation to how they appeared on your date of birth. Your Zodiac sign supposedly has an influence on your personality. For example, if you're an Aires you are supposedly passionate, driven, ambitious, and outgoing. You can find information about personality traits associated with the Zodiac online. You can also check out a book from your local library, or purchase one online or at a bookstore, about astrology. This can help you learn about yourself by using your Zodiac sign. Keep in mind your Zodiac sign is only one small component of how you read an astrology chart. A variety of aspects influence how your sign is read. You have to take all other aspects of the chart, such as your houses and planets, into consideration to completely read an astrology chart. This information is dependent on both your place and date of birth.

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Найдите свой знак Зодиака. Узнайте значение вашего зодиакального знака. Поймите, что именно влияет на правильное толкование вашего знака Зодиака.


The outline of the body of your speech will begin with the first point you intend to make in your speech. Write out a smooth transition from your introduction into the body of your speech.  Your first point will be a top-level entry on your outline, typically noted by a Roman numeral. Beneath that top-level, you will have a number of sub-points which are comments, statistics, or other evidence supporting that point. Depending on how your outline is formatted, these typically will be letters or bullet points. Beneath your first point, you'll list specific evidence or facts you want to mention in your speech that support the point. This could include dates, statistics, or quotes from sources.  As with the points themselves, with your evidence you typically want to start with the strongest or most important sub-point or piece of evidence and move down. This way, if you start running short on time, you can easily cut the last points without worrying that you're leaving out something important. The type of evidence or sub-points you'll want to include will depend on the type of speech you're giving. Try to avoid pounding your audience with long series of numbers or statistics – they typically won't retain the information. If you have a significant amount of numerical data or statistics, creating an infographic you can project during your presentation may be more useful. Keep in mind that additional personal stories or anecdotes can be particularly effective to get your point across in a speech. For example, if your first point in your speech about spaying or neutering pets is that the procedure benefits the pets themselves, you might point out that pets that are spayed or neutered live longer, are at a decreased risk for certain types of cancer, and are generally more healthy than pets who aren't spayed or neutered. After you've finished all the information you want to include for your first point, go back to the top level and find a smooth way to transition from that point to your second point in a sentence or...

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Изложите первый пункт. Изложите подтверждающие данные или доводы. Перейдите к следующему пункту. Повторите действия для всех оставшихся пунктов.


The oval should be at least 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide by 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall, or large enough for your face to show through from the inside. Sketch it out using a pencil. Make sure that the hole will be able to line up with your face when you put the bucket on. To gauge where the hole needs to be, hold the bucket upside-down in front of you, with the bottom of the bucket even to the top of your head. Quickly mark the point that is even with your eyebrows and the point even with your bottom lip. Draw your oval based on those marks. Position the tip of a nail somewhere along the oval outline you just created. Use a hammer to strike the nail into the bucket just far enough to create a hole. Remove the nail once the hole has been created. Wedge a pair of sharp wire cutters into the pilot hole created by the nail. Carefully cut around the entire oval outline.  Remove and discard the plastic oval you cut out.     If the edge seems too jagged and potentially dangerous, cover it with strips of white duct tape. Use a ruler and a pencil to measure out two 2 inch by 9 inch (5.1 cm by 22.9 cm) rectangular pieces from a larger sheet of white foam board. Cut these rectangles out using a craft knife. Use the craft knife to carefully round off the lower corners of both rectangles. Use white duct tape to adhere the top of each foam rectangle to the inside of the helmet. The two rectangles both be positioned toward the back of the helmet. When you slip the helmet on, these rectangles should slide just behind your shoulders and onto your upper back. Their purpose is to serve as braces that can help keep the helmet straight on your head. Take a standard dish towel and roll it up crosswise (widthwise). Wrap this cloth around your forehead, creating a ring, and tape the ends of the ring together with duct tape. The ring should be loose enough to slide on and off your head without difficulty.    Use more duct tape to attach the towel ring to the inside top of the bucket. The center of the ring should match up with the center of...

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Нарисуйте овал на большом пластиковом ведре шириной 18 сантиметров и длиной 13 сантиметров. Сделайте первое отверстие на контуре овала. Возьмите ножницы по металлу и вырежьте овал по контуру. Вырежьте  для шлема две прямоугольные прокладки из пенопласта. Прикрепите пенопласт к ведру. Обмотайте кухонное полотенце вокруг головы. Прикрепите кольцо из полотенца к внутренней стороне шлема. Наденьте космический шлем.


The oven is usually the best way to heat up large quantities of macaroni and cheese, especially if you are reheating a leftover casserole. A glass baking dish is ideal. Add about 1 tablespoon of milk per 1 cup of macaroni and cheese.  However, skip this step if you are reheating a mac and cheese casserole that has a crumb or crunchy topping. This should take 20-30 minutes. Add a layer of shredded cheese (cheddar works great!) to the top of your macaroni and cheese.  After 20 minutes, remove the foil, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese topping is bubbly and brown. For a bit of extra crunch, you could stir in 2-3 tablespoons of seasoned bread crumbs to the shredded cheese before sprinkling it on top.

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Разогрейте духовку до 175º C. Поместите макароны в неглубокую посуду, подходящую для использования в духовке. Влейте немного молока. Накройте форму фольгой и поставьте в духовку. Для вкусной корочки сверху добавьте еще сыру.


