Use a medium-size spray bottle as opposed to a cup or bucket to prevent splashing or excessive steam. Make sure there's enough water inside the spray bottle to extinguish the fire and dampen the firewood. You want the firewood and embers to be as open and flat as possible so they cool faster. Continue spraying until you've covered all of the firewood and embers. You want everything to be damp so the wood and embers cool down and go out. There should be no flames or red, burning embers. If the fire restarts or the firewood and embers are still glowing hot, spray more water onto the fire.

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Наполните водой бутылку с распылителем. Кочергой распределите дрова и тлеющие угли в камине. Опрыскайте дрова водой из распылителя. Убедитесь, что огонь погас, прежде чем оставить его без присмотра.


Use a microwave safe bowl. Alternatives are listed in the ingredients section. Keep mixing until there are no lumps present. Lemon juice is not vital for consistency but is strongly recommended as it inhibits the growth of mold. Microwave it for 15 seconds at a time, taking it out to stir in between. Depending on the power of your microwave, this should take somewhere between three and nine 15-second intervals.  The mixture will form clumps as it cooks. Try to stir in as many of these as possible between microwaving. The mixture is ready when it is sticky and very clumpy. This will be easier to judge once you see how your first attempt ends up. It's better to make an undercooked batch than an overcooked one, since the former is easier to salvage. This will prevent sticking. Feel free to prepare the work surface during the microwave intervals. Immediately remove the hot dough-like mixture from the bowl and begin kneading it. It will usually take 10 to 15 minutes for the mix to cool to room temperature. Knead the mix for this entire period. Use plastic wrap to make an airtight seal around the cold porcelain mix. Store it in a cool, dry place for 24 hours.  You can coat the plastic wrap with lotion to prevent sticking. To make an easy airtight wrap, shape the mix into a log and roll the plastic wrap around it. Twist each end. The refrigerator is a fine place to store the mix, but any location out of direct sunlight, heat, and moisture is fine. After a day of rest, remove the cold porcelain and see how it turned out. It should now be ready to use.  Take a piece of the cold porcelain and tear it apart gently. A well made batch will form teardrop shapes as it stretches and breaks.  If the inside of the clay feels sticky, knead in additional corn starch. If the cold porcelain is brittle or dry, it was probably overcooked. You can try adding a little more oil, or make an undercooked batch and knead the two together afterward.

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Смешайте 1 чашку (240 мл) кукурузного крахмала и 1 чашку (240 мл) клея ПВА. Смешайте 2 столовые ложки (30 мл) детского масла и 2 столовые ложки (30 мл) лимонного сока. Поставьте чашу со смесью в микроволновую печь на 15 секунд. Нанесите на руки и на рабочую поверхность небольшое количество лосьона. Месите смесь до тех пор, пока она не остынет. Оберните смесь пленкой и оставьте на 24 часа. Проверьте консистенцию смеси.


Use a mild soap and water to gently clean the affected finger. Rub the area gently, being careful to not break any blisters. This can minimize the risk of infection. Treat each finger with a blistering burn separately. A burn develops for an additional 24-48 hours after contact. Things such as patting it with a towel can make your pain and discomfort worse. Allow your finger to air dry before dressing it with ointments and bandages. This can draw heat from the burn, reduce the chances of bursting a blister, and minimize your pain. Before applying any ointments, let the burn cool. Placing a loose, sterile bandage over your blister allows the area to cool and can protect it from bacteria. Change the gauze if you have any oozing or broken blisters. Keeping the area clean and dry can also prevent infection. After 24-28 hours, put on a healing and protective ointment. Do this only if the blisters are still intact and the skin is unbroken. Spread a thin layer of any of the following over the top of the burned and blistered area:  Antibiotic ointment Unscented, alcohol-free moisturizers Honey Silver sulfadiazine cream Aloe gel or cream An old wives’ tale suggests using butter on burns. However, butter retains heat and can cause infection. To prevent the burn retaining heat and protect the area from infection, avoid covering your burn with household treatments such as butter and substances like:  Toothpaste Oil Cow dung Beeswax Bear fat Eggs Lard

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Промойте ожоговую поверхность и волдыри. Дайте коже высохнуть на воздухе. Наложите стерильную повязку. Нанесите мазеобразное средство на поверхность кожи, где нет повреждения внешнего слоя. Ни в коем случае не используйте устаревшие домашние средства.


Use a mirror to check the base of your neck. Focus the mirror on the lower part of your neck, between your voice box and collarbone. Tilt your head back and take a sip of water. If there is any swelling, tenderness, or bumps/lumps or nodules at the base of the neck, call your physician and let her know you are concerned about the finding and if you should be checked for thyroid disease. Make sure the lighting is good enough so that you can see clearly. Look for symptoms that last longer than two to three weeks. If your symptoms revolve around your monthly cycle, look for symptoms that continue longer than two to three cycles. For example, you may be constantly tired with no good explanation for it because you seem to sleep long enough and get enough rest. Being tired alone is not enough to indicate a thyroid problem, as tiredness and fatigue can be caused by many things. Use a large calendar on the fridge or a large notebook to record how many hours you slept and if you felt rested, when you get your periods, if you feel too cold or too warm, if you have gained weight or lost weight, or if you feel like your heart or breath is racing. Record what you were doing when you had that sensation. If you feel nervous or anxious, take a few minutes to assess if it seems to be because of events in your life or if it seems to be unexplainable. Thyroid disorders can be silent for a long time. The body has a number of mechanisms to compensate for thyroid dysfunction; however, don’t hesitate to ask your physician to run tests if you are concerned about your thyroid function. The best way to check your thyroid is to get your doctor to test your blood. Your doctor can check for the levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). You should also consider asking that your levels of T3 and free T4 be checked as well, because differences in these levels can give you more information about the condition of the thyroid.  Since the thyroid is controlled via TSH from the pituitary, sometimes what looks like thyroid disease may actually...

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Осмотрите свою шею. Убедитесь в наличии стойких симптомов. Следите за проявлением симптомов. Сдайте анализ крови. Будьте готовы к дополнительным анализам.


Use a mirror to check your sides and make sure they are even. Comb your hair straight out and grab a horizontal section from about the same point on each side of your head. Check to see if these sections are the same length. If they are not, trim away any extra length and bumps, taking off small amounts at a time. Remember, it's always easier to cut a little and touch up more later. You can trim your sideburns with either a safety razor or with your clippers. If you want long sideburns, trim from the bottom of your ears. If shorter, you can use the depression below your cheekbone to determine where the bottoms of your sideburns should be. Place your fingers underneath each sideburn to check that they’re even after trimming. Comb the top of your hair down toward your sides. Holding your sheers vertically, cut into the corners to remove bulk. Use your clippers or a beard trimmer to cut the hair growing on the nape of your neck. Start with a grazing cut at the top of the neckline, then cut progressively closer as you work toward the nape of the neck. Use a handheld mirror to examine your neckline after tapering it to make sure it looks neat and even. immediately after cutting it. After cutting your hair, rinse it in the shower to remove any strays. Towel dry, then, part it with a comb and style it as you usually would. Decide whether you're happy with your new style and, if not, either cut it again or visit a hairstylist to make extensive changes. If you notice any mistakes or uneven areas while styling, trim these areas again as needed.

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Подровняйте бока. Подстригите бакенбарды на желаемую длину. Создайте плавный переход от боков к верхней части волос. Выполните окантовку линии роста волос на шее. Уложите волосы


Use a nail clipper to trim the tips of your acrylic nails short. Cut off as much of the acrylic as possible. If cutting is difficult due to the thickness of the nails, use a coarse nail file to file them. But make sure you don't cut any of your nail bed because it will bleed.

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Подстригите ногти.


Use a natural moisturiser like aloe vera, egg oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, kokum butter etc. Good skin care is a must and will reduce discomfort later on. Make sure to choose a product that is perfume-free; the last thing you want is to scorch your most intimate areas with harsh chemicals. Something containing vitamin E and/or aloe will go a long way to making you more comfortable and may improve healing time and appearance. Note that shaving and depilation leave your skin vulnerable to infection. Though applying rubbing alcohol will help prevent these infections, it will also burn, especially for women. Use at your own discretion. Getting started is the hardest part — after you wrangle your hair into the style you want, though, upkeep is fairly easy.  Re-do shaved areas every two or three days. Re-trim hairy areas every one or two weeks. Re-wax every four to six weeks.

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По необходимости наносите крем после бритья или увлажняющий крем. Поддерживайте новый стиль.


Use a needle and hair thread for maximum security. If you do not have the time, you can also use bobby pins. Hair thread is a lot more secure than bobby pins, which tend to fall out if you play with your hair or are planning to be active. Placing the wig just behind your natural hairline, sew it to the cornrowed hair at the middle of your head, the back of your head, the nape of your neck, and at both sides of your head. If you have chosen to create a part in your hair, also sew your wig at the part. Depending on your time and budget, you may seek a hair care specialist to attach your wig. Don’t be discouraged if this is your first time. With time and practice you will become more proficient at applying both a secure and natural look. As you have placed your weave behind your natural hairline and kept the natural hair at the edges of your face in twists or clipped, unravel your natural hair once you’re satisfied with the positioning of your wig. Adjust your natural hair together with the wig you have just made out of weave to create a natural looking blend. Ensure that the texture is maintained throughout your head. Make sure your natural hair still has the same type of kink or curl as your wig.

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Прочно зафиксируйте парик на голове. Правильно состыкуйте парик со своими волосами. Расплетите свои натуральные волосы.


Use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer on your lawn to maintain it and prevent weeds like clover from growing. Fertilizing your lawn once a year in the spring can also help to keep the grass healthy and less prone to weeds and pests. If you notice any small patches of clover growing in your lawn, use a hand fork to dig out them out. Make sure you remove the roots of the clover from the soil so it cannot grow back. Set your mower to a height of 3 to 3.5 inches (7.6 to 8.9 cm) so the grass is not cut too short. Your mower should go no lower than 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) when you mow your lawn. Keeping the grass tall can help to block out sunlight that can feed clover and other weeds, preventing them from growing. Make sure your lawn stays moist and well hydrated so weeds like clover don’t grow. Give your lawn at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water 1-2 times a week in the early morning so it stays healthy. A dry lawn will be starved for nutrients and be too unhealthy to fight off weeds like clover.

