Article in English: File sizes may be given in bits (b), bytes (B), Kilobytes (KB), Megabytes (MB), Gigabytes (GB), or even Terabytes (TB). Pay attention to whether the letters are upper case or lower case as well. For instance, a bit is denoted with a lowercase “b” while a byte is denoted with an uppercase  “B”. Transfer speeds might be provided in bits per second (bps), bytes per second (B/s), Kilobytes per second (KB/s), Megabytes per second (MB/s), or Gigabytes per second (GB/s). Before you use the transfer rate equation, ensure you are using the same units for the size and speed. Don’t worry about the time units for now.  8 bits (b) = 1 byte (B); turn bits into bytes by dividing by 8, or convert bytes to bits by multiplying by 8. 1,024 bytes = 1 Kilobyte (KB); convert bytes to Kilobytes by dividing by 1,024 or turn Kilobytes into bytes by multiplying by 1,024. 1,024 Kilobytes = 1 Megabyte (MB); change Kilobytes into Megabytes by dividing by 1024 or convert Megabytes into Kilobytes by multiplying by 1,024. 1,024 Megabytes = 1 Gigabyte (GB); convert Megabytes into Gigabytes by dividing by 1024 or turn Gigabytes into Megabytes by multiplying by 1,024. 1,024 Gigabytes = 1 Terabyte (TB); change Gigabytes into Terabytes by dividing by 1024 or convert Terabytes into Gigabytes by multiplying by 1,024. As you know, there are 60 seconds in 1 minute and 60 minutes in 1 hour. To convert from seconds to minutes, divide by 60. To convert from minutes to hours, divide by 60. To convert from hours to minutes, multiply by 60. To convert from minutes to seconds, multiply by 60.  To convert from seconds to hours, divide by 3,600 (60 x 60). Or, convert from hours to seconds by multiplying by 3,600. Generally, the speed is denoted in seconds. If you have very many seconds, though, such as for large files, you can convert to minutes or even hours.

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Найдите единицы измерения размера файла. Обратите внимание на единицы измерения скорости передачи данных. Преобразуйте единицы в биты или байты и убедитесь, что у них одинаковый префикс (К, М, Г). Конвертируйте единицы измерения времени, если потребуется.


Article in English: File-sharing websites transfer files from user to user, with no third-party oversight. While you may find books not available anywhere else online, there is a significant chance of exposing your computer to viruses and malware that could slow it down or steal your personal information. Many file-sharing sites contain copyrighted material, whose download is considered illegal in many countries.  Set your operating system's security level to its highest setting. In Windows, this is available through the Control Panel; on MacOS, this can be done through the Internet option in System Preferences. Turn any security software you have on to maximum. Turn on your anti-virus software and your firewall software and turn them to their highest settings. Note that the selection of books that are available on BitTorrent tend to reflect popularity instead of literary or reference value.This method can also take a little time and effort to set up and learn how to use.  Choose a BitTorrent client. In order to avoid malware, using a trusted source such as BitTorrent.com is recommended. Search online for an "eBook torrent tracker." These collections of links to eBook files come and go quickly, so searching online is the best method of finding them. Many require a signup, and a minimum amount of time spent using your computer to share files before you can download files. Public torrents without a signup may have a higher security risk. se Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Many out of date or otherwise obscure works, as well as recent popular ones, are available on IRC, or Internet Relay Chat. Once you've downloaded an IRC client, such as mIRC, you can use it to search for chat channels devoted to "books" or "eBooks" to find other users to share files with or talk to about books. Usenet is a bulletin-board-like server-based network originally developed for secure, high-speed chat. Today Usenet is also heavily used for file sharing, but it requires a monthly fee from a Usenet service such as Usenet Server or Newshosting. Many of these...

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Во время использования такого метода нужно быть очень осторожным. Вы можете загружать книги через программу BitTorrent или uTorrent. Используйте IRC - ретранслируемый интернет чат. Купите услуги сервиса Usenet.


Article in English: Filing is best for creating fine detail, smoothing out chisel marks, and refining the final shape of your piece.  Most stone carving files have uni-directional teeth, meaning that they only cut in one direction.  The proper way to use this file is to push it away from you rather than grinding it back and forth via the traditional method. Grinding the file back and forth may be effective, but it will also wear down your files quickly.  Instead, push the file away from you and then lift it up.  Return the file to its original position and push again.  An added benefit of filing this way is that it gets the file out of view after each stroke, letting you see the surface more as you work. Epoxy is a special glue that typically comes in two components that you have to mix before applying.  Gluing stones back together is typically reserved for when you are working with larger stone slabs and losing a significant piece means compromising your entire design (for example, if you lost the "arm" portion of your statue sculpture). For smaller sculptures and carvings, you simply need to rethink your sculpture.  Instead of carving a heart, maybe now you will decide to carve an arrow. Removing chisel marks and scratches will make your stone look more refined and professional.  The amount of grit refers to how many grains of grit there are per square inch.  The higher the grit, the finer the sanded product will be.  For sanding the softer stones suggested above, avoid sandpaper with grit 80 and below.  These are coarser grits and may damage your final product. It is recommended that you sand the stone while it is wet.  Use the wet/dry brand of sandpaper, since standard sandpaper will fall apart when it gets wet.  Sanding dry is helpful because it allows you to see cracks and marks as you work, but it will definitely require the use of a respirator.  To avoid spending more as well as creating harmful dust, wait for your stone to dry after each sanding session.  Remember the areas where you spot any blemishes, and then re-wet...

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Обрабатывайте поверхность напильником, только движениями от себя. Большие отколовшиеся куски камня можно приклеить с помощью эпоксидной смолы. Отполируйте законченное изделие с помощью наждачной бумаги 220.


Article in English: Fill a 5 gallon (18.9 L) bucket with sand, rocks, concrete, or even water.  Use it to do curls or attach two of them to a bar or board and use as a bench press. Take 2 packs of 6 bottles each and duct tape them symmetrically to an iron bar you can grip easily. This barbell will be good for any exercise you do with a barbell, like lifts and presses.  If these 2 packs are too much, don't use half filled bottles. Half-filled bottles will slosh around and shake the bar. Instead, tape individual filled bottles to the bar. If 2 packs aren't enough, use four or six packs of bottles taped to the bar. Alternately, tape individual bottles to each end of the bar. First line them horizontally along the bar side by side, then stack them on top of each other. Make sure to leave plenty of room for your hands to grip the bar in wide and narrow grips. The taping must be functional. Make horizontal, vertical, and diagonal rounds to wrap the packs to the bar. Tires are used in many workout and bodybuilding routines. You can add additional weights to regular tires when doing workouts, or you can go to a junkyard and find tractor tires. Flipping them and tying a rope to them to pull behind you are only two ways you can use a tire as a weight. Slosh tubes are long plastic tubes filled with about 40 pounds of water. But the workout benefits come from the uneven, sloshing water, which makes you use muscles as you try to keep the water balanced as it goes from one end of the tube to the other. You can make your own slosh tube with a PVC pipe. The pipe should be about 4 inches in diameter and 9-10 feet long. Place a cap on one end, then fill the pipe halfway with water. Cap the other end. Sandbags are similar to slosh tubes in that they are unstable, shifting weights that require you to engage more muscles. To make an easy sandbag, fill 5 or 6 gallon freezer bags with sand. You want the sandbag to be around 50 or 60 pounds. Double bag the bags so they don't break, and then tape the end. Place the bags into the duffle bag. Zip up the...

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Используйте ведра объемом 18,9 литров. Сделайте штангу из бутылок из-под воды. Найдите старые шины, которые валяются во дворе. Сделайте водяную трубу. Используйте вещевой мешок для изготовления мешка с песком.


Article in English: Fill a bottle cap with some rooting hormone (Honey works as a great substitute for rooting hormone). Wipe the calloused end of the leaf with a damp towel to moisten it slightly. Dip the moistened end into the rooting hormone. Make a small hole in the potting soil, and immediately place the end of the leaf into this hole. Use your finger to pack the soil around the rooting hormone. Rooting hormone is not necessary to propagate succulents from leaves, but it will decrease rooting time and increase the chances of success. Prepare a shallow tray by filling it with cactus or succulent soil or damp sand. Lay the leaves on top of the soil with the calloused end facing upward and away from the soil.  It’s important to use cactus or succulent soil, because these plants need well-draining soil to thrive. You can also make your own soil mixture by combining equal parts sand, perlite, and potting soil. Most succulents are desert-dwelling plants, which means adults need plenty of full sun to thrive. But when you're propagating succulents from leaves, they need indirect sunlight until the new plant is established. Keep the leaf cuttings by a warm window that doesn’t get direct sunlight, or that’s protected by a tree or window shade. Rooting succulents need a bit more water than adults, but too much water will cause them to rot and die. Instead of watering, use a spray bottle to mist the soil every day. You just want the top of the soil damp. If you live somewhere with lots of humidity in the air, you may not need to mist the leaves at all while they're rooting. After about four weeks, the leaves will start to grow little pink roots from the cut. Sprinkle a thin layer of the soil over the roots to prevent them from drying out. Once the roots have been buried, they will continue to grow into a new succulent plant. When the new plant starts to create its own leaves, you can transplant it to its own pot.

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Окуните подсушенные листья в стимулятор корнеобразования. Уложите листья на грунт. Обеспечьте листья большим количеством рассеянного солнечного света. Ежедневно увлажняйте листья, пока на них не появятся корни. Присыпьте появившиеся корни почвой.


Article in English: Fill a bowl or denture cleaning container with cold tap water. Drop in the tablet. Remove it after 5 to 10 minutes. Do not leave the mouth guard in the water all day or overnight as strong cleaning solutions could harm it. Store your mouth guard in its container. You might also want to rinse it after taking it out of the container.

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Купите таблетки для чистки зубных протезов или ретейнеров. Поместите ночную капу в раствор. Хорошенько промойте капу.


Article in English: Fill a bowl or sink basin with warm water and a little gentle hand soap. Place your hands in the bowl or basin so that your glue-on nails are completely submerged in the water, and keep them there for about 15 minutes.  The soap and water will soak into the nail glue and soften it, making it easier to remove the nails. You can also soak your nails in a little pure acetone to soften the glue, but be aware that acetone is much harsher on your skin, nails and cuticles than soap and water.  Alternatively, soften up your nail glue by putting a few drops of cuticle oil on each false nail and letting it soak in for a few seconds.

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Замочите ногти на 15 минут в теплой мыльной воде.


