Article in English: Check for a pulse, and look and feel to see if she's still breathing. She may be in trouble but not actually dead. Call your veterinarian, and ask her to guide you with next steps.  If your pet is still alive, take her to an emergency vet in the area. The best place to feel for a pulse on a dog or cat is the inner thigh, up where the leg meets the body. You're looking for the femoral artery. Use two fingers (not a thumb) to check for a pulse. You may have a hard time feeling it on a cat.  If you feel a pulse, have someone time 15 seconds while you count beats. Multiple by 4, and you have the beats per minute. Your vet will likely want to know the beats per minute if possible. The body will start to decompose fairly quickly, usually within a day, so you want to bury the body as soon as possible. If you need to keep the body in your home, you can take a few steps to keep it from decomposing.  You can wrap the body and put in the refrigerator, though you still want to take action within a day. You can also place the body in the freezer, which will keep it from decomposing longer. If you can't use either of these options, leave the body unwrapped on concrete, as it will draw the heat out. In your grief, you may not remember everyone you need to tell. For instance, it's important to notify kids who were away at college when the pet died. You also need to find a way to tell your children if you have young ones in your home.  When telling kids, try not to use euphemisms. For instance, saying the pet has been "put to sleep" can be confusing. Tell the child that the pet died, and explain in simple terms what that means. For instance, you could say, "Honey, I have something sad to tell you. Our pet Kitty died today. That means that she stopped breathing and her body stopped moving. She won't be coming back to live with us."  It can help to let the child see the body, though it's okay to soften the blow by covering the body partially with a blanket or putting a beloved toy nearby. Answer any questions your child has as...

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Проверьте состояние животного. Действуйте в тот же день. Сообщите другим людям. Покажите другим питомцам тело. Изучите местные законы. Выберите место для могилы.


Article in English: Check for brown spots or bruises. If the skin is in good shape, it is edible, though some varieties have skin that is too tough to eat. Peel the skin with a vegetable peeler if you think it’s wise – younger aubergine skin is fine to eat, but older, more ripened aubergine skin has a bitter taste. Cut off the stem and base, too. Leave the skin on if you are baking aubergine whole in the oven or roasting it on the grill. It’s also best left on if you want to scrape out the insides later and make an aubergine mash. It could be halved lengthwise, cubed, diced or sliced. It’s sometimes a matter of personal preference, too. Just remember that if you're grilling it, keep it in larger chunks so it doesn't fall through the grates. If your recipe calls for mashed or pureed aubergine, do not cut it since you can bake it whole. This is the easiest way, too. This helps to draw out the bitterness that an aubergine can typically have. Salting also creates a denser flesh, making it less sponge-like so it will not absorb fat so easily. Keep them sitting in a colander for 20 to 30 minutes. If you need, you can skip this step. The aubergine will still be tasty, but it may have a slightly different consistency and be a little more bitter. This action keeps the aubergine from absorbing too much oil when cooking, keeping the aubergine's crunch. Make sure the aubergine is actually dry. Water left on may absorb into the meat of the veggie, making it chewier than is desirable.

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Тщательно промойте баклажан. Разрежьте баклажан согласно указаниям в рецепте. Посолите очищенную внутреннюю часть или весь баклажан. Промойте баклажаны под струей воды, чтобы смыть соль и высушите.


Article in English: Check for mouse droppings near common problem areas, such as kitchen cabinets or in your pantry. Inspect the area for dark droppings that look like grains of rice and are about 3⁄16–1⁄4 in (0.5–0.6 cm) long. Droppings that are wet and black are fresh while older ones are dry and have a lighter gray color. The presence of droppings can also indicate that there's a crack or hole in the room through which mice can enter. Mice are the most active 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise since they’re nocturnal. Listen for light scratching or scampering sounds near your walls or in areas where you suspect mice. If you hear multiple squeaks or noises, you may have more than 1 mouse in your home. Common areas where you may hear mice include basements, attics, and kitchens. If mice are living in your walls, they may have chewed through the drywall to get into your home. Inspect corners in your home or underneath cabinets to see if you there small holes with smooth edges. If you notice any holes, then mice can easily get in and out of your home. Don’t forget to inspect outside your home as well since mice may be coming in from the wild. Mice usually follow the same pathways while they run through your home, so you may be able to see common problem areas. Usually, the runs are along interior walls or on ledges surrounding your home. Look for oily rub marks on the wall to see if mice have been in the area.  You may also notice droppings or urine stains along the pathways as well. Look for any small, sudden movements you notice in your home since they could be mice. Mice will build nests when they breed so they have a comfortable space for their young. Check for round nests made of cardboard, fabric, and other scrap materials in your attic, basement, and underneath your cabinets. If you find a nest, contact a professional exterminator immediately so they can get rid of it properly.  Mice chew through cardboard boxes and items of clothing to use as materials for their nests. Look for tiny holes in the pile of...

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Поищите помет. Прислушайтесь к царапанью или скрипу по утрам и вечерам во время рассвета и заката. Поищите отверстия величиной с монету у основания стен. Проверьте, нет ли под внутренними или внешними стенами следов мышей. Присмотритесь к признакам гнезд на чердаке или в подвале.


Article in English: Check for reddish-brown, wingless, flat insects that are about 0.1 cm to 0.7 cm. Examine the folds of mattresses and sheets for the bugs. Also look for exoskeletons that bed bugs might have shed. Search too for tiny white eggs or eggshells, which are about 0.1 cm, or white bed bug larvae which are about the same size. Recall that 0.4 cm is the equivalent of 1/10th of an inch. Look for reddish or rusty stains on your sheets. These might be caused either by crushed bugs or by the bugs’ fecal matter. Wipe any dark  or red dots you see on your bedding. If they smear or spread, they are likely bed bug excrement. Look for any signs of bed bugs in your bed frame and in the space between your bed frame and the wall. Also look for bed bugs around your headboard. Check for them in the piping, seams, and tags of your sheets, mattress, and box spring. Be sure to look inside pillow cases and on any throw pillows you might have on your bed. In less extreme cases, bed bugs can be present even if they’re not at all visible to the naked eye. Take the age of the mattress and cleanliness of the sheets into consideration. If this happens in a hotel room, check to see if the mattress is covered by a plastic sheet. If not, then there’s a much higher chance of infestation.

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Найдите живых клопов на кровати. Осмотрите простыни. Осмотрите каркас кровати. Оцените состояние кровати.


Article in English: Check how loose the chair legs are, as well as the back of the chair, by pushing and pulling them back and forth to see how much movement they have. There should be virtually no movement. You can either flip the chair upside down on a table or on another chair so that you can more easily access the problem area. This will also prevent any unwanted pressure on the legs or back of the chair when you are working. There are many types of strong wood glue products you can purchase to stabilize loose leg joints. When you locate a loose joint, push wood glue into the joint and let it dry completely before flipping the chair back over. Wipe away any access glue that comes out of the joint with a wet rag. To create a thicker wood glue consistency, try adding wood filler to the glue. A thicker mixture can better help stabilize wobbly chair legs. For very loose legs that seem to need more than glue, remove the chair leg completely, and use a wood-swelling liquid. Sometimes, dowels can shrink, causing chair parts to become loose. When you apply a wood-swelling liquid to the dowel, it will allow the dowel to once again become secure in the chair. If the hardware in the chair seem to be loose or no good anymore, you can replace them with new ones. Even if you don't want to remove the existing hardware, you can add reinforcement with more nails or bracket hinges to make the chair sturdy. When putting in more screws, make sure they are long enough to secure the wood, but not long enough to come through the other side of the wood.

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Осмотрите ножки, винты или гвозди. Переверните стул вверх ногами. Нанесите клей на болтающиеся соединения. Увеличьте шпонки с помощью жидкости для разбухания древесины. Замените гвозди или деревянные дюбели.


Article in English: Check in a mirror to locate the ideal place to attach your clasp. This should be right at the front of your neck over your collarbone. However, you can place it higher or lower depending on what is most comfortable for you. Once you have found where you want the closure, insert a straight pin into the exterior fabric on each side of the cloak where you want the clasp to be. Remove the cloak after you have identified where to place the closure piece. Use your thumb to mark the clasp placement when you remove a pin, and then put 1 side of the clasp on the cloak. Insert the pin you removed through the clasp to hold it on until you are ready to sew. Do this for both sides of the clasp. Use a straight stitch to sew about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) from the edges of the closure. Sew the closure base all the way around its edges to secure it. Then, do the same for the other side of the closure. Depending on the type of closure you are attaching, you may need to use a heavy-duty needle, so change your sewing machine needle if necessary. For example, if the closure has leather or another thick material as its base, then a heavy-duty needle will be required.

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Примерьте плащ-накидку, чтобы определить место расположения застежки. Приколите половинки застежки к ткани в ранее отмеченных булавками точках. Пришейте застежку к плащу.


Article in English: Check in with other members to find out how available they are. Ask what days and times are best for everyone. You may be able to meet every day after school or work. Or, if your members are pretty busy, you may only be able to meet once a month. Remember that not every member will be able to attend every meeting, and that’s okay. You’ll need to be able to reach each member of your club to notify them of meetings and the like. You can choose to communicate by phone or email, or even start a social media group that every member can be a part of. Before the first meeting ends, make sure you have a solid communication strategy. Some members may not use social media, so be sure come up with a strategy that includes everyone. You could call or text members instead of chatting online.

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Определите периодичность встреч. Обменяйтесь контактными данными и предпочтительными способами связи.


