This brings up the on-screen screenshot controls at the bottom of the screen. If you're using High Sierra (10.13) or earlier, press ⇧ Shift+⌘ Cmd+3 to capture the screen instead. It's the first button on the on-screen screenshot controls and looks like a macOS desktop. This changes your mouse pointer to a small camera. If you want to capture only one portion of the screen, such as a menu or window, you can use one of the other options on the toolbar, such as:   Capture Selected Window:  The second icon, which looks like an application window, allows you to capture a single open window on the screen.  Capture Selected Portion:  It's the third icon, which looks like a square made of a dotted line, allows you to click and drag a square around the part of the screen you want to capture. You'll see a small thumbnail at the bottom-right corner that confirms the screenshot has been captured. The screenshot is now saved as an image file on your desktop.  If you choose the Capture Selected Window option, click inside the window you want to capture instead. If you chose Capture Selected Portion, click and drag the mouse to draw around the area of the screen you want to capture, and then click Capture in the on-screen screenshot toolbar. If you'd like to send the screenshot to your printer:  Double-click the screenshot on your desktop to open it. Its name should be something like Screen Shot date at time.png. Press ⌘ Cmd+P to open the print dialog box. Select your printer from the drop-down menu on the bottom-left corner of the window. Click Print.

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Нажмите ⇧ Shift+⌘ Cmd+5 на клавиатуре. Щелкните по значку «Снимок всего экрана». Щелкните по экрану, чтобы сделать скриншот. Распечатайте скриншот.


This brings you to the home page for a Discord bot called Poll Bot. This free bot allows you to quickly create reaction and straw polls with simple text commands. It’s under the “Get this bot on” header. This redirects you to the Discord login page. Enter the email address and password you use to access Discord, then tap Login. Tap the drop-down menu beneath 	the “Add a bot to a server” header, then select the server where you’d like to create a poll.  The Poll Bot will now install to your Discord server. At this point, the rest of your actions will take place in the Discord app. It’s the blue and white game controller icon that’s usually on the home screen. Servers are listed along the left side of the screen. This opens the contents of the channel. Here’s how:  Tap the channel name at the top of the screen. Tap Permissions under “Settings.” Tap Add member. Select Poll Bot. Enable Read messages and Send messages on its Permissions screen. Tap the back button until you’ve returned to the channel. This type of poll allows you to enter as many possible answers as you wish. If you’d rather users vote with emoji reactions (such as if you’re asking a yes-or-no question), skip to the next step.  Type +strawpoll# into the text box. Replace “#” with the number of possible answers to your poll. For example, if you want to create a poll for which the possible answers are Red, Green, or Blue, type +strawpoll3. Tap Send. Type your poll question and tap Send. Type the first possible answer and tap Send. Enter all possible answers the same way you did the first. Once you’re finished, Poll Bot will share a URL to a poll. Share the URL with everyone who should vote on the poll. Users will be able to vote for their favorite option at that address. This type of poll allows users to vote using emoji reactions. Here’s how to set one up with Poll Bot:  Type +poll [your question]. Replace “[your question]” with the poll question. Tap Send. Poll Bot will respond with 3 different emoji reactions. Members can then vote on the poll by...

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Откройте страницу бота Poll Bot. Коснитесь Discord. Авторизуйтесь в Discord. Выберите сервер, на который добавите бота. Нажмите Авторизовать. Коснитесь Я не робот. Запустите Discord. Коснитесь сервера с ботом Poll Bot. Коснитесь канала, на котором хотите создать опрос. Добавьте бот в канал. Создайте «соломенный опрос». Создайте опрос, ответы которого будут отмечены смайликами.


This burping technique is used when you have to burp, but want to do it as silently as possible - a must for fancy,high-class dinners. This step is preventative - smaller amounts of food and drink mean smaller burps. See also: How to Burp Without People Noticing. Even if you perform this method incorrectly, a closed mouth will muffle the sound of an otherwise loud burp. Burps that escape through the nose are almost completely silent. This is because they don't vibrate the upper esophageal sphincter, like a mouth burp. The sound produced will be like that of a normal exhalation through the nose, though any odor may remain. Try to have clear sinuses beforehand - otherwise, your burp will have nowhere to go. Doing this will help your burp be as subtle as possible— unless the scent causes you pass out. Covering your mouth with your hands or a closed fist will further muffle any sound from the burp. When you've made your burp, open your mouth to allow the gas to dissipate. Pretending to yawn can be a great excuse to open your mouth. Just make sure you don't have any extra burps before you do it!

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Съешьте какой-нибудь деликатес. Когда вам нужно отрыгнуть, закройте свой рот. Дайте газу выйти через ваш нос. Держите свою руку рядом с носом так, чтобы выходящий воздух шел вдоль нее. Как вариант, попробуйте отрыгнуть в закрытый рот.


This button has 9 squares in a 3x3 grid.   It can be found at the bottom of the Home screen. It generally has an icon that resembles a person on it.  Tap the icon in your Apps menu to open the Contacts app. Alternatively, you can open the Phone app and tap the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen. It's at the top of the page below your profile image if you have set one.  You can also tap your profile image. If you are viewing your contacts through the Phone app, tap your name below the "Me" label at the top. It's the middle tab at the bottom of the screen.  It has an icon that resembles a pencil. It's the first option at the top fo the section for personal information. Use the number pad at the bottom of the screen to enter your full phone number with country and area code. It's the second tab at the bottom of the screen.  This saves your phone number.  Your phone number should appear in the Settings menu. If your phone number is still not appearing or is incorrect in the Settings menu, make sure your SIM Card is properly installed.  If your phone number still does not appear or is incorrect in the Settings menu.  Contact your mobile service provider.

TL;DR in Russian:

Откройте панель приложений. Запустите приложение «Контакты». Коснитесь своего имени. Коснитесь Изменить. Прокрутите вниз и нажмите на значок + у опции «Телефон». Введите свой номер телефона. Коснитесь Сохранить.


This button has 9 squares in a 3x3 grid.   It can be found at the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Settings app in your list of apps.  It generally has an icon that resembles a gear. Alternatively, you can swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the icon that resembles a gear.  It's in the upper-right corner. This may say "About device." You'll find this in the "System" or "Device manager" section. If your Settings menu has headings at the top, tap the More tab. Your phone number is listed at the top of the page next to "Phone Number."  If your number is showing as "Unknown" or is incorrect, you can use the Contacts app to fix it.  If you are using an older phone model and your phone number is not displayed on this page, continue with the following steps to find your number:  Tap Status in the "About Phone" menu if your phone number is not listed at the top of the "About Phone" app. Tap SIM status if you still do not see your phone number. Check the entry next to "My phone number."

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Откройте панель приложений. Запустите приложение «Настройки». Прокрутите вниз и нажмите О телефоне. Найдите свой номер телефона.


This button has a down arrow on it similar to the down arrow to the right of dropdown lists and to the right of docked toolbars in Word 2003. This displays the "Customize Quick Access Toolbar" dropdown menu. The center pane displays 2 columns: the column on the left displays a list of available buttons, and the column on the right displays the buttons currently displayed. To add a button or separator to the "Quick Access" toolbar, select it from the list on the left and click "Add." To remove a button or separator from the "Quick Access" toolbar, select it from the list on the right and click "Remove." To reposition a button on the "Quick Access" toolbar, select it from the list on the right and click the up arrow to move it up the list (and to the left on the toolbar) or the down arrow to move it down the list (and to the right on the toolbar). To restore the default toolbar settings, click "Reset" in Word 2007, or click the "Reset Defaults" dropdown button and select "Reset Only Quick Access Toolbar" in Word 2010.

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Нажмите кнопку "Customize Quick Access Toolbar" (Настройка панели быстрого доступа) в правой части панели инструментов. Выберите "More Commands�" (Дополнительные команды). Добавьте, переместите или удалите кнопки или разделители, как  хотите. Нажмите "OK" для закрытия диалогового окна.


This button is a number (reflecting the number of tabs you have open) inside of a square and is located in the upper right corner between the search bar and the menu button.  The mobile Chrome app does not support multiple windows, only tabs. Tablets will display tabs similarly to the desktop interface and will not use the tab display button.  Alternately, you can open the Settings menu (vertical ellipses) after opening tab display and select “Close All Tabs” from the list. If you turn off the screen (power button) with an incognito tab open, you will see a “Close Incognito Tabs” notification when turning the screen back on. Double tap this notification and you will be returned to the home screen with all incognito tabs closed. Incognito tabs can also be closed using the same methods as regular tabs.

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Нажмите кнопку отображения вкладок. Нажмите на значок «x» в верхнем правом углу вкладки, чтобы закрыть ее. Закройте сразу все вкладки. Закройте вкладку «инкогнито» (только в Android).


This button is in the center and looks like the Xbox logo. This will open the Guide menu. This will open the parental controls section. You'll be prompted to enter the current passcode. Since you don't know the passcode to access the Family menu, enter the wrong one so that you are prompted to reset the passcode. This will display the security question to reset the passcode. If you were the one that set up the passcode, answer your security question and you'll be able to create a new passcode. If you don't remember the answer to the passcode or a previous owner enabled parental controls, read on. If the previous owner had a passcode enabled and didn't remove it before selling it, or you don't remember the answer to your security question, you'll need to call Xbox Support to get a master reset passcode. You can contact support at support.xbox.com, via online chat or telephone. You'll be asked some questions to verify that you are allowed to disable parental controls (Xbox Support won't disable parental controls if it was your parents that enabled them). If Xbox Support approves your request to reset the parental controls, you'll be given a pass code you can use to bypass the current code. You can then disable parental controls or create a new pass code.

