Article in English: Place your arms directly in front of you with the fingers pointing up and palms facing you. Relax your shoulders and take several deep breaths. While you can perform acupressure anywhere, try to make yourself as comfortable as possible. With your opposite hand, place 3 fingers below the crease of your wrist. Place your thumb right below them and center it in between the two large tendons. This is the pressure point. Specifically, you're looking for the P6, or inner gate, pressure point which relieves nausea. The same point on the opposite side of your arm is known as the SJ5, or outer gate. Take your thumb and index or middle finger and press firmly on the point on both sides of the wrist when you feel nauseous. Then gently, but firmly rub the point using a circular motion for several minutes. You may immediately feel relief, but it can sometimes take up to five minutes. Repeat the process with your other wrist. Simply do several quick taps while taking deep breaths. It doesn't matter which arm happens to be on top. If you like, you can alternate arms. Do this for several minutes, until you begin feeling relief. For some, tapping or rubbing the wrists may seem easier than locating and massaging the P6 pressure point. Try tapping if you're still struggling to locate the exact pressure point. Find the bottom of your kneecap and measure four fingers below it. With your opposite hand, place a finger right below the lowest measuring finger (your pinky), on the outside of your shinbone. If you've correctly found the pressure point, a muscle will flex if you move your foot up and down. Specifically, you're looking for the ST36, or three miles, pressure point, which is one of the most widely used pressure points, providing nourishment and energy. Use your finger, fingernail, or heel of the opposite foot to apply firm pressure. You can keep pressure on it without any massage or you can rub up and down on the point. Either way, keep pressure on the point for several minutes.

Summary in Russian:

Расслабьте и правильно расположите руки. Найдите на руке точку, на которую нужно воздействовать. Надавите на точку пальцами. Легко похлопайте одним запястьем о другое. Найдите точку акупрессуры ниже колена. Надавите на точку ниже колена.


Article in English: Place your backup in the appropriate drive to restore the documents you backed up before starting this procedure and re-install your applications. This is located in the lower left hand corner of the screen. To restore your backup, choose "All programs" and "Accessories." Then choose "System Tools" and "Backup." When the Backup program is opened, click "Next" to continue. " Click "Next" to continue to the next pane. Click "Browse" to find your backup in either the CD or the thumb drive and then "Next" to continue. It may take some time to restore completely if it was a large backup. Click "Close" when the restoration is complete. The files from your backup should appear on your newly formatted computer.

Summary in Russian:

Возьмите диск или флеш-накопитель с резервной копией данных. Откройте меню «Пуск». Выберите «Восстановить файлы и настройки». Нажмите «Готово», чтобы запустить процесс восстановления.


Article in English: Place your bait at various depths to create an attractive setup, setting out the shallowest lines first and the deepest lines last so that the lines don't become tangled. Toss the pieces off of the transom until you have a visible chum click. Toss in new pieces every minute or so to keep the chum slick constant. Make sure that your hooked baits are within the chum slick.  If you are finding fish at different depths than the depths at which you set your bait, then you may want to change your bait depth. A bluefin will be 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 m) on your fish finder and will have a characteristic hump shaped like an upside-down "V."

Summary in Russian:

Насадите живую приманку, как мерланг или сельдь, через жабры. Разрежьте мерланга или сельдь на 3 или 4 части, для создания первоклассной приманки. Закрепите воздушный шар (в качестве поплавка) и позвольте приманке дрейфовать от лодки. Следите за вашим гидролокатором.


Article in English: Place your bamboo poles in the tub and allow them to soak overnight.  As with wood, bamboo requires moisture to bend. The moisture softens the lining and hemicellulose in the bamboo cells and allows them to flex. Without heat and moisture, these molecules crystallize making them virtually immovable. Depending on the size and thickness of the bamboo, soaking time may be longer. Pull the bamboo out of the water and slowly bend the bamboo, attempting to coax it into the shape you need. If you hear a crackling sound, the bamboo has not been soaked long enough, and needs to be placed back in the water. Take a large sheet of paper and sketch out the shape you want you bamboo to take. Place this paper on top of your large piece of plywood. Using the sketch as your guide, hammer nails into the plywood, following the sketched shape. Each nail should be approximately an inch apart. Hammer in a second row of nails. This row should run parallel to the shape you just nailed and the distance between the two rows should be slightly larger than the diameter of the bamboo. Once your bamboo has been adequately soaked and is pliable, remove it from the water and place it on the plywood between the nails. Allow the bamboo to dry 1-3 days. You can test whether your shape has been set by picking the bamboo off the board. If the bamboo retains the desired shape, it has finished drying into shape.

Summary in Russian:

Наполните чан теплой водой. Проверьте стебель на гибкость. Нарисуйте эскиз требуемой формы бамбука. Повторите форму наброска гвоздями. Согните бамбук.


Article in English: Place your chocolate squares in a microwave safe bowl. Place them in a microwave for 30 seconds. Then remove them and stir. Keep microwaving the chocolate in 30 second intervals until it's completely melted. Remove the brownie bites from the refrigerator. Dip them into your chocolate mixture one at a time. You can decorate the brownies as desired after dipping them in the chocolate. You can add decorative sprinkles or sparkling sugar, for example.  If there is a special occasion, decorate the brownie bites to reflect this. For example, you can use red and green sprinkles for Christmas or pink sprinkles for Valentine's Day. If you're making the brownie bites for a friend, use decorations they would like. If you're making them for a child's birthday party, for example, glittery sugar may be appropriate. After the brownie bites have been dipped in chocolate and decorated, place them in refrigerator again. Chill them until the chocolate hardens. How long this will take depends on the precise coolness of your refrigerator, but it generally takes around 20 minutes. You should store your brownie bites at room temperature in an airtight container. They should keep for about 3 to 4 days. After this point, you should discard your brownie bites.

Summary in Russian:

Растопите шоколад. Опустите кусочки брауни в шоколад. Украсьте кусочки брауни. Охладите брауни. Хранение кусочков брауни.


Article in English: Place your clean jam jars, lids, and bands in your large canning pot filled with water. Bring the water to a simmer so the jars heat up. Be sure to use fresh lids so the seals are intact. You can use lids that have been used before though. Your jars must be hot when you fill them with the hot jam. If the jars are cold, the hot jam may cause the jars to shatter. It may help to place a wide funnel over your jam jar. Carefully pour or ladle the jam into your jar. Leave about 1/4" of headspace at the top of the jar. Wipe the jar rims and threads with a clean cloth to make sure there's no jam stuck to the outside or top of the jar. Avoid leaving too much headspace. If you leave more than half-an-inch of headspace, there will be too much oxygen at the top of the jar and processing won't be able to sterilize the space so your jam will spoil faster. Place warm lids and rings over the jam jars. Twist them on to just fingertip tight. Use a canning tool to gently lower them into your pot filled with hot water. The water should cover the jars by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil. Cover the pot and boil the jars for 10 minutes. Resist the urge to twist the bands on tightly. Fingertip tight will let air escape from the jar while it's processing. Turn off the heat and carefully use a canning tool to lift each jar out of the water. Set them on a clean towel on your counter. Make sure it's in a draft-free spot so the temperature remains constant. Let the jars sit 12 hours and then you can check the seals. To check the seals, press down on the lid. You shouldn't feel any give and the lid shouldn't spring back when you remove your finger. It should remain flat if it was processed correctly.

Summary in Russian:

Простерилизуйте банки и крышки. Наполните банки джемом. Закройте банки и простерилизуйте их. Достаньте банки с джемом из кастрюли. Ваш джем готов.


Article in English: Place your cursor at the beginning on the page where you want to change the page numbering. In the Page Setup category, click the Breaks button. Select Next Page from the list of options. On the first page of the newly create section, double-click the either the header or footer to open the Design tab. This is located in the Navigation category. This will separate the two sections, letting the header and footer change. Headers and footers have separate links, so depending on where your page number is located, you will need to unlink the correct section. Insert your new page numbers. Use the Page Number Format window to change the format of the numbers. You c an also choose whether to continue the numbering from the previous section, or start new numbering.

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Выберите место, где вы хотите изменить вид номеров страницы. Дважды кликните по колонтитулу или на поле страницы документа. Для изменения шрифта нужно щелкнуть на его имя. После редактирования настроек страницы нажмите на кнопку ОК, чтобы сохранить изменения.


Article in English: Place your feet about shoulder width apart, but staggered in an up-and-back position.  You should be able to rock back and forth in this position without fear of falling over, as it is the most stable. Make sure your feet are planted on the ground and you are not standing on your toes.  You will begin with your weight shifted to your back foot, while maintaining your stance with your front foot fully on the ground as well. You should hold the ball in your nondominant hand (the one you don’t write with), with your other hand laying at your side.  Hold the ball in front of your body, above your hips and just below your waist. Don’t hold the ball too far out from your torso, otherwise you won’t be able to hit it with your opposite hand. Don’t grip the ball too firmly, but rather let it rest on your palm using a gentle grip with your fingers to keep it from falling. Your upper body and shoulders should be leaning forward slightly, and you should keep your eyes on the ball at all times. Close your hand, with your fingers tucked in and your thumb resting at the side. Using your hand with a closed fist, swing your arm in a pendulum motion to hit the ball.  Swing your arm with your palm facing up and your thumb facing out. Don’t wind your arm up very far prior to the swing; bring it back the same distance as you have to swing forward. For example, if you have to swing your arm forward half a foot, then swing with your arm only half a foot behind your starting position. Shift your weight forward slightly from your rear foot to your front, in time with your swing. Aim to hit the ball just below the center, so as to propel it slightly upwards and over the net.  Drop the hand holding the ball just before making contact with your swing. Follow through with your swing. Don’t stop your arm from moving immediately upon hitting the ball, but allow it to propel forward to give your hit more power. Keep your eye on the volleyball the whole time to aid in making contact.

