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Comfort under bare feet: how to use heated floors

Everyone knows that warm air tends to rise. Therefore, in the cold season, you may experience some discomfort when stepping on the floor covering. To avoid this, and also to significantly reduce…

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Analysis

New Cabinet of Canada

The new Cabinet of Canada, headed by Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister (the highest official in the Canadian hierarchy of power), was sworn in on November 4, 2015. "Russian Toronto" reports on the new…

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Integration

From immigrants to Americans

Immigrants coming to the United States are integrating into American society more quickly and broadly than ever, note the authors of a recent study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences, the…

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Law zone

If you get caught, you pay

The new law on Swiss abroad, which came into force on November 1, stipulates that Swiss nationals who are taken captive due to their own «negligence» will reimburse all costs associated with their…

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Travel

How to travel hitchhiking for free: tips for beginners

If you suddenly decide to embark on an adventure, and financial difficulties are trying to stop you, you can try traveling by hitchhiking. What does that mean? It means that sometimes, to visit…

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Shopping

Bags and Scarves: Learning to Choose Accessories Correctly

Not so long ago, changes occurred in the fashion world: finally, global brands stopped matching homogeneous items, moved away from the 'bag plus shoes' pair, and we got a new opportunity to stand out…

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Shopping

Hats – something that complements and even creates personal style

If Marlene Dietrich – only a top hat or an elegant cloche, if Audrey Hepburn – then crazy models with wide brims or a 30-centimeter crown. However, today women's hats have ceased to be an attribute…

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Analysis

Heading to Poland

The number of Ukrainian youth in Polish universities is growing rapidly. In the last academic year, Polish higher education institutions had over 20,000 Ukrainians on full-cycle programs alone…

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Education

Estevanico – One of the First Spanish Translators

He grew up in Morocco, in the region of Oum er-Rbia, which was constantly attacked by Berbers and Portuguese. In 1527 he was sold into slavery and became the property of the aristocrat Andrés…

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Everyday life

Down the Aisle and Off on a Honeymoon!

Nowadays many couples, while preparing their wedding, also plan their honeymoon – as the finale of the celebration of this unforgettable event. Such a vacation is special and means a lot to the…

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Health

Treatment of Limb Deformities in Israeli Clinics

The key cause of bone deformity is damage to the bone growth zone, which can be contributed by tumor processes, injuries (especially fractures), and infectious diseases. Such injuries become causes…

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Work

Czechs Will Help with Jobs

The Government of the Czech Republic has decided to help not only compatriots – Volyn Czechs moving from Ukraine to their historical homeland. The Czech Republic will make a step towards all…

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