Article in English: Protein is an important building block for muscles. To get a six pack in a month, you’ll want to eat around 0.38-0.77 gram of protein per 1 pound (0.45 kg) of bodyweight every day to help your abdominal muscles grow bigger and stronger. Some healthy, protein-rich foods you can eat are:  Fish Beans Reduced fat Greek yogurt Reduced fat cottage cheese Nuts Eggs Carbs will help fuel your body during your workouts so you’re able to exercise more. You'll want carbs to make up about 50% of your total daily calories. Stick with complex carbs, like fibers and starches, which are healthier than simple carbs. Some foods you can eat that have complex carbs are:  Whole grains Fruits and vegetables Legumes Not all fats are bad for you, and some fats can actually help you get a six pack. Healthy fats, like unsaturated fats, can improve your metabolism and help your body absorb nutrients. Aim to have healthy fats make up around 15-20% of your total daily calories. You can find healthy fats in foods like:  Avocados Walnuts Olive oil Almond butter Many processed foods, like chips, cookies, fast foods, and processed meats, are high in unhealthy fats, sugars, and sodium. Eating too many processed foods can cause you to put on fat. Too much body fat will conceal a six pack, so you'll want to stay away from processed foods. Since you'll be working out almost every day, you'll need to start drinking more water so you don't get dehydrated. Drinking plenty of water will also prevent bloating, which can conceal a six pack. On top of drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water a day, you should be drinking:  15–20 fluid ounces (440–590 mL) of water 1-2 hours before your workout. 8–10 fluid ounces (240–300 mL) of water 15 minutes before your workout. 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of water every 15 minutes during your workout. Stick to water and avoid drinking sugary sodas and energy drinks. To get a six pack in a month, you’ll want to make sure you’re sticking to a healthy diet. Logging what you’re eating each day can help you stay on track....

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Mangez plus d’aliments riches en protéines. Augmentez votre consommation de glucides complexes. Privilégiez les aliments qui contiennent de bonnes graisses. Évitez les aliments industriels. Buvez plus d’eau tous les jours. Tenez un journal alimentaire.


Article in English: Protein is important for organ function and building muscle. Select lean cuts of beef or extra-lean ground beef when you're consuming red meat. Remove skin from chicken before cooking.  Skip the fatty deli meats like bologna and salami. Choose lean turkey or roast beef as a replacement.  Vegetarians can get plenty of protein from soy, nuts, beans, and seeds. Lentils, legumes, and beans are excellent sources of fiber and protein. Eat low-fat dairy for a source of protein, including low-fat cheeses and nonfat yogurt.  A 150-gram serving of Greek yogurt provides about 11 grams of protein. The study has shown that 20 women who were eating high-protein yogurt snacks instead of crackers, chocolate, and other low-protein snacks consumed fewer calories and experienced less hunger. . Fruit helps to satisfy your sweet tooth thanks to its natural sugars, while fresh vegetables help your stomach fill up more quickly. Fruits and vegetables contain fiber to help you feel full quickly. Try some of these tips to introduce more fruit and vegetables into your diet:  Eat what is in season and eat fruit and vegetables for snacks or, for dessert. When you eat apples in the fall, for instance, or cherries in late summer, it might as well be an indulgent dessert. Cut up celery, carrots, peppers, broccoli or cauliflower and dip them in a light salad dressing or hummus. Use vegetables as a main dish. For example, make a stir-fry or a hearty salad and add just a few ounces of cooked chicken, salmon or almonds. Whole wheat bread, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, sweet potato, and brown rice are all excellent sources of energy and sources of nutrition. Combined with the right combination of proteins and vegetables, whole grains are perfect all-around nutrition.  Simple carbs are things like white bread, processed flour, and white sugar. This gives you energy quickly but then comes with a crash. It turns into fat very quickly. Substitute whole wheat flour or oat flour into pancakes or baked goods. You might need to add additional leavening...

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Préférez les protéines maigres aux saturées. Mangez plus de fruits et de légumes. Mangez plus d'aliments complets et arrêtez les glucides simples. Essayez de planifier un régime Supprimez le sel de votre alimentation. Ne sautez pas de repas. Évitez les boissons sucrées.


Article in English: Protein powders can be added to your daily diet to help you boost your muscle mass and help your muscles recover after an intense workout. Protein is made up of amino acids that are responsible for toning and maintaining your lean muscle. Again, protein supplements designed to help you bulk up should be an addition to your diet, not a replacement of a meal or meals. Protein increases the feeling of satiety and fullness, which may help curb overeating. It is also important for maintaining current muscle mass when doing exercise. When you reduce the number of calories you eat each day by going on a diet, your body may begin burning away your muscle mass. Taking a protein powder will help to curb the loss of your muscle mass. When trying to lose weight, the most important thing is to create a  healthy diet for yourself and  get plenty of exercise each day. Once you have shaped your diet and created an exercise regimen, you can then add weight loss supplements if you want to. Some studies suggest that protein powders can help your body to move nutrients through the body and may help to lower your cholesterol. Because of this, adding a protein powder to your healthy diet could help with lowering cholesterol, blood pressure or body mass quicker than just eating a healthy diet alone. Some medical conditions can lower your body’s ability to process protein or require that you get extra protein to keep certain symptoms at bay. These reasons may include:  Having gastric bypass. This can cause you to need extra protein because your gut does not absorb nutrients as effectively as it may have before the surgery. Having certain diseases or conditions like Celiac disease or Crohn’s disease. These conditions may cause you to need extra protein in case of a flare up.

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Consommez de la protéine en poudre pour gagner du muscle. Consommez des protéines en poudre pour perdre du poids. Consommez des protéines en poudre pour une bonne santé générale. Consommez des protéines en poudre en tant que supplément alimentaire.


Article in English: Proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids, which your body needs to produce white blood cells. When the body doesn't get enough protein, it produces fewer white blood cells. This means you can boost your lymphocyte production by eating the right amount of protein.  Great options for lean protein include chicken or turkey breasts without the skin, fish, shellfish, cottage cheese, egg whites, and beans.  To find out how much protein you should eat, multiply your bodyweight in kilograms by .8. This provides you with the minimum grams of protein you should eat per day. Your body weight is the maximum grams of protein you should eat per day. You can convert your weight from pounds to kilograms by multiplying your weight by .45. Alternatively, you can use an online calculator. Bad fats like saturated and trans fat thicken your lymphocytes, making them less effective. Reducing your saturated and trans fat consumption can improve your immune system. Additionally, you should choose mono- and poly-unsaturated fats over trans fats or saturated fats.  Replace saturated and trans fat with healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, which can actually increase lymphocytes.  Keep your fat consumption to 30% of your calories, with just 5 to 10% of that being saturated fat. You can avoid trans fats by steering clear of hydrogenated oils, commercial baked goods, fried foods, fast food, non-dairy creamer, and margarine. Beta carotene supports your immune system by boosting your production of lymphocytes. As a bonus, it also helps protect your body from cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Most doctors recommend between 10,000 and 83,000 IUs per day. If you eat 5 or more servings of vegetables each day, you should reach this daily goal.  Beta carotene is a fat-soluble vitamin, so you should eat it with at least 3 grams (0.11 oz) of fat to ensure absorption. For example, you could dip carrots in hummus or eat a salad with a low-fat dressing, such as olive oil mixed with balsamic vinegar. Beta carotene from food is processed...

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Consommez des protéines. Évitez de manger trop gras. Consommez des aliments contenant du bêtacarotène. Consommez des aliments contenant du zinc. Abusez de l'ail. Buvez du thé vert chaque jour.


Article in English: Prune over the winter. You can prune as early as November or as late as March. However, the best time to prune is late February to the beginning of March. This time of year is best because you can see which new buds will produce fruit (fat buds) and which ones will produce leaves (flat buds). When cutting, always use a pair of sharp shears. Dull shears can cause you to use too much pressure, which can lead to injury. It will also make cutting more difficult and may damage your plant. Wear the gloves while pruning to protect your hands. Cut any canes that have diseases on them first. Look for shriveled branches or discolored branches. Between bushes, dip the shears into the disinfectant to stop the spread of disease. Shake off the disinfectant before moving on to the next bush. You can also use a rag or towel that has been soaked in rubbing alcohol. Wipe down the shears to disinfect them. Cut any branches that look damaged due to weather or other circumstances. Damaged branches will lose leaves, look shriveled, or be broken due to wind. That is, cut out growth that doesn't look strong. Look for growth near the bottom that started late in the previous season, as it will not have had enough time to develop fully.  Remove this late growth near the bottom of the plant, preserving resources for the top of the plant. These twigs are the ones that didn't grow enough in the last season, so they are too small to produce any fruit this year.  Additionally, cut out any lower branch that will produce fruit that touches the ground. Fruit should not touch the ground while growing. These will branches that go out at an angle rather than straight up or branches that are bending towards the ground. If a cane did not produce fruit this year, cut back the extra growth from last year. You can recognize the twiggy growth because it will have an abundance of smaller twigs, more than other branches. Also, the wood that produces this type of growth will not be as shiny as newer wood growth. When cutting, take it back to a place where...

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Sachez quand tailler. Préparez vos outils. Commencez par les tiges malades. Désinfectez les outils. Coupez les rameaux abimés. Retirez les tiges fragiles. Taillez le bout des tiges du haut. Retirez les vieux rameaux. Gardez assez de tiges mures.