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Удобряйте газон весной, чтобы предотвратить рост клевера. Удаляйте небольшие участки клевера посадочными вилами, чтобы предотвратить их распространение. Подстригайте газон так, чтобы трава была выше клевера. Поливайте газон 1–2 раза в неделю, чтобы предотвратить рост клевера.


Use a non-alcoholic mouthwash, such as children’s mouthwash, twice a day. Concentrate the gargling on your tongue. This can kill bacteria, prevent infection, and promote healing. Avoid mouthwashes with alcohol. They can cause pain and discomfort on your tongue. Salt is a natural antiseptic that can kill bacteria. Mix one teaspoon salt with warm water and gargle it twice a day. This can promote healing and may soothe any discomfort on your tongue. Use a medical saline solution if you prefer this to salt water. Apply a thin layer of aloe vera gel directly on the cut and surrounding skin. This can quickly soothe any pain or discomfort you may have. Aloe vera can also help your tongue heal more quickly. Soft foods high in vitamin C can promote healing of your tongue cut. Add the following to your diet to speed healing without increasing any discomfort :  Mangoes Grapes Blueberries

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Прополощите рот жидкостью для ополаскивания рта без спирта. Прополощите рот соленой водой. Нанесите гель с алоэ. Ешьте продукты, богатые витамином С.


Use a paddle attachment if possible. Don't worry if they don't mix just quite yet. Add the water, oil, and vinegar mixture to the flour,. Keeping the paddle attachment mixing on low speed.    Mix just long enough for all the ingredients to come together. Add more water if dough is too dry. The hook attachment of the mixer will simulate kneading, which is essential for phyllo dough to develop good elasticity. If you don't have a stand mixer and wish to knead the dough by hand — God bless you — get ready to knead for approximately 20 minutes. While kneading, pick the dough ball up and throw it down on the counter several times to help push out any trapped air. Once coated, set aside in a medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Wait for at least 30 minutes and as much as 2 hours for the dough to set. You'll get better results (i.e. the dough will be easier to work with) the longer you let is rest.

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Соедините муку и соль в миксере и тщательно перемешайте при медленном режиме. Отдельно соедините воду, масло и уксус. Продолжайте перемешивание с насадочной лопаткой, пока тесто не станет мягким, около 1 минуты. Переключите насадочную лопатку на крюк для миксера, и продолжайте перемешивать в течение приблизительно 10 минут. Достаньте тесто из миксера и продолжайте замешивать вручную еще 2 минуты. Возьмите 1 чайную ложку оливкового или растительного масла и покройте им все тесто.


Use a paintbrush to apply a primer that is specifically for melamine. Target all of the areas that you cannot easily reach with a roller. Primers that are specifically for laminate wood are an alternative option. Roll the primer in one direction across each surface. Ensure that the roller always sounds crinkly and wet, and if it loses that sound, apply more primer. If you are using a new roller cover that has fibers, wrap it in masking tape before you use it. Rip off the masking tape to remove any loose fibers that would have otherwise been stuck to your project. Use 220 grit sandpaper to smooth over any drips or other marks caused by the primer. Wipe over the sanded surfaces with a tack cloth again. The instructions that are on the primer will indicate how long it will take to dry. This normally takes around 4 hours. Cover the full surface of the kitchen cupboards or furniture again. Wait for the primer to dry. You don't need to sand the surface again after the second coat of primer, unless you notice more bumps or imperfections. Use a foam roller to evenly coat all surfaces with paint. Let the first coat dry for 6-8 hours.  If you prefer to use a paint brush, brush against the grain first and then brush with it.  Paint applied to melamine takes longer to dry than on wood. This is because melamine isn’t as absorbent.  You can buy paint specifically for melamine surfaces from home improvement stores. Use either a foam roller or paintbrush again to apply paint to all of the surfaces. Let the final coat dry for 24 hours. Start with the back or inside of any doors to cupboards, so that you can get used to spray painting there first. Then spray paint your entire project, and let it dry overnight.  Wear a respirator mask at all times when working with spray paint. Check that the spray paint can be used on melamine surfaces by reading the label before you purchase it. Apply a second coat with spray paint if you need to once the first coat is dry.

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Кистью нанесите грунтовку на все края и углы. Валиком нанесите грунтовку на рабочую область. Отшлифуйте грунтовку, когда та высохнет, чтобы устранить любые неровности. Добавьте второй слой грунтовки. Нанесите первый слой меламиновой краски на загрунтованные поверхности. Добавьте второй слой меламиновой краски, когда высохнет первый. Распылите краску на рабочую область, если хотите получить более гладкую поверхность.


Use a pair of kitchen scissors to divide each frog leg in half at the knee joint. If you do not have a pair of scissors set aside for kitchen use, you could use a sharp knife, instead. Just be careful to avoid cutting your fingers while trying to cut through the joint. Place the frog legs in a bowl and pour the milk on top. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Do not let the frog legs marinate at room temperature. The milk could spoil, and room temperature range is ideal for triggering bacterial growth in raw meat. After marinating the frog legs, let them drain on clean paper towels. Pat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. If you are not sure about how much salt and pepper to use, try using about 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) of each. Dump the flour onto a plate or shallow bowl. Place each frog leg in the flour and turn as needed to coat all sides.  Gently shake off excess flour when done. Place the coated frog legs on a separate plate when done. Heat over high heat, letting it come to a sizzle. The butter should begin to sizzle, but avoid letting it smoke. When butter becomes hot enough to produce smoke, it begins breaking down, which can affect the flavor of the end dish. Add half of the frog legs to the sizzling butter and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the legs over using tongs in the middle of the cooking process so that both sides are evenly cooked. Discard the remaining butter in the skillet and add a fresh 6 Tbsp (180 ml) more. Cook the remaining frog legs in the hot butter for 3 to 4 minutes. As before, flip the legs over in the middle of the cooking process to cook both sides evenly. Discard the butter currently in the skillet and add the remaining butter. Once it sizzles, add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.  Stir the garlic continually to avoid burning it. When done, the garlic should be lightly browned and very fragrant. With the skillet off the heat, add the lemon juice and more salt and pepper. Stir to combine well. As before, if you are not sure about how much...

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Отрежьте лапки лягушек по суставу. Замаринуйте лапки в молоке. Приправьте солью и перцем. Обваляйте в муке. Нагрейте 6 ст. Готовьте половинки лапок до золотистого цвета. Повторите приготовление с большим количеством масла и оставшимися лягушачьими лапками. Поджарьте чеснок. Добавьте лимонный сок, соль и перец. Подавайте лягушачьи лапки с чесночным соусом.


Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to grip the little point on the end of the light bulb and give it a good twist. This breaks the brass contact and one of the wires leading to the filament. Pull these parts out with the pliers. Wear gloves and eye protection while hollowing out your light bulb in case it breaks. Once you can see inside the bulb, you’ll see a small tube connected to the parts in there. Dig in there with a screwdriver and break this tube. Once you have that out, you can shake the rest of the small parts from inside the bulb out. Empty the contents of the bulb onto a paper towel or cloth that you can easily throw away. Take your empty light bulb to the kitchen sink. Fill it with some water and a couple drops of dish detergent, shake the soapy water around, and dump it down the drain. Stuff a crumpled paper towel into the end of your light bulb to dry it and wipe away any powder or glass bits that are left inside. Allow any remaining water to air dry. Use nail polish or any acrylic paint to hand paint your own design on your vase. Or you can paint the cap only for a simpler look. Allow your paint to fully dry before filling your vase with water and flowers. Fill your vase with water and flowers. Put water into your light bulb vase and some short cut flowers to place inside it. The weight of the water should allow your vase to stand on its own. If you’d like to hang your vase, tie some twine or ribbon around the cap. Hang the vases up on your porch or patio, or keep them on hooks inside.

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Используйте тонкогубцы, чтобы удалить контакты из латуни и проволоку. Отверткой сломайте трубку внутри лампочки. Очистите внутреннюю часть лампочки мыльной водой. Высушите лампочку бумажным полотенцем. Покрасьте металлический цоколь или стекло, чтобы добавить вазе блеска. Для создания вазы в стиле рустик оберните бечевку вокруг цоколя. Готово.


Use a pair of scissors to carefully cut the top of the bottle off. Cut just beneath where the bottle begins to narrow. A plastic soda bottle works best. Be sure to remove the paper label completely. Parental supervision may be necessary for younger children when cutting the bottle. Pour in the pebbles in the bottom of the bottle. Soda bottles are never flat. Pour in the pebbles to even out the bottom and to keep the gauge from tipping over if it’s windy or the downpour is extremely heavy. Remove the cap from the top of the bottle and turn it upside down. Place it upside down on the bottom part of the bottle so that the top is pointing downward. Secure the funnel in place by lining up the cut edges and taping the two halves together. Make sure that the top half is firmly held in place, and that there aren't any gaps between the two pieces of your gauge. Cut a long piece of duct tape and place it on the side of the gauge so that it creates a straight vertical line from the bottom of the bottle to the top. Take a marker and a straightedge to draw a horizontal line just above the pebbles. This is the bottom of the gauge. Use duct tape for it’s strong adhesive properties. Masking tape, or other forms of tape, may come loose when soaking wet. Take a ruler and place it against the tape so that the 0 lines up with the bottom line you have marked off. Use a marker to mark off every half-centimeter or half-inch along the tape until you get to the top. Label the centimetres or inches from the top to the bottom. You want to be sure that your measurements will be easy to read throughout the duration of the experiment.  Every half interval does not need to be labeled. Label every other mark by beginning with the second mark as 1 inch or cm. The marks in-between each label are a half measurement. Make sure to wait until your marker dries on the tape before placing your gauge in the rain. Do not use washable markers or apply markings while in the rain. If you have to reapply new tape or new markings midway through the...

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Срежьте верхнюю часть бутылки. Положите на дно бутылки камешки. Сделайте из верхней части бутылки воронку. Сделайте измерительную шкалу. Отметьте отрезки длиной по полсантиметра. Установите дождемер в наиболее подходящем месте. Обратите внимание на погоду. Повторите измерения.


