Condescension usually comes from a place of insecurity and fear of rejection. However, by knowing your self-worth, you can feel more secure about yourself. When you feel more secure, you are less likely to put others down.  Sit down and make a list of your strengths, weaknesses, accomplishments, and failures. By knowing these, you can assess your self-worth and find your inner confidence, as well as humility. For example, one of your strengths could be that you are highly motivated, while a weakness could be that you are quick to disregard opinions that are different from yours. If you need help, ask a friend or family member what traits they admire about you the most, as well as which traits they think you need to work on. Condescension often develops out of envy, and the feeling that you can only feel better about yourself by feeling superior to others. Remember that your life experiences, strengths, and weaknesses are unique to you. Therefore, comparing yourself to other people is unproductive, since their experiences and circumstances are not the same as yours. If you are good at something or have qualities that you take pride in (e.g. good looks, intelligence, or skill in a particular area), it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are better than other people. This is called illusory superiority. Recognizing your sense of illusory superiority does not mean that you have to feel bad about yourself or minimize your own good qualities – just realize that many other people possess these qualities as well, and that they do not make you inherently superior to others. Try to realize that you do not know everything and that your opinion is just that, an opinion. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, and you shouldn’t look down on someone just because their opinion is different. Instead, have an open mind. Look for similarities between you and others instead of differences. For example, if you have negative views about a religion or a culture, interview someone from that culture. Your...

TL;DR in Russian:

Знайте себе цену. Не сравнивайте себя с другими людьми. Оценивайте себя объективно. Мыслите широко. Следите за своими словами.


Conducting this type of discipline in a private area preserves the dignity of your child and prevents unnecessary embarrassment. The focus should be on discipline and additional embarrassment for your child should be minimized.  Most experts are adamant that children should never be spanked under any circumstances. Nonetheless, some parents believe that spanking is the best way to get children to adhere to rules. Whatever your position is on spanking, it’s clear that spanking can have some negative consequences. Therefore this method of discipline should be used sparingly and only to prevent your child from engaging in dangerous activities. Be sure that siblings and other children are not present during the spanking. If a spanking occurs in a public place you should take your child to a private area away from onlookers. It is important that your child understands why they are being disciplined so that they learn what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Try to use all discipline, including spankings, as a teaching opportunity and not just punishment.  Be sure to use clear age-appropriate language that your child understands when you explain the consequence. For example, you could say, "Donnie, you were running through the house with the scissors and almost ran into your brother. I have already given you a warning about this behavior so now it is time for a spanking." Whenever possible, give your a child a warning before proceeding to spank. This will allow him/her the opportunity to adjust his behavior to avoid the spanking. This position allows you to spank the child appropriately without causing injury. However, older children may stand up facing forward. Make sure that your child is fully clothed during spankings. Spankings on bare skin can cause bruising and other avoidable injuries. Be sure to use an open hand and use limited force. Pats should never leave any bruising or marks of any kind. The focus should be on teaching your child better behavior, not hurting him/her.  Objects should never be used...

TL;DR in Russian:

Найдите уединенное место. Объясните своему ребенку, за что вы его наказываете. Положите маленького ребенка себе на колени попой вверх. Отшлепайте ребенка. Позвольте ребенку вернуться к привычным занятиям.


Conflicts bring out our emotional natures, even if the conflict itself isn't an emotional one. While it's tough to cool down in the heat of the moment, it can be helpful to tell yourself something like "Okay, I know that arguing with Roberto usually gets my blood boiling, so I'm going to try to stay calm. I won't let my emotions dictate the tenor of the conversion. Count to three before responding to any of his statements, especially if I perceive them as accusations." Being prepared for strong emotions will allow you to sidestep some of them: Instead of being taken by surprise, you should see them coming far enough in advance. Some (small) conflicts fizzle out and die if ignored for long enough; but most bigger conflicts, ironically, get worse if categorically ignored. That's because we perceive them as threats to our overall well being, and the tension of that perceived threat ratchets up when two or more people meet in a standoff, just like in an old-fashioned duel.  Lots of other things happen when you let a conflict fester. You start to overanalyze the situation, looking for cruel intentions where there weren't any to begin with. Friends and well-meaning partners unintentionally give you the wrong advice. The list goes on. Better to approach the situation head-on from the beginning. If the other person or persons suggests a heart-to-heart, accept. If the other person seems standoffish, reach out to them. Like asking a special girl or boy out to prom, or finishing an important deadline, it'll just get more difficult the longer you prolong it. People who fear conflict are often been primed by past experience to expect a consistently bad outcome: Unhealthy relationships and abusive childhoods can leave them fearing conflict, to the point where they view any potential conflict as relationship-threatening and shy away from potential conflict so much that they ignore their own needs. While this learned behavior is often rational, it isn't healthy, nor does it describe all conflicts. In fact, many conflicts are...

TL;DR in Russian:

Будьте готовы к сильным чувствам. Не давайте конфликту постепенно отравлять ваши отношения. Не вступайте в конфликт с ожиданиями чего-то плохого. Постарайтесь управлять своим стрессом (напряжением) во время самого конфликта.


Conflicts with your new step-siblings can also come from feeling that you don’t have enough privacy and personal space. Maybe you have been asked to split or share a room that used to be yours. Personal space is an important issue and may be something to raise with your natural parent. Some experts even advise that step-siblings should have separate rooms, if possible.   Your parent might not think that sharing a room is a big deal. Explain what you are feeling openly and honestly, like by saying, “Dad, I just feel like uncomfortable. I don’t know X very well yet and need my own space.” Your parent and step parent might not have the money to get a bigger house. In that case, you might be able to find some kind of compromise. If your step-siblings only visit once in a while, for example, you can suggest getting a fold-out couch for their stays. Sharing is a good thing. But, we sometimes need to have limits on what we’re willing to share. Like your room, you probably have clothes, toys, and belongings that are yours and that you don’t necessarily want to share with a step sibling. This is natural. Having boundaries on these things will help minimize problems with your new sibling.  You shouldn’t be expected to share everything you own with step-siblings or to make everything communal property. If you’re going to share a room, talk to your natural parent (and maybe your step parent) about what can be communal and what you want to keep private. For instance, it would be hard to prevent your sibling from using a television or PC in a shared room. But you could ask that he or she not use your telephone or iPod. Talk to your parent, again, if you feel that your step sibling is overstepping bounds. For instance, “Mom, can you talk to X about “borrowing” my clothes? I don’t like it” or “Dad, X has been reading my diary and I want him to know that that’s private.” You and your step-siblings also shouldn’t have to spend all of your time together. You both need space, whether that means spending time with your own...

TL;DR in Russian:

Попросите отдельную комнату. Поговорите об общих вещах. Иногда просите побыть в одиночестве.


Connect one end of the cable to the audio jack of the iPad and the other end to the auxiliary port of your stereo head unit. Press the Source or Mode button on the stereo and select AUX as the source of audio. Tap the iTunes icon on the iPad, and select any music to play. You should now hear the music playing on you car stereo.

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Подключите аудиокабель. Выберите источник звука. Запустите iTunes.


Connect with your boyfriend through his interests. For example, if he's crazy over a certain TV show, watch it with him. If he likes a certain musician, buy him tickets to a concert. It's okay to have separate interests, but sharing some or at least showing interest in those that are important to him will bring you closer. Quality time is essential for healthy relationships, so be sure to carve out time together often. While it's perfectly okay for you to make time for yourself as well as others, your boyfriend shouldn't regularly feel like he's in last place. Each week, compare your schedules and set aside time for just the two of you. Your boyfriend will feel important if you regularly share your thoughts, feelings, ideas, and experiences with him. Disclosing also forges a deeper bond between you.  Tell him when you're scared about not getting picked for the job you want or how frustrated you are about your relationship with your dad. If you disclose, your boyfriend is more likely to reciprocate. Spoon-feed disclosures based on how close (and serious) you are. Start small and work your way up. Romantic relationships are built on trust. Show your boyfriend that you are trustworthy by keeping his confidences when he discloses, sticking to your word, and being a reliable partner.

TL;DR in Russian:

Интересуйтесь его увлечениями. Ставьте совместное времяпрепровождение на первое место. Делитесь личным. Демонстрируйте  благонадежность.


Conserving water used by households means less water being processed in sewage treatment plants. This will reduce the number of contaminants that are released into bodies of water from your home. This helps them run more efficiently, preventing leaks, spills, and seepage into the ecosystem.  Take shorter showers and turn off the water when brushing your teeth. Ensure that your washing machine and dishwasher are full when you run them. Use timers for watering your yard or garden, and choose plants that need less water. This will prevent unnecessary water waste as well as maintain the value of your home.  Watch out for dripping faucets or other leaks. If your house is served by a septic system, make sure it is inspected and pumped out every three years. Low-flow toilets and shower heads will dramatically reduce the amount of water used in a household, saving money and reducing the amount of water that needs to be treated.

TL;DR in Russian:

Следите за тем, как вы расходуете воду. Следите за состоянием трубопровода. Установите устройства, позволяющие экономить воду в ванной и туалете.


