Use a rule to see how long your strip of sequins is. If you need a specific length, draw the placement onto the garment or fabric using tailor's chalk or an invisible marker. If you want to make a design from the sequin strip, draw it onto the fabric first. This will help you in position the strip accurately when you glue it down. Try to have extra length of sequin strip. This way, you can make sure you won't run out and need to add a second strip which could discontinue the design and look unprofessional. You can always trim away excess sequin strip when you're done. Take a sharp pair of fabric scissors and trim the ends of the strips. Take care not to cut yourself. Fabric scissors will keep you from bending the sequins out of shape. Keep your fingers near the end of the cut strip so that sequins don't fall off. If you ever need half a sequin, use sharp scissors to make a clean cut down the middle. Blunt scissors will bend the sequin rather than cut it. This can be useful to do if you're adding a strip that winds its way around a garment, such as a leotard or a dress. After you pin the strip down, you can glue it down in sections, flattening down as you go and removing pins. When joining strips, be sure to carefully align the ends so that they appear to keep running in a single strip. Using the hot glue gun, run a short line of glue along the back of the sequin strip. Work in small amounts so that it doesn't dry before you can place the sequin strip down. Working in small amounts also gives you more flexibility to move your sequins around.  To keep the strip from sliding, hold the ends in place for about 10 seconds or so before letting go. You may also choose to dab the fabric itself, running the glue across the place you’d like to attach the sequin strip. Use your fingers or tweezers to hold and work with the strip. Carefully press down on the line or design you've made on the garment or fabric. Press the sequin strip in place for about 15 seconds to give it a chance to set.  If glue oozes out from the...

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Измерьте длину имеющейся у вас ленты пайеток. Отрежьте необходимый вам отрезок ленты. При работе с очень длинным отрезком ленты сначала приколите ее в нужном месте. Нанесите на тыльную сторону ленты полоску горячего клея. Аккуратно придавите пайетки к ткани. Позвольте первому наклеенному отрезку ленты полностью высохнуть, прежде чем клеить следующий отрезок.


Use a ruler and pictures of daggers to help you. Make it one continuous piece, and don't make it too thin, as the cut-out pieces will be difficult to line up. Use scissors or a craft knife to cut out the dagger you created. Use the dagger as a template, tracing it onto other sheets of paper. You'll need at least ten sheets, though you may want more for a sturdier design.  To make this process simpler, you can simply print out the same design of a dagger over and over. You can use whatever kind of paper you want for this project, though medium weight is probably best. You can even make a dagger out of book pages. Cut out each dagger with scissors or a craft knife. Align each dagger, and use paper glue to glue them together. Make sure to smooth out each layer so you don't get wrinkles. Add as many layers as you want until you get your desired thickness and sturdiness. Trim up any edges that are sticking out from the dagger. Place the dagger between two parchment paper sheets, and put it under something heavy. Leave it to dry overnight. For instance, you could add layers to the crossguard to make it more pronounced or shapes to the handle to make jewels. Paint the dagger so it looks real. You can add scroll work to the handles and paint the jewels in various colors.

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Нарисуйте кинжал на листе плотной бумаги или картона. Вырежьте кинжал. Обведите узор. Вырежьте кинжал. Склейте кинжалы вместе. Обрежьте кинжал. Спрессуйте кинжал. Добавьте детали. Покрасьте кинжал.


Use a ruler to draw a  4 cm (1.6 in) line onto your paper to make a base for a triangle. Next, place your ruler perpendicular to the line at the halfway mark and trace a 5 cm (2.0 in) line to make an upside down "T." Then, use your ruler to draw lines connecting the top of the upside down "T" to each side of the base line. Finally, cut out the triangle with a pair of scissors.  For instance, you might use a manila folder, index cards, poster board, cardstock paper, or an old cereal box. Use colorful paper or decorate your cutout to make your wind vane look nice. It's okay if your measurements are estimated. You'll use this triangle as an arrow point. Make your square about 7 cm (2.8 in) long on each side, with your sides roughly even. It’s okay to estimate the measurements, but it’s best to draw your square larger than the triangle. Then, use a pair of scissors to cut out the square, which will be the other end of your arrow. Try cutting out the corner of your paper so 2 sides of your square are already done for you. Use your ruler to measure 7 cm (2.8 in) on 1 side of your paper and draw a line. Then, measure 7 cm (2.8 in) on the bottom of your paper and draw a line that crosses your first line to create a square. Use your scissors to cut out the square. Hold your scissors parallel to the straw. Then cut an even slit through each side so that your arrow pieces will slide onto the ends of the straw. Although they don’t need to be exact, your slits should be about 1 centimetre (0.39 in) long and directly opposite each other so you can stick the paper in them.  The slit should go through both of the side walls on each end of the straw. If you have a drinking straw that bends, cut off the bendy part. Then, cut slits in the remaining straight section. Put the triangle on one end of the straw with the point facing out. Then, slide the square onto the other end. When you’re finished, your straw will look like an arrow. If the triangle and square won’t stay in place, put a dab of glue onto the paper before you slide...

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Нарисуйте на листе плотной бумаги треугольник и вырежьте его. Начертите на плотной бумаге квадрат и вырежьте его. Сделайте на обоих концах соломинки для питья надрезы длиной по одному сантиметру. Вставьте треугольник и квадрат в надрезы в соломинке, чтобы получилась стрелка. Проткните центр соломинки булавкой и вставьте ее в ластик на конце карандаша. Для удобства используйте в качестве подставки большой кусок мягкого пластилина. Напишите на бумажной тарелке 4 основных и 4 промежуточных направления. Вдавите в центр тарелки пластилиновый шарик, чтобы он надежно держался на месте. Вынесите свой флюгер на улицу, чтобы определить направление ветра.


Use a shotgun to hunt rabbits, or, alternatively, a .22 rifle, a pistol, or a bow and arrow. When hunting, be sure to follow licensing and hunting season laws in your area. If you live in a densely populated city, you may not be able to discharge weapons in your yard. Check your local laws to ensure you are able to hunt rabbits on your property. Also, be sure to practice gun safety when hunting. Always keep the barrel of your gun pointed in a safe direction, such as toward the ground, and do not put your finger inside the trigger guard on your gun until you are ready to shoot. Also, treat every weapon as though it were loaded, wear a bright orange vest to keep yourself visible, and always be aware of what is in front of and behind your target.  Gun safety courses may be available in your community. Hunting with an expert may help you with hunting safety and effectiveness at thinning the rabbit population on your property. You may be able to find people who want to hunt on your property if you do not want to do so yourself. The game is often compensation enough, and some hunters may even pay you for allowing them to hunt on your property. Live traps can allow you to capture rabbits and remove them from your property. Traps are available at many stores and online. This is an excellent alternative to shooting rabbits. Bait traps with apples, brussels sprouts, carrots, or lettuce. Monitor the traps regularly and release rabbits as quickly as possible after they are captured. Wear protective gloves when handling traps and releasing the rabbits. Drive the rabbit at least a mile from your property to release to ensure they won't come back. Contact your local animal control officer or parks and recreation department to learn about release laws in your area. Find a pest control company in your area that can deal with your rabbit problem. They can help you confirm that rabbits are responsible for any damage you may have found. They can also help implement techniques for repelling rabbits and protecting property,...

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Охотьтесь на кроликов, чтобы уменьшить их популяцию. Используйте живоловушки. Воспользуйтесь услугами службы по борьбе с вредителями.


Use a shovel to uncover the rhizomes and trim back the roots on each one. Fertilize the soil around them and mound it loosely into 1-foot hills. Add a layer of mulch and moisten the soil with water until the hop plants sprout once more.

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Оживите хмель весной.


Use a skin-type specific moisturizer after you've washed your face. Having properly hydrated skin can help prevent blackheads.  Even if your skin is oily, it may need a moisturizer, choose an oil-free and non-comedogenic product.  Seek the advice of a dermatologist or skincare professional to help assess what type of skin you have. You can buy products specifically formulated for your skin type and needs at most pharmacies and at many retailers, including department stores. Dead skin can clog pores and cause blackheads. Gently exfoliating your skin on a regular basis may help clear dead skin and bacteria and could help prevent blackheads. Do not try to exfoliate active acne or blackhead sites as this will irritate already irritated skin.   Be aware that an exfoliator will only remove surface skin and not penetrate deeply enough to scrub away a blackhead.  Choose a gentle exfoliator with either synthetic or natural beads that are a uniform shape. Harsh scrubs can cause irritation and lead to further blackheads. A soft washcloth can also gently exfoliate your skin. Try adapalene gel (Differin gel), which is a retinoid gel that is available over-the-counter. It can help reduce inflammation and exfoliate the skin. If you have oily skin, use topical product to absorb excess oil. These preparations can not only help remove oil, but also keep bacteria and dead skin that cause blackheads at bay.  You can use an over-the-counter salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide treatment or have your doctor prescribe one for more severe cases.  A weekly clay mask may help absorb excess oil and purify your skin.  You can use oil blotting papers to soak up excess oil on your face.  Be sure to follow your doctor’s or package directions to help ensure that you don’t overuse the product and further irritate your skin. You can purchase most oil absorbing products at pharmacies and some grocery stores. Online cosmetics retailers also offer these products. If you use cosmetics or other types of skincare products such as moisturizer or...

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Наносите на кожу увлажняющий крем каждый день. Регулярно очищайте кожу скрабом. Собирайте избыточный жир с кожи. Используйте некомедогенные и гипоаллергенные средства. Старайтесь не прикасаться к черным точкам. Удаляйте крупные и старые черные точки. Носите свободную одежду. Пересмотрите свой рацион. Если сыпь не проходит или черных точек очень много, поговорите с терапевтом или дерматологом.


Use a slotted spoon to lift out any meat and veggie chunks, noodles, and rice from thicker soups once the soup has cooked completely. Set these aside in a bowl and cover it. Feel free to leave it at room temperature while you cool and strain the broth.  If you’re making a bone broth, follow the same process to remove and discard the bones. To speed up the separating process, cook the soup with a double-layered pasta pot. Insert the strainer layer before adding your ingredients. Everything will be submerged in the stock while you cook the soup, but you can lift out the inner strainer to remove just the chunky pieces. Allow the stock to drain out into the bottom pot. Remove the stockpot from the heat source and allow the soup to cool down slightly, for about 15 to 30 minutes depending on the quantity of soup. Wait until the soup stops bubbling and steaming, and you see the oils float to the top of the stockpot. They don’t need to completely solidify, but you don’t want them to be boiling hot.  Cooling and straining the broth takes a little extra time. Plan ahead if you’re aiming to have the soup ready by a certain time. Leave the soup uncovered as it cools, but don’t stir it around.

