Article in English: A round of golf is played over 18 holes. After each hole, you should record your score on a scorecard. Even experienced golfers can miss a shot here or there without a scorecard. Keep track of your score and the scores of the other players in your group.   Typically, you are responsible for keeping the score of your opponent, and your opponent is responsible for keeping track of yours. After every round, you have to look over your opponent's card, agree that he has written down your score correctly, and sign or initial it. You'll also have to do this at the very end of the round. So if your opponent makes a mistake (even assuming it's an honest one) that somehow makes your score worse than it should be, you have to take the blame for it. Other players designate one person to be in charge of keeping score for all of the players before the game begins. It's likely that 99.9% of the time a golfer will make contact with the ball. But if he/she tries to hit the ball and whiffs, it still counts as a shot. On the other hand, if you take a practice swing and accidentally hit the ball, it doesn't count. Every time you take a swing at the ball, therefore, it counts as a stroke, whether anything good happens or not.  Each hole will have a number of strokes listed under "Par". This is the average amount of strokes it should take to get the ball in the hole. If the par is 3 and you make a 4, then your score can be viewed as 1-over. If the par for the course is 80 and you finished the course with a 95, then your score is 15-over. Though you don't have to know them to keep score, you should know that a birdie is one stroke under par, an eagle is two under par, and a bogey is one over par. Some players decide that they can take no more strokes for each hole than a double bogey, or 2 points over par. Penalties are shots that cost you extra points. Remember that you want your score to be as low as possible, and the penalties drive them up. Here are some penalties:  If you hit a ball in the water, drop a new ball in the...

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У вас на руках должна быть карта для подсчета очков. Любая целенаправленная попытка ударить по мячу засчитывается как полноценный удар. Ознакомьтесь с системой штрафов. Подсчитайте свои очки. Узнайте свой гандикап.


Article in English: A routine checkup and cleaning from your dentist is a key part of good oral hygiene. Professionally cleaning your teeth and gums, removing tartar and plaque buildup, and treating periodontal or gum disease will help cut down the risk of tonsil stones. Further, you can check in with your dentist if stones are a recurring problem and at-home options haven’t worked. Depending on your oral health, you may need to visit your dentist more frequently than every 12 months. They may recommend coming twice a year or more. If you have difficulty managing allergies on your own or frequently get sick, work with your healthcare provider. Your physician may prescribe medications that can help you better manage problems with mucus, nasal allergies, and frequent infections. You can also get an allergy test in order to determine what specific allergens to avoid. Some tonsils are more prone to developing stones due to their shape and position. If stones and tonsillitis are recurring problems that interfere with daily life, you might have to consider tonsillectomy, or the surgical removal of your tonsils. Your physician or dentist can perform an examination and determine whether tonsillectomy will help prevent the development of tonsil stones based on the status of your oral health. It is believed that tonsils are part of the immune system since they are made up of special cells that prevent and fight infections. It is believed by some that removing them may impair your immune system, though research does not support this.

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Посещайте стоматолога хотя бы раз в год. Сходите на прием к аллергологу или иммунологу и проконсультируйтесь по поводу проблем с пазухами носа. Узнайте у ЛОР-врача о тонзиллэктомии.


Article in English: A ruler is a measuring stick marked with units for measuring along its edge.   These can be made of plastic, cardboard, metal, or fabric. marked units for measuring length along its edge. These can be for either English (inches) or metric (millimeters or centimeters) units of measurement. In the U.S. and the UK, a student's rule is from 12 to 36 inches (30.48 to 91.44 cm), or from one to three feet long. Some typical fractions of inches used to make measurements more accurate are halves and quarters. Some typical fractions of centimeters are thin marks for every tenth of a centimeter (every one millimeter), and thick marks for every half centimeter (every five millimeters). This is a soft fabric tape, also marked with numbers representing inches or centimeters.   This can be wrapped around a person's torso, to measure chest, waist, neck, and other sizes for sewing clothing. It may be used for measuring length, such as inseams and sleeves of garments. Using these to measure 3-dimensional objects that are curved is best. These are about 6 feet (1.8288 meters) long in the U.S., and can be folded to fit into a tool pouch or pocket.  Carpenters rulers used internationally are usually 2 meters long.  These are also called "stick rules". They are often scaled in both metric units (mm, cm and m) and foot and inch measures.. Typically, the inch segments are made up of 8 inches, and fractions are marked to 1/16 inch. Also called measuring tapes, these are flexible metal or fiberglass tapes.   These have a spring to rewind them into a case. They are also rolled on a spool in lengths of 100 meters (or 330 feet) and longer. Most measuring tapes have one side for U.S. Customary and one side for metric units, or both on the same side. These are not actual lengths of measurement but will give distances to scale from a size ratio.   These are "scale" rulers, with special marks representing a size ratio. For example "1 inch equals 1 foot" (1:12 ratio), "1 mm equals 1 cm" (1:10) or "1 cm equals 1 meter" (1:100). These are used...

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Нужно знать, что такое линейка. Разберитесь с тем, что представляет собой швейный сантиметр. Узнайте, что собой представляет плотницкий метр. Найдите измерительную рулетку и рассмотрите ее. Узнайте, что собой представляет чертежная линейка.


Article in English: A safety plan is a personalized, step by step plan that lays out how to stay safe while remaining in a relationship with an abuser or leaving one.  The safety plan should be unique to the person it is created for and should address each of the steps your friend needs to take in order to stop the abuse safely.  You will need to address things like where your friend will live if leaving the abuser, as well as how to overcome financial hardships created by the transition. Children also need to be accounted for in the safety plan if your friend is a parent. It’s important to outline even obvious seeming things because it can be easy to forget steps when upset. You need to determine if your friend needs to escape the situation or relationship with the abuser, or if it is a situation that can be managed.  If your friend is being abused, it is likely that they will need to leave, but even leaving requires a level of planning based on you and your friend’s assessment of the danger levels.  Determine if your friend wants to leave or if they feel the situation can be changed from within. Decide if your friend will be able to leave safely, or if they will need to sneak out in order to leave without being hurt. Assess how much danger the person will be in if they remain where they are.  Is there a risk that your friend could be hurt if they stay? Violence should never be tolerated.  Any amount of violence can dictate that the risk is too great to stay. If your friend determines it would be best to leave their home, you will need to establish a plan to do so safely.  Getting your friend and any children that may be in danger out of the home is the first priority.  Plan for a time and date that your friend will be able to leave without arousing suspicion from the abuser if they need to leave secretly. Establish transportation if your friend needs it so they do not rely on the abuser to get them where they need to go. Children can often tell when something is going on, and it’s important to plan for their involvement. ...

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Определите, какой вид плана необходимо разработать, чтобы помочь вашему другу. Оцените уровень риска для вашего друга. При необходимости помогите другу спланировать уход. Посвятите в план детей. Определите безопасное место для проживания после отъезда. Учитывайте эмоциональное расстройство после ухода.


Article in English: A sagging couch could be the result of worn out cushions, old springs, or a bad frame. If the problem is the cushions, you're in for an easy fix. If the cushions seem fine upon inspection, you may have to replace the springs or the frame. Depending on the level of damage you may need to replace the entire couch. Before you start taking your couch apart, take some pictures so you have something to refer to. If you can, take the pictures to a local furniture repair shop and see if they can help you determine the problem. Remove all the sofa cushions and turn the couch over so that you can see the bottom. Look for torn fabric and broken or rotted wood.  If you see any cracked wood, or wood that is "bowed" out, you'll need to replace it. This will involve taking off most of the upholstery fabric and can be time consuming.  You may have to remove some of the fabric on the bottom, known as a dust cover, to inspect the springs. Be gentle and take care not to rip the fabric. Some couches have zig-zag springs which are also known as "sagless" springs. Other couches use coiled springs.  Determine whether your springs are bent or broken. If the springs are bent you may be able to fix them yourself. If they're broken you may need to bring your couch to an upholsterer. Older couches tend to have coiled springs, while newer couches have zig-zag springs. Your couch may not have springs at all, depending on the quality of the frame. Check the space beneath the cushions. You may find that the slats or straps of the couch have snapped.

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Выясните причину образования продавленных мест. Снимайте весь процесс осмотра на фотокамеру. Осмотрите каркас дивана. Обратите внимание на то, какой пружинный блок использован в диване.


Article in English: A saline (salt) water nasal spray can be used to help you unstuff your nose and help keep your nose clear. Even if it doesn't fix your sinuses completely, it can help loosen the pressure enough to get you to sleep. You will need water, salt, and a small spray bottle.  The spray bottle should be a one to two ounce bottle. You can use sea salt or table salt.  Boil eight ounces of water and allow it to cool until it is very warm. Add ¼ teaspoon of salt to the eight ounces of water. Mix well. Add ½ teaspoon of baking soda.  The baking soda will help lessen the sting of a very sore nose. Pour into a spray bottle. Spray one or two squirts into each nostril as needed. Repeat this only four to five times a day. One common cause of stuffy nose is allergies. If these are causing you to have a stuffy nose, especially at bedtime, try taking an antihistamine before bed. It may also have the added bonus of causing you to get sleepy, which will also help you sleep better even if your nose is still stuffy. Many antihistamines cause drowsiness. Look for a non-drowsy antihistamine if you need to take it during the day. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how the antihistamine affects you. If your stuffy nose is caused by allergies, you may want to to try a nasal steroid spray to reduce inflammation. When you use these sprays you will experience quick relief, but you'll need to use the spray continuously to get the full benefit.  Most nasal steroid sprays need a prescription, but there are current two available over-the-counter — Flonase and Nasacort. If you have seasonal allergies, start using a nasal steroid spray at the beginning of the season to lessen your symptoms.  When spraying the spray into your nostril, you'll want to point it toward the outer-wall of the nostril, not straight up or toward the inner-wall (septum).  Side effects may include dryness or stinging, sneezing, and throat irritation. If you experience a headache and nosebleeds, call your doctor right away. While you are sleeping, prop up...

