Cats can be easy or difficult to train. Dogs are more eager to please their owners, which makes them generally easier to train than cats. However, cats can be trained as long as you understand how cats think and interact with their humans. Training a cat takes a lot of patience, especially since it is so hard to motivate him. Every cat has something that will make him learn to listen to you. This key to training is called your cat’s motivator. This generally means the tastiest treat that he absolutely loves and goes crazy over. For some cats, this can be flakes of tuna while for others, a tiny taste of cooked chicken will do the trick.  Whichever treat you use, have it on hand and ready to reward the moment your cat obeys your command. Never strike a cat if he doesn’t do what you want him to do. He will end up resenting you for it and refuse to listen to you. The first step to disciplining your cat is first to make him listen to you. This won’t happen unless you develop a warm, loving relationship with your cat. This cannot be stressed enough. It's important to set up a good rapport with your cat from the beginning of your relationship. This will ensure that he respects you, will want to please you, and will listen to your commands. If you are just acquiring a cat, give him lots of attention. Spend time cuddling with him if he responds to that. If not, try to talk to him and pet him as much as you can, and give him treats once in a while. This may take a few days to a few weeks, depending on how long he takes to warm up to you and his new environment. Although it's important to discipline your cat as soon as any bad behavior starts, take the time to consider who you're dealing with. There are some cat specific factors that may affect how your pet reacts to your attempts at discipline.  If you have a kitten, you should expect him to be very rambunctious, curious, and inexperienced. It may take longer for a kitten to learn right and wrong, so be patient as he figures it out. On the other hand, having a kitten...

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Учтите возможные сложности. Найдите то, что мотивирует вашего питомца. Любите своего питомца. Проводите время с котенком. Уделяйте время взрослой кошке. Учтите предыдущий опыт вашего питомца. Учтите характер своего питомца.


Cats can make as many as 16 different meows. Paying attention to the different sounds can help you better communicate with your cat.  A short meow is typically a greeting. Multiple meows signal excitement A mid-pitch meow is a request, likely for food. A deep “Mrow” is usually a complaint. A high pitch “Rroww!” is an indication of anger or pain. A long drawn out “mrrroww” is usually a demand. In nature, cats only meow as kittens to get attention for their mothers. When they realize you do not respond to their other signals, they learn to meow. Often the meow is a way to communicate something the cat wants, but it can have other meanings as well.  Most frequently your cat’s meow is trying to articulate a request. A meow often means that they want food, attention, or to be allowed into a room. A meow can also signal distress. Cats vocalize when they are in heat, lonely, stressed, angry, or in pain. They also become more vocal when they get older. Other times a meow is a simple greeting similar to a “hello.” Some of the most important ways that cats communicate are through body language.  Cats, for example, have a complex language of signals that they make with their tails.  When a cat looks you in the eyes and makes a long, slow blink, they are showing affection. This is sometimes compared to a kiss. A cat approaching you with their tail in the air is a greeting that suggests your cat is happy to see you. This has been compared to a handshake.  If the fur on your cats hair is standing up, this is a sign that they are angry or afraid. When your cat's tail is low, or between their legs, they are insecure or anxious. A tail thrashing back and forth is a sign that your cat is angry. The faster they move it back and forth, the angrier they are.

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Научитесь распознавать разное мяуканье. Научитесь распознавать, о чем просит ваша кошка, когда мяукает. Обращайте внимание на невербальные сигналы.


Cats have an extremely sensitive larynx and if it goes into laryngeal spasm, the airway can be shut off completely, asphyxiating the cat. There is no time to be waiting for a vet's assistance. However, call the vet both for advice and to warn them that you will be coming in if possible. Leave only the head exposed. This will support the cat and control its front limbs. Angle the cat's head back slightly to be able to open up her mouth and see better inside. Use one finger to depress the lower jaw. Use tweezers to remove an object that is obvious. If you can't see what is causing the blockage or it's too deeply lodged or wedged in, do not attempt to remove it.  Do not stick your fingers into the cat's mouth. Not only could you be bitten but you might cause the choking object to be pushed in further. Having a helper to hold down the cat can be a huge help for you. Use the palm of your hand to thump the cat gently but firmly between the shoulder blades. Alternatively, you can apply several quick, squeezing compressions on both sides of its ribcage. To administer squeezing compressions, do the following:  Sit down on the floor with the cat in front of you but facing away from you. Lift the cat's hind legs and hold them between your knees. Place one hand on either side of the cat's chest and squeeze with sufficient firmness to compress the chest by a third.Do not apply excessive force - it may break her ribs. When squeezing, use jerky movements.  The aim is to try to get the cat to cough. Squeeze four to five times; this should be enough to get her to cough out the obstruction. Your cat may faint or become unconscious in response to the lack of oxygen. If so, do the following:  Open up its jaws as wide as possible. There won't be any damage from opening the jaws up wide. Look for an obstruction. If it is easy to see and not wedged in, use tweezers to remove it. In this case, you could use your fingers but only if you're able to avoid putting pressure on the object, as it could wedge it further into the airway....

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Если кошка подавилась, действуйте немедленно. Надежно замотайте животное в плотный материал, например, в полотенце. Загляните кошке в пасть. Постарайтесь вытолкнуть инородное тело. Действуйте иначе, если кошка находится без сознания. Если вам удалось удалить инородное тело, назначьте визит к ветеринару для дальнейшего осмотра. Если вам не удалось извлечь инородное тело, обращайтесь к ветеринару немедленно.


Cats love sleeping, having alone time, playing, and cleanliness. Preparing comfortable and clean spaces for your cat can help her relax and more readily accept you as her caregiver and “parent.”  You may want to prepare a cozy bed for your cat. You can either buy a cushy pet bed or even make one yourself. Cats love boxes and making a bed out of a box with some blankets or towels in it may just be the trick. Consider putting something you wear in the bed to help her get used to your scent. Make sure your kitty has a clean and new litter box.  You may want to create a space where your kitty can play. For example, you could purchase a scratching post or have a box of toys she can chew and fetch that you put in an easily accessible area of your living room.  Have another space designated for her food dishes. This can encourage her to eat in one place and lets her know that her meals will always be in the same place. Your cat's health relies in part on getting regular and healthy food. But you can also use her feedings to help establish your bond and help her love you.  Consider feeding your kitty at the same time every day so that she gets into a routine and can approach you when the time(s) comes. Feed your cat a mixture of canned wet food, from which she can also get some moisture, and dry food. You can either mix these or put them in the different dishes. Give your kitty a bowl of water, too. Make sure to fill the dish with fresh and clean water every day. Many feline health professionals recommend feeding your cat at specific mealtimes as opposed to free feeding, which can make her gain weight. It's best to not feed your cat table scraps, which can upset her stomach. If your cat is hesitant to come near you, place a cat treat on your hand, call her name, and let the cat eat it. This can show her that she can trust you and enjoy your company. Be careful feeding your cat too many treats, which are often filled with sugar and can contribute to unhealthy weight gain. If you are concerned about this, consider...

TL;DR in Russian:

Подготовьте место для кошки. Регулярно кормите кошку. Балуйте кошку лакомствами. Ежедневно убирайте кошачий туалет. Следите за здоровьем питомца.


Cats may stop using the litter box after a scary experience in the area, such as a loud noise or harassment by another pet. They may also dislike the spot you chose after moving the litter box, or moving to a new home. Keep the litter box in a quiet, low-traffic spot where the cat can see people coming. Choose a room with at least two exits so the cat doesn't feel cornered.  Keep litter boxes away from food and water bowls. Cats do not like to combine these two areas. Signs that your cat may have had an unpleasant experience in the litter box including running quickly in and out of the litter box, or using an area near the litter box. Try moving the box to a new room if you notice this. Keep at least one litter box on every floor of a multistory home. Play with your cat in the same general area as the litter box. Leave toys (but not food) in the room so the cat spends time there and develops positive associations. You can bring the cat to the litter box to investigate on its own, but do not drop it inside or reward it with treats for using it. These tactics can backfire by making the cat uncomfortable or afraid. Unlike dogs, cats should choose the litter box on their own, especially if they used one in the past. If your cat perches on the edge of the box or eliminates right next to it, the box might be too dirty for it. Remove clumps and top up with fresh litter at least once a day, preferably twice. Rinse the litter box once a week with baking soda or unscented soap.  If you use non-clumping litter, change the whole box every couple days to prevent odor build up, which can drive away the cat.  Do not clean the litter box with scented products. Do not use a disinfectant unless it is specifically made for litter boxes, as many of them contain chemicals toxic to cats. If you bought a different kind of litter, introduce it slowly. Mix a little of it in with the old type, and gradually increase the proportion each time you change the litter box. Cats usually find it easier to adjust to unscented litter with a...

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Поставьте лоток в подходящее место. Играйте с кошкой возле лотка. Поддерживайте чистоту в лотке. Переводите кошку на новый наполнитель постепенно. Проанализируйте конструкцию нового лотка. Удаляйте следы мочи и кала средством с энзимами. Сделайте места, куда кошка ходит в туалет, менее привлекательными. Поставьте лотки в местах, где кошка ходит в туалет. Подстройтесь под предпочтения кошки.