Article in English: Puberty is the phase of biological development when a child's body transforms into an adult body. Puberty will lead to a number of physical and emotional changes in a girl as she develops into a woman. In girls, puberty usually begins between the ages of 8 and 13 and can last for as long as 6 years. It is important that you understand what kinds of changes to expect, so that you are not shocked or scared by how your body is transforming. Typical changes during puberty include:  Growing taller and going through growth spurts. Developing hips and breasts. Hip and breast soreness and tenderness are typical during this period. Growing underarm and pubic hair. Sweating more profusely. Developing acne and other skin changes. Beginning to menstruate. Experiencing mood changes and mood swings.  Note that if you have not started menstruating by the time you are 14 years old, you should talk to your doctor to make sure everything is developing properly. Every woman goes through puberty differently, and many women have different preferences about how they would like to handle these changes. Still, there are steps you can take to make the maturation process smoother and less stressful. One important step is talking to a trusted adult woman--who could be a family member or not--about how to react to your changing body and shifting emotions. She can serve as an important mentor during this time in your life. Not only can you benefit from hearing stories about her own maturation process, but she might be able to help guide you as you prepare for the development of your adult body. The years when you mature into a woman can be exciting, but also daunting. Many girls become stressed out because of weight gain, skin changes, new curves, and sudden growth spurts. Between 50% and 88% of young women report negative feelings about their bodies during this vulnerable period of time. Try to engage in body-positive activities so that you are not trapped in negative thoughts. For example:  Tell yourself that media portrayals are not...

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Apprenez en plus sur les effets de la puberté. Demandez à une personne de confiance de vous expliquer les changements physiques causés par la puberté. Apprenez à vivre avec les changements qui surviennent concernant votre corps. Allez faire du shopping avec votre mentor ou avec un ami. Veillez à votre santé sexuelle en allant consulter un gynécologue. Comprenez que tout n'est pas censé arriver au même moment.


Article in English: Public speaking is a skill that most people have to learn. Look for a class online or at your local library, community center, or community college. You’ll learn how to prepare for a speech, how to give a good delivery, and tips for engaging your audience. If you’re trying to improve your skills for work, look for a class that’s designed for business or professional public speaking. You might even be able to get your employer to send you to a professional workshop. It’s okay to need additional help, and performance anxiety can be treated. Your therapist can teach you cognitive-behavioral strategies for confronting your anxiety and working through it. This will help you learn to identify thought and behavior patterns that are causing your performance anxiety. Then, you'll learn what to do differently to help you overcome your fear. Additionally, they’ll help you learn new ways to relax before a speech.  Look for a therapist online or ask for a referral from your doctor. Check with your insurance company to find out if they will pay for your treatment. Although you likely don’t need medication, sometimes it’s useful for helping you cope with performance anxiety. Talk to your doctor to find out if medication is a good choice for you. Then, take it before you give a speech to help you stay relaxed.  The first time you take the medication should be when you’re at home and don’t have any plans. This will help you see how it affects you. You might decide to use calming medication if you need to do public speaking for your job but are struggling to do it. Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization that has branches in many communities. They’ll help you build your public speaking skills and give you a safe place to practice. Look for a chapter in your area and attend their meetings. You may have to join your local Toastmasters chapter to take advantage of their services.

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Suivez un cours de discours en public. Travaillez avec un thérapeute pour surmonter vos peurs. Demandez des médicaments à votre médecin pour vous calmer. Rejoignez un groupe de Toastmasters pour vous améliorer.


Article in English: Pull away each leaf from the cabbage half and place them in a colander. Set the colander in the sink and run cold water over them. Leave them in the colander while you prepare the potato. If you prefer, cut the cabbage into 3 or 4 wedges. Place a large pot or Dutch oven on the stove and fill it at least half full with water. Add 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt and turn the burner to high. Place the lid on the pot to help the water boil faster. You'll know the water's boiling when you see steam escaping from under the lid. Put the potatoes in a slotted spoon and slowly lower them into the boiling water. Turn the burner down so the water bubbles gently. Keep the lid off of the pot and cook the potatoes until they're just starting to become tender.  The potatoes will continue to cook when you add the cabbage to the pot. If you're adding carrots and an onion, put them in the pot with the potatoes. Take the cabbage leaves from the colander and add them to the simmering water along with the cabbage-wrapped bacon packet. Put the lid on the pot and turn the burner down to medium. Simmer the cabbage and potatoes until they're both completely tender. The bacon flavors the cabbage and potatoes as they cook. Turn off the burner and wear oven mitts to pick up the pot. Slowly pour the mixture into the colander that's in the sink so the water drains. Discard the bacon packet and serve the boiled cabbage and potatoes while they're hot.  If you like, top the dish with butter and serve it with corned beef or sausage. Refrigerate leftover boiled cabbage in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Rincez les feuilles. Faites chauffer de l’eau. Faites bouillir la pomme de terre. Ajoutez le chou et les aromates. Égouttez le mélange.


Article in English: Pull each claw down and away from the body to remove it. Twist at the base of each claw, so you're left with two lobster "arms" with claws attached.  Eat the arm meat. Use a lobster fork to dig out the meat from the arms. There's not much, but it's worth digging it out. Remove the thumb off the claws, breaking the claws at the joint. You'll see meat inside the thumb section. Use your lobster fork or pick to take it out. Use the lobster cracker to crack the larger part of the claws then use the lobster fork to remove it. The claw meat may be hefty enough to cut into smaller pieces using a knife. Discard pieces of shell and cartilage in the dish provided. It is easy to simply suck the meat out of the legs. Some people don't bother as a lobster has skinnier legs than a size zero model and considerably more of them. Crack the tail open and using your fork or pick, remove the meat from the tail in one piece. Twist the "flippers" from the tail and pull out the small morsels of meat inside. Find and discard the large black vein in the tail meat as this is the bowel and not highly prized. Pull the shell of the main body open, and pick out any pieces of white meat that you can find. This is the lobster's liver, avoided by some but loved by diehard lobster fans. It's a gray substance found in the body of the lobster among the innards. If you have a female lobster, you may see red eggs, or roe, inside the body. These are edible, but not the most delicious part of the lobster.

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Faites tourner les pinces pour les détacher. Détachez les pattes du corps du homard. Découpez la queue. Pratiquez quelques incisions tout au long du corps, au-dessous. Mangez le tomalli. Récupérez les œufs.


Article in English: Pull off one of the middle leaves. If it comes off easily, the pineapple is good to go.

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Article in English: Pull out your most recent statements. At the top or bottom look for the current balance, minimum payment percentage, and annual interest rate for each card. Label cell rows A1 through A6 as follows: Credit Card Name, Beginning Balance, Interest Rate, Minimum Payment, Interest Amount, and New Balance.  There column at the end of the spreadsheet labeled New Balance should be equal to the Beginning Balance minus the Minimum Payment plus the Interest Amount. You will also need 12 rows for each credit card so that you can see how paying the minimum amount will extend your debt and accumulate a great deal of interest over time. Use one column for each credit card. So the information for the first credit card will be entered into column B, rows 1–5. The next credit card will be entered into column C, rows 1–5, and so on.  If you are unable to locate the minimum payment percentage on your statement, divide the minimum payment amount by the ending balance for that statement to arrive at a percentage. You need to calculate the percentage because the dollar amount will change each month. Assume a Visa card with a $1,000 beginning balance, 18% annual interest rate and a minimum payment of 3% of the total. In this scenario, you would enter $30 as the minimum payment, or the formula "=1000*.03."

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Récupérez tous les détails de vos comptes de carte de crédit. Ouvrez Microsoft Excel et créez un nouveau classeur. Entrez les informations à partir des relevés de cartes de crédit.


Article in English: Pull the sections from your temples or just above your ears. You will be using these to form the knot, so make them thin—about the thickness of a pen or pencil. Unless you have a helper, you will need to clip the loop in place. Use a duck bill hair clip to secure the left loop. Leave the right strand along for now.

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Prenez deux mèches. Maintenez la boucle en place.


Article in English: Pulleys are often used to direct tension in a direction other than up or down. If, for instance, a weight is suspended vertically from one end of the rope while the other end is attached to a second weight on a diagonal slope, the non-parallel pulley system takes the shape of a triangle with points at the first weight, the second weight, and the pulley. In this case, the tension in the rope is affected both by the force of gravity on the weight and by the component of the pulling force that's parallel to the diagonal section of rope.Let's say we have a system with a 10 kg weight (m1) hanging vertically connected by a pulley to a 5 kg weight (m2) on a 60 degree ramp (assume the ramp is frictionless).To find the tension in the rope, it's easiest to find equations for the forces accelerating the weights first. Proceed as follows:  The hanging weight is heavier and we're not dealing with friction, so we know it will accelerate downward. The tension in the rope is pulling up on it, though, so it's accelerating due to the net force F = m1(g) - T, or 10(9.8) - T = 98 - T. We know the weight on the ramp will accelerate up the ramp. Since the ramp is frictionless, we know that the tension is pulling it up the ramp and only its own weight is pulling it down. The component of the force pulling it down the ramp is given by sin(θ), so, in our case, we can say that it's accelerating up the ramp due to the net force F = T - m2(g)sin(60) = T - 5(9.8)(.87) = T - 42.63.  Acceleration of the two weights are the same, thus we have (98 - T)/m1 = (T - 42.63) /m2. After a little trivial work to solve this equation,  finally we have T = 60.96 Newton. Finally, let's consider an object hanging from a "Y-shaped" system of ropes - two ropes are attached to the ceiling, which meet at a central point from which a weight hangs by a third rope. The tension in the third rope is obvious - it's simply tension resulting from the gravitational force, or m(g). The tensions in the other two ropes are different and must add up to equal the...

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Étudions le cas d'une poulie qui soulève des poids avec une corde dont les deux parties ne sont pas parallèles. Étudions le cas d'un poids suspendu par plusieurs cordes.