Consider why you're trying to make your friend jealous. There are a variety of reasons you may want to make someone jealous of you. If you're trying to make your friend jealous, try to figure out the reason. Over time, jealousy can cause strain on a relationship. If you want to keep your relationship with your best friend healthy, you need to examine underlying issues.  If you tend to get jealous yourself, you may be an insecure person by nature. Therefore, you may try to make others jealous to raise your own self-esteem. You might not have had strong attachments early in life, fueling insecurity and jealousy.  Are you angry at your friend? If your friend did something to hurt your feelings or make you insecure, you may be trying to make him or her jealous as payback. While this can feel good in the short term, it's a good idea to eventually talk it out. Communication is important to a successful relationship. If there's an issue that needs addressing, talk it out. Instead of passive aggressively making your friend jealous, you should be upfront about any issues you have and work on smoothing things over.  Choose a specific time and place to talk. Pick a time where neither of you are busy, and a place free of external distractions. For example, you can meet on a Saturday afternoon at a large coffee shop that's usually not crowded. Think about what you want to say ahead of time. Have some idea of the issues that are bothering you. It may help to write down your thoughts to try and sort them out. "I" statements are statements that begin with "I feel...", after which you state your feeling. Then, you would explain the behavior that leads to that feeling, and why you feel the way you do. This lessens blame, as you're focusing on your own feelings and not external truths.  For example, say you were trying to make your friend jealous because she keeps bragging about her boyfriend. Don't say, "It's irritating that you always talk about your boyfriend when we hang out. It's like I'm not important to you." Rephrase...

TL;DR in Russian:

Разберитесь в себе. Поговорите с подругой. Говорите от первого лица. Найдите решение.


Constantly pouting makes you look intimidating, serious, and boring. What's the point of looking beautiful if everybody is afraid of talking to you? If you want to attract others, you will have to put yourself out there. Try not to cross your arms, avoid eye contact or stand in the corner of the room. These are signs that you don't want to be bothered. Even supermodels have insecurities. The key is to have a sense of humor about your imperfections, and not let them drag you down. Even if you don't believe it, get in the habit of telling yourself you are beautiful, and that you look great. Eventually, you will trick yourself into genuinely believing it. Everybody wants to be around people who make them laugh. This doesn't necessarily mean cracking jokes every five minutes; even having the ability to laugh at other peoples' jokes shows that you are a happy, fun-loving person.

TL;DR in Russian:

Улыбайтесь. Используйте язык жестов. Сохраняйте уверенность в себе. Развивайте чувство юмора.


Construct a thorough marketing plan before you actively start your search for customers. Follow your plan closely, but don't be afraid to make changes along the way as you learn more about what works and what doesn't work.  Among other things, you need to determine an advertising budget. Figure out how much you can afford to spend on marketing before you consider which forms of advertising to use. Once you determine how much you can spend, you'll need to figure out the best way to use that money to reach the maximum number of potential customers in your customer base. Don't invest too much time and money in a single aspect of your marketing plan. Instead of working on one major advertisement, a better option would be to create multiple smaller advertisements that range across a variety of marketing mediums.  Using multiple forms of advertisement allows you to reach a greater number of people. For instance, someone who doesn't live in your area may not see an ad posted to a local bulletin board, but he or she might see one posted online. Additionally, when prospective customers hear about you from more than one source, they tend to become more curious and more likely to check into your business. Create a detailed image your mind of who your “ideal” customer would be. Ask yourself what type of person would be the most likely to purchase your product and support your company.  Try to identify at least five characteristics of your customer base. Common attributes to consider include age, gender, marital status, number of children (if any), location, career field, and special interests. If you have current customers, think about a handful of your most loyal ones. Ask yourself which characteristics they share to help build your ideal customer profile. If you want to find your ideal customers, you'll need to reach them at physical and digital locations where they typically gather without your influence.  Try to think of three to five places your customers may gather. For example, if your customer base consists...

TL;DR in Russian:

Подготовьте план, но будьте гибки. Диверсифицируйте. Определите своего идеального клиента. Спросите себя, где могут собираться ваши клиенты. Изучите конкурентов.


Consult the chart below to find the year of your birth and the corresponding animal. (Chinese astrology determines your animal sign based on your birthday in the Chinese astrology year, which begins on or around February 4 every year. Year of your birth and your matching Zodiac animal:  1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 — RAT (鼠)  1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009— OX(牛)  1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010— TIGER(虎)  1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011— RABBIT(兔)  1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012— DRAGON(龙)  1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013— SNAKE(蛇)  1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 — HORSE(马)  1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 — GOAT(羊)  1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 — MONKEY(猴)  1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 — ROOSTER(鸡)  1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 — DOG(狗)  1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 — PIG(猪)  These years are in accordance with the lunar (not solar) calendar. As a rule of thumb, the new year is usually around February 4th. If you're born before the new year, you're technically born in the prior year. The New Year changes every year, so do more research to be certain. Some refer to the goat as the sheep or ram. Just like in Western astrology, each sign is commonly associated with a number of traits. Here are a few details on what each sign is like   Rat: This sign has spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality. These people are bright, sociable and ambitious, generally making them wealthy and successful. However, they are also timid, lack concentration and stability, and don't fit most leadership positions.  Ox: This sign is intelligent, self-confident, and a naturally-born leader. They are honest, industrious, patient, and above all else, do things steadily.  No matter...

TL;DR in Russian:

Выясните, какое животное соотносится с вами. Прочтите о характеристиках своего зодиакального животного. Узнайте детали о своем знаке. Узнайте, с кем наиболее совместим ваш знак.


Consultants are extremely wary about giving their rate information to people, because they don't want to be undercut by new consultants with lower prices. However, there are other ways to do some research.  Ask friends and family who use consultants in your industry what they have paid for these services. They may not be able to tell you the exact services, but they can give you an idea of what they look for and at what price. Use a mentor or professional network to ask people in different but similar markets what they charge. If someone is a consultant in a different state, they may be willing to share industry knowledge. Keep in mind that people on the coasts or in cities can charge 25 percent more than in other areas. Sign up for a consulting session on a business mentor site like PivotPlanet. During these paid sessions, you can ask successful consultants in your industry the tough questions, such as rate setting and service package options. You can price by the hour, the day, by project or with a retainer.  Most beginning consultants use a daily rate or hourly rate structure. If you don't have a package of services set up, this may be the best way to start until you get a better idea of what your clients will want. IT consultants and social media consultants usually charge by the hour. Other consultants use a project-based rate. This requires you to know the details of the project very well and have a good understanding of your own efficiency. Marketing, public relations, web design and graphic design often charge by the project. If you have to supply something and it isn't heavily dependent on other parties, this can be your best option; however, there are some risks to doing this. If the project gets delayed by the company, or they ask to completely redo it, you can find yourself with a low hourly rate or being unable to bill. Some professionals, such as lawyers, CPA and financial consultants keep a retainer. They project an hourly rate and how many hours the project will take and ask the client to pay...

TL;DR in Russian:

Изучите рынок. Изучите разные методы ценообразования за консультационные услуги.


Consumers tend to think that small businesses provide superior customer service. They think the service is better and that the small-business owner knows and understands both the business and the consumer better.   Make sure you are regularly present and actively engaged in the day-to-day operations of your business, even if you also need to do a lot of behind-the-scenes work. Customers appreciate being able to place a face with the business. Make it clear to your customers that everyone who works for you is fully knowledgeable about your products or services. Train your employees to anticipate your customers' needs. For example, if you own a book store, designate individual employees as “experts” in various areas: Sam may be the science expert, Pat the literature expert, etc. Their name-tags can reflect this, and customers will soon learn whom to ask for when seeking help. Create an environment that your customer wants to visit, where they feel comfortable—a home away from home.   For example, you may have loved visiting Grandma's house when you were younger,  because she baked your favorite cookies, knew what time "your" program was on TV, and knit you a special, cozy blanket. Try to find ways to re-create this welcoming, relaxing environment for your customers. For example, if you own a used-book store, consider re-purposing an area of the store to become the “reading corner” with comfortable sofas and chairs. Offer free homemade cookies for special events like storytime or book-club meetings. As busy as you are managing the business, your customers will respond well when they realize that you recognize them and know who they are.  For example, greet customers you recognize by name: “Ms. Ford, it's so nice to see you again!” They will be more likely to continue doing business with you if you make the effort to remember their preferences, their past purchases, and even details about their personal lives they've shared with you.  For example, when Ms. Ford enters your shop, you can say, “How did your niece...

TL;DR in Russian:

Стремитесь создать атмосферу «малого бизнеса». Создайте домашнюю обстановку. Уделяйте внимание клиентам. Запоминайте сведения о клиентах. Внимательно слушайте клиентов. Говорите клиентам, что вы работаете для них. Используйте открытки и письма. Поддерживайте обратную связь по телефону. Обеспечивайте надежность. Не бросайте слов на ветер. Демонстрируйте гибкость (в разумных пределах). Дарите подарки лучшим клиентам.


Content does not matter as much as the connotations you associate with whatever you choose to draw.  If you find mountains or trees relaxing to be around, try your hand at drawing your very own. Other likely candidates include:  Your pet. Or your imaginary pet. Flowers, leaves, or bumblebees. Fruit, or other particularly attractive edibles. A building or place you admire or have positive memories in. Made-up combinations of animal parts.  For instance, draw a dog’s head on a pig’s body with a turtle’s legs and tail. Experiment drawing with different colors, patterns, and moods. Believe it or not, drawing can help induce physical relaxation by decreasing your blood pressure, slowing your respiratory rate, and lowering your pulse.  Color your illustration with bright, exciting colors. Draw patterns. Start with variations of circles, as they're easier and more soothing to draw. Simply cover a page in a pattern.  Losing yourself to abstraction can be a very effective method of providing yourself with a healthy distraction and can boost creativity and memory too!  Draw your subjects smiling. Whether mountain, human, or animal, add a smiley face.  Sure, it’s silly – but you’ll probably smile back. Choose somewhere with minimal distractions.  Definitely switch off your phone, and avoid areas with television or computers.  Somewhere private is best, as your drawing will not be inhibited by the presence of others, and you will be less likely to be interrupted. Get outside.  Simply being outside will calm you down.  Drawing outside can also give you inspiration and ideas of things to draw. Let yourself enjoy the process. Don’t worry about the final product and don't judge your artistic abilities. Lose yourself in the experience of creation!  Sitting down to draw for just a few minutes can rekindle your youthful spirit. You'll get a boost in energy and may even feel more open-minded for the rest of the day.  Expressing ourselves visually allows us to circumvent some of the barriers we put up as we age, and to access our...