Summary in Russian:

Займите позицию. Возьмите мяч. Поправьте осанку. Свободную руку сожмите в кулак. Замахнитесь рукой. Ударьте по волейбольному мячу.


Article in English: Place your feet so that your front foot is slightly ahead of the ball; this way your club will be resting near the centre of your body. Your feet should be a little wider than shoulder-width apart with your golf ball toward the middle of your stance.  Play your bigger clubs (such as hybrids or drivers) more towards your front foot, and smaller clubs (like irons) towards the middle of your stance. If you're a right-handed player, it will be the opposite. Your left foot will be about one foot — often less — closer to the hole than the ball is. If you're a left-handed player, your right foot will be closer to the hole than the ball is. Don't stand so close to the ball that you have to bend your elbows to accommodate the club positioning. At the same time, don't stand so far away that your arms are fully outstretched. You want your upper body to be slightly bent toward the ball and your torso bent away from the target, but not dramatically so. Tilt your upper body slightly away from your target. Alignment is the direction your feet and shoulders are pointed in. You want to align your feet and shoulders so that an imaginary line passing from your back shoulder to front shoulder — and back foot to front foot — is pointed directly at your target. This is called keeping your alignment "square." To check your alignment, get into your stance and place a golf club on the teeing area along the tips of your toes. Step back from the golf club and look at the direction it's pointing in. It should be pointed either at your target, or at the hole itself. Instead of being a stiff mannequin, try to adopt an "athletic stance" by bending your knees slightly. Try a practice swing with your knees totally straight to see how hard it is — and how unnatural it feels — to swing a golf club without slightly bent knees.  Balance your weight slightly on the balls of your feet. Although this is more difficult than balancing your weight on your heels, it is easier to shift your weight forward, and then backward, as you perform your swinging...

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Встаньте перед мячом так, чтобы он был по центру, при этом, одна нога должна быть немного впереди. Станьте на таком расстоянии от мяча, чтобы до него можно было достать клюшкой, свободно свесив руки перпендикулярно земле. Проверьте линию прицеливания. Слегка согните колени.


Article in English: Place your flower order (if desired) and pick up any goods friends or neighbors have offered to lend -- CDs? Baskets? Cake dishes or punch bowls? Tea trays? Sound equipment? A pre-rolled red carpet? Make a grocery list for the food and drinks. Buy any hard-to-find ingredients now in case you foresee having any trouble. Grab the alcohol now, too, if you're having cocktails. As long as it's meaningful, it doesn't have to be large -- especially since you're throwing her the dang party!  If she's a bit on the OCD side, ask the other bridesmaids and attendants what they've gotten her. They may have valuable input or you could join forces to purchase a larger gift. You could always offer to pay for part of the honeymoon! Hey, that's one less gift to open in the stream of gifts that will dominate (and possibly put the snooze button on) the party. Finally, a moment for you! Since you're the hostess, you have to look good, too! Here's the excuse to buy that new dress you've been looking at.

Summary in Russian:

Позаботьтесь об основных деталях. Купите свой подарок для невесты. Выберите свой наряд.


Article in English: Place your hand near the base of your fire site to make sure it feels cool. If you do not feel any heat emerging from the ground, it is likely to be fully extinguished. Also check for signs of steam and listen for any hissing noises, which are signs of remaining burning embers.  If you do not see evidence of these things, it is safe to leave your fire site. If you see evidence of any of these things, repeat the above steps to extinguish the fire. If you don't plan on using the fire site again, dump water over it.

Summary in Russian:

Убедитесь в том, что от костра больше не идет пар и жар, а также не слышится треск.


Article in English: Place your index and middle fingers over the inside center of your inner elbow. When you press lightly you should be able to feel the pulse of your brachial artery from this position. If you have difficultly locating your pulse, place the head of the stethoscope (the round piece at the end of the tube) in the same general area and listen until you can hear your heartbeat. Tuck the cuff end through the metal loop and slide it onto your upper arm. The cuff should be roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the bend of your elbow and should be evenly tight around your arm. Make sure that your skin is not pinched by the cuff as you wrap it securely. The cuff should have heavy duty velcro on it, which will hold the cuff closed. If you can wiggle the two fingertips under the top edge but cannot wedge your full fingers beneath the cuff, the cuff is tight enough. If you can wedge your full fingers under the cuff then you need to open up the cuff and pull it tighter before closing it again. The head should be face down, with the wide part of the chest piece in contact with the skin. It should be positioned directly over the pulse of your brachial artery that you found earlier. Also place the stethoscope earpieces in your ears. The earpieces should face forward and point toward the tip of your nose. The gauge needs to be positioned where you can see it. Hold the gauge lightly in the palm of your left hand if taking your own blood pressure. If taking someone else's blood pressure, you can hold the gauge in whatever position you want as long as you can see the face of the gauge clearly. You should hold the pump in your right hand. Turn the screw on the pump bulb clockwise to close the airflow valve, if necessary.

Summary in Russian:

Найдите ваш пульс. Оберните манжету вокруг руки. Проверьте плотность прилегания манжеты, просунув под нее два пальца. Просуньте под манжету стетоскоп. Расположите манометр так, чтобы вы смогли видеть его циферблат.


Article in English: Place your index fingers on the outside of your eyes and the middle fingers in the centers of your eyebrows. Push up gently and look down. Squeeze your eyes tightly shut and release by opening them again. Repeat this exercises once or twice per day, which may reduce the appearance of wrinkles and prevent them in the future. Put your index fingers on the outside corners of your eyes. Then place your middle fingers on the inside corners. Press gently, keeping your fingers in place, and close your eyes while looking up. Open your eyes and repeat the movement. Do this once or twice a day. Make a V-shape with your thumb and fingers at the upper corners of your mouth. Make the same shape with your other hand and place it above the first hand. Gently press in your fingers and try to force a smile against them. Repeat once or twice per day. This can temporarily reduce wrinkles and prevent them in the future. Place one hand below your neck. Keep your thumb spread far from the other fingers. Then place your other hand on top of the first and point your chin toward the ceiling. Gently pull down your chest and smile with your mouth closed. This can reduce wrinkling around your neck while strengthening the muscles. It may also prevent more wrinkling in the future.

Summary in Russian:

Тренируйте мышцы вокруг глазных яблок. Выполняйте упражнения для нижних век. Укрепите мышцы вокруг рта. Повысьте силу и гибкость шеи и головы.


Article in English: Place your jewelry in a clean mason jar or another suitable container. Cover it with white vinegar, so that it is completely immersed. You can let it sit for two or three hours, depending on how much tarnish you need to remove. Then, rinse and dry the jewelry. If the piece is only moderately dirty, it should be pretty clean after fifteen minutes.

Summary in Russian:

Погрузите ювелирные украшения в белый уксус.


Article in English: Place your knight directly between the two pieces on the closest file to either side of the king or rook line. Say something like: "wouldn't this suck, this is called a fork. I've put two pieces in danger and I can take your rook free of charge." To accentuate this fact, do the same, replacing your student's rook with their queen. Place one of your bishops at the opposite corner. Explain that they have to get their king out of danger but will lose their queen because of it. Explain that this is a pin and because the king has to move, it is also a discovered attack. Place your bishop so that it attacks the rook and the king. Tell them that this is a pin, fork, and a discovered attack all in one. Many chess tournaments require you to take notation while playing to let you analyze it after playing and improve your game. Many chess boards should have the alphanumeric system already on it.  The length of the board runs from a to h (from white's perspective; if black, it is reversed. The width of the board runs from 1 to 8 (from white's side to black's side; again, reversed if from black's perspective). If white, the bottom right corner should always be white. This square is called h1. Rows are called "ranks"; columns are called "files." If there are no pawns in a file, it is said to be "open." If only one pawn of one color is on a file, it is "semi-open." If pawns of different colors, then it is a closed file. If they demonstrate correctly, then play them in a game.  Teach them simple openings. Openings should not be analyzed into much detail unless they are highly advanced players. Basic opening principles should be taught, however, including the three objectives of the opening:  Open up your diagonals to let the pieces develop. Pawn to e4 is the best move for white for beginners because it opens up the bishop and queen diagonals simultaneously. Teach them to develop their knights before their bishops, to castle early, get their rooks on the center (d and e) files, and attack the king using tactics. Take control...

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Поставьте на доску короля вашего ученика и его ладью, оставив ее на четыре клетки дальше по горизонтали или вертикали. Поместите ферзя вашего ученика в угол доски, его короля дальше по диагонали ближе к центру доски. Оставьте короля и ферзь вашего ученика на своих местах, только поместите ладью на поле того же цвета несколько подальше. Научите их алгебраической нотации, широко используемой для записи шахматной партии. Дайте своему ученику задание:


Article in English: Place your necklace in a small container on top of a vibrating object, such as a washing machine. Allow the necklace to rest on the vibrating object for a few minutes. The vibrations will help shift and shake the knot of the necklace loose.

Summary in Russian:

Ослабьте узел.


Article in English: Place your pinky, ring, and middle fingers on the side of the cards facing away from you, and place your thumb on the end of the cards that is closest to you. Use your index finger as support on the top side.

Summary in Russian:

Держите колоду горизонтально в той руке, в которой вам удобнее.