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На геймпаде нажмите кнопку «Guide». Откройте меню «Settings» (Настройки) и выберите «Family» (Семья). Выберите «Content Controls» (Контроль содержимого). Введите неверный код доступа, чтобы запустить процесс сброса. При появлении соответствующего запроса выберите «Reset Pass Code» (Сбросить код доступа). Если можете, ответьте на секретный вопрос. Свяжитесь со службой поддержки Xbox, если вы не можете ответить на секретный вопрос. Введите код, предоставленный службой поддержки Xbox.


This button is on the MS Word toolbar at the top of your screen. This button looks like the bottom half of a page above the top half of another page. It will end your previous page and start a new one. It’s on the MS Word toolbar at the top of your screen. This button is located next to the Mark Entry button on the References toolbar. It will open a dialogue box titled Index. You will choose from Indented and Run-in. An indented index will be easier to navigate for readers, whereas a run-in index will take up much less space on the page. You will be able to preview all different types and formats in the Print Preview box as you customize your index. You can customize your index by selecting a design from the available format presets.  You can also create your own design by selecting From template, and clicking the Modify button. This will let you customize fonts, spacing, and style for all entries and subentries to create your own design format. You can preview different format designs in the Preview box before you decide. You can increase the number of columns in the Columns box to take up less space, or you can set the number of columns to Auto. This will create an index page with all of your marked entries and their corresponding page numbers. You can use this index to look up the pages where important terms and concepts are mentioned throughout your document.

TL;DR in Russian:

Прокрутите вниз и нажмите на область в самом низу последней страницы. Перейдите на вкладку Вставка на панели инструментов вверху окна. Нажмите на кнопку Разрыв страницы на панели инструментов. Перейдите на вкладку Ссылки на панели инструментов MS Word вверху. Нажмите на Предметный указатель рядом с кнопкой «Пометить элемент» на панели инструментов «Ссылки». Выберите тип указателя (с отступом или без отступа). Выберите стиль указателя в поле «Форматы». Измените число столбцов. Нажмите на OK.


This button is typically located on the bottom right of the screen and will look like a square or overlapping squares depending on your phone/tablet. Tapping this will display a list of recently used apps.  This will close the app and stop it from running in the background. Alternately, tap the ‘x’ button. This button may appear in the upper right corner of the app window in the ‘recent app view’ if you are running Android 6 or later.

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Нажмите кнопку, чтобы отобразить приложения, которые недавно открывались. Прокрутите список вверх или вниз, чтобы найти приложение Chrome. Проведите по приложению Chrome слева направо.


This button is usually on the back of the router.  You'll usually need a needle, a paperclip, or a similarly thin item to press the "Reset" button. Resetting your router will also disconnect every device you have connected to the router. Hold it for at least 30 seconds to ensure that the router completely resets. . Use the factory password that's printed on the bottom of your router to complete the connection. If you still can't connect to the Internet or access the site you're trying to use, it's time to contact your Internet Service Provider to make them aware of the DNS issues you're facing. If resetting the router does indeed resolve the DNS issues, consider picking up a newer router if yours is more than a couple of years old.

TL;DR in Russian:

Найдите кнопку «Reset» (Сброс) на маршрутизаторе. Нажмите и удерживайте кнопку «Сброс». Подключитесь к беспроводной сети Попробуйте открыть сайт, который до этого не загружался.


This cake requires a few more ingredients, but it's worth the effort if you have a taste for something fruity. The strawberry flavor comes from yogurt; if you don't have strawberry yogurt on hand, you can substitute it with blueberry, raspberry, peach, or any other fruit flavor. Here's what you'll need:  2 tablespoons strawberry or other fruit yogurt 1 egg 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or grapeseed) 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons flour Fresh fruit and whipped cream Put all of the ingredients except the fresh fruit and whipped cream in a large mug that you have greased with butter or oil. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients until there are no lumps (except those made by the bits of fruit). Place the mug in the microwave and cook it on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Check to make sure the batter isn't overflowing; if it is, let it rest for a minute. Then close the door and microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes. Spoon whipped cream over the top of the cake, then add some freshly cut strawberries. Enjoy straight from the mug with a spoon.

TL;DR in Russian:

Соберите ингредиенты. Смешайте все ингредиенты в смазанной жиром кружке. Готовьте тесто в микроволновой печи при высокой температуре. Покройте торт.


This cake takes 20 minutes to prepare, 1 hour and 10 minutes to cook and serves roughly eight people. This recipe resembles a banana bread, but is a little sweeter, with a thinner batter suited for cakes. You can use any sort of baking dish that you'd like, of course, but loaf dishes are nice and deep, allowing you to get thick, moist center to your bread. You can just as easily pour the batter into pie tins, a bunt cake, or any other baking dish. Beat using an electric mixer until the ingredients are combined in a light, consistent color, about one minute. If you don't sift the flour, whip it up with a fork at least -- this breaks up big clumps of flour to ensure that everything gets melted and mixed together well. Melt the butter slowly, in 15-20 second bursts, so that it is liquid but not hot. Then mash up your bananas, blending well. The more ripe the banana is, the better it will be. Dark brown bananas are often your best bet. You can pre-mash the bananas easily on a plate with the back of a large. Flour actually toughens up as you mix it, leading to chewier, less tender cakes. Just mix the flour in until their are no more dry bits and everything is taken one consistent batter. The cake is done when you can pierce it with a knife or wooden skewer and the blade comes out clean, with only a few crumbs. If the skewer comes out with wet batter on it, let the cake cook for an additional 5 minutes or so and try again. When ready, tip it out and allow to cool on a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool completely if you are adding icing or frosting, as the heat will make even frosting impossible.

TL;DR in Russian:

Разогрейте духовку до 180 °C. Смажьте и выстелите форму для буханки весом 1 кг. Просейте муку в миску, после чего добавьте молоко, ваниль, сахар и яйца. Растопите полстакана (115 г) сливочного масла, приготовьте пюре из бананов и хорошенько все размешайте. Смешайте масляную и мучную смеси до однородного состояния. Выложите все тесто в форму и запекайте 1 час и 15 минут. Прежде чем подать пирог к столу, отложите его на 5–10 минут в сторонку, чтобы он остыл.


This can also be done via email, or through a typed letter, depending on the kind of company you are applying to. A social media related or tech company might appreciate the ease and efficiency of an email, whereas a company with more old-fashioned or traditional values would appreciate a letter. Whatever form you use, the purpose of the letter is to remind the interviewer of what a strong candidate you are and why you are uniquely qualified for the job. If you interviewed by multiple people, you should send each of them a separate thank you letter.  Use the interviewer’s first name in the greeting and salutation only if you were told to do so during the interview; otherwise, address the interviewer in a formal manner. After thanking the interviewer again for the opportunity to interview with the company, affirm your interest in the position and reiterate how you would be an asset to the company. Add information that the interviewer might be interested in, or some useful information that the company could use profitably. This will help the interviewer to remember you, as most people follow up after a job interview with only information about themselves. Close the letter with the valediction "Yours sincerely" and proofread it thoroughly for grammar, spelling and punctuation. A poorly-worded or misspelled thank-you letter can be all it takes to disqualify you as a candidate. If the time period they specified it would take for them to reach a decision has passed - whether it has been two days or two weeks - it is now appropriate for you to follow up about the decision via email or phone call. Keep it brief and breezy, you could say something like:  "I hope the hiring process is going well for the position of Marketing Assistant. I believe you mentioned that a decision would be reached by Monday and I'm eager to find out if you have any information on the status of my application? Please let me know if I can provide any further information that would help you with the decision making process."  If you decide to...

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Отправьте более формальное благодарственное письмо. По истечении указанного периода времени напомните о себе с помощью одного электронного письма или телефонного звонка. Оперативно отреагируйте, если вы договорились о втором интервью или получили предложение о приеме на работу. Даже если вы не получите работу, поблагодарите работодателя за потраченное время.


This can be YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, and many other apps. The placement of this icon varies by app, but you’ll usually find it at the top-right corner of the app. Look for the rectangle with Wi-Fi waves at its bottom-left corner. This will open a pop-up window with a list of devices on your network you can connect to. This will connect the app on your phone to your TV. The selected video or song will play on the TV but not the phone, which means you can still use your phone while streaming.

TL;DR in Russian:

Запустите приложение, с помощью которого картинку со смартфона можно отобразить на экране телевизора. Нажмите на значок передачи картинки в приложении. Выберите телевизор. Выберите на смартфоне видеоролик или песню.


This can be a CD-R or a CD-RW, so long as it is blank. Most Mac computers and many Windows computers don't ship with optical drives (also known as DVD drives) into which you can insert a CD, meaning you might need to buy a USB optical drive. You can find these in tech stores and online.  If your computer has an optical drive, look for the word "DVD" on or near the drive. If you don't see "DVD" there, the drive that you have cannot burn CDs and you'll still need to buy an external one. Make sure that your optical drive has burn capabilities. This feature should be mentioned in the product description. If you're using a Mac, you'll need a USB-C optical drive, or a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter. Place the CD face-up in the DVD drive's tray, then close the tray. Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click the folder-shaped icon in the lower-left side of the Start window. On the left side of the window, click the folder in which the music files that you want to burn are located. Click and drag your mouse across the files that you want to burn, or select individual ones by holding down Ctrl while clicking each one that you want to burn. This tab is in the upper-left corner of the window. A toolbar will appear at the top of the File Explorer window. This will complete the burn process and, in some cases, eject the burned disc. Your music files are now stored on the CD.

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Удостоверьтесь, что диск пустой. Подключите к компьютеру внешний оптический привод (если нужно). Вставьте пустой компакт-диск в DVD-привод. Откройте меню «Пуск». Откройте окно Проводника. Откройте папку с нужными аудиофайлами. Выберите нужные файлы. Щелкните по Поделиться. Нажмите Завершить, когда появится запрос.