TL;DR in Russian:

Нарисуйте что-то такое, что вас успокаивает. Просто рисуйте. Рисуйте в спокойной обстановке. Получайте удовольствие.


Continue to eat a healthy diet throughout your pregnancy. Once you’ve reached 39 weeks, add some foods that may induce your labor. There is little medical evidence that they can start labor, but it doesn’t hurt to eat them as a part of your healthy diet. In addition to traditional solutions such as hot pepper, curries, or other spicy dishes, try:  Eggplant and eggplant parmesan Balsamic vinegar Pineapple  Black licorice Basil Oregano Talk to your doctor if you want to induce labor with castor oil when you are at least 40 weeks along. Mix 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of castor oil with root beer, orange juice, or a shake to cover the bad taste. Drink the mixture in the morning because it may give you diarrhea. Monitor yourself closely after taking castor oil because it can cause dehydration from diarrhea or make you too tired to labor effectively. Consider using herbal supplements such as evening primrose oil or raspberry leaf tea. Although there isn’t much evidence that supplements induce labor, you may still want to try them. Talk to your doctor about trying herbal supplements and always take them with caution.  Take 2 500mg capsules of evening primrose oil if you are at least 38 weeks pregnant. You can also use them vaginally in the evening if you prefer.  Make raspberry leaf tea and drink it as you like. This can stimulate contractions that may help your water break. Be aware that raspberry leaf tea may also cause diarrhea.

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Употребляйте больше здоровой пищи. Выпейте 2 столовые ложки (30 мл) касторового масла. Попробуйте специальные пищевые добавки.


Continue to send dirty texts but make them more explicit. You can even start to suggest that you can come over to put your dirty words into action. If the girl you're texting says she's studying sex ed, you can ask if you can come over for a "hands on" tutorial. Here are some other things you can say to up the ante:  "Hang on, let me put on some clothes." "It's so hot in here. I'm going to take my shirt off." "What are you wearing on this balmy night?" "What if I showed you what I meant?" "Can you guess the color of my underwear?" If you see that the person you're texting loves the dirty texts and maybe even wants to connect in person, then you can make the conversation even more explicit. You can talk about actually seeing the person you're texting, or about touching yourself or taking off your clothes. Here are some things you can say:  "I took off all my clothes. I'm just lying under a blanket now." "I'd text you, but I'd rather close my eyes and imagine you were here." "What would you do if you were next to me?" "It's freezing in here. Why don't you come keep me warm?" "Sorry it's taking a while to text you back. My hands are a little busy." If both you and the other person are really into the dirty texting, then you can keep going until you start touching yourselves or plan to meet up. Whatever happens, bring some imagination and creativity into your texting so the person on the other end doesn't get bored. Be as detailed and descriptive as you can, and respond quickly so the other person knows she has all of your attention. Here are a few more things you could say:  "If you were here, I'd start stroking your hair. But then I'd start stroking something else..." "I'm so excited I can barely text." "I'm wearing this tight shirt. Do you want me to take it off for you?" "I'm taking off your belt -- I'm thinking about whipping you with it..." "I just got out of the shower, so my hair is soaking wet. Do you have a towel?"

TL;DR in Russian:

Повысьте ставки. Если партнер отвечает положительно, поднимите ставки еще выше. Найдите творческий подход.


Continue to stay active with your recreational soccer team and make progress on the short story that you’re writing. These activities might seem unimportant when you’re curled up with your new favorite person, but they aren’t. Keep some things in your life as only yours. Later on, you’ll be grateful that you continued to do the things you love. To avoid becoming consumed with the guy you like, set some goals for yourself that you’ve been thinking about putting into action. This will shift your focus in a positive, healthy, progressive way. Consider making a goal to go to the gym three times a week if you’ve been feeling a little sluggish and want to get more exercise in. While it’s tough to think about anyone else right now, it’s really important to keep investing in your trusted support system. It’s easy to forget about friends and family members who are always there for you when there’s a special new guy in your life, but they’re the ones who have been with you through the good and bad times and have added true value to your life. Remember to grab dinner or go watch a movie with those who have proven long-term loyalty.

TL;DR in Russian:

Продолжайте уделять время своим хобби. Работайте над собой и над своим развитием. Проводите время с близкими людьми.


Continued sinus pressure, congestion, pain, or running a fever, may indicate that you have developed a sinus infection. When your sinuses get blocked with congestion, the mucus and bacteria that is normally produced gets trapped. If the congestion and pressure are not relieved, the trapped bacteria can lead to a sinus infection. You may also get a viral sinus infection if the congestion and pressure was caused by a cold or the flu. If your doctor determines that you have developed a sinus infection, antibiotics may be prescribed for you. Be sure you take them exactly as prescribed, and for the full duration of the prescription. Even if you start to feel better quickly, finish the prescription since the bacteria can still be lingering in your sinus passages. The discomfort that is caused by sinusitis is very similar to the headache pain caused by migraines. In fact, studies have shown that as many as 90% of people that seek medical attention for sinus pressure headaches are actually experiencing a migraine. Talk to your doctor if you have headache symptoms for more than 15 days each month, if you frequently take over-the-counter medications for headache pain, if you find the over-the-counter medications do not help, or if the symptoms interfere with your daily life, like attending work or school. These are typical warning signs of migraine headaches.

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Обратитесь к врачу, если симптомы продолжаются более семи дней, ваше состояние ухудшается или если у вас развивается лихорадка. Принимайте антибиотики, назначенные врачом. Необходимо различать разницу при болях во время гайморита и мигренью.


Contrary to popular belief, humanities subjects like English and History are not just rote memorization. It is much more important to know the importance of the ideas you read about than simply who said them. Your test will likely have some component of free writing, and this is the space to really impress your teacher.  Be aware that it's very difficult to cram for a test that asks you to discuss the importance of themes and overarching concepts, as that isn't something you can quickly quiz with flashcards. Try to formulate some "big picture" questions and come up with answers to them. For example, if you're studying for a History exam, you could try a question like this: "What are a few of the contributing factors to the start of the American Revolution?" Then, list some factors and how they helped start the war. While learning the overarching concepts is the purpose of a humanities exam, you will likely also be expected to know the names, dates, and terms. Go through your notes and write down as many of them as you can find. You may not be able to learn all of these, but writing them down stores them in the back of your mind in a place you might be able to access later.  For a history test, look for names, dates, eras, organizations, political movements, etc. For an English test, write down characters, authors, years, major works, literary movements, etc. The next step in learning ideas for a humanities exam is developing associations between all the terms. This mental map will help you connect the individual terms to the overall concepts. If you want, you can even draw out a map, or ‘spider web,’ between names and dates to help visualize how they relate to one another. Now that you have put together the basic concepts and some of the major terms in your mind, you need to learn some little details. The best way to do this is repetition and memorization. Rote memorization may be tedious, but it’s your only shot this late in the game.  Draw a straight line in the middle of a piece of paper. Write a name or...

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Запишите основные идеи и концепции, которые необходимо знать. Выпишите как можно больше специальных терминов. Сгруппируйте схожие идеи. Выучите отдельные имена и даты. Вернитесь к пройденному материалу и повторите основные идеи и концепции.


Conversation starters are strategies that can be employed to strike up a conversation and maintain it. A conversation starter is like a practice kit equipping the child with all the tools necessary for them to initiate a conversation comfortably.  These conversation starters can be designed to include all the "do's, don'ts and how's" of initiating a conversation. They can include what to address before starting a conversation, what to say to break the ice, what kind of topics to talk about depending on the age (what to talk about with peers, what to talk about with adults), how to start, how the conversation should go, what to avoid (as in interruption, monologuing, etc.), understanding the non-verbal cues, how to participate in the conversation, and how best to engage others. Conversation starters can serve as practice tools/material. A conversation map is one such conversation starter. Preparation helps autistic children feel less worried about conversations (which can be a very daunting task to them). Try role-playing some sample conversations. When the autistic child is supposed to start a conversation with a peer or adult:  Identify the partner with whom the child has to interact. Identify the reasons behind their intention to interact with the child (is it to play, is it to discuss a subject, etc.). Identify the other child's interests (meaningful interaction and conversation are possible only when the autistic child identifies what the other child's interests are. Based on that, he can strike a conversation and keep it alive without boring the partner.). Oftentimes, autistic children don't realize that their favorite topic is not everyone's favorite topic. (For example, just because she loves to hold caterpillars and discuss their habits doesn't mean her classmates will share her delight).   Identify some topics that hold general appeal. Encourage them to pay attention to how the other person feels about the topic, and to change the topic (e.g. "So, how have you been?") if the other person seems...

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Познакомьте ребенка с приемами, которые позволяют начать разговор. Пользуйтесь примерами таких приемов ведения беседы, чтобы придать ребенку уверенности. Убедите своего ребенка заранее подготовить темы для обсуждения и информацию, которая относится к этим темам. Напомните ребенку, что нужно избегать разговоров, темой которых являются только его специальные интересы. Вы можете воспользоваться "разговорными часами", чтобы помочь ребенку следовать правилам ведения беседы. Покажите ребенку, насколько приятно начинать и заканчивать разговор правильным образом. Дайте ребенку возможность найти и изучить информацию в Интернете. Помогите ребенку лучше социализироваться,  убедив его подружиться с кем-нибудь.


Converse shoes must be allowed to air dry. To speed the process up and help further the whitening effect, place your shoes in a warm, sunny, and dry location to dry.  The dry warmth of the sun can help dry the shoes faster, and the light of the sun actually has a mild bleaching effect. Do not use a dryer. Machine drying white Converse will result in the shoes losing their shape.

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Высушите кеды на воздухе.