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Прежде чем процеживать суп, достаньте из него все овощи, мясо или вермишель. Охладите бульон до такой степени, чтобы частицы жира начали застывать.


Use a spatula to make sure you get all of the batter into the pan. Place the pan into the heated oven, making sure to note the time that you put it in. If you chose to heat your pan in the oven but notice that it has gotten cool, stick it back in the oven for another couple of minutes before removing it and pouring the batter in. Keep in mind that every oven is different so you will want to keep an eye on your cornbread to make sure that it doesn’t burn. The cornbread will be ready when the top becomes a crisp golden-brown. To make sure that the center is cooked all the way through, insert a toothpick into the center of the cornbread. If it comes out clean (no batter clings to it), your cornbread is done. Place your cornbread on a stovetop or potholder and let it cool for five to ten minutes. Once it has cooled, use a serrated knife to cut the cornbread into pieces. The serrated knife works to cut the cornbread without making it crumble and fall apart.

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Вылейте тесто в форму для пирога. Выпекайте хлеб в течение 15-20 минут. Выньте хлеб из духовки. Готово.


Use a spoon or dull knife to carefully scrape and remove any large pieces of lipstick from the carpet. Try to avoid pushing the pieces further into the carpet. Lipstick stains attach to the carpet fibers with grease, so you will need a cleaning product that dissolves grease or oils. Most all-purpose stain removers will work, as will dry cleaning fluid. However, these may discolor your carpet. Apply the cleaning product to an inconspicuous corner of the carpet first and let sit five minutes before blotting dry with a clean cloth. If the discoloration is severe, you may wish to find another product.  Dry cleaning fluid is especially likely to discolor your carpet.  If you do not have any stain removers or dry cleaning fluid, see the section on alternate cleaning solutions for other products or homemade mixtures you may have access to. Apply the cleaning product to a clean sponge or cloth. Press repeatedly over the stain, switching to a clean side if the cloth becomes heavily stained. Avoid rubbing, which may work the lipstick further into the carpet fibers or spread it to a wider area. Depending on the cleaning product, lipstick, and freshness of the stain, this step may remove the lipstick on its own.  Alternatively, you may spray the cleaning product onto your carpet and let sit five minutes before blotting. This may be more effective at removing the stain, but has a greater risk of discoloring your carpet. Even if the stain is removed, skip to the end of this section for instructions on cleaning up traces of the solvent. If most of the stain has been removed, launder or rinse out the sponge or cloth, then apply more of the same cleaning product and blot. Two or three attempts may be enough to remove the stain, although you should stop and choose another product in the alternate cleaning solutions method if you see no major improvements. Whatever product you used, wash your carpet afterward to remove traces of cleaning product that could discolor your carpet or damage its fibers. Hand wash the area with a...

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Используйте ложку или тупой нож, чтобы отскрести основные куски помады, которые не сильно вдавлены в ковер. Прежде чем применять какое-нибудь средство на ковре, испытайте его на неприметном краешке, чтобы убедиться, что средство не испортит ковер или не повредит цвет. Протрите поверхность с пятном чистой белой тряпкой, смоченной в воде с моющим средством. Повторите, если вы видите хорошие результаты. Сполосните ковер чистой прохладной водой и промокните его, чтобы подсушить чистой тряпкой. Помойте и высушите место, где располагалось пятно.


Use a stovetop kettle, saucepan, microwave, or electric hot pot.  If heating water in a kettle or saucepan, fill it with enough water and set it to a boil on the stove using medium to high heat. To microwave water, place the water in a microwave-safe dish with a wooden chopstick or other non-metallic utensil. Heat in 1 or 2 minute intervals. Fill an electric hot pot with as much water as necessary and plug it in. Set the heat to medium or high and let boil. Let the coffee steep for 3 to 4 minutes.  If you prefer stronger coffee, you could steep it for 4 to 5 minutes. For weaker coffee, steep it for 2 to 3 minutes. No stirring is needed during this time.

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Нагрейте воду. Заваривайте.


Use a strong spray attachment to remove leaves, dirt and other debris. It is important to clean it to see which areas of the shed have rust. Dirt will hold in moisture and increase rust, so take time when washing your shed. Use a sponge with a soft and abrasive side and then rinse well. This type of rust appears quickly after the metal surface is wet. It will damage the metal if not treated immediately. Wash it and apply some paint thinner with a rag to remove any flash rust spots. Use a putty knife to apply the auto body filler and swipe it until it is almost even with the shed's metal surface. Allow it to dry completely. There are a number of methods that can be used. Choose depending upon available materials and the quantity of rust.  Buy a wire brush attachment for your power drill, if you have rust patches, instead of rust all over the shed.     Employ a belt sander and orbital sander to remove rust on many surfaces and corners. Use fine grit sandpaper so that you do not damage the integrity of weakened surfaces. Most people who are repainting metal sheds will need to do some sanding. Although you can sand by hand, it will save time by using power tools.     Rent a hand held sandblaster for big jobs. This device uses compressed air to blow fine sand over the surface of the shed. It has the same effect of sanding, but is very efficient. Make sure to lay drop cloths over plants and objects. Sandblasting is extremely effective for metal scroll work and smaller, hard to reach surfaces, as well as long flat surfaces.     Use a combination of any of the above methods according to what is the most effective. Remember that areas with auto body filler will also need to be sanded to ensure the paint will stick to the surface.    This will remove sand and dirt particles that have accumulated. Allow it to dry completely before starting to paint. If it is a manageable size, dry it with some rags to decrease the likelihood of flash rust.

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Распылите на навес воду с помощью шланга. Помойте поверхность смесью воды и сильного моющего средства. Нанесите на тряпку растворитель для краски, чтобы избавиться от недавно появившегося налета   ржавчины. Отшлифуйте поверхность   вокруг любых отверстий с помощью наждачной бумаги зернистостью 80-120 грит. Заполните отверстия кузовной шпатлевкой для автомобилей. Удалить ржавчину на навесе. Вновь помойте поверхность навеса   моющим средством и водой.


Use a tarp or a drop cloth to cover the ground beneath the window to protect the floor from the paint stripper. Put on rubber gloves, goggles, and a respirator before you start working. If you can, open some windows or run a fan to help keep the room as well-ventilated as possible while you work. Choose a stripper that is made specifically for metal and read the manufacturer’s instructions before you begin using it. Some products will have longer curing times than others, which might affect your decision. Never use a plastic or styrofoam container for the stripper, as it could actually eat through the material and leak all over your floor. Use a disposable paint brush so that you can just discard it once you’re done working. Apply as thick of a coat of the stripper as you can without having it drip down the frame. Leave the stripper alone to do its work, which usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. As the stripper starts to work, the paint will start to bubble up and peel off of the metal frame. Use a paint scraper or a nylon brush or scrubbing pad to chip away the peeling paint. If there is more dried paint underneath the first layer, reapply the stripper and repeat the scraping process as many times as needed until the metal is exposed. For hard to reach crevices, use a wire brush. Mineral spirits are often used as a paint thinner, so it’s a great product to use to remove any remaining bits and flecks of paint. Simply dampen a clean rag with the spirits and wipe down the frame from top to bottom. You can buy mineral spirits at your local home improvement store. Dip a clean rag into water and thoroughly wipe down the window frame to remove any remnants of paint thinner or mineral spirits. After that, take a clean, dry rag and dry off the frame completely. Once that is done, you’re ready to repaint or refinish your metal window frame however you please!

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Постелите брезент и наденьте средства защиты. Налейте средство для удаления краски в стеклянное или металлическое ведро, чтобы вам было удобнее. Нанесите средство для удаления краски на металлическую раму и подождите, пока оно подействует. Соскребите как можно больше краски. Протрите оконную раму уайт-спиритом. Вымойте раму и протрите ее чистой сухой тряпкой.


Use a thermometer or look up your location's current outdoor temperature on a weather prediction website. You can measure this in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius, but read the next step carefully so you know which unit to use for wind speed. Wind chill is undefined for temperatures above 50ºF (10ºC). If the temperature is higher, wind doesn't have much effect on apparent temperature. You can find wind speed estimates for your area on most weather prediction websites, or by searching for "wind speed + (the name of your town)" online. If you have an anemometer or make one using the instructions below, you can measure the wind speed yourself. If your temperature measurement used ºF, use the wind speed measurement in miles per hour (mph). If you used ºC, use kilometers per hour (km/h) instead. If necessary, use this website to convert from knots to km/h.  If you're using an official wind speed measurement taken at 33 ft (10 m), multiply it by 0.75 to get a rough estimate of the wind speed at 5 ft (1.5 m), a typical height for a human face.  Wind below 3 mph (4.8 km/h) does not have a significant wind chill effect. There have been several wind chill formulas over the years and in different regions, but we'll use the one currently used by the UK, US, and Canada, created by an international team of researchers. Plug in your numbers to the formula below, replacing T with the temperature and V with the wind speed:  If using ºF and mph: Wind chill temperature = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75V0.16 + 0.4275TV0.16  If using ºC and km/h: Wind chill temperature = 13.12 + 0.6215T - 11.37V0.16 + 0.3965TV0.16 Bright sunshine can raise the apparent temperature by as much as +10 to +18ºF (+5.6 to +10ºC). There's no official formula to measure this effect, but be aware that sunlight will make the air seem warmer than the wind chill formula suggests. Wind chill is an invented concept that describes how wind increases heat loss on exposed skin. In extreme conditions, this can be a major factor in how soon frostbite sets in. At a wind chill...

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Измерьте температуру T. Найдите или измерьте скорость ветра V. Введите эти значения в формулу. Отрегулируйте в соответствие с солнцем. Коэффициент охлаждения ветром  определяет потерю тепла телом на открытом участке кожи при низких температурах.