Cats naturally love to chase and catch objects. Toss small lightweight toys across the room for your cat to chase, catch, and manipulate through batting or pawing.  Use items from around your house such as ping pong balls or wadded up pieces of paper if you don’t have any toys. Make sure to get your cat’s attention before you throw the object so that she can anticipate the direction she needs to run. Consider faking her out by moving your hand in a throwing motion and then saying her name as you throw the object towards or away from her. Shine a laser light on walls and on objects around the room. Your cat will chase the light, so fast and erratic movements will keep his attention. Shining the light high on a wall will provoke your cat to jump high in an attempt to "catch" the light. Make sure to not shine the light in your cats eyes and award her with an actual toy to grab when you are done with the laser.  Consider teaching your cat to fetch. Although most cats won’t fetch like a dog, you may be able to teach your kitty to bring back objects you have thrown to her. Many stores sell wand toys, which are made up of a stick with a toy attached by a string. Wiggle the stick to flutter the toy and watch your cat go crazy trying to catch it.  Pull the toy away just as your cat is about to catch it to keep the game interesting for her. You can also move it in different directions to keep her guessing and interested. Make sure to allow her to catch the toy on occasion. Remove any objects, such as feathers, from the wand toy that your cat could remove with her claw or swallow. Wiggle a long piece of yarn or string in front of your cat. Pull it across the floor and make it dash back and forth. She’ll likely enjoy chasing after you to catch the string.  Tie several pieces of yarn at the end of the string to a small puffball your cat can enjoy. Store any string or yarn toys away from your cat when you are not supervising her play. This can minimize the risk of her swallowing them and harming herself. Close a door...

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Бросайте кошке что-нибудь, за чем она могла бы побегать. Имитируйте добычу с помощью игрушки на веревочке. Заставьте кошку бегать за вами. Прячьтесь от кошки, чтобы она искала вас. Устройте с кошкой "борьбу". Берегитесь когтей и зубов. Давайте кошке лакомство в качестве поощрения.


Cats, as you probably know, are meticulous cleaners. This affinity for cleanliness extends to their waste. They will use a litter box if it is provided, only eliminating waste outside this box or other designated area (like loose sand or earth in the yard) in times of distress.  Peeing outside a litter box is a sign that something is wrong rather than an act of rebellion. The cat may be ill or highly stressed, and when you see this behavior, you need to pay attention. Do not attempt to punish a cat who urinates outside its bathroom area. The cat isn't trying to make a mess—it is trying to communicate that it needs help. Punishment will further stress and frighten the cat. There are other reasons a cat may choose to defecate outside the litter box, such as discomforts. Make sure you eliminate these before concluding that your cat is stressed. Aside from location of urination, you should watch for diarrhea and constipation. Changes in a cat's environment cause stress, and bowel movements are often affected.  You can spot cat diarrhea by its soft, watery texture and either light brown or dark brown color. If there is blood in the diarrhea, you actually don't need to worry about it unless there is a very large amount of blood.  Take your cat to the vet if it persists in passing diarrhea stools, or can't pass stools at all, for more than a few days. One response to stress in a cat is a loss of interest in food. Cats often become solitary and avoid things they usually enjoy when stressed, including food and mealtimes.  Cats don't go on fasts like humans sometimes do, so avoiding food is a warning that something is wrong. If you leave your cat a bowl of food as you leave the house for the day, keep an eye on how much is left in it when you get home. If someone else feeds the cat, tell them to carefully observe the cat's eating habits each day if you suspect the cat is stressed.

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Понаблюдайте за тем, где ваш питомец мочится. Понаблюдайте за стулом животного. Проследите за тем, сколько животное ест.


Cattails are common throughout Europe and America and are abundant around swamps and ponds. You want to use the bushy, cotton-like material on the top of the stem which flourishes in the fall as the plant goes to seed. Simply snap it off and ignite.     In mid to late summer, cattails bloom into a brown sausage-shaped substance on the top of the cattail. This part of the plant works for tinder as well. Snap it off and break or cut it open to get to the driest material possible.     Cut off a large piece and break it into smaller chunks if it is sufficiently dry.  Tinder fungus predominantly grows on birch trees, which can be identified by their white bark, and has the appearance of a chunk of burnt or blackened crusty bark.     If the material is wet, you can slowly air-dry the fungus over time for later use.    Holding a knife at a right angle with the blade pointing away from your body, run the blade back and forth to create small shavings. Your shavings should look similar to sawdust.

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Поищите рогоз, иногда по ошибке называемый камышом. Найдите дерево с растущим на нем трутовиком. Тонко настругайте бамбук.


Cat’s generally respond better to shorter, pleasant-sounding names.  While you might have your heart set on “Princess FluffyBottom McPhee,” you should probably shorten it to “Fluffy” for training purposes.  If you are adamant that your cat’s moniker “Sir William the Vicious of Belvedere” cannot be shortened, you could just train him to come to “kitty.”  Don’t change your cat’s name once it has become used to it. This will just confuse the cat. The introduction of new nicknames can also confuse your cat.  Consistency is key. You can start training your cat when it is still a kitten, and the younger the cat is, the more receptive it will be to learning its name.  An older cat can still learn new tricks, of course, but perhaps not as quickly. Remember that verbal praise is not going to impress or motivate your cat. Instead, you need to provide immediate, tangible rewards that your cat enjoys.  A cat will always appreciate a tasty food treat like a bit of tuna or cheese, a spoonful of wet food, or a commercial cat treat.  Cats will also respond to nonfood rewards if it’s something they really enjoy, like a bout of laser pointer tag, or a hearty scratch behind the ears.  The kind of reward that works best will depend on the cat, so prepare to do some experimentation. Make sure you have enough kitty treats on hand to get through the training process. Dogs are easy to train because they are social creatures that want to please humans, and feel rewarded by a simple “Good dog!” or other verbal praise.  Most cats, on the other hand, are less concerned about what you think of them, and more interested in what you are going to do for them.  Cats respond well to rewards and can readily learn new tricks if you are patient with them and offer them something they really want when they do well.

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите кличку, которую ваш питомец сможет легко узнавать. Начинайте обучать свою кошку как можно раньше. Выберите вознаграждение, которое придется вашему питомцу по душе. Узнайте о том, что является наилучшей мотивацией для вашей кошки.


Caulk is tremendously sticky stuff — it's liable to bind to any "loose" object it touches. Because of this, it's very important to ensure that both your wall and your baseboard are clean before caulking. Dirt, dust, grease, and grime can mix with or stick to your caulk and make it look unappealing. More importantly, however, they can interfere with the ability of the caulk to bind to the surfaces you do want it to stick to. Since one of the uses of baseboard caulking is to prevent water damage, a tight seal is a must.   Use water or a household cleaner like Formula 409 to give your floor, baseboard, and wall a thorough cleaning. Try not to use soap with water, as this combination can leave a slick film on your surfaces, making it difficult for your caulk to stick. For floors that have accumulated lots of dust, vacuuming is one additional quick, efficient cleaning option. If you have the option, try using your vacuum's long, skinny "hard-to-reach-places" attachment to remove dust from corners. While caulking is by no means a dangerous process, it is one that can be frustrating if you are forced to re-do work you've already done. To minimize the risk of avoidable mistakes, ensure that your work area is completely clear of furniture, rugs, and other potential obstructions before beginning. If you have children or pets, you'll also want to make sure they're kept out of your work area by setting up barriers or getting another person to monitor them. Nothing's worse than stopping your project to clean caulk out of a screaming toddler's hair. When you caulk your baseboards, mistakes are inevitable. If it's your very first time, they'll be common. Luckily, when it comes to caulking, it's hard to make serious mistakes. For the vast majority of the errors you'll make, the old-fashioned combination of water and rags will suffice, though many household cleaners will also work well.   Additionally, since you'll be on your hands and knees for most of the caulking process, rags can be used as knee pads to provide comfort....

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Очистите пол и плинтуса. Оградите рабочую зону от помех. Держите под рукой воду, моющее средство и пару тряпок. Перед герметизацией наклейте клейкую ленту.


Certain factors such as your health, medication you take, and where you live can affect the results of your blood gas test. If you are taking any of the following medications or drugs, recognize that they may disrupt your blood gas results:  Blood thinners, including aspirin Illicit drugs Tobacco or secondhand smoke Tetracycline (antibiotics)  Steroids Diuretics The amount of oxygen in the air decreases with elevation, which can also affect your blood gas results. If you live at altitudes of 3,000 feet (900 meters) or higher, factor this in your test. Ask your doctor to correlate your partial pressure of oxygen with your location or factor that a healthy level of saturation is 80-90% between 10,000 – 15,000 feet. Respiratory alkalosis is commonly associated with people going to mountainous areas. Hyperventilation is especially likely when ascent is too rapid and there hasn’t been enough time to acclimate. Medical conditions ranging from liver failure to a simple fever can affect your blood gas results. Consider these as you review your test or discuss it with your doctor. The following conditions may disrupt normal blood gas levels:  Fever Hyperventilation Prior drug overdose Head or neck injury Respiratory disorders such as asthma and COPD Congestive heart failure Kidney failure Diabetes Blood disorders such as hemophilia If you’ve had previous blood gas tests, review the results from them. This can give you an idea of any discrepancies that may indicate a new condition or improvement of another. Remember to discuss these results with your doctor, too.

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Учтите прием препаратов или наркотических веществ. Учтите свое местоположение. Учтите текущие заболевания. Сравните этот результат анализа с предыдущими.


Certain foods seem to affect the prostate gland negatively and increase blood levels of PSA. More specifically, diets rich in dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt) and animal fat (meat, lard, butter) have been linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer. Therefore, switching to a healthy diet that's low in saturated fat and high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of prostate cancer and lower PSA levels.  Dairy products seem to trigger higher levels of an insulin-like growth factor, which has been connected to high PSA levels and poor prostate health. Other foods to avoid include sugar, saturated fats, fried foods, eggs, potatoes that are not organic, alcohol, and foods from cans with BPA lining. When you eat meat, opt for lower-fat varieties such as turkey and chicken. Low-fat diets may also be connected to improved prostate health overall and reduce the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement). Substitute fish for meat more often. Fatty fish (salmon, tuna, herring) are rich in omega-3 fats, which have been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Dark blue/purple berries and grapes, as well as dark green veggies, tend to be highest in antioxidants, which prevent the damaging effects of oxidation on tissues, organs, and glands (such as the prostate). Along with changing your diet, make sure to avoid exposure to environmental toxins as much as possible. Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, which is a carotenoid (plant pigment and antioxidant) that protects tissues from stress and helps them utilize energy better. Diets rich in tomatoes and tomato products (such as tomato sauces and pastes) are linked to lower risks of prostate cancer and contribute to reducing PSA levels circulating in the blood. Lycopene appears to be more bioavailable (easier for the body to absorb and utilize)  when tomatoes are cooked such as when it's in processed products like tomato paste and tomato puree.  Some research indicates that more lycopene may be bioavailable from diced tomatoes...

