Article in English: Part of the fun is getting to know your host. A small gift shows your appreciation and can open up a warm conversation, especially if it's a fun trinket from your hometown or the last place you visited. Even better, give the gift of a shared experience:  Share your skills. Many couchsurfers travel with a musical instrument or a small drawing kit. Others offer to help with basic home repairs, craft projects, or gardening. Teach each other something. This could be a song, a holiday tradition, sports advice, or one of the skills mentioned above. If you know another language and your host seems interested, teach her a few words. Talk about the places you've traveled, the customs back home, or just stories from your life. Ask your host questions about the local community, its history, and his own life. Personal and cultural exchange sets couchsurfing apart from a stay in a hotel, if you step up to the opportunity. Do your best to follow the instructions the host gives you, such as which entrance to use and when to keep the noise level down. Pay attention to your hosts' habits as well, and imitate them if necessary. For example, many people leave their shoes by the front door and may think this goes without saying in their culture. Don't hesitate to ask questions or apologize when you make a mistake. A positive attitude goes a long way toward smoothing out minor slip-ups. Food is a great way to share pleasant experiences, and to introduce each other to your respective cultures. If you can cook, offer to do so in your host's home, and share the results with your host. If you can't cook, or your host seems uncomfortable with the idea, offer to pick up the tab for a meal at a restaurant nearby. If there's no time to share a meal together, or a restaurant is out of your budget range, bring a small treat from home or a nearby bakery. If your host also cooks, offer to share the recipe. If your host can't be home to let you in during the day, find out when he or she can be there, and then find yourself something else to...

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П оделитесь чем-нибудь с хозяином. Обменивайтесь историями. Уважайте домашние правила. Предложите хозяевам еду. Подстраивайтесь под хозяина и будьте терпеливым. Общайтесь с хозяином. Предлагайте помощь по дому.


Article in English: Part of the pleasure of smoking pipes is the ability to create your own perfect experience. Take your time browsing a tobacconist's shop for aesthetically pleasing options. Heft each pipe in your hand — a lightweight pipe is almost always more comfortable. If you're at a complete loss, ask the employees for recommendations.  Even an attractive wooden pipe can have hidden flaws — and probably does if it comes with a low price tag. If price is your main concern, a corncob pipe is a safer bet. A metal filter in the stem can absorb moisture and perhaps alter the flavor. This is a matter of personal preference, and the filter should be removable if you change your mind. Nothing disrupts a smoke like a malfunctioning pipe. Avoid frustration with a quick inspection before you buy:  Avoid pipes with walls thinner than ¼ inch (6mm), about the width of a pencil. The base should be at least this thick as well; to measure this, put a straight pipe cleaner down the chamber, pinch it at the top of the chamber, then compare this height to the outside wall. Stick a pipe cleaner down the stem. It should run smoothly through and emerge very close to the base of the chamber. Although there are exceptions, thick varnishes may flake and bubble from heat after heavy use. You'll need more than a pipe to start smoking. If you visit a pipe shop, get everything at once to avoid multiple trips and hassle. You'll also need:  A lighter or matches. Plastic butane lighters are cheap and plentiful but some smokers dislike the smell and taste. Pipe lighters are available for a variety of prices, but it might be a good idea to start with a good supply of wooden matches. You can always invest in a pipe lighter later. A bundle of pipe cleaners to keep your pipe clean and functioning properly. Pipe tamper. This is used to pack the tobacco in the bowl. Walking into a tobacco store can be overwhelming at first. Cyprian Latakia? Dutch Cavendish? Fortunately, a quick lesson should be enough for your first purchase:  Aromatic blends (sometimes called...

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Выберите подходящую трубку. Убедитесь, что нет механических дефектов. Купите все необходимые аксессуары. Курительный табак для трубки. Выберите способ нарезки табака.


Article in English: Part of understanding your daughter is recognizing that, in addition to all of the other changes occurring, her brain is actually developing as well.  Different parts of the brain mature at different times. The parts of the brain associated with things such as impulsiveness, reward and motivation actually mature earlier than parts of the brain associated with weighing the pros and cons of ones actions. As a result, your teenager may not consider consequences in the same way you would. This is why it may be important to discuss risk taking behavior and their consequences, with her. It may be difficult to believe, but your daughter's tendency to stay up until the wee hours of the night is due in part to her changing brain.  Though the tendency may be to stay up late, lack of sleep further contributes to irritability and depression. It's important to still regulate your teenage daughter's bedtime and to encourage her to get a full night's rest. It's not just your imagination; your daughter's emotions are heightened during the teenage years. The intensity of the emotions is also different than yours, so keep that in mind when you're in the midst of a discussion or an argument with her. If you notice your daughter is overreacting, give her some time to cool down. She may react strongly at first, but be sympathetic to the fact that her brain is going through a period of change as well.

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Поймите, что мозг вашего ребенка претерпевает изменения. Поймите, что изменения мозга влияют на сон. Поймите, что участки мозга, отвечающие за эмоции, также меняются в подростковом возрасте.


Article in English: Partially straighten the paperclips, leaving the U-shapes intact. Pull the outer portion of the paperclip into a straight line without straightening the innermost U shape. Work one of the small U's into the bottle between the glass and the cork until the U is below the cork and the straight portion remains out of the bottle. Rotate the wire 90 degrees so that the U will be beneath the cork when you pull up. Repeat on the opposite side of the cork with the second paperclip. Twist the ends together a few times. They should be securely joined so that they stay together when pulling out the cork. Insert a suitable utensil, such as a spoon handle, pen barrel, or pencil, under the twisted wires. Slide your fingers under the utensil, with the wires between your middle and ring fingers, and slowly pull out the cork.

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Возьмите металлические скрепки и ручку. Вставьте одну скрепку между пробкой и стеклом. Соедините концы скрепок вместе. Вытяните пробку.


Article in English: Password protect them both and then password protect your computer (Only if it's yours). Don't forget to send the passwords to your mail so that if you forget them you can log in from another computer and get them.

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Создайте аккаунт на сайте для ведения онлайн дневников, например LifeJournal. Ведите дневник в документе Word в папке под названием «Школа».


Article in English: Pastel chalk is another cheap way of making paint at home. Although you'll need to add egg yolks to get the paint-like texture, the chalk sticks you choose will determine the paint's colour. Because you'll be grinding them up, aim to use older and broken pieces of chalk. Getting multiple colours in your collection will give you a variety of colour to paint with. Cheaper chalk will result in a smoother texture, but you won't get the same vibrant colours as you would with higher-end chalk material. A muffin tray will give you a secure place to make and extract your egg chalk paint from. Fill up a muffin slot with water for each colour of paint you're going to be using. Place a stick of chalk in each of these slots and let them sit for 15 minutes. You can add extra sticks of chalk into the same tray slots if you want a richer colour, just so long as they're of the same colour. With a hammer, you can gently crush the soggy chalk sticks into a powder. After they've soaked, they will be much easier to break apart and shouldn't put up much of a fight. Stir the mix when you're done to disperse the colour throughout each tray slot. You can also mush the chalk together with your bare hands if the chalk sticks have grown soggy enough. Raw eggs will make someone sick if they're ingested. In order for the egg paint to be truly non-toxic, you'll need to pasteurize them first. Crack the eggs you're making paint with and cook on high temperature for a couple of minutes. The yolk needs to reach a temperature of 138 degrees Fahrenheit.  Don't overcook them to the point of scrambling. If your eggs scramble, you won't be able to use them in your paint. You can skip out on pasteurizing the eggs, but raw eggs will make children very sick if they're ingested. You can skip this if the children are old enough to know not to eat it. Because the egg whites will do nothing for your paint's consistency, you should physically remove the yolks from the rest of the egg before adding them to the paint. Place yolk in each of the tray slots...

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Соберите кусочки мела. Замочите мел в формочках для кексов. Раскрошите мел. Подвергните яйца тепловой обработке. Отделите желтки от белков. Добавьте по желтку в каждую формочку для кекса. Дайте краске настояться несколько минут. Начните использовать краску.


Article in English: Patient identifiers are pieces of information used to clarify the identity of the patient. In all settings, you must include at least two of these identifiers.  Full name and date of birth are the two most common identifiers. For prescriptions fulfilled outside of a hospital, the patient's phone number and/or current home address will usually be included, as well. One identifier isn't enough, even if you use the patient's full name. If two patients share the same name, it would be impossible to know which one the prescription refers to without any other identifier. As the prescriber, your name and contact information must also be listed on the prescription. Include your full name, the address of your medical practice, and the phone number of your medical practice.  Note that your United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number must also be included somewhere on the prescription.  In most cases, this information will already be printed on the prescription form. If it isn't, however, you will need to write it manually. Some prescriptions must be filed within a certain time period. Even when the medication being prescribed does not fall into that category, you should still include the date. Time-sensitive drugs are rated based on schedule categories. Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse and have no legally accepted medical use within the United States. Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse but do have some legally accepted medical use. Schedule III drugs have some potential for abuse and can be used for some medical purposes. Schedule IV drugs have a relatively low potential for abuse and are legally permitted for some medical purposes. Schedule V drugs have an even lower potential for abuse and are legally permitted for certain medical purposes. You will need to sign each prescription before it can be considered valid. Your signature will usually go at the bottom of the form, regardless of whether or not there is a specific line for it there. It is strongly recommended that...

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Запишите как минимум два идентификатора для пациента. Предоставьте информацию. Укажите дату. Подпишитесь.


