OCD sufferers may be plagued by intrusive, repetitive thoughts and urges as well as unwanted and uncontrollable behaviors. These behaviors may impede one’s ability to function. Behaviors may include ritualistic hand washing, an endless urge to count what’s in front of you, or even simply a series of recurring negative thoughts that you can’t seem to shake. OCD sufferers also often feel an unrelenting and pervasive sense of uncertainty and lack of control. Some other common behaviors associated with OCD include.   Having to check everything multiple times. This includes things like checking that you have locked your car door many times, turning the lights on and off a set number of times to see that they really are off, checking that you have locked your car door, or generally repeating things over and over. People who suffer from OCD usually realize that their obsessions are irrational.  An obsession with hand-washing or dirt/contamination. People suffering from this will wash their hands after touching anything they consider contaminated.  Intrusive thoughts. Some people with OCD suffer from intrusive thoughts: thoughts that are inappropriate and that cause stress to the sufferer. These usually fall into the three categories of inappropriate violent thoughts, inappropriate sexual thoughts, and blasphemous religious thoughts. OCD sufferers experience anxiety and stress from their triggers, which is why they feel compelled to engage in certain behaviors. These behaviors help to temporarily relieve or reduce the anxiety that they feel, but the cycle starts over again when the relief wears off. OCD sufferers may go through the cycle of obsession, stress, and compulsion many times in a day.   Trigger. A trigger can be internal or external such as a thought or experience. It may be an intrusive thought that you are contaminated, or the experience of having been robbed in the past.  Interpretation. Your interpretation of the trigger is how likely, severe, or threatening you perceive the trigger to be. For the...

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Научитесь распознавать признаки ОКР. Поймите взаимосвязь между навязчивыми мыслями, стрессом и компульсивным поведением. Обсессивно-компульсивное расстройство (ОКР) отличается от ананкастного расстройства личности, которое называют также обсессивно-компульсивным расстройством личности (ОКРЛ). Учтите, что существует множество разных видов и степеней ОКР.


OK, now he knows who you are. Don't worry if your first time talking to him wasn't perfect because you're now going to try to be around him more and start to pique his interests. Put yourself in his path when you know he’s going to be somewhere.  Be logical: would you at all have a sentimental interest in someone whose existence you are only marginally aware of? Well, that's the way he feels about you at the moment. Repeated exposure to you will increase his feelings for you. If he was attracted to you initially, the attraction will only increase the more he encounters you.  Some good ways to spend more time around him are to start frequenting his local venues (bars, restaurants, book stores, etc.) or to try to get invited to some of the same social events as him. While looks definitely aren’t everything, they can be a very big part of attracting a person initially. For this reason, it is important that you try to look your best when you are putting yourself in his way. Even if you are dressed casually, wear a little makeup so he’ll think you are a natural beauty. Make sure you smell good too so that he’ll associate you with smelling good in his mind. And remember that everyone loves a great smile. So remember to flash him a grin when you see him. If you have common friends (friends, not random acquaintances. Otherwise it'll be too suspicious), try being around them more – and if he comes, talk to him. Answer what he says, react. Don't push yourself forward too much, but try to make him feel like you're a person worth knowing. If your two circles of friends don't cross, don't lose hope! Be strategical. If you see him alone at lunch, invite him to join you at your table. If you see him in the corridors, try having a conversation with him. Don't follow him everywhere he goes; don't join every club he's in. Be nice and cheerful when with him, but your encounters must not be forced. If he suddenly sees you everywhere, you'll scare him. This is one of the most difficult steps – finding the right balance. But...

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Постарайтесь регулярно с ним видеться. Выглядите на все сто. Используйте связи. Не отпугивайте его.


OS X (10.2 and on) automatically decreases the potential for file fragmentation by writing the new data to the largest block of free space on the hard drive.  However files can still become fragmented depending on how many times they are opened and if there is not a large enough amount of space to fit the complete file.  These are some additional conditions in which Mac OS X will automatically defragment files and reasons that your computer could benefit from defragmentation:  Files that are less than 20 MB in size. Files that have more than eight fragments. Files that are not in use. If you've downloaded many large files (such as video files) over time, your Mac may benefit from defragmentation. If your hard disk is over about 90% full, defragmentation may help as well. If your computer meets neither of these criteria, it's a safe bet that disk defragmentation won't speed it up, though it doesn't ever hurt your computer to defragment it. Computers running System 9 and older may or may not benefit from defragmentation, but it is very difficult to find programs for them these days. If you're defragmenting your hard disk because it's nearly filled to capacity, this is a good time to clear up some of the clutter. Consider investing in an inexpensive external hard drive for media files, or store some excess files on a cloud storage service such as Apple's iCloud or Microsoft's SkyDrive.  SkyDrive, iCloud, and similar services typically offer anywhere between 2 and 7 gigabytes of free storage. To get more, you'll have to pay a yearly fee, which varies but always works out to less than $10 per month. Hard drives will work with any computer they can plug into. The computer will automatically offer to format the drive so that it can be read the first time you hook it up. There's no need to spend extra money buying a special hard drive “for Macintosh computers.” Since most OS X Macs, most of the time, don't need defragmenting, no defragmentation tool is included in the computer's Disk Utility program. To “manually”...

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Получите то, что вам нужно. Увеличьте место для памяти на жестком диске. Приобретите программу для дефрагментации файлов. Инсталлируйте и запустите программу для дефрагментации. Не забудьте сделать резервную копию своего компьютера перед началом процесса дефрагментации.


OS X Mavericks (10.9) has a lot of problems with sound, many of which were fixed in Yosemite (10.10). El Capitan (10.11) has fixed even more of these problems. Mac updates are free and are available from the Mac App Store. If there are any available system upgrades, they'll be listed here. Download El Capitan if it is listed in the Updates section. The download will likely take a while to complete. Follow the prompts to install the system update. It's a pretty straightforward process, and you won't lose any of your files or settings. Once the update has finished and you're back at your desktop, test your sound again to see if it is working.

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Проверьте версию операционной системы. Откройте Mac App Store. Перейдите на вкладку «Обновления». Скачайте последнюю версию OS X. Установите обновления системы. Проверьте работу звука.


Oatmeal bath products are readily available and well-known as a remedy against itching.  Bathe in lukewarm water, and do so at least once per day for the duration of the rash. You could also try a soak with aluminum acetate. Products containing aluminum acetate can also be purchased at most drugstores. Combine 3 tsp (15 ml) of baking soda with 1 tsp (5 ml) of water and mix until a paste forms. Apply this paste to infected areas.  Baking soda is a natural remedy against itching associated with poison ivy. You can also take a baking soda bath to relieve itching caused by large poison ivy rashes. Mix 1/2 cup (125 ml) of baking soda into a bathtub of warm water and soak in the bath until the water begins to cool. Witch hazel extract, available as splashes and balms, can be applied directly to the rash.  This is an astringent product that tightens the skin, thereby relieving the itchiness of the rash and cooling it down. The product is natural and made from the bark of the witch hazel tree. Aloe vera gels and lotions should be applied directly to the affected skin.  Aloe vera products are made from the inner part of the aloe vera plant. Compounds in this plant relieve itching and can accelerate healing. Apply a thin coat of tea tree oil directly to the poison ivy rash, rubbing it into the skin until the oil nearly vanishes.  Tea tree oil is a natural anti-inflammatory. Applying it reduces the redness and swelling of the rash. The oil is a product of the Australian tea tree. If you are near the ocean, stand in the water and gently rub some of the ocean sand over your poison ivy blisters. Once the blisters break, allow the ocean water to pass over the wounds.  This treatment dries up the poison ivy remarkably fast, and rashes may clear up within one or two days. Note that you must use natural ocean water. Do not use water from a fresh water source, like a lake, and do not attempt to mimic the effect of ocean water by combining water and salt.

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Примите овсяную ванну. Сделайте пасту из пищевой соды. Воспользуйтесь экстрактом гамамелиса. Используйте препараты с алоэ вера. Попробуйте масло чайного дерева. Помойтесь в океанской воде.


Oatmeal is great at soothing irritated skin and absorbing excess oil. Mix 5 tablespoons (25 grams) of finely-ground oatmeal with enough water or milk to make a paste. Spread the mixture over your face and wait 20 minutes. Wash the mask off using lukewarm water, then pat it dry with a soft, clean towel. For a more scrub-like effect, massage the mask against your skin using circular motions. Yogurt is very moisturizing. The lactic acid in it also makes it mildly exfoliating, which can help brighten dull or sallow skin. Mix 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of full-fat Greek yogurt with 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey. Apply the mask over your face and wait 20 minutes. Wash it off using lukewarm water, then gently pat your face dry with a soft, clean towel. Consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten your skin or reduce acne. Honey is hydrating, moisturizing, antibacterial, and antimicrobial. It is great for all skin types. All you have to do is spread some honey over your face and wait 15 minutes. Wash the honey off using lukewarm water, then gently pat your face dry with a soft, clean towel. Start with equal parts of sugar and oil. Mix everything together in a bowl, then massage it over your lips, face, or arms and legs. Use brown sugar for a gentler scrub and white sugar for a regular scrub. You can use any type of oil you want, but coconut oil or olive oil would work best.  Need something stronger? Try salt! Need something softer? Use ½ part sugar and 1 part oil instead.  Add some fragrance with essential oil or vanilla extract. Add some honey for extra moisture. Fill your tub with warm water and add ½ to 1 cup (120 to 240 milliliters) of whole milk or coconut milk. Regular milk is mildly exfoliating, and coconut milk is ultra-moisturizing. Mix it up with your hand, then step into the tub and soak for up to 20 minutes. For a fancier milk bath, try:  Combine 2 cups (250 grams) of powdered whole milk, ½ cup (65 grams) of cornstarch, ½ cup (90 grams) of baking soda, and about 10 drops of essential oil (optional). Let...