Article in English: Check labels when you shop for products and be sure to purchase an antiperspirant instead of just a deodorant. Deodorant masks body odor, but it doesn’t do anything to prevent excessive sweating. Go with a soft-solid, roll-on product for your underarms. For your hands, feet, legs and other areas of your body choose an aerosol antiperspirant. " Clinical strength antiperspirants are more expensive, but they’re more effective at preventing perspiration. Most antiperspirant deodorant brands offer a clinical strength formula. You can find them at your local pharmacy and wherever hygiene products are sold. Antiperspirants that contain aluminum chloride are the most effective products. Applying antiperspirant once a day will offer the best results. Glide the antiperspirant over your skin and evenly coat your underarms with a thin layer. After applying it, gently massage it into your skin to increase its effectiveness. Don't apply antiperspirant too much. Sometimes, your body needs to sweat. Avoid using antiperspirant before bed. If you've just gotten out of the shower or if your underarms are sweaty, dry them off with a towel. You could also blow-dry your underarms with a hair dryer set to cool. Applying an antiperspirant to wet skin can cause irritation. For sweaty feet, spray your soles and between your toes to prevent soggy, sweat-soaked socks. If your face and head sweat a lot, you could spray an aerosol antiperspirant along your hairline.  There are also antiperspirant wipes available, which you might find more convenient to use than an aerosol. Test an antiperspirant before using it on your hairline or any other area of sensitive skin. Apply it to a small patch of skin and make sure you don’t experience any redness or stinging. If you do, avoid using the product on sensitive areas.

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Используйте вместо дезодорантов антиперспиранты. Ищите продукты с надписью “клиническая защита”. Наносите антиперспирант по утрам. Антиперспирант следует наносить на сухую кожу. Используйте для других участков тела антиперспирант в виде спрея.


Article in English: Check online or in the phonebook to find studios nearby. Make sure to include tattoo shops, since they usually offer piercing services as well. Ask friends and family for recommendations, referrals, and places to avoid. Make a list of all the studios you want to contact, including their phone numbers and addresses. Before choosing a studio and a piercer, make sure they meet all the criteria for cleanliness, hygiene, and sterility, as well as safety, competence, and experience. Some of this you’ll be able to figure out from their websites, but most of it you’ll have to find out by asking and visiting the studio. Make a chart or graph so that you can easily record information about each studio. Write down questions like:  How do you ensure a sterile environment? Do you use an autoclave (a pressure chamber) to sterilize reusable equipment? Do you spore test regularly to ensure the autoclave is working properly? Do all your piercers have the necessary certifications and qualifications? These will vary depending on the area, but be aware that many places don’t have any sort of certification for piercers. Has your studio passed all necessary inspections and does it have all the necessary permits and licences? Again, this will vary depending on the location. You can call your local health department to find out about regulations specific to your area. Do you provide consultations? How much experience do your piercers have with industrials? How much do you charge for an industrial? Have your list ready to ask questions, along with a way to take notes. Pay attention to the feeling you get from the people you talk to, and how comfortable they make you feel about the process. Cross off studios from your list if they avoided your questions, tried to rush you through, gave you an uneasy feeling, or provided answers that weren’t up to par. A good studio will take the time to answer your questions and walk you through the process. Keep only the top studios on the list based on the answers they gave and how they treated you....

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Выясните, какие студии есть в вашем городе. Составьте список требований к студии. Позвоните в студии и составьте список тех, кто вам понравится больше всего. Сходите в выбранные салоны. Выберите студию.


Article in English: Check online to see if there are any guinea pigs in rescues or shelters in your area. You can search the websites of your local shelters or you can use general pet adoption websites, such as Petfinder.com. You can also look on the Guinea Pig Adoption Network for adoptable guinea pigs in your area. If you don't see any adoptable guinea pigs on your local shelter's website, don't assume they don't have any. Many shelters do not list their guinea pigs and other "exotics" for adoption online. However, beware of back yard breeders who sometimes post there. They will usually have numerous babies and will usually charge more than $20 re-homing fee for babies. Healthy, perfectly social Guinea pigs are frequently being rehomed on Craigslist at no fault of their own. Many backyard breeders breed solely for money and looks with little to no regard to health, longevity, or temperament of the animals they are producing. Pet stores and backyard breeders are notorious for selling sick, parasite-infected guinea pigs. Pet stores usually get their guinea pigs from pet mills that are like puppy mills for smaller animals. This is why they often get sick animals in stock. If you want to get your guinea pig from a breeder be sure to thoroughly check them out beforehand. Do online research on them. Make sure they are breeding their pigs ethically and with the animals best interest in mind. It's best to visit several breeders before choosing one. Pick the breeder that you feel most confident in.

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Подумайте о том, чтобы взять взрослую морскую свинку из приюта для животных. Обзвоните приюты и спросите, нет ли у них морских свинок. Почитайте объявления о морских свинках в газетах или на сайтах объявлений, например на Avito. Избегайте недобросовестных заводчиков и продавцов.


Article in English: Check out hipster girls like Cory Kennedy, Willa Holland, Leigh Lezark, Agyness Deyn, Peaches and Pixie Geldof, the Jagger girls, Keith Richard's girls, Alice Dellal, Dree Hemingway, and Erin Wasson. See which hipster role model most appeals to you, and follow up on her trends, from what she wears to where she's partying, or what she's eating.  If you have a close friend who is a hipster, check out what she wears, reads, and listens to -- just don't be obvious about it. Hipsters don't want to be worshipped. Check out some fashion-themed websites to see which styles appeal to you the most. Though not every style on the sites is made for hipsters, you can pick and choose whatever suits your look. Checking out some cool magazines and books can help you get a better sense of your own hipster style. Try subscribing to a few magazines and picking up a few fashion-centric books to get a better sense of the style you want to achieve. Here are some magazines and books to try:  Magazines: NYLON, Dazed & Confused, Elle, Paper, POP! Magazine, and British Vogue Books: the three books from NYLON magazine, Pretty, Street, and Play, and Misshapes, a book by a DJ trio that features the cool outfits people wear at clubs. Many hipsters are artists or at least have a creative side. If you don't have a creative interest yet, then you should find out what you enjoy, whether it's photography, drawing, painting, writing, playing an instrument or even DJing. Whatever you like, get to know the specialists in that field.  Enjoy photography? Know and love photographers like Ryan McGinley, Dash Snow, and Ellen von Unwerth. If you enjoy writing, read the classics and try getting into poetry. Get inspired by the work on Jack Kerouac, Ken Kesey, Sylvia Plath, J.D. Salinger, Haruki Murakami, Chuck Palahniuk, Bret Easton Ellis, Dave Eggers, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Chuck Klosterman. If you like art, check out the work of Georgia O'Keefe, Alice Neel, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol. Listening to indie, underground, and even...

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Найдите себе хипстерский пример для подражания. Вдохновитесь от хипстерских веб-сайтов. Вдохновитесь от журналов и книг. Проявите креативность. Музыка тоже может стать вдохновением. Смотрите хипстерские фильмы и сериалы.


Article in English: Check out their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Myspace, or any other social networking site they may have. If unsure if they have one, search by name, ZIP code, school, or other identifying information you know. Check if their relationship status is "in a relationship."  Be aware that their profile may be private and you might have to request that they add you in order to view it. This would mean potentially outing your interest. In addition to checking their profile, scan through their recent photos. Are there any photos of a couple or any hints that they may be seeing someone? The Internet has several search engines, like Pipl, dedicated to finding information about a given person. Make sure to cross-reference any information you find with other sources because results may not always be accurate. Learning about others online can be useful when you have a legitimate reason to know, but make sure you don't fall into the dangerous world of online stalking. Your friends may be able to find out and are not as likely to blab to your love interest or others. Try asking them, "Hey, do you know if such and such is in a relationship?" If you and your love interest have friends in common, you may want to trying asking them. However, note that if you do this, these friends might report back to the person that you've asked if they have a significant other. Thus, your guise of secrecy would be over. Asking friends that you both share could also be embarrassing or lead to uncomfortable situations. Think carefully about whether the risks are worth it. Although rumors aren't the best source, they can be useful in finding out some basic information about people. As with online information, cross-reference rumors. Is it just one person relaying the rumor or is it widespread? Be cautious about believing anything right away and without confirmation.

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Проверка онлайн. Используйте поисковые системы людей. Спросите  друзей. Обратите внимание на слухи.


Article in English: Check out their ring finger on their left hand. Is there a wedding ring? If so, you’ll need to decide if that is an obstacle that will deter you from pursuing them. If there is no ring, try to determine if they have a significant other. Some professors may casually mention their boyfriend, girlfriend, or fiancé in class. Listen up, and see if they throw out any hints. You can also ask current or former students if they’ve heard anything about their relationship status. If you can locate them on Facebook, that’s a great way to figure out if they’re available or taken.  If you can’t determine their relationship status from afar, be bold. After class, walk up to your professor and say something like, “Hi, Professor! I think I saw you and your [girlfriend or boyfriend] at a restaurant last weekend. Was that you?” Hopefully, bluffing will get you some information. If you’re lucky, they’ll give away some valuable clues in their answer. Don’t make assumptions about their sexual orientation. If you’ve determined they are single, try to ask around to make sure they’re even interested in your gender! However, even if your teacher is believed to be straight, remember they can also be bisexual, or their sexual orientation may not be known on campus. Some universities ban them completely, while others only strongly discourage them. This information may not make a difference to you, but it can help you determine how difficult it might be to convince your professor. Your relationship may be technically permissible, and therefore it may not take much convincing at all.  If it’s forbidden, the challenge (and the scandal) may simply make the relationship more exciting. If you signed up for a random class solely in hopes of seducing the professor, you may not have much to lose. However, if your professor is also head of the department for your major, you should probably consider outcomes before diving in headfirst. When it comes to matters of the heart, though, sometimes you have to throw logic out the window.  If the professor...

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Выясните, в каком семейном положении находится ваш преподаватель. Ознакомьтесь с политикой университета по поводу отношений между студентом и преподавателем. Определите степень риска и вознаграждения.