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Приготовьте или приобретите солевой спрей. Принимайте антигистаминные препараты. При аллергии попробуйте стероидный назальный спрей. Приподнимайте тело. Используйте увлажнитель воздуха.


Article in English: A saline nasal spray helps to clear your nasal passages of mucus, and to moisturize your nasal passages. Use the spray as directed, and be patient. The first couple of uses may be helpful, but it will likely take repeated uses to get the full benefit. A neti-pot is a device that resembles a small teapot. Used correctly, a neti-pot flushes out mucus and trapped irritants, and moisturizes your sinus passages.  The device works by putting saline or distilled water in one nostril and allowing it to drain out the other, removing unwanted irritants and germs, and provides a moisturizing and soothing effect to the sinuses. A neti-pot can be purchased inexpensively over-the-counter. Talk to your doctor before taking over-the-counter products if you have existing medical conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and glaucoma. Products like these can be helpful, but they don’t work for everyone.  Oral decongestants contain the active ingredients phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine. The more common side effects caused by these products include nervousness, dizziness, feeling that your heart rate is increased, slight elevations in blood pressure, and sleep problems.  Oral decongestants work by narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages, helping the swollen tissues to shrink. This improves the flow of mucus to reduce the pressure and the flow of air so you can breathe easier.  Products that contain pseudoephedrine, originally marketed as Sudafed®, can be purchased without a prescription but are kept behind the pharmacy counter due to concerns about inappropriate use.  You will be asked to provide identification, like a driver’s license, and your purchase will be recorded. This is only done for your safety to control the illegal use of pseudoephedrine. Decongestant nasal sprays or drops are also available over-the-counter but should be used with caution. While these products can help to clear sinus passages and relieve the pressure quickly, using them for more than 3 days results in a rebound effect. A rebound effect...

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Используйте солевой назальный спрей. Используйте нети-пот. Принимайте противоотечные средства. Используйте лечебный спрей для носа. Примите антигистаминный препарат, если причиной заложенности пазух является аллергия. Принимайте безрецептурные обезболивающие препараты.


Article in English: A salt soak is the safest, most effective way to deal with cartilage bumps - it will reduce the size of the bump and help it to disappear over time. To use:  Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt to one cup of boiling water. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved. When the salt water has cooled slightly (you want it to be as hot as possible without burning your skin), dip a clean cotton pad into the cup. Hold the soaked cotton pad against the bump for two minutes. You can leave your jewelry in your ear (or nose) as you do this, but avoid pulling or pushing it around. Repeat the salt soak twice a day until the bump has disappeared. The addition of chamomile tea to the salt soak helps to soothe and calm the skin around the piercing, making it a good option for people with sensitive skin. To prepare:  Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of salt in boiling water, as described above. Add a chamomile tea bag to the water and allow to brew for five minutes. Once the tea has brewed, dip a cotton pad in the solution and press it against the bump for five minutes. Do this twice a day. Alternatively, some people brew the chamomile teabag in hot water, then remove the teabag and allow it to cool slightly before pressing it directly to the ear. Make sure you are using pure chamomile tea with no added flavorings, and avoid this method if you have a ragweed allergy. Using breathable tape to press down on the bump is an example of compression therapy. This method should only be used on fully healed piercings, as it could irritate those that are still healing. To use:   Buy some breathable medical tape (such as Micropore) at your local drugstore. Try to find a color that matches your skin tone. Use a clean scissors to cut a small strip of the tape. It should cover the entire bump and about 1-2 mm of skin on all sides. Tightly cover the bump with the strip of tape, so the bump feels compressed. Wear the tape continuously, replacing it with fresh tape when it begins to look grubby. Use this method for two to three months. Hopefully, the bump...

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Используйте солевой раствор. Используйте ромашковый солевой раствор. Сделайте компресс, используя дышащий пластырь. Обратитесь к профессиональному мастеру по пирсингу.


Article in English: A saltwater soak can help clean your toe, kill bacteria, and promote healing. Make a solution of 1 teaspoon (about 5 g) of salt and 4 cups (0.95 L) of warm water and place it in a large bowl or shallow tub. Soak your toe in the solution for 20 minutes, 2-3 times daily.  This treatment is most effective during the first few days after you lose your toenail. You may need to wait 24-48 hours after the initial injury before you can safely do a soak, so ask your doctor for instructions. You can also make an Epsom salt soak using 2 teaspoons (10 g) of Epsom salts with 2 US quarts (1.9 L) of warm water. Studies show that topical vitamin E solutions can improve the health of your nails and help them grow more quickly. Once your new nail starts growing in, add a thin layer of vitamin E oil or ointment to the affected area each day.  If you’re using vitamin E oil as opposed to a cream or ointment, consider mixing it with a little petroleum jelly or a gentle moisturizer to prevent irritation and help hydrate the area. Wear open-toed shoes (or no shoes) for an hour after application, or until the oil has soaked into the skin. The effect will be stronger if you give your skin time to absorb the moisture. Hair and nails may grow more quickly when you take biotin as a dietary supplement. Indeed, weak and slow-growing nails are often linked to a biotin deficiency. Talk to your doctor about using a biotin supplement to help your new nail come in strong and healthy.  Always talk to your doctor before starting any new dietary supplement. Let them know about any other supplements or medications you are currently taking. While it probably won’t make a huge difference in how fast they grow in, eating a nutritious diet can help keep your nails strong and healthy. To help your missing nail heal as well as possible, try to eat plenty of the following:  Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, cheese, yogurt, canned fish with bones (such as sardines), beans and lentils, almonds, and leafy greens.  Healthy sources of protein, such as poultry...

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Вымачивайте ноготь в теплой воде с солью 2–3 раза в день, чтобы предотвратить инфекцию. Обрабатывайте ноготь мазью с витамином E, чтобы ускорить его рост. Попробуйте принимать добавки с биотином. Обогатите свой рацион кальцием и белком, чтобы способствовать росту ногтей. Делайте массаж, чтобы улучшить кровообращение в ступне. Контролируйте болезни, которые могут влиять на рост ногтей.


Article in English: A sandpaper sheet with 150-200 grit will work just fine, but you could even go for a little bit of a finer grit (bigger grit number) if you want smoother edges to your scissor blades. Fold the sandpaper in half, with the rough sides facing outward. Have the rough edges face outward, so the sandpaper grazes against both blades as you cut the paper.

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Возьмите лист наждачной бумаги.


Article in English: A sarcastic tone is easier to recognize when you know a person well, as it involves a subtle alteration in the person’s typical speaking voice. If the person wants to make sure his sarcasm is recognized, these qualities may be exaggerated. While a sarcastic tone doesn’t have qualities that are easily described, it is generally recognized by these qualities:  The speaker’s voice will be pitched lower than usual for his typical speaking voice. The sarcastic words may be elongated, emphasized, or drawn out. For instance, “Yeah, it’s a GREAT day for a picnic.” Sometimes people will mutter sarcastic comments slightly under their breath. And if they do, ignore it. If the person that is using sarcasm mutters something, it could mean they are aware that it might hurt someone's feelings but it would bother them if they didn't say it, so they simply mumbled it. Most of the time it isn't something you should push further. You may notice a slight sigh following the sarcastic remark. Someone making a sarcastic comment will often convey their feelings through facial expressions that contradict his statement. For example, someone may grimace as they’re making a statement that would be positive, if intended truthfully. For example, if he/she scowls as he/she says what a fine day it is for a picnic, there’s a good chance he/she's being sarcastic, since most people enjoy fine days and picnics.  Other facial expressions that often accompany sarcasm include eye rolls, raised eyebrows, or shrugged shoulders. Sometimes people employing sarcasm have seemingly no facial expression at all; that is, they have a “flat” affect, and are speaking in a “deadpan” tone. People who use sarcasm often may not know how to respond to a situation, so they respond sarcastically. Sarcasm could be when someone says something untrue without intending to deceive anyone. A sarcastic remark implies the opposite of what’s being said.  For example, when someone says, “Great weather for a picnic,” on a day that’s clearly not ideal for a picnic, he/she's...

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Прислушайтесь к тону голоса. Обратите внимание на выражение лица. Подумайте, не говорит ли человек правду. Подумайте, нет ли во фразе гиперболы. Отметьте для себя некоторые фразы, которые зачастую являются саркастичными. Знайте о региональном распространении сарказма. Поймите определенные условия, которые могут влиять на восприятие сарказма.


Article in English: A scan tool reads information from your On-board Diagnostics, version II (OBD-II) system. This system collects information from the sensors in your engine. If the sensor detects something wrong, it reports it as an error code to the OBD-II. A scan tool allows you to read this code. The scan tool plugs into OBD-II data link connector, which is usually located under the dash. The most common location for the OBD-II connector is under the dash by the steering wheel. The owner's manual should have the exact location if you have trouble finding it. Place your key in the ignition and turn it to on, but do not start the engine. You only want the electrical systems running. The scan tool will prompt you to fill in some information about your vehicle. It usually requires information about the make, model, engine, and year of the vehicle. Most scan tools draw power from the vehicle’s battery and do not require a separate power source. The scan tool will display any error codes the OBD-II reports. If the result is in the P0400 to PR409 range, then the EGR valve may be faulty.

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Проверьте клапан РОГ с помощью автосканера. Найдите разъем OBD-II. Поверните ключ зажигания в положение ВКЛ (ON). Подключите автосканер к диагностическому разъему OBD-II. Прочитайте результаты.