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Делайте овсяные маски для лица, если у вас угри, чувствительная или жирная кожа. Если у вас тусклая, сухая кожа, попробуйте йогуртовую маску. Наложите на лицо немного меда. Приготовьте простой скраб из сахара. Принимайте молочные ванны, особенно если у вас сухая кожа. Используйте натуральные масла для увлажнения кожи. Выделите день для спа-процедур.


Oatmeal, yogurt, granola, and eggs are all good choices. Peanut butter is a good source of protein. Fresh fruit is a nice supplement and gives lot of natural sugar. Avoid processed sugars and refined carbohydrates like those found in doughnuts, muffins, and other pastries; those are likely to give you a brief energy surge and a deep "crash" later in the day. The last thing you need is to be worrying about whether or not you'll be late for the exam. Have your destination planned out ahead of time so you can focus on staying calm and remembering your facts. Unwanted bathroom breaks will take time away from your test so just drink enough to keep yourself hydrated.

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Съешьте питательный завтрак со множеством клетчатки и протеина. Узнайте, где именно находится тестовый центр и сколько времени понадобится для того, чтобы добраться туда. Не пейте слишком много воды или кофе.


Oats may help you lactate, and they are easy to take! You don't need to talk to an expert before introducing oats to your diet. Just have oatmeal for breakfast.  The most traditional approach is to start the day with a bowl of oatmeal. However, some nursing parents find that oats in other forms, such as granola, cookies, and oat bran also help. You can buy most supplements at health stores, or order them online. Visit a lactation consultant before you buy any supplements, or talk to your doctor to make sure the supplements you are interested in won't interfere with any of your existing medications.  Fenugreek is a traditional galactagogue (prolactin stimulator). Its effectiveness has not been scientifically proven, but some people report success using it to increase milk supply.  Blessed thistle and alfalfa may help on their own or paired with fenugreek. Drink water, juice, and milk to stay hydrated. Aim to drink about 8 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) glasses of liquid a day.  It's fine to have some coffee and caffeinated tea, but cut down on it if you feel it's interfering with your child's sleep. If you have an alcoholic drink, wait two hours before nursing. . Eat fruits and vegetables, protein, and plenty of whole grains. Eat produce in a variety of colors, such as dark greens and bright citrus fruits. So long as your child is not exhibiting allergic reactions, you can eat what you would ordinarily—just aim for healthy, whole foods whenever you can.  Look out for adverse reactions to cow's milk. If you eat a lot of dairies and your child shows signs of allergy, such as rash, vomiting, or bloating. stop consuming it. Talk to your doctor about taking calcium or Vitamin D supplements instead. Ask your doctor or dietician about vitamins and supplements. If you are a vegan or are likely to be missing vitamins for another reason, talk to your doctor about introducing B12 or a multivitamin into your diet. If you take a medicine that contains pseudoephedrine, such as Sudafed or Zyrtec D, it may decrease your milk supply....

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Ешьте овсянку. Узнайте о приеме пищевых добавок с травами. Пейте достаточно жидкости. Ешьте здоровую пищу. Ограничьте прием препаратов, которые влияют на производство молока.


Obedience training consists of teaching your dog to do things in response to your verbal commands or hand signals. Basic commands like “sit”, “come”, “leave it”, and  “stay” are important to help you manage your dog and ensure her safety, but there are many other commands you can teach, like “shake”, “roll over”, “jump” or “speak”. Most of these skills are taught with the same basic reward-based methods – capturing or luring – which will be demonstrated here with “sit”. Be sure to break up the training described here into multiple short sessions carried out over several days.  With a treat in hand, hold your hand out so your puppy can smell it, then lift your hand up and back over her head. As her eyes follow you and her head goes up, your golden puppy will automatically sit. As soon as she does, say “yes” or click and give the treat. Do this until she is easily lured into sitting. Now try the same thing, but with no treat in your hand. Say “sit” and move your hand back. Give her the treat as soon as she sits. When your golden has mastered sitting for your empty hand, back away, and use the same hand motion at a distance while saying “sit”. Finally, say “sit” without the hand motion, and reward your dog when she does so. Get some treats. Ignore your puppy, but watch her closely. As soon as she sits, say “sit” and toss a treat. She will probably try all sorts of things to get another treat. Wait for her to sit again, then say “sit” and toss a treat. Your dog will quickly learn to link sitting, the word “sit” and treats.

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Примите решение, что вы будете дрессировать щенка. Используйте метод приманки, чтобы научить собаку "Сидеть". Используйте метод перехвата, чтобы научить собаку "Сидеть".


Obesity has been linked to kidney damage. If you are overweight, or are afraid you are going to become overweight, exercise daily. When you are overweight, your kidneys have to work overtime to keep you healthy. You should try to exercise for 30 to 45 minutes, four or five days a week.  Some exercises you can incorporate into your work week include running, cycling, swimming, and walking. Try to pick one (or a couple) that you enjoy so that you are more motivated to work out each day. If you are elderly, the recommended exercise each week is 15 minutes for three days a week. . Tobacco smoke does serious damage to your kidneys. There are more than 4000 particles and gases found in cigarette smoke, many of which can damage your kidney. Cigarettes are also linked to kidney fibrosis, which is when your kidney tissue turns hard, causing kidney failure. Cigarette smoke can also cause hypertension, which is elevated blood pressure. Alcohol can also cause kidney damage. When metabolized, alcohol becomes aldehyde, a harmful chemical that can hurt your kidneys and liver. Alcohol also increases your chances of heart disease and diabetes. Any drug that you put in your body gets absorbed by the blood and then filtered by the kidneys. These drugs can have a harmful effect on your kidney and could lead to kidney failure if your kidneys have to process too many harmful toxins. For example, cocaine may cause myolysis. Myolysis is the breakdown of muscle mass, which can result in kidney failure. This is particularly important to do if your bacterial infection is in your kidney or urinary tract. You will have to take antibacterial medication to treat these conditions, but it will be well worth it, as a kidney dealing with a bacterial infection can be a major health risk.

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Регулярно занимайтесь спортом. Бросайте курить. Бросайте пить алкоголь. Не злоупотребляйте лекарственными препаратами, а тем более наркотическими средствами. Лечите бактериальные инфекции.


Objectives are often obvious, but it is good to have a concrete goal in mind when you conduct an experiment. In this case, you want to demonstrate the concept of solubility. The term "solubility" refers to something's ability to dissolve completely in a liquid. Although a salt and sand experiment is generally pretty simple, you'll find you get more satisfaction by going through the paperwork. An experiment is nothing without a critical eye. Making a habit of note taking during experiments will enrich the experience. You'll notice things you might otherwise overlook. Even obvious things should be written down. That way, you'll be able to make sense of it later. Observe the basic movements and changes in the experiment. Make note of the following.  Although the salt dissolves in the heated water, the salt remains intact. The salt needs the water to be heated before it dissolves. The salt doesn't boil away with the water. By discussing an experiment in a group, you'll be able to compare your observations. If this experiment is happening in a class setting, it's possible that one of the experiments will turn out differently than the others. While this is likely a result of error, it's still interesting to see a new result and figure out where it came from. If you're by yourself, checking out a recording of the experiment on a streaming site like YouTube can be interesting. Even if you know the result, it is nonetheless worthwhile to see how someone else went about it. Once you do the basic experiment, you should think of other questions you'd like to see answered. For example, how much longer does the process take if the portions are made unequal? Separating sand and salt is a very basic experiment, but the possibilities for a budding scientist are endless.  For a lot of homebrewed experiments, baking soda is very fun to play around with. You could try adding that to your mixture next time.  Doing this as part of a group is more enjoyable than doing it on your own.

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Опишите задачу эксперимента. Проведите наблюдения. Обсудите ход эксперимента. Расширьте первоначальный эксперимент.


Observe how he behaves. Understand his fears, thoughts, and desires. You could also read the manga, but keep in mind Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, the manga's author and character designer of the first Evangelion anime, sees Shinji differently from Hideaki Anno, its main writer and director. Unlike most cosplay, this outfit will not look out of place in day-to-day life. It is a simple: a white short-sleeved button-down shirt, a black undershirt, and a pair of black trousers. Complete the look with a dark leather belt and solid white high-top sneakers. Make sure your dress shirt is made from thick enough material that the black undershirt does not show through. Not only will a sheer shirt make you look less like less like Shinji, but it will also make you look sloppy. Luckily, like Shinji's clothes, his hair is simple and normal. Get your hair cut neat and short but not buzzed. Have bangs that are slightly uneven and long, just touching your eyebrows. Give yourself a middle part. Dye your hair very dark brown to match his if necessary. If you would prefer to keep your hair the way it is and are simply working on a Shinji cosplay for a convention, wear a wig instead. Shinji uses a fictional technology called an SDAT player that looks similar to a portable cassette player. Although cassette players are now outdated, they are not difficult to find. If you'd rather, you can always use an MP3 player instead.  To really get in the mood, listen to classical music, preferably Bach (Suite No.1 Prelude for Cello). In one episode, Shinji wears a T-shirt with XTC written on it, indicating he may also enjoy new wave. Some bands similar in style to XTC include Shriekback, Gang of Four, Talking Heads, The The, and Elvis Costello. or another instrument. Although Shinji is ashamed of his perceived lack of skill, he is actually an accomplished cellist. His bashful cello playing has been a trait featured prominently since the original series. He also learns the piano in the more recent film Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo.