Article in English: Check that it is clean; if not, give it a gentle wipe and make sure it is dry before proceeding. Wrap each piece separately if freezing more than one piece. Try to match the bag size to the size or amount of ginger being frozen. Push down to expel as much air as possible before sealing tight. Remove a whole ginger for use at a time. Allow to thaw, then use as usual. If making a stir-fry and you have a decent sharp knife, slices can be made before the ginger thaws; it will thaw quickly during the cooking process.

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Выберите свежий, без пятен кусок имбиря (или столько кусков, сколько вам надо). Оберните кусок или куски имбиря в  пластиковую кухонную обертку или фольгу. Поместите кусок или куски в многоразовые пакеты для заморозки. Поместите в морозильник.


Article in English: Check that it was blanched before freezer storage and stored at extremely low temperatures, around 0 °F (−18 °C).  Sometimes you won’t want to cook the lobster immediately. Store the frozen lobster in an airtight freezer bag. If vacuum-sealed, it can be stored in a freezer for up to one year. Of course, you can also purchase lobster that is not frozen. When kept on ice in the refrigerator, not freezer, live lobsters can last for several days. You can buy two different kinds of lobster, either warm-water or cold-water tails. The different tails vary in taste and quality. You can buy either frozen lobster tails or claws. It's rare to find a frozen whole lobster that has not been pre-cooked.  Warm-water lobsters, also known as spiny lobster, are not as tasty because the meat can become mushy. These originate from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Florida. The tails from the Caribbean have yellow spots and tails with yellow bands. The meat in cold water lobster, also known as Maine lobster, is more desirable. It’s whiter, sweeter and more tender. However, it can also be more expensive. Cold-water lobsters come from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and, Northeast America. If the store doesn’t know whether the tails came from cold water, less expensive is usually indicative of the warm-water variety. Frozen lobster claws contain less meat than as tails and thus are less expensive. You can find them in the frozen food section of many grocery stores. Avoid buying any lobster tails with black spots or gray tails. The lobster probably died during the processing in those cases.  If you want whole lobster, it is best to cook them live if you can get them. It’s important to know how many people a lobster will serve to make sure that you have enough food for everyone. Lobster tails in particular are full of meat.  You should also be aware that different cultures will have different preferences when it comes to cooking lobster. For example, in Canada, lobster tends to be cooked longer than it is in France. Personal...

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Покупайте таких замороженных омаров, которые ни разу не размораживались. Выбирайте качественных замороженных омаров. Купите достаточно омаров.


Article in English: Check the brass cases for defects and discard any that are have cracks or excessive dents or bulges. Also, discard any that have deformed primers, indicating excessive pressure during firing.  Rub the inside of the case with a soft cloth to remove powder residue and dirt. Reach into the case with a case neck brush. Lubricate the casings to keep them from getting stuck in the sizing die. Spread a light coating of case lubricant on a lube pad and roll several casings across the pad at once. Reapply lubricant to the pad as needed. Aside from a reloading press and a bunch of free time, you will need:  Cleaned and lubricated casings Primers Bullets the corresponding size of the shells you've collected Powder appropriate to the size of the shells you've collected Insert each case into the loading press. The handle should be positioned up. Lower the handle to resize the case and push the fired primer out. Raise the handle back up, remove the case and place it in a reloading tray. Repeat this step for all the cases. Some presses have a rotating tray that allows you to load several at once. You'll still want to go through the process of de-capping all of the spent casings before you go loading any of them. It'll be tedious, but worth it in the end. Raise the handle to its highest position and place a new primer into the cup of the primer arm. Insert a case into the shell holder. Push the primer arm into the ram slot and lower the case onto the primer. Remove the casing and inspect the primer. It should be flush or slightly lower than the case base. Each type of size of shell requires a different variety and weight of powder. It is recommended that you buy a respected loading handbook such as the Alliant Powder Reloader's Guide that covers the calibers you intend to load. Follow their recommendations regarding powder and weight.  Weigh out the correct amount of powder. You can weigh each charge individually or use a volumetric powder measure or calibrated dipper. Add the powder using a funnel. Discard or return unused...

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Почистите гильзу. Соберите ваше оборудование для перезарядки. Снимите использованный капсюль. Вставьте в гильзу новый капсюль. Перезаряжайте гильзу подходящим порохом. Прикрепите пулю. После перезарядки патрона нанесите на инструмент тонкий слой оружейного масла. Сложите патроны в патронную коробку.


Article in English: Check the center of the cheesecake with the point of an instant-read cooking thermometer near the end of the cooking time. When the cheesecake reaches a temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius), it should be removed from the oven.  A cheesecake will always crack if the internal temperature rises above 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius) during the baking process. The thermometer will leave a hole in the center of your cheesecake, so you can skip this step if you want a perfectly smooth surface. Many people consider a hole to be far less distracting than surface cracks, though. Since the thermometer will allow you to measure the doneness on a detailed level, it's a valuable tool in the battle against surface cracking and definitely has its benefits. The cheesecake is done with the outer perimeter is firm but 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of the center is still wobbly.  Note that while the center should look moist and wiggly, it should not look runny. The center will firm up as the cheesecake cools. If you bake the cheesecake until the center appears dry, you'll end up drying the cheesecake out. This dryness is another factor that can cause surface cracking. After pulling the cheesecake out of the oven, let it cool undisturbed only for a few minutes. After those minutes pass, run a smooth paring knife around the inner sides of the pan, separating the cheesecake from the pan. Since cheesecakes shrink as they cool, this action further prevents the dessert from clinging to the sides of the pan as it shrinks and tearing apart at the center. Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature until the cake itself drops down to room temperature.  Do not refrigerate the cheesecake immediately after pulling it out of the oven. The dramatic shift in temperature can cause cracks to form. Place an inverted plate or cookie sheet over the cheesecake as it cools to protect the surface. After the cheesecake drops to room temperature, refrigerate it for another six hours or until it fully solidifies.

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Проверьте степень готовности с помощью термометра, мгновенно определяющего температуру. Не пересушите чизкейк. Проведите ножом по стенкам миски. Медленно охлаждайте чизкейк. <finished>


Article in English: Check the expiration dates on any formula containers before purchasing or preparing them for your baby. Remember to always shake the ready-to-feed liquid formulas before opening the can, as the ingredients will separate as they settle. Follow all of the directions carefully. The proper measurement of water and formula is vital. Too little water can lead to dehydration whereas too much water can cause an insufficient supply of nutrients. Use water that has been labeled safe for water consumption by the state or local health department or sterilize it yourself by boiling water for 2 minutes to kill any germs. Always allow water to cool for approximately 45 minutes before adding formula to it. Keep in mind that bottled water or filtered water does not necessarily indicate that the water is free from bacteria. Filters need to be changed within a required amount of time to avoid possible bacteria growth. Shake the bottle vigorously for a few seconds to distribute the temperature evenly. Shake a few drops of the formula from the bottle onto your wrist. If it feels a bit too warm allow more cooling time. If you are going to make a batch of formula, make only as much as you will need for the next 24 hours. This can help you cut down on waste and save a little bit of money in the long run.

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Избегайте просроченных продуктов. Избегайте разделения ингредиентов. Используйте точные инструменты измерения. Обращайте внимание на воду, которой вы пользуетесь. Прежде чем кормить ребенка смесью, проверьте ее температуру. Готовьте бутылочки для ребенка непосредственно перед тем, как они нужны.


Article in English: Check the garment label for the specific washing instructions. If the label on the garment tag says “Dry Clean Only,” take it to the dry cleaners right away. Point the stain out to the cleaner so they know exactly what kind of stain they’re dealing with. If the label does not say “Dry Clean Only,” you can try to get the stain out yourself using some household products. Immediately rinse or blot the tea stain with cold water if the spill has just occurred. Blot the stain with a clean cloth, continuous moving the cloth around to blot the stain with a clean section. Continue blotting the spot until no more of the stain is lifting from the garment. If your garment does not require dry cleaning, soak it in cold water for at least 30 minutes. You can also leave the garment to soak overnight if the stain is particularly big. Consider adding a small amount of detergent (a few tablespoons for 1 gallon of water) or bleach to the cold water soak. However, only add bleach if the garment is white. You could also try soaking a cotton garment in a vinegar solution. Mix together 3 cups of white vinegar and 1 cup of cold water in a bucket, bowl, or sink. Add the cotton garment to the solution and let it soak for about 30 minutes.  Alternatively, you could spray the vinegar solution straight onto the stain, and allow it to sit for approximately 30 minutes.  If the stain remains after the soak, pour some table salt onto the stain and rub the fabric and salt together with you fingers. When the stained garment has had time to soak, launder it as you normally would. If the garment is white, use bleach. You can use oxygenated bleach or color-safe bleach on colored fabrics. Remove the fabric from the wash machine and survey it before you place it in the dryer. Heat will set a stain, so it should not be used until the tea is entirely removed. If the stain is entirely removed, dry the garment as you normally would or place it outside to dry in the sun.

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Взгляните на этикетку. Сполосните одежду в холодной воде. Замочите предмет одежды в холодной воде. Замочите одежду из хлопка в уксусном растворе. Постирайте одежду после того, как замочите ее. Высушите одежду.


Article in English: Check the ingredients on the label of the bodywash for hydrating oils like coconut or argon oil. Shea butter and coconut butter are also great for hydrating your skin. Getting a bodywash with hydrating ingredients will ensure it keeps your skin soft and moisturized. Avoid bodywashes that contain chemicals, additives, and harsh ingredients. Body-washes that contain fragrance or perfume can dry out and irritate your skin. Sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate, sodium laurel sulfate, and cocamidopropyl betaine can strip your skin of its natural oils. Steer clear of body washes that contain these ingredients. The lathering that occurs when the body wash mixes with water can strip the natural oils on your skin and make it very dry. Go for a bodywash that lathers only a little bit. Avoid bodywashes that lather a lot when mixed with water. You should also avoid body-washes that advertise “foaming” action, as this will cause it to lather a lot when used.

