Article in English: This method shows you how to access the folder where all system icons are stored. This lets you change the icons for special items such as Finder and Trash, or to change default icons for an entire file type. Overwriting important icons or making a mistake here can make your computer very confusing to use. Only an administrator account can access this folder. Click the Finder icon in your Dock, then use the ⌘ Command + ⇧ Shift + G command (or Go → Go to Folder in the top menu. Copy-paste the following text into the window that appeared: /System/Library/CoreServices/CoreTypes.bundle/Contents/Resources/ Replacing an icon with a new .icns file with the same name will change almost every instance of that icon on your computer. Making changes is not recommended unless you make copies of the file first. Save the copies in an easy-to-find folders. To undo your changes, return the copy to this system icons folder with the exact name it had before.  Alternatively, you can back up your computer and restore it if you make a mistake. If you want to create your own file icons, create a transparent png image. The image should be square, and ideally 1024 x 1024 pixels. Once you have the image, you can use online programs to convert it to .icns format.

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Уясните риски этого метода. Войдите в учетную запись администратора. Откройте окно «Перейти в папку». Введите путь папки. Просмотрите значки.


Article in English: This method turns a lavender-infused oil into a salve that can be rubbed onto your skin to lessen inflammation and pain. First, you'll need to create the lavender-infused oil as described in another section, or purchase some from a herbalist store. You may wish to use a cheap, extra grater rather than one you use regularly, because the wax may be difficult to clean off. Measure the beeswax before you shave it into fragments; you will need approximately 1 part beeswax to 8 parts oil. Use more beeswax for a harder balm, and less for a softer salve. If your beeswax was sold by weight, you can use these approximate weight to volume conversions: 1 ounce of beeswax = 1 fluid ounce = 1/8 cup = 28 grams. Place the beeswax fragments in a pan. Pour the lavender-infused oil over it. Heat over low heat until they have melted together. It may take 15 minutes or more for all the beeswax fragments to melt. Stir occasionally using a wooden spoon or other heat-safe utensil, preferably one you don't mind damaging if wax ends up stuck to it permanently. Pour the melted balm into glass or tin containers, making sure they are clean and dry first. Seal with an airtight lid. After 10 or 15 minutes in the refrigerator, or 30 minutes in a cool room or cellar, check on the balm or salve to see how hard it is. If it is still liquid, or too hard to scoop up with your fingers, you may need to melt it again. Add more beeswax to make it harder, or more oil to make it softer. Boil hot, soapy water in your pot once it's been emptied of balm, then turn off the heat. Let it cool for a couple minutes, then put on rubber gloves so you can scrub the wax from the sides while the water is still quite hot. Place the stirring utensil in the water only after the water is done boiling to avoid damaging it. Scrub the utensil and pot with a hard sponge or scrubbing brush.

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Следуйте инструкциям по приготовлению экстрагированного масла. Измельчите пчелиный воск с помощью ножа или терки. Нагревайте пчелиный воск и лавандовое масло на слабом огне. Перелейте смесь в контейнеры. Поставьте смесь в прохладное место, чтобы она затвердела. Помойте кастрюлю и принадлежности для перемешивания.


Article in English: This method uses a square of fabric to replicate the functionality of a real sling. Depending on your height and size, the precise size of the  cloth you'll need can vary. For most people, a square of fabric that's roughly 40 inches (1 meter) on each side will work well. Ideally, you'll want a fairly inelastic piece of fabric - stretchy fabric allows your arm to bend and move, which can aggravate your injury.  One easy way to get a 40 inch (101.6 cm) square piece of fabric is to cut an old pillowcase or bed sheet that you don't mind ruining  to size with a pair of sharp scissors or a fabric knife. In a pinch, you can even use your bare hands to tear these things to the right size. When it comes to your sling fabric, err on the side of using a fabric square that's too big, rather than too small. A sling that's too big can be tightened by adjusting the knot behind your head while wearing the sling, but there's no real way to make a sling looser than the length of its fabric allows. Next, you'll want to fold the fabric of the cloth across itself diagonally to form a triangle. When worn as a sling, the "fat" middle portion of the triangle will support your arm and the thin corners of the triangle will form a comfortable neckband behind your head. If, for some reason, you find that the sling isn't comfortable while folded, you can alternatively cut the square diagonally to create the same shape. When wearing the sling, your arm will be held in contact with cloth which, if you're making your own sling from home materials, has probably not been disinfected. Thus, if your injured arm has any open wounds, it's extra-important to insure that all of your wounds are cleaned, dried, and carefully bandaged before you introduce them to the sling's material. Below is a rough guide for cleaning minor wounds - see How to Care for Minor Abrasions and Scratches for more information. If you have a serious injury or see a bone at the site of the injury, don't attempt to make yourself a sling - go to a hospital immediately.  First,...

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Найдите квадратный отрез ткани, подходящий по размеру. Сложите ткань пополам по диагонали, чтобы сделать треугольник. Обработайте и перевяжите все раны перед тем, как надеть перевязь. Снимите все украшения с травмированной руки. Проденьте один конец ткани под рукой, а другой конец через свое плечо. Поместите другой конец перевязи через плечо. Свяжите края перевязи у себя за шеей. Скрепите край перевязи английской булавкой (по желанию). Поддерживайте правильную осанку, пока вы носите перевязь.


Article in English: This method uses active dry yeast, available in the baking section of most grocery, and comes together in a matter of minutes.  1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon plus 2/3 cup water 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons gram, corn, or rice flour (This adds a bit of flavor and texture; you can just use more all-purpose flour if that's all you have on hand.) 2 tablespoons ghee, or clarified butter (you may substitute vegetable or olive oil)  1/4 tsp saffron threads for color (You may substitute a pinch of turmeric or a few drops of yellow food coloring.) First, dissolve the yeast in 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of lukewarm water, and let it sit for 10 minutes.  In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours to combine.  Then add the yeast, melted ghee (or butter or oil), saffron or food coloring, and 2/3 cup water.  Stir until there are no more lumps and a thick batter is formed. It should resemble a thick, yellow pancake batter.  If it is too thick, it will not come out of the dispenser correctly, and if it is too thin, it will be difficult to shape.  If the batter is too thin, stir in additional flour one tablespoon at a time to achieve the desired consistency. If the batter is too thick, add a small amount of additional water, and stir well, adding more if necessary. The yeast will work much more quickly to lighten the batter, and the batter can be used right away.  However, your jalebi will be lighter if you let the yeast work for a while.  Cover the batter and set it aside while you prepare the syrup for the jalebi, and heat the oil for frying.

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Возьмите необходимые ингредиенты. Приготовьте тесто. Получите тесто правильной консистенции. Накройте тесто и оставьте его на 15 минут.


Article in English: This method uses common ingredients, but requires sunlight to finish the process. You will also need to wait for the fabric to air dry before you can tell whether the stain was successfully removed, making it slower than most other methods. Warning: lemon juice and sun are both capable of harming delicate fabrics, especially silk. Submerge the fabric in cold water for a few minutes. While it is soaking, gather up the other materials you will need. This includes lemon juice, salt, and a zip lock plastic bag large enough to contain the clothing. Twist the clothing to remove some excess water. Untwist it and transfer it into a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour about 500 mL (2 cups) lemon juice and 120 mL (1/2 cup) salt into the plastic bag and seal it. With the bag closed, press the contents together to work the lemon juice into the fabric, focusing on the stained areas. Some of the salt should dissolve, and may help rub the lemon juice into the fabric, or abrade the stain itself. Let the bag sit for ten minutes. Take out the fabric from the bag and squeeze out the excess lemon juice. Hang the fabric on a clothesline or clothes horse, or spread it on a flat surface and leave it to dry. Do this in a sunny area, not just in front of a heater. It may feel stiff once dry, but this should go away once the item has been washed normally. If the blood stain is gone, wash the fabric with water to remove all the lemon salt solution. If the blood stain remains, moisten the fabric and let it dry under the sun again.

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Используйте этот метод в солнечную погоду. Замочите ткань с пятном в холодной воде. Аккуратно выжмите вещь и переложите ее в пакет. Добавьте лимонный сок и соль. Помассируйте ткань. Вытащите ткань через десять минут. Высушите ткань на солнце. Постирайте ткань водой.


Article in English: This method uses long, thin cuts and slices to give your shirt a drastic "destroyed" look. For this method, you'll want a t-shirt that you don't mind ruining. Preferably, the shirt should be solid-colored and bear no screen-printed design (screen prints can be tough and somewhat tricky to make clean cuts through). Congratulations - your shirt is ready to wear! Don't forget that this shirt exposes your midriff - if you're worried about breaking the dress code at your work or school, be sure to wear an undershirt!

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Возьмите подходящую футболку. С гордостью носите футболку (или майку).


Article in English: This method uses the calendar to count days between cycles and anticipate when your fertile days will be.  Most women with regular periods have a 26-32 day cycle, though your cycle could be as short as 23 days, or as long as 35 days. A wide range of possible cycle-lengths are still normal. The first day is the beginning of one period; the last day is the beginning of the next period. Remember, though, that your period may vary slightly from month to month. You could be on a 28-day cycle for one or two months, and then shift slightly the next month. This is also normal. Using a regular calendar, circle the first day of each cycle (the first day of your period).  Count the number of days between each cycle (include the first day when you count). Keep a running total of the number of days in each cycle. If you find that all of your cycles are shorter than 27 days, don’t use this method as it will give inaccurate results. Find the shortest cycle among all those you’ve tracked, and subtract 18 from that number of days.  Write down the resulting number. Then locate day one of your current cycle on the calendar. Starting at day one of your current cycle, use the number you wrote down to count forward that number of days. Mark the resulting day with an X. The day you’ve marked with an X is your first fertile day (not your ovulation day). Find the longest cycle among all those you’ve tracked, and subtract 11 from that number of days.  Write down the resulting number. Locate day one of your current cycle on the calendar. Starting at day one of your current cycle, use the number you wrote down to count forward that number of days. Mark the resulting day with an X. The day you marked with an X is your last fertile day and should be your day of ovulation. This method requires careful and consistent record-keeping and can thus be prone to human error.  Because your monthly cycles may shift, it’s difficult to precisely time your ovulation with this method. This method is best used in conjunction with other...