Cooking your panini in a panini press is simple and easy. Just place your sandwich inside and close the lid. Cook for about 3-5 minutes. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden and crisp. Add butter or oil to your skillet and heat it over medium to low heat until the oil starts to shimmer or until the butter melts. Don't let the butter brown. Without a panini press, your best option is to use a grill pan, but you can use a regular frying pan if that's all you have. Place your sandwich into the heated grill pan. Since you aren't using a panini press, you will still need something to press your sandwich down. This is where the cast iron pan comes in. You can use a metal pan or skillet, but a cast iron pan works best. Be careful when handling your pan. Cast iron pans can get very hot so you may need to use an oven mitt to grab it once it's heated. Place you heated cast iron or metal pan directly onto your sandwich. The weight of the pan on top of your sandwich will create the same effect you'd get from a panini press. Keep in mind, there are additional alternatives to a cast iron pan. Here are some other things you can try:  Use a pan lid for a press. This works best if you cook your panini for a few minutes on each side while pressing down on the lid.  Use a pot. If you have a large spaghetti or soup pot, you can put some rocks inside and press your panini with it. Try out the ultimate makeshift panini press by wrapping a brick in aluminum foil and using it to press down your sandwich. Let your panini cook like this for about 3-5 minutes or until the bottom piece of bread gets golden brown and the cheese melts. Lift the cast iron pan away and use a spatula to flip your panini over. Place the cast iron pan back into your panini. Cook your panini until the cheese is melted and the underside is golden brown. Remove your panini from the pan and carefully peel it open. Drop in your lettuce, spinach, or any other vegetable you desire. Adding greens last will help they stay crisp. A sharp,...

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Разогрейте бутербродницу (по желанию). Разогрейте сковороду. Нагрейте другую чугунную сковороду на соседней конфорке. Прижмите панини. Обжарьте панини. Переверните. Добавьте овощи. Разрежьте панини острым ножом с прямым лезвием.


Copper is a great conductor of electricity, and most wiring is copper. You need two strands about 1 ½ feet (45 cm) long. Use small wire cable cutters to cut the copper wire. The hook of each strand should curve the same way. For example, you can have the hooks both curve to the left, or both curve to the right. This will hold onto your filament, which is the part of the bulb that actually lights up. Make five strips. The thinner your wire is before beginning, the better. Thinner wire will almost always result in a better light. Use a pair of good wire cutters for this. This is a simple scientific machine, so their are simple ways to test and fix bulbs that don't work. Here are some tips to get your bulb working:   Ensure all the ends are touching. You must have a complete, unbroken circuit to get light.  Thin out the filament. Try it with only 3-4 strands. You could also replace the iron with graphite, as mentioned in method one.  Add more power. Use a bigger battery, or attach multiple batteries together, for more power and more light.

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Разрежьте медную проволоку на две части длиной по 30–60 сантиметров. Загните крючком выступающие из пробки концы проводов. Разрежьте железную проволоку на кусочки длиной 4–5 сантиметров. Если лампочка дает тусклый свет, устраните неполадки.


Core values are the beliefs and convictions that guide our thoughts and behaviors throughout out lives. Most people have about five to seven core values.These values change slowly, but they do change. If you're doing a reset on your life, it might be time to reconsider your values.  To determine what your core values are, think about a time in your life that was fully satisfying. Think about what values were present in that moment, and select the one that calls to you the most strongly. Consider what that value really means to you, in all aspects of your life. Is this a core value? If so, write it down. Repeat this process, until you've identified at least five core values. Going forward, every time you have decision to make, check out your list of core values. Does the decision align with core values? A strong, authentic life will be consistent with your core values. Holding onto resentments towards yourself or others drains your energy without good purpose. If you've been holding a grudge, a reset means examining your part of that resentment and letting it go. Being the victim of other people's past actions means putting your happiness into another person's hands, whether they know it or not.  It can help to talk to another person about your resentments. Sometimes another person can offer insights that you can't see on your own.  Guilt over past mistakes is a heavy emotion. Everyone has regrets, large and small. Try to learn from these mistakes, and notice what you have learned about yourself in the process. Every past mistake is an opportunity to learn new information about yourself.  Forgiveness is a sign of strength, not weakness. Refusing to forgive another person's past behavior doesn't make you a stronger person. Instead, it erodes your ability to move forward. People who play are more able to live without fear, in the present, and think creatively about the future. As adults, we often forget to play. Research shows that lack of play results in cognitive rigidity – the last thing you need if you're...

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Пересмотрите свои основные ценности. Прощайте себя и других. Играйте. Взгляните в лицо страхам. Ищите альтернативы вредным привычкам.


Corporals are square linens that are a little smaller than the post Communion veil. The cloth should have a decorative embroidered cross along the center bottom. The corporal is a linen that is spread over the top of the middle of the altar. It reaches to the front edge but does not hang over that edge. Lay the linen out flat, smoothing out any wrinkles with your hands. The cross should face up.  Unlike most other small altar cloths, the corporal is folded inside-out. This is done so that any crumbs from the Eucharist will be caught inside the material instead of falling to the ground. These crumbs can later be shaken off into the piscina (the basin where the Communion vessels are washed). Folding the corporal inside-out also makes it easier for the priest or deacon to spread it out over the altar. Take the bottom-most third of the corporal and fold it up. This bottom portion should cover a third of the material along the horizontal center of the linen. Only the top third should still be free. Bring the top-most third of the linen down, using it to fully cover the bottom and middle thirds previously folded together. Take a moment to press both folds with your fingers, lightly creasing them. Doing so will help keep the linen smoother for the next set of folds. Fold the right-most third of the corporal in toward the left. The right third should cover the center third of the linen. Fold in the remaining left third of the linen, covering both the right and vertical center thirds previously folded together. If done correctly, the corporal should be folded into nine equal square sections. The cross should be tucked away somewhere inside. Drag your finger along each fold of the material to firmly crease them before storing the corporal.  If you intend to keep the linen in long-term storage, consider pressing the creases with an iron. This step completes the process.

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Осмотрите полотно. Поместите антиминс лицевой стороной наверх. Сложите нижнюю треть. Сложите верхнюю треть. Сверните правую треть внутрь. Сверните левую треть внутрь. Придавите сгибы.


Cosmetic mica powder is a fine mineral powder that is available online, in beauty supply stores and even in some specific super stores.  Mica powder come in a huge variety of colors, with or without shimmer and in diverse quantity sizes. Although you can use a single color of mica powder to make your eyeshadow, you can make more unique and unusual shades by blending a number of different mica powders together. Be sure to purchase only mica powder that is for cosmetic use and safe to use near your eyes.

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Подготовьте ингредиенты.


Cover the grill grate with aluminum foil and pierce the foil with a knife to create holes. Let the grill heat to a medium-high temperature.  By covering the grill grate with foil, you will be able to catch more of the clam juice that leaks out. The foil can be omitted if desired, however. If using a gas grill, preheat all the burners to a medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, spread a single layer of coals over the bottom of the grill. Light, and let the flames go until white ash begins to form on the top of the coals. Use oven mitts to reposition the grill rack so that it is 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) above the flames or coals. Scatter the clams onto the grill rack in a single layer.  Do not pile the clams into the rack in multiple layers. The top layers will not receive enough heat and the bottom layers will have too much weight on them to open. If necessary, cook the clams in batches. Cook the clams on the grill, without turning or flipping for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the clams as soon as their shells pop open.  Discard any clams that refuse to open, as these have likely gone bad and are not safe to eat. As the clams pop open, they will release clam juice. Collect this juice, if possible, to serve alongside the clams. Pile the clams onto a serving platter and serve with clam juice, lemon wedges, and melted butter.

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Подготовьте и разогрейте гриль. Выложите моллюсков на решетку гриля. Готовьте моллюсков на гриле, пока они не раскроются. Подавайте в горячем виде.


Cover them with water and a few teaspoons of salt. Place a lid on the bowl and refrigerate overnight.  This step helps to tenderize the meat. If you have a young squirrel, you may skip this step. You may skip this step if you want to grill a squirrel over a fire in the woods and don't have time to soak it first. Set up a charcoal grill with low, steady heat. If you're camping in the woods, build a fire and allow it it to burn down until you have hot, slow-burning embers to cook over.  Cook over low heat for an hour, turning the pieces occasionally.  If you're cooking over an outdoor fire, skewer the pieces on metal skewers or cleaned sticks. Cook for an hour, rotating occasionally. For barbecued squirrel, baste the squirrel pieces with barbecue sauce every fifteen minutes until the meat is cooked.

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Поместите кусочки белки в химически нейтральную большую миску. Зажгите маленький огонь на гриле. Слейте воду и приправьте солью и перцем. Поместите кусочки белки на гриль.


Covering the cold sore to protect it from sun and other irritants can help it go away faster. Ointments like Orajel and Carmex are designed to protect the sore and help it to heal. For best results, reapply the ointment often (about 5 times per day), so the sore and the skin around it don't have time to dry up. Petroleum jelly, when applied over the cold sore, will provide a protective barrier so your cold sore is not exposed to the elements. For best results, reapply the ointment often, so the sore and the skin around it don't have time to dry up. Use a product that dries out the cold sore, such as rubbing alcohol (70%) or Blistex, may help make the cold sore heal more quickly. Apply rubbing alcohol by pouring a small amount on a cotton ball and dabbing it on the cold sore. Sun exposure is tough on anyone's skin, and its especially damaging to people who tend to get cold sores. Protect your skin by wearing sunscreen at all times of the year, not just during the summer. Use lip balm or lipstick with sunscreen so that your lips are protected, too. Use a skin protectant such as lip balm that contains zinc oxide to protect your cold sore. A styptic pencil is made of mineral astringents that can stop nicks and cuts from bleeding (such as those from shaving). They can also help reduce the redness and appearance of cold sores. Moisten the tip of the styptic pencil and press it gently onto the cold sore area. Repeat several times a day while the cold sore is visible. Eye drops that are intended to remove redness from eyes, such as Visine, can also be applied to cold sores to reduce redness. Put 1-2 drops on your cold sore.

