Article in English: To prevent books, paper, and boxes from growing mold, keep them in a dry environment. Also, store them off the ground whenever possible.  Books should always be kept on shelves rather than stacked on the floor. If you have a lot of items stored in boxes, store the boxes on shelves when possible, or build platforms to keep them off the ground. A bit of water spilled on the ground may not seem like a big deal, but it can actually lead to mold growth in the right environment, especially if it happens frequently. Cleaning spills includes when you:  Spill a drink Slosh water out of the sink when doing dishes Drip water when getting out of the bath or shower Experience a pipe burst or leak Booklice don’t actually eat the food in your cupboards, but they will feed on mold and fungi that grow on that food. To prevent early spoilage and a booklice infestation, transfer all dry food items to airtight containers after opening. This includes:  Breads Cereals Beans and grains Flours, sugars, and other baking supplies Cookies and crackers Even after the booklice infestation has been taken care of, you should still maintain the humidity in your house to prevent mold and stop a future infestation.  Leave a dehumidifier running in the dampest rooms in your house year round. Open windows as often as possible, and use fans to circulate air in the house.

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Правильно храните книги и картонные коробки. Сразу же вытирайте брызги и пролитую воду. Храните продукты питания в герметичных упаковках. Следите за уровнем влажности и вентиляцией в помещениях.


Article in English: To prevent buildups, remove any pop-up stoppers or drain guards on your sink and discard the debris that they’ve collected. Rinse them before replacing them.  Most bathroom sinks feature an adjustable metal stopper than can be used to plug the sink. These can be removed by pulling them out of the drain. If your sink stopper is used by pushing and pulling a rod behind the faucet or is otherwise attached, remove the nut on the back of the drain pipe, pull out the retaining rod, then remove the stopper. Your bathroom sink collects bacteria that can contribute to unwanted scents and deposits within the drain.  To kill this bacteria, use a biodegradable, non-corrosive pipe-cleaner once a month. Hydrogen peroxide is a great option that can be poured directly down the drain.  Note that many well-advertised drain cleaners are full of chemicals that pose a risk to both your health and your pipes. Follow the directions on any natural, store-bought cleaning products. Bleach and antibacterial products are not recommended. They are unnecessary and can potentially damage plumbing systems. This is especially important if you have a septic tank. Instead of a packaged drain cleaner, use salt, baking soda, vinegar, and/or lemon juice to deodorize and clean your sink.  Mix whichever of these you have on hand into about a cup of solution and pour it into the drain. Let it sit for an hour before flushing hot water down the drain.

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Еженедельно прочищайте сливное отверстие от мусора. При необходимости используйте неагрессивный очиститель для слива. Ежемесячно чистите слив бытовыми средствами.


Article in English: To prevent damage, the cooling system needs to be carefully regulated. The more stress you put on the components, such as the processor, video card, and hard drive, the more heat they generate.  For the average user using a factory manufactured computer, heat build-up isn’t usually a major issue. When you’re building your own computer, or upgrading an existing one, temperature and cooling becomes an important concern. The older the computer becomes, the more prone to heat failure it becomes. Cooling systems will degrade and fail with age, and dust can seriously hamper heat dispersion. If components become too hot, they can become permanently damaged. This can lead to system failure and data loss. The temperature threshold varies from component to component. Average temperatures in a well-cooled system should be in the 40–60 °C (104–140 °F) range. There are a variety of ways to improve your computer’s ability to cool itself. The easiest method is blowing out dust from the inside of the computer using compressed air. Dust will cause fans to slow down and hinder the cooling properties of heat sinks. Dust your computer regularly to keep it running as cool as possible. If you are using a desktop computer, you may be able to install more fans. This will require opening the case and connecting fans to the case and the motherboard. Check out our guide on  installing fans for more information.

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Высокая температура может привести к повреждению компонентов. Запомните, что приемлемый верхний предел температуры компонента, как правило, 80-90°С. Улучшайте охлаждения компьютера.


Article in English: To prevent freezer burn, prepare and package the meat before putting it in the freezer.  Meat and poultry can be frozen in the store packaging but it is advisable to over-wrap the packaging to make sure no air can enter the package. Use plastic bags and heavy duty aluminum foil specially designed for freezer use (the label will tell you) to over-wrap.  Use a home vacuum sealer to remove air from packaging. Vacuum sealers come in a variety of models and prices and use special bags (sold separately) to store food.  Use air-tight containers such as plastic or freezer safe jars and  cans.  Use wraps such as heavy weight aluminum foil, plastic freezer bags or polyethylene  wrap and bags.  Remove as many bones as possible before freezing as bones take up space and can contribute to freezer burn.  Place freezer paper or wrap between slices or patties of meat to make separation easier after freezing. Meat will not keep forever in a freezer.  Uncooked meat (such as steaks or chops) can be kept frozen safely for 4-12 months. Uncooked ground meat can only be kept safely for 3-4 months. Cooked meat can be stored for 2-3 months.  Hotdogs, ham and lunch meats can be frozen for 1-2 months. Poultry (cooked and uncooked) can be kept for 3-12 months. Wild game can be kept for 8-12 months. Make sure to maintain a freezer or cooler temperature of 0 °F (−18 °C) or below. You need to know what is in the freezer and how old it is.  The label should contain the type of meat (chicken breast, steak, ground beef, etc.), whether it is raw or cooked, and the date it was frozen. To help you find things later, it is a good idea to group like items together. For example, put all the chicken together, all the beef together, all the pork together. Use the oldest items first to avoid having to discard out of date or freezer-burned food. This is one of the easiest ways to preserve meat.  You can use the freezer compartment that is attached to your refrigerator or use a stand-alone freezer. Stand-alone freezers are larger than the compartment on...

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Подготовьте мясо к заморозке. Знайте, как долго можно безопасно хранить замороженное мясо. Обязательно маркируйте все контейнеры и пакеты. Используйте электрическую морозильную камеру для хранения мяса. Если у вас нет электрической морозильной камеры, используйте охладитель. Узнайте, как правильно разморозить мясо.


Article in English: To prevent the cat litter from spilling inside or around your shoes, you should tie off the top of each litter filled sock with a simple knot. You can also put cat litter directly into your shoes, though litter can sometimes get caught in the crevices of your shoe and cause you discomfort later on.  In place of socks, you could also use pantyhose. The thin material of these will form less of a barrier between the odor fighting elements of the litter and the bad smelling parts of your shoe.  To give your cat litter a little more punch, you might consider adding some baking soda to it. Simply add a heaping spoonful to each sock, tie each off at the top, and shake or massage the socks to distribute the baking soda. If you notice that your socks cause your shoes to deform or otherwise change shape, you may want to remove some litter from the socks. You'll be leaving the litter filled sock in your shoes for a long period of time, and a sock that is too full might alter the shape of your shoe. If you find that your socks are too full, hold your socks over a garbage can while unknotting the tops. This way, stray litter will be contained in the garbage, preventing a mess. In most cases, it should only take a night for the odor fighting properties of the cat litter to eliminate the smell. Especially bad cases, however, might take more time. You can check the odor of your shoes by removing the sock briefly and smelling the shoe. If you notice a lingering odor, you should leave the litter filled socks in the shoe for longer.  Once the odor is removed from your shoes, you can throw away the cat litter and wash the socks as you would normally. If the cat litter is still good enough to use in a litter box, you may want to reuse the litter there. Give your shoes a thorough inspection after you've removed the litter filled socks. Small pieces of litter can sometimes push through the fabric of the sock and become an irritant later when you wear the shoes.

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Возьмите два чистых носка и засыпьте в них свежий наполнитель для кошачьего туалета. Положите в туфли носки с наполнителем. Оставьте носки в туфлях на ночь.


Article in English: To prevent the dough from sticking to the bowl, lightly grease it before you put the dough in it. Then cover the bowl and leave the dough to rest at room temperature until the yeast causes it to rise. The dough should nearly double in size and become puffy once it's ready to shape. If you used instant yeast, begin checking the dough after 1 hour of proving. If you used active dry yeast, begin checking it after 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Since you have control over how many pizzas to make with the dough, you can also choose how thick you want them. This batch of dough will make one of these options:  Two 1/2 in (1.3 cm) thick round pizzas that are 14 inches (36 cm) in diameter Two 3/4 in (1.9 cm) thick round pizzas that are 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter One 3/4 to 1 in (1.9 to 2.5 cm) thick rectangular pizza that's 13 by 18 inches (33 cm × 46 cm) One 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) thick rectangular pizza that's 9 by 13 inches (23 cm × 33 cm) One 1 in (2.5 cm) thick round pizza that's 14 inches (36 cm) in diameter Sprinkle a little flour on your work surface and scoop the dough onto it. Then use a knife or bench scraper to divide the dough into 2 equal portions. If you're making 1 large round or rectangular pizza, you don't need to divide the dough. If you made round pizzas, take bowls that are larger than the diameter of the pizza and turn them over. Place the overturned bowls over the dough. If you made a rectangular pizza, spray a large sheet of plastic wrap with cooking spray and lay it over the dough. Leave the pizza dough to rest for 15 minutes. The dough may puff a little as it rests, but it doesn't need to double in volume. Cover the dough with a bowl or plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature to rest for 15 minutes. Then remove the bowls or plastic wrap and use your fingers to finish stretching the edges of the dough to the corners of the pizza pan. You should be able to fill the entire pizza pan with the stretched dough.

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Положите тесто в миску на 1–1 1/2 часа, чтобы оно взошло. Решите, пиццу какого размера и толщины вы хотите приготовить. Разделите тесто на два куска, если вы собираетесь приготовить две пиццы. Накройте тесто и оставьте его на 15 минут. Подержите тесто еще 15 минут и растяните его последний раз.


