Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep a food journal De-stress regularly Take measurements.

Answer: .  Jotting down notes about what you eat can help you stay on track with a diet or new eating habits long-term.  These check-ins help you stay accountable and understand exactly what's being eaten everyday.  Keeping a food journal can also help you become aware of any "slip-ups" or help you see where there are areas for change if needed. Purchase a food journal notebook, use a few pieces of scrap paper, or download a journaling app on your smart phone or tablet. Make sure you are being honest and accurate in your food journal. People have a tendency to under-estimate how much they eat. .  Studies have shown that increased stress levels can raise your cortisol levels.  This is a hormone frequently referred to the "fight or flight" hormone.  When it's raised from chronic stress it can increase fat stores in your body — especially in your midsection.  Stress is hard to escape.  But taking measures to become aware of what causes stress in your life and how to manage it will help reduce the risk of increasing fat mass. Increased fat mass, especially in your midsection, has been associated with increased health risks including:  obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.  Try meeting with a life coach or behavioral therapist if you feel your stress is too hard to control or you need a little extra help getting it under control.  These health professionals will be able to give you guidance on how to best manage stress. Write a list of ideas or activities that are relaxing or soothing for you.  When you feel stressed, try to engage in these activities to help calm you down.  You can try:  listening to music, going for a walk, reading a good book, or talking to a friend. As you continue to diet, exercise, and lose weight, a good way to measure your progress is to regularly weigh yourself or take your measurements.  This can be a motivator for you to keep on going.  Weigh yourself every day.  Also try taking a variety of body measurements.  For example, measure your waist, hips or thighs.  As you lose weight and decrease fat, you'll notice your whole body shrinking.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the squash. Blend squash with vegetables and spices. Roast the squash blend. Cook the pasta. Fry the sage. Sauté the mix.

Answer: Split the squash in half, lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Peel, then cut squash into 1-inch chunks Toss the squash cubes together with the prepared onion, garlic, a tablespoon of olive oil, minced sage, plus salt and pepper to taste. Spread the squash mixture evenly on a baking sheet, and roast for 40 minutes, until the squash is soft. While the squash roasts, fill a large saucepan about 3/4 full of water, and bring to a boil. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt, then add in one pound of bow tie (farfalle) pasta. Cook until al dente (about 8 to 10 minutes). Drain the pasta and set to the side. When the squash mixture is ready, add two tablespoons of olive oil to a large sauté pan, and heat until it's shimmering. Carefully stir in the balance of the sage, avoiding the pops and sputters of hot oil. Stir fry for about a minute, then remove with a slotted spoon or spatula to a paper towel, and dust lightly with salt (ground sea salt is ideal). Place the squash mix and pasta into the pan, and crumble the fried sage into the mix. Sauté over medium-high heat, tossing steadily, until the the pasta is getting crispy on the edges. Add in the pine nuts, and cook for another minute. Toss in the parmesan, stir to combine, then serve with crusty bread and a Chenin Blanc or Pinot Gris.  Note: if your pan is small, do the final sauté in batches. Too much in your pan will create steam and prevent the pasta from crisping. Make this a day in advance, if you like, to allow the flavors to combine.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Send him a message on Facebook. Send a Tweet to his Twitter account. Leave a comment on his blog.

Answer: You can send Cuban a private message via Facebook without even becoming a fan of his page. Alternatively, you can also “like” his page and leave him a comment directly on his timeline. The URL for his Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/markcuban. Cuban regularly updates his Twitter account, so sending a Tweet to him can be a good way to contact him. You can either send a Tweet directly to him, or you can reply to one of his Tweets. His Twitter handle is @mcuban.  You should use Twitter as an option for short comments and questions, not business pitches. In addition to tweeting Cuban, you can also follow him to receive updates on his activity. This is a great way to stay updated on his newest business ventures. Mark Cuban frequently updates his professional blog, which is full of his thoughts and bits of advice. Read through the posts and determine if you have any comments to say in response to any of them, or if they deal with any questions you already have. If so, you can leave a comment on any individual entry. Go to his blog directly at: http://blogmaverick.com/


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Lower the humidity. Remove waterlogged fungi. Repair sources of water leaks. Control the amount of water your plants receive. Re-pot your plants. Remove possible outdoor breeding sites.

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Collembola are drawn to moisture. If you can improve the air circulation in an infested indoor space, the humidity of that space will drop, and the Collembola living there will move away or die off.  Open windows and doors inside the home to permit as much natural ventilation as possible. Set up fans in problem areas, like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, to create artificial sources of air movement. You can also keep conditions drier in a large space by running an air conditioner or a dehumidifier. Mildew and mold grow in areas with a high degree of moisture. Moreover, these fungi will absorb and retain moisture, thereby attracting collembola. You need to remove the fungi and dry out the area to kill the pests living there.  Look for fungi in waterlogged areas of the home, like the corners of your basement or your bathtub. Also look for fungi, moss, and algae on the surface of your soil. Remove this soil completely to dispose of the growth. In particular, look for leaky pipes and cracks leading to the outside. These areas could be drawing moisture inside, and drawing Collembola to the spot. Drying out these sources will dry out the springtails thriving on them.  Leaky pipes are the most obvious and most common source of excess moisture in the home. Cracks and gaps in your windows and door frames can be another source. Weather-proof your doors and windows as needed to fill in these spaces. Apply caulk to small cracks and crevices as needed. If you have wooden windowsills, they may have undergone water damage due to leaky cracks. Change or treat the damaged wood. Then, prevent further problem by applying a waterproof finish to the wood. This might be difficult to do with outdoor plants, but if these pests are drawn to your indoor plants, you can usually kill them out by letting the soil of the plant dry out completely before providing more water.  It is especially important to let your plants dry out if you are bringing outdoor plants inside. If you have Collembola outside, they may already be in your potted plants, regardless of whether or not you see them. Letting the soil dry out for a few days will kill the springtails living in the soil and reduce the risk of bringing them inside. Though soil springtails will stay within the pot. In the very unlikely scenario when a potted plant is overrun by Collembola, (even though they won't harm the plant), the simplest thing to do might be to remove it from its current waterlogged container and put it into another container with well-draining soil and better drainage holes.   When re-potting a plant overrun by Collembola, or more likely, mites, gently shake off as much of the soil as possible after removing the plant from its old container. Use as much fresh soil as possible. If you drag too much of the old soil into the new pot, the pests may remain. Consider adding gravel or a similar material to the bottom of the new pot to improve soil drainage. The new container should also have more drainage holes in its bottom than the old container has. You can cut the problem off at the source by removing as much decayed organic material from your yard as possible. Collembola like to breed in those areas, so removing them will kills off the young animals already living there and prevent new ones from developing. Alternatively, you could leave the organic material where it is as Collembola are beneficial to soil fertility.   When Collembola have made their way inside your home, which will only be the Siara  and Hypogastrura genera, focus on clearing away breeding grounds near the perimeter of your house. Piles of decaying leaves, mulch, and grass clippings can attract springtails, which is great for your garden and its biodiversity. Mulch, especially, should only be 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) deep to avoid attracting Collembola.