Use a pair of sharp pruning shears to snip the lower end of the stem at a slight angle. Only take healthy cuttings that do not have signs of disease of infestation. Cutting the stem at an angle increases its surface area, allowing it to take up more moisture and nutrients from the planting soil.  Wear gardening gloves and eye protection when you take a cutting. Take semi-ripe or hardwood for your cuttings rather than younger sections that are still green. The best time to take cuttings from bougainvillea is late-spring to mid-summer, when growth is most rapid and abundant. Getting bougainvillea to root can be tricky. Consider taking multiple cuttings to give yourself more than one shot if your first attempt fails. You can cut back as much as a third of the plant's growth without worrying about harming it. Sterilize your gardening tools with rubbing alcohol before and after you take a cutting. The stem is the only part of the bougainvillea that will  take root successfully. Cut away all flowers, leaves, and small offshoots from the slender, woody shaft. Trim and discard any sections that are still green, as these are less likely to survive when planted.  Make sure you remove at least half of the leaves from the stem. This will help ensure that all of the plant’s resources are being used to form new roots. If you’re not planning on rooting your bougainvillea right away, wrap your cuttings in a damp paper towel and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight plastic bag. This will keep them from drying out for 1-2 weeks. Wet the bottom of the stem and press it into a container of powdered rooting hormone. Coat the underside thoroughly, but avoid caking or clumping. To remove excess powder, tap the stem lightly with your fingertip.  Rooting hormone can be found at most major gardening centers, greenhouses, and plant nurseries. It’s also sometimes known as “rooting acid.” You can also try making your own rooting hormone at home using ingredients like apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, honey, or crushed Aspirin.

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Обрежьте ваше растение, чтобы получить черенки. Удалите лишние листья и разделите их. Подготовьте и обработайте узлы.


Use a pair of sharp, clean scissors to remove the leaves. Do not cut too closely to the bulb, or you will spoil the chances of the chives regrowing. You want to leave about ½ an inch of green leaves attached to the bulb, above the soil.  If you just need a few chives, harvest from the outside of the clump. Sharp scissors work best as they will not rip the plant like dull scissors will. Leave the rest to grow. If you want to continue to harvest them in winter, transfer a clump of chives to a pot. Place it on a sunny windowsill. You can then have fresh chives throughout the winter. If storing, cut chives can be kept in the refrigerator inside a sealed plastic bag for up to one week. It is also possible to freeze them in ice cubes or to  freeze dry them.  Before using your chives, rinse them off under cool, running water to remove any dirt or debris from the garden.  Another good method for preservation is to  make chive vinegar. You can use chives in a  salad. They also make a great  baked potato topping. The possibilities for chives are truly endless!

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Соберите листья в кучу. Используйте шнитт-лук в приготовлении блюда или оставьте на хранение. Используйте шнитт-лук в рецепте.


Use a paper towel to clean up the urine spot. If the spot is dry, then wet it with clean water and dab the area with a paper towel. of dish soap and 2 cups (470 mL) of cool water on a clean, white cloth. Use hydrogen peroxide or vinegar to blot any remaining stain, then blot up excess moisture with a dry cloth.”|}} Green dish detergents are recommended for spot cleaning recent pet urine accidents. Put a dollop of green dish detergent on a wet paper towel. Blot the area with the soapy towel to clean up the urine. While the carpet is still wet, pour a layer of baking soda over it. The baking soda may get damp, but that is okay. The baking soda and soap will need several hours to work. If you’re working on a small spot, cover it with paper towels while it treats. Don’t remove the baking soda. It’s normal for the area to foam as the baking soda and vinegar react to each other. This reaction between the two substances helps remove the bad smell.  You can also clean the area with a mixture of water, white vinegar, and baking soda. Simply mix one cup (237 milliliters) of water, one cup (237 milliliters) of vinegar, and two tablespoons (30 milliliters) of baking soda into an empty spray bottle. This cleaner has a shelf life of 2-3 months.  If the smell still lingers, hydrogen peroxide can be applied to the urine spot; however, you should test it on your carpet in a hidden area first as it can discolor carpet. Products that use enzymes to break down the smell are commercially available and require no extra cleanup. Monitor the vinegar as it treats the carpet. Make sure that your pets and/or children are kept away from it. If you’re using hydrogen peroxide, it should sit for 10-15 minutes. Wipe away the remaining baking soda and blot the area dry. Once it’s dry, smell the carpet to determine if the smell remains. If it does, then you may have to use a carpet steam cleaner. If your carpet pad is soaked with urine, then you may have to replace it to get rid of the smell. If you have a lot of set-in pet odors, you may...

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Удалите оставшуюся жидкость. Нанесите на ковер зеленое жидкое мыло. Нанесите на загрязненное место пищевую соду. Оставьте соду на ночь. Побрызгайте на высохшее пятно белым уксусом. Подождите 5 минут, пока белый уксус подействует. Промокните чистящие средства мягкой тканью. Используйте пароочиститель для ковров.


Use a paper towel to grab as much of the solid as possible and discard it in the trash. You may need to do this several times in order to completely remove the solid. If cleaning a chair with fabric upholstery, it’s important not to rub as you clean; you might force the solids into the fabric and make it more difficult to clean. It’s important to act as soon as you see the mess, so it doesn’t have time to set. The faster you attend to a spill, the less likely it is to set and cause a stain. If you act quickly enough, you should just need to dampen a cloth or rag with water. Use it to sponge up as much of the liquid as you can. Wring out the liquid in a separate container or a sink, and keep blotting the spill until it’s gone. This tag provides cleaning instructions directly from the manufacturer. If you see an S, you should only use solvent-based solutions to clean the chair. A W means you should use a water-based solvent, while an SW or S/W means either type of solution can be used. Any product containing water could damage the upholstery. There are several brands of cleaners, and you should always check the instructions coming with the product. Some are in liquid form while others are powdered.  In either case, you’ll want to apply a small amount of solvent to a dry cloth and blot up the stain. Make sure to use a damp cloth to wick away the solvent, otherwise it could leave a ring on your upholstery. Mix a mild dish soap with water and dampen a clean cloth with it. Blot the stain with the cloth. Be careful not to rub the stain, otherwise you may damage the upholstery, especially if it’s made of fabric or microfibers. Dampen a cotton ball with a few drops of rubbing alcohol. Test the alcohol on a small spot of the chair that’s out of view, such as the underside. If it doesn’t cause any damage, use the cotton ball to rub the stain.  Mesh upholstery tends to get frayed if rubbed too briskly. Make sure to be more gentle on these surfaces.  Don’t use rubbing alcohol on acrylic fabric upholstery.  Rubbing alcohol...

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Соберите поверхностный мусор. Соберите жидкость влажной салфеткой. Изучите инструкцию по уходу за стулом. Удалите пятна растворяющим средством для сухой химчистки. Удалите пятна растворяющим средством на водной основе. Удалите пятна медицинским спиртом.


Use a paring knife or kernel remover to take the kernels off the corn. Use a sharp knife to finely dice the bacon. You can also use clean kitchen shears for this purpose. Set it on medium, and add the bacon. Let the bacon cook by itself until it is lightly brown. Let the dish cook for about 15 minutes, until the corn is tender.

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Отделите ядра кукурузы от кочана. Нарежьте бекон кубиками. Разогрейте бекон на большой сковороде. Приготовьте бекон. Добавьте кукурузу, соль и перец.


Use a peeler to remove the waxy skin and a knife to chop off the ends. Cube the cucumbers with a knife to make them easier to work with. You can either use a hand grater or a box grater, depending on whichever is easiest for you to work with. Grate the cucumbers into a bowl to avoid losing any shreds. Bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Once it boils, the sugar should break down into the water, making it a little thicker. Turn the heat down to medium-low or medium and simmer the mixture for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Heating the cucumbers together with the water and sugar combines the flavors more thoroughly than mixing them cold. Allow it to cool slightly, at least until it stops bubbling and steaming. Blend it on high speed until it resembles a puree with very few noticeable chunks of cucumber remaining. Blending releases more of the juice trapped inside the cucumber. The cheesecloth should be large enough to drape over the sides of the bowl. Go slowly to prevent the sides of the cheesecloth from slipping down into the puree. Knot the cloth or tie it to secure the ends in place. Once the juice stops dripping out on its own, squeeze the cheesecloth pouch to wring out any excess. When squeezing the pouch no longer produces juice, remove the cheesecloth and discard or save as desired. Stir to combine. Salt takes off the bitter edge that cucumber juice naturally has, but the bitterness may already be less obvious due to the sweeteners. Save any extra inside the refrigerator up to a week.

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Очистите, нарежьте и измельчите огурцы. Натрите кубики огурцов на мелкие кусочки. Налейте 2 чашки (500 мл) воды и насыпьте 2 ст. Добавьте натертый огурец в кипящую сахарную воду. Уберите огуречную смесь с огня. Закиньте огуречную смесь в блендер и добавьте 2 ст. Поместите марлю на большую стеклянную миску. Аккуратно вылейте перемешанные огурцы на марлю. Как только пюре окажется на марле, соберите вместе два конца марли и сделайте тугой пучок. Позвольте стечь огуречному соку из марли в стеклянную миску. По вкусу, добавьте соль в огуречный сок. Подайте огуречный сок в стаканах охлажденным или со льдом.


Use a pencil and a ruler to draw out a square on a sheet of clean paper. Hold the ruler in your nondominant hand and use the side of the ruler as a straight edge to draw each side of your square. Make your square 7.7 by 7.7 centimetres (3.0 by 3.0 in) to create a scale model of the Great Pyramid! Every 1 centimetre (0.39 in) will represent 30 metres (98 ft) of the pyramid. Use your ruler to calculate the midsection of each side of your square. Mark the spot where you need to place each line with a small hash mark and then rotate your ruler to draw each line perpendicular to the square's side.  For the Great Pyramid scale model, place each line 3.85 centimetres (1.52 in) in from the corner of each side, and make it extend 6.2 centimetres (2.4 in) out from the square. If you're not building the scale model of the Great Pyramid, you have to draw each line so that it's big enough to meet the other faces of the pyramid in the center. To be safe, make each line at least the same length as a single side of your square. Use your ruler to line up a connection between the top of each line and the corner on each adjacent side. Start at the top of a line and draw a connecting line to the corner of the square on the left. Draw a symmetrical line going from the top of the line to the corner on the right. Sketch your lines out using the ruler and pencil until you've drawn 8 connecting lines to their corresponding corner on the square.  You should now be looking at 4 triangles that share a base with the 4 sides of your square. For the scale model, each connecting line should be 7.3 centimetres (2.9 in). Hold the paper in your nondominant hand and use a pair of scissors to cut along the exterior edges of your shape. Continue cutting along the edges until you've cut out the entire drawing. It should look like it was cut out in one continuous cut. Lay your cut-out shape flat on your work surface. Use your nondominant hand to brace the paper along each side of your square before folding each triangle towards the center. Use the...