Article in English: To prevent the mites from reappearing in your crab’s tank, you should give the tank a thorough weekly clean. To clean the tank effectively, you should remove your crab from the tank and place him in a holding container. You can then use the plain water method to clean the tank and boil or bake the tank contents to sterilize them.  If you keep a sponge in your crab’s tank to boost the humidity, you should smell the sponge to ensure it smells clean and not rotten. If it smells rotten, you should replace it. You can also place the sponge in the microwave and nuke it for several minutes to kill any mites. Clean the lid of the tank, if you have one, once a day to keep pests like mites from getting into the tank. You may want to consider taping down the lid of the tank to prevent dust and pests from floating into your crab’s tank. Avoid keeping live plants near your crab’s tank, as plants can attract their own pests, including mites. The mites can then move from the live plant into your crab’s tank. Mites are often attracted by your crab’s food and can burrow into the food, such as dried shrimp and plankton-type crab food. You can try feeding your crab only dry food for a little while, as strong smelling wet foods or fresh foods can attract mites. You should also remove all crab droppings in the tank on a daily basis and replace your crab’s water in his water dishes to keep it clean. You should take some time every day to give your hermit crab a mite check up. Examine him in the light for any small moving specks on his shell or on other parts of his body. If you notice that he has any mites on his body, you should give him a full immersion bath in dechlorinated water and do a thorough cleaning of his tank and the tank contents. This is the only way to ensure the mites are eliminated from your crab and his tank, and have a lower chance of coming back.

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Содержите аквариум в чистоте. Удаляйте из аквариума испортившуюся пищу. Ежедневно проверяйте, нет ли у вашего питомца клещей.


Article in English: To prevent your child from coming into contact with an uncontrolled fire, be sure that detectors are spread throughout the house. Put them in hallways, bedrooms, the kitchen, living room, and near the furnace. Test the fire alarms monthly and change batteries at least once per year. To prevent the occurrence of a fire, you should never smoke indoors. Either smoke outside or, better yet, not at all. Hot water scalding is one of the most common causes of burns among children. Set the water heater below 120°F (49°C) to keep the water temperature safe. If you have children around, watch the stove carefully when in use. Otherwise, keep children away from the kitchen and watch them carefully to make sure they do not make their way to the stove. Always keep pot handles facing toward the back of the stove so that it will be harder for children to reach them. Matches and lighters should be someplace where they will not be found. Otherwise, they should be inaccessible. Consider putting them somewhere too high for children to reach or in a locked compartment. Lock up flammable liquids, preferably outside of the home, and far from any heat sources. Keep any chemicals locked up or out of the reach of children. Put child-safety covers on electric outlets and throw out appliances with frayed cords. Avoid plugging too many appliances into an extension cord.

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Установите датчики дыма. Не курите в помещении. Уменьшите температуру воды в водонагревателе до 49°C. Не оставляйте пищу на плите без внимания. Спрячьте воспламеняющиеся предметы. Поставьте заглушки на электророзетки.


Article in English: To print on a t-shirt using a stencil, you only need a few basic supplies. You may have most of them around your house. If not, you'll find what you need at a craft or art store. Round up the following materials:  A t-shirt. A plain, basic cotton t-shirt is fine. Know that some paints and inks will bleed through thin cotton, so if this is a concern for you, you might want to choose a thicker blend. The color you choose should be light enough (or dark enough) that the paint colors will show up well. A stencil. You can buy a pre-made stencil from a craft store or  make your own using cardboard. Paint or ink. Acrylic fabric paint is a good choice for printing on t-shirts. You could also go with a fabric ink or stain. Look for a type that won't come out in the washing machine. A small paint roller and paint tray. You'll need this to apply the paint to the t-shirt evenly. If you don't have a roller, you can use a wide paintbrush. Tape. This is to hold the stencil in place while you apply the paint. Masking tape works well for this purpose. Cotton t-shirts shrink in the wash, so it's important to run them through the washer and dryer before you print on them. If you wait until after you print, the design might end up getting warped. When the t-shirt is dry, iron it to remove any wrinkles. Lay out some butcher paper or scrap paper on a hard, flat surface. Place the t-shirt on the surface and straighten it out so that it has no folds or wrinkles. Place the stencil on the part of the t-shirt where you want to print the design. Tape the edges of the stencil to the t-shirt to hold it in place.  If you're worried the paint is going to bleed, place a piece of cardboard inside the t-shirt; this will prevent the paint from seeping through the shirt to the other side. To prevent paint splatters from getting on your nice clothes, you might want to put on an old t-shirt before you start painting. Pour the paint into the tray. Roll the roller over the paint a few times so that it is distributed evenly around the roller. Do a...

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Приготовьте все необходимое. Постирайте футболку. Подготовьте рабочее место. Подготовьте валик. Нанесите краску на футболку. Удалите трафарет. Прогладьте футболку. Носите и стирайте футболку.


Article in English: To proceed with apnea treatment using CPAP equipment, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure, your diagnosis will likely need to be confirmed.  The method used to diagnose sleep apnea is a polysomnography test, most commonly referred to as a sleep study. This is inconvenient but necessary to confirm the diagnosis, determine the severity of your apnea, and is usually required to support the diagnosis by your insurance company so they will assist in paying for the equipment. Once you have completed your sleep study, your doctor will explain the differences in the available equipment.  A CPAP unit provides a steady stream of air with enough pressure to prevent the tissues in your mouth and throat area from closing or collapsing as you sleep. Most units deliver a constant flow of air at the desired pressure level, which is adjustable and indicated on the machine. A newer method of delivering air pressure is called autotitrating positive airway pressure, or APAP. This type of unit adjusts automatically to the different breathing patterns of the person throughout the night. Many people describe the APAP equipment as being easier to get accustomed to and easier to tolerate. Some units available are called bilevel positive airway pressure, or BPAP. This type of unit is designed to deliver one level of pressure when the person is inhaling and another pressure level when exhaling. The most common CPAP unit weights about 3 pounds, has a tube that connects to the mask, and is compact enough to sit on your bedside table. The units have adjustable levels of pressure so you can begin with a small amount of pressure as you get used to the equipment, then gradually increase the pressure to the level your doctor recommended. Masks are available in different styles and sizes.  Some masks fit just over the nose and others are designed to fit over the mouth and nose. Try on several to determine the size and style that is most comfortable to you. Be sure the doctor or technician shows you how to adjust the fit of...

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Выясните свой диагноз. Приступите к СИПАП-терапии. Выберите подходящую вам маску. Плотно подгоните маску. Привыкните к СИПАП. Надевайте маску каждую ночь. Содержите аппарат в чистоте. Решайте возможные проблемы. Подумайте о возможности операции.


Article in English: To promote muscle recovery, eat right after you’ve finished running. That goes for training sessions and the big race. Go for high-carb or high-protein items, such as fruit, yogurt, whole grain bread, brown rice, legumes, poultry, and fish. Never go more than 90 minutes after a run without eating. Your muscles refuel most efficiently soon after strenuous activity. Healthy, high-carb foods should comprise about 60 to 70% of your diet. For a 2500 calorie diet, that means you should consume 1500 to 1750 calories, or about 375 to 440 grams of carbs per day. Good sources of complex carbs include fruits, veggies, beans, brown rice, and whole grain bread and pasta.  High-carb options could include a whole grain bagel with egg and cheese for breakfast, a whole grain pasta salad for lunch, pieces of fruit and nuts for snacks, and sides of brown rice and steamed veggies at dinner. Complex carbs supply your muscles with glycogen, which is a substance your body uses to store energy and deliver it to muscles. Go for lean protein sources, such as poultry, fish, and legumes. As a rule of thumb, runners require about 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (about 0.7 grams per pound).  For example, a runner who weighs 170 pounds (77 kg) would need about 4 ounces (119 grams) of protein per day. A 6 ounce (170 g) serving of chicken breast, a  5 ounce (140 g) salmon fillet, 1 cup (172 g) of steamed soybeans, and 2 large eggs would meet that daily need. Overlooking protein requirements is a common mistake among runners. Protein is needed for muscle strength and durability. Many protein-rich foods also contain iron, and consuming too little iron leads to muscle fatigue. As a rule of thumb, try to drink about at least 8 cups (1,900 mL) of fluids per day. The exact amount you need to drink depends on a variety of factors, and your urine is the best way to gauge your hydration level. You’re hydrated if it’s light in color, and you’re dehydrated if it’s darker. During a run, aim to drink about 1 cup (240 mL) every 15 to 20...

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Подпитайте организм здоровым перекусом в течение 15 минут после пробежки. В период тренировок придерживайтесь диеты, богатой сложными углеводами. Употребляйте не менее 110–170 г белка в день. Следите за водным балансом по состоянию собственной мочи. Перед марафоном подкрепитесь здоровой пищей и выпейте 2 стакана (480 мл) жидкости.


Article in English: To pronounce "eins," say the word "eye" but pronounce the ending "nz." It's pretty easy to count to 10 in German now that you know how to pronounce some of the key consonants and vowels. In German, "zwei" is pronounced as "tsvy." The "zw" is not pronounced as an English "z" would be, but rather is said as a "ts" sound. Pronounce it as "dry," with the "r" pronounced guttural. This word also has different consonant sounds than English. Pronounce "vier" like the English word "fear," but remember not to end with a hard "r." Say it more like "feeah." Say it like "foonf," and put a big accent on the "u" and make it an elongated sound. In this case, you do use a "z" sound. Pronounce it "zecks." " Pronounce it as "zeebhen." The "s" sound when it starts a sentence sounds like an English "z." Pronounce this German word as "ahkt." Pronounce it "noyn." " Don't forget the German rule that the "z" starting a sentence is pronounced with a "ts" sound; thus, pronounce "zehn" as "tsehn." You might also need to know how to say the word for zero in German once you've mastered how to count 1 through 10. Zero is "null," but that's pronounced as "nool." Once you've mastered basic German pronunciation and how to count past 10, try counting higher! It's easy.  Put the word "zehn" after each number to indicate you've added 10 when counting from 13-19. So, "neunzehn" is how you say 19 and "achtzehn" is how you say 18, and so on. Eleven is pronounced "elf" and 12 is "zwölf."  Twenty is "zwanzig." To count past 20, start with the German word for the second number and add the word for the number 1-10 and "und" and then "zwanzig." So, 21 is "einundzwanzig," which literally means "1 and 20" (while dropping the "s" in "eins.") To say 22, follow the same process. The word for 22 is "zweiundzwanzig." And so on through 29. Follow the same process all the way up to 100. However, instead of zwanzig, put the words for 30 ("dreißig" - the ß is "ss" in German and pronounced the same as the "s" in English), 40 ("vierzig" - pronounced "feahtsig'), 50...