Article in English: Pay attention to how you will appear to others. Brush your hair, trim your facial hair and be sure to wash your face and neck before attending a social situation. If desired, use minimal makeup, and keep it natural for first impressions. Choose clothing colors and styles that compliment your figure but are not over flashy, skimpy or inappropriate (don’t wear a suit to a casual encounter or jeans to a formal event) for the event or meeting you will be attending. Smiling can help keep you in a positive mood, and people will be more willing to approach a person who seems friendly and is enjoying themselves. Be sure not to smile immediately when you meet someone, though. First, pause and look at the person’s face when greeting them, then smile warmly and let it show in your eyes as well. This makes them feel as if your smile is meant only for them. When you make eye contact with someone, it signals that you are wanting to connect and are approachable.  If you are interested in someone, occasionally look at them, no matter who is talking, to show that you want to see how they react. During conversations, hold eye contact for as long as is comfortable.  One trick is to pretend your eyes are glued to the other person’s eyes with sticky taffy. Don’t break eye contact until a few moments after they are done speaking. Slowly and reluctantly look away, pretending like you are stretching the sticky taffy between you until it breaks.  Another trick is to count the number of times the other person blinks while you are having a conversation.   Know that some people may be uncomfortable with this type of attention. If you notice that the other person seems to be reacting negatively to your behavior or seems nervous, break eye contact more often . People pay attention to the way you act towards them. When you first meet someone, turn your body completely toward them so you face them directly. When you turn toward someone this way, it tells the other person that you feel they are very special. Moving around a lot or using...

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Позаботьтесь об опрятном внешнем виде. Улыбайтесь. Поддерживайте зрительный контакт. Обращайтесь телом к собеседнику. Не суетитесь. Следите за правильной осанкой. Относитесь к любому встречному как к старому другу. Уделяйте внимание сигналам языка тела других людей Сами вступайте в первый контакт.


Article in English: Pay close attention to your customers reactions. Facial expressions and body language can be a big "tell" in the customer's attitude. As you pitch the product to them, remember that you are there to sell whatever is going to make the customer feel really good about their purchase. Guessing what part of the product or price the customer is objecting to will help you respond tactfully and persuasively. If a particular product seems to turn off a customer, acknowledge it rather than starting to argue for the product. You might objectively name some of its merits while justifying the customer's hesitation: "It is more expensive than the others, you're right. The hand-stitching takes a lot more time to complete, but it results in much more durable shoe." If you're working on commission, it can be tempting to always up-sell or try to get customers interested in the most expensive items. But trying to up-sell a big screen plasma TV to someone living in a dorm room that isn't big enough for it is likely to put your customer off of your sales style. Balance your desire to make a sale with what product makes sense for the customer. If the customer is having a difficult time making the decision, it's ok to do a little pushing. Trust that you have suggested the best item and ask something like  "Would you like me to bring this up to the check out stand for you while you continue your shopping?" After you confirm a sale, make the case for add-ons to up your total sales. If you've just sold a printer, mention some deals you're running on ink cartridges or reams of paper. Frame it as a money and stress-saving measure for them: "You'll need these eventually and this way you won't have to worry about it."

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Будьте готовы к возражениям. Будьте логичны. Продавайте активно. Увеличьте количество товара на покупателя.


Article in English: Pay special attention to areas your pet frequents, spots that don't get much sunlight, and anywhere that you've observed fleas, dried blood, or flea feces. When you vacuum furniture, remove the cushions so you can hit all the nooks and crannies.  Be sure to vacuum beneath furniture, behind doors, along baseboards, and in other tight spots. During an infestation, vacuum your home daily. If you haven't seen any fleas in your home, you should still vacuum thoroughly at least once a week. When the vacuum bag is full, seal its contents in a plastic trash bag, then throw it out in a covered outdoor garbage bin. Machine wash and dry sheets, blankets, pillowcases, pet beds, and small rugs weekly during an infestation. Use the hottest water and dryer temperatures that each fabric can handle. If your pet's bed isn't washable, stay on the safe side and discard it. your carpets and upholstered furniture. If you don't own a steam cleaner, you can rent one from a home improvement store or hire a professional. Be sure to test your cleaning solution on discrete areas of your carpets and furniture. Steam cleaning kills adult fleas and larvae, but some eggs will survive. It can take as long as 3 to 4 months for eggs to hatch, so continue to vacuum daily. Consider steaming your home every 1 to 2 months until you've brought the infestation to an end. Flea eggs need humidity levels of at least 50% in order to develop and hatch. You could use a humidity monitor and dehumidifiers to make your home less hospitable for fleas. Keep in mind you'll still need to vacuum, wash bedding, and take other steps to control an infestation. The number of dehumidifiers you'll need depends on your home's size and layout. A medium-sized dehumidifier removes 40 US pints (19 L) of water from the air in 24 hours. This size is recommended for areas up to 1,500 square feet (140 m2). Flea traps are composed of strips of sticky paper or bowls of water that sit under a light bulb. Heat from the light attracts fleas, which get stuck on the paper or in the...

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Ежедневно пылесосьте полы, мягкую мебель и постель. Стирайте половики, постельное белье и подстилки домашних животных в горячей воде. Очищайте паром Попробуйте контролировать уровень влажности с помощью осушителей воздуха. Чтобы следить за прогрессом, используйте ловушки для блох. Обрабатывайте одновременно дом, домашних животных и приусадебный участок.


Article in English: Peanut butter, tuna and crackers are great staples. Have a box for food so it does not get smashed. Gallons of water are a necessity for a lot of things. The amount of food you can keep at any one time will be limited by the lack of refrigeration. Fast food is expensive when you're living off it. With old fashioned (large flake) rolled oats, powdered milk, bottled water, plastic cups, and chocolate protein powder, you can ensure that you always have a nutritious snack to fall back on.

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Подумайте о вашем рационе.


Article in English: Pedigreed cats are bred by cat breeders and the cats have to meet certain breed standards according to the cat association with which they are registered. The breed standard defines the appearance of an ideal specimen of that particular breed, and usually describes size, body type, and head type. It also defines the facial features including the shape of the muzzle, the placement of the eyes and nose, ear size and type, eye shape and color. Other factors may include the tail length and type, coat length, texture, color, and pattern(s), and sometimes even personality.  There are over 100 breeds of pedigreed cat worldwide, and that's not accounting for the coat and color variations within the breeds, or emerging new breeds. A pedigreed cat has papers that trace its family tree back four or five (or more) generations, depending on the association, and tend to produce offspring that meet the standard. Random bred cats are usually of unknown parentage and vary a great deal in size, body style, head type, ear and eye variation, tail length and type, coat length and density, colors and patterns, and personality. If a cat doesn't come with papers from the association or associations with which it was registered when born or purchased, it is not a pedigreed cat. This can be confusing since at times pedigreed cats are referred to as "purebreds." This is a misleading term since a pedigreed cat is no more "pure" than the scruffiest alley cat. A cat’s main identifiers are the length, pattern and/or color of its coat. Therefore, it is important to study and describe the coat of the cat that you want to identify. For example, is it short and gray or long and two-toned? Knowing whether the cat that you want to identify is longhair or shorthair can help you to narrow down your choices as you try to identify the cat. Most cats tend to be divided into longhairs and shorthairs, although some breeds have both hair lengths. Sometimes you will also see mention of medium length hair. Some breed types have very specific facial...

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Узнайте больше о породистых кошках. Узнайте о том, как разводят кошек. Обратите внимание на расцветку, а также на тип и длину шерсти. Обратите внимание на морду и глаза кошки. Подумайте о характере вашего питомца.


Article in English: Peonies (Paeonia spp. and hybrids) are commonly grown outdoors, but they can also be grown in a pot. Select a variety that naturally stays smaller.  Some peonies like “Zhao Fen” (Paeonia suffruticosa “Zhao Fen” or “Zhao’s Pink”) can grow to a height of 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 m) and width of 2 to 4 feet (0.6 to 1.2 m). Two smaller, more suitable options are “Zhu Sha Pan” (Paeonia “Zhu Sha Pan” or “Cinnabar Red”), which grows to a height and width of 2 to 2 ½ feet, and fern leaf peony (Paeonia tenuifolia), which grows to only 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 m) tall and 9 to 16 inches (22.9 to 40.6 cm) wide. Pot up the peony in early spring. Put it in a container that is at least 1 foot (0.3 m) in diameter and 1 ½ to 2 feet (0.6 m) deep to give the peony plenty of room to grow.  Larger varieties will require an even larger pot.  The container must also have several drain holes in the bottom. Gardeners should also note that these plants respond badly to being transplanted and should start out their lives in large containers. Therefore, a 5 gallon (18.9 L) size pot is ideal for peonies. Set the tuber on top of the potting mix to check the depth. There should be no more than 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of soil over the top of the tuber. When the potting mix is at the right depth, mix water into it until it is thoroughly moistened. Before planting the peony bulbs, it’s a good idea to sprinkle some compost into the soil for additional nutrients.  In the spring, adding some slow-release low nitrogen fertilizer to the peonies is also recommended. This will help keep them healthy and encourage blooms but will not burn the plants as other types of fertilizer might. Finish filling the container with potting mix and water it until the water drains from the bottom. Peony bulbs should only be covered with 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) of potting soil.  Gardeners should err on the side of caution in such cases because peonies that are buried too deep will not bloom. Specimens that are producing lush foliage but no flowers may have...

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Выберите пион, который будет соответствовать горшку. Выберите правильный горшок для вашего пиона. Заполните емкость, так чтобы она была наполовину заполнена почвенной смесью на основе торфа. Добавьте компост в почву. Установите клубень пиона сверху во влажную смесь «глазками» или ростом почек вверх.


