Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Allow the fruits to grow larger to decrease overall production. Use extra-large fruits for grilling or zucchini bread. Pluck off new flowers to drastically curtail production.

Answer: Home gardeners often end up swamped with more zucchini fruits than they can use or give away. To reduce the number (if not necessarily overall poundage) of fruits to harvest, let them grow a bit bigger. The zucchini plant directs its energy first to making existing fruits bigger, then to producing new fruits. So, it will produce fewer new fruits if it is still feeding existing ones. Fruits that are 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm) in length will have larger seeds and a somewhat tougher and less sweet flesh. However, this larger size makes them great for cutting into 0.5 in (1.3 cm) discs, brushing with oil, and throwing on the grill! Also, when grated up and mixed into a tasty zucchini bread, no one will be able to tell if you used tiny or titanic fruits! If you’re simply overwhelmed by the number of zucchini fruits you have, you can slow your harvest down by literally “nipping them in the bud.” Pinch off green, unopened flowers before the fruit starts to develop behind them. And plant fewer zucchini next year! Green, unopened flowers aren’t tasty like the yellow ones, so just discard them.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Speak to the person privately. Inquire about the intent behind the insult. Set boundaries.

Answer: Oftentimes, it is beneficial to privately address the individual who has insulted you.  Speaking privately is best to avoid the situation from escalating in front of others and to lessen the insulting person’s likeliness of becoming embarrassed or defensive.  Before speaking with the individual, take a deep breath, and calmly ask the person to speak with you privately.  Once alone, let the person know that you did not appreciate his insult, and inform him of your expectations and what action you’ll take it happens again.  For example, you might tell a coworker, “I felt hurt and insulted when you called me stupid. I want you to speak to me in the same respectful manner as I speak to you.  I’ve asked you not to call me names before.  If it happens again, I’m going to file a formal complaint to HR about your harassment.” Sometimes saying less is better.  You can address the insult by briefly addressing the problem.  For example, you could say, “That statement was completely uncalled for.  I won’t stand for you talking to me in that manner; if it happens again I will no longer invite you to family gatherings.” An effective strategy for responding to an insult is to inquire about what is actually at the heart of the insult.  Do this by asking the individual what has led her to make a comment that could be potentially hurtful. Like a counselor, you are getting the individual to personally reflect on the root causes of her actions, which forces the person to accept personal responsibility for her words and actions. Be sure to focus on the actual intent behind the insult, and not the actual words that were said.  For example, you might say, “Can you help me understand what is going here?  What happened to cause you to want to hurt me by insulting me like that?” You could also take a guess at the underlying feeling of insult. For example, “I understand that we don’t agree on this topic and that upsets you; however, I’d prefer that you stick to the topic rather than resorting to personal insults.” It’s critical that you establish communication boundaries when dealing with people who resort to personal insults. Sometimes it requires directly stating what topics of conversation the person is allowed to engage you in.  In addition, you might also might need to set boundaries for when the person should speak with you. If you are dealing with a coworker who tends to launch insults, you could tell him, “Sean, I am asking you very kindly to please not bring up my personal life during our staff meetings. In fact, I would prefer that we engage in professional conversation at all times here in the office.”


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Finish off your invisible thread. Attach tape to the end of your invisible thread. Store your thread for future use.

Answer: You can continue peeling until your reach the end of your piece of thread.  Alternatively, if you have peeled enough to expose the length of thread you need, you can cut it free from the rest of the strands. Press this end of your invisible thread to the other piece of tape on your work table.  Fold the tape roll over the end of the invisible thread and press it firmly between your thumb and forefinger to make sure it sticks to the thread. You can now stick the tape to a playing card or whatever you would like to float. Cut triangles opposite each other on the sides of a piece of poster board or cardboard.  The points of the triangles should be facing inward toward the center of the board, with the base of the triangle being he side of the board.  Stretch your invisible thread between these two triangles.  Pass the ends over the tip of the triangles and wrap them around to the back of the board.  Press the tape ends onto the back to secure it to the board. Use a white board.  This will make it easier to see the thread against the board.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk to your doctor if you have underlying health conditions. Don't use energy drinks to replace adequate sleep or proper nutrition. Limit your energy drink intake if you are pregnant or nursing. Limit or eliminate consumption by kids and teens. Think twice about using caffeine powder. Use energy drinks wisely, but don’t overreact to unsubstantiated fears.

