Dieticians can be expensive and hard to find, but you can use an online service or smartphone app to get the same benefits for free. These apps allow you to input what you ate and how much and then will often provide the amount of calories and other nutrients you've consumed throughout the day. With this information, you can track your eating and set smarter goals for weight loss.  As you log foods, look to see what times of day you eat the most, the types of food that you get the most calories from, and the nutrient breakdowns of the foods you eat the most. This information is crucial for rethinking your dieting plan. Some great apps to check out are MyFitnessPlan, My Food Diary, and MyPlate. All of these (and more!) are available for free in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. Instead of spreading out 3 large meals throughout the entire day, try to eat all of your food in a period of 8 or 10 hours and then fasting until the next day. Pick a window of time, like 11 am to 7 or 9 pm, and allow yourself to eat during then. Outside of those hours, only drink water or other no-calorie drinks.  Some studies have shown that intermittent fasting boosts metabolism and increases the amount of fat lost during regular exercise, which makes this a great addition to any dieting plan. An easy way to start intermittent fasting is to pick 1 or 2 days to do it in a week, then working your way up in 1- or 2-day increments to doing it full-time. Foods eaten after 8 p.m. have the same amount of calories as before 8 p.m., but you're more likely to not be engaging in physical activity at night or closer to bed. Instead of having a small breakfast and finishing the day with a big dinner, have a larger breakfast and lunch and a small dinner. This way, you can work off the calories from those meals as you go about your day. If this doesn't work for your schedule, you can also try eating several smaller meals throughout the day instead of the 3 main ones. The goal is to eat enough to keep you full but not overindulge because...

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Ведите дневник питания, чтобы отслеживать приемы пищи. Попробуйте интервальное голодание. Ешьте больше в начале дня и меньше ближе к вечеру. Позволяйте себе употреблять не очень полезную пищу в умеренных количествах, чтобы не «перегореть».


Diets are limited and restricted, and more often than not, they eventually fail. In addition, many trendy fad diets or eating plans are not nutritious or considered a healthy way of eating.  Instead of following a drastic, fad diet, keep incorporating healthy dietary changes into your life.  You may have done diets in your past to help you reach a healthier weight or improve your overall health; however, following an extreme diet forever is not realistic and most likely something you're not going to do. For instance, you don't need to completely eliminate treats and traditional foods that might not fit into your eating plan. Allow yourself these things on special occasions or as an occasional treat, just don't make a habit of eating them every day. One key component of maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle is to eat regular and consistent meals.  Skipping meals or snacks will not support your current lifestyle.   When you skip meals or snacks regularly, you're putting yourself at risk for nutrient deficiencies, unwanted weight loss, and fatigue.  Make sure you eat at least three meals daily.  Some people may prefer to eat five to six small meals daily.  Whichever meal pattern works best, try to stick to this each day. It's also recommended to eat every four to six hours.  That means you may need to include a small meal or snack throughout the day. To maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle you'll need to eat a well-balanced diet.  This style of eating provides your body with all the required nutrients you need each day.  A balanced diet will support a healthy weight, an active lifestyle and a healthy body. Eat each food group most days and throughout the week, and eat a wide variety of a foods from within each food group as well.  Eat enough from each of your food groups.  It's typically recommended to eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables, three to four servings of grains, and a serving of lean protein at each meal and snack. Processed foods and junk foods are typically known to be higher in...

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Сразу же отбросьте все диеты. Приемы пищи должны быть регулярными и последовательными. Нацельтесь на сбалансированное питание, необходимое для поддержания хорошей фигуры и здорового образа жизни. Ограничьте себя в употреблении готовых продуктов и продуктов быстрого питания. Пейте больше воды.


Different beers, ciders, and other hard drinks have different alcohol content. If you want to get drunk faster, go for drinks with a higher alcohol content. You can usually see the alcohol content on the side of a bottle. A higher percentage means the drink is likely to get you drunk faster.  Beers with higher alcohol contents often have around 15-18% alcohol. They may come from smaller, more independent breweries as opposed to larger companies. Even beers with around 11% alcohol content are quite potent. If you can't find something in the 15-18% range, see if you can find anything at around 11% alcohol. Remember your limits. A few strong beers can really set you over the edge. Slow down the pace of you're drinking when you feel buzzed. If you start to feel very dizzy or sick, this is a sign you need to stop drinking. You do not want to end up ill from alcohol. Mixing spirits with diet mixers, like diet soda, gets you drunk faster. This may be because regular sodas are recognized as food, slowing down the body's absorption of alcohol. The body may not treat diet soda as food, allowing the alcohol to be absorbed quicker. People do not necessarily notice they're getting drunk faster when mixing spirits with diet mixers. If you're mixing liquor with diet soda, make sure to be aware you may be drunker than you realize. Bubbly drinks may get you drunk faster. If you're looking to get drunk fast, and like champagne and spritzers, order a bubbly drink. Bubbly drinks include champagne, sparkling wine, spritzers, and drinks mixed with tonic water. Hard liquors can get you drunk faster than beer or wine, as they have a higher alcohol content. Doing shots can be particularly useful, as you'll be absorbing high alcohol products fast. Vodka in particular has been shown to increase the speed of intoxication. Try drinking hard liquors if you're looking to get drunk fast.  Keep in mind, depending on the bar, drinks will be stronger or weaker. Some bartenders may, for example, give you considerably more than a single serving...

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Обращайте внимание на содержание спирта. Принимайте с алкоголем низкокалорийные напитки. Попробуйте газированные спиртные напитки. Выбирайте не пиво, а более крепкие напитки.


Different breeds of cats have distinct characteristics, and it is important to do some research to determine the best breed to fit your lifestyle.  While less than 10% of cats are considered “purebred” to one specific breed, an understanding of the breeding groups in general will be very helpful even if you are adopting a common house cat:  Natural breeds:  These cats have long, thick coats developed in cold climates; heavy, square bodies; and are the most sedentary group of the three purebred groupings.  Common breeds within this group are American and British shorthairs, Persians, and Maine coon cats. Semi-foreign or Hybrids:  Considered an in-between group, these cats have slightly oval eyes; moderately wedge-shaped heads; and a leaner, more muscular body than the other breeds.  They have a moderate energy level in comparison, except for the Abyssinian breed, which is high energy.  Other common breeds within this group are the Russian blues and Ocicats. The Orientals:  These cats originated in warmer climates and so they have very little body fat, lighter coats, and very long legs, tails, ears, and bodies.  This group is the most active and talkative of the three purebred groupings.  Common breeds within this group are Siamese, Burmese, and Cornish rexes. It is important to consider the time you have available to train and play with your cat, as well as your expectations for its behavior.  If you work full time or have young children, it might be best to adopt an older cat since kittens and adolescents are a lot of work to train and watch over. If this is your first cat, try to avoid cats that are very demanding (of your attention, of their space, etc.) as it may be too big a challenge for a beginner. After doing some research to determine the best breeds for your lifestyle, it is important to realize that this is just a “best guess.” Be sure to go and interact with your cat in person a few times before making a decision.  Also, adoption counselors at shelters often have great advice to help you find a cat...

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Изучите характер животных различных прод. Подумайте о том, кот какого возраста подойдет вам лучше всего. Подберите такое животное, чей характер во многом будет походить на ваш. Обсудите с заводчиком или представителем приюта все интересующие вас детали. Проверьте животное на явные признаки недомогания. Начните подготовку к появлению кота у вас дома.


Different businesses have different company policies for accessing email outside of work. Your IT department may also have special instructions you'll need to follow while getting your connection to your email account configured. If your business uses Exchange or Office 365 for Business, you can add the account to Outlook on your Windows or Mac computer. This will display account information for your current accounts. This will let you add a new account to Outlook. Outlook will automatically detect the type of server that you are connecting to. You'll likely be prompted for your password again during the setup process. Note that Outlook 2016 only supports setting up Exchange accounts using the automated system, and your Exchange administrator will need to have configured your server to allow this. Outlook 2016 does also not support Exchange 2007 servers. After you log in with your account, you'll be able to send and receive work email using this Outlook client. Just select your work inbox from the left navigation menu.

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Свяжитесь с IT-отделом. Запустите на компьютере Outlook. Нажмите на меню «Файл» и выберите «Информация». Нажмите на кнопку «Добавить аккаунт». Введите свой рабочий адрес электронной почты и пароль. Зайдите на свою рабочую почту.


Different coffee brewing methods require different grind consistencies. Coarsely ground coffee is about the size of breadcrumbs. You can achieve a coarse grind with a blender or food processor. This grind is ideal for:  French press coffee Cold brew Vacuum coffee makers A medium grind is about the consistency of granulated sugar. This type of grind is best for drip coffee, the pour-over method, and Chemex brewers. In fact, medium grind can be used for a number of different brewing methods, but shouldn’t be used for espresso or Turkish coffee. A medium grind can be achieved by cracking coffee beans with a knife or a hammer. You can also get a medium fine grind by crushing them with a rolling pin. Professional espresso machines, home espresso makers, and stovetop espresso pots all require finely ground coffee for the best results. Finely ground coffee has a similar consistency to table salt. Without a grinder, you can achieve a fine grind by grinding beans with a pestle and mortar or a rolling pin. Super fine coffee is a powdery grind that’s similar to powdered sugar. This type of grind is required for Turkish coffee and Greek coffee.You can get this grind using a pestle and mortar.

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Используйте крупный помол для френч-пресса. Выбирайте средний помол для различных способов. Используйте тонкий помол для эспрессо. Выбирайте экстра тонкий помол для кофе по-турецки.