Article in English: Peonies are hardy, drought-tolerant plants, and only need about an inch (2.5 cm) of water a week during the summer. Increase the watering only if the peonies are dry and withered. Large plants or varieties with especially large flowers will benefit from caging. A three legged-wire peony cage or a grid-like wire support will work well. Create the support in the spring. Ants are commonly found eating nectar from peony flowers, but this rarely causes harm to the plant. Peonies are resistant to most pests, but if you see an infection of other insects or fungus developing, seek advice from a local gardener or botanist who knows about pests in your regions. Most peony diseases are caused by moist conditions. Cut off dead flowers as soon as they fade. If you leave them on the plant, seeds will develop, which takes considerable nutrients out of the plant. Immediate deadheading will allow for stronger growth and a prolonged bloom. If your peonies have grown into a shrub with woody stems, they are tree peonies. Remove the leaves in autumn, as cold weather and frosts begin. Leave the bare, wooden stems in place, as new flowers will grow from these next year. If the bare stems have holes bored into them, this may be a sign of pests. Contact a gardener or botanist in your area, familiar with local pest control. Peonies are long-lasting perennials, so the roots will survive for many years but the flowers will grow, bloom, and die each spring. When the green stems of herbaceous peonies become brown and dead at the end of spring, cut the plant back to ground level. You may wait until the first heavy frost to do this. Warning: do not dispose of your dead peonies in the compost heap, as they may carry fungal infections that can spread to other plants this way. Burn them or throw them away instead.

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Поливайте экономно. Экономно удобряйте. Оставьте муравьев на пионах. Убирайте мертвые цветы. Осенью убирайте листья с древовидных пионов. Осенью срезайте травянистые пионы до уровня земли.


Article in English: People are obviously more interested in buying firewood during the late fall, winter, and early spring. You can sell wood during other times of year, but you'll make the most profit when the weather is cold and the demand rises. You may also notice that sudden drops in temperature during an already cold season will increase your sales further, especially if the temperatures are supposed to stay low for several days. This is the most traditional way to sell firewood, and in some respects, it might prove the most useful. Find the nearest busy road and put up a "Firewood for Sale" sign. Include a phone number so that those who pass the sign know who to contact. Another take on this principle is to set up a roadside stand. Park your truck or trailer along the street with a load of firewood and a "for sale" sign on it. Since most of your firewood sales will come from local sources, placing a small ad in your local newspaper will usually help some. Take out a low-cost ad, state, "Firewood for sale," and include your phone number. Word of mouth is usually one of the best marketing resources a small business has. If you make your customers happy, encourage them to spread the word to their friends.  You can also let your own friends, relatives, coworkers, and acquaintances know about your business. Consider printing up business cards. Include a business card with each delivery and pass them around to potentially interested parties. Even if you only intend to sell firewood locally, having a sales presence on the Internet can be a good idea.  Set up a website or blog that allows customers to make purchases online. Make a page for your firewood business on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or other social media websites. Post an ad on Craigslist or another online classifieds website. If you're selling the firewood from home, most buyers will call in their orders and ask you to deliver the wood they buy. Since most firewood is purchased during notably cold days, customers will usually want a speedy delivery. Make sure that...

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Сконцентрируйте свои усилия в нужное время года. Поставьте указатель. Дайте объявление в газете. Распространяйте слухи. Продавайте в интернете. Предложите услуги доставки. Предоставьте покупателю счет. Храните список клиентов.


Article in English: People may speak differently, move differently, or not speak at all while being of average or above-average intelligence. Just because someone speaks very slowly or avoids eye contact does not automatically mean they are less intelligent.  Some disabled people have an intellectual disability. Some do not. Instead of making assumptions, get to know them as a person, and accommodate their needs. While intelligence is generally a good thing, there are benefits to being less intelligent as well, so don't write off a less intelligent person as useless. For example, less intelligent people tend to be more efficient than highly intelligent people, perhaps because they are able to concentrate on a single task for longer. Less intelligent people can also be very hardworking, because they are used to having to work harder in school. Before you jump to the conclusion that someone is less intelligent than you, take a moment to self-reflect. You may find that the problem is you, not the other person.  It's a mistake to assume someone is less intelligent simply because they don't seem to understand your request or direction. The problem might be how you communicate. Perhaps you have vast knowledge on a subject that the other person doesn't know much about. You may be talking over their head, assuming they have the same base knowledge as you. While advanced science may come easy to you, the person with whom you are speaking may struggle with scientific concepts, but be a fantastic communicator. Try to simplify how you communicate and don't assume that something that seems obvious to you is clear to everyone else. People who are less intelligent than average tend to rate themselves as average or even above average. This means that it's very likely that you might have an inflated perception of your own intelligence compared to that of your peers. Keep this in mind before you decide that someone else is stupid. Even if you are more intelligent than the people around you, constantly showing off your intelligence is not in your...

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Осознайте, что  инвалидность далеко не всегда свидетельствует о низких умственных способностях. Осознавайте опасности высоких умственных способностей. Учитывайте свои недостатки. Перестаньте пытаться доказать свое умственное превосходство. Воспринимайте ситуацию как урок.


Article in English: People often believe that taking on more projects and responsibilities will make others respect them, but that’s not the case. You can’t agree to every opportunity or request presented to you. Saying no shows others that you value your own time and care more about delivering quality results over quantity.  The delivery of the message is just as important as the message itself. Be polite, frank, and decline with a smile. It’s not personal, you just don’t have the time to take on anything extra right now. Don’t feel guilty about saying no when you have to. Feel good about standing up for yourself. . Whether it’s an idea, a thought, or a protest, avoid remaining passive if you have something to say. Don’t be afraid of voicing your opinions and bringing ideas to the table, even if it makes you a little nervous. People appreciate when someone has the guts to say what they think.  Avoid being passive-aggressive about your opinions. Be more direct with what your intentions and thoughts are. Just be mindful of other cultures’ boundaries. If you aren’t used to speaking up, try practicing what you want to say beforehand. Voicing your opinions doesn’t mean verbally passing judgment on everything going on around you. Voice your opinions when they matter. . You can be kind to others without constantly having to do things for them. No one respects a pushover. You can’t please everyone, nor should you try, and allowing yourself to be taken advantage of because you’re nice shows others that you don’t respect yourself.  Establish boundaries so others know what behavior is acceptable to you. Be assertive with your choices.  Being too nice can also have the undesired effect of people thinking you are fake and disingenuous. The only time you need to apologize is when you’ve done something wrong. Unfortunately, many people get in the habit of saying “sorry” almost automatically, without even thinking about it.  Reserve your apologies for situations that actually call for them. Stop taking the blame for every little thing that...

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Чаще говорите «нет». Имейте собственное мнение. Перестаньте быть слишком милым. Прекратите приносить извинения. Не молчите, если к вам плохо относятся.


Article in English: People often make the mistake of thinking that they need to wash their hair everyday, but washing hair too often can actually dry hair out, or weigh it down with product. For most people, washing your hair twice a week is adequate.  The longer, thicker, curlier, and more processed your hair, the longer it can go between washes. If your hair gets oily very quickly and you must wash everyday, use a lightweight or "everyday" shampoo, as these contain milder detergents than others. Alternately, you can try soap nuts or use dry shampoo in between regular washes. Always use a good conditioner after you shampoo. Conditioner will provide moisture for your hair, while making it softer and more manageable. It will also make your hair easier to brush out after the shower, thus causing less damage. Only apply conditioner to the ends and mid-lengths of your hair, otherwise your hair will look greasy.  Use a leave-in conditioner at least once a week. Leave-in conditioners penetrate deep into your hair cuticles to heal them more completely. Try using a leave-in conditioner spray after you shower. The spray will make your hair more pliable and easier to detangle. Every so often, try using a deep conditioning treatment. You can use deep conditioning treatments like olive oil, argan oil, avocado oil or coconut oil. Wet hair is more susceptible to damage than dry hair, it is more elastic and more likely to break. Since hair is most fragile when it's wet, you shouldn't rip a brush through it after washing. Instead, you should spray some detangler on it, and then use a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles and minimize breakage.  Remember to start from the ends up, not from the roots down. Once hair is dry, avoid unnecessary brushing, combing or handling. Using your fingers to comb through your hair while wet can cause damage and hair loss. Make sure to wait until after your shower to comb out any tangles. Pick a shampoo and conditioner combo for fine, greasy, dry or colored hair, and stick to it! No matter what type of hair you...

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Знайте, когда мыть волосы. Используйте кондиционер. Пользуйтесь плоской расческой. Приобретайте шампунь и кондиционер, подходящие к вашему типу волос. Не сушите волосы полотенцем. Редко пользуйтесь феном.


Article in English: People watching is a great way to learn how to mimic expressions, gestures, and tones of voice. Observe strangers while you’re out and about, and try to interact with a diverse range of people. Paying attention can inspire you to come up with the details that make a performance great. Coffee shops, restaurant patios, malls, and grocery stores are all great people watching places. If you're in line somewhere, say hello to the people next to you and try to strike up a conversation. You can find plenty of live performances on YouTube, Netflix, and other services. In addition to performances of your play, watch anything else you can as time allows. Watch with a critical eye and note how you might have made an expression or delivered a line differently. It is not cheating or copying to learn from others. Watch other actors in your productions and see what they do with the parts they're given. Try to notice things they do that you might incorporate into your own acting style. Don't be shy about asking more experienced actors in your play for help. Ask them for notes, advice, and tricks of the trade. Do your best to actually act, instead of just going to one audition after another. If you’re trying to break into professional theater, that might mean taking a role in a community production without getting a paycheck. Look at it as a chance to hone your craft instead of a step in the wrong direction. You’ll have a chance to play more challenging roles, learn from different directors and choreographers, and gain more knowledge of how a production works.

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Знакомьтесь и наблюдайте за разными людьми. Смотрите как можно больше постановок. Учитесь у других актеров из вашей постановки. Постоянно практикуйтесь.