This can be a cat bed, or a corner of a room set aside for it. As any cat owner knows, however, a cat will claim spots for itself, which might be your favorite chair, or computer, or pillow. Playing “on your feet, lose your seat” with your cat can be a little frustrating, but that’s part of the fun of having a cat! These are made of various rough materials (cardboard, rope, carpet, etc.) that cats can scratch and enjoy. They are readily available at pet supply stores. These can have multiple sections and tiers, with areas for your cat to scratch, for toys to hang on, tunnels or boxes to climb, etc. You can find these at pet supply stores. Cat grass can give your cat a bit of nature indoors. This type of plant is safe for cats to eat, and is readily available from pet supply stores. Plant some in a pot (or a few!) and set it around your house for your cat to explore. You'll enjoy watching your cat try to eat it. Cats love to watch birds, squirrels, and other creatures, and to keep an eye on outside activity. A window can be a great source of entertainment, especially if you have a cat who stays indoors permanently. An enclosed outdoor space can be a fun way for your indoor cat to get a taste of the outdoors. For instance, if you have a screened-in area of a home, such as a porch or sunroom, you can let your cat have access to it. Cat leashes are available at pet supply stores. They have a small harness and lead for you to walk a cat much as you would a dog. Not every cat will cooperate with a leash, so it take some time to train your cat to walk on a leash. It is easiest to start while the cat is young so it can get used to it. Outdoor cats can have fun pouncing on things, hiding and sneaking, and hunting small creatures. If you want to start bringing an outdoor cat indoors, do so slowly. Gradually have it spend more time indoors. You will also have to have patience while getting it used to using a litterbox, scratching post, and other indoor things. Cats are active creatures, but typically will play in short...

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Обязательно сделайте так, чтобы у кошки было место, которое она могла бы назвать своим собственным. Приобретите для кошки когтеточку. Купите или сконструируйте для своей кошки кошачье «дерево», чтобы она могла на нем играть. Внутри дома поместите емкости с кошачьей травой . Если возможно, позвольте кошке иметь доступ к окну. Для домашней кошки попробуйте найти безопасные места, чтобы она могла проводить немного времени на улице. Выгуливайте кошку на поводке. Позволяйте своей кошке играть на улице, если это безопасно. Часто играйте со своей кошкой.


This can be a clue that they are feeling stressed. Rubbing the hands against the thighs or the head will also indicate stress. Suddenly crossing arms and legs or looking away is seen as negative body language as well. Avoiding eye contact and staring too long into someone’s eyes can be a sign of anxiety and of lying. Eye contact is hard to fake, so if you aren’t noticing darting eyes or prolonged stares, the person is more likely to be relaxed. Looking toward a clock, a watch or a phone can mean the person is nervous or bored or they may be used to habitually checking their phone or email frequently. Starting a new task when they are talking to you is a better judge if they are paying attention. An increased blink rate will indicate a nervous feeling. This can be a positive thing, such as physical attraction, or an unconscious manifestation of stress from being the center of attention. People often have micro-expressions that may convey more accurately what they are thinking; however, they flash by so fast, it may only be your subconscious that registers it. Micro-expressions tell more than most body language cues.

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Обратите внимание, если, отвечая на вопрос, человек как бы отшатывается от вас. В зажатых челюстях или плотно сжатых губах можно найти гнев. Обратите внимание на зрительный контакт. Научитесь понимать отвлеченность на другие занятия. Посчитайте моргания. Доверьтесь внутренней оценке.


This can be a daunting task- either you have a lot of ideas or none at all. However, you can find inspiration in many places.  Be creative- how can you show what you are grateful for? Examples include a cut-out of your hand on colorful paper, apple/potato stamps, a pop-up-card- but there are no limits to your ideas! Look online on crafting forums for inspiration- even if you only find what you don't want to do!  Bounce off ideas with friends or parents- good feedback is always helpful! Here you need to be practical and think about what's doable and what is not.  Evaluate your artistic abilities and time. What can realistically be accomplished? Think of your teacher first- what would they like? Maybe something that you don't like would appeal to them. Now that you've decided on what you'd like to do, think of what you have and what you need and write it down.  Look around the house and see what you already have- old paper scraps could be re-purposed for shapes you want to glue to your card, for example. Ask friends and family for old materials they might discard otherwise, such as textile cloths or old crayons. Consider using different materials to layer the card, for example: markers, crayons, glitter, glue, stickers, pens, and paint. Your list is complete, and all you have to do is buy your materials.  Go to an arts and craft store instead of ordering materials online. The sales clerks at arts and craft stores create things everyday- they'll be happy to help and give you great tips! Line them up in the order you will need to use them. When you are in the process, preparation will save you time and energy. This step takes extra time, but it will be worth it in the end. Also, if your draft looks good, you can give it to another teacher!  Put effort into the draft- it will give you ideas for the final product and tell you what works and what doesn't. Take notes during your draft- so that you know what worked and what did not. This may seem silly, but it's helpful to you and later to others, should you decide to...

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Подумайте о том, как должна выглядеть ваша открытка. Определитесь с дизайном. Составьте список всего, что вам понадобится. Достаньте все, что вам понадобится для своей открытки. Сперва сделайте черновой вариант, а уже затем принимайтесь за открытку. Запишите собственные инструкции. Составьте пошаговую инструкцию своих действий. Изготовьте открытку. Оцените готовую открытку. Подпишите открытку. Подарите открытку.


This can be a delicate operation, as your dog needs to keep its feet still in order to avoid injury. Remember to take your time, use a good pair of dog nail trimmers, and avoid cutting above the quick, the live part of the nail.  The length of your dog's trimmed nails will vary, depending on the dog. The goal it to cut your dog's nails below the quick but to take some length off of them. Nails that are too long can break, possibly causing infection or an irregular gait.  Train your dog to associate good things with its feet being handled by giving it a treat whenever you trim its nails.

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Подстригите ретриверу когти.


This can be a difficult realization because typically crushes are linked to romantic feelings.  This is not always the case.  An identity crush is someone you come to view as a leader. This causes you to want to identify your attributes to theirs. This type of crush opens more doors for developing a friendship. You don't need to act uninterested or half-amused.  Simply ask them to do something you know they like to do like:  Play music Go bowling Play golf See a movie Play laser-tag Go tubing Sometimes identity crushes can be for the wrong reasons.  Lots of time people aspire to be the popular kids in high school, but sometimes the popular kids aren't good people.  If you're ever faced with hanging out with a new clique and can't invite you're old friends, then weigh your options. This is a great opportunity to hang out with them when you are in your best element.  Make sure your crush and friends are both okay with this plan.  This will give your crush the chance to see how you normally act with your friends.

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Осознайте, что вы увлечены. Пригласите ее сходить куда-нибудь. Оцените ее характер. Пригласите ее прогуляться с вашими друзьями.


This can be a helpful method to assist you in feeling a bit more relaxed. Nothing is going to make you forget that your baby is hooked up to machines in a tiny incubator instead of at home in his crib. However, by learning how to relax, you can see past those machines and really look at the joy of your tiny baby. If you are able to hold your baby, tune out all of the beeping monitors and really focus on holding your little one. Take advantage of this time to bond with him. Feel his skin, touch his hair, wiggle his toes...all of these moments can strengthen the parent-child bond. If you cannot hold your baby, sit near his isolette and direct your focus to him and only him. Tune out all the noises around you and pay attention to every move or noise he makes. When you are with your baby, do not get distracted by anything else. Turn off your cellphone and leave the world outside of the NICU behind you. When bonding with your baby, do not focus on his medical condition or worry about how he is doing. Save that for later when you speak with the doctors. Instead, focus completely on enjoying the precious moments that you get to spend with your baby. Chances are that your NICU baby will be sleeping most of the time. When he is awake, be sure to make eye contact with him. This can help with the bonding process and make your baby feel more comfortable. This is especially important for babies who cannot yet be held by their parents.

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Практикуйте технику глубокого дыхания. Настройтесь на ребенка, и вам будет легче расслабиться. Наслаждайтесь моментами, проведенными вместе с ребенком. Установите очный контакт с ребенком, если это возможно.


This can be a little confusing, as "dry" cleaning solvent is generally sold in liquid state. The reason these solutions are so called is because these solvents are made without water. You can find these products in the home supply or cleaning section of most stores. If you cannot find something suitable in your area, an online retailer might be the way to go. Dry cleaning solutions can have a very strong odor and can be harmful to your health if breathed in for extended periods. A ceiling or box fan blowing fumes out an open window can help dissipate this smell. Putting your cleaner directly onto your cushion cover can do damage to the fabric, as these solutions are typically highly concentrated. To prevent this from happening, apply a small amount of cleaner to a clean rag, and follow any other instructions as directed. With your cleaner already applied to your rag, rub the rag on a part of the couch that is out of sight. Allow the spot to dry for about 10 minutes. After that, take a clean piece of paper towel and press it into the fabric where you applied the cleaning solution. If the paper towel picks up dye or the fabric becomes discolored, the solution you bought may be too strong. Rubbing your rag with the solution on it against the fabric of your cushion can be too abrasive in combination with a harsh cleaning agent. Although this may take a considerable amount of time, you should press the rag and solution into the dirty/stained portions of your cushion to clean it.  Do not apply too much solution to your fabric or you may cause discoloration or harm. Taking frequent breaks and allowing the cushion time to dry between applications can help prevent over-saturation. Even trace amounts of dry cleaner solutions can have a negative effect if allowed to remain in the fabric of your cushions. After you have finished applying the solvent and allowed the cleaner to set for the amount of time indicated in the instructions, moisten a clean cloth and blot the areas you have cleaned. Be sure the cloth you use for...

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Купите моющее средство. Откройте окна и двери. Подготовьте большую тряпку. Проверьте средство на незаметном участке ткани. Почистите подушку. Смойте остатки чистящего средства.