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Ищите средства, которые содержат увлажняющие ингредиенты. Сделайте выбор в пользу средства без сульфатов и отдушек. Избегайте средств для очищения тела, которые сильно пенятся.


Article in English: Check the labels and compare the hair serums to find one that fits your hair needs. There are different types of hair serum you can use depending on your hair type and preference. If you have thin hair, you may want to try a thickening serum. Or if you have fine hair, there are also lightweight serums for people whose hair does not require as much moisture. If you style your hair often, there are hair serums that also protect against damage due to heat.  There are also specifically designed serums to enhance the curls in curly and wavy hair, those that add high gloss, and on the other side, there are hair serums used to create a more natural looking hairstyles. You can find a range of hair serums at any department store or pharmacy.

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Рассмотрите все варианты, прежде чем покупать сыворотку для волос.


Article in English: Check the left ring finger for tan lines or indentations. If such a sign is there, the person may have recently removed his or her wedding ring. Some married people use this trick to appear single so they can pick up dates when they are away. However, the wedding ring tan line could also mean that the person is recently divorced or separated. Check out the car the person drives. Is it a station wagon, a minivan, or an SUV? These could be signs the person has a family. Think about other behavioral signs of being single. For example, most single guys cook for themselves or go out to eat a lot. Ask him what he cooked for dinner and the recipe, or ask him for the best places to eat. Clues to a person's marital status can be found in what they say. How much have they divulged about their lives? Do they talk about someone often that might be their spouse? One key thing to listen for is how they spend their free time. Single people have very different lives than people who are married or who have families. Ask the person what they did over the weekend. Did they go out with friends, go to a bar, a concert, or on a day trip to the city? Or did they sit around the house, have dinner with known married friends, or go to the zoo? The details of how the person spends their free time can help provide important clues. Who does the person talk about spending their time with? Is it always their parents, siblings, or cousins? Does he or she spend every weekend with a group of friends? This might point to a person being single. Single people have the luxury of going out on a whim, grabbing drinks after work, or meeting for dinner on the weekends. People who are married and who have families do not have the same kind of independence. They may occasionally meet with friends, but most of the time they will go home to their families, or bring their spouses along. Social media is a great way to determine if someone is married or not. Look at the person's Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account. Sites like Facebook lists relationship...

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Поищите не безымянном пальце загорелой руки белый след от кольца. Поищите признаки семейного положения. Внимательно слушайте человека. Обратите внимание на то, как человек общается с другими. Изучите страницы человека в социальных сетях.


Article in English: Check the level of your cat’s water bowl at the start of each day. See if your cat has started to drink more water on a daily basis. You can also tell if your cat’s water intake has increased by watching to see if you are cleaning out more wet litter than normal. Most cats are very efficient at processing water and don’t require very much of it, so increased urinating and drinking can be a sign of kidney problems.  When a cat has kidney disease, they lose more water when they urinate, so they need to drink more water to compensate. This is because the kidneys struggle to concentrate urine and conserve water in the blood. Cats who eat wet food will need even less water than cats who eat dry food. They will get some of their water directly out of the wet food. That’s one reason why wet food is generally best if you suspect kidney issues. If your cat refuses to eat, it’s possible that it is trying to avoid stomach pain. Uremia is a painful inflammation of the stomach that can result from kidney issues. A cat suffering from uremia will likely have a reduced appetite and may even vomit blood if ulcers have developed. Uremia develops, in part, because the kidneys no longer efficiently remove toxins from your cat’s blood. If your cat has developed sore gums or ulcers due to kidney issues, then it will likely not want to clean its fur. Your cat might even stopping grooming itself entirely. As a result, your cat’s fur may look dull or unclean in appearance. Most cats love to sleep. So, the important thing here is to notice if your cat sleeps more than normal or lacks interest in games that it previously enjoyed. If your cat lacks energy, it’s possible that it has developed anemia or has low potassium levels due to kidney problems. The buildup of waste may also make your cat feel unwell.  A diseased kidney can contribute to blood problems by no longer supporting the regeneration of blood cells in your cat’s body, being unable to conserve electrolytes like potassium, and being unable to remove toxic waste from the body....

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Следите, как кошка пьет воду. Посмотрите, нет ли у кошки рвоты и проявляет ли она интерес к пище. Проверьте, не потускнела ли кошачья шерсть и не издает ли она неприятный запах. Посмотрите, не кажется ли кошка вялой.


Article in English: Check the local community boards for postings about events like a block party or a community garage sale. Volunteer at community events and donate goods or money to local events. This can help you feel more connected to your neighbors. Reach out to people who live around you. Knock on their door and bring over baked goods. Say “hello” to them on the street. Be friendly and sociable with your neighbors so you can build a sense of community in the neighborhood.  You can also invite your neighbors over for dinner or a drink to connect with them. Offer to help your neighbors. If, for example, you have an elderly neighbor, offer to help them with yard work or a chore like cleaning out the gutters. Spend time with good friends so you can stay connected with them and not lose touch. Schedule regular hang outs once a week or once a month with different friends. Make an effort to keep your friendships alive and active.  For example, you may schedule a coffee date once a week with a friend. You may also have monthly game nights with a group of friends. Create traditions with your friends. Try things like getting together on the anniversaries of special events or taking an annual trip together. Try to make the time you spend with your family meaningful and memorable. Have regular family dinners or invite your family over. Plan a trip with your family, especially if it’s been awhile since you have all traveled together.  Even if you aren’t super close to your family, you can still try to connect to them once in a while. You may find that the more time you spend with your family, the more harmonious around each other you will become. Embrace your family's traditions, and try to create new ones. Sharing life event and remembering shared moments helps create a sense of belonging. Open yourself up to your friends and family when you need them. Don’t hide your feelings or shy away from sharing your emotions with them. Instead, be vulnerable so you can feel more authentic and real around those close to you. For example, if...

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Принимайте участие в общественных мероприятиях. Наладьте контакт с соседями. Регулярно общайтесь с друзьями. Проводите качественное время с семьей. Будьте уязвимы и честны с друзьями и членами семьи. Проявляйте доброту и щедрость по отношению к своему партнеру или супругу.


Article in English: Check the oil weekly. Check the brake and power steering fluids and engine coolant transmission fluids monthly or before a long trip to be sure they are full. Check fluids when the engine is cold. Fill the wiper fluid if necessary. Read the owner's manual for directions on how to check the fluids. Engine fluid levels—including oil, brake fluid, and power steering fluids—are easy to check via dipsticks found under the hood. Engine coolant is visible in a plastic container apart from the radiator on newer vehicles. Although you can take have the battery tested by a mechanic, you can check for obvious signs of corrosion on the terminals or for signs of cracks or leaks. Have the battery fixed or replaced immediately if you find anything wrong.   It's a good idea to check them periodically even if you aren't going on a long trip.

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Периодически проверяйте жидкости в машине. Проверьте аккумулятор перед поездкой. Включите дворники и пульверизатор лобового стекла чтобы проверить, что они работают. Проверьте воздушный фильтр перед долгой поездкой, так как он может повлиять на эффективность расходования жидкости и работу двигателя. Убедитесь, что запасная шина накачена и находится в рабочем состоянии, а также что у вас есть домкрат.


Article in English: Check the packaging of new devices or components first. If a Macbook has Bluetooth, there should be a Bluetooth icon on the menu bar. Alternatively, select "System Preferences" from the Apple menu. Under the section titled "View," there should be an option that will enable you to enable Bluetooth if the device has that capability. If you are already in the System Preferences folder (or the Bluetooth icon is not present on the menu bar), click on "View," and then "Bluetooth." In the Bluetooth menu, click on the box titled "On" to turn on Bluetooth. Then click on the box marked "Discoverable" to begin sending wireless signals from that device to any nearby wireless receiving devices or components. This will allow the devices and components to detect each other. You may need to restart the component you are trying to connect. Many components are only discoverable within the first few minutes after starting up. In the Bluetooth menu, select the component/device that you want to link to your computer. You may be required to utilize a passkey in order to pair two devices (such as a computer, phone, or tablet). A passkey is a temporary password created by a user. You will be asked to set a passkey when you attempt to link one device with another, and then you must enter the identical passkey on the second device to complete the pairing.

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Убедитесь, что на устройстве и/или компоненте есть Bluetooth. Нажмите на значок Bluetooth в строке меню. Сделайте так, чтобы устройство и/или компонент можно было обнаружить. Подключите устройства.


Article in English: Check the packaging of new devices or components first. On your computer, swipe into the Charms menu on the right hand side of the screen. Click on the search charm and then type "Bluetooth" in the space provided. If your device has Bluetooth, the search should find the "Bluetooth settings" menu,and possibly other Bluetooth options. On your computer, swipe into the Charms menu on the right hand side of the screen. Click on the search charm and then type "Bluetooth" in the space provided. Click on "Bluetooth settings" and move the slider to "On" (if it is not already).  If Bluetooth is turned on, your Windows computer will automatically make itself discoverable. You may need to restart the component you are trying to connect. Many components are only discoverable within the first few minutes after starting up. The Bluetooth settings menu will list all devices and components that are detected. Select the item you would like to pair to your PC. Windows may ask you to enter a pairing code, passcode, or PIN. This would be the code you selected on the other device (Windows will not ask you to create a passcode).

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Убедитесь, что на устройство и/или компоненте есть Bluetooth. Включите Bluetooth. Соедините устройства.