Use a thick brush to paint a branch on a long piece of paper. Dip the bottom of the bottle into pink paint, and then use it to stamp cherry blossom patterns around the branch. Paint a few black or pink dots in the middle of each blossom. The best bottle to use for this project has 5 to 6 nubs or bumps on the bottom. These will make the petals. Cut the bottom half of a 2 liter (0.53 US gal) soda bottle off. Use hot glue to stick on a bottle cap for a large, funny nose, and two googly eyes. Fill the bottle with soil and dampen it with water. Sprinkle the dirt with some fast-growing grass seed. Cut the bottom part off of several 2 liter (0.53 US gal) bottles. Decorate the outside with some paint, colored paper, or stickers. Fill each cup with some nuts, crackers, or candy, and use it for your next party. Cut the bottom 1 ½ inch (3.81 centimeters) off of two water bottles using a craft knife. Discard the top part and keep the bottom. Find a zipper that can wrap all the way around the bottle. Put a line of hot glue around the inside rim of one of the bottles. Press the fabric part of the zipper against the glue. The zipper pull should be on the outside of the bottle, and the teeth should be lined up with the rim. Open the zipper, then place a line of hot glue around the inside rim of the other bottle. Press the other side of the zipper against the glue. Wait until the glue hardens, then close the zipper. You have just made a little zipper coin purse. You can make a pencil case by cutting the top part off of one bottle, and the bottom 1 ½ inch (3.81 centimeters) off of another. You will end up with a short bottle bottom, and a long bottle bottom. Use these instead to make a pencil case. Fill a small terracotta flowerpot with soil. Dampen the soil and make a small hole in the center. Drop a few seeds into the hole and cover it with more soil. Cut a 2 liter (0.53 US gal) bottle in half, and discard the bottom half. Take the cap off, and place the top domed part over the flower pot. The bottle with either sit right on...

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Воспользуйтесь донышком от двухлитровой бутылки из-под газированных напитков, чтобы нарисовать цветущую сакуру на большом листе бумаги. Изготовьте травянчика из донышка двухлитровой бутылки. Превратите донышки двухлитровых бутылок в мисочки для сухих продуктов. Сделайте из двух пластиковых бутылок кейс на молнии для хранения в нем монет. Создайте тепличку для проращивания цветочных семян. Сделайте из пластиковой бутылки кормушку для птиц. Используйте крышки от пластиковых бутылок, чтобы создать мозаику.


Use a tomato paste that contains as few additional ingredients as possible. You can also use a 12-ounce (360 milliliter) can of tomato paste to create more juice, but you will also need to double the amount of water you use. Dispose of any unused juice after a week.

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Откройте банку (180 мл) консервированной томатной пасты. Храните сок в холодильнике до подачи на стол.


Use a toothpick or similar implement, such as a paperclip. Tap the debris out after each pass. A pipe cleaner (a Q-Tips also works well) has small bristles attached to a bendable rod, making it easier to get through the nooks and crannies of various pipes. If you cup your hand around the faucet and the bowl (or mouthpiece), it will increase the pressure along with the speed of the water flowing through it.   Isopropyl alcohol, or rubbing alcohol, is a solvent, meaning that is dissolves other compounds. And as far as other solvents are concern, rubbing alcohol is relatively safe and evaporates quickly. Make sure there isn't any remaining alcohol left in the pipe. Wipe off the outside of the pipe and place it somewhere to air-dry, preferably where there is sunlight.

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Уберите любые остатки или налет с чаши. Прочистите трубку вашей трубочисткой несколько раз. Промойте трубку водой с обеих сторон. Снова используйте трубочистку. Опять промойте трубку водой. Погрузите трубку в изопропиловый спирт на несколько часов. Промойте трубку водой. Высушите трубку.


Use a towel to dry it off before beginning the coloring process. You may even want to wait for an hour or two to allow your hair to get mostly dry. Divide your hair into its original sections. Tie off the ends with elastic bands or hair clips to make your dying job a bit easier. Use at least 2-3 sections, or as many more as you need to feel comfortable. Again, use non-metallic clips to avoid reactions with the dying chemicals. Gloves generally come with a dye kit but if they don’t, you can simply use normal rubber, vinyl, or latex gloves. Remember that it is very important to wear gloves when dyeing or bleaching your hair. If you do not, you will end up dyeing or bleaching your hands as well. Most box hair dyes require a bit of measuring and mixing, so follow the instructions and prepare your dye. Make sure that you mix your dye in a well ventilated area. Follow the application instructions that came with your hair dye to properly add it to your hair.  If you’re dying your hair with a traditional ombre (lighter ends), then apply the hair dye to all the bleached sections of hair and just a bit further up your strands as well. If you’re doing a reverse ombre, add the color just up to the color fade line, and then a second heavier coat near the tips (similar to the bleach application). Make sure that you coat all of the hair that you want to dye. Inspect your strands to check for any spots you may have missed. As with bleach, even saturation with dye is very important. Follow the box instructions to be determine how long you should leave the dye in your hair. Wait the recommended amount of time for your hair dye to set. Since your hair has been bleached, you probably won’t need to leave the dye in for more than ten minutes. Keeping your gloves on, rinse out the dye with warm water. Then, wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo. Bleaching/coloring your hair can be very damaging, so take the time to use a deep conditioner to help add some moisture back into your locks. With your hair being a tad fried from the...

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Убедитесь, что ваши волосы высохли. Разделите волосы на пряди еще раз. Наденьте перчатки. Подготовьте краску. Нанесите краску на волосы. Дайте краске подействовать. Смойте краску. Высушите и уложите волосы.


Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your damp hair. Since hair is more fragile when it’s wet, brushing your hair with the bristles of a brush increases the chances of breaking your hair. If you do brush your hair, brush your hair when it’s dry, and use a boar bristled brush. Boar bristled brushes do a good job of bringing hair oils from the top of your head downward, effectively moisturizing dry ends. The temperature from styling tools can cause heat damage to your hair. Try styling your hair in other ways that don’t require you to use a blow dryer, flat iron, or curler. Consider styling your hair in braids, buns, or twists so you can give your hair a break from the heat. If you must use hot tools to tame your hair, consider lowering the heat settings. Some hot tool heat settings go all the way up to 450°, which is significantly high considering water only has to reach 210° to boil. Any kind of chemical hair treatment (including dye jobs, highlighting, lowlighting, perms, relaxers, etc.) causes damage to your hair. This chemical damage can, in turn, cause your hair to become fragile and dry. If you can, avoid chemical treatments altogether, especially if your hair has had more than one treatment at a time.  Giving your hair a break from the chemicals will allow your natural hair to grow out which should be healthier and more hydrated. If you must dye your hair, consider using a dye with either low amounts of ammonia, or no ammonia at all.

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Старайтесь не расчесывать щеткой влажные волосы. Старайтесь не использовать нагревательные приборы. Старайтесь избегать процедур, которые могут повредить волосы.


Use about 5 pounds (2.25 kilograms) per 100 square feet (9 square meters) of soil. Greensand releases potassium at a slow rate, so it’s better for long-term soil maintenance than quick adjustments. It also works as a conditioner and helps soil retain water. In addition to digging greensand into your soil directly, you can also add it to your compost pile to improve the potassium content of your compost. Granite dust is mined from natural granite quarries and is fairly inexpensive. Like greensand, it releases potassium slowly, so it won’t work well if you need to make a quick fix. Cut up peels into small pieces and bury them an inch or two (4 or 5 centimeters) in your soil. The peels will take time to rot, so they’ll release potassium more slowly than other amendments. Adding banana peels directly to your soil will also help deter aphids. To increase your compost's potassium content, add fruit and vegetable waste to the pile. Banana peels are your best bet, but orange rinds, lemon rinds, beets, spinach, and tomatoes will make excellent additions, too. Keep in mind you’ll need to give your compost weeks or months to mature. Use a lidded container or cover your compost heap with a tarp when you’re not using it. Potassium compounds are water soluble, so rainfall can easily wash them out of your compost.

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Добавьте в почву глауконитовый песок. Добавьте гранитную пыль. Закопайте в саду банановую кожуру. Улучшите компост, добавив в него банановую кожуру. Накройте компост, чтобы предотвратить утечку калия.


Use additional deco mesh ribbon to fill in any remaining gaps on your wreath. Three or four colors will usually look best, but you can use fewer or more depending on the look you want.  You could also fill in the gaps using a color already used on your wreath. Attach additional layers of ribbon using the same method used to attach the first two layers. Use a hot glue gun to attach heavy decorations, like ornaments, directly to the frame. You can use craft glue to attach lighter decorations, like feathers or foam letters, to the frame or to the ribbon itself.

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Добавьте еще цветов. Приклейте украшения.


Use adult-size tights.  The color you use will depend on the type of "frosting" you want your cupcake to have. Use white tights for vanilla, brown tights for chocolate, and pink tights for strawberry. Cut the legs off in a straight line, not at an angle. For taller children and adults, you may need to use three pairs of tights. Stuff each cut leg with batting or polyfill stuffing. Knot the open ends. Pack the tights so that they feel full, but not so full that they become stiff an unable to mold. Use a hot glue gun to adhere the stuffed, sealed ends of the stuffed tights together, positioning them end to end.  You could be left with one long, snake-like tube of stuffed tights. Let the glue dry. Line 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) of the top basket rim with hot glue. Fix one end of the stuffed tights to this spot. Wind the remaining tights tube around the basket's circumference, creating several layers of frosting.  Glue as you go. For every 4 inches (10 cm) or so of your frosting, apply a generous amount of hot glue. Press it in place to secure that section before continuing on with the next. Create a spiral pattern with the stuffed tights. When it comes time to overlap the tights, apply the hot glue directly to the top of the bottom layer. Gradually position each layer of frosting further in, giving it a stacked appearance. The top layer should be snug against the wearer's body, but the wearer should still be able to slip it over his or her head.

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Отрежьте ноги на двух парах колготок. Наполните колготки. Склейте ноги вместе. Приклейте «глазурь» к корзинке.