Article in English: Pulling weeds is much easier when the ground is wet, so working soon after a rain will make the job easier. Typically, a good day to weed is one day after a nice rain. Try to find gardening gloves with some kind of wrist closure such a Velcro band that can be tightened around the wrist. In general, you want to find a pair of gardening gloves that are comfortable and reasonably durable.  Use whatever pair of gardening gloves you have in your shed. Any pair will do for weeding, but it is preferable to have a pair with wrist closure. Purchase a new pair of gardening gloves from a home and garden center. Look for a pair that fits your hands and has some design features such as reinforced fingertips, double stitching, and wrist closure.  If you're weeding abrasive or pointy weeds, like thistle, get gloves made of leather or another thick material. Weeding tools are great if you want to keep your hands clean or if you are weeding in an area that is particularly tough, such as an area with hard soil or a high concentration of weeds. Weeding tools are also great if you want to save some energy, since using your hands to weed can be quite exhausting. You should go to the shed and pick up the weeding tools you need for your job. If you are weeding in a tightly planted area and will be working on your knees, you will need a short handled weeding tool. If you are weeding a large area of the garden and plan to complete the weeding standing up, you will need a long handled weeding tool. If you do not have the right weeding tools for your job, you may need to visit your local home and garden center to purchase an appropriate weeding tool.  If you are buying a new weeding tool, you may want to examine the sharpness of the tool, whether it is made with good materials (for example, a stainless steel blade), and whether or not it will work for the most common weeding tasks in your garden. You should also consider whether you can comfortably grip the tool in your hands.  The Japanese farmer's knife is a type of short handled...

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Choisissez le bon moment pour le faire. Portez des gants de jardinage. Procurez-vous des outils de jardinage. Protégez-vous du soleil. Remplissez une bouteille d'eau. Éliminez les dangers dans votre jardin.


Article in English: Pumping iron isn't just a great way to improve your strength, mood, and overall health — it's also a killer way to improve your breasts! Specifically, building the pectoral (chest) muscles underneath your breasts with regular strength training exercise can help improve the size, firmness, and perkiness of the overlying breast. Below are two sample exercises you may want to try out:   Chest presses: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Hold one dumbbell in each hand with your elbows bent at a 90 degree angle. Use your chest muscles to lift the weights up toward the ceiling and touch them together. Lower the weights to their starting position slowly and smoothly. Do 3 sets of 12-15 reps 3-5 times per week.  Push-ups: Get on your hands and knees. Stretch your legs behind you and balance on the tips of your feet. Bend your arms to lower your body toward the ground. Use your arms and chest to return back to the original position. Keep your back straight and your hips elevated so that your body stays in a straight line. You can lower your knees to the ground if standard push-ups are too hard. Do 3 sets of 12-15 reps 3-5 times per week. Your chest muscles aren't the only ones you should work. In general, when strength training, you'll want to ensure that you exercise all of your major muscle groups each week to ensure maximum total-body strength and prevent injury. In addition, toning muscle groups besides those in your chest can also have positive effects on your bust size. For instance, strengthening your shoulder and back muscles can give your upper body a toned, firm appearance and make it easier to maintain pert, erect posture. Both of these can make your breasts appear bigger and more shapely. Get started working your back and shoulders with the sample exercises below:  Y Raise: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold one dumbbell with each hand in front of each thigh. In a smooth, controlled movement, raise the dumbbells out in front of you and over your head into a...

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Développez vos muscles pectoraux. Concentrez-vous aussi sur les muscles du dos et des épaules. Ne vous souciez pas de devenir baraquée. Si vous êtes mince, envisagez de prendre du poids. Ne croyez pas les mythes de « réduction ciblée ».


Article in English: Pumpkin plants need a lot water, but they shouldn't get too much. Make a habit of watering them when the soil seems a little dry, rather than adding more water to wet soil. Deep, infrequent waterings are ideal.  When you do water the plant, use a lot of water and let it soak deep into the soil. Pumpkin plants' roots run several inches or feet down, depending on the stage of growth, and it's important that the water reaches them. Try not to get water on the pumpkin leaves. This encourages the growth of a fungus called powdery mildew, which can cause the leaves to wither and the plant to die. Water in the morning, rather than at night, so any water that gets on the leaves has time to dry in the sun. When the pumpkins themselves begin to grow and turn orange, decrease the amount of water you use. Stop watering entirely about a week before you plan to harvest the pumpkins. When the plants first sprout (in about a week or two), adding fertilizer encourages health pumpkin plant growth. Go to your local nursery and ask for a fertilizer you can add to your pumpkin bed. In order to make sure your plants produce healthy pumpkins, you'll have to monitor them throughout the growing process.  Weed the patch often. Don't let the growth of weeds crowd out the pumpkin plants or absorb the nutrients they need to thrive. Plan to weed a few times a week. Check the pumpkin leaves and blossoms for beetles, which eat plant tissue and ultimately kill the pumpkin plant. Scrape them off the plant a few times a week. Mulch around your pumpkins to keep weed pressure down and conserve soil moisture. Aphids are pests that threaten a lot of garden plants. They can be found on the undersides of the leaves, and if you don't take care of them, they'll kill the plants quickly. Spray them off with water in the morning so the leaves have time to dry. If necessary, use an organic pesticide to rid your plants of pests. Ask about products at your local nursery.

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Arrosez les plantes de citrouille lorsque le sol s'assèche. Apportez des engrais à vos plants de citrouille. Éliminez les mauvaises herbes et les parasites.


Article in English: Punica granatum is a small deciduous tree. It will grow to about 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) tall, with orange flowers during the summer season. The dwarf variety "Nana" will grow shorter, to about 1 meter (3.2 feet) and are the best for growing in containers. Or, you might like the frilly flowers that grow on the "Beautiful" variety.  Be sure to consider your climate when choosing a pomegranate.  Most varieties cannot tolerate temperatures below 15 °F (−9.4 °C). There are several ways you can grow a pomegranate: from a seedling, a cutting, or from seed. Growing pomegranates from seeds does not guarantee you will get a certain variety of pomegranate and you will have to wait three or four years before your plant produces any fruit. If you would like to know how to germinate pomegranate seeds, click  here. You can purchase a pomegranate seedling at your local nursery. Be sure to buy a variety that produces edible fruit if you are hoping to be able to eat homegrown pomegranate. However, if you have a friend who has a pomegranate tree, you can also take a cutting from that tree. Cut a branch that is at least 10 inches (25cm) long. Cover the cut end of the branch with rooting hormone to help it grow. Take the cutting in February or March, when the plant is still dormant. Pomegranate trees love sunshine and will only fruit reliably when they get enough sun. If you do not have a spot in your yard that gets constant sun throughout the day, pick the spot that gets the least amount of shade. Pomegranate trees are not able to cope with waterlogged soil (known as “soggy feet”). Instead, they do best in well-draining or even sandy soil. Some pomegranate growers maintain that slightly acidic soil is best for pomegranates, though they also grow very well in moderately alkaline soil. For the most part, pomegranates will adapt to the soil they are planted in, so long as it drains well. Plant the pomegranate in a warm, dry spot that is at least partly protected from heavy winds. Avoid planting it in an area of your garden that is...

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Choisissez une variété de grenadiers. Procurez-vous une bouture ou une pousse de grenadier. Choisissez un endroit de votre jardin qui reçoit beaucoup de lumière du soleil. Choisissez un sol qui draine bien l’eau. Protégez votre grenadier du vent et d’une humidité trop forte. Plantez le grenadier.


Article in English: Punk started after WWII, but really took off in the 70s. Since it's been around for a while, it's gone through different phases and style twists and modifications. When the norm was long hair in the 70s, punks went short. Punk girls of the 80s went more masculine to combat the more feminine look of the 70s. And then there's glam punk, pop punk, and hardcore punk, just to name a few variations. So what's your take?  Glam punk means bright colors, glitter, spandex, leather, leopard print, neons, and satin. Think David Bowie. Metallic jumpsuit? Sure! Pop punk can be found at Hot Topic. Skinny jeans, band tees, pyramid stud belts, skater styles, and wristbands. It's like punk and hipster had a baby together. Hardcore punk is the opposite of what it sounds like. It favors simple clothes that are safe to mosh in. A plain t-shirt and baggy work pants are ideal, eschewing the elaborate fashion of other types of punk, which doesn't really make sense in the first place. Regardless of which style of punk calls to you (and there are many more than what's listed here), it's all defiantly anti-materialistic. No version of the punk way of life caters to the norm or caves into the mainstream. If it's not trendy, it's good. If it makes your mom furrow her brow, it's good. If the cool kids wouldn't be caught dead wearing it, it's good. If you're looking for a good, no-questions-asked punk look, there are a few main tenets that have withstood the test of time. Here are a few ideas to get you started:  Guys: black jeans (or any other type of jeans, really), bullet belts and silver stud belts, leather jackets/denim vests (with all your band patches), leather studs and any simple T shirt. As for shoes, Doc martens, converse, or military-style shoes. Girls: black skinny jeans, leopard print or patterned skirts, bullet and stud belts, band tees, leather anything, mesh and ripped mesh, and feel free to throw in a bit of pink. Converse, Doc Martens, and military-style shoes are best. When it comes to band tees, know that everyone is...

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Choisissez votre style. Maitrisez les bases. Cultivez le « do it yourself ». Préférez le simple au chic, le « destroy » au sophistiqué. Osez les mélanges.


Article in English: Puppies from the age of 3 to 12 weeks are the most accepting of new experiences. During this time you should expose your puppy to as many new (but safe) situations as possible, such as other pets and animals, humans of various ages and sizes, vehicle rides, the outdoors, etc.  A short checklist of things your puppy should be exposed to includes:   Unfamiliar people of different genders, sizes, ages, and ethnicities. Have willing people pet and handle the puppy in a positive manner. Also, make sure your puppy is exposed to people wearing hats, jackets and boots.  Children. If you don’t have children in your house, bring your puppy to a park where children are playing (making sure it’s okay to bring a dog to this park.) Let the puppy see and hear the kids playing. Other animals/pets. If you don’t have another pet, ask a friend with a cat or other pet if you can expose your puppy to their pets. Don’t have the puppy play with the pet but instead have the puppy sit calmly by your side as the pet goes about its business.  People doing different activities. Make sure your puppy is exposed to people using roller blades, wheel chairs, canes, exercising, jogging, and running.  Different walking/sitting surfaces. Let your puppy walk and sit on mud, slippery surfaces, carpet, tile, metal (like a veterinarian’s examination table), gravel, bridges, dirt, wood floors.  Noises. Some puppies can become frightened of vacuums, fans, hair dryers, bells, yelling, singing if they are not exposed to them.  Traveling. Especially in a car so veterinary and grooming appointments aren’t as stressful  Odd things. Some puppies may be frightened of odd things like plastic bags, umbrellas, rain coats, or baby strollers if they are not exposed to them while they are young. Remember that everything is new and strange to your puppy. It’s your responsibility to introduce new things to your puppy in a calm, reassuring manner to help him acclimate to our world successfully. Take time to reassure your puppy and offer him treats to reward him for...

