Article: In a large glass bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, pepper, and water, until thoroughly combined. Place the steak in the marinade, turning once, then cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning over halfway through. Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil until shimmering. Pat the beef dry with paper towels, then place in the skillet. After placing the steak in the skillet, let sit for one minute, then turn and sear on the other side for a minute. Lower the heat to medium, and cook 6 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally. Time is dependent on how you like your steaks prepared. Slice the steak against the grain in about 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch 5 to 10mm) slices, and serve with roasted new potatoes, a tablespoon of horseradish, and a syrah or cabernet franc.
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Marinate the steak. Prepare the skillet. Sear the steak. Cook the steak. Serve it!
Article: Create a deeper texture in the hair by lowering the handle end of the scissors. The farther you lower the scissors from their vertical position, the more hair you’ll cut. Do not not lower the scissors past a 45 degree angle, or you are not really performing a point cut anymore. Holding the scissors at 45 degrees will give you a choppy, layered look. Point cutting should usually not take off more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) of hair. However, if you want to create an exaggerated effect, cut deeper into the hair when you have it pinched between your fingers. Cut between 1 and 2 inches (2.5 cm to 5 cm), but don’t cut more than 2 inches with this technique. Always make sure the person whose hair you are cutting is aware that you are going to be taking off more hair. With the hair hanging straight down, gather a 2 inch (5 cm) section between and below your fingers. Rather than pulling the hair up, as in the technique for short hair, hold the hair so it hangs toward the floor. Point the scissors upward toward the hair and perform the point cut as before. Cutting the lowest layer of hair in this way keeps the bottom layer from looking like a straight line.
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Hold the scissors at a lower angle. Cut the hair deeper than 1 inch (2.5 cm). Cut the lowest layer of layered hair.
Article: If your parents don’t seem comfortable letting you go to homecoming, ask them to explain why. They may be concerned about drugs and alcohol, or they may be worried about who’s driving you. Listen to them calmly and patiently, so they have a chance to express themselves.  If you're not sure how to start the conversation, you might say, "I know that you're unsure about homecoming. What are you concerned about?" It may be difficult, but don’t interrupt your parents when they’re talking. Be respectful and show that you take their concerns seriously. Once you know what your parents’ concerns or objections are, you can try to find ways to address them. In most cases, that means being willing to compromise. For example, they might not want you to go to the post-homecoming activities, so agree that you’ll just go to the dance and come straight home. They may be concerned about your transportation for the evening, so you might suggest that they drive you to and from the dance. Find a way to make you and your parents both at least a little bit happy. Another way to compromise with your parents about homecoming is to suggest periodic check-ins over the course of the night. For example, you might agree to text or call when you arrive at the dance, at some point in the middle, and right before you leave. If you’re headed to post-homecoming activities, you can check in again when you arrive at the locale and when you’re on your way home. If you behave in a mature, responsible way, your parents are more likely to trust you and allow you to go to homecoming. Make a habit of always obeying your curfew, so they know that you'll be home when you say that you will. If they give you chores around the house, do them without your parents having to remind you. You should also be kind to your siblings, and try to resolve conflicts with them without having your parents intervene. Your performance in school can also help convince your parents to let you go.  Work to get good grades so they know that you take your responsibilities seriously. If your parents ultimately decide not to allow you to go to homecoming, accept the decision calmly and maturely. Avoid whining or yelling because you didn’t get what you wanted. That will only make your parents angry, so they’re less likely to allow you to attend other events in the future. It can also help convince them that they made the right decision. If you feel yourself getting upset about your parents’ decision, take a moment to count to 10 in your head. That can often help you calm down.
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Listen to their concerns and objections. Be willing to compromise. Earn their trust. Accept their decision.