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Начните счет от 1 до 10 по-немецки, сказав слово "eins" (один). Скажите "zwei" (два). Скажите "drei" (драй). Скажите "vier" (четыре). Скажите "fünf" (пять). Скажите "sechs" (шесть). Скажите "sieben" (семь). Скажите "acht" (восемь). Скажите "neun" (девять). Закончите счет, сказав "zehn" (десять). Научитесь счету после 10 на немецком языке.


Article in English: To properly make egg fried rice, the rice needs to be cold. This prevents the rice from sticking together. Many suggest to  cook the rice the day before, or use leftover rice from previous meals. Some suggest to cook it hours beforehand and refrigerate since the reason to use day-old rice is because it needs to be cold. Decide how many hours ahead of time you would like to cook the rice. Just make sure to place it in the refrigerator for a few hours before starting. Take the rice out of the refrigerator when you are ready to cook it. In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of oil to rice. Work the oil into the rice with your hands or a spoon, evenly coating the rice. Transfer the rice to a colander and drain while you proceed to the next steps. Combine eggs and salt in a small bowl and gently whisk until blended. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok. Add whisked eggs and cumin seeds to wok. Stir frequently, working the eggs to a scramble.  When eggs are mostly solid but still soft, remove from wok. The desired texture is slightly more liquid than that of scrambled eggs. Set aside. Add more or fewer cumin seeds to taste. Heat the remaining oil in the wok. If desired, you can recycle some of the oil that drained from the rice. Add the garlic and onion to the wok. Stir-fry together over high heat for about 5 minutes or until the onion looks transparent, but is not soft. Add the rice, eggs, soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, and celery. Mix together, continuing to stir-fry over high heat for 1-2 minutes while stirring frequently. Stir-frying is a cooking method where small pieces of food are quickly cooked in a small amount of hot oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. It helps veggies retain their color, crunch, and nutrients. Cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Spoon onto a plate. Recipe makes 2-3 servings.

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Приготовьте рис заранее. Подготовьте рис. Высыпьте ингредиенты в вок. Добавьте оставшиеся ингредиенты в вок. Подавайте горячим.


Article in English: To protect the mother and her puppies from contracting illnesses or diseases like canine herpes, keep her away from all other dogs in the 3 weeks leading up to her expected delivery date. It’s also highly advisable to keep the mother away from other dogs for three weeks following the delivery. About a week before your dog is due to begin labor, set up a whelping box in a quiet, private area. A whelping box (also commonly known as a nesting box or whelping pen) protects puppies during birth and early life by keeping them safely contained and protected.  A whelping box can be as simple as a cardboard box. You can also purchase whelping boxes or build one yourself. There are many plans available online than range from simple boxes to more elaborate designs that can accommodate growing puppies. Desirable features of a whelping box include ease of cleaning and sanitation, extensibility, and durability. Depending on your particular situation, you may also want the whelping box to be portable. Make sure the sides of the box are easy for the mother to get in and out of, but sturdy enough that the newborn puppies cannot get out of the box. For a quick alternative, a kiddy pool with bedding like clean old towels or blankets can act as an effective whelping box. Set up the whelping box in a calm and quiet area away from other pets and household activities. Make this a cozy and warm space where she can go to give birth safely. You may notice that as your dog gets closer to full term, she exhibits nesting behavior and a tendency to withdraw or retreat. This is normal and is to be expected during the last few weeks of pregnancy. However, the opposite is also true; it's also normal for a pregnant dog to be clingy and want attention! There will be several signs to help you anticipate when labor is imminent; watch for them carefully so you can be prepared when it is time.  When your dog is close to giving birth, her teats will enlarge as her milk comes in. This can happen within a few days or as labor begins, so watch...

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Изолируйте беременную чихуахуа от остальных собак за 3 недели до родов. Подготовьте гнездо для собаки и ее щенят. Следите за поведением чихуахуа. Обращайте внимание на появление симптомов скорого наступления родов. Измеряйте у собаки температуру. Определите начало первой стадии родов.


Article in English: To pull off your look, you have to be completely confident. If you act like your look is perfectly natural instead of being self-conscious, then people will take you seriously and will be convinced you're a real pirate. Here's what to do:  Don't act like you're wearing a costume. When people compliment you on your outfit, look confused and brush them off. Walk around with confidence. Strut your stuff, walk with confident strides, and pose with your hands on your hips. Don't cower in a corner with your hands folded, because that's not what a real pirate will do. Wherever you are, march around looking in all directions, as if you're preparing for a sword fight that you'll win any minute. . To pull of your pirate look, you'll have to have the attitude of a true pirate as well. You can't slip up and talk like a regular person, and should remember to be capturing the attitude of a pirate at all times. Here's how:  Be slightly aggressive at all times. Scowl, growl, and be surly. Slur your words. Pirates are tipsy, so don't forget to slur everything you say, and never talk too quickly. Refer to yourself as "me." As in, "Me needs another swig of this here rum." Say "yer" or "ye" instead of "your." As in, "Ye need to get yeself together, ye mangy rat." The occasional "Ahoy!" or "Blimey!" will go a long way.

Summary in Russian:

Ведите себя развязно. Act like a pirate.


Article in English: To punctuate dialogue with a question mark, simply place the question mark before the end quote, replacing the usual period you would use. The tricky part is that, though it may look strange, you should tag the dialogue with a lower-cased “said” or another speaking verb, because this will still technically be part of the same sentence. Alternately, you can tag the question at the beginning of the sentence or leave out the tag altogether. Here are some examples:  “Why didn't you come to my birthday party?” Mary asked. Tom said, “I thought we were broken up. Aren't we?” “Since when is that a good excuse to ditch someone's party?” “What better excuse can there be?” said Tom. To punctuate your sentences with an exclamation mark, follow the same protocol you'd use to punctuate a sentence with a period or a question mark. Most writers would tell you that exclamation marks should be used sparingly, and that the sentence and story itself should convey excitement. Still, an occasional exclamation mark never hurt anybody. Here are some examples:  “I can't wait for summer to be over so I can go back to school!” said Mary. “Me too!” said Tom. “I've been so bored at home.” Mary said, “You're telling me! I've started three ant collections in this month alone.” This can be a bit tricky and won't be used very frequently, but it can be useful to know how to punctuate dialogue with quotes inside of it. Just use a single quote at the end and beginning of the quoted phrase, which could be the name of a work of art, or a quote attributed to another person. Here are some examples:  “My favorite Hemingway story is 'Hills Like White Elephants,'” Mary said. “Didn't our English teacher say it was 'the world's most boring story'?” asked Tom. If you're writing dialogue between two characters, then if you want to be believable, they won't always politely wait their turns to speak. Sometimes they may interrupt each other in mid-sentence, just as real people often do. To show this interruption, you can use a dash at the end of the...

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Расставляйте знаки пунктуации в прямой речи с вопросительным знаком. Расставляйте знаки препинания в прямой речи с восклицательным знаком. Выделяйте прямую речь с кавычками внутри него. Расставляйте знаки препинания в прерванной прямой речи.


Article in English: To purl, pick up your needles again. You should hold the stitched needle in your left hand and the bare needle in your right hand. Purling is essentially the opposite of knitting. To start, you'll be pushing the bare needle through the back of the first stitch rather than through the front.  Take the tip of the bare needle and place it behind the stitched needle. The bare needle should enter the first stitch on the side of the stitches not facing you. You will also enter the stitch differently. Place the bare needle's tip between the front stitch and the tip of the stitched needle. Do not put the tip of bare the needle between the front stitch and the stitch just behind the front stitch. Once the positioning is correct, push the tip of the bare needle through the loop formed by the first stitch. Push about half an inch of the bare needle through the stitch.

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Возьмите в руки спицы. Заведите конец рабочей спицы за переднюю стенку крайней петли на нерабочей спице в направлении справа-налево.


Article in English: To put it bluntly, most employers welcome a union like the plague. This is because it will likely cost the employer more to have a unionized work force due to the increased costs of labor and benefits associated with it. These additional costs can reduce the amount of profit the employer enjoys, meaning there may be less for them to keep. Some employers will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening; some will even resort to illegal tactics. Be prepared for animosity both from your employer and from their close confidants. Experienced union organizers can tell you exactly what to expect.  One good rule is to be especially careful not to "mess up" on the job in any way. In other words, your employer can't legally fire or punish you for trying to form a union, but if you give them any other reason to, they may jump at the opportunity. Remember that, if the organizing drive is successful, the employer will no longer be able to dictate the terms of employment, but will be obligated by law to negotiate in good faith with your union representatives. Also remember that, while the employer may try to fight unionization efforts, s/he cannot legally penalize you for trying to start a union, even if you're unsuccessful, provided you follow the law as outlined in the NLRA (see section 1). For a union to have a chance of forming, the majority of workers in your workplace will need to support it. Talk to your fellow workers - are many of them unhappy with their treatment or pay? Do any of them have reason to suspect unfairness, favoritism, or discrimination? Have many been left in dire financial straits due to cancelled benefits, etc? If most of your fellow workers seem discontented, you may have a good chance of forming a union. However, be careful where and to whom you raise the prospect of unionizing. Members of your company's management naturally have a stake in the status quo - they stand to make less money if their employees unionize. Also beware of any "favorite" employees or people who have close relationships...

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Будьте готовы к избытку оппозиции. «Проведите разведку» на своем рабочем месте. Соберите информацию и поддержку. Создайте организационный комитет. Продемонстрируйте, что ваш профсоюз поддерживается НСТО. Проведите голосование, организованное НСТО. Заключите договор.