Article in English: Check the safety of the rooms before allowing the bird to fly and explore the house outside of its cage. Ensure that the room the bird is contained in is safe. This includes closing blinds, rolling up cords, closing toilet seats, ensuring that hot radiators are turned off and checking that open fireplaces are closed off. (This also goes for simply allowing the bird to fly around in an enclosed space.) Most birds need outside-of-cage time. This time must always be supervised and the space must always be safe. This will give it much more freedom, and the bird will enjoy flying around rather than remaining cooped up inside of its cage all day long. Without this type of socialization, birds can end up biting, screaming, feather plucking and forming phobias. Hence, this is a very important part of keeping the bird happy and well-adjusted.  You can even turn your porch into a screened-in aviary, and let your bird spend time in the outdoors. Birds crave socialization with humans, and will become bored, lonely, and unhealthy if left in their cage all day. The more often you handle the bird, the more excited the bird will be to see you and will likely greet you with whistles, chirps and bird talk. If you regularly handle the bird, it will also be easier for you to take it to the vet's office, since the bird will be relatively docile to touch. Daily exercise is recommended for all birds that are tame and can be handled safely. Birds love to interact with their owners and play with toys together. If you can release the bird from its cage regularly, it will be all the happier for this. This is an absolute must if you want to have a healthy relationship with your bird; birds can suffer a lot being trapped in cages all of the time, considering birds normally fly great distances in their natural environment. If you have a finch or other bird that is not meant to be handled, this is not an issue. But if you have a bird that you wish to handle, is living in a small cage, or just needs more exercise, be sure to include...

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Сделайте свой дом безопасным для птицы. Позвольте птице исследовать дом за пределами клетки. Регулярно берите птицу на руки и гладьте ее. Следите, чтобы птица ежедневно занималась физическими упражнениями. Уделяйте птице много внимания. Позволяйте птице сидеть на вашем плече после того, как вы учтете возможные риски.


Article in English: Check the tag and use the hottest water safe for the item of clothing you're treating. If you're supposed to wash the garment using cool water only, use cold water instead so you won't warp your clothing. Choose a white bar that doesn't contain dyes, scents, lotions or other additives. You want plain, old-fashioned bar soap. If you don't have a plain bar of soap on hand, try the following:  A few drops of dish soap A few drops of shampoo A few drops of body wash Press the soap firmly onto the stain and rub it back and forth so that the soap gets embedded in the clothing fibers. If you're using dish soap, shampoo or body wash, use your finger to rub the soap into the stain. Use the type of cycle appropriate for the garment you're using. Don't add fabric softener this time! Once the drying cycle is finished, the stain should be completely gone. If you still see a fabric softener stain, repeat the process.

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Намочите пятно на одежде теплой или горячей водой. Возьмите брусок обычного или хозяйственного мыла. Потрите пятно мылом. Постирайте одежду в стиральной машинке. Высушите одежду, как обычно.


Article in English: Check the tag and use the hottest water safe for the item of clothing you're treating. If you're supposed to wash the garment using cool water only, use cold water instead so you won't warp your clothing. Concentrated liquid detergent is powerful stuff, and it should take the stain right out. Use it only for fabric softener stains that are especially large or stubborn. Leave the garment for a few minutes to let the detergent soak into the stain as a type of pretreatment. Use hot water if possible, but if the garment says "cold water only," you'll have to go with that to prevent damage from occurring. Add the same detergent into the washing machine that you used for pretreatment of the stain. Once the drying cycle is finished, the stain should be completely gone. If you still see a fabric softener stain, repeat the process.

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Намочите пятно на одежде теплой или горячей водой. Втирайте жидкое средство для стирки или пятновыводитель в пятно. Немного отмочите. Постирайте одежду в воде, максимально горячей для этой вещи. Высушите одежду, как обычно.


Article in English: Check the tag of your jeans to confirm this, but most jeans are supposed to be washed inside out. Since washing distresses the color and look of the jeans, turning them inside out reduces this a bit. Although denim isn’t going to shrink all that much, it’s still best to wash new jeans with cold water. Set the washer on a small load cycle and turn the agitation to high if you have the option. Let the basin fill before you put the jeans in it. For front-load washing machines, you won't have the option to fill the machine first. If you have a front-load washer, add the jeans as you normally would. Choose whichever softener you prefer. Measure out ½ to 1 capful of the fabric softener and pour it into the water. Swirl the water around with your hand or a hanger so the softener mixes into the water.  Don’t add any detergent the first time washing the jeans. Only add fabric softener. For front-load washers, you may have to put the softener in the detergent compartment so it adds to the water during the wash cycle. Put the jeans into the washing machine and press them down under the water. Hold them there long enough that they soak up the water. You want to make sure they soak up the water rather than sit on the top of it. Close the lid and start the washer. If the jeans are especially stiff, stop the machine after it finishes the wash cycle and before the water drains. Add a bit more softener and start the wash cycle over again. It’s okay to do this three or four times for extra-stiff, new jeans. If the jeans aren't super stiff, let the washing machine run as normal the first time through. Also, if you run the wash cycle with softener additional times, let the machine run through the whole cycle (including rinse and spin) on the last time.

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Выверните джинсы наизнанку. Наберите в стиральную машину холодную воду. Добавьте жидкий смягчитель ткани. Поместите джинсы в стиральную машину. Когда завершится цикл стирки для особо жестких джинсов, остановите машину. Позвольте стиральной машине завершить весь цикл.


Article in English: Check the tags for ironing instructions. If the tags don't tell you which setting to put your iron, then look to see if they indicate what material the fabric is made of. Many irons order their settings by the type of material: e.g. wool, cotton, polyester. Use an ironing board, if possible. If you don't have access to an ironing board, then use a flat, sturdy surface like a table or a counter. The ironing board is designed to absorb heat and moisture without taking damage. Make sure that you don't iron on a highly flammable surface. Arrange the item of clothing so that it lies perfectly flat on the board. Make sure that there are no wrinkles! If you iron over a wrinkle, then you will press a creased line into the fabric.

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Убедитесь в том, что вещь можно гладить утюгом. Организуйте рабочее пространство для глажки. Разложите вещь для глажки.


Article in English: Check the websites of blood donation organizations to find out where you can donate. For instance, you can use the American Red Cross website to look for blood donation centers in your area. Alternatively, watch for blood drives where you can give blood. The American Red Cross states that it administers the hemoglobin test on its website. Check to make sure the organization you're donating with also provides this test. Most organizations screen for low or high iron levels. This method requires that you be willing to donate blood, as the test is part of the donation process. Usually, you can just show up to donate--you don't need to make an appointment. However, you do need to be healthy. You also need to be at least 17-years-old and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. For donating blood, "healthy" means you are able to perform your usual routine, and you have any chronic disease, such as diabetes, under control. It also means that you don't have an infection like a cold or the flu, or certain illnesses including malaria, syphilis, and HIV/AIDS. Before you give blood, the technician will stick your finger using a fingerstick, which just means they poke your finger with a small, spring-loaded needle. That will produce a drop of blood the technician can use to check your hemoglobin levels. The technician likely won't give you an exact figure. However, this test is used to screen you for high or low hemoglobin, which can indicate high and low iron. Therefore, if you're disqualified from giving blood, you can ask if it was your hemoglobin level and whether the level was in the high or low range.  The technician is looking for certain levels of hemoglobin in your blood, but they will likely just have a general range to see if you fall above or below certain levels. They'll disqualify you if you fall in these ranges. For instance, if your hemoglobin levels fall below 12.5 g/dL for a woman or 13 g/dL for a man, you can't give blood because your iron levels are likely too low. If your levels are above 20 g/dL for a man or...

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Найдите, где можно сдать кровь. Обратитесь в учреждение Службы Крови. Сдайте кровь из пальца. Узнайте свой уровень гемоглобина.


Article in English: Check to make sure all your values are in the correct SI unit. Multiply your acceleration value (1000 kg) by 5 m/s2 to calculate your value. First, convert all your units to SI. One pound is equal to .453 kg, so you'll need to multiply that value by your 8 pounds to determine the mass. Multiply your new value for the mass (3.62 kg) by your acceleration value (7 m/s2). 5 m/s2.  Remember, 10 N is equal to 9.8 kg. So, convert Newtons to kg by dividing by 9.8 kg. Your new kg value should be 10.2 kg for the mass. Multiply your new mass value (10.2 kg) times the acceleration (2.5 m/s2).

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Найдем силу, необходимую для того, чтобы разогнать автомобиль массой 1.000 кг до 5 м/с2. Вычислим силу, необходимую для того, чтобы разогнать тележку массой 8 фунтов до ускорения 7 м/с2. Найдем силу, действующую на повозку весом 100 Н, которая движется с ускорением 2,5 м/с2.


Article in English: Check to make sure your camera is working properly.  On a PC, from the Tools menu, select "Options," and then under General, choose "Video Settings." On a Mac, from the Skype menu, select "Preferences", then click on the Audio/Video tab. Turn on your webcam or connected video camera. You should see your webcam output in the window. If you have multiple cameras hooked up, select the desired one from the Camera menu. When you've made your connection and verified it's working properly, close the Preferences window. Then, click on "Online" to show only your Skype contacts that are available for a call. If you have many contacts online, you can quickly find the person you're looking for by entering their name into the search field at the top right of the screen. Position your cursor over the person you wish to call. A green button will appear over their picture that says "Video Call," with a small camera icon to the left. You'll hear a ringing tone until the other person answers, or the call times out. Note: if the button only says "Call," check to make sure your camera is hooked up and functioning properly. Once the call is connected, you'll see your friend's picture in the window. When you're finished chatting, click the red phone icon at the bottom of the window to end your call.

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Войдите в Skype. Выберите камеру. Нажмите “Контакты”. Сделайте звонок. Начните разговор.