Article in English: Fill a bowl with equal parts water and white vinegar. Put the bowl in the microwave for three minutes on high. Leave the microwave door shut for a few minutes after the steam, then take out the bowl. Rub the interior of the microwave with a clean towel or cloth. Vinegar is a powerful cleaning agent, and the steam should have eliminated the smell of the burnt popcorn. Vinegar will leave a vinegary scent behind that will dissipate after a couple days. If the steam-treatment doesn’t work, you may want to be more direct with the vinegar treatment. Pour about half a tablespoon of vinegar and a teaspoon of baking soda on a damp sponge. Heat the sponge in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, and then scrub the inside of the microwave with the sponge. A scrub brush is a more aggressive tool than a sponge, and its bristles may be able to get into the nooks and crannies that a sponge can’t. Dip the scrub brush into the water-vinegar mixture, then scrub the inside of the microwave.

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Выполните очистку парами уксуса. Пропитайте губку уксусом и содой и почистите микроволновую печь. Возьмите жесткую щетку.


Article in English: Fill a bowl with freshly made sticky rice. Layer a few slices of fresh durian on top of the rice, and drizzle coconut milk on top. For a sweeter treat, top the rice and fruit with mildly sweetened coconut milk. You can also combine the durian with mango and other fresh fruits. Durian ice cream is a popular treat in many Asian countries. If you're not able to find this chilled dessert, you can always make your own ice cream and flavor it with chunks of fresh durian. If you don’t like the taste of durian right away, try durian flavored snacks like ice cream and chips to help you acquire a taste for it. Durian chips are pieces of durian that have been sliced and deep fried. You can buy these in many Asian markets, Asian grocery stores around the world, or online from specialty grocery sites. Durian chips have a milder flavor, and taste like slightly fruity potato chips. Durian is a great addition to a fresh fruit cocktail. Cut the durian into small chunks and combine it with other tropical fruits, such as mango, papaya, guava, coconut, and pineapple. You can even add in some nuts and toasted coconut to make a more substantial snack.

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Сервируйте дуриан с клейким рисом и кокосовым молоком. Попробуйте приготовить из дуриана мороженое. Попробуйте дуриановые чипсы. Попробуйте есть дуриан с другими фруктами.


Article in English: Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and add a few drops of liquid soap into it. Stir the solution enough so that the soap and water combine but not so much that it begins to foam. Use a mild liquid soap, such as hand soap or dish soap. Avoid harsh detergents as they can damage the amber. Microfiber or flannel work best. Dip the cloth into the bowl and wring it out so that there is no dripping water left. You want the cloth to be damp, not wet. Wipe the jewelry again immediately afterward with a dry cloth to dry it. If you are cleaning more than one piece of jewelry, clean and dry each piece separately. Do not leave the amber to dry by itself, or you risk it turning cloudy. This not only removes grease marks, but also helps polish the amber. Apply a small amount of oil to your hands, and then rub the oil over the amber. Wipe it away immediately afterwards with a soft, dry cloth. If you do not have olive oil, you can use almond oil instead.

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Приготовьте миску с мыльной водой. Найдите мягкую и чистую ткань. Протрите тканью ювелирное изделие, чтобы убрать всю грязь. Отполируйте янтарь при помощи небольшого количества оливкового масла.


Article in English: Fill a bowl with water, then add the beans. Gently rub the beans together with your fingers to get rid of any dust. Pick out any discolored or misshapen beans loose hulls, or grit. You must pre-soak dried soybeans. If you are starting with fresh soybeans, you can move on to boiling them. Set a colander into the sink,then empty the beans into it. Shake the colander to dislodge any excess water. Once again, if you see any hulls, pick them out and discard them. Transfer the beans into a large bowl or pot. Use 3 cups (700 milliliters) of cold water and 1 teaspoon of salt every 1 cup (200 grams) of soybeans. Place the beans into the fridge, and allow them to soak for 8 to 10 hours. Refrigerating the beans while they soak will keep them from fermenting, especially in warmer climates. Once the beans have soaked, they are ready to cook. Pour them into a colander, then gently shake them to remove any excess water. After this, you can cook the beans as desired.

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Вымойте соевые бобы в холодной воде. Слейте воду. Вымачивайте соевые бобы в холодильнике в течение ночи. Еще раз слейте воду и помойте бобы.


Article in English: Fill a bowl with white distilled vinegar. You shouldn't need more than 1 1/2 - 2 cups of vinegar. Place the bowl in the microwave and heat for about 45 seconds. If you don't have access to a microwave, heat on a stove in a small saucepan. Don't overheat the vinegar on the stove. Only heat for about two minutes. Throw the jeans in with your next load of laundry. Only do this if the gum is fully removed. Pieces of gum could stick to other clothes, if you haven't fully removed it.

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Подогрейте уксус. Постирайте джинсы как обычно.


Article in English: Fill a bucket halfway full with warm water and one or two tbsp. (15 to 30ml) of mild dish detergent. Swish it around in your bucket, until suds start to rise. After you've scrubbed the shoes thoroughly, give them a quick rinse with fresh warm water, inside, or from another bucket.

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Используйте средство для мытья посуды и теплую воду. Смойте пену чистой теплой водой.


Article in English: Fill a bucket or tub with the water you want to dechlorinate.  Do not cover it, and place it in an area with limited airborne particles and debris to prevent contamination.  Over time, the chlorine in the water will dissipate due to exposure to the sun and air.  The precise length of time needed to dechlorinate water using this method depends on the volume of chlorine you’re attempting to remove and the amount of direct sunlight the water receives. Also, the wider and shallower the container, the faster the process will occur. Check the water regularly using a chlorine test kit to determine how much chlorine remains in the water. Evaporation won’t remove chloramine, which is used instead of chlorine in some water supplies. It’s also not recommended for drinking water since contamination can easily occur. Powdered ascorbic acid (also known as vitamin C) neutralizes chlorine.  Just sprinkle the ascorbic acid over the water and mix it in.  This method works best for dechlorinating water meant for plants or hydroponics systems.  Ascorbic acid is affordable and can be obtained from most pet stores. Ascorbic acid removes both chlorine and chloramine. It also shouldn't noticeably affect the flavor of the water, if you choose to use this method for drinking water. Place the water you wish to dechlorinate as close as possible to a UV light source.  The precise amount of UV light you’ll need to dechlorinate your water depends on how much water you’re trying to dechlorinate, the strength of the light you’re using, and the presence of organic chemicals in the water.  Typically, you should treat chlorinated water using a UV light at the 254 nanometer wavelength that has a radiant energy density of 600 milliliters (20.3  fl oz) per 1 square centimetre (0.16 sq in). UV light will remove chloramine as well as chlorine. This is also a suitable dechlorination process for drinking water.

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Дайте хлору испариться естественным путем. Добавьте 1 чайную ложку аскорбиновой кислоты на 3,8 литров воды. Удалите хлор с помощью ультрафиолета.


Article in English: Fill a bucket with hot water. Add an ammonia-based cleaner to help remove mold or mildew on older furniture. Use a sponge to wash the entire surface of the piece you'll be painting. Spray the furniture with a hose. Use a pressurized nozzle attachment if you have one. Make sure to spray every surface of the furniture from multiple angles to ensure a complete rinse.  To clean brand new plastic, wipe down with a cloth soaked in paint thinner. An all-purpose cleaner, such as dish soap, will work if the furniture is not too dirty. Dry the furniture with a cotton towel and allow it to air dry completely.  Ensure the furniture is completely dry before proceeding. Choose an area with good ventilation to paint your furniture. A garage with the door open or a flat surface outdoors are ideal.  Cover the surface of the ground with a material you don't mind dropping paint on, such as newspaper or a tarp.  Use painter's tape to cover any surfaces of the furniture you do not wish to paint. For example, if you only want to paint the surface of a table, tape off the top portion of each leg. If the piece you're working on has been painted before, it will need to be lightly sanded.  It is often worth sanding a bare plastic surface, as this will help primer and paint better adhere to the furniture.  Use sandpaper or a sanding sponge with fine -grit to gently brush the entire surface.  Test your sanding material in an inconspicuous spot on the furniture. Reduce pressure or use sanding equipment with a finer grit if any visible scratches appear. After sanding, wipe down the surface of the piece with a tack cloth to remove dust.  Skip to priming if the furniture is already smooth. Old furniture that has sat in the sun may be ready to paint after cleaning and drying. New plastic furniture will likely benefit from a light sanding.

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Почистите мебель. Защитите другие поверхности. Отшлифуйте поверхность мебели.


Article in English: Fill a bucket with warm water, and add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of liquid dish soap. Swish the soap around in the water to make suds. Dip a stiff-bristled brush into the soapy water and scrub the moldy surface with the brush. Re-dip the brush regularly and scrub until the area is saturated with suds. Rinse the area with water.  Pre-scrubbing the mold will help break up the surface so that you can penetrate to the roots with your cleaner and kill the mold. There are a number of cleaning solutions and products you can use to clean mold. The most effective will be a commercial biocide or antimicrobial cleaner, which is specifically designed to kill mold. There are other cleaning solutions you can try that have proven effective, including:  Equal parts ammonia and water 1 cup (235 ml) of bleach mixed with 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water Pure distilled vinegar 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of tea tree oil and 1 cup (235 ml) of water Equal parts baking soda and water, mixed into a paste in a bowl One part hydrogen peroxide mixed with two parts water 1 cup (409 g) of borax dissolved in 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water ¼ cup (102 g) of borax dissolved in ½ cup (118 ml) of vinegar and 4 cups (940 ml) of warm water For liquid solutions, spray generous amounts of cleaner on the moldy surface that you pre-scrubbed. For pastes, apply the paste to the affected area with a knife, brush, or old tooth brush.  Let the cleaner stand for about 15 minutes. This will give it time to penetrate the mold and kill it all the way to the roots, which will prevent it from growing back. When the cleaner has had time to soak in, scrub the surface with a stiff-bristled brush. This will help dislodge the mold and work the cleaner in even farther. You can use an non-abrasive scrubbing pad to scrub the area as well. To remove any leftover mold and cleaner, rinse the area with clean water. When the mold and cleaner are gone, wipe the area dry with a towel or a squeegee. This will remove excess moisture and prevent the mold from growing back. Mold can start growing on a...

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Вымойте пораженный участок мыльной водой. Приготовьте чистящий раствор. Нанесите чистящий раствор на пораженную поверхность и дайте ему подействовать. Потрите пористые поверхности. Сполосните и высушите поверхности после обработки. Поймите, в каких случаях лучше обратиться к профессионалам.