Article in English: Place your record on your turntable and turn it on. While the record spins, lightly hold the brush on the surface of your record to sweep away any impurities and static build-up. Keep your brush on your record for 1-3 spins, then angle your brush at the edge of your record and slowly remove it.  Most record brushes have 2 rows of bristles, 1 to sweep of the dust, and 1 to remove static. Be sure to clean your brush after each use. That way, you do not spread debris to and from your cleaning brush. While this will not erase scratches, it will help your turntable pick up as many grooves in your record as possible, helpful to avoid skipping parts of the song. Visit a music store or search online to find a kit. Most come with a liquid cleaning solution, directional brush, and smaller brush used to clean the directional brush. Then, follow the specific directions outlined in your kit’s instructions to clean away surface debris. Your directions will likely have you apply the cleaning solution, then use the brush to sweep away extra dirt. Combine ¼ cup of 90-99% isopropyl alcohol, ¾ cup of distilled water, and 1 or 2 drops of dishwasher fluid in a spray bottle. Place your record on a microfiber cloth, and spray the solution on your record. Wait 30 seconds to let the liquid fill the grooves, and wipe away the liquid with another microfiber cloth. Then, soak another microfiber cloth in distilled water, and wipe off both sides of your record.  This will remove fingerprints and grime that a record cleaning brush cannot pick up. Avoid spraying the label of your record. You can repeat the process for both sides of your record to thoroughly clean away dirt and dust. Locate the scratches of your record, and angle 1 wooden toothpick at the scratch. Apply a little pressure, and rub back and forth on the scratch. Do this for any and all scratches on your vinyl. Rubbing the scratch with a toothpick helps get into the small cracks and lift up stubborn debris.  Take your time when cleaning with a toothpick and be careful not to...

Summary in Russian:

Используйте сухую щетку для очистки винила, чтобы удалить грязь и пыль. Купите набор для ухода за винилом, чтобы провести профессиональную чистку. Если такой набор вам не по карману, изготовьте жидкость для чистки винила самостоятельно. Легонько пройдитесь по царапине зубочисткой.


Article in English: Place your right foot on the brake pedal and push it down, then insert the key and turn it clockwise to start the vehicle. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and shift the gear lever into "Drive." This gear is marked with a "D" on the display panel, and will be highlighted when you've successfully selected it.  For shift levers mounted on the steering column, pull the lever towards you before moving it up and down to select a gear. For shift levers mounted on the floor, there is usually a side button to unlock the lever. It can then be moved along its track into position. This is either a lever between the two front seats or a pedal on the far left side of the foot area. There may be a release lever above the lower parking brake or a button to push on the topside model before you can disengage it. Look all around the car, including blind spots, to see if there are any moving objects or beings in the vicinity. Make sure to keep your eyes mainly on the direction you're moving. Slowly release pressure on the brake pedal and the car will start to move slowly. Take your foot off the brake, use the same foot to press the gas pedal gently, and the car will begin to move faster. There is no need to change gears in relation to speed in regular road driving. In "drive," turn it to the left to turn the car left and turn it to the right to turn the car right. Take your right foot off the accelerator pedal and move it to the brake, applying gradual pressure so as not to jerk to a halt. When you wish to start again, switch your foot back to the accelerator. When you have reached your destination, bring the vehicle to a complete stop by applying gradual pressure to the brake pedal and slide the shift lever back into the "P" position. Turn off the engine by turning the key counter-clockwise. Don't forget to turn off the headlights and apply the parking brake before getting out of the car.

Summary in Russian:

Заведите машину. Выберите передачу. Снимите машину с ручного тормоза. Осмотритесь. Начинайте движение. Поворачивайте руль для поворота машины. Нажимайте тормоз для уменьшения скорости или полной остановки машины. Припаркуйте машину.


Article in English: Place your spool of thread on the top of the sewing machine, on the spool pin. The spool should be turned so that the thread will be released counter-clockwise. Check the top of your machine for a diagram before you place your thread spool. Some machines have a small diagram on top that shows where the thread spool should go.

Summary in Russian:

Установите катушку ниток на штырек для катушки.


Article in English: Place your thumb and middle finger on opposite sides of the long side of the deck. You can lightly place your index finger on the deck for additional support.

Summary in Russian:

Держите колоду за край большим и средним пальцами.


Article in English: Place your thumb just beneath the bolster of the handle. Wrap your index finger around the handle from the other side of the knife. Bend both fingers closer together until they meet.  Note that the bolster is the blunt piece of metal in between the sharp portion of the blade and the handle of the knife. The handle grip is the option most beginner cooks naturally gravitate toward and it typically feels more natural than the blade grip. It also works well for cooks with unusually small hands. On the other hand, this grip style causes the wrist to fall out of alignment with the palm and fingers, thereby limiting the amount of control you have with the knife.

Summary in Russian:

Обхватите ручку большим и указательным пальцем.


Article in English: Place your white Converse shoes in the washing machine along with a little standard detergent. Run the machine on a full cycle using cold water.  Do not use a chlorinated bleach or detergent. To help prevent your shoes from banging around too violently inside the washing machine, wrap them in a mesh or fabric laundry bag before throwing them in. Converse shoes must be allowed to air dry. To speed the process up and help further the whitening effect, place your shoes in a warm, sunny, and dry location to dry.  The dry warmth of the sun can help dry the shoes faster, and the light of the sun actually has a mild bleaching effect.  Do not use a dryer. Machine drying white Converse will result in the shoes losing their shape.

Summary in Russian:

Закиньте обувь в стиральную машину. Высушите кеды на воздухе.


Article in English: Places like your underwear drawer, under the mattress, or at the top of your closet are obvious hiding locations for things. Your parents probably tried these areas when they were younger! Use strange or more complicated hiding areas for greater success.  Try hiding something in a sibling’s room. Those obvious locations become a little less obvious if they are looking for something specific to you. Note that this does not work if your parents do regular sweeps of the house for secrets. Tape things to the underside of your dresser or inside the top of the drawers. This keeps items from being discovered by a quick look under the dresser.  Another idea is if you have an old school backpack or an old bag, then you can hide things there, your parents won't suspect anything! Wrap your item in tissues or put it in a plastic bag (or both!) and hide it in the basement under some old clothes. Camouflage the item so that it looks like it “belongs” wherever you hide it.   Make sure to use things your parents are guaranteed not to use, move or throw away. Storing the item in a plastic bag or wrapping it in saran wrap can open up a few additional hiding opportunities. The bottom of a potted plant will go unchecked for months, and a proper liner can protect your items from water damage. There are loads of weird and wonderful ways of making one, and they are often easy to make. Grab old appliances, bottles, jars or other items that aren’t in heavy use anymore and see if they can support a few small items. This is especially useful if your household doesn’t use certain items such as television remotes or products that aren’t often kept in the storage container they come with.   Pull off the plastic head of a spray deodorant can and remove the cover to where the deodorant is stored (this comes off easily with the help of some basic tools). Put the plastic head back on (use this as a lid). Old bottles or food containers make for good hiding places and can easily blend in with your room. Combine with a good liner and store in...

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Найдите какие-нибудь необычные места. Вам нужно несколько уровней защиты. Найдите какой-нибудь контейнер для хранения своего предмета. Носите с собой мелкие предметы, которые хотите скрыть от родителей. Поищите какие-нибудь укромные места в бытовой технике.


Article in English: Placing a bowl or dish between you can coax attendance, which should always be rewarded to begin the session. Please note:  This method relies on the “clicker training” technique with the use of a “target,” such as a ping-pong ball stuck on the end of a chopstick. If the cat tries to extend its nose or mouth to the target, withdraw it, wait five seconds, then try again. Over time, reward only paw movements toward the target, then only those that touch the target, then only those with the same paw (either front right or front left).  Withdraw the target, wait, then try again for wrong-paw or weak paw movements. For this method, you will need to be able to click and offer the treat using the same hand, since the other is holding the target.  Practice beforehand so you can do the move properly each time. Try to hold it with your palm facing down, using your thumb to help grip. Keep sliding your hand towards the tip until it is covering the end of the target. Extend your hand, palm down, and “click + treat” palm contact with the correct paw. “High five” is the natural choice. Once your cat masters this maneuver, you can work on other angles for your “high fives.”

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Сядьте на пол лицом к коту. Держите цель над головой кота таким образом, чтобы он не мог дотянуться до нее пастью или носом. Сначала поощряйте щелчком кликера и угощением любое движение лапой. Начните держать цель ближе к ладони руки. Полностью замените цель своей рукой. Введите голосовую команду «дай пять» в тот момент, когда кот протягивает лапу. Опустите руку ниже, чтобы ваша ладонь была обращена к коту и находилась на уровне его глаз.


Article in English: Placing ads can be an excellent source of revenue for your blog. With “pay per click” (PPC) ads, you get paid when visitors to your blog click on ads that lead to other clients. You usually need to already have a strong readership and high visitor counts for ad buyers to be interested in your blog. Here are some examples of websites that pay you to place ads:  Google’s AdSense program is the most widely used PPC program because it has the power of Google Search behind it. Google will read your article and find "ads that are relevant" to it and display them next to or within the article. It will also use your readers’ cookies to display ads that are relevant to their recently visited websites on your blog.  You can also sign up for “cost per impressions” (CPM) ads. These function similarly to PPC, but they pay you based on units of “impressions” (views) the ad gets, even if the visitor doesn’t click on the link. Usually, the units are sets of 1,000 impressions.  If you don’t have about 10,000 unique visitors to your site every month, you aren’t likely to make much money from ads. That’s why it’s crucial to build up your readership through marketing and quality content. Affiliate marketing is a very popular way of monetizing a blog because it capitalizes on your readers’ trust of you. If your posts always deliver quality content, then your audience is more likely to trust product or service recommendations. You can provide links or recommendations to relevant products and get a commission from any sales driven by your blog.  Amazon Associates lets you place a banner on your website with products targeted at your audience, such as diapers for a parenting website or art supplies for a creative website. You earn a small commission when people buy something through your link. Amazon pays a commission ranging from 4% to 15%. Amazon is the giant in the industry, but it’s also a good idea to reach out to small companies and even individuals who make products or services that are related to your blog. For example, if...

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Размещайте на сайте рекламу. Займитесь партнерским маркетингом. Пишите рекламные статьи. Работайте с брендом или компанией напрямую. Приводите клиентов в другие компании. Используйте свой блог в качестве портфолио. Создавайте платный контент.