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Разберитесь в своем цикле. Сделайте таблицу для как минимум 8 циклов. Рассчитайте свой первый фертильный день. Рассчитайте последний фертильный день. Знайте о минусах этого метода.


Article in English: This method uses the heat generated by a large charcoal fire to melt silica sand into glass. The materials used are relatively cheap and common - theoretically, all you'll need is a short trip to the hardware store to be ready to make your own glass. Use a large charcoal barbecue grill - standard-size "dome" models work well. Use the thickest, sturdiest grill available. Most charcoal grills will have a vent on the bottom - open this vent.  Even at the extremely hot temperatures reached in this method, it can be difficult to melt silica sand in a grill. Add a small quantity (about 1/3 to 1/4 of your sand's volume) of laundry soda, lime, and/or borax to your sand before you begin. These additives lower the sand's melting temperature. If you're going to blow your glass, have a long, hollow, metal tube handy. If you're going to pour it into a mold, prepare your mold beforehand. You want a mold that won't burn or melt from the heat of molten glass - graphite works well. This method will push a conventional barbecue past its normal temperature limits - so hot that it's even possible to melt the grill itself. This method can cause severe injury or death if it's attempted recklessly. Proceed with caution. Have a large quantity of dirt or sand or a fire extinguisher rated for high temperatures on hand to smother the fire if needed. Attempt this method on a dirty or sandy surface outdoors with plenty of space.  Performing this on a bare concrete surface not covered with sand or dirt could result in the concrete explosively spalling if hot molten glass is dropped onto it.  Don't use any irreplaceable equipment. Stand clear of the grill while you're heating the glass. You should also wear as much of protective clothing as possible, including:  Heavy duty oven gloves or mitts A welder's mask A heavy duty apron Heat-resistant clothing Using duct tape or another method, angle its hose so that it is blowing directly into the bottom vent without touching the grill's main body. You may want to fasten the hose to one of the...

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Сделайте импровизированную печь из гриля для барбекю, отапливаемого древесным углем. Знайте опасность этого метода. Предпримите все возможные меры предосторожности, чтобы защитить себя и ваши вещи от высокой температуры. Приобретите пылесос для домашней мастерской с длинной насадкой на шланг. Выложите внутреннюю поверхность гриля древесным углем. Подожгите уголь. Подождите, пока древесный уголь нагреется. Включите пылесос, чтобы уголь продувался воздухом. Когда ваше стекло расплавится, очень аккуратно воспользуйтесь металлическим инструментом, чтобы достать его и придать форму.


Article in English: This method will align the text midway between the top and bottom margins on the page. To start, highlight the text the same way as you would if you were aligning it horizontally (see method above). If you haven't typed anything yet, skip this step. When you're done, the text that you type will be centered vertically. Follow these directions:  Click "Page Layout" in the upper toolbar (to the right of the "Home" tab that's selected by default). Click the "Page Setup" button. In the window that pops up, click the "Layout" tab. In the tab you just selected, look for the "Vertical Alignment" box. Select "Center." Clicking "OK" will change the alignment and return you to your document. If you like, you can use the options under "Apply to" to change which parts of your document are centered vertically. For example, if you have highlighted text that you want to center vertically, be sure to choose the "Selected text" option from the "Apply to" menu.

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Выделите текст, который хотите выровнять по центру. Откройте меню «Макет», выполнив следующие шаги: Выберите вертикальное выравнивание по центру. Примените изменения.


Article in English: This method will erase the content from your phone. As of Android 5.0, Google has removed the ability to bypass the lock code without wiping the content. You'll be able to get back into your phone, but you will lose any data (such as music and photos) saved to the device.  This method will only work if you have Android Device Manager enabled on your phone. If you are unable to unlock your phone with this method, learn how to perform a factory reset on your Android.. Use the same Google account information that is associated with your Android phone. If you have more than one Android associated with this Google account (such as older phones), you will see a list of devices from which to choose. ” Remember that this method will erase the data on your device. The device will now restore back to its original factory settings. This will take several minutes. You'll now be walked through a setup process for your phone as if it were new. Once setup is complete and you've arrived at the home screen, create a new lock password or pattern.  Choose the type of screen lock you want to use, and then follow the prompts to create your new passcode.

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Откройте в браузере страницу Удаленное управление Android. Войдите в свой аккаунт Google. Выберите свое устройство из списка. Выберите «Очистить». Еще раз нажмите «Очистить», чтобы продолжить. Следуйте инструкциям на экране, чтобы настроить свой телефон. Откройте приложение «Настройки». Откройте раздел «Безопасность». Выберите «Блокировка экрана».


Article in English: This method will help you change the size of the entire image. If you want to crop out a part of the image to resize, see Cropping an Image in Preview. To search for an image name or tag, open Finder, then click the magnifying glass icon in the menu bar. Type in your search criteria and press ⏎ Return to show your results. This will open the image in Preview. You can also right-click the image and select “Open With” and then “Preview.” This will launch a new toolbar at the top of the Preview window.  Resolution is measured in pixels per inch (also called “dots per inch” or “dpi”). If you plan to print your image or simply want it to retain as much of its quality as possible, consider raising the resolution.  If your image is for the web or for use in an app like Facebook, the default (72) is fine. If you start with a higher resolution, reducing it will give you a smaller file size. If you plan to print your image in a high-quality format, such as for advertisements or other forms of business communications, set it to at least 600. Note: this will raise the size of the file significantly. To print glossy photos, 300 will suffice. The file size will be much larger than that of a default 72 dpi image, but the final quality will be worth it. The larger the width and height, the larger the file size.  It may be helpful to change the unit of measurement to best visualize your image. For example, you can change it to “cm” if you want to specify the width in centimeters. Click the drop-down right next to both Width and Height to make your selection. If you would prefer, you can choose the size by selecting a percentage of the current size. Select “Scale,” then choose a percentage from the drop-down. This is optional, but you can use this option to make sure that setting the width also modifies the height. This ensures that the image retains its original proportions. If you are dissatisfied with the changes, press ⌘ Cmd+Z to undo them. Once you’re done resizing the image, remember to save your work.  If you want to...

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Найдите изображение, размер которого вы хотите изменить. Перетащите изображение на значок Preview в Dock или Finder. Нажмите на кнопку редактирования (квадрат с карандашом), чтобы перейди в режим редактирования. Нажмите на опцию «Инструменты», после чего выберите «Настроить размер…». Измените разрешение изображения. В соответствующие ячейки введите необходимую ширину и высоту изображения. Поставьте галочку рядом с опцией «Изменить масштаб пропорционально», чтобы не исказить изображение. Нажмите OK, чтобы просмотреть изображение в его новом размере. Нажмите ⌘ Command+S, чтобы сохранить изменения.


Article in English: This method will not create a true watermark, but will instead insert a picture into a header or footer. In Excel 2003 and earlier, this is done through the Page Setup dialog box. In Excel 2007 and later, this is done through the Insert and Design menu ribbons. After selecting the worksheet you want to display the watermark, do the following:  In Excel 2003 and earlier, select Header and Footer from the View menu, then select Custom Header or Custom Footer. In Excel 2007, click the Header and Footer button in the Text group on the Insert menu ribbon. Choose either the left, center or right section box. In Excel 2003 and earlier, these boxes appear side by side in the Page Setup dialog box.  In Excel 2003 and earlier, these boxes appear side by side in the Page Setup dialog box. In Excel 2007, the window under the Design menu ribbon displays a spreadsheet with a header section at the top labeled "Click to add header." Click to display the three subsections. (If you'd rather place your graphic in the footer, click the Go to Footer button in the Navigation section.) Use the appropriate method for your version of Excel to place the picture in one of the header or footer sections.  In Excel 2003 and earlier, in the Header and Footer dialog box, click Insert Picture, navigate to the image you want to insert and double-click it. You can resize it by clicking Format Picture and using the options in the Format Picture dialog. In Excel 2007, click Picture in the Header & Footer Elements group in the Design menu ribbon, navigate to the image you want to insert and double-click it. You can resize it by clicking Format Picture and using the options in the Format Picture dialog. It is also possible to simulate a watermark in Excel by adding a graphic image as a background; however, backgrounds appear only on the screen, not in a printed copy.

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Откройте Microsoft Excel. Перейдите к элементам управления верхним и нижним колонтитулами. Определите, где вы хотите разместить водяной знак. Разместите рисунок.


Article in English: This method will only work if you have a pattern-type passcode set up on Android 4.4 (KitKat) or below. After five unsuccessful unlock attempts, you will see a link that says “Forgot Pattern?” ”. Now you will have the opportunity to sign into your phone using the Google username and password associated with your phone. If the username and password are correct, you should now be logged back into your Android. When you logged in with your account information, your previous lock pattern was deactivated. Now you can create a new code that you'll remember.  Here you will select the type of screen lock you want to use, then follow the prompts to create a new password or pattern.

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Попытайтесь разблокировать телефон пять раз подряд. Нажмите на опцию «Забыли комбинацию? Введите имя пользователя и пароль и нажмите «Войти». Откройте приложение «Настройки». Откройте раздел «Безопасность». Выберите «Блокировка экрана».