Article in English: A screenshot will be taken of your current screen and saved to your desktop.  If you’d like to capture a single window, press ⇧ Shift+⌘ Command+4, press the space bar, then click the window you want to capture.  To take a screenshot of a certain part of the screen, press ⇧ Shift+⌘ Command+4, and then click and drag the mouse to select the desired part of the screen. It’s the new image file that contains date and time you took the screenshot. If your images open with a different app, press ⌘ Command as you click the file, select Open With and choose Preview. You can click the rotate button (the rectangle with a curved arrow near the top of Preview) to rotate the image 90 degrees. Click the Tools menu at the top of the screen, and then select Adjust Size. This allows you to change the height, width, and resolution as needed. If you want to save just part of the screenshot, click the selection tool (the dotted box near the top-left corner), and then click and drag the area you want to keep. Once selected, click the Tools menu at the top of the screen, and then Crop to cut out everything but the selected area. If you want to get crafty, click the Tools menu and select Adjust Color. You can use the sliders to adjust the exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, saturation, temperature, tint, and sharpness.  Your screenshot will reflect your changes as you make them, allowing you to experiment and find the right mix of settings. Exposure, contrast, highlights, and shadows will affect the brightness and black/white balance of the colors. Saturation, temperature, and tint will affect the intensity of the colors. Click the A button near the top-right corner to open the text tool, and then click anywhere on the screenshot to type. Click the pen tool to draw. Click the icon of a square and rectangle to insert shapes like triangles and circles. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.  Your edited screenshot is now saved.

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Нажмите ⇧ Shift+⌘ Command+3, чтобы сделать снимок экрана. Дважды щелкните по новому файлу на рабочем столе, имя которого содержит дату и время создания снимка экрана. Поверните изображение. Настройте размер изображения. Обрежьте снимок. Настройте цвет и яркость. Добавьте текст, фигуры и рисунки. Когда закончите редактировать снимок, откройте меню Файл в верхнем левом углу экрана. Нажмите Сохранить. Введите имя файла и нажмите Сохранить.


Article in English: A sealant will make sure the paint on the soles doesn'’t chip as soon as you wear them, and will help protect the paint job in general. You can use Mod Podge or any other protective sealant for paint. You can choose from both shiny or matte clear coats, depending on which you’d prefer.

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Используйте прозрачный закрепитель на подошве для дополнительной защиты.


Article in English: A sealer will make your colored grout stain-resistant, since it makes the grout more resistant to oil- and water-based products. If your grout is very soiled, you could also re-apply the color sealant originally used to color the grout.  Depending on the amount of wear and tear and the type of sealant you choose, you will need to re-apply it every year or two. If you are not sure whether your grout is sufficiently sealed, drip some water on it. If the water stays on the surface of the grout, it is sufficiently sealed. However, if the grout absorbs the water, you need to reseal the grout.  When you purchase the sealer, ask if it is both hydrophobic and oleophobic. Some sealers are only water-repelling or hydrophobic, whereas others will repel both water and oil-based substances. When coffee or soda spills on your colored grout, you should wipe it up right away. This will reduce the amount of work involved in cleaning the grout. When you finish your shower, use a squeegee to quickly wipe down your shower tiles. This will prevent the accumulation of lime, soap deposits and rust stains on your colored grout.

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Нанесите на цветную затирку проникающий герметик. Вытирайте пятна как можно скорее. Протрите плитку после приема душа.


Article in English: A second type of skin infection is a streptococcal, or strep, infection. Strep infections include:  Impetigo — This is also known as “school sores.” This is a common skin infection that may cause blisters or sores. This commonly affects children. Strep throat — Your throat may become sore and white dots might appear on your tonsils or the roof of your mouth. Scarlet fever — You may experience a very high fever. You may also have a red rash with a sandpaper like texture. Your throat may be coated in a white mucous and you may experience swollen glands. Toxic Shock Syndrome — TSS may be caused by pregnancy, hospital stay, or extended tampon use. The symptoms include a sunburn-like rash, fever, and swollen glands. Some strep infections are fairly common and are frequently passed around from patient to patient in the school or work environment. These common infections include strep throat and impetigo. Other strep bacteria, such as scarlet fever, are a bit rarer. Like a staph infection, a strep infection can occur anywhere in the body. Infections such as scarlet fever and strep throat may be more easily diagnosed by examining for discoloration or swelling in the throat or mouth. External rashes, sores, or scabs may be the sign of diseases such as cellulitis or toxic shock syndrome. Strep infections can be contagious and need to be treated immediately. Go to your doctor or dermatologist (if you can get an immediate appointment) if you think you have any of these diseases. These infections can be treated with antibiotics, and should be monitored closely by a healthcare professional.

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Различайте стафилококковую и стрептококковую инфекции. Оцените риск заразиться стрептококковой инфекцией. Определите пораженную область. Обратитесь за медицинской помощью.


Article in English: A sedentary lifestyle can lead you to stomach problems. These creates an excess of noise from your stomach. Not exercising will create a negative impact on your weight and physical tolerance to certain foods which will lead to a bloated stomach, gas, and extremely loud noises. If you are constantly nervous or anxious, your nerves send signals to your stomach. These signals cause gurgling sounds. If you notice that you experience stomach gurgling throughout the day, regardless of diet or lifestyle changes, you may have a nervous disorder that can be addressed by a doctor. Consuming certain food items can cause allergic reactions that cause an upset stomach and force stomach gurgling. If you notice stomach discomfort often after eating the same kinds of food—avoid that food. The most often kind of food intolerance is lactose-intolerance. This is when dairy products cause intense stomach irritation. Upper abdominal pain, excessive belching, nausea, feeling full after a small amount of food and swelling of the abdominals are all symptoms of a more serious indigestion problem. If you experience these consistently, seek medical attention.  Dyspepsia is not a life-threatening problem but should be addressed.

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Обязательно занимайтесь спортом. Определите, нет ли у вас нервного расстройства. Изучите симптомы непереносимости пищи. Обратите внимание на сильное несварение, известное также как диспепсия.


Article in English: A serious asthma attack requires immediate medical attention. Take action if you notice any of the following:  Lips or nail beds turning blue or grey Difficulty walking or talking Skin between ribs or above breastbone sucks in while breathing Rapid movement of nostrils, ribs, or stomach while breathing Expanded chest that does not deflate after exhaling Chest pain  For young children — Refusal to eat, inability to recognize parents Asthma is difficult to diagnose at home, and can be fatal in serious cases. If you experience any of the symptoms below, make an appointment with a doctor. If a doctor has failed to diagnose you, and you have one of the symptoms below, visit an allergy and asthma specialist.  Visit the doctor even if your symptoms don't match asthma. It could be another serious condition. Symptoms can change with each asthma attack. The symptoms may last just during the attack, or persist for much longer. Many asthma patients complain of tightness, pain, or unusual sensations in the chest. You may feel like someone is sitting on your chest. Do you ever feel unable to catch your breath, or to draw enough air into your lungs? This is a very common symptom of asthma. Exercising more vigorously than usual can cause this feeling in anyone. It's more likely to be a sign of asthma if even light exercise triggers this feeling. Until you get an official diagnosis, set exercise limits that don't cause breathing issues. Wheezing breath sounds like whistling or squeaking in your chest. This has several possible causes, but asthma patients often wheeze when exposed to allergens or viral infections (such as a cold). Some people with asthma suffer from coughing fits. These often happen at night or early morning, making it hard to sleep. If you or your biological family have allergies, eczema, or skin rashes, you are more likely to have asthma. Kids under the age of five often wheeze due to an infection or cold, even if they don't have asthma. A doctor may not be able to diagnose a child at this age, but he may...

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Узнайте о чрезвычайных симптомах. Запишитесь на прием к врачу в случае других симптомов. Обратите внимание на сдавленность в груди. Вспомните, часто ли вы испытывали одышку. Прислушайтесь к хрипам. Понаблюдайте за кашлем. Вспомните, нет ли у кого-то из членов вашей семьи аллергии или экземы. Узнайте об астме у детей.


Article in English: A serrated knife works well here, although you can skip the cutting altogether if you decide to buy chocolate chips or coins. Set aside approximately 1/3 of the chopped chocolate for later use. It will not be used in the initial double-boiling. You want steam to be coming from the pot, but boiling water can cause the chocolate to scorch or melt too quickly. Make sure the bowl with the chocolate rests on top of the pan, keeping any moisture or water away from the chocolate. Water that is introduced to chocolate can cause it to seize. Do not melt beyond this point or the chocolate will scorch. Heat until the mixture becomes smooth again. Take the chocolate off the heat and spread 2/3 of it over a cool surface. Next:  With a spatula, work the melted chocolate by scraping and stirring it across the cool surface. This process will smooth and cool the chocolate. Continue tabling until a temperature of 80°–82°F is reached. Return the cooled mixture to the reserved mixture and put the whole mixture on top of the light heat again. Take chocolate off the double boiler. Use the chocolate in molds, biscuits, cookies, dipping, etc. Is the chocolate sticky to the touch even after a little while? Sticky chocolate has not been properly tempered. The chocolate should set and be firm after 2 to 3 minutes.

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Соберите и порежьте шоколад на кусочки. Разогрейте кастрюлю с водой, но не доводите до кипения. Положите нарезанный шоколад в полностью сухую, нержавеющую металлическую миску и поместите ее над паром кастрюли. Расплавляйте шоколад, помешивая его пока он не достигнет 43°С. Добавьте оставшиеся 2/3 шоколада в растопленный шоколад и продолжайте мешать. Начните «выкладывание» шоколада на гладкую, прохладную поверхность, такую как мрамор. Постоянно перемешивайте, пока температура шоколада не достигнет 30°–33°F, снимите шоколад с нагревателя.


Article in English: A serum potassium level of less than 3.5 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) may be considered low; the normal range is 3.6-5.2 mmol/L) Additional electrolyte levels such as calcium, glucose, magnesium and phosphorous may be checked at this time.  A blood assay may also include the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels, which are indicators of kidney function. Patients who are taking digitalis also need their digoxin level checked as this medication affects heart rhythm. This will monitor the heart’s functioning for signs of damage or other problems. The doctor may have to shave parts of your skin if you have a lot of hair, and she will place 12 electrical leads on your arms, chest and legs. Each lead transmits electrical information about the heart to a monitor for 5 to 10 minutes. The patient should remain as still as possible and it may be necessary to repeat the ECG. Low potassium levels may also be related to low magnesium levels. This could prolong intervals on the EKG and could lead to Torsades de Pointes.