TL;DR in Russian:

Избегайте продуктов, которые могут повышать уровень ПСА. Ешьте больше помидор. Пейте гранатовый сок. Подумайте о приеме добавок «Pomi-T». Попробуйте пищевые добавки «PC-SPES».


Certain hair products, shampoos, and conditioners, are believed to help keep hair looking full and healthy.  You may have to try a few different products before you find one that works best for your hair and hairstyle.  Try looking for some of the following qualities:  Look for products labeled “volumizing shampoo.” Avoid “conditioning shampoos,” as these can make the hair appear less full or heavy. Avoid “intensive conditioners.”  These may be too heavy and cause your hair to look less full. Try to find conditioners that are designed for fine hair. Products that contain biotin or silica may help as well. Being under stress can increase hair loss.  Stress may cause your hair follicles to go into a resting phase, resulting in thinner hair coverage.  Hair loss caused by stress can be reversed by reducing that stress. This, of course, may be difficult to do with a new baby. Make sure you are asking for help when you need it and your partner is helping you as much as possible. Ask your hairstylist to cut your hair in a new style, that makes it look fuller.  Remember that hair loss caused during post-pregnancy is temporary, and that you can always restyle your hair once it starts recovering. Longer hairstyles can make hair loss more noticeable. Your diet can have an effect on the health of your hair.  By eating certain foods you can help ensure that you have healthy hair.  Try monitoring your diet for the following vitamins and minerals:  Protein. Hair is made up of protein. Getting enough protein in your diet will help keep your hair strong. Iron.  If you eat meat, try consuming lean meat for a healthy source of iron.  Vegetarian sources of iron include soybeans, lentils, and spinach. Flavonoids and antioxidants. Vegetables and fruits can contain flavonoids and antioxidants, which can help with the maintenance of hair follicles. Some supplements are recommended to keep hair healthy and strong.  While you wait for your hormone levels and hair growth to return to normal, you can treat your hair with certain...

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Найдите подходящие средства для ухода за волосами. По возможности избегайте стресса. Измените прическу. Следите за своим питанием. Принимайте пищевые добавки. Принимайте гормональные контрацептивные препараты.


Certain items can cause harm to your puppy if chewed or swallowed. It is important to make sure that there are no objects within reach which can harm your puppy. Make sure you hide:  String Electrical wires Children’s toys and figurines Shoes, socks, and other items of clothing Plastic bags Plants Taste deterrent is a spray that makes your furniture taste bad to your puppy. This will teach the puppy not to chew the furniture. You can find taste deterrent at your local pet store or vet.  Taste deterrents often come in flavors like bitter apple or bitter cherry. Some might be spicy. When you first buy taste deterrent, spray a little on a tissue. Let your dog sniff and taste it. This will teach them to avoid chewing things with the same smell. You can then spray the deterrent on your furniture. Young puppies need constant supervision. To make sure that they are chewing on their toys and not furniture or dangerous items, always watch them while they are chewing or playing. If the puppy starts to chew on something they shouldn’t, interrupt them loudly. Give them their chew toy instead. Praise them if they start chewing the toy. If they keep chewing the furniture, physically remove them from the spot. It is important that your puppy does not learn to nip you instead of their toys. While it is natural for the puppy to nip, you should discourage this behavior. When the puppy bites, make a loud yelping noise (like “ouch” or “no”). Take your hand away from them, and walk away for a second. Your puppy will begin to learn bite inhibition. You should have a room or area in your home where you can put the puppy when you are not there. This should be a safe area where there is nothing that the puppy can chew or destroy. When you put the puppy in there, place a chew toy or two in with them so that they can chew on it while you’re not home.  A laundry room or bathroom might be good for this purpose. You can buy a puppy pen online or in a pet store. You can set up the pen before you leave home and put the puppy inside. If you...

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Уберите подальше все опасные для животного предметы. Нанесите на мебель специальный спрей с отпугивающим запахом. Воспитывайте щенка. Если щенок начинает вас кусать, просто уйдите. Закройте щенка в комнате.


Certain medications may cause drowsiness and fatigue. These include:  Antihistamines, diuretics and many blood pressure medications, amongst others. If you think your medication may be causing fatigue, speak to your doctor. He/she they may be able to switch your medication to a non-drowsy alternative. Sometimes fatigue is related to depression - either because the fatigue is a symptom of depression or because the depressed person finds themselves unable to sleep. If you feel depressed, speak to a doctor and know that several effective treatment options exist, such as counselling or cognitive behavior therapy. Fatigue is sometimes just a symptom of a more serious underlying issue, such as diabetes, thyroid disease, sleep apnea, arthritis and heart disease.  If you think this might be the case, or notice any other symptoms, speak to your doctor immediately. The sooner these issues are diagnosed, the sooner they can be treated.

TL;DR in Russian:

Будьте осторожны с лекарствами. Справьтесь с усталостью, связанной с депрессией. Обратитесь к врачу, если считаете, что ваша усталость может быть симптомом болезни.


Certain plants can deter moles from occupying your lawn. You can plant plants like daffodils, marigolds, alliums, and fritillarias.  Castor bean plants are also a known mole deterrent, but they are also poisonous. This can be an effective, hands off solution.  Owls are natural predators to moles and you can attract them to your yard by building or buying a nest box.  Nest boxes look like a large bird house that attaches to a tree high off the ground. Once you assemble the nest box, set it up high in a tree and fill it with straw.  It's only a matter of time before an owl is attracted to it.

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Высадите растительные преграды. Привлекайте хищников, которые охотятся на кротов.


Chain three, then work one double crochet into each single crochet around the length of your waistband.  At the end of the round, join the last double crochet to the chain-three using a slip stitch. Note that the chain-three at the start of the row counts as your first double crochet stitch and should be treated as such. The same is also true of all other chain-three stitches that occur at the beginning of a round. Chain three, then double crochet once into each double crochet of the previous row. Join the first and last stitches together with a slip stitch. After completing the second round, place six stitch markers evenly around the round. This will be approximately every 23 stitches for a small, 25 stitches for a medium, 26 stitches for a large, and 27 stitches for an extra-large Chain three. Double crochet once into each stitch until you reach the first stitch marker, then work one double crochet decrease.  Repeat the same pattern across the entire round. Work one double crochet into each unmarked stitch and one double crochet decrease into each marked stitch (and the one that follows it). By the time you reach the end of the round, your stitch count should decrease by six. At the end of the round, slip stitch the first and last stitches together. To make a double crochet decrease: Yarn over the hook and insert the hook into the marked stitch. Yarn over the hook and pull a loop back through to the front. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through two loops on your hook. Yarn over, then insert the hook into the next stitch. Yarn over again and draw another loop back through to the front. Yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook again. Yarn over one last time and pull through all remaining loops on your hook Chain three, then work one double crochet into each stitch of the previous round. Join the first and last stitches of the round with another slip stitch. For the next five rounds, double crochet once into each stitch of the row immediately before the current round.  Chain three at the start of...

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Свяжите столбик с накидом через круговой ряд. Свяжите столбик с накидом через второй круговой ряд. Постепенно сужайте круг. Свяжите столбик с накидом через четвертый круговой ряд. Повторите процесс вплоть до девятого кругового ряда. Сузьте круг снова. Свяжите столбик с накидом через следующий круговой ряд. Повторяйте до нужной длины.


Challenge your brain to form new connections and pathways by doing the things you normally do on autopilot differently. Brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand. Walk around as if you’re going backwards through time. Talk to yourself in a different language. Whatever you can do to mix it up, do it! Doing this forms new pathways and connections in your brain. Quite often we take for granted how easy life is, especially once we get the basics down. When you mix it up, your brain has to relearn the skill, challenging it all the more. . Much research has shown that not only is meditating good for stress levels and mood, but it’s also good for brain functioning. It has been shown to improve blood flow to the brain, patience, concentration, and memory. And it's totally relaxing, too. Try 30 minutes each day. You may split this into 10 or 15 minute blocks 2-3 times a day. It is preferable to do when you wake up, after you exercise, and at night directly before you go to bed. A much safer alternative to taking "smart" drugs is taking natural supplements. Just make sure you're taking the right amount by talking to your doctor first. All of the ones below come backed by scientific research:  Caffeine  Creatine  Ginkgo Biloba  Omega-3 fatty acids The studies of Win Wenger show that breath correlates to attention span. Try underwater swimming or running. If not, any aerobic exercise should do. Exercise twice a day for 45 minutes when you wake up and before you go to bed. You should preferably couple this with meditation after you exercise. This is good for your waistline, too, and fitness, in turn, can improve your mood. The more endorphins you release in your exercise sessions, the more active your brain is and the better you'll feel. Some people are in their prime thinking zone at 9 in the morning. Some at 9 at night. Even others at 2 AM or whenever they’ve finished their third cup of coffee. Since everyone is different, sleep when your brain wants it. Do you do your best work at night? Then sleep late. You’re not...

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Выполняйте повседневные задачи по-разному. Медитируйте Подумайте об употреблении добавок. Начните регулярно заниматься аэробными упражнениями. Спите, когда ваш мозг действительно этого хочет.