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Посмотрите сериал и фильмы несколько раз. Носите японскую школьную форму. Покрасьте волосы и сделайте стрижку, как у Синдзи. Носите наушники-вкладыши и часто слушайте музыку. Учитесь играть на виолончели


Observe how you stand and walk. If your feet are automatically in a V-shape, watch the extent to which they turn out to help you figure out the extent to which you need to turn you feet inwards.  Use a mirror to watch your feet. Make sure to observe your feet as you stand and as you are walking.  Ask a friend or family member to watch or photograph you for further reference. Pay attention to how you walk for a few days or a week. This may help you identify problem areas or the ways in which you are exacerbating your V-shaped walk. It may be easiest to help correct your walk by using a treadmill. This will allow you to gradually increase your speed as your gait straightens out.  Start very slowly, at around 1.0mph to allow you to make sure you are placing your feet one in front of the other and in a straight fashion. From here, you can gradually increase your speed. If you do not have access to a treadmill, walk on a flat surface, such as a paved road or sidewalk. Ask a friend or family member to go with you and walk behind you to help make sure you are walking slowly and using a straight stride. Aim to walk every day for at least a few minutes to reinforce your gait training. This can also help strengthen your legs and feet. As you begin walking regularly, it’s important to pay close attention to your walking form and correct yourself as needed. This can help ensure that you don’t injure or harm yourself or exacerbate your eversion. When you are walking, make sure that you are:  Holding your head high Looking straight ahead and not at the ground Keeping your chin parallel to the ground Allowing your shoulders to move naturally Maintaining a neutral, straight back that is arched neither forward nor backward Lightly engaging your abdominal muscles Swinging your arms freely Striking with your heel and then rolling it to your foot. It may feel strange or even uncomfortable at first to correct your gait. Don’t get frustrated and keep working at your gait on a regular basis. Over time, your new walking style will...

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Следите за своими ногами. Пройдите по беговой дорожке. Обратите внимание на свою технику ходьбы. Продолжайте работать над походкой. Регулярно переоценивайте свою походку. Если у вас плоскостопие, подумайте о приобретении ортопедической обуви.


Observe how your teen seems to be acting lazy or wasting time. Does she spend all day on her computer? Does she opt to read a book instead of do her chores? Maybe she spends most of her time on her phone, talking to friends, and neglecting her chores or responsibilities. Before you can provide adequate motivation for your teen, you need to determine how she is being lazy. This will help you understand her current way of thinking and spot any patterns of laziness. Once you observe your teen’s lazy behavior, you can use these patterns of laziness to create a custom reward system. For example, your teen may like to spend a lot of time texting on her phone. You can then tell her before she can text on her phone, she has to complete her chores for the day. She will then see texting on her phone as a privilege and part of her reward for doing her chores. Or, if your teen tends to spend a lot of time in front of her computer, limit her computer use until she has set the table for dinner or cleaned her room. Be specific about the tasks you use as rewards, as this will feel more immediate to your teen and motivate her to get things done. Tailor the rewards to the preferences of your teen, as she will feel the reward that much more if it something she is interested in. Most teens are looking to earn a little extra cash, especially if they do not receive an allowance from their parents. Provide opportunities for your teen to earn some side money by hiring her to complete special projects around the house or in the neighborhood. This will also help get your teen off the couch and on to doing something productive. You could hire your teen to paint a wall that needs a touch up, or to organize the garage or the basement. Give your teen a job outdoors, like pulling weeds or trimming the hedges, to get her outside and away from any distractions. Consider your teen’s skill set, such as a flare for drama, an interest in basketball, or a budding passion for computer science, and encourage her to participate in a school play,...

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Проанализируйте, как ваш подросток проводит свое время. Используйте систему поощрений. Наймите своего подростка на домашнюю работу. Побуждайте подростка заниматься дополнительно спортом или чем-то еще. Займитесь вместе со своим ребенком волонтерской деятельностью. Хвалите подростка за любые достижения.


Observe the cat for a few days. This way, you can determine its nature, especially when humans come close. Is the cat afraid or scared of people? Is it angry? If you think they may be dangerous you shouldn't try handling them. Instead, call animal control or a human society who will be able to professionally capture and handle the cat if you think they pose a danger. Cats communicate their feelings with body language that can be rather obvious. For example:  An angry or upset cat will have ears that are flattened back, dilated pupils, a tail which is switching back and forth, an arched back, and fur standing on end. The cat will typically be growling. This is a sign to back off. If it hasn't run away, a scared cat will typically lay flat or have its tail between its legs. Proceed with caution in trying to tame these cats. In contrast, a contented and relaxed cat's ears will be forward and alert, and its tail will be straight up in the air. Its fur will be flat (not standing on end), and the cat may even stretch, lay down, and roll onto its back. While you will not be close to the cat, you will be able to observe its overall health from afar.  Check to see if it looks skinny or bony. It may be hungry. Look at its fur to see if it looks healthy, or if it looks matted, patchy, bald, or otherwise unhealthy. See if the cat has any other obvious issues, such as limping, cuts, sores, or other problems. Feral cats and kittens are generally unvaccinated and carry a slight risk for carrying the deadly rabies virus. While very uncommon, rabies in cats can occur primarily in outdoor, unvaccinated cats and kittens. The symptoms of rabies can vary and may take months to develop after a cat or kitten was exposed to the virus.  Classic signs of rabies in cats and kittens include an ill cat (lethargic, not eating, weakness) and/or changes in behavior (aggressive, restless, disoriented, paralysis, seizures).  If you encounter a feral cat with these symptoms, call animal control and do not attempt to handle the cat or kitten.

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Постарайтесь получше узнать характер кошки. Наблюдайте за языком тела кошки, чтобы понять ее настроение. Внешне оцените состояние здоровья кошки. Держитесь подальше от кошки, если подозреваете у нее симптомы бешенства.


Observe the techniques the stylists use. Watch how they put the curlers in your hair. Note how long the chemicals are being applied. With this information, you'll be able to get a perm kit at the store and safely give yourself a perm at home. Your stylist will use a series of plastic curlers to give you a perm. Small curlers are best to create the tightest afro. If the curlers are too big, your perm will only achieve a wavy look instead of the afro look you are going for. Don't wash or comb your hair for a day or two immediately after your perm. Letting the perm settle will help the effects of the perm to last longer and keep your hair healthy. The goal is to loosen up the curls just enough to make it possible to backcomb. You can also use your fingers to gently separate the curls. This will further separate the curls and give your hair a fuller afro look.  Hold a small section of hair taut with your fingers. Smaller sections will make for greater volume in your hair but will take a bit longer to do. Use a fine-toothed comb to gently comb the hair downward toward your scalp. Use just enough pressure to create some tangles, but not so much that the hair breaks. Repeat until the section has the desired volume. Ditch your combs! Shape your afro hair with your hands and a pick comb. Only apply hairspray to help it hold if needed. Since curly hair tends to get dry, you can apply shea or coconut butter regularly to help keep your hair moisturized and glossy.

TL;DR in Russian:

Обратитесь для химической завивки в парикмахерскую. Попросите парикмахера использовать самые мелкие коклюшки для химической завивки. Подождите несколько дней, чтобы химическая завивка окончательно улеглась. Расчешите волосы афро-расческой (плоский гребень с редкими зубьями), чтобы разделить кудри. Начешите волосы Уложите африканские кудри.


Observe your baby's natural schedule and find out what bedtime fits the best. Keeping a diary will be helpful for this too .  Do not play too much with a newborn before bedtime. It may be too stimulating, making it more difficult for the newborn to fall asleep. Give your baby a bath before bedtime and massage hr skin with some milk or baby oil. This will relax your baby before sleep. Sing your baby a lullaby or play some soft, quiet music to get her to sleep. Sing even you are not adept at singing. Your baby loves your voice and is not a music critic. Keep the rest of the house as quiet as possible at nighttime. A quiet, peaceful environment will indicate to your baby that this isn't just an ordinary nap. Put your baby to sleep in a dimly lit room. Do not turn off the lights completely. You always have to see your child. The darkened environment will help her to sleep through the night. The baby will probably wake up during the night. When this happens, take her in your arms, feed her and put her back to sleep. Do not change diapers, unless it is really necessary. That part is omitted from the night schedule, along with playing and cuddling.  If the baby does not wake during the night to eat, wake her. No matter how good it may sound to let a newborn sleep all night, it's not healthy for them. Babies need to eat every 2-3 hours. Otherwise, the baby may be dehydrated and hungry, which causes fatigue and weakness. It's important to stick to your schedule as much as possible, especially the going to bed and waking up times. In this way, it will be easier for your baby to get used to it. However, keep in mind that over time, your baby will sleep less and will require more of your attention and time.

TL;DR in Russian:

Установите время для сна. Уменьшите уровень шума ночью. Приглушите свет. Будьте готовы просыпаться в течение ночи. Придерживайтесь режима.


Observe your rose shoots and you’ll probably see sets of 3 or 5 leaves. The correct way to deadhead a rose is to cut just above a leaf set that has 5 or more leaves. The 5-leaf set (sometimes called a true leaf) should be facing the direction you want your shoot to grow. For example, if you want your rose shoot to grow outward, cut at a 5-leaf set that is pointing outwards as well.  Cutting at the 3-leaf set level can result in a non-flowering shoot called “blind wood”. This means, the shoot can no longer flower or grow anymore roses. However, the blind wood may flower the next season. You do not have to cut your shoot at the first 5-leaf set you see. Sometimes, a leaf set might be facing the wrong direction and you’ll need to cut further down. At the joining point of the leaf set and the shoot, you may see a dark dot just above it. This is called the bud eye and will be the point from which a new stem will grow into a rose. You should make your cut just above the bud eye. If you need to prune or deadhead many rose bushes, you may not have time to look for each and every bud eye. Fortunately, the bud eye is located very close to its leaf set. Just make your cut about ¼ inch (6 mm) above the 5-leaf set. You never want to make your cut straight. The 45-degree cut will help water from your sprinklers or rain to run off of the shoot and avoid bacteria or fungi from growing on the shoot.  There are conflicting opinions on whether gardening shears should be used at a 45-degree angle when pruning roses. Many sources claim the angle at which you cut does not affect how well the plant heals or how many blooms it produces. Consider placing a dot of white glue on the edges of the freshly cut shoot. It can reduce the risk of disease getting into the base of the plant.