Summary in Russian:

Проверьте уровень калия. Сделайте электрокардиограмму (ЭКГ).


Article in English: A sewing or embroidery hoop is a simple hoop made from metal and/or plastic that holds a piece of fabric in place when you're sewing. Any size hoop will work, but a hoop of about six inches across will be the same size as most pop filters. Embroidery hoops usually have a fairly simple latch on one side. Undo this latch and slip the fabric over the inner hoop so that it stretches beyond its edges on all sides. Seat the inner hoop back inside the outer hoop and close the latch, keeping the fabric tight. See our embroidery hoop article for more help. It may seem counter-intuitive, but stiffer fabrics tend to make better pop filters. If you have the tight metal or plastic netting that's usually stretched across the open spaces of screen doors, this works especially well. Simply stretch it across the embroidery hoop as you would with the embroidery fabric. Screen door mesh can be found at most large hardware stores. It's cheap, but you may be forced to buy a roll of the material, rather than the small amount that you actually need. Now, all you need to do is move your new pop filter into position. As in the section above, one easy way to do this is to tape, glue, or clamp the outside the hoop to a free mic stand. You can also attach the hoop to a stick or a straightened-out coat  hanger and then attach this behind the microphone. Sing or talk through the filter and into the mic as normal. With this method, the filter is only one layer thick, but this is OK. It should work just as well.

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Приобретите пяльцы. Натяните нейлоновую ткань в пяльцах. В качестве альтернативы можно использовать материал, из которого производится сетка для окон и дверей. Разместите пяльцы перед микрофоном.


Article in English: A sharp "NO!" whenever your cat goes anywhere near a clawed piece of furniture can help to reduce his interest in clawing it. Be aware, however, that the cat may only learn not to scratch when you are present, and may continue to scratch in your absence since they link the punishment directly to you.  Another way to curb clawing is to toss a can of pebbles or pennies to land near the cat (do not throw it at them) to startle them. Try not to let the cat see that you threw it. This way, it appears triggered by the scratching, and has nothing to do with you. That way the cat is less likely to scratch when you are away, because they don't associate you directly with the punishment. Then, pick them up and place them next to the scratching pole as a means of conditioning. Don't sound angry or go into a nasty tirade against your cat; remember they are simply following instincts and you're the higher-level being with the ability to control your emotional outburst. Never scold your cat when they are near or using the scratching post. They need to associate the scratching post with all things pleasant and happy. If you have a spray bottle of water, you could try squirting your cat whenever they go near the furniture and start scratching it. Aim to do this before they start scratching but if not, squirt mid-scratch. This won't hurt the cat but it will help them to associate scratching that piece of furniture with a less-than-pleasant spritz of water!  Again, this can also cause the cat to link your presence to getting sprayed, so they may do their scratching when you are not there. You can also use a citrus oil mix to deter your cat. Some cats are repelled by the scent of orange oil. Mix equal parts, about a cap-full each, of eucalyptus oil and orange oil in a spray bottle of water. You can test this on your cat by putting a small amount on a damp cloth and present it close to their nose. You will need to shake the contents before each use as the oil and water will separate after a short time. Using this method not only...

Summary in Russian:

Говорите грозным голосом. Отпугивайте кошку водой. Отвлеките кошку.


Article in English: A sharpened hoe blade allows you to sever the weeds without having to bend over or crouch. Swing the blade against the weed near the base, then leave the weed to decompose. If vegetables are already growing, a thin-bladed "onion hoe" may be easiest to maneuver without damaging the useful plants.  If the weed already has visible seed pods or seed heads, pull these off before you cut, and discard them in a trash can covered or far away from your garden. A stirrup hoe helps take weeds out easily. It has blades that run parallel to the ground, making it easy to go along and cut weeds down. Hand-pulling weeds can be a slow process, but is often necessary when weeds sprout too close to vegetables to risk swinging a hoe. This also allows you to remove the roots of large weeds as well as the surface plant, preventing the same weed from growing again.  Using a tool such as a gardening trowel or Hori-Hori knife may make this task easier and reduce strain on your hands. Pruning shears are notoriously un-ergonomic, which can causes problems such as arthritis. When choosing pruners, make sure that they fit your hand well and  don't require excessive push to move the blades. For weeds growing next to small crops, press your fingers down on either side of the weed to keep soil in place while pulling.  Removing weeds is easier while the soil is beginning to dry out from a watering. However, avoid walking on or pressing wet soil, which can reduce aeration. Post-emergent herbicides are designed to kill weeds that have already grown. Any type of herbicide should be used cautiously, as they have the potential to kill desirable plants as well, potentially even ones planted in neighboring gardens. Match your herbicide to your type of weed, and check that it does not have any harmful effects on your specific vegetable crops. Use these guidelines to begin your research:  Herbicides containing trifluralin can be used to control grass weeds, but these are banned in the European Union. Herbicides with sethoxidym, including Poast, can...

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Срежьте сорняки острой тяпкой. Удалите сорняки вручную или с помощью небольшого инструмента. Узнайте о послевсходных гербицидах.


Article in English: A shoe stretcher is a device that’s made to wedge down into a shoe. Typically, they have a knob or a lever that you turn to gradually widen and lengthen the shoe stretcher. Over time, this will help relax and widen the shoe, making them up to a half-size larger.  You can buy a shoe stretcher at most high-end shoe stores. Try this in conjunction with a shoe-stretching spray for the best results. Dampen the shoes with the spray, then insert the shoe stretcher. Repeat this as needed until your shoes reach the size you need. Take a sock and roll it up tightly from the toes all the way to the top, then stick it down into the toe box of the shoe. Continue doing this until you’ve filled both shoes completely with as many socks as you can fit. Then, store the shoes overnight or until you’re ready to wear them again.  While this method might not work as quickly as using heat, alcohol, or ice, it will gently stretch your shoes over time, making it an ideal option for leather, vintage, or otherwise delicate shoes. This may not work as well for shoes with a stiff upper, like dress shoes. Also, shoes that are made from a flexible material, like mesh, might require direct heat or a method that saturates the shoe in order to stretch out the fibers. Dampen a few sheets of newspaper, then ball them up and stuff them into the toe box of the shoe. Continue adding balls of wet newspaper until the shoe is full. As the paper dries, it will expand and harden, stretching out the shoe.  Because this technique will form the shoe as it stretches, be sure to arrange the paper so it preserves the shape of your shoe. Do not saturate the paper, or it could damage the inside of your shoe. Also, avoid using this technique on leather shoes. Fill a plastic bag with oatmeal, rice, or any other grain that will swell up when it gets wet. Add just enough water to cover the grains, then seal the bag and place it into the shoe, working it down into the toe box. Leave the bag in place overnight, then remove it and try your shoes on! As the oats...

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Используйте растяжитель, чтобы постепенно сделать кожаную обувь шире. Сложите носки валиком и вставьте в носок ботинка, чтобы мягко растянуть обувь. Поместите внутрь влажные газеты, чтобы эффективнее растянуть обувь. Растягивайте обувь устаревшим способом с помощью влажной крупы или риса.


Article in English: A side-part will help make your face look less round and symmetrical. If you have very thin hair, consider teasing part of your hair at the roots to give it a lift. This will make your head appear longer than it is wide. Avoid pulling your hair straight back and leaving the top smooth and flat; this will make your face appear fuller and not as thin. Instead, consider letting some strands hang by your face; the hair will frame your face and conceal part of your cheeks and chin, making your face appear slimmer.  You can pile your hair up on top of your hair in a high ponytail or ballerina bun; this will make your face appear longer. You can also try a half-up ponytail, where only the hair above your eye level is in a ponytail and the rest of your hair is down. This will give your face a longer and thinner look. They will take attention away from the width of your face by adding texture and movement. You can also ombre dye your hair. Light colors draw more attention than dark, so by having the ends of your hair lighter than your roots will draw the attention downward, making your face appear longer and slimmer. Beards can make your face appear thinner by adding contrast. A goatee or a pointed beard can also stretch out your face.

Summary in Russian:

Попробуйте укладывать волосы на одну сторону. Будьте осторожнее с прической «конский хвост». Сделайте ваше лицо визуально более вытянутым с помощью низкого хвоста или косы. Попробуйте добавить блики волосам. Парням следует научиться использовать растительность на лице себе на пользу.


Article in English: A significant part of being suave is looking the part. As a general rule, wear the best clothes you can get away with for any occasion and choose clothes that fit your body well. If you do not know what clothes would be considered “impressive,” try asking for advice. You can ask a stylish man you know, but an even better bet might be to ask for a woman's advice. A woman will know exactly what styles look suave on a man from a woman's perspective. If you do not have a girl in your life whom you can ask personally, check out men's fashion sources online that are written by women. One such example would be the Style Girlfriend blog (http://stylegirlfriend.com). If you want to look suave, you need to know when to play your style up and when to dress it down. Looking too formal can actually work against you on your quest for suaveness.  A suit will look out of place for a trip to the grocery store, yet it can be very dapper for a night at a high-class restaurant. On occasions when the most appropriate outfit is a  t-shirt and jeans, make sure that the clothes you wear are clean and free of rips or tears. Well-fitting clothes that are in good shape can be dashing even if they aren't as formal as a suit and tie. If you aren't sure about what “suave” style looks like, look to the professionals. Think of a gentleman who you consider to be the very epitome of suave and take notes on how he dresses.  Choosing a style icon from the modern era can help you figure out what clothes are presently considered fashionable for men. If you cannot think of any off the top of your head, go browsing through a magazine or blog like GQ Style (http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye) D'Marge (http://www.dmarge.com/), or Inventory (http://www.inventorymagazine.com/updates/). You can also take a look at the past to gain insight on how “suave” looks. Even though men of today's era can be fashionable, not all men's fashions are considered “suave.” Many male icons from the 1940s and 1950s were considered to be very suave, however. As an...