Use an aquarium-style tank with a wire mesh top for your mice. Set the tank in a quiet area of your home away from other people or pets. Make sure the tank is out of direct sunlight so it doesn’t overheat during warm weather. If the wire mesh doesn’t stay on top of your tank tightly, place a stone or a small stack of books on top. Make sure the tank still has ventilation. Fill the bottom of your tank with 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) of bedding so your mice are comfortable. Use pieces of shredded paper or aspen shavings so your mice can burrow and dig around the space. Avoid using pine or cedar wood shavings since they may contain fumes and oils harmful to mice. Place a shallow dish somewhere in your tank in an easily accessible spot for your mice. You can either place water in a small saucer for the mice or provide an inverted bottle on the wall of your tank. Place a small cardboard box in the corner of your tank to make a hiding place for your mice so they can sleep without being disturbed. If you plan on keeping multiple mice, provide another small box or various dark enclosures, such as toilet paper tubes or PVC pipes. Bury a toilet paper tube under the bedding so only the open ends are exposed. This way, it will feel like a natural burrow for your mice. Mice need to chew on things since their teeth continuously grow. Find a thick, solid branch from their natural habitat and set it in their cage so they gnaw on it.  Don’t use a branch that’s been treated with any pesticides since it could harm your mice. Make sure the branch doesn’t reach the top of your tank since mice may climb on it to try and escape. You may also purchase rodent chew toys from your local pet store.

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Используйте для каждой мыши стеклянную или пластиковую емкость объемом 0,03 кубического метра. Застелите дно контейнера мелко нарезанной бумагой или деревянными опилками. Поставьте блюдце для пищи и воды. Поместите в контейнер небольшую коробку и картонные трубки, чтобы мыши могли в них прятаться. Добавьте ветки, чтобы мышам было что грызть.


Use an electronic pulse meter if you have trouble measuring your pulse by hand, you want to check during exercise without stopping, or if you want a very accurate reading. Purchase or rent one at a local medical supply store or another large retailer. Use a smart watch or download a smartphone app to measure your pulse if you have them. Some features to look for include:  Having a cuff or strap that fits you Having a display that is easy to read Fitting your needs and budget Note that using an app for pulse measurements is not always accurate. Read your product instructions. Then place the monitor on the proper spot to check your pulse. Most monitors are attached at the chest, finger or wrist. When you’re ready to check your pulse, activate your monitor. Make sure the numbers read “OO” to start so that you get an accurate reading. Your monitor will automatically stop and display the number when it’s doing with your reading. Check the display and note what you pulse rate is for this specific reading. Save any data or measurements from your reading to track your pulse rate over time.

TL;DR in Russian:

Возьмите электронный пульсометр. Закрепите пульсометр на себе. Включите питание на датчике и запустите его. Узнайте свои результаты.


Use an electronic tuner to achieve accurate tuning. This will assure that the strings are at the proper tension when adjusting the action.

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Настройте бас так, как вы обычно его настраиваете для игры.


Use an exfoliating glove and a cleanser with 2% salicylic acid while you’re in the shower. Make sure to replace your gloves at least once every 3 months as they are breeding grounds for bacteria.  Soaps containing these ingredients serve as shedding agents, which will help to curb acne. If you scrub too roughly, you'll deplete your skin's natural oils, and you'll irritate your acne. Always scrub your chest gently to get rid of dead skin cells. Take a shower every day. If you don't clean your skin, you invite sebum and bacteria to collect on its surface, causing acne. " The cream should have a concentration of salicylic acid between 0.5 and 2 percent. Smear the cream directly over your acne to dry out and heal spots quicker. Benzoyl peroxide fights the bacteria that cause acne, and assists in drying out and peeling dead layers of skin on the epidermis. Exfoliating is removing the dead layers of skin on the epidermis, or the top layer of skin. Exfoliating can help decrease the incidence of chest acne and help acne marks fade. Chest acne is often the result of clogged hair follicles or pores, which causes sebum to build up. This ultimately leads to acne. Men tend to have chests covered with hair while women tend to wear more tight-fitting bras and tops. Both of these may contribute to chest acne, making exfoliation very important and make sure to wipe down with a cleansing toilette or toner after excessive sweating during a workout. Look for masks made of mud or charcoal or try a mask that contains mandelic acid.   Mud or charcoal mask. Rub this mask on your chest twice per week and then rinse it off. A mask will cleanse the area and unclog your pores.   Mandelic acid mask. These masks are usually applied 10 to 15 minutes before a shower. Then, you'll rinse the mask off with some specially formulated acne wash. You can also try a clay-based mask or a mask containing tea tree oil. Many people think that tea tree oil is a good treatment for a variety of skin conditions. Aspirin actually contains salicylic acid,...

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Выберите специальное мыло. Наносите специальный крем против прыщей. Используйте перекись бензоила, она противодействует вызывающим сыпь бактериям и помогает высушить и снять мертвый слой эпидермиса. Убедитесь, что кожа отшелушивается, то есть мертвые слои эпидермиса, верхнего слоя кожи, удаляются. Нанесите специальную маску. Сделайте пасту из аспирина, он содержит салициловую кислоту, которая сушит сыпь и снимает вызванное сыпью раздражение.


Use an eyelash curler to draw your lashes up and parallel with your lenses. Start at the roots of your eyelashes and hold the curler there for a few seconds. Then, crimp your way up to the tips of your lashes. Doing this opens up your eyes and makes them look bigger. Curling your lashes prevents any mascara from brushing up against your lenses and dirtying them. As you apply mascara, brush most of the liquid onto the roots of your eyelashes. Just lightly brush the tips of your lashes with the remainder of the mascara that’s left on the wand. This will make them look fuller, keeps them from being weighed down, and will help keep the inside of your glasses clean.  Have fun with colored mascara that matches or contrasts with your glasses to make a bold statement. For fuller lashes, brush the wand horizontally across your eye. For longer-looking lashes, hold the mascara wand vertically and brush upwards on your lashes. To keep your eyes from looking sunken in, use a highlighting cream to dab in inner corners of your eyes and the lower lids. A concealer that matches your skin tone will also help to light the under part of your eyes and keep them from being shadowed by your glasses. Avoid doing too much with makeup on the bottom part of your eyes because this can draw attention to bags or crow’s feet that you might prefer to go unnoticed. Your glasses will help frame your face, and your eyebrows do the same job. Go to a salon as a treat or periodically pluck a few eyebrow hairs to keep your eyebrows from getting unruly. You want your eyebrows to rest right above your frames so that they don’t disappear.  Hold your tweezers to the inner corner of your eye and line them straight up to your eyebrow. You want to tweeze your eyebrows so that they begin directly above the corner of your eye.  Your eyebrow should peak right above the middle of your iris. The end of your eyebrows should end right above the far corner of your eyelids. A bright or bold lip color is way to balance your makeup with your glasses. Bright reds,...

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Завивайте ресницы наверх, а не наружу. Наносите больше туши ближе к корням и меньше — на кончиках ресниц. Скройте консилером или хайлайтером темные участки. Придайте форму бровям. Пользуйтесь яркой помадой. Сочетайте подводку с очками. Нанесите немного средства от жирного блеска на нос. Очищайте очки каждый день.


Use an eyeliner color that's a little darker than your natural eyelash color. The idea is to make it look like there is more hair at the roots of your eyelashes than there actually are. This will create an illusion of thicker eyelashes.  Apply a waterproof eyeliner at the waterline under your eyelashes to add the illusion of length without using up eyelid space. With a small push liner brush, push black shadow into the root of the lashes of the upper eyelid. This will give the illusion of a dark lash line. If you subtly extend the line at the outer corners of your eyes, it will also make your eyelashes look longer. If you want to try something a little more difficult, consider “tight-lining”. This technique takes a skilled hand and involves applying eyeliner between each individual hair at its base  creating a subtle line along the edge of your eyelid. If you can afford them, professionally applied eyelash extensions are a beautiful, natural-looking way to enhance your lashes. The process usually takes a couple hours and costs around $100 USD, but the extensions will last for months with only occasional touch-ups. If you decide to go this route, know that it will be more difficult to wash your face. You cannot place too much pressure on your lash extensions without causing them to fall out. You’ll have to wash around your eye or use a cotton swab to clean the actual lashes.

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Используйте карандаш для глаз, чтобы подчеркнуть ресницы. Сделайте наращивание ресниц.


Use an old basket or go to an arts and crafts store to find a small wooden box. Make sure whatever you choose is big enough to hold some goodies. Add embellishments to the box that reflect your daughter’s personality and favorite colors. You can go for a quirky tone or something more elegant, depending on your daughter’s personality. Your daughter might be the type to make a joke about her first period, or you could have a girl who’s going to want a memorable keepsake to get teary over. In addition to a gift box, your daughter is going to want something to keep her essentials in when she’s at school. The kit should be something small that she can fit in her backpack, such as a pencil case. It should also be large enough to fit several pads and other essentials. Don’t put the word “period” on it or buy something red. While you might find this cute or funny, your daughter probably won’t. The purpose of the box and kit is to make your daughter feel ready to handle any situation related to her period. Include all the obvious essentials. If there’s room, add other items that you feel are appropriate for your daughter’s unique needs.  All kits and boxes should have pads, wet wipes or tissues, hand sanitizer, and a cute pair of replacement underwear. Most girls won’t start out using tampons. If your daughter is a swimmer, she’s an exception. You might also want to add a little booklet of tips to the gift box. For example, you could write a note telling your daughter to keep an extra sweatshirt in her locker just in case she has a leakage emergency. Enough with the serious stuff. This is supposed to be a celebration! Put some chocolate or your daughter’s favorite sweet snack in the gift box. Write a card telling her you love her, and that you’re always there for her. Go for a sappy card if you’re creating an elegant keepsake. If you’re striving for a quirkier tone, keep the card light and cute. You can buy pre-made period kits online for your daughter. While these are great for getting ideas, it’ll mean more to your...

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Сделайте для праздника подарочную коробку. Соберите для нее набор, который она могла бы взять с собой в школу. Заполните коробочку и гигиенический набор всем необходимым. Добавьте что-нибудь веселое и забавное, чтобы рассмешить дочку. Украсьте подарочную коробочку и сделайте так, чтобы было понятно, что это именно от вас. Положите в набор те предметы, которые, по вашему мнению, ей понадобятся.


Use an upholstery cleaner from an automotive shop to ensure it’s safe for interior use. Wet the end of a small detailing brush with your cleaning solution. This way, you have better control of where you’re applying the cleaner inside your vehicle.  Keep your vehicle doors open and work in a well-ventilated area while spraying the cleaner. Wear nitrile or latex gloves while working with your cleaner to avoid any skin irritation. Move the brush in small circles so the cleaner starts to form bubbles. Apply light pressure to the brush so the lather works deeper into the spots and penetrates the stain.  Be careful with the amount of pressure you add to the brush. If you use too much, you could damage the adhesive underneath the fabric.  This method should easily remove stains from dirt or regular wear and tear from any material. Hold the towel firmly against the area you cleaned to absorb the cleaner. Rub the towel in small circles around the stain to help lift it off of the surface. Check to see if the stain has lightened up, and if it’s still noticeable, repeat the cleaning method. Microfiber towels can be purchased at any home care or automotive care store.