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Exposez votre chien à de nouvelles personnes et de nouvelles expériences entre la troisième et la douzième semaine. Aidez votre chiot à se sentir à l'aise pendant que vous l'exposez à de nouvelles choses. Utilisez votre meilleur jugement lorsque vous présentez une nouvelle expérience au chiot. N'oubliez pas que votre chiot va de moins en moins accepter les nouvelles expériences au fur et à mesure qu'il grandit. Envisagez d'inscrire votre chiot à des cours de socialisation.


Article in English: Puppies have a lot of growing to do, so their bodies require more calcium, protein, and calories than an adult dog. Therefore, it is essential to feed your puppy food that is meant for puppies and identified on the label as food for "Growth". It is difficult to provide a balanced homemade diet for puppies, because they have such specific nutritional requirements and must have the correct balance of calcium and phosphorus in their food. The calcium to phosphorus ratio in puppy food needs to be within the range of 1:1 to 1:5 to help the puppy develop strong bones and teeth. Getting the ratio wrong at a young age means the puppy may have irreparable damage to their adult teeth, and may also have stunted bone growth. The first ingredients on the list should be a meat protein like “chicken” or “beef’ and not a grain like “corn” or “wheat.” The caloric content of the food is often found on the manufacturer’s website and not on the bag. There will be information on the protein, fat and fiber in the nutrient analysis section. Most puppies are fed a diet in the mid 20 to 30% protein range.[8]  When it comes to choosing any food, make sure you look at the list of ingredients. If it contains chemicals and ingredients you can't pronounce, don't give it to your puppy. Labelling regulations mean the contents are listed in order of quantity. Thus look for high quality ingredients, such as meat. The type of meat should be listed such as "Beef" or "Chicken" etc. Be wary of "meat meal" because this means meat by-products such as offal or skin and is lower quality. A BCS will help you determine whether your puppy or adult dog is at a healthy weight.  A dog that is neither under nor overweight will have ribs that are not visible, but easily palpated with the flat of your hand. It will also have a nice waist just in front of the hips and a flank tuck when viewed from the side. The amount of food that you feed a puppy has an impact on its lifespan. Puppies that are overweight in their first year of life may potentially die 2 - 3...

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Apprenez en plus sur les besoins nutritionnels de votre chiot. Choisissez une marque de nourriture pour chien qui utilise des ingrédients de qualité. Utilisez une échelle d'état physique du chien. Donnez-lui la bonne quantité de nourriture. Discutez avec votre vétérinaire.


Article in English: Puppies tend to pull on their leashes because they're full of extra energy and excited to be outside. If possible, tire your puppy out by playing with her before you put her on a leash for the day. Try throwing your puppy's favorite ball for her for about 10 minutes before you try to put on her leash. Puppies often get excited when it's time to go outside, jumping up on their owners and barking in anticipation of going on a walk. This problem can go on for years if you don't resolve it while your puppy is still young. If your puppy barks and jumps on you when you pick up a leash, wait until she is completely calm before putting it on. Do this over and over until she learns that she won't get to go outside until she behaves. Start walking with your puppy outside. When she runs ahead and pulls on the leash, halt. Wait for her to turn around, say "come," and when she's at your side, tell her to "sit." Reward her with a treat, then continue walking. Repeat the process until she learns to walk alongside you instead of pulling on the leash.  When your puppy walks beside you, reward her frequently so she knows that's where she's supposed to walk. Continue using the red light, green light method for a few weeks. It may take awhile before your dog learns not to pull you down the street.

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Fatiguez le chiot avant d'aller le promener. Dressez votre chiot pour qu'il reste tranquille pendant que vous lui mettez sa laisse. Utilisez la méthode du feu vert, feu rouge.


Article in English: Pups should be held as early and often as possible so that they can become comfortable with human interaction. The more comfortable they are with people, the better socialized they will be, making them better pets. The mother guinea pig will not reject her babies if you hold them, but she will need time to complete the birthing process before they are ready to be held.  Female guinea pigs typically give birth to an average of three pups per litter. The birthing process usually takes about 30 minutes, with about three to five minutes between pups. You will know when the process is over when all pups have been delivered and the mother has eaten the placenta and cleaned the pups.  In general, guinea pigs are not used to being held and may initially feel afraid when you pick them up. Getting your pups to be comfortable with you holding them may take some time.  To pick up one of your pups, slowly reach into the cage and reach for him from the front. Slide one of your hands under his chest and use your other hand to support his back end. Slowly pick him up and hold him against your chest for as long as he will let you. Talk to him with a gentle voice as you are handling him.  If the pup becomes squirmy when you are holding him, gently lower him back into his cage. Your pup may start to squeak when you take him away from his mom to hold him. Make sure not to keep him away from his mother for long. Do not try to handle your pups when they are sleeping or nursing. If you purchased your pups from your local pet store, you probably will not need to determine whether they are male or female. If your adult female guinea pig gave birth, you can try to determine the sex of the babies soon after they are born. Female guinea pigs will have what looks like a tiny grain of rice in their genital area. Male guinea pigs will have a white ring in this area. It is recommended to have your veterinarian or a guinea pig expert determine the sex of your pups, if this has not already been done at the pet store. If necessary, the male...

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Manipulez souvent vos animaux. Déterminez leur sexe. Séparez les bébés mâles des femelles. Sachez quel repas donner aux petits. Apprenez à les nourrir. Surveillez leur état de santé. Changez régulièrement la litière de la cage. Donnez-leur des jouets.


Article in English: Purchase a fresh rose. Cut the stem off until just below the flower (leave 1 inch or 2.5 cm of stem). Place the rose in a dark corner, like in a cupboard, for five to seven days, or until it is dried. The rose should look brown or dark in color, and feel brittle and crunchy. Remove the rose’s sepals and petals. Once they are removed, look for a brown-colored bulb in the middle attached to the stem. This is the rose hip. Sepals are the green, leaf-like parts of the flower that protect the bud. They are located directly underneath the flower's petals. Before you cut it in half, put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect your hands. Use a knife or scissors to cut the hip in half. Then cut the halves in half. You should be able to see a cotton-like substance, known as cythilicus, in the middle. This substance is what causes the itching sensation. Place a small cup on a table. Hold one of the halves over the cup. Use a toothpick to remove the cythilicus from the hip. As you remove the cythilicus, let it fall into the cup. Do this until all of the cythilicus is removed.  The cythilicus is the cotton-like substance found within the rose hip. Avoid touching your eyes and mouth once you start this process. Pour a cup (240 ml) of water into a pot. Place the pot on the burner and set the heat to medium-high. Once the water starts to boil (after five minutes or so), pour the water into a mug. Let the cythilicus absorb the steam for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is fluffy. The steam will help activate its itching properties. Make sure the cythilicus does not get wet. Place the cup of cythilicus on a windowsill that receives direct sunlight. Let the cythilicus dry for one to two hours. Pour the dried cythilicus onto a piece of paper. Use a spoon to crush it into a powdered form.  Then slide the powder into a sealable plastic bag or glass vial.  For cautionary purposes, write on the bag, “CAUTION. DO NOT TOUCH OR THROW AWAY.” Make sure to wash the spoon with soap and water once you are done using it.

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Fais sécher une rose. Enlève le cynorhodon. Coupe le cynorhodon en deux. Enlève la matière cotonneuse. Fais bouillir une tasse d’eau. Place le mug près de la tasse qui contient la matière cotonneuse. Fais-le sécher. Broie le coton pour obtenir une poudre.


Article in English: Purchase a glass, wooden, or plastic container from a pet store to house your leopard gecko, including a securely fastened screen lid. A secure lid is important, especially if you have a cat or dog. You may find these sold as aquariums, vivariums, or terrariums. If you already have a home for your gecko, skim through this section to make sure it meets your pet's needs. The tank should be wider than it is tall, as leopard geckos are terrestrial. There's no size limit for adults, but in larger tanks, there must be plenty of hides so they don't get stressed.  You can also buy a tank with a sliding door at the front instead of a screen lid. This tank would make it easier to tame your gecko. A 20 gallon (75.7 L) tank will hold one leopard gecko. It is best to house geckos separately as these reptiles get extremely stressed and fight if housed together. Even females who are similar in size cannot live together and may fight even if raised together. Even a breeding pair should be separated after mating. Leopard geckos are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk, but they are still adapted to live in areas with 14 hours of sunlight a day, or 12 hours during the winter. The easiest way to provide this is through indirect sunlight from a window. A light is only necessary if a window is unavailable. A common misconception is that Leos cannot see red light. Although they can't see the color, they can still see the light so it's best to not use one. Subtle UV lighting, while not completely necessary, is beneficial and can take the place of a d3 supplement. Leos cannot overdose on d3 they get from this light. A milk bottle lid works great for putting powdered calcium in so if your gecko feels like it needs calcium it can go and lick some up. Be sure it doesn't have vitamin d3 or else it could lead to an overdose. Find your leopard gecko at a certified breeder if possible, or at a pet store with healthy, well-cared for animals. Select an animal with bright, clean eyes and a fat tail. Missing toes and...

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Achetez un récipient de 75 l ou plus. Créez un cycle d'éclairage qui recrée le jour et la nuit. Placez un plat de calcium dans le terrarium. Achetez votre gecko léopard auprès d'un vendeur fiable.