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Впечатляющий костюм. Одевайте правильную одежду на правильный случай. Найдите икону стиля. Будьте мастером своего стиля. Следите за деталями. Будьте чистоплотны.


Article in English: A significant percentage of people wear shoes that don't fit, perhaps because their feet suddenly increased in size, or because the shoes were on sale super cheap, or because they were passed down from a relative or friend. Either way, always wear shoes to work that properly fit your feet while wearing socks. If you absolutely have to choose a pair that aren't your size, then pick a pair that is too big rather than shoes that are too small because cramped shoes often lead to blisters and foot cramps.  Get fitted for your shoes by a shoe salesperson later in the day because that's when your feet are at their largest, usually due to swelling and slight compression of your arches.  Sacrificing style and fashion for practicality is the best strategy when shopping for work shoes. Always opt for shoes that support your foot arch and have an optimal inner lining to absorb shock and stress. Women are often expected or pressured to wear high heels for many jobs, but heels more than 2 inches (5.1 cm) high can force the body to tilt forward, which creates a variety of imbalances from the feet to the low back. This situation can cause foot strain, Achilles tendonitis, tight calf muscles, knee pain and low back problems, as well as instability while walking.  Wearing completely level shoes is not the answer either, because too much pressure is put on the heel, so wear shoes that are elevated in the heel by about 1/4 or 1/2 inch. Most athletic or walking shoes with wide toe caps are good choices if you must stand for hours at a time at your job. High heels are often too narrow at the toe, which compresses the toes together unnaturally and increases the risk of painful bunions and unsightly calluses. Cowboy boots and some swing back sandals are also too pointy in the toe, especially if you plan on doing lots of standing. Instead, choose shoes that grip your heel tightly, provide enough room to wiggle your toes, and has enough interior support to prevent pronation (the rolling inward or collapsing of your ankle). Pronation...

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Выбирайте обувь правильного размера. Не носите обувь на высоких каблуках. Не носите узкую обувь. Носите компрессионные чулки.


Article in English: A silver dress is already a bold fashion move, and adding a loud necklace will only make your outfit seem unnecessarily gaudy. Your necklace should not compete with your dress.  If sticking with silver or silver and gold, a dainty chain with a simple pendant works nicely, depending on your dress’s neckline. For an appropriately bolder look, wear a necklace with chunky black or blue beads mixed with gunmetal. It can be a choker or a long loop that drapes across your torso. A delicate silver or two-toned chain bracelet adds a touch of class. Thin silver bangles are festive yet feminine. A thick, chunky bracelet in black, gunmetal, or deep blue adds contrast to your dress but avoids clashing or competing with it. Earrings can add just enough sparkle by your face to help correct the potential imbalance caused by having too much silver concentrated on the middle of your body. Choose the right posts, hoops, or dangling earrings to match your color scheme. Sparkly, decorative hair clips can either be playful or elegant, depending on the design. These, like earrings, can also help balance out the silver on your body.

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Выберите незаметное ожерелье. Выберите простой браслет. Создайте баланс в вашем образе с помощью серебряных сережек. Добавьте немного серебра вашим волосам.


Article in English: A simple blood test can determine whether your FSH levels are higher or lower than normal for your circumstances. If the test reveals abnormal FSH levels, your doctor will use additional testing to diagnose the underlying cause(s) before developing a treatment plan with you.  In males, normal FSH levels range from 1.4 to 15.5 IU/ml. The range for females is much wider, depending on their age and menstrual cycle. To diagnose the cause of abnormal FSH levels, your doctor may look at hormonal panels that compare the level of certain hormones in the body (such as GnRH and estrogen), or they may do a biochemical analysis, which looks at enzymes and other substances that affect the operation of certain organs and glands. In certain situations, you doctor may turn to radiographic methods to diagnose the cause of abnormal FSH levels, such as ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI. FSH levels are determined by a complex and delicate network of hormones. Therefore, there are a large number of conditions that can affect your body's production of FSH. These underlying conditions must be identified and treated in order for FSH levels to return to normal levels. Some of the most common conditions that can impact FSH include:  Aging: In females, FSH levels naturally increase during their 30s and 40s as menopause approaches. High FSH levels negatively impact fertility. Polycystic ovarian syndrome: With this condition, there are multiple cystic follicles in the ovaries, which leads to the excessive production of estrogens and androgens. High levels of these hormones can significantly lower FSH levels. Hypopituitarism: With this condition, the function of the pituitary gland is suppressed, which can greatly affect the levels of FSH, since this is where FSH is produced. Hypogonadism: As a result of many different syndromes, the diminished functional activity of the gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females) can interfere with FSH levels. Tumors: A tumor in one of several different locations—such as the pituitary gland, the ovaries,...

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Обратитесь к врачу, чтобы он проверил уровень ФСГ и поставил правильный диагноз. Узнайте о том, что может повлиять на уровень ФСГ. Выполняйте предписания врачей. При необходимости сделайте операцию, чтобы удалить опухоль или кисту.


Article in English: A simple text editor such as Notepad or TextEdit will work perfectly. Enter the following code into the editor: If you want to offer a file to download, you will either need to host it on your own server or point the button to the file somewhere else on the web. Use an FTP client to upload the file that you want to make available to your website’s server.  Replace “Button Text” with the words that you want to appear on the button. Make sure to keep the double quotes around the text. Keep the button text small so that the button doesn’t appear large and unwieldy on the page. You can insert the button code anywhere into the body of your webpage, and the button will appear at that location. Upload your changed webpage code, and test your new button.

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Создайте кнопку в редакторе исходного кода. Загрузите файл на ваш сервер. Убедитесь, что у вас есть права веб-мастера, если вы хотите ссылаться на файл, который хранится не у вас. Сделайте надпись на кнопке. Разместите исходный код на своей странице.


Article in English: A simple way to help cope with sleep paralysis is to ensure you are sleeping enough. Generally, that means you need to get at least six hours of sleep a night, but eight hours is usually better. That means you need to make sleep a priority, and pay attention to when you need to go to bed. To sleep your best, you need to sleep in an environment focused on sleep. For instance, a cool room is usually best, along with layers to keep you warm as needed. You can also wear earplugs if your area is noisy.  Block out as much light as possible. Light, even ambient light like a bright street light, can affect your sleep. If you're tossing and turning, consider your bed. Maybe it's time to update it to something more comfortable. Going to bed at the same time every night and getting up at the same time every day tells your body what to expect. You'll start getting sleepy when it's bedtime, and you'll be more likely to fall asleep more easily and sleep better. Sleeping better can sometimes improve sleep paralysis. It can also help to have a sleeping "cue." Pick something that relaxes you, such as drinking a cup of (caffeine-free) tea, reading or meditating, and do that every night before bed. While it's important to do certain things before bed to help you sleep, it's also important that you don't do other things. For instance, skip the caffeine and alcohol, as they can both affect your sleep negatively. Also, don't eat a huge amount or smoke right before trying to sleep. Two hours before bed time, start turning off all your screens (such as the television and smartphone), which can affect your sleep. Start winding down and moving towards bed. As you wind down also stop doing any work, which may be too stimulating and interfere with your sleep. Sleep paralysis occurs more often when you sleep on your back. This may be due to the tongue falling back into the throat and causing a temporary air blockage. Try sleeping on your side instead to lower the probability that you will have an episode. If you often end up on your...

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Уделяйте достаточно времени сну. Обустройте спальную комнату. Придерживайтесь определенного режима сна. Отучите себя от плохо влияющих на сон привычек. Спите на боку. Регулярно занимайтесь физическими упражнениями. Не беспокойтесь, если вам не удается заснуть. Расслабляйтесь


Article in English: A simple ziplock bag from the kitchen will suffice for storing your slime. Pick one that's just big enough to hold your slime. You don't want one that's too big, as you want as little air in the bag as possible. Zip up the bag partway, and then squeeze out as much of the air in the bag as you can. Air will cause your slime to dry out, so getting it out will help preserve your slime. Once you have as much air out as you can, zip the bag up tight. Go over the zipper again to ensure it's fully closed. Keep in mind the slime may stick to the bag. Sticking the bag in the refrigerator will help preserve the slime. The slime can grow bacteria and/ or mold , which will make the slime gross, but the refrigerator can slow that process down. Keep in mind that some slimes get hard when you refrigerate them, though.

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Поместите слайм в полиэтиленовый пакет. Выпустите воздух. Застегните пакет. Поместите пакет в холодильник.


Article in English: A sincere compliment is always a good way to start things off with a new friend. Find something that you honestly appreciate or admire and let that show in your voice. Don't hold back! You can compliment something they work on, their personality, their sense of style, or anything else that you think of. Anatomy may not be the best choice! Being a little silly can help someone who's uncomfortable loosen up a bit and see that you're nothing to be intimidated by. Take this approach if you know that people tend to see you as serious or scary. Do something like ordering your drink by saying, "Appletini. Light on the tiny," or reading them their horoscope in a silly voice after asking their sign. Straight up admit that you're new or don't get out much and ask for advice on the area, fun things to do, or good places to eat. Asking people to talk about something they love is usually the fastest way to get them feeling comfortable an talkative. Pay attention to what's happening around you and you will easily find things to comment on. Changes in the architecture new buildings going up, someone doing something nice for a stranger, upcoming events, etc. All make good ways to break into a casual conversation with someone you're just meeting. This technique should be used sparingly, but it can be a good way to break into a conversation with someone. Ask them to do you a small favor (hold a drink, hold your place in line, grab something you can't reach, give you directions, etc). Just be sure that what you're asking of them only takes about 30 seconds of their time. When they're done helping, thank them and then break into a casual conversation. If you want to break into a conversation with someone at a restaurant, coffee shop, or other area with food, ask them about the drink in their hands or the food that they're eating. Say something about how good it smells and then ask where they got it or what it is. You can then move into a discussion of food in the area or special ingredients in the item, etc.