The oven should be preheated to 350 °F (177 °C). Do this before you begin mixing the ingredients so the oven will be ready when you want to put the cake inside. Grease a pan. You can use a variety of pans, but common sizes are 9-inch round pans or 9x13 baking pans. Use it to melt the sugar and butter. Keep your heat medium or lower. Avoid overheating your pan and burning the butter and sugar. Turn off heat and remove pan from the eye. The bananas need to be smooth and creamy. You can puree bananas with a fork, a potato masher, or a food processor. If you are pureeing bananas with a fork or masher, put them in a large mixing bowl first. When using a food processor, pour the banana puree into the mixing bowl.  Pour in the butter and sugar mixture from the pan and mix together. Make sure your bananas are ripe. Ripe bananas are softer and easier to puree. Choose a bowl that is large enough to mix all ingredients for the cake into. Crack the two eggs into a separate bowl before slightly beating them. Slightly beaten eggs are beaten with a fork or whisk until the yolk and white are mixed into a uniform consistency. When baking, eggs should be at room temperature for the best results. To warm your eggs to room temperature, take them out of the refrigerator 10-15 minutes before you begin baking. Pour the eggs on top of the butter, sugar, and banana mixture and then gently mix together with a spatula or spoon. Make sure that the butter and sugar have cooled significantly before pouring in your eggs. Pouring eggs into a hot mixture can cook the eggs. To avoid unwanted scrambled eggs, wait until the mixture is cool. First, mix in the wet ingredients. You can mix them separately, or mix the milk first and the vanilla extract second. After you've added the wet ingredients, add the flour to the batter. Stir well, making sure all the ingredients are blended. If mixing with a spoon or spatula is too difficult, use a hand mixer. Then, place the pan into the preheated oven. Bake for 40 minutes.  Many factors, such as the...

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Разогрейте духовку. Разогрейте кастрюлю. Пюрируйте бананы. Подготовьте яйца. Смешайте яйца в миске. Смешайте с оставшимися ингредиентами. Перелейте смесь в смазанную форму для выпечки. Достаньте готовый пирог из духовки.


The overall size of your chives will vary depending on the variety you grow, but all varieties are harvestable around 7–10 inches (17.8–25.4 cm). This normally occurs around mid summer, and will continue until the weather cools below freezing. In some areas with light winters, chives will remain evergreen and produce harvestable plants until the following year. Use a pair of gardening shears or scissors to cut your chives straight across, starting from the outside of the plant and working in. Cut the chives about 2-inches from the base of the plant, as this will stimulate new growth for additional harvests. Do not harvest the entire plant at one time; cutting all of the leaves off will stop future growth. Try not to cut them at an angle, as this will cause them to lose moisture more rapidly than if they are cut straight across. This is because cutting at an angle exposes more of the stem, and therefore moisture in the plant dissipates more quickly. For the best-tasting crop, harvest your chives during the summer and late fall 3 to 4 times total during the year. It is not necessary to harvest the entire plant at once; only cut what you need from a patch, and harvest that particular patch 3-4 times per year. Chives can become an invasive species, as they are self-seeding and pollinating and may take over your garden. To prevent this, cut off the flower heads at harvesting time. This will prevent the flowers from seeding and spreading to other areas of your garden. Continue deadheading the flowers at each harvest. As a form of pruning, cutting off all the chives in the late fall will help to produce a better crop the following summer. Use your gardening shears to cut off the top of the entire chive plant 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) from the base. This should be done around the months of October or November. Chives are perennial plants, so they will continue to grow back on their own so long as they are taken care of. As a result of continually growing for many years, chives can get quite large. To prevent the chives...

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Подождите, пока ваш лук-резанец достигнет хотя бы 18-25 см в высоту. Срезайте лук-резанец на 5 см от основания. Собирайте урожай лука-резанца 3-4 раза в год. Обрежьте цветы, когда их семена начнут осыпаться. Срезайте весь лук-резанец в конце сезона. Рассаживайте лук-резанец каждые 3-4 года.


The pH equation is as follows: pH = -log10[H3O+]. Ensure you know what all terms in the equation represent. Look at which term is used for concentration. In chemistry, square brackets usually indicate "concentration of". So the equation of pH would be read as "pH equals the negative logarithm of the concentration of hydronium ions". Read over your chemistry question. Identify the concentration of the acid or base. Write down the entire equation on paper with the known values represented in the equation. Always include units to avoid confusion. For example, if the concentration is 1.05 x 10-5 M, write the pH equation as: pH = -log10(1.05 x 10-5 M) When solving the pH equation, you must use a scientific calculator. First, hit the “negative” button. It is usually written as “+/-”. Now key in the “log” button. Your screen should display “-log”. Now hit an open bracket and enter in your concentration. Don’t forget to add exponents when necessary. Follow with a closed bracket. At this point, you should see “-log(1.05x10^-5). Hit solve. Your pH should be approximately 4.98.

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Вспомните формулу для нахождения pH. Определите действительную концентрацию. Вычислите pH.


The pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. A solution with a high concentration of hydrogen ions is acidic. A solution with a low amount of hydrogen ions is basic, or also known as alkaline. Hydrogen ions, also known as hydronium, are written shorthand as H+ or H3O+.  Know the pH scale. The pH scale is usually presented from 0 to 14. The lower the number, the more acidic the solution. The higher the number, the more basic the solution. For example, orange juice would have a pH of 2 because it is quite acidic. In contrast, bleach has a pH of 12 as it is quite basic. Numbers in the middle of the scale are neutral, such as water, with a pH of 7. One level of pH is a 10x difference. For example, when comparing pH 7 to pH 6, pH 6 is ten times more acidic than pH 7. Furthermore, pH 6 would be 100 times more acidic than pH 8. The pH scale is calculated by a negative logarithm. A negative logarithm of base b is simply how many times a number must be divided by b to reach 1. The pH equation can be seen as follows: pH = -log10[H3O+].  The equation can sometimes be seen as pH = -log10[H+]. Know that whether the equation has H3O+ or H+, they are the same. It is not vital to have a firm understanding of what a negative log is to calculate pH. Most calculators used at high school and post secondary level will have a log button. Concentration is the number of particles of a compound in a solution relative to the volume of the same solution. For pH, you have to use molar concentration for the formula to work out. Molar concentration, which is also called molarity, denotes the number of moles of dissolved compound per liter of solution. Its units are moles per liter (mol/L), also called molar (M). If you’re using a solution in a lab, the concentration will be written on the bottle. When working on your chemistry homework, the concentration will usually be given to you.