Article in English: People who are graceful aren’t often seen blowing up at people, saying things they regret, or hurling furniture through windows. They are composed and don’t let other people get to them and they know when to take a breather if they feel themselves getting angry. They aren’t seen ranting and raving or hurling insults at people, either. They tend to stay calm and to be a bastion of strength when others need them. That said, graceful people aren’t perfect. If you blow up at someone, you have to give a sincere apology. Graceful people tend to be articulate, to speak at the right volume, and to not speak too fast or too slow. They are clear and direct in their language, have a varied vocabulary, and make their thoughts clear. They also tend to avoid cursing or using too much slang. Though it’s okay to pause sometimes when you’re gathering your thoughts, graceful people don’t tend to stutter or say “uh” or “um” or “like” every other word. They have control over their words and they believe in what they say.  Part of speaking well means thinking before you speak. If you plan what you’re going to say before you say it, then you’ll be more likely not to have to backtrack and to be clear in your words. In order to speak well, you should also have a mastery of proper grammar. For example, you shouldn’t say “Him and me went to the movies” when it’s really “He and I went to the movies,” and so on. Graceful people are poised and confident, both verbally and non-verbally. Learn some good gestures and movements, and use them. You don’t have to be the next Jack Nicholson to take an acting class. You can just use it to learn how to carry yourself with more poise and grace. It can also help you build confidence and learn how to speak in front of an audience, which is something that people with grace naturally excel at.  You’ll also learn how to interact with a wider variety of people, which is also something that graceful people know how to do. If an acting class isn’t up your alley, you can try taking a dance class or a ballet...

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Развивайте самообладание. Говорите правильно. Берите уроки актерского мастерства. Будьте вежливыми. Не хвастайтесь. Будьте уравновешенными.


Article in English: People who are uncomfortable in social situations tend to become drained when they have to socialize for an extended period. Allow him time alone without getting offended. It's not about you; your friend just needs time for quiet to recharge. Although it may not seem like it, your shy friend may be terribly uncomfortable during the entire interaction. He may be anxious to get away to process the exchange. Outgoing folks might think all their shy friends need to become social butterflies is a little push. Shyness can be a serious social detriment that inhibits people's relationships and work lives. It's not something that will go away by challenging the person to take a risk. If you take this route, you can end up causing distrust and making your friend retreat from you. You might suggest a few "exciting" things to do with your new friend, but if he doesn't seem interested, don't force the issue. Another quick route to ruining the friendship is commenting on your friend's shy nature. Treat your friend just as you would any other. There's no need to point out his shyness.  Asking why your friend is so quiet or introducing him as 'the shy one' can be quite insulting. This will probably annoy your friend and cause him to be even more self-conscious. As a result, your behavior may actually make him withdraw even more rather than getting him to open up. By doing a bit of research you can better understand and empathize with your friend's social behavior. According to science, shy people tend to feel awkward or fearful of social situations, particularly when around new or unfamiliar people. Your friend may experience a pounding heart or an upset stomach. He may think that everyone is looking at or judging him.  You can be a better friend to a shy person by recognizing that all people feel shy on occasion. Your friend just appears to be extremely shy. He probably isn't being shy because he doesn't like people or even because he wants to avoid them. He is simply uncomfortable in most social situations. He probably...

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Если ваш друг хочет побыть наедине с собой, не воспринимайте это как личную обиду. Не заставляйте человека выходить за пределы своей зоны комфорта. Не спрашивайте человека, почему он застенчив и почему он себя так ведет. Разберитесь в природе застенчивости. Наберитесь терпения.


Article in English: People who are under the influence tend to have sleepy or droopy eyes. Make a conscious effort to keep your eyes open and fight the urge to let them start closing. Blink quickly and often. When you are drunk, your eyes can become easily irritated. Use eye drops to reduce redness. If you start walking around, you will draw attention to yourself and likely trip or fall. People will probably not notice how drunk you are if you hide your lack of coordination. If you must walk, move briskly to your destination. Forward momentum will keep you from staggering. Placing your hands on a solid objects (railings, tables, backs of chairs) as you move to help your brain compensate for your lack of balance. . People often space out when they are drunk. They get lost in their own thoughts and ignore everything around them. Remain engaged with your environment. Listen to friends' conversations, watch what is happening around the room, and respond if someone tries to get your attention you. Slurred speech, bragging, repetition, and inappropriate statements are tell-tale signs of drunkenness. Alcohol impairs your judgement, so you won't hear how drunk you sound. Don't let your crazy talk give you away. Limit your end of conversations to short answers. Complicated thoughts are hard to express when you are intoxicated, and trying to explain what you mean could be a giveaway that you have had a few (or several) to drink. Fight the urge to express any "fantastic thoughts" you just came up with: a new business idea, your desire to marry a woman you met fifteen minutes ago, etc. They may sound mind-blowing right now, but chances are they aren't. Natural fatigue often resembles intoxication. If someone asks if you are drunk, provide plausible excuses for your behavior. People will likely give you the benefit of the doubt. Oranges, potato chips, peanut butter, curry, garlic, onions and breath mints will mask alcohol (and smoke) on your breath. These smells are powerful and potentially unpleasant, but they are common enough that people...

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Следите за тем, чтобы ваши глаза всегда были открыты и чисты. Найдите место, сядьте и не вставайте. Будьте активны Старайтесь говорить мало. Говорите на простые темы. Скажите, что вы больны или устали. Съешьте что-нибудь с насыщенным запахом. Воспользуйтесь туалетной водой или дезодорантом с запахом. Почистите зубы.


Article in English: People with anxiety often experience excessive fear and worry that they can’t control. These feelings of fear and worry can lead to different behaviors. Some other emotional symptoms include:  Feeling irritable and restless Feeling tense, jumpy Feeling apprehensive or dreading Expecting the worst to happen Loss of concentration, mind going “blank” Along with emotional symptoms, anxiety often involves some physical symptoms. Many people with anxiety disorder experience certain physical symptoms on a daily or almost daily basis. These symptoms may include:  Racing heart Sweaty hands Panic attacks Stomach upset, nausea Frequent urination or diarrhea Tense muscles Headaches Shortness of breath Twitches or tremors Easily fatigued Disrupted sleep Anxiety can make you behave in different ways. You might avoid certain situations due to the anxiety they can bring. This can include work, home, school, or social situations. This kind of avoidance can get in the way of living a normal life. You may find yourself purposefully avoiding social situations, such as parties or outings with your friends. Having an anxiety disorder means that the symptoms of anxiety may affect your life in negative ways and decrease your functioning. This can include problems at work, school, home, or in social situations that result from anxiety. For example, you might lose so many points from missing class due to your anxiety that you end up failing a class.   You may also notice that you cannot control your fears or worry and that they get in the way of living a normal life. For example, you may find it hard to sleep or focus on an important task because you are so worried about an upcoming test. People with anxiety disorder have ongoing symptoms. To be diagnosed with anxiety disorder, your symptoms must have been present for more than six months and they must have occurred on most days during this time period.Anxiety disorder often can’t be traced back to or explained by a single traumatic incident, medical or substance issue, medication...

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Эмоциональные симптомы. Физические симптомы. Поведенческие симптомы. Перемены в обычной жизни. Продолжительность симптомов.


Article in English: People with warm undertones should try neutrals, like beige, cream, orangey-coral, mustard, off-white, yellow, orange, brown, warm red, and yellow-greens.. Incorporate gold and bronze into your look, especially when choosing jewelry. People with cool undertones should try blue-red, blue, purple, pink, green, plumb, navy, magenta, and blue-green. Look for silver shades in your clothing, and choose silver jewelry. If you have neutral undertones, you can draw from both groups. Most shades will flatter your skin. You can wear any metallic color when you have neutral undertones, including when choosing jewelry.

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Выбирайте одежду естественных и глубоких цветов, если у вас теплый тон кожи. Для холодного тона кожи остановите свой выбор на одежде синих и бледных оттенков. Носите одежду любого цвета, если у вас нейтральный тон кожи.


Article in English: Performing your stress test is going to take a significant amount of time, so make sure you aren't going to need your computer for the next few hours. It's a fairly hands-off process, but you'll want to be able to check in and evaluate performance. Instead of starting the "Benchmark" process in Heaven, click Run and just let it go. Heaven will continue to cycle through the scenes until you tell it otherwise. As the scenes continue to play, keep your eyes open for any glitches, artifacts, or full-on crashes. These indicate an unstable overclock, and you'll need to go back and lower your settings. If you make it through the stress test without issue (4-5 hours), then it's game time. Benchmark programs are great, but they aren't the reason you're overclocking; the games are. Open up your favorite game and test out the performance. Your old settings should work much better, and you may be able to crank them up to something higher!

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Запустите бенчмарк. Кликните на кнопку Run. Следите за графическими артефактами. Запускайте игры.


Article in English: Perhaps you have been getting in trouble a lot lately at home and are unsure of why.  Or maybe you feel that your parent’s rules feel unfair to you at times.  If this is the case, talk to your parents about their restrictions and why they find them important.  There could be underlying factors at play that you don’t know exist that will help you understand them and their rules better.  This is also a time for them to understand you better.  Say something like “Hey Mom and Dad, I know that I’ve been getting in trouble a lot for breaking my curfew of 10 o’clock by a few minutes.  I really want to be a better child and I never want to stress you out or for you to worry about me.  But I’ve had the same curfew for a year now, and I was wondering if in the future you would consider extending it to 11, after I’ve proven that I can be home by 10 consistently?” Perhaps your parents are very strict on you because there are a lot of kids in your area who do drugs or get into fatal car accidents.  If so, you can reassure them by being drug free and by driving carefully. Often times, there are certain situations that you can get yourself into that you know will lead to trouble.  Take some time to think about occasions that you have gotten into trouble.  Work to avoid such behavior and negative circumstances in the future. For example, if you get into trouble nearly every time you hang out with a certain friend, consider spending significantly less time with that friend.  You can also try to talk to the friend so that you both can be better friends to each other and avoid trouble. One other way to be good at home is to be good at school.  No parent wants to hear the news that their child has been disruptive at school, and doing so can almost guarantee that your parents will be upset and disappointed in you.  Work to be good at school and avoid issues so your parents never get a bad report. Review your school’s handbook as far as conduct policies as well as the classroom policies that your teachers have on an individual...

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Поговорите с родителями об установленных ими правилах. Постарайтесь понять, что является причиной вашего плохого поведения. Избегайте проблем в школе. Не спорьте с родителями. Стремитесь к мирным отношениям с братьями и сестрами. Относитесь с уважением к дому своих родителей.