Article in English: Fill a container with candles, your favorite hot drink, a book you enjoy, and a big blanket. If you have a rough day at work, come home and open your kit to wind down and ease into relaxation. The items in your kit could be whatever helps you relax. If crafting helps, fill your box with craft materials. Puzzles and games can also help you slow down and make you calmer. Sometimes at the end of the day, the best way to relax is a hot bubble bath. Keep the lights low and keep a few candles in the bathroom for extra ambiance. Soak in the tub until you feel a deep sense of calm.  If you can, read a book while laying in the tub for additional ease of mind. Epsom salts help relieve aches and pains on top of being aromatherapeutic. Use a eucalyptus or lavender scented Epsom in your bath for total comfort. One of the most important aspects of hygge is feeling warm and cozy. Wear clothes that are too big for you that store heat or thick wool socks that make walking a comfort. If you live in an area too warm to bundle up, wear loose-fitting clothes so you can relax without feeling restricted. A main concept of hygge is taking the time to focus on the ‘now’ rather than what will happen in the future. If you take an extra 10 minutes when you’re relaxing, you’ll savor the moments and melt the stresses away.  Wake up earlier to enjoy time drinking coffee or doing a crossword in your nook. Eat your food slower to enjoy the flavor and spend more time with your delicious meal.

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Соберите набор «неотложной помощи для души». Примите успокаивающую ванну. Переоденьтесь в удобную одежду, например в спортивные штаны и свободную кофту. Замедлите темп жизни, не спешите.


Article in English: Fill a fine misting spray bottle with 70% rubbing alcohol. Spray it on the hovering fruit flies. They'll fall to the floor and you can sweep them up and dispose of them. You can also spray 91% rubbing alcohol in the air and to saturate any eggs. This stronger alcohol kills them immediately and serves as a very effective disinfectant. The stronger alcohol option can cost as much as .50-$1.00 more per container. It is much more powerful than traditional 70% rubbing alcohol . One should take precautionary measures such as ventilating the area and wearing gloves. 91% rubbing alcohol is far less poisonous, caustic, or dangerous than an insecticide or pesticide.   Windex is another instant killer of most small bugs. If you find a patch of fruit flies in an area you are willing to get wet, give them a few quick sprays of Windex and watch them suffer. Another spray method is to use Clorox cleaning spray. Wipe down surfaces and dead flies afterwards. However, you'll need to ventilate the room you're spraying because the smell can be somewhat overwhelming; not recommended if you're worried about toxic indoor air or you're spraying near food preparation surfaces. You can even use a fine mist bottle to spray mobs of flies with plain water; they will drop to the surface below. Because their wings are damp, they will be momentarily unable to fly, so you can easily squash them and clean them up. Pyrethrin is an insecticide that effectively kills adult fruit flies, but not their eggs. Be sure to use it according to the instructions. Avoid directly spraying it over fruit or in food preparation areas.  This product comes in an aerosol can that can be used to spray fruit flies as you see them. It kills them on contact. You can buy an automatic pyrethrin dispenser to deal with high volumes of fruit flies in one area. There are several drain gels on the market that are formulated to fruit flies and eggs infesting kitchen drains. If boiling water and soap don't do the trick, consider trying a gel. Follow the manufacturer's...

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Сделайте спрей от мушек. Купите спрей с пиретрином. Обработайте сток в раковине. Обратитесь за помощью к специалистам.


Article in English: Fill a glass full of cold water, then slowly drink it until it’s gone. As you drink, try to hold your breath for as long as you can. Additionally, you might plug up your ears. This technique works best if your water is ice cold rather than just chilled. Add water to a glass until it’s half full. Then, lean over your glass and drink from the side farthest away from you, which will simulate drinking upside down. As another option, you can lie upside down off of your bed or couch, then carefully drink the water.  Stop every few sips to see if your hiccups have gone away. Be careful that you don’t accidentally breathe in the water or pour it into your nose. Take a spoon and fill it with white or brown sugar. Then, hold the spoon in your mouth for 5-10 seconds. Finally, swallow the sugar and take a big sip of water. If this doesn't work straight away, it's not a good idea to ingest spoonful after spoonful of sugar. Instead, switch to a different technique. Place a lemon wedge into your mouth. Then, either bite into the wedge and drink the juice, or suck on the wedge to get the juice. If the taste is too much for you, it’s okay to add a little sugar to the lemon wedge to sweeten it. The taste of the lemon juice causes a similar reaction to someone scaring you. Vinegar may help combat your hiccups, but you may find its smell and taste to be unpleasant. Since pickle juice contains vinegar, you can drink it instead. Take a few sips of pickle juice or put a few drops of it onto your tongue. Then, repeat as necessary until your hiccups are gone. All pickle juice contains vinegar, no matter the type of pickle. Scoop out a small spoonful of peanut butter, then place it onto your tongue. Hold it in place for 5-10 seconds to let it dissolve some. Then, swallow the peanut butter without chewing. Other nut butters like almond butter or Nutella can be substituted for the peanut butter, if you prefer.

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Сделайте вдох и задержите дыхание. Подышите в бумажный пакет. Сожмите грудную клетку — для этого наклонитесь вперед во время выдоха. Используйте размеренное дыхание: Высуньте изо рта язык и слегка потяните за него во время выдоха. Зажмите нос при выдохе.


Article in English: Fill a heavy-bottomed pot, such as a dutch oven, kadhai, or wok, with enough ghee or oil for deep-frying, between one and two inches.  Heat the oil to between 360°-375° F (182°-190°C). To test the oil temperature without a thermometer, place the end of a wooden spoon into the oil.  If bubbles start to form around the spoon and float to the top, your oil is ready to go. Give the batter a quick stir with a spatula, but do not over-mix. Then pour the batter into a clean squeeze bottle or condiment dispenser.  Plastic squeeze bottles can be purchased at many grocery stores, as can specialized batter dispensers.  You can also recycle an empty ketchup bottle, just be sure to wash it thoroughly before use. If you do not have a squeeze bottle available, you can pour the batter into a food-grade plastic bag, and cut a small hole in one corner of it when you are ready to dispense the batter. Using your dispenser, squeeze or pour the batter into the hot oil in coils or spirals that are about 2" wide.   Only make 3-4 jalebi at a time to avoid crowding the pan. Forming the jalebi is the tricky part, and does take a bit of practice, but once you get the motion down it will be as easy as, well, jalebi! The batter will first sink to the bottom, but will quickly pop back up and float to the top.  After a minute or two, flip the jalebi over so they cook on both sides.  Then remove them from the oil and drain for a moment on paper towels. Place the jalebi into the syrup while they are still hot, and let them soak for at least a minute, some people prefer up to 4-5 minutes.  Turn the jalebi over once so both sides have a chance to soak.  The jalebi should become thoroughly saturated with sugar syrup. Start your next batch of jalebi cooking while the first is soaking the syrup. If you wish to serve the jalebi warm, place the jalebi on a platter, or in bowls with a bit of syrup.  Otherwise, remove them from the syrup and let then dry on a rack for several hours until the syrup forms a crust.

Summary in Russian:

Разогрейте масло. Положите тесто в дозатор во время нагревания масла. Вылейте тесто в масло. Обжаривайте джалеби, пока они не станут хрустящими и румяными. Обмакните джалеби в сироп и подержите их там по крайней мере одну минуту (некоторые люди предпочитают держать джалеби в сиропе 4-5 минут). Вытащите джалеби из сиропа и подавайте на стол.


Article in English: Fill a large bowl or shallow baking dish with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of water and a handful of ice.  Note that the bowl needs to be wide enough to fit the bottom of the saucepan you'll be using. You can also use this ice water in case you accidentally burn yourself during the cooking process. If you burn yourself with the metal saucepan or the hot syrup, simply dunk the burned area into the bowl of ice water to immediately stop the damage. Place the isomalt crystals in a small to medium-sized saucepan. Pour the water into the saucepan, as well, and stir the two ingredients together with a metal spoon to combine.  You only need enough water to wet the isomalt. When combined at this stage, the contents of the saucepan should look like wet sand. If you need to alter the amount of isomalt, make sure that you change the amount of water, too. Typically, you need three to four parts isomalt for every one part water.  Use distilled or filtered water. Tap water contains minerals that can cause the syrup to turn yellow or brown. The saucepan and spoon should be made of stainless steel. Avoid using a wooden spoon since previously absorbed material can seep into the syrup and give it a yellow tint. Set the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. The contents should reach a steady boil; do not stir or disturb them until they do.  Once the contents reach a boil, use a nylon pastry brush to scrape the excess off the sides of the pan and back into the main mixture. Do not use a natural bristle brush for this. After cleaning the side of the saucepan, attach a candy thermometer to the side. Make sure that the ball of the thermometer touches the hot syrup, not the bottom of the pan. If you want to add food coloring to the isomalt syrup, this is the ideal temperature to do so. Add the number of drops needed to achieve your desired color depth, then stir the food coloring into the boiling syrup using a metal mixing spoon or skewer.  Don't worry if the mixture gets stuck at around 225 degrees Fahrenheit (107 degrees Celsius)...

Summary in Russian:

Приготовьте миску с ледяной водой. Объедините изомальт и воду. Варите на сильном огне. Добавьте пищевой краситель при 82 °C. Варите, пока сироп не достигнет 171 °C. Окуните дно кастрюли в воду со льдом. Держите изомальт в теплой духовке.


Article in English: Fill a large bowl with ice, and place a smaller bowl inside it. Then, place your meat in the smaller bowl. This is how you’ll keep your meat cool while you’re working. But as mentioned above, if the meat starts to get too warm, put it back in the freezer to cool again. Quickly cut the frozen meat and fat into small chunks about one inch (2.54 cm) across. Then, place the meat and fat back into the small iced bowl as you finish chopping it. Again, this is to make sure the meat remains cool during the process. Use a clean spoon to mix the meat and fat while it remains on the ice bath. Then, add the salt, pepper, herbs and spices. Work quickly so that the meat doesn't begin to warm up. When the ingredients are completely mixed, remove the bowl from the ice bath and cover it with plastic wrap. Don't freeze the meat for more than an hour before you grind it. If you freeze it for too long, it will be difficult to grind. It should be slightly soft in the middle and frozen on the outside to grind correctly.  If you're making a recipe with wet ingredients like vinegar, sherry, or honey, mix the wet ingredients and place them in the refrigerator for later. If you're using sausage casings, remove them from the freezer and place them in a bowl of water to soak and soften. Remove your grinder from the freezer, and set it up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place a cold bowl under the grinder's spout to catch the ground meat. Take the meat out of the freezer and run it through the grinder using either a coarse or fine setting, depending on your preference.  Some recipes recommend using a specific grinding setting, but many leave it up to individual preference. The coarse setting is similar to a rough chop. It grinds the meat into thick chunks, while the fine setting grinds up the meat finely. If the meat seems to be getting warm during the grinding process, put it back in the freezer for a few minutes before continuing. Then, only continue when it’s cool enough. When you're finished grinding, cover the bowl and...