TL;DR in Russian:

Найдите лист розы, который обращен в нужном вам направлении. Обратите внимание на точку роста. Обрежьте ветвь под углом в 45 градусов.


Observing and looking require the use of the eyes. Many people use the terms interchangeably, but they are very different actions.  Looking is when you see things without the intent of using it later. You don't commit anything to memory or try to make meaning of what you see. Observing is seeing what is around you and keeping it in your mind so you can make meaning out of it or pose questions about it. Deduction is when you separate the important details from the unimportant ones after you have observed something. In deduction, you use your careful observation to come to a conclusion. To practice observing instead of looking, take a piece of paper and list every object in your room. Then look around and compare your list to the items. How many objects do you see or touch every day that you don't observe? Continue doing this over and over and see how many more items you begin to remember. A good observer takes in their surroundings instead of just taking them for granted. Look around yourself as you walk to the store or drive to work. You will start to notice things, like the same cars that take the same route to work or when the store on the corner has changed its display. If you visit the same places every day, start paying closer attention to them. What do you notice about these places? What changes? What stays the same? Try to recall things about these places later to see how much you remember. Start noticing the details of things you pass. Paying attention to things that might seem insignificant makes you conscious of your surroundings. This makes you a better observer. The more you purposefully notice things, the quicker it will become a habit.  What kind of trees are planted in front of your favorite coffee shop? What color shirt does your boss wear most often? What kind of cars are parked in the parking lot? How does the sound of your street differ at 7 a.m. versus 7 p.m.? Notice minute details. When waiting in line at the post office, observe the condition of people's clothes and shoes. Watch what...

TL;DR in Russian:

Наблюдать и просто смотреть на что-то — не одно и то же. Обращайте внимание на то, что вас окружает. Будьте внимательны к деталям. Старайтесь не судить. Не спешите.


Obsessive behavior in the romantic context tends to involve being constantly preoccupied with the loved one, wanting to be with him or her all hours of the day and contriving it so that you actually are together as much as possible. Romantic obsession can lead you to presume the person you love needs you as much, causing you to inject yourself into every part of his or her life, whether it be family, home, work, and so on, offering unasked for advice, support and remodeling even though there's no indication any of this is useful or wanted. In some cases, obsession is the flip side of jealousy, in which case you wish you had similar characteristics to the person you love and in some way you're trying to adopt his or her character for yourself by being constantly present. You may find yourself quite exhausted, wrung out emotionally and very intense whenever you spend time together, because you're too preoccupied by concentrating on the two of you without taking a break. You might be more focused on quantity of time rather than quality, even though this often feels aimless.  It's a fairly common tendency to become obsessive at the beginning of a relationship. It's new, it's exciting and this person is endlessly fascinating to you. By realizing that you're not the first person to feel this way about somebody, you can let go of guilt and concentrate instead on dealing with it in a healthy way. Perhaps your obsession has roots in feelings of insecurity and fear, or it could simply be about being totally amazed by how wonderful this person in your life is. Whatever the reason, you can tame it! Ask yourself why you feel you need to mesh so completely with another person––perhaps you can answer this alone by simply working through the reasons and questioning them. But if not, don't be afraid to seek counselling if you think that could help you overcome your obsessive tendency. This doesn't mean not seeing each other at all but it does mean reintroducing a more balanced routine into your relationship. Find ways to...

TL;DR in Russian:

Ограничьте вашу одержимость. Проверьте свои чувства. Как только вы признали, что вы чувствуете себя одержимым к вашему партнеру, затормозите и медленно спускайтесь. Не забывайте о своем хобби и друзьях. Найдите время для себя. Доказывайте, кто вы и почему вы индивидуальны. Практикуйтесь.


Obtain a radio scanner that is capable of receiving frequencies between 118.0 and 136.975 MHz. Good brands to check out include Uniden, and Whistler.  You can also find general coverage receivers from Icom, Yaesu, Grundig, Kenwood and others that will pick up air frequencies.  You're better off selecting a good scanner instead of a general coverage unit, thanks to the scanner's ability to easily monitor multiple frequencies.  Realize that in radio electronics, you get what you pay for.  A scanner from one of the aforementioned brands will outperform a no-name brand that claims airline coverage.  Most scanners pick up the entirety of the aircraft band. You can also listen to air traffic control facilities from around the world at websites including liveatc.net, globalair.com, airnav.com and radioreference.com. 121.5 is the emergency frequency.  If there is some sort of emergency, pilots will transmit on it.  You could also hear an emergency locator beacon on this frequency if a plane crashes. 122.750 MHz is the frequency for general aviation air to air communications 123.025 MHz is the frequency for helicopters air to air communications 123.450 MHz is the "unofficial" frequency for air to air communications Search 122.0-123.65 for Unicom (uncontrolled airports) and air to air communications. Search 128.825-132.000 MHz for ARINC frequencies (airlines, corporate aviation and general aviation calling ahead for fuel, parking, and other requests).

TL;DR in Russian:

Найдите живые частоты. Запомните некоторые из основных частот.


Obtaining Bitcoin through an exchange is the easiest way to obtain Bitcoin. An exchange works like any other currency exchange: You simply register and convert whatever your currency is into Bitcoin. There are hundreds of available exchanges, and the best exchange option depends on where you are located, but the more well known exchange services include:  Cryptaw: This is a Singapore Based wallet service which allows user to trade Singapore Dollars for Bitcoins. The company currently has only web platform which is also mobile friendly. CoinBase: This popular wallet and exchange service will also trade US dollars and euros for Bitcoins. The company has web and mobile apps for more convenient Bitcoin buying and trading. Circle: This exchange service offers users the ability to store, send, receive, and exchange Bitcoins. Currently, only US citizens are able to link their bank accounts to deposit funds. Xapo: This wallet and Bitcoin debit card provider offers deposits in fiat currency that are then converted to Bitcoin in your account. Some exchange services allow you to also trade Bitcoins. Other exchange services act as wallet services with limited buying and selling capabilities. Most exchanges and wallets will store amounts of digital or fiat currency for you, much like a regular bank account. Exchanges and wallets are a good option if you want to engage in regular trading and don’t need total anonymity. When signing up for an exchange service, you will need to provide personal information to the service to create an account. Most countries legally require any individual or financial system using a Bitcoin exchange service to meet anti-money laundering requirements. Though you are required to provide proof of your identity, exchanges and wallets do not provide the same protection that banks do. You are not protected against hackers, or given reimbursement if the exchange goes out of business. Once you set up your account via an exchange service, you will need to link it to an existing bank account and...

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите обменник. Предоставьте сервису ваши контактные данные и подтвердите свою личность. Купите биткоины, войдя в свою учетную запись.


Obviously a Nerf gun is pretty critical, but dark clothing and knee pads/elbow pads and some leather gloves work great to get you into the spirit of things. What about binoculars and sunglasses? Why not? Popular varieties of Nerf guns include:  The Rapidstrike The Centurion The Elite Stryfe The Vortex Diatron It helps to be able to run around a little bit, so you should be in shape and ready to move. If you can outrun your assassins, you'll be in good shape to come out on top. Even the super-expensive varieties aren't necessarily the most accurate toys out there. If you jump into the game without practicing, you're going to wait for the perfect opportunity to eliminate someone and misfire and end up out of the game and feeling dumb. Practice shooting at cans and other targets to get a sense of how your Nerf gun behaves.

TL;DR in Russian:

Достаньте оборудование. Научитесь передвигаться в вашей экипировке. Попрактикуйтесь со свой НЕРФ-пушкой.


Obviously the most important precaution you can take to prevent TB is to avoid being around people with active TB, which is highly contagious, especially if you have already tested positive for latent TB. More specifically:  Don't spend long periods of time with anyone who has an active TB infection, especially if they have been receiving treatment for less than two weeks. In particular, it is important to avoid spending time with TB patients in warm, stuffy rooms. If you are forced to be around TB patients, for example if you work in a care facility where TB is currently being treated, you will need to take protective measures, such as wearing a face mask, to avoid breathing in the TB bacteria. If a friend or family member has active TB, you can help to rid them of the disease and lessen your own risk of contracting it by ensuring that they strictly follow treatment instructions. Certain groups of people are considered to be more at-risk of developing TB than others. If you are a member of ones of these groups, you need to be more vigilant about protecting yourself from TB exposure. Some of the main at-risk groups are as follows:  People with weakened immune system, such as those with HIV or AIDs. People who live with or care for someone with active TB, such as a close relative or a doctor/nurse. Healthcare and social workers who serve high-risk patients, such as people who are homeless. People born where TB is common, including children, and anyone who has immigrated within the last five years from areas that have a high TB rate. People who live in crowded, confined spaces such as prisons, nursing homes, or homeless shelters. People who abuse drugs and alcohol, or have little or no access to proper health care. People who live in or travel to countries where active TB is common, such as countries in Latin America, Africa and parts of Asia . People who are in poor health are more susceptible to the TB virus, as their disease resistance is lower than in healthy people. Therefore, it is important to do your...

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Избегайте контакта с людьми, страдающими открытой формой туберкулеза. Определите, находитесь ли вы в группе риска. Ведите здоровый образ жизни. Сделайте прививку БЦЖ для предотвращения туберкулеза.