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Распылите очиститель для обивки на мягкую щетку. Вотрите очиститель в пятно. Вытрите или промокните пятно сухим полотенцем из микрофибры.


Use any web browser, such as Safari, Firefox, or Chrome. If you're not already signed in to your account, enter your Facebook account information and click Log In. You can do this by clicking Friends on your own profile, or by typing a friend's name into the Search box at the top of the screen It's next to your friend's name at the top of the screen.  A checkmark will appear next to “Restricted.” Now that your friend is on the Restricted list, they can only see posts you've marked as Public, and those in which they are tagged. Your friend will not be notified that they've been added to this list.  To view your Restricted list, click  Friends Lists on the left side of the screen (under the “Explore” heading), then select Restricted. To remove people from the list, click Manage List at the top right corner of the list, then select Edit List.

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Откройте сайт https://www.facebook.com в веб-браузере. Откройте профиль друга. Нажмите Друзья. Щелкните по Добавить в другой список. Выберите Ограниченный доступ.


Use both hands to grab the attacker by the shirt, at the center of the chest just below the collar or neckline.  The most effective way to headbutt someone is to draw them into a whiplash motion. In order to accomplish this, you need to push and pull the attacker away by the shirt. Avoid grabbing the attacker behind the neck. Natural instinct is to grab the attacker behind the neck and draw the head down for a headbutt, but the problem with this is that the neck and shoulder muscles naturally tense when grabbed behind the neck, making it much more difficult to pull the person forward. Use your full body weight to push forward into the attacker until their upper body leans back.  This movement causes the attacker to lose balance and causing their shoulders to disengage. Since this movement is also likely to be unexpected, you will also have the element of surprise on your side. As soon as the attacker's shoulders disengage, use your arms to pull the attacker back toward your head. With the shoulders disengaged in this manner, the attacker's arms will naturally swing open, preventing them from using the arms to block the headbutt. As you draw the attacker toward you, bring your head down so that the top of your head meets with the attacker's nose as their nose drops down.  Strike with the top of your head. Do not use your forehead. The nose is a sensitive pressure point, and striking it with enough force will allow you to knock the other person out.

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Схватите атакующего за рубашку. Оттолкните нападающего от себя. Быстро притяните атакующего к себе. Быстро стукните его верхушкой головы.


Use clear nail polish to paint the inside of the ring and any other areas of the piece that come into contact with your finger. Let the ring rest on a clean plate for 20 minutes until it is completely dry before wearing.  Note that for matte rings, applying clear polish will add shine to the piece. The nail polish will naturally wear off over time. To preserve your protective barrier, inspect your ring each time you wear it and reapply the polish as needed. Apply a barrier product, such as Jeweler's Skin Guard, to the ring  according to the manufacturer's directions. These specially products are formulated to seal the metal and protect your skin from staining. A single application of these products lasts for about 2 months. Reapply as needed, depending upon how often you wear your jewelry. Avoid swimming, washing your hands, or showering with your rings on. Water accelerates the oxidation process that turns your rings green, and salt water in particular can erode your jewelry. Take off your rings when you get ready in the morning and every time you wash your hands. The acids in certain cleansers and beauty products can cause your rings to oxidize and speed up their deterioration.

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Покройте кольцо прозрачным лаком для ногтей. Используйте полимерный барьер между кожей и кольцом. Снимайте украшения, прежде чем намочить руки. Не наносите лосьоны, духи и мыло, если у вас надето кольцо.


Use freezer specific, sealable plastic bags to store food, and double-wrap your frozen items to stop water from evaporating from your food. Food wrapped in store bought packaging usually lasts about 1-2 months in the freezer, but if you plan to store your food longer than that, consider wrapping your food more securely.  Try storing food in air-tight containers (soups, broths, fruit) or vacuum packaging (fish, meats). Once store bought frozen foods are opened, the moisture-vapor seal of the packaging is broken, no longer keeping moisture from the frozen food. Because this barrier is broken, the food needs to be repackaged. For example, putting a whole bag of opened veggies inside a freezer bag or taking frozen fish sticks out of an opened box and putting them into a small, freezer safe container, are efficient ways to repackage and store opened frozen foods. Your freezer temperature should be set to at least 0 degrees Fahrenheit, if not a bit lower. Any temperature higher than zero, or inconsistent temperatures (due to opening and closing the freezer door) increases the risk of freezer burn. All frozen food should be eaten within the recommended time period on the packaging labels.  Try labeling your frozen foods with a date to use and eat your food within the recommended time frame.  Remember: freezer burned food is not unsafe to eat; it just means it may not be at its best quality. Ice dipping is a very old method to preserve food. You dip your raw food in water and allow the layering of water to freeze into an ice coating on the food. Then you continue to dip the now ice coated food in water and again, allow the water to freeze into a layering of ice. This dipping is done until there is a thick enough coating of ice over the food to protect it from penetrating outside air.  Fish is often dipped in ice for preservation. Other raw foods that are preserved this way include chicken and other meat. Ice dips are also utilized to help save on plastic packaging costs.

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Плотно запакуйте еду. Переупакуйте открытые магазинные продукты. Проверьте температуру в морозильной камере. Постарайтесь не хранить пищу слишком долго. Используйте погружение в лед.


Use gentle cleanser twice a day. Keeping your skin clean helps reduce the impurities and gets rid of the oil and grime that naturally get on our skin. Drinking alcohol can dry out your skin. The area around your eyes is particularly full of water, so alcohol has an outsize effect on it. Even though it won’t necessarily show in increased hydration of your skin, it helps your overall health. It can also help you recover from dry environments and exposure to smoke or other irritants. Smoking, like alcohol, dries out your skin. The constant smoke in your face also means that you’re going be crinkling up your eyes more to avoid the smoke, creating more wrinkles around your eyes. Smoke is also bad for your eyes themselves, and can cause irritation. Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important steps you can take for skin health. The sun dries, wrinkles, and can cause permanent damage to your skin, particularly the sensitive areas on your face. Your eyes need to be protected from the harmful rays of the sun just as much as your skin does. Squinting as you look into the sunlight can also cause wrinkles in your skin. Choose ones with UV protection.

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Умывайтесь. Не употребляйте алкоголь. Пейте достаточно жидкости. Не курите. Пользуйтесь солнцезащитным кремом. Носите солнцезащитные очки.


Use glass paint to make a hot-air balloon design of your choice onto your light bulbs. Glue four pieces of string up the sides of the light bulb and tie them all together in a knot at the top. Make a loop out of one string to hang the bulb, and trim the rest. Instead of painting the design on the bulb, you can attach fabric scraps with decoupage to the bulb before gluing on the strings. Paint your entire light bulb dark brown and allow it to dry completely. Paint 2 small wooden hearts orange and allow them to dry, then glue them side by side as feet on the wide bottom of your bulb. Glue a pair of googly eyes and an orange beak made from felt to the front of the bulb to make its face.  Glue 6-8 fall-colored feathers to the back of the turkey in a splaying tail pattern. Add a small straw hat from a craft store to the top of the turkey’s head if you want. Paint your light bulb with glue and cover it in white glitter. Allow that to dry, then use black puffy paint to make a snowman’s face and buttons, with the narrow socket side being the top. Hot glue small twigs on the sides of the bulb for snowman arms, and wrap the socket top tightly with twine, leaving a loop to hang onto your tree. For best results, use a frosted white light bulb. Using black permanent marker, draw an oval-shaped fluffy cloud onto your light bulb for the outline of Santa’s face. Fill this cloud in with acrylic paint of skin-tone color of your choice. Paint the rest of the bulb with white acrylic paint and the narrow socket top red.  Allow your painted bulb to dry on a piece of Play-Doh for 1 hour. Draw Santa’s face inside the flesh-colored cloud on your dried light bulb with permanent marker. Attach a cotton ball to the top of Santa’s red hat, or the socket top, with craft glue. Wind some string or fishing wire around the hat with a loop for hanging it up. Paint the entire back and sides of a frosted bulb black, leaving an hour glass shape in the front white, and allow it to dry. Cut the end off a finger from a child’s glove to make a hat...

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Создайте воздушные шары для причудливых декораций. Превратите лампочку в индейку на День благодарения. Сделайте украшение в виде снеговика для новогодней елки. Создайте украшение для елки «Дед Мороз». Сделайте из лампочки праздничное украшение «Пингвин». Сделайте праздничное украшение «Олень».


Use high-quality paper and a color printer. As a rough guideline, glossy paper will be better for visual art portfolios, while business, teaching, or writing portfolios will look better on matte paper. However, some artists prefer to display their work on matte paper, so it’s up to you. Make sure all your pages are printed in the same direction, either horizontal or vertical. You want your viewer to be able to easily page through your portfolio without having to rotate it around. Including a table of contents makes it easier for prospective employers, administrators, or clients to navigate through your work and immediately access the information they need. If you plan on mailing out your portfolio, rather than flipping through it yourself to show someone, a table of contents is a good idea.  Create your table of contents after you finish your portfolio but put it at the front. You do not need to list page numbers if you do not include them in your portfolio, but if you do decide to number the pages in your portfolio, list those numbers in your table of contents. It’s a good idea to put a couple of copies of your resume in your printed portfolio, so you can hand them out to potential employers and don’t run out. Then, move on to your personal statement, to give people a good idea of your professional goals and expertise. Putting your personal statement before your work samples helps contextualize work. Including a head shot next to your personal statement can make your portfolio look more professional. However, if you are a model and your portfolio is already full of shots of yourself, this step is less necessary. Also, if you will be presenting your portfolio in person, a headshot is redundant. Start with the pieces you are most proud of, so that the moment you flip open your portfolio to show a potential employer, they will be wowed by your best sample. Play around with the order until you find the one you like best. You may be tempted to save your best work for last, but in fact you might lose clients...

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Используйте качественную бумагу для печати. Дополните портфолио страницей содержания (если это будет уместно). Сначала разместите резюме и личное заявление. Начните с лучших примеров ваших работ. Приложите актуальные награды и рекомендации в конце портфолио. Поместите все страницы в винтовой скоросшиватель с файлами. Спросите мнение о портфолио у вашего друга или наставника.