Article in English: This method will require more work but less expert timing. Begin by using a spade to cut a 6-8” radius trench around the entrance of the ant hill. Once you finish creating the trench, start shoveling out the area inside the trench, which will be comprised of the majority of the ant colony. You will need to dig up quite a bit of ground to reach all the various chambers of the colony, so keep two five-gallon buckets on hand and shovel the soil into them.  Try to keep the clumps of earth as intact as possible so as not to collapse every tunnel as you dig the colony out.  You also want to make sure that you cover each bucket as you will it to stop any queens from potentially escaping. If you use this method on a brand new colony where the queen has just mated and is still digging out her nest, then you won’t have to dig very far, and you won’t have much to sift through to find her. Telltale signs for this type of brand new colony include a very small entrance hole with a small heap of fresh dirt beside it that hasn’t yet been formed into a mound. They can be hard to identify while working quickly, but you should especially follow chambers and tunnels in the soil as you dig out the colony. Keep collecting samples until you see very few ants left in the hole. Once you have collected the colony, you will have to sort through the buckets manually to find the queen. Use a spoon to sift through the dirt and separate ants.  You may want to transfer the ants into smaller jars as you separate them and the soil. For obvious reasons, you probably don’t want to do this inside your house. It will be a painstaking process, but you should eventually locate the queen as you go through the colony. If you are unsure of what exactly you are looking for, the queen will be the largest ant in the colony, and her middle section--the thorax--will be especially pronounced. You can consult How to Identify a Queen Ant for more assistance.

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Лопатой сделайте окопы вокруг муравейника. Возьмите большую лопату. Копайте лопатой грунт и складывайте его в ведро объемом 18 л. Постепенно, снимая слой за слоем землю, попытайтесь проследить за туннелями и камерами, которые перед вами открываются. Теперь вам нужно вручную найти королеву. Теперь найдите королеву.


Article in English: This method will reverse the discoloration that occurs due to sun exposure, but it does not remove grime. Follow one of the methods above first to get your bricks clean before you attempt this. You do not need to dry your bricks before following these instructions. Sun exposure is an important part of this method, so use a glass or plastic container. Place it in an area with plenty of sun, but keep it away from children and pets, as non-edible materials will be used.  Because the hydrogen peroxide reacts with ultraviolet light, only sunlight or a UV lamp will work. Do not use this method for parts with stickers and electrical parts. Use the standard 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, available in drug stores. You'll need enough to cover your discolored bricks. Although 3% hydrogen peroxide is safe for skin contact, wear gloves and safety goggles to minimize exposure, and keep away from mouths and hair. Children should have an adult handle this for them. Some of your LEGO pieces may float in the hydrogen peroxide. Use any heavy object to weigh down the largest pieces. Stirring the small pieces around with a stick or gloved hand will dislodge the bubbles causing them to float. Try this every hour or so for best results. If you leave pieces floating too long, they can develop a cloudy white marking along the water line. If no bubbles form on the pieces after an hour, the hydrogen peroxide has broken down into mostly water. Dispose of the liquid down the drain and try again with a new bottle. This typically takes about four to six hours. This time varies depending on the strength of the sunlight and the age of the hydrogen peroxide. Once done, transfer the bricks to a colander, rinse them, and air dry.

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Предварительно вымойте детали. Поместите детали в прозрачный контейнер. Залейте детали перекисью водорода. Утяжелите большие плавающие детали. Перемешивайте детали раз в час. Сполосните и высушите блоки LEGO, когда их окраска восстановится.


Article in English: This method will show you how to add a series of continuous numbers to the cells in a column. If you use this method and later have to delete a row, you will need to repeat the steps to renumber the entire column. If you think you will be manipulating rows of data often, see Numbering Rows instead. For instance, if you will be numbering entries down a column, type 1 into this cell.  You don’t have to start with 1. Your series can start at any number, and can even follow other patterns (such as even numbers, in multiples of 5, and more). Excel also supports other types “numbering,” including dates, seasons, and days of the week. To fill a column with the days of the week, for example, the first cell should say “Monday.” This should be the cell directly beneath the currently active cell. To number consecutively (1, 2, 3, etc), type a 2 here.  If you wanted your continuous numbers to be something like 10, 20, 30, 40, etc, the first two cells in the series should be 10 and 20. If you are using days of the week, type the next day of the week into the cell. When you release the mouse button, the both cells will be highlighted. This box is called the Fill Handle. When the mouse pointer is directly on top of the Fill Handle, the cursor will become a crosshair symbol. If you don’t see the Fill Handle, navigate to File > Options > Advanced and place a check next to “Enable fill handle and cell drag-and-drop.” Once you release the mouse button, the cells in the column will be numbered according to the pattern you established in the first two cells.

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Нажмите на ячейку, в которой будет находится первое число нумерации. Введите число в ячейке. Нажмите на следующую ячейку. Введите второе число, чтобы создать шаблон. Зажмите левую клавишу мыши и перетащите указатель над обеими ячейками, чтобы выделить их. Расположите указатель мыши над квадратным маркером в нижнем правом углу выбранной ячейки. Перетащите маркер до последней нужной ячейки.


Article in English: This method will show you how to turn a pillowcase into a simple child's dress. The dress is meant to be loose-fitting, like a sundress or a maxi dress. Because pillowcases only come in certain lengths, this method may not be suitable for dresses for larger children. You might still be able to use this method to make a shirt or blouse for a larger child, however. Here is a list of what you will need.  A pillowcase Single-fold bias tape Sewing machine Thread Scissors Pins Ribbon Safety pin The best pillowcase to use for this is a rectangular pillowcase. Keep in mind that the bigger child is, the longer pillowcase you will need. Consider getting a pillowcase that already has a pattern along the open part. The open part will become the hem of the dress. Something with ribbon, embroidery, or lace could be really pretty. Place a measuring tape at your child's shoulder. Measure down to where you want the dress to end. Keep in mind the length of your pillowcase; you can make the pillowcase shorter, but you cannot make it longer. If your pillow is too short, you can do one of two things:  You can find a longer pillowcase. King-sized pillowcases tend to be longer. Add some fabric lace or a ruffle to the open end of the pillowcase. Slip a safety pin through the end of a ribbon, and use it to guide the ribbon through the front casing. Repeat the process with a second ribbon through the back casing. Take off the safety pin when you are done.

Summary in Russian:

Приготовьте необходимые материалы. Найдите подходящую наволочку. Измерьте желаемую длину платья ребенка от плеча и вниз, затем добавьте к мерке 2,5 см. Проденьте по длинному отрезку ленты в каждую кулиску.


Article in English: This method will work best if you get to the stain while it’s still wet, before it’s had a chance to really set into the fabric. Choose a location out of the way, where it won’t get jostled or knocked to the ground. You don’t want to make a bigger mess than you already have by getting powder all over the place! Talcum powder and cornstarch are both incredibly absorbent. When you cover the fresh butter stain with a generous layer of either product, the powder will draw the butter out of the garment. Pat the powder gently down into the stain, but don’t rub it into the fabric. The longer you let it sit on the stain, the better your chances of the butter being completely removed. At minimum, let it sit for half an hour before moving on to the next step. Use the toothbrush to loosen the talcum powder or cornstarch from the surface of the stain. Brush it away with your fingers and assess how much stain has been left behind. If the stain has not been completely removed, repeat the process until it has.

Summary in Russian:

Обработайте пятно, пока оно свежее. Положите одежду на плоскую поверхность. Посыпьте пятно порошком. Оставьте порошок где-то на полчаса. Протрите пятно старой зубной щеткой.


Article in English: This method will work best on shoes that are made completely out of canvas, such as Vans and Toms. If you have a pair of shoes that lace up or have a rubber toe cap, try this method instead. Here's a list of what you'll need:  Canvas sneakers Bleach Water Plastic tub Rubber gloves If your sneakers have inserts inside, you can pull those out and set them aside. This way, they will be their original color when you put them back in. This can create a nice contrast. You want to protect your hands from the bleach solution. For a stronger solution, use one part bleach and one part water. For a weaker solution, use one part bleach and two parts water.  The water-bleach solution needs to be deep enough so that you can submerge the shoes completely. The plastic tub needs to be long enough so that you can sit your shoes inside. Try to set them upside down in the tub. This way, more of the fabric gets covered with bleach. This will take one to five hours, depending on how dark the shoes are to begin with, and how light you want them to become. Keep in mind that some of the darker colors will never fully turn white. Some colors, such as black, will turn orange or brown. Be sure to check back on the shoes every 10 to 60 minutes. This will stop the bleach from acting. It will also get rid of the smell. It will take about three hours for them to fully dry.

Summary in Russian:

Подготовьте все необходимое. Достаньте стельки. Наденьте резиновые перчатки. Наполните пластиковую емкость отбеливателем и водой. Поместите обувь в пластиковую емкость. Оставьте обувь в растворе до получения необходимого эффекта. Достаньте обувь из раствора воды и отбеливателя, а затем вымойте с помощью воды и мыла. Позвольте обуви высохнуть перед шнурованием.


Article in English: This method will work best on shoes that lace up or have a rubber toe cap, such as Converse, but it can work on all-fabric canvas sneakers as well, such as Toms and Vans. Here's a list of what you will need:  Canvas Bleach Water (optional) Bowl Old rag Rubber gloves If you don't take them off, then the spaces under the laces will still be the original color. You might also end up bleaching the laces. This will protect your hands from the bleach if your rag gets soaked through. You can use the bleach full-strength or you can dilute it with water. Pure bleach will give you faster results, but it may also eat away at the fabric. Using diluted bleach will take more time, but it will be less harsh on your fabric. If you are diluting bleach, use one part bleach to one part water. You might also want to bring out some Q-tips or an old toothbrush to reach small areas. If you rub the bleach into the shoe it will lighten the cloth more. Don't be worried if the canvas turns weird colors — for example, navy may turn brown. This will go away. Keep in mind, however, that some shoes will never turn fully white. For example, most shades of black tend to turn brown or orange. If it's a dark color, you may have to use a lot of bleach and go through this step several times. They will get lighter and lighter as you go. It may take some time and patience. Use a Q-tip to get into small areas, such as corners and between grommets. This will stop the bleach from acting and prevent it from eating away at the fabric. After that you may want to wash them so they stop smelling like bleach.

Summary in Russian:

Подготовьте все необходимое. Выньте шнурки из кед и отложите их в сторону. Наденьте резиновые перчатки. Добавьте немного отбеливателя в миску. Возьмите старую тряпку. С помощью тряпки нанесите отбеливатель на поверхность обуви. Повторяйте процесс столько раз, сколько потребуется. Вымойте обувь в миске с мыльной водой. Оставьте кеды сохнуть. Зашнуруйте ваши Converse, после того как закончите.