Different cultivars have slightly different appearances. Choose one that best meets your personal taste.  A few disease-resistant options include Apache, Fiery Cascade, Mohave, Navaho, Pueblo, Rutgers, Shawnee, and Teton.  Apache grows 5 feet (1.5 m) high and 6 feet (1.8 m) wide. It produces bright red berries. Fiery Cascade grows 8 feet (2.4 m) high and 9 feet (2.7 m) wide. It produces orange berries that gradually turn red. Mohave can reach heights and widths of 12 feet (3.7 m) and produces orange-red berries. Teton survives well in cold climates and can grow as tall as 12 feet (3.7 m) and as wide as 4 feet (1.2 m). The berries are golden yellow. Gnome is resistant to cold weather and produces orange berries, but it tends to be more susceptible to disease. It grows 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and 8 feet (2.4 m) wide. Lowboy grows 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 m) tall but spreads out much further. It produces orange berries and is very weak against disease. Early to mid autumn is the best time to plant pyracantha, but if this season passes you by, the next best time to plant is early spring. All pyracantha varieties do best when planted in areas that receive full sun, but most can also survive well enough in areas of partial shade, too. Avoid areas that receive full western sun exposure since the sunlight can be too intense. Pyracantha can tolerate different soils, but the plants generally do best in soils that drain well.  This plant is actually a great choice for soils that aren't very fertile. Nutrient-dense soils can cause the shrub to become very bushy. As a result, it becomes weaker against diseases like fire blight and may yield less fruit. Note that the ideal soil pH for pyracantha is between 5.5 and 7.5. In other words, it does well in neutral to slightly acidic soils. Most cultivars have a tendency to spread out if they are not trained to grow against a tall surface. Planting the shrub near a bare wall or fence can encourage upward growth.  Pyracantha has dangerous thorns. When the plant grows tall instead of...

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Правильно подберите сорт растения. Высаживается осенью или весной. Выбирайте солнечное место. Ищите хорошо высушенные участки почвы. Что касается высадки растения возле стены или ограды.


Different defensive positions require different conditioning to respond well to the demands that will be placed on their bodies during the game. If you are a center back, focus on strength and stability. If you are an outside back, do speed and mobility drills to compete with wingers.  During the off season, schedule 2 or 3 strength days, along with 2 or 3 cardio days. You can also add a day that focuses on speed and power, by incorporating high-intensity interval training. In season, reduce the volume of your training to reflect the time you're spending on the field. For example, if your workouts were 2 hours long in the off-season, reduce them to 1 hour in season. You may only want 1 or 2 strength days in season. Distance running improves your cardiovascular endurance, which is necessary if you're spending 90 minutes on the pitch in any given game. But you also need to be able to come up with short bursts of speed to keep up with fast forwards, midfielders, and wingers. Running in intervals is a good way to mimic the way you run during a soccer game. For example, you might jog for 10 minutes, then sprint for 2 minutes, then walk for 3 minutes. Repeat the interval until you've run for an hour. Working your core isn't just about having a six-pack like your favorite professional soccer player. A strong core improves your balance and makes it tougher for attacking players to push past you and make a break for the goal.  Make planks a regular part of your exercise regimen. Start by holding the plank position for 30 seconds to a minute. Every few days, add a minute, working up to a 5-minute duration. Look for other core exercises that isolate various abdominal muscles. Make sure you're exercising all abdominal muscles evenly. Practices such as yoga and pilates can also help strengthen your core and improve your balance and flexibility. Plyometric exercises build fast-twitch muscle fibers in your body to give you explosive power to boost the sudden bursts of speed you need when chasing after a fast forward or...

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Планируйте тренировки с учетом позиции на поле. Сочетайте забеги на длинные дистанции и спринты. Укрепляйте мышцы туловища, чтобы улучшить равновесие. Выполняйте плиометрические тренировки, чтобы развивать силу и мощь.


Different dog breeds require different grooming strategies. As a whole, dogs should be brushed once a week or so to help them shed hair. Long haired breeds may need more frequent brushing to avoid developing tangles and also may require regular trims. Some breeds get hot in the summer and feel better when they're shaved as it starts getting warm outside. Determine what grooming habits are best for your dog's fur and nails. Check for fleas and ticks while you groom, and remove them with a flea and tick comb. A quality flea prevention medication from your Veterinarian may be needed. Dogs don't need baths nearly as often as humans, but when they start to smell or get into mud and other messes, it's necessary to give them baths. Try to use lukewarm water and a natural, gentle shampoo that is made specifically for dogs and that will not irritate their skin.  Dogs like to run around after a bath, so you might want to time the bath so that the dog can run around outside afterward. Bathing and grooming is also a good way to make sure you notice if your dog has a cut or bump that needs medical attention. Regular veterinary check-ups can help prevent or detect problems early. Routine vet visits include a physical exam, fecal check, and a heartworm test. Your vet may also recommend routine blood work to check for underlying issues that haven't surfaced yet and are best treated as early as possible.  Common regular medications that your vet may recommend include, heartworm preventative, regular dewormings, and flea and tick preventative depending on the season and what area of the country you live in. Make sure that your dog has had all of their necessary immunizations. This will help to keep them happy and healthy. The standard immunizations for dogs include Rabies, which is administered at 12 weeks of age or older and then every 1 to 3 years depending on your local laws and your vets recommendations. Distemper, Parvovirus, and Hepatitis are usually administered together. Puppies should receive a set of four injections...

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Следите за гигиеной и внешним видом вашей собаки. Купайте собаку каждые две недели. Убедитесь, что собака получает плановый ветеринарный уход. Рассмотрите возможность кастрации или стерилизации вашей собаки. Наблюдайте за общим состоянием здоровья собаки.


Different forms of nerve strain or damage affect distinct parts of the hand. Your doctor can perform tests to accurately diagnose nerve compression or damage. They’ll examine your forearms and hands, have you move your hands and fingers and, if necessary, perform an x-ray.  Numbness in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers (and the side of your palm with these fingers) is a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome. If your ring and little fingers become numb when you bend your elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome could be the issue. Numbness or pain concentrated at the top of the hand could be due to a compressed radial nerve. Every 20 to 30 minutes, hold your hands in a prayer pose about 6 inches (15 cm) in front of your chest. Keeping your hands in the prayer position, raise your elbows until you feel a stretch in your forearms. Hold the stretch for 10 to 20 seconds, then relax.  You can also extend your right arm in front of you with your wrist bent, so the back of your hand faces you. Use your left hand to gently pull your right fingers toward you so you feel a stretch in your right forearm. Hold the stretch for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch arms. Fill one bucket with cold water and another with warm (not hot) water. Soak your hands and forearms in the cold water for 2 to 3 minutes, then soak them in the warm water. Continue alternating until you've held your hands in each bucket 3 times. Try soaking your hands in cold and warm water 3 to 4 times daily, or whenever you feel numbness or tingling. For carpal tunnel syndrome, wear wrist braces to keep your hands and forearms in neutral positions while you sleep. Ask your doctor to recommend the right brace for your particular issue. Bending the elbow aggravates cubital tunnel syndrome, so wearing elbow braces at night is best for this condition. Ask your doctor to recommend the best brace. You can also wrap a towel around the appropriate joint, then use tape to secure it. If numbness, tingling, and pain interfere with your daily activities, a corticosteroid shot...

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Опишите врачу, какие именно отделы рук у вас немеют. Во время выполнения однотипных движений рукой, например, при работе на компьютере, делайте перерывы для растяжек. По очереди опускайте руки в холодную и теплую воду. Если у вас синдром запястного канала, надевайте на ночь ортопедический лучезапястный бандаж. При локтевом туннельном синдроме рекомендуется на ночь надевать локтевой ортез. Спросите врача, показаны ли вам инъекции кортизона. Обратитесь к физиотерапевту, если онемение рук связано с  проблемами шейного отдела позвоночника. Откажитесь от курения


Different hair types will all have different shampoo and conditioner needs.   If your hair is curly or wavy, you will need a hydrating shampoo/conditioner. If your hair is straight, you will want a volumizing shampoo/conditioner to minimize flatness. If your hair is course, kinky, or damaged you will want a shampoo/conditioner that can treat damage, detangle, and soften. You will need shampoo, conditioner, a towel, a comb, and a cup. You will also need a sink, and possibly a step stool. A few extra towels are always a good idea. Prepare yourself for hair washing by rolling up your sleeves, or even taking off your shirt. You may also want to place a towel around your neck. You'll want a sink that is large enough to fit your head under the faucet. You'll also want a sink that is a good height for you to bend over into (a sink that sits at your belly button will be perfect). If your sink has a sprayer, that is an added benefit!  Use a step stool if your sink is too high. Kitchen sinks tend to be larger and more commonly have sprayers. For this reason, kitchen sinks usually work best. Let the water run until it is warm. You want the water to be nice and comfortable, but not too hot.

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Возьмите подходящий шампунь и кондиционер для волос. Возьмите все необходимое. Закатайте рукава. Выберите подходящую для мытья раковину. Откройте воду.


Different insects live in different places, and there are certain circumstances where it is more likely to be bitten by each of them.  If you were outdoors, and perhaps near a wooded area, you were probably bitten by a mosquito, tick, or spider. If you were near food or garbage, you may have been bitten by a fly, or stung by a bee or wasp. If you were indoors, sitting somewhere or playing with a pet, it may be fleas. In the United States, scorpions are only found in the South and Southwest, particularly Texas and Arizona. Scorpion stings are extremely painful, and most of the time they are easy to rule out. If you were bitten in the southeastern part of the United States by a fly-like creature whose sting feels like a mosquito bite, it may be a deer fly. If you were bitten in your bed while sleeping, it may be bedbugs. If you were bitten on the beach, particularly in the southeast, it may be sand fleas. This is the most common visible symptom of an insect bite, and depending on other symptoms could be from a variety of insects.  A single bite mark is probably from a mosquito or fly. You may notice a tiny bite mark in the center of the mound of a mosquito bite.  Flea bites are a number of small, itchy mounds grouped together. You will probably find them in areas where your clothes fit tightly to your body, such as around your waist. Bedbug bites will be itchy red bumps, maybe with a blister, grouped in rows of two or three. Other types of bites or stings involve the swelling of the skin around the bite area.  Fire ant bites will cause swelling (as much as 1/2 inch) and will fill with pus. They may blister over after a few days.  Scorpion stings can cause swelling, as well as redness of the skin and pain or numbness in the area. Scorpion stings can be very dangerous, and they make most people very ill. Call emergency services or seek medical treatment right away if you suspect a scorpion sting. Stings from these insects will cause an immediate sharp or burning pain and swelling. They will leave a red welt...