Use hot water to wash the fabrics in a detergent (such as Synthrapol) to remove chemicals and impurities that can affect dyes. These base colors are the colors that will show under the wax resist. Batik wax comes in a brick that needs to be melted in either an electric wax pot or double boiler.  Use caution with hot wax. Do not heat it above 240° as it could begin to emit fumes or even catch fire. It is not recommended that you heat wax on the stove top. Wax pots and double boilers heat the wax slowly and at a lower heat. The hoop will keep the fabric taught and stable, allowing you to apply wax with greater precision. If you are applying designs to large swaths of fabric, you can lay newsprint or cardboard on your work surface without stretching it on a hoop. The wax will penetrate through the fabric, so a protective surface underneath is highly recommended. Various tools will yield different line qualities, so some experimentation beforehand is recommended.  Use a single-spouted tjanting tool to draw thin lines and designs. It is a standard tool that is very versatile and comes in a variety of spout sizes. A double-spouted tjanting tool creates parallel lines and can also be used in filling larger areas. Brushes can also be used to cover large areas. They can be used traditionally, in broad strokes, or as a stippling tool for a dot pattern. Use stamps for the application of uniform shapes. Stamps can be made of anything that can take the heat of the wax. Try carving a potato into a shape, or using the end of a celery stalk to stamp out half circles. The wax should be hot enough to penetrate through the fabric, but not be so hot and thin that it spreads when applied. The wax will be clear if it has penetrated to the other side of the fabric. When considering which dye colors to use, it is recommended that you begin with the lightest colors first (like yellow) and then move towards darker colors.  Wash your fabric in Synthrapol. Dissolve your dye by following instructions on the package. Some dyes (like reds)...

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Промойте ткань. Выкрасьте ткань в базовые цвета. Растопите воск для батика. Растяните ткань на пяльцах для вышивания. Начните наносить восковую смесь при помощи инструментов. Контролируйте температуру воска. Приготовьтесь к нанесению краски. Повторно нанесите воск на ткань для добавления дополнительных слоев краски и узоров. Удалите воск. Промойте и высушите ткань.


Use it at least morning and night. Moisturize well before applying any makeup after your treatment so the moisturizer can buffer the makeup. Ask your doctor if you aren’t sure which moisturizer will be best for your skin after the treatment. Drink plenty of water. Like moisturizer, drinking water will also keep your skin hydrated. After the treatment, your face might feel like it has sunburn or windburn. Splash your face with cold water to make it feel better. Also try applying an ice pack or rubbing an ice cube on your face. Use the cold water and/or ice as often as you need to soothe your face. You may feel like you’ve gotten sun- or windburn on your face for about 24 hours after the procedure. This is normal. Only use these products if your doctor okays them. Follow the dosing directions closely for both especially so they don’t cause extra redness or little red bumps (petechiae). Wash your face with a very gentle cleanser before applying anti-inflammatory cream.

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Регулярно наносите увлажняющий крем с SPF-защитой от солнца. Охладите кожу. Спросите дерматолога о болеутоляющих и противовоспалительных кремах.


Use one hand to hold the knife so the blade is at a 20 degree angle. The edge of the blade should be facing away from you. Place the fingertips of your other hand on the flat part of the blade near the sharp end. Your fingertips on the blade can control the pressure and direction of the blade as you sharpen it.

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Приложите нож к точильному камню.


Use one of these methods to find a denominator, or lower number of a fraction, that you can use to rewrite every fraction in the list, so you can easily compare them. This is called a common denominator, or the lowest common denominator if it is the lowest one possible:  Multiply every different denominator together. For example, if you are comparing 2/3, 5/6, and 1/3, multiply the two different denominators: 3 x 6 = 18. This is a simple method, but will often result in a much larger number than the other methods, which can be difficult to work with.  Or list the multiples of each denominator in a separate column, until you notice a number that shows up on every column. Use this number. For example, comparing 2/3, 5/6, and 1/3, list a few multiples of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18. Then list the multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18. Since 18 shows up on both lists, use that number. (You could also use 12, but the examples below will assume you are using 18.) Remember, if you multiply a fraction's top and bottom by the same amount, the fraction is still the same size. Use this technique on each fraction, one by one, so that each one uses the common denominator as the bottom number. Try it for 2/3, 5/6, and 1/3, using the common denominator 18:  18 ÷ 3 = 6, so 2/3 = (2x6)/(3x6)=12/18 18 ÷ 6 = 3, so 5/6 = (5x3)/(6x3)=15/18 18 ÷ 3 = 6, so 1/3 = (1x6)/(3x6)=6/18 Now that they all have the same denominator, the fractions are easy to compare. Use their top number, or numerator, to rank them from least to greatest. Ranking the fractions we found above, we get: 6/18, 12/18, 15/18. Keep the fractions in the same order, but return each one back to its original form. You can do this by remembering how each fraction transformed, or by dividing the top and bottom of each fraction again:  6/18 = (6 ÷ 6)/(18 ÷ 6) = 1/3 12/18 = (12 ÷ 6)/(18 ÷ 6) = 2/3 15/18 = (15 ÷ 3)/(18 ÷ 3) = 5/6 The answer is "1/3, 2/3, 5/6"

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Найдите общий знаменатель, что позволит вам упорядочить любое количество дробей. Приведите каждую дробь к общему знаменателю. Упорядочьте дроби согласно их числителям (от меньшего к большему). Не меняя порядок дробей, перепишите их в исходном виде.


Use organic fertilizers and composts when possible. Kale particularly likes fish emulsion and compost tea. Be sure that you sow seeds two to four weeks before the last frost date if you are planting directly in the garden. If the plants start to crowd each other as they grow, you can always further thin the plants out to allow for more space between each plant. Kale seeds are small and can only grow through ¼ to ½ inch (6–12 mm) of soil. Space the seeds about three inches (7.5 cm) apart. Pat the soil lightly to cover the seeds. While the seeds grow, allow the top layer of the soil to dry out between watering. At this point, your kale seedlings should have at least four developed leaves. It takes four to six weeks for your seedlings to reach this stage.

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Насыпьте почву и удобрения в небольшие горшки площадью 40 кв. Если сажаете в саду, то вскопайте почву, добавьте удобрения и посейте семена. Посейте семена на глубину 1.5 см в почву. Тщательно полейте растения. Подождите, пока рассада не станет 8-10 см.


Use plastic sheeting to cover poison oak plants that are in a contained area. This works best if you first cut the plant down to a few inches above the ground. The dead roots must be removed and discarded properly, or they'll come back. Heat up your tea kettle until the water has come to a rolling boil. Take it outside and pour it near the roots of the poison oak plant. The boiling water should kill the plant, but you'll need to get rid of the roots. This method is better for small plants. Large shrubs probably won't be affected. If you use this method, be very careful not to breathe in any steam that rises from the boiled plant. Goats love to eat poison oak (they aren't affected by the oils) and since they're always hungry, they can clear out an area riddled with the stuff in no time at all. This is a great natural way to get rid of poison oak plants. Check around to see if there's a goat farm in your area. It's becoming increasingly popular for goat owners to hire out their goats for natural landscape management.  If you go this route, you'll need to get the roots in order to make sure the plants grow back. However, you could instead hire goats every spring to keep them maintained. Interestingly, goats that eat poison oak produce milk that's free of the toxic oils. Fill a spray bottle half full with warm water. Add 1/2 cup (136.5 g) of salt, 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of hydrogen peroxide, and 2 cups (470 ml) of bleach to the bottle. Put the sprayer on the bottle and shake it to mix the ingredients. Then, spray the poison oak plants liberally with the mixture. Since poison oak tends to thrive in "disturbed" areas with bare soil, you can prevent it from invading by planting other plants to take up that open space.

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Накройте деревья. Используйте кипяток. Приведите козу для уничтожения ядовитого дуба. Используйте уксусный спрей. Посадите в вашем дворе здоровые почвопокровные растения.


Use products suitable for your skin type and remember, you may need a different product for the skin on your face and the skin on your body. Use a mild, gentle cleanser and apply moisturizer after washing. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated too. Being well hydrated is good for both the health and appearance of your skin.  Soap-free facial or body wash and water offer one easy way to cleanse your skin. Alternatively, choose a specially formulated facial cleanser from your favorite brand range. Follow the instructions it provides. Always use a soft sponge or face cloth to avoid harming your delicate facial skin. Apply cleanser with cotton wool, if preferred. If your skin is sensitive, try to limit showering to every other day or every few days. This allows your natural oils nourish your skin. Showering too much with sensitive skin can cause irritation.

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Очищайте кожу хотя бы раз в день.


Use roofing nails, spaced 12-inches (30-cm) apart, extending 1/4 inch (6.5 mm) to 3/8 inch (1 cm) beyond the edge of the roof, over the felt paper. Nail this down as you did the drip molding. Flashing either comes premade, bent to fit or flat and ready to be cut. Some roofers like to salvage old flashing that's reusable. Valley flashing is almost always worn out, but use your judgment to see if it's still in good shape. Generally, you'll want to replace it. Use the chalk marks to maintain straight course lines for the shingles. . Follow the chalk lines, nailing your shingles down at intervals of 6 inches (15 cm). Space each nail 3 inches (7 cm) from the top edge of the shingle. Depending on the kind of shingles you purchase there may be a special starter row of shingles or a roll of strip material that you cut to the length of your roof.  If you're using 3 tab shingles, put in your nails about 3/4 inch (1.8 centimeters) above the cutouts, near where the tab meets the upper part of the shingle. Also place a nail 2 inches from each end of the shingle, in line with the other two. In all, you'll use four nails for each 3-tab shingle to make them secure.    Snap a horizontal chalk line over the starting row to use as a guide and remove the plastic strips on the back of the shingles in the package. Cut six inches off the length of the first starter shingle nailed on, then use the rest of them full size. Shifting them in this way will join the ends of the first regular row of shingles placed over the starter shingles.  Alternatively, you can use a starting row of full-sized shingles by turning them with the tabs pointing upward. Set the first shingle of the second row back a half tab, 6 inches (17 centimeters), from the edge of first shingle on the first row and so that the bottom of its tabs just touches the tops of the cutout slots on the shingle below. This 1/2 tab has to be cut off where it hangs off the left edge of the gable roof. Continue laying your shingles in this same basic manner, trimming shingles to...