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One or two energy drinks per day is probably safe for the average healthy adult, but those with certain medical conditions should take additional precautions before using them.  In particular, if you have heart disease, another cardiac condition, or high blood pressure, you should consult your doctor first.  If you experience irritability, nervousness, insomnia, a rapid heartbeat, or elevated blood pressure after a single energy drink, you may have a heightened caffeine sensitivity or another condition worthy of your concern.  Talk to your doctor before trying energy drinks again. If you are using energy drinks regularly because of persistent problems with low energy, you may have a sleep disorder or one of many potentially harmful medical conditions.  Contact your physician for a check-up. Always remember that you will get more consistent, lasting, healthier energy by getting enough sleep and eating properly than by chugging down energy drinks.  Energy drinks give you a short burst of energy that will not last, while proper rest and nutrition will keep you going through the day without "crashing out."   This wikiHow article offers some useful information on the importance of sufficient sleep (seven to nine hours per night for the typical adult) and how to make sure you get it. According to the the most recent dietary guidelines, you should avoid added sugars and derive steady energy from a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. Anyone who is or has recently been pregnant knows that there are a host of nutritional precautions that need to be taken in order to protect your health and that of the fetus.  Excessive caffeine intake, for example, can cause cardiac irregularities in the fetus directly, or in the mother (at the risk of both her and the fetus). Some experts and mothers-to-be still believe in swearing off caffeine completely during pregnancy, but studies indicate that a reduced daily caffeine intake is generally of no concern for both mother and child.  Stick to less than 200 mg of caffeine per day, or the amount recommended by your OBGYN. Teenagers make up a sizable percentage of the energy drink market, likely due to the “coolness” factor as much as the energy boost.  Caffeine and the other ingredients common to energy drinks are not inherently dangerous to children, but should be ingested in lesser amounts than the maximums recommended for grown adults. Because energy drinks have no nutritional or therapeutic benefit, can contain unknown ingredients, and have not been subjected to long-term studies regarding their effect on children, the safest measure is to have children entirely avoid consuming them.  Most children and teens should not lack for energy anyway, unless they are not getting enough sleep or are suffering from a medical condition that requires attention. Some people choose to skip the pre-mixed energy drinks and try to make their own.  Powdered caffeine can be purchased as a dietary supplement and is in theory just as safe in that form as it is when pre-mixed in beverages.  However, there is no guarantee that only caffeine is in the powder, and a slight measuring error can move your caffeine intake into dangerous territory.  The FDA has in fact issued warnings about using caffeine powder, because of the ease by which an inaccurate home measurement can lead to a dangerous overdose.  Unless you are confident about the quality of the product and very precise in your dosing, it is probably best to avoid using caffeine powder. For their own safety, it is advisable to prevent teens from using caffeine powder. As with most foods, drugs, and supplements, moderation is the operative word when dealing with energy drinks.  If you can do without them, that is probably your safest, healthiest choice; however, if you do choose to consume them in moderation and don’t have existing risk factors, you don’t need to feel as though you are risking your health by drinking one.  Ideally, you should rely on a healthy diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep to provide you with the energy you need to get through the day.  Black coffee is probably your next best option, because it is low in calories and ingredients. More oversight to ensure that energy drinks contain what they claim to contain may be warranted, but calls for them to be banned or heavily regulated because they are a serious health hazard are excessive based on current evidence.  If you make smart, informed choices, you can drink energy drinks safely.