Article in English: Check to see if all your calls to your friend have been missed. What’s the ratio of missed calls to answered calls? Notice the call length, the time you called them, how often you call them and whether or not they have called you. If the balance of missed calls, answered calls and placed calls seems off to you, think of other reasons this may be. Perhaps their phone plan is limited or they can’t buy phone credit/minutes/top-up regularly. Think of things that your friend might be busy with. If you know them well and are aware of their schedule, think of any activities they might be engaged in. Perhaps they're in a meeting or is driving somewhere. Perhaps this is the time of day they take a nap or they sleep early. Have they mentioned any event that they might be attending that is not part of their regular routine? Perhaps their ringer is off/her phone is on silent or the battery needs to be charged. Don’t jump to conclusions. They may have a genuine reason for not answering your call. Has anything happened recently that has made things awkward between you and your friend? Can they have any reason for avoiding your call other than being busy? Think about their behavior toward you recently. If they've been cold, possibly distant, then there’s a possibility that your calls are being avoided. Be careful. Again, be careful not to jump to conclusions. Your assessment of your relationship may be biased. Consider asking an unbiased friend for advice on the matter. Pick a time that you know they're available to talk. When you call, let the phone ring for at least a minute, in case they're rushing to pick it up. Their phone might just be out of reach or in another room. Give them the benefit of the doubt.

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Проверьте историю звонков. Проанализируйте, в удобное ли время вы звоните. Подумайте о статусе ваших отношений. Попробуйте перезвонить в другое время.


Article in English: Check to see if the burn is a first, second, or third-degree burn. If the burn was caused by chemicals, an electrical shock, or molten tar or plastic, understand that burn will require different first aid than a burn caused by a thermal source such as fire.  First-degree burns only impact the top layer of skin. These burns do no blister. Though they may be painful, they often heal in under a week, and do not scar. Second-degree burns extend beneath the top layer of the skin into the dermis. These burns usually blister, and cause pink, moist injuries that may heal with some scarring. Third-degree burns extend all the way through the dermis. They may or may not have blisters, and often appear white, brown, bright red, or black. They may or may not peel. When evaluating people with severe body burns, you have to assess the burn damage.  This is accomplished by the rule of 9’s.  This helps guide clinical decisions such as fluid resuscitation and pain control.  Clinicians use this in severe traumatic third degree burns over a large surface area of the body. No matter what type of burn a person is experiencing, the first step in treating it is to smother or remove the burning agent. This means putting out the fire, or otherwise removing any hot liquid, steam, chemicals, or electrical components from the person’s skin.  If a person has contact with fire, get them out of the way of the fire source. If necessary, help them “stop, drop, and roll” to extinguish the flames. Chemicals should be removed with care. Gloves and protection for the eyes, mouth, and nose should be worn while handling chemicals that may cause burning. Never put an alkali on an acid burn, and never put an acid on an alkali burn.  Use copious amounts of water to dilute the alkali or acid/chemical burn. Electrical components should be handled with care, as well. If possible, allow a professional to intervene in the situation. In most situations, it is unlikely that you will have to pull someone away from an active electrical component. Remove any...

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Оцените серьезность ожога. Устраните то, что причинило ожог. Удалите все горячие, обугленные и тлеющие материалы. Охладите кожу. Прикройте место ожога. Позаботьтесь о волдырях. Предотвратите шок. Справьтесь с болью. Обратитесь к врачу.


Article in English: Check to see if the constant in either the first or third term of the trinomial is a prime number. A prime number can be divided evenly only by itself and 1, so there is only one possible pair of binomial factors.  For example, in x2 + 6x + 5, "5 is a prime number, so the binomial must be in the form (__  5)(__  1).  In the problem 3x2+10x+8, 3 is a prime number, so the binomial must be in the form (3x  __)(x  __). For the problem 3x2+4x+1, the only possible solution is (3x+1)(x+1). (You should still multiply this out to check your work, since some expressions can't be factored at all – for example, 3x2+100x+1 has no factors.) A perfect square trinomial can be factored into two identical binomials, and the factor is usually written (x+1)2 instead of (x+1)(x+1). Here a few common ones that tend to show up in problems:  x2+2x+1=(x+1)2, and x2-2x+1=(x-1)2  x2+4x+4=(x+2)2, and x2-4x+4=(x-2)2  x2+6x+9=(x+3)2, and x2-6x+9=(x-3)2  A perfect square trinomial in the form ax2 + bx + c always has a and c terms that are positive perfect squares (such as 1, 4, 9, 16, or 25), and a b term (positive or negative) that equals 2(√a * √c). Not all trinomials can be factored. If you're stuck on a quadratic trinomials (ax2+bx+c), use the quadratic formula to find the answer. If the only answers are the square root of a negative number, no real solutions exist, so there are no factors. For non-quadratic trinomials, use Eisenstein's Criterion, described in the Tips section.

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Простые числа. Проверьте, является ли трехчлен полным квадратом. Проверьте, существует ли решение.


Article in English: Check to see if the gums around your tooth have become red, swollen, and sensitive. You may notice a gum boil, a pimple-like formation on the gum near the infected tooth and up to the root. You may also be able to see white pus in the sore or around the tooth — the pus is actually what causes the pain because it puts pressure on your tooth and gums. When the pus begins to drain, your pain will subside some. Bad breath or a foul taste in your mouth is another give away. This is directly related to the build-up of pus. If your tooth is severely infected, pus may begin to drain from the tooth or from a gum-boil into your mouth. It may happen suddenly, in a rupture of the abscess, and it will taste metallic or sour. It will also smell bad. Avoid swallowing the pus. An infected tooth can change in color from a yellow to a dark brown or grey color. This change is caused by the death of the pulp inside of your tooth, namely a “bruising” from dying blood cells. The dead pulp will emit toxic products, like anything that decays, that will reach up to the surface of your tooth through the porous passageways in your tooth. A tooth infection may well spread to adjoining areas of the body, especially if you have let it go untreated. For example, the infection can affect your jaw, sinuses, or the lymph glands under your jaw or in your neck. These latter may swell, feel tender, or be too painful to touch. While any tooth abscess is serious and needs treatment, please seek medical attention immediately if you have an infection that spreads. Because it is close to vital organs — notably your brain — such an infection can easily become life-threatening. Your body can react to an infection by raising your internal body temperature, causing you to run a fever. Normal body temperature can range from 97 to 99°F (36.1 to 37.2°C). A fever is usually a reading over 100.4°F (38°C).  Along with fever, you may also develop chills, headache, or a feeling of nausea. You may feel weak and become dehydrated, so be sure to drink water. Seek...

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Осмотрите десну и обратите внимание на отек и выделение гноя. Стоит отметить любое изменение цвета зуба. Пощупайте поднижнечелюстные лимфатические узлы. Следите за повышением температуры.


Article in English: Check to see what’s holding the bed frame together in the area the squeaking is coming from. If it’s a screw, get a matching-size screwdriver. If it’s a bolt, you’ll need a wrench. Sometimes all that’s causing a bed frame to squeak is a loose joint. Before you take apart the bed frame, try tightening any screws and bolts in the area the squeaking is coming from. You’ll know they’re tight enough when you can’t turn them anymore. If you can't get a bolt to tighten all the way up against the frame, place a washer in between the frame and the bolt to fill in the extra space. Use your tools to loosen and remove the bolts or screws holding the joint together. Place any loose bolts or screws in a plastic bag so you don’t lose them. Separate the two pieces of the bed frame that make up the joint. Apply a lubricant to any surface where both parts of the joint come into contact, including any fasteners, hooks, or flat surfaces. Some good lubricants you can try are:  Paraffin. Paraffin is a waxy substance that comes in bar form, making it easy to rub on surfaces.  WD-40. WD-40 is a spray on lubricant that works well on metal bed frames, but it eventually dries out.  Candle wax. If you don’t have access to a store-bought lubricant, try using candle wax. Rub the candle wax on like you would with any other waxy lubricant.  White grease or siliconized lubricant. Purchase white grease or a siliconized lubricant from the hardware store and apply it to the joint components to keep the squeaking at bay. Put back all of the screws and bolts you removed and tighten them with your tools. Make sure they’re tightened all the way so you don’t accidentally cause more squeaking to occur. Rock the bed and see if you can still hear squeaking. If the squeaking persists, try to pinpoint where it’s coming from. If it’s coming from a different joint than the one you worked on, follow the same steps you did for the other joint. If the squeaking is coming from the same joint, try tightening the bolts or screws holding the joint together some more.

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Возьмите подходящие инструменты для работы с той частью кровати, которую вы собрались починить. Затяните скрипящее стыковое соединение. Воспользуйтесь шайбой, если у вас возникают трудности с затягиванием болта до конца. Полностью разберите стыковое соединение, если скрип не прекращается. Смажьте каждый элемент стыкового соединения. Заново соберите кроватный каркас. Проверьте, прекратился ли скрип.


Article in English: Check with your city or homeowner's association to find out if you need a permit to have a garage sale.  Many cities place restrictions on garage sales, dictating where you can place advertisement signs when you can sell, and how often you can hold a sale. These serve to distinguish sellers who are conducting retail within a residential zone and from full-time commercial operations. It's better to take the time to do your research, and to pay the small fee for a permit than to risk losing more money in fines. This means having many families and neighbors holding garage sales at the same time as you. Each family or house will attract their own buyers who might visit other homes and their sales that are happening at the same time. Multi-family garage sales are often more successful than single family garage sales.    If you mix items in a multi-family sale, color-code your price tags or clearly mark the items as yours so that your cashier will know who should get the money for each item. Let the other families know or the cashier which items are available for haggling and which are not, especially if all your items are mixed together. A two-day garage sale is usually enough to sell out most of your stock, and summer weekends—especially Fridays and Saturdays—are the best times. Choose a day when a lot of potential buyers will be out and about.  Most yard sales start early in the morning as early as 8 a.m. and can end late in the evening. Plan to set aside an entire day. For example, hold a sale from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Check the local weather forecast, and try to avoid rain, snow, or extra chilly days. Warm days usually bring people out of their homes more. Be careful about scheduling your sale during special events and holidays, as many potential customers will have something more urgent to do than drive around picking through garage sales. Some streets and neighborhoods will have "Annual Garage/Yard Sale" days. These are your opportune moments. On these days, everyone is out looking for yard sales in your...