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Выясните, где вас укусили. Ищите небольшой зудящий красный бугорок, который является наиболее распространенным видимым симптомом укуса насекомого, и, в зависимости от других симптомов, может указывать на разных насекомых. Ищите припухлость. Возможно, вас ужалила пчела или оса. Обратите внимание на клещей. Проверьте, нет ли у вас вшей. Исключите укусы опасных пауков Найдите насекомое.


Different items have different requirements and require different approaches to hang properly. The most basic type of wall hanging, the poster, will only require thumbtacks, but other decorations such as large framed portraits and photographs may require more secure fastening methods. Generally speaking, the most reliable way to hang a picture on a wall is from an anchor screw attached to a wall stud, which is what this guide explains how to do. If you are unsure of how you should hang your picture, this method is a good safe bet. A stud is a reinforced part of the wall underneath the plaster and drywall finish that is designed to bear a heavier load than the rest of the wall. Studs are essential for all but the lightest pictures and frames, as hanging heavier objects from plain drywall can cause tears over time. Electronic stud finders are available in any home supply or hardware store. Most are used by pressing them to the wall and running them along it until a stud is found, whereupon the stud finder will beep and/or light up.  Read the instructions for your electronic stud finder carefully. Many stud finders have two sets of indicators: one for studs, and one for live electric wiring. Be sure you know which indicator is which before driving your fastener into the wall. If you don't want to purchase an electronic stud finder, you can use your hand to estimate where studs are. Rap the wall with your knuckles and listen carefully until you get a very shallow and dull sound from it. That spot is where a stud is hiding. To double-check that you have found a stud and not something else, knock around for other studs. They are normally spaced between 15 and 24 inches from each other. If you are able to discern a regular pattern, it is likely that you have indeed found a stud. Assuming you will be using a stud to hang a picture, you will need a type of round headed screw called a drywall anchor. The humble finish nail, which is 1½ to 2 inches (5.1 cm) long and bears up to a few pounds even without a stud, is fine...

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Подумайте о том, что бы вы хотели повесить. Найдите стойку каркаса стены. Выберите крепление. Подготовьте картину к монтажу.


Different kinds chocolates have different kinds of cacao concentrations, as well as cocoa butter concentrations. Knowing which type of chocolate you're working with is essential to tempering correctly.  Dark chocolate (no milk content) tempers ideally at 88-90°F (31-32°C) Milk chocolate tempers ideally at 86-88°F (30-31°C) White chocolate tempers ideally at 80-82°F (27-28°C) There are several different stages to crystallization of cocoa butter fats. Melting and tempering good chocolate is all about getting the crystals to stage V of the process:  Stage I — 17 °C (63 °F) — Chocolate is soft, crumbly, and melts too easily Stage II — 21 °C (70 °F) — Chocolate is soft, crumbly, and melts too easily Stage III — 26 °C (79 °F) — Chocolate is firm, snaps poorly, and melts too easily Stage IV — 28 °C (82 °F) — Chocolate is firm, snaps well, but melts too easily Stage V — 34 °C (93 °F) — Chocolate is glossy, firm, snaps well, and melts near body temperature Stage VI — 36 °C (97 °F) — Chocolate is hard and takes too long to form

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Помните о разных видах шоколада. Узнайте, как происходит кристаллизация жиров масла какао.


Different kinds of spiders weave different kinds of webs. Observing the web will not be possible in all cases, as not all spiders leave their egg sacs in their webs. However, if you can’t tell what kind of spider you’re dealing with just by looking at the egg sac, then it is a good idea to check out the web. Common spider web patterns include:  Orbs. Circular patterned webs. Cobwebs or tangle. Messy looking fluffy webs that often appear in the corners of ceilings. Funnels. Webs in the shape of a tunnel that are located in low-traffic areas. Sheet webs. Flat sheet-like or bowl shaped webs. Wooly webs. Slightly sticky webs with an indistinct shape. Spiders make their homes in all sorts of places. You might find a web in a hole in a brick wall, the corner of a room, a tree, or a pile of dead leaves. Considering the location of a web will help you narrow down the possibilities for what type of spider’s eggs you are looking at. For example, tarantulas often live in burrows in the ground with a thin web covering the opening, disc web spiders often make their small grey webs on tree bark and brick walls, and comb footed spiders often make their webs in houseplants. Because many types of spider egg sacs look similar, it can be difficult to identify one without seeing the spider that left it. Some spiders lay their eggs and then depart, in which case you won’t see them around, but a number of them will stay close and protect the eggs until they hatch. If you do find the spider that made the egg sac you are trying to identify, getting a good look at the spider is your best chance at getting an accurate identification. Spiders come in many different colors and patterns. Some, like the distinctive Black and Yellow Garden Spider, are immediately recognizable, while others are more common looking.  Try to notice the details. For example, if the spider is brown, what shade of brown is it? Does it have any other markings? Is it the same shade of brown over her entire body? All spiders are covered with small hairs, but this...

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Обратите внимание на форму паутины. Определите, где находится паутина. Хорошенько присмотритесь. Обратите внимание на окрас. Взгляните на волоски. Оцените его размер.


Different materials require different types of paint, and plastic typically needs a special type of spray paint. The wrong type of paint may blister, bubble, flake, or just won’t adhere properly to the surface. Look for spray paints that are specifically formulated for plastic surfaces, or that are suitable for plastics. Companies that make spray paint for plastic include Krylon, Valspar, and Rustoleum.

TL;DR in Russian:

Выберите подходящую краску.


Different negative behaviors likely have different causes, and thus different solutions. Typically, it is too difficult to address all of these at once. Additionally, focusing on one thing is more likely to be successful. If your autistic child can explain why he or she does what he does, that is an excellent place to start. The behavior may be a solution he or she has come up with to solve a problem (such as humming in class to drown out unpleasant sensory input). In this case, your goal is to expand their repertoire of ways to solve the problem.  Encourage self-advocacy. Teach the child to speak up, using words or AAC. Reward this by paying attention and respecting what they have to say. Explain other people's thoughts and feelings in a clear, concrete way. It may help to draw stick-figure pictures, with thought bubbles, where you and the child can write down what others are thinking. To identify possible reasons for the behavior, keep a log of what happens before the behavior, the behavior itself, and what happens afterwards. It won't be as direct as asking the child, but if the child cannot speak or use AAC, it is your best bet.  Example log entry: At 4:30, Joey came into the kitchen and grabbed two cookies. When I told him he could not have them, he began to throw a tantrum. When he calmed down, I gave him a cookie. After math class, Marcia and her peers went to the school assembly. Marcia grew increasingly agitated as we waited, and began chewing on her fingers. This escalated until she was viciously biting her own arms. An aide took her to the office so she could calm down. Joey's tantrums are the result of a desired item (cookie) being taken away after he tried to access them inappropriately. Brainstorm possible reasons: perhaps Joey is very hungry at 4:30, and wants to express that he needs something to eat. Marcia began biting herself as she waited for the assembly. School assemblies can be quite loud, and perhaps they feel frightening or painful to her. Anxiety about a painful assembly could cause...

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Выберите только один вид нежелательного поведения, над которым вы будете работать. Если это возможно, поговорите с ребенком о его поведении. Ведите дневник наблюдения, если ваш ребенок не может объяснить своего поведения. Заполняйте дневник наблюдений в течение нескольких дней, после чего попробуйте определить причину нежелательного поведения. Устраните исходную проблему. Если проблемное поведение не уменьшается, значит, вы пока не нашли правильного решения изначальной проблемы, или же уровень развития ребенка не позволяет справиться со сложностями. Посмотрите, что у вас получилось. Поощряйте любое проявление инициативы.


Different occasions and events call for different types of ‘thank you’ etiquette.  While there’s no rule that says you must follow these guidelines, they have become tradition.  It is typical to send a ‘thank you’ note or card for the following reasons:  Receiving any type of gift, including money.  The gift may be for your birthday, anniversary, graduation, house warming, holiday, etc. Attending a dinner party or special occasion (i.e. Thanksgiving) at someone else’s house. It is customary to send a handwritten 'thank you' card to anyone who has done one of the following things for your wedding.  It is also customary to send the card within 3 months of the event, although it is much easier to keep yourself up-to-date if you send cards when you receive gifts instead of waiting until after the wedding is over.  Someone who has sent you a gift for your engagement, wedding shower or wedding, including money. Someone who was a member of your wedding party (e.g. bridesmaid, maid of honour, flower girl, etc.). Someone who hosted a party of some kind in your honour (e.g. wedding shower, engagement party, etc.). Someone who helped you plan or execute your wedding, including the vendors and suppliers who made your wedding a success (e.g. baker, flower arranger, decorator, chef, etc.). Anyone who went out of their way to help you while you were preparing and planning your wedding (e.g. the neighbour who mowed your lawn, etc.). If you have been interviewed for a job, internship, or volunteer position, you should send a ‘thank you’ note or card to the interviewer as soon as possible after the interview is finished.  Make sure you personalize the card or note to be specific about the job for which you were interviewed, and even mention something specific from the interview. Ensure that you’ve spelled everyone’s name properly.  There would be nothing worse than sending a ‘thank you’ note after an interview and spelling the interviewer’s name wrong. Use formal greetings in your ‘thank you’ note unless the interviewer...