Article in English: Placing an ice pack on the hickey as soon as possible can help to constrict blood vessels and reduce swelling. This may make the mark less noticeable.  Wrap the ice pack in a clean cloth to minimize your risk of frostbite. You can also place a cool spoon on the hickey, but be sure to not rub it into your skin.  You can also use a bag of frozen vegetables, such as peas, or freeze a Styrofoam cup of water if you don't have an ice pack. Leave the ice on the hickey for up to 20 minutes at time. Make sure to wait for an hour or two after applying ice to apply it again. Apply the ice several times a day for a day or two. If your hickey is swollen after two days, you may want to apply a warm compress to the area. Heat therapy helps to open up blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can promote healing.  Use a heating pad or cloth soaked in warm water.  Apply heat for up to 20 minutes at a time several times a day. Make sure to give your skin a chance to return to its normal temperature after each heat application or you may burn your skin. Aloe vera is a natural moisturizer. It may help to promote the healing of a hickey. Try smoothing a thick layer of aloe vera onto your hickey. Leave it on for about 10 minutes. Then, wipe away the aloe vera with a tissue. Do this twice per day until your hickey has healed. Though there is no evidence that this actually works, some say that holding the inside of a banana peel on your hickey can help to cool the area, which may reduce the size of a hickey. Peel a banana and place the inside part of the peel on your hickey. Hold it there for up to 30 minutes, and then wipe away any excess banana with a tissue or damp cloth.

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Приложите лед. Прикладывайте тепло. Нанесите на засос небольшое количество алоэ вера. Приложите к засосу банановую кожуру.


Article in English: Placing steel wool in vinegar will, over time, dissolve the wool. This combines with the vinegar to create an aging stain. Fill a glass jar with vinegar, and place a fist-sized chunk of steel wool inside it. Let it settle for a minimum of one day, but up to five days for a darker solution. Sand it to remove any stain or coating which might prevent your aging solution from adhering properly. Boil black tea to brush onto the wood prior to using your steel wool solution. Tea contains tannic acid, which reacts with the vinegar stain and darkens it. The tea will not add any color by itself, it will only make the wood appear wet. Use a paintbrush to give a thorough coat to the wood. You should see an immediate change in color, which will dry after a few hours. Only one coat is necessary to give the “aged” look, but multiple coats can be applied to darken the wood. Allow time to dry, and then use a damp rag and cold water to remove any residue from the steel wool. This can be the finished product, but if desired, a wax coating can be applied to preserve the effect.

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Обратите внимание, что происходит во время  взаимодействия стальной ваты и уксуса. Сделайте раствор из стальной ваты и уксуса. Подготовьте древесину. Используйте чай. Используйте раствор из стальной ваты и уксуса. Завершите работу.


Article in English: Placing the cut side down helps trap moisture in the ham. It also prevents the glaze that normally comes on spiral sliced hams from drying out or getting stuck to the bottom of the pan. The ham itself should be covered, and the foil should wrap around the edges of the baking dish. Heavy aluminum foil (as opposed to regular aluminum foil) will help protect the ham from drying out. With your oven set at 325 Fahrenheit (163 Celsius), heat the ham for about 10 minutes for every pound (0.5 kg) of ham. The internal temperature of the ham should reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) for store-bought ham and 165 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius) for leftover ham. Pull the ham out of the oven about halfway through the cook time. Pull away a corner of the foil and stick a meat thermometer into the ham. It should be at about 160 degrees Fahrenheit (81 degrees Celsius). If you notice the ham turning white and drying out, add a bit more water to the dish and rewrap it before putting it back in the oven. Place the slices on a microwave-safe plate and cover the plate with a piece of paper towel. Heat the ham for about one minute per slice.

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Положите ветчину в форму для запекания. Накройте ветчину толстой алюминиевой фольгой. Нагревайте ветчину из расчета 10 минут на каждые 0,5 килограмма веса. Спустя половину отведенного времени проверьте мясо. Разогревайте отдельные ломтики в микроволновке.


Article in English: Plain white vinegar is a safe and natural method to remove bad odors from your laundry, including the smell of mildew. In addition to killing the bacteria that cause odor, vinegar strips away most of the product buildup that could be trapping odor in your clothes.  If you like, you can use half the detergent you normally use in combination with the vinegar, as long as the detergent is not made from a natural soap.  Vinegar breaks down the fats in natural soaps, such as castile soap, rendering both ineffective if the two are combined. Vinegar and baking soda both kill mold and mildew, but they attack different strains of these odor-causing bacteria. If you’ve already tried vinegar and your clothes still smell moldy, add 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of baking soda into the wash, and run the cycle with the hottest water possible. It may help to add a little vinegar into the rinse cycle after washing with baking soda. Regular detergent may not be able to kill mildew, so if you prefer to use a stronger, store-bought detergent, opt for one containing oxygen bleach, or dissolve borax in hot water and add it to the wash. You can use oxygen bleach in place of your regular detergent, but borax is usually used in addition to detergent. If you accidentally leave your damp workout clothes in your gym bag, the combination of mildew and body odor makes it especially difficult to get the smell out of the fabrics. Choose a product that has enzymes for destroying odor, then add it to your wash. Some commercial laundry detergents contain odor-fighting enzymes, or you can purchase a bottle of laundry booster that you use in addition to your regular detergent.

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Используйте вместо стирального порошка 1 стакан (240 миллилитров) уксуса. Если неприятный запах не исчез, добавьте при стирке 1/2 стакана (130 граммов) пищевой соды. Если вы предпочитаете стандартные моющие средства, используйте кислородный отбеливатель или буру. Если плесень вызвана потом, используйте ферментное средство для удаления запахов.


Article in English: Plain white vinegar is extremely acidic, which gives it antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties. Not only can it kill mold and mildew, it can also help loosen and lift other debris from your carpet. To make a cleaning solution, mix 2 cups (0.47 L) of warm water with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of white vinegar and 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of baking soda in a spray bottle.  Shake the mixture thoroughly and apply liberally to your carpet. Make more as needed. Note that the room will smell strongly of vinegar until the mixture dries. Once the mixture has dried, vacuum the room completely. Mix 4 tablespoons (59 mL) of 3% hydrogen peroxide with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of dye-free mild soap, such as Dr. Bronner’s. Blend them into roughly 6 cups (1.4 L) of hot water. This mixture is ideal for home carpet cleaning machines.  Find 3% hydrogen peroxide at a pharmacy or grocery store. Hydrogen peroxide may lighten the color of darker carpets. As long as you keep the percentage of hydrogen peroxide below 3%, however, this risk is minimal. Use white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide together for extra cleaning power. Blend 1⁄4 cup (59 mL) of white vinegar with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) each of hydrogen peroxide and mild dye-free soap in a spray bottle.  Fill the rest of the bottle with warm water. Especially when using hydrogen peroxide to clean your carpets, test your cleaning solution to ensure that you won’t accidentally cause discoloration. Simply wet a towel with your cleaning solution and rub it on the carpet in the corner of the closet, for instance. Let it sit for a few minutes, blot with a dry towel, and wait 24 hours.  If no fading or other discoloration occurs, your mixture is likely safe to use on the rest of the carpet.

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Распылите раствор уксуса, чтобы убить плесень. Смешайте 3%-ную перекись водорода с мылом без красителей. Смешайте 3%-ную перекись водорода с уксусом. Проведите тест на незаметном участке ковра.


Article in English: Plan a sit-down conversation with one or both of your parents. Schedule a time when they are not busy trying to make dinner or heading out the door for work. Make time to talk seriously and openly with your parents about what’s getting you into trouble. Turn off the TV and your phone so that you can give the conversation your full attention. Knowing what you want to say will help you figure out what is the most important parts to focus on. A plan can also help you say the hard parts that you might be nervous about.  A plan will also help you figure out what end result you’re looking for. Do you want to be grounded for less time? Do you want to get a phone? Do you want to attend a concert with your friends? Figure out what it is you want, but be realistic. If you’re already in trouble, don’t expect that your parents will suddenly change their mind after a calm conversation with you. Apologize for whatever got you into trouble. Your parents will appreciate that you acknowledge your wrongdoing. Saying sorry can go a long way. Even if you don’t think you did something wrong, try to understand the problem from your parents’ point of view. How do they view your actions? It’s a good rule of thumb throughout life to tell the truth. Your parents know you well and they are pretty good at detecting lies. If you start by lying, you can get caught in your lies if they don’t match up. Even if the truth is difficult to say, your parents will value your honesty and maturity. Keeping your temper in check will help your cause, because you will demonstrate that you can have a mature, calm discussion without automatically getting defensive or saying something rude. You may not get completely out of trouble by having a conversation with your parents, but you can make conditions better for yourself. Give a little and your parents will probably give a little too. This conversation may also lay the groundwork for keeping yourself out of trouble in the future. Talk with your parents in a respectful tone without sarcasm or anger....

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Выделите время, чтобы поговорить с родителями. Подумайте о том, что вы скажете. Несите ответственность за свои поступки. Говорите правду. Не раздражайтесь. Будьте готовы пойти на компромисс. Проявляйте уважение и будьте позитивным. Попросите своего брата или сестру поговорить с родителями.


