INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In a large saucepot, bring eight cups (1.92 liters) of water to a boil. Add in a half-cup of kosher or sea salt, two tablespoons of sugar, and a few bay leaves.  Once the solution comes to a boil, remove it from the heat, cover the pot, and allow it to cool to room temperature. This much brine will be enough to soak two small pheasants, or one large one. The pheasant will be soaked in this brine solution, which will make the meat juicier. At the same time, the salt will help dry out the skin, and this will make for a crispier and more delicious skin. When the solution cools sufficiently, place the pheasant in the water. Cover the pot again and let the bird soak in the refrigerator for between four and eight hours.  Since pheasant doesn't have as much fat as other meat, it can dry out quickly during the cooking process. Soaking it in liquid before cooking can add more moisture to the meat, and this will make for a more tender bird. For younger birds, soak the meat for about four hours. While soaking will make the meat juicier, it will also add extra saltiness, so don't soak it for longer than necessary. Since younger birds are more tender, they don't need to soak for as long as older birds. When you are ready to cook the bird, take it out of the brine. Place it on a wire rack and allow the excess moisture to drain off.

SUMMARY: Make a brine solution. Soak the pheasant. Remove the bird from the brine.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ideally, the color should match your teeth, but whitening toothpaste or other methods can blend most teeth in with a bright white, plastic straw. This method is quick and easy, and the fangs are easily removed and reattached. If your straw is a bendy straw, cut off the top portion, right above the accordion bend. Otherwise, cut off about 2 inches (5 centimeters) with a pair of scissors. Or, stick the end of the straw over your tooth and look in a mirror to measure twice as long a piece as you need. Fold the cut-off piece of straw in half. Use the pair of scissors to trim to the two sides into fang shapes. Leave them attached while you trim them, so you can compare the shapes and keep them symmetrical. Don't cut too close to the fold. That area of the straw will go over your tooth, and needs to be kept intact or the fang could fall apart. Cut the piece of straw in half along the fold, separating it into two fangs. Slip these onto your canines, or onto the incisors directly to either side of your large front teeth.

SUMMARY: Find a white plastic straw. Cut off a small portion. Fold the piece and trim it into fangs. Cut the fangs in half and wear them.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Summer in New York City is hot, hot, hot. Temperatures skyrocket in the months of June, July, and August. Temperatures stay hot, even through the nights when the heat can remain in the 90s (32 degrees C and above.) On top of that, NYC gets very humid. This means thick, sticky air. There are also the occasional thunderstorms that rage violently then subside. Shirts made of breathable cotton work well to combat the humidity and heat. Tank tops and light-material shirts that will catch even a whisper of a breeze are good bets too. Aim for brighter and lighter colors.   For women: Wispy graphic tanks are a cute way to beat the heat while still looking fashionable. Crop top shirts with a high-waisted skirt or shorts are a pretty standard look around NYC in the summertime.  For men: Cotton t-shirts and button-ups are good choices for a summer trip to NYC. As stated above, it gets really hot in the summer. That means pants that won’t keep heat in are the way to go. Shorts, skirts, etc. are great ways to combat the temperature. Cotton pants are also an option.   For women: Skirts (including miniskirts, half-cut skirts, maxi skirts, and pretty much any skirt in between) are totally acceptable. Cute shorts made from funky material, high-waisted skirts, baggy cotton gypsy pants--you can’t really go wrong, so long as you’re not wearing thick pants that will make you sweat bullets.  For men: It is a common belief that men do not wear shorts in NYC unless they are playing a sport, heading out on a boat, or going to the beach. Other New Yorkers, however, contest this and say it's fine. It really depends on whether or not you care about what people think. Nice boating shorts in khaki or other Vineyard Vines-esque shorts are good. Otherwise, you can stick to breathable pants. ) Throw a stone in NYC in the summertime and you will be sure to hit a girl wearing a cute sundress. To blend in, bring some light summer dresses in cool patterns and bright colors. Pair it with a floppy hat, big sunglasses, and some cute shoes and you’ll fit right in. Maxi dresses have been topping the fashion charts for a couple summers. These long dresses are great for hot days and cooler nights. While it generally stays warm (or hot,) it can get a bit cooler, particularly after a thunderstorm. A light jacket works well. They are also great for when you dip down into the subway and discover it's freezing. You might also consider bringing a hat to wear during the day--that summer sun can be unforgiving. Bangles and funky necklaces also help add style to your wardrobe.

SUMMARY:
Know what summertime in NYC is like. Bring the right shirts. Pick your bottoms wisely. Bring some dresses (women. Bring a light jacket and some accessories.