Article in English: Perhaps you were prepared and have a pad stashed in your locker, but maybe this isn’t the case for you. Not to worry! Simply ask any girl in school who you think might have their period. No need to be embarrassed! Women sharing feminine hygiene products is a practice as old as time! It is part of the code of being a girl.  Your bathrooms at school may have a coin-operated dispenser that sells pads. You can also visit your school nurse. There will certainly be pads available there. Sit down on the toilet so any blood will drip into the toilet bowl and not onto the floor or your clothing. Clean up your body using some toilet paper. Carefully open the packaging around your pad and remove it. You may want to save the wrapper for later. It is perfect for disposing of your pad when it’s time to change. Then, remove the backing to expose the adhesive. Usually, you will find a long piece of wax-like paper covering the sticky-side on the bottom of the pad. (In some brands, the outer wrapper may also double as backing, so the adhesive may already be exposed). On most underwear, there is a cotton strip that you can use as a guide. Basically, you want the pad to cover the part that goes between your legs. If your pad has one wider or bigger side, it should go toward the back of your underwear (toward your butt). Make sure the adhesive is stuck firmly to the fabric of your underwear.  If your pad has wings, remove the backing and fold them around the middle part of your underwear, so it looks like the pad is hugging your underwear — its arms wrapped around the crotch of the underwear.  Make sure the pad isn't too far forward or too far back. It should be centered. Make sure that your underwear and the pad fit snugly against your body. It might be a little uncomfortable at first (reminiscent of a diaper), but you will get used to it. You should change your pad every three to four hours (or sooner if you have a really heavy flow).

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Достаньте прокладку. Спустите трусы до колен. Распакуйте прокладку и удалите защитный слой. Разместите прокладку по центру клин шагового шва. Подтяните нижнее белье вверх.


Article in English: Periodontitis, or gum disease, is when your gums recede from your teeth and create pockets of bacteria. Not only can periodontitis lead to uncontrollable bad breath, it can damage your teeth if not dealt with quickly. Symptoms include:  Inflamed or sensitive gums. Loose teeth. Bleeding or pain while brushing. These are hotspots of infection that will cause bad-breath. If one of your teeth hurts constantly or becomes suddenly sensitive to temperature changes you should make a dental appointment as soon as you can. Conditions in your stomach like acid reflux can create bad smelling gas and chemicals that make it to your breath. Check with your doctor if you have a chronic upset stomach, trouble with digestion, and bad breath that lingers after brushing and mouthwash. If your bad breath comes suddenly then if could be a sign of a larger condition. Make an appointment with your physician as soon as you can. Some medications can, unfortunately, lead to bad breath. Usually side-effects like "dry mouth" will lead to bacterial imbalance in your mouth, which in turn leads to bad breath. If the problem becomes too great, talk to your doctor about possible alternatives to your medication. Commonly, medications that treat depression, anxiety, allergies, acne, and obesity can all lead to bad breath. Diabetes, chronic bronchitis, liver disease, and respiratory infections will all lead to bad breath that needs to be managed closely. Be sure to brush and floss often and have sugar-free gum on hand to mask any bad breath that you cannot treat.

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Обследуйтесь на наличие заболеваний десен и пародонта. Немедленно проконсультируйтесь с врачом-стоматологом при обнаружении каких-либо трещин или кариозных полостей. Узнайте о возможных проблемах с желудочно-кишечным трактом, которые могут приводить к неприятному запаху изо рта. Проверьте список побочных эффектов тех препаратов, которые вы принимаете. Имейте в виду, что к неприятному запаху изо рта также могут привести некоторые хронические заболевания.


Article in English: Personality quizzes are often used in job-finding offices to try to figure out what you might have a natural ability for. It works the same way with talent. Learning more about your natural proclivities for and against certain ideas, attitudes, and behaviors can help you figure out more about your talents. These sorts of tests do not identify talents in and of themselves, but they can lend insights that might provide part of the puzzle.  Myers-Briggs is possibly the most famous of the personality quizzes, separating people into one of sixteen types of personalities based on answers to a variety of questions and research performed by Carl Jung.  The Keirsey Temperament Sorter separates people into various temperaments, identified by your responses to a variety of scenarios and questions. It's available online. One of the best ways to figure out what hidden talents you might have is to talk to the people who know you best. We tend to look over our skills and cover up our abilities, missing out too often on what makes us great. If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who care about you, they won't be so shy about pointing them out. One way to think about talent is to think about some preternatural ability to do something, to make this thing look easy. Another way to think about it is to think about talent as the ability to overcome some obstacle. Was Blind Willie Johnson a more talented guitar player for having been blinded? Was James Earl Jones a better actor for having stuttered? Was Michael Jordan a better ball player for having been cut from the team? Don't let perceived shortcomings or challenges keep you from trying new things and developing talent. Look at things that someone else might have identified as challenges in your personality or your ability. If you're a shy person, might it be all the more impressive if you were a great rock 'n roller singer? If you're especially short, might you be a great ball player? Some people think Hendrix was the best guitar player of all time, but he couldn’t...

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Пройдите тест на определение особенностей личности. Поговорите с вашими друзьями и семьей. Рассмотрите как свои достоинства, так и недостатки в поисках таланта. Сами себе определите талант.


Article in English: Pessimism is self-defeating; if you keep on telling yourself that there is nothing to do, you won’t work to find something worth doing. Many people actually enjoy living in boring towns and there is some reason, as strange as it sounds, to think that living in a boring town can make you happy.  Because life in a small town is generally cheap, small towns often allow you enjoy a high standard of living. Global studies have found that the happiest towns in the world are often unexciting. Usually, small towns also allow for a simple life.  It is often easy to get along with people, when you don’t have much other choice. If you live in an agrarian community, consider the opportunities that presents you. You can start a garden or have space for a dog. A quiet community has fewer things to distract you from your goals. Typically, small towns are convenient to nature. Look online for parks within driving distance or find a nice wooded area to walk through. Take up fishing. If you are in colder weather clime, try ice skating or skiing.  You never know what you'll see walking through the woods. Practice mindfulness; pay attention to all the new sights. Imagine what you might find around the corner. Feel your body getting stronger and healthier. Nothing cures boredom faster than a little bit of danger. You can't be too bored when you're sliding down a mountain on a couple of thin pieces of wood. You'll be too busy for ennui when struggling to balance on a couple of ice skates. Search online for local clubs, social groups, or sports leagues. Even if they don’t perfectly fit your interests, you might meet some people you like. You should work to build a group of friends who can make your life more interesting. Meeting interesting people will make the bleakest landscape brighter. Especially in tight-knit small towns, it's important to cultivate close relationships. In big cities, friends become replaceable, so you should take advantage of the type of tight bonds that often develop when there aren’t many opportunities for...

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Старайтесь замечать хорошее. Чаще бывайте на природе. Общайтесь с местными жителями. Найдите единомышленников. Выработайте свой собственный стиль. Участвуйте в общественной жизни.


Article in English: Photographic emulsion is a gel-like substance with light-sensitive properties. When applied to fabrics like silk, it can transfer images from photographic paper to create stencils. Apply a thin layer to both sides of the screen, leaving a 1 inch (2.5 cm) border around the screen. Coat the silk screen in a room with minimal light (or a dark room). If you are own a dark box, make sure it is near by as you apply the gel. After you've coated the screen with the gel, it will need to dry in a room void of light. Transfer it immediately to dark room or box where no UV light can touch it. This process can take anywhere from 2-5 days depending on the size of your screen.  Do not remove the silk screen any earlier than 2-3 days, as exposing the wet gel to direct light will ruin the screen. Consult your emulsion gel packaging for a specific wait time. Silk screens will dry faster in summer than in the fall, as the emulsion gel responds better to heat. When your silk screen has dried, print your stencil pattern onto printable transparency film. Most printers are comparable with transparency sheets, but you may need to adjust your printer to the appropriate setting. Consult your printer manual for machince-specific instructions.  Handle transparent sheets by the edges to avoid smudging. Allow your transparency sheet five minutes to dry before stacking or touching the design. Press the transparency stencil to the bottom of the screen. Apply pressure to the screen with a piece of clear glass or other heavy, nonflammable transparent object to keep the stencil secure while you transfer the image. This will encourage even exposure as the screen is placed under a UV light. A chalkboard, if available, is ideal. If you are unable to use a chalkboard, spray paint a rectangular piece of cardboard black large enough for your screen to lie on. the silk screen to UV light. Direct UV rays will allow the emulsion gel to transfer the printed design onto your silk screen. Although you can place your silk screen in the sun, exposing it to...

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Покройте сетчатый экран для шелкографии фотоэмульсией. Поместите экран в темную комнату или в светонепроницаемый ящик. Распечатайте дизайн трафарета на прозрачной пленке. Прикрепите рисунок к экрану для шелкографии. Положите экран на матовый черный предмет. Подставьте экран для шелкографии под ультрафиолетовую лампу. Внимательно следите за состоянием экрана и уберите его со света через указанное время. Вымойте экран перед использованием.


Article in English: Photos from your last camping trip can showcase your adventures, or photos from your child’s first year can be a decoration for a first birthday party. You might also choose an inspirational theme, including pictures of strong women, for example. You can also make a photo mosaic. For this project, choose a main image and then assemble small pictures according to color tones in the main image. These smaller pictures will be “tiles” that make up your larger picture., Collages can decorate a small area of a wall, or they can be the centerpiece for an entire room. Take into account how many pictures you have to work with; making a large collage will require lots of pictures.  In addition, collages do not need to be square or rectangular, but instead can be star-shaped, heart-shaped, letter-shaped or other shapes. Use poster board, cardstock, wood panels or foam-core shapes as the base of your collage. These can come from just about any printed material, from magazines, newspapers, old books, or postcards. Even fabric can be used in collages. If you are doing a photo collage, you should select the best photos that represent the event or convey the theme you’re going for. Depending on how large your collage is, you may need to choose 10-20 pictures, or you may need 50 pictures or more.  Consider how large you want your pictures to be in your final collage. The pictures do not need to be the same size, nor do they need to be the same shape. In fact, a range of sizes and shapes will give more dimension to your collage and make it more interesting to the eye. Think about if you want a certain picture to dominate the collage and have subordinate pictures surrounding it, for example. You don’t need to always choose pictures of people. Adding in pictures of details (a bridge or road, a plate of cookies, a deck of cards from a poker game) can add dimension to your collage. These add to the overall sense you’re trying to convey in your collage. Because you are creating a collage of many pictures, you can afford to include...