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Ознакомьтесь с понятием pH. Запомните уравнение для определения pH. Ознакомьтесь с понятием концентрации.


The pH of the water is essentially a measure of the level of acidity in the water. Total alkalinity is a measure of the water's ability to buffer and resist changes to the pH.  More precisely, pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in the water. Fewer hydrogen ions will cause the pH to spike. Total alkalinity's ability to measure the water's resistance is more accurately described as a measurement of "buffering capacity." When the alkalinity of the water becomes high or low, the pH will follow shortly after. Since the two are so closely connected, you will often need to correct both at the same time. You can usually tell when the pH and alkalinity of your hot tub are high based on the way it runs.  When the alkalinity and pH get too high, chlorine-based disinfectants are less effective. As a result, the water quality deteriorates, causing build-up and other problems in the hot tub. Signs of high alkalinity include the formation of scales along the sides and bottom of the tub, cloudy water, skin irritation, eye irritation, and poor sanitary conditions. Similarly, signs of high pH also include poor sanitary conditions, cloudy water, the formation of scales, skin irritation, and eye irritation. The lifespan of the hot tub's filter will also decrease. Note that if you see corrosion, etched plaster, or stained plaster, the pH and alkalinity are probably too low. Rapid changes in he pH are often symptomatic of low alkalinity, as well. Even if you suspect that the alkalinity of your hot tub water is high, you should confirm your suspicions by testing the water with an alkalinity testing strip or kit.  An ideal range for alkalinity is between 80 and 120 ppm. Total alkalinity should be tested before the pH. Similarly, even if you suspect that the pH of the water is high, you should take a precise measurement of the actual pH by testing the water with a pH testing kit or testing strips.  The ideal pH range for hot tub water is between 7.4 and 7.6, but the acceptable range is between 7.2 and 7.8. If the...

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Разберитесь с соотношением между рН и общей щелочностью. Узнайте признаки высокой щелочности и высокого рН. Проверьте общую щелочность ванны. Проверьте рН воды в джакузи.


The paint must be a tempera or water-soluble base so that it will mix with the water. You can even purchase glow-in-the-dark craft paint for an added glow. Similar to highlighters, any neon color of paint will work, but lemon yellow and lime green are the most effective. To increase the glow the water will put out, use as much paint as you are able. Several tablespoons can be used for a single cup of water. Use a stirring stick or a similar tool — not a kitchen spoon. Make sure that the paint is completely dissolved into your cup of water before proceeding.  Warm or hot water will help to dissolve the paint faster. If you let the water sit for a long time, the paint may begin to separate. Prepare this glow water for use immediately after stirring. Turn off all the lights in the room and run a black light over your glow water. Be careful when handling this type of glowing water — since it contains paint, it can cause major stains in fabric. This mixture is not safe to drink.

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Купите флуоресцентную краску в хозяйственном магазине. Налейте краску в стакан с водой. Тщательно перемешайте краску. Проверьте эффективность воды.


The paint will dry about half as light as it first looks on the paper. So it should look a little brighter than is natural when you're first painting. Paint clean water across the paper, making it slightly damp. Gently paint in a light coating of yellow ocher near the bottom of the sky. Make it fairly dark. Paint across the top of the canvas with it. Add more water to your brush. Add more of the ultramarine. Paint underneath the top color, slightly overlapping. Make it lighter than the first layer. You want to create a fading effect towards the bottom layer. The bottom layer should be a mix of pale yellow and a light bit of blue, as you already painted the bottom yellow ocher. Wash the brush in the water, then dry it out on a paper towel. The dry brush will pick up the pigment and color from the page, leaving white areas for clouds. As you roll, you can curve the brush slightly to create the look of clouds. Between clouds, you will need to dry off the brush again. Otherwise, the brush will leave paint rather than absorbing it. Using a strong grey (such as a purely mix of red and ultramarine), brush it on the underside of one part of the cloud. Leave the other side in white to show where the light is hitting it. Watercolors dry quickly, so you must work fast to create this effect.

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Убедитесь, что смешали достаточно насыщенные краски. Слегка смочите бумагу. Добавьте немного охры внизу. Наберите кистью ультрамарина и воды. Ниже проведите еще одну полосу, более светлую. Продолжайте добавлять все более светлые слои. Вытрите кисть. "Покатайте" кисть по небу. Снова вытрите кисть. Добавьте немного теней. Помните, что работать надо быстро.


The paint will stick best to a smooth, dirt-free surface. Dip a washcloth in soap and warm water and clean any dust or debris from the plastic's surface.  For a thorough cleaning or to remove stubborn dirt, immerse the object in water instead.  Dry the object off with a cloth before painting it. Sanding provides texture to help the paint stick. Rub the fine-grit sanding block with firm pressure over the plastic's surface. When you're finished sanding, wipe away any dust with a dry brush. If you don't have a dry brush, a paint brush works as an alternative. Spray a coat of paint primer over the object's surface. Avoid spraying one area for too long to keep the coat even and light. Let the primer dry for the time recommended on the packaging, which should be between 30 minutes to an hour.  You can buy plastic primer online or from most craft stores. Thin primer coats are ideal because heavy or multiple coats can change the object's texture. Hold the nozzle about 12–18 inches (30–46 cm) away from the surface and move the can in smooth strokes over the object. Continue spraying the paint in overlapping strokes until you cover the entire surface.  Apply 3-4 coats to strengthen the paint's color, waiting for it to dry in-between coats. Each coat should take about 30-60 minutes to dry—check the paint's packaging for a specific time. After the last paint coat dries, spray the entire surface with a clear paint primer. This will prevent the paint from fading, discoloring, or chipping over time. Paint primer is especially important if you will use your object outside, where it will be subject to the elements.