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Соблюдайте правила этикета, выражая свою благодарность. Отправьте открытку со словами благодарности за участие и помощь в организации свадьбы в течение 3 месяцев со дня проведения торжества. Отправьте благодарственное письмо после интервью. Выразите благодарность учредителю стипендии или другой материальной помощи.


Different ovens take different amounts of time to preheat, so make sure the oven is up to the right temperature before you insert the chicken for reheating. Because the chicken has already been cooked, you don’t really need a roasting dish with deep sides, because there won’t be juices running off the chicken. However, a roasting dish is still a good size for reheating a rotisserie chicken.  Rub butter or oil on the surface of the dish, or spray it with nonstick cooking spray, to keep the chicken from sticking to it. Place the whole rotisserie chicken in the dish. Then, cover it with aluminum foil. Place the dish in the properly preheated oven, making sure it’s in the center rack for even heat application. Depending on how large your chicken is, you might need a little more or less time, but it should take about 25 minutes for your chicken to reheat thoroughly.  Begin checking the temperature a few minutes early, especially if your chicken is on the small side. Don’t let the chicken overcook, as it gets tough and dry—especially the white meat. Remove the chicken from the oven, using oven mitts and trivets to protect your hands and the counter from the hot container. Let the chicken rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes before cutting into it. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, keeping it moist when served.

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Разогрейте духовку. Подготовьте форму для разогрева. Разогрейте курицу. Дайте мясу постоять и подавайте на стол.


Different parts of the book will require their own cleaning methods. You’ll want multiple tools on hand to address any potential problems your book may have.  An artgum eraser is the perfect object for removing small pencil marks, smudges, and medium-sized blemishes on the pages. A soft cloth such as cut-up white t-shirt works well for gently cleaning surface dirt. You can also try an electrostatic cloth for an option that both lifts and holds dirt. You’ll need a small, soft brush, such as a toothbrush, to clean bindings and page edges. If your book is extremely dirty or dusty, you might need to vacuum the surface. You’ll need a vacuum with a low-suction setting and a soft-brush attachment.  A document cleaning pad, which is a sieved cloth filled with eraser dust, will help remove a layering of dust from the pages, as well as smudges from matte dust jackets. You’ll need a few different supplies to deal with your book’s various components and unique trouble spots. Be sure to have access to petroleum jelly, a book cleaner putty, absorbent paper towels, and baking soda. Once you’ve collected all your supplies, set them up in a well-lit, comfortable work area. You’ll want plenty of space to spread out in an area you don’t mind getting a bit dirty.

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Запаситесь различными чистящими средствами. Приготовьте необходимые чистящие растворы. Выберите подходящее место.


Different parts of the moon are illuminated during waxing and waning. In the Northern Hemisphere, the part of the moon that is illuminated will appear to grow from right to left until it’s full, and it will then diminish from right to left.  A waxing moon will be illuminated on the right side, and a waning moon will be illuminated on the left side.  Hold out your right hand with your thumb out, palm facing the sky. The thumb and forefingers make a curve like a backward C. If the moon fits in this curve, it's a waxing moon (increasing). If you do the same with your left hand and the moon fits in the "C" curve then it is waning (decreasing). Since the moon always follows the same illumination pattern, you can use the shape of the letters D, O, and C to determine if the moon is waxing or waning. During the first quarter, the moon will look like a D. When it’s full, it will look like an O. And when it’s in the third quarter, it will look like a C.  A crescent moon in the shape of a backwards C is waxing A half or gibbous moon in the shape of a D is waxing. A half or gibbous moon in the shape of a backwards D is waning. A crescent moon in the shape of a C is waning. The moon doesn’t always rise and set at the same time, but changes depending on what phase it’s in. This means you can use the time of moonrise and moonset to determine if the moon is waxing or waning.  You can’t see a new moon because it isn’t illuminated by the sun, and because it rises and sets at the same time as the sun. As the waxing moon moves into its first quarter, it will rise in the morning, reach its height around dusk, and set around midnight. Full moons come up when the sun goes down and set when the sun comes up. As the waning moon moves into its third quarter, it will rise at midnight and set in the morning.

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Запомните, что Луна прибывает и убывает справа налево. Запомните D, O, C. Узнайте, когда месяц восходит и заходит.


Different people decide to become abstinent for different reasons. Consider: Is your reason religious or spiritual? Cultural or medical? Is sexual abstinence intentional or accidental? A combination of more than one? This can involve kissing, embracing, erotic touching, foreplay and Intercourse, or none of the above. If you aren't certain what you will or won't do, or should or shouldn't do, seek the advice of a trusted adult or counselor, including your religious leader or parent. Sexual boundaries separate what forms of sexual activity you will engage in from those you will not. You are always entitled to set sexual boundaries! In the process of maintaining your boundaries you may decide to tighten the ropes or loosen them, depending on how your relationship is shaping up. Don't be afraid to renegotiate your terms if something doesn't feel right.

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Сформулируйте причины полового воздержания. Определите границы дозволенного. Установите границы. Соблюдайте и обновляйте границы.


Different people have different forms of learning that work best for them. Some people are visual learners, which means they learn best from images and reading. Some people are auditory learners, which means they most clearly remember what they hear. Jingles and songs can help them remember information. And some people are tactile learners, also called kinesthetic learners. They learn best by physically handling the things they are learning about. Figure out your learning style and use techniques that best work for you to help study.  For example, a tactile learner would best learn how a clock works by taking one apart and putting it back together. A visual learner would look at a diagram of how the clock worked. A reading/writing learner would read an essay about the clock's function and take notes. An auditory learner would listen to a lecture about it. If you're not sure what you're learning style is, you can take an online quiz about it here: http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml Acronyms are made up of the first letter of each word you are trying to remember. One example is the acronym PEMDAS, for remembering that the order of operations in arithmetic is: Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction. Flashcards are another good tool for memorizing large amounts of information. Try building a visual memory of things you need to remember if you're a visual learner. For example, if you have to recite a long poem for your English class, try to picture each line or verse as a specific image. Even if your teacher posts notes online, the physical act of taking notes will make the concepts stick better so that you don't have to frantically learn everything before the test. Studies have shown that you remember more if you take notes by hand instead of on the computer. Try not to just copy what the teacher has written on the board, but also write down important things your teacher says. Whenever your teacher starts a new topic, mark a...

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Определите свой стиль обучения, чтобы стратегически подходить к делу. Используйте акронимы и флэш-карточки для запоминания. Делайте подробные записи на уроках задолго до экзамена. Тренируйтесь применять стратегии выполнения проверочных работ. Начинайте готовиться к экзаменам хотя бы за неделю. Станьте участником или создайте учебную группу. Попытайтесь объяснить тему другому человеку. Обращайтесь за помощью в случае необходимости.


Different people react to miscarriage in different ways, but everyone — regardless of the circumstances of the miscarriage — needs time to heal. It is important to grieve the loss of your baby as much as you need, as this helps you to accept the loss and begin the healing process.  If you are feeling constantly down and can't seem to recover from your miscarriage, it might be a good idea to seek the help of a counselor. They can help you to work through your feelings and allow you to make sense of what you're going through. It is important to find a counselor that you feel comfortable around, so you feel comfortable opening up about your sadness, fear and anxiety. The hormonal changes that take place in the mother's body following a miscarriage can heighten feelings of sadness or anger, which your partner may not be able to fully understand. Therefore, finding a friend, a close relative or even a support group to whom you can express your feelings is very important. This helps to promote healing and prevent depression.  However, it's important to be be conscious of the fact that a miscarriage is a distressing experience for both the mother and the partner. Both experience the emotional strain of losing the baby, so don't shut your partner out — it is essential that you support each other throughout the grieving process. Also try to keep in mind that both partners may grieve differently. For example, you may cry out loud, while your partner keeps their grief to themselves. This does not mean that their pain is any less real, so try to be understanding. Once you get over the initial physical symptoms of a miscarriage, it's recommended that you work out as much as possible. Any form of exercise is good, as it reduces the levels of androgens (stress hormones) in our body and releases endorphins (happy, relaxing hormones) instead.  Start out by going for a daily 20 minute walk to get the blood flowing — the fresh air will do you good. After that, you can move on to more strenuous activities, like running, biking...

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Скорбите о потере вашего ребенка. Поделитесь своими чувствами с близким другом или членом семьи. Выполняйте несложные упражнения и медитации. Займитесь йогой. Попросите вашего врача назначить вам антидепрессанты, если это необходимо. Вернитесь на работу, когда вы почувствуете, что вы к этому готовы. Планируйте будущую беременность с врачом-акушером.


Different projects require different types of sources. For instance, if you're writing about a person's life, you'll need everything from letters the person wrote to biographies on the person. For a project on a specific country, you could use encyclopedias and well-established websites, including the country's government website.  It's tempting to use the first thing you find on a Google search, but this will not get you that A+ grade. Use credible, authoritative sources for your project. For websites, it can be hard to decide whether something is credible. In general, stick with government sources, peer-reviewed research, and major news outlets such as the New York Times or the BBC. If you aren't sure whether a source is credible, ask your teacher or your librarian. Of course, one of the best places to find sources is your local or school library. In addition to having many of the resources you'll need, your librarian can guide you to the types of resources that are appropriate for your project. You'll definitely be able to find books. You may also be able to find primary resources and articles through an article database.  Use the catalog to find books. Your library will most likely have an online catalog. You can use a keyword to find books on your subject.  To use an article database, you pick the databases that are relevant to your topic. For instance, if you want to find newspaper articles, you limit it to a newspaper database. If you want to find articles on biographies, you may want a history database. You need to first decide how many sources you need. Your teacher should give you an idea of how many you'll need to use. If she doesn't, you'll have to decide. You may use a couple for a middle school project, while for a college project, you may need as many as 20 or more. Once you've decided how many you'll need, look at your resources to decide which provide the best information for your project. You'll be able to reject some at the library, but you'll probably need to take a selection home to look...