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Определите тему и цель для вашего коллажа. Определите размер и форму вашего коллажа. Выберите фотографии. Распечатайте цифровые фотографии высокого качества на хорошей бумаге. Соберите свои инструменты. Сделайте эскиз вашего коллажа. Подготовьте ваши рисунки для сбора. Приклейте фотографии к листу подкладке. Запечатайте рисунки. Поставьте ваш коллаж в рамку. Посмотрите на ваш коллаж.


Article in English: Pick a spot away from the TV. Turn your phone on silent and put it aside so it doesn’t tempt you. Focus just on the book, and enjoy the time you’re about to spend reading. You should also make sure you’re near a lamp or a window so you don’t strain your eyes while reading. To keep yourself from getting overwhelmed, read in 20-minute sessions. If you really enjoy the book, you can read for an hour or two at a time. This will allow you to process the book slowly. You don’t want to stay up all night trying to read the book and write the summary all at once. Plan to take at least two weeks for shorter books and about a month for longer books. Take a little time every day to read. If this is for a school assignment or book club, start reading as soon as the book is assigned. Your teacher or group leader has probably calculated the exact amount of weeks you’ll need to finish the book and write the summary without stressing out over it. Important passages should be easy to spot. If you notice that a main character is having a major realization or there’s a sudden plot twist, re-read those paragraphs in the book. These passages usually won’t be focused on description. Instead, they’ll cover a turning point in the plot, a tragic event, or the resolution of some conflict. The main characters will be the ones whose actions, mistakes, and feelings tell you the key points of the book. Read especially carefully when they come up in the text. When you’re writing a summary, you aren’t supposed to include little details about secondary characters, descriptions, or minor plot points. While you should still read these parts of the book and pay attention to them, they generally don’t have a central role in a summary.

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Найдите тихое место, где никто и ничто не будет отвлекать вас от чтения. Осваивайте книгу небольшими отрывками. Выделите достаточно времени, если вы должны сдать работу до какого-то установленного срока. Перечитайте еще раз важные моменты. Обратите особое внимание на главных героев. Не отвлекайтесь на незначительные детали.


Article in English: Pick a time when they are in a good mood. Avoid approaching them right after a hard day at work. Try to figure out their mood by asking, “How was your day?” Choose a time when you will not be interrupted or competing for their attention with other people or issues. Right after dinner or before bed is usually a pretty peaceful and private time.  If you don’t get a chance at home, you can also be more creative and talk with them while out on a walk or even while riding in the car. You might say, “Dad, do you want to go on a quick walk? I have some things I’d like to talk with you about.”  You can always talk with just one parent too and ask them to approach the other one, if needed. This works best if you know your mom, for example, is a bit more lenient or if you feel closer to her. Staying honest and straightforward is just one way to show your maturity. So, don’t tell lies, even white lies. If you’ve already gone on a date with this guy, you might as well tell them now, if they ask. If you are caught in a lie you will lose any ground that you’ve gained.  Another part of honesty is your being open to their concerns so you can respond to them. For example, if they don’t trust your boyfriend because they don’t know him very well, try to create more opportunities for everyone to get to know each other. Avoid comparing yourself with others if it involves exaggeration. For example, don’t tell your parents that your best friend has had a boyfriend for the past 2 years, unless it is really true.  Your parents will sense that you are not being honest and can easily check the facts. To get what you want, you may have to give a little. If your parents agree to let you have a boyfriend, they will most likely place some conditions on their agreement. If these are promises that you can actually keep, it is best to say yes. You can also bring up compromises as a way to bring your parents back to the bargaining table if they say no initially.  This will create an opening for greater freedom in the future as you gain their...

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Выберите подходящее время. Будьте честной. Будьте готовы пойти на компромисс. Сохраняйте спокойствие. Будьте активной слушательницей. Согласитесь обсудить с родителями вопросы, связанные с сексом. Напишите письмо.


Article in English: Pick courses that interest you, and make you excited to learn. This will lead you to interesting and rewarding work, rather than simply chasing easy classes. Avoid picking a major right away. Unless you are completely sure that you want to go into a particular field, there is no benefit to declaring right away. Sample classes in a variety of fields, and learn what kind of work each major requires. You want to graduate on time, so make sure you have fulfilled all requirements for the school and your major. You will need to have enough credit hours, and high enough grades. Keep an eye out for non-academic items like physical fitness requirements. Most colleges and universities have a "degree progress" calculator you can find online, but if not, talk with your adviser. " College should be difficult, and you should be prepared to deal with failure, or at least not succeeding as much as you did in high school. Your life after college will not be about the grades you got in school, but the ways you learned to deal with disappointment. Every school has one. Find out what kinds of work graduates from your school and your major go into. These places can also provide help with creating a resume, filling out job applications, and other helpful hints for what comes next. If possible, find something that will let you apply what you are learning in a work environment. You can gain valuable professional experience for afterwards.

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Ответственно подойдите к подготовке к выпускным экзаменам, а также определитесь с теми предметами, которые вам нужно "подтянуть". Отслеживайте свой прогресс. Не гонитесь за легкой оценкой "отлично". Узнайте о предложениях департамента организации практик и трудоустройства своего института или колледжа. Найдите место для практики, стажировки и работы.


Article in English: Pick fresh, ripe plums that are free of blemishes, wrinkles and spots. Taste one of the plums from the batch to make sure they're perfectly ripe, and not too green or overripe. Rinse the plums under cool water to remove any dirt or debris. If the plums are still a little green, ripen them on your counter for a few days before freezing them. Packing plums in syrup and freezing them, then reconstituting them causes the peels to lose their pleasant texture and get a little mushy. You can skip this step if you prefer to keep the peels, but it might be worth the extra effort in the long run. You can peel plums using the same technique that is used to  peel tomatoes:  Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Use a knife to make an "x" in the skin at the tip of each plum. Place the plums in the boil water and blanch them for 30 seconds. Remove them from the boiling water and plunge them in the ice bath for 30 seconds. Remove them from the ice bath and pull away the skin in strips to peel the plums. Blanching the plums loosens the skin, making it easy to peel. Use a sharp knife to slice the plums in half, working your way around the pit. Pull the halves apart, then remove and discard the pit. Continue until you've sliced and pitted every plum.  If you wish, you can cut the plums into smaller slices. The plums will retain their texture better if they're left in halves. If you're worried about the plums darkening in the freezer, you can toss them with lemon juice, coating their surfaces. The citric acid preserves their color. You may also buy a product you can sprinkle on the fruit to achieve the same effect. If you'd prefer not to cut the plums in half, you still need to remove the core. Buy a plum or peach corer, which easily pops out the core without cutting into the rest of the fruit's flesh. Preserving the plums in a sweet solution enhances their flavor and also keeps them fresh longer (up to 12 months). Put the plums in a bowl and pour in just enough solution to cover...

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Промойте спелые сливы. Очистите сливы от кожицы. Разрежьте каждую сливу наполовину и удалите косточки. Смешайте сливы с раствором сахара. Положите сливы в пакет для замораживания. Разморозьте сливы.


Article in English: Pick up any leaves that have fallen off the plant and pull off any badly damaged leaves from the plant itself. This will prevent the mites from affecting other plants nearby. Place the leaves in a sealed plastic bag and throw in the garbage or burn.  If an entire plant is infected, you should consider removing it completely. This will give other plants a better chance at survival. Water affected plants only from above and keep removing any infected plant pieces as soon as you spot them. Given that it is fairly easy for the householder to clean indoor plants this way, it can be the most effective and non-toxic method to rid the plants of spider mites.  You can use either plain water or a solution of tepid (cool-warm) water mixed with a very mild dish detergent or soap. Use 3 tablespoons (44.4 ml) of soap per gallon of water. You can use any kind of soap, but castile soap is particularly effective. Or, you can also use an insecticidal soap. Use a sponge soaked in the water to wipe down individual leaves of the plant, or place the water in a spray bottle and spritz the underside of the leaves. Apply the soap solution again, six days later, if the infestation continues. Be aware that some species of plant are particularly sensitive to soap, so consider testing the soap solution on a small section of the plant before spraying all over. There are a number of commercially available miticides which use natural ingredients to kill the spider mites, but leave the plant and other insects unharmed. The most popular ones are as follows:  Pyrethrum is a natural pesticide which is made from a plant closely related to the chrysanthemum. It is the best pesticide to start with when targeting spider mites, however some spider mite species have developed a resistance to it, so you should keep a close eye on plants even after spraying. Cinnamite is a non-hazardous pesticide derived from cinnamon oil. Although it is very safe to use and is effective for killing the spider mites themselves, it will not destroy the eggs. As a...

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Немедленно удаляйте сильно зараженные части растения. Регулярно мойте и протирайте комнатные растения. Используйте растительные акарициды. Мойте уличные растения из шланга. Используйте самодельный травяной чай. Используйте органические соли. Контролируйте сорняки вокруг растений. Увеличьте количество божьих коровок и других насекомых, которые охотятся на паутинного клеща.


Article in English: Picking a room with a door, away from areas with children or traffic would be best. The ideal seat is not so comfortable that you can fall asleep, but adequately comfortable to sit in for at least 20 or 30 minutes. Low lighting can help to relax the mind, so consider candles or lamps, instead of fluorescent lights. Consider a time early in the morning or in the evening, when children are asleep and the phone is unlikely to ring.

