INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Throw away all the packaging and place the chicken breasts into a microwavable bowl or platter with raised sides.  Plan on thawing 1 to 2 chicken breasts at a time so you don't overcrowd the microwave. It's important to use a dish with sides so that it can catch juices from the defrosting chicken. Program your microwave so it's on a low power setting. Then, place the dish of frozen chicken breasts in it and defrost them for 2 minutes.  Don't worry if the chicken breasts are frozen together in a block at this point. If your microwave has a defrost button, you can press it and enter the weight of the chicken breasts. Your microwave should automatically alternate power levels as the chicken thaws. Open the microwave and use tongs to flip each chicken breast over. Then, close the microwave and defrost the chicken for 1 minute to ensure they're completely thawed. If the chicken breasts were frozen together, separate them now and turn them over. Although defrosting chicken in the microwave is convenient, it will cause some of the chicken to start cooking. Be prepared to cook the defrosted chicken breasts as soon as they're done in the microwave to prevent harmful bacteria from growing on the meat.  Avoid storing the defrosted chicken breasts in the refrigerator since you need to cook them immediately. If you're going to grill the chicken breasts, consider turning on or lighting the grill before you start defrosting the chicken.

SUMMARY: Unwrap the chicken breasts and put them in a microwaveable dish. Defrost the chicken breasts for 2 minutes at 30% power. Flip the breasts and defrost them for 1 more minute. Remove the chicken breasts and cook them straight away.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You want to cut back your grass once a year, as late in the season as possible. For warm season grasses, you want to trim them between late fall and mid-spring. For cool season grasses, cut them back in early spring. Cutting your grass in the wrong season can impact its ability to grow and pollinate.  Your grass should be brown before you start cutting it back. Ideally, you should wait until at least mid-winter or early spring to cut it back. Some insect species will spend the winter in bunch grasses. Wait until the spring to cut the previous season’s growth to protect wildlife. Examples of warm-season grasses include Japanese forest grass, Japanese silver grass, switchgrass, fountain grass, maiden grass, and prairie cordgrass.  Examples of cool-season grasses include fescues, blue oat grass, tufted hair grass, and autumn moor grass. Long grasses are easiest to trim after you gather them into bundles. Use a piece of rope, bungee cords, or gardening twine to gather each grass plant into a column, and cinch the grass about a third to halfway up the length of the stocks.  You should tie the grass tight enough that you will be able to cut through multiple stocks at the same time, but not so much that you break the grass. If your grass is as tall or taller than you, you may want to tie a second length of rope up toward the top of the stocks so that trimmings don’t fall down on you and obscure your vision during the cutting process. You can use either handheld or powered shears for this process. Once that is cleared out, you can go in to make final cuts and clean up. Try to keep the grass lengths as uniform as possible. If you are using powered shears, remember to wear thick pants, gardening gloves, and durable closed-toed shoes to help protect against accidents. If your ornamental grasses are thick enough that shears won’t do the job, a weed eater or bush cutter may be a good alternative. Look for a model with a blade, and use this to trim your grass one bundle at a time.  You can buy weed eaters and bush cutters at most home improvement and gardening stores. You may also be able to rent one if you do not want to purchase one yourself. Never operate your weed or hedge trimmer above chest-level, as that makes it easier for you to lose control of the blade. Even when they’ve been tied up, tall grasses can make a big mess. Compost your grass bundles or dispose of them in a green waste bin. You may be able to rake up some of the smaller clippings, or you can put a layer of mulch down around the trimmed plant to cover small clippings while improving the soil quality.
Summary: Wait until late in the season to cut brown or spent grass. Gather your grass and tie it in a bundle. Cut the grass to about 10 inches (25 cm) tall using hedging shears. Use a weed eater with a blade to trim thick grasses. Compost or throw away your grass clippings.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most colleges have some deadline by which point you must officially choose a major. This may be one year, two years, or more. It is good to be intentional about this decision, and to choose a major that you like. However, you may find that the act of declaring a focus makes it much easier to see what you want and don't want. Once you've spent a semester taking classes and trying to work toward a certain major, you'll have a much better idea of what it means to pursue that degree. Choose something that excites you. Don't just pick a major at random from the catalog. Be honest with yourself, and give it a real shot. Once you choose a major, you've effectively stated your purpose, and you've given yourself a track for moving forward in college. You have not, however, locked yourself into anything irreversible. Many people change their majors several times before they settle upon something. Some people even go back for a second degree. Try to keep perspective. Remember that you can always change course! If you aren't happy with the major that you pick, you can switch to something more fulfilling. If your college doesn't offer the major that you want, you can always transfer to another school. There is always a way out. Don't be afraid to dive into a major that interests you, even if you aren't 100 percent certain.  You may find that it's easy to switch between similar majors. For instance, many classes may overlap between the English degree path and the Comparative Literature path. You may find a lot of common ground between the Biology track and the Environmental Science track.  The general education requirements (GEs) are usually fairly similar across a "department" or "school" within a university. For instance, many of the introductory classes for the Mechanical Engineering track probably apply to other tracks within the engineering department. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics degree paths often require some mixture of the same introductory science courses. Many college degrees organize classes and students under broad themes and concepts, giving you plenty of room to define your own focus. Choose a concentration within the major. Supplement with a double major, if you can handle the workload. Pursue a minor (or two!) that gives you an outlet for your other interests. Don't be afraid to engage with a degree path and make it your own.

SUMMARY:
Declare a major. Recognize that this decision may not be final. Keep your eyes open. Refine your major.