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Отмерьте и начертите квадрат с помощью линейки и карандаша. Проведите 4 симметричные линии от каждой стороны квадрата. Соедините каждую линию карандашом с двумя ближайшими к ней углами квадрата. Аккуратно вырежьте пирамиду ножницами. Загните каждую боковую грань пирамиды к ее середине. Закрепите края граней пирамиды скотчем там, где они стыкуются друг с другом. Покройте пирамиду клеем, чтобы добавить песок, если вы хотите, чтобы она выглядела более реалистично. Посыпьте пирамиду песком.


Use a pencil so you’re able to erase your lines if you make a mistake. Lightly draw the circle in the center of a piece of paper so you have room to add features to it. Find the middle of your circle and lightly sketch a straight line that extends from the top of the circle down your sheet of paper so you know where the middle of the face is. Start by drawing your circle large so you have room to draw the features. Otherwise, your lines may get messy and it could be hard to draw correctly. Measure about a third of the way up from the bottom of your circle and use your pencil to make a mark. Use a straightedge to draw a horizontal line that extends past the edges of the circle to use as a guide for the character’s eyes. Don’t apply too much pressure when you draw the line since it will be hard to erase otherwise. Your measurements do not need to be precise. If you don’t have a ruler, estimate the distance with the end of your pencil instead. Find the lowest point on the circle you drew and set a straightedge horizontally across it. Draw a light, straight line along the bottom of the circle so it extends past the circle’s widest point. In your finished drawing, the tip of the nose will be along this line. Find the distance from the center of the circle to the line you drew for the nose. Measure down from the bottom of the circle (or the nose line) to the distance you just found and make a small horizontal mark on the vertical center line. The mark will be the tip of the character’s chin when you’re finished. If you’re drawing a female character, place the mark at a distance equal to ⅓ of the circle’s diameter since female anime and manga characters tend to have rounder faces. Start on either the left or right side of the circle at its widest point. Draw a line from the side of the circle that’s slightly angled toward the vertical center line. Continue drawing the line until you reach the mark you made for the nose. Once the angled line crosses the nose guide line, continue drawing it toward the mark you made...

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Нарисуйте на листе бумаги круг с проходящей через его середину вертикальной линией. Проведите ориентировочную линию для глаз на треть диаметра выше нижнего края круга. Проведите горизонтальную линию внизу круга, чтобы обозначить расположение носа. Проведите ниже круга горизонтальную линию, чтобы обозначить подбородок. Обозначьте нижнюю челюсть персонажа. Проведите под головой контуры шеи.


Use a pencil to lightly trace your desired design onto the leather. Do not press too hard, as this will indent the leather. The paint is also semi-transparent, so any bold lines beneath the paint may show through. Using a paintbrush, fill in your design with the desired colors. Try to avoid creating thick layers of paint. A thick layer of paint will be more likely to crack over time. If your design has multiple colors, let each color dry before moving on to the next to avoid smudging the paint. Be sure to clean your brushes each time you select a new paint color to work with. Keep a small cup of water next to your workstation. Dip the paintbrush in the water before placing it into another color. If you make a mistake while painting, use a small amount of acetone on a cotton ball or cotton swab to gently lift away the paint. Once the paint is successfully removed and the area has dried, you can continue painting. When you have finished painting your design, put it aside and let it air dry. The item should be secured in a safe place where it won’t be damaged or disturbed. The paint should dry within 15 to 20 minutes.

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Нанесите контуры рисунка на поверхность из искусственной кожи. Раскрасьте рисунок. Исправьте ошибки с помощью ацетона. Дайте краске высохнуть.


Use a permanent marker to do this. The mark will indicate where you need to cut the pipe.  Make sure the circumference of the pipe is large enough so that the top of the soda bottle can fit inside. You can purchase PVC pipe from your local hardware store. The cone side of the bottle should be pointed toward the ceiling at this point. Check to see that the opening of the bottle inside the PVC pipe is not touching the ground. The PVC pipe should be propping the bottle up off of the ground. If the opening of the bottle is touching the ground, then you will need to cut a larger piece of PVC pipe.

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Поставьте метку на расстоянии 13 см от края трубы ПВХ. Поставьте бутылку горлышком в отрезок трубы.


Use a photo sharing site such as Photobucket, Flickr, Tumblr, or something similar. Once you have made your account, you can upload your banner, avatar, and any other images onto the website. Use the sharing capabilities to get the HTML code to add your banner to your forum signature, website, or anything else.

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Создайте аккаунт. Получите код.


Use a piece of rebar (a steel bar commonly used as a tension device to reinforce concrete) to break the bamboo's internal nodes. This is done by shoving the rebar in and out of the bamboo pole on one end, then the other. You should end up with a hollow tube. Vapor builds up during the application of heat to the bamboo pole. In order to let the vapor escape, it is recommended that you drill a few holes at the nodes. Take your torch and begin applying heat to the pole with the flame, continually moving from the widest part of the bamboo, to the thinnest. The heat should be above boiling temperature. This achieves two things:  The heat coloring of the bamboo. Application of the heat acts as a stain on the bamboo and gives it a warm, coffee color. The lignin and pectin in the bamboo becomes soft and pliable allowing you to more easily mold the bamboo. Using a wet rag, sweep down the bamboo pole, wiping moisture over surface. Test the flexibility of the bamboo by bending the pole slightly. It should give fairly easily. Hit the bamboo with the side of your hand or the side of the small shovel to move the sand all the way to the bottom of the pole. The sand stabilizes the bamboo so the walls do not buckle when you bend it. Dig a hole in firm earth that is 6"-8" deep and slightly larger than the circumference of the pole. Holding it firmly for leverage, you are now ready to shape the pole.  Begin by torching the pole again. Concentrate on the area you wish to bend, and keep the flame moving. Periodically wipe the pole with a wet rag. The water prevents the bamboo from drying out and becoming brittle. Dried bamboo can break or split easily. As you work the pole with the torch, begin to bend the bamboo pole into your desired shape. Repeat torching, bending, and dampening until you finesse the bamboo into the desired shape. This may take time. It is at this point that bamboo often splits, due to all of the stress it is under. The more time you take shaping the bamboo gradually, the less chance you have of splitting your...

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Пробейте все перегородки в бамбуковом шесте. Просверлите отверстия для испарения влаги. Нагрейте бамбук. Проверьте бамбук на гибкость. Запечатайте один конец вашей бамбуковой трубки и заполните ее мелким песком. Подготовьтесь к выгибанию шеста. Получите вашу изогнутую бамбуковую палку!


Use a piece of wood that's slightly larger than your ideal size. This will allow you to some room for error when you use a knife to shave away excess wood with a knife to shape your sword. To check your wood for rottenness, strike it against a hard surface. If it breaks or cracks, select another piece of wood. Use a pencil to draw the approximate shape of your sword on the 2x4. This shape can be curved, like a traditional katana or scimitar, or straight edged on both sides with an angled or triangular point.  When drawing your outline, remember the cross guard of the sword. This is located at the base of the blade, between the blade and handle of the sword.  The tip of swords are generally angled or pointed. Be sure to include this in your outline. A 45° angle from the tip to one side of the sword will provide a suitable angled point. Measure the ideal length of your sword on your wood and mark it with a pencil. Use a hand saw to cut free excess length from the wood. Remember to cut along the angle or point you've drawn on the wood for the point. A sharp woodworking knife will work best for this, but any sharp, sturdy knife can be used. Carve away wood to create the blade of your sword.  For one-sided blades, the blade should narrow on its "sharp" side, creating a triangular shape. The wood should thicken toward the opposite, non-bladed side. For double sided swords, the shape of the blade will be roughly that of a diamond. The thickest part of this blade will be at the center of the blade, with both "edged" sides thin. A somewhat elliptical (oval) shape will work best for your handle, which should be thinner than the blade. The cross guard should also be thin and form the crossing part of a t-shape between the blade and handle.  An oval shape will be more comfortable to hold onto when using your sword than a purely circular one.  To make a distinct cross guard, a file will work best. Use your knife to form the general outline at this point. Later, you'll use sandpaper to smooth it, and a file to make it...

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Выберите деревянный брусок немного больше нужной длины меча. Нарисуйте контуры меча на боковинах бруска с сечением 5х10 см. Укоротите брусок до нужной длины. Срежьте лишнюю древесину, чтобы выточить контуры лезвия меча. Выточите рукоять меча и гарду. Скорректируйте вес меча до необходимого.


Use a pipette to flood the bacteria sample with several drops of crystal violet dye, sometimes called gentian violet. Wait thirty to sixty seconds. Crystal violet (CV) dissociates in aqueous solutions into CV+ and chloride (Cl–) ions. These ions penetrate through the cell wall and cell membrane of both gram-positive and gram-negative cells. The CV+ ion interacts with negatively charged components of bacterial cells to stain the cells purple. Many laboratories use "Hucker's" crystal violet, which adds ammonium oxalate to prevent precipitation. Tilt the slide and use a wash bottle to squirt a small stream of distilled or tap water over the top of the slide. The water should run down over the surface of the smear, but not be aimed directly at it. Do not rinse excessively, which might remove the stain from Gram positive bacteria. Use a pipette to cover the smear with iodine. Let it sit for at least 60 seconds, then rinse off with the same careful method. Iodine, in the form of negatively charged ions, interacts with CV+ to form large complexes of crystal violet and iodine (CV–I complexes) within the inner and outer layers of the cell. This will trap the purple crystal violet colour in the cell, wherever it has stained. Iodine is corrosive. Avoid inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. A 1:1 mix of acetone and ethanol is typically used for this critical step, which must be timed carefully. Hold the slide at an angle, then add the decoloriser until no more violet colour is visible in the draining runoff. This typically takes under 10 seconds, or even less time if the decoloriser contains higher concentrations of acetone. Stop immediately, or the decoloriser will remove the crystal violet stain from both gram-positive and negative cells, and the stain will have to be repeated. Immediately rinse off excess decoloriser, using the earlier technique.  Pure (95%+) acetone can be used instead. The more acetone there is, the faster the decoloriser will work, requiring more precise timing. If you are having trouble timing...