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Используйте мази, отпускаемые без рецепта. Используйте вазелин. Используйте подсушивающее средство. Используйте солнцезащитный крем. Используйте вяжущий (кровоостанавливающий) карандаш. Попробуйте использовать глазные капли.


Crack the eggs into a microwave-safe dish and beat by hand using a wire whisk. Add the milk, salt, and pepper and continue whisking until thoroughly combined. Note that you could use a 12-oz (375-ml) coffee mug or two 6-oz (180-ml) ramekins instead of the larger dish.    The eggs should begin to form large curds. Stir the eggs so that the solid portions and liquid portions swap places.    The eggs should be set or near set once you finish microwaving them. Cook for 30 seconds first. If the eggs do not seem solid enough, cook for the additional 15 seconds.

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Взбейте ингредиенты вместе. Поставьте в микроволновку на 45 секунд на интенсивный режим. Поставьте в микроволновку на 30-45 секунд. Конец.


Crappie are freshwater fish that are abundant in the wild and stocked in many ponds and lakes in the United States and Canada. They're originally from North America, but they can be found in many countries across the world at this point. Black crappie and white crappie are virtually indistinguishable, and many anglers don't notice the difference. Crappie like to spend time around cover, and brush piles and treetops, fallen logs, or other debris piles are a great place to look for them.  You can actually build a brush shelter for crappie as a way to attract them to a certain part of the lake. Carry large branches and sticks to an area of the lake with no other shelter nearby, then let it fall to the bottom. Take note of the spot; chances are, next time you visit, crappie will be hanging out nearby. Sometimes crappie like to hang out in the water between branches and sticks, rather than next to them. Some of the largest fish may spend time in the crevices of a fallen tree branch. Skilled anglers can fish in these crevices. When there's no natural covering in the water, crappie will gather near these human-made structures. This is a good place to look for those who are fishing from the dock, rather than from a boat. Crappie spend time in deep water areas that have some kind of covering, like underwater brush or sunken wood. Finding a place where other fishermen rarely fish is key for finding large fish.

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Ищите в озерах, реках и ручьях с чистой водой. Ищите краппи у затопленных веток и верхушек деревьев. Рыбачьте возле пирсов и доков. С помощью рыболовного эхолота найдите трещины в дне с укрытиями.


Crate training uses a dog's natural instincts as a den animal. A wild dog's den is his home and a place to sleep, hide from danger, and raise a family. A crate allows you to harness these natural instincts while training the puppy.  The primary use for a crate is house training. Puppies will avoid soiling their dens for as long as they can manage to hold their bladders. The crate can also limit access to the rest of the house while the puppy learns other rules, including not to chew on furniture. Crates are a safe way to transport your dog in the car as well. Have your puppy’s kennel situated in the home before bringing the puppy home. The crate needs to be large enough for the puppy to comfortably stand, lay down, and turn around. You also don’t want the crate so large that the puppy can use one side of the crate as a bathroom  before laying on the other side. If you buy a larger crate (so the puppy can grow) or if you cannot find a crate small enough for the puppy, partition off the back of the crate initially, enlarging it as the puppy grows. You should place the crate in a spot of your home where you spend a lot of time, and the puppy won’t be isolated. You should also place a soft blanket or towel inside. Leave the door to the crate open, speak to the puppy in an encouraging voice, and place several treats inside. Your puppy will start instinctually taking to the crate as its new den. To continue teaching your puppy that the crate is a safe place, begin feeding him meals near the crate. Gradually move the food into the crate over several days. Once the puppy is comfortable eating meals inside the crate, close the crate door for the duration of mealtime.  Open the door again immediately after the puppy finishes eating initially. Increase the amount of time you take to open the door slowly over several more days and weeks. If the puppy starts to whine or cry, you may have increased the amount of time in the crate too quickly. Try using a shorter amount of time next time you crate the puppy. You should...

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Решите, необходимо ли вам использовать для своего щенка клетку. Купите клетку еще до того, как принесете щенка домой. Расположите клетку в той части дома, где вы проводите много времени. Познакомьте щенка с клеткой. Кормите щенка в клетке. Приучите щенка оставаться в клетке более длительное время. Не оставляйте щенка слишком долго сидеть в клетке. Не используйте клетку в качестве наказания.


Creams or ointments can help to relieve the itching sensation you are feeling. Keep in mind that a penny-sized blob is enough to cover an area twice the size of your palm. When looking for an OTC to treat an itch, look for a medicine containing one the following ingredients: Camphor, Menthol, Phenol, Diphenhydramine, and Benzocaine. Some itching creams are available at drug stores that contain steroids and can help relieve an itch. Hydrocortisone cream is generally the best way to go and is available over the counter in most drug stores. You can also use beclomethasone cream, which acts in the same way as hydrocortisone. Keep in mind that you should not use a steroid-containing cream or ointment over a long period of time without talking to your doctor. If you are diabetic, than you know that your immune system is lowered, which allows you to get infections more easily. One type of infection is a fungal infection that can grow on your skin and cause an itchy feeling. Look for antifungal creams that include: Miconazole, ketoconazole, or benzoic acid. Histamine is the hormone that causes the itching sensation that you feel. When you take an antihistamine, this hormone is suppressed, which in turns soothes your skin. Common antihistamines include: Chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Keep in mind that these antihistamines will make you drowsy. If the above measures do not provide you with relief or you suspect a serious etiology associated with your itch, you should contact your doctor. He or she will then do further work to identify the reason behind your itch.

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Воспользуйтесь кремами. Нанесите на участок кожи стероидную мазь. Чтобы предотвратить появление грибковой инфекции, воспользуйтесь антигрибковыми кремами. Принимайте антигистаминные таблетки. Поговорите со своим врачом касательно других вариантов.


Create a center part through your hair by dragging the first tooth of a comb down the middle of your scalp. Be sure that the part goes directly through the middle of your head. Spray a small amount of a shine-enhancing product through your hair and comb it through from the roots of your hair to the ends. If your hair is thicker or wavy, you can rub in a small amount of flexible gel throughout your hair. The shine spray or flexible gel will add a glossy look and little bit of hold to your hair. This will help your ponytail look as sleek as possible. Gather all of your hair at the nape of your neck. Use an elastic hair tie to secure your hair. As you are making your ponytail, only pull half of your ponytail through the last rotation of the elastic hair tie.This will form a loop in your hair, with the ends of your hair near the bottom of the ponytail base. You should have about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters) of hair hanging out from the loop. Hold onto the loop with one hand, and wrap the ends of your hair around the base of the ponytail to cover up the elastic hair tie. Push about two or three bobby pins into the wrapped ends and underneath the elastic hair tie. Crisscrossing the bobby pins over each other adds extra hold. Finish your hairstyle by lightly misting on some shine spray. Run your hands over the surface of your hair to even out any frizz. This style looks best the shinier and sleeker you make your hair.

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Поделите волосы центральным пробором. Воспользуйтесь средством для придания волосам блеска. Завяжите низкий конский хвост и на последнем шаге сформируйте из него петлю. Оберните кончики волос вокруг резинки. Расправьте пучок и обработайте его средством для блеска волос.


Create a small section for each dread you want. The size of the section will determine the size of the dread. Use a small rubber band to keep the sections apart. Lift a section from your head and twist it, then use both hands to divide the end into two. Grasp one end in each hand and pull them in opposite directions. This action causes hair to ride up the shaft and get tangled and knotted.  As you pull the hair apart, the knots will move toward the roots and begin to pack there. Continue twisting the section, dividing it, pulling it, and twisting it again until the entire section of hair has become tangled and knotted. Repeat until all sections of your hair have undergone the twisting, splitting and pulling from tip to root. Place a rubber band at the root and the end of each dread. Keep these rubber bands in place for a few months while the dreads mature. After 3 months, remove the rubber bands; the dreads should be tight and smooth, and will no longer need to be kept secure. Use clarifying shampoo and an essential oil spray to keep your dreads in healthy shape. If you plan to spend time outside or in an area where your dreads could get dirty, wear a hat to keep them clean.

TL;DR in Russian:

Разделите волосы на пряди. Покрутите прядь и разделите. Закрепите дреды. Ухаживайте за дредами.


Creating a relapse prevention plan is a crucial component of taking control of your urge to steal, as well as preventing stealing in the future. The first step in relapse prevention planning is to identify the past issues you have had with stealing.  You can use the information you wrote down during the writing exercise above in order to begin your relapse prevention plan. Write down a history of your stealing. List as many stealing episodes as possible, starting from when you were a child. Note any situations that were going on during that time or what influenced your decision to steal. Rate the need to steal for each episode. Use a scale of 1 to 10 to show how much you felt compelled to steal on each occasion you've noted. Triggers are thoughts and feelings about a situation that may lead to a behavior. Write down your thoughts and feelings that are associated with stealing.  Learn high-risk situations. The key to controlling your impulses is understanding risky situations and avoiding them.  What were your feelings when the stealing took place? See if you can identify particular triggers, such as someone being nasty to you, someone yelling at you, feeling down or unloved, being rejected, etc. Note the correlation between what triggered your need to steal and the rating you've given the feeling that you needed to steal. Keep this list, journal or notebook very safe. Remove yourself from triggering situations that might encourage you or make it easy for you to steal. Some examples of these types of triggers include being around friends who steal, or going into stores that you know have low security. Avoid these situations at all cost so you will not be tempted. This involves talking to yourself before proceeding any further.  Try the following:   Stop. Instead of acting on impulse, stop yourself immediately.  Take a breath. Stand still and give yourself breathing space.  Observe. Think about what is going on. What am I feeling? What am I thinking? What am I reacting to?  Pull back. Attempt to look at the...