Chamomile tea can help to reduce the inflammation that diarrhea causes and it is also well-known as a natural sleep aid. Try sipping cup of chamomile tea about one hour before you go to bed. To brew a cup of chamomile tea, steep one tea bag or 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers in one cup of boiling water. Then remove the tea bag or strain the tea. Drink the tea after it has cooled down a little bit. People who suffer from chronic intestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome are often encouraged to use relaxation techniques on a daily basis. Regular use of relaxation techniques is recommended because feeling stressed can worsen intestinal problems, such as diarrhea. To reduce your diarrhea symptoms, try using a relaxation technique for about 10 to 15 minutes before you go to bed. Some good options include:  Deep breathing Progressive muscle relaxation Meditation Over the counter anti-diarrheal medicines such as attapulgite, loperamide, and bismuth sub-salicylate may make it easier for you to sleep by stopping your symptoms for a few hours. Try taking a dose right before you go to bed to make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.   Keep in mind that over-the-counter medications should not be used on children unless the doctor approves. If your diarrhea is due to a bacterial or parasitic infection, preventing bowel movements may make you sicker. In these cases, you need antibiotics. If you are unsure about whether or not to try over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medications, consult your doctor. Diarrhea can be painful enough to prevent you from sleeping. If this is occurring to you, you may want to consider taking an over-the-counter painkiller to help you fall asleep at night. These medications will not treat the diarrhea, but they may give you the pain relief you need to sleep:  Try taking a dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Read and follow the instructions on the packaging. Be aware that over-the-counter medications can interact with prescription medications, herbal remedies, and dietary...

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Попейте ромашковый чай. Попробуйте расслабляющие техники. Примите дозу средства от диареи непосредственно перед сном. Облегчите боль. Подумайте о том, чтобы спать поближе к уборной.


Chances are that people at your place of work, school, or other commitments make routine requests of you.  Take some time when you're not under pressure to consider situations that might call for quick thinking and plan out how you could respond to these questions. For example, your teacher might ask you a question related to something you read for class, such as, “What was the name of the main character?” or “What did you think of the book?” Consider questions that your teacher might ask and try to prepare your answers in advance so that you do not have to pause for an answer. Clear communication will help you quickly share information with others and avoid misinterpretation.  Work to eliminate vocal tics such as excessive "ums" and "uhs." Utilize non-verbal cues such as eye contact and well-placed pauses. Use proper grammar. Gauge the formality of a given situation and determine how to respond appropriately. Be aware of project details and background information so you aren't caught off-guard.  Gain experience in your particular field and you'll have the foundations to quickly draw informed conclusions. For example, if you are a nurse who works with psychiatric patients, then learning as much as you can about psychiatric nursing interventions may help you to respond quickly in different situations. If you know a situation will call for fast thinking, eliminate distractions that may draw your focus from the task at hand.  Eliminate extraneous noise such as the radio, television, or music playing through headphones. Close out of social media accounts and extra tabs in your Internet browser while working. Concentrating on one task at a time will keep your mind focused and allow you to respond more quickly when faced with a question or a problem. Try to stay focused on only one task at a time, even if you are busy. For example, if you have a line of customers waiting for service and the phone is ringing, then choose one thing to focus on. For example, you might want to focus on the customers in front of you...

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Подготовьте варианты "что, если". Тренируйтесь четко говорить и писать. Будьте хорошо осведомлены. Уберите электронные устройства и другие возможные отвлекающие факторы. Не беритесь за несколько дел сразу.


Chances are you will be given a list of scales for your exam beforehand, and the examiner will pick a couple at random for you to play. mix it up so that you know the scales inside out.  One of the most important parts of playing a scale is to know which key your fourth finger goes on. If the fourth finger is on the correct key, everything else will fall into place. It can sometimes help to say the fingering in your head as you play, for example thinking "1-2-3-1-2-3-4-5".  Concentrate on the hand that requires most work, and the other hand usually falls naturally into place. Fingering is also key for scales and arpeggios.

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Протестируйте себя на знание ключевых знаков каждой гаммы. Тренируйтесь играть гаммы каждой рукой по отдельности, обеими руками, с закрытыми глазами, играя одной рукой staccato, а другой legato:


Chances are you will have a different set of symptoms, depending on what your allergens  are. There are many common allergens:  Substances that are in the air such as pollen, pet dander (which is what causes people to be allergic to dogs and/or cats), dust mites, and mold will often cause a stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing. Bee or wasp stings will cause swelling, pain, itching, and in extreme cases, possibly anaphylactic shock. Foods such as peanuts, other nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk may cause digestive problems like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea or even anaphylactic shock. Medications like penicillin often cause systemic reactions including an itchy rash, hives, or anaphylactic shock.  Latex or other things that touch your skin may cause local irritation including a rash, hives, itching, blisters or peeling. Allergic-like reactions are even possible to extreme heat, extreme cold, sunlight, or friction on the skin. If you are having trouble determining what your allergies are, your doctor can conduct tests to help figure it out.  During a skin test or prick test the doctor will put a tiny amount of suspected allergens under your skin and then watch to see if you react with redness and swelling. A blood test will allow the doctor to evaluate whether your body is reacting with an immune response to particular allergens. This should be done under the supervision of a doctor.  If you have suspicion of what you might be allergic to, eliminate it from your diet. If that was the source, your symptoms should improve. Your doctor may ask you to eat it again, to see if your symptoms return. This would help confirm that it was the source. Keeping a food diary during this process can help you and your doctor keep track of your symptoms and detect any other possible allergens you might still be exposed to.

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Обнаружение аллергена. Сдайте анализы для определения аллергена. Определение пищевого аллергена.


Chances are, if you’re in a relationship, you will experience mismatched needs at some point. Few people have sexual desires or needs that exactly aligned, which means you and your partner(s) need to have open, honest conversations about each person’s needs.  Discussing your needs can seem awkward at first, but it can actually be a good way to bond with your partner.  Find a time to talk when you’re not likely to be distracted or interrupted. Both of you should feel like you’re focused on what your relationship needs, and that’s not likely to happen if your favorite TV program is on or you’re exhausted from work.  Use honest, clear terms. Euphemisms are often a sign that you’re uncomfortable talking about your body and your needs. Unfortunately, euphemisms can also muddle your meaning, so that your partner doesn’t understand what you’re asking for. Don’t feel embarrassed to use appropriate terms when talking about your body and your desires. “Vagina,” “penis,” or “oral sex” aren’t dirty words.  Discussing your needs isn’t just for people in long-term relationships. Singles and people in casual sexual relationships can also benefit from open, honest discussions of needs and desires.  Give feedback during your sexual activities. Don’t judge or pressure your partner. Instead, say things like “I like that” or “That feels good there.” Avoid using words like “don’t;” instead, say things like “It feels better when you do this” or “I prefer it when you do this.” This communication can help your partner understand and meet your needs. When your relationship has sexual issues, it can be easy to feel as though it’s all your partner’s fault. However, blaming or judging language -- such as “You aren’t giving me what I need” -- puts your partner on the defensive and shuts down productive communication. Instead, try the following techniques to have a healthy, productive discussion:  Use “I”-statements. These help communicate that you’re talking about your own needs, not trying to shame or blame your partner. For example,...

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Обсудите свои потребности. Не обвиняйте партнера и не осуждайте. Находите время для романтики. Экспериментируйте. Возбуждайтесь. Умейте находить компромисс. Поработайте над близостью в других сферах отношений. Попробуйте поработать с психотерапевтом.


Chances are, you already know quite a bit about your family history, especially if you’re close with one or more of your family members. Take a look at the questions you’ve formed and see how many you can answer on your own. Once you’ve exceeded your own knowledge, it’s time to talk to family members. Ask questions about family relationships and significant events. Take good notes.  While the questions you have written down will help you with the outline of what you’re trying to learn, you may also get useful information you didn’t think about when you listen to stories from your family members. Be mindful that these discussions may be difficult for some family members. Be prepared to listen to lots of stories. Stories are some of the best means by which we remember and transfer information––encourage these as they arise by listening attentively and asking open-ended questions that motivate the person to share more information. Sometimes your family won’t be able to remember everything you need to know, or they may not wish to share it with you.  Web searches or family books can be used to cross check what you’ve learned from your family or fill in some gaps. However, you should be sure that this information is accurate if you decide to use it. You have a wealth of information within your own personal history that can help you with a baseline.  Gather information from your own medical records. Take into account what medications you may be using, as you can use this information to find out if any of your family members take the same, or similar medication for a condition. When making a genogram you’ll need to know how everyone in your family is connected. Research the unions between family members, gathering information on marriages, divorces, children, etc.  Take note of who is married, who is divorced, who may be living together outside of marriage. Is anyone widowed? What about separation, or forced separation? Depending on what you’re trying to learn from making a genogram, you may have to ask some deeper,...

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Запишите то, что вы уже знаете. Поговорите с родственниками. Изучите семейные документы и информацию в интернете. Проанализируйте свою собственную историю. Изучите связи внутри семьи. Изучите эмоциональные связи.


Change can be good, like getting married, having a child, or getting a promotion at work. It can also be not so good; just ask anyone who has lost a job or is in the middle of a divorce proceeding. Keep in mind that change of any kind can be stressful as you get adjusted to your new life experience. Take a minute to think about and jot down all of the changes that you may have experienced in the last six months that may be causing stress. When the way that you are living your life contradicts with what you believe and value, this can cause you to experience a significant amount of stress. For example, if you highly value ambition and competitiveness but feel stuck in a boring dead-end job, you will likely experience stress because your values aren't lined up with your life right now. When your beliefs and value systems are mismatched to your actual life experience, stress and unhappiness can occur. Here are some questions to ask yourself to determine if any mismatch is contributing to your stress levels:    What values do you find very important? Kindness? Honesty? Success? Family time? Does your behavior conflict with these values? For instance, let’s say that you value family time. Do you find yourself spending enough time with your family or are you prevented from doing so by other things? Do your job, relationships, friendships, or other areas of your life conflict with these values? For instance, let’s consider the same example above. Is your job preventing you from spending time with your family? Where you live, work, and spend most of your time can be a significant factor regarding your stress level. If you are surrounded by crime, overcrowding, noise, pollution, litter, or other unpleasant elements in your surroundings, then it can result in increased stress levels. Consider how much your environment is contributing to your stress. Personal problems and social factors can have a huge influence on your level of stress. Here are some dynamics to consider when you are trying to evaluate how these aspects...