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Нанесите на образец раствор кристаллического фиолетового (кристаллвиолета). Аккуратно смойте краситель водой. Нанесите на образец йод, затем смойте его. Добавьте обесцвечивающее вещество и сразу же смойте его. Нанесите на образец контрастный краситель и смойте его водой. Высушите предметное стекло.


Use a plastic bag that is easy to turn inside out, like a plastic shopping bag. You also want to be sure that the bag is big enough so that your hand will fit inside it. Make sure that the bag doesn't have any rips or holes. Make sure that you are able to move your fingers inside the bag. You are going to grab the spider with the bag, so you want to make sure that the bag is flexible enough to do this. Walk over to the spider with the bag on your hand. With the hand that is inside the bag, grab the spider. Try to be gentle and not to squeeze, or else you could kill the spider. Try to grab the spider so that it is surrounded by the bag and is not being squeezed between your fingers. Quickly, before the spider can escape, turn the bag inside out. This way the spider will be trapped inside the bag. Pinch the top of the bag so that the spider can't escape out the top. Take the spider outside and shake out the bag. The spider should come out. You also can leave the bag outside and come back for it later, but be sure to remember, you don't want to litter!

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Найдите пластиковый пакет. Просуньте в пакет ладонь. Поймайте паука. Выверните пакет. Выпустите паука.


Use a plastic cutting surface to avoid contaminating a wooden cutting board. Brush the grill with cooking oil, and preheat it to a medium high temperature. Allow the grill to get thoroughly heated. Take care not to let the grill get too hot, or you'll end up with charred steak that's raw on the inside. Cook it for for approximately 4 minutes on the first side. Use tongs to flip them over after the first side has grill marks and has formed a brown crust. Grill the other side for an additional 4 minutes.

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Разрежьте стейк на порции. Подготовьте гриль. Положите стейки на поверхность гриля. Снимите стейки с гриля и дайте остыть в течение 3 минут.


Use a plunger to plunge out the water in the bowl. Then use a towel to remove excess water on the inside. This is important to ensure that the cleaning solution isn’t too heavily diluted. Fill the bowl so that the vinegar covers up the hard water spots. Cleaning vinegar, which is especially acidic, is best for removing hard water stains. However, distilled white vinegar can also work if it is all that you have. Use a rag to spread the vinegar over hard to reach spots, like under the rim of the toilet. You can also apply vinegar to the outside of the toilet, if there are any water spots around it. You can also apply the vinegar to toilet paper and stick it on spots overnight. This will help to ensure maximum exposure to the acidic vinegar. The vinegar will slowly eat away at the stains. Close the door and be sure that pets and children do not get into the bathroom. Use a brush with stiff nylon bristles to scrub at the hard water stains, removing anything that remains after the soaking. The vinegar should have loosened them so that they come up easily. If not, repeat this process. You may also want to use a smaller head brush to get into tight spots around the rim of the toilet. A kitchen dish brush works well for this, but do not use it to wash dishes after cleaning your toilet with it. If the toilet brush isn’t getting the job done, try using a pumice stone instead. Many people report that it is good at picking up hard stains, without damaging the porcelain. Scrub the stain gently in conjunction with a cleaner, like vinegar, to pick up the stain.

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Осушите унитаз. Заполните унитаз чистящим средством с уксусом. Протрите унитаз уксусом. Оставьте унитаз в таком состоянии до следующего утра. Пройдитесь по поверхности ершиком. Используйте пемзу.


Use a point-and-shoot camera or phone camera. Using a point-and-shoot or phone camera can be convenient but can also be limiting in terms of the versatility of your photography. Point-and-shoots are certainly cheaper (although prices for DSLRs are becoming more reasonable). They are lighter and easier to carry. They have a fixed lens, so you do not need to worry about deciding which lens to use or carry around extra lenses. Everything in a picture taken with this camera will be in focus. It can also be difficult to capture light, especially if you are taking nighttime photos.   Use a higher-end DSLR camera. A DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera will give you more flexibility and adaptability in taking photos of buildings. You can manipulate focal and lighting settings. They have interchangeable lenses and have faster shutter speeds. They are also more durable, intended to withstand variable weather conditions (shooting in cold, heat, dusty conditions, etc.), and they should last longer than a point-and-shoot camera. These cameras range widely in terms of price, with cheaper DSLRs costing $200-$500 and high-end ones costing $10,000 or more.   Try a 35mm film camera. While traditional 35mm film cameras are less common today, passionate photographers may still choose to go with this medium. Film cameras have better control over lighting, and color and light work better together. There can also be a grainy feel to 35mm photographs, which can add a more natural, textural feel to the pictures. One of the downsides to 35mm film is the added expense of working with 35mm film: you need to buy film, typically with 24 or 36 exposures per roll, and you need to develop this film. Use a wide angle lens. A wide angle lens has a short focal length and has a wider field of view that is more akin to how the human eye sees. A wide angle lens can capture immense landscapes and buildings within one photograph. They often, however, often result in distorted photos, with vertical lines bending somewhat so that the full image...

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Выберите фотоаппарат. Подберите объектив. Закрепите камеру на штативе. Возьмите с собой прочее оборудование.


Use a quality water conditioner such as Seachem Prime before putting fresh tap water in the tank. The chlorine and chloramines in standard tap water can harm bettas, as well as kill off all that beneficial bacteria housed in the filter. Older sources may suggest aging the water (standing it for a time) but it's best to use a water conditioner, as aged water removes chlorine but not chloramine and heavy metals. Use a master freshwater test kit to ensure that your tank is completely cycled before adding your betta! The parameters should be: ammonia 0 ppm, nitrite 0ppm, nitrate <20 ppm, and around 7 pH. It is a not a good idea to use distilled bottled water because this deprives your betta of necessary minerals and is not fish 'safe'. Treated tap water is both a cheaper and better alternative. If the tank is without a top cover, fill it about 80% high to ensure your fish won't leap out. Bettas are very active and can jump over 3 inches/7.5cm when motivated! However, bettas usually won't be trying to escape if they're comfortable in their home.

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Подготовьте воду. Заполните аквариум петушка.


Use a rag or paper towels to clean up the paint and paint remover. If the area is greasy or slippery, clean it with mild soap and water to eliminate slip hazards.

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Сотрите остатки пятна.


Use a rag to rub some warm water and isopropyl alcohol over the area around the loose part of the sole. If you can do so without pulling it off further, clean inside where the sole has become loose as well. Use a toothpick or cotton swab to apply a layer of adhesive inside where the sole has come apart from the shoe. Make the layer fairly thick, as it’s better to put in too much and have it overflow than to not have enough. Some adhesives need to cure for a few minutes after being applied and before the sole is put in place. Check the instructions on your adhesive product. Being careful not to get any adhesive on your hands, press the sole and the shoe together tightly. Don’t worry if some adhesive spills out -- this can be sanded off later. The sole should be pressed tightly against the shoe for the entire time it dries. Secure it using rubber bands or duct tape, or set weights on top of the shoe in the area where the glue is drying. Place the shoe somewhere out of the way, where it can stay cool and dry while it sets. Wait at least a full day before wearing the shoe. If any of the shoe sole adhesive spilled out when you pressed the sole down, sand it off using 120-grit sandpaper. Make sure the adhesive has dried out completely before sanding it.

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Очистите обувь и подошву от загрязнений. Нанесите клей для обуви на оторванный участок подошвы. Прижмите подошву к низу обуви. Закрепите подошву с помощью резинок или скотча или придавите ее чем-нибудь тяжелым. Подождите 24 часа. Удалите засохшие остатки вытекшего клея шкуркой.


Use a rag to rub warm water and isopropyl alcohol around the hole to clean off any dirt or grime. Let it dry for a few minutes before continuing. This will help the glue adhere to the rubber. Scrub the edges of the hole with sandpaper until it appears to take on a rougher texture. Remove the insole of the shoe and place a piece of duct tape inside the shoe where the hole is. If the hole does not go all the way through the inside of the shoe, put your finger in the hole and push up to see where the hole is and cover that part with duct tape. Being careful not to touch the adhesive with your bare hands, gently squeeze it into the hole. Make sure the entire hole is filled, and don’t worry if there is some overflow. The ice cube will allow you to smooth the surface of the glue without sticking to it. You can also use a tongue depressor or spoon covered with petroleum jelly. Set the shoe so that the sole is facing upwards. Leave it somewhere out of the way where it will be cool and dry. Leave it for at least a full day. Check to see if there is dried glue protruding from the hole or spilling out over the edges. If there is, use 120-grit sandpaper to sand it down until the bottom of the sole is smooth.

TL;DR in Russian:

Очистите участок вокруг дыры от загрязнений. Пройдитесь по краям дыры шлифовальной шкуркой с зерном 10-H (P120). Наклейте кусок скотча поверх дыры внутри ботинка. Заполните дыру клеем для обуви. Разровняйте клей кубиком льда. Положите обувь подошвой вверх и дайте ей высохнуть в течение 24 часов. Удалите шкуркой засохшие остатки клея, вытекшие во время заклеивания дыры.