Article in English: To really fight for your relationship, you have to be willing to take your partner as a whole person – even the habits and behaviors you may dislike or resent. This is no small challenge. But it’s a necessary one if you want to salvage your connection.  Try to see things from the other side. Say you’ve always hated your partner’s messiness. Try to reverse the situation and see their point of view: are they really so messy, or are you overly concerned with tidiness? Accept that you don’t have control over your partner or your partner’s background and raising. Seeing their “incorrect” habits as a reflection of upbringing or deeply held priorities and values can help to soften the tension. Maintain certain boundaries, though. You are under no obligation at all to accept destructive or abusive behavior. To save a relationship, you’ll not only have to compromise on small things like habits and behavior but also on the larger feeling that you’re in the “right.” This attitude isn’t usually helpful. It can prevent you from changing the way you see your partner, and yourself.  Remind yourself that if one of you is right, the other is not necessarily wrong. Your partner’s contrasting opinions don’t invalidate yours – they are just different. For example, your notions of etiquette – how to act, talk, and socialize politely – might be very different from your partner’s. But one of these views is not necessarily more correct than the other. They are simply different. Probably the most important thing in fighting for a relationship is building empathy. And the result of accepting your partner’s opinions and values should be an effort on your part to try to meet their emotional and physical needs, as best you can, without compromising yourself.  Be open to compromise so long as your partner’s needs don’t break with your own values. For example, say religion is very important to your partner but not to you. Are you willing to support this part of their life? Or say you’ve squabbled over affection and now realize that your...

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Учитесь принимать своего партнера. Избавьтесь от чувства превосходства. Уважайте и поддерживайте потребности партнера.


Article in English: To really make and keep friendships, you have to spend time with people. Once you've introduced yourself and become acquainted with someone, time has to be invested to turn that into a friendship. Make it a point to hang out regularly and talk often. For example, you could have a tradition that you and your friends go out to eat every Saturday. Friendships are a two-way street. If you want to keep your friends, you need to be an active listener. This means that you should maintain eye contact when someone is speaking, confirm to them that you are hearing them (e.g. a nodding occasionally), and avoid interrupting. For example, if your friend is telling you about something that happened after school yesterday, keep eye contact with them instead of checking your phone. Keeping good friends also means that your needs are met. In order for your friends to know what you need from them, you have to be assertive (not aggressive). This means clearly stating your stance on things (such as which movie to watch), but in a respectful way. For example, there is no need to call someone else's movie stupid just because it isn't the movie you chose. It is important that your friends feel close to you. Sharing memories and personal experiences will help you and your friends bond. Just do not share too much too quickly. You want to be sure that you can trust your friend, and that you don't overwhelm them. For example, you might tell someone you've known for a long time about your family conflicts, but only tell someone you've known for a short time about a family vacation. Your friends are likely to confide in you as well. When they do, keep it to yourself. If you tell other people, you will betray your friend's trust and they will not trust you as much in the future. The exception to this is when your friend tells you that they might hurt themselves or someone else. In that case, you should seek help for your friend. You and your friends will inevitably disagree on some things. When that happens, remember that they are your...

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Проводите время с друзьями. Будьте хорошим слушателем. Ведите себя уверенно, отстаивая свою точку зрения. Делитесь своими мыслями и переживаниями. Храните секреты друзей. Относитесь к друзьям без предубеждения. Будьте рядом, когда это необходимо.


Article in English: To really woo a woman, you have to be able to show her a good time. Take her out in style, not just to the bowling alley. Pick her up, be on time, and plan something fun and exciting for you to do together. Go for a run together. Check out the new farmer's market and then cook a meal from the food you got at home. Go see a 3-D movie and then hit up a hookah lounge. Find something fun and unique that makes the girl feel special and like you actually put some effort into the date. Pick a place where you'll need to make some reservations. She'll see that you actually put some thought into this one. If you really want to woo a woman, then you have to put on your gentleman hat. Hold doors open for her. Let her walk in front of you when you walk into a building. Avoid being overly vulgar. Have stellar manners. Do what you can to make her feel like a true lady without acting too old-fashioned. If you're walking down the street, walk on the side nearest the street. Don't show up late. It's not about acting like a false version of yourself -- it's about making her feel like you've put time and care into your time together.  Part of this means that you should mind your appearance, too. Put in an effort to how you look, if you want the girl to feel like you care. Show her that you're a gentleman to everyone by holding doors open for the people walking behind you, treating cashiers and waiters with respect, and otherwise minding your manners. While you want to make her feel special, you should also let her see that your good behavior is more than just an act you put on for her benefit. If you want to woo a woman, then you have to be able to charm her. Being charming means being able to show a real interest in people while making them laugh, feel lighthearted, and feel swept off their feet. If you want to charm the woman, then you have to work hard to make her happy, keep things interesting, and to show that you really care about what she's thinking. Start dancing with her in the street. Bring her a hand-picked bouquet of...

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Пригласите ее куда-нибудь. Будьте джентльменом. Очаруйте ее. Будьте нежны. Слушайте ее. Дайте ей почувствовать себя особенной.


Article in English: To recharge the refrigerant in your air conditioner, first shut down your AC unit, then follow the steps below: The low pressure hose is normally blue and is connected to the suction line—the larger of the two pipes. The high pressure hose is generally red and is connected to the liquid line, which is the smaller of the two pipes. Let it to run for at least 15 minutes so that the system can reach steady state operation. This will give you a comparative analysis of how the system is performing, with the following measurements:  The outdoor air temperature The return air temperature at the furnace/air handler The suction line temperature The liquid line temperature Newer units will usually have a label inside the electrical cover with specific instructions for your unit. It will typically tell you to measure superheat or sub-cooling. It will also give you a chart that has values for superheat or sub-cooling for a given outdoor temperature. Check the charging procedure chart in your unit to determine what type of metering device your system uses. It will either be a thermostatic expansion valve or a restrictor orifice.  If your system uses a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV), use the following values:  System superheat: 18°F (-7°C) System sub-cooling: 25°F (-4°C)   If your system uses a restrictor, you can use the table below as a guide. It contains recommended superheat values for given indoor and outdoor air temps: To find the required superheat value, draw a line from the outside air temperature down to the return air temperature. The value in that row/column is the required superheat temperature. If the tests show that refrigerant is required, check for evidence of leaks and repair them. Leaks can typically be found around any joints or connections:  Welded or brazed joints Pressure ports Threaded tubing connectors Any place where refrigerant lines may vibrate or rub against the unit chassis or other components. Do not tip the refrigerant container, as this will introduce liquid refrigerant into the suction...

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Выполните следующие действия. Прикрепите шланги манометра к портам давления системы. Включите кондиционер. Проверьте температуру. Определите дозирующее устройство. Убедитесь в отсутствии течи. Подключите зарядку или шланг подачи манометра к емкости с хладагентом, держа ее в вертикальном положении. Добавьте хладагент. Соблюдайте полный цикл охлаждения.


Article in English: To recognize codependency, you have to know what it looks like. Taking time to educate yourself will not only help you see if your family member fits the description, it will also help you understand their mental state. Only a mental health professional can diagnose codependency, but some telltale symptoms include:  Low self-esteem Constant people-pleasing Little to no boundaries Caretaking as a means of control Painful emotions Codependency is a mental health condition. Like many other mental health problems, it's not something you can cure or eliminate for your family member. They may not even recognize it as a problem, and instead, think that they are getting along just fine with you and your other family members.  Don't expect your family member to see their behavior as codependent if they haven't already come to that conclusion on their own. Trying to force your family member to see your perspective may only make matters worse. Treatment in the form of psychotherapy is available. However, your family member likely won't seek it until they come to their own conclusion that there are no other options. You should not feel like you need to withstand emotional manipulation in any sense. However, it is also important to understand that a codependent person may not know they are manipulating you. In their mind, they are often being supportive and doing the best possible thing for you. Understanding whether a person is or is not intentionally trying to manipulate you can help you figure out how you want to interact with your family member. Do not use this to try and justify their actions in your own mind. Simply remember that a codependent person is not operating in the same frame of mind as you. Their actions are being guided by a mental health problem. In some cases, codependency can be an overcompensating reaction to another person’s behavior. Think honestly about whether you are engaged in any activities or behaviors that may be feeding a family member’s codependency.  For example, codependence is often seen...

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Изучите информацию о созависимом поведении. Поймите, что вы не сможете вылечить своего родственника от созависимости. Вычислите, откуда произрастает созависимость человека. Подумайте, влияете ли вы на созависимое поведение. Отстранитесь от члена семьи. Установите личные границы.


Article in English: To recognize the causes of your emotional eating, it may be useful to first understand when you are feeling physically hungry and when you are feeling emotionally hungry. Usually, emotional hunger comes on suddenly and feels urgent. You may be able to only think about eating and satisfying your craving right away. This is different than physical hunger, which usually comes on gradually, unless you haven’t eaten in a long time.  When you are emotionally hungry, you may also crave specific comfort foods, such as fatty foods, foods high in carbs, or foods high in sugar. You may also find yourself eating without thinking, where you eat a whole bag of chips or several pieces of cake without paying attention to what you are doing. After an episode of emotional eating, you may not feel satisfied or even full. You may try to eat more and more until you are uncomfortably full. You may also feel a sense of regret, guilt, or shame after you have eaten. This may be because you realize you are eating for emotional reasons, rather than nutritional reasons. Though emotions come into play with binge eating, binge eating usually involves eating unusually large amounts of food within a specific amount of time. Individuals with a binge eating disorder often feel they cannot control their behavior and eat even when they are full or not hungry. They may also eat rapidly during binge episodes and eat alone or in secret. They may have feelings of shame or guilt while they are eating or after they have eaten.  Many people with a binge eating disorder are overweight or obese, though you can also be at a normal weight and have this disorder. Individuals who binge eat may try dieting and weight loss programs frequently but have a hard time maintaining a healthy weight due to their disorder. Unlike bulimia, individuals who binge eat do not vomit up their food, use laxatives, or exercise excessively to get rid of the food they just consumed. Often, binge eating occurs due to certain triggers and a binge eating episode can last several...

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Научитесь отличать физиологический голод от эмоционального. Знайте разницу между компульсивным и эмоциональным перееданием. Научитесь узнавать возможные причины переедания и свои триггеры. Начните вести дневник питания. Поговорите с друзьями и родственниками о своих проблемах с едой. Обратитесь за помощью к психологу или психотерапевту.