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Делайте комплименты. Будьте проще. Если вы только переехали. Будьте открыты тому, что происходит вокруг вас. Попросите об одолжении. Спросите о еде и напитках.


Article in English: A single braided rope offers the strength of braided rope, but is more lightweight as it involves only one strand. A synthetic or natural rope could work, but it has to have a high level of flexibility so that you can work with it. A stiffer cord will not really work with this method. It can be any length depending on what you want to use it for.  Single-braided ropes are often used for rigging and pulling and climbing.  Do not use a rope you have made yourself for climbing unless you have had it checked out by an expert who can vouch for its suitability and safety. If you are doing a single rope braid, you will be braiding a section of the rope. When you know how long you want the braided section to be, make a loop in the rope that is about that size.  You can do this just by sliding the two ends of the rope towards the centre. For this example, have the right side of the rope above the left side. Once you have your loop, bring the end of the rope from the right-hand end up and through the left-hand side of the loop in an over and under movement. Your main loop should now have a smaller loop on the left-hand side and the right-hand end of the rope should be below the loop. Bend the top of the loop down so that it crosses over the bottom end of the original loop. Make this crossover near the first braid of your rope and not toward the open end of the loop. This will create the beginnings of a braid-like pattern and create the hole that you will then pass the right-hand end of the rope through.  As you cross the rope over itself, the original top portion of the loop should cross back over the original bottom portion of the loop, just a short distance away from the new intersection you created. As a result, a new, smaller loop or hole should form just past the original link of your braid. Insert the right-hand end of the rope through the hole you just created in the previous step. This action forms another link in the braid.  The right-hand end of the rope will go through the hole by going over the bottom...

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Возьмите для плетения эластичный шнур. Сформируйте из шнура петлю. Проведите свободный конец шнура через петлю. Перекрутите основную петлю. Проведите правый конец шнура через созданное маленькое отверстие. Повторяйте основные шаги плетения до самого конца. Затяните плетение.


Article in English: A single fold hem that has a zigzagged edge and is good for almost all types of fabrics. The hem is edge finished with a zigzag stitch, turned up, pressed and sewn with a catch stitch or a blind hemming stitch. This type of hem reduces bulk and works with most fabrics.

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Сложите рубец. Вы можете также сшивать края вместо того, чтобы делать зигзагообразную строчку.


Article in English: A single horn generally has one main tuning slide. To locate this tuning slide, follow the tubing of your horn from the mouthpiece until you arrive at a tuning slide. This is your main tuning slide. If your horn has more than one tuning slide, you likely have a double horn and you will also need to adjust the B flat tuning slide. Play your instrument for at least 3 to 5 minutes, going through scales or practicing musical and fingering patterns or even just blowing warm air through the instrument, a cold instrument never plays as well, this is all to warm up your own playing as well as the instrument. Also cold air temperature will make an instrument react and play differently, tending towards playing flat. The instrument will also warm up as you play, and the tone will shift slightly and become more predictable. Tune your horn to match the arrangement in which you're playing. In order to match the tune that the rest of the orchestra or ensemble is playing, match your tone to a consistent tuner (usually the oboe), it is best if the other hornists in your ensemble are there and you can all match the same pitch. Alternately, use a bar or electric tuner, tuning fork or even a well tuned piano.. The approximate position for the main tuning slide is about ¼ inch to ½ inch out. With the tuning slide all the way in, the notes should sound sharp, with it all the way to it is flat. You can listen to your tuner's pitch and yours to determine if you are sharp or flat. If the piano is playing F above middle C, play the corresponding open note (meaning there are no valves being pressed). Play the third C that would correspond with the middle C on a “horn in F.” You will want to tune the horn to match the sounds that will emerge when you play it in performance. Keep the positioning and size of your hand's coverage in the bell consistent as you tune. As you play this open note with the piano or other tuning instrument, you will hear if your note is flat (below the note) or sharp (above the note). Pull the tuning slide out to...

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Найдите движок. Перед тем, как начать играть на инструменте, следует сделать разминку. Используйте настройки инструмента и играйте ноты Фа (F) и До (С). Вслушайтесь в мелодию, чтобы понять, попадаете ли вы в ноты. Играйте так, чтобы попадать в ноты. Держите правую руку возле «воронки» рога. Отрегулируйте инструмент, чтобы он попадал в ноту «Фа». Настройте инструмент в ноте си-бемоль. Настройте «закрытые» ноты. Убедитесь, что вы без проблем охватываете инструмент рукой. Отметьте свои изменения в настройках карандашом. Будьте готовы идти на компромисс.


Article in English: A single-overlay stencil is a single sheet of paper or plastic on which you draw and cut your completed design.  Make a single-overlay stencil if you're working from a black-and-white image or if you want your final image to be a silhouette or ghost of the image. If you want to work with a colored image, choose one that has high contrast and very little variation in color. The downside to single layers are that some detail may be lost like, but the upside is that you'll only have one sheet to cut and paint. For a design with more detail or more color variations, you'll need to create a multiple-overlay stencil.  In other words, you'll create several stencils--each with a portion of the image on it--and layer them one-by-one on your stenciling surface to apply the paint/ink and create the finished design.  Trace your image onto thin tracing paper.  Begin as you would for a single-overlay stencil.  Outline the image and separate its different parts.  Areas should have clear boundaries that allow "bridges" to appear around the openings where paint is to be applied. Make sure the bridges are wide enough to keep paint from seeping under and smudging your image.  Create registration marks.  Draw a small triangle or other simple shape in each of the four corners of your drawing.  You will copy these onto each overlay you create so that you can line up each layer exactly in place. Lay a new piece of tracing paper over your first stencil drawing.  Trace the openings and bridges that go together either by color or purpose (shadows, highlights, etc.) Create as many overlays as you need until you've retraced all the elements of the design.

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Однослойный трафарет представляет собой  один лист бумаги или пластика, на котором рисуют и вырезают законченное изображение . Многослойный трафарет.


Article in English: A singly even square has a number of boxes per side that’s divisible by 2. A doubly even square has a number of boxes per side divisible by double that — 4. The smallest doubly-even box that can be made is a 4x4 square. Use the same method as you would with odd-numbered or singly-even magic squares: the magic constant = [n * (n^2 + 1)] / 2, where n = the number of boxes per side. So, in the example of a 4x4 square:  sum = [4 * (4^2 + 1)] / 2 sum = [4 * (16 + 1)] / 2 sum = (4 * 17) / 2 sum = 68 / 2 The magic constant for a 4x4 square is 68/2, or 34. All rows, columns, and diagonals must add up to this number. In each corner of the magic square, mark a mini-square with sides a length of n/4, where n = the length of a side of the whole magic square. Label them Highlights A, B, C, and D in a counter-clockwise manner.  In a 4x4 square, you would simply mark the four corner boxes. In an 8x8 square, each Highlight would be a 2x2 area in the corners. In a 12x12 square, each Highlight would be a 3x3 area in the corners, and so on. Mark all the boxes in the center of the magic square in a square area of length n/2, where n = the length of a side of the whole magic square. The Central Highlight should not overlap with Highlights A-D at all, but touch each of them at the corners.  In a 4x4 square, the Central Highlight would be a 2x2 area in the center. In an 8x8 square, the Central Highlight would be a 4x4 area in the center, and so on. Begin filling in the numbers of your magic square from left to right, but only write in the number if the box falls into a Highlight. So, in a 4x4 box, you would fill in the following boxes:  1 in the top-left box and 4 in the top-right box 6 and 7 in the center boxes in Row 2 10 and 11 in the center boxes in Row 3 13 in the bottom-left box and 16 in the bottom-right box. The is essentially the inverse of the previous step. Begin again with the top left box, but this time, skip all boxes that fall in Highlighted area, and fill in non-higlighted boxes by counting backwards. Begin with the...

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Число строк или столбцов в квадрате порядка двойной четности делится на 4. Вычислите магическую константу. Создайте промежуточные квадраты А-D. Создайте центральный промежуточный квадрат. Начните строить магический квадрат (слева направо), но числа записывайте только в ячейки, расположенные в выделенных промежуточных квадратах. Оставшиеся ячейки квадрата заполняются аналогичным образом (слева направо), но числа нужно записывать в порядке убывания и только в ячейки, расположенные вне выделенных промежуточных квадратов.


Article in English: A sleep study conducted in 2011 for the journal Sleep and Biological Rhythms concluded that university students who stayed up later tended to have more unpleasant dreams than those who hit the sack earlier. If you want your dreams to be more pleasant, then try going to bed at least an hour earlier every night and see if that has a positive impact on your dreams. One potential explanation for this finding is that the stress hormone cortisol is released in the early morning, a time in which the night-owls were likely in REM (Rapid Eye Movement), or dream, sleep. Nightmares can be triggered by a variety of things, including late-night snacking, alcohol, caffeine, or cigarettes. If you have persistent nightmares, then consider cutting out these substances, and don't eat for two to three hours before you go to sleep. This will give you enough time to digest your food and will lead to a more restful sleep.  If you're serious about having deeper and more pleasant dreams, then you should avoid the caffeine after about noon. You may feel that you need the extra energy, but it'll make it harder for you to fall asleep. Though you may think that a glass of wine before bed will help you fall asleep, it will actually lead you to have a less restful sleep. And if your sleep is less restful and you want to actually control your dreams, then this will make it harder to do. Avoid sugar close to bedtime as well. Sugar can overstimulate you and keep you awake. Oftentimes, negative dreams are a reflection of the stress or anxiety we are experiencing in our everyday lives. Try not to dwell on these things while you are laying in bed trying to fall asleep. Instead, take a moment to clear your head and think of positive things. The more you focus on having a less stressful outer life, the calmer your inner life and your dreams will be. Getting regular exercise can help you ease stress levels, have better dreams, and get to sleep faster. Don't exercise too close to bedtime, however, as this can keep you up. It's important to ease...

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Ложитесь спать раньше. Следите за своим питанием. Боритесь со стрессом. Сделайте отход ко сну более спокойным. Поставьте розы в спальню.