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Получите разрешение, если это необходимо. Организуйте глобальную гаражную распродажу. Выберите дату и время. Выберите место для распродажи. Рекламируйте распродажу.  за несколько дней до распродажи. Разместите афиши по всему району.


Article in English: Check with your doctor before putting weight on your foot, especially if you have a moderate or severe sprain. Begin walking when you can bear weight without feeling pain. Start by walking for 15 to 20 minutes, or less if you feel sore. Gradually increase your walking time daily. Your doctor might recommend a stiff shoe insert to support your foot during recovery. If not, wear stiff-soled shoes whenever you bear weight on your foot. Walking around barefoot or in unsupportive footwear, such as flip-flops, could worsen your injury. Keep weight off of your foot immediately if you feel sharp pain. Rest and ice it for 20 minutes to relieve discomfort. Call your doctor if you have a sudden increase in pain and swelling after an activity. A bad sprain can lead to arthritis and other joint issues later in life. If you’ve suffered significant ligament damage, you’ll need to see a physical therapist to avoid complications. If your doctor doesn’t refer you to a physical therapist, ask them to recommend stretches and exercises that benefit your specific injury.

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Вернитесь к легкой физической активности, когда боль и отек спадут. Носите обувь со вставными стельками или ботинки с негнущейся подошвой. Перестаньте делать то, что делаете, если почувствуете острую боль. Обратитесь к физиотерапевту, чтобы избежать проблем с суставами в будущем.


Article in English: Check with your doctor to determine how often you should do this. Depending on your treatment plan, your doctor will advice you to check your levels either every day or multiple times per week. If you do not have access to medical treatment, you may still be able to find a blood sugar glucose meter or testing strip at a drugstore. Even if you follow a strict diet and reduce your consumption of sugar, your blood sugar levels may change unpredictably, especially if you have diabetes.  Blood sugar levels tend to rise in the hour or two following a meal.  Blood sugar levels decrease in the long run through physical exercise, which transfers glucose from your blood to your cells.  Female menstrual cycles cause fluctuations in both hormones and blood sugar levels.  Almost all medications have an influence on blood sugar levels. Be sure to check with your doctor before beginning any new medication. . Chronic stress can release hormones that prevent insulin from working properly. Eliminate stressful aspects of your life if possible, for instance by avoiding arguments or reducing your workload. Combat stress through relaxing exercises such as meditation or yoga. Some people can manage blood sugar through diet and exercise alone, while others need to be prescribed diabetes medications or insulin therapy.  Many doctors advise their diabetes patients to use medication, diet, and exercise to control blood sugar.  Insulin injections may also be used to help manage blood glucose levels throughout the day. These can be self-administered at home.

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Следите за уровнем сахара в крови. Знайте, как, когда и почему уровень сахара в крови колеблется. Управляйте стрессом. Проконсультируйтесь с врачом, чтобы определить необходимость лекарственных препаратов.


Article in English: Check with your local city planning office to make sure your building project is up to code. Additions and construction on residential property can significantly affect the property value of the home, making it important to clear projects with the city. In some areas, you'll likely need to produce structurally sound building drawings bearing the signature of a licensed structural engineer. To obtain the necessary permits, you'll likely need to produce:  Proof of property ownership Permit application worksheets, provided by the city Construction drawings You can build carports from wood or metal, depending on the style and type of precipitation from which you hope to guard your vehicle. Depending on the climate where you live, different materials and designs may be more or less appropriate. Feel free to customize the basic design and use whatever materials are available or cheap, depending on the type of carport you want to make. It's a good opportunity to experiment.   Pressure-treated lumber may be more appropriate for drier climates, but will prove to be more durable and customizable in the long run regardless of the climate. A wooden structure built properly will be much sturdier than other structures. If you want a long-term place to park a car, go with lumber.  Galvanized metal carports are much cheaper and quicker to install, though ultimately less sturdy in the long run. If you need a quick, cheap place to house a daily-driver, it's a good option. Often, pre-fabricated carports made of galvanized metal are the best bet for a DIYer in need of a quick project. To accommodate an average-sized car, measure a rectangle at least 16 feet (4.9 m) long and nine feet wide. Plot this rectangle on the ground. A basic carport requires six posts, one at each corner of the rectangle, and two more at the middle positions along the 16 foot (4.9 m) length. If you've got a bigger car or truck, or you want to make a carport for multiple vehicles, make the necessary adjustments to accommodate for the size structure you...

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Получите разрешение на строительство. Купите необходимые строительные материалы. Измерьте участок. Подготовьте грунт Посыпьте участок щебнем, если это необходимо. Используйте готовый набор для сборки навеса.


Article in English: Check your Firefox version to automatically update to the latest version. If you've already updated, download the Firefox Beta instead. The Beta includes in-progress bug fixes that have not yet made it to regular Firefox. Reverting to older versions of Firefox is not recommended. They may have security risks. . If you see popups and other ads on every web page, your computer is infected with malware. Even if there are no obvious signs, running an antivirus scan is recommended. Malicious software may have accessed your CPU. If you are on Windows, right-click the Firefox icon on your desktop. Select Properties, then the Compatibility tab. If the checkbox underneath Compatibility Mode is checked, uncheck it and restart Firefox. Hardware acceleration assigns your graphical processing unit some of the hard work, theoretically freeing up your CPU. This generally works as intended on Firefox, but it can backfire on certain websites or on computers with an older OS or graphics card. Try a day with hardware acceleration and a day without, to compare the effect:  Enter about:preferences#advanced in the Firefox address bar, or click the menu icon (three lines), then Preferences, then the Advanced tab. Check or uncheck "Use hardware acceleration when available." Restart Firefox. Your Flash player may use hardware acceleration even if Firefox has disabled it. Right-click on a Flash video and select Settings. Click the far left tab (Display) and check or uncheck "Enable hardware acceleration." Adjust this to match your Firefox setting. Some video hosts now use an HTML5 player instead of Flash. This should adjust correctly to your Firefox settings. WebGL is a similar hardware acceleration technology, mostly used for graphic-intensive uses like 3D browser games. It has been known to consume CPU cycles in the past, but these problems are rare in modern Firefox. You could try disabling it just in case:  Enter about:config in the address bar. As the warning says, you should not change any settings here without knowing what...

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Обновите Firefox. Удалите вредоносные программы. Отключите режим совместимости (в Windows). Настройте аппаратное ускорение. Настройте аппаратное ускорение для Flash-видео. Отключите WebGL.


Article in English: Check your chicken's nest box at least once during the day to see if it laid any eggs. Take the eggs immediately when you notice them so they don't get covered in droppings or dirt when your chicken sits on them. Throw away any broken eggs right away so the nest box doesn't get too dirty. your chickens will sleep on the highest perch inside their coop, so eggs there could break easier. Position your nest boxes so they're lower than the roosts to prevent your chickens from accidentally breaking or eliminating on your eggs. Inspect the hay or bedding you use in your nest boxes to see if it's still clean. If you notice a lot of mud, chicken droppings, or feathers, replace the nesting material so it's fresh. If the nesting material doesn't look dirty after 2 weeks, replace the material anyway to prevent bacterial growth. Use a paint scraper if there are droppings or mud stuck on the bottom of the nest box. if it has a dirty vent. The vent is on the chicken's backside and is where the eggs are laid from. Fill a shallow tote bin with warm water and a few pumps of dish soap, and mix it together until it's sudsy. Set the chicken inside the tote bin and lather its feathers with soap. After you've washed its backside, put the chicken in another tote filled with clean water to rinse off the soap. Pat the chicken dry with a towel before using a blow dryer on the lowest setting.  If your chicken's vent gets extremely dirty again, consult with your vet to see if there are any bacterial infections.

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Собирайте яйца каждый день, чтобы они меньше пачкались. Расположите гнезда немного ниже насеста. Меняйте подстилочный материал для гнезд каждые 1–2 недели.  Купайте кур


Article in English: Check your desk, backpack, briefcase or junk drawer for a graphite pencil. For best results, you’ll want to use a traditional wooden pencil rather than one of the mechanical variety—the broader tip will make it easier to get the graphite onto the zipper. Graphite naturally makes a very effective dry lubricant.

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Найдите карандаш.


Article in English: Check your initial piercing to see if you can  open the holes without the use of a needle. If the holes seem to be partially opened, try to work your earrings through your ears. First, cover the earrings in a layer of Vaseline. Then, stand in front of a mirror and gently try to twist them into the holes. If this doesn’t work, you can move on to re-piercing your ears.  Rubbing your ears before trying to insert the earrings can help to open up the holes. Don’t rub hard enough to cause injury, though. Make sure to wash your hands and disinfect the earrings before attempting this. Unwashed hands can transfer bacteria that causes infection. Wash your hands with an antibacterial soap in warm water. Then, dry your hands with a clean towel. Finish the cleaning process with a hand sanitizer to be as germ-free as possible. Any type of thin needle or pin will work to re-pierce your ears. You will, however, have to disinfect the needle whether it is new or has been used before. Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol, and rub the entire needle with that cotton ball. Then, take a new cotton ball, soak it in the rubbing alcohol, and disinfect the entire surface of the earrings.  A new needle that has never been used before is ideal. A needle that hasn’t been disinfected will likely cause infection. It is commonly thought that ice will numb the pain during a piercing, but this is not true. The ice will cause extra texture and abrasions, which makes the piercing more difficult. Instead, use a skin numbing gel on your ears. Layer on the gel 30 to 60 minutes before piercing your ears.  You can find a skin numbing gel online or at a pharmacy. If you don’t have a skin numbing gel, you can use a tooth pain gel. You may have already done this when you checked out the condition of the initial piercings. If not, look in the mirror and find the exact locations of the initial piercings. The piercings may have closed up to the point that they can’t be located. If that’s the case, locate where you would like the new piercings to be. Use a...