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Найдите дома какое-нибудь тихое место, в котором вас не побеспокоят. Найдите стул с прямой спинкой или подушку, на которую можно сесть. Наполните комнату мягким дневным светом. Определите, в какое время вам удобнее медитировать.


Article in English: Pimobendan encourages the heart muscles to respond to calcium more effectively, which in turn helps the heart muscle to contract more strongly. It also decreases the stickiness of platelets, meaning they are less likely to stick together in the circulation and cause a stroke.  The dose is generally 0.1-0.3mg per kg, given twice daily. You should give the medication to your dog at least one hour before he eats. Pimobendan is currently only available as Vetmedin (this is the brand name) and comes in 1.25 mg and 5 mg tablets. A 10 kg Cavalier would take one 1.25 mg tablet twice daily. Starting pimobendan during early signs of heart failure could extend your dog’s life. If your dog has only a heart murmur, take it in to your vet and have them perform a heart scan so they know what dosage should be prescribed. If a lot of fluid has built up in your dog’s abdomen, your vet might recommend having the fluid drained. This will provide your dog with temporary relief because when the fluid is drained, his diaphragm will be able to expand more fully and pressure will be taken off of his vital organs. Unfortunately, the fluid will most likely return, though how long that will take depends on how sick your dog is. To drain the fluid, the vet will:  Pass a sterile needle or special catheter, passed through your dog’s previously clipped and sterilized skin. Suction is applied via a closed collection system, such as a syringe with a three-way tap, until all the fluid has been removed. Most good natured dogs do not need to be sedated for this procedure, and will only need to be given some local anesthetic. Draining your dog’s abdomen repeatedly may make them uncomfortable and resistant to drainage procedures. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a drug that, like diuretics, decrease the heart’s workload. They work by increasing the blood flow out of the heart.  Angiotensin plays a role in blood vessel contraction and salt retention. When blood vessels contract, it makes it harder for blood to circulate throughout...

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Подумайте о том, чтобы давать своей собаке положительный инотроп пимобендан. Обговорите с ветеринаром возможность удаления жидкости из грудной клетки собаки для кратковременного облегчения ее состояния. Попробуйте ингибитор АПФ. Давайте собаке АПФ-ингибитор «Эналаприл». Поговорите с ветеринаром, давать ли собаке положительное инотропное средство.


Article in English: Pinch the ends of the braid with the thumb and index finger of your left hand so the sections don’t unravel. With your right hand, separate the unbraided ends of the three sections and pinch the middle section. As you hold the end of the middle section, continue pinching the end of the braid with your left hand. Hold down the center section of the braid and gently slide the other two sections up the shaft of the braid with your other hand. If the snake gets caught, move to the top of the braid and gently slide the top portion of the braid up. Then move to the center and slide the braid upward from there, and then go back to the bottom and continue sliding the braid from the bottom. After you slide the braid up the center section, the snake braid will be all bunched up, and you'll have to loosen it and reposition it to give it the true snake form.  Starting from the top of the braid, gently work the two side sections back down the center section of the braid, spreading the loops downward as you go. Work your way down the braid until you have loosened the entire length of the braid. The finished product should look like a snake wrapped around the center section of hair. You can either tie the ends of the braid with a clear elastic and let it hang, or you can position the braid on your head the way you like and fasten the braid in place with a bobby pin.  For instance, you can wrap the braid around to the back of your head and pin it in place there. After you pin the braid, you can cover the pin with another section of hair if you want to hide it.

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Ухватитесь за центральную прядь косы. Сдвиньте плетение вверх по центральной пряди. Расправьте змейку. Уложите косу так, как она должна располагаться в прическе.


Article in English: Pinks will complement the pink, red, and bluish hints in cool skin, bringing your skin to life.  If you have fair or pale skin, try light pinks.  If you have medium skin, try a bright pink shade.  If you have deep or dark skin, try a berry shade. You may also look great in pink-tinted shades of tangerine. Rich, warm colors like those typically used around fall are your best bet for glowing skin.  If you have fair or pale skin, opt for light peaches. You can also try bronze shades.  If you have medium or tan skin, try apricot, mauve, orange-peach, bronze, or berry shades.  If your skin is deep or dark, try brick red, raisin, or tangerine. Fuchsia can also look great against your skin. If you’re lucky enough to have neutral undertones, any shade of blush could look great on your skin. Try several shades to find out which one you like best.  If you have pale skin, try pink shades. If you have medium skin, start with peachy colors.  If you have dark skin, opt for deep, rich colors.

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Подберите розовые румяна для холодного тона кожи. Если у вас теплый тон кожи, выберите румяна оранжевых оттенков. Экспериментируйте с различными цветами румян, если у вас нейтральный тон кожи.


Article in English: Pinworms have a lifespan of about six weeks, so to clear up pinworm infection without medication and prevent re-infection, you and your family will have to take great care with personal hygiene and cleanliness for at least this long.  Pinworms are highly contagious, so everyone in the household should participate. Even if you passed the parasite to someone else, it is possible to become re-infected. Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water to help prevent the spread of pinworms.  Be especially diligent about washing your hands thoroughly after using the bathroom or changing diapers. It’s also essential that you teach your children about the importance of washing their hands, and make sure they follow through because children often unknowingly spread the infection. Pinworm eggs can get lodged under fingernails when you scratch, so cut nails short and scrub them to reduce the likelihood that this will occur. Cutting nails might also keep you from engaging in bad habits such as nail biting, which increase the risk of pinworm infection. Pinworm eggs can get on your clothes and bedding, especially as you sleep, which makes it vital that you wash these items daily in hot water and laundry detergent.   Underwear, pajamas, pants, towels, and washcloths should be washed daily for the duration of the infestation. Bedding should also be washed daily unless an anti-parasite medication is taken, at which point it only needs to be washed on the first day of treatment and every three days or so after that. Dry all items in a heated dryer. Heat is more effective at killing pinworms than other methods of drying. Be careful not to share towels or washcloths so you do not spread the infection. Take a hot shower at least once a day while the infestation continues. Use body wash or soap as you wash as opposed to merely rinsing yourself with water.  Pay special attention to the skin around the anus so that you scrub away any pinworm eggs. Shower in the morning so you can wash away more pinworm eggs left behind during...

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Соблюдайте идеальную чистоту. Чаще мойте руки. Подстригите и почистите ногти. Постирайте свою одежду, постельное белье и полотенца. Мойтесь каждый день. Очищайте потенциально зараженные поверхности. Перестаньте чесаться.


Article in English: Pipe cleaners are pliable wires that are covered in fluffy fabric.  You can try other colors if you're feeling adventurous. Pipe cleaners can be found at local arts and crafts stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby. Twist two pipe cleaners together at the exact center of each stick to form an "X". Twist the third pipe cleaner down the center of the "X", creating what looks like a snowflake shape.  The sticks should be spread out in a circle, leaving even gaps between each stick. This forms the web framework. If you are having trouble twisting the pipe cleaners together, you can use hot glue instead. Twist on a new pipe cleaner about an inch (2.5cm) from where the sticks all join. This starts the capture web which you'll be weaving around the framework. Each time you reach a framework thread, twist or loop the capture thread around it once to secure it.  Avoid pulling on the pipe cleaners as it can remove some of the tuft surrounding the wire. Continue weaving in this manner to create the spiral. Each time a capture thread runs out, simply wind on a new thread in the spot where the last thread left off and keep weaving. After winding the last strand, trim loose ends using sharp scissors. There are two choices for finishing the web:  Leave a bit of the threads from the framework extending beyond the capture thread spiral––this looks jagged and is typical of the cartoon style caricature of spider webs. Weave a capture thread as a border on the edge of the framework. This looks neat and finished, like a tidy spider worked there.

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Возьмите по три белых или черных отрезка синельной проволоки для каждой паутины. Сформируйте основу паутины. Закрепите рабочую нить для плетения паутины. Оплетите основу паутины. Внесите завершающие штрихи в оформление паутины.


Article in English: Place 2 cups of basmati rice in a colander or sieve and rinse the rice under running, cold water until the water is clear. Just make sure the rice doesn't actually fall through the sieve. You can place the sieve over a bowl to catch any of the rice that may fall out. When you're done, add it to a saucepan with the cup of coconut milk, 3 cups of water, and the tablespoon of sea salt. Stir it occasionally to keep the rice from clumping together. If the water is absorbed really quickly and the rice is still hard, then you can add a little bit more water to the mixture and keep stirring it to make it more fluffy. Serve the rice on its own, or pair it with beef, chicken, or a vegetable mixture.

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Положите рис в дуршлаг или сито. Слейте с риса воду. Доведите смесь до кипения. Уменьшите огонь и варите рис на медленном огне в течение 10-12 минут. Подавайте.


Article in English: Place 4 cups of buckwheat (660 g) in a large bowl. In a pot or kettle, heat enough water to both cover the buckwheat and fill an additional three to four inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm). Once the water reaches roughly 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26.7 degrees Celsius), pour the water into the bowl. Pour a ¼ cup of apple cider (59 ml) in with it. Then let the buckwheat soak and soften for 8 to 24 hours. Once the buckwheat has soaked, pour the bowl’s contents into a strainer over the sink to get rid of the water/vinegar mix. Rinse the buckwheat and allow it to drain. Then transfer it to a high-speed blender. Throw in 3 cups of water (710 ml), ¼ cup of liquified coconut oil (54 g), ¼ cup of tapioca starch (40 g), 6 drops of liquid stevia, 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1.5 teaspoons of sea salt. Blend on pulse until the batter becomes smooth. If needed, liquify your coconut oil by heating it in a small saucepan. Coat the inside of your waffle iron with a thin layer of vegetable oil to keep your batter from sticking. Preheat the iron to its optimum temperature. Ladle about one cup of the batter into the iron for each waffle. Cook for three to four minutes. Waffle irons’ temperatures may differ from one model to the next. Add or subtract minutes as needed.