Summary in Russian:

Сделайте ванночку из льда. Нарежьте мясо и жир. Перемешайте мясо и жир со специями. Заморозьте мясную смесь на 30 минут. Перекрутите мясо. Заморозьте перекрученное мясо. Добавьте жидкие ингредиенты.


Article in English: Fill a large bucket or sink with cool to room temperature water. Immerse the leather in the water for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes thoroughly soaked.  Note that this process works best when used with vegetable tanned leather. You can technically stiffen the leather by soaking it in nothing but room temperature water, but it will only become mildly harder and you will not be able to shape it. The addition of a hot water step will allow you to make structural changes while hardening the leather further. As your leather soaks, fill a large stockpot with water and set it on the stove over high heat. Continue heating the water until it reaches a temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit (82 degrees Celsius).  Use an accurate thermometer to keep track of the temperature. If the water is too hot or too cold, your results can vary dramatically from those described here. If you do not have a thermometer, you can gauge the temperature of the water by slowly heating it on the stove and testing it every minute or so with your bare hand. If you can keep your hand immersed in the water, it is safe to use that temperature for your leather. Once you can no longer bear to keep your hand in the water for more than an instant, remove the water from the heat source and do not allow it to get any hotter. Some people prefer to soak the leather in boiling water. Doing so stiffens the leather at a faster pace, but it also gives you less control. The resulting leather can become very brittle and may be unevenly stiff across its surface. Pull the leather out of the cool water and immerse it in the hot water. Let it remain there for a few minutes.  After the first minute, you should already see the leather darken and curl. The longer you soak the leather, the stiffer it will become. If you soak the leather too long, however, it will be more brittle when dry. When using this method, soaking the leather in hot water for 30 seconds after it already darkens will result in a piece of leather that is hard but not inflexible. This means...

Summary in Russian:

Вымочите кожу в прохладной воде. Нагрейте кастрюлю воды. Опустите кожу в горячую воду. Придайте нужную форму. Дайте коже высохнуть при комнатной температуре.


Article in English: Fill a large bucket with about 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. The water should be too hot to touch comfortably but it does not need to boil. You will use this base to create a glue removal solution. Ammonia is an incredibly strong chemical agent used to remove particularly stubborn residue. When combined with water and liquid detergent, it turns into a soapy, easy to use cleaning solution. Use a mop or brush to mix the ingredients before use.  To avoid injury, be cautious when handling ammonia. Wear rubber gloves during use to protect your hands and, if necessary, safety goggles and a face mask to protect your eyes and throat.  Do not mix ammonia with bleach as the fumes can be toxic or deadly. Purchase a scrubber brush with thick, tightly compacted bristles. Dip the heavy duty scrubber brush into the solution and let it soak for a moment. Then, place the brush on the floor and scrub away glue residue using straight, forceful pushes. If your brush starts to dry out, dip it in the solution again before continuing. When finished, make sure to rinse the concrete using clean water and a mop or hose. If necessary, use a towel to wipe up excess suds.

Summary in Russian:

Налейте в ведро 4 л горячей воды. Добавьте 2 стакана (470 мл) аммиака и 1 стакан (240 мл) жидкого моющего средства. Возьмите жесткую щетку, чтобы убрать пятно раствором аммиака. Удалив клей, промойте бетон водой.


Article in English: Fill a large pot with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) of water. Place a heat-safe glass container inside the large pot. The top of the glass container should be above the water level. If you have a metal beaker used for candle-making, you can use this instead of the glass container.

Summary in Russian:

Сделайте это при помощи пароварки или водяной бани.


Article in English: Fill a large pot with enough water to completely cover the amount of shrimp you wish to thaw. Place it on a stovetop burner at medium-high heat and allow the water to come to a boil. Once the water is boiling, carefully place your frozen shrimp in the water. Allow them to sit in the boiling water for 1 minute. If your shrimp are stuck together, separate them before placing them in the boiling water. Turn off your burner. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the boiling water. Place the shrimp on a paper or kitchen towel and pat them dry. Boiling your shrimp for 1 minute does not cook them, it simply defrosts them, so be sure to thoroughly cook your shrimp before eating them.

Summary in Russian:

Вскипятите большую кастрюлю воды. Положите креветки в кипяток на одну минуту. Выньте креветки из кипятка. Промокните креветки насухо перед приготовлением.


Article in English: Fill a large pot with enough water to submerge the cabbage. Add ½ teaspoon of salt, then bring the water to a boil. Add the cabbage to the water, then let it cook uncovered for 2 minutes to release odor. Cover the cabbage and allow it to cook until it turns tender, about 6 to 8 minutes more. Drain the cabbage, then serve it with olive oil, salt, and pepper.  If you chopped the cabbage into smaller pieces, cook it for 3 to 5 minutes instead. Use vegetable broth instead of water to give your cabbage more flavor. Set a steamer basket into a large pot. Fill the pot with enough water so that is just falls short of the basket. Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat, then add the cabbage. Cover the pot with a lid, and let the cabbage cook for 10 to 12 minutes. When the cabbage is tender, take it out of the pot. Serve it with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Steaming chopped cabbage is not recommended. Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 milliliters) of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the cabbage. Cook the cabbage for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often. Season it with salt and pepper, then serve it.

Summary in Russian:

Варите четвертинки 8–10 минут или пока они не станут мягкими. Поместите четвертинки капусты в паровую корзину и готовьте их на пару 10–12 минут. Обжаривайте капусту на среднем огне 4–6 минут.


Article in English: Fill a large pot with roughly 2 inches (5 cm) of water. Set it to boiling on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Do not use too much water. You need to use enough water to create steam, but you do not want the water to touch the asparagus or the bottom of the colander. Make sure to use a colander that can rest on the brim of the pot.  A colander that dips down into the pot is ideal, but make sure that it does not touch the bottom of the pot or the water inside. A small wire basket, like the basket of a deep fryer, can also be used in place of the colander as long as the basket is made of food-grade metal. Do not use another pot. The container you rest the asparagus in must have holes in the bottom to allow steam to rise through. Cover it with the lid of the pot. Use aluminum foil if you do not have a lid or if the lid will not fit securely over the colander. Pinch the foil around the colander to create a seal. Otherwise, steam may escape through the cover. This will typically take anywhere from 5 to 6 minutes. Do not remove the cover as the asparagus cooks. The steam needs to remain trapped inside. Lift the lid off the pot and colander, stepping back slightly to prevent yourself from getting burned by the steam. Remove the colander and dump the asparagus out onto a serving dish.  Use oven mitts when lifting the colander out to prevent burns. Use tongs to remove the aluminum foil if you used foil instead of a lid. Season with oil and salt, if desired. Sprinkle the salt over the asparagus in the serving dish and toss with heat-resistant serving spoons to coat.

Summary in Russian:

Вскипятите воду в большой кастрюле. Поместите спаржу в дуршлаг. Поместите дуршлаг в кастрюлю. Варите до готовности. Снимите спаржу и подавайте.


Article in English: Fill a large stockpot with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, then sit the steamer basket inside.  The steamer basket should not touch the boiling water directly. After reducing the heat, the water should remain at a simmer. Cover the pot with its lid to prevent the water from evaporating as you prepare the cake batter. Coat an 8-inch (20-cm) round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or shortening. Lightly flour the bottom and sides of the pan, as well. Alternatively, you can coat the sides of the pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium to high speed for several minutes, or until the mixture is light and creamy. Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating after each addition.  Make sure that each egg is thoroughly beaten into the mixture after each addition. If you're using small eggs instead of large eggs, you'll need to use three instead of two. Add one-third of the flour to the batter and beat until combined. Add half of the milk afterward, beating again until evenly combined. Repeat this procedure with the remaining flour and milk. Add one-third of the flour and mix it in, followed by the remaining milk. Finish by mixing in the last third of the flour. Drizzle the vanilla extract over the batter. Beat on medium to high speed until incorporated. Pour one-fourth of the batter into a separate small bowl. Set aside the remaining three-fourths for now. The smaller portion of batter will be flavored with cocoa powder and the larger portion will remain vanilla flavored. Sprinkle the cocoa powder into the smaller batch of batter. Mix well by hand or with an electric mixer set to low speed. Pour the vanilla batter into the greased pan, then drizzle the chocolate batter on top. Use a knife to carefully swirl the two batters together without mixing them. This act will create the marbled effect. Tightly cover the top of the cake pan with...

Summary in Russian:

Настройте пароварку. Смажьте форму для выпечки. Смешайте масло и сахар. Добавьте яйца. Добавьте муку и молоко. Добавьте экстракт ванили. Разделите тесто. Добавьте какао порошок в меньшую часть теста. Выложите тесто в подготовленную форму. Накройте форму. Поставьте форму в пароварку на 30-45 минут. Дайте торту остыть.


Article in English: Fill a large, clean container with fresh water. Leave your betta’s current container alone for now. Use a water conditioner (available at pet supply stores) to remove chlorine and other harmful substances from the fresh water. Follow all directions provided with the water conditioner, and use the exact amount required for your tank or bowl size. Putting your betta immediately into water that is a different temperature can harm it. Let the container of fresh, treated water sit at room temperature for an hour so that it will be safe and comfortable for your fish. Alternatively, you can mix hot and cold water from your tap until it is the same temperature as the water in your betta’s current container. If you follow this method, use an aquarium thermometer to make sure that the water in both tanks is the same temperature, and add water conditioner to the new water as instructed. To do a partial water change, you will take some of the water from your betta’s container and replace it with some of the fresh, treated water. Using a clean scoop or something similar, remove 25 to 50 percent of the water in your betta’s current container. Leave your betta in the container as you remove the water.  To be precise, you can measure the water as you take it out. For instance, if you have a twenty-gallon tank, remove up to ten gallons measured using jugs or other measuring containers. You can also use a siphon hose to transfer water from your betta’s container to a bucket or sink. Once the water starts flowing, move the hose so it "vacuums" the gravel at the bottom of the tank, picking up fish waste, old food, and other debris. Slowly pour fresh, treated water from the container you prepared into your betta’s current container until it reaches the previous water level.If the container is too heavy to lift and pour, use a clean scoop (or similar container) or siphon hose to add the water. It is fine to leave your betta in its container as you add the fresh water, but add the water slowly so that you do not disturb the fish....