Article in English: Purchase an aerosol spray pesticide designed especially for killing wasps from your local supermarket or hardware store. Pesticides designed for smaller insects like ants may not be strong enough to kill the wasps.  Wearing the proper protective clothing and following the other safety measures outlined in the section above, target the bottom opening of the nest with a stream of pesticide. Do this for approximately 10 to 15 seconds (or according to the instructions on the can), then quickly vacate the area. Leave the spray to take effect overnight. The next day, observe the nest from a distance. If you still see activity around the nest, repeat the process a second time. Once the activity has ceased and most of the wasps are dead, it is safe to knock down the nest using a long stick. Use the stick to break the nest apart, then saturate the pieces with the pesticide spray. Dispose of the broken nest and any dead wasps immediately. When it comes to ground nests (such as those occupied by yellow jackets),  insecticidal dust is much more effective than aerosol sprays, which can't quite penetrate the heart of the nest.  Get your hands on some insecticidal dust, such as "Sevin 5 Garden Dust" and measure out about ¼ cup into a bulb duster (or disposable plastic cup). During the night or early morning, apply the dust liberally onto the nest opening while wearing the proper protective gear. Immediately vacate the area. Don't block or cover the nest - allow the wasps to enter and exit freely. As they pass through the opening, their legs and wings will become coated with the insecticidal dust, which they will then carry with them into the center of the nest, contaminating the other wasps. Following the application of insecticidal dust, the wasps should die off within a day or two. If not, you can try repeating the process. If you're not a fan of using pesticide, a simple solution of dish soap and water can be extremely effective at killing off wasps, as it coats their wings to prevent them from flying and eventually...

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Utilisez un pesticide en aérosol. Utilisez de l'insecticide en poudre. Utilisez du liquide vaisselle. Utilisez la fumée. Utilisez l'eau.


Article in English: Push a large bookshelf in front of the wall if you need to hide a large space or hang smaller shelves directly onto the wall if you only need to cover up a small patch.  You can use one large bookshelf to cover one panel of the wall, but if you want to cover the entire wall, consider pushing back-to-back bookcases up against it. When using smaller shelves, place the shelf directly beneath the imperfection you want to hide. Stack decorative elements on top of the shelf in a manner that allows you to cover up the flaw behind them. This is classic way to cover up patches of bad wall. Find a painting, photograph, or other piece of artwork large enough to cover the imperfect area, then hang it directly over the spot you need to hide.  You can purchase duplicate prints of classic artwork, frame a poster, or commission a piece from a local artist. If you aren't able to find artwork you like, consider making your own. Buy several canvases that are large enough to cover the area and paint them as desired. For walls with larger flawed patches, you could try creating a collage of favorite pictures. These pictures can be framed or unframed; both options will work, but they'll each create different effects.  The picture collage can be as small or large as you need it to be, and you can use either personal or professional pictures. Try to plan out the collage so that there are pictures directly over any imperfection you need to hide. Hanging framed pictures will create a more polished, intentional look. Unframed pictures, on the other hand, create an artsy, casual appearance. Regardless of which option you choose, try to use photographs printed on high-quality, low-gloss photo paper to minimize glare. You can hang one mirror to cover one small imperfection or create a collage of mirrors to hide a larger area. Mirrors also have the added benefit of making the room look bigger.  When hanging one mirror, consider the dimensions of the space you need to cover. A full-length mirror can cover a tall patch, but if you need to...

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Installez des étagères. Trouvez une pièce d’art qui vous plait. Couvrez les défauts avec un collage. Installez des miroirs. Accrochez des rideaux. Agrafez du tissu sur la zone. Accrochez une tapisserie.


Article in English: Push the cyclone release catch or the latch on the top of the canister. Gently pull the canister from the vacuum cleaner. There is a catch release on the canister that holds the filter in place. Disengage the release, which will allow you to open the top of the canister. Take the filter out of the canister by grasping the top and pulling it out. Filter B is located inside the ball on your vacuum. Lay the back of the vacuum on the ground with the suction part sticking up in the air. Locate the central locking dial on the ball and turn the dial counter-clockwise until it unlocks and comes off. Turn the filter one-quarter of a circle counter-clockwise, then lift it from the vacuum. If your model does not have a ball, then Filter B will be located near the bottom of the canister. Do not add any kind of soap or detergent when cleaning your filters, and don't process them through any type of washing machine or dishwasher. All you need to clean the filter is running water. Expect to rinse your filter up to 10 times.  When washing filter A, wet the filter under running water and then squeeze the water from the filter. When washing filter B, let the water run over the filter, then gently tap it on the side of the sink to remove the water. Place both filters in a warm room with good air circulation. Filter A should be laying horizontally, while Filter B sits with the larger side facing up. If they still feel damp after 24 hours, wait until they are dry to put them back in your vacuum. Do not try to hurry the process by placing them in a dryer, using a hair dryer, or putting them near an open flame. This can damage your filters. Slide Filter A back into its place in the cyclone. Push Filter B back into the ball, then secure it with a one-quarter turn clockwise. Place the central locking dial back into place, then turn it clockwise until you hear it click shut.

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Enlevez la cartouche transparente. Enlevez le filtre A. Retirez le filtre B. Nettoyez les filtres uniquement à l’eau froide. Exposez les filtres pendant 24 heures pour les sécher. Remontez-les dans l’aspirateur.


Article in English: Push-ups target many muscle groups throughout the body, particularly the muscles surrounding the underarm. Make sure you keep your body straight, as if your body is a straight plank from head to toe. If this position is difficult, drop your knees. Start with 3 sets of 10 and increase amount with skill. Change your hand position to create challenge. Arms spread far apart will work back muscles, and hands placed closer together--such as creating a diamond shape with pointer fingers touching at the top and thumbs touching at the base-- will work triceps.

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Article in English: Put 2 cups of flour, 1 tsp. of ground pepper, 1 tsp. of ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp. of salt in a large bowl. Though Urad flour is the most traditional flour used for making poppadoms, it can be a little difficult to find if you don't have any luck at your local Indian or Asian markets.  If you can't find it, you can use garbanzo bean or chickpea flour instead. Use a wooden spoon to thoroughly stir the ingredients together until they are blended. Make sure that the garlic is fairly well distributed throughout the dough. Once you've stirred the dough for at least 30 seconds to a minute, make a little depression in the top of the dough for the water you'll add. Now, pour 1/4 cup (2 oz.) water into the little depression you've made. At first, you should use a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients together, if you wish. As the mixture gets a bit more formed, you can start using your hands. Alternately, you can just use your hands to incorporate the water right away. Now, just use your hands to knead the dough in the bowl until you've made a nice, substantive mixture that you can work with and all of the ingredients are incorporated. The water should help everything stick together. Use a roller to roll each piece back and forth until it is nice and thin. You should use a lightly floured, lightly oiled surface for best results, so that the poppadom pieces are easier to cook. Many poppadom recipes call for you to actually shape each piece into a circle, using either a shaper or an old CD or DVD to get the shape you're going for, though it doesn't really matter because the shape won't perfectly stay as it is. You can also brush a bit of extra oil or ghee on each piece of dough to make it even easier to cook. This can add an extra spicy kick to your finished poppadoms later on. You can turn the poppadoms over and even sprinkle them with the spice on both sides if you really want to go for the full effect.

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Mettez la farine, le poivre moulu, le cumin et le sel dans un bol. Mélangez une gousse d'ail émincée dans la farine. Versez l'eau. Mélangez les ingrédients jusqu'à ce que vous obteniez une pâte ferme et sèche. Pétrissez la pâte pendant 2 à 3 minutes ou jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit lisse. Séparez un morceau de pâte de la taille d'une noix et roulez-le. Saupoudrez chacun des disques de pâte de piment de Cayenne.


Article in English: Put a shallow drinking bowl inside the brooder that is deep enough for the ducklings to dip in their beaks, but not their entire heads. Ducklings like to be able to clear their nostrils as they drink, but if you give them access to deeper water they could climb in and drown.  Change the water and clean the bowl every day to make sure the ducklings don't get sick from drinking dirty water. If you fear the bowl you have is a little too deep for your ducklings to drink from safely, lining the bottom with pebbles or marbles will make it safer for them. Ducklings don't eat for the first twenty-four hours after they hatch, since they're still absorbing nutrients from the yolk inside the egg they hatched from. After that, they graduate to starter crumbs, tiny pellets of duck food available at feed supply stores. Buy a plastic feeder, fill it up, and place it in the brooder. If the ducklings seem hesitant to eat, try adding a little water to their food to make it easier for them to swallow. You can also add a very small amount of sugar to their water for the first couple of days to help them get off to a good start and give them energy. Very weak ducklings may need a little extra yolk nutrition before they're ready for starter crumbs. Feed them a bit of mashed duck egg yolk until they become more interested in the starter crumbs. Make sure the ducklings have access to food 24/7. They need to be able to eat whenever they're hungry since they grow so quickly at this stage of life. They also need water to help them swallow their food, so keep the water bowl full at all times. After about ten days, ducklings are ready for grower's pellets, which are the same as the starter crumbs, only bigger. When the ducklings become adults, after about 16 weeks, they're ready for adult duck food. Many foods humans eat, like bread, don't provide them with the nutrition that ducks need, and some can even make them sick.  Even if the ducks are interested in food such as bread, it is not good for them. Ducks can have very thinly cut...

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Donnez beaucoup d'eau à vos canetons. Donnez à vos canetons des miettes pour juvéniles. Donnez du jaune d'œuf de canard aux canetons faibles. Donnez un accès constant à vos canetons à la nourriture. Passez à la nourriture pour canards adultes. Évitez de donner aux canetons des aliments qui ne sont pas faits pour les canards.