Article in English: This method will work for documents in Pages as well as your work on the web. The Option key will always be held down first, and then you will type a combination of two other keys to specify the type of accent and the letter. Hold down the Option key, then press the ` (accent) key. Release the keys. You will see a highlighted yellow accent on your page. Then press the letter you wish to accent. This accent can be made with any vowel. Press and hold the Option key, then tap the E key. Release the keys. Once you see the yellow highlighted acute accent, you can select the letter. This accent can be made over any vowel. Hold down the Option key first, then press the I key. Release the keys. Then select the desired letter. These accents can also be used over any vowel. Hold down the Option key, then press the N key. Release the keys. Then type your desired letter. This accent can only be used over the letters A, N, and O. Hold down the Option key, then tap the U key. Release the keys. Now you can select the desired letter. You will need to hold the shift key down first to capitalize the letters. Usually if it starts a sentence, it will automatically capitalize.

Summary in Russian:

Используйте сочетания клавиш, чтобы вводить диакритики на компьютере под управлением Mac OS X. Нажмите Option + `, а затем нажмите клавишу с нужной буквой, чтобы ввести гравис. Нажмите Option + Е, а затем нажмите клавишу с нужной буквой, чтобы ввести акут (ударение). Нажмите Option + I, а затем нажмите клавишу с нужной буквой, чтобы ввести циркумфлекс. Нажмите Option + N, а затем нажмите клавишу с нужной буквой, чтобы ввести тильду. Нажмите Option + U, а затем нажмите клавишу с нужной буквой, чтобы ввести умлаут. Зажмите Shift, чтобы ввести прописную букву с надстрочным знаком.


Article in English: This method will work well if you're good at remembering titles or names.  Putting books by the same author together helps you find a book in a series easily.  This method is less successful if you're the kind of reader who remembers content but can barely recall the name of the author or the book. In such a case, you'll need to try a different approach. Alphabetical division may also need to take into account fiction and non-fiction division (see Subject Method below for more suggestions).

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Выставьте все свои книги на полки в алфавитном порядке по автору или названию.


Article in English: This method works best for dogs with very long or thick coats, such as Siberian Huskies, whose double coats take a very long time to dry using the other methods. However, a blow dryer should only be used on a dog who is not afraid of the dryer.

Summary in Russian:

Используйте фен.


Article in English: This method works best for printed ink and use only when you need to remove only a few letters. Hold the blade vertical to the paper and rub gently. Do not press the blade very hard on paper or you get off layers of paper. If you are using erasable ink, you can easily erase it with an ink eraser. Erasable ink is typically blue, not black, and will be identified as 'erasable' in its packaging. It's also often found like a pencil, with ink on one end and an eraser on the other.  If you aren't sure whether or not your ink is erasable, try erasing it with an ink eraser to find out. Gum erasers and rubber erasers work best on pencil/graphite, and are not recommended for pen. It's possible to erase ink using a vinyl eraser, but be careful. This eraser is very rough and can easily rub away the paper itself along with the ink you're erasing. Use a triple-ought (000) sandpaper and a small sanding block. If the ink removal requires you to manipulate the sandpaper more carefully than a small sanding block (or your fingers) will allow, cut off a small piece of the sandpaper and glue it to the eraser end of a pencil. Carefully rub the inky paper with your sandpaper using small lateral motions.  Be careful not to press down too hard when rubbing the sandpaper to the inky surface. Blow gently across the page to remove any small pieces of grit, ink, or paper as you work to better see your progress. A grinder is basically a mechanical application of sandpaper surface that may be able to sand your paper more evenly and easily than you can do it by hand. A Dremel type mini grinder with a slightly rounded stone grinding head is recommended.  Using a sander is particularly recommended for inky edges on books. A sander is often too rough for a paper's surface, unless the paper is quite strong.

Summary in Russian:

Сотрите чернила лезвием. Используйте специальный чернильный ластик. Сотрите чернила наждачной бумагой. Используйте для удаления чернил мелкозернистый точильный камень.


Article in English: This method works best if you naturally have wavy hair, since you won't be able to straighten it beforehand and you won't be adding to your natural curl. Apply a curl cream based on your natural curl type to give your waves a bit more hold.

Summary in Russian:

Прикрепите к фену диффузор.


Article in English: This method works best when both of the numbers you are working with are greater than 10. If you have smaller numbers, you can use a different method to find the least common multiple more quickly. For example, if you need to find the least common multiple of 20 and 84, you should use this method. You want to factor the number into its prime factors; that is, find the prime factors you can multiply together to get this number. One way to do this is by creating a  factor tree. Once you are done factoring, rewrite the prime factors as an equation. For example, 2×10=20{\displaystyle \mathbf {2} \times 10=20} and 2×5=10{\displaystyle \mathbf {2} \times \mathbf {5} =10}, so the prime factors of 20 are 2, 2, and 5. Rewriting as an equation, you get 20=2×2×5{\displaystyle 20=2\times 2\times 5}. Do this in the same way you factored the first number, finding the prime factors you can multiply together to get the number. For example, 2×42=84{\displaystyle \mathbf {2} \times 42=84}, 7×6=42{\displaystyle \mathbf {7} \times 6=42}, and 3×2=6{\displaystyle \mathbf {3} \times \mathbf {2} =6}, so the prime factors of 84 are 2, 7, 3, and 2. Rewriting as an equation, you get 84=2×7×3×2{\displaystyle 84=2\times 7\times 3\times 2}. Write the factors as a multiplication sentence. As you write each factor, cross it off in each numbers factorization equation.  For example, both numbers share a factor of 2, so write 2×{\displaystyle 2\times } and cross out a 2 in each number’s factorization equation. Each number also shares a second 2, so change the multiplication sentence to 2×2{\displaystyle 2\times 2} and cross out a second 2 in each factorization equation. These are the factors you did not cross out when comparing the two groups of factors. Thus, these are factors that the two numbers do not share.  For example, in the equation 20=2×2×5{\displaystyle 20=2\times 2\times 5}, you crossed out both 2s, since these factors were shared with the other number. You have a factor of 5 left over, so add this to your multiplication sentence:...

Summary in Russian:

Посмотрите на данные числа.  первое число. Разложите на простые множители второе число. Запишите множители, общие для обоих чисел. К операции умножения добавьте оставшиеся множители. Вычислите наименьшее общее кратное.


Article in English: This method works especially well on dark hair. You can find cinnamon in most grocery stores, and you may already have some in your kitchen! The conditioner will help the cinnamon stick to your hair, and it will spread the highlights throughout your hair. The amount that you use will depend on how much hair you have. Start with several tablespoons of cinnamon, and gradually add water until the mixture is thick but spreadable. Make sure to spread it evenly from root to tip, and spread it deeply--beyond just the outer layers of hair.  Rub your hair together between your hands. This will help spread the cinnamon. Consider using a brush to help spread the cinnamon throughout your hair. If you do, make sure that the brush is wet so that the cinnamon will glide through your hair more smoothly. If possible, leave the mixture in your hair overnight.  The longer that you keep the cinnamon in your hair, the lighter the end result will be. Four hours will make a slight impact, but you may need to continue the treatment for eight hours or more to achieve the shade that you want. Err on the side of caution. Remember: you can always try the treatment again! Cover your cinnamon-hair with a shower cap or a plastic bag so that the cinnamon does not rub off. You may feel a slight heat and tingling on your scalp--but this is normal, and it will pass. When dry, your hair will smell amazing!  If you have curly hair, use shampoo to get the cinnamon out. If the resulting shade is not light enough for you, remember that you can always try again!

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В корице, как и в меде, содержится небольшое количество пероксида, благодаря чему ваши волосы становятся светлее. Увлажните волосы (в душе, над раковиной, с помощью пульверизатора) и нанесите кондиционер. В миске смешайте корицу с водой, чтобы у вас получилась смесь пастообразной консистенции. Нанесите пастообразную смесь из корицы и воды на волосы. Оставьте смесь на волосах на 4-8 часов, в зависимости от того, какой оттенок вы хотите получить. Когда истечет выбранное вами время, смойте смесь из корицы и воды с ваших волос.


Article in English: This method works for any device connected to the web, including smartphones and tablets. Do a web search for “convert XXX to jpg online” (where “XXX” is the type of file you’re converting from) to browse through options. Sites like Online-Convert contain lists of all of the file types it can convert to and from.  Make sure any site you choose is capable of handling your image type. Some image types, such as .RAW files, are harder to convert online due to their size. If you’re using a mobile device, use Wi-Fi instead of your data plan. Image files can be huge. In your converter, find the button that says something similar to “Choose file” and locate the file you wish to convert. Note that many converters have maximum file sizes.  Read through the terms or usage policy before uploading. Some converters allow you to enter a URL, which is great if your image is online. Most converters will have a dropdown menu or button to press where you can select “JPEG” or “.JPG” (these two options will do the same thing). Some converters also allow you to modify the size and quality of the file on this screen. Find the button that says “Convert” or “Save” to start the conversion. This could take several minutes. The image will either download automatically to your default download location or you’ll be prompted to choose one. Once the process is complete, your image will be converted to a JPEG.

Summary in Russian:

Выберите онлайн-конвертер. Загрузите изображение. Убедитесь, что конвертер может преобразовать картинку в формат JPEG. Конвертируйте изображение.


Article in English: This method works if you have a Windows phone like the Windows Phone 8 or later; the HTC One M8; Nokia Lumia 635; Nokia Lumia 830; Microsoft Lumia 735.  You can find your “Settings” app either through the pinned tile on your home screen or from the app list.   Depending on your phone and the firmware you are using, you may have to locate the “Storage Sense” app in the App list. Once in your “Settings” screen, scroll down to find the option for “phone storage” in between “battery saver” and “backup”.  The “phone storage” option should show you how much free space you have on your phone and on your SD card. If you clicked on “Storage Sense”, you will see an option for “SD card”. Once in your “phone storage” page, you will see a graph that shows how much memory all your storage areas are taking up. You want to tap on “SD card”. Formatting your SD card will erase all of the contents of it. Make sure that you have backed up your data elsewhere. Once you have tapped on the “SD card” option, you will see a screen that has two options, one for removing the card and one for formatting. You want the formatting option.  Once you tap on “format SD card” a prompt will appear that warns you that formatting your SD will erase all of your data and files on the card. And it will ask you if you wish to continue. Tap “yes” to format. After the process is complete, your phone will again recognize the card and automatically ask you to reconfigure it. Follow the prompts.