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Выбирайте правильные источники. Найдите подходящие источники. Выбирайте самые актуальные материалы. Делайте записи в процессе работы. Указывайте ссылки на источники.


Different regions have different air pollution issues. There may be a factory nearby that's polluting the air in your city, or perhaps the local landfill is the main culprit in your area. To understand how you can best take action to reduce air pollution in your area, do some research to find out what the major sources are.  Look online, read the newspaper, and ask around for information. If you're in school, your teachers might be able to point you in the right direction. Start talking about air pollution with people in your life, instead of glossing over the problem. Discussing the issue could lead to bright ideas or courses of action you wouldn't have thought up on your own. . Trees reduce air pollution, and planting them is one of the most concrete, satisfying actions you can take to help the air quality in your region. Trees produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, which they turn into food. Find out what types of trees are best to plant in your area, and take action! Many cities have programs geared toward planting trees, like New York's MillionTreesNYC. Find out if there's a similar program where you live. Individuals can take steps to reduce air pollution in their daily lives, but the ultimate solution will involve changing governmental policies regarding industrial emissions. If you're passionate about taking action to reduce air pollution, consider joining an organization whose goal is to do exactly that. You'll learn more about the education and experience you need to help bring about lasting change and reduce air pollution where you live.

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Узнайте больше о загрязнении воздуха. Сажайте деревья, они помогают уменьшить загрязнения, это наиболее важное, что вы можете сделать для улучшения качества воздуха в своем регионе. Присоединитесь к группе или движению, которое борется с загрязнением воздуха.


Different skin types require different care. A dermatologist can tell you your skin type and discuss any other skin conditions you might have. Such knowledge can help you avoid foods, medications, supplements, and skin care products that could make your skin worse. In general, the types of skin are:  Normal skin, which has little or no sensitivity, extremely small pores and a bright complexion. It is not too dry or oily. Combination skin, which can be dry or normal in some areas and oily in others. The oily areas usually include the nose, forehead, and chin. It can cause overly dilated pores, blackheads, and an oily sheen on certain parts of the skin. Oily skin, which has enlarged pores and is prone to blackheads, pimples, and other blemishes. People with oily skin can have either a dull or shiny complexion. Dry skin, which is characterized by less elasticity, red patches, more visible wrinkles and lines, nearly invisible pores, and a dull sheen. Certain factors such as hormonal changes, dry weather, extended hot showers, medications, ultraviolet radiation, and ingredients in skin products can make dry skin worse. This causes scaly, irritated, inflamed, or peeling skin. If you plan on using your own homemade cream, it is important to know what kind of ingredients will work for your skin type and what could make it worse. In general, it is important to wash your skin at least twice a day to keep it clean. This will help avoid issues caused by bacteria, fungi, and free radicals.  People with dry skin should use cream with moisturizing agents such as aloe, cocoa butter, olive oil, or honey. These also help repair cracked skin and reduce scars. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that heals damaged skin while locking in moisture, which can be found in some commercial skin care products. Some studies suggest that hyaluronic acid can also prevent the appearance of aging and reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes. If you have oily skin, opt for low-comedogenic oils, which are oils...

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Определите свой тип кожи. Выберите лучшие ингредиенты для вашей кожи. Приготовьте крем для сухой кожи. Приготовьте крем для смешанного типа кожи. Приготовьте крем для жирной кожи.


Different snakes have different needs for equipment and feeding.  More advanced snakes need monitoring of temperatures, humidity and complicated feeding that you need to take into account.  Research is essential and is the first step that you must take. Corn snakes and Ball Pythons are equally friendly, but Ball Pythons can not tolerate temperatures below 75 degrees F (24 degrees C).  If your house gets cold, would need heating for the Ball Python's cage.     Asian Vine Snakes are very interesting, but they only eat lizards.  Buying one would involve quite a chore in keeping it fed.

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Убедитесь, что сможете ухаживать за змеей.


Different sprays contain different ingredients, and many include ingredients that can settle to the bottom of the bottle. To make sure you are getting the proper mixture, give your bottle a few gentle shakes. You don’t need to shake it vigorously – just enough to mix it all up. Hold the bottle six to eight inches away from your face. You want to give your entire face an even misting, so don’t spray it closely. Spray the product a few times, making sure you get full, even coverage.  Setting spray works best on the top layer of makeup, such as bronzer, eye shadow, and blush. If you want to keep your foundation and concealer in place, use a primer before applying them to your face. Primer and setting sprays can be used together. One way to ensure full coverage is to spray the setting spray in an “X” shape over your face, and then again in a “T” shape over your face. Once you’ve sprayed your setting spray, let your face air-dry. It won’t take too long for your skin to absorb the spray. Don’t rub or blend the spray anywhere on your face, or you will risk messing up your makeup. Throw the setting spray into your purse so that you can have it whenever you want it. Depending on the specific setting spray you’ve chosen, it can cool you off, mattify your makeup, and rehydrate your skin throughout the day. If you touch up or reapply your makeup, make sure to spray again.

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Встряхните бутылку со спреем. Распылите спрей на лицо с законченным макияжем. Подождите, пока спрей высохнет сам. Повторно наносите спрей в течение дня.


Different stainless steel watches require different bracelet detachment methods.  Some will need only a simple click of a button to detach their bracelet from their watch head.  Others will need a specialized screwdriver to release the bracelet from the watch head.  Consult manufacturer directions for more information about how to remove the watch from the bracelet. Submerge it in a small bowl filled with soapy water or rubbing alcohol.  Soaking your watch bracelet in this way will loosen the grit and grime that it has accumulated.  The length of time you allow your watch to soak depends on how grimy it is.  If it is quite dirty, leave it submerged for a few hours. If it is not too dirty, leave it submerged for about 30 minutes. If your watch’s head doesn’t detach from the bracelet, wrap paper towel or plastic wrap around it, and bind it in place with string or a rubber band.  Alternately, take your watch to a jeweler for a professional cleaning. Dip a soft-bristled toothbrush in rubbing alcohol or soapy water.  Remove your bracelet from the liquid and use the toothbrush to gently scrub away discoloration or dirt that has collected within the gaps of the watch band. Some chemical cleaners contain benzene or similar substances that can ruin stainless steel.  They might also cause skin irritation, even when they’ve been cleaned off.  Therefore, stick to soapy water or rubbing alcohol when cleaning your stainless steel watch.

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Отсоедините часы от браслета. Замочите браслет. Протрите звенья браслета. Не используйте для очистки часов химикаты.


Different straps will require different amounts of fabric, so before buying your fabric you will want to figure out what kind of straps you want to sew on.   The most common strap type is a straight back strap, where the straps are attached to the front and go straight over your shoulders, where they attach to the back of your dress. Another strap type is a cross back strap, where the straps start in the front on one side and then cross in the back and are attached to the other side of the dress in the back. The third basic type of strap is the halter strap, which attach at the front of your dress, go up your shoulders and tie behind your neck. Once you decide what straps you want, you will need to put on your dress to get accurate measurements for your straps. You also need a flexible measuring tape to take the measurements for your straps. The measuring tape will mimic the straps of your dress so you can see how much fabric you will need. Wearing your dress, pin one end of the measuring tape where you would want your strap to start in the front of your dress. Both straps will be the same length, so it doesn’t matter which side you are measuring from.  Make sure you are using the beginning of the measuring tape, the end of the tape that starts at zero. This will make measuring a lot easier. With the end of the measuring tape pinned in the front, put the other end of the tape over your shoulder. Reach back with your arm and pin or hold the measuring tape to where you would want the strap to attach to the back.   If you chose a straight backstrap, the measuring tape should be swung over the same shoulder. If you chose a cross back strap, the measuring tape should go over your shoulder and go diagonally across your back. If you chose a halter neck, the measuring tape should go up your front to the back of your neck. Go to a mirror, still with the measuring tape pinned in the back or held in place with your hand. With your back to the mirror, look over your shoulder. You should be able to see where the measuring...

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Решите, бретельки какого вида подойдут вам. Наденьте платье. Приколите один конец измерительной ленты к вырезу платья. Перекиньте измерительную ленту через плечо. Запишите измеренную длину. Немного увеличьте измеренную длину.


Different styles of earrings are more flattering depending on the shape of your face.  If you have a long or oval shaped face, try studs or shorter drop earrings.  If you have a square or round face, pendant earrings will look nice.  Hoop earrings compliment every face shape. These are just suggestions for choosing earrings.  At the end of the day, wear earrings that you like and that you feel confident wearing. Rings are a beautiful addition to any outfit.  To make your fingers look longer, wear narrow bands.  If your fingers are already thin, you can get away with wearing wider bands.  As a rule, your left hand is for serious jewelry like wedding and engagement rings or family heirlooms.  Your right hand is for more playful and over-sized rings. Jewelry is worn close to your skin so look for jewelry that compliments your tone.  Cool skin tones have bluish colored veins and have more pink and red undertones.  Warm skin tones have greenish colored veins and more yellow undertones.  If you have a cool skin tone, platinum and white gold will look best.  If you have a warm skin tone, yellow gold and rose gold will look best.  Rose gold actually looks good with a variety of skin tones.  Go ahead and give it a try. Gemstones such as yellow diamonds, Citrine, Garnet, Morganite, Ruby, and Peridot are recommended for warm skin tones. Emerald, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Zircon, and Tanzanite are recommended for cool skin tones. No matter your skin tone, diamonds or diamond-like jewelry will always look nice. Jewelry will look different depending on your height, body type, and bust size. If you have a smaller frame, thin and dainty jewelry is very complimentary.  However, dainty jewelry may not stand out as much on a larger frame. If you have a larger frame, try some chunkier jewelry.  If you are 5'4" or smaller, go for necklaces that sit on or just below your collarbone.  If you are tall and/or have a long torso, any necklace length is usually fine.  Keep in mind that shorter necklace lengths may get lost. The...