Article in English: Put on gloves so that the rough exterior of the shells don't scrape your hands while you wash any grit and grime from the oysters. Wash the oysters in a place where the runoff won't damage any of your yard and/or equipment.  Again, wash your oysters immediately before you plan on roasting them. Washing oysters too early before cooking can kill them, making them inedible. Oysters from a purveyor are often washed when they are harvested, but it won't hurt to give them a once-over. You're better safe than sorry. In order to have a traditional oyster roast, you'll need a good sized fire and a big piece of sheet metal. If you don't have a piece of sheet metal, you can use a piece of metal grating, so long as the grating is small enough to contain the oysters.  Place four cinder blocks at the edge of your fire, positioned rectangularly so that they'll easily support the sheet metal when fitted over the fire. Once the fire begins to die down, place your sheet metal on top of the cinder blocks and wait for it to get hot. (Of course, make sure your sheet metal is properly washed beforehand.) If splashing a couple drops of water onto the sheet metal causes the water to sizzle and disintegrate, the surface is ready to go. Make sure you have enough oysters. Budget anywhere from 6 - 16 oysters per person. Although burlap sacks work a little better than towels (and won't look unbecoming when they get steamed), towels are perfectly acceptable.  Give the batch of oysters anywhere from 8 to 10 minutes to finish cooking. If you prefer oysters to be less cooked, aim for about 8 minutes. If you prefer your oysters to be more cooked, aim to keep them under the burlap sack for a couple more minutes. Throw away any oysters that haven't opened 1/4" to 1/2" after 10 minutes. The sheet should take a handful of minutes to properly heat up. Repeat process over again when sheet metal is hot enough to receive a new batch of oysters.

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Lavez vos huitres minutieusement. Allumez un feu de la taille de votre plaque métallique. Disposez vos huitres sur la plaque métallique, réparties en une seule couche. Couvrez-les avec une toile de jute mouillée ou une serviette de plage et attendez qu'elles soient complètement cuites. En attendant que la plaque métallique chauffe à nouveau, dégustez la première fournée d'huitres avec des amis.


Article in English: Put on something heat resistant, so it doesn't catch the area on fire. Also, remove anything flammable from the area, such as paper.  In addition, make sure your candle isn't too near curtains or anything else that could blow into it. Also, feel for drafts, as drafts can blow the flame to something flammable.

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Article in English: Put the bags into the refrigerator and let the pork chops tenderize and absorb the flavors of the brine solution. Avoid brining the pork chops for more than 2 hours or the meat will become mushy. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of a pork chop. The meat should reach between 140 °F (60 °C) and 145 °F (63 °C) once they've finished cooking. Serve the pork chops with sautéed apples, roasted squash, or crispy potatoes. Put the leftovers in an airtight container. Refrigerate them for 3 to 4 days.

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Faites refroidir la viande dans la solution pendant deux heures. Vérifiez la température interne et servez-les.


Article in English: Put the band around your bust and hook it. You can do this in the front and slide it around. Or you can put it on the way you will wear it and hook it in the back. For a push up bra, it is important that you have your breasts sitting on top of the padding or underwire. Lean down and lift your breasts to properly place them in the cup.  When you straighten back up, readjust the bra to make sure the breasts are sitting in the right position and that you don't have any breast spillage over the top of the bra. If your bra is properly fitted, you will not have any part of your breast spilling out of the side of the bra. Once your breasts are properly inside the cups, fix the straps. They should not be twisted, but instead flat against your skin. The straps should sit snugly on your shoulders, but not dig into your skin or fall off your shoulders. Adjust the straps if they are ill-fitting. The band across your back should lay horizontal. It should not be pulled up your back. If you had your bra properly fitted, you shouldn't have any problems. One key to wearing a push up bra is to make sure the bra looks natural. You don't want the bra's cups too be too stiff with padding that it looks hard. People should be paying attention to you, not your bra.  When wearing tight clothes, make sure your padded bra is seamless so that it looks smooth under your clothes. If your bra fits well, you should not have any unfortunate breasts or skin hanging over the bra and straps. Because push up bras fit tighter than other bras, limit the amount of time you spend in the push up bra. If the bra becomes uncomfortable, take it off and wear your regular bra for a few days.

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Attachez votre soutien-gorge. Penchez-vous en avant afin que vos seins prennent leur place. Ajustez les bretelles. Portez votre soutien-gorge avec discrétion. Ne portez pas votre push-up trop longtemps.


Article in English: Put the board flat on the ground and stand on it to learn to place your feet properly, and get your balance without falling down.  Stand with your feet angled sideways on the board, your feet lined up roughly with the truck screws that attach the wheels to the board.  Regular foot means that you've got your left foot forward and your right foot in the rear. This usually means that you'll use your right foot to push. Goofy foot means that you've got your right foot forward and left in the rear. Usually, this means you'll use your left foot to push. Rock back and forth a little to see how the wheels move and how much sway you've got on the trucks. Just get comfortable. Turn your front foot slightly so it's more straight with the board, instead of sideways on the board. Use your other foot to gently push off, going very slowly at first. You don't want to have an accident just because you were going too fast before you were ready.  After you get some momentum, practice putting your back foot into place on the back of the board, just ahead of the tail curl, around the trucks. Get your balance and ride, bending your knees some to keep your balance. Mongo foot means that you feel more comfortable pushing off with your lead foot, and riding with your back foot. Some people see it as acceptable, but it will hinder you later and it's an awkward motion to swing your front foot around. If you find yourself pushing mongo, try switching from regular to goofy or vice-versa. Keep practicing, making little push-offs, and pivoting your feet to ride on the board until you slow down. Then pivot your riding foot straight, push off with your other foot, and pivot back. The more you do this, the more comfortable you'll become at riding the board.  Try speeding up, but just a little. Like a bike, some riders find it actually quite a bit easier to keep your balance when you're moving a little quicker. If you start speed-wobbling, you can tighten your trucks. This will make it harder to turn but you can practice with tight trucks...

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Tenez-vous correctement sur la planche. Essayez de pousser tout doucement sur le sol. Lorsque vous ralentissez, poussez à nouveau. Fléchissez vos chevilles et déplacez votre poids pour tourner. Posez votre pied au sol pour vous arrêter. Essayez de maitriser votre skate dans le sens qui ne vous est pas naturel. Apprenez à tomber correctement. Regardez des skateurs plus expérimentés.


Article in English: Put the coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla in a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste the mixture and add a little more sugar or vanilla if desired.  A note about coconut milk: this ice cream tastes best with full fat coconut milk. Be sure to use coconut milk, and not cream of coconut, which is a different product. Coconut milk naturally separates during storage. Scoop the entire contents of the cans into your blender.  Optional: add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum to the mixture. This is completely optional, but it will result in a final texture that's less "icy" and more similar to traditional ice cream. Place it in your refrigerator and chill the mixture completely before proceeding. Starting with a chilled mixture will make it easier to achieve the light, fluffy texture of ice cream. Pour it into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. In most cases you will be instructed to transfer the churned ice cream to the freezer for a few hours until it firms up and become scoopable. If you don't have an ice cream maker, freeze it as follows: pour the chilled custard into a shallow baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze it for 45 minutes, then unwrap it and stir the custard to whip some air into the mixture. Wrap it back up, put it in the freezer and repeat every 45 minutes until the mixture is frozen and scoopable. The more frequently you stir, the lighter and fluffier your ice cream will be.

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Incorporez le lait de coco, le sucre et la vanille dans un mixeur. Mettez votre préparation au frais, dans votre réfrigérateur et laissez-la refroidir entièrement avant de poursuivre la recette. Turbinez la préparation.


Article in English: Put the inside-out pants on and use your fingers to pinch the excess fabric along the inseam of the pants. For a dramatic taper, you'll probably want to remove more fabric from the pant leg hemline than from the inner thigh. Keep the pants on inside-out and continue to pinch the excess fabric with one hand. Use your other hand to draw a new seam line with tailor's chalk. Remember to mark the inside seam of the other pant leg as well.  It will be easier to have someone else do this, so ask a friend to help you mark the pants. Tailor's chalk will wash out easily or dissolve if you iron the pants. Take a seam ripper and tear out about 3 inches (7.6 cm) of stitches from each pant leg hemline where it meets the inseam of the pant leg. Take the pants over to your sewing machine and use a straight stitch starting near the crotch of the pants. Sew along the line you made with tailor's chalk until you reach the hemline. Then, sew the other pant leg in the same way. If you chose to pin the pants, remember to remove them before you accidentally sew over them. Take a pair of sharp scissors and cut away the excess fabric while leaving about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) allowance. This will prevent you from accidentally cutting into your inseam. Removing the excess fabric will make the pants more comfortable to wear. Fold the hemline that you ripped out so it lines up with the rest of the pant leg. Then, straight stitch the hemline closed and repeat this for the other pant leg. For a professional look, iron the pants along the new inseam and hemline.

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Mettez le pantalon à l’envers. Tracez un repère. Décousez les ourlets. Faites les nouvelles coutures. Coupez le surplus. Recousez les ourlets.


Article in English: Put the pan into the preheated oven and cook the squash until the filling is browned. To tell if the squash is done, stick a fork into 1. You should be able to pull it out easily. If not, bake them for 5 more minutes and check again. Refrigerate leftover stuffed squash in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Article in English: Put the render mortar onto a trowel and press it firmly into the wall. Spread the render up, towards the top of the wall, and try to spread it in one solid motion. Continue to apply the first coat of render to the wall while keeping the coats of render as even as possible.  The first coat of render should around 5mm thick. Keep the bucket of render as close to the wall as you can so that if the render drips, it will go on the drop cloths. Use a straight edge from a plank of wood and scrape it over the surface of the render to even it out. Go from the bottom to the top of the wall until the render lies level with the wall's surface. Use an aluminum bar or a 2x4 foot (60.96x121.92 cm) plank of wood as your flat edge. A scratching comb is a comb-like tool with spikes on the end of a handle. You can purchase a scratching comb from a hardware store or online. Go from the left to the right on your wall and create even depressions into the wall. Continue to do this until the entire wall is scratched with the comb. The scratching comb will create depressions in the wall that will help the second coat of render adhere. The first layer or render should start to harden and adhere to the wall within 30 minutes. Check the dryness after this time, but expect it to take about two hours to dry completely. This layer must adhere to the wall before you can begin to lay the second coat. The second layer of render should be 10mm thick. Lay down the second layer of render in the same way that you applied the first layer, by spreading it from bottom to top with a trowel. Let the render stiffen up and use a flat edge or a float to level out the second layer of render. This step is called floating and will help you flatten any raised areas and fill in any depressions that may have been left in the second layer of render. If you want to give your render a smooth finish, wipe down the surface of the render with a damp sponge. Clean and squeeze out the sponge as it gets dirty to avoid leaving scratches in your wall. Go over the...