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Вспомните недавние перемены в жизни. Подумайте о своих ценностях. Проанализируйте свое окружение. Проанализируйте свои личные проблемы и отношения. Проанализируйте то, как вы спите. Подумайте, какими способами можно бороться со стрессом.


Change the bandage covering your skinned knee daily, or more frequently if it becomes wet or dirty. Wash any dirt away from the area, as before.  Research demonstrates that removing an adhesive bandage quickly rather than slowly will probably cause less pain, although it depends somewhat on the nature of the wound.  Rubbing the ends of an adhesive bandage with oil, and letting it sit for a few moments, might help remove the bandage with less pain. While this alone doesn’t make the wound heal faster, it will stave off infection. An antibiotic cream will also keep a wound moist as it heals, which will prevent the scabbing and scarring that may result if a wound dries out. Generally, creams can be applied once or twice a day. check with product directions for frequency. Exactly how fast your skinned knee will heal depends on a number of factors like your age, nutrition, whether or not you smoke, your stress level, if you have an illness, etc. Moreover, antibiotic creams will only stave off infections, not actually heal the wound faster. If you wound seems to be healing abnormally slowly, check with a medical professional, as it could be a sign of something more serious, like an illness. You will need expert attention:   If the knee joint stops working. If your knee feels numb. If the wound bleeds and won’t stop. If there is dirt or other foreign material in the wound that you can’t get out of it. If the wound site becomes inflamed or swollen. If red streaks radiate from the wound. If the wound site drains pus. If you run a fever of over 100.4° F (38° C)

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Меняйте повязку по мере необходимости. Ежедневно наносите на рану мазь с антибиотиком. Обратите внимание на то, как идет процесс заживления. Если ваше состояние ухудшится, обратитесь за помощью к врачу.


Change up your daily routine and do your best to avoid getting into any pattern. Take a different way to work and leave at different times, find other places to get your coffee, or switch around the days of your exercise class. Don’t bury your head in your phone, or listen to music with headphones on while out in public. Remember the saying, “There’s safety in numbers,” so ask friends or family to accompany you places if necessary.  Don’t walk alone at night. Ask your friends to walk you to your door. Make sure you have all your belongings with you. Be conscious of remembering your wallet or jacket, for example. Join a gym or start running or biking with a group. Exercise only in well-traveled, well-lit areas.  Do not wear headphones. Carry a self-defense item, such as pepper spray, with you. Find friends to work out with. For example, if you’re a runner, recruit one of your friends to train for a race with you. Knowing how to defend yourself in the event of an attack can help you feel more powerful and prepared. You can also learn ways to be more aware of your surroundings.  Take a self-defense class. You can often find self-defense classes at fitness centers, community centers, colleges/universities, or at local martial arts studios. Carry a self-defense item, such as pepper spray, with you, and make sure you know how to use it. Consider asking a police officer what self-defense tools they recommend. Take measures to keep protect your home and keep yourself safe while in it. Inform trustworthy neighbors of your situation so they, too, can keep an eye out for suspicious behavior. Some measures you could take include:  Keeping doors and windows locked, even when you’re at home. Keep the curtains closed. Giving a spare key to a neighbor instead of hiding one on your property. Installing a security camera or security system around your property. You may wish to stop answering the door entirely unless you are expecting someone. Don’t worry about being impolite: It’s better to be rude and safe.   Ask friends or...

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Измените свой привычный распорядок дня. Будьте внимательны, когда находитесь в обществе. Не занимайтесь спортом в одиночку. Изучите методы самообороны. Защитите свой дом. Будьте осторожны, открывая дверь.


Changes can be hard on both people in a relationship. Even if you’re struggling, reach out and support your partner. Let your partner know that he or she is important to you and that you care about the relationship. Give affection, care, and respect, and express yourself through thoughtful words and gestures. Say, “This is hard, and I’m struggling. Yet, I want you to know I care about you and I want this relationship to work. I’m here and willing to support you.” Talk about how big changes affect each of you separately and how they affect the relationship as a whole. Let your partner express his or her feelings completely. It may not be an easy conversation and may extend to several conversations. However, it’s important to communicate clearly with your partner when big changes occur. Be honest about how you feel. Use “I statements” to convey your feelings. For example, say, “I feel nervous and anxious about you starting night school. I feel like I’ll see less of you, which makes me feel sad. At the same time, I’m proud of you and want you to pursue what makes you happy.” While you may want to express your thoughts, needs, and feelings to your partner as soon as change comes up, take a step back and ask your partner about how he or she is experiencing the change. Listen intently and let your partner communicate his or her thoughts, feelings, and needs. Show your partner your care by being available to listen.  Improve your listening skills by reflecting and restating what your partner says. For example, say, “I hear you saying that this change is hard on you too, and that you feel it’s important to go through with this, even though it’s difficult.” Validate your partner’s feelings. Say, “I can tell it’s really hard for you to talk about your father’s death, and you feel depressed. I can understand why this is so hard for you.” Learn more listening skills by checking out How to Be a Good Listener. When you are faced with changes, it is impossible to know what might happen and trying to identify and think about...

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Оказывайте друг другу эмоциональную поддержку. Обсудите перемены. Выслушайте, чего хочет ваш партнер. Будьте гибким и готовым принять некоторую неопределенность. Обратитесь к психотерапевту.


Chatting with native speakers is the best way to start improving your accent and speaking more naturally and more confidently. If you don't know any native French speakers, you can find conversation partners online. If a native French speaker is interested in practicing English or another language you know, both of you can benefit from the exchange.  Watch the facial expressions and mouth movements of native speakers as they converse with you. Try to mimic these facial expressions and movements to improve your pronunciation. Ask your French conversation partner to stop you and correct any errors you make in pronunciation or word choice. This will help you get better. While you can always walk up to a French person and say bonjour or salut, this isn't the most natural way to start a conversation. Think about how a conversation would go if a stranger walked up to you and simply said "hello." Work on your small talk in French and other simple ways to get a real conversation started. Some common opening lines include:   C'est joli ici. C'est la première fois que je viens ici, et vous? ("How nice it is here. It's my first time here, and you?")  Ahhh, comme il fait beau. Enfin du soleil! C'est bien agréable, vous ne trouvez pas? ("Ahhh, it's so nice out. Sun, at last! It's so pleasant, don't you agree?") 'Bonjour, on se connaît de vue je crois. Je viens souvent ici, il me semble que je t'ai déjà aperçu. ("Hello, I've seen you before I think. I come here often, and I believe I've seen you around.") You may have learned that the phrases ce que or ce qu'il are used when asking questions. Native French speakers commonly blend these words together – the c is not pronounced separately. Merging these phrases together will automatically make your speech sound more natural.  Instead of qu'est-ce que c'est, for example, you would say qu'est "skeu" c'est. When you say il or elle, drop the l sound as well. For example, instead of saying qu'est-ce q'il fait, you would say qu'est "skee" fait. When talking to someone in English,...

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Разговаривайте с носителями языка. Используйте расхожие фразы для начала разговора. Задавайте простые вопросы. Говорите фразы, которые будут продвигать беседу. Повторяйте слова собеседника. Используйте французские слова-паразиты, когда подбираете правильное слово.


Check a foal's mouth to ensure the incisors meet neatly. Some anatomical abnormalities which can happen include sow mouth (overshot lower jaw, which means the upper row sit behind the lower) and parrot mouth (undershot lower jaw, which means the upper teeth are further forward).  These issues need to be identified as early as possible so the vet can advise you as to whether corrective procedures are necessary. A foal has a full set of 24 milk (deciduous) teeth by 9 months, and these begin to fall out from 2 ½ years of age. Even foals and young horses can develop spurs on their teeth, so be sure to be vigilant for signs of discomfort. Check for the presence of wolf teeth in the diastema and get your vet to remove them before introducing the bit. The horse will shed his deciduous teeth as his adult dentition grows through. However, sometimes the milk teeth do not fall out cleanly but become wedged between neighboring teeth.  This is known as "capping". The retained tooth traps food and can set up infection, so the capped tooth needs to be removed by the vet. Signs that a horse has a capped tooth include bad breath (from trapped food), playing with his tongue a lot, quidding, drooling, and dropping grain from his mouth. Because the adult teeth erupt at different rates it is not unusual for a young horse to have a problem more than once, and repeated vet exams may be necessary. Most adult horses have between 36 and 44 teeth. The adult should be fully present from 6 years of age, and problems are usually down to spurs on the molars. The permanent teeth are open-rooted, which means they continue to grow through most of the horse's adult life, in order to replace the crown which becomes worn down by chewing.  However, if the rate of wear is uneven, spikes or spurs develop which painfully dig into the cheek or tongue. These need to be "floated" or rasped down by your veterinarian. Signs of spikes include quidding, whole grain in droppings, drooling, and bloody saliva. Although the teeth are open-rooted and continue...

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Позаботьтесь о зубах жеребенка. Ищите 'волчий зуб' у двухлетних лошадей. Проверьте наличие 'скрытого' зуба у трех- и пятилетних лошадей. Заботьтесь о зубах взрослой лошади (5-20 лет). Отводите к ветеринару старых лошадей (20+ лет).