TL;DR in Russian:

Помойте пластиковый предмет водой с мылом. Отшлифуйте поверхность пластика наждачной бумагой с зернистостью 6-H (P220). Нанесите слой грунтовки, чтобы краса лучше пристала. Распылите на пластик слой черной краски. Защитите свежую краску прозрачной грунтовкой.


The pan must be shallow and wide, as the trick to poaching well, without an egg poacher is to gently slip the egg into a wide, shallow pan filled with simmering water. The pan should be able to take about 1.5 liters (2 3/4 pints) of water, or 10cm (4") depth of water. The fresher an egg is, the better it will poach because its white is thicker. Use eggs that are as fresh as possible; an egg straight from the chicken will poach without any need for vinegar as it will coagulate immediately. into a ramekin, small bowl or soup ladle. Do this gently so as not to harm the appearance of the egg. Alternatively, crack the egg onto a small, flat plate as this makes sliding the egg into the pan of water easier. Don't break the yolk when cracking the egg. Given the possibility of breaking the egg when moving it from a bowl or plate to the pan, some people prefer to skip this step and break the egg straight into the water. If you do this, be careful and only add one at a time. And note that by cracking the eggs separately into a cup and not straight into the water, the cracked eggs have the chance to set back up into their little "protein cocoon". You might like to experiment to work out what works best for you. The water should be barely simmering and the temperature about 160-180ºF (71-82ºC). Make sure that you do not drop the egg into boiling water (100ºC/212ºF), as this will toughen the eggs and make them unpalatable. Poached eggs should be served as soon as they're removed from the water and drained. They cool down quickly and once cold, they're not as desirable for the diner.  Serve on thick slices of crusty toast. Serve with baked beans, a cooked tomato and sausages. Serve with a salad. Serve inside a pita bread pocket. Serve on vegetables. Serve the poached eggs over toasted buttered English muffins and topped with Bearnaise or Hollandaise sauce, maybe a little bacon or grilled ham on the side. Serve as eggs Benedict.

TL;DR in Russian:

Подберите подходящую кастрюлю для приготовления яиц пашот. Выберите яйца. Разбейте яйцо в небольшую миску, чашку или половник. Уменьшите температуру кипящей воды. Подавайте.


The pan should be large enough to hold a smaller heatproof bowl. Place 2 bowls or other containers on a flat, clean surface. One container is for the egg whites and the other is for the yolks. Holding 1 cupped hand over the first container with your fingers spread slightly apart, crack an egg over your hand, letting the whites slip through the gaps between your fingers, but not the yolk. When all of the egg white has passed through your fingers and into the container, leaving only the yolk, place the yolk in the other container. Repeat the process for all 5 eggs. Place it in a saucepan over medium high heat. Heat it until it begins to bubble, then reduce the heat slightly. Do this while the milk is heating, since you'll need to combine the ingredients quickly. Beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture is smooth and silky.  The mixture is ready when it's slightly thick. Beat for at least 2 minutes. If you're using an extract like vanilla or almond, add it to the egg mixture. Pour the milk in slowly while the beaters are running. Don't add it too quickly, since the temperature of the milk might scramble the eggs. Keep beating until the mixture is thick and creamy. Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture continuously as it gently cooks. It will begin to thicken into a custard. The mixture is ready to remove from heat when it coats the back of the spoon as you lift it from the bowl. Remove it from heat and let it cool.  Don't let any water get into the bowl. This will affect the texture of the custard and may prevent it from cooking evenly. Use a wooden spoon, rather than a metal one. The metal may taint the flavor of the custard.

TL;DR in Russian:

Наполните неглубокую кастрюлю водой и доведите до кипения. Отделите желтки от белков. Нагрейте молоко. Взбейте яичные желтки с сахаром в теплостойкой миске. Добавьте молоко в яичную смесь. Поставьте миску в кастрюлю с кипящей водой и перемешивайте.


The papaya used for som tam needs to be green (picked just before it’s ripe) and cut into matchstick-sized shreds. When you’re doing your shopping, look for green papaya that has already been shredded. This will save you a lot of prep time and shouldn’t have much of an effect on the freshness of the flavor, since unripe papaya is so dry. If you don’t have any luck finding it pre-shredded, you can take the time to julienne it yourself or use a Kiwi shredder.  Look over the papaya closely before you buy it. It should be a deep green color on the outside and be firm to the touch, with very little give. If you’re using fresh, whole papaya, it will need to be seeded before it’s shredded. You can also shred the papaya with an ordinary kitchen grater, although the pieces may be slightly smaller and thinner. Cut the tomatoes into halves or quarters. Shred or julienne the carrots. Dice the scallions. Chop the Thai basil and cilantro or slice them into fine strips. Bean sprouts can be added whole or cut into smaller pieces. Combine these with the papaya shreds and mix it all together by hand. The papaya should make up the bulk of the salad, with the rest of the vegetables there to supplement the flavor and texture. Put the lime juice, palm sugar, fish sauce and salt into a separate bowl and whisk them together until the mixture forms a thin liquid. Taste the dressing to make sure it’s right. In a well-made som tam, all flavors should be represented equally: sweet, salty, tart, zesty and bitter. Add the fish sauce to taste. It has a very unique flavor profile that works best when balanced by other flavors, and can easily become overpowering if you use too much. Add the crushed dry ingredients to the papaya, carrots, scallions, bean sprouts and herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss until all the components are evenly distributed throughout the salad and coated with the dressing. If you desire, top with extra crushed peanuts, cilantro or basil and enjoy!  Papaya salad refrigerates well and will stay fresh for up...