Article in English: To record your cassette audio on your computer, you will need to connect your cassette player to your computer's microphone (or "line-in") port and then set your computer to record only the line-in audio. This will prevent your computer from recording external audio (e.g., background noise) while creating a clean, high-quality recording of your cassette. In addition to a cassette deck and a computer, you will also need a cable that connects your cassette deck to the line input on your computer.  Almost all cassette decks have a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you'll usually only need a standard 3.5mm cable to connect the deck to your computer. Some cassette decks have unbalanced line outputs. You'll recognize those as having red and white ports. For these, you will need an RCA-to-3.5mm cable. High-end cassette decks may sport balanced line outputs, with dual 3-pin XLR-F connectors or balanced 1/4" phone jacks. You will need to buy an adapter that fits both your computer's 3.5mm jack and the cassette deck's outputs. On computers that have separate headphone and microphone ports, this jack will usually be pink. If your computer only has one 3.5mm headphone jack, it supports both line-in and line-out audio.  Desktop computer users will usually find this jack either on the back or the front of the computer's tower. Laptop computers almost always have a monophonic line-in and line-out jack. This means that, while you can use the jack for transferring your cassette deck's audio, you won't be able to record in stereo. If you're connecting a balanced line output from your cassette deck to your computer, you'll need to plug the 3.5mm end of the adapter into your computer's line-in jack. Skip this step if you're connecting either a 3.5mm cassette deck or an unbalanced cassette deck. Depending on the cassette deck type, this process will vary:   3.5mm — Plug one end (it doesn't matter which one) of the 3.5mm cable into your cassette deck's 3.5mm line-out (not headphone) port.  Unbalanced — Plug the red RCA cable into the red...

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Изучите процедуру переноса кассетной записи. Подготовьте все необходимое. Найдите гнездо линейного входа на компьютере. При необходимости подключите к компьютеру переходник. Подсоедините один конец кабеля к кассетной деке. Подключите другой конец кабеля к компьютеру. Отрегулируйте уровень звука на компьютере. Убедитесь, что все кабели плотно сидят в гнездах.


Article in English: To reduce swelling with a minor injury, apply an ice pack to the affected area. Apply ice every two to four hours, for 20-30 minute increments.  Do not apply ice directly to the skin. Wrap it in a cloth or plastic. If ice is not available, use a bag of frozen vegetables. Do not apply pressure to any head trauma wound as this could push bone splinters into the brain. To treat head pain at home, take acetaminophen (Tylenol). Do not take ibuprofen or aspirin because that could make bruising or bleeding worse. If the victim is conscious, ask questions continually. This serves two purposes: to assess the degree of the victim's impairment, and to keep the victim awake. Continuing to ask questions can alert you to changes in the victim's cognitive state if the victim fails to answer a question they could answer before. If the cognitive state changes and worsens, seek medical attention. Good questions include:  What is today's date? Where are you? What happened to you? What is your name? Are you feeling alright? Can you repeat the following words after me...? For the first twenty-four hours, stay with the victim. Do not leave them alone. Monitor their physical and cognitive function for any changes. If the victim wishes to sleep, wake the victim every quarter hour for the first 2 hours, then every half hour for the following 2 hours, then hourly.  Every time you wake them, do the AVPU consciousness test as outlined above. You want to continuously monitor their cognitive and physical state in case symptoms appear later or worsen. If the victim does not respond to being woken up, treat as an unconscious patient. For days after your concussion, avoid sports and strenuous activity. During this time, avoid stressful situations. Your brain needs to rest and heal. Before taking part in sports, you may want to contact your doctor. Returning to activity too early predisposes you to increased risk for a repeat concussion and long term problems of dementia. Do not operate a vehicle or ride a bicycle until you feel fully healed....

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Приложите лед. Примите безрецептурные болеутоляющие. Сосредоточьтесь. Оставайтесь с пострадавшим. Избегайте физической нагрузки. Не садитесь за руль. Отдыхайте. Ешьте полезные для мозга продукты.


Article in English: To reheat pre-cooked sausages, microwave them on full power for 10 to 15 seconds per portion.  This method can be used for both sausages cooked at home or pre-cooked packaged sausages. It also works with both links and patties. Arrange the sausages in a single layer over a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover them with an additional paper towel to reduce splatter. Microwave thawed sausages for about 10 seconds per link or patty. For frozen sausages, reheat them for 15 seconds per link or patty. Note that exact cooking times may vary depending on the power output of your microwave. Warm the sausages through for 8 to 10 minutes using medium heat.  As with the microwave method, you can use this method for nearly any type of pre-cooked breakfast sausage: links or patties, home-cooked or packaged-cooked, thawed or frozen. Place the links or patties in single layer in a cool nonstick pan. Cover the pan and set it on the stove over medium heat. Reheat the sausages for 8 minutes if previously thawed or 10 minutes from frozen. You should not need to turn the sausages while they reheat. When ready, the sausages should be warmed throughout.

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Разогрейте уже приготовленные колбаски в микроволновой печи. Разогрейте приготовленные колбаски на сковороде. Готово.


Article in English: To remove leftover food particles and the majority of the onion smell, start by washing your hands with an exfoliating scrub. To make the scrub, combine 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of liquid soap and 1 tablespoon (19 g) of salt in a small bowl.  You can use any type of liquid soap, including dish soap, laundry detergent, hand and body soap, or shampoo. For the salt, you can use table, Himalayan, sea, kosher, coarse, or any other type of salt. As an alternative to the exfoliating salt, you can also use toothpaste, coffee grounds, or baking soda

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Приготовьте скраб из соли и мыла.


Article in English: To remove stubborn adhesive residue, dip a corner of the microfiber cloth in rubbing alcohol. Once again, use tight, circular motions to scrub off the sticker goo. If glue residue is still sticking around, dip your cloth in alcohol (or vinegar diluted with water) again. Place the cloth onto the sticky area, and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes. That should dissolve any remaining stubborn gunk. Rubbing alcohol shouldn’t discolor or damage the plastic or aluminum used for laptop casings. However, if you want to stay on the safe side, check the area every 30 to 60 seconds. Cut off a 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm) piece of duct tape (or other sturdy, sticky tape). Fold over a small portion of an end to make a non-sticky handle, then rub the sticky surface of the tape over the adhesive residue. If there’s any stickiness left over after using the duct tape, wipe it away with a cloth dipped in hot water or rubbing alcohol. Using light pressure, wipe the sticky spot with a nylon or melamine foam scrub pad, such as a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Soak it with water first and give it a go. If water alone doesn’t remove the gunk, try adding a drop of dish soap or dab the pad with rubbing alcohol. Rub the sticky area with the scrub pad gently. Nylon and melamine foam scrub pads are mildly abrasive, so be careful not to scratch the surface of your laptop. A blow dryer can melt and loosen glue, but it should be one of the last methods you try. Set it to low or medium, and aim it at the gunk for about 30 seconds. Then see if you can get rid of the remaining residue using a cloth, putty knife, or credit card. Even though your computer is off and unplugged, you don’t want to risk overheating it or damaging its internal parts. Stick to a low or medium setting, and use it in 30-second intervals to avoid getting your laptop too hot.

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Если влажная ткань не помогла, используйте 90-процентный спирт. Если и это не поможет, приложите пропитанную спиртом ткань к проблемному участку. Если спирт не помог, используйте скотч. Если ткань не поможет, попробуйте взять нежесткую абразивную губку. Если ничего не поможет — попробуйте ослабить клей феном.


Article in English: To remove stubborn buildups, start by boiling about ½ gallon (roughly 2 liters) of water and carefully pouring it down the drain. High temperature water will begin to break apart and dislodge the blockage. Encourage the buildup to proceed down the drain by plunging the drain 5 or 6 times. While this may not fully remove the buildup, it will help loosen it further.  Use a plunger that can create an airtight seal over the opening of the drain. Slowly pour about 1 cup (220 grams) of baking soda into drain. Allow the baking soda to sit for a few minutes. Not only will the baking soda absorb unpleasant odors, it will help physically break apart the buildup. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of distilled white vinegar into the drain after waiting a few minutes. The baking soda and vinegar will react with one another and begin to foam. Cover the drain, as this will encourage the baking soda and vinegar mixture to work it’s way into the clogged portion of the drain and break down the remaining blockage. Allow the mixture to sit in the drain for an hour or so.  Vinegar is also a natural deodorizer. Together, this mixture will also help remove any odor the deposit caused. Cider vinegar or lemon juice will work in lieu of white vinegar. After allowing the mixture to sit, rinse again with hot water. Repeat the process to eliminate residual odors. Stubborn deposits may require more physical disruption.  Get a drain snake from your local hardware store. These are essentially long, thin strips of plastic with hooks on either side.  Use it to break up and push or pull away any deposits that have clogged your drain. Keep inserting and removing the snake until no hair or clumps are attached to it when you pull it out.  Alternatively, you can bend a metal coat hanger so it has a hook at 1 end and use that. If it gets stuck, pull it out with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Follow this with a baking soda and vinegar soak to remove unpleasant odors.

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Налейте в канализацию кипятка. Прочистите канализацию вантузом. Насыпьте в сливное отверстие пищевую соду. Добавьте уксус. Прочистите слив канализационным тросом.


Article in English: To remove surface debris, use a lint roller that you’d normally use on your clothes to roll the fastener. Lay the fastener flat, and hold at one end, rolling over it a few times with the lint brush. Refresh to a new sticky “sheet” of the lint roller as necessary. Cut a piece of duct tape no bigger than your palm, so it doesn’t get unwieldy and stick to itself. Lay the fastener flat, and press the tape into the closure to get it to adhere to as much lint as possible. Holding the fastener firmly at one end, strip the tape away to remove the lint. You can perform this step several times with new pieces of duct tape, as necessary. Your fingers can be a useful tool to remove any surface lint from the fastener. Lay the fastener flat, and pick off any obvious pieces of thread or hair that may have ends you can grab sticking over the edge. Then, give the fastener a good scrape with your fingernails to remove as much surface lint as you can.