Summary in Russian:

Подготовьте свежую воду. Дайте воде нагреться до комнатной температуры. Слейте часть старой воды из аквариума с петушками. Долейте свежей воды в аквариум с рыбками. Регулярно производите частичную подмену воды.


Article in English: Fill a large, clean container with fresh water. Leave your betta’s current container alone for now. Use a water conditioner (available at pet supply stores) to remove chlorine and other harmful substances from the fresh water. Follow all directions provided with the water conditioner, and use the exact amount required for your tank or bowl size. Putting your betta immediately into water that is a different temperature can harm it. Let the container of fresh, treated water sit at room temperature for an hour so that it will be safe and comfortable for your fish. Alternatively, you can mix hot and cold water from your tap until it is the same temperature as the water in your betta’s current container. If you follow this method, use an aquarium thermometer to make sure that the water in both tanks is the same temperature, and add water conditioner to the new water as instructed. Using a fish net, remove your betta from its current container to the container filled with fresh water. Be very gentle when moving your fish, as its fins are very susceptible to injury. Pour out the old water from your betta’s container. Gently clean the container itself, using only water and a clean, soft cloth or sponge; soaps and other products can harm your fish. Make sure to sift the tank’s gravel to remove waste, food debris, etc. Take some of the fresh water from the container your betta is currently in, and pour it into its container. Pour enough so that your betta will be able to move comfortably in its container. Using a fish net, move your betta from the holding tank back to its container, now partially filled with fresh water. As before, be very gentle when moving your fish. Take the rest of the fresh water from the holding tank and very slowly pour it into your betta’s container. If the container is too heavy to lift and pour, use a clean scoop (or similar container) or siphon hose to add the water. It is important to pour very slowly so that you do not disturb your fish. Most of the time, partial water changes are all that...

Summary in Russian:

Подготовьте свежую воду. Дайте воде нагреться до комнатной температуры. Отсадите петушков из аквариума. Почистите свой аквариум. Приступите к заполнению аквариума свежей водой. Пересадите петушков обратно в аквариум. Залейте оставшуюся воду в аквариум. Производите полную замену воды по мере необходимости.


Article in English: Fill a measuring cup with 1 cup (237 ml) of whole milk minus 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml). Next, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar to the milk. You can substitute 2% milk or heavy cream for the whole milk if you prefer. After you’ve added the lemon juice or vinegar to the milk, use a spoon to mix the two together. Be sure to blend them well so the acid is fully incorporated into the milk. Once the milk and acid have been mixed together completely, allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. That will give it time to thicken up and curdle slightly so you’ll have sour milk. The recipe makes 1 cup (237 cup) of sour milk. However, you can easily halve, double, or triple it based on your needs.

Summary in Russian:

Добавьте в молоко кислый ингредиент. Тщательно смешайте кислый ингредиент с молоком. Дайте молочной смеси настояться в течение 5 минут.


Article in English: Fill a medium-sized pot about ¾ of the way with clean water and put it on the stove. Put the burner on medium-high heat and wait for it to come to a boil. Then turn the burner off and carefully pour the water into a bowl.

Summary in Russian:

Вскипятите немного воды.


Article in English: Fill a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of water. Add the cabbage, then cover it with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes into the plastic wrap with a fork or knife, then cook it on HIGH for 9 to 11 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap carefully, then serve the cabbage.  Turn or stir the cabbage halfway through the cooking process. If you chopped the cabbage up, cook it for 4 to 6 minutes instead. Fill a crock pot with 1 cup (240 milliliters) of vegetable broth. Cut the quartered cabbage into thick strips, then add it to the pot. For a more filling meal, add 1 cup (150 grams) chopped carrots, 1 chopped yellow onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cover the crockpot, then cook the cabbage on LOW for 5 hours. The cabbage is ready when it turns tender. Start with a whole head of cabbage. Cut it into 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (0.64 to 1.27 cm) pieces. Season both sides of the cabbage with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Bake the cabbage in a preheated oven at 425 °F (218 °C) for 10 minutes. Flip the cabbage with a spatula, then bake it for 10 minutes more. If you don't like garlic, season the cabbage with olive oil, black pepper, mixed herbs seasoning, and fresh dill. Cut a cabbage into 8 wedges. Coat both sides of each wedge with softened butter, then season everything with ¼ cup (40 grams) of chopped onion, some garlic salt, and some pepper. Wrap each wedge with heavy-duty foil. Grill the wedges, covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes. Open the foil carefully. There will be lots of steam.  If you want larger servings, cut the cabbage into 4 wedges instead. Grill them for 40 minutes, turning twice.  Want a richer meal? Wrap each wedge with a strip of bacon before wrapping it in foil. Season 3 slices of chopped bacon with salt and pepper. Brown it in a large frying pan until it is crispy, about 5 minutes. Add 1 head of shredded cabbage and 1 chopped white onion, along with a pinch of sugar. Fry the mixture for another 5 minutes, stirring often.

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Поместите четвертинки капусты в микроволновую печь и готовьте 9–11 минут. Используйте мультиварку, если у вас есть время. Используйте духовку, чтобы приготовить стейки из капусты. Пожарьте капусту на гриле в течение 20 минут, чтобы приготовить быстрое летнее блюдо. Попробуйте приготовить южную жареную капусту с луком и беконом.


Article in English: Fill a one-quart pot with water and boil it for a minute. Add one to two drops of essential oils (or use 1/2 teaspoon of dried herb for every quart of water). Using essential oils can help your body quickly reabsorb blind pimples or draw them out so they heal faster. Some essential oils can even prevent pimples. Boil the water for another minute after adding the essential oil. Choose one of the following oils:  Spearmint or peppermint: these contain menthol which is an antiseptic and can improve your immune system. Since some people find mint irritating, start by using one drop for every quart of water. Calendula: this plant accelerates healing and has antimicrobial properties. Lavender: this herb is soothing, calming and can help with anxiety and depression. It also has antibacterial properties. Since essential oils come from plants, you should test for skin sensitivity to the plants before you steam your face. Place a single drop of the essential oil on your wrist and wait 10 to 15 minutes. If you have a sensitivity or allergy to the oil, you'll probably see a mild rash that may or may not be itchy. If you have no sensitivity, you can steam your face. If you do have a sensitivity, continue testing for a different oil to use. Remember that you can develop sensitivity to an herbal oil that you didn't used to react to. This is why it's important to always test an oil for sensitivity. Turn off the stove and move the pot away. Tie your hair back so it's out of your way and cover the back of your head with a large, clean cotton towel. Bend over the steaming pot so that the towel falls around the sides of your face, trapping the steam.  Close your eyes, breathe normally and relax for 10 minutes. Rinse your skin with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a clean towel.  Be sure to keep your face at least 12 to 15 inches (30.5 to 38.1 cm) away from the water so you don't burn yourself. To repeat steam facials throughout the day, simply reheat the water till it starts to steam. Steaming will open up your pores to clean...

Summary in Russian:

Подогрейте воду и добавьте в нее дополнительные ингредиенты. Проведите тест на коже на чувствительность к эфирному маслу. Распарьте лицо. Нанесите увлажняющий крем.


Article in English: Fill a one-quart pot with water. Boil the water on the stove for a minute or two or until it is steaming vigorously. Then remove the pot from the heat and place on a heat resistant mat on a table. Drape a large, clean cotton towel over your head and then place your head over the steaming pot. Close your eyes and keep your face at least 12 inches away from the water so that you don't burn yourself. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth for five counts. Then reduce the inhales and exhales to two counts. Do this for 10 minutes or for as long as the water is still steaming. Try to blow your nose during and after the treatment.  Keep any children away from the pot while it is boiling and while it is steaming. Try to do a steaming treatment when there aren't any children around. You can use this technique frequently, up to every two hours. You can do a steam every two hours or as often as you like. Try placing your face over the steam coming from a hot tea or bowl of soup when you're at work or out and about.  You can also add herbs and essential oils (one to two drops) to your steaming water. Spearmint or peppermint, thyme, sage, oregano, lavender, tea tree oil, and black lavender oil have either antibacterial, antifungal or antiseptic properties. Taking a long, hot shower works very similarly to the steam treatments described above. The hot water from the shower creates warm, moist air that is useful in clearing out blocked nasal passages and relieving sinus pressure. Try blowing your nose naturally. The heat and steam will help moisten and liquify the secretions in the sinuses to better facilitate their evacuation. You also achieve a similar beneficial effect by placing a warm compress on your face to help open up your nasal passages and relieve any pressure you might be feeling in your sinuses. Warm a moist washcloth in the microwave for two to three minutes. Always take care not to burn yourself. Mix eight ounces of warm water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Using a bulb syringe purchased at the...

Summary in Russian:

Используйте пар. Примите горячий душ. Увлажните нос. Попробуйте использовать нети пот. Используйте увлажнитель воздуха. Пейте больше жидкости. Съешьте что-нибудь острое. Попробуйте акупрессуру или ручной массаж. Занимайтесь физическими упражнениями. Держите голову выше остального тела.


Article in English: Fill a pitcher with 15 ounces (425.243 grams) of water and add two bags of cold brew green tea. Leave the pitcher in the fridge overnight. Squeeze the bags the next morning, then discard them.  Green tea is a great substitute for water thanks to its antioxidant properties. If you don't want to use green tea, you can skip this step and use plain water instead. Use a digital scale to measure out 11.8 ounces (334.52 grams) of the prepared green tea. Pour it into a heat-safe pitcher. You can drink any leftover tea, discard it, or use it in another recipe.  You must measure the water by weight. Don't use a measuring glass. If you don't want to use green tea, fill the pitcher with 11.8 ounces (334.52 grams) of water instead. Put on a pair of safety goggles and heavy-duty rubber gloves. The type that you use to clean your kitchen work well. Open up a window. If you are working over your stove, turn on the exhaust fan. Lye is caustic, and the solution in the next step will get hot; it will also produce fumes. Use the digital scale to measure out 4.9 ounces (138.91 grams) of lye (sodium hydroxide). Slowly add the lye into the pitcher. Give the solution a stir with a plastic or wooden spoon.  Never add water to lye, or the solution will erupt. Use the digital scale to measure out the oils and the butters first. Stir them together in a stainless steel pot, then melt them on the stove over medium heat. Do not use an aluminum pot for this. Once that happens, stir the sodium lactate to the lye solution. Mix the turmeric powder into the oil-and-butter mixture using a stick blender. If you are using a wooden soap mold, use this time to line it with parchment paper. Use a stick blender to mix the two together. When the mixture reaches a light trace, you can add a fragrance oil if you want to. Once that happens, you are ready to add it to your mold. You have to work quickly during the next few steps as the soap base will start to set. The soap will likely form a rippled texture on top, similar to whipped cream. If you don't...