Obviously, both you and your partner have been affected by your infidelity. Don't forget, though, that you've brought another person into your lives when you cheated. For your relationship to have any chance of lasting, your partner cannot fear that you will cheat again—with anyone, but specifically with this person.  Your partner may want to be involved with this step, for they may want the reassurance that you've really ended things. You need to contact the other person, explain that your actions were wrong, and be clear that you will not continue to see them romantically. Whatever you do, do not promise your partner not to see your lover again but sneak off to see them, even if only to say goodbye. You must be sincere when you vow to cut off ties. It may not be possible to completely cut off ties with your lover if you cheated with a colleague or someone you absolutely cannot avoid. If that's the case, then you need to have a plan about how and when you will interact with your ex-lover.  Limit the contact you have with your ex-lover to the fullest extent possible. You may need to communicate professionally at business meetings, but you do not need to eat lunch together. Be sure to offer your partner reassurances that the relationship will never again be inappropriate. There isn't going to be any way you can put a band-aid on this situation. In order to fix it, you're going to have to reprove your love, which means dealing with your partner's lack of trust in you over a long period of time. This may mean that you need to consent to have less privacy, and you need to be willing to share the details of your day with your partner. For example, your partner may want to have access to your social media sites, phone, and email. Consider granting them this access; if you don't, your partner will think that you are hiding something. If you aren't willing to make this concession, then you should reconsider whether or not the relationship is worth saving (or consider whether or not it can still survive). Quite...

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Прекратите отношения с любовником. Если вы не можете вычеркнуть экс любовника из вашей жизни, то установите жесткие рамки. Старайтесь чаще общаться со своим партнером. Совершенно понятно, что ваш партнер не будет вам полностью доверять в течение какого-то промежутка времени. Поймите, что вы заново строите отношения. Будьте терпеливы. Будьте открыты для консультаций. Если вы посещаете психолога, то вам необходимо полностью вовлечься в процесс. Защитите себя в течение этого процесса.


Obviously, examining how you feel about your partner can help you tell if you're in love. However, it's not always in ways you would consider. In addition to considering traditional factors like butterflies in your stomach, take note of how you feel about him or her as a person.  Do you think your partner is special? When in love, people tend to magnify positive qualities of another person while ignoring or overlooking the negative. You should think your partner is somehow objectively special and stands out from other people.  Do you find yourself missing your partner a lot when you're apart, even for short periods? When people are in love, especially in the early stages, they want to be together all the time. How much you miss a person can relate to how fond you are of him or her. Think about how much you miss your partner. This can be a strong indicator of whether or not you're in love.  Do you like your partner as a person? It sounds strange, but many people have lustful relationships that seem like romantic love with people they don't really like. When you're in love, you should think your partner has a desirable personality. An underlying friendship, or at least mutual liking, is an important predecessor to love. You should genuinely want your partner to succeed if you're in love. If you're in love with someone, you'll find yourself thrilled for his or her personal triumphs.  People often feel inferior in the face of the accomplishments of others, even close friends, but what's different about romantic love is that you don't feel this sense of inferiority when your partner succeeds.  Even if you have not been successful or have suffered recent failures, you will still feel happiness at your partner's success. This is one way that romantic partners feel connected. Your partner's success should almost feel like your own. When in love, people are more likely to base decisions around their partners. This doesn't just apply to major decisions, like whether to take a job or move to a new city. Even minor...

TL;DR in Russian:

Подумайте о своем отношении к вашему партнеру. Помогаете ли вы вашему возлюбленному добиться успеха в жизни? Спросите себя: Подумайте о своем будущем. Как вы относитесь к недостаткам вашего партнера? Готовы ли вы идти на компромисс?


Obviously, it takes the participation of a male dog to get her pregnant. Think whether she has mated with a male dog, or whether it's possible that she escaped and found one to mate with. Castrated or neutered male dogs can mate with a female but cannot produce sperm to impregnate her. Entire (unneutered) male dogs, however, can impregnate her. If possible, contact the dog's owners to confirm. The exception is a dog who was castrated in the recent past–less than four weeks before the mating. There is a theoretical risk that he could have sperm retained in his tubes, which he ejaculates during the mating. This risk is small, but cannot be completely ruled out. This can give you vital information about whether it's possible she is pregnant. If the event happened three months ago, then she cannot be pregnant. This is because the average gestation (length of pregnancy) is 62 to 65 days (with a range from 57 to 72 days). If she had got pregnant then, by 90 days she would have given birth already. This can help your vet decide which is the best test to detect pregnancy. Pregnancy diagnosis methods depend on detecting hormonal changes, physical changes, or identifying embryos in the womb. Which test is the most likely to give a definitive answer depends on the number of days that have passed since mating. If a bitch was mated and the heat has not yet finished, it is too early to know if she is pregnant.

TL;DR in Russian:

Вспомните, когда могла произойти случка с кобелем. Выясните не был ли кастрирован тот кобель, с которым контактировала собака. Запишите дату спаривания. Определите сроки течки у собаки.


Obviously, the coach isn't going to pick someone who always double touches and runs into the net. Search for the "rules of volleyball" online to see if any good websites that have the rules listed come up. Focus on sites that have rules relevant to your part of the world; variations may exist elsewhere.

TL;DR in Russian:

Изучите правила.


Obviously, this would be for someone who has a child or children, but as apologies go this is golden for the stretched-too-thin parents of today. Get creative about how you might present it and your apology. If the other person has an infant, for example, show up one day unannounced with a baby doll in a stroller. Tucked into the doll’s hand or side, have a card expressing your apologies for missing their birthday, along with a certificate you made for a day or evening of free babysitting. You’ll probably need to stipulate that you’ll need some advance notice, but do it in the fine print. We all know someone who isn’t particularly tech-savvy and has so many files on his or her desktop that it’s amazing anything can be found, let alone opened. Generally, it’s become quite the nightmare for the person, too. One way to apologize to someone like this, and make quite an impact, would be to give his or her computer a little sprucing up, assuming you know how to do such things. Email the person a personalized, belated birthday card, letting him or her know you feel badly about forgetting and that you’d like to redeem yourself by breathing new life into the contraption they’re staring at now. While there are a few people in the world who genuinely enjoy mowing the lawn, trimming edges and pulling weeds, it’s safe to say the vast majority would rather spend Sunday afternoons doing other things, like watching football or going shopping – in the air conditioning. Thus for many, taking this off their hands in the way of an apology could mean an awful lot. Consider who the person is when thinking about how you’ll deliver your apology and this gift of your time. For example, if it’s your father, perhaps you could sneak into his closet and get his work clothes and boots, dress up in them and deliver your apology written on a watering can or a bag of leaves you’ve already raked and sacked. One of the birthdays you most don’t want to forget – and typically suffer the most consequences from – is that of your romantic partner...

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Предложите человеку посидеть с ребенком. Наведите порядок на компьютере человека. Возьмите на себя уборку на даче. Устройте романтический вечер.


Obviously, you need to know the available flights for your destination and the price has to be "right". However, other things you should be considering when booking for a long haul flight is just how comfortable that airline will prove to be. Some airlines do offer more legroom than others on particular sectors and this is an important consideration the longer the flight gets; do some research and read the advertising promises, as well as checking out people's opinions in online travel and flight forums.  Check out what entertainment is offered by the airline. Many newer aircraft types offer individualized monitors in the back of the seat right in front of you, so that you don't have to crane your neck to try to see a wobbly old movie screen with someone else's head in front of it. A lot of these individual entertainment centers now come with lots of movies, news, documentary, etc. choices, as well as radio, music and games that can be played using a handheld device that lifts out from the seat. Though somebody's got to be stuck in that middle seat, you should do what you can to get the seat you want. First, you should figure out which seat you prefer, the aisle or the window. The aisle may be the most comfortable for a long flight because you have a bit more room on the side facing the aisle and can easily get up and stretch your legs or use the restroom without inconveniencing people; however, some people like the window because it's easier to rest against it, and because it can be pleasant to look outside. Whatever you choose, here are some tips for picking your seat:  Most airlines allow you to choose your seat when you book your flight. Don't overlook this important aspect of booking the flight, even if you're in a rush. If you didn't choose a seat online, try to choose it when you check in, or even at the gate of the flight. Though your flight might be full and you may not be able to switch your seat, it's worth trying. You can try to sit toward the front of the plane so you get to board earlier and...

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Решите, какой авиакомпанией лететь. Выберите удобное место заранее. Если вы берете с собой очень маленьких детей, позаботьтесь о местах для них. Если вы летите с пересадкой, старайтесь избегать маленьких интервалов между рейсами. Узнайте, если ли в бизнес-классе возможность спать в горизонтальном кресле. Выясните, какая еда будет на борту. Продумайте все вопросы, связанные со здоровьем, заранее. Ознакомьтесь со списком ограничений до того, как отправитесь в аэропорт с багажом.


Occasional premature ventricular contractions usually produce no symptom. It is because the person remains unaware during the very short period when it occurs. In those cases PVC is identified in ECG (electrocardiogram) during a routine health check-up. After each contraction of ventricles, they need some time to dilate and be filled up with blood. If they contract prematurely, there is a brief pause in signal conduction. During this period the ventricles are overfilled. When normal signal conduction starts, the ventricles contract more forcefully to eject the accumulated blood. As a result, more blood is pumped and you feel a pounding, jumping sensation or flip-flops in the heart. These precede the pounding or jumping sensation. When ventricles contract prematurely, small amount of blood is ejected for which you have no feeling. After that period, the ventricles stop working briefly to restore normal rhythm. This brief pause is perceived as a skipped or missed beat because you would otherwise have a normal beat during this time. It is subjective awareness of heartbeat. Palpitation occurs if you have PVCs more frequently for example every 10-20 seconds or so. More frequent premature contraction may lead to a feeling of fluttering. Under normal conditions, we do not feel our heartbeats because we are adapted to it. Irregular or abnormal beats disrupts this adaptation which is felt as palpitation. Sometimes premature contraction can occur in a row. As already mentioned, there is little amount of blood pumped during a premature contraction. If PVC occurs three or more times in a row, there will be continuously low cardiac output during this time. Low cardiac output means low blood pressure and reduced blood supply to the body. If brain is depleted from blood supply for more than a few seconds, you will lose consciousness transiently (syncope or fainting).