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Проведите по липучке щеткой-роликом от пыли. Приложите к липучке скотч. Соскребите с липучки поверхностные загрязнения ногтями.


Article in English: To reset the battery, you'll actually reset the SMC (System Management Controller) which is a small chip that controls things like your Mac's external lights, responses to button presses, and battery management. Resetting the SMC may improve battery life, fix overheating problems, and speed up your MacBook Pro. There are several symptoms that are directly related to the SMC:  The fans are loud and running at high speed even though the computer isn't hot and is well-ventilated. Indicator lights (battery, backlights, etc.) are not working properly. The MacBook doesn’t respond to pressing the Power button. The computer shuts itself down or goes to sleep unexpectedly. The battery does not charge properly. Click the Apple logo in the upper-left side of the screen. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Your MacBook Pro will shut down. Make sure that the charger is plugged into a wall outlet, then plug the charging end into the port on the right side of your MacBook Pro. In order to reset the SMC, you'll need to hold down the ⌘ Command, ⌥ Option, and ⇧ Shift keys all at the same time while also holding down the "Power" button. If your MacBook Pro has a touch bar, the "Power" button is also the Touch ID button. Once you've done so, you can release the keys. Doing so should turn on your Mac, prompting it to begin restarting. Once your Mac finishes restarting, your battery issues should be resolved. If you are still having issues with the battery, you may need to factory reset your MacBook Pro. You will lose any data that you have saved on the MacBook if you do so.

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Уясните, к чему приведет сброс настроек батареи. Проверьте признаки проблем с SMC. Откройте меню Apple. Щелкните по Выключение. Нажмите Выключить, когда появится запрос. Подключите ноутбук к источнику питания. Нажмите клавиши для сброса SMC. Нажмите и удерживайте клавиши для сброса SMC в течение 10 секунд. Нажмите кнопку питания. Убедитесь, что проблема решена.


Article in English: To rewrite a whole number as a fraction, simply place the whole number over 1. This will make an improper fraction. For example, if you have 5 x 8/10, put the 5 over 1. You should now have 5/1 x 8/10. Remember that the numerators are the numbers above the lines. Write the result and place a line below it. In the example, 5/1 x 8/10, multiply 5 by 8 to get 40. Now you can multiply the numbers below the lines to get your denominator. You should now have an answer to your equation that's in fraction form. For example, if you're multiplying 5/1 x 8/10, multiply 1 by 10 to get 10. Place this below the line to get an answer of 40/10. Because your answer will probably be an improper fraction, simplify the answer to its lowest terms. Divide the numerator by the denominator to get a simplified result.  To reduce 40/10, divide 40 by 10 to get 4 as your new answer. In many cases, you'll get a mixed number since the answer will have a remainder.

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Преобразуйте целое число в дробь. Перемножьте числители дробей. Перемножьте знаменатели дробей. Сократите полученную дробь (если возможно).


Article in English: To roast butternut squash, season the cubes with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Roast the squash cubes in an oven heated to 350 °F (177 °C). Remove the squash from the oven when the cubes are soft on the inside and brown and crunchy on the outside.  Add savory spices, like cumin, chili powder or cayenne pepper, to make a spicy side dish. Add sweet elements, like brown sugar, maple syrup or agave nectar, to make a delectable treat. Butternut squash soup has a silky, creamy texture, perfect for warming up on a winter night. To make it, follow these steps:  Roast butternut squash cubes in the oven until they are soft. In the meantime, sauté a diced onion and a few cloves of minced garlic in some olive oil in a large soup pot on over medium heat on the stove. Add the butternut squash and a quart of chicken or vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce it to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then blend it in batches in the blender. Serve with a drizzle of cream and some black pepper. If you want to skip the peeling process, you can bake a squash whole and cut it when it's soft. Poke a squash all over with a fork and place it on a baking sheet in an oven heated to 350 °F (177 °C). Bake the squash for about an hour, until it's tender when you poke it with a fork. Remove it from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and cut it into slices.

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Приготовьте запеченные кусочки мускатной тыквы. Приготовьте суп из мускатной тыквы. Если вы хотите пропустить процесс очищения тыквы, то вы можете запечь тыкву целиком, а затем разрезать ее.


Article in English: To run a HTML file on your computer you must have a browser. If you think the file is in a certain folder, but you cannot find it, try running a file search on your computer. Type your-file.html into the search box at the bottom of the Start menu (if using Windows) or the search box in the Finder app (if using a Mac). HTML files usually are in a folder with the same name as the .html file but without the .html extension. Inside of the folder may be different files such as .js .css , images and other files. Do not worry about those, they are necessary files for the layout and functionality of the page. It is necessary not to delete these files. Leave them in the same directory (folder) as your html file, otherwise the page won't display properly. If you would like to modify an html file, you will need to learn coding in html and other scripting languages You will be able to choose between any of the browsers that are installed on your computer, although your computer's default browser will top the list. Open the file using any web browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc.  Most computers will associate your default browser with the .html file extension. That means that normally, you don't need to find a browser to open the file—you can just double-click on it, and the computer will open it in your default web browser. If your computer doesn't recognize the file, Windows will ask whether to open this file using an already installed application, or search for the extension on the internet. Select the "open using already installed applications" option. You will be able to choose from a list of all browsers installed on the system. The browser automatically interprets your coding and displays it. The location of the file will be displayed in the address bar—this will help you confirm that the HTML file has been opened, and not any other. Run your browser, then press Ctrl-O. This should pull up an "Open" menu. Find your file, double-click it, and watch your program open up in a browser tab. Different...

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Убедитесь, что на компьютере установлен браузер. Найдите сохраненный файл. Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши (Windows) или дважды щелкните (Mac) по файлу и в меню выберите «Открыть с помощью». Просмотрите HTML-файл в браузере. Альтернативный способ:


Article in English: To save money effectively, you will need to first pay down any existing debt you may have, such as credit card debit or student loan debt. Do this in monthly payments and always try to pay down as much of your debt as possible, as fast as possible, as this will prevent you from being charged high interest rates. You can set up automatic payments through your bank where you pay down the same amount on your outstanding debts every month. With consistent payments, you should be able to pay down your debt quickly and efficiently. at your bank. Once you have paid down all your debts, you should open a savings account at your bank. Talk to a bank representative at your bank about opening an interest free savings account, where you are not charged a fee for depositing money into the savings account every month. Some savings accounts are also set up to reward you for depositing a certain amount into the account every month.  Depending on your employer, you may also be able to direct a portion of your paycheck into your savings account every month. Talk to your employer about this possibility. If you really want to ensure you do not spend any of your savings, you can open up a savings account at another bank that is not your main bank. This way, your checking account and your savings account are completely separate and are not easily accessible from one account or one debit card. Another option is to pay yourself first before you pay your bills. This means putting your paycheck into your savings account and then making recurring weekly payments to your checking account to pay for bills and expenses. This will help to ensure you do not neglect your savings account or use your savings to pay for unnecessary expenses. Set a minimum amount of money you will be depositing into your savings account every month and stick with it. This could be small, $200-$300 to start, especially if you have a high amount of expenses. Try to increase the amount as your income increases and your expenses become more manageable. Ideally, you...

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Выплатите все долги, чтобы начать копить деньги. Откройте сберегательный счет в банке. Приготовьтесь откладывать определенную сумму каждый месяц. Используйте накопленные деньги в качестве инвестиций для будущих покупок.


Article in English: To save power, many computers go into sleep mode after a certain time of inactivity. If you leave the desk for long enough that your screen saver comes on, it’s a giveaway that you’ve been gone awhile. Turn the sleep mode off so that the screen always looks like you just left.  Make sure to leave a few windows open so it appears that you were working on something right before you left your desk. Never leave anything like a shopping site or a game open on your computer when you leave. Another option if you work on the computer is to leave something open that says “Loading” or “Installing,” because this gives you a good reason to leave your desk. Fill your work area with several projects that you are in the process of doing. Cover your desk with open binders, highlighted reports, tools, or partially unpacked merchandise. If it appears that you are working on something, people who walk by will assume you’ll be right back.  Don’t leave the same fake setup every day or people will start to notice. If you sort through a box of items, leave piles halfway sorted. If you walk away from your desk empty-handed, it’s going to look more like you’re not doing anything. Carry a binder, a notebook, or a small stack of papers so it looks like you’re on your way to meet someone. In other settings, carry a tool, a box of merchandise, or a piece of equipment.  The best thing to carry will be determined by what your job is. Don’t carry the same prop every day or it will begin to be obvious that it’s a prop. Choose something that is easy to carry and can be set down and picked up without too much effort. A small item will make you look busy while not drawing too much attention. Think of a work-related topic, like a recent policy change or a big project your firm is working on, and go discuss it with someone. When you go chat with the person, mention the work related thing, but talk about other things to use up more time. If you make up a fake topic, make sure it seems real enough to be a good cover.  Mention what you are doing to...

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Отключите спящий режим на экране компьютера. Покиньте рабочее пространство, имитируя кипучую деятельность. Носите с собой реквизит. Навестите коллегу из другого отдела. Задавайте много вопросов.


Article in English: To say "hello" in Balinese you should say "om suastiastu." The Balinese language has a different alphabet to Western languages, so this transcribing of the phrase for hello is written as it is pronounced in Balinese. This is a kind of pidgin version of Balinese that makes it easier for people to speak certain phrases without learning the Balinese alphabet and script.  Pronounce the phrase as it is spelled. It might help to think of it in three parts "Om Swasti Astu." Place a slight emphasis on the "Om" and the repeated "ast" sounds. "Om SwASti AStu." You can listen to a recording of someone saying "om suastiastu" online to listen for the pronunciation.  The greeting translates as "peace and greetings from God."  The person will reply with the same phrase "om suastiastu." In Balinese culture you traditionally accompany words of greeting with a gesture. To be as polite and respectful as possible to the person you are greeting, you should hold your hands in front of your chest, in a praying position with the palms together and fingers pointed up.  This is a traditional Hindu greeting, which has in recent years become more commonly used. Many people will greet you with a light handshake. Some people may touch their chest afterwards, as part of a greeting ritual. You can also try out some alternative Balinese greetings, which enable you to say things such as good morning and good evening. Having a slightly wider repertoire of greetings will help you feel a little more in tune with your Balinese hosts.  To say good morning, say "rahajeng semeng." To say good evening, say "rahajeng wengi." Another very common language spoken in Bali is Bahasa Indonesian, so why not learn some basic greetings in this language too? It is common to just say "Halo" or "Hi" to greet people. It is also common to greet someone by saying "how are you?" which translates as "Apa kabar?" Other commonly used greetings will depend on what time of day it is.  Good morning translates as "Selamat pagi." Good afternoon is "Selamat siang." To say...