Article in English: Plan ahead and get a good night's sleep before your presentation. Being fatigued during your speech will minimize your ability to deal with the stress of giving a speech. If you have trouble falling asleep, drink some warm milk and think some pleasant, relaxing thoughts. It may also help to listen to a relaxation tape or soft music, or to do some light reading before going to sleep. If you can, clear your calendar of stressful events that could interfere with your ability to concentrate and speak confidently and sincerely. In other words, don't schedule a job interview, a dentist visit, or a meeting with your ex-spouse's lawyer on the same day you are going to deliver that all-important speech. Some people mistakenly think that drinking lots of coffee or alcohol, smoking cigarettes, or popping a tranquilizer before speaking will improve their delivery. However, mood-altering substances are a crutch you don't need. It's best to avoid these substances altogether so that you can use all of your mental abilities to get through the speech. One problem with taking mood-altering substances before a speech is that you can't necessarily regulate the dosage. You don't know how much is too much and, once it is in your bloodstream, there is little you can do about it. Your relaxation may turn to sluggishness. Your pep may turn to jitters. If you have excess energy before your speech, you can get a little of it out by exercising. Do a light workout that gets rid of some of your excess energy but doesn't exhaust you completely. For example, you could do a gentle yoga class or go for a walk a few hours before your speech to get you relaxed and ready. Take some time to pick an outfit that is both comfortable and professional. Polish your shoes and comb your hair. Wear attractive, flattering, professional-looking clothing. When you look good and are comfortable, it will help you feel confident.  If you aren't sure what looking good is all about, talk to friends and family members that have good style. Talk to them about the...

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Отдыхайте. Минимизируйте количество других стрессовых ситуаций перед выступлением. Не принимайте психотропные вещества. Умеренная физическая нагрузка поможет унять волнение. Продумайте свой внешний вид. Перед выступлением съешьте что-нибудь  полезное и легкое.


Article in English: Plan at least 3 months out so that you have ample time for publicity and to create a large e-mail invite guest list. Give your guests a six week "Save the Date" e-mail.  Make sure formal invites (via mail or email) are dated no less that 2  weeks out. This gives your guests ample notice and gives you time to prepare the party of the year. Here are things to consider:  Pick a date when nothing else is happening. If there's a big community event going on or your friends always have "wines day Wednesdays" for example, avoid partying on that day. You want people to come to your party, right?! Make sure to check sports, community, church and other organization calendars before finalizing your date. You would not want to plan a 6pm event downtown if a major sports event is scheduled with in an hour of your event. Think about things like traffic, commute time, event parking and other factors that could lower your attendance. Does the time or date conflict? Will parking be plentiful and free? Will the commute for the majority of the guests be short? You don't have to have your party at night. How about a brunch party? Everyone's looking for an excuse to eat pancakes and drink mimosas over the weekend, aren't they? It's easiest if the party is at your home, though it can be somewhere public like a community center, restaurants or a bar, but you could also look into venues for rent (community centers, parks, historical areas, recreational or sports centers.) Usually only 20% to 25% of the invited guests attend. A good rule of thumb is "the more the merrier." However, you don't want your guests packed in like sardines, so consider the place you're working with and how many mouths you need to feed! If you want 200 people in attendance make sure you have ample time to create a minimum of an 800 e-mail guest list. Remember, people always come late or sometimes never show. Also, if guests are bringing friends it could get out of hand rather easily. On the  invitation, indicate whether or not it's okay to bring uninvited...

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Выберите время, дату и место. Составьте список гостей. Выберите тему. Расскажите о вечеринке. Выделите бюджет на вечеринку, если это необходимо.


Article in English: Plan on planting the seeds during the early spring, after the danger of frost has passed for the season.  Depending on where you live, this can be between early April and mid May. Since four o'clock flowers grow quickly, there is no need to start them early indoors. It is recommended that you wait until the weather warms up so that you can sow them directly outdoors. The evening before you plan to plant, place the seeds in a small saucer and cover them with water. Allow the seeds to soak in the water overnight.  The shells of these seeds are very thick, so they might not germinate well if they are not thoroughly soaked. When ready, the seeds should be somewhat swollen but still firm. Note that if you are planting the seeds during a rainy season, when the soil is thoroughly drenched, you may omit this step and plant the dry seeds directly in the soil. Four o'clock flowers do best when planted in direct sunlight or in light/partial shade.  For optimal growth, choose a spot that receives 4 to 6 hours of sunlight on a regular daily basis. Too much shade can cause the plants to grow lanky and may hinder flower production. Use a small trowel or garden fork to dig up the soil in the planting area. Loosen the soil roughly 1 or 2 feet (0.3 or 0.6 m) deep. You should not need to amend the soil. Even though these flowers thrive in rich, well-draining soil, they generally do well in all soil conditions, even when the soil is of fairly poor quality. Press each seed into the soil with your fingers, placing it no more than 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) deep. Make sure that a loose layer of soil covers the seed to protect it from weather and wildlife, especially birds. This soil should be no greater than 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) deep. Usually, you should only plant one seed per one foot (30 cm) of space. You will eventually need to thin out your seedlings so that the plants are 2 feet (0.61 m) apart. For that reason, you may also opt to sow the seeds 2 feet (0.61 m) apart, saving yourself the extra effort later on. Gently water the seeds...

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Подождите, пока потеплеет. Замочите семена. Выберите солнечное место. Разрыхлите почву. Аккуратно вдавите семена в почву. Расположите семена на расстоянии 1-2 футов (30-61 сантиметра) друг от друга. Хорошо полейте.


Article in English: Plan on starting the seeds indoors five to nine weeks before the date you intend to transfer the seedlings to your outdoor garden.  For annual varieties, sow the seeds five to six weeks before the anticipated last frost. For perennial varieties, sow the seeds eight to nine weeks before the anticipated last frost. Make sure that the spot you choose indoors can maintain a temperature between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit (21 and 24 degrees Celsius). Fill each compartment of a plastic starter tray to the top with sterile potting soil. Consider using specially blended "seed starting" soil for even better results. Use your fingers to gently press one seed into each compartment of soil. The seeds should be barely covered with only a loose layer of soil. Do not plant the seeds too deep. The soil covering the seeds should be no deeper than the thickness of the seed itself. Place the seed tray in a warm, sunny location and water as often as needed to keep the surface of the soil moist.  The soil must remain moist but it should not be drenched. Avoid letting puddles form on the surface of the soil. Once the seeds germinate, you can cut back on the watering schedule. Seedlings only need enough water to keep the soil moist at a depth between 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm).

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Сейте семена дома. Наполните стерильной почвой пластмассовые лотки, в которых вы будете сеять гауру. Вдавите семена в грунт. Семена должны находиться во влажной почве и в тепле.


Article in English: Plan on transplanting scuppernongs when you no longer have to worry about sub-freezing temperatures. Frost can hinder the development of young vines. In the southern United States, you can usually plant scuppernongs in late February through March. Plants kept in containers can technically be planted at any point during the year, but if you opt for bare-root plants, you must adhere to this schedule more strictly. The hole should be at least as deep as the container currently holding the scuppernong vine, if not a little deeper. Each planting hole should also be about twice as wide as the diameter of the current container. You need to provide plenty of space for the roots to spread without any risk of crowding. Gently remove the plant from its current container and center the roots in the planting hole. Partially cover the roots with topsoil, then fill the rest of the hole with loose soil.  Scatter the soil around the roots and use your hands to firmly pack it in as you work. Water the soil after transplanting the vine and filling in the hole. The water should help settle the soil and will also give the roots a boost of nourishment. Spread 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of compost or shredded leaves over the soil to help retain moisture around each newly planted vine. Separate vines should be 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6.1 meters) apart within a single row. If you plant multiple rows of scuppernongs, the rows should be spaced 8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.7 meters) apart.

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Подождите, пока не будет дальнейших заморозков, и лишь тогда планируйте пересаживать виноград. Выкопайте яму глубиной как минимум с контейнер, в котором сейчас находится лоза, или чуть больше. Осторожно пересадите "скаппернонг". Предоставьте много пространства для каждой лозы.


Article in English: Plan out everything you need to do during the day, and arrange them in order of importance. This will help you remember everything you need to get done. It will also give you a sense of capability and provide you with a visual reminder of both what you've accomplished and what tasks remain. Aim to get your most challenging or complex tasks done earlier in the day, when you have more energy. Disengaging from homework, studying, or work projects for a short period of time can improve productivity by making you feel more refreshed and recharged, and it can motivate you to get through your next set of tasks.. After pulling an all-nighter, it's important to return to your regular habits. Go to bed around the time you normally would, or perhaps a little earlier than usual, and set your alarm for the same time you would normally wake up.

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Составьте список. Эффективно распределите выполнение работы. Делайте перерывы. Восстановите нормальный режим сна.


Article in English: Plan to bleach your hair when it is damp but not dripping. Run your hair under a cool stream of water (be it in the shower or sink). Once your whole head is wet, towel dry it so that it is damp rather than soaking wet (ie. there should not be water dripping in rivulets off of your head).  You can also let your hair air dry for several minutes in combination with towel drying it. Bleach can be applied to wet or dry hair. You should use whatever approach is more consistent with your level of bleaching experience. Your bleach will likely go best if you use a method you are comfortable with. Bleach has a tendency to remove the color from everything (not just your hair but clothing too) so it's important to bleach-proof your work area. Wrap an old towel (one you don't mind discoloring) around your shoulders. To be safe, you may want to wear an old shirt you don't care about as well. Put your latex or rubber gloves on so that the bleach doesn't irritate your skin. You will need to wear latex or rubber gloves for this step. When applying the bleach wash, start at the bottom (or tips) of your hair and work your way up to the roots. Once you have reached the roots, rub the rest of the bleach bath into your hair just like you would rub normal shampoo into your hair while showering. It's okay to apply the mix only to certain spots on your hair (like where the color didn't work out like you wanted it to.) Once your hair is clipped up with plastic clips, put a shower cap over it. The shower cap will make the bleach process more quickly, and will also ensure that the bleach doesn't drip everywhere. Spray a small section of the hair with plain water in a spray bottle and wipe a bit of bleach clean with an old towel. Do this every few minutes to keep an eye on how much your hair is lightening. It is important to keep an eye on your bleaching hair or else you may end up with a more intense platinum that the one you were hoping for.  For already bleached hair, you may only need 7 - 10 minutes. For removing a dark dye, you may...

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Намочите волосы прохладной водой. Положите старое полотенце на плечи. Проведите отбеливающее мытье. Закрепляйте зажимами свои волосы во время процесса отбеливания. Соскоблите немного отбеливателя. Промойте ваши волосы.