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Попробуйте раскрыть существующие проколы. Помойте руки. Продезинфицируйте иглу и серьги. Используйте местный анестетик. Найдите место первоначального прокола. Прижмите к обратной стороне мочки картофелину. Медленно проткните мочку иглой. Приложите лед к месту прокола. Вставьте в отверстие серьгу. Проделайте то же самое со вторым ухом.


Article in English: Check your inventory and look for the command blocks you just created. The icon is a brown, patterned box with grey control panels on each side. Move the command blocks to your quick slot and place one on the ground, just as you would any item. Walk up to the command block and right-click to open it, as you would a chest. A window should pop up with a text box. If nothing happens, command blocks might be disabled on your multiplayer server. Someone with access to the server.properties file will need to open that file and set enable-command-block to "true" and op-permission-level to "2" or higher. You can enter just about any command in the command block's text field, then press Done to save it in the block. There's a long list of commands included below, but try summon Sheep for your first experiment.  To learn more commands, open the regular console (not the command block) and type /help. Unlike the regular console, a command block's text box does not need to start with the / symbol. Connect a trail of redstone dust to the command block, and place a pressure plate on top of the redstone. Walk over the pressure plate to activate the redstone, and a sheep should appear next to the block. This will happen whenever any player or mob activates the redstone.  This works just like a regular redstone activation. You can replace the pressure plate with a button, lever, or other activation method of your choice. You can even place the button directly on the command block. Anyone can use the command block once it's set up, but only players with the right permissions can change the command. For the most part, command block text works the same as the regular console. If you aren't familiar with the console yet, check out the example section below to get started. If you already know how to use console commands, these are the only extra terms you need to learn:   @p targets the player nearest to the command block, no matter how far away she is.  @r targets a random player, anywhere on the server.  @a targets every single...

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Установите командный блок. Откройте интерфейс командного блока. Введите команду. Активируйте блок при помощи красного камня. Изучите специальный синтаксис. Модифицируйте синтаксис для большего контроля (если хотите). Используйте клавишу Tab для получения помощи.


Article in English: Check your kitchen cupboards before going out and buying things. You may already have everything you need for this at-home hair lightener.  Cinnamon. Buy sticks or ground cinnamon. Be sure to buy a lot because you will need multiple tablespoons per use. Honey. Raw honey works the best. If you can’t get raw honey, use pure honey. Conditioner. Any moisturizing conditioner will work. It will help your hair take in the chemicals. Lemon juice. If preferred, buy a lemon and juice it at home for the mixture. Shower cap. If you don’t want to buy a shower cap, you can use plastic wrap or a plastic grocery bag but be careful with this around your face. Put the ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.  1 cup honey 1 cup deep conditioner 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. cinnamon Leave it for at least half an hour. Honey contains hydrogen peroxide. When the cinnamon is mixed in, it activates the hydrogen peroxide. By letting the mixture sit, the hydrogen peroxide will develop and this is what will lighten your hair. While you wait for the mixture to develop, comb your hair very well.  Ensure all of the tangles are out of your hair. This way the mixture can take evenly to every strand. You can use this mixture with clean or dirty hair. Lightening your hair with this cinnamon mixture is different than using straight hydrogen peroxide.  Blondes: strawberry blond, some brown highlights Black: lighter brown, red tints (after several times)  Red: red highlights, brown tints Light brown: lighter shades and red tints Dark brown: light brown and red

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Соберите все необходимое. Приготовьте смесь. Расчешите волосы. Узнайте, какой цвет волос вы получите в результате использования этой смеси.


Article in English: Check your local Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) website for listings of reputable truck driving schools near you. Look for programs that have been approved by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI). Attending truck driving school is the best way to learn how to properly drive a semi truck.  You can also take CDL classes through a community or technical college in your area. Some schools offer several driving courses with only one that has been approved by the PTDI, so do research before deciding which one to sign up for. Truck driving schools offer programs designed to prepare you to get your class A or B commercial driver's license. If you want to be a professional truck driver, plan to complete about 350 hours of training over a period of several months.  You can take training courses with fewer hours, but these are generally meant for people with some experience under their belts who need a refresher course. Training programs that have been approved by the PTDI average $4,200, in addition to the cost of books, license fees, and other expenses. During the training program you will learn how to inspect a semi truck to ensure that it's safe to drive as well as how to operate a semi truck and handle real-world situations. Skills you will learn include how to:  make controlled turns without putting cars and other vehicles in danger. shift gears. stay in your lane or switch lanes. manage your speed on the highway. deal with traffic congestion. handle obstacles in the road. navigate narrow city streets. back up and reverse the semi truck. park the truck. In addition to learning how to operate the vehicle, you will also learn how to be a responsible driver. Here are examples of specialized knowledge you'll gain to prepare you to get your commercial license:  How to keep a logbook to record your hours on the road.  Knowledge about Department of Transportation requirements you must follow. How to safely transport hazardous materials.  How to operate air brakes.  Other behind-the-wheel instruction.

Summary in Russian:

Найдите школу вождения грузовиков в вашем районе. Запишитесь на тренировочную программу. Получайте навыки и знания в процессе обучающего курса. Получите знания того, как вести себя в качестве водителя грузовика.


Article in English: Check your local drugstore for climax control condoms. They’re thicker, and some brands contain a numbing agent that helps temporarily reduce sensitivity. You can find topical numbing agents online or at your local drugstore. They’re available as creams, sprays, and wipes, and are usually applied 10 to 15 minutes before sex. Wear a condom when using a topical numbing agent to prevent reducing your partner’s sensitivity. If you haven’t had any luck with other solutions, ask your doctor or pharmacist if an oral medication could be effective. Taking a low-dose SSRI a few hours before sex could help delay orgasm. If you experience both erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation, prescription medications for ED could be effective for both issues.

Summary in Russian:

Используйте более толстые презервативы. Применяйте интимную смазку с анестетиком, чтобы продлить половой акт. Расспросите врача о рецептурных препаратах.


Article in English: Check your peach tree each day and water it lightly if it appears wilted. General rainfall is all a peach tree needs, but if you live in a particularly dry area, it may need a light watering.  Apart from this, to take care of weeds and nutrition, an organic mulch will likely do the trick. Just make a circle of mulch over the root zone that’s a couple of inches (5cm) deep and 3 feet (0.91 m) (1m) or so in diameter.   With the right amount of rainfall, you can literally just sit back and watch your tree grow. You may also want to consider deterring insect borers by wrapping the trunk with scraps of garden row cover.  To keep rodents at bay, you can surround the tree with a cylinder of mesh hardware cloth. Use a lime-sulfur spray to raise your tree’s chances against peach leaf curl, the most common disease culprit. After six weeks or so, 1 pound of nitrogen fertilizer spread evenly over the area will help your tree flourish. After the initial year, you can decrease the amount to ¾ of a pound.  After the third year when the tree is mature, add 1 pound of actual nitrogen to the soil. This is best done in the spring. To make your tree hardier, don’t fertilize it within 2 months of the first frost or when the fruits are maturing.

Summary in Russian:

Ухаживайте за вашим персиком. Через неделю обработайте дерево слабым пестицидом, чтобы защитить его от насекомых и болезней. Дважды в год используйте азотное удобрение.


Article in English: Check your tongue and inner cheeks for further injury that may require a doctor. If your teeth are loose or damaged, seek emergency dental care right away. Before you begin the treatment, make sure the affected area and your hands are clean. This is especially important if the skin is broken and there is a wound. Use soap and warm water. Pat try the fat lip and avoid rubbing to reduce pain and further damage. As soon as you begin to feel the swelling, apply a cold compress over the lip. Swelling results from a buildup of fluid. You can reduce this by applying a cold compress; this slows down circulation, which in turn reduces swelling, inflammation and pain.  Wrap ice cubes in a washcloth or paper towel. You can also use a bag of frozen peas or a cold spoon. Press the cold compress gently over the swollen area for about 10 minutes. Take a break for another 10 minutes, and repeat until the swelling goes down or until you no longer feel pain or discomfort Caution: Do not apply ice directly to the lip. This can result in soreness or mild frostbite. Make sure the ice or icepack is wrapped in a cloth or paper towel. If the injury damaged your skin and caused a wound, you may want to use antimicrobial cream to reduce the chance of infection before applying a bandage.  The cold compress should have stopped the bleeding, but if the wound continues to bleed apply pressure with a towel for 10 minutes. You can treat minor, superficial bleeding at home, but seek medical attention if you have deep cuts, severe bleeding, and/or bleeding that does not stop after 10 minutes After the bleeding has stopped, apply antimicrobial ointment lightly to the affected area. Caution: If itching or a skin rash develops, stop using the ointment. Cover the wound with a bandage. Keeping your head raised above the heart allows the fluid to drain from the facial tissues. Sit in a comfortable chair with your head resting to the back of the chair. If you prefer to lie down, elevate your head “above the heart” with additional pillows. To help...

Summary in Russian:

Выясните, нет ли во рту других повреждений. Вымойте руки и лицо водой с мылом. Приложите лед. Если на коже есть повреждения, то наложите повязку с антибактериальной мазью. Посидите неподвижно с поднятой головой. Примите противовоспалительный обезболивающий препарат. Обратитесь к врачу.