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Скажите "om suastiastu". Используйте правильные жесты. Попробуйте другие виды приветствий. Поздоровайтесь на индонезийском языке (Bahasa Indonesian).


Article in English: To say grace in a Christian setting, there are several short common prayers frequently used, though no one is universal or more appropriate than another. In general, European and Catholic denominations will address meal-time prayers to God or "The Lord," while Evangelical Christians and other denominations that emphasize a personal relationship with Christ will address prayers to Jesus. There's no hard or fast rule about this, though, so speak from the heart.   Example: Bless this food to our bodies, Lord, and let us hold you in our hearts. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.  Example: Bless us, oh Lord, and these your gifts which we are about to receive from your bounty. Through Christ our Lord we pray, Amen. For practitioners of Islam, it's common practice to recite a brief prayer of grace before the meal and after the meal. It's especially important to be quiet and do nothing else during the prayer but address Allah.   Before the meal: Bismillahi wa 'ala baraka-tillah. (In Allah's name and upon the blessings granted by Allah, we eat.)  After the meal: Alham do lillah hilla-thee At Amana wa saquana waja 'alana minal Muslimeen. (All praise to Allah who gave us food and drink and who made us Muslims.) There are many separate blessings for particular items of food such a fish, meat, and vegetables, though a Jewish meal is said to be incomplete if it does not include bread. Birkat hamazon, or the "Grace after Meals," is typically recited to one's self after a meal including bread or matzoh is finished, and is printed in most Hebrew prayer books, to be sung aloud at formal gatherings. It's common to recite in either full or annotated form, if pressed for time. In a formal setting, the leader will start the prayer and the group will respond. It's a semi-complicated text, made up of four distinct blessings:   The meal: Baruch Eloheinu she-achalnu mishelo uv'tuvo chayinu. Baruch hu uvaruch sh'mo. (Praised be our God, of whose abundance we have eaten, and by whose goodness we live. Praised be the Eternal God.)  The land:...

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Обратитесь к Господу Богу и поблагодарите за пищу и общение за христианским столом. Молитесь как перед, так и после едой за мусульманским столом. Выполняйте «birkat hamazon» после еды за еврейским столом. Процитируйте личную мантру, стихи из Вед или «Mahabarata», чтобы освятить трапезу индусов. Сложите руки в молчании.


Article in English: To say this, use the phrase "siento lo ocurrido," which is pronounced as "syenn-toh loh oh-coo-ree-doh". To say this, use the phrase "mil disculpas", which is pronounced "meel dees-kool-pahs". To say this, use the phrase "te debo una disculpa", which is pronounced as "tay day-boh oo-nah dees-kool-pah". To say this, use the phrase "le ruego me disculpe" (informal), which is pronounced as "lay rway-go may dees-kool-pay". To say this, use the sentence Pido perdón por las cosas que he dicho, which is pronounced as Pee-doh perr-donn por las koh-sas kay ay dee-cho. To say "I was wrong", use the phraseme equivoqué, pronounced "may eh-kee-boh-kay". To say "it's my fault" use the phrase "es culpa mía", pronounced "ess kool-pah me-ah". Try using the Spanish apologies above combined with other vocabulary to construct an apology specific to your situation.

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Скажите "Я очень сожалею о том, что случилось". Скажите "тысяча извинений". Скажите "Я должен извиниться перед вами". Скажите "Пожалуйста, примите мои извинения ". Скажите "Я сожалею, о том, что сказал ". Скажите "Я был не прав" или "это моя вина". Извинитесь индивидуально.


Article in English: To screen-print your design at home, you will need:  A plain t-shirt 50 ml bottle of degreaser (available at your local art store) 1 liter cold water A large brush 500 ml of emulsion A small bottle of sensitizer A bottle of screen printing ink A squeegee or a coating tray A small wooden stick A hair dryer A transparency A printing screen You can purchase a printing screen at your local art store. Or make your own by buying a mesh screen and a canvas stretcher frame. Stretch the mesh across the frame and staple the edges down so that the mesh is taut. For standard designs on a light shirt, a 110-195 mesh works best. For fine designs with multiple colors, use a 156-230 mesh. Mix the degreaser and the cold water together. Place the brush in the mixture and then brush the mixture on to the screen.  Make sure you brush both sides of the screen. You just want to give the screen a light brush so don’t worry about putting too much of the mixture on the screen. Let the screen dry. Take 20 ml of water and pour it into the bottle of sensitizer. Mix the sensitizer well by shaking for an about a minute.  Add the sensitizer into the emulsion. Use the small wooden stick to mix the sensitizer and the emulsion together. The color of the emulsion should change from blue to green. There should also be small bubbles forming in the emulsion. Place the lid loosely back on the emulsion and place it in a dark area or room for an hour. After an hour, check that all the small bubbles in the emulsion have disappeared. If they do not disappear after an hour, leave the emulsion to sit for another hour until the bubbles are gone. In a very dim room or with a low red light, drip a line of photo emulsion across the screen and use a squeegee to spread it around.  The emulsion will leak through the screen, so be sure to squeegee both sides of the screen.  You can also use a coating tray to apply the emulsion to the screen. Do this by placing the screen on a clean towel and tilting it away from you slightly. Place the coating tray at the...

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Возьмите материалы, необходимые для работы. Подготовьте трафаретную сетку. Смешайте эмульсию с сенсибилизатором. Нанесите эмульсию на экран. Положите прозрачную пленку на сетку. Пришло время выжечь рисунок на эмульсии. Закрепите водостойкую пленку по углам внутренней стороны сетки. Положите футболку на плоскую поверхность. Налейте столовую ложку чернил для трафаретной печати в верхнюю часть сетки. Проведите по сетке скребком. Дайте чернилам высохнуть. Промойте сетку после того, как закончили делать футболки.


Article in English: To season a brand new cast iron skillet, you rub it with oil and bake the oil into the surface of the cast iron. This builds up a nonstick coating, called the "seasoning," that keeps the skillet from rusting and creates the perfect surface for cooking everything from scrambled eggs to pancakes to cobblers. Use hot, soapy water and a scrub brush to scrub the skillet completely clean. This will remove any chemicals or other residues from the skillet so they don't get trapped in the seasoning.  After this first washing, you won't be using a scrub brush on the skillet again, since it will take off the precious seasoning you'll be working to preserve. Make sure to dry the skillet well, so that it doesn't create steam when you put it in the oven. You can use lard, vegetable shortening, or olive oil. Use a paper towel to rub the fat into the skillet all over. The fat will bake into the skillet and fuse with the iron to become a layer of seasoning. You won't be able to taste or smell it once the process is complete. Try not to miss any spots when you're covering the skillet with fat. If you miss a spot, it won't get a coating of seasoning, and will be more prone to rusting. Bake the skillet for 2 hours to make sure the seasoning gets fully formed. After 2 hours, remove it from the oven and set it on a heat safe surface to cool. Spread another coating of fat onto the skillet and bake it for another 2 hours, then let it cool. If you'd like, you can repeat it one more time to make extra sure that the seasoning won't strip off when you cook your first meal in the skillet. After this initial seasoning, the oil you use when you cook food will keep the skillet in good shape. Every time you cook a meal, the nonstick surface will improve.

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Помойте ее сразу после использования. Вы можете использовать мыло для мытья посуды от обычной липкой пищи, но не используйте его слишком много. Вы можете также выжечь пригоревшую пищу. Тщательно высушите сковороду. Храните сковороду в сухом месте.


Article in English: To see if you have an overbite, let your mouth close normally, your teeth resting in their natural position. With your teeth clenched shut, smile into a mirror and look for areas where one row of teeth overlaps another. Though some very slight overlap is normal, seek medical attention if your teeth seem severely misaligned. Overbite is considered severe when the teeth overlap by 3.5 millimetres (0.14 in) or more. For accurate measurements, visit your dentist or orthodontist. If you’re not sure whether your overbite requires medical attention and aren’t ready to spend money on an orthodontic screening, check with your dentist. Ask for a dental checkup or exam, in which the dentist looks at the condition of each individual tooth and your general dental health. If the option is available, ask for an x-ray to see if you have one of the following types of malocclusion:  Class 1 malocclusion, where the bite is normal but the top teeth slightly overlap the bottom teeth.  Class 2 malocclusion, where the bite is not normal and there is severe overlap. Class 3 malocclusion, where the bottom teeth overlap the top teeth. An orthodontist will be able to tell you what’s necessary to fix your overbite, how much it will cost, and how long it will take. Look for individuals who have a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) and have completed a 2 to 3 year orthodontic specialty program. Before undergoing treatment, confirm that your orthodontist is registered with the American Board of Orthodontics. If you have trouble finding local orthodontists, ask your dentist for in-network recommendations.

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Сожмите зубы и улыбнитесь, чтобы проверить, есть ли у вас проблемы с прикусом. Пройдите стоматологическое обследование. Найдите хорошего ортодонта.


Article in English: To see your Temporary Internet Files, open the Tools menu and select Internet Options. In the General tab, select Settings and then View Files. You can also search your computer for Temporary Internet Files if you're not using Internet Explorer. Locate the address of the website that you found the file on. The website may have a prefix page to it, such as farm.newgrounds.com. This is the extension for Flash files. These can be movies or games or even advertisements. Look for a file with a name that matches the video you are trying to download. Right-click on the file and select Copy. Paste the file in an easily accessible folder. Once you've copied the file to a new location, you can open it to watch the animation. You can open the file in a web browser or in a standalone SWF player. To open the file in a browser, you can click and drag the file into a browser window.