Article in English: Plan to clean your oil brush as soon as you are done using it. Do so even if you intend on coming back to your painting project in the near future. Always clean your brush promptly to ensure a thorough job with minimum damage to the bristles.  If you are going to resume painting shortly, don’t soak your brush in paint thinner in the meantime as a substitute for cleaning. Over time, paint thinner will eat away at the glue that binds the bristles to the handle. Although oil paints dry at a slower rate than other types, it is still easier to clean your brush before they have a chance to dry at all. Set up your cleaning station before you begin painting. Have a pair of cleaning gloves and protective eyewear ready to protect yourself from chemicals. Lay out newspaper, old towels, or drop cloths to keep surfaces clean. Assemble them before you begin your project. Make sure you have what is needed before you really need it. Guarantee a quick and easy clean-up without having to search for this or that while the paint dries in your brush. At the very least, you will need:  Cleaning rags, newspaper sheets, paper towels, or similar materials One sealable container with a lid. Paint thinner (mineral spirits or turpentine, depending on your medium) or safflower oil Soap (preferably designed specifically for paint brushes; if not, dish-washing soap or shampoo is acceptable)

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Не медлите с очищением кисточек. Перед работой с красками защищайте себя и окружающие предметы. Заранее готовьте чистящие материалы.


Article in English: Plan to eat at scheduled times during the day. This can help you determine how many calories to include at each meal and it will keep you from skipping meals. Play around with your schedule to decide whether you'd like to eat larger meals or several small ones.  Kids like following routines and knowing what to expect. Offer your small children snacks and meals at the same times every day. They'll also be more likely to eat if you let them make some decisions about the food.  It will take repeated exposure (15 – 20 times) to new foods for the child to accept it. Offer the new food but don't force the child to eat it If you find yourself rushing throughout the day and forgetting to eat, it can be hard to eat healthy foods or get enough calories. Be sure to slow down, sit down, and enjoy your meal. Create a calm atmosphere where you can relax and look forward to eating. Avoid distractions like watching tv or talking on the phone while you eat. You may not feel like eating very much if you're stuck in a routine that you don't enjoy. Do things to make eating fun and you'll be more likely to look forward to eating. For example, go on a picnic and get a change of scene. You can even do this indoors for something different. You can also encourage your child to eat by giving verbal praise or rewards (like stickers) for good eating. It's hard to eat healthy foods if you don't like what you're eating. Try to include healthy foods and foods you like. This will make it more likely that you'll actually eat the food you're buying. For example, instead of buying a healthy meal of things you don't really enjoy and only eating a little of it, make one of your favorite meals and include something healthy on the side. If your child is not interested in eating something, offer something you know your child enjoys eating. Never force your child to eat a food they don't like. Instead, offer another food that's also nutritious.

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Ешьте регулярно. Сосредоточьтесь на еде. Сделайте прием пищи интересным занятием. Ешьте то, что вам нравится.


Article in English: Plan to hang most of your pictures at roughly eye level for a pleasing effect. The center of your picture should usually end up between 57 and 60 inches from the ground. Measure it out with a tape measure and lightly mark the proper height with a pencil. Feel free to adjust the center height of your pictures based on your own height or the height of the room you are decorating. These numbers are only a guideline. Hold your picture up so that its center point is directly over the spot you marked with a pencil and ensure you like how it looks there. If you feel that it should be raised or lowered, do so. Once you have made a final decision, measure from the center of the picture to the top edge of the frame and note the height. Next, measure down from the top of the frame to the hanging bracket or wire on the back of the frame. Subtract this small measurement from the frame height measurement to determine where on the wall you should insert your anchor so that the center of the picture will be at the desired height. If your picture has a wire hanger, pull the wire up towards the top of the frame until it is taut before measuring, since this is where the wire will be once it is hung on the anchor.

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Рассчитайте правильную высоту. Определите, где будет висеть картина.


Article in English: Plan to host it in your backyard, a park or another outside area. Crawfish boils are traditionally fun outdoor parties. To set up for the party, you will need the following:  An outdoor eating area A 60 gallon (227.1 L) pot A large metal strainer with a handle Outdoor cooking facilities, such as an outdoor cooking burner Depending on the size of the party you're having, you'll  need 20 to 30 pounds of crawfish. Plan on ordering 2-3 pounds per person. Most of the weight will be in the parts of the crawfish that are discarded.  If you're in the US South, crawfish is seasonally available in seafood and grocery stores, in addition to crawfish trucks. Other states, such as California, have locally-harvested crawfish. Check with your local fishmonger. Crawfish can also be purchased online. Live crawfish should be kept cool and away from light and heat until they're ready to boil. This process is also called purging the crawfish. Place them in a large bucket and fill it with clean water. Use a paddle to stir them around for a few minutes. Rinse them and put them in another clean container.  Don't let live crawfish sit in water for too long, as they will drown. Some people add a box of salt to the water to help purge the crawfish. Dead crawfish will float to the top, and should be discarded. Fill it halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Stir in the following ingredients:  The juice of 8 lemons, and the lemon peels. 1 pound crawfish boil seasoning. Throw in the following ingredients and allow them to boil for ten minutes:  8 onions, peeled and sliced in half 10 pounds new potatoes 20 ears of corn, shucked and cut in half 5 heads of garlic, split in half Place the crawfish in a wire basket with a handle, or a strainer, and lower it into the water. Let the mixture boil for five more minutes. Turn the burner off and cover the pot. Allow the crawfish to sit and cook for another 30 minutes. Remove the lid and take the strainer full of crawfish out of the pot. Allow them to drain. Spread newspapers over picnic tables...

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Пригласите в гости родственников и друзей на вечеринку с лангустами. Закажите лангустов. Помойте лангустов. Поставьте котел на 227 литров на средний огонь. Доведите воду до сильного кипения. Снова доведите до кипения. Подавайте блюдо на стол. Научите друзей есть лангустов.


Article in English: Plan where your retaining wall is going to be using stakes and string, leveling off to ensure an even height and using a tape measure to ensure an even length.  Contact your local utilities office to confirm that there are no pipes or cables in your digging zone. Your local utilities office should perform this free of charge. If you live in the USA, you must make an 811 “Digline” call and set up a time to have your property inspected to determine the location of underground utility pipes and cables before starting any digging project. This is required by law. Make the call at least a few days before you plan to start your project. If you want more of a random outline, lay out a line for your wall using a garden hose. Simply drape the garden hose out in the general area of the proposed wall utilizing its curves. Check to see that the shape is buildable and aesthetically pleasing, and then use landscaping paint or flour to mark the ground where the garden hose was. Using a shovel, dig a trench along the line you have laid out. It should be slightly wider than the blocks you will use for your wall. Check that the trench is as level as possible.  If you live in the USA, you must wait until the Digline locate process is complete before you begin excavating. Enough space should be made to bury the bottom row of blocks at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) for every 8 inches (20.32 cm) of wall height. Factor into this equation a level of paver base that will rest on the bottom of the trench. Using a soil tamper — you can easily rent one for less than $20 — tamp (pack) down the bottom of the trench. Then, add 4 to 6 inches (10.16-15.24 cm) of patio paver base or rock dust to the bottom of the trench. Patio paver base is ideal because it is specially made gravel that compacts well and is sturdy.  Rake the paver base once it's been applied, getting as much uniform coverage as possible. Go over the paver base one more time with a level, making sure that the trench area is a uniform height. If there's uneven distribution add a...

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Планировка и разбивка участка. Земляные работы. Утрамбуйте почву и выполните укладку основания фундамента.


Article in English: Plan your expedition in the spring, before they've flowered. Some think that nettles taste bitter and unpleasant after they've flowered. Others claim that cystoliths (microscopic stones) in the adult plants can irritate the urinary tract. Both of these claims are disputed by some nettle harvesters, but most stick to the young plants. Some subspecies of nettle will flower in late fall. Wear gloves, long sleeves, and long trousers to avoid the stinging hairs. Bring along a pair of scissors or garden clippers to make harvesting easier. Many experienced foragers pick barehanded, but they often contradict each other when giving advice. This may be due to variation between subspecies of nettles. The key is to look closely at the plant and figure out where the hairs are. They're usually angled the same way, so you can avoid most stings if you move along the plant from the opposite direction, or pinch the leaves from straight above and below. Nettles are common weeds throughout much of the world, and they should be easy to find in partial shade, such as a fence line or forest edge. The plants are dark green, with leaves growing in pairs opposite each other. The leaves are heart- or lance-shaped, with a toothed ridge around the perimeter. There are other, less common edible plants called "nettles" because they cause a similar sting. These may have a different appearance. The shoots are edible, but there's no reason to put them in tea. Check the top bud and leaves for holes or black specks, which are signs of pests. If they're healthy, clip them off and toss them in your bag. Grab the stem and run your gloved hand upward to remove all the leaves at once.  To keep the plants alive, harvest just the top two or three pairs of leaves. Nettles are hardy weeds, though, so this may not be a concern. A very young plant, if the top is clipped, will grow outward into a bushy nettle good for later harvesting. You can use fresh or dried leaves to make tea. Each has its own flavor. To dry them, just leave them in a paper bag in a...

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Собирайте молодую крапиву весной. Защитите себя от ожогов. Распознайте крапиву. Выбирайте здоровые листья. Высушите листья (при желании).


Article in English: Planets are usually much brighter than stars. They are closer to earth so they begin to look more like a disk, rather than a tiny dot. Although some of the planets may be in their apparition period, they may be harder to see if they aren’t one of the brighter planets. Jupiter and Saturn will always be the easiest to see. Each planet reflects the light of the sun differently. Know what color you’re looking for in the night sky.  Mercury: this planet twinkles, flashing a bright yellow color. Venus: Venus is often mistaken for a UFO because it is large and silver. Mars: this planet is a reddish color. Jupiter: Jupiter glows white throughout the night. It is the second brightest point of light in the night sky.  Saturn: a smaller planet that is yellowish-white in color.