Check around your foundation, windows, and door frames for small holes, cracks, or improper seals. Be sure to seal any holes that have rodent poop in front of them, as that’s a sure sign that rodents use those holes as entrances to your house. Use caulk, putty or weather stripping to fill any access areas you find. Mice can get through small holes, so blocking them out completely may not be possible. However, making it more difficult to get in may be enough to discourage rodents. Hard plastic or glass containers are best, since mice and rats can gnaw through softer materials. Sealing all of your food will prevent the rodents from being able to smell—or eat—your food. Once rodents figure out that they won’t be able to get a free meal when they enter your home, they’ll lose interest and leave. To prevent rodents from smelling food from your home at all, run the dishwasher daily, and don’t leave dirty dishes sitting in the sink overnight. These aromas will make your home less attractive to rodents and discourage them from living inside of your house. For example, you can rub peppermint oil on floorboards and other areas where rodents travel. You can also scatter fresh or dried mint leaves, as both the oil and leaves repel rodents.  Use mothballs to keep mice out of hard-to-reach areas of your home. Put 4 or 5 mothballs in an open container and leave them in the corners of the basement, attic, and other areas of your home where rodents are a problem. While mint smells pleasant to humans, rodents find the smell off-putting and will avoid areas that smell strongly of mint. to kill and scare off rodents. Cats are natural predators, and their instinct will drive them to chase and kill rats. Even if your cat is not a great mouser, the smell of the cat's presence in the home should be enough to deter rodents. Give the adult cat a few weeks to settle in to its new home and rodent-hunting routine before you expect to see significant results. Keep in mind that adopting a cat is a serious responsibility. If you’re not...

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Перекройте отверстия и щели, через которые грызуны могут забраться в дом. Держите всю пищу в плотно закрывающихся емкостях или пакетах. Отпугните грызунов от дома с помощью соответствующих запахов. Заведите кота Насыпьте наполнитель кошачьего лотка в тех местах, через которые грызуны проникают в дом.


Check classified sites like Craiglist to see if there are any positions available in your area. You can also check out tattoo forums and websites for specific tattoo shops to see if anyone is hiring. Search online or in newspapers for tattoo artist help wanted ads in your area. Many tattoo shops take artists on based on their skill or personal style, so contact local tattoo shops as well to find businesses looking for new artists. If you have any tattoo artist friends, ask if they know of any places that are hiring. Make a list of all tattoo shops that are hiring and ask them how to apply. In most cases, you will need to bring a physical copy of your resume and art portfolio to the shop. If you did tattoos on yourself or others during your apprenticeship, include pictures of them along with drawings and tattoo designs to stand out as an applicant. If you're offered a job interview, wear professional clothing and show up at least 10-15 minutes early. Answer any questions about your tattooing experience as clearly as possible and thank the interviewer afterward to make a good impression as an applicant.  Bring your ID, tattoo license, a copy of your resume, and your art portfolio to the interview. Search for common job interview questions for tattoo artists and practice them in your free time. Don't worry if you aren't offered the first tattooing job you apply for. Securing your first job may take time, which is why you should apply to a variety of businesses. If you live in a small town, it may take time to find a tattoo artist opening. Move to a larger city for more job opportunities or start your own tattoo shop if your town doesn't have one.

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Поищите вакансии в интернете. Позвоните по вакансиям. Сходите в салоны, которые ищут новых мастеров. Подготовьтесь к собеседованию. Продолжайте подавать заявки до тех пор, пока вам не предложат место мастера.


Check out your local music store again and see what kinds of beginner clarinet books they have. Some commonly used ones are Band Expressions, Standard of Excellence, and Rubank Elementary Method. All of them will teach you how to play songs and learn the proper fingerings for each note. It'll be hard to go very far on clarinet without learning to read sheet music. The clarinet is a treble-clef instrument in the Bb range, so you'll need to learn the basics of the treble clef to learn more about playing the instrument. The best way to do this is usually school band or private lessons. It's very hard to learn to play clarinet just from reading a book. It's best to start out with a teacher instead of on your own so that you won't miss anything or learn anything wrong. Often, school music teachers will offer lessons for cheap. Bad habits can develop without you even knowing, which can make it hard to get past a certain skill level. If you want to play clarinet the right way, take lessons. If you are truly interested in playing the clarinet, find a teacher and join a band or orchestra. Prepare for the long haul! You aren't going to become a good player overnight. Start with the basics then move on to more advanced things. Playing an instrument is a life-long learning project.

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Изучите аппликатуру. Рассмотрите возможность получить частные уроки. Запишитесь в школьный бэнд или оркестр.


Check that all the bags are free of debris. Shake them out to confirm they are empty. The symbol should be printed on the front or bottom of the plastic bag. This confirms the bag is made of recycled material. If there is no #2 or #4 symbol, the plastic bag may not be recyclable. If this is the case, you can reuse the bag in other ways around the house. Aim to fit 50 to 100 plastic bags in the garbage bag. Press the plastic bags down to remove any air in them so you can fit lots of plastic bags in the garbage bag. Collecting the bags in one place will make it easier for you to transport them. Most national grocery retailers, such as Safeway, Target, and Walmart, will have a bag collection bin in the store. The bins are usually at the front entrance of the store, labeled “bag recycling.” Put the plastic bags in the collection bin to be recycled.

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Уберите с пакета ценник, жевательную резинку и прочий мусор. Убедитесь, что на пакетах есть символ #2 или #4. Соберите пакеты в один большой мусорный пакет. Выбросьте пакеты в бак для сбора отходов.


Check that everyone is there and all electronic equipment is in working order. Any last minute questions? If there's time, pass out the Mountain Dew, give a pep talk, and break! You got this. You're so prepared. Make sure the organizers are wearing a distinct badge or some other noticeable implement so that participants can find help if needed. Sometimes khakis just aren't enough. Inside and outside. Do you need balloons on the mailbox? A posterboard on the corner? What about on the doors and through the hallway? If your guests have to wander through a veritable labyrinth, the more signs, the better.  Welcome banners and other info in front of the building will be especially useful. You want people to be able to see from the street that that's the place they should be. No questions about it! Make a reception and registration counter. When guests walk in the door, they should see exactly what they need to do. Otherwise they'll be floating around unsure and ill at ease. And remember that reception committee we talked about? Have someone at the door to welcome them in and answer their questions. Put on some music! It can kill any awkwardness that otherwise might be flitting about. If a speaker is running late, there needs to be stalling. If eating is taking longer than accounted for, they need to be alerted to the schedule changes. Very rarely do events go completely as planned -- so as you deviate from your course, make sure the lines of communication are open. You may want something to remember of your own. And seeing someone walking around with a camera can get people excited. Take note of the sponsor banners, your banner, the entrance, receptions, etc. Maybe you can use it for next year! Have a friend or a professional photographer take care of this, if at all possible. You have enough on your plate! You'll need to be schmoozing and boozing your guests, so have someone else take care of the photo stuff. You probably planted something in your guests' heads and want them walking away either thinking something,...

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Прибудьте на место пораньше, вместе с членами команды и добровольцами. Установите все. Убедитесь, что люди, имеющие значение, знают, что происходит. Делайте фотографии! Дайте раздаточный материал. Уберите помещение! Позаботьтесь обо всех обязанностях после мероприятия. Устройте последующее рассмотрение в виде собрания, чтобы в следующий раз исполнить все лучше.


Check that one of the racks inside your oven is in the top position so your grilled cheese cooks thoroughly. Turn the oven on to 450 °F (232 °C) and let it heat completely while you prepare your sandwiches. Once the oven is up to temperature, you can cook your sandwiches. You can also use a toaster oven if you don’t want to heat up your regular oven. Choose your favorite type of bread to use for your sandwich. Use 2 slices of the bread and spread room temperature butter on 1 side of each slice. Spread the butter to the edges of the slice to help get even browning and prevent them from burning.  Soften the butter if you don’t have any at room temperature so you don’t rip pieces off of your bread. Alternatively, you can spread mayonnaise on your bread instead of butter.

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Разогрейте духовку до 230 °C с решеткой на верхней полке. Смажьте ломтики хлеба сливочным маслом с одной стороны.


Check the 10-day weather forecast. If your trip is longer than the time available, you can check for the weather, bring a few of your favorite fashion items for the weather you are planning to encounter, and otherwise bring blacks and neutrals. This makes it simpler to mix and match with clothing and make lots of different outfits.Even if the weather should be according to the weather forecast nice and sunny, pack long trousers or leggings and a cardigan or a jacket in case the weather changes. It matters when choosing clothes. If you’re visiting someone you are close to, you may be able to use their clothes.  If you are the same size as the person you are visiting, you can borrow their clothes. This works more easily for heavy things like jackets and sweatshirts. Ask them before you travel if you can borrow their clothes. Are you going to buy clothes while you’re there? If so, you’ll need to leave some room in your suitcase for the return flight. Don’t pack directly out of your closet. Lay your clothes out in outfits on your bed to see everything you’re bringing.  Pants are re-wearable. It is easy to get a couple wears out of jeans before they are considered dirty or stretched out. Keep this in mind when you’re choosing your outfits. Know what kind of things you’ll be doing. If you need a fancy dress, some hiking clothes, or anything in between, it’s important that you pack the right clothes. Bring one extra outfit in case of emergency. Once you’ve picked out your outfits, roll the softer, wrinkle-resistant garments like T-shirts, cotton pants, and jeans.   Rolling clothes will save space. Keep in mind that it may wrinkle your clothes, so fold clothes that you can’t have be wrinkled, like cotton dresses. You can put rolled clothes inside your shoes as another space saver.

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Выясните, какая погода будет во время вашей поездки. Учитывайте то, кого вы навещаете. Разложите свою одежду. Сворачивайте одежду в рулоны вместо того, чтобы складывать ее.


Check the door latch, float assembly, inlet and drain valves. Check the screens of valves for blockages. You should do the same for the inlet valve if visual inspection does not show anything. There are two parts to the drain valve, the gate arm and the solenoid.  Grasp the valve arm and try to move it up and down. The arm should move smoothly. If it is difficult to move, ensure the springs of the arm are not damaged or missing. If the arm is undamaged but doesn't move properly, you will need to replace the solenoid. Remove the connecting wires with needle-nosed pliers and label them. Use a screwdriver to take out the screws and change the bad solenoid.