Article in English: A sleeping person's eyelids are gently closed, not tightly scrunched together. During REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, his eyes visibly move underneath the eyelid in rapid, short movements. REM sleep typically doesn't occur until 90 minutes after the person falls asleep, and then only in 10 to 60 minute stages. So while anyone with rapidly moving eyes is almost certainly asleep, calm eyes won't necessarily tell you anything. Sleeping people have a more regular, slightly slower breathing rate than an awake person. There are exceptions, such as dreaming people and sufferers of sleep apnea, who breathe in more irregular patterns. A faking person will almost always try to imitate a slow, regular pattern, but as this takes concentration, the pattern will often change within a couple minutes. Gently flick your index or middle finger off your thumb and onto the sleeper's upper cheek. Repeat two or three times. If you notice the sleeper's eye twitch in response, he is awake. Like many of these tests, the obnoxious sensation may cause fakers to admit the deception on their own. Snapping fingers in front of the eye or brushing eyelashes with fingers can cause similar reactions. Most people have bedtime rituals, at least including turning off the light, dressing for bed, and getting into bed. Unless someone was exhausted or often takes naps, it's unlikely that they would really fall asleep, fully clothed, in a brightly lit living room. If you were around before that person "fell asleep," try to remember if they brushed their teeth, ate a bedtime snack, or completed whichever other rituals they normally do.

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Понаблюдайте за веками. Понаблюдайте за дыханием. Слегка ударьте по щеке спящего. Обратите внимание на необычные привычки.


Article in English: A small 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) home in your door can create airflow and cool down the room. You can leave the door as-is or insert a transfer grill to make the cut less obvious. Return ducts push air back to the air conditioner, allowing it be used again. That helps increase airflow because the cool air coming into the room has somewhere to go.  If you don't already have these in your home, they can be expensive to install. One basic way to create return air ducts is to cut a hole in the floor in the wall cavity. Connect it to the room and the return air with metal sheeting. Jump ducts are u-shaped tunnels that create the same effect as leaving the door open, as they allow air to flow back out of the room when it comes in through the AC vent. For best results, install jump ducts in the attic. To install:  Cut holes in the ceiling drywall. Place the jump duct above the rooms, and connect the registers on the duct to the beams. Seal the registers to the drywall using caulk. Then seal the registers to the duct using the approved ties and metal tape. In the rooms, place a ceiling grill under the duct.

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Вырежьте в двери прямоугольное отверстие 2,5–4 см. Установите воздуховод с обратным клапаном. Используйте гибкие воздуховоды для поступления и выведения воздуха из комнаты.


Article in English: A small bathroom doesn't need too many decorations; your paint color, a pretty bathroom mirror, and a picture or two will be enough to create a functional, relaxing space. Avoid hanging large posters, light fixtures, or anything that sticks out from the wall too much. Hanging up your towels, putting your clothes in the hamper, and keeping books and magazines on a shelf can make your bathroom appear to be more spacious. In addition, go for a thin, subtle bathmat instead of a big, fluffy one, which can make the floor appear cluttered and small.

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Украсьте экономно. Уберите вещи с пола.


Article in English: A small beard comb works wonders when it comes to identifying and removing stray whiskers . . . and food crumbs. The Van Dyke is a refined look; inattention will show! The shape of your chin beard has a huge effect on your overall appearance, so keep the lines clean as time passes. While new beard growth is inevitable, daily attention to your face, and precision upkeep of your mustache, soul patch and chin beard area with a pair of sharp scissors and a beard trimmer will help you extend the mileage on your Van Dyke. Beard and mustache wax - especially when applied with a twist of your fingers - can turn your Van Dyke into a show stopper at a party or special event. Be sure to wear clothes as stylish as your beard.

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Расчесывайте бороду. Поддерживайте границы четкими. Пользуйтесь воском, чтобы придать лоск.


Article in English: A small dog only needs about 1 tbsp. per feeding. A large dog of 50 lbs. (22.67 kg) or more can use 1/4 cup (236.58 ml) per meal. Use discretion when purchasing since canned pumpkin pulp is not the same thing as pumpkin pie mix, which has additives and sugar that aren't healthy for dogs. Fresh green beans are an additional source of fiber for dogs. Prepare a handful by lightly steaming in a microwave, then completely cooling. Finely chop or blend them then incorporate them into your dog's meal. Raw green beans are less digestible, so your dog won't experience all of the possible nutritional benefits. However, they make a good snack during games and training. A single medium-sized sweet potato contains over 3 grams of fiber.  To serve one to your dog, peel it first and chop it into small cubes. Put the cubes into a shallow bowl with a small amount of water, cover with plastic wrap, and steam in the microwave until you can easily pierced them with a fork. Mash with a fork, then incorporate 1-3 tbsp. into your dog's main meal. Be aware that these and other veggies may also increase other nutrients, including potassium. These may not be beneficial for your pet if they have other or concurrent health problems, such as kidney disease. Your vet can help determine the best vegetables based on any other conditions your pet may have. Whole grains are another ideal and inexpensive way to supplement dog meals with fiber. Some of these products may be fortified with vitamins or other supplements, so be sure to examine all nutrition information before using commercially available processed foods. You can use Metamucil or other OTC fiber additives for a few days to help your dog recover from an episode of constipation. Sprinkle it over your dog's food for the fastest way to resume regular bowel movements. Use about 1/2 tsp. for small dogs, or up to 2 Tbsp. per meal for very large dogs. Add a small amount of water to blend the fiber. Use sparingly and for no more than two days to ensure you don't encounter the opposite...

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Добавьте в собачий корм мякоть консервированной тыквы. Добавьте в еду приготовленные на пару зеленые бобы. Давайте собаке батат. Проконсультируйтесь с ветеринаром. Добавьте в собачий корм полную ложку хлопьевидных отрубей, отварного овса или проса. Добавьте в еду собаки безрецептурную добавку с клетчаткой. Попробуйте перевести собаку на новое или другое питание. Не перебарщивайте с количеством клетчатки.


Article in English: A smile can go a long way if you are trying to make a friend in the line at the grocery store or while playing with your dog at the dog park. It signals to strangers that you are pleasant and that you may be approachable. Say hello to people you might like to befriend. Ask them how their day is going or some other icebreaker. It is important to show that you are interested in the person you are trying to befriend. Don't just tell them about yourself, instead leave room in the conversation for them to engage. This can be done by asking them questions and waiting for them to answer. Nobody wants to hang out with someone who is completely timid, but you also don't want to appear completely self-absorbed. Be sure that you are walking the line between the two. Ask the person what they enjoy doing in their spare time. Suggest a common activity that you both could do together. Haven't we all said that we should do something and then the plans were never solidified? If you really want to hang out with this person, make concrete plans to hang out. If you have a plan you are more likely to actually spend time together. It may take some commitment on your part to create a new friendship, as people lead busy and hectic lives that don't always lend themselves to new relationships, but don't give up easily. If someone you are trying to befriend cancels plans or doesn't respond to your call or email right away, don't give up. Give people several chances before walking away. Friendship is not a one way street. While it may fall to you to make the first steps toward a lasting friendship, you should not be doing all the work. Sometimes you want to be friends with someone but they just don't make the effort to keep the relationship going. One of the biggest benefits of having a friendship is that you feel that someone else likes and cares for you and that you reciprocate those feelings. If this is the case, it may be best to walk away. Find someone else who will give you the kind of friendship you deserve.

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Будьте доброжелательны и позитивны. Поприветствуйте человека, с которым вы хотели бы подружиться. Попросите их рассказать о себе. Будьте уверены в себе, но не будьте дерзким. Найдите общие интересы. Придумайте план. Будьте настойчивы, но терпеливы. Стоит ожидать ответную дружескую реакцию от человека, с которым вы пытаетесь подружиться.


Article in English: A smile makes you more approachable. It says, "Hey, I'd like to get to know you! Come say hi." You don't want to sit and smile at him for hours. But, if you see him glance at you, flash him a smile. Make eye contact while you do! That lets him know you've noticed him. Friendship often happens before dating. Say "Hello!" and strike up a conversation if you haven't yet. Try talking to him at lunch, or introduce yourself if you're in the same class or work the same shift. Try to have a reason for the conversation, as that will make it go a little easier. For instance, you could say, "Isn't this class hard? That last test was a killer. I'm Libby by the way." When you see him again, don't be afraid to say hello. Start a new conversation about a common hobby or interest. Look for clues on his clothes or the things he carries to help you know what to say. For instance, if he always has headphones, he probably likes music. You could say, "What are you listening to? Is that one of your favorites?" People like hearing nice things about himself, so the next time you see him, give him a compliment. You don't have to compliment his looks. You can compliment his clothes, smile, or even his intelligence or humor. For example, you might say, "Wow, you got a 100 on that test? You're really smart!" You don't have to ask him on a date just yet. Just ask him to do something you both like. It can make it easier if you get a group of people together. That can take the pressure off. You could say, "Hey, I heard you like cars. You want to check out the car show this weekend with me and my friends?"

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Улыбайтесь парню. Представьтесь. Способствуйте развитию вашей дружбы, часто с ним общаясь. Скажите ему что-нибудь приятное. Предложите парню провести с вами время.