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Размягчите гречку. Процедите гречку. Перемешайте с остальными ингредиентами. Испеките вафли.


Article in English: Place a cinnamon stick in a mug or teacup. Next, pour 1 cup (237 ml) of boiling water over the stick so that it’s fully submerged. Using filtered water usually results in better tasting tea. When the cinnamon stick and water are combined in the mug, cover it with a saucer. Allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes so the cinnamon stick starts to release its flavor. If you don’t have a saucer to cover your mug, you can use a piece of foil. When the cinnamon stick has finished steeping in the water, add 1 bag of black tea. Allow the tea bag to steep in the mug with the cinnamon for another two to three minutes.  You can use regular or decaffeinated black tea, depending on your preference. If you aren’t a fan of black tea, you can substitute rooibos tea or honeybush tea. After the tea bag has steeped for a few minutes, remove it and the cinnamon stick from the mug. Add sugar, stevia, or the sweetener of your choice if desired, and drink immediately. If the tea has gotten cold while you waited for it to steep, reheat it in the microwave. Heat it on high in 10 second intervals until it reaches the desired temperature.

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Добавьте в чашку палочку корицы и кипяток. Накройте чашку и оставьте завариваться. Добавьте чайный пакетик и заваривайте еще несколько минут. Добавьте подсластитель и подавайте.


Article in English: Place a microwave-safe colander in the center of the dish, then place the mince in the center of the colander.  You can skip the colander if desired, but using one will allow more of the fat to drain and prevent it from cooking into the meat. A microwavable strainer or trivet set could accomplish the same purpose. If using frozen mince, thaw it overnight in your refrigerator before cooking it. Pour the water into the dish and around the dish. Use enough water to fill approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) of the dish. Microwaves can dry out food, but adding water to the dish can keep the air humid and should help prevent the meat from drying out. Evenly drizzle the Worcestershire sauce over the top of the mince, adding just enough to lightly coat the exposed surface of the meat.  Most forms of mince do not brown on their own in the microwave due to the short cooking time. Worcestershire sauce isn't strictly necessary, but it will add more flavor and color to the finished mince. Consider using other brown sauces or seasonings to add color, as well. Options worth trying include dry onion soup mix, teriyaki sauce, barbecue sauce, and steak sauce. Loosely cover the entire dish with microwavable plastic wrap. If you use a colander, cover both the colander and the dish beneath it.  You could cover the dish with a microwavable lid, too, if one is available. Covering the dish helps the mince retain more moisture as it cooks. It can also prevent messy splatters. Place the dish in your microwave and cook the mince on full power for 2 minutes. Overall cooking time can vary depending on the wattage of your microwave, but 2 minutes should be a safe start time even when using a high-powered microwave. Chop up the mince with a spatula or fork. Stir the crumbles, then return the meat to the microwave and continue cooking in 30-second intervals until done.  The mince will be finished once the meat is steaming hot and brown all the way through. Cut open one of the largest crumbles to verify that no pink remains. You shouldn't need to...

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Положите фарш в глубокую посуду для микроволновой печи. Добавьте воду. Заправьте фарш вустерширским соусом. Накройте емкость. Готовьте 2 минуты. Время от времени перемешивайте фарш. Приготовьте из фарша блюдо или отложите его впрок.


Article in English: Place a skillet on a stove on medium high heat to warm the cooking fat before placing the corn in skillet. The hot fat will make sure that your corn cooks in the fat rather than absorbing it. Add the corn once the fat is hot and begin to stir with a wooden spoon. This method of cooking frozen corn will require you to stir frequently to avoid burning the corn. Stir the corn in the skillet until tender or until the corn has achieved the desired color. Frozen corn should become tender in a skillet in only a few minutes, however, you may need to continue cooking the corn, for about 10-12 minutes, if you would like to brown, or caramelize, the corn. Place a paper towel on a plate or cutting board. Pour the cooked corn onto the paper towel to further remove any of the excess butter or oil. Draining the corn should only take 1-2 minutes.  This is a good point to add more seasoning, like salt and pepper. In addition to eating it as is, corn sauteed in butter can be used for making succotash and a variety of other dishes.

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Разогрейте сковороду на среднем огне, добавьте немного масла. Добавьте кукурузу, когда масло будет горячим. Помешивайте кукурузу до тех пор, пока она не станет мягкой. Переложите кукурузу на бумажное полотенце.


Article in English: Place a small slice of butter onto a cooking pan and set the temperature to medium-high. While heating, gently tilt the pan so the butter can coat it thoroughly. If desired, non-stick spray or olive oil can be used instead. Crack two eggs into a bowl, followed by two egg yolks, 2 cups (470 ml) of whole milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Use a fork or whisk to stir until the mixture is smooth with a layer of foam. Let the bowl sit. This temperature will be used to cook the toast itself. Keep each side of the bread submerged for about 15 seconds. Turn the slice a number of times to make sure it is evenly coated. Repeat for every slice. Shake off any extra liquid before setting the slice down to cook. If your pan is large enough, feel free to cook multiple slices at one time. This should take between 45 seconds and a minute, depending on the size of your bread and the temperature of your stove. For extra flavor, add another slice of butter to the pan before switching sides. Once each side is golden brown, coat the bread with a layer of cinnamon sugar, letting the heat fuse it to the bread. This will make each slice sweeter. Add more cinnamon sugar before serving, sprinkling it over the bread for taste and the plate for looks. For extra flavor, try serving your French toast with a side of bacon, sausage, apple slices, or syrup.

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Нагрейте слегка смазанную маслом сковороду до средней температуры. Смешайте в небольшой емкости яйца, яичные желтки, молоко, ваниль и соль. Убавьте температуру до средне-низкой, как только масло начнет кипеть. Окуните в смесь яиц ломтик хлеба целиком. Положите кусочки хлеба в сковороду. Готовьте до тех пор, пока ломтик хлеба не станет золотисто-коричневым, затем переверните его. Натрите каждую сторону ломтика сахаром по вкусу. Посыпьте тосты еще раз сахаром с корицей перед подачей на стол.


Article in English: Place a tall glass under the juice spout. Make sure it’s stable, so it won’t tip over when it fills up with juice, and make sure that it’s large enough to serve as a receptacle for the amount of juice you’re making. One pound of carrots will produce about a cup of juice.

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Подготовьте емкость для приема сока.


Article in English: Place both thumbs on opposite sides of the nipple at the base. Gently pull the thumbs away from each other in opposite directions. Work both up and down and sideways.  Start with two repetitions per day, gradually building up to five. This technique is thought to break down the adhesions at the base of the nipple that keep it inverted. Rolling, pulling, and sucking the nipple can all help encourage nipple protrusion. Don't force anything to the point of pain, though – remember: firm, but gentle. Pull on the nipple gently when it is erect to encourage it to stay so. Afterward, wet a towel with cold water and apply it to your nipples to stimulate them further.

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Используйте метод Хоффмана. Используйте мануальную или оральную стимуляцию во время секса. Крутите сосок между большим и указательным пальцами несколько раз в день.


Article in English: Place fluoride toothpaste onto an electric or soft-bristled toothbrush. Hold the brush at an angle and brush using short and gentle strokes. Brush the surfaces of your teeth as well as the part where the teeth meet the gums. Brush twice a day for at least two minutes. Cut a piece of floss about 18 inches (46 cm) long. Wind part of the floss around one of your left fingers and part of the floss around one of your right fingers. Leave about 1 inch (3 cm) of floss in between. Place the floss in between your teeth and gently scrape off the plaque. Rub the floss all the way from the gumline to the top of the tooth. Change positions of the floss for each tooth. Place the scraper at the back of your tongue and apply gentle pressure. Pull the scraper forward to the front of your tongue. Repeat as needed. Make sure you don’t place the tongue too far back or you will gag. Use a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste to remove food particles from your dentures. Use the same techniques as you would when brushing your teeth. Soak your dentures in a denture solution overnight to remove plaque deposits and thoroughly clean your dentures. Rinse out your mouth and brush your teeth before using mouthwash, if possible. Place a small amount of mouthwash in the cap of your mouthwash bottle. Amounts will vary depending on manufacturer instructions. Don’t dilute the mouthwash unless the instructions tell you do so. Rinse the mouthwash back and forth in your mouth for 30 seconds. Spit it out in the sink and do not swallow the mouthwash. Check the bristles on your toothbrush to determine how worn they are. Some toothbrushes have a color indicator that tells you when it’s time to replace your toothbrush. Buy a new toothbrush or toothbrush head every 3-4 months. Replace your toothbrush more frequently if you notice your toothbrush is wearing out sooner. Book an appointment with your dentist for a regular cleaning and check up. Talk to your dentist about any issues you have with bad breath and ask for recommendations. Your dentist...

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Чистите зубы. Почистите зубы зубной нитью. Почистите язык. Почистите зубные протезы. Прополощите рот жидкостью для полоскания рта. Регулярно меняйте зубную щетку. Ходите на прием к стоматологу.


Article in English: Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before using. Pour it into the chilled bowl. Whisk on medium-high speed until you see it begin to thicken. If using sugar, add at this stage and whisk. The consistency of the cream is very important in determining when it can be used as frosting:  The cream should be whipped until it forms soft peaks. When lifted with a spatula, the whipped cream should remain on the spatula without falling off. If over-whipped, the cream will be too stiff to spread nicely. Stop when you see those peaks! That's when it's still wonderfully spreadable. Add it after the consistency has reached the stage explained in the previous step. Then blend in quickly by hand. For other flavors, see below.

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Охладите миску и насадку для взбивания. Взбейте сливки. Уменьшите скорость до средней. Проверьте текстуру взбитых сливок. Если вы хотите добавить несколько капель ванильного экстракта для аромата, сделайте это вручную.