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Помните, что иногда симптомы ЖЭ могут отсутствовать. Обратите внимание на ощущения в области сердца. Обратите внимание на пропуски ударов сердца. Обратите внимание на сердцебиения. Синкопе и обморок.


Occasional rewards will sweeten the tasks and help keep you on track. If you manage to do something that you didn't the day before or that you were absolutely dreading, you deserve a nice treat. By rewarding yourself after completion of small milestones along the way to the big one, you build in automatic reinforcement that you're doing the right thing. Keep most rewards simple but effective, such as extended breaks, catching a movie, splurging on a calorie-laden snack (once in a while!) or similar things. Leave really large rewards for the overall achievement or endpoint. By using self-rewards, you'll train your mind to actively seek working before the reward.  Breaks are rewards and necessities. Don't confuse the need to take regular short breaks to restore creativity and freshness with laziness. Clearly, the flip side to rewards is punishment. People respond best to positive reinforcement and it's best to stick to the rewards. Punishing yourself for not achieving things will simply backfire, confirming your worst-held beliefs about yourself that you're lazy and good-for-nothing. That's a pointless exercise if ever there was one. A list of weekly goals will help you stay focused and motivated. As you go, it's inevitable that your goals will change. You'll also pinpoint the ways that are most effective for achieving them. As they morph, so should your list. Post the list everywhere and anywhere. Try making it your lock screen on your device or phone. To do this, simply write them in your notes, take a screenshot and make it your background. Create daily goals, monthly goals, and even yearly goals to keep looking at every day differently. To enjoy any benefit, there is usually a cost to be suffered. The pain/suffering cost is usually emotional, often physical and sometimes psychic. Often that pain involves a feeling of being left out or going without while others don't seem to be putting up with the same challenges (usually they have their own challenges which you don't see though). And that pain can cause...

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Вознаграждайте себя за проделанную работу. Запишите ваши цели на каждую неделю. Не забывайте, что за все в жизни надо платить. Помните, что цель оправдывает ваши усилия. Наведите порядок в своем расписании. Не сворачивайте с пути. Не сдавайтесь.


Occasionally fungicidal sprays can burn and damage your plant leaves. Test each type of spray on a small area of your plant, such as 1 low leaf, before spraying your whole plant. Spray the leaf with enough spray that it runs off the leaf, and allow it to dry. If the leaf begins turning yellow or brown, this spray may be too harsh for this plant. Try different types of sprays on different leaves until you find a couple that work. Mildew can be a stubborn fungus that adapts and builds resistance to things that fight it. When you’ve found a couple sprays that work, alternate them so that the mildew doesn’t build a resistance to any of them. For example, use a baking soda spray 1 week and a milk spray or vinegar spray the next. When you begin a spray treatment regimen for powdery mildew, you will want to spray your infected plant in the morning to allow the sun to dry the treatment on the leaves. You may often see improvement after 1 treatment. Wait at least a week to apply another spray treatment, and do this only if you do not see improvement on your leaves from the first treatment. Before spraying your infected leaves, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth to get some of the mildew off first. This helps reduce the amount of mildew that runs off into the soil with your spray solution. Alternatively, rub infected leaves against each other to get some of the mildew off. Each time you use a homemade spray, spray each infected leaf generously enough that the spray starts to run off the leaf. Do not wipe the spray from the leaf, but allow the spray to run off and air dry. Chemical fungicides can be effective, but they can cause other problems with your garden as well. They can harm good organisms in the soil, as well as bees and other pollinating insects that are healthy for a thriving garden. They also can affect how safe it is to eat plants they are used on, so be sure to follow all packaging directions carefully if you’re using them on edible plants. Since organic fungicides can be made easily at home, it’s wise to...

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Сначала испытывайте каждый спрей, прежде чем использовать его. Меняйте спреи, чтобы у мучнистой росы не выработалось сопротивление к одному из них. Опрыскивайте пораженные участки растений по утрам не чаще одного раза в неделю. Вытирайте листья чистой тряпкой, чтобы частично удалить мучнистую росу. Подождите, пока спрей стечет с листьев. С осторожностью пользуйтесь химическими фунгицидами.


Occasionally, an essay addresses a topic that a paper's readership might often misunderstand or have inaccurate beliefs about. If this is the case, you can directly call out this mistaken belief in the first line of your introduction paragraph. When you state this mistaken belief, make sure to clarify that this belief is inaccurate. As soon as you state what the wrong belief is, you need to follow your statement with a sentence about the corrected version or truth of the situation. This sentence should introduce the general topic of the paper and open the path for your thesis statement. Provide supporting evidence or facts about your correction to further cement the truth of it in the reader's mind. These pieces of supporting evidence usually correspond to the main ideas you will cover in the body paragraphs of your essay. With the general topic introduced and supporting evidence provided, you can now make a definitive thesis statement about what you will cover in your essay.  A thesis statement is a single sentence that defines a specific point or idea about a broader topic that your entire paper is built around. In some ways, your thesis statement will be like a direct foil or mirror image of the misconception you are addressing. The two will be directly connected yet directly opposite one another.

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Сообщите ошибочную точку зрения. Изложите ваши поправки. Предоставьте дополнительные детали. Завершите соответствующим тезисным утверждением.


Occasionally, energy levels may dip slightly after consuming a large meal, while your body works to digest the food.  Because gluten intolerant individuals have to work harder to try to fight the effects in the digestive tract, they commonly feel fatigue after eating. Unlike the occasional normal post-meal lethargy that may occur from time to time, people suffering from gluten intolerance may be completely exhausted after their meals. Many individuals suffering from gluten intolerance complain of irritability after eating.  Irritability may be related to fatigue or can occur as a result of feeling run down in general, similar to how one feels when sick with a cold or flu. Some people with gluten intolerance report having a "foggy mind" right after they eat. In other words, they easily lose their train of thought and find concentration difficult. Headache symptoms are non-specific, and can mimic migraines, tension headaches or cluster headaches. While there is no specific type of headache associated with gluten intolerance, the headache pattern consistently occurs within 30 minutes to an hour after eating for many individuals. Often, people with gluten intolerance experience joint pain, and they sometimes experience numbness or tingling in their arms and legs. While people with gluten sensitivity tend to have more non-gastrointestinal symptoms than people with celiac, they can still experience GI discomfort. After a meal, they may experience abdominal bloating and pain, gas, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation and foul-smelling stools. Some people may also experience symptoms such as anemia, fatigue, weight loss, osteoporosis, mouth ulcers, skin rashes, or tingling in the hands and feet.

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Обратите внимание на свой уровень энергии после употребления пищи с глютеном. Обратите внимание на свое психическое и эмоциональное состояние после употребления продуктов из пшеницы. Обратите внимание на головные боли после еды. Наблюдайте за изменениями в конечностях. Следите за симптомами, связанными с плохой работой пищеварительного тракта.


Occasionally, somebody you don't follow will tweet something, which will then be retweeted by somebody you do follow. You can recognize those by the gray "[Twitter user] retweeted" just above the tweet, along with a green retweet icon. Click or tap on the name of the user as it appears above the retweet. The button is just to the left of the blue "Following" button. Tap or click on the cog to see a drop-down menu of options. This will prevent you from seeing any future retweets that the user makes. You cannot delete retweets from others from your timeline, so your only recourse, should it become a problem, is to selectively turn off retweets from specific users. Also, there is no method for bulk blocking of retweets. You have to deal with each user individually. To reduce the clutter, visit the home page of the users that you follow.  You will still see the user's original tweets. Note that this is not retroactive: all previous retweets will remain on your timeline.

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Распознайте ретвит от пользователя, который не находится в вашем списке читателей. Зайдите на страницу профиля этого пользователя. Найдите серую шестеренку в правом верхнем углу экрана профиля. Нажмите на опцию «Отключить ретвиты».


Occasionally, the balls on tongue piercing bars can become unscrewed or loose over time. It is important that you regularly check to make sure they are tight. Use one hand to hold the bottom ball in place and use the other hand to tighten the top ball. Note: To tighten the balls, remember twisting to the right tightens and twisting to the left loosens. Know that the original jewelry should be replaced with shorter jewelry after the swelling has reduced. See your piercer for this change, because it usually will be during the healing period. Once the initial healing process is over, you can pick any of the many styles of jewelry for your tongue piercing. Just keep in mind if you have metal allergies or sensitivities to certain materials.

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Регулярно проверяйте шарики. Смените украшение после того, как припухлость сойдет. Выберете подходящий для вас стиль.


Odds are you know exactly how to push the other person's buttons, but it's important to resist if you want to have a civil argument. Resolve that no matter how upset he or she makes you, you will not say the one thing you know would push the argument over the edge. Respect what the other person has to say. An argument has to be two-sided; if you fail to hear the other side out, they will return the gesture and not listen to you. Refuting a person's opinion is fine, but refusing to hear it makes a debate pointless. You should always be respectful when arguing with another person. Remember, that's what they are: another person. Treat them the way that you would want to be treated. Don't immediately dismiss their ideas just because they don't agree with you. Listen to them. When you argue with someone, you should remember to only attack that person's ideas, not the person themselves. That means you shouldn't call the person stupid for thinking what they think, and you shouldn't devolve to attacks on their physical appearance either. When you make a mistake, admit it. Admit that you misunderstood or were misinformed. Being wrong doesn't make you a lesser person but admitting you're wrong does make you the bigger person. If you've hurt someone or your argument caused problems, you should apologize. Be the adult in the situation and take responsibility for your actions. The best way to argue positively is to be open to new ideas. You don't want to be wrong in an argument again, do you? Open yourself to the possibility of a better  way of thinking or new, fascinating information.