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Проверьте, чтобы подача воды к аппарату была включена и что на пути между подачей воды и посудомоечной машиной не было течи. Убедитесь, что в шланге подачи воды не было изгибов, которые не дают посудомойке наполняться водой. Проверьте переключатели для двери и поплавка на электропроводимость. Убедитесь в исправности сливного клапана.


Check the internet to find out your area's rainfall and average temperatures. Only plant your durian outside if you receive somewhere between 60–150 in (150–380 cm) of rain per year, and if the temperature stays above 45 °F (7 °C). Durian trees can wither and die quickly in temperatures any lower than 45 °F (7 °C). Durian trees need copious amounts of water and high temperatures to survive. If you’re planting your durian tree outside, be sure to plant it when your area is about to get a lot of heat and rain, in order to mimic the tropical conditions in which durian trees grow. Young durian trees can easily wither with too much sunlight. Find a spot where the durian tree can receive high temperatures without high sunlight. Consider planting the tree in the shadow of other trees. To successfully grow durian, you must ensure that the soil under the tree isn’t too alkaline or acidic. Perform a soil test to check your soil’s pH balance.  If your soil’s pH balance is below 6.0, add a cup of dolomite or quick lime, then test it again. If your soil’s pH balance is above 7.0, add a cup of peat moss or compost, then try again. Dig up the soil where you want to plant your durian seed at least 1.5 ft (46 cm) down and across. Combine 1 part soil with 1 part organic compost and refill the hole with the mixture. This will ensure that your durian tree has well-draining organic soil to grow from. Place the seed on top of the soil without burying it. Simply push the seed down a little with your finger; the majority of the seed should still be visible on top of the soil.  Seeds from the durian fruit can be planted outside immediately after taking them out of the fruit, with no germination period necessary. The seed should sprout and attach itself to the soil after a day or 2. Check for small weeds every day, as weeds will compete with the durian tree for water and nutrients. Pull weeds out with your hands, since more invasive techniques might scrape the durian’s delicate roots.

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Посадите семена снаружи, если вы проживаете в жарком климате с частыми дождями. Сажайте семена в самое жаркое и дождливое время года. Посадите дуриан в полной тени. Перед посадкой измерьте уровень pH земли. Выройте яму глубиной 46 см и смешайте землю с компостом. Положите семя из фрукта прямо на землю. Раз в день удаляйте сорняки возле дерева.


Check the label to be sure it's not more than a few months old. Make sure there aren’t any older containers hidden in the back of the freezer! It can sometimes take up to 12 hours for milk to fully thaw in the refrigerator, so make sure you give yourself enough time! If your baby usually feeds at 7:00 AM, the milk should be in the refrigerator no later than 7:00 PM the night before. Make sure the milk is fully thawed before you give it to your baby. If you aren’t able to use it within 24 hours of thawing, don’t risk spoilage--throw it away!

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Выньте емкость с самым старым молоком из морозилки. Переставьте молоко в холодильное отделение холодильника на ночь. Утром накормите ребенка молоком.


Check the labels of paper, plastic, and metal products to see if they were made from recycled materials. Look for a phrase near the barcode that says something like, “This product was made from 50% post-consumer recycled material.” Some items are made from biodegradable materials. For example, some plastic and straws are made from biodegradable corn. Near your kitchen garbage can, arrange a separate waste bin or bag to hold glass, plastic, and metal recyclable materials. Place another container nearby to hold newspapers and cardboard, if your city requires these to be disposed of separately.  Not all cities require you to sort recyclables. Check with your city's recycling rules regarding sorting, pick-up times, etc. Not all plastics are the same. Some of them can be recycled while others can't. Check the numbers on the bottom of your plastic item, then refer to your city's recycling rules. If curbside pickup up of recyclables is not available in your area, locate the recycling facility nearest to your residence. Be sure to note the hours of operation, since some centers have limited access times.  For example, do an internet search for “[the name of your city or county] municipal recycling facility.” Some recycling centers pay you to bring recyclables in. Take a look at the FAQ webpage for your city or county’s recycling facility, which should list which materials that are and are not accepted for recycling. Materials such as styrofoam and some plastics are commonly turned away by recycling centers. On the bottom of plastic containers, look for a number surrounded by three arrows--the universal recycling symbol. The number is an SPI Resin Identification Code, which indicates the type of plastic. The lower the number, the more likely it will be accepted. Computers, cell phones, tablets, stereo equipment, microwaves, and similar devices contain toxic metals and other chemicals. It’s best to have these recycled to reduce their environmental impact. Check with your local recycling center about drop-off times for...

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Покупайте вещи из переработанных материалов. Собирайте мусор раздельно. Найдите ближайший к своему дому пункт приема вторичного сырья. Ознакомьтесь с местными ограничениями. Сдавайте на переработку ненужные электронные приборы. Превращайте в компост продукты и опавшие листья.


Check the owner's manual for the correct procedure for your vehicle — generally, manufacturers prefer testing with a warm engine. Be sure to check the fluid when parked on a level surface.  Do your best to not allow any lint or dirt to contaminate the dip stick before reinserting.

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Проверьте щуп АКПП.


Check with your local community college or see if there are any public speaking groups in your area that you can join. This will give you a chance to develop and practice your public speaking skills. You may even be able to test out some of your speeches on these audiences and ask for feedback. You can also look for other opportunities to speak in front of an audience, such as offering to give a speech at a friend or family member’s wedding, attending open mic nights at a local comedy club or bar, or hosting your own weekly live stream or podcast. A well-organized speech will be easier for your audience to follow. Think about your speech as a story and decide what should come first, second, third, etc. Aim to open with something attention-grabbing, such as a shocking fact or an interesting anecdote.  For example, if you plan to give a speech on how you overcame an obstacle in your life, then start by sharing about what the obstacle was and perhaps providing a bit of context about the situation. Then, talk about how the obstacle affected you, what changed in your life, etc. Conclude by explaining in detail how you overcame the obstacle. Once you have a well-developed speech, take some time to read through it carefully and revise what you have written. Expand on any details that seem unclear, rewrite any confusing sections, and don’t be afraid to cut out material that doesn’t work. Plan ahead so you have lots of time to revise your speech before you give it for the first time. Aim to revise at least 3 times before your first speaking engagement.

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Запишитесь на курсы ораторского мастерства. Составьте речь таким образом, чтобы она содержала увлекательное начало, середину и концовку. Перечитайте речь несколько раз и исправьте все ошибки перед выступлением.


Check with your owner’s manual to find the right one. If you cannot find the correct EGR there, check a parts manual or with an associate at an auto parts stores. Wait for several hours before you begin working on your vehicle. You can injure yourself very easily while working on a hot engine so let it set a few hours. Use a wrench to loosen the clamps on the battery’s two terminals. Be sure to wait at least 5 minutes after disconnecting the battery before you begin working on the engine. You want the system to discharge completely. Always wear the appropriate safety gear before working on your engine. The EGR is usually located on either the top or backside of the engine. Consult your owner’s manual if you need help finding it. Twist and pull each line until they slide off the EGR valve. Each line connects with a specific port. Label each one so that you can easily reconnect them. The electrical cable is located on top of the EGR valve. Grab the electrical cable with your hands and pull it. If the electrical cable is held in by a clip or clamp, use a flat-bladed screwdriver to press it down and release it. Use lubricant spray on the bolts because they are usually very tight. Now that you removed the bolts, use your hands to remove the valve from its mount. Inspect the valve for signs of carbon buildup. Sometimes this buildup causes the valve to malfunction. If you find buildup, clean it off and reinstall the valve. Test the valve again to see if it works after cleaning it. Use a scratch awl or something similar to remove any carbon buildup. Clean any debris or building in the gasket case. Use carburetor or intake cleaner to help remove the carbon. Thread the bolts through the EGR and gasket onto the mount with your hands first. Then use a socket wrench with a swivel extension to tighten the mounting bolts when you seat the EGR valve in the engine. When purchasing a new valve, see if it comes with a new gasket. You will have to purchase one if it doesn’t. Plug the cable back into the top of the EGR valve...

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Купите клапан РОГ подходящий для марки и модели вашего автомобиля. Дайте двигателю остыть. Отсоедините аккумулятор. Найдите РОГ. Отключите вакуумную линию. Отсоедините электрический кабель. Выкрутите гаечным ключом болты на креплении клапана РОГ. Выньте старый клапан РОГ. Очистите основание клапана и каналы. Установите новый клапан РОГ. Переподключите электрический кабель. Подключите вакуумную линию. Подключите аккумулятор. Очистите данные автосканера. Прислушайтесь, нет ли утечки.


Check your browser preferences and change the settings. Some browsers offer extensions to help you avoid certain websites, which will block a website entirely. Play around with the settings until you can have your browser safeguard you from engaging in any behavior you are trying to avoid. Track your internet usage for non-work and non-essential activities. Notice if there are certain times of day you tend to use the internet or if usage follows after certain events. Note any triggers that cause you to stay on-line for hours instead of minutes. Allow yourself to use the internet at structured times. Set a timer when you use the internet for browsing or entertainment. Then, when the timer goes off, stop using the internet. It is generally looked down upon to consume pornography in public settings. Use this to your advantage and determine to safeguard yourself from temptation by only using your computer in public locations. When using the internet, use it only in places where other people can see you.  Go to a coffee shop or library, or set up your computer in your living room and not your bedroom. The goal is to avoid complete privacy as a way to detract from the impulse to consume porn. Sometimes, your environment may be what is leading you to an unhealthy relationship with pornography. Avoid friends who encourage you to use porn constantly and clean up your computer if it's full of easily accessible files and browser ads or pop-ups that tempt you. Many people with porn addictions are married or in other committed relationships. If this is you and you still find yourself drawn to porn, you may want to find ways address your sex life differently. This may not be as easy as trying new positions and may require a lot of work that you may be avoiding. Focus on building emotional intimacy with your partner and focus on trust. When engaging in sex, focus on being in the moment and enjoying your sexuality and your partner's sexuality.