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Откройте Internet Explorer. Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши на списке и отсортируйте файлы по адресам сайтов. Найдите файлы с расширением SWF. Воспроизведите видеоролик.


Article in English: To serve four people, you will need about 1 1/2 lbs of carrots. Wash the carrots thoroughly in cold water to remove any remaining dirt or pesticides. Chop off the stems of the carrots with a small knife, then peel them using a vegetable peeler. You can then cut up the carrots any way you like: you can leave them whole, slice or dice them, or cut them into rounds. Add a tablespoon of water to the carrots and cover the bowl with microwave-safe cling wrap. Cook them in the microwave until tender, this should take about 4 to 6 minutes. You can check the carrots with a fork to see if they're done.  If they need a little more time, place them back in the microwave and cook in one-minute intervals until they are just right.     Be careful when rolling back the plastic cling-wrap - it will be hot!    While the carrots are still in the microwave-safe bowl, add in the flavorings or seasoning of your choice. A teaspoon of melted butter and a little salt and pepper is always a good option. Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and serve immediately.

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Подготовьте морковь. Положите морковь в миску, которую можно использовать в микроволновой печи. Готовьте морковь при высокой температуре. Подавайте морковь.


Article in English: To serve reheated potatoes that are as moist as a freshly cooked dish, allow your potatoes to thaw first if you've frozen them. This way you can stir in additional cream more easily. If you reheat frozen potatoes straight from the freezer, allow extra cooking time in the beginning until they've warmed and softened enough to stir the cream in effectively. First, pour some cream. Bring it to a simmer. Stir your mashed potatoes into the cream evenly. Continue to stir until the potatoes are heated through. If needed, add more cream and wait for it to come to a simmer, then stir it into the potatoes.  Depending on the amount of potatoes you’re reheating and the size of the pan, it’s best to start off with too little cream than too much. At the very least, use enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Use a food thermometer to check the potatoes’ internal temperature; for health reasons, the potatoes should reach at least 165º before they’re safe to eat. Grease your skillet with cooking oil. Set the burner to medium heat. Once your skillet’s hot, scoop your potatoes in. Flatten them into a pancake so they cook quicker. Stir them up frequently and flatten them again until they’ve heated through.  The cooking oil should add some moisture to your potatoes. However, if they're still drying out, mix in some cream to rehydrate them. Use a food thermometer to check the potatoes’ internal temperature; for health reasons, the potatoes should reach at least 165º before they’re safe to eat. Preheat the oven to 350º. Transfer your potatoes to an oven-safe dish. Stir the potatoes with a small amount of cream to rehydrate them. Cover them with either the dish’s lid or aluminum foil. Once the oven’s reached the desired temperature, place the dish inside. Cook for roughly 30 minutes. Depending on the amount of potatoes you’re reheating, check them every 5 minutes starting at the 15-minute mark to see if they’ve already heated through. Stir in more cream if the potatoes are drying out too much. Use a food thermometer to check the...

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Подождите, пока пюре разморозится. Разогрейте пюре в сковороде на плите. Разогрейте картофель в сковороде с длинной ручкой. Разогрейте картофельное пюре в духовке. Разогрейте пюре в микроволновой печи.


Article in English: To set your goals, you’ll need to have an idea of what things or experiences you want to have in your life that require money. For example, what lifestyle do you want to have once you retire? Do you enjoy traveling, nice cars, or fine dining? Do you have only modest needs? Use this list to help you set your goals in the next step.  Making a list will also help if you are saving for your children’s future. For example, do you want to send your children to a private school or college? Do you want to buy them cars? Would you prefer  public schools and using the extra money for something else? Having a clear idea of what you value will help you establish goals for savings and investment. In order to structure an investment plan, you must first understand why you are investing. In other words, where would you like to be financially, and how much do you have to invest to get there? Your goals should be as specific as possible, so that you have the best idea of what you’ll need to do to achieve them.   Popular financial goals include buying a home, paying for your child’s college, amassing a “rainy day” emergency fund, and saving for retirement. Rather than having a general goal such as “own a home,” set a specific goal: “Save $63,000 for a down-payment on a $311,000 house.” (Most home loans require a down payment of between 20% and 25% of the purchase price in order to attract the most affordable interest rate.)   Most investment advisers recommend that you save at least ten times your peak salary for retirement. This will allow you to retire on about 40% of your peak pre-retirement annual income, using the 4% safe withdrawal rule. For example, if you retire at a salary of $80,000, you should strive for at least $800,000 saved by retirement, which will provide you with $32,000 annual income at retirement, then adjusted annually for inflation. Use a college cost calculator to determine how much you will need to save for your children’s college, how much parents are expected to contribute and the various types of...

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Составьте список того, чего вы хотите. Определитесь со своими финансовыми целями. Решите, на какой риск вы можете пойти. Изучите рынок ценных бумаг. Сформулируйте, чего вы хотите от фондового рынка. Сосредоточьтесь на деталях.


Article in English: To shoot proper photos that can later be merged into a good panoramic picture, you will need a tripod. Find a good spot for your panorama, and set up your tripod and camera.  Mind you, you don’t have to use an expensive tripod; a regular cheap one will do the trick. When setting up the camera and tripod, make sure it is firmly grounded. Make sure you have enough space to rotate around where you are setting up. It is best that what you’re shooting is not too close to you—an outside venue would be best. Take your shots one by one while rotating the camera.  It is important for your shots to overlap. Make sure all the photos are taken with the same settings—focus, shutter speed, and aperture. If they’re not, your panoramic picture will not be consistent. This is where it helps if you turn off the automatic shooting option and make your own settings. It would be best if you took multiple photos of the same shot in case one comes out blurry or defective. Check if your camera has a pre-programmed panorama mode. Use it if it does. The panorama mode shows you the last picture taken and the view through the camera lens, so you can easily align shots. The panorama mode also fixes camera settings so you don’t have to worry about it. Once you’ve taken your photos, it’s time to make the panoramic picture. If you have the newer version of Photoshop, or a similar program, then you will also have the Photomerge option.  Continue to method 2 to learn how to use Photomerge if you have it. Go to method 3 if you don’t have Photomerge to learn how to merge your photos manually.

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Настройте свою камеру. Сделайте снимки. Соедините фотографии.


Article in English: To show respect for yourself, Try to give yourself the same consideration that you give everyone else. Don't short-change your own ideas and wants at the expense of others. You're worth it.  Know when to ask for help. Have respect for your own abilities and skills, but learn to recognize when you're out of your element. Don't make it harder on yourself than you need to. Treat yourself to well-deserved trips and gifts every now and again. Spend time with your friends and do fun things in your free time. Drinking to excess on a regular basis or habitually self-deprecating yourself will tear you down in mind and body. Try to work actively to build yourself up and surround yourself with encouraging, enlightening, helpful people. Are your friends the kind of people you want to be around? Do they ever criticize you or Try to keep you down? Consider moving on. Make regular visits to the doctor to make sure you're healthy and fit. Take care of health problems as soon as they arise and don't put off "bad news." Avoiding the doctor's office because you don't like it isn't showing respect for yourself and your own well-being.  Exercise regularly and eat well. Start developing easy routines, even walking a few miles a day or doing some light stretches to get in touch with your body and maintain it. Cut out junk foods and eat a variety of nourishing foods. When you want something, go out and get it. Don't let your fear about stepping on toes get in the way of making things happen that will better your life and achieve something positive for yourself. If you've got an opinion, share it. If you want to change jobs, start a band, or take up acting in your 40s, do it. Make a decision and follow through. We all get caught in ruts, many of them of our own making. Develop plans for yourself and specific steps for carrying them out. Plot an upward trajectory for yourself to keep yourself moving forward in life and staying satisfied. Show respect for yourself by being the best version of yourself you can be.  Consider making a...

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Проявляйте заботу о себе. Откажитесь от саморазрушающего поведения. Следите за своим здоровьем. Не давайте себя в обиду. Будьте амбициозны.


Article in English: To speed up the growth of your eyebrows, you need to seal in moisture while you sleep. There are many products that can achieve these ends, some of which you probably already have at home. Some great options include:  Castor oil -- Castor oil contains proteins that encourage growth, but may irritate skin. Olive oil or Coconut oil -- Either of these oils seal in moisture to encourage growth. They are natural and inexpensive. Petroleum jelly -- Petroleum jelly will help seal in moisture. Avoid using petroleum jelly if you have oily or acne-prone skin or you might break out. Eyebrow growth serum -- Growth serums contain vitamins and peptides to encourage growth. These work very well, but it can cost anywhere from $20-80 per bottle. Before you slather a product on your eyebrows and go to sleep, it is advisable to test the product on a less visible area of your skin. Put a bit of the product on the back of your wrist or the side of your neck. Wait 4-6 hours. Check to see if there is any redness, irritation, or rash. If there is, discontinue your use of this product.  It is best to test each product one at a time, to avoid confusion. Growth serum, castor oil, and petroleum jelly more commonly cause skin irritation than oil or coconut oil, but you could have an allergic reaction to any of them. Cleanse your skin in the evening, paying extra attention to the area around your brows. Rinse your face with cool water, making sure all of the facial cleanser has been removed.  Whatever facial cleanser you normally use will work fine. Don't forget to exfoliate your skin a few times a week after you wash it. If you are using growth serum, use the applicator provided to apply this to your brows. If you are using any other product (castor oil, coconut oil, olive oil, or petroleum jelly) move a dime-sized dollop around in your fingers to warm it up, then apply to your eyebrows with your fingers.  Massage helps to stimulate hair growth, so spend a minute or 2 really rubbing the product in. If you don’t want to use your hands,...

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Выберите продукт, который хотели бы использовать. Проведите тест на небольшом участке кожи. Умывайтесь перед сном. Нанесите средство на брови. Утром снова умойтесь.


Article in English: To speed up your folding process, get all your socks within reaching distance, in one convenient pile. This will prevent the awkward step of searching for socks in the pile of the rest of your laundry while you're folding.

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Соберите все носки в одну кучу.