Choose red, white or onion "sets" to plant. Available at your local nursery, these look like bare-root mini bulbs that come bound with twine or rubber bands. Any type of onion sets will make excellent green onions, and they all grow well in pots indoors. Green onions grow best in very rich soil, so choose a potting soil that has been enriched with compost - or mix in your own compost with standard potting soil. Fill the pot to within a few inches of the top. Water the soil to prepare it for planting. Be sure the pot you use drains well, so that the soil never gets waterlogged. Plant each onion 1 inch deep, pointing the root side down. Gently pat soil over the top. Space them 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart to allow them a little room to form roots without crowding each other. Water the onions and place the pot in your sunniest window.  You can grow green onions indoors any time of year, as long as you maintain the correct conditions. The onions need full sun, so they should be placed in a window that receives light for most of the day. Be sure the temperature never drops below freezing. Keep the soil evenly moist. Water every few days, or when the soil seems to be getting dry. Don't overwater the onions, though - the soil should be moist, but never soggy. After a few weeks, the green tops will emerge and grow. Either pull the plants from the pots to use the whites and greens, or use a scissors to trim off the green tops and leave the bulb to continue growing. If you leave the bulb in the pot, you should get at least one more harvest before it stops producing.
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One-sentence summary -- Pick out onion sets to grow. Prepare a pot with rich potting soil. Plant the sets. Harvest the greens when they're 6 to 8 inches tall.


Whether it is a science class assignment, science fair project, or something else, it is important to be aware of the criteria that will be used to evaluate your SIP. For a science fair, for example, the judging could be based on the following criteria (adding up to 100%):  research paper (50%); oral presentation (30%); display poster (20%). More than likely, you will be required to write a brief summary of your SIP, known as an abstract.  It needs to clearly state your idea, your hypothesis and how you tested it, and the conclusion you reached. SIP abstracts are often limited to one page in length, and perhaps 250 words.  In this short space, focus on the purpose of your experiment, procedures, results, and any possible applications. .  If the abstract provides the basic information, the research paper provides the substantial details and analysis of your SIP.  It is easy to think the experimenting itself or the poster you get to create is more important (perhaps because they are more fun to do), but the research paper is often the most important component in the evaluation of your project.  Use the guidelines provide by your teacher or the science fair director for information on how to construct your research paper. As one example, your paper may need to be broken down into categories such as:  1) Title Page; 2) Introduction (where you identify your topic and hypothesis); 3) Materials & Methods (where you describe your experiment); 4) Results & Discoveries (where you identify your findings); 5) Conclusion & Recommendations (where you "answer" your hypothesis); 6) References (where you list your sources). The time allotted and detail expected from the oral presentation of your SIP (if required at all) can vary widely.  You may need to speak for 5 minutes or 20.  Be clear on the requirements beforehand; for instance, whether PowerPoint presentations are expected.  Write up your research paper first, and use it as your guide in constructing your oral presentation.  Follow a similar framework in outlining your hypothesis, experiments, results, and conclusions. Focus on clarity and concision.  Make sure everyone understands what you did, why you did it, and what you discovered in doing it. Most science fairs still require a poster presentation of your project.  It will essentially be a visual display of your research paper.  Science fairs commonly use a standard size, three panel display board, approximately 36 inches high by 48 inches wide. You should lay out your poster like the front page of a newspaper, with your title at the top, hypothesis and conclusion front and center, and supporting materials (methods, sources, etc.) clearly placed under headings on either side. Use images, diagrams, and the like to spruce up the visual appeal of your poster, but don't sacrifice content for visual pizzazz.
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One-sentence summary -- Know how your project will be evaluated. Create an abstract. Write a research paper Prepare your oral presentation. Make a visual aid.


Nude lipsticks tend to show every nook and cranny on your lips, which is a problem if you have dry lips. Therefore, it's important to take care of dry lips before you apply a nude lipstick. For instance, you could try using a lip scrub to smooth out your lips first, giving you a more polished look. Moisturizing can also help smooth out your lips before applying a nude lipstick. After using a lip scrub, apply a moisturizing lip balm. That way, you have a nice, soft base to apply the lipstick over. If you're trying to truly wipe our your lip color, you may need to add a bit of concealer to your lips before applying the lipstick. The concealer will help block out your natural lip color, helping you achieve the nude look. Nude lipsticks can be a bit flat, so adding a bit of gloss can help them shine a bit. However, you don't need too much. Just apply a bit to the middle of your lips for a tiny bit of pop.
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One-sentence summary -- Exfoliate before applying the lipstick. Add a moisturizer. Consider a coverup. Create a sheen with gloss.


Sift 1 1/4 cups of sifted cake flour (not self-rising), 3/4 tsp. of baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. of coarse salt. Scrape out the seeds and save them. Heat it just until bubbles appear around the edge. Then, remove it from heat. Then, let the mixture stand for 15 minutes to thicken. Use an electric mixer set on medium to whisk together 3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks, and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Whisk the ingredients by hand until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm. This should take about 5-6 minutes. Then, remove the bowl from heat. Rotate the tins halfway through. Continue to cook the cupcakes until the centers are solid -- you can test them by sticking a toothpick in the center of the cupcakes -- and the edges of the cupcakes are light golden brown. Then, transfer the tins to wire racks to cool the cupcakes completely. To make the syrup, stir together 1/3 cup of very strong coffee, 1 oz. of marsala wine, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Let this syrup cool. Set an electric mixer on medium speak and whisk together 1 cup of heavy cream. Whisk together 8 oz. of mascarpone cheese and 1/2 cup of sifted confectioners' sugar until the mixture is smooth. Then, fold the whipped heavy cream into the cheese mixture until it's blended.
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Preheat your oven to 325ºF (162ºC). Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Halve one vanilla bean lengthwise. Heat 1/4 cup milk and vanilla-bean pod and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 4 tbsp. of unsalted butter until it's melted. Whisk together the whole eggs, yolks, and sugar. Place the mixing bowl over a pan of simmering water. Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes. Make the syrup. Make the frosting.