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Найдите приложение «Настройки». Прокрутите страницу и найдите опцию «Память телефона». Нажмите «Отформатировать SD-карту». Нажмите «Отформатировать SD-карту».


Article in English: This method works well with a lightweight, square-shaped scarf made from any type of fabric. Choose a light satin or cotton fabric works well in the summer, and a heavier wool fabric is warm for winter. You will also need two scarf pins. Lift up the back corner of the scarf and pin the ends at the back of your head, then drape the corner over the pinned part. Make sure the scarf is straight and securely in place.

Summary in Russian:

Выберите платок квадратной формы. Заколите конец платка за головой. Поправьте при необходимости.


Article in English: This method works well with these makeup products because they are usually oil-based. Dish soap will not harm most fabrics. Using the tissue, sheet of toilet paper, or paper towel, gently pat the stain to remove any excess makeup. Do not rub the stain as this could make the makeup spread. You can run your fingers through some water, then lightly pat the stain. You can also find a 1/2 teaspoon, then pour it over the stained area. Do not use hot water as it can cause the fabric to absorb the stain. If you are worried about how the soap may affect silk or wool, try it on a small area first before attempting to clean the stain. With your index finger, gently spread the soap so it covers the entire stained surface. A thin layer of soap on the stain is all you need. When choosing a dish soap, pick a strong grease fighting formula at your local grocery or convenience store. Use a cloth towel to gently massage the soap into the stain. Start from the outside corners and work in; rub the soap into the stain in a circular motion. A small terry cloth would work best for this step. The loops of the cloth help remove the makeup from the fabric. If this is not available, you can use a regular hand towel. To help with stubborn stains, use an old toothbrush to massage the soap into the stain instead of a cloth. This will allow the soap to do the stain-fighting without the burden of washing. Do not wait until the soap is all dry. Do not rub the stain, rather dab the area so the towel absorbs the soap and makeup. Rubbing can create friction and leave more makeup or towel pieces behind. Depending on how old the stain is, you may have to repeat these steps until you see a significant amount of makeup is removed from your clothing. The bigger the stain, the longer this process may take.

Summary in Russian:

Обработайте пятно чистой салфеткой, чтобы удалить с одежды губную помаду, подводку или тушь. Сбрызните холодной водой. Нанесите на пятно каплю жидкости для мытья посуды. Втирайте средство в пятно. Оставьте средство на ткани на 10–15 минут. Начисто обработайте сухой салфеткой. При необходимости повторите.


Article in English: This might already be done. If not, use the rules of algebra to isolate the variable on one side of the equation. Remember that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side. For example, for the equation y+1=x−1{\displaystyle y+1=x-1}, to isolate the y{\displaystyle y} variable, you would subtract 1 from both sides:y+1=x−1{\displaystyle y+1=x-1}y+1−1=x−1−1{\displaystyle y+1-1=x-1-1}y=x−2{\displaystyle y=x-2} Make sure you substitute the entire expression for the variable. This will give you an equation with only one variable, allowing you to solve for the variable. For example, if your first equation is 2x=20−2y{\displaystyle 2x=20-2y}, and you determined y=x−2{\displaystyle y=x-2} in the second equation, you would substitute x−2{\displaystyle x-2} for y{\displaystyle y} in the first equation:2x=20−2y{\displaystyle 2x=20-2y}2x=20−2(x−2){\displaystyle 2x=20-2(x-2)} To do this, move the variable to one side of the equation. Then, move the constants to one side of the equation. Then, isolate the variable using multiplication or division. For example:2x=20−2(x−2){\displaystyle 2x=20-2(x-2)}2x=20−2x+4{\displaystyle 2x=20-2x+4}2x=24−2x{\displaystyle 2x=24-2x}2x+2x=24−2x+2x{\displaystyle 2x+2x=24-2x+2x}4x=24{\displaystyle 4x=24}4x4=244{\displaystyle {\frac {4x}{4}}={\frac {24}{4}}}x=6{\displaystyle x=6} To do this, plug the value of the variable you already solved into one of the equations. This will give you an equation with only one variable. Solve for the variable using the rules of algebra. You can use either equation to solve for the remaining variable. For example, if you found that x=6{\displaystyle x=6}, you can substitute 6 for x{\displaystyle x} in the second equation:y=x−2{\displaystyle y=x-2}y=(6)−2{\displaystyle y=(6)-2}y=4{\displaystyle y=4} Plug the values for both variables into one of the equations. If the equation is true, your solutions are correct. For example, if you found that x=6{\displaystyle x=6} and y=4{\displaystyle y=4}, plug these back into the original...

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Изолируйте переменную в одном уравнении. Подставьте значение (в виде выражения) изолированной переменной в другое уравнение. Найдите значение переменной. Найдите значение другой переменной. Проверьте ответ.


Article in English: This might be Microsoft Paint, Word, PowerPoint, an email, or a social media post.  If you're opening Word, PowerPoint, or any other Microsoft Office program, you'll need to select a new, blank document before proceeding. You can also paste your screenshot into an existing document. If you're posting your screenshot on Twitter, for example, you would open a new tweet box. For Microsoft PowerPoint, you would click a blank slide. This will immediately paste your screenshot into your selected program. If you're using social media or some email clients, this will automatically add your picture as an attachment.

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Откройте программу, в которую нужно вставить скриншот. Щелкните там, куда нужно вставить скриншот. Нажмите Ctrl+V.


Article in English: This might be a book, video, or website that gives you insights to the mechanics behind the magic. You can locate the magic section of your local public library in section 793.8 (Dewey Decimal system) or section GV 1541-1561 (Library of Congress system). Most bookstores stock magic books in the hobbies or games section. You can browse the contents of your study material until you find a trick that captivates and intrigues you. This interest will motivate you through the drills and practice you will need to do before mastering the trick. It may help if you start with a trick that uses common items, otherwise you may need to invest in the components for a more complicated trick. Some common items used in basic magic tricks include: playing cards, coins, and toothpicks. Using the objects instructed (also called props), you should try to follow the instructions as closely as possible while practicing any supplied lines or wording (called patter). Repeat the instructions until you have memorized the movements and patter. Even if you don't like the patter provided, speaking while committing the actions of your magic trick will prepare you for interacting with your audience after you have mastered the trick. Remove your instructions from view, and pretend there is an audience in front of you. Continue practicing your trick in this fashion until you can do it smoothly and seamlessly.  Try your trick from a variety of positions, like while standing or sitting. Practice in front of a mirror and watch your expressions. Do you seem natural? Can you see any areas where you can tighten up your execution? You may be left-handed and your trick might call for a right-handed pass. Don't be afraid to change up the handedness if it helps you do the trick more easily. You should also consider changing the patter to suit your personality and delivery. Experiment with wording that's conversational, formal, humorous, or you could eliminate patter altogether and perform in silence or to a musical selection.

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Найдите учебные материалы. Выберите интересный вам фокус. Внимательно прочитайте описание трюка. Потренируйтесь выполнять трюк без помощи инструкций. Внесите необходимые коррективы.


Article in English: This might be the hardest thing you will have to do to recover from gaslighting, but it is also one of the most important. When you are gaslighted you begin to ignore your inner voice and tune your intuition out.  Start with small things. For example, listen to yourself about whether you are hungry or tired or not. Say to yourself, “I can trust myself to know when I need to rest. It’s small, but it is trusting myself.” Don’t feel as though you need to rush to make a decision or give that power to someone else. Tell yourself, “I can take my time and see how I feel about my options before I make a decision.” Tell yourself, “I can trust myself and listen to my own judgment” when you start to doubt yourself. One of the effects of gaslighting is that, over time, you begin to doubt yourself and you also doubt others. Even when someone else tells you something, when you are being gaslighted you reach the point where you only trust what your partner is telling you. When you are recovering from gaslighting you can rebuild your trust in other people by verifying the truth of what people tell you.  Try to re-establish trust with one or two people close to you first. Pick people that you know have always been there for you and who support you. For example, you might turn to a family member. Use these people as fact checkers. For example, if your sister tells you that you look nice, you can ask your mom if your sister is telling the truth or not. You can recover from gaslighting by writing it down when you have an experience that rebuilds your trust in yourself and in other people. Keeping a journal of trust-building experiences can help you see that you do have good judgment and that you can put your faith in other people.  Write it down when you make a decision and it turns out to be the right choice. For instance, you might write it down if you decided to bring your umbrella on a sunny day that turned into a major rain. Make a journal entry when other people do things that re-affirm your trust in them. For example, if...

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Прислушивайтесь к себе. Проверяйте факты. Ведите дневник. Используйте положительный внутренний диалог. Находите время для занятий, которые вам по душе. Следите за физическим здоровьем.


Article in English: This might be the worst type of “compliment” there is. A backhanded compliment is one that sounds really nice at first, but then the real meaning of the statement hits. It’s a passive-aggressive way to really hurt a person’s feelings. It’s possible to deliver a backhanded compliment without even knowing you’re doing it.  For example, you might say something like, “Wow, I really like your hair today. What’s different?” By saying this, you’re implying that you don’t like the person’s hair very much on other days. Or you might say, “You’re amazing at baseball, for a girl.” Attaching a qualifier to the end of your compliment turns it into an insult. Yelling a “compliment” at someone walking down the street is actually highly insulting. The point of a compliment is to make someone feel good, and yelling about someone’s physical features is likely to do just the opposite. Even if some people say they like being cat called, not everyone does — not by a long shot. If you really want to make someone feel good, even a stranger, don’t yell something in passing. The same rules apply to giving compliments to a stranger and giving compliments to someone you know: you need to find something sincere to say and deliver your compliment respectfully. You probably already know what these are, and you’d probably never say them to someone. Even if you have a huge crush on someone and you want to ask her out — actually, especially if you want to ask someone out — don’t try to compliment someone on a sexual body part. It’s just rude, and in certain settings this type of comment can be construed as sexual harassment. Keep your compliments polite!