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Проанализируйте историю своей привычки. Определите триггеры нежелательного поведения и научитесь избегать их. Приведите план в действие. Продолжайте наблюдать за своим поведением.


Cropped jeans are ideal for ankle boots. Choose a pair of cropped jeans that stop about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above your boots. You can wear jeans that stop 2 inches (5.1 cm) above your boots if you want a little more leg to show. If you don’t show any skin between ankles and boots, your legs will appear shorter. If you bought your jeans cuffed, then great! If not, you can roll up your jeans that are slightly too long. The amount of times you roll up your jeans depends on how long they are and how much skin you want to show between your jeans and boots. You can choose to roll your jeans up only once or go for a double cuff, which is a good option for those who are petite. If you don’t want to tuck your jeans into your boots, it’s also an option to make them appear shorter. This works best if your jeans are only slightly too long. Simply tuck the bottom of your jeans into the inside of your jeans. This look will help you legs appear longer than they really are. If your jeans are a little long, it’s an option to tuck them into your boots. Tucking your jeans works better if your boots are on the taller side for ankle boots—like boots that rise just above your ankles. Be sure that your jeans look smooth when tucked in rather than scrunched up or wrinkled.

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Надевайте с ботильонами укороченные джинсы. Подворачивайте джинсы скинни. Подогните джинсы, чтобы визуально сделать их короче. Заправляйте длинные джинсы в ботильоны.


Crossword puzzles enhance your verbal skills and boost your vocabulary recall. Plus, they're really fun, and completing one can help to reduce your stress and improve your mood. The daily newspaper includes a crossword puzzle you try your hand at, and you can also find free crossword puzzles online.  Download a crossword puzzle application to your smartphone to play one on the go or whenever you want. Scrabble is also a great game you can play with another person to challenge your vocabulary and add a little bit of competition. Download the Words with Friends application to your smartphone to play against friends or strangers anytime you want. There are several popular brain-training apps like Lumosity, CogniFit Brain Fitness, and Brain Fitness Pro that are full of games and challenges designed to improve memory, problem solving skills, and cognitive function. Your mind has to be trained and kept active to stay fit, just like your body.  Brain-training apps can also help to increase the brain's processing speed and help prevent the brain plaque build-ups that are associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Some brain-training apps are free, but others will charge a fee to download them or require a monthly subscription. The Rubik's cube is a classic mind puzzle that requires intense concentration to solve. The benefits of solving a Rubik's cube include improved hand-eye coordination, increased short-term memory, and if you manage to solve it, elation. You can purchase Rubik's cubes at large retail stores like Target and Walmart for about $10. You can also order a Rubik's cube online from retail stores or Amazon. Chess was invented in the 6th century and continues to be a popular game that involves strategy, memory, and spatial skills. Playing chess stimulates the growth of dendrites, the branched extensions of nerve cells in the brain that transmit information between cells, which increases the speed of the communication between brain cells, allowing you to think faster and clearer.  You can purchase a...

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Решайте кроссворды, чтобы тренировать и улучшать память. Загрузите приложение для тренировки мозга. Собирайте кубик Рубика, чтобы повысить концентрацию и когнитивную способность мозга. Бросьте вызов своему стратегическому и критическому мышлению, играя в шахматы.


Crowding and inward overlapping of the teeth is caused by gentle, regular inward pressure on the teeth.  One of the most common causes of this is sleeping on your stomach, which also places a lot of weight on your face and causes a significant amount of inward pressure on your teeth.  This pressure is worsened if you put your arm or something firm under your head while sleeping on your stomach and face.  Even if it is your preferred sleeping position, try to sleep on your back or side in order to prevent slowly repositioning the teeth inward. With many people working or studying at a desk for long periods of time throughout the day, this issue is a common result of poor posture.  When you slump forward at your desk and rest your face in your hand, this causes a lot of persistent pressure on one side of the jaw.  This pressure can slowly push the teeth inward, resulting in crooked teeth on one side of the face. To help avoid this, try to realign your posture by making sure you are sitting flat on your bottom instead of rolled back towards the lower spine.  Aligning your lower body will help position your upper body better to avoid neck fatigue and needing to rest your face in your hands. In addition to constant inward pressure causing crooked teeth, you can also cause crooked teeth by putting outward pressure on the mouth.  This is most common in children who suck their thumbs excessively; however, many teens and adults are also guilty of habits that cause outward pressure.  Using straws, chewing on pens, and blowing bubbles with gum all use a similar pressure to thumb sucking and can cause outwardly crooked teeth.  Try to break any habits that put outward pressure on the teeth. If you can’t stop using straws, then at least be sure to position the straw toward the back of the mouth and not resting against your teeth. While it is normal for baby teeth to fall out and make way for permanent teeth, losing permanent teeth as an adult can cause issues, including crooked teeth.  Adults may lose teeth due to...

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Не спите на животе. Не опирайтесь лицом на руку. Не берите большой палец в рот и не грызите предметы. Поставьте протез на место отсутствующего зуба. Удалите зубы мудрости, когда наступит подходящий момент.


Crows gather in groups and will look for open spaces to roost. Removing dead branches prevents large numbers of crows from converging on the leafless branch. Bird spikes come in strips or bunches and can be easily installed as a permanent way to deter birds from landing. Bird spikes remove areas where crows can land by preventing them from being able to find footing. You can purchase bird gels from a local hardware store or online. Bird gel is a non-toxic sticky substance that does not disrupt the natural look of windows or trees like bird spikes. The sticky gel makes the surface uncomfortable to crows and will prevent the from establishing your yard as a nesting site. Crows tend to congregate in well lit areas at night. Reducing your outdoor lighting will help make your space less attractive to crows. Crows are migratory birds and typically choose roosting grounds in early winter. Disrupt their habits by addressing the birds as soon as they arrive so they don't take up residence with you all winter. Scaring crows away in the evening helps prevent them from spending the night in your yard. A crow will look for a safe place to spend the evening, and by scaring them right before it gets dark, they are likely to look elsewhere.

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Подрезайте отмершие ветви деревьев. Установите на заборы и крыши шипы против птиц. Нанесите на ветви деревьев и другие участки гнездования прозрачный гель для отпугивания птиц. Уменьшите освещение во дворе. Уделяйте особое внимание воронам ранней весной. Прогоняйте ворон перед наступлением сумерек.


Crying is considered to be caused by an explosion of emotion in most cultures. Oftentimes crying is considered a sign of sadness or grief, but crying can also be an expression of happiness. Crying can also come about through laughter and humor. Thus, when assessing crying, you'll need to look for other signals to determine the appropriate context of the crying. Crying can also be forced or manipulated in order to gain sympathy or to deceive others. This practice is known as "crocodile tears", a colloquial expression that draws on the myth that crocodiles 'cry' when catching prey. Signs of threat include v-shaped brows, wide eyes, and an open or down-turned mouth. Arms tightly crossed over the other is a common sign that the person is angry and is closing himself off to you. When people exhibit anxiety, they display increased blinking and facial movements, and their mouth stretches into a thin line.  Individuals who are anxious may also fidget and fiddle with their hands, unable to keep them in one spot.  Anxiety can also be conveyed when people seemingly unconsciously tap their feet or have jittery legs. Embarrassment can be signaled by averting the eyes or shifting them away, turning of the head, and controlled or even tense smiles. If someone looks down at the floor a lot, they are probably shy, timid, or embarrassed. People also tend to look down when they are upset, or trying to hide something emotional. People are often thinking and feeling unpleasant emotions when they are in the process of staring at the ground. People show pride by displaying a small smile, tilting their head backward, and putting their hands on their hips.

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Обратите внимание на плач. Обратите внимание на признаки злости или угрозы. Поищите признаки беспокойства. Обратите внимание на признаки смущения. Обратите внимание на проявление гордости.


Crystals can help cure or prevent many things, but a common ailment that crystals are used for are headaches. Depending on the type of headache will determine the type of crystal used to alleviate that headache.  Tension headaches: amethyst, amber, lapis lazuli, or turquoise can be placed on or around the head to help relieve symptoms. Stress headaches: Citrine or moonstone can be used to balance the solar plexus of the body, which may experience an imbalance due to stress or unsuitable food. You can place this stone on or around your head or in the solar plexus area of your body. You can also wear it on a chain with the corresponding chakra jewelry, Crystals can also be used to calm the nerves, ease restlessness, or prevent nightmares while sleeping which may cause some sleepless nights. Again, there are different crystals for different symptoms you might be experiencing.  Sleeplessness due to tension or worrying: chrysoprase, rose quartz, citrine, or amethyst can be placed by the bed or under your pillow to calm and sooth you as you fall asleep. Overeating causing sleeplessness: If you have had a day where you ate just a little too much and it's making it difficult to sleep, place moonstone or iron pyrite on your stomach before settling into bed. Nightmares: If nightmares or negative dreams are keeping your from gaining a good night's rest, use a protective stone like tourmaline or a smoky quartz and place it at the foot of the bed. Labradorite is thought to chase away unwelcome thoughts or feelings, so it can also be used at the foot of your bed. Crystals with strong, bright colors can help increase energy or give you boosts throughout the day. Red garnet, golden amber, or golden-yellow topaz are most helpful in promoting an increase in energy.  For motivational energy, the energy that requires you to get up and do something productive, use crystals with deeper tones like tiger's eye, dark citrine, and jasper. For a quick boost of energy, place citrine on the solar plexus, and hold a clear quartz crystal...

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Лечите головные боли с помощью кристаллов. Улучшите качество своего сна с помощью кристаллов. Станьте энергичнее с помощью кристаллов. Улучшайте концентрацию. Влияйте на свое эмоциональное состояние.