Use a rake, tiller, or pitchfork to dig 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) under the soil. Turn the soil over until you’ve loosened all the soil in your flower bed. You may also want to incorporate compost in the soil to promote flower growth. The information on the seed packet will explain if the seeds have any special germination needs. Soft-shelled seeds should be pressed lightly into the soil, while hard-shelled seeds should be completely covered with soil. Read the instructions to see which method you should use. This is useful when planting a wide variety of seeds or plants. The visual reminder will also let you know whether the flowers are growing or if your seeds failed to germinate.  Not all seeds will become flowers. Labeling will also prevent you from mistaking your seedlings for weeds. Lightly mist your flowerbed with water so that the soil is moist. The soil should always be moist while the seeds are germinating. To see whether the soil is actually moist, press your finger down into your flowerbed. If the soil feels dry under the surface, you know you need to water your seeds. The flowers should germinate within 3 weeks to a month. If you don’t notice that they are starting to grow, you may have to lay down more seeds. If it rains, you shouldn't have to water your flowers. However, it's important the soil under the flowers stays moist. If you have a period of time with no rain, water them so that the top 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) remains moist. Pruning the flowers after they have bloomed will encourage new growth. Use a set of hand pruners and clip away old or damaged flower petals or leaves. An organic fertilizer and promote the health of your flowers and will brighten their color. Look for a fertilizer designed for your specific type of flower, and sprinkle it on the surrounding soil. Read the instructions before you use the fertilizer so that you don't over fertilize them, which could kill them. A balanced 5-10-10 fertilizer can be used on the widest variety of flowers.

TL;DR in Russian:

Взрыхлите землю перед тем, как высаживать семена. Рассыпьте семена или заройте их в землю согласно приложенным инструкциям. Отметьте место посадки, чтобы вы знали, где зарыты семена. Слегка опрыскивайте клумбу водой, чтобы почва оставалась влажной. Подождите, пока семена дадут всходы. Поливайте цветы. Обрезайте высыхающие цветы и листья. При желании используйте удобрения.


Use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice, and add a pinch of salt. Stir the ingredients together in a microwave-safe container. You'll need to cover the rice while it cooks, so use a container with a lid.  The rice will expand when it cooks, so make sure the uncooked rice and water fills the container less than halfway. Use 1 cup (240 mL) of rice and 2 cups (470 mL) of water to make 4 servings. Stick to the 2 parts water to 1 part rice ratio if you need more or less than 4 servings. Presoaking isn't necessary but, if you'd like, you could soak the rice in warm water for 15 minutes to reduce cooking time. For the first 5 minutes, cook the rice at your microwave's full power setting. If it's not boiling after 5 minutes, microwave it on high for another 2 to 5 minutes. You'll cover the rice later in the cooking process, but leave it uncovered for now. After the water comes to a boil, cover the container and set your microwave to medium power. Cook it for 15 minutes, then check to see if it's done. American-style converted rice should be done after about 15 minutes. If you have South Indian-style parboiled rice, it'll probably need to cook for at least 5 to 10 minutes longer. After 15 minutes, see if the rice absorbed all of the water and check its texture. If it's not done, microwave it on medium for another 5 minutes.  Cook and check the rice in 5 minute intervals until it's done. If the rice is tender but there's still water in the container, drain the excess water. When the rice is finished cooking, fluff it with a fork. Serve it from the microwavable container or transfer it to a serving platter.

TL;DR in Russian:

Возьмите контейнер, предназначенный для микроволновой печи, налейте в него воду, добавьте рис и щепотку соли. Готовьте рис в микроволновке без крышки 5 минут. Накройте контейнер крышкой и готовьте рис 15 минут на средней мощности. При необходимости доварите рис в течение еще 5 минут. Перемешайте рис и подавайте на стол.


Use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice. If, for instance, you’re cooking 1 cup (240 mL) of rice, use 2 cups (470 mL) of water. Pour the water into a medium pot, add a pinch of salt, then bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. If you want to make 4 servings, use 1 cup (240 mL) of rice and 2 cups (470 mL) of water. Divide those measurements in half to make 2 servings or multiply them by 2 to make 8 servings. Just stick to the 2 parts water to 1 part rice ratio. Stir the rice, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover the pot. While American-style converted rice is precooked, other parboiled varieties actually need to be cooked longer than regular white rice. These varieties need to be cooked for around 45 minutes.  If you soaked the rice, check it after about 35 minutes. If you’re not sure which product you have, check its cooking instructions.

TL;DR in Russian:

Налейте в кастрюлю 2 части воды, добавьте щепотку соли и доведите до кипения. Если рис не был предварительно сварен, варите его примерно 45 минут.


Use a regular teaspoon-sized spoon, and not a large one. You want it to fit neatly over your eye, so that the curve of the spoon will match the curve of your eyelid. Warming up the metal will create a better curl by transferring heat to your eyelash hairs. It will have a curling iron-like effect on your lashes. Dry the spoon once it's warmed up. Position it horizontally and rest it gently against your lid. You want the bottom of the spoon to be against your eyelid, with the bowl of the spoon facing out. Align the edge of the spoon with your upper lash line. Use your finger to press them over the edge of the spoon and into the bowl. Hold them there against the warm metal for thirty seconds.  Do the same to the lashes on your other eye. You may need to warm up the spoon again before starting. Using either clear or black mascara will help the curl stay in place for the rest of the day. Only use an eyelash comb to separate and define your lashes if there is clumping. Don't comb too much, or you'll lose the curl.

TL;DR in Russian:

Возьмите чистую ложку. Подержите ложку под горячей водой. Приложите ложку к веку. Прижмите ресницы к изгибу ложки. Нанесите на ресницы тушь, чтобы закрепить изгиб. Пока тушь еще влажная, аккуратно расчешите ресницы. Готово.


Use a rimmed baking sheet so the pine nuts won't slide off. Spread as many pine nuts as you want to toast on the sheet and set them aside while the oven heats. Ensure that the pine nuts are in a single layer so they toast evenly. Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and cook them until they smell fragrant. Stir the pine nuts after they've been in the oven for 5 minutes. This will help them roast evenly. Pay close attention to the color of the pine nuts and take them out of the oven as soon as they're brown and they smell nutty. Keep in mind that the pine nuts will continue to cook even after you take them out of the oven. To prevent the pine nuts from burning, transfer the toasted pine nuts to a clean, rimmed baking sheet that's cold. This will stop the pine nuts from overcooking. Once the pine nuts are completely cool, put them into an airtight container. Then place them in the pantry out of direct sunlight. For the best flavor, use the pine nuts within 1 week. To store the pine nuts for longer, refrigerate or freeze the toasted nuts in an airtight container for up to 3 to 6 months.

TL;DR in Russian:

Разогрейте духовку до 190 °C и разложите орехи на противне. Обжаривайте кедровые орехи в течение 5–10 минут. Достаньте кедровые орехи, когда они приобретут золотисто-коричневый цвет. Охладите орехи на прохладном противне. Храните кедровые орехи в герметичной емкости вплоть до одной недели.


Use a rock or other small, blunt object to the end of your arrow with duct tape. You may also wish to wrap the entire end of the arrow in duct tape to reduce damage caused by impact. This end should be the heaviest, as it allows the arrow to travel further. Fletching is the material at the end of the arrow which helps guide it as it flies. If you don't know how, here's how to fletch arrows. Take a knife and cut a slit at the end without the arrowhead to make the nock. This will help the string guide the arrow.

TL;DR in Russian:

Прикрепите наконечники к стрелам. Прикрепите оперение. Сделайте хвостовики.


Use a rope, chain or bungee cord to tie the lid into a secure position. Alternatively, you could weigh down the lids with weights, bricks, or other heavy objects. Aim for about 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of weight to prevent the strongest adult raccoons from getting in. You could also purchase trash cans with latches or locks if they're within your budget.

TL;DR in Russian:

Закрепите крышки мусорных баков.


Use a ruler or straightedge to draw a straight line inside the circle, from one edge to another. The points that you use don't matter. Label the two points A and B. The circles should be the exact same size. Make A the center of one circle, and B the center of the other. Space the two circles so that they overlap like a Venn diagram. Draw these circles in pencil, not pen. The process will be simpler if you are able to erase these circles later on. There will be a point at the top and a point at the bottom of the "Venn diagram" space created between the overlap of the circles. Use a ruler to make sure that the line protrudes straight through these points. Finally, label the two points (C and D) at which this new line crosses the rim of the original circle. This line marks the diameter of the original circle. This should clear up your work space for the next step of the process. Now, you should have a circle with two perpendicular lines running through it. Do not erase the center points (A and B) of these circles! You will be drawing two new circles. Use your compass to draw two equal circles: one with the point C at its center, and one with the point D. These circles, too, should overlap like a Venn diagram. Remember: C and D are the points at which the vertical line intersects the main circle. This straight, horizontal line should cut through the overlap space of the two new circles. This line is the second diameter of your original circle, and it should be exactly perpendicular to the first diameter line. The intersection point of the two straight diameter lines is the exact center of the circle! Mark this center point for reference. If you want to clean up the page, feel free to erase the diameter lines and the non-original circles.

TL;DR in Russian:

Между двумя точками окружности проведите хорду. При помощи циркуля начертите две пересекающиеся окружности. Проведите вертикальную прямую через точки пересечения начерченных окружностей. Сотрите две начерченные вами окружности. Начертите две новые окружности. Проведите прямую через две точки, в которых пересекаются начерченные вами окружности. Найдите центр окружности.


Use a ruler or the straight edge of your protractor to trace a straight line segment of an appropriate length. This line segment will become the first side of your triangle, and each of the other sides will be just as long – so make sure that it's the right size! to measure a 60° angle at one end. Measure out a new line segment that is equal in length to the first. Start it at one end of the original line segment, where you measured the 60° angle. Start from the vertex (the point) of the angle, and trace the straight edge of the protractor until you reach the next "point." Use the straight edge of your protractor to trace out the final side of the triangle. Connect the point at the end of the second line segment to the unattached end of the first line segment. You should now have an equilateral triangle.

TL;DR in Russian:

Нарисуйте первую сторону. При помощи транспортира от начальной точки первой стороны отложите угол, равный 60 градусам. Нарисуйте вторую сторону треугольника. Нарисуйте треугольник.


Use a ruler to measure the horizontal length of the monitor from one end to the other. Don’t include the frame or structure around the monitor, measure only the viewing screen. Only measure the image area rather than the frame or border around the monitor. Use a ruler to determine the vertical height from the top of the screen to the bottom. To find the image area, multiply the height of the monitor by the length of the monitor. Express the image area in “horizontal length x vertical height.” For instance, if the length is 16 inches (40.6 cm) and the height is 10 inches (25.4 cm), the image area can be found by multiplying 16 by 10, which equals 160 inches.