Summary in Russian:

Заварите зеленый чай накануне вечером, если хотите использовать его для изготовления мыла. Налейте чай в жаропрочный кувшин. Используйте средства индивидуальной защиты и обеспечьте хорошую вентиляцию. Перемешайте щелочь с содержимым кувшина. Растопите твердые масла в кастрюле из нержавеющей стали на среднем огне. Подождите, пока температура раствора и смеси достигнет 35–45 °C. Осторожно добавьте щелочной раствор к смеси масел. Аккуратно перемешивайте блендером содержимое до консистенции средней плотности. Залейте мыльную основу в формы. Поставьте форму с мылом в укромное место, чтобы оно полностью застыло. Извлеките мыло из формы и разрежьте. Процесс выдержки мыла займет от 4 до 6 недель.


Article in English: Fill a plastic flower pot with a mixture made of 3 parts agricultural sand and 1 part topsoil. Mix the soil components well so that they are evenly dispersed throughout the container. Cuttings get most of the moisture they need to grow from humidity since they do not have roots at this point. As such, you do not want to use a soil that will retain a lot of moisture. Choose a mature, healthy passion fruit plant to take a cutting from. Snip off a portion of the vine that contains at least 3 buds or at least 6 inches (15 cm) long, if not more, and cut directly below the lowest bud.  Newer growth is more active, so it is recommended that you choose a newer portion of vine rather than an older portion. Immediately plant this cutting into your sand bed. Remove the bottom-most leaves to help your cutting preserve water. The best place for a vine cutting is a greenhouse. If you do not have access to one, though, you can build a humidity chamber by stretching clear plastic sheeting across a box frame made of bamboo.  Make sure that any humidity chamber you use stays moist. Keep it in full sun, and place it where the air is moist. If you need to generate additional humidity, you can do so by running a humidifier or by placing dishes of water-covered gravel around the base of the cutting. Your cuttings should form new roots within several weeks if they’re kept in the right condition. They are ready to be treated as established seedlings at this point and may be transplanted into a permanent garden space.

Summary in Russian:

Подготовьте песчаную почву. Заготовьте черенки. Держите черенок во влажной среде. Пересадите, как только образуются корни.


Article in English: Fill a pot with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) with water. Place a metal or heat-safe glass bowl on top of the pot. The bottom of the bowl should not be touching the surface of the water. You will be using the hot steam to melt the crayon, butter, and oils. You can let it cool in the kitchen (or whatever room you were making it in), or you can leave it in the freezer or refrigerator.

Summary in Russian:

Соорудите пароварку. Включите плиту и доведите воду до кипения. Охладите помаду.


Article in English: Fill a pot with with water. Stir in a heaping tablespoon of salt. Place the pot on a burner over high heat. Wait for the saltwater to come to a boil. Before broccoli is frozen it is blanched (cooked in boiling water and then placed in an ice bath to stop the cooking process). Since the frozen broccoli is precooked, you only need to reheat the broccoli. Add the broccoli to the pot of boiling water. Within 2 to 4 minutes, the broccoli will become bright green and tender. At this point, turn off the burner and remove the pan from the heat. Retrieve a colander and place it over a sink. Pour the contents of the pan into the colander. Transfer the strained broccoli into a serving dish. Season the reheated broccoli to taste and serve hot. Popular seasoning options include: salt, pepper, butter, and garlic salt.

Summary in Russian:

Вскипятите воду. Разогрейте замороженную брокколи в кипящей воде в течение 2–4 минут. Слейте воду, добавьте специи и подавайте к столу.


Article in English: Fill a saucepan with enough water to fully cover the fiddleheads. When the water has come to a full boil, add salt. Return the water to a full boil, then cook for 15 minutes.

Summary in Russian:

Вскипятите воду. Добавьте щепотку соли. Перемешайте «fiddleheads».


Article in English: Fill a sink, bucket, or similar container with cool to room temperature water. Immerse the leather in the water and let it soak until it becomes completely water logged.  This process is generally recommended for use with vegetable tanned leather. The amount of time you leave the leather in the water will vary based on the thickness and quality of the leather. Usually, leaving it in the water for 10 to 30 minutes will suffice. The leather should be notably flexible when you remove it. As the leather soaks, preheat the oven to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius).  Move the racks of the oven around as needed to clear enough room for the leather piece. If your oven does not reach a temperature this low, simply use the lowest temperature available. Note that higher temperatures could cause a little steam scalding, however, which may alter the color and cause more greater shrinkage. Take the leather out of the water. If you plan on forming it in any way, do so now, while it is still flexible and easy to handle. Since the leather is still fairly cool at this point, it may not keep its form when left alone. After shaping it, you should hold the new forms in place using string, stitching, or nails. Place the wet, shaped leather in the oven and bake it until it feels dry. Depending on how long you soaked the leather and the temperature of your oven, this can take anywhere from 20 to 90 minutes. You can let the leather remain in the oven even after it dries out, but know that dry baking it will cause the temperature of the leather to rise and the structure of the leather to become both harder and more brittle. Remove the hot, dry leather from the oven and let it cool at room temperature until it is safe to handle with your bare hands. During this time, the leather will continue to stiffen. Once cool, you should remove any string, thread, or nails holding the shape in place. If the leather has become sufficiently stiff, it should be able to hold its new form on its own now.

Summary in Russian:

Замочите кожу в прохладной воде. Включите печь. Придайте коже желаемую форму. Запеките кожу в духовке. Дайте коже остыть.


Article in English: Fill a small dish with warm water, then squeeze a dollop of gentle hand soap or shampoo into it. Mix lightly until suds form on the surface of the water. Dish soap is generally not recommended, as it can irritate your skin when you need to use the sponge later. Baby shampoo and “gentle formula” organic shampoos work especially well, but most soaps that are safe for use on your skin or hair can be used here.

Summary in Russian:

Подготовьте миску с теплой водой с мылом.


Article in English: Fill a small saucepan or tea kettle with 1 cup (250 ml) of purified water. Set the pan on the stove and bring the water to a steady boil. Rinse the parsley root under cool, running water, then use a sharp kitchen knife to roughly chop 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 ml) of parsley root.  While you can technically use the roots of leaf parsley, it's more common to use Hamburg root parsley, a separate cultivar with a much thicker root that resembles a white carrot. If the parsley root appears dirty, rinse it under cool, running water and scrub away as much dirt as possible. You can also peel the root, but doing so isn't usually necessary. Place the chopped parsley root in the bottom of one teacup. Pour the water into the same cup, then steep the tea for about 10 minutes. The taste of parsley root tea is somewhat milder when compared to parsley leaf tea, so it's usually best to wait the full 10 minutes to allow the flavor to develop. You can adjust this time to your personal tastes, however. Pour the contents of the teacup through a fine mesh strainer, catching the pieces of chopped parsley root inside. Collect the liquid tea in a separate teacup. Drink the parsley root tea immediately. You can serve it sweetened or unsweetened. Consider using raw sugar or locally sourced honey in your tea for greater health benefits.

Summary in Russian:

Необходимо вскипятить воду. Следует измельчить корень петрушки. Настаивать корень петрушки необходимо около 10 минут. Процедите чай. Наслаждайтесь.


Article in English: Fill a small saucepan with roughly 6 cups (1.5 L) of water and bring it to a boil over high heat.  Note that the saucepan should be about 2/3 full. Add more or less water as needed to get this amount. As with most boxed pasta, this is more water than the couscous will actually absorb. Using this much ensures even boiling, though. Sprinkle the salt into the water and drizzle in the oil. Let it the water simmer for another minute or so afterward.  You can add the oil and salt before you boil the water, but adding it after the water has already reached a boil will speed the process up because standard water boils faster than salt water. Don't be afraid to add lots of salt. Only a small amount of the salt will actually be absorbed by the couscous. You need to add the salt to the couscous now, though, so that it can seep into the couscous as it cooks and flavor it from the inside out. The oil helps prevent the couscous from sticking together. After adding the couscous, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the saucepan. Let it simmer for about 8 minutes.  The couscous should be “al dente.” In other words, it should be mostly tender, with just a little firmness when you bite into it. Note that the overall cooking time can vary by brand. Follow the package instructions to determine the proper amount of time. Pour the contents of the saucepan through a fine mesh colander. Gently shake the colander back and forth to shake the excess water off the cooked couscous. Alternatively, you could also drain the Israeli couscous using nothing more than the saucepan and the lid. Position the lid so that it is only slightly askew on top of the saucepan. There should be a gap smaller than the average pearl of couscous in between the pan and the lid. Pour the water out into the sink through this gap. Wear oven mitts to protect yourself from the steam. If you want to liven the dish up, add a few dollops of butter and a generous helping of Parmesan cheese. Note, however, that couscous can be served without either.

Summary in Russian:

Доведите до кипения воду в кастрюле. Добавьте соль и оливковое масло. Добавьте израильский кускус в воду и доведите ее до кипения. Слейте воду. Приправьте маслом и сыром Пармезан.


Article in English: Fill a small, microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (15 grams) of beeswax, 4 tablespoons (59.1 ml) (52 grams) of coconut oil, and 4 tablespoons (59.1 ml) (60 grams) of petroleum jelly. Heat them at 45-second intervals until they are completely melted.  Stir between each interval to help the mixture melt more smoothly. If you can, use beeswax pellets or shaved beeswax. This will help the beeswax melt faster. If you can't find any, that's okay; it will just take longer. You can use as much or as little powdered drink mix as you want. The more you use, the deeper the color will be. The flavor will also be stronger. Plan on using up to one packet of powdered drink mix.  If you don't care about the color, you can use extracts or essences (i.e.: vanilla or mint) to give your lip balm flavor. You can also create your own color and flavor combo with some lipstick and extract/essence. Clean, empty lip balm tubes or jars will work the best. You can also use little 1/2-ounce (15-milliliter) tins or jars instead. It should harden within a few hours depending on how warm or cool it is. If you are in a hurry, however, you can stick it into the fridge instead. Once the lip balm has cooled, you can apply it to your lips straight from the tub. If you poured it into a jar or tin, you can apply it with your finger instead.