Ctrl+⇧ Shift+Esc to open the Task Manager. This is a utility that monitors and reports on all of the processes and programs currently running on your computer. Processes tab. This will display all of the processes currently running on your computer. This will sort the processes based on their current CPU usage. Usually there will be only one that is nearly maxed out at 99-100%, though you may have a couple of different programs taking up 50% each. Many games and media editing programs will take 100% of your CPU while running. This is normal behavior, as these programs are designed to be the only thing you're using while it's running. This will allow you to look them up later to determine how to keep the high usage from happening. In Windows 8, you will be able to see the full program name instead of the process's system name. This will make determining what it is much easier. End Process. You will be asked to confirm that you want to force the process to quit.  In Windows 8, the button is End task. Force-quitting a program will cause any unsaved work in the program to be lost. Force quitting a system process may cause your computer to not work until it is rebooted. There is no need to force-quit "System Idle Process". If this is the process taking up your CPU, it is not actually using it. When System Idle Process is using a lot of CPU, it actually means that your computer has a lot of processing power available. If you are having difficulty force-quitting a program, click here for more advanced methods. Perform an internet search on the image name that you force-quit. This will help you figure out what the process is used for, as well as what steps to take to keep it from running at 100%. There are typically a few different ways that you might combat high CPU usage from a certain program:  Uninstall - If the program isn't a necessary one, uninstalling it may be the easiest way to keep it from bogging down your system. Reinstall or update - Sometimes a bug in the program is causing it to take up all of your...

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Нажмите комбинацию клавиш . Нажмите на вкладку «Процессы». Нажмите на колонку «ЦП». Найдите процессы, которые больше всего загружают центральный процессор. Обратите внимание на столбец «Имя образа». Выберите проблемную программу и нажмите на кнопку . Решите, что предпринять с проблемной программой. Проверьте «Параметры питания» (только на ноутбуках). Проведите апгрейд компьютера, если у вас возникают проблемы при работе большинства программ.


Cuddling is an important way to make contact and feel close without having to take off your clothes. Whether you’re watching a movie together or laying in bed, reach out and wrap your arms around your partner to feel that physical closeness together. Sometimes, one person has to initiate the contact. Hugging reduces stress and increases bonding between you and your partner. Get in the habit of hugging your partner when you come together and separate. For example, hug your partner before going to work or school in the morning and when you see them after a reunion (such as seeing each other after school or work).  Give a solid hug by wrapping your arms around your partner and not letting go right away. If hugging doesn't come naturally to your partner, ask for the hug directly. Breathing together can be physically and emotionally intimate without even touching each other. Start by sitting across from each other and facing one another. Begin focusing on your breath and breathing with your eyes closed. When you feel ready, open your eyes and watch your partner’s stomach moving with their breath.  The air you breathe will become the air that your partner breathes. Whether you start to breathe together or not, you should feel in sync with your partner. After you complete this exercise can be a great time to talk and have those deep conversations that seem so difficult in other situations. Gazing at each other can be a sign of love and connection. You might feel vulnerable or even a bit fearful once you and your partner lock eyes. Keep the connection and step outside of feeling embarrassed or scared and focus on your partner. Recognize that you can feel safe and secure, even when your partner sees you for who you are. Spend some time locking eyes with your partner. Sit across from each other and look into each other’s eyes. Start with 30 seconds, then move the time up as you feel comfortable. . If your kisses have moved to pecks, bring back the passion that comes from a good kiss or makeout session. Kissing can...

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Не упускайте возможности лишний раз обнять друг друга. Обнимайтесь как можно дольше. Дышите вместе. Вместе закройте глаза. Страстно целуйтесь Попробуйте более интимные прикосновения.


Customers expect businesses to have websites. You can use this to your advantage—not only to increase business but also to foster customer loyalty. Your website can be a great platform for you to communicate with your customers.  On a website you can let your customers know what you've been doing for them, promote  sales and specials, enable customers to sign up for rewards programs, and provide people a way to voice their concerns and offer their compliments. Besides having a website you might create a Facebook account and/or a Twitter account for your business. You can post  announcements and alerts about your business. Monitor your site(s) for customer feedback.   How do your customers respond to your postings and announcements? Are any customers writing positive reviews, or are they defending you against negative comments? Besides being able to learn more about your customers and what they want, you can send the most loyal customers personalized thank-you's through social media. Consider sending them discounts or coupons for their loyalty. People often use social media to follow businesses, usually in order to find discounts and special deals.   Use these tools to your advantage by giving your customers exactly what they want, which will make them more likely to remain loyal to you and your brand. Make sure that your website and social media platforms do more than just explain what your services are and where you are located. For example, if you have a big sale planned, announce it prominently on your website. If you use a web-analytics program on your website, you can learn important information about what your customers have shopped for, searched for, or browsed in the past, as well as learn what they're looking for now.  This can help you give your customers what they actually want as opposed to what you think they want. Obviously this will further your quest for customer loyalty.

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Создайте сайт. Используйте социальные сети, чтобы завоевать доверие клиентов. Предоставляйте клиентам желаемое в интернете. Используйте веб-аналитику, чтобы видеть реальные желания пользователей.


Cut a 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 board the same length as the width of your wagon, and cut two spacer blocks to support it and allow clearance for the wheels to turn. Then drill the ends to allow the wheel mounting bolts to be inserted. Drill and pin these bolts into place the same way you did on the swivel assembly.

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Изготовьте неподвижную заднюю ось. Просверлите отверстия и прикрепите шурупами подкладочные бруски и брусок задней оси на место.


Cut a hole in the bag the frozen corn is packaged in and begin to pour the corn out into a microwave safe container or bowl. Add any seasoning you would like to your corn before placing it in the microwave. Try using at least salt and pepper. Microwaves vary in strength and consistency, some heat items quickly while others take much longer. Instead of trying to microwave the frozen corn all at once use a handful of shorter times and stir the corn in between. The overall microwave time of corn should be around 2-3 minutes on a high setting. Continue heating and stirring the frozen corn until it has been heated to your desired temperature. Once heated properly, remove from the microwave and enjoy!

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Положите замороженную кукурузу в блюдо, которое можно использовать в микроволновой печи. Добавьте соль и специи. Поставьте блюдо с кукурузой в микроволновую печь и установите таймер. Продолжайте разогревать кукурузу.


Cut off the tips of the wings. Remove any excess fat from the neck and inside the body cavity. Pat it dry with a paper towel. Use a knife or skewer, and make piercings at one-inch (2.5 cm) intervals. Be sure to pierce all the way through the fat layer just below the skin, but not into the meat. You will feel resistance when you get to the meat layer. You can skip this step if you purchased duck meat with the skin and fat layer removed. The duck will not cook properly if it is not on a rack where the fat layer can drain off the meat. Allow the water to collect in the bottom of the pan. The boiling water will begin to melt the fat layer and help the skin to crisp while cooking.  Do not cover the duck.  Insert a cooking thermometer into the thickest portion of the duck meat, either the breast or thigh. Be sure the thermometer is not touching any bones. A fully cooked duck should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). Check to see if the duck skin is crispy and the fat layer has fully melted and drained from the duck. If so, your duck has finished cooking. If not, switch your oven to broil and return the roasting pan and duck to the oven. Broil for about 10 minutes. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

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Положите утку на разделочную доску. Промойте утку изнутри и снаружи холодной водой. Проколите кожу утки и толстый жирный слой. Положите подготовленную утку грудкой вверх, на стойку внутри противня. Полейте утку 2-3 стаканами кипятка. Вотрите соль и перец снаружи и внутри утки. Откройте разогретую духовку и поставьте утку вместе с противнем. Обжаривайте утку примерно 3 часа, переворачивая каждые 30 минут. Достаньте противень из духовки и проверьте готовность утки. Переложите утку на разделочную доску. Подавайте на стол.


Cut the 2x6s for both ladder risers to about 6" longer than the total height of the bed so far. Cut one of the ends of one riser to a 15 degree angle, using the miter or radial arm saw. Lean this piece, the 15 degree cut, on the ground against the outer board in its proper final position and then make a mark even with the top of the outer board. Cut this at 15 degrees also. Lean the risers back against the outer board and mark a 1 ½" deep notch on the riser. This will allow the  risers to fit securely to the outer board. Cut the notch as far as possible with a rotary saw and finish the cuts with a hand or hacksaw. Use this riser as a template for the other riser and make them match. Measure and mark the spaces between the steps of the ladder, making sure each step is level. Drill countersunk pilot holes through the face of the risers and into each step. Secure each step with four 2 ½" screws. From the inside of the outer board, drill pilot holes through outer board and into each riser of the finished ladder. Secure it in place with four 2 ½" lag bolts and washers. Attach two riser supports to the ladder. Drill countersunk pilot holes through the riser supports and into the riser using four 2 ½" screws. Ensure that the top of the riser supports line up with the top of the side rail. Attach two raiser supports to the bottom of the ladder by drilling countersunk pilot holes through riser supports and into the ladder using four 2 ½" screws. Ensure that the bottom of the riser supports line up with the bottom of the ladder. Drill pilot holes through risers and into the outer board. Secure the entire ladder assembly to the outer board using two 4" lag bolts and washers. Buy a twin mattress and enjoy your new bed!

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Вырежьте опоры для лестницы. Задайте наклон. Вырежьте соединяющий паз. Приделайте ступеньки. Прикрепите лестницу. Прикрепите верхние упоры. Прикрепите нижние упоры. Закрепите лестницу. Готово.