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Избегайте сомнительных комплиментов. Не путайте сальные комментарии и комплименты. Избегайте оскорбительных комплиментов.


Article in English: This might feel hard if your friend has made occasions with your other friends uncomfortable in the past. However, stay positive. If your friend knows they’re wanted in a situation, they may be less likely to act out of jealousy.  Don’t remind your friend of times they may have made social situations uncomfortable in the past. This may make them feel more insecure about re-entering a situation like that. Emphasize that it’s their choice. They don’t need to feel obligated to hang out if the idea makes them uncomfortable. If your friend has been cruel or manipulative to your other friends in the past, inviting them to join the group may do more harm than good. Jealousy is usually a sign that someone feels insecure. Helping your friend build self-esteem may help some of their jealous feelings subside.  Tell your friend things you appreciate about them. It’s great if you can emphasize reasons you value spending time with them. You can say something like, “You’re so funny. That’s part of why it’s so fun to spend time with you.” Or, you can offer something like, “You always have such good ideas of where to go to eat.” A friend who is jealous of your other friends may think that your other friends are more valuable to you. Let your friend know that you’re not planning to replace them with other friends.  Even if your friend hasn’t said it, they may be afraid you’re going to forget them or abandon the friendship. Make it clear that this isn’t true. You can say something like, “I really like hanging out with my other friends, but it’s always more fun when you’re around.” You can also say, “I really hope you’ll want to hang out with all of us. I miss you when you’re not around.” If you truly want to include your friend, make sure you invite them to do something that they would enjoy. Otherwise, you could end up fueling their feelings of insecurity and jealousy.  Choose a place that’s easy for your friend to get to, and where they feel comfortable. For example, don’t choose somewhere that is close to you and your other...

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Пригласите друга присоединиться к группе. Помогите своему другу обрести уверенность. Дайте ему ясно понять, что опасаться нечего. Выберите такой вид деятельности, который позволит вашему другу почувствовать себя комфортно. Объединяя разных друзей, будьте сами собой, ведите себя естественно. Напоминайте своему другу о том, что вы цените и его, и других своих друзей.


Article in English: This might help you fend off all static problems in the future. All you have to do is buy a humidifier at your local hardware store and set it up in your house. Static is especially common in the winter when the air is very dry. The static will die down over time with a humidifier. If you don’t want to buy a humidifier, you can also just hang your dress up in your bathroom after you take a shower. The humidity will be higher in there and it will take care of the static. But first check the label to see if the dress can be washed. Look for a label in the dress that has washing instructions. It should tell you if you are allowed to machine wash and dry the dress or if it will ruin the fabric. Definitely check this before putting your dress in the wash. If you do decide to put it in the wash, adding baking soda to the washing machine can help reduce static cling.  If you are machine drying the dress, put a dryer sheet in with the dress, then take the dress out of the dryer while it's still slightly damp. Have the hook hanging on the door frame.  If you hang-dry your clothes anyway, like on a clothesline, make sure that it is on a hanger for the last 10 minutes of drying rather than hanging directly on the clothesline. This will prevent it from getting wrinkled and will prevent static build up. This sounds silly, but it will really reduce the static that you collect on your body. If there’s no static on you there will be no static on you dress, so walk around barefoot if you know you’re going to have to put your dress on soon. You can also put aluminum foil around the bottoms of your shoes to prevent static build up, but walking around barefoot is probably easier.

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Повысьте влажность в своем доме. Стирайте одежду руками или в машинке на низких оборотах. Повесьте одежду сушиться в дверном проеме. Пройдитесь босиком.


Article in English: This might help your PC performance so you can avoid formatting. You may also consider re-installing Windows XP. If you are trying to eradicate a virus, this will not remove all the files. The virus may still be present after re-installing. Most brand name manufacturers include a disk that can restore your computer to the state it was the day you purchased it. Some only include a Windows XP disk, and some provide nothing at all. If you have a restore-disk you can save yourself from having to reformat your computer. Once you begin the process you will not be able to access files on your computer or the web. If you have a printed copy of the necessary steps and troubleshooting procedures you will be able to reference them as needed. All important data should be backed up before starting this procedure. Remember that all hard disk data will be lost when you reformat. Check out this article on how to backup your data in Windows XP. Ensure that you save that backup to a CD, thumb drive, or external drive.  Note whether you have the software CDs to extra devices such as printers or software you may have purchased. If you downloaded them, then ensure that you either can re-download them or backup those files so you are able to re-install them after you reformat your computer. You may also want to note the make and model of your devices. You can find these by searching for “device manager” from the start menu. Once inside the Device Manager, you can click on each category to see what devices are installed.

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Сначала попробуйте дефрагментировать жесткий диск или проверить систему на наличие вредоносных программ. Проверьте, прилагался ли к вашему компьютеру диск для восстановления. Запишите или распечатайте инструкции по форматированию диска. Создайте резервную копию важных данных.


Article in English: This might include crying, whining, or pouting. You might be able to get what you want by making people feel badly about themselves, but this isn’t healthy behavior. If you continue to behave this way, the person will likely pull away from you over time.  Any time you’re trying to control someone’s feelings, you’re being manipulative. For example, you might say something like, “If you really love me, you’ll stay home with me tonight,” “My friends can’t believe you treat me this way,” or “I hate it when we work together because I have to do more than my share.” The purpose of these statements is to get the other person to do something for you. This includes trying to change the meaning of something you said or deliberately misinterpreting what someone else said. You might also hide information in an effort to get what you want.  For example, you might have said, “I’m going to stay in tonight.” Later, you might tell the person you’re manipulating, “I meant that I wanted us to hang out at home tonight.” Similarly, your coworker may have told you her part of a shared project will be late because the client rescheduled a meeting. You might manipulate your boss into seeing you more favorably by saying, "I finished my assignment 3 days ago, but I'm chasing her around to get her to finish the report. I might just have to do it myself." It’s easy to manipulate someone by withholding something they want, such as sex, money, assistance, or love. This can also include withdrawing from them or refusing to talk to them.  You might maintain control temporarily by withholding something from someone, but they’ll eventually pull away from you. For example, you might say something like, “Don’t contact me until you’re ready to apologize,” or “I’m not helping with the housework again unless you admit you were wrong.” It might be hard for you to accept responsibility for your feelings or actions. This might make you reframe situations to make others seem responsible. You might even spread gossip about them so others take your...

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Вы заставляете людей испытывать вину и стыд, чтобы добиться своего? Вы лжете или искажаете правду? Вы отказываете людям в чем-либо, чтобы добиться своего? Перекладываете ли вы на других вину за свои поступки? Вы часто туманно выражаете свои желания? Вы склонны создавать драму между людьми ради собственной выгоды?


Article in English: This might just make you sweat more, but many men find that an undershirt (particularly under dress shirts) is a good option. This allows your outer shirt to stay dry, while the undershirt will catch the sweat. Make sure your overshirt is big enough that the sweat does not transfer from the inner to the outer shirt. Choose shirts that are cut lower under the armpits so that your skin and the shirt touch less. Different brands and cuts fit differently, so do some experimenting. These will cover the underarm area that you are worried about. Even though the extra layer might make you warmer, wear a lighter shirt underneath so that the combination of the two garments is not too hot. Tank tops and sleeveless clothing reduce the amount of fabric near the armpit that might get sweaty. Without that fabric, air also circulates in the armpit, cooling your skin and preventing as much sweat from forming.

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Наденьте майку. Найдите одежду свободного покроя, которая позволит вашей коже дышать, а воздуху циркулировать. Носите пиджак, кардиган или болеро. Экспериментируйте с рубашками и платьями без рукавов.


Article in English: This might seem like a strange suggestion, but swallowed air is one of the biggest causes of bloating, which contributes to a rounder midsection. Simply reducing the amount of air you swallow throughout the day can trim down your tummy measurements.  Avoid carbonated beverages, even those with zero calories like carbonated water. Beverages with air in them fill your abdomen with air, which causes a bloated appearance. Avoid smoking. Smokers who inhale smoke also tend to swallow it, which bloats their stomachs. Avoid chewing gum and talking while eating. Both of these habits lead to swallowed air. Changing the way you carry yourself and sit won't make stomach fat disappear, but it will make you look slimmer by helping your body fat distribute properly across the torso rather than gathering at the midsection. Try to keep your upper body straight, your shoulders pulled back, and your head high.  When you sit, your buttocks should touch the back of your chair, and all three normal back curves should be present in your back (meaning a small towel or washcloth rolled up should fit above your buttocks).  When you stand, keep your shoulders back, pull in your stomach, and keep your feet about a hip-width apart.  If you're willing to do a little exercise, movements that strengthen your core and back can make it easier to maintain your posture while tightening up the muscles around your midsection. Try adding a few light crunches and easy back exercises to your schedule as you improve your posture. Sleeping doesn't burn fat on its own, but it is a crucial part of weight loss efforts. This is mainly because sleep deprivation (not getting enough sleep) makes most aspects of weight loss more difficult. When you aren't well-rested, it's hard to motivate yourself to get up and move. It's also hard to control cravings: you're more likely to act on impulses to eat junk food when you're already drained of energy. While everyone's sleep needs are different, the majority of adults need about seven to nine hours per night....

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Не проглатывайте лишний воздух. Следите за осанкой. Высыпайтесь. Найдите группу поддержки, которая разделяет ваши взгляды. Начните следить за своим весом.