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Выбирайте серьги, которые вам к лицу. Носите кольца, которые подчеркивают красоту ваших рук. Учитывайте ваш цвет кожи. Подчеркните свою фигуру.


Different styles of flat iron are intended for different purposes. Hair that is is especially short and/or fine can benefit from the precision offered by a thinner plate flat iron. The thinner-sized plate will be more maneuverable, which can lead to more efficient straightening while decreasing the chances of you getting burned. If you don't have an appropriate flat iron, you'll need to buy one at a local boutique or borrow one from a friend. You will also need a heat protectant product to prevent your hair from being damaged by excess heat, and brushes to help with styling and blow drying. Oils and any dirtiness that may have accumulated in your hair might cause less-than-desirable results when ironing. Use your normal shampoo to thoroughly wash your hair. Rinse your hair of the shampoo and follow it with a deep conditioner, allowing this to remain in your hair for the time recommended on the label, and then rinse once more.

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Найдите подходящий утюжок. Купите необходимые инструменты. Вымойте голову.


Different tarot decks use different symbology.  One of the most widely used and most widely taught is the Rider-Waite Tarot or one of its clones--the Morgan-Greer Tarot, for example. Still, it's important that a tarot deck speak to you, so look through different ones and read reviews to learn what people like and dislike about them.  Classic and popular decks are always in circulation, but new tarot decks are published each year so there is an ever-changing inventory to look through. The top five tarot decks of all time are:  Deviant Moon Tarot, Rider-Waite Tarot, Aleister Crowley Thoth Tarot, DruidCraft Tarot and Shadowscapes Tarot. Defining exactly what you hope to accomplish in your relationship with the Tarot can help you on your journey as a reader.  When you know your desired end result, you'll be better able to look objectively at where you are now and what steps you must take to reach your "destination."  Ask yourself your intention for your Tarot deck or how you plan to use it to serve others.  Mission statements may reflect goals such as wanting to develop greater intuition, enhance creativity or connect with spiritual forces.  These statements are different and personal to each individual who crafts one. The best way to do this is to handle the cards.  Shuffle them again and again.  Put them in order (from Fool through the World, followed by each of the suits, from Ace through Ten, then Page, Knight, Queen and King).  Handling your cards helps them to become an extension of you. The Tarot deck is made up of 78 cards: 22 major arcana and 56 minor arcana.  You must memorize and be able to identify each card as well as give two divinatory meanings for each card.  Major arcana.  The Tarot archetypes represented in the major arcana are pictures that represent life and the stages and experiences we all go through.  It's meant to be the story of one's journey through life starting as The Fool (young, pure energy in spirit form) moving through events and cycles and finding completion in The World (the end...

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Выберите колоду карт. Разработайте миссию. Передайте свою энергию колоде. Поймите, как работает колода. Достаньте хорошую книгу.


Different telescopes are better for different types of viewing. There are really on three basic telescope types: refractor, reflector and catadioptric. Which one you choose will be based on what you want to observe, where you are, and so on.  The refractor basically has a long thin tube with an objective lens at the front that collects and focuses the light. This one is better for viewing the Moon and planets, usually giving a nice, crisp image. It travels well and doesn't need much maintenance. Unfortunately, it is very hard to see faint objects like galaxies and nebulae. The reflector employs a large concave mirror rather than a lens for the purposes of accumulating and focusing light. This is one of the better beginner telescopes and it usually has pretty good visibility, although water has a tendency to condense on the optics of the telescope which can be irritating. Also, you can't view terrestrial objects with this telescope. The catadioptric is a compound telescope, combining both lenses and mirrors. They are good photographic telescopes and they are a lot easier to carry than the reflector. This one tends to be more versatile, but they do tend to be more expensive than the other types. You'll need different power levels considering where you are. If you have an area where the light pollution is better or worse. If you are in an area where it rains more, etc.  If you want to bird watch (for example) with your telescope, you'll be better off not choosing the reflector telescope because it won't show you terrestrial objects. If you're in a place where it dews frequently and you're planning on using your telescope at night, you'll need to consider whether choosing a refractor or catadioptric telescope might be your best option. Objects like the planets, the Moon, and closer stars need a high power, good contrast and sharp resolution in a telescope. So if this is what you want to look at, your best bet is to go with a refractor or a reflector. If you're looking at faint objects such as galaxies and...

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Подумайте, какой тип телескопа вам нужен. Примите во внимание место вашего проживания. Подумайте, за чем вы хотите наблюдать. Примите во внимание мощность вашего телескопа.


Different traditions use the word "channeling" in different ways. Some channelers aim outward, in an attempt to contact others, or inward, to learn more about the self. Depending on your interests and goals, this decision can lead you into very different traditions, rituals, and practices, though most types of channeling involve a similar process, first inducing of a trance-like state and then communicating with some "other."    In supernatural or spirit channeling, the goal is to tap into the world of spirits and communicate with them. Practitioners often want to contact deceased relatives or famous historical figures, or otherwise make some contact with the dead. Spirit channeling as we think of it today, with crystal balls and Ouija boards, was extremely popular in intellectual occult circles in the mid-to-late 19th century. Though this kind of for-profit mediumship is widely dismissed by scientific skeptics as an orchestrated con against the often-wealthy participants, spirit channeling has historical roots that extend far beyond the Victorian stereotypes.  Consciousness channeling is a newer phenomenon. In some New Age philosophies, practitioners of channeling will meditate and attempt to visualize archetypal figures that are manifestations of their own subconscious, "past life" figures, or metaphorical representatives of some psychological trauma. This figure will often guide the participant through different interactions and communications with the aim of healing the spirit and learning about the self. Whether you want to find comfort and understanding by consulting an oracle, or you seek a deepened understanding of life and death, it's important to articulate your goals for channeling and be realistic about them. If you're going to embark on a channeling journey, it's important to commit to an often-quizzical, mysterious way of interpreting the messages you receive. The better you are at receiving them, the more you'll get out of the experience.    Embrace the mystery of it. Anyone who's ever cracked...

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Выберите между исследованием своего сознания и общением с духовным миром. Будьте открыты для борьбы со странными явлениями. Задавайте конкретный вопрос. Начните вести дневник сновидений.


Different trips will have different luggage requirements. Think about the type of bag that will be best for your trip. Are you going on a shorter trip? If so, you may want a smaller bag. Do you plan on going to a bunch of different destinations? Then consider an easy-to-carry backpack instead of a more cumbersome suitcase.  If you prefer to sling your bag over your shoulder, carry it around with you, or want more flexibility in how you organize your bag, a duffel bag may be a better choice for you. Suitcases tend to be easier to pack and unpack and easier to organize. However, they are harder to carry with you throughout the day and can be more difficult to store in small spaces. Depending on your needs, you can find bags that have built-in toiletry kits, garment bags, shoe storage, laptop and tech storage, and other features. from lowest to highest priority items. Duffel bags are great for getting a lot in a smaller bag, but they don't open up all the way like a suitcase. That means that you should put the items you will need sooner toward the top of your bag.  Lower priority items like spare jeans and shoes can go on the bottom. Items you will need right away, including your toiletries if you will need to take them out for security screening, should be packed on top. For fragile items, you may want to purchase a smaller hard case that you can pack in your bags. Items like shampoo and lotion that are prone to leaking should be packed in water-resistant bags such as a toiletries kit or plastic bag. Always put heavier or larger items at the bottom of the suitcase. This will make it easier to find items and will keep heavy objects from crushing or damaging lighter pieces such as souvenirs and toiletries.  Pack lighter items like dress shirts on top. This will help evenly distribute the weight and keep lightweight clothes from wrinkling. This way, they are less likely to be broken. You can also roll them up in t-shirts or other pieces of clothing to offer additional padding and protection. Carry a few plastic...

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Выберите подходящую сумку для своего путешествия. Укладывайте вещи в спортивную сумку Разложите вещи в чемодане так, чтобы самое тяжелое было внизу, а самое легкое — наверху. Кладите хрупкие предметы в центр чемодана. Возьмите полиэтиленовые пакеты для грязной обуви и белья для стирки.


Different types of anime and manga are often drawn in different styles. You can just use your own natural style or you can emulate the look of classic artists for different genres. Shojo and shonen anime and manga are the two most common genres. Keep in mind that cute characters usually have wide eyes while cool characters have small, slanted eyes. Check out these resources on how to draw your character:   Here's how to draw an anime character:  An anime boy An anime face Anime eyes    Here's how to draw a manga character:  A manga head A manga girl A manga girl’s face Manga hair Add clothing and accessories. Let your choices help reflect your character's personality and history. For example, if you have a female character who tends to be very practical, put her in flats rather than heels. If you want to hint at a character's past, think of things that they might wear or keep that are significant to them. For example, in The Legend of Korra, Mako wears his father's scarf at all times. Be creative!

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Выберите стиль. Нарисуйте героя. Используйте подсказки по дизайну из описания личности и истории персонажа.


Different types of snoring are caused by different things, and you will need to understand the root cause in order to find a solution. To start: ask your partner or your roommate whether you snore with your mouth open or with your mouth closed.  If you snore with your mouth wide open, your throat passage may be partially blocked. When you sleep, the muscles in your throat relax--and sometimes they relax so much that air cannot flow. You gasp for air, and this causes you to snore. A blocked throat passage can be a symptom of various health issues, from sleep apnea to a sinus infection.  Closed-mouth snoring indicates that your tongue may be getting in the way of your windpipe, particularly if you are sleeping on your back. If you sleep on your back, buy yourself a few extra pillows and prop yourself up in bed, rather than lying flat on your back. This will help keep your throat unblocked.  Consider raising the head of your bed. Some mattresses and bed frames are adjustable, allowing you to raise the headrest at the click of a button. If you own an adjustable bed, use it! If you do not own an adjustable bed, you may consider raising the headboard yourself. Place a 2x4 plank or a brick underneath each of the two legs at the head of the bed. Make sure that the incline is not too steep that you slide out of bed, and make sure that the bed is stable before you try to sleep in it. When you sleep on your back, your tongue may rest against your throat, blocking your windpipe  and causing you to snore. Experiment with side- and stomach-sleeping positions, and find what works for you. If you are comfortable, you will be less likely to roll back onto your back in your sleep. When you try to roll onto your back in your sleep, the tennis ball will wake you. Gradually, you may be able to train yourself not to sleep on your back. Alcohol is a muscle relaxant, and it can relax the muscles that keep your windpipe open, thus blocking your air intake. Your body overcompensates for the blockage by taking in too much air, which...