Summary in Russian:

Растопите пчелиный воск, кокосовое масло и вазелин. Добавьте немного порошковой смеси для напитков, чтобы придать бальзаму цвет и запах. Перелейте растопленный бальзам для губ в мелкие емкости. Подождите, пока бальзам загустеет, прежде чем использовать его.


Article in English: Fill a sock with silica cat litter. Tie off the end with a piece of string, and then place one or two full socks near the front of your dashboard. This should absorb the moisture inside your car over night, preventing any fog buildup. Use the type of shaving cream that foams up when you squirt it out of the can or bottle. Spray a small amount of cream onto a soft cotton cloth and spread it over your entire windshield. Use a clean, dry rag to wipe it off. This should create a moisture barrier on your window, preventing fog build up. If your car is in a secure area, roll your windows down about a half inch or so. This allows some outside air to get in to the car, and can prevent the windshield from fogging. This method is best for the summer time, since you don’t want to risk any ice or snow getting into your car during the winter.

Summary in Russian:

Используйте наполнитель для кошачьего туалета. Нанесите крем для бритья на лобовое стекло. Опустите окна, если это возможно сделать.


Article in English: Fill a spray bottle or garden sprayer with plain, undiluted white vinegar and apply directly to the poison ivy.  As with chemical herbicides, vinegar can be applied to untrimmed leaves as well as cut stems. Vinegar will take longer to work than most chemical herbicides, but as long as you are willing to put in the extra time, the treatment should work. Combine 3 lbs (1350 g) of salt, 1 gallon (4 liters) of water, and 1/4 cup (60 ml) liquid soap in a garden sprayer. Apply the concoction directly to the poison ivy.  Use the treatment primarily on uncut leaves. You can also use it on cut stems, however, For an even stronger solution, add vinegar into the mix. Dissolve 1 cup (250 ml) of salt in 1 gallon (4 liters) of white vinegar over low heat. Once cool, stir in about 8 drops of liquid dish detergent and apply the solution to the poison ivy as a spray. Boil a kettle or pot of water and dump the hot liquid directly over the roots of the poison ivy plant.  This will need to be done on a daily basis, and it may take quite some time before the plant actually dies off. The boiling water can be dumped on the base of the plant, but for best results, dig away some of the soil surrounding the base to expose a portion of the roots directly. Note that even dead poison ivy plants have poisonous oils on them, so you should still take precaution when removing them. After removing or cutting down any poison ivy plants you notice in the area, scatter grass seed. When grass grows, the roots choke out the roots of the poison ivy, making it difficult if not impossible for the plant to come back. This treatment takes quite some time since the grass needs an adequate amount of time to grow. In the meantime, you should keep up on removing or cutting down poison ivy plants you see.

Summary in Russian:

Белый уксус. Мыльно-солевой раствор. Ошпарьте ядовитый плющ кипятком. Посадите травы.


Article in English: Fill a spray bottle with the type of solution recommended by the manufacturer of your microsuede.  You can use commercial cleaners on "W," "S," and "S-W" pieces. Alternatively, you can wash "W" furniture with cold, soapy water. For "S" furniture, you could use undiluted rubbing alcohol.  Avoid using water or solvents on "X" pieces. To clean the entire upholstered surface of the furniture, work in three-foot increments to avoid over-saturating one area. Apply pressure to the saturated areas of the microsuede using a clean, non-colored cloth. Gently rub the cloth in a circular motion. Wipe the fabric with a second sponge to remove excess moisture. Microfiber material will dry quickly. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the furniture to completely dry before using it. Some removable microsuede covers are machine washable. Check the manufacturer's instructions before laundering your microsuede.

Summary in Russian:

Купите правильный тип моющего раствора для вашей ткани. Распылите раствор на область, которую будете чистить. Вытрите очищающую жидкость с мебели. Дайте мебели высохнуть. Стирайте микрозамшевые подушки и наволочки.


Article in English: Fill a spray bottle with warm water. Add a few drops of dish soap and shake the mixture gently until it is soapy. Spray the leaves of your plant to kill earwigs, as well as damp corners of your home or garden where you have spotted the bugs. Do this whenever you spot earwigs in or around your home. Pour equal parts of rubbing alcohol and water into a spray bottle. Spray earwigs directly as you see them. The alcohol can penetrate the earwig's waxy coat of armour and kill it immediately. Boric acid powder is a natural insecticide that kills earwigs on contact. Sprinkle the powder in spots that earwigs are likely to crawl through it, like alongside baseboards. Be sure to keep boric acid powder away from children and pets, who may be harmed if they come in contact with it.   Buy boric acid at hardware stores or online. Use as much boric acid as you need as long as it remains out of reach of infants and animals. Boric acid powder can also be sprinkled around wood piles or in damp corners in your garden to target earwigs. Fill a bucket with 4 parts warm water and 1-part dish soap and stir the mixture until it is foamy. Place the bucket outside with a lamp shining onto the surface of the soapy water. Earwigs will be drawn to the light and drown in the bucket. Pour equal parts soy sauce and olive or vegetable oil in a plastic container. Make holes in the lid that are about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) in diameter and cover the plastic container. The smell of the mixture will attract the earwigs and they'll crawl in and drown.  The container should be about 1 inch (2.5 cm) full. If you are putting the trap in your garden, bury the container in the ground up to the lid. Deal with numerous earwigs concentrated in one area by capturing them with a vacuum cleaner. Suck up as many earwigs as you can and scour the area with the vacuum to try to collect any eggs that might be there. Dispose of the vacuum bag if possible or empty the vacuum into a bucket of soapy water to kill the earwigs. Prepare the vacuum before approaching the...

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Опрыскайте уховерток смесью воды и жидкости для мытья посуды, если не хотите использовать пестициды. Приготовьте спрей против насекомых на основе спирта, чтобы быстро избавиться от уховерток. Насыпьте борную кислоту в тех местах, куда нельзя достать. Приготовьте подсвеченную ловушку для уховерток, чтобы убить их во дворе ночью. Приготовьте ловушку из масла и соевого соуса, чтобы поймать и убить уховерток. Воспользуйтесь пылесосом, если вам встретится большая колония уховерток. Привлеките птиц в свой сад, чтобы они естественным образом избавили вас от уховерток. Нанесите пестицид примерно в 1,8–3 метрах от дома.


Article in English: Fill a spray bottle with water. The water shouldn’t be very cold or very warm. Then, saturate the flattened area with water. After you’ve sprayed the dent with water, hold a blow dryer over it. Turn the blow dryer to a high setting. You may need an extension cord if the area is not close to a socket. Blow dry the area until it begins to dry. As you are blow drying, you can begin to fluff up the carpet. Continue to fluff the up the carpet even after you turn the blow dryer off. At this point, you should be finished. If the carpet is not as raised you’d like, you can repeat the process or call in a professional.

Summary in Russian:

Опрыскайте вмятину водой. Высушите ковер феном на высокой мощности. Вспушите волокна руками.


Article in English: Fill a tea kettle or small saucepan with 1 cup (250 ml) of purified water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Measure out 2 tsp (10 ml) of dried parsley leaves. Place the leaves in the bottom of a teacup, pour the boiling water on top, and steep the leaves for 5 to 10 minutes. Parsley tea can have a bitter taste. Steep it for 5 minutes if you're sensitive to bitterness. If you enjoy strong teas or plan to sweeten it, steep the parsley for up to 10 minutes. Pass the contents of the teacup through a tea strainer. Collect the liquid tea in a second teacup placed beneath the strainer and discard the caught parsley leaves. Sweeten the tea, if desired it, or drink the parsley tea without any sweetener. Either way, you should enjoy it while it's still hot. Use your favorite sweetener, or consider trying a bit of raw cane sugar or locally sourced honey.

Summary in Russian:

Вскипятите воду. Настаивайте петрушку 5-10 минут. Процедите чай. Наслаждайтесь.


Article in English: Fill a water bottle with one part dish soap and two parts water, then shake it up to mix the solution thoroughly. When you see a line of ants (or just one ant, for that matter) spray the mixture over them. They'll immediately halt and suffocate. Wipe up the dead ants with a wet cloth, and keep the spray bottle around for next time.  Setting out shallow dishes of soapy water is another good way to kill ants. Lure them in with a trail of something sugary. This method is good for killing groups of ants, but it won't take out the entire nest. If ants keep coming back, you might have to address the source of the problem. Soapy water is a natural insecticide that kills most insects, not just ants. Try it on roaches, too. Ants really hate vinegar, and you can make a cheap, easy pesticide just using vinegar and water. Mix a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray it directly onto the ants to kill them, then wipe up the ants using a damp paper towel and discard them.  You can also use vinegar and water as a deterrent; spray it around your windowsills, doorways and other places where you see ants coming inside. Some people have found that using this vinegar solution to clean the floors, windows and countertops makes ants less likely to crawl over these surfaces. White vinegar makes an excellent household cleaner, and you can't smell it once it dries. If you can't stand the smell of vinegar, spray the ants with a lemon juice solution. They're averse to the citric acid in lemon juice, so you can use this spray as a deterrent as well by spraying it around the perimeter of your house. Mix up a solution of 1 part lemon juice to 3 parts water and use it as an all-purpose spray. Food-grade diatomaceous earth is a very effective insecticide that doesn't harm humans or pets in the least. It's composed of fossilized diatoms that have been ground to a powder. When insects walk over the powder, the tiny fossil shards scratch the waxy outer coating on their exoskeletons, causing their bodies to dry out....

Summary in Russian:

Используйте средство для мытья посуды и воду. Используйте уксус и воду. Используйте лимонный сок. Используйте кизельгур. Используйте борную кислоту.


Article in English: Fill idle time in your schedule by planning things in advance. Everyone needs time to relax, but finding yourself with hours of time on your hands might lead to backsliding and thinking about sex too much. Schedule your day full with events and activities to better yourself. Leave a bit of time at the end of the day for reflection and relaxation, but not so much that you'll get bored or that your mind will wander toward sex. Translate your sex drive into creative energy. Take the time you'd usually spend thinking about sex and instead devote it to a creative hobby. If it's something you really enjoy, it can provide you with an alternate avenue for catharsis and satisfaction, keeping your mind busy and occupied.  Writing, including journaling. Singing, playing a musical instrument, or spinning. Painting, drawing, or sculpting. Knitting or sewing. Getting lost in an engrossing book or movie is fun in and of itself, but it can also be an easy, low-energy way to avoid sexual thoughts, particularly in the short term.  Be sure to find a movie that won’t remind you of sex, and stay clear of steamy romance novels or sexy illustrations. Most animated, action, adventure, thriller, or mystery films and books could work here. This will keep your mind occupied with other things and could be a lot of fun. Going with friends is even better as they can further distract you. Plus, you can talk with them about the event afterward and what you thought of it.  Consider attending a live performance, such as a concert, musical, play, lecture, or reading. You might also go to a museum, a new exhibit, an aquarium, or a zoo.