This can be a plastic cutting board, a piece of scrap wood, or any other sturdy, flat surface that can be spared for a while. Avoid cardboard, as it will likely be too flimsy to support your project. If you’re working with scrap material, consider decorating the base to look like a flat landscape. You may want to paint it, cover it with moss, apply green felt to indicate grass, attach miniature trees, etc. Since you will build the volcano around the bottle, be sure to place it in the center of the base. How you attach it will depend on what your base is. If it’s a kitchen cutting board, place a lump of clay or Play-Doh on the board and lightly crush the bottle into it for a loose hold. If you’re using scrap wood, use a plastic/wood adhesive.  A caramel-colored soda will probably look the most like lava when your volcano erupts, so avoid clear drinks. Both diet and regular soda work for this experiment, but diet soda erupts higher. If gluing the bottle, let the bottle reach room temperature. A cold, sweating soda bottle will never glue properly. Avoid using hot glue, which might melt the bottle and make a mess. If you’re doing a vinegar and baking soda volcano, you will attach an empty bottle to the board. For a textured look, shape some chicken wire into a lumpy, mountainous cone around the bottle. Cover the chicken wire with papier-mâché. An alternative to paper-mâché is to sculpt some clay around the bottle. For a more solid look, shape green, gray, or brown play-dough or clay around the bottle. Avoid covering the cap of the bottle or you won’t be able to activate the volcano. Ensure you have access to the opening so you can add Mentos or baking soda for the eruption! After you have let the paper-mâché dry, paint it with acrylic paint (which will also help seal out moisture). Use shades of brown and orange around the top and add some green to look like grass. You may even want to press pebbles, dirt, and moss into the surface to give it a more natural appearance.

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Выберите основание вулкана. Прикрепите к основанию закрытую двухлитровую бутылку газировки. Соорудите вокруг бутылки вулкан. Покрасьте вулкан.


This can be a poster or actual board with pictures on it that show all the steps of an activity in sequence. Especially useful with non-verbal siblings, the pictures on the scheduled will help you communicate by reminding them, through pictures, of what they need to do or remember. A variety of pre-made schedules exist online, for free and through purchase. You can also make your own! Talk with your parents about the materials they feel are best to use. Like picture schedules, these are boards with pictures that represent a variety of choices within a given activity or time-frame. The ability to point to pictures that represent their choice will allow your sibling to have some control and tell you what they want. Do what they want you to do, even if it sounds ridiculous or embarrassing. It presents a great bonding opportunity. Find a simple activity you can enjoy and bond over.  Watch television and film programs with them, and put the closed captions on. Your sibling may want to watch their favorite program repeatedly. Instead of getting annoyed, recognize that they are expressing their comfort and enjoyment with something about the show. If your friends find out and ask what you're doing, you might have to tell them that your sibling is autistic; however, it will only help you in the long run if your friends can learn about autism in a positive way and help support you in dealing with its life challenges. Some autistic children have difficulty with homework and may require help from you. Speak in a gentle tone and don't rush. If they grow frustrated, take a break from homework help and ask an adult to help your sibling calm down. Autistic children normally do awkward things, like failing to respond to a "hello" or saying that their clothes look strange, without realizing that it's rude. There's nothing wrong with taking your sibling aside and explaining that it isn't polite. If they've hurt your feelings, say so. Your sibling is likely to feel surprised and remorseful when they realize they've done...

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Помогайте человеку использовать наглядные графики и распорядки. Предоставьте выбор с помощью тематической доски. Проводите время вместе. Помогайте выполнять домашние задания. Научитесь ладить друг с другом. Всегда будьте рядом.


This can be a spreadsheet file, database file, or even a text document with the proper formatting. Spreadsheet files are most commonly used; this guide assumes you are using a spreadsheet.  Your data file should have all the information that will have to change from copy to copy. For example, if you're writing a form letter, your data file will hold the names and possibly the addresses of everyone you intend to send the letter to. Put one item of information in each cell along a line, so that each type of information (first name, last name, honorific, and so on) is in its own column.  Make sensible column names. Mail merge reads data in columns. It will assume that the first entry in each column of information is the general name for that type of information, so use names that make sense for you. For example, start a column of first names by typing “firstname,” then put all the first names below it. When you are asked which field to insert into your letter, you will see “firstname” as an option and remember what is contained in that column.  Microsoft Office users who also use Outlook for their e-mail can use their Outlook address book as a data file instead, if desired. Save it somewhere you can find it easily, and name it something you will easily remember. This is the document you will be inserting information into. For example, if you're writing a form letter, the primary document is the letter. Any item that mail merge will fill in for you (such as names) should be left blank for now.

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Создайте файл с данными. Сохраните файл данных. Напишите первичный документ.


This can be accessed either by hitting your phone’s Menu button while on the home screen or by tapping the Settings app in your Application drawer. This will be accessible underneath the “Wireless and network” section of the Settings menu. Depending on your device, you may have to tap “More settings” in order to find the option. If your plan allows you to use Mobile Hotspot, you will be taken to the settings screen. If you do not have access to Mobile Hotspot on your plan, a message will open telling you how to add it for your particular carrier. You can set passwords and limit the number of devices that can connect to your hotspot. It is highly recommended that you set a password to keep unknown devices from using your data. The SSID that you enter is the name of the network that you will connect to with your other devices. Once tethering is enabled, open the network settings on the device that you want to connect. Scan for the network that you created by tethering. Enter the password and your device will connect to your hotspot.

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Откройте меню "Настройки". Откройте меню "Режим модема и переносная точка доступа". Сдвиньте переключатель "Точка доступа Wi-Fi" на "Вкл". Изменение настроек. Подключение устройств.


This can be accessed in Applications > iTunes or from the application dock. On Windows you can launch from Start > All Apps (All Programs on Windows 7 and earlier) > iTunes. This is the stock media player that is supplied with OSX, but is very common across platforms due to the popularity of Apple mobile devices. This guide’s steps refer to iTunes 12. Other versions of the software will also work, but button locations may vary. Go to File > New > Playlist, enter a name for the playlist, then drag and drop the desired songs into it. Make sure that the checkboxes on the left of each song remains checked. Only checked songs on the playlist will be written to the disc. Songs purchased from the iTunes store are linked to your iTunes account. Double-click each song to make sure it plays. If it is not authorized, a popup will appear asking for the username/password of the iTunes account used to purchase the song. Once that information is entered, the song will playback normally and be available for CD burning. iTunes limits a song to authorization on 5 different computers. The computer will automatically recognize it as a blank disc. You can check the compatibility of your disc drive in the “Burn Settings” menu. If you see the drive listed on the top, under “Disc Burner”, then it is compatible. This will open the “Burn Settings” menu. This will ensure that the CD will play on any regular CD player.  If you select “Data” as the format, the CD will be used as file storage and will only be playable on computers. If you select “MP3 CD” as the format, then you will need to use a CD player that is capable of reading that format. This can be confusing because MP3 files are such a common format, but Audio CD is the desired format for universal CD player support. The CD burn process will begin. After completion the disc will eject automatically and be ready for playback. If you cancel the burn process or it fails you will need to use a new CD to try again.

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Откройте iTunes. Создайте список воспроизведения. Убедитесь, что у вас есть разрешение на запись песен. Вставьте пустой диск в оптический привод. Откройте меню «Файл» и выберите «Записать плейлист на диск». Выберите «Звуковой CD» в меню. Нажмите «Запись».


This can be achieved in multiple ways, some more fancy than others.  As outlined in the 4-strand braiding method, you could tie the opposite ends of the braid to key-chain rings and connect the rings afterwards to form a bracelet.  While this method is easiest, it may not look the most appealing. Alternately, you could take the trick braided leather and puncture a small hole in the intact, 3/4 inch ends.  Run a regular strand of leather through each hole and tie the ends off into knots.  Adjust the size of the regular leather strand to better fit your wrist. To make a high quality, professional looking bracelet, hold the ends of your braid together so that they line up (this won't be necessary for the trick braid).  Take a pinch crimp — which can be purchased at most jewelry shops — and place your braided ends inside of it.  Use a pair of pliers to squeeze the pinch crimp shut over the ends.  Now you're bracelet has metal ends like store-bought jewelry! Though your necklace will differ mostly from your bracelet length-wise, you can add other accessories to customize it.  Find some beads with holes that run through them.  You could run the braid through a single, tubular bead so that it sits in the middle, almost like a pendant. Or, you could fill the entire bottom portion of the braid with various colored beads so that only half of the braid is showing. Instead of beads, put a locket on your braid.  Place your picture inside and give it to a special someone as a token of your friendship.  Or, you could find letter pendants and use them to spell your name across the bottom of the braid.  The possibilities are virtually endless! Once you become an expert at braiding normal-sized strands, challenge yourself by braiding even smaller ones. Use the hair braiding method to weave black and brown strands together.  Make a standard length braid and then cut it to ring-size once you're done.  Fit the ends with pinch crimps and wear the ring on your finger with pride.

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Используя техники плетения кожаных полос, которые мы с вами рассмотрели, можно выполнить множество вариантов оригинального изделия. Такой метод обработки концов прекрасно подойдет для изготовления плетеного кожаного ожерелья. Не останавливайтесь на достигнутом.