TL;DR in Russian:

Приготовьте папайю. Нарежьте другие овощи. Приготовьте заправку. Перемешайте и сервируйте салат. Готово!


The paper cup, when unwrapped and placed flat, can help keep any crumbs from spilling elsewhere. Eat the muffin bottom first, similar as to how you would eat an apple.  This method tends to be rather clean, as the bottom part of the muffin can often be eaten in one bite, leaving the top behind. Consider this method if you are on the move, but also wish to respect the cleanliness of your surroundings. You may eat plain, or spread an icing or butter on the muffin top.  Unlike when you remove the top first, you'll find that this method typically produces less crumbs, since you aren't picking it apart with your fingers - most of it will end up in your mouth! Bear in mind that this method, along with eating the muffin whole, can appear somewhat uncouth depending on the size of the muffin. Assess the social situation first!

TL;DR in Russian:

Снимите обертку с кекса. Держите кекс боковой или верхней частью вниз. Съешьте верхнюю часть кекса.


The paper cup, when unwrapped and placed flat, can help keep any crumbs from spilling elsewhere. Think of eating the muffin in this fashion as similar to eating a piece of fruit, such as an apple or pear. This method can be particularly messy, so make sure you have a plate or napkin handy to catch any crumbs.  Eating the muffin whole is the wildcard of methods! A muffin that is too large, too dry or too crumbly can make eating a muffin whole quite the spectacle. Consider saving this method for the home or around friends to avoid unnecessary stares and creating a mess for someone. Placing a spread on the top of a muffin can be a little awkward, and you may find your hands getting a little messy when eating the muffin in this fashion, so be careful.

TL;DR in Russian:

Снимите обертку с кекса. Возьмите кекс и откусите от него большой кусок. Продолжайте кусать, пока не съедите весь кекс. Намажьте масло, глазурь или другие наполнители на кекс.


The paper plates will be used to make the clocks. The analog clock will be used as a reference for making the clocks. Place them on a table and sit with your kid at the table. Let your kid know in an excited voice that, together, you all will be making your very own clocks. For example, “Guess what we are doing today? We are going to make our own clocks!” Have your child hold their paper plate and fold it in half. Then rotate the plate and fold it in half again. The paper plates should have a cross-like crease in the middle. You will use this crease as a reference point. Have your child place a sticker on the top of the clock face where the number 12 should be. Then referencing the analog clock, ask them to write the number 12 under the sticker with a marker. Repeat this for the numbers 3, 6, and 9. Once your kid has placed stickers and numbers on the 12, 3, 6, and 9, ask them to fill in the rest of the clock. Show your kid the analog clock as a reference. For example, tell them to place a sticker where the number 1 should be. Then have them right the number 1 next to the sticker. Repeat this for each number. Have your child draw a line from the center of the clock to each number. Tell your child to color in each pie slice with a different color crayon. Try starting with red at one o’clock, working upward through the rainbow for each number. This will help make the number progression more intuitive for your child than simply using random colors. Draw 2 clock hands on a poster board—a long one for the minute hand and a short one for the hour hand. Have your child cut out the clock hands with scissors. If your child is not old enough to use scissors safely, then cut the minute and hour hands out for them. Place the hour hand on top of the minute hand. Pierce a paper fastener through the ends of the clock hands. Then pierce the paper fastener through the middle of the clock. Turn the clock over and bend the fastener ends to secure the clock hands. Note how similar they look to your kid. Ask your kid if anything...

TL;DR in Russian:

Возьмите две одноразовые тарелки и стрелочные часы. Согните тарелки на половинки. Разместите наклейки и цифры на часах. Заполните часы. Сделайте “куски пирога” на часах. Сделайте стрелки часов. Прикрепите стрелки. Повесьте бумажные часы рядом со стрелочными.


The paper should be longer than a regular sheet of paper.It needs to wrap around enough to look like a scroll. Your paper needs to be thinner than the dowels you use, so you may have to cut some off of the edges. There are many different types of paper that can be used to make a good scroll.  Two sheets of regular white paper taped together end to end Brown paper grocery bag Parchment Paper Rice paper Papyrus paper Dowels are round rods made of wood, metal, or plastic. Scrolls are typically made using wooden dowels. Dowels come in different lengths, so you might have to cut them to the right size for your paper. You want the dowels to be about 1 to 2 inches longer than the paper. The thinner the dowel, the tighter you can wind up your scroll. You can choose the thickness of the dowel you would like to use.  ⅜ inch ¼ inch ½ inch 1 inch Decide what you want the scroll to say or display on the inside. If you don't know what you want it to look like, some ideas are hieroglyphs, chinese characters, or a still life picture. Choose a method to apply your script or artwork to the scroll.  Painting Printing Coloring Calligraphy Handwritten or drawn You can assemble a scroll using one dowel at the top of the paper or two dowels on the top and bottom of the paper. Use a strong glue to secure the dowels to the edges of the paper. Press firmly and hold for a few seconds to ensure the dowel is adequately attached to the paper.  Make sure the glue extends the entire length of the edge of the paper. You can also wrap the paper around the dowel and glue it to itself. If you decide to do this method, make sure you get the paper wrapped extremely tight around the dowel so it doesn't have room to slide around. Embellishments can make the scroll look authentic and give it that extra flair. There are many ways to embellish your scroll and make it unique.  Attach a ribbon to the top for hanging. Add an ornament to the ends of each dowel, like a wooden wheel. This would be easier to do before attaching the paper onto the dowels. Use...

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите бумагу. Выберите стержни. Разрисуйте бумагу. Соберите свиток. Украсьте свиток. Сверните свиток.