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Научитесь различать планеты и звезды. Ищите яркие планеты. Запомните цветовую гамму.


Article in English: Planets that pass through the different houses of your chart affect your reading. Planets are scattered throughout the chart, represented by different symbols.  The sun is represented by a circle with a dot in the center. The moon is a small half-crescent moon shape. Venus is the symbol for female while Mars is the symbol for male. Mercury is the female symbol, but with two small lines jutting out of the top circle. Jupiter is represented by a symbol that looks something like the number 4. Saturn is represented by a symbol that resembles 5. Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto all have fairly intricate symbols representing them. Uranus looks something like an upside down female symbol with four lines on either side, two on each side, that curve outward in opposing directions. Neptune looks like an upside down cross with two lines on either side, looping upward. Pluto is a kind of combination of Neptune and Uranus. It's a female symbol facing upward, with two lines on either side that loop upward. The planets are divided into two types: personal planets and outer planets. Personal planets include the sun, the moon, mercury, venus, and mars.  The sun represents a person's basic identity and purpose. The moon represents how a person reacts and reflects on the events experienced in life.  Mercury is your ability to relate to and perceive individuals and objects. Venus illustrated what you're comfortable with and what you enjoy. Mars represents your will and your actions. The outer planets include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, and Neptune. They point to different aspects of your personality than the inner planets.  Jupiter represents how you integrate yourself into society as well as your personal growth.  Saturn represents your personal responsibilities as well as personal rules you develop for yourself over time.  Uranus represents your ability to learn and grow. Neptune points to your ideals and imagination.  Pluto represents your capacity for change and inner growth, pointing to very deep and personal types of change....

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Определите расположение планет. Изучите личные планеты. Получите сведения о высших планетах. Раскройте значение планет, используя свои дома и знак Зодиака.


Article in English: Planning out your life can be an overwhelming task, and there are many different areas in your life to consider when planning. In order to get a better idea of what you’d like the future to look like, it is helpful to spend some time exploring what is fulfilling and meaningful to you. Some questions to start you thinking about in which direction you want your life to go include:  What does success look like to you? Is it a certain job title or amount of money? Is it being creative? Is it having a family? What would your life look like if you had the power to change it right now? Where would you live? What would your career be? How would you spend your time? Who would you spend you time with? Whose life do you admire? What about the course of their life makes it appealing to you? Once you have explored what is meaningful to you through questioning and self-reflection, write down the answers you came up with in a sentence you can use as a guiding vision statement. Write it in the present tense, as if you’ve already accomplished it.  An example of a vision statement may be: My life is successful because I am my own boss; I feel free everyday; I get to use my creativity; and I spend my time with my family. Because planning a life in a rapidly changing world can be difficult, you can use this sentence as a guiding principle as you try to map out your life keeping in mind that the specific job, place, or goal can fluctuate as long as your guiding vision, or what is most important to you, is being fulfilled. Your plan may not go in a straight line. Very rarely does something happen exactly as someone plans or expects. Life is full of curves, twist, and new opportunities. Life is also full of failures, but that doesn’t mean you should give up. Be prepared to take action in baby steps. Learn from those actions and experiences as you move closer to your goal. You may run into dead ends in your life. You may end up with a job you think will put you in a better place, but it leads nowhere. You may get sidetracked by...

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Подумайте и решите, что для вас наиболее важно. Напишите то, что вы видите. Не спешите. Будьте готовы к созданию новых возможностей для самого себя.


Article in English: Plant allium bulbs once the trees start losing their leaves. Usually, you can plant them any date between late September and late November as long as the ground hasn't frozen yet. Roots tend to form in the fall. You may also notice a few sprouts in the fall if you live in warmer climates, but most stems and buds form in the spring. Alliums love the sun, so they thrive best when you plant them in a garden bed that receives full sun—six hours or more of direct sunlight. The soil can be of average nutritional quality, but it should drain well.  Most alliums can also grow in partial sun to light shade, but the stems might become weaker with less sunlight, and weak stems may not be able to support the weight of the flowers once they bloom. To determine whether or not the soil drains well, pay attention to it after a heavy rain. If you can spot puddles five to six hours after the last drop of rain, the soil is too compact and does not drain adequately well. While starting with well-draining soil will make things easier for you, you can also amend the soil to improve its drainage abilities. Mix in 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) of organic material like peat moss, compost, ground bark, or decomposed manure.  Dig this material into the top 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm) of soil to ensure that the soil near the bulb will drain well. As a general rule, you do not need to amend the soil for the sake of adding nutritional content. Allium bulbs can grow in soils with poor nutritional quality, but they will rot in soggy soils. Dig a hole that is roughly two to three times the diameter of the bulb. This may seem deep, but bulbs do better when planted deep and tend to weaken if planted in shallow depths.  When planting multiple allium bulbs, the bulbs should be spaced 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) apart. Consider spreading a 2-inch (5-cm) layer of agricultural grit or spent compost at the bottom of the hole before laying the bulb inside. Doing so can improve drainage conditions. The stalk will grow out of the pointed end, so that...

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Посадите луковицы осенью. Выберите хорошее место. Измените почву по мере необходимости. Выкопайте достаточно глубокие ямы. Посадите луковицы заостренным концом вверх. Утрамбуйте их. Поливайте хорошо.


Article in English: Plant-based materials, including grass, straw, leaves, kitchen scraps, coffee grounds and weeds are great materials for a compost heap. Compost will ensure your homemade potting mix will have rich nutrients and beneficial microbes. ” “Browns” are materials that produce carbon, such as leaves, straw, and cornstalks. “Greens,” which produce nitrogen, include kitchen scraps, coffee grounds, weeds, grass trimmings and the like. Never put animal meats, dairy products, feces from dogs, cats or pigs, or biosolids (human waste) in your compost. This can make your compost a health hazard. This container can be purchased at a home supply store or made yourself. It should have a lid and be at least 3 feet cubed. This minimum size will ensure that the contents will be able to heat to 160 °F (71 °C) for at least 2 weeks. This will result in fully composted material.  Be sure to turn over the composting material at least 5 times during these 2 weeks in order to ensure that the material is composting throughout. You can also add worms to your compost, which helps the composting process. Once the material is fully composted, which usually takes about three months, push it through a screen in order to get particles of compost that are a consistent size. The particles should be relatively small so that you can mix it well into your potting mix. Return the larger particles to your compost bin.

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Не выбрасывайте остатки еды, скошенную траву и прочие компостирующиеся материалы. Смешайте 3 части углеродных источников и 1 часть азотных источников. Поместите компостирующиеся материалы в контейнер для компостирования. Просейте компост через решето.


Article in English: Plant-based supplements are often suggested as an additional treatment with medication and lifestyle changes. Speak to your doctor before you take supplements and continue taking any medication you have already been prescribed for high androgen while you are on supplements. Do not depend solely on supplements to treat high androgen levels, as they may not work on their own. Spearmint can help to decrease your testosterone levels and increase your luteinizing hormones, a hormone commonly found in women with normal levels of androgen. Have organic spearmint tea with your meals in the morning or at night to reap the benefits of this natural herb. These herbs can keep your testosterone levels low. Look for these herbs in pill or powder form at your local health food store or online. Have these herbs with a small meal. Swallow tablets whole. Dissolve powdered herbs in a glass of water to drink them. Reishi mushroom contains anti-androgenic properties and can help to block your body from producing too much androgen. This plant can be found as a supplement in pill or powder form. Put powdered reishi mushroom supplements in a glass of water so it dissolves and then drink it. This is a good topical therapy for reducing your androgen levels. You can find rosemary leaf extract at your local health food store or online. Start by checking the label to ensure the herb or plant is the first ingredient listed. Make sure there are no preservatives, additives, dyes, or chemicals listed in the ingredients. Look up the manufacturer online to ensure they provide contact information and have high ratings by consumers.  You can also contact the manufacturer directly to confirm the supplements have been tested by a third party. Keep in mind the Federal Drug Administration does not monitor supplements, so you will need to make sure the supplements are safe to take before having them. The best way to ensure the supplements are safe is to bring them to your doctor's office and discuss them with your doctor.

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Проконсультируйтесь с эндокринологом, перед тем как начать принимать какие-либо пищевые добавки. Пейте мятный чай 2–3 раза в день. Попробуйте такие антиандрогенные травы, как лакрица, пион и пальма Сереноа. Принимайте добавки из гриба рейши, чтобы снизить уровень андрогенов. Попробуйте экстракт из листьев розмарина. Убедитесь, что добавки можно принимать.


Article in English: Planting a garden? Break or cut off the bristled end of the toothbrush, write or paint the names of the plants you are sowing, and place your markers in the soil. This way, you've reused an old toothbrush, and you've identified each of your plants. If you are leery of plastic in your soil, you can either use bamboo or wooden toothbrushes, or you can attach the toothbrushes to the outside of your garden bed in the same order as your plants. Although gallon and larger paint cans warrant the use of a full-sized stirring stick, sample-sized cans, and quarter-gallon cans don't do as well using a full-sized stick. Toothbrushes make excellent paint stirring tools for small cans. Make sure you either remove the bristle first, or hold the bristle in your palm as you stir. Placing the bristle into the paint may result in wasted paint, as it would become trapped in the bristles. Left wholly intact, an old toothbrush can double as a backscratcher, as the bristles are firm enough to provide consistent, steady contact to ease the irritation of an itch. If your brush is going to be used in this way, make sure it is cleaned or sanitized regularly, as contact with skin could result in bacterial growth on the bristles.

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Сделайте садовые метки. Размешивайте краску в небольших банках. Чешите спину.