This can be an easy way to change a common fraction to a decimal without using your calculator or doing long division. First, you simply have to find a way to multiply the denominator of the fraction to get either a 10, 100, 1000, and so on. You can find this number by trying to divide the denominator first by 10, then by 100, then by 1000, until you find a whole number. Here are some examples:  3/5. 10/5 = 2, which is a full number. You know you can multiply 5 x 2 to get 10, so 2 will be your magic number. 3/4. 10/4 = 2.5, so that's not a full number, but 100/4 = 25, which is a full number. So, now you know you can multiply 4 by 25 to get 100, so 25 will be the number you use. 5/16. 10/16 = .625, 100/16 = 6.25, 1000/16 = 62.5, 10,000/16 = 625, which is your first full number. So, now you know you can multiply 16 by 625 to get 10,000, so 625 is your magic number. This is pretty straightforward. Simply multiply both the top and bottom of the fraction by the same number. Here's how it will look:  3/5 x 2/2 = 6/10 3/4 x 25/25 = 75/100 5/16 x 625/625 = 3,125/10,000 Now, simply check out the bottom of your denominator to see how many 0s you're working with. If you just have one, then move that decimal point over to the left one digit, and so on, and you'll have your final answer. Here's how you do it:  3/5 = 6/10 = .6 3/4 = 75/100 = .75 5/16 = 3,125/10,000 = .3125

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Найдите число, при умножении которого на знаменатель обыкновенной дроби вы получите 10, 100, 1000, 10000 и так далее. Умножьте числитель и знаменатель дроби на найденное число. В ответе запишите числитель, а десятичную запятую перенесите влево на столько позиций, сколько нулей присутствует в знаменателе.


This can be anything from actual equipment you may need, to personnel you may need to hire. A less is more approach is often useful when initially starting out, particularly when it comes to staying on track with your budget, but do be sure you have the adequate tools needed in order to be successful.  Don’t hesitate to purchase pre-owned equipment, if applicable, and make use of existing equipment when possible. Seek help from friends and family for temporary staffing solutions. This may not be a long-term solution, particularly if your business is successful, but initially, volunteers can be a great way to affordably grow your business. Spreading the word about your business is another crucial step to ensuring your venture is a successful one. These days it is easier than ever to market your product or service, thanks to the internet.  Start by creating a website for your business. There are many sites available, which are free and easy to use, such as WordPress or Tumblr. Utilize social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to spread the word. It’s essentially free advertising and is a great way to spread the word quickly and easily. Create a business card, which contains a few pertinent details about your business, including the website and your contact information. Reach out to local businesses. Ask if you can post a flyer with your information, so that other people in the community can contact you. After putting in the hard work and long hours it takes to launch a new business, you deserve to celebrate. If you're introducing a new product in a physical location, throw a launch party. Similarly, you can offer a "new business special," which features reduced rates, for any services you're providing.  Contact your neighbors. One of the easiest ways to launch your new business is to reach out to the people next door (literally). Provide your neighbors with a list of your services, a flyer or a business card and ask them to spread the word. Have fun! You have successfully started a business as a teenager....

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Приобретите необходимые инструменты. Рекламируйте свой бизнес. Запустите свой продукт или услугу.


This can be difficult for someone who habitually thinks negatively of themselves, but try to find one positive thing about yourself to add to the list once a week.  At the end of each day, reflect on your entire list.  Make your list very specific.  Instead of using general adjectives to describe yourself, try listing specific actions or attributes that describe who you are and what you do. For example, instead of simply saying "I am generous," you can write "Any time I know that a friend is struggling, I give her a small, thoughtful gift to show that I care.  This makes me generous." As you read and reflect on your list, remember that each item on the list, however insignificant it may seem, is a reason that you are worthy of respect and love. Do not feel guilty for spending time thinking about and reflecting on yourself and your own life.  It is important to give yourself the time and permission for self-love.  You will likely find that by doing so, you are more able to spend quality time helping others. This is the fun part of self-love: rewarding yourself! If you have had a significant accomplishment, celebrate it with a nice dinner at your favorite fancy restaurant. Think of all of the hard work you do every day, and find a reason to reward yourself with something nice.  Buy yourself the new book or video game you’ve had your eye on.  Take a long shower or bubble bath.  Go on a solo fishing trip or get a massage. Notice what tends to throw you off from your current path of self-love, and decide how to deal with those things.  Realize that you cannot control the words and actions of others, but you can control your responses and reactions.  You may notice that negative comments from one particular person, such as your mom or your boss, set you off into a spiral of negativity.  If this happens consistently, try to identify why this is. Decide how you will deal with negative thoughts you do have.  You may need to give yourself a time-out to meditate or breathe.  Acknowledge your feelings and reframe your...

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Составьте список своих положительных качеств и думайте о них ежедневно. Не жалейте на себя времени. Празднуйте победы и вознаграждайте себя. Придумайте план для борьбы с плохими мыслями. Сходите на прием к психотерапевту. Ежедневно повторяйте положительные аффирмации. Занимайтесь тем, что доставляет вам удовольствие в физическом, эмоциональном и духовном плане. Поразмышляйте о результате укрепления любви к себе.


This can be done at home using your stove and oven.   Cut meat into narrow strips with a cross section of 1cm x 1cm.  Boil strips of meat on the stove for 3-5 minutes to get rid of bacteria. Remove the meat from the water and let drain until dry. Bake in an oven (on the lowest setting) for 8-12 hours. You could also use a commercial food dehydrator instead of an oven.  Properly dried meat will feel sticky, hard, or leathery.  Meat dehydrated this way will last 1-2 months in air-tight containers without refrigeration. Smoking also adds flavor to meats.  Cure meat with salt before drying to extend shelf-life. Smoke the meat in a smoker at 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 hours or 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 hours. Do not exceed 155 degrees Fahrenheit as this will cook the meat, not dry or smoke it.  Some cuts of meat will take longer. For example, a brisket may take 22 hours to smoke thoroughly.  Use a meat thermometer to make sure the meat reaches a safe temperature before removing from the smoker. Poultry should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F; pork and ground meats should be 160 degrees F; steaks, roasts and chops should be 145 degrees F.  Commercial smokers use gas, electricity, charcoal or wood.  Add wood such as mesquite, hickory, oak or cherry to add flavor to the meat.  Smoked meats can last 1-2 months in air-tight containers.

TL;DR in Russian:

Приготовьте вяленое мясо самостоятельно. Используйте копчение для хранения мяса.


This can be done by consulting the equipment's operating guide, often found inside the electrical control box or the air handler unit.  Many systems also have a label on the unit's cabinet that will have the manufacturer's specifications.  Refrigerants commonly used in fairly modern systems are R-22 (HCFC-22)and R410A, sold under names like SUVA410A and Puron. This is important in order to make sure you get the right type of refrigerant and the correct charging manifold set for charging. Normal inverted flare schrader valve connections can be equipped with quick connect adaptors to lessen the loss of refrigerant during the connecting process, and they will decrease the chance of injury from liquid refrigerant contacting your skin in the process.  Which ever connection you use, understand that even with a system switched off, the refrigerant is under high pressure, and it is dangerous. The thermostat and its related circuitry are the on/off switch for your system.  You will be turning off the power to the unit itself in the next step, but you want to start and stop the unit using the thermostat, not the disconnect, as this is not what the disconnect is designed for. The outside unit should be equipped with a fused disconnect or circuit breaker located near the unit.  Remove the fuses or turn the breaker off before continuing.  With the AC unit off, hook up the gauges according to instructions. This will be with the low pressure side (the small hose/blue hose) on the gauges and the high pressure side of the system (the red hose).   Older manifold gauges may not have color coded hoses, usually, the low pressure gauge and connector is on the left facing the gauge, the high pressure is on the right, and the supply hose, which is connected to your refrigerant tank, evacuation pump, or other attachment, is in the middle. With the gauges hooked up, turn on the AC and wait 15 minutes for the system to stabilize. The blue gauge should have dropped if the system needs to be recharged.  To verify this, use a temperature...

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Определите тип хладагента, необходимого для вашей системы кондиционирования. Определите, каким типом зарядных соединений оснащена ваша система. Выключите кондиционер на термостате. Отключите питание кондиционера. Снимите показания с датчиков.


This can be done either on your computer or in physical file folders. Choose whichever one you want, or you could even use both, so you have a back-up. Make and label one file folder for each of the following categories:  Goals/Deadlines: Even if you don't have a publisher or editor breathing down your neck, it's a good idea to create personal goals and deadlines for completion. Create a master list for your folder and update both calendars if anything changes. For example, if you have an interview with a veterinarian, place that on the calendars and review your master list as to how that alters your goals. Characters: One for each major, secondary, and recurring minor characters as well as another for a "master character list." If your story is one that has character "types" (such as aliens or monsters) make a folder for those as well. Think of characteristics and personality of your character Maps/Settings: Not just for large scale settings (such as a "story world" map so you can differentiate between galaxy sectors in a sci-fi tale or which neighbor lives next door to the other one) but for each major household so you don't have your main character with the master bedroom on the first floor in one chapter, and then five chapters later it's on the second or third floor. Scenes: One for your "Master Scene List" (see tips) for a quick overview and one for each scene in your novel. You may eventually wish to combine scenes into chapter sections, but until you're sure exactly what form your novel is going to take this technique makes it easier to mix and match until the novel is solid. Research: Start with a list of questions on areas in your novel that you are unsure about and use secondary  (encyclopedia etc.) as well as primary resources that you can frequently acquire through a few phone calls whether by using the phone book or by contacts you know from work or your personal life. File major categories (character, etc) alphabetically and then by sub-categories (specific characters). If you're doing this on...

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Прикрепите ярлыки к папкам с файлами. Тщательно распределите файлы в картотеке. Убедитесь, что справочники и материал для работы расположены удобно.