The parent needs to be the one in control, but all too often, the persistence of the child breaks down the parent’s will.  Consider the little girl who asks for a Coke five or six times in three minutes, all while the parent is on the phone, or dealing with the other baby, or trying to fix dinner. Sometimes it’s tempting - and indeed, easier - to cave in: “Fine—go ahead but leave me in peace!” However, the message being sent out is that persistence will win the day and that she, and not the parent, is in control. ADHD children do not do very well with permissive discipline. These children need firm and loving guidance and boundaries. Long discussions about rules and why we have them do not work. Some parents are uncomfortable with this approach at first. However, keeping rules firm, consistent, and loving is not harsh or cruel. The cardinal rule is that discipline must be consistent, immediate, and powerful. Any punishment should reflect the misbehavior.   Do not send your child to their room as punishment. Most children with ADHD will get easily distracted by their toys and belongings and have a wonderful time...and the "punishment" ends up being a reward. In addition, sending your child to their room is generally removed from and unrelated to the specific infraction, and they will have a hard time connecting the behavior with the punishment in order to learn not to repeat that behavior. Consequences should also be immediate. For example, if a child is told that it is to put their bike away and come inside but they continue to ride, do not tell them they cannot ride it tomorrow. Delayed consequences have little or no meaning to a child with ADHD, as they tend to live in the "here and now" and what happened yesterday has no real meaning for today. As a result, this approach will like result in a blow-up the following day when the consequence is enforced and the child actually has not made the connection. Instead, confiscate the bike immediately and explain you will discuss terms of earning it back at a later...

TL;DR in Russian:

Взрослый человек должен иметь авторитет. Воплощайте в жизнь последствия за проступки. Будьте последовательны. Не позволяйте ребенку оспаривать ваши решения. Создайте систему перерывов. Учитесь предвосхищать проблемы и планировать наперед. Умейте быстро прощать.


The paring knife is probably the most difficult tool for this job, but it has its benefits. You don't have to clog your kitchen with a one-use tool, and a sharp knife makes clean, dry cuts compared to the wet, sticky clumps other methods can produce. Keep reading to learn the technique. After washing the lemon, cut off both ends where they begin to taper. Rest a cut surface flat on the cutting board. Cut off a strip of rind from the side of the lemon, right where it meets the white pith. It may be easiest to start near the center of the lemon, where it bulges outward. Hold the strip flat against the board with one hand, yellow side down. Press the knife blade flat on top of the strip, with the blade pointing away from your hand. Scrape the top of the strip at a slight angle, removing most of the white pith. All this means is "cut it into thin strips." To avoid poking your fingers, hold the lemon peel in place with your fingers curled down into a "claw" shape. In this position, your knuckles are closer to the blade than your fingertips. As long as you keep the sharp edge of the knife below the level of your knuckles, you are unlikely to hurt yourself even if the knife slips. Gather the thin strips in a tight row, than rotate them 90º. Cut the other way using the same technique as above. Try to make the zest pieces as small as possible.

TL;DR in Russian:

Возьмите острый небольшой нож для чистки фруктов. Срежьте с лимона оба конца. Отрежьте тонкую полоску цедры. Удалите белую часть кожуры. Измельчите полоски. Нарежьте кожуру.


The park has a multitude of smells, sights, and sounds that your dog doesn't encounter every day in his domestic life.  The plants and animals, as well as the other dogs and their humans, make the park a place of endless wonder and excitement for a doggy. If the weather and facilities allow, your pet may want to go for a swim.  However, beware of waterborne illness and only allow your pet to swim in and drink clean waters. Being surrounded with too many dogs can be bad for the dogs.  Crowding can lead to aggression and stress for dogs who are poorly socialized. Most dogs and their humans go to the park in the evening or on weekends.  Try to avoid these most busy times. The kind of park experience your doggy has depends on his or her reproductive status, size, and general attitude.  If your dog is small, don’t let him or her play with or near larger dogs; typically, there is a separate area for smaller dogs. Try not to bring dogs younger than 12 weeks old to the dog park.  Not only could they get trampled, but their immune systems may not have fully developed yet.  If your dog isn’t spayed or neutered, do not let him or her play with doggies of the opposite sex. If your dog is not well-socialized, avoid letting them play with many other dogs.  Give them a chance to understand how to interact one-on-one before leaving them to a large crowd.  Dogs who are very territorial might try to pick a fight with the wrong dog and get hurt. Some dog parks can be quite expansive, and are usually leash-free, meaning the dogs can roam wherever they want to within the bounds of the park.  Stay nearby and don't let them wander too far afield.  Don’t spend all your time looking at your phone, reading a book, or chatting with a friend.  While humans as well as dogs can find valuable social time at the dog park, keep your canine friend first and foremost in your mind. Pay attention to your dog’s movements and moods, and encourage them when they see or discover something neat (“Yes, that’s a very fast squirrel over there!”)  Treat...

TL;DR in Russian:

Отведите собаку в парк для выгула собак. Выберите оптимальное время для посещения парка. Найдите в парке подходящее место для своей собаки. Внимательно следите за собакой. Остерегайтесь конфликтных ситуаций. Не оставляйте за собой мусор.


The park’s website lists all of the expenses you’ll incur during your trip:  General admission to the park is free. Those wishing to camp on one of the islands will be charged a fee of $15 per campsite per night. The money is used to help preserve the park. Reservations must be made ahead of time, and can be arranged via the National Recreation Reservation Service website. Reservations can be made no more than 5 months in advance. Visitors who choose to access the islands by boat will be charged between $50 and 75 round trip per person. Children aged 2 and under travel free. Those bringing surfboards along will be charged extra. Reservations can be made either by contacting the park’s visitor center or through the Island Packers Cruises website. Visitors who elect to access the islands by plane can do so via Channel Islands Aviation. Costs vary depending on which experience you choose. Day trip flights cost roughly $150 to 160 per adult round trip, and $125 to 135 per child. Exclusive camping trip charters are also available during the summer months at a cost of $300 per person (minimum 4 campers), $1,600 for a seven-passenger charter from Camarillo, and $2,000 for a seven-passenger charter from Santa Barbara. As with most national parks, Channel Islands has restrictions on where visitors can go, and what they can do. For example, Channel Islands emphasizes limiting visitors’ footprints during their stay. Visitors are asked to avoid areas where animals are nesting, limit the use of artificial light at night, and stay out of caves altogether. The park website contains a detailed list of restrictions and allowances; studying these is an absolute must for anyone planning to make a visit.