Summary in Russian:

Распланируйте свое время. Подойдите к решению проблемы творчески. Почитайте книгу или посмотрите фильм. Посетите какое-либо шоу или выставку.


Article in English: Fill it half full. Bring it to a boil while you pit your cherries. Reduce your heat to a simmer and leave them in the water. You want to pour hot cherry jam into hot jars to avoid cracking. You will need at least six half-pint jars or 12 four oz. jars. Wash your jar lids and rims with soap and water. Pour boiling water over them to sterilize them. Set them upside down to remove water from the inside until you use them. Ladle the hot cherry jam into the hot jars. Leave one-fourth inch (0.6cm) headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a sterile cloth or damp paper towel. Screw on the rims tightly. Boil them according to your elevation. At an altitude of 1,000 feet (305m) or less, they require five minutes.  At an altitude of 1,001 to 6,000 feet (306 to 1829m), they need 10 minutes. At an altitude of over 6,000 feet (1830m), they need 15 minutes. Set them on the counter to cool. Press the center of the lid to see if they are sealed.  If the lid pops as you press it, it is not sealed. Store in the refrigerator and use immediately. Store sealed jars in the pantry once they have cooled.

Summary in Russian:

Поставьте автоклав на плиту. Стерилизуйте банки, вставив их в стойку и прокипятив в течение 10 минут. Вскипятите полный чайник воды. Выньте горячие банки из водяной бани. Наденьте рукавицы. Положите крышки сверху. Вставьте банки в автоклав с кипящей водой с помощью стойки. Выньте банки из воды.


Article in English: Fill the bottle slowly, so that the soap doesn’t bubble up and run over the top. It's best to use lukewarm distilled water rather than tap water, since your tap water may contain minerals and other impurities.  You can find various brands of dishwashing detergents at your local grocery store or pharmacy. Before applying dishwashing soap to your plasma screen, read your TV’s warranty. Make sure that it won’t be voided if you clean the screen with soap. Aim the liquid spray away from your TV so you don’t risk spraying the soap solution directly onto your plasma screen. Then, squeeze the trigger 2-3 times to lightly dampen your microfiber cloth. If you spray too much liquid into the cloth, you can wring it out over a sink to remove excess moisture. Put your index finger in the cloth under the damp region. Press your finger lightly against the spot on your screen. Move your finger in a circular motion to wipe the dishwashing soap solution onto the stubborn stain. After a few wipes, the stain should come off.  If the screen is still dirty, try adding another 2-3 sprays of soap solution onto your microfiber cloth. And wipe the screen again. Press lightly on the screen as you wipe it clean. Don’t apply a lot of pressure, or you may damage the plasma. Once you’ve spot-cleaned the screen and have removed the stubborn stains, use 1 more microfiber cloth to dry the spots you cleaned. This will prevent new bits of airborne dust from sticking to the screen. If you find that the screen is still slightly wet and soapy, you may need to slightly dampen a microfiber cloth with distilled water. Use the cloth to wipe the soapy residue off the screen.

Summary in Russian:

Наберите в аэрозольный флакон воду и добавьте 2–3 капли жидкости для мытья посуды. Распылите 2–3 струйки раствора на салфетку из микрофибры. Удалите пятно на экране с помощью одного пальца. Насухо вытрите экран сухой чистой салфеткой из микрофибры.


Article in English: Fill the bucket or basin with cold water and laundry detergent. Add a bit of 3% hydrogen peroxide to the bucket and mix thoroughly.  This method works well if you have larger stains, as you will soak the entire bra. It would be ideal for sports bras which can get soaked in sweat while exercising. 3% hydrogen peroxide can be used on any bra: white, solid colored, or patterned. It should not leach color from the fabric. Do not use 35% hydrogen peroxide, as this can bleach your bras. Gently swirl the bras around the bucket or basin. You may want to use a long spoon or stick to mix up the solution. Make sure each bra gets thoroughly saturated. You can let your bras sit in this solution for an hour or so. Rinse them under cool water. Do not wring out the bra, but gently press the water out of it. Try gently rolling the bra in a towel to remove the excess moisture. The sun is an excellent bleaching agent, so this will help remove any lingering stains. Using a dryer to dry your bras can damage the fabric, including the elastic and underwire, and leave your bras misshapen.

Summary in Russian:

Найдите ведро или тазик, в котором вы будете стирать бюстгальтеры. Положите в ведро бюстгальтеры. Достаньте бюстгальтеры из ведра. Высушите бюстгальтер на солнце.


Article in English: Fill the detergent dispenser with 3/4 cup (177.44 ml) of vinegar or until the detergent dispenser is filled. The detergent dispenser is usually labeled and can be found on the top of your front load washing machine. Once it's filled, close the lid. If your front load washing machine doesn't have a hot water setting, select the "whites" setting or "stain" setting. Allow the cycle to run through completely. As the normal cycle runs, mix ½ cup (90 g) of baking soda and 1 quart (1 liter) of white vinegar in a bucket. Once the ingredients are incorporated, use the solution to dampen a rag and use the rag to wipe down the exterior of the washer. Run a rinse cycle with no added vinegar or detergent. This should remove the smell of vinegar and help remove any remaining dirt. Once you're done, the washer should be good to use.

Summary in Russian:

Заполните отсек для стирального порошка белым уксусом. Включите обычный цикл стирки в интенсивном режиме (как правило, именно в этом режиме вода нагревается до высоких температур). Протрите внешнюю поверхность стиральной машины. Запустите дополнительный цикл полоскания.


Article in English: Fill the espresso machine's metal or ceramic pitcher with enough sake to serve. Note that you should prepare about 3 oz (90 ml) per intended serving. Fill the upper reservoir with water and set the temperature of the espresso machine to low. Allow the water to heat up for about 30 to 60 minutes, or until the temperature reaches 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees Celsius). Open the lid of the upper reservoir and submerge the pitcher of sake in the water. Turn off the heat and allow the sake to sit in the warm water for 30 minutes. Position the pitcher carefully so that none of the water gets inside the mouth and into the sake. Remove the pitcher of sake. Place the steam wand of the espresso machine into the pitcher and turn on the steam to the wand. Let the sake continue heating up until it reaches a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees Celsius).  The steam wand should sit at a 45 degree angle to the surface of the sake. Do not allow it to dip into the sake; it must rest above the liquid in order to provide steam. The tip of the wand should also be just a bit off-center. If you want to check the temperature of sake without the use of a thermometer, you can gauge it by looking. If small bubbles begin to rise, the sake is considered to be warm. If bubbles quickly and immediately rise to the surface, then the sake is hot. Remove the steam wand from the sake and serve immediately.  You should be able to handle the pitcher without the use of an oven mitt. If you want to serve the sake in a more traditional way, pour it out of the pitcher and into a tokkuri before serving it to guests.

Summary in Russian:

Налейте саке в кувшин. Настройте низкую температуру для нагрева и включите кофеварку. Поставьте саке в воду. Разогрейте саке паром. Выньте паровик и подавайте.


Article in English: Fill the grid as follows:  Place 3 wooden planks across the center 3 slots Place 3 wooden planks across the bottom 3 slots (or across the top 3 slots). Shift click or drag the trapdoors to your inventory.

Summary in Russian:

Положите шесть деревянных досок на верстак. Перенесите два получившихся люка в свое хранилище.


Article in English: Fill the jars to within a quarter inch (half a cm) of the rim. Use a funnel to ensure that the seal between the jar and the lid stays clean.  You may want to wash the canning jars using the hot water cycle on your dishwasher before starting the process. Place the lids into boiling water for a couple of minutes to sanitize them. If you spill salsa on the rim of the jars, wipe it off with a paper towel before proceeding. Screw on the lid rings to make sure they stay put. Don't tighten the lids too much at this point, since air needs to escape at the next stage of the canning process. Fill the pot with water until it covers the jar by 2 inches (5 cm). Turn the burner to high heat and bring the water to a boil.  If you live at low elevation, boil the jars for 15 minutes. If you live at high elevation, boil the jars for 25 minutes. Allow them to cool completely. The lids will make popping noises as they cool and seal. If a lid makes a popping noise when pressed down and released, the can has not been properly sealed. You can place unsealed jars in the refrigerator to use immediately, or put them through the canning process again.

Summary in Russian:

Разлейте сальсу по чистым банкам для консервирования. Положите крышки на банки с сальсой. Поставьте банки в большую кастрюлю. Осторожно выньте банки из воды. Проверьте герметичность, нажав на крышки. Готово.


Article in English: Fill the jars up to about a fourth of an inch from the top of each jar. Make sure that you wipe up any spilled jam on the sides or around the mouth of the jar. Place the lid on top of each jar, put the ring around the lid, and tighten until you can’t tighten it anymore. There should be enough water in the pot that when the jars on placed in the water, there will still be about two inches of water left above the jars. Place a washcloth on the bottom of the pot so that when you do put the jars in, they don’t clink around against the bottom of the pot. If you have one, use a canner for the rest of this Part. Bring the water in your canner to a boil. Make sure that there will be at least one to two inches of water above the jars when you put them into the canner. Whether you are using a regular pot or a canner, you will need to let the jars boil for roughly 10 minutes. However, the altitude you are making jam at will affect how long you need to process your jars. Follow these basic processing times:  0 to 1,000 feet (0.0 to 304.8 m): boil your jars for five minutes. 1,001 to 6,000 feet (305.1 to 1,828.8 m): boil your jars for 10 minutes. Above 6,000 feet (1,828.8 m): boil your jars for 15 minutes. Use tongs to get the jars out of the water without burning yourself. Put the jars in a cool, draftless spot to cool down overnight. The next day, either remove the rings or loosen them so that they don’t rust into place (forcing you to smash your glass jars to get at your delicious jam). Before you put your jam away in the pantry, you will want to make sure that the lids are sealed properly so that you don’t go to open a jar only to find that your jam has gone bad. Press down in the center of the lid. If the center doesn’t move, you’re good to go. If it makes a popping noise and the center pops up and down, the lid has not properly sealed. You will need to refrigerate your jam and use it up.

Summary in Russian:

Налейте или положите варенье в банки. Приготовьте большую кастрюлю с водой для кипячения. Поставьте банки в кастрюлю. Достаньте банки из кипятка. Проверьте, чтобы ваши крышки были хорошо закупорены. <finished>