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Разберитесь в причинах храпа. Подложите что-нибудь под голову. Попробуйте спать на животе или на боку. Пришейте теннисный мячик к спинке майки и спите в этой майке. Не пейте алкоголь перед сном. Не употребляйте перед сном легкие наркотики. Не принимайте снотворные. Избегайте плотной пищи на ночь. Попробуйте похудеть. Не курите. Пойте


Different varieties of plastic require different glues. The easiest way to identify the type is to search for a recycling symbol on the plastic itself, the label, or the packaging the object came in. This symbol is a triangle formed by three arrows, and contains a number, letter or both inside or below the triangle. A recycling symbol containing a 6 or PS signifies the plastic type "polystyrene". This is best glued with a poly cement (also called plastic cement), or a specialized plastic glue such as Loctite Epoxy Plastic Binder or Super Glue Plastic Fusion. Other adhesives that will work include a cyanoacrylate (also called "instant glue" or "cyano"), or an epoxy. If your material is labeled 2, 4, 5, HDPE, LDPE, PP, or UMHW, you have a type of "polyethylene" or "polypropylene". These plastics are much more difficult to glue, and you'll need to look for a specific product that names these types on its label, such as Loctite Plastics Bonding System or Scotch Weld DP 8010. The miscellany category marked 7 or the ABS type marked 9 can indicate a variety of plastic resins, with many possible letters indicating subtypes. Your best bet for gluing it is an epoxy or cyanoacrylate. If there is no recyclable system, you may have to guess at which type of plastic it is before you can select a glue. Here's a guide to help you accomplish this task:  Lego bricks are made from a type of plastic called "ABS", and are best glued using epoxy cement. ABS solvent cement will also work, but may alter the shape of the material's surface. Imitation glass, cheap toys, CD cases, and similar brittle, often clear plastic is usually "polystyrene" and can be glued using a number of adhesives. For best results, use a poly cement or a glue advertised for plastic bonding. Glue tough, hard plastic found in bottles, buckets, crates, and food containers using a product that specifically advertises the ability to bond "polyethylene" and "polypropylene". These are impossible to glue by most normal methods, so don't assume a product labeled "for...

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Обратите внимание на знак вторичной переработки. Как выбрать клей для пластика, отмеченного цифрой 6. Как выбрать клей для пластика, отмеченного цифрами 2, 4 или 5. Выбираем клей для пластика, отмеченного 7 или 9. Как еще можно определить вид пластика. Поищите дополнительную информацию о том, как склеить пластиковое изделие с изделием из другого материала.


Different varieties of sorrel grow to different heights, and each has a unique flavor. Many nurseries offering sorrel will just label it "sorrel," without naming the variety, but if you're offered a choice or if you're buying seeds instead of established plants, look for the following distinctions:   French sorrel: Grows 6 to 12 inches (15.2 to 30.5 cm) tall; lemony leaves are used in salads.  Garden sorrel: Gets very tall, up to 3 feet (0.9 m), and is good for salads or sautéing.  Blood sorrel: Has beautiful reddish leaves that are only edible when very young.  Common sorrel: A wild variety that is edible when the leaves are very young. Sorrel grows best in full sun, so choose a planting spot that gets at least six hours a day. A spot with a little partial shade is fine, but be sure not to plant sorrel in a very shady place.  If you're in growing zone 5 or warmer, your sorrel will grow as a perennial once established. Bear this in mind when you choose a planting spot. Do not plant sorrel near other vegetables that will grow tall, such as beans or tomatoes. Strawberries make a good companion plant. Test the soil in your preferred planting bed to make sure it's suitable for sorrel. Sorrel needs a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8. When you've chosen a good patch, till the soil to a depth of 6 inches (15.2 cm). Mix in organic compost to enrich the soil so that it's very fertile.  Sorrel needs well-draining soil. Dig a hole and fill it with water to see how well the soil drains. If the water stands for a while before draining, mix in more organic compost and a little sand to help it drain better. You can get a soil pH testing kit at any local nursery. It's a good tool to have on hand for any vegetable gardener. If you wish, grow sorrel in a pot filled with fertile potting soil. Make sure it's at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) deep. Sorrel is frost hardy and can be planted several weeks before the last frost of the season. Work the garden bed and plant the sorrel seeds in 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) deep holes spaced 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to...

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Выберите разновидность. Выберите солнечное место. Подготовьте почву. Высаживайте семена ранней весной. Прореживание.


Different versions of plastic require different recycling streams to process the materials, which means that you'll have to take special care to recycle your Styrofoam. It cannot be recycled with your plastic bottles, newspaper, and your aluminum cans, so don't try to set it out with your regular recycling, or drop it off at the regular recycling center. Doing so might result in all of your recycling being thrown out. While Styrofoam has insulation properties that make it an attractive packing material, using Styrofoam in your home as heat insulation is extraordinarily dangerous and illegal. Styrofoam can be used to regulate coolers, and drink coffee from, but it's also extremely flammable, which makes it dangerous to as an insulation in a home, trailer, or other environment. While EPS can be incinerated at very high temperatures in specialized incinerators, producing no more harmful chemicals than carbon and water, it cannot be burned at home. Burning in a regular fire, the type of which you’ll be able to do at home, releases harmful carbon monoxide and black carbon into the atmosphere, making it dangerous. Dispose of your Styrofoam in other ways. Make sure your Styrofoam is really Styrofoam. Identify products made from Styrofoam by looking for the number 6 inside a recycling triangle. Typically, food containers and egg cartons cannot be recycled, even at the appropriate drop-off locations. These are a slightly-different variety of expanded-polystyrene, which cannot be recycled. Avoid buying and using these types of Styrofoam. Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPF) looks and feels similar to EPS, but with a slightly more plastic-like texture and a glisten to it. It feels slightly different than regular #6 EPS, and can’t be recycled in the same way. Avoid any Styrofoam with a sheen on it.

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Никогда не выбрасывайте пенопласт с другими материалами. Не используйте пенопласт в качестве утеплителя. Не жгите пенопласт. Узнайте, какой пластик нельзя утилизировать.


Difficulties in the relationship with a real estate agent often stem from a simple breakdown in communication.  Re-establishing communication may clear up any misunderstandings.  However, if you feel that your agent has deliberately lied or misled you about anything you consider material (e.g., the condition of a piece of property, the willingness of a seller or buyer, or the costs of services), you should pursue a complaint. Sometimes what strikes a seller as unprofessional conduct may seem minor to real estate professionals. Discuss your issue with an unbiased third party to gain another perspective. The broker is the party who owes you a fiduciary duty; the agent is merely the broker’s employee. You should therefore set up a meeting and make your complaints known. The agent may or may not be invited to attend.  Write out your complaints and all of the details that you remember. Take down the name of any witnesses as well as their telephone numbers. Practice explaining your complaint. You want to be precise and clear. Be firm but not angry. If you believe the broker violated the contract, take out your copy of the contract and highlight the section you believe has been violated. Although the agent’s manager has access to the contract, the meeting will go more smoothly if you bring as much supporting documentation as possible.  Other important documents include lease contracts, sales receipts, and communications between you and the agent. If you do not want the agent to attend, ask for him or her not to be present.  If possible, you should willingly agree to have the agent at the meeting. Problems can be resolved more quickly if the supervisor or manager has both sides of the story. You can also gently correct any errors the agent makes in describing his side of the story. Apart from merely lodging a complaint against an agent, you can ask the managing broker to resolve your problem. For example, if the agent did not disclose a defect in the house, you could ask for an offsetting reduction in agent fees. Be...

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Убедитесь, что инцидент действительно имел место. Назначьте встречу с брокером риелтора. Соберите необходимые документы. Встретьтесь с брокером. Решение проблемы. Попросите о встрече с высшим руководством.


Dig 4 inches (about 10 cm) deep for raised and 8 inches (20.3 cm) deep for level.  Compact the earth if necessary. If you're planning on having something extremely heavy such as a brick barbecue on your patio, your first step will be to pour a concrete foundation for added stability. Typically, this base will be 4 inches (about 10 cm) deep. Ensure the gravel or crushed rock is compacted and laid evenly. Fluctuation in the height of the base can cause shifting or cracking in the patio over time. These stakes should be slightly outside your original stakes. They will be used in a later step to help support the outer edge of your patio.  Make sure the stakes are firmly embedded in the ground. Patios need to slope to allow for water runoff. The standard slope is 1/8" per foot. Check your local building codes for the exact slope dimensions.  Don't underestimate the heaviness of wet concrete. Use very sturdy wood or it could bend or even break under the weight. Consider using steel concrete forms to avoid this problem.

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Определитесь, будет ли ваша терраса идти вровень с землей или будет приподнята. На уплотненный грунт насыпьте слой гравия или щебня. Вбейте колья по периметру вашей террасы, на расстоянии не меньше, чем 60 см друг от друга.