TL;DR in Russian:

Найдите информацию о том, какие траты вас ожидают при посещении национального парка Острова Чаннел. Изучите правила поведения в парке.


The part of the egg that will work best in the mask depends on what type of hair you have. Crack an egg, and reserve the part that is the best for your hair in a bowl.  If you have oily or greasy hair, use the egg white for your mask. If you have dry or damaged hair, use the egg yolk for the mask. If you have normal hair, use the whole egg for the mask. If you have particularly long or thick hair, you may need to use 2 eggs for the mask. You’ll have an easier time mixing up the mask if the egg is at least slightly broken up. With the part(s) of the egg that you need in the bowl, use a whisk to gently beat it. If you don’t have a whisk, use a fork to beat the egg. When the egg is slightly beaten, mix in 1 cup (237 ml) of milk and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil. Whisk the mixture until the ingredients are fully mixed. You can substitute coconut oil for the olive oil if you prefer. When the egg, milk, and olive oil are fully mixed, squeeze a lemon over the bowl once to expel a little juice. Stir the mixture well to incorporate the lemon juice completely. Be careful not to over-squeeze the lemon -- once is enough. The citric acid in the lemon can be drying, so you don’t want too much juice in the mask. If you have dry hair, you may want to omit the juice entirely. Once the mask is fully blended, start applying it to your scalp. Work it through your hair from the roots down to the ends, making sure that all of your hair is evenly coated. Because the mask is fairly thin, it may drip off while you’re wearing it. Place a disposable shower cap over your head to keep the mask in place, and allow it to sit on your hair for at least 15 minutes. If you don’t have a shower cap, you can cover your head with plastic wrap to help contain the mask. When you’re ready to wash out the mask, use cool or cold water so you don’t accidentally cook the egg and make it more difficult to remove. Follow up with your favorite shampoo to get rid of any lingering egg smell.  Be sure to use a conditioner after shampooing your hair to...

TL;DR in Russian:

Разделите яйцо на желток и белок в зависимости от вашего типа волос. Взбейте яйцо. Добавьте молоко и оливковое масло. Вмешайте лимонный сок. Массирующими движениями нанесите маску на волосы. Накройте голову шапочкой для душа и оставьте маску впитываться. Смойте маску прохладной водой.


The part of the fabric that is stained should be against the paper towels. Use this method whether the nail polish is wet or dry.  This method works effectively on cotton, linen, silk, denim, and most other fabrics. Proceed with caution if the item in question contains acetate or triacetate since the nail polish remover melts fabrics containing these chemicals.

TL;DR in Russian:

Положите окрашенную ткань вниз лицом на несколько бумажных полотенец.


The people in your life can help give you support as you face your fear of thunderstorms. You can talk to them about your fear or turn to them to help you when a storm approaches. If you decide to expose yourself to a storm, ask a family member or friend to be with you and help you through it. When you are scared during a thunderstorm, call someone you trust. Talk to them to try to calm down. If you are feeling anxiety, you can focus on the conversation instead of the storm. Be aware the cellphone is no use if the power's out however. If your fear of thunderstorms is so severe that you are always scared of the next thunderstorm, or it is interfering with your daily life, you should see a therapist. Fear of thunderstorms is a real phobia that can cause severe anxiety and lead to physical symptoms. Look for psychologists or therapists in your area that deal with phobias. Try calling their offices to find out if they can help with your fear of thunderstorms.

TL;DR in Russian:

Поговорите с семьей и с друзьями. Позвоните кому-нибудь. Поговорите с психологом.


The people that you surround yourself with have a very large impact on you and your life. New people will bring new experiences into your life. Join a local club or group that you share an interest with. Many cities offer adult sports clubs that are much more relaxed than traditional league sports. You may be able to find options like kickball and dodge ball in your area. Your personal relationships will have the biggest impact on your mood and motivation. Find someone who compliments your personality, and challenges you to be a better person.  If you’re with someone already, work to rekindle the spark that brought you together. Go on a date that recalls an early experience. Take a romantic weekend away with your significant other. Reestablish the magic and you will find yourself motivated in other areas of your life. Relationships are a two-way street. You will need to invest yourself emotionally in order to receive the support of the other person. Friends will come and go, but your family will always be there. You don’t have to have a close relationship, but take the time to connect with your family and relatives on a regular basis. A few loving words from a family member can give you just the boost you need. If you’d rather not talk to family over the phone, even emails or social network posts are a good way to keep in touch and stay connected. Having an unbiased person to talk to about your problems and concerns can be very beneficial to your mental well-being. Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, allowing those with lower incomes the ability to afford services. University counseling programs often have student-run counseling at a fraction of the cost of professional services.

TL;DR in Russian:

Присмотритесь к своим друзьям. Знакомьтесь с новыми людьми. Сосредоточьтесь на своей личной жизни. Оставайтесь на связи с семьей. Найдите психолога или группу поддержки.