This can be done in a kettle, over a fire, in a pot on the stove, in the microwave, or any other way you typically boil water. To conserve water, energy, time, and money, only boil as much water as you’re going to use in your tea. Rinse them to remove any residual dirt, bugs, or soil that may be on the leaves. Then, tear the leaves to help them release their aromas and give your tea a stronger flavor. There are a variety of mint leaves you can use, including chocolate mint, spearmint, and peppermint. The mint leaves can go into a tea ball, a teapot designed for loose leaf tea, into a coffee filter, in a French press, or straight into a mug. Some teas should be done at different temperatures, so you don’t burn the leaves, but mint is hardy, and you can pour fully boiling water right over the leaves. Mint tea should steep for five to 10 minutes, but longer is fine if you want a stronger tea. Once your tea reaches the strength you like (either take a taste or go by the smell), remove the leaves. You can also leave the leaves in, and the tea will continue to get stronger. Use a strainer if desired to remove the loose leaves if you didn’t use a tea ball or special pot. If you’re using a French press, push the plunger down when the tea has reached the desired strength. Once your tea has steeped, you can add honey or sweetener if you desire, or a splash of lemon before you drink it.

TL;DR in Russian:

Вскипятите воду. Помойте и оборвите листья мяты. Приготовьте листья. Залейте листья кипятком. Дайте чаю завариться. Добавьте дополнительные ингредиенты.


This can be done in a number of ways, but the best and probably most effective would be ask her if she would like to see your room. Something along the lines of, "Hey want to go upstairs? My room is warmer/nicer/more comfortable than here." If she seems against it, don't push it or you'll make her uncomfortable and you should avoid making someone uncomfortable. You could also try using some different lines.  Try saying, “All my CDs are upstairs, want to give them a listen?” You could also say, “There are some hilarious pictures in my yearbook upstairs. Want to take a look?” Suggest you go to your room by saying, “My sister always bothers me down here. Want to go upstairs where it's a little quieter?” Always follow your parents’ rules about having people in your room and closing doors. She may not be happy with being shut in a room with her boyfriend she hasn't even kissed yet. Close the door, but not all the way. Leave it cracked open slightly. It probably wouldn’t be ideal if either of your parents come in while you guys are kissing, so keep an eye (or an ear) out for them. If you are not allowed to close your door with a girl in the room, respect your parents’ rules and leave the door open. If you sit down and pull her down next to you, she might feel threatened or feel that things are moving too fast. Give her some time to look around your room, familiarize herself with it, and become more comfortable. She will sit down when she is ready and feels like doing so. When she does, sit down next to her.

TL;DR in Russian:

Спросите девушку, хотела бы она взглянуть на вашу комнату. Закройте дверь. Не присаживайтесь раньше девушки.


This can be done through clothes or actions. As with any flirting, be sure to not overdo it or you'll risk looking cheap.  Girls, try moving your hips, playing with your hair, or "accidentally" dropping something, only to show off your butt while picking it up. Guys, show off your physical features. Butt, muscles,strong hands, stomach. Hold eye contact for slightly longer than usual. . Lets say you and the other person are sitting next to each other. Why not say a funny joke? While you two are laughing, unintentionally lightly place your hand on the persons arm. . Shaking hands or hugging is a very good start. It brings you closer together. Girls, if you and your man are walking, try faking a trip. Fall towards the man so that he can catch you, but don't let go too quickly! Stare into his eyes as if saying, "You just saved my life." Then look around as if saying, "this is awkward", then giggle.

TL;DR in Russian:

Покажите свои лучшие черты. Повернитесь телом к человеку. Сломайте барьер прикосновений. Становитесь ближе.


This can be done using the following method.  Connect your computer to the mobile device using a USB cable. Go to My Computer through the Start menu and browse to the folder where you saved the downloaded games. Open the My Computer window again and this time browse to the drive of the mobile device (it should appear in the list of devices with removable storage). Create a new folder in the portable device. You can name the folder "Java." Drag the Java game files from the folder on your computer and drop them to the Java folder on your mobile instrument. This will copy the games from your computer to the external drive that is connected to it. Disconnect the USB cable from the mobile device after the files have transferred successfully.

TL;DR in Russian:

Подключите мобильное устройство к компьютеру для передачи файлов игры.


This can be easier said than done but by ignoring the practiced superiority, it's knocking down the whole purpose of the behavior. Be charitable in interpreting this person's obvious exaggerations and assumptions and try to find ways to excuse some of the big talk (especially if it's a relative or someone you see regularly). Probe for what you can enjoy about the encounter––among all of the fluff, there probably is something worth knowing or exploring more deeply together. Maybe this person is good for a story or is charming in spite of the evident snobbery. This means listening attentively and allowing the other person to speak freely. Be polite and acknowledge what is said without trying to engage any more deeply. As the person talks, his or her personality will be exposed and you'll find it's either friendly and equitable or mired in insecurity and therefore likely to bring up a range of irritating behaviors. If, for expediency's sake, the person happens to fit the latter category (that is, unappealing and irritating), quietly plan to obtain the information you have come to seek from them or the business transaction you are obligated to complete and then resolve to quietly and quickly with the most polite tact make your exit (aka escape from their presence). By being tactful, you can still point out things that are self-evident or down to luck rather than any person's actual skills. Discuss how much you owe to luck in life and the kindness of others. Note too, that many people do it tough in life, and how amazed you at how such people manage to thrive all the same. This gives a hint that you're not going to stand around listening to blarney about the arrogant person's amazing supernatural abilities. This can take the wind out of an arrogant person keen to dominate a conversation on a topic that he or she feels comfortable. If there is an attempt to return to the old topic, politely point out that you have already made known your views and return to yet another new topic. This will help to make it clear...

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Не позволяйте ему добраться до вас. Встречая кого-то впервые, всегда лучше дать человеку шанс раскрыть его истинный характер. Будьте тактичны. Смените тему разговора. Избегайте слишком близкого и долгого взаимодействия. Не соглашайтесь вежливо. Найдите что-нибудь смешное в его высокомерии. Держитесь подальше, если вам сложно собраться с мыслями. Если вы работаете с вечно грубым и высокомерным человеком, то каждый раз, когда вы видите, что он подходит, внезапно становитесь невероятно заняты. Будьте честны. Оставайтесь вежливым в любом случае.


This can be easy, as most topics to talk about can be of a recent activities such as a vacation, a personal accomplishment or a job promotion. Remember, your topics are limitless, you just have to start with one and the conversation will flow. By maintaining a conversation you will be able to focus more on the conversation and less on the uncomfortable feeling. Take a little look around you. Find the things you like, not dislike. Start up a conversation about what you like. Ask where he/she, bought, found, or received a particular object from. Ask about what happened. Ask if everybody had fun.

TL;DR in Russian:

Начните светскую беседу. Изучите окружающую обстановку. Обратите внимание на фотографии.


This can be either a glass jar (jelly jar) or a plastic container, something you might put nuts or peanut butter in.  If the container or jar has a lid, remove it. Buy a jar of apple vinegar and pour about an inch or so of it into the container.  This will attract the flies to the container. Use a few drops of dish detergent or soap to the vinegar to break the surface tension.  Otherwise, the flies can use their legs to stand on top of the vinegar and drink it up. Instead of adding the vinegar/dish soap mixture to your container, fruit and meat are also okay options.  Simply chop up what you want to add in, and place it in the bottom of the container.  The rotting smell of the food will attract the flies to the container. Rip off a piece that is at least three inches by three inches.  Press the wrap tightly around the rim of the container with your hands.  If the plastic wrap is not staying in place, add a few pieces of tape, or place a rubber band around the wrap. Use a toothpick, scissors, knife, etc. to poke at least four small holes in the plastic wrap.  This will allow the flies to gain entry into the trap. The flies will enter the trap through the holes.  However, it will be almost impossible for them to escape, because they will not be able to find the holes.  They will also be inclined to snack on whatever is in the container. Some of the flies will have likely died in the trap over a period of time.  However, some other flies will likely still be eating whatever you put in the container.  Bring the trap inside of the house and place it near the sink.  Turn on the hot water in your sink.  Make sure that the stopper is down, so your sink fills up.  When it is filled, place the container in the sink for ten minutes.  This will drown the flies. Remove the plastic wrap and throw it away.  Put the container in your trash can and bang the container against the inside of the can.  Do this until all the flies have been removed, along with whatever mixture you put in there to begin with. You can do this by...

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Возьмите небольшую емкость. Налейте в емкость уксус. Добавьте в уксус средство для мытья посуды. Положите внутрь фрукты или сырое мясо. Накройте банку пищевой пленкой. Проколите в пластике дырочки. Поставьте банку на улицу. Избавьтесь от мух. Выбросьте мертвых мух. Продезинфицируйте банку.


This can be expressed as the ratio of grams of water vapor to the number of kilograms of dry air. This is called the "actual mixing" ratio. This data can be obtained online as measured from instruments such as a microwave water radiometer. Measuring the water vapor in the air is not something that can be done with household items. This is the point at which the air would be saturated with moisture and is called the saturation mixing ratio. The amount of water vapor the air can hold is dependent upon the temperature of the air. Tables are available online that will tell you the capacity of water vapor at a specific temperature.  The higher the temperature, the higher the water vapor capacity. To determine how much water vapor the air can hold at a certain temperature, reference the table at https://brownell.co.uk/datasheets/basics_humidity.pdf. This simple calculation produces the relative humidity. Thus, if the air currently holds 20 grams of water per kilogram of dry air and can hold 40 grams of water per kilogram of dry air, the relative humidity would be 20/40, or 50 percent.

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Определите количество водяного пара в воздухе. Определите, какое количество водной пары может содержаться в воздухе. Разделите содержание водяного пара на максимальную влажность воздуха.


This can be for the year, the month or the quarter, but all data should be gathered over the same period of time to achieve accurate figures. This is your receipts from all sales in the period. This may include production costs, if you make the products in-house. It may be the purchase price of the goods sold, if you buy them from a supplier.  Do not factor in taxes, interest or general business expenses. These are not accounted for in gross profit margin, but they are later used to figure out net income derived from the business as a whole. If you want to figure out the profitability of several products, you can separate the total revenue and the total cost of goods sold for each product and find individual gross profit margins.