TL;DR in Russian:

Измерьте длину экрана монитора. Измерьте высоту экрана монитора. Умножьте длину на высоту.


Use a ruler to measure the spacing between the hole, then measure the same distance past the last hole. Use a marker to dot the belt over the area you plan on punching out. If your top priority is a comfortable fit, instead wear the belt and pull it to a comfortable position, then mark the belt where the strap tongue touches it. Use heavy objects to weigh down each end of the belt, with the location where the hole will be punched on top of a block of wood or other hard, flat surface.

TL;DR in Russian:

Отметьте место расположения отверстия. Зафиксируйте ремень.


Use a safer example than monsters. Find something your child created or enjoys and take a moment to discuss the difference between imagination and reality.  During the day, have your child draw pictures of the monsters he imagines at night. Then, take time to discuss it with him to help demystify the monster. If your child enjoys drawing special or funny cars then take time and draw a silly one that could never exist and ask your child if they ever saw such a crazy car. Take time to explain how you used your imagination to draw the car. Then explain the same concept to them with the monsters. Ignoring, devaluing, or extinguishing your child’s fears about monsters will only let your child believe that something is wrong with her. If you belittle her fear, most likely she will still believe in monsters and will no longer talk to you about it.  Refrain from saying things like "Big girls don't believe in monsters," or "Don't be a baby," or "The Boogie Man will get you tonight if you don’t go to sleep." Instead, relate to your child by explaining that you once believed in monsters too, and that eventually she will conquer her fears, too. Watch movies like Monsters, Inc. or read books such as Happy Monsters that would be helpful in alleviating the fear of monsters. If there is any part of the movie or book scares her take time to discuss it with her. Role play as monsters. Either you or your child is the monster and have fun with it. Use masks or costumes to make it more real but make sure your child is in complete control and laughing. This should be a fun exercise to give your child a different perspective, not a scary one. If you child’s nighttime fear and anxiety of monsters becomes too severe or manifest during the daytime, then it might be time to get a psychological evaluation to better identify and treat your child’s fears.  Be clear about the difference between fear and phobia. If your child is only afraid of monsters at night when you turn off the light and shut the door, it is most likely fear. If your...

TL;DR in Russian:

Обсудите реальность и вымысел. Признайте страх ребенка. Поговорите с педиатром.


Use a sanding sponge to sand away the loose particles around the edges of the dent. Run the sanding sponge over the dent itself to create a rough surface that the joint compound, which is used to fill the dent, will be able to adhere to easily. Dip a joint knife sideways into the container of joint compound and load about half of the blade. Run the knife over the dented area to smooth on the joint compound. Turn the blade at a 90 degree angle to the wall and run it over the area again to remove excess compound.  Be sure to remove the extra compound, so that the area won't have bumps once the the substance dries. Check the area it it dries to determine if the dent has been completely filled. You may need to apply a second coat if the joint compound shrinks as it dries. Use a sponge sander or another fine sander to gently blend the area with the surrounding wall space after the joint compound has completely dried. You can also use a dampened sponge to smooth the edges. Joint compounds are relatively porous, so it's necessary to prime the repaired area before you paint it. Otherwise, the paint will look different from the surrounding area.  Use a primer that matches the paint color. If possible, use the same one you originally used to paint the wall. If you have paint that also acts as a primer, priming the wall first isn't necessary. Once the primer is dry, use a soft cloth to paint over the area with the wall paint. Work gently and use strokes similar to the strokes you used to paint the surrounding wall so that the paint will look blended after it has dried.

TL;DR in Russian:

Отшлифуйте края. Нанесите шпаклевку. Шлифовка поверхности. Грунтовка участка. Покраска.


Use a scale that will give you the value in kilograms. Because children’s weights change rapidly, especially right after birth, it is important to have an up-to-date weight. If your scale gives the weight in pounds, then you will need to covert the values to kilograms. Otherwise the answer will not be accurate. 1 pound equals 0.45 kilograms. If you know the child’s age, you can use these values:  A newborn that is only 15 to 30 minutes old will have an average blood volume of 76.5 milliliters of blood per kilogram. A newborn that is 24 hours old has 83.3 milliliters per kilogram. A three month old has 87 milliliters per kilogram. A six month old has 86 milliliters per kilogram. A child one to six years old has 80 milliliters per kilogram. A ten year old has 75 milliliters per kilogram. A fifteen year old has 71 milliliters per kilogram. As teens reach adult sizes and proportions, their blood volume will be the same as that of adults. Multiply your child’s weight times the average value for his or her age group. The result will be your child’s estimated blood volume.  The values may differ slightly when you use a different method of calculation. The accuracy of the calculations may also vary slightly based on whether these averages were calculated from a population that is similar in body side and growth patterns to your child.

TL;DR in Russian:

Взвесьте ребенка. Определение объема крови у ребенка. Подсчет объема крови.


Use a screwdriver or similar tool to unfasten the top of the filter, and gain access to the sponge or pad. Remove the sponge or pad and rinse it under warm water for a few minutes. Alternatively, you can use the cleansed water from an aquarium water change session as the rinse water to retain healthy bacteria, and prevent ammonia contamination. If the sponge or pad is too full of debris, then you should purchase a replacement and install it into the filter. Once the original or new sponge/pad are back inside the filter, re-fasten the top and screw it back into place. These filters needed cleaning at least every other week, but may need it more often if you have more fish. Chemical filters usually take the form of granules or pellets. The chemical filter is normally placed sequentially after an existing mechanical filter and the water—or between the mechanical filter, and biological filter. Follow the instructions on the product you select, but normally, you will simply pour the instructed amount of granules into the filter, or pre-fabricated filter bag for placing in the tank water directly. A form of activated carbon is typical choice in this case. Activated carbon absorbs organic particles, medications, bacteria causing odors, and colors dissolved into the aquarium water. When the water is becoming cloudy, or smells bad, it is time to change the chemical filter. Usually, these filters are good for 1-2 months. If you use a filter bag, then put the bag in a high water-flow area of the tank. The biological filter holds the bacteria that participates in the breakdown of material in the nitrogen cycle. This is a major step in keeping the water clear of ammonia, and nitrates—toxins that are eventually fatal to fish. These filters usually have a large surface area, and are located sequentially after the chemical filter. In other words, the water will filter through the mechanical and chemical filters first. If the biological filter is clogged, then you need to pull the filter, and rinse it only with the aquarium...

TL;DR in Russian:

Почистите или замените фильтрующие элементы механического канистрового фильтра. Воспользуйтесь химической фильтрацией. Прополощите фильтрующие элементы биологического фильтра. Очистите крыльчатку помпового фильтра. Почистите все сопутствующие элементы фильтра.


Use a scrubber to scrub the skin of the vegetables and fruits, especially if it isn't organic. Make sure to wash off any dirt or grit. If the vegetable or fruit has a peel, use a peeler to remove it, since tough skins are difficult for a baby to eat. Since you're going to steam the produce, you'll need to chop it into equal-sized pieces so that it will steam efficiently and evenly. Chop squash, sweet potatoes, applies, or whatever type of produce you have using a sharp knife.  Bananas and other very soft foods don't need to be steamed before you puree them. Be sure to use clean cutting boards and knives. If you're processing more than one kind of food, wash the cutting board and knife with hot, soapy water in between foods. Place the food pieces in a steamer basket. Add a few inches of water to a large stockpot. Cover the pot and place it on the stove over medium high heat. Remove the pot from heat once the food pieces are soft, after 5 - 10 minutes.   Use a clean fork to test the food pieces to see if they are soft. Steam the food to a softer texture than you'd normally do for yourself, since it should be completely smooth once you puree it. Only use water to steam the produce; don't add butter, salt, sugar, or any other ingredients unless you're sure your baby can digest them. Place the soft food pieces in a food processor and process them until completely smooth. If you don't have a food processor, you can use blender, food grinder, or a potato masher.  Be sure no chunks of food remain if your baby is under 6 months old. Older babies may be ready for mashed, rather than pureed, food. Clear this with your doctor before deciding how much to process the food.    If you're preparing meat, chicken or fish for an older baby, be sure to cook it to the correct internal temperature to kill bacteria. Use a meat thermometer to be sure. Meat should reach an internal temperature of 160 °F (71 °C), chicken should reach 165 °F (74 °C), and fish should reach 145 °F (63 °C). Cooked meat may be pureed just like any other...

TL;DR in Russian:

Помойте и очистьте овощи и фрукты. Нарежьте овощи и фрукты на кусочки размером примерно в 2.5 см. Приготовьте продукты на пару. Приготовьте пюре в кухонном комбайне. Готовьте мясо до нужной внутренней температуры, прежде чем делать из него в пюре. Протирайте детское питание через хорошее сито, чтобы устранить все твердые кусочки.


Use a search engine such as Google or Bing for pictures of Darth Vader that show his entire body, as well as close-ups of different parts of his costume (e.g. mask, cape, suit). Use these as a guide when purchasing or finding supplies. You want to make sure you are prepared and acquire any necessary materials or supplies you might not have at home. Divide the costume into 6 sections: helmet, dark clothes, dark boots, dark gloves, cape, and accessories.  Decide what type of costume you want - something that is 100% accurate, something that is comfortable, or something that is quick and easy to make. Decide what parts of the costume you can make at home, and what you need to buy from a toy or costume store. Black is Darth Vader's signature color, and black clothing is a key element of the costume. You can save money by buying black clothing from a thrift store. You will need a long-sleeve shirt or sweatshirt, sweatpants or cargo pants, and socks.  Think about where you will be wearing the costume when selecting clothing items. Purchase heavy, bulkier clothes if you plan on wearing it outside as a Halloween costume. For a costume party, look for cotton items that are thin and loose to help keep you comfortable indoors. If you are planning on adding armor or padding (e.g. football pads) underneath your clothes to give you a muscular look, consider buying things in a size or two larger than you normally wear. You will need thick black gloves and boots. As a result of his deformities, Darth Vader kept his body covered-up at all times, including his hands and feet. Motorcycle gloves and boots work very well because they are big, thick, and typically black. Large leather or pleather gloves, and/or cheap black snow boots work as well.  You can also make your own "boot" covers to wear over your shoes. Here are the directions:  You can sew your own boot covers using pleather material, 1/4 inch elastic, and a sewing machine. Make a pattern by tracing your shoe and pants from the bottom of the sole to your knee. Do this...