The people we hang around with have a profound impact on our mental well being. If you're in an abusive or negative group of people, or even a group that makes your stressed or anxious (like a boss, work group, or friends), separate yourself to be with people that make you feel good about yourself. Good friends:  Are supportive. Don't put you down, insult you, or belittle you. Listen to your problems. Take time to play, hangout, and talk with you. Music has been proven to reduce stress, relieve feelings of depression, and reduce anxiety. In fact, the health benefits of music are even physical, as they contribute to physical health and sleep quality. Find music you like and listen to it when you get stressed, such as during a commute, while working, or when you get home after a long day. Meditation is one of the oldest and most effective ways to combat anxiety, depression, and psychological stress. To meditate, simply set aside 10-15 minutes a day to consciously relax. Sit in a comfortable, upright position and focus on your breathing as you relax your body and mind. Meditation does not need to be a chore — even 15 minutes a day has proven health benefits. Incense, candles, and fresh air will all subtly calm you down in times of stress and create a positive atmosphere around you. Lavender, for example, was found to significantly decrease anxiety in dental patients. Other soothing scents include:  Peppermint Tea Jasmine Lemon Being in the sunshine and fresh air has proven health benefits, from easing depression to improving your outlook on life. Go for a walk, take some photographs, or simply sit on your porch to enjoy the benefits of fresh air. If you live somewhere too cold to go outside, consider getting a sunlamp to compensate for the lack of daylight. Going for a run, swimming, and biking have all been proven to lower anxiety, depression, and nervous tendencies, and not just in the short term. Exercise increase blood flow to the brains and distracts you from your problems. Do push-ups and sit-ups, watch an...

TL;DR in Russian:

Окружите себя позитивными людьми. Слушайте музыку. Научитесь медитировать Используйте ароматы, чтобы естественным образом создать успокаивающую атмосферу. Выйдите на улицу. Займитесь физическими упражнениями, когда чувствуете, что выходите из-под контроля.


The people who are the happiest with their lives are able to enjoy and embrace the present moment instead of being stuck on the past or obsessing over the future will look like. Though thinking of the past can help us learn from our mistakes and thinking of the future can help you set goals and be a good long-term planner, if you want to be happy with what you do have, then take some time to enjoy exactly what you're doing right now. Focus on what the day will bring you instead of what happened yesterday or what you'll be able to change about tomorrow.  Close your eyes and take some deep breaths. Focus on being in the moment and you'll feel all of your worries melt away. Be patient: this takes practice. You can also meditate or do yoga to help yourself focus on the present moment instead of worrying about what the future may bring. Instead of focusing on all the things you don't have or all of the things you want, take a minute to think about how lucky you are compared to most people out there. Though your life may not be perfect in the moment, there are surely some things that you can be very grateful for, whether it's your loving family, your amazing friends, your great relationship, your health, your cool new job, the awesome city where you live, or your amazing home. You probably don't have all of these things (most people don't!) but surely there are a few things you can remind yourself to be grateful for every single day.  Write a gratitude list every Sunday to remind yourself of all the great things in your life. Take the time to thank people for helping you, whether you do it in person or you write a "thank you" card. Spend more time in nature. This will make you feel more grateful for the beauty all around you. Be thankful for the air you breathe, the food that nourishes you, the quiet home you live in, the sunshine that brightens up your day. Every little detail in your life counts. Focus on those little things and be thankful that you are still alive. You could focus on the love of your pet, the...

TL;DR in Russian:

Живите сегодняшним днем. Будьте благодарны за то, что у вас есть. Цените мелочи. Воспользуйтесь временем, чтобы все обдумать. Перестаньте сравнивать себя с другими. Притворяйтесь… Даже, если вы чувствуете себя весьма подавленно, не стоит ходить и жаловаться, рассказывая 10 вашим лучшим друзьям, как ужасно вы себя чувствуете. Вместо этого вы должны постараться выглядеть жизнерадостно, дружелюбно, прикладывая все усилия к тому, чтобы завести разговор с другими людьми и развеселить их. Это не значит, что вы должны прятать причины ваших расстройств, но это значит, что, если вы в плохом настроении, вам придется применять двойные усилия к тому, чтобы казаться счастливее. Вы будете удивлены, как быстро ваше сознание сдастся, и вам станет намного радостнее.  «…но воспользуйтесь временем, чтобы прочувствовать свою печаль». Знайте то, что деньги не изменят в жизни так много, как вы думаете. Сопереживайте другим людям. Помните, что счастье – это выбор.


The people you spend the most time with are a reflection of you. As the old saying goes, "birds of a feather flock together". Examine your social circle to see if the individuals you are around on a daily or weekly basis represent you well. These people should have characteristics and traits that you admire, traits that someday may rub off on you. Resist the urge to surround yourself with people who may be fun or exciting in the moment, but pull you away from reaching your potential.  Hans F. Hansen said, "People inspire you or they drain you. Choose them wisely." Exercise this in your life by assessing those closest to you. Think about how you feel with these people. Do they lift you up and motivate you? Do they encourage you to have healthy, positive habits? If you have people around you that are draining or bringing you down, you could be sacrificing reaching your potential by keeping them in your life. Decide if you need to cut off contact with people who are not representative of the life you want to lead. Discover your unique abilities and talents, and be sure to make use of them every day. By doing this, you hone your abilities and make them even better. When you work to your strengths, you give the world the very best of you. Plus, you boost your self-confidence and feel more accomplished. This is not to say it is unimportant to analyze your weaknesses - it is very important to know what areas you could use work. However, knowing and playing to your strengths enables you to realize your dreams and self-actualize. Think about it: you were given these gifts for a reason. Use them! While you are on the journey of self-actualization, remember to take time off to be good to yourself. Pushing yourself further and further can be a good thing, but everyone requires breaks and self-care to jump back in the saddle at 100%. When you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, turn to a few self-care practices that let you clear your mind and relieve negative energy so that it does not affect the work you are doing on...

TL;DR in Russian:

Окружайте себя позитивными людьми. Развивайте свои сильные стороны. Балуйте себя. Развивайте свою уверенность в себе и не забывайте расслабляться.