Article in English: A sneeze, known technically as a sternutation, is a major deal for the body. The typical sneeze removes air from your body at speeds up to 100 mph (160 km/h), tremendous velocities that can cause serious injury if incorrectly stifled. That's why you should never try to stop a sneeze that is in progress. For example, do not hold your nose or block your mouth while sneezing. Doing so can cause serious injury. The force and velocity of the average sneeze, if prevented from ejection from the body, can eventually cause hearing loss and damage the blood vessels in your head, especially if you make a habit of stopping a sneeze when it's already begun. If you're around others, you risk spreading harmful bacteria when you let one (or two or three or maybe even four) out into the air. The "spray" you emit can reach up to 5 feet (1.5 m) away from you! That's a radius that encompasses a lot of people. So be careful! If you can, sneeze into a tissue and dispose of the tissue. If a tissue isn't available, sneeze into your sleeve. If you do end up sneezing into your hands, be sure to wash them afterward. Your hands touch doorknobs, your face, surfaces, and other people constantly. And, if you happen to be away from water, carry hand sanitizer to save the day. When you're in a group of people, you'll surely be given the evil eye if you wind up for a sneeze and deliver with flying success. You're spreading germs and disrupting the flow, so it's best to sneeze as discretely as possible. Sneezing into your elbow can diffuse the sound. If that's not an option, grab a tissue, tilt your head down, and sneeze as quietly as possible. If you have a broken rib, a sneeze can hurt very badly. Exhale as much air from your lungs as you can. This will reduce the amount of pressure placed on your ribs and weaken the sneeze greatly, and the pain will be less. Really, if anything in your core hurts, a sneeze can be the last thing you want to encounter. Take the precautions listed above, but concentrate on the exhale. With little air to expel,...

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Подумайте, когда действительно нужно чихнуть. Чихайте на здоровье. Чихайте, но уважайте. Чихайте осторожно.


Article in English: A soft brush is good for brushing away small pieces of debris trapped inside the grooves and ridges of the unfinished wood. Use the soft brush to gently wipe away anything caught in the crevices and then vacuum it up.  For best results, use a gentle flicking motion with the bristles of the brush on the surface of the wood. A soft brush will also prevent damage to the wood because it employs a gentle touch. Additionally, you can use a microfiber mop or broom. Using a microfiber cloth to gently wipe the surface of a piece of unfinished wood is a simple and easy technique for cleaning the wood. This method is best for surface dirt that is not ingrained very deeply. Just run the microfiber cloth along the surface of the wood to pick up any excess dust and dirt. Make sure the microfiber cloth is clean ahead of time. You can wash it in the sink with soap and water (and then let it fully air dry) or you can wash it in the washing machine and toss it in the dryer before use.

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Используйте мягкую щетку. Протрите древесину тканью из микрофибры.


Article in English: A soft reset essentially forces the phone to end all of its current processes, turn off, and then restart from a fresh state. No long-term data is lost — you'll still have all of your apps, messages, and contacts saved to your phone after you perform a soft reset. The only data you risk losing is unsaved data in programs that are running when the phone turned off. Because a soft reset is quick, easy, and relatively risk-free, it's a good first step when trying to solve minor issues.  Situations that might call for a soft reset include: You can't seem to receive calls or texts properly Your phone seems slow or "laggy" You can't seem to connect to wifi networks that you know are broadcasting correctly Your touch screen seems unresponsive or erratic An app has become frozen or unresponsive To start the soft reset process, close any applications that are currently open. Be sure to save anything that you're working on, like important texts or emails (note however, that most modern phones will automatically save drafts of your messages.) If the reason for the soft reset is that one of your applications is frozen and won't close, you don't have to waste time trying to close it. Just proceed to the next step. When you're ready to start your soft reset, slide off the rear casing. Carefully lift the battery out of its slot. This will cause the phone to immediately turn off. Give the phone a brief chance to "cool down" after removing the battery by waiting at least a few seconds. Then, simply replace the battery and turn the phone back on as you normally would by holding the power button down for a few seconds. This brief waiting period is something that's also frequently recommended when resetting everything from desktop computers to network routers. The reason for this has to do with capacitors — small structures inside most modern electronic devices that store electric charge. Ten seconds is about how long it takes for most capacitors to discharge. Thus, waiting ten seconds before restarting your phone allows you to...

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Небольшие проблемы и зависания приложений можно решить именно обычной перезагрузкой. Закройте все приложения. Вытащите аккумулятор телефона. Выждите хотя бы 10 секунд, прежде чем включать телефон обратно. Как вариант, просто воспользуйтесь кнопкой включения устройства. Учтите, что есть смысл перезагружать телефон регулярно.


Article in English: A softbox reduces the harshness of strong lights to create a more even range of shadows and highlights. To build a softbox, start by measuring the height, width, and depth of your light to determine how big you need to make the bases of each side of your box. If you’re using a clamp light, measure the horizontal head on the tripod that you’re attaching the softbox to. The measurements of your light’s edges will determine how long you make the base of your panels. Cut each side of your panels at an angle away from the center of a sheet of cardboard to make 4 isosceles trapezoids. Make the smallest base of each panel 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) bigger than your tripod’s horizontal attachment. Cut each side of your panel so that it is 16–24 inches (41–61 cm), depending on the size of your light.  If you’re using a larger clamp light, make the sides of your panels a little bigger. Use the finished end of the cardboard as the longest baseline. This will ensure that your open end is even, and will make attaching the cover easier. Place your pieces in a square on a flat surface with the biggest base facing away from the center. Your panels are sized correctly if the exterior edges are flush. Place a panel on top of a section of aluminum foil so that the foil extends past all 4 sides of the panel. Trace around the panel to transfer the shape on to the foil with a marker, and set the panel aside. Carefully cut out each shape in the aluminum foil with a pair of scissors.  Repeat this step 4 times, once for each panel. You can also choose to use the panels as a straight edge for your utility knife if you don’t feel like drawing the outline. Use a glue stick to cover your cardboard panel in glue. While the glue is still wet, fit your aluminum foil over the shape and smooth it out with the palm of your hand. Do this carefully so that each edge is flush with cardboard panel as you’re applying it.  Make sure that you put the shiny side of the foil facing up! Do this one panel at a time to keep the glue from drying out before you...

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Измерьте стороны источника света, чтобы определить размеры основания. Вырежьте четыре панели из больших листов картона с помощью канцелярского ножа. Обведите панели поверх листа алюминиевой фольги и вырежьте по контуру. Приклейте листы фольги к картонным панелям с помощью клеевого карандаша. Соедините панели по краям с помощью клеевого пистолета. Заклейте проклеенные края скотчем. Вырежьте четыре картонных прямоугольника меньшего размера, чтобы сделать насадку для источника света. Приклейте прямоугольники к меньшему отверстию конструкции с помощью горячего клея. Расположите ленту-липучку внутри насадки и по периметру источника света. Измерьте большое отверстие с передней стороны софтбокса и вырежьте белую шторку для душа по размеру. Вырежьте и приклейте кромку шириной 5 сантиметров с каждого края широкого отверстия вашего софтбокса. Проклейте края прямоугольника из шторки скотчем и закрепите канцелярскими зажимами.


Article in English: A solid format is a must for a resume. If you're a teen, you may have limited experience with resume format. Whatever choices you make, keep them consistent throughout.  Make choices about how to outline your experience. Resumes usually list your job titles followed by explanations of your tasks. You can use short paragraphs or bullet points to explain experience, but you should keep the method you use consistent throughout. If you explain your duties for one job in paragraph form, all your job duties should be listed that way.  Certain parts of a resume will be in bold or italics to draw attention to a job title, school, or work place. Make sure any choices you make about highlighting words are consistent. For example, say you choose to list one of your jobs like this: Server, Emma's Grill. For the remainder of your resume, you should have your job titles in bold and the name of your workplaces in italics. Font size and spacing should also be unified throughout. For example, you can always use size 12 font to list a job title, and size 10 for your place of work and job descriptions. In general, your resume should not go over a single page. Sometimes, people who've been in the same field long term may have a lengthier resume that goes over a single page but as a teen you're likely just starting out in the industry so you should keep you resume to a page. You need to choose a format for your resume. Resumes are designed in a variety of ways and there are no hard and fast rules for formatting. However, any choice you make should be easy to read for potential employers.  All resumes should include a heading at the top that includes your name and basic contact information. The text here should be bigger than the other text on the page. Resume fonts should be professional in appearance and easy to read. Overly flashy, cursive fonts are a bad idea for resumes. Stick to fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgie, Times New Roman, and other easy to read, formal fonts.  Color can be used lightly in a resume and may help yours...

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Используйте единое оформление. Поместите резюме на одной странице. Выберите вариант оформления. Укажите основные контактные данные. Укажите свою цель.


Article in English: A solid sleep schedule is good for anyone's sleep hygiene, and may help improve rest when you're pregnant. You will fall asleep and wake up easier if you get yourself on a sleep schedule. This means going to bed and waking up at roughly the same time each day, even weekends. When your body is on a regular sleep/wake cycle, you'll get tired at night and then energetic in the morning. Indigestion and nausea are common problems during pregnancy. You can exasperate these issues if you eat a heavy meal before bed. Try to stick to light snacks in the hours leading up to bedtime and don’t eat within two to three hours of going to bed.  It may help to schedule your big meals around lunch and dinner. Eating a big breakfast and a heavy lunch can stave off feelings of hunger at night. If you're feeling hungry or nauseous before bed, try having a few plain crackers. This can fill up your stomach and may prevent nighttime nausea. It is important to avoid eating within two to three hours of going to sleep because this can increase your chances of developing heartburn. When you're pregnant, you will urinate more due to the baby pressing down on your bladder. It's a good idea to cut back on liquids in the hours leading up to bedtime. Fluid intake throughout the day is important, so do not neglect water during daytime hours. Simply cut back on fluids close to bedtime. Caffeinated beverages, like teas and coffees, are a particularly big culprit in keeping you awake at night. As you should limit your caffeine intake when pregnant, it may be a good idea to cut out caffeinated beverages altogether during your pregnancy. If you're having trouble sleeping, try relaxation exercises. They can get your mind off of the stress of your pregnancy, as well as any bothersome physical symptoms.  You can try a breathing exercise. Breathe in and out in slow, steady breaths. Focus on the air going in and out of your lungs. If there is any tension in your body, release that tension as you breathe. If your mind starts to wander, bring it back to...

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Составьте график сна. Избегайте тяжелой пищи перед сном. Ограничьте потребление жидкостей незадолго до отхода ко сну. Практикуйте методы релаксации. Убедитесь в соответствии окружающей обстановки.