Article in English: This might sound ridiculous, but it is very important. First, you want to be sure he's really that perfect man you think he is – not just a handsome face for your idea of Prince Charming – and you also want him to know you exist! So take a deep breath and go talk to him. A very simple "Hi, I'm..." will do. Try to sound as normal as possible. Talk to him as you would talk to someone you would like to befriend – seducing him will come later. If you want to hook this guy, you need to learn some things about him – what he likes, what he doesn’t like, what he does for a living, what some of his hobbies are. The more information you know about him, the more tools you’ll have to use in your quest to win his affections.  If you find out things he likes, you can bring up your shared interests in casual conversation. That way, he’ll know that you have things in common and he’ll begin to think about doing some of those things together. For example, if you find out that he likes to play golf, casually mention your trip to the range with your dad last weekend. Additionally, if you get a guy talking about something they are passionate about, they’ll feel good about it and later relate those positive feelings back to their experience with you. A good way to learn things about someone else is by seeing how they react to what others say. So, tell him some things about yourself and see how he reacts. But don’t get too personal right away. This can be off-putting. You can also talk about sports, movies, music, politics – whatever. Just engage him in a conversation so you can learn more about him. Add him on Instagram and start engaging with him there. Like a few of his photos to begin with, but not too many. Once you are following each other, like some of his selfies so he knows you appreciate the way he looks, but be sure to like some of photos that are indicative of his interests too. If he starts reciprocating with likes and comments, it is a very good sign for you. At this point, you should pull back a little bit so that he...

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Представьтесь. Узнайте его поближе. Говорите о себе. Воспользуйтесь преимуществом социальных сетей.


Article in English: This might sound silly at first, but couples can get confused over this question. Did the relationship begin the night you met, on your first date, or when you both decided to become exclusive? Asking this question shows that you are committed to the relationship. If you want to keep your gift a surprise, or are simply too embarrassed to ask, try to figure out which potential anniversary seems most significant to them. Which moment do they talk about most? If all else fails, choose the earliest potential day — it’s better to be early with your gift than to make it seem like you forgot! Especially this early in a relationship, who wants to be in the situation where one of you has a nice gift and big plans, while the other has … no idea what’s going on? Even if having a discussion eliminates the possibility of a surprise, it can reduce a lot of the stress and guesswork that may be occurring as you try to decide if you should get a gift (and what to get if so).  There’s no rule that says you must celebrate a one month-anniversary, or that you must buy a gift. If you’d both honestly just like to let it pass without making a fuss, that’s fine.  Or, if you decide gifts are okay, but want to keep clear limits — under $20; homemade only; etc. — that’s fine too. For practical reasons, It may be important to let your girlfriend or boyfriend know that a gift is on its way, especially if you are buying tickets or if your gift is expensive. Also, you both might be planning something and the plans might conflict with each other. A one-month anniversary is an important milestone to celebrate, but it also still signifies the beginning of a relationship. Do not try to outdo the gift you are receiving, because it sets the bar at a place that may be tough to top. Something personal and creative always beats a gift that broke the bank. You may end up regretting it later if you jump immediately into the bigger gifts at the beginning of your relationship. If you buy your sweetheart a gold bracelet to celebrate one month together,...

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Определитесь с датой. Обсудите возможность преподнесения подарков друг другу. Не переусердствуйте. Подумайте, стоит ли обмениваться подарками.


Article in English: This model is safe for children and pets, and it is easier to move  than a duct tape strip. Find a quart-size mason jar that has a very slight bottleneck, like a mayonnaise or spaghetti sauce jar. Wrap masking or duct tape (sticky-side facing the jar) all around the outer surface so the cockroaches have enough traction to climb up the sides. Alternately, place the jar near a small ramp or rim so that cockroaches can easily find their way inside. Coat the inside with petroleum jelly (like Vaseline), at least four inches down from the top. This way, the cockroaches won't be able to get any traction when they try to climb back out of the jar. Consider mixing the petroleum jelly with gel bait to kill the cockroaches on contact – but bear in mind that gel bait is prone to drying out. A healthy increment of petroleum jelly with retain its oily moisture for as long as you need to catch your roaches. Put something smelly in the bottom of the jar to attract the cockroaches. A piece of banana peel or fragrant, overripe fruit works well, and some people advocate the use of onion slices. Make sure that the bait is not so large that the roaches can use it to climb out of the jar! Try pouring a bit of beer or red wine into the bottom of the jar – just enough to drown the roaches. Fruit juices, sweet sodas, and sugar water may also work well. These sweetly-scented beverages will attract the roaches, then trap them forever. Place the jar anywhere that you have a roach problem, and make sure that there is room on the sides for the roaches to crawl into the jar. The idea is that the roaches will climb up and fall into the jar, where they can't get out. Try leaving the jar in an enclosed space, like a closet, a garage, or a stuffy corner. The cloying smell of the bait will fill the air and draw hungry cockroaches into your trap. Leave the jar out overnight—or even for several days—until it has collected a good few roaches. Eventually, pour some boiling water into the jar to kill any surviving roaches. Flush them down the toilet...

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Попробуйте заманить тараканов в банку. Обустройте все так, чтобы тараканы могли попасть в емкость. Сделайте сосуд скользким изнутри. Поместите в ловушку приманку. Установите ловушку. Опустошите ловушку.


Article in English: This model uses a foam sphere to represent the Earth with a quarter of it cut out so that you can see the inside layers of the “Earth”. Parental supervision/help is recommended when cutting a slice out of the ball.All of these supplies should be easily found around the house or purchased at a craft supply store. You want to cut out approximately a quarter of the foam ball. To do this, you need to draw a circle around the horizontal and vertical halves of the ball. It doesn’t have to be exactly the center, but try to get close.  Hold a ruler to the point that is about the center Hold the pencil in place above the ruler. Have a friend rotate the ball horizontally while you hold the pencil and watch the line form around the center. When the ball is back to the starting point, rotate the ball vertically. When you’re finished, you should have two pencil lines that dive the ball into quarters. With the 2 lines around the foam ball, it should be divided into quarters. You are going to cut one of those quarters out with the knife. Parental supervision is strongly recommended for this step.  Position the foam ball so that one of the lines is facing straight up. Place the knife on the line and gently saw back and forth until you reach the center of the ball (the horizontal line). Reposition the ball so that the horizontal line is now facing up. Gently saw again until you reach the center of the ball. Wiggle the quarter until it comes free from the ball. Make a small paper tag and wrap it around a toothpick. Tape it in place. Label each piece of paper with the corresponding layer. Stick the toothpick into the foam ball so that everything is properly labeled. Alternatively, you can write the labels directly on the ball.

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Подготовьте необходимые материалы. Прочертите круги вдоль горизонтального и вертикального центра шара из пенопласта. Вырежьте четверть шара. Обозначьте каждый слой зубочисткой.


Article in English: This mounting plate can be made of any sturdy material that can withstand the vibration of the gasoline engine. The 3 main power pieces (engine, generator head and alternator) must be mounted so that their shafts are parallel and the shaft attachment areas for drive pulleys are in the same plane. Mounting holes and mounting hole patterns must be derived from the manufacturer data for each of the 3 major power pieces. A pulley must be mounted to the engine shaft to belt drive the pulleys that will come already installed on the generator head and the alternator. This pulley size must be chosen so that when the engine is rotating at the nominal running speed given by the manufacturer, the belts will scale this up or down to the pulleys of the generator head and the alternator. Choose the scaling so that the generator head and the alternator are running at the rated speed indicated on the manufacturer data sheet. In most typical generators, this will result in an engine pulley of 5 to 10 inches (125 to 250 mm). Pulleys are available at industrial supply stores and through equipment supplier catalogs. The design of the generator may need different pulleys on the engine to apply proper shaft speed to the generator head and the alternator, or this may be workable with 1 engine pulley and 1 belt. Run the belt over the pulleys and make sure that they are taught. Slotting the mounting holes of the engine will provide good adjustment to achieve this. A V belt is preferable to a standard belt as it will have less tendency to slip. Belts may be acquired from the outlet that supplied the pulleys.  Fill the gasoline tank and place the fuel feed lines to the engine.

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Изготовьте пластину для установки. Установите ролики. Установите передаточные ремни. Установите топливный бак на пластину. Подсоедините топливный бак.


Article in English: This move can be made at the movies, in a bar, wherever you're seated together, etc. This includes signs of having settled in comfortably, not talking too much (nerves) and enjoying the occasion. Bring your hand up to your mouth to "stifle" the yawn. Raise the arm closest to your date into the air behind you as part of the fake stretching post-yawn. Leave it there for at least 5 seconds to convince your date you are really yawning. Done.

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Выберите подходящее место. Подождите, пока партнер расслабиться. Начните зевать. Затем потянитесь вверх. Опуская руку вниз, "случайно" положите ее на плечо партнера.


Article in English: This move is all about being intimidating – the entire time you should be staring at your opponent. Here's how it's done:  Take up the horse stance, but widen your legs a bit farther apart and bending your knees a bit deeper. Snap out your wrist like a jab, but put your fingers in a claw shape. This would be used to dig into your opponent. Come out of your squat and do a side kick to your opponent, aiming for their stomach. In this pose, you slink backwards, and raise your head up when you're striking, just like a snake. Here's how:  Spread out your legs, right behind your left, resting your weight on your back foot. Keep your knees bent. Flatten your hands as if you want to slice through your opponent. Snap out your right in front of you. Block your opponent by grabbing their arm, and launching at them with a stomp kick. This move is a little less direct – it allows you the opportunity to flee if need be.  Take up a wide fighter's stance, leaning back on your back leg. When you're ready to strike, throw your weight forward curl your fingers and hit your opponent with your palm and the ridges of your fingers, instead of your closed fist. However, this must be done very carefully or you could hurt yourself. This move is very passive. With the crane, you wait for your opponent to come to you. Here's how it's done:  Take up the cat stance, but with your feet close together. This "hides" your foot. Raise your arms to the sides, distracting your opponent. As he comes near you, lift up that front foot that has only the toes on the ground and launch into your favorite kick. This move is swift, hearty, and effective. Here's how to do it:  Take up a fighter's stance, but wider. You should essentially be in a squat. Put your hands in front of your shoulders in a claw-shape, facing outwards. Do a combination jab-jab, and then launch into a side kick at throat level.