Dig an individual hole for each sprout, and cover it so only the green part sticks out. Keep each sprout at least 3 inches apart (7.5 cm), or in separate pots, so they don't need to compete for space. Consider applying a thin layer of mulch to the soil to aid the growth process.  Whether indoors or outdoors, ensure the plants get ample sunlight. If you live in a cold climate, plant the sprouts in pot plants inside and gradually introduce them to the outdoors. The onions have been inside for some time and will need to adjust.  During the winter in cold climates keep the plants indoors at all time to ensure they stay alive.  Expect to see onion bulbs form after 60-80 days! Onions are resilient, but need plenty of water to grow. Pour a little water from a gardening can, or use a hose, on the soil around the onions, not the plant itself. Ensure the soil is well drained. If you are using mulch, the onions will only need 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water a week. As the onions grow, weeds will inevitably emerge around them. Wear garden gloves and ensure you pull the weeds out by the roots so they don't grow back. The spray will prevent harmful fungi from destroying your plants and ensure they remain healthy. A few short sprays on each plant should be enough. If you prefer not to use synthetic compounds, oxidate or copper sprays are good alternatives.

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Посадите ростки в качественную горшечную смесь на глубину 2,5 см. Поливайте лук каждые несколько дней. Каждый день проверяйте землю на наличие сорняков и вырывайте их. Дважды в неделю обрабатывайте лук фунгицидом.


Dig holes as deep as the impatiens' root balls and set them into the ground or pot. The holes may be spaced 8 to 12 inches apart, depending on your preference. Lightly press soil around the bases of the stems. Water the impatiens thoroughly after planting.  Impatiens can be planted close together to make nice borders in a flower bed. You can set a few in a container spaced 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) apart. Instead of a container, you may choose to set your impatiens in hanging baskets. Your impatiens will soon grow together and cover any bare soil that is in between them. Impatiens will wilt quickly if their soil is allowed to dry out. Water them around the roots in the morning every few days. Avoid watering impatiens in the evening and keeping them wet overnight, since they are prone to getting mildewed when conditions are overly wet. Planters dry out faster than the ground, so you may have to water flowers in pots more often. You may either use a slow-release fertilizer according to package instructions or apply a liquid fertilizer every few weeks.

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Выройте лунки и посадите недотрогу. Не забывайте регулярно поливать цветы. Удобряйте недотрогу.


Dig out, divide gently, then replant both the old and the new plants. Pull off a healthy shoot without a flower, along with some of its heel (the woody section of the plant). Make a clean cut across the base of the heel and strip off the lower leaves using a sharp and clean knife. Dip in hormone rooting powder. Plant it so that the soil reaches almost up to the leaves that have been left on, but leave some stem peeking up.  Keep in a cool spot out of direct sunlight as the cuttings take root. Mist for the first week or so but don't overdo it. Expect roots to have formed within a month. They can then be left to grow as usual or replanted in the garden.

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Разделите корни весной. Возьмите стволовые черенки с поздней весны до ранней осени. Посадите в хорошо дренированную и влажную улучшенную компостом почву (половина песка и половина компоста идеально) в емкость.


Dig under the foxtail and turn the plants under the soil, packing them down into the dark, hot conditions. Doing so can impede growth and help kill off this pesky grass. Work by moonlight, at dawn, or at dusk. There is some speculation that turning the soil exposes the foxtail to a bright flash of light, thereby stimulating the plant and making it grow faster. If you turn the soil at night instead of during daylight hours, though, you can reduce this effect by as much as 78 percent. Alternatively, you could dig out the weeds one by one and dispose of them elsewhere, away from the contaminated area. Make sure that you remove the entire plant, including the roots, and not just the top portion.  Remove the seed heads first to prevent them from spreading and repopulating the area with additional foxtail. After removing the seed heads, dig beneath the plants using a long, slender weeding tool to get at the long roots. Note that weeds are easier to pull when the soil is wet and the weeds are young. Foxtail is no exception to the rule. Pull the foxtail from its base if working by hand. Wear thick gardening gloves to protect your hands as you work. You could try using a mower or weed-wacker to cut off the tops and flowering heads of the foxtail. You will need to continually re-trim the foxtail throughout the season, though, since the plant will send up another flowering head as the summer progresses. If you do opt for the mower or weed-wacker option, make sure that you clean the blades afterward to prevent the accidental spread of foxtail seed. You should also rake the lawn to remove all the heads. Taking these additional steps will improve your chances of removing the foxtail with only a surface mowing. If you like the ease and effectiveness of herbicides but do not like to use harsh chemicals on your vegetation, you can use vinegar instead. Vinegar is a natural and fairly tame acid, but it has been known to be effective in the removal of weed-type grasses like foxtail.  A typical USDA-approved vinegar is...

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Вспашите или вскопайте почву. Выполите или выкопайте сорняки. Используйте уксус. Используйте мочу. Засыпьте участок мульчей.


Dig your old violin out of the closet or sit down at the piano and play. If you have already memorized a favorite song, give it a try. It probably won’t sound like it’s supposed to sound, but that’s okay. This is for fun remember.  Review the scales and musical notes if necessary. Start with beginner books if you have some. Since these songs are easier to play, you might feel more at ease and have a sense of accomplishment if you can play at least or two songs fairly decently. If you are a pretty good musician, but feel that you rarely have a chance to play, then now is your chance. Practice and give your own private concert at the end of the night. Playing an instrument for fun also can have benefits in your work life. For instance, it increases memory capacity, teaches perseverance and even helps to create better organizational skills. You don’t need to go to a club. Your kitchen or living room floor can serve as the perfect dance floor. Dancing at home gives you the opportunity to practice new moves and experiment with new dance styles without onlookers. Put on your favorite music. Let your hair down and just move.  Choreograph your own dance moves to your favorite song. Practice dance moves from different decades. Watch a few 70’s or 80’s music videos if you’ve forgotten how to do the dances. Dance around with a pretend microphone or dress up in your favorite decade and then dance around. If you’re not much of a dancer, or if the music doesn’t give you the urge to jump around -- even in the privacy of your own home -- then lying on the sofa listening to the music is just fine. Have a music day.  Work your way through your favorite artists by listening to album after album. Create a playlist for different moods: chill, sexy, lounge. Listen to a wide range of different genres of music. Discover new music on Soundcloud, Mixcloud or YouTube. Even if you think that only a few are graced with artistic ability, it’s actually to the contrary; everyone is graced with a hint of artistic ability. When you were a...

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Играйте на музыкальном инструменте. Танцуйте. Сделайте декорации и используйте необходимые реквизиты. Слушайте музыку. Рисуйте. Займитесь декоративно-прикладным искусством. Спеките или приготовьте что-то вкусное.


Digging can be made very difficult if you're having to dig in rainy weather. If your hole is large enough, rain will eventually pool up at the bottom of your hole, which can pose its own challenges depending on the type and depth of hole you're going for. Moreover, it goes without saying that yard work is more enjoyable when it's done in reasonably good weather. Waiting for a good day is ultimately optional but it will have a major effect on the way you experience the work. Frozen soil is very difficult to work with, so it's best to dig in months without extreme weather. Instead of going straight in with a shovel, you will save time and effort if you prep the area first with a mattock. A mattock is specifically designed to pierce topsoil and rip out roots. For the most part, you'll find the most resistance to your digging at the top. Once you break through the surface level, you can switch to a shovel and let the grunt work commence.  A good steel digging bar with a point in one end and flat or pry point on other end works well also. Especially if you must dig deeper than 6" to 8", which a Mattock cannot do. If you don't have a mattock, using a spade to tear up the sod will suffice as well. Once you've broken the topsoil, it comes to the grunt phase of getting the soil out of the hole. This may be a short step, or quite intensive, all depending on how big you want the hole to be. While you are shovelling, it's a good idea to shovel the perimeter first, and shovel inwards from there. That way, you'll have a set perimeter, and won't be making the hole any bigger than you need to.  Wear heavy boots when shoveling dirt. Step firmly and straight down on the shovel. Rock and wiggle the shovel side to side and forward to back to loosen the dirt and help the shovel go in. As with depth, it is better to err on a the side of a hole being too big than too small. It's important to keep a tidy workspace in most situations, and digging a hole is no different. Having your disposal pile next to the hole is preferable, as it...

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По возможности дождитесь сухой погоды. Размягчите верхний слой земли мотыгой. Начинайте копать лопатой от внешнего периметра ямы и двигайтесь к центру. Сбрасывайте землю в одно место. Периодически проверяйте глубину ямы.


Digitizing important archives and documents will not only let you cut down on clutter and move forward in going paperless, but it will ensure the security of those documents for the long term.  Doxie and Neat are new brands of scanner that are specifically designed to make scanning lots of documents quick and easy. They’re hand-held and sleek, making it a good investment if you don’t already own a scanner. If you do, though, standard scanners on printers are fine for the job. Scan at a quality low enough so that the files aren't huge, but high enough so that your printout will be useful as a copy of the original document. Usually 300dpi is adequate unless you're archiving photos. Use grey scale scanning to save even more memory. After you've scanned your important, sensitive, or personal documents, you don't have to print them to keep them secure or to keep them copied. Instead, choose "Print to PDF," which will create a secure, high-quality file that can't be edited. Name the file and keep your important documents organized neatly. Name your documents something specific and keep them organized so that your computer desktop doesn't become as cluttered as your real desktop.  For every scan you add to your database, use keywords that mean something to you, like "house payment July 08" or "laptop receipt 12/23/2008 Best Buy" or "car insurance statement 20090201." This will allow you to do a search of keywords to locate a document if you need it for something. If necessary, you might consider using a database program that uses keywords to help you organize your scans. Doxo, FileThis, and Neat all offer this type of service. . Invest in an external hard-drive for your computer and back up your information regularly to keep a copy of the things you'd be heartbroken to lose. Make at least backups of your most important data, and keep one backup in a different location from your computer: a bank safe deposit box, a friend's house, and an online backup service are several options. If you're afraid of somebody...

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Купите качественный сканер. Сохраните отсканированный документ в формате pdf. Обдумайте систему упорядочивания документов. Создайте резервные копии. Защитите важные документы от хакеров. Подумайте о хранении документов в облаке.