Problem: Article: If you're taking seeds from a fresh pumpkin, you'll need to remove the seeds first. Remember, cut a circle around the stem of the pumpkin. Remove the section you cut by lifting the stem and then scoop out the pulp and seeds using your hands. To clean, you can place the seeds in a strainer and run them under cool water in your sink.  Be sure to get most of the pulp off, especially if you're cooking the seeds in the oven. You do not want them to burn. Set the seeds out on an open surface and pat them dry with a paper towel. If they're still slightly wet, you may have to wait a bit before you begin shelling them. You can roast the seeds before shelling them if you prefer them cooked. You may not want to shell a large amount of pumpkin seeds for a big recipe. If you just want to eat the pumpkin seeds, you can shell them as you go. To start, pick up a single pumpkin seed. Fold the seed slightly.  To fold, hold one half of the seed between your thumb and index finger. Grasp the other end of the seed using your thumb and index finger with your other hand. Fold the seed in half. Keep folding until the shell cracks slightly. This should not take too much effort, and pumpkin shells are not particularly rough. Once the shell has cracked, you can simply pluck the shell off using your fingers. Dig your thumb into the crack you made and pull upward until the shell cracks in half completely. Pull one half of the shell off, and then the other. If there are any small bits of shell remaining, consider running the seed under water to remove.
Summary: Remove and clean the seeds. Take a seed and gently fold it until it cracks. Peel off the shell.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are having trouble sleeping comfortably, you might benefit from trying a different position. Sleep positions normally fall into one of three categories: back, side or stomach. Sleeping on your side is most recommended for comfort and to reduce the chances of interrupting your sleep.  When sleeping on your side, bend your knees slightly toward your chest (similar to the “fetal position”). If you have back trouble, consider placing a pillow between your knees. This alleviates pressure on your hips and lower back, making sleep more comfortable. However, sleeping on your back may increase your chances of lower back pain. Doing so may also cause cases of apnea, which can interrupt your sleep. If you do choose to sleep on your back, try placing a rolled up towel or pillow under your knees to encourage the natural curve of your spine. Some feel that sleeping on the stomach is most comfortable. However, doing so can cause pain in the lower back and neck. Sleeping on your stomach may also cause you to toss and turn in discomfort.  If you sleep on your stomach, use a soft pillow or none at all to reduce the risk of causing neck pain. If you have underlying sleep problems, it is generally recommended that you do not sleep on your stomach.

SUMMARY: Sleep on your side. Sleep on your back if it makes you more comfortable. Sleep on your stomach cautiously.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Although many insurers are financially sound, this is not always the case. Insurance coverage is not guaranteed like bank deposits are, so if an insurer goes out of business, you can lose everything you've paid into the policy. So be sure to look into the insurer's financial stability before you take out a policy with them.   Ratings agencies like Fitch, Moody's, or Standard and Poor's all rate the financial strength of insurers as a matter of course. The ratings are easy to understand and give a layman a good shorthand way of determining an insurer's financial strength. Try websites like Select Quote and Nerd Wallet to get online insurance quotes. Talk with friends, family, and co-workers and see if they work with a company or particular agent they trust. Take all of your research and determine which policies align most with your desired policy components and offers the best terms. Once you have chosen the policy that best fits your needs, you can apply for coverage. A life insurance application is going to be a little different than an application for other types of insurance, but you should be able to easily answer the questions. The insurer will likely ask:  Your age and gender. Your height and weight. Your history of chronic conditions and tobacco use. Once you've filled out an application, your insurer may make you submit to a medical exam. The examiner will typically come to your home or office at no cost to you. They will obtain blood and urine samples, check your blood pressure, administer an EKG or any other relevant tests. They will test your blood and urine for cholesterol, illegal drugs, liver function, kidney function, and blood glucose levels. Pending your results, you will be graded on a scale of preferred plus, preferred, select, and standard, with preferred plus being the best and standard the worst. These results will influence the cost of your premium. Once you've taken the medical exam, discuss the results and the cost of the premium with your insurer, in order to design coverage that's right for you. For instance, if you think the premium is too high for a whole life policy and you want a whole life policy, you can take out a short term term life policy to keep costs down while you improve your risk profile.
Summary: Find an insurer you trust. Compare policy terms. Fill out the application. Take a medical exam if necessary. Talk with the insurer about the results.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Scoop the rice into a sheet of plastic wrap and bundle it into a neat little package to safeguard against freezer burn. Then, stick the bundle in a quart or gallon-sized (1.8 l) freezer bag. A plastic storage container with a locking lid will also work just fine. Press as much air out of the storage container as possible before zipping or locking it to ensure that the rice stays fresh. If you’re freezing multiple bags, smooth them out and stack them on top of one another so that they lie flat. A thinner layer will make ice less likely to form and help the rice reheat more evenly. Find some room away from heavier items that might damage the container or mash the delicate rice inside. Unlike refrigerated rice, which typically needs to be used within 2–3 days, frozen rice often stays good for 30 days or longer. That means you can enjoy a hot meal at your leisure instead of being rushed to use up your leftover ingredients before they go bad.  Label each container with that day’s date so you’ll know how long it’s been in the freezer. Avoid removing the rice unless you’re about to heat it up. Continual thawing and refreezing isn’t good for it.
Summary:
Pack the rice into a freezer-safe container. Place the storage container in the freezer. Keep the rice in the freezer for up to a month.