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«Дракон». «Змея». «Леопард». «Журавль». «Тигр».


Article in English: This must be a clean pot made of steel or Pyrex, and should hold about two quarts (two liters) or more. "Hot ice" is non-toxic, so don't worry about ruining your cookware. Do not use a copper pot. Measure out three tablespoons (45 mL) baking soda into the pot. You cannot use baking powder, which contains other chemicals that interfere with the process. Measure out about one quart (liter) white vinegar, then pour it bit by bit into the container. It will fizz immediately, so don't pour too quickly or it might overflow. This measurement assumes you're using 5% acetic acid, which is a common concentration for commercial vinegar. This doesn't need to be a precise measurement, though. The vinegar (acetic acid) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) are reacting to produce sodium acetate, along with the carbon dioxide that causes all this fizzing. Give the liquid a good stir as it fizzes to make sure all the baking soda is mixed in, then wait for the reaction to end. If you still see a single grain of baking soda, add more vinegar until they all disappear. Any baking soda left in the liquid could freeze your "hot ice" before you want it to, later in the process. Vinegar is mostly water, which you'll need to boil away. Once about 90% of the liquid is gone — which could take half an hour of boiling or more — a crusty film will begin to form on the surface. This means all the excess water is gone and you need to turn off the heat as fast as possible. If you let too much of a crust develop, your liquid will get cloudy and not work very well.  If it does get very brown and cloudy, add a bit more vinegar and boil again. The sodium acetate starts out as "sodium acetate trihydrate," meaning it contains water. Once all the water around it is gone, those water molecules start to evaporate and the sodium acetate becomes "sodium acetate anhydrous," meaning "without water." As the water level gets lower, you'll notice powdery sodium acetate crystals sticking to the inside of the pot. You'll need these later, so use a spoon to...

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Возьмите большую кастрюлю. Добавьте в кастрюлю пищевую соду. Налейте белый уксус. Подождите, пока жидкость прекратит шипеть. Убедитесь в том, что прореагировала вся сода. Доведите полученную жидкость до кипения и кипятите ее до тех пор, пока на поверхности не появится первая пленка. Соскребите кристаллы со стенок кастрюли. Перелейте жидкость в закрывающуюся емкость. Охладите емкость с жидкостью в ледяной ванне. Добавьте в жидкость немного кристаллического ацетата натрия. Понаблюдайте за образованием горячего льда.


Article in English: This must be the first step in writing your paper and your thesis statement because all direction of the paper will depend on what topic you are writing about. Unfortunately, you must ignore this step if the topic is decided for you. The goal of this step is to find a particular narrow subject in your topic which you can make an argument about. For example, take the topic of computers. There are many aspects of computers that can be expanded on such as hardware, software, and programming. However, vague topics like these do not make good theses. But something more narrow, such as the effects of Steve Jobs on the modern computer industry, allows for a much clearer focus. These are usually assigned by the instructor, but even if you get to choose them, you must understand that these will affect your thesis statement considerably. If you are writing a persuasive paper, your purpose will be to prove something to a specific group. If you are writing a descriptive paper, your purpose will be to describe something to a specific group. Each of these must be expressed in your thesis somehow. Knowing the basic formulas will not only keep your thesis within the acceptable length but it will also help you see how your entire argument should be organized. Your thesis should contain two parts:  A clear topic or subject matter A brief summary of what you will say Another way of looking at a thesis is as a formula, or a pattern, that comfortably holds your ideas: [Something] [does something] because [reason(s)]. Because [reason(s)], [something] [does something]. Although [opposing evidence], [reasons] show [Something] [does something].   The last example includes a counter-argument, which complicates the thesis but strengthens the argument. In fact, you should always be aware of all counter-arguments against your thesis. Doing so will refine your thesis, and also force you to consider arguments you have to refute in your paper. Writing down a preliminary thesis will get you on the right track and force you to think about it,...

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Выберите для себя тему, которая вас интересует. Всесторонне изучите тему. Определите тип подготавливаемого документа, его цель и предполагаемую аудиторию. Придерживайтесь жесткой структуры построения тезисов. Подготовьте предварительный вариант тезисов. Проанализируйте тезисные положения, когда решите, что у вас готов их окончательный или рабочий вариант Поймите, что тезисы не обязательно являются неизменным абсолютом.


Article in English: This needs to be a well-ventilated place, dry, with temperatures between 45°F and 85°F (7°C and 29°C). It should be fairly dust and insect free and where children and pets won’t disturb the bed frame as the paint dries. There should be something in the area where parts can be propped against as you paint them and as they to dry.  You could use a sawhorse, ladder or an old chair for this.  You could also tape a drop cloth to a wall and lean the bed frame against that. As you work, pay attention to how the frame was assembled so you can re-assemble it correctly.  Store the nuts and bolts and other small hardware in a secure container. Pay attention to corners, and crevices in designs.  Make sure all the dirt is scrubbed off. Any old paint needs to be roughed up and all rust needs to be removed.     You may need coarser sandpaper or a wire brush for heavily rusted areas to start but finish with the medium fine sandpaper.     All loose peeling paint needs to be removed but it’s not necessary to remove all of the paint.    Cover the painting area with drop cloths or old newspapers.    When one surface is dry, flip the pieces and spray the other side. Use slow, sweeping motions with the spray can and avoid heavy coats that make drips.     Allow the primer to dry completely before moving on to the next step.    This paint should be rust resistant, and made for use on metal. Use those smooth, steady sweeping motions to get even coverage.     Let the first surface dry completely, and then turn the pieces and spray the other side. Pay attention to corners and design areas to make sure they don’t collect excess paint or remain unpainted.

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Найдите подходящее место для покраски. Разберите кровать на отдельные части. Вымойте элементы рамы водой с использованием кухонных чистящих средств, тщательно протрите и высушите их. Отшлифуйте всю раму с помощью наждачной бумаги средней зернистости. Уберите место для покраски, чтобы там не оставалось кусочков старой краски и частиц ржавчины. Пройдитесь по раме липкой тканью (продается в строительных магазинах), чтобы удалить любые частицы, оставшиеся после обработки наждачной бумагой. Еще раз пройдитесь по раме сухой мягкой тряпкой. Установите детали для покраски на покрасочный стенд (козлы для распиливания дров, стену и т. Используйте пульверизатор, чтобы нанести слой грунтовочной краски. Используйте пульверизатор для покраски рамы основной краской. Нанесите второй слой краски, используя ту же последовательность, что и для первого слоя. Нанесите на раму слой прозрачного лака, чтобы защитить краску для долговременного использования.


Article in English: This non-toxic household acid works wonders for rust, among a host of other household applications. Simply submerge the rusted item in vinegar overnight and then scrape the rust away in the morning.   It's best to use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar. While white vinegar may work, it's not as effective as apple cider vinegar. Although vinegar is effective, it is also relatively mild. You may need to soak the item for longer than overnight; a day might be best. After removing the rusted item from the vinegar, dip a crumpled-up ball of aluminum foil into more vinegar and scrape away at the rust. Lemon or lime juice works particularly well for rust stains on clothing, but it can also be effective on metal if left to work for long enough time. Sprinkle salt over the rusted area, let soak with lemon or lime juice, and then scrape away with a crumpled-up aluminum ball. Phosphoric and hydrochloric acids are common household items that are inexpensive and work well on rust. Here's what you can find them in, and how to use them:  Phosphoric acid is actually a rust "converter" in that it turns iron oxide (or rust) into ferric phosphate, a black coating. Soak the rusted material in phosphoric acid and leave overnight. Then let dry. Scrape off the ferric phosphate after the surface has dried. Phosphoric acid can be found in cola drinks, naval jelly, and molasses. Hydrochloric acid is often used in the steel industry to "pickle" steel by removing rust or scale. Hydrochloric acid can be found in several home cleaning agents, most numerously in toilet bowl cleaners.  Hydrochloric acid keeps on working even after rinsing and drying. Vapours can affect other, polished, and metal objects in the same room and discolour them. One way to prevent this is to heat the treated object in an oven or fire. Another is using a neutralizing paste of chalk or lime. The oxalic acid in potatoes helps remove the buildup of rust. This method is especially useful for smaller rusted items, such as knives. There are two ways you can...

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Смочите уксусом. Используйте сок лимона или лайма. Проведите опыт с фосфорной или соляной кислотой. Используйте картофель. Посмотрите, какие еще виды кислот имеются у вас дома. Удалите ржавчину с помощью шипучего напитка колы.


Article in English: This not only lowers the risk of electrocution, but will allow you to more easily see dust and grime on the screen. Go in slow, circular motions. Do not apply too much pressure to the screen. Make sure to use a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth to wipe. A large cloth is best, since it will help to reduce the risk of leaving streaks across the screen from finger pressure.  Suggested non-abrasive cloths:  Microfiber Cotton T-shirt Cotton handkerchief Cotton tea towel   Avoid the following, as they are too abrasive:  Paper towels Dish towels Facial tissue Do not spray the solution directly onto the monitor. Drips can lead to malfunctions and permanent damage. Instead, spray the cloth with the cleaning solution. Apply a small amount of cleaning solution at a time, as excess moisture on the screen can damage it in the long run. See the sections below on making or purchasing cleaning solution Work in small circles, and avoid direct pressure on the monitor. Do not scrape at any smudges; allow the cleaner to dissolve them.  You may have to repeat the application and cleaning process several times for tough spots. Wipe off any excess moisture when you are finished cleaning. Make sure that the monitor is completely dry before powering it back on. This will minimize the risk of moisture damaging the internal components. Do not use blow driers or any other heating mechanism to speed up the drying process. Let the drying occur by air.

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Выключите монитор. Протрите пыль влажной тканью. Добавьте чистящее средство на ткань. Протрите загрязнения с помощью ткани. Дождитесь, пока монитор высохнет.