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Закрепите форму по периметру крыши. Поместите спусковую перегородку в желобки, там, где соприкасаются две секции крыши. Мелом нарисуйте линий с 6-дюймовым интервалом (на 15 см). Следуйте по линии, и прибивайте гвозди на черепице вниз с интервалом в 6 дюймов (15 см). Положите первый слой. Кладите второй ряд черепицы. Галька вокруг отверстий и дымоходов. Предварительно установите край из черепицы. Закончите работу.


Use straight lines for the arms, torso, and legs. Make the arms and torso similar in length, and make the legs about 1/3 longer. Then, draw triangles or ovals for the hands and feet. Make the hands about 1/5 the length of the arm, and make the feet about 1/6 the length of the legs.  To get the proportions right, make your stick-figure outline about 7 times as tall as your character’s head. Have the arm lines start about 1/5 of the way down the line you draw for the torso. Have the stick-figure outline of your character capture whatever pose you want them to be in. For example, if you want your character to be sitting, draw their legs so they're bent. Or, if you want your character to be waving, draw one of their arms so it's bent. Drawing over the stick-figure outline you made, sketch a rough outline of your character’s torso, arms, hips, and legs. Don’t worry about making the outline precise yet. At this point, you just want to represent the different parts of the body with basic shapes.  Draw ovals for the upper and lower arms and legs, and then draw a circle at each joint for the knees and elbows. Proportionally, make your character’s upper and lower arms the same length and size. Make their upper legs thicker than their lower legs. For the torso, draw a quadrilateral (a 4-sided shape) that’s wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. Eventually, the wide corners at the top will become your character’s shoulders. To outline the hips, draw an oval over the point where the torso and upper legs meet. Anime characters tend to be tall and thin, but you can experiment with different heights and body shapes! Trace around the outer edges of your character’s body so you have one seamless outline. At this point, start refining the different parts of the body so they look more realistic, like your character’s hands, shoulders, hips, and neck. When you’re finished, you’ll have a full, detailed outline of your character’s body around the more abstract outlines you drew before.  To connect and refine the legs, draw...

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Нарисуйте линейный набросок тела персонажа. Обозначьте общие очертания тела персонажа. Соедините линии и прорисуйте окончательные контуры тела. Сотрите вспомогательные линии и фигуры наброска. Нарисуйте персонажу аниме одежду.


Use sunscreen to protect the new skin from sun exposure once your injury is healing and you no longer need to maintain constant dressings to cover the area.  The ultraviolet rays from the sun can slow the healing process. Be sure your injury is healing nicely before you remove the dressing materials that provide a barrier between it and the rays of the sun. The sun also triggers pigments in your skin. This can cause the new skin growth to be susceptible to a red or brown discoloration, making a scar more obvious if one did develop. Use a product with broad spectrum coverage and an SPF of at least 30. Maintaining a healthy diet provides important nutrients that promote the healing of damaged tissues. Key ingredients in a diet designed to promote tissue healing are vitamin C, protein, and zinc.  Increase foods rich in Vitamin C in your daily diet. There is evidence to support the recommendation to increase your intake of vitamin C to prevent scarring of tissues after a recent injury. While vitamin C supplements are available, it is possible to get enough from your diet.   Check with your doctor about dose. Most people can increase foods that are rich in vitamin C to get enough to help promote the healing process. In some cases, a higher than average dose may be justified but only after consulting with your doctor. Vitamin C is quickly used up by your body, so include foods that contain vitamin C at each meal and possibly even as a snack. Vegetables that are rich in vitamin C include bell peppers, broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, and cabbage. Fruits that contain high levels of vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe, and tangerines. Some recent work suggests that consuming more vitamin C in your diet, or possibly in supplement form, accompanied by using a topical cream made from vitamin C may help to prevent scarring. Topical vitamin C products are available in strengths that range from 5% to 10%. Increase the amount of zinc in your diet by eating foods like beef, liver, and seafood like...

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Защищайте поврежденное место от солнечных лучей. Употребляйте пищу, которая способствует заживлению раны. Увеличьте потребление куркумина. Прикладывайте к ране мед. Нанесите на рану алоэ вера. Не используйте витамин E. Не используйте антибактериальные кремы и мази.


Use the USB cable that came with the device. Your computer should recognize your device automatically. If your computer does not automatically open iTunes when you plug in your iPod, you will need to open it yourself. Make sure that your iPod appears in the left frame listed under DEVICES. Click and drag the video file that you just downloaded into your iTunes library. You can drag it directly to the library icon and it will be added to the Movies section of iTunes. Once your video has been added to your library, you can sync it to your iPod by selecting the Movies tab of iTunes. Check the box that says “Sync movies” and then choose the movie from your list of available videos. Once the sync process is complete, select your iPod in the DEVICES menu, and click the Eject icon next to the name. Once you have ejected the iPod, you can remove it from your computer.

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Подключите iPod к компьютеру. Откройте iTunes. Добавьте загруженное видео в библиотеку iTunes. Синхронизируйте устройство iPod. Подождите, пока закончится синхронизация.


Use the USB cable that came with your device. It's an app with an musical note icon. iTunes may launch automatically when you connect your iPhone. It will appear in the upper left corner of the iTunes window. It's the last section in the right pane of the iTunes window. The box is on the left side of the right pane.  It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙) and is typically located on your home screen. It's near the top of the menu. Your iPhone and your desktop must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. It's next to a gray gear (⚙) icon containing near the top of the menu. It's near the bottom of the menu.  If more than one desktop is listed, tap the desktop with which you want to sync. Make sure iTunes is open on your desktop. Your iPhone will wirelessly sync with your desktop over Wi-Fi.

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Подключите iPhone к компьютеру. Откройте iTunes. Щелкните по значку iPhone. Найдите «Настройки». Поставьте флажок у опции «Синхронизировать с этим смартфоном через Wi-Fi». Отсоедините iPhone от компьютера. Откройте приложение «Настройки» (на iPhone). Щелкните по Wi-Fi. Настройте сеть Wi-Fi. Прокрутите экран вниз и нажмите Общие. Нажмите Синхронизация с iTunes через Wi-Fi. Нажмите Синхронизировать сейчас.


Use the crates when you are not home and when you're not awake, to prevent new dogs or puppies from chewing on electrical cords. This will also prevent pets from urinating on electrical objects and starting a fire. Use the safe room until the cat is calm and no longer hiding. Provide cats with edible oat or wheat grass, to prevent them from chewing on electrical cords.  Confine rabbits, chinchillas, and other pets when not supervising them, to prevent them from chewing on electrical cords, causing burns or electrical fires. Release them in case of an unforeseen incident.

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Приучите собаку к клетке. Запирайте кошек, которых вы только завели, в безопасной небольшой комнате, где нет потайных опасных мест (например, моторного отсека холодильника) и электрических кабелей.


Use the following steps to download Resize Image:  Open the App Store. Tap Search  Tap the search bar. Type in resize image  Tap Search in the keyboard. Scroll down to the "Resize Image" app. Tap GET next to "Resize Image". Enter your Touch ID, or tap Install and enter your Apple ID when prompted. Wait for the app to install. Tap OPEN in the App Store, or tap the Resize Image app icon on your home screen. It has an icon of a photo of a tree and clouds. If you are asked if you want to allow Resize Image to send you notifications, tap Allow or Don't allow, It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Doing so will open a window with your phone's photos in it. This displays a list of photos in the album. Doing so will open it in the main Resize Image window. This is the Settings icon. It's the second button at the bottom of the screen, just right of the "Photos" icon. A window will appear in the middle of the screen. Drag the "Width" or "Height" slider left to lower the image's size, or drag one of these sliders right to increase the image's size.  Check that the "Keep aspect ratio" switch is green, to ensure that the image stays proportional when you adjust the image size. Alternatively, you can tap one of the "Standard Sizes" tabs at the top of the window to quickly resize the image. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so will resize your photo. If prompted that resizing your photo will cause the app to crash, just tap Yes. This is the "Save" icon. It's the fourth button at the bottom of the screen. Your resized photo will be saved to your iPhone's Camera Roll. This closes the window in the center of the screen.

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Установите бесплатное приложение Resize Image из App Store. Запустите Resize Image. Коснитесь «Photos» (Фото). Нажмите Photo Library (Фототека). Коснитесь альбома. Нажмите на нужную фотографию. Коснитесь «Settings» (Настройки). Измените размер картинки. Нажмите Resize (Изменить размер). Коснитесь «Save» (Сохранить). Нажмите на значок в виде ромашки. Нажмите Ok.


Use the jar lifter to set them into the canner. Fit as many as you can in the canner at once. Close the lid on the canner and lock it in place. Depending on the type of canner you are using, either leave the pressure weight off or leave the petcock open.  Be sure to read the instructions on the canner to make sure you complete the process correctly. Don't stack jars on top of one another. The canner is working effectively when it begins producing large amounts of steam. Once the jars are inside and the heat is turned up, it should begin producing the appropriate amount of steam within 10 to 15 minutes. The pressure should hold steady at between 10 and 12 pounds, depending on your pressure canner model and altitude. If it rises above that, turn the heat down a little. This may be anywhere from 65 to 90 minutes, and it changes depending on whether the meat is raw or cooked. It's important to process the jars for exactly as long as is recommended for safety purposes.  Stay in the kitchen while the pressure canner is working, and monitor the pressure gauge. If it drops too low or high, adjust the heat on the stove as necessary. When the correct amount of time has elapsed, let the pressure return to zero and the jars cool a bit before you remove them from the pressure canner. Open the lid of the canner and remove the jars with the jar lifter, then set them on a dishtowel. Make sure your workspace isn't too drafty or cold; the cool air could cause the hot jars to crack. Set the jars a few inches apart so they cool properly. You'll hear popping noises as the lids seal.  Don't touch the jars as they cool, or they may not seal properly. Check the seals after the cooling process is finished. They should be slightly indented. Jars that have been properly sealed can be stores on shelves in the pantry or another cool, dark area. Label the jars with their contents and the date before storing them.  Don't store jars of meat in the sunlight or in a warm area. Jars that did not seal should be refrigerated or put through the...

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Поместите банки в автоклав. Включите конфорку и наблюдайте за количеством пара и давления. Обрабатывайте банки на протяжении времени, необходимого для определенного типа консервированного мяса. Выключите огонь и дайте банкам остыть. Переместите банки из автоклава на кухонный стол. Хранение банок.