Cut the butter into cubes or chunks so the heat doesn't have to melt its way slowly through the butter to reach the center. The more surface area you expose to the heat, the faster the butter will melt. You don't need to aim for an exact size. Try cutting a stick of butter into four or five pieces. A pan with a heavy base should distribute heat more evenly than thin pans. This helps minimize the chance of burning the butter, by melting every part of it at a similar rate. A double boiler is even safer. Even a light pan, however, may produce more evenly melted butter than a microwave. You can make your own double boiler by stacking two pans. Butter melts between 82 and 97ºF (28–36ºC), which can be about room temperature on a hot day. Turn the heat on low to avoid heating the butter too far past this point, which can result in burning or smoking. The heat should remain low enough that the butter melts without browning. Use a spoon or spatula to spread the butter over the bottom of the pan as it melts. Turn off the heat or move to another stove burner, and stir the mostly melted butter. The butter and pan surrounding the unmelted chunks are still hot, and should be enough to melt the remaining butter. This method has a much lower risk of burning compared to leaving the butter on the stove to melt the rest of the way. Return to the heat for thirty seconds if there are still chunks after stirring.    You do not need to brown your butter unless the recipe specifies browned butter. If it does, keep the heat low and stir the butter continually with a gentle motion. The butter will foam, then form brown specks. Once you see these specks, remove from heat and stir until the butter turns amber brown, then pour into a room temperature dish.

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Нарежьте сливочное масло на кусочки. Положите масло в тяжелую кастрюлю или водяную баню, если возможно. Разогревайте на маленьком огне. Дождитесь, пока ¾ масла не растает. Снимите с огня и размешайте. Если для рецепта требуется глазирование, разогревайте масло до появления крапинок


Cut up an apple and a pear to use in this autumn smoothie. Peel the fruit first so that you don't end up with tough skins that will be difficult to blend. This wholesome smoothie tastes best with a thick, rich texture. Use a cup of whole plain yogurt with a creamy top. Adding 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg to this smoothie gives it the flavor of fall. Use 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of maple syrup to sweeten it. Place the apple, yogurt, spices, and maple syrup in the blender. Blend the ingredients until they are completely smooth and creamy. Add a little milk if you want to thin it out. Pour it into glasses. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top for garnish, then serve.

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Подготовьте осенние фрукты. Добавьте стакан густого йогурта. Добавьте специи и подсластитель. Перемешайте ингредиенты. Подавайте смузи. Приятного аппетита!


Cut your roses in the morning. You may cut them as early as you have daylight, which can be anywhere from 5:00 am to as late as 10:00 am depending on the time of year. Cut your roses earlier if the weather is hot. In contrast, cut your roses later if there is a lot of morning dew.  Try not to cut your roses at midday or later as they will have the least amount of substance. Keep your roses cool. Roses will last longer in cool weather and deteriorate in heat. If the weather is cool, you may be able to cut your roses later in the day. The degree of openness you want for your roses depends on their intended use. Cut the roses just after their budding stage as the petals just start to unfurl if you want them to last longer, like in the use of a bouquet. The variety of rose will open determine when you should cut them as some may be cut at a more open stage. For example St. Patrick and Moonstone roses have many petals and can be cut when they are more open. Cut the stems at an angle with clean, sharp cutters. The angle prevents the rose from standing flat, blocking any water from being absorbed. Place the roses in lukewarm or cold water as soon as they have been cut. Re-cut the stems when you have them underwater to eliminate air bubbles that can lead to premature wilting and shorten the life of your rose. Remove any foliage below the waterline if you’re using the roses for a bouquet. Fill a bucket of water so that the stem of the flower is completely under water but the bloom remains dry. Let the flowers drink the water in a cool and dark room for an hour. Refrigerate your roses at 38 degrees fahrenheit or until you are about to use them. Cut roses will last longer if they are placed in the fridge overnight as you sleep. Florists bread roses to last long once placed in a vase. If you are using you own roses, make note of which last longer once cut. Hybrid teas tend to last longer than antique roses. Varieties that tend to last longer in vases are: Crystalline Secret Red Intuition St. Patrick Veteran’s Honor Black...

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Срезайте розы в правильное время суток. Предварительно решите, насколько раскрытыми должны быть бутоны. Срежьте и подрежьте стебли. Подготовьте и охладите букеты. Выбирайте стойкие сорта роз. Используйте консерванты для цветов и часто меняйте воду.


Cutting down on your shampoo routine to two to three times a week will allow the oils in your scalp to penetrate your hair. Your hair can then hydrate and repair itself.  If you notice your scalp gets very oily or itchy after shampooing for only two to three times a week, you may want to increase the amount of times you shampoo every week. To properly shampoo your hair, only rub it into your scalp, massaging your scalp as you do this, and then let the shampoo run down the strands of your hair as you wash out the shampoo. Unlike shampoo, it’s important that you always use conditioner on your hair when you get it wet in the shower. Conditioner can help to replace the lipids and proteins in your hair shafts and allow your hair to grow longer and healthier. Rinsing your hair with cool water at the end of a hot shower can help to seal the cuticle and give your hair more durability when you style it. It is especially important to cold rinse after conditioning. The cold water will seal the hair cuticles and lock in moisture from the conditioner. Though you may be in the habit of wrapping and twisting your hair in a towel once you get out of the shower, doing this can cause breakage and put stress on the strands of your hair. Wet hair is particularly fragile, so substitute the post-shower towel wrap with a gentle pat down using a dry towel. If you like to wrap your hair in a towel, you can try using thin towels and soft microfiber towels. These towels are made of a material that is gentle on your hair and dries it well without breakage. Over-brushing your hair every day can actually be bad for your hair and lead to poor growth. Instead, use a boar bristle brush a few times through your hair before bed. This will help to distribute the oils in your scalp onto your hair so it stays moisturized, naturally.  Start at your scalp and use even strokes to go through each section of your hair at least once. Brushing once a day before bed can also increase circulation on your scalp, which can improve its health and encourage...

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Мойте голову шампунем два-три раза в неделю, не чаще. Используйте кондиционер каждый раз, когда принимаете душ. Ополаскивайте волосы прохладной водой. Не заворачивайте мокрые волосы в полотенце. Расчесывайте волосы перед сном. Не используйте инструменты для горячей укладки волос. Регулярно подстригайте концы волос.


Cutting the butter smaller will make it easier to mix. You can use a handheld beater, an electric mixer, or a food processor with a whisk attachment. You will be adding the rest of the sugar later; adding the sugar a small amount at a time will help prevent it from flying out everywhere. Adding only 1 teaspoon of milk or cream will make the frosting more stiff and is perfect for designing using a frosting tip but if you prefer a more loose and 'spreadable' butter cream you can opt for 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml). If you're still uncertain with the amount of milk or cream to add, you can just add 1/2 a teaspoon first to check. You can also substitute the vanilla extract for 1 teaspoon of a different flavor. For more ideas, click here. For a lighter buttercream, consider using milk instead of whipping cream. If you would like to make your buttercream less sweet, then add a pinch of salt. You can leave the buttercream plain, or you can make it coloring by adding a few drops of food coloring or gel icing coloring. Keep in mind that some flavorings, such as cocoa powder, will already tint the icing darker, so the coloring will not show up. This will give you frosting that is light and fluffy. You will need to beat it for about two to three minutes.  If the cream is too thick, add some more cream, milk, or half-and-half. Start with one tablespoon, mix, then add more if necessary.  If the cream is too thin, add a little bit more confectioner's sugar At this point, you can spread the buttercream over a cake or some cupcakes, or you can store it in a plastic Ziploc bag or an airtight container until you are ready to use it.  Buttercream will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.  Cakes and cupcakes frosted with buttercream will stay fresh for 3 days.

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Нарежьте оттаявшее масло кубиками и сложите их в миску. Взбивайте масло на низкой скорости не менее 5 минут, пока оно не станет легким и пушистым. Добавьте в масло половину сахара и как следует перемешайте. Добавьте остальные ингредиенты и продолжайте перемешивать на малой скорости. Подумайте о том, чтобы раскрасить глазурь. Добавьте оставшийся сахар и еще раз взбейте глазурь на высокой скорости. Используйте глазурь или поставьте ее в холодильник.


Cutting the placenta before the elastic walls of the blood vessels have contracted down can make hemorrhage from the puppy more likely. Leave the placenta intact. It will soon dry up, contract down and break off. It is not necessary to apply disinfectant to the puppy’s belly button and placental stump. If the whelping box is kept adequately clean, the belly button should remain healthy. It is important to keep the whelping box clean after the puppies are born, but you also need to take care with not disturbing the nursing bitch very much. When the mother goes to relieve herself, remove soiled towels and replace them with clean ones. Throw away soiled newspaper and replace it at the earliest opportunity. The first few days of the puppies’ lives are crucial for developing a bond with their mother. Try to leave the dogs alone as much as possible in the first few days. Limit your handling of the puppies in the first few days. Only handle the puppies when you need to clean out the box, which should happen from day 3 onward. Use your hand to feel the puppy’s body. A chilled puppy will feel cool or cool to the touch. It might also be non-responsive and very quiet. An overheated puppy will have red ears and tongue. It may also be unusually squirmy, which is the puppy’s best effort at getting away from any heat source.  A newborn's body temperature should be between 94-99 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature will rise to 100 degrees Fahrenheit at 2 weeks of age. You don’t need to take the dog’s temperature with a thermometer, however. Check with your veterinarian if you have concerns or questions. If you are using a heat lamp, be sure to check the puppies regularly for flaky or red skin. Remove the lamp if this happens. Newborn puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature, and they are prone to getting chilled. With mom not there you need to provide a heat source.  Adjust the room temperature so that you are comfortable in shorts and a t-shirt. Provide additional heat in the puppy’s box by placing a...

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Не трогайте плаценту. Не обрабатывайте пупок новорожденному щенку. Поменяйте полотенца и газеты в коробке, где проходили роды. Позвольте матери наладить связь со своими щенками первые 4-5 дней. Следите за температурным режимом в коробке. Контролируйте температуру в комнате. Взвешивайте новорожденных (на точных электронных весах) ежедневно в первые 3 недели. Позаботьтесь о том, чтобы посетители были полностью здоровы. Не заносите в комнату животных, которые не живут в вашем доме.