Article: Take a small slice of onion and place it in a garlic press. Squeeze the press to extract juice from the onion. You'll need about 3/4 of a teaspoon (4 ml) of juice and pour the juice into a small saucepan. Measure 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (225 g) of granulated sugar, 1⁄2 cup and 1 tablespoon (255 ml) of cold water, 6 tablespoons (89 ml) of white vinegar, and 1 1⁄2 tablespoons (22 ml) of red wine vinegar into a small saucepan. You'll also need to add these seasonings:  1 tablespoon (8 g) arrowroot 1 tablespoon (5 g) minced onion flakes 2 1⁄2 teaspoons (13 g) Dijon mustard 2 1⁄2 teaspoons (5 g) mustard powder 3⁄4 teaspoon (3 g) celery salt 3⁄4 teaspoon (9 g) poppy seeds 1⁄2 teaspoon (2 g) onion salt 1⁄4 teaspoon (1 g) garlic salt 1⁄4 teaspoon (0.5 g) paprika 1⁄4 teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper 1 to 2 drops sesame oil Set the saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to high. Whisk the sauce while it heats and bring it to a boil. Once the sauce comes to a boil, turn the heat to low. Keep whisking the sauce and let it simmer until it thickens. This should take about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the sweet onion sauce come to room temperature. Use the sauce immediately or store it until you're ready to use it. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for a few weeks.
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Squeeze the onion for juice. Measure all of the ingredients into a saucepan. Whisk and heat the sauce. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes. Cool and use the sauce.
Article: The office that issues marriage licenses varies depending on the state and city or county where you plan to get married. Because there can be waiting periods, you should visit the appropriate website several months before you plan to get married.  In most states, marriage licenses are issued by the clerk of court. However, in some states you'll need to go to the city or town clerk's office, or to the state department of health. You can find out by doing an Internet search for "marriage license" and the county where you plan to get married. Under U.S. law, all states must recognize marriages performed in other states. For example, if you and your partner are residents of Virginia, you can get married in Florida and you will be considered married in Virginia – you won't have to have two ceremonies. Check the laws for the state you live in as well as the state you are getting married in, if they differ. For instance, in Michigan, residents must file their application in the county they live in. In Montana, non-residents must obtain a license in the county they are getting married in. Based on the information on the clerk's website, you should be able to determine when you need to get your license. Don't leave this to the last minute, as some counties have a waiting period between the date the license is issued and the date of your ceremony.  The website will describe the documents you need to produce for your license to be issued. Make a checklist and determine what documents you already have, and which you'll need to request. Make sure you leave yourself enough time to have all the necessary documents, as well as do anything else, such as get a physical or blood test, as required in some states. Keep in mind you typically must get a marriage license between 5 and 30 days before the ceremony. Many states have waiting periods. For example, the state where you want to get married may require you to wait three days after the license is issued before you have the ceremony. Many states require you to present a certified copy of your birth certificate when you get married. The person you are marrying will need theirs as well.  Keep in mind that in most states, you can get a certified copy of your birth certificate within a few weeks. However, if you were born in a different country, it may take anywhere from six months to a year, so you need to plan ahead. Some counties also may require driver's licenses, passports, Social Security cards, or other forms of identification. If either you or your partner was previously married, you may be required to prove that the previous marriage was legally dissolved. You can request a certified copy from the clerk of the court that granted the divorce. In many cases you can request certified copies of a divorce decree online for a small fee. This can be a good option particularly if you live far away from the county where the divorce was granted. Call the clerk of court if you want to do this. Some states require a blood test for rubella immunity. Your doctor must certify the results. Typically the blood test, if required, is waived if you are medically infertile or if you are more than 50 years old. If either you or your partner are from a foreign country, you may need to get translations of any required identification documents, such as your birth certificate, that are not in English. Typically, you must get a third party to complete the translation. Once complete, they will swear the accuracy of the translation in the presence of a notary public for a small fee. Each state has its own application form you and your partner must complete if you want to apply for a marriage license. You may be able to access and print a copy of the form online, or you may have to visit the issuing office in person to fill out a paper form.  The application form will ask for personal information about you and your partner, such as your birth dates, Social Security numbers, and place of birth. You also typically need to include information about your parents, such as their full names, place of residence, and place of birth. In some states, you can take a pre-marital education program, or get pre-marital counseling from a couple's counselor or member of the clergy. Completing these programs may allow you to reduce or eliminate the fees required to apply for a marriage license. Some states also recognize covenanted marriages, which are considered stronger and more religiously stringent, and make it much more difficult to later get a divorce. If you are thinking about getting a covenanted marriage, check with the clerk that issues marriage licenses to learn if they are recognized in your state and to find out more about the process.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Visit the website of the appropriate court or city clerk. Construct a timeline. Request certified copies of your birth certificates. Get copies of any divorce decrees. Get a blood test. Get non-English documents translated. Fill out the required forms. Take a pre-marital education program.
Article: An original oratory is typically a memorized speech. Start memorizing your speech as soon as you've drafted it. Don't wait until the last minute or your grade or competition performance will reflect your procrastination.  To memorize your speech, break it up into smaller sections. Work on memorizing a few sentences at a time, then a paragraph, then nail an entire section. Try rewriting 2 or 3 sentences and saying them out loud as you write. Writing, speaking, and reading at the same time will help your brain create more connections, helping you memorize your content. Generally, you'll have less than 10 minutes to deliver your original oratory. Use a stopwatch or your phone's clock to time yourself. Give yourself some wiggle room of at least 30-60 seconds, just in case you take a little longer to deliver your speech than in practice. Give yourself plenty of time to deliver your speech clearly so you don't have to speak so quickly that your audience can't understand you. Since your speech will be memorized, it's especially vital to use facial expressions and eye contact to connect with your audience. Practice your speech in the mirror to make sure your expressions are natural and project confidence. If you're nervous about making eye contact, look slightly above your audience to create the illusion that you're maintaining eye contact. Use gestures and movements to reinforce your most important points. However, don't use unnatural or repetitive gestures, like raising your hands in the same exact way every time. If you're not confident in your ability to mix up your gestures naturally, just keep your hands loosely folded or by your side.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Memorize your speech. Time your delivery. Make eye contact to connect with your audience. Use gestures effectively.