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Ведите игру честно. Уважайте другого человека. Старайтесь оспаривать именно мнение и идеи, не связывая это как-то с самим человеком. Признайте, если вы не правы. Если необходимо, извинитесь. Будьте открыты для новых идей.


Odds are you've forgotten what some of the cursive letters look like since grade school.  Seek out some of the many cursive practice books that have lines on the paper to help you practice making the cursive letters.  There is more than one style of cursive, of course, and it is fine to give your cursive an individual flare, as long as it is still legible.  But it's probably best to start out by copying an existing style. Seek out websites with study tutorials and printable practice sheets.  Some even have animations of the pen strokes used to make each letter. Most people write by manipulating their fingers, what is called by some “drawing” the letters.  Handwriting artists utilize their arms and shoulders as they write, which facilitates a better flow and thus less angular, choppy handwriting.   Try “air writing.”  You may feel silly doing it, but it will help re-train your muscles. Pretend you are writing large letters on a chalkboard.  (In fact, you can practice writing on a chalkboard.)  You will naturally use shoulder rotation and forearm movement to construct your letters. As you become more proficient at air writing, reduce the size of your invisible letters and assume the positioning you would take to put pen to paper.  But continue to focus on using your shoulder and arm, not your fingers. The two essential moves in cursive handwriting are the upsweep and the curve, so practice them first before writing full letters.  You'll want your practice stokes and eventually your letters to be evenly spaced, so lined paper will be really useful here. If you want to write on a blank piece of paper, put in light, evenly spaced pencil lines with a ruler and erase the lines once you've written your letters. To practice the upsweep, start the pen just above the baseline, brush against the baseline as you pull down and slightly forward, then turn the curve upward into a straight line (angled slightly forward) through the midline and to the topline. The basic curve practice stroke resembles a lowercase “c.”  Start...

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Для начала поймите, как пишутся прописные буквы. В письме должна быть задействована вся рука. Напишите несколько строк прописными буквами. Начните выводить буквы, никуда не спешите, сосредоточьтесь на каждом движении ручки.


Odds are, your child will be in school by the time they are able to read and will be given their own reading material by their teachers. Help them to read these whole stories by encouraging explicit phonics use, and recognizing vocabulary. As their word recognition increases, they’ll be able to more fully understand story plots and meanings. Allow your child to look at the pictures - it doesn’t count as cheating if they do. Image and word association is a helpful aspect of building vocabulary. After every reading session, have your child describe what the story was about to you. Try to get them to be detailed, but don’t expect an elaborate response. An easy and fun way to help encourage this is to use puppets who represent characters in the story, so your child can describe it to you through them. Similar to when you were reading stories to your child, every time your child reads ask them questions about what they’ve just read. At first it will be difficult for them to think critically about meanings of words and the buildup of character development and plot (or the semblance of those things in the most basic of stories), but over time they will develop the necessary skills to answer questions.  Make a questions list that your child can read; their ability to read and understand the provided questions is nearly as helpful as answering the questions themselves. Start with direct questions, such as ‘who was the main character in the book?,’ instead of more abstract questions like ‘why was the main character upset?’ Reading is a necessary precursor to writing, but as your child develops reading skills have them practice their writing in conjunction. Children learn to read faster and easier if they learn to write at the same time. The motor memory of the letters, listening to their sounds and seeing them in writing will reinforce new learning. So, teach your child to write letters and words. You’ll notice an enhanced reading ability as your child learns to spell by decoding and sounding out words. Work slowly...

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Начинайте давать ребенку рассказы и сказки. Попросите ребенка пересказать историю вам. Задавайте вопросы о книжке. Соединяйте письмо и чтение. Продолжайте читать ребенку. Попросите ребенка читать вам вслух.


Odds of 3-5 indicate that your profit will be three-fifths of a dollar. In other words, for every $5 you bet you can win $3 in profit.  To determine profit, multiply the amount you bet by the fraction. If I spend $15, then my profit for winning is $9 (15 x 3/5). Ex. If I successfully bet $15 on a horse with 3/5 odds of winning, the payout would be $24 ($15 + [15 x 3/5]) This makes sense, because you would expect a bet on the underdog to have a higher payout.  If you have a hard time with fractions, then see if there is a larger number on top then on bottom. If so, that team/horse is not expected to win. When you bet for the underdog, it is called betting "against the odds." For example, if odds are 3/1 for the Cowboys this Sunday, then it is three times more likely that they will lose than win. Odds of 3-1 indicate that if you bet $100, you will win $400, the original amount of your bet plus the profit. Odds of 1-3 will win you $33 on a $100 bet, or $133.

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Такие коэффициенты ставок определяют прибыль, которую вы получите на каждый поставленный доллар (рубль, фунт и так далее). Коэффициент, дробное значение которого больше единицы, характеризует аутсайдера.


Of all five senses, eyesight is the sense that you depend upon the most. Despite this, few people insure their eyes or get eye exams, almost taking their sight for granted.  One of the greatest adversaries to your eyes is the sun. With dangerous UV rays, glare, and carcinomas, the sun damages the eyes considerably over time. Carcinomas of the eyelids, like squamous and basal cell, spread rapidly and are typically found in people who have a history of sun exposure. Melanomas are linked to intense, intermittent sun exposure and if not treated promptly can prove lethal. Transitions lenses adapt to the sun’s brightness and protect the eyes from potentially fatal damage by darkening the lenses of your glasses. Constant adjustment to changing light can cause eyestrain and fatigue. Your lenses have to filter all the sunlight that comes into contact with your eyes making them work hard and wears them down quickly.  Although eyestrain by itself does not have long-term consequences, it can severely aggravate your eyes making you tired and reducing your ability to concentrate. Transitions lenses protect your eyes allowing them to stay relaxed and comfortable throughout the day. Glare and squinting are related but glare is far more dangerous, especially if you are driving or walking along a road. Glare, caused by excessive sunlight, forces you to either squint or look away because it is blinding. Without proper protection, this distraction can cause a serious accident.  Good vision is important to safe driving. Driving without protection against glare — from the road, snow, or other cars — is a treacherous proposition. Make sure you use the sun visor, keep your windshield clean, rest your eyes from squinting, and look into Transitions Drivewear sunglasses, which cuts glare considerably. Drivewear lenses rapidly adapt to glare while you are driving your car making them the perfect answer for driving safely. Most windshields are treated with UV protection, so most normal Transitions lenses may be less effective behind the...

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Не игнорируйте здоровье глаз. Старайтесь не щуриться. Предотвращение бликов во время вождения. Начните беречь свое зрение как можно раньше.


Of course it’s appropriate to touch your piercing with clean hands while you wash it, but avoid playing with, twisting, pulling, or fondling your piercing unnecessarily. Any excessive touching (especially with unwashed hands) can make your piercing more susceptible to opening up and bleeding, or becoming infected. Your initially piercing jewelry should stay in place for the duration of the healing period (4-10 weeks). Removing your jewelry before your piercing is fully healed can cause your piercing site to close up, which can in turn make reinserting jewelry more difficult and painful. This added irritation could potentially create more scarring and slow down your body’s natural healing process. Ointments or creams prevent your piercing from coming in contact with air, and breathing. They block out air and seal in moisture at the piercing site with potential bacteria. Even though these ointments might be antibacterial, they can extremely hinder the healing process, and yield an infection.  Harsh cleansers like hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol should also be avoided. These disinfectants can kill the cells that help rebuild the puncture site of the piercing. Cleaning solutions containing Benzalkonium Chloride (or BZK) should also be avoided, as these can similarly inhibit your piercing from properly healing.  Much like these cleansers, any oils, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup should be kept away from your piercing site. These products can all clog your piercing and encourage an infection. Tight, constricting clothing can irritate a new piercing because of the friction against the piercing, and its lack of access to fresh air. Try to wear loose-fitting, breathable fabrics like cotton, and stay away from synthetic materials. Also be cautious when changing or undressing. Removing your clothes roughly or quickly, increases your chances of snagging your piercing on your clothes, and causing injury. Just like you should avoid taking a bath and instead take a shower, you should also avoid other pools or...

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Не прикасайтесь к пирсингу. Не вынимайте украшение. Не используйте мази. Носите свободную одежду. Избегайте контакта с грязной водой. Спите на спине или на боку.


Of course you think your reason to steal your man back is legitimate, but try to objectively consider if this is a good thing to do. Do you genuinely miss him and his companionship, or are you just angry that he moved on from you so quickly? Try to be honest with yourself as to whether your wants are worth breaking up his current relationship. This is especially true if cheating was involved in your original break-up. Consider whether you want to have to endure something like that again. It might seem like he's the one for you, when in reality, you might just be experiencing some sadness and jealousy over the loss of a relationship that you invested time and energy in, not the guy himself. If you decide that you want to try to win him back, then the first order of business is to institute a no-contact rule. You don't have to unfriend or unfollow him on social media, but don't call him, send him private messages or texts, or post on his social media accounts. Keep yourself visible so he knows you still exist, but do not engage him at all.  There are exceptions to this. For example, if you have children with your ex-boyfriend, then you cannot simply stop speaking to him, for their sake. If you find yourself in a situation that makes it impossible to have zero contact with your ex, then keep conversation to an absolute minimum. Be polite but don't chat him up, and leave as quickly as possible. The no contact period is probably one of the hardest things to do when you want to win back your ex. It's important to remember that this is a means to an end. Although not true of all guys, most guys want what they can't have. So removing yourself from him will, at minimum, make him realize what it's like to not have you in his life. Your goal is to make that picture look bleak. Once you've cut off contact with your ex, it can be tempting to hop on his new girlfriend's social media accounts and torture yourself with pictures of how perfect she seems and how happy they look together. Avoid comparing yourself to his new...