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Соберите все нужные данные за последний рабочий период. Узнайте весь доход за определенный период - проверьте по всем чекам и финансовым документам, которые у вас имеются. Посчитайте стоимость проданного товара.


This can be found for free from the developer’s website. It is highly recommended that you download directly from the developer to avoid any potential viruses or fake files. Downloading the Nmap installer includes Zenmap, the graphical interface for Nmap which makes it easy for newcomers to perform scans without having to learn command lines. The Zenmap program is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. You can find the installation files for all operating systems on the Nmap website. Run the installer once it is finished downloading. You will be asked which components you would like to install. In order to get the full benefit of Nmap, keep all of these checked. Nmap will not install any adware or spyware. If you left your settings at default during installation, you should be able to see an icon for it on your desktop. If not, look in your Start menu. Opening Zenmap will start the program. The Zenmap program makes scanning a fairly simple process. The first step to running a scan is choosing your target. You can enter a domain (example.com), an IP address (127.0.0.1), a network (192.168.1.0/24), or a combination of those. Depending on the intensity and target of your scan, running an Nmap scan may be against the terms of your internet service provider, and may land you in hot water. Always check your local laws and your ISP contract before performing Nmap scans on targets other than your own network. Profiles are preset groupings of modifiers that change what is scanned. The profiles allow you to quickly select different types of scans without having to type in the modifiers on the command line. Choose the profile that best fits your needs:   Intense scan - A comprehensive scan. Contains Operating System (OS) detection, version detection, script scanning, traceroute, and has aggressive scan timing. This is considered an intrusive scan.  Ping scan - This scan simply detects if the targets are online, it does not scan any ports.  Quick scan - This is quicker than a regular scan due to aggressive timing...

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Скачайте установщик Nmap. Установите Nmap. Запустите программу “Nmap – Zenmap” GUI. Введите цель вашего сканирования. Выберете ваш профиль. Нажмите Scan чтобы начать сканирование. Посмотрите ваши результаты.


This can be found in the Control Panel, under Appearances and Personalization. Click on the Color link, located either at the bottom of the window for Windows 7 & 8 users or the Window Color and Appearance link located in the main list for Vista users. This will open the Colors tool. You can choose from a set of pre-made colors, and choose whether or not you want to enable transparency. Use the “Color intensity” slide to choose how vibrant you want the window colors to be. Open the color mixer to define a custom color. You can adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness to come up with a unique color for your windows.

TL;DR in Russian:

Откройте меню Персонализация. Выберите предустановленный цвет. Создайте свой собственный цвет.


This can be found in the Control Panel, under Appearances and Personalization. Click on the Sounds link, located either at the bottom of the window for Windows 7 & 8 users or located in the main list for Vista users. This will open the Sounds tool. Most likely, there are only one or two schemes installed on the computer. In order to change the sounds, you will need to find sounds to add. Windows only supports the use of .wav files when it comes to changing sounds for Windows events. There are thousands of free .wav files available on the internet. Once you have some sound files downloaded, assign them to specific Windows events. From the Sounds tool, select the event you want to change. Click the Browse… button at the bottom and navigate to our newly-downloaded .wav file. Select it and then click the Test button to make sure that it works. Once you have customized your sounds, save them as a new scheme so that you can easily enable and disable it in the future.

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Откройте меню Персонализация. Выберите схему. Установите пользовательские звуки. Сохраните вашу новую схему.


This can be found in the Control Panel, under Appearances and Personalization. Click on the “Change desktop icons” link in the left frame. This will open the Desktop Icons Settings. First, use the checkboxes to indicate which icons you want to appear on your desktop. Typically only the Recycle Bin is selected, so you can choose to add the Computer, Control Panel, and more. To change the icons for each of the items in the menu, select the item you want to change and click the Change Icon… button. Windows will open the icon folder, where you can browse through the pre-installed icons. To change to a custom icon, first download a new icon. Icons use the .ico file format. Click Change Icon... and then click Browse… to find the icons that you have downloaded. Select the one that you want to use. To change any shortcut’s icon, right-click on it and select Properties. From the Properties window, select the Shortcut tab. Click the Change Icon… button to browse for a replacement icon. You can only change icons for program shortcuts, which are found in the Start menu and on the desktop. Icons for the actual programs themselves (usually located in Program Files) cannot be changed.

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Откройте меню Персонализация. Подключите значки, которые вы хотите использовать. Измените значки Чтобы изменить значки для каждого пункта меню, щелкните кнопку "Сменить значок. Измените другие значки.


This can be found in the Control Panel, under Appearances and Personalization. Navigate to the Screen Saver option. This will open your Screen Saver Settings. Use the dropdown menu to choose from a selection of installed screensavers. You can adjust how long until the screensaver appears, and whether or not you want it to lock the computer. Depending on the screensaver you choose, you may be able to adjust settings for it by clicking the Settings… button. To install a new screen saver, you need to download one from the internet. Screen savers use the .scr format. Be sure to download screen savers only from trusted sources, because screen saver files are executable files and can be used for virus distribution. To install a downloaded screensaver, simply right click on the .scr file and select Install from the menu.

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Откройте меню Персонализация. Измените заставку. Измените настройки экранной заставки. Загрузите новые заставки.


This can be found in the Security or Parental Controls section of the configuration menu. You can block sites from being accessed by any device on your network, though you can allow specific devices to access them. You can also set a schedule for the blocks, which is especially useful for homework time or when you need to focus on work. Your options will change depending on the router you are using. Some routers allow you to block keywords as well as specific sites. Add what you want to block to the list. You can check a box to allow trusted IP addresses to view blocked sites. This can be useful for parents who still want access to the sites that they’ve blocked for their kids. Once you’ve checked the box, add it the IP addresses you want to bypass the blocks. This guide will tell you how to find your IP address. This may be in a separate menu from the block list. You can select which days of the week you want the block to take effect, as well as the time of day that it is implemented. Once you are done, click the Apply button.

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Откройте меню "Блокировка веб-сайтов" (Block Sites). Добавьте сайт в список заблокированных. Разрешите компьютерам в доверительной группе доступ к заблокированным сайтам. Настройте расписание блокировки.


This can be found in the Utilities section of your Application folder. The normal ifconfig command will result in a lot of data displayed that is not necessary and a little confusing. The following command will remove most of the unnecessary stuff and display your internal IP address:ifconfig | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1 This command removes the 127.0.0.1 entry, which will always appear regardless of the machine you are using. This is the feedback loop, and can be ignored when looking for the IP address. Your IP address will be displayed next to the “inet” entry.

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Запустите Терминал. Задайте команду ifconfig. Скопируйте свой IP-адрес.


This can be hard in a large group of people.   You will want to get up without attracting attention. Try quickly walking away while the people around you are distracted. But watch where you are going, so you don't bump into someone on accident.  Remain calm. If you seem nervous, people are more likely to notice. If you don't know the people around you, try to walk slowly so you don't attract attention. If you do know the people, try to make a hasty retreat to the bathroom. Don't slouch or cover the spot, because if you do, you will likely attract attention and receive questions. This can be an easy way to cover the wet spot on your pants so you can get to the bathroom. It's best to tie it from the back because that's how normal people tie it. If you have a shirt that is long enough, pull it down so it can cover your front area.   Wrap the jacket around your waist. Remain calm so you don't look suspicious. Act like nothing is wrong. Calmly get to a bathroom or get home. This generally only works if you are at a restaurant or if you have a drink in your hand, and this can be a good cover if you don't have a jacket to cover your pants.  This will give an excuse to why your pants are wet before you can excuse yourself to the restroom. Make a joke that you are clumsy and laugh it off like spilling the drink was an accident. Excuse yourself to the restroom to clean up. You can see if you can clean up the stain or if you need to go home.  Look in the mirror or get into a stall for more privacy. If the stain is minor, you can try cleaning it up. If not, make some excuse to go home. Try to make an excuse to leave such as "I needed to be home by a certain time" or "I have homework to do" as well as research.

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Найдите повод отлучиться. Прикройте штаны пиджаком или кофтой. Пролейте на колени напиток. Доберитесь до уборной как можно быстрее.


This can be nerve-racking for sure, but it is important to discuss abstinence early on. Then you can decide if the relationship is worth pursuing. Again, it's possible that your sexual boundaries expectations are different, so it's best to discuss it. If you are physically attracted to your partner, talk about sex play, outercourse, and abstinence before, not after, you become (mutually) aroused. If you're both okay with holding hands and kissing, and over the clothes caressing, then make that clear. If under the clothes is not okay, then be explicit about that too. This is easier said than done. See "Practicing Abstinence and Being (Mostly) Fulfilled" below, and cultivate your own!

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Обсудите вопрос заблаговременно. Обсудите свои нынешние границы в сексе и границы партнера. Решите, какие интимные действия приемлемы для вас обоих в данный момент, а каких следует избегать. Старайтесь не допускать ситуаций, в которых возрастает вероятность полового акта.


This can be one of the first signs that a guy is losing interest. Usually, you can safely assume that a guy will contact you if they want to talk to you. When a guy that usually calls and texts you frequently stops doing so, you should take note.  More isolation and less verbal contact can be a sign of declining interest. But, it might also signal changes in his personal life – maybe he’s very busy or has issues to deal with at home. It’s always best to reach out and ask directly rather than just assume he’s lost interest. This goes hand in hand with reduced communication. If you start to notice that when you do talk, it’s only for very short periods of time you should be aware of that.  For example, if you go from talking on the phone for hours at a time to only speaking for ten minutes at a time, this can be a sign that he’s losing interest. He may try to shorten your conversations by ignoring your texts or calls for long periods of time before returning them, or saying that he has to stop talking but doesn't offer a clear reason why. This is a strong tell that he's not interested anymore. Many men will speak to people that they’re interested in with a softer and more flirtatious tone than they would use with others. When his feelings change, his tone of voice becomes less affectionate and starts to sound like his normal tone. He may even speak unkindly towards you, or say unfriendly things. This is a clear sign that he is not interested in you. You do not deserve to be around someone who treats you poorly or says harsh or unfriendly things to you. If he ever starts to say disparaging things about your looks, the things you do, or how you act, you should end the conversation immediately. When you two are talking, does he ask you about meaningful things in your life or does he focus on himself? A guy that is interested in you will try to have deeper conversations and try to get to know the real you. When he speaks, notice when he tries to keep the conversation superficial or tries to cut it short.  He may be...