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Ограничьте доступ к неприемлемому контенту. Ведите журнал пользования интернетом. Используйте будильник, чтобы отслеживать свое присутствие в интернете. Пользуйтесь компьютером в общественных местах. Измените свое окружение. Найдите больше удовлетворения в сексе.


Cheesecloth is a very loose cotton that resembles gauze. You can find it in craft stores like Jo-Ann Fabric or Bed Bath and Beyond. Measure the area where you will be hanging the web and measure and cut the cheesecloth accordingly. Secure the cheesecloth in place with pins or glue. Remember, the web is meant to look old and unfinished so vary the lengths and spacing of the vertical strips. Cut from the bottom up. Create a messy web by snipping, tearing, and making holes in each vertical strip. The more it unravels, the better. Rub the ends of the cloth between your hands to fray the edges and glue in fake spiders as needed.

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Купите марлю. Отмерьте необходимое количество марли и закрепите ее в нужном месте. Нарежьте марлю вертикальными полосами. Местами порвите ткань. Внесите завершающие штрихи в оформление паутины.


Chemical burns are generally best cared for by removing the victim from the contaminated area and removing contaminated clothing. From there, dilute the chemical on the skin by washing it consistently with fresh, running water. Wash the affected area for at least 20 minutes.  Chemical burns can be caused by a number of products, including household cleaners such as drain cleaners which contain sulphuric acid, refrigerant which contains hydrofluoric acid, and bleach.  If available, use a chemical shower or eye rinse station to rinse the burn. Use copious amounts of water to dilute the chemical burn. Even if the burn is small or isolated, contact a doctor immediately to assess whether the victim should come in for care and to discuss treatment. Unplug the source of the electrical shock if possible, or stand on a rubber mat in a dry area and use a dry wooden object to push the person away from the electrical source. Once contact with the electrical source has been broken, check for a heartbeat and see if the individual responds to talk or touch.  After the individual has been safely removed from the electrical source, call emergency services immediately. Major electrical burns may come with other complications that need immediate medical treatment. Even minor electrical burns should be examined by a doctor as soon as possible. Never directly touch a live electrical source or a person caught in such a source yourself. If a burn results from molten plastic or tar, immediately cool the plastic or tar by running it under cool water. Do not peel off the plastic or tar. Instead, use mineral oil to see if you can remove it. Then, treat the burned skin by washing it with cool water and loosely bandaging it in a clean dressing.  Contact your doctor if you cannot gently remove the plastic or tar from your skin, or if you experience excess pain from the burn. Do not dress the exposed burn with any ointments, as these may cause infection.

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Окажите первую помощь при химическом ожоге. Окажите первую помощь при электрическом ожоге. Окажите первую помощь при ожоге пластиком.


Chemical paint strippers eat away at the chemical structure of paint, so they are naturally caustic. Before beginning this process, make sure you've purchased chemically-resistant gloves to use. Additionally, wear old clothing that you don't mind getting damaged. Open several windows. Keeping the room you're in well ventilated is key as paint strippers can build up toxic fumes if there's a lack of fresh air. Chemical paint strippers won't discriminate what they eat through, so make sure the room is clear of all precious items. Move all furniture to a different room while you're removing the paint.  To keep your floor safe you'll need to buy several materials from your nearest DIY store. You will need one large sheet of plastic and another large sheet of either kraft or rosin paper. Lay a sheet of plastic from the base of the wall across the floor. Then, layer a sheet of kraft or rosin paper on top of it. If any of the paint stripper lands on the floor, this layer will protect your floor from damage. Paint stripper is best applied with a wide paintbrush. If you don't have one, make sure you buy one before beginning. Dip the paintbrush into the paint stripper, then layer it over the entirety of the wall. Put on a coating roughly 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm) thick so that it won't dry too quickly. The coating thickness doesn't need to be too precise, you can mostly gauge the thickness by eye. If you're working on a vertical surface, use a paint stripper that is closer to a paste in texture so that it won't drip onto you. The chemical process may take minutes or hours depending on the stripper you're using. Read the product's instructions and wait as directed for the most efficient use of your time. The paint on the wall should have started to bubble once you've waited for the directed amount of time. Once bubbling, take a paint scraper (if you don't have one, a putty knife or a spatula would work as well) and scrape off all the paint. It should come off in long peels. Try to get as much paint off the wall as possible.  To...

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Приготовьте резиновые перчатки и работайте в хорошо проветриваемом помещении. Вынесите из комнаты всю мебель и укройте пол. Тщательно покройте стены растворителем для краски. Дождитесь, пока растворитель подействует. Как только на поверхности краски появились пузыри, краску можно начать соскребать. Следуя инструкциям к растворителю, после удаления краски нейтрализуйте поверхность стены.


Chemicals we use to wash our homes, cars and even our bodies get washed down the drain and into the sewer system, but they often end up in the groundwater. These chemicals aren't good for the plants and animals that make up our ecosystems, and they aren't healthy for human consumption, either. Whenever possible, use natural, healthy alternatives to chemicals.  For example, instead of using a heavy-duty cleaner to scrub your bathroom or kitchen, use a mixture of vinegar and water or a baking soda and salt paste. These natural household supplies get the job done just as well, and they won't pollute the water when you wash them down the drain. Try making your own laundry detergent and dish soap. If you don't have the time, buy detergent made with all-natural ingredients. When you can't find a good alternative to a toxic item, use the least amount you can get away with and still get the job done. These powerful chemicals are sprayed directly over the ground, and when it rains they seep deeper and get into the groundwater. You probably just want aphids to stop eating your tomatoes, but spraying the garden with pesticide will do a lot more than that when it gets into the groundwater that humans and other organisms need to survive. Large doses of medication are difficult for water sanitation systems to remove from the water supply, and they end up impacting everyone who drinks the water. Each medication on the market has specific instructions for how it should be disposed. If you need to throw medication away, find out the proper way to do it instead of resorting to flushing.  There are a few highly controlled medications that authorities recommend flushing in order to keep them out of the wrong hands. These are exceptions to the general rule that medications should not be flushed. Check with your local pharmacy or police department to find out if they provide containers for medication disposal. Some substances should not be thrown out with the trash, because they'll seep into the ground and poison the groundwater....

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Пользуйтесь меньшим количеством химических веществ. Не пользуйтесь пестицидами и гербицидами. Не смывайте лекарства в канализацию. Утилизируйте токсичные отходы должным образом. Берегите воду.


Chemotherapy patients are more susceptible to infection than others. To reduce your risk of infection, avoid sick people or anyone with cold, flu, fever or any other infection. You should also avoid crowds such as in schools, shopping malls, and public gatherings. To reduce risk of infection, it is important to wash your hands regularly and especially before eating, after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing or petting animals. You should also bathe every day.  Be sure to clean feet, groin, armpits and other moist, sweaty areas. Don’t get into hot tubs, and don’t wade, play or swim in ponds, lakes, rivers, or water parks. There may be germs in the water that could make you sick. Dry skin is more easily wounded, so keep your skin moist by applying lotion daily. Wear gloves and other protective gear when doing activities that could lead to injury. If you do get a scrape, be sure to clean it immediately. You should also cover the scrape with a bandage to prevent germs from entering your system. Avoid contact with dirt and dirty objects.  Avoid contact with cat litter boxes, bird cages, and fish or reptile tanks. Wear gloves when gardening and wash hands afterwards. Don’t keep fresh flowers or live plants in your bedroom. Undercooked or raw food can lead to infections. Steaks, roasts, and fish should be cooked to 145º F (65.5º C) and poultry to 160º F (71º C). Be sure to keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs away from ready-to-eat foods to avoid contamination. Keep cutting boards, countertops, and utensils clean. Choose pasteurized products rather than unpasteurized ones, such as dairy and honey.

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Держитесь в стороне от людных мест и больных людей. Следите за чистотой. Защищайте свою кожу от микробов и царапин. Как следует готовьте пищу.


Cherries do not grow true to seed, meaning the tree won't be the same variety as its parent. You might get a tree that can't survive your climate or local diseases, or that doesn't bear tasty fruit. But you might get a new and beautiful tree, and either way you'll have fun along the way. If you want better odds, plant a young tree instead. A local nursery can recommend a grafted plant suited to your climate and soil. Ideally, find fresh cherries from a local tree or farmer's market in mid to late summer. Early-fruiting varieties are often sterile, while grocery store fruit can work but tends to have a low success rate. Get a good large handful, since not all of them will sprout. There are two common species of cherry to choose from:  Almost all fresh cherries for sale are sweet cherries. These are the best for eating, but most are only hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5–7. Sour cherries tend to be easier to grow, and can survive in zones 3-8 depending on variety. The fresh kind can be hard to track down, so ask around at your farmer's market. Lucky for you, the flesh of the fruit needs to go before planting. Enjoy the fruit and wipe off the last bits clinging to the seed with a damp paper towel. If it's still early or mid-summer, let the seeds dry on a paper towel for a couple days, then store in an airtight container in a cool spot. Retrieve them in late summer and continue to the next step. Cherries need to experience constant damp and cold for 3–5 months in order to germinate. If you get cold winter weather about this long but don't get below -20ºF / -30ºC, you can go the easy route and plant the cherries in fall. If you decide to do this, skip down to the next section. If you don't live in this climate or you prefer a method with a higher success rate, continue to the next step instead. Sweet cherries do best with a couple weeks of warm weather before the cold. Planting in late summer or the very start of fall can accomplish this. However, a "warm snap" after the cold weather has started can send some...

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Просчитывайте наперед. Выберите вишни. Съешьте мякоть. Рассмотрим вариант высадки вишни на открытом воздухе ранней осенью. Храните сладкие вишни в теплом и влажном сфагновом мхе в течение нескольких недель (по желанию). Подготовьте холодный влажный материал. Охлаждайте смесь в течение 90 дней. Высадите семена весной.