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Barbouillez l’enduit sur le mur avec une truelle. Servez-vous du bord droit pour niveler l’enduit. Grattez la surface enduite avec un gratton. Laissez la première couche sécher pendant deux heures. Appliquez la deuxième couche d’enduit au mur. Laissez l’enduit sécher pendant 30 minutes et lissez-le à nouveau. Passez une éponge sur l’enduit pour obtenir une finition lisse. Laissez le mur sécher pendant 24 heures et humidifiez-le avec de l’eau.


Article in English: Put together the criteria you will use to look for attractive job opportunities. You can consider the type of position, the industry, the size of the company and the geographic location of the job.  Say, for example, that you want to work as a marketing professional in the financial services field. You want to work for a mid-size company and you’d prefer to work in the Midwest. Start with a simple Google search and identify some companies. You could, for example, Google “mid-size financial firms Midwest” and look at the results. Reach out to your network and let them know about your job search criteria. They may be able to suggest some companies for you to consider. Use a company’s name to perform a keyword search. You should be able to access reviews, articles, books, papers, and other publications related to the company. Read these items to get more information about the company.  Use social media to browse company profiles. If a company has a social media profile, read through the information and see who else is following the company. Evaluate this information to see if the company seems like a good fit for you. Do you believe in the company’s message? See how the company treats its employees. Some companies, such as Zappos, focus so heavily on customer service that they will actually offer employees a bonus every year to quit. The idea is that employees who take the quitting bonus wouldn't be a good fit for the company to start with. Understanding the business's culture can go a long way to helping you decide if you'd be a good fit for it. Read the company website. You can gain essential information about a company by reviewing the website. Start with the “about us” page. That page should give a brief history of the company and state its mission, vision, and philosophy. This information may help you determine if the company would be a good fit for you. Do you share their philosophy? Do a quick search for available jobs. If the company website lists many job openings, that could indicate either high...

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Déterminez le type de sociétés à rechercher. Faites une recherche sur Internet. Créez une liste cible.


Article in English: Put your finger under lukewarm running water. Using your free hand, place a finger underneath the lifted gel nail and gently push it off your natural nail. Be patient and go slow so you won’t damage the natural nail underneath.

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Mouillez le bord lâche et décollez le gel.


Article in English: Put your vehicle in park with the emergency brake up. Don't park on a steep slant like a hill. Although unlikely, rolling is always a concern with any sort of vehicular maintenance. Since you'll be using soap or commercial wheel cleaners for this method, you won't want to park somewhere where your rinse water will run into a storm drain. Instead, try parking on your lawn — the grass will absorb the water and chemicals without polluting your area's water supply. Most modern hubcaps can be removed by prying them off with your fingers or a wide-tipped removal tool. However, some select types of hubcaps are secured by lug nuts or plastic screws. If you're unsure which type of hub caps you have, consult your owner's manual. Trying to pry off bolted-on lug nuts can break or crack them. The hubcaps can (and should) be washed, rinsed and dried separately from the aluminum wheels. Don't forget to wash the insides of the hubcaps — brake dust also settles here. The process of braking generates intense friction between the brake pad and the disc (or rotor). After heavy braking, this can cause the disc or other parts of the wheel to become quite hot. If you've just driven your vehicle, give your wheels a chance to cool off and prevent painful burns. To determine whether or not your wheels are hot, carefully move the back of one hand toward the wheel once the hub caps are off. Back off and give your vehicle a few minutes to cool down if you feel any radiating heat. Note that excessive heat after driving can be a sign of problems with your breaks. Consider having your brake pads examined if you notice major heat radiating off of the wheel. It's important to note that there is some evidence that, over time, exposure to brake dust can contribute to a type of cancer called mesothelioma. However, the link is not yet well-understood and it is thought that the cancer-causing effects may be limited to asbestos-containing brake pads. To be safe, you may want to consider wearing a basic surgeon's mask and protective gloves whenever...

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Garez-vous en toute sécurité, sur une zone bien plate et pourvue d'un système d'évacuation des eaux. Retirez tous les enjoliveurs. Avant de commencer, assurez-vous que vos roues soient froides. Avec la poussière de frein, il est sage de se munir d'un masque de protection et de gants.


Article in English: Put yourself in your teen's shoes, but don't ride their emotional roller rollercoaster.  Always approach difficult situations by trying to understand how your teen is feeling. If you dismiss your teen's emotions, he or she may feel rejected.  Empathy is good, but "enmeshment" isn't. Your teen needs you to be the voice of reason. Don't let your teen's emotions -- or yours -- keep you from thinking clearly and acting responsibly. Your teen is experimenting with new experiences to discover his or her identity. Don't discourage that.You may not approve of your teen's new activities, clothes, or interests, but avoid criticizing them. Part of parenting a teen is "learning to let go." By embracing your adolescent's experimentation you are embracing him or her as an independent adult. When your teen is stubborn it's easy to forget all the good things he or she might be doing. Errors command attention, but positive acts can go unnoticed because they are either expected or approved. By expressing gratitude for positive actions, you can give your teen confidence and encourage more good behavior. If you mostly give your teen negative attention he or she may come to believe that he or she only makes mistakes. If you ignore his or her good actions, he or she might believe what they do doesn't matter. You want your teen to associate good actions with attention. It's common for children to talk less to their parents as they reach adolescence. That doesn't mean conversation won't happen. It just means that you're not the one who will decide when it happens. Your teen might want to talk when it's unexpected or inconvenient. Don't put it off until later. It might be your only chance to address the issue, and you want your teen to know that you're always available when they want to talk. If you want to connect with your teen but your interests differ, ask your teen to teach you about his or her new interests. Sharing common interests will make future arguments or discussions easier to resolve. By casting your teen in the role of...

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Soyez empathique et mesuré(e). Évitez de juger votre adolescent. Montrez-lui que vous appréciez certaines des choses qu'il fait. Soyez disponible. Acceptez d'apprendre des choses de votre enfant. Passez du temps en famille et donnez une structure à celle-ci.


Article in English: Quick dips are commercially available solutions designed to quickly clean jewelry. Different dips are made with different chemicals specifically formulated for gold, silver, or other metals. Be sure to pick out a dip that specifies use for cleaning diamond rings with the type of setting you have. It's important to follow the instructions for using the quick dip to a T, so that you don't end up damaging your ring. Read the instructions and make sure you're clear on how to use the dip before you proceed.

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Achetez une immersion rapide correspondant au type de diamant de votre bague. Lisez attentivement la notice.


Article in English: Quick – if there's a hurricane, what do you do? If there are pirates, what do you do? If the waves are crashing onto your stern, what do you do? If a man has gone overboard, what do you do? In any imaginable situation, you have should a procedure mapped out and everyone on board should know it. So when you call, "Fire!" everyone knows the job they have to do. Run practice drills routinely, especially if you know you're coming upon an area that's prone to big gusts of winds/storms/pirates, etc. The more ready you and your crew are, the better your experience will be. Months, potentially years, of hard work are about to pay off. You've put in the money and the time and now all that's left is going. Take one last look at your situation – is there anything you could have possibly forgotten? Throw a party, say your goodbyes, stock up on champagne – however you want to give yourself one last hurrah on land. Check your boat for mishaps, check the weather, gather all your documents, and get excited. It's time to set sail. As you're in the open water, it cannot be stressed enough that you have to be careful. Pirates are not just old folk tales made up as scary bedtime stories. Crazily enough, they are real. Stick to areas where you know you'll be safe.  Pirates roam the seas, especially in areas off of the African and Indian coasts. They can even be found in the questionably boundary-less waters around the Philippines and Malaysia (few know who monitors what). For the latest piracy hotspots, visit the ICC's website. Limit your time in other areas due to dangerous sea conditions or threats from other people. These areas include Cape Horn, the Malacca Straits, the Bering Sea, Southern Ocean, Cape Hatteras, the North Atlantic, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Andaman Sea. When approaching the coast of any country, you are within that country's territory when you are within 12 nautical miles (22.22 km) of it. Otherwise, you are generally within your home country's jurisdiction when at sea. When you are within this range, you...

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Déterminez une procédure à suivre pour absolument tout. Faites les derniers préparatifs avant d'embarquer pour votre voyage et foncez. Ne vous attardez pas dans les zones dangereuses. Restez dans la légalité. Vérifiez votre bateau à chaque port. Ayez un projet pour votre retour.


Article in English: Quickly press sheets of carbon fiber cloth into the mold. As with applying the resin, make sure you completely cover all sections of the interior mold with the fiber cloth. If there are particularly small corners or angles, you may want to consider pressing the fiber cloth into the crannies with a screwdriver or other small tool. Spray the inside of the mold with more resin. The fiber cloth should be completely saturated with the resin. This is what bonds the fibers of the cloth together and gives carbon fiber its strength. To avoid dirt and dust falling into the resin and to get the fiber cloth to conform better to the mold, you can bag the mold. This means placing a bag over the mold with a vacuum attachment. Then, use a vacuum pump (or for a crude version a vacuum cleaner) to pull suction on the bag. This will also help the resin dry faster. Heating the carbon fiber part will speed up the curing process. You should heat the part to between 250 °F (121 °C) and 350 °F (177 °C) for several hours. Alternatively, you can allow the part to cure more slowly without heat. This usually takes at least 24 hours.  Most resins will not cure well below 60 °F (16 °C). You should not cure the part in a kitchen stove. The fumes given off smell terrible and they are toxic. You need an autoclave or other heat source for the curing process.

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Appliquez le tissu en fibre de carbone. Appliquez plus de résine. Protégez le moule. Chauffez la fibre de carbone.