TL;DR in Russian:

Поищите в интернете изображения Дарта Вейдера. Составьте список всего, что вам потребуется. Купите недорогую черную одежду. Сшейте или купите ботинки и перчатки.


Use a search engine to find one and enter your full VIN. Remember to use capital letters.  Follow the instructions below if you want to calculate it yourself instead. Shady used car salesmen sometimes replace VIN stickers to hide a history of damage. Using an online calculator can quickly confirm whether it's a lazy fake, but a smart criminal will use a real sticker from a similar model. This is where you can compare the VIN in the door to the VIN on the dash or on other body components to see if major components have been replaced with used parts or mismatched parts, indicating wrecks or rebuilds. The 9th character is a "check character" mandatory in North America but commonly used elsewhere in the world as well. This character can be used in a mathematical calculation to determine whether the VIN is fake, and has no other purpose.   Note: The check character will always be a number or the letter X. If it is a different letter, either the VIN was fake, the car was made before 1980 and uses a different standard, or the car was made outside North America and, unusually, the makers decided not to follow the check digit standard. Write down the 9th character now to check at the end of the calculation, or find it again afterward. The first step involves replacing each letter in your VIN with a number that can be used in a calculation. Use the following system, and keep the characters in the same order as you replace them. For instance, if your VIN begins AK6, you should rewrite it as 126.  A and J become 1 B, K, and S become 2 C, L, and T become 3 D, M, and U become 4 E, N, and V become 5 F and W become 6 G, P, and X become 7 H and Y become 8 R and Z become 9 If there is an I, O, or a Q in your VIN, it is fake. Real VINs never use these letters, due to how easy it is to mistake them for a number. You can skip the rest of this method, as you already know the VIN isn't real. Leave plenty of space between each digit as well as below the number. Consider turning a sheet of paper sideways so you have the room to write...

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Чтобы быстро проверить, не поддельный ли VIN-код вашего автомобиля, найдите онлайн-калькулятор. Учитывайте роль девятого символа. Замените каждую букву VIN-кода цифрой согласно приведенным ниже инструкциям. Запишите ваш новый 17-й символ. Теперь под кодом запишите следующую последовательность, стараясь при этом, чтобы цифры шли ровно друг под другом: Перемножьте цифры в каждом получившемся столбце. Все цифры из получившего ряда «ответов» сложите друг с другом. Разделите результат на 11 и запишите остаток. Посмотрите на 9-й символ VIN-кода.


Use a search engine to look for a salon in your area online (try search terms: "salon dreadlocks") or ask around for a recommendation. This gives you a chance to meet the stylist, and the stylist a chance to assess your hair and give you an estimate of the time needed and costs involved.  Keep in mind that a salon removal will still be very time consuming, and a full dreadlock takedown can cost upwards of $500 USD. Consider getting a few estimates since this is a such a large investment. Treat the appointment like a mini-vacation, and try to have fun.  Your pocketbook may sting afterward, but your arms and hair will probably thank you.

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Найдите парикмахера или стилита, который специализируется на плетении и удалении дредов. Запишитесь на консультацию. Запишитесь к мастеру для удаления дредов.


Use a sharp blade to cut the bottom of the scion at a slant. The exposed surface should measure between 1 and 2 inches (2.5 and 5 cm) from the lowest to highest point.  This method is a little more difficult than cleft and bark grafting, but it is still fairly simple and works best when you're dealing with young, thing vines. Note that the scion diameter should roughly match the diameter of the rootstock vine you plan to use. Use a saw or sharp blade to cut the top of the rootstock at an angle and length that matches the cut of the scion. This process is best done on vines that are only one or two years in age. The vines must be no greater than 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) in diameter, making this method ideal for vines that are too small to be grafted using cleft or bark grafting. Position the scion over the rootstock. Arrange them so that the cambium layers of vine meet.  The cambium is a single layer of active plant cells found just beneath the bark of the vine. The two vines must be connected at their cambium layers if they are to join into one vine. If the rootstock is wider than the scion, you may need to settle for matching the cambium layer on one side of the graft only. Slice into the rootstock with a sharp blade, then mirror this slice in the scion. The two sliced portions of wood should be able to fit together.  Both cuts should start roughly one-quarter of the way down from the point of sloped cut on both the scion and the stock. These tongues help hold the graft together more securely and keep the structure a little more rigid. Wrap the grafted area of the vine with heavy-duty tape or similar material, then apply a generous layer of grafting compound over all of the exposed vine.  Sealing is important with all methods, but it is especially important with this one. Make sure that you are using thick grafting rubber tape or electrical tape when wrapping the grafted area. Apply a generous amount of asphalt grafting compound with a stiff paintbrush and add a coat of interior latex paint over the grafting...

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Срежьте отростки далеко от основания. Обрежьте вершину отростка под подобным углом. Найдите слои камбия. Разрежьте обе лозы. Закрепите привитую область.


Use a sharp kitchen knife to cut the Velveeta cheese into 1/2-inch to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) cubes. Smaller cubes will melt quicker and more evenly than larger cubes. Regardless of what size exactly you make the cubes, try to make sure that all the cubes are roughly the same size. Cubes that are unevenly sized will melt at different rates, and as a result, some of the cheese may burn before the rest melts down. Add 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of butter to a small saucepan and place it on your stove. Heat the butter on a medium-low, stirring it frequently with a wooden mixing spoon, until the butter has completely melted and spread over the bottom of the pan.  You should not skip the butter when melting Velveeta using this method. The butter prevents the cheese from coming into direct contact with the bottom of the pan, acting as a thin barrier to prevent the Velveeta from burning. Do not use a heat higher than medium-low at any point throughout the process. Add the Velveeta cubes to the saucepan, spreading them out evenly across the bottom. Stir the cubes into the melted butter, coating them thoroughly. Continue heating and stirring the Velveeta for several minutes or until the cheese is halfway melted.  You must stir the cheese constantly as it melts. If you do not stir the cheese, parts of it could end up burning. As you stir, make sure that you scrape the bottom of the pan. Velveeta cheese can turn into a burnt, lumpy, and thick mess when you melt it using this method, but you should be able to prevent all of that from happening by adding up to 7 Tbsp (105 ml) of milk to the pan when the cheese is only partially melted. You may not need to add the milk; Velveeta can melt on the stove without it. The addition of milk is strongly recommended because it makes it much easier to melt the cheese product evenly and thoroughly without trouble. Continue heating the Velveeta mixture on medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it melts down into a smooth sauce. Use the melted Velveeta as a sauce or dip, or in another recipe,...

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Нарежьте сыр кубиками. Растопите масло в средней кастрюле. Нагрейте сыр Вельвита. Добавьте молоко, если это необходимо. Полностью растопите сырный продукт. Подавайте теплым.


Use a sharp kitchen knife to cut the fresh corn cobs into 1-inch (2.5-cm) slices.  This can be somewhat difficult, and you will need to use a heavy, sharp knife in order to accomplish the task. When cutting, lean over the knife to put more of your weight and more pressure into the cut. Just be careful not to accidentally cut yourself in the process. The corn flavor is only optional. Store-bought corn syrup does not taste like corn, so if you want something closer to the store-bought kind, skip the steps dealing with corn and use 1.25 (310 ml) of water instead of the full amount. The rest of the ingredients and steps will remain the same. Add the corn and cold water to a medium-size saucepan. Bring it to a boil. Begin with cold water for best results. As soon as the water starts to boil, drop the heat down to medium and allow the water to calm to a simmer. Let boil for roughly 30 minutes.  Leave the lid off the saucepan. When finished, the water level should drop to half its original amount. Pour the water and corn through a colander. Save the corn-flavored water and return it to the saucepan. You can use the corn in other recipes or discard it. Stir the sugar and salt into the water until dissolved. Scrape the vanilla seeds out of the bean and add them to the saucepan.  For an even stronger vanilla taste, add the pod to the syrup mixture, as well. If you do not have any vanilla beans, you can substitute 1 tsp (5 ml) of vanilla extract, instead. Let the mixture simmer over medium to medium-low heat until all the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens. The mixture should be thick enough to stick to the back of your mixing spoon when done. Let the corn syrup sit out at room temperature until the temperature of the corn syrup itself drops to room temperature. Do not cool the corn syrup in your refrigerator at this stage. You can use the corn syrup immediately, or you can refrigerate it in a sealed container for several months.  Store the corn syrup with the vanilla bean. If sugar crystals start to develop...

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Разрежьте кукурузу на кусочки. Доведите до кипения кукурузу на сильном огне. Уменьшите огонь и пусть кипит. Слейте воду. Добавьте сахар и соль в воду, в которой варилась кукуруза. Добавьте к смеси ваниль. Варите смесь на медленном огне в течение 30-60 минут. Дайте смеси остыть. Используйте немедленно или храните в холодильнике.


Use a sharp kitchen knife to separate the cheese product into 1/2-inch to 1-inch (1.25 to 2.5 cm) cubes. Cut the cubes so that they are all roughly the same size. Also keep in mind that small cubes tend to melt faster than larger cubes. Place the cubes of Velveeta into your slow cooker and cover the machine. Heat the cheese using the low setting for a total of 30 minutes, then open the lid and stir the partially melted cubes.  Stirring the cheese at this time helps promote even melting. You should not need to add butter or milk to the Velveeta when you use this method. Since a slow cooker uses such a low, slow heat, there is very little chance that the Velveeta will burn or become lumpy. As such, there is no real need for the addition of other ingredients. Replace the lid on your slow cooker and continue cooking the cheese until it melts down into a smooth, thick sauce. This can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours. Try not to stir or remove the lid of the slow cooker during this time. The steam that builds up inside the machine is partially responsible for the melting process, so that process may take longer if you frequently lift that lid off. If you need the Velveeta to remain warm for a long time, switch the setting of the slow cooker to “warm” and serve or use the melted cheese directly out of the slow cooker.

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Разрежьте сыр Вельвита на кубики. Готовьте сыр в течение 30 минут. Готовьте в течение дополнительных 1- 2 часов. Подавайте теплым.