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Убедитесь, что причина, по которой вы хотите восстановить отношения, обоснована. Временно ограничьте с ним связь. Не сравнивайте себя с его новой девушкой. Поработайте над внешним видом.


Of course you'll need fat to increase your body weight, but not all fats are the same. Saturated and trans fats will help you gain weight, but they'll also increase your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. Unsaturated fats, however, help reduce your risk of heart disease and boost your immune system. Make sure every meal you have includes some fat.  When gaining weight, you'll want to focus on these "good fats" to help beef up your body fat while still getting necessary nutrients that your body needs.  Nuts, peanut butter, fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, and avocados are all high in unsaturated fats and calories and will still provide you with essential nutrients. Include these in your meals or snack on them throughout the day. Carbohydrates act as energy sources for the body. If you don't burn off the energy, it will be stored as fat and help you gain weight. After fat, carbs are important contributors to weight gain, so you'll need plenty of these in your diet.  You should focus on whole wheat products for your carbs instead of white products. White products are bleached and processed, which removes most essential nutrients. Whole wheat products will give you the carbs, plus fiber, vitamins, and essential minerals.  Replace white products with whole wheat bread, pasta, and brown rice. Include carbs in all your meals to help in your weight gain. Dairy is important for your diet because it contains calcium and vitamins. Most dairy products come in reduced-fat varieties, but you'll want the full-fat versions to increase your calorie and fat intake. Drink whole milk and eat cheese and yogurts made from whole milk.  Replace sugary sodas (which have no vitamins or nutritional value) with a glass of whole milk to increase your fat intake while nourishing your body.  Keep in mind that these types are higher in saturated fats. There is, however, some evidence that full-fat dairy products actually decrease the risk of heart disease. The protein and fats you get from meats are important for gaining...

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Ешьте продукты с высоким содержанием ненасыщенных жиров. Ешьте продукты из цельного зерна или зерновые углеводы. Жирные молочные продукты. Будьте осторожны с мясом. Насытьте пищу калорийными ингредиентами.


Of course, fresh ingredients are important anytime you're cooking, but with fish, it's especially important. You can disguise some three-day old chicken pretty easily, but it's much tougher to disguise some cod that's been sitting around for three days. In order to cook the best fish of your live, you'll want to get cozy with your fishmonger.  The best trick to getting the freshest fish available is to simply ask. Go up to the fishmonger manning the fish in your local grocery store and ask them what's fresh today. This will sometimes require being flexible about the kind of fish you cook, but it's for the better. Fresh fish almost invariably tastes better than old fish, whether it's salmon, mackerel, tuna, or swordfish — the list goes on. The freshest fish will smell of the sea (briny) but not fishy; the gills should be bright and moist; the meat firm and springy; and the scales should not be dull or flake off easily. The secret to cooking fish is knowing the temperature at which they're finished cooking. In order to do this, you'll want to use a food thermometer until you get the hang of things and can tell whether your fish is done by touching or merely looking at it. Most fish are perfectly cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 120° - 145°F (~49° - 63°C). Ever heard of sushi? Or how about ceviche? These are two fish dishes that are not cooked at all. Unlike undercooked poultry, which carries the risk of salmonella, fish are okay to eat undercooked or even raw.  Although raw or undercooked fish can contain parasites, the incidence rate of serious health concerns is serially overstated. You should feel very safe eating undercooked fish. Some fish are better raw (or undercooked)! Fish like tuna are often given a light sear on both sides before removing from the heat and serving. Tuna tartar, famously, isn't cooked at all. Fish come in three basic varieties, each of which tends to be cooked in a different way and contains different nutritional properties. Knowing your way around the basic varieties...

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Возьмите самую свежую доступную вам рыбу. Подружитесь со своим термометром. Знайте, что можно не доваривать большинство рыб. Знайте три основных вида рыб. Экспериментируйте с маринадами, но учтите, что большинство рыб имеет замечательный вкус лишь с солью и перцем. Готовьте вашу рыбу как можно более сухой. Разморозьте рыбу перед приготовлением.


Of course, it can be challenging to not play favorites in the workplace. There may be one employee who always listens to you, gives you compliments, and even brings you baked goods, while another employee may be a bit more cold and distant. However, this doesn’t mean it’s fair for you to let the nicer employee leave work an hour early while making the less friendly employee stay late. If you want to be fair, you have to check your biases against different employees and make sure that they all get the same treatment.  Ask yourself why you really favor one employee over another. If it’s because you feel that some of your less-favored employees aren’t putting in the effort you expect, then it’s better to have an open conversation with them about it instead of giving them harsher treatment. If you play favorites, then the employees who you don’t favor will think you’re unfair and will feel more bitter about working for you. Fairness fosters a positive, supportive environment; playing favorites is discouraging. If you want to be a fair boss, then you have to be a role model for your employees. You’ll have to serve as a model of what you want to see from them, in terms of your hard work, your enthusiasm, and your ability to work with others. If you tell them one thing and act in a completely different way, then they won’t respect you and won’t think that you’re treating them fairly. If you want to be fair, then you can’t be strict with your employees while going easy on yourself.  If you tell them it’s important for them to come to work at 9 o’clock sharp but are always at least half an hour late, then they won’t think you’re being fair if you reprimand them for being late. If you call out an employee for slacking off though you’ve been making personal phone calls or chatting it up in the kitchen all afternoon, then you won’t be demonstrating fairness. If your employees think you’re not being fair, they’ll be more likely to resent you. Another way to be a fair boss is to make the rules crystal clear. A lot of the...

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Относитесь ко всем сотрудникам одинаково. Будьте образцом для подражания. Установите четкие правила. Не позволяйте вашей предвзятости влиять на ваши решения. Прислушивайтесь к подчиненным. Признавайте допущенные ошибки. Не позволяйте чувству справедливости истощить ваши силы.


Of course, it can be nearly impossible not to play favorites when you’re teaching a class with a student who is always falling asleep or texting sitting next to another student who is hanging on to your every word. When it comes time to give grades, students will be properly evaluated, but when you’re interacting with your students in the classroom, you’ll have to do the best you can to hide your biases so that you can foster a positive classroom environment.  Try to call on all students equally, and not to make a point of praising the high-achieving students too much, or the other students will feel left out. If you are short with a student who hasn’t been impressing you, then he won’t be motivated to change. This one is pretty straight forward. If you tell your students not to be late to class, don’t be late to class. If you have a no-cell phone policy, keep your phone off during class. If you tell your kids they can’t eat in the classroom, don’t chow down half a sandwich in the middle of a presentation. If you fall into this kind of behavior, your students will think of you as a hypocrite and will lose respect for you. What’s more, you’ll be modeling behavior that suggests it’s okay for your students to break the rules. If you’ve broken one of your own rules, make a point of apologizing for it. Whether you’re teaching organic chemistry or basic grammar, if you don’t care about the course material, then nobody else will. You have to show that you’re excited about The War of 1812, The Canterbury Tales, factoring equations, or whatever it is you’re teaching that day. Your enthusiasm will be infectious and will show students the importance of caring about what they’re learning. If you act bored or sick of the same old material, then the students will follow suit. One of your goals, as a teacher, should be to show your students what it’s like to have a passion for a certain subject. Your enthusiasm can lead them to develop a passion for your favorite subject, too, and this will be a great achievement. This one...

TL;DR in Russian:

У вас не должно быть любимчиков. Следуйте вашим собственным правилам. Будьте заинтересованы в предмете. Признавайте свои ошибки. Попросите старших студентов выразить свое мнение. Поощряйте студентов.


Of course, it’s a party so you’ll want to be sure to set up activities to keep people talking and interacting. You’ll want to tailor those activities, however, to the number of guests you’ll have as well as the interests and personalities of your guests.  Create large group activities. If you have lots of people, you’ll want to have at least one activity that lots of people can do together. Try a cheesy dance competition, rent a karaoke machine, and hire someone to come and give your group dance lessons. Of course, the activity you choose should take your guests into account. If they’re quiet ladies, for example, someone to give a lesson on decoupage might be better appreciated than a dance instructor. Create small group activities. If you have a more intimate group, you’ll have a few more options for activities you can all do together. Set up a game of sackhole or pull out some board games. Don’t feel limited to Monopoly, either. Newer games, like Apples to Apples, are great for small party groups (around 10 players). Remember that not all of your guests will be extroverted, just because they’re at a party. By giving introverts a quiet place to escape for a few minutes, you can make sure that everyone enjoys your party. But of course, you also want to give them the tools they need be social comfortably. Try: Creating conversation starter cards. These cards have a couple of questions or conversation topics written out on them. Place these cards at their place setting or on a table in the middle of the room, so people can use them when they want to. If your party will outside, you'll need outdoor activities. If your party is indoors, you'll need indoor activities. Having both available might be a good idea too. Just remember that if you're planning an outdoor party and environmental factors might ruin your plans (like rain), you'll want to have indoor activities available as a backup plan.  For outdoor activities, you can set up carnival games, a s'mores station, or an outdoor movie theater. For indoor...

TL;DR in Russian:

Организуйте веселые развлечения. Выделите место для интровертов. Если погода позволяет, вы можете организовать развлечения и на открытом воздухе, и в помещении. Организуйте специальные развлечения для тематической вечеринки. Учитывайте характер официального приема.