Article in English: RAM comes in a variety of models and speeds. The type of RAM you can get is dependent on your computer. Check your laptop’s documentation, or check the manufacturer’s website for the RAM specifications that are compatible with your hardware. Before opening any panels on your laptop, make sure you are properly grounded to prevent damaging your components. You can ground yourself by touching a metal part on your computer case while it is unplugged from the wall. Simply being turned off does not remove any standby voltages. Remove the battery from the back of the laptop and then press the Power button to discharge any remaining power in the capacitors. Your notebook’s RAM can be accessed by removing the panel on the bottom of the computer. There are usually a few different panels, so look for the one with the memory icon, or check you manual. You will need a very small Phillips-head screwdriver in order to remove the panel. Most notebooks only have two sockets, while some only have one. Higher-end notebooks may have more slots. Most laptop RAM, or SODIMM, does not require matching pairs when being installed. When it is required, it is because the pairs are on the same memory bank, which should be clearly labeled either on the laptop or in your documentation. If you are replacing old RAM, remove it by releasing any clamps on the side of the socket. You can release the clamps by pressing down on them. The RAM will pop up at a little bit of an angle. Lift the SODIMM to a 45° angle and then pull it out of the socket. Make sure to only grip the stick from the sides to avoid touching the contacts or the circuitry on the stick itself. The side with the chips does not matter when installing the SODIMM sticks, all that matters is that the notches line up. Slide the SODIMM into the slot at a 45° angle. If you have multiple free slots, install RAM in the lowest number first. Once the stick is installed at a 45° angle, you can press it down into the base of the laptop until the clamps lock into place. The RAM is now...

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Trouvez le type de RAM nécessaire à votre ordinateur portable. Déchargez votre propre électricité statique. Débranchez l'ordinateur portable (s'il est branché). Vérifiez le nombre de fiches que vous avez. Déterminez si la RAM doit être installée par paire. Sortez les vieilles barrettes de RAM (si vous les remplacez). Sortez la nouvelle RAM de son emballage. Alignez le cran de la barrette avec l'encoche sur le levier. Appuyez sur la barrette SODIMM. Testez la RAM. Fermez l'ordinateur portable.


Article in English: RF detectors allow you to scan for radio frequencies used to transmit from hidden cameras and microphones. Purchase an RF detector online or from your local electronics store and wave it around the area you think is bugged. The detector will give off a small beeping or crackling sound when pointed at an item giving off radio frequencies.  You’ll need to turn off any other devices that broadcast radio signals in order for the RF detector to work. Check the manufacturer’s guidelines for more information on how to use your RF detector. When the RF detector beeps or crackles, look around the area to find the hidden surveillance device. Many hidden cameras and microphones will make a small electromagnetic field as they transmit data. Make a call on your cellphone and walk around the room while you talk. If you hear any crackling, clicking, or buzzing on the phone, it might be a sign that you’re entering the field of a surveillance device.  Move your phone around the are where you think the hidden camera or microphone is to get a better sense of its exact location. The buzzing, clicking, and crackling should get louder on the phone as you get closer to the device. There are many other devices, such as speakers, television sets, and radios that might create small electromagnetic fields as well. Turn these off when searching for hidden devices. You can perform a similar check with an AM/FM radio. Place the radio near the location where the microphone is hidden and turn the dial, listening for any strange interference or static. Most smartphone and digital cameras can see infrared light that isn’t visible to the human eye, and which can be used by hidden cameras. Scan your camera around the room and look through the display for any unexpected light sources or flashes, which might point to a hidden camera. You can check if your camera can detect infrared light by pointing a TV remote at it and pressing a button. You should see a small flicker of light on the end of the TV remote from the infrared light. Some modern...

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Utilisez un détecteur de fréquences radio. Écoutez les interférences lorsque vous passez un appel. Utilisez une caméra pour trouver la lumière infrarouge. Trouvez des signaux Wi-Fi étranges dans la pièce.


Article in English: Rabbits are smart and fast. In fact, pet rabbits can run up to 35 miles per hour, faster than a house cat. In addition, their back legs are designed for jumping, meaning they can leap far away from you quickly. Since your domestic rabbit's ancestors were not predators, they survived by running away and hiding well. You may need a couple of hours to catch a pet rabbit outside, as it will likely take you more than one attempt.  Argente Crèmes, grey and white rabbits that pet owners often show, and English lops, brown and white bunnies with floppy ears, are both particularly skittish, so they might be harder to catch.  Similarly, Belgian Hares, named so because they look like wild hares in dark brown, may also be difficult to catch as they are particularly quick and smart. Beverens, medium-gray bunnies, Rexes, bunnies with a spotted coat, and Lionheads, a fluffy brown bunny, are also smart. It's much easier to catch a rabbit if you have several people on your side. With more people around it's easier to herd the rabbit where you want her to go. You want to be ready when you do capture the rabbit. Therefore, have someone standing by with a carrier, so you can pop the bunny in once you grab her. The best way to catch a rabbit is to create a makeshift enclosure. Hopefully, you will already have something on hand to create this enclosure, such as exercise pen enclosures. Basically, you want something tall enough and wide enough that you can create an enclosure around a rabbit outside. When you eventually surround the rabbit, more than one person will need to be holding pieces of the enclosure as you make it smaller around the rabbit.  You can use 2-by-4s and chicken wire to make fence frames to have on hand. These should be at least 3 feet high, though many rabbits can jump higher than that. The width is up to you, but you should consider the length or width of your car if you plan to transport them. Hold the frames together with hinges.  You can also use a puppy pen or deer fencing to create an enclosure. If you...

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Prenez votre temps. Rassemblez des amis. Gardez une cage de transport à portée de main. Créez une enceinte de fortune. Trouvez-le. Bloquez les endroits où il pourrait passer pour fuir.


Article in English: Rabbits are very intelligent and eagerly respond to incentives. This means that strong punishment, such as spanking or yelling at a rabbit, won’t make it more cooperative. If you use incentives correctly, however, most rabbits will respond accordingly.  Food is generally used as motivator, but toys may also be a reward for your rabbit. Rabbits are prey animals, so if they feel frightened, they will usually flee and try to find somewhere to hide. If they exhibit this behavior, it means that you need to find a way to make them feel more comfortable and safer before attempting to train them. Bunnies do not see well directly in front of their faces. Their eyes are set far apart on the head and so they see to the side and far away better than up close.  The rabbit will use scent and whisker feedback to detect anything in the immediate environment more so than sight, so you will want to place treats under the rabbit’s nose and mouth. You may notice that rabbits change their head position as you get closer. This is an effort to see you better, like a person with bifocals trying to get the glasses and their eyes lined up to see. Rabbits are prey animals and need to see predators from far away, so that they can run and hide in time to save themselves. Because of this, before you touch it, you need to let the rabbit see and smell you. This will give you an easier time handling the rabbit. By letting it see and smell you, it can verify that you are not a predator, and therefore no danger to it. Rabbits respond to kindness and will make excellent companions who will respond positively to your voice and presence if you treat them well. While you must have your rabbit’s respect in order to train it, you’ll be most successful if your rabbit also feels loved and comfortable in your presence.  Not all rabbits enjoy being stroked, but some enjoy it so much that stroking can be an even better incentive than food. Spend plenty of quality time petting your rabbit, and attend to all its basic needs so that it feels secure and...

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Donnez envie à votre lapin de coopérer. Les lapins n'ont pas les mêmes capacités sensorielles que nous. Vous obtiendrez de bons résultats avec votre lapin si vous êtes bienveillant avec lui.


Article in English: Rabbits tend to sit on their hind legs with their nose and ears in the air when they are alert. Domesticated rabbits often assume this position when they are trying to get their owner’s attention and get fed. Rabbits can be as bad or worse than dogs with begging! Try to avoid giving your bunny treats or sweets or you may see more begging behavior. If your bunny shakes its ears and then starts scratching at them, it is trying to get something out of its ear. Often, this is just harmless hair. However, if your bunny has been doing it frequently, it might be because it has ear mites. If your rabbit's ears are resting against its head, but they are not touching, this can be a sign that it is frightened, rather than resting. If your bunny is frightened, it is also likely to have bulging eyes and will bare its teeth. It will often thump its feet when it is frightened.

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Discernez les gestes de réclamation. Remarquez les indications d'une gêne. Sachez faire la différence entre le repos et la peur.


Article in English: Rabies is one of the most important issues when it comes to overseas travel. The vast majority of the dogs who travel to the United States must have a current and valid rabies certificate. It should include all of the following:  The name and address of the owner The breed, sex, age, and color of the dog The date of the rabies vaccination Products used for the vaccination The date the vaccination expires The name, license number, address, and signature of the veterinarian who performed the vaccination. The date of the vaccination can impact confinement periods. If the vaccination occurred less than 30 days before arrival, your dog will be confined for 30 days until it can be released to you. You are able to choose the facility where your dog will be confined. While most dogs will need a rabies vaccine to be permitted in the US, there are some exceptions. Know what these exceptions are as you might be able to forego the certificate.  If you have a puppy who is too young to be vaccinated, less than 3 months, you are permitted to take the dog into the country. However, the puppy will be confined until he can receive the vaccination and for an additional 30 days.  Some countries, like Australia, are rabies free. Due to the limited access to rabies vaccines in these countries, rules are different. Dogs are permitted to enter the US without the vaccination if the dog has lived there since birth or for at least 6 months. The dog will be required to receive the vaccine upon arrival and will be confined for 30 days.  If you're importing a dog for scientific research, and the presence of a rabies vaccine would interfere with that research, you can get the vaccination requirement waived. In addition to rabies concerns, there are other issues surrounding international transportation of dogs. If you're traveling from certain countries, the US has special protocol for allowing your dog to enter.  Screwworm, a parasitic fly known to infect dogs, is only present in certain countries. If your country contains screwworm, your...

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Faites vacciner votre chien contre la rage et demandez un certificat. Renseignez-vous sur les exceptions aux restrictions liées à la rage. Renseignez-vous sur les autres circonstances spéciales.