Article in English: Planting flowers such as aster and yarrow, or cilantro, fennel, or dill may attract beneficial insects (insects that eat other insects), which eat caterpillars. Be sure to have these plants growing throughout the season to keep the beneficial insects coming. Planting these types of plants provides a source of alternative food for the beneficial insects, and will keep them coming back even after they’ve taken care of any caterpillars. An insect barrier is a type of fabric that you can use to cover your plants. This barrier will prevent moths and butterflies from laying eggs on your plants, which then hatch to become caterpillars. This may be ideal for plants that grow fall vegetables. In this case, pollination does not play a huge role so covering the plants will not reduce the amount of vegetables grown by the plant. Caterpillars come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are large, some are small, some are hairy, and some look like worms. If you haven’t seen any caterpillars, but notice that the leaves of your plants are covered in holes, then you likely have caterpillars in your garden.  Almost all caterpillars can be taken care of using one of the above-mentioned methods. However, tent caterpillars, which usually live in trees. These caterpillars usually live in webs. These types of caterpillars can be controlled in the same way, but you can also try to remove the branches of the tree where the nest is, and then burn the web nest. Although caterpillars are generally harmless to humans and cannot bite, there are several species of caterpillars that can give a painful sting. There are many different types of stinging caterpillars that all look very different; therefore, you should generally assume that if a caterpillar has a furry appearance or barbs that it will sting you if you touch it. The sting may not be fatal, but it will be very painful, so it’s best to avoid touching a caterpillar if you aren’t sure what kind it is.

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Посадите растения, которые привлекают полезных насекомых. Используйте защитные сетки от насекомых. Определите, с какими гусеницами вы имеете дело.


Article in English: Plaque is accumulation of food byproducts and proteins in your mouth, and tartar is hardened plaque. The most common sign of plaque/tartar is a yellow or brown color to teeth or gums, but there are some tests that can be done at home to easily identify plaque buildup. It usually does not cause symptoms until you have a cavity or an infected tooth, but noticeable dark spots or white spots may be tooth decay. When this occurs, a toothache is the most common symptom, but dentists have a variety of high-tech methods, like fluorescent light, magnifying glasses, and intraoral cameras, to find problems. Gingivitis is basically redness or swelling of the gums.  If left untreated it can turn into periodontal disease, with gums that become infected and pull away from teeth.  If this fits you, your teeth may not just be sensitive, but they may also begin to loosen! Cavities are holes or structural damage in the teeth. There may be no symptoms, as cavities can be quite small.  If symptoms occur, however, they may include: Pain, visible pits or holes in the teeth, or bad breath.  Those little holes may be asymptomatic now, but could worsen and lead to sensitivity. Through biting and chewing actions, old fillings can crack at varying times. Look for a darker circle surrounding the filling, which is usually the sign of bacterial infiltration. Also look for deep fillings; they may be irritating the tooth's nerve and causing pain. Deep fillings can also cause a crack in the tooth structure that may even break your tooth, if you have a particularly powerful bite. Broken or chipped teeth obviously go beyond decay and can expose pulp - the home of nerves within the teeth beneath enamel and dentin - causing severe pain and sensitivity.  Visit the dentist as soon as possible, before the chips/breaks cause significant sensitivity.

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Найдите скопление зубного налета или зубного камня. Обследуйте зубы на наличие кариеса. Присмотритесь к деснам. Осмотрите зубы на наличие кариозных полостей. Осмотрите зубные пломбы на наличие возможных проблем. Проверьте наличие сколов зубов.


Article in English: Plaque is practically invisible, so it can be very difficult to know how much is on your teeth. To overcome this, you can purchase "disclosing tablets" in the grocery or drugstore. Once chewed, these tablets will stain the plaque on your teeth bright red, making it easy for you to examine your teeth for plaque and identify the areas you need to target with a toothbrush. Green food coloring applied to your teeth with a q-tip will have the same effect, staining your teeth green for easy plaque identification. To effectively brush your teeth and ensure that you are getting rid of as much plaque as possible, it is important that you have the right tools. Although there are many fancy toothbrushes on the market, the American Dental Association states that any "soft nylon brush with rounded-end, polished bristles" will do the trick. Hard bristled toothbrushes can be too abrasive and wear away tooth enamel and hurt your gums. Even if you are not using the correct brushing technique, soft bristles will still be better.   You will also need a good fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride strengthens teeth and protects them from decay and from the formation of cavities. Electric toothbrushes are not any more effective at cleaning teeth than regular manually-operated ones. However, some people find that they are inclined to brush their teeth more regularly and for longer when they own an electric toothbrush, so investing in one may not be a bad idea. Dentists recommend that you should replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months, as they become less effective at cleaning over time. When brushing your teeth, hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle against the gum line and sweep the brush away from the gums, in a short vertical, back-and-forth, or circular motions. Try not too scrub too hard, as this can actually damage the enamel on your teeth and cause high sensitivity to any type of stimulus. Pay attention to each tooth as you brush, making sure that you don't miss any. Remember to brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces and...

Summary in Russian:

Узнайте место расположения налета, окрасив его. Используйте правильные зубную щетку и зубную пасту. Применяйте правильную технику чистки зубов. Фокусируйтесь на каждом зубе индивидуально. Не забывайте чистить язык.


Article in English: Plastic bags are water-resistant, so they’re one of the most useful things you can bring. Use large trash bags to store clothing, sleeping bags, and campfire fuel. Smaller sandwich bags are useful for sealing away important documents, money, and electronics. Dry bags function the same way but are more expensive. You can get them wherever camping gear is sold. Anything exposed to rain is going to take a long time to dry or clean. Obviously you never want wet clothing, but even items like your cooking set will get very dirty. No matter how waterproof you think they are, get them out of the rain. Pack some newspaper and towels for whenever you need to mop up rainwater. The towels can be used to wipe down tables and other surfaces, while newspapers are absorbent and can also be used as a fire starter. One way to use newspapers is to place them in wet shoes and other clothing to help soak up the moisture. Nuts, energy bars, and jerky are some good snack foods to get you through the rains. Sandwich-making supplies like bread and peanut butter also work. While cooking in the rain is possible, these foods can save you a lot of effort and spare you a soaking. Bring along some books, a deck of cards, board games, drawing materials, or anything else that’ll keep you busy. Make sure you’re having fun while you’re stuck waiting for the rain to pass. You could sing or take turns telling stories, too. Keep children busy by playing games, doing coloring activities, or telling stories, especially if the storm will scare them. Take down the tent first, removing the rain fly and tarp later, if possible. You will most likely need to pack away your gear before it fully dries. Pitch your tent as soon as you get to the next area. Leave your clothing, sleeping bag, and other dampened gear out in the sunlight to dry. Wet gear can lead to mold or mildew, so it’s important to dry it out as soon as possible.

Summary in Russian:

Сложите все важные вещи в пластиковые пакеты. Уберите все вещи в сухое место. Собирайте влагу газетами или специальными полотенцами. Сложите еду, которая не требует приготовления. Продумайте занятия. Высушите вещи, прежде чем сложить их.


Article in English: Plastic containers are ideal for seasonal storage of your non-delicate clothing. Fold and place the heaviest items, like jeans and sweatshirts, in the bottom of the plastic bin. Place neatly folded shirts, skirts, and tights on top of the bulky bottom layer.  While vacuum bags help you save space, they do not allow your garments to breath.  Plastic bins are great for short term storage. If you need to store clothing for more than a season or two, place the garments in a cotton storage bag or box. Instead of mothballs, consider using lavender sachets or cedar balls to keep your clothes smelling fresh and pest free. Storing your delicates requires a bit more finesse. When your delicates return from the dry cleaner, remove them from the plastic garment bag. Carefully fold each item, wrap it in acid-free tissue paper, and then place it into a cotton storage bin. Plastic garment bags do not allow your natural fiber clothing to breathe properly. Sweaters and hangers don’t mix—when you hang up a sweater, the garment becomes misshapen. Instead of hanging up sweaters, fold them neatly. Place your heaviest sweaters at the bottom of your plastic storage bin or cotton garment bag. The lightest sweaters should lay on top of your heavier articles. Do not over stuff your storage bins. Instead, loosely pack your sweaters so that they can breathe. Once the seasons turn from winter to spring, it is tempting to hang up your bulky winter coats in the back of your closet. However, allowing your coats to hang throughout the spring and summer may distort their shape. The best method for storing coats is to fold them up and place them inside a plastic bin.  Remove all of the items from your coat pockets. Wash or dry clean your coats. Fold up your coats and place them into a plastic or cotton storage bin. Do not over stuff the bin. Furs and dresses are the only fall/winter items that should remain on a hanger. Hang up these items and then place them inside a cotton garment bag.  If your dresses are not made out of delicate, natural...

Summary in Russian:

Положите ваши вещи (но только не те, которые сделаны из деликатных тканей) в пластиковые контейнеры. Заверните одежду из деликатных тканей в упаковочную бумагу. Сложите свитера. Сложите зимние пальто и куртки для хранения. Повесьте меховую одежду и платья. Организуйте хранение контейнеров, мешков и тканевых коробок.


Article in English: Plastic film is probably the most standard covering for a book. You can use clear or colored adhesive plastic contact paper.  Or you can use various types of book covering plastic that isn’t adhesive but is made for book covering.  Either type of plastic will protect your book. But, the non-adhesive method tends to be less damaging to the book in the long run. should you wish to ever remove the plastic covering, non-adhesive is easier to remove. You can also opt to make a plastic sheet protector book cover. The chemicals in the adhesive may eventually tarnish the book. Additionally, the adhesive method is not an environmentally friendly way to cover a book because recycled versions of it have not yet been created. Regular plastic coverings take a bit more work but can be easily removed. You can also try covering a book with plastic wrap. Contact paper book covering comes in a roll. It is usually available from anywhere that sells stationery or craft supplies. Most rolls will have measurements printed on the backing of the contact paper, which will help you to align the plastic.

Summary in Russian:

Возьмите пластиковую пленку.