When you’ve collected the pods, group them into bunches of five to 10. Tie the bunches together by wrapping string or elastic around the stems. Hang the bunches from a clothesline or door handle in a cool, dry place. Use hooks, string, or clothespins to fasten the bunches to the clothesline or handle.  Leave the pods to dry for several days to a week, until the pods start splitting open.  A good place to dry the pods is a garage or dry basement. Leave the seeds on the towel to dry for another few days in the same cool, dry place where you dried the pods. You want to make sure that all the moisture has evaporated, otherwise the seeds will spoil during storage.
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One-sentence summary -- Hang the pods to dry. Dry the seeds for another day or two if necessary.

Q: If you're shooting in low light, or if you don't have very steady hands, this will ensure that you can get sharp shots without camera shake in all but the most unfavourable lighting. You'll need to turn this off only if you're shooting from a tripod (and the whole point of VR is that you don't need to use a tripod in most conditions). An explanation of this is beyond the scope of this article; it's enough to say that matrix metering is very clever and works well enough most of the time under most conditions. On high-end cameras, you have a dedicated switch for this. On mid-range cameras, hold down the button while turning the main command wheel until the matrix metering symbol is displayed. Again, on the cheaper ones, you're going to have to dig through the menus to find it (though you may be able to skip this; they probably use the matrix meter by default).
A: Turn on vibration reduction (VR) if your lens has it, and leave it on. Set your camera to use matrix metering.

Article: Too much salt can overpower a dish, but don't make the mistake of adding no salt to your rice. Salt, in moderation, can help bring out a dish's flavor. After flavoring your rice, add a small amount of salt and taste it. If the dish tastes a little bland, add salt in small increments until the flavor is at the level you prefer. You can go overboard on sweeteners such as extracts and sweet spices. If your rice is a little too sweet, you can adjust it by adding a splash of something acidic. A small amount of apple cider vinegar, for example, can tone down a dish's sweetness. Many people enjoy adding a spicy flavor to their rice, but rice is often necessary to cool your mouth between bites of a spicy dish. If you made your rice a little too spicy, tone the flavor down by mixing in vegetables or fruits to dilute the spicy flavor. You can also add a mild amount of dairy, such as sour cream or plain yogurt.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make sure to add enough salt. Adjust the rice if it's too sweet. Tone down the flavor if your rice is too spicy.

Article: Even if your parents are pretty busy, you might have a relative, coach, clergy member, friend's parent, or neighbor who can hang out. They can give you some time and positive attention, and maybe teach you some things that they are good at.  Building a relationship with someone other than your parents can help you develop interpersonal skills, and raise your self-esteem and self-confidence. Join a club or sports team in your school or community. This can help you find mentors and friends, and give you a feeling of belonging and accomplishment. Look for groups and activities that match well with your skills and interests.   For example, if you love to sing, you might join a youth choir at your school or a cultural center in your area. If you're more athletic, sign up a team sport like soccer or softball. You don't need to get attention only from your parents or other adults. Your friends and siblings will often be free and happy to hang out with you. Walk up to them, or pick up the phone, and ask if and when they are free to spend time with you.   Making new friends can feel empowering, so don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone to meet new people. Animals and pets make us happy because they offer us love and companionship. If your family doesn't have a pet, you could look to friends' pets or neighbor pets. Try becoming a dog walker, cat sitter, or volunteer at an animal shelter. Loneliness can be a difficult feeling, and if you are struggling to manage it, you can get help. Therapy can give you the means to express your emotions and help you better understand what you're going through. You may need your parents' permission to see a therapist, so use this opportunity to talk to them about how you feel. Here are some reasons you might want to talk to a counselor:   You don't know how to cope with your feelings. You feel like acting out, or hurting yourself, to get attention (for example, causing trouble at school). You feel like hiding from your friends and family. You feel tired, and find it hard to enjoy anything. Your parents aren't meeting your basic needs (food, water, shelter), or they are being very mean to you (humiliating, name-calling, etc.).
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get attention from a mentor. Find a group that shares your interests. Look to your friends and your siblings. Spend time with pets. Talk to a counselor if you are really having a hard time.