Use the kind that can be found in costume stores, dollar shops etc that cover your face but has eye holes, mouth hole and nostril holes. This mask will keep the fabric away from your face, helping you to keep breathing and seeing okay. Try the mask on for comfort. If it isn't comfortable, make any adjustments needed before gluing the fabric to it, as it's harder to do afterward. Lycra, spandex, etc. are good choices but if you're not sure, check with the fabric retailer who might be able to offer some options once they understand what you're trying to do. Attach the fabric to the mask by gluing it all the way around, overlapping the fabric edges to the back of the mask, going from the top of the mask down. A hot glue gun will make this easier but take care not to melt the plastic if it's a plastic mask.  As you glue, keep the fabric taut (stretched) so that it doesn't bunch up. Check that the fabric is smooth - wrinkles will spoil the end look. Be sure to work around the elastic part that holds the mask to your head––it needs to be able to stretch normally still. This is the piece that hides the back and sides of your head and joins to the front mask, completing the mask piece.  Place the mask down on a wider and higher piece of material. Trace a wide oval or circle around the mask, leaving at least 4 inches/10cm space between the edges of the mask and the circle or oval circumference, with slightly longer for the portion that goes down your neck (the part that tucks into the shirt). The back piece fabric needs to be large to ensure a good fit. Use your own head size to guide the final measurements. Overlap the top edge of the back piece (opposite end of the part you've designated as the neck end) to the back of the mask behind the forehead. Continue gluing down the sides of the mask to the chin. This completes the back piece; the remaining unglued length at the base will tuck into the neck cover when assembling the mask. This part isn't essential if you find that you can see through the fabric but test it to...

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Купите белую маску. Найдите ткань, которая бы хорошо растягивалась. Вырежьте кусок ткани, чтобы он был шире и длиннее самой маски. Сделайте заднюю часть маски. Приклейте заднюю ткань к маске. Сделайте небольшие прорези для глаз. Сделайте часть, закрывающую шею (манишка). Отрежьте одну штанину от белых колгот. Скрепите вместе все части. Готово.


Use the method of finding the average -- adding up all of the numbers in the set and dividing the result by the amount of numbers -- to find the average of each category. Let's say you're trying to find your weighted average for a class and you're working with the following averages and weight categories:  Homework average = 93% Test average = 88% Quiz average = 91 % Remember that the weight categories should add up to 100%. Let's say you're working with the following weight categories:  Homework average = 30 % of final grade Test average = 50 % of final grade Quiz average = 20 % of final grade Now, simply convert each weight category into a decimal and then multiply it by the average it represents. 30% is really .3, or 3/10 of the final grade, 50% is really .5, or 1/2 of the total grade, and 20% is really .2, or 2/10 of the final grade. Now, multiply these decimal-converted weight categories by the averages they represent.  Homework average = 93x.3=27.9{\displaystyle 93x.3=27.9}  Test average = 88x.5=44{\displaystyle 88x.5=44}  Quiz average = 91x.2=18.2{\displaystyle 91x.2=18.2} To find the final weighted average, simply add up the three results. 27.9+44+18.2=90.1{\displaystyle 27.9+44+18.2=90.1}. The final weighted average of the three groups of numbers is 90.1{\displaystyle 90.1}.

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Запишите среднее арифметическое в каждой категории. Запишите весовую категорию каждого среднего арифметического. Умножьте каждое среднее арифметическое на его весовую категорию. Сложите полученные результаты.


Use the new layer icon in the Layers menu, or the File → New → Layer command. Using Edit → Fill, change the Use setting of this layer to Black and name it "Rain," then click OK.  If you changed the default layer characteristics, make sure this layer is set to Mode "Normal" and Opacity 100%. This method works best in Photoshop CS 6, CC, and CC14. In earlier versions, some menu options may be in different locations. Also, the motion blur effect in earlier versions produces wonky results in the edges of the photo. You can get around this by extending the canvas space around the image before you begin, then cropping it back after you're finished. In the top menu, use Filter → Add Noise to add a scatter of white dots to the rain layer. In the dialog menu that opens, set the amount to 25% (for moderate rain), change the distribution to "Gaussian" (for a less uniform, more natural appearance), and check the "monochromatic" box. Click OK. See the Tips section below for an alternative to this step if you don't like the end result of this method. The white dots are probably quite small, so let's make them more visible. Open the scale menu with the top menu: Edit → Transform → Scale. Set the width (W) to about 400% and the height (W) to the same value. The white dots should now be more visible. You can clink the link icon between the W and H values to automatically link the two together, so they change proportional to each other. The blend mode option is in the Layers panel, most likely set to "Normal." Change this to "Screen" and the original image should be visible underneath the white proto-rain. With the Rain layer selected, click the icon that looks like a little downward arrow and a series of horizontal lines, located in the top right of the Layers panel. Select Convert to Smart Object from the drop-down menu. This will let you edit the rain layer non-destructively, meaning your changes can easily be reversed or altered. Select Filter → Blur → Motion Blur. In the dialog menu that appears, set the angle of the rain...

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Создайте новый черный слой. Добавьте фильтр Noise. Измените масштаб дождя. Установите режим смешивания как «Screen». Преобразуйте дождь в смарт-объект. Добавьте размытие в движении. Добавьте слой регулировки уровней. Регулируйте уровни. Окончательная корректировка.


Use the ruler to draw your frames. Do this on a suitable paper. For panels that will be inserted at odd angles, or that don’t fit in the general flow, you can use separate sheets for these and then combine everything after scanning.  If you are looking to create a comic to be published in a newspaper, the standard size is 13” x 4” for the entire comic, with four 3” frames. Newspaper strips are drawn at double the actual printed size, so the finished comic would be 6” x 1.84”. Working at double size makes it easier to draw details.  Web comics can be any size you would like, though you should keep in mind the typical viewer’s display size. If you make your comic visible on a monitor with a resolution of 1024x 768, most users will not have an issue. Many viewers will not enjoy scrolling left and right in a web page to view a comic. Keep this in mind when laying out the comic. Scrolling up and down is typically much more acceptable. Draw in light pencil so that you can easily erase and make adjustments. Continue adjusting your drawing until you have the outline for your final ink. Make sure to take the space needed for your dialogue into account. Leave blank space to include dialogue bubbles, thought bubbles, narration boxes, exclamations, and sound effect words. Many comic artists go over the pencil lines with ink. This allows the artist to erase the remaining pencil lines after inking is finished. Take time to make sure the final lines are polished. If writing dialogues by hand, add them now. Make any final revisions to the dialogue and text as you add it to the page. Chances are things will change as they make the transition from script to comic. Once the inking is done, you can scan the comic onto a computer. This will allow you to add typed text as well as use image editing software to color the comic if you choose. Scanning the comic also makes publishing it online much easier.  Scan your picture in at 600 DPI (dots per inch). This resolution will keep your drawn lines intact and crisp looking.   If your...

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Создайте рамки. Начните добавлять содержание в рамки. Обведите финальный вариант. Отсканируйте комикс. Подчистите изображение. Создайте собственный шрифт. Добавьте диалоговые окна и текстовые облака в Photoshop. Раскрасьте комикс.


Use the same voice that you would use to ask to speak to someone on the phone. Be firm, calm, and clear. If you sound emotional, confused, or upset, then the person will sense your weakness and will try to exploit you. If you sound calm, then the person will see that you're being reasonable and that it's okay for you to say "no" once in a while. If you don't raise your voice or sound upset, the person will be much more likely to accept your explanation. Stand tall and keep your arms at your sides or use gestures to emphasize your words. Make eye contact with the person as you say "no" to show that you mean business. Don't fidget or play with your hands or jewelry, or you will look insecure about your decision. Don't cower away from the person or cross your arms over your chest, or you will look like you're not happy with your decision and that you can be swayed. If you do feel sorry that you can't do the work, then you can say a simple, "I'm sorry," but the more you keep repeating that you're sorry, the less firm you will sound. The person will think that he can still convince you to do the task, and you'll only make yourself look weak and will feel worse about not doing the task. If you apologize, it will look like you're doing something wrong by not taking on the task, and that's not the case.  Don't say, "I am so, so sorry that I can't walk your dog next weekend. I feel really, really bad about it." Instead, say, "I'm sorry I don't have time to walk your dog next weekend." Giving a brief explanation can make the person understand why you can't do the thing he wants you to do. You don't have to be excessive about it, but giving just a sentence or two of explanation can help the person see that you have too much going on to complete the task. You don't have to lie or make up excuses. Just be honest. Here are some explanations for why you can't do something:  "I can't finish this project tonight because I have to wrap up this report by midnight." "I can't drive you to the dentist tomorrow because my husband...

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Говорите спокойным, ровным голосом. Изучите властный язык жестов. Не перестарайтесь с извинениями. Объясните, почему вы не можете сделать это. Предложите собеседнику альтернативные варианты.


Use the weekend to cook healthy meals for the week, or go shopping for healthy foods. Plan out your snacks as well as meals, so that you don't reach for sugary or fatty snacks. These diets can make you especially prone to cravings and binge eating. Focus on a balanced diet, but allow yourself an occasional treat so you don't feel deprived. Make sure you include a good source of whole grains and protein. For instance, a slice of whole grain bread covered in peanut butter and a few ounces of yogurt can give you energy for the day and balance hormone levels. Although it is not a good idea to wait for a deep dip in blood sugar before you eat, many people eat outside of mealtimes when they are anxious or stressed. Battle that idea by making a conscious effort to eat only when you need the energy. People often eat faster when they are stressed, meaning they do not enjoy it. They often want to eat again soon. Studies have found that stressed people also eat bigger portions, so curb this tendency by eating slower and chewing longer. The hormone Neuropeptide-Y causes cravings for carbohydrates, which we often call "comfort foods" because they release endorphins that make us feel happier. However, this happiness is not long lasting and will lead to wait gain. Identify your "comfort foods" and remove them from your home, office or car. Find a distraction every time you crave them. After a few weeks, you may be able to identify stress patterns that cause you to eat when stressed. Institute healthy snacks or plan exercise and distraction at the times when you are normally feeling stressed.

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Планируйте меню наперед. Избегайте жестких и причудливых диет. Никогда не пропускайте завтрак и остальные приемы пищи. Перед тем, как поесть, спросите себя, чувствуете ли вы голод. Ешьте медленно. Во время каждого приема пищи должно быть достаточно клетчатки и белков. Ведите журнал привычек питания.