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Обратите внимание на сокращение общения. Подумайте, не стали ли ваши беседы короче. Прислушайтесь к изменению в голосе по отношению к вам. Послушайте, что он говорит.


This can be one that is used, or simply pour out the soda.  Make sure that all the soda has been removed and that it has been washed out with warm water and remove the cap. Use a pair of scissors.  Poke a hole through the bottle using one of the blades on the scissors.  Do this right where the funnel of the soda bottle ends, and where the large shaft begins (near the middle of the bottle).  After you have poked the hole in the bottle, insert your scissors and cut around the bottle.  Cut off the entire top funnel, so that what you have left are two separated pieces: funnel (top) and shaft (bottom). Try to cut as close to the edge of the funnel as possible, otherwise, when you flip the funnel upside-down it won't stay in place. You can also use a sharp knife to cut the top funnel off, but make sure not to cut yourself.  If you are doing this project with your kids, it is better to use a safe pair of scissors. Stick it into the bottom half of the bottle.  If you cut close enough to the edge of the funnel, it should stick inside as you slide it in. The simplest and most effective way is to staple the edges together.  Simply staple three or four times around the bottle, equidistant from one another.  If this project is done with children, an adult should staple the two parts together.  If you do not have a stapler, the following two options work fine as well. Tape is another good option, but make sure that the tape is water resistant.  Apply three or four pieces of tape around the funnel. If you wish to use superglue, or regular glue, that will also have to be water resistant.  Before you add the funnel, apply a thin layer of glue around the top inside of the base.  Then insert the funnel upside-down.  Use your fingers and press the funnel with the base.  Hold the two pieces into place until it is dry. Pour five tablespoons of sugar into a pot.  Place the pot on a stove top.  Flatten the sugar so that it lies evenly across the bottom of the pot.  Pour in enough water to cover the top of the sugar.  Slowly heat the...

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Возьмите пустую бутылку из-под газированного напитка. Срежьте верхушку бутылки. Переверните бутылку. Соедините края. Сделайте смесь из сахара и воды. Ложкой перелейте жидкость в горлышко бутылки. Используйте другие приманки. Добавьте уксус. Поставьте бутылку на солнце. Время от времени дышите в бутылку. Выбросьте бутылку.


This can be over text, in person, through social media, or even by written notes. By talking to her throughout the day, you'll learn more about each other and show her that you're thinking about her often.  Send her a simple text that says, “I hope you're having a great day,” or “What are your plans for the weekend?” Leave her notes in her notebook or bag that she'll find later on. Not only will this help you really get to know her, but she'll appreciate the effort you're making. Ask her questions about school or work, her family, and her interests.  Ask her what she likes to do on the weekend, what her favorite shows are, or which restaurants she likes. If you strike up a natural conversation, she might even ask you questions about yourself as well, showing that she's interested in getting to know you too. This could be that you both love sports, are studying the same subject in school, or love helping the community. Bonding over shared hobbies or interests will strengthen your relationship, and it will also give you ideas of things you can do together that you both enjoy.  If you both love nature, you could go on a hike or walk when the weather is nice. Maybe you both like reading, watching horror movies, or playing board games. When she talks, make sure you're truly listening. Bring up things she's talked about before, such as activities she likes doing, places she wants to visit, or different foods she likes most.  If she mentioned she loves chocolate, surprise her with a candy bar the next time you hang out together. Take her to a park or store she says she likes, or play her favorite music when you're in the car with her. You might send her a text saying, “I remember you saying you were stressed about your big test today. I just wanted to say good luck!” Make her a special dinner or breakfast, take her on a day trip somewhere, or just do a nice gesture like bring her supplies when she's sick or help her with a task. Taking the time to do something with her and putting thought into your plans will show...

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Чтобы лучше узнать друг друга, постарайтесь чаще общаться. Расспрашивайте ее обо всем, чтобы показать свою заинтересованность. На самом деле лучшей основой для любых отношений является общность взглядов и интересов. Запоминайте любые мелочи, которые она упоминает в разговоре. Сделайте для нее что-нибудь особенное, например позовите на милое свидание. Скажите ей о своих чувствах.


This can be solved by doing a quick search on the Internet or by talking to all your connections at your boxing club. When you're ready, your coach will likely let you know. You'll likely know, too. This step is more paperwork than anything. Visit USAboxing.org (if you're based in the US, of course) to get a list of information by state. Once you do this, you'll be able to find open events that you can participate in. You will do this by filling out an application and undergoing a physical examination from your doctor. This is done at the state level through the State Athletic Commission when it comes to the US. You will have to contact the necessary people to get your license to compete in events. There is a minimal fee and it varies by state. Other than that, it's just a bunch of forms and a physical assessment. These events are the way most fighters get their initial experience. The fights don't count towards your record, but are the safest and most practical way of getting experience. You'll be able to find them through connections and through your organization's website, which should post upcoming events. You'll be classed by age, weight, and record initially. You can be an amateur boxer in the US at just 8 years old! The difference between amateur and pro boxing is that you will be allowed to wear protective headgear. This is essential in the beginning stages of your fighting career in order to prevent potentially fatal injuries while you learn to protect yourself.  Again, you will be placed according to your weight, age group and class, which will begin as "novice" if you're 17 or older. You'll start out in local and regional tournaments, with a long-term goal of competing in the U.S. Amateur Championships and earning a spot on the U.S. Boxing team. Some coaches are pretty sketchy. They'll encourage to fill a slot in a weight class just so you can get going and they can start profiting off of you. Don't do this – sometimes it's just not healthy and your body will take to injury much more easily. Only...

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Подыщите местную организацию любительского бокса. Зарегистрируйтесь как боксер-любитель. Участвуйте в несанкционированных боксерских мероприятиях. Начните любительскую боксерскую карьеру. Не стоит просто заполнять вакантное место в весовой категории. Улучшайте свою форму.


This can be time before you will see your mother-in-law, or even during a family event. Take some time to be by yourself and reflect on how the relationship feels in the moment.  At a difficult family gathering, you can excuse yourself for a short walk around the block, or to make a phone call to a trusted friend. Before you see your mother-in-law, spend some time by yourself. You can use this time to reflect and relax so that you’ll have an easier time when you do see your mother-in-law. You may need to vent to a friend after spending time with your mother-in-law. Have someone on hand whom you can call if you need to. This step can seem drastic, but if your mother-in-law is truly abusive, moving may be the only viable option. Many couples do move based on proximity to in-laws. Living farther away can prevent meddling and unwanted visits.  If your mother-in-law’s abuse affects your children, moving away can help assure their safety from her. You can choose whether you and your spouse will be honest about the reason for moving or not. Sometimes, a spouse isn’t willing or able to admit that their mother is abusive. This can cause a rift between partners, and sometimes causes the relationship to end.  If your spouse can’t admit that their mother is abusive, offer to see a couple’s therapist together before deciding to end the marriage. Leaving a marriage is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. However, you should never tolerate abuse in order to preserve a marriage. If your mother-in-law has caused trauma for you or your children, you may want to see a therapist even after your mother-in-law is out of your life. Abuse can take years to recover from, even when the abuser is no longer a threat.  Even if your spouse doesn't see the abuse, you may still need to deal with its effects on you. Children can be affected by abuse even if they are not consciously aware of it. Make sure they have someone safe to talk to if they've been exposed to abusive behavior.

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Выделите время для себя. Поменяйте место жительства, переехав как можно дальше от свекрови. Прекратите отношения с мужем. Получите помощь психолога, если необходимо.


This can be tricky because some men want support by having companionship while others just want space. Overall, a man wants to know that you are on his side. He also wants to know that he can count on you as a source of relief. Try offering to listen should he wish to talk. If you think something is bothering him, bring up the topic in a non-threatening way.  You might ask, “I’ve noticed you seem a little preoccupied lately, is there something different happening at work?” Many will not volunteer to openly talk about their problem, but some will if asked.  If he asks for space, don’t take it personally. Once he clears his head, he might be more willing to reach out to you now that he knows you are there for support. A man may or may not choose to share what’s on his mind. Unfortunately, some men tend to associate talking about feelings with weakness. If he decides to talk, listen openly without interruption. Try to avoid offering solutions or giving advice, unless he asks. Stay away from making trite comments such as, “You’ll get over it,” or “Don’t worry about it.” Comments such as these are nonconstructive and only hurt because they diminish his feelings.  If he doesn’t wish to speak, sit with him quietly. A gentle question or two might help, but don’t badger. Don’t bring up his struggles or stressors. If he wishes to discuss these, he’ll bring them up on his own. As mentioned earlier, some men react to stress by feeling the need to be strong or active. Such responses are okay so long as he is not ignoring the real issue. Give him permission to respond with anger, or to be more cognitive or analytical, or if grieving, to not cry. Don’t minimize his feelings but do point out realities and offer hope. All of these typical masculine responses may help him cope; there is no "right" way to express feelings. Don’t set a timeframe on his feelings and don’t expect him to express himself a certain way. Let him take the lead. Unfortunately, because of societal conditioning, many men believe that feeling sad or scared...

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Предложите поддержку. Внимательно выслушайте его. Позвольте ему выразиться в собственной манере. Дайте ему ясно понять, что грустить — это нормально.