INPUT ARTICLE: Article: 1 cup (8 oz) of uncooked rice makes about two cups of cooked rice. Start with at least 1 cup (8 oz) of rice, as smaller amounts do not cook evenly.Depending on how much rice you want to make, measure your rice out and pour it into a stove pot. Add enough water to cover the rice completely. Do not add enough water in to fill the pot. The rice should be wet and submerged but not floating in the pot. Swishing the rice gives it more contact with the water so that the grains can absorb more moisture. This will prevent your rice from going mushy as they cook. The water poured out should be a milky white color. If the water is still clear after your first time, you may not have swished around the rice enough. Swish the rice again for a longer time to attain the right color. Watch the water drain as you strain the rice again. Each time, you should notice a lighter color. Do not stop straining the rice until it is clear or translucent. Let all the excess water drain out of the pot, then transfer the rice back in. This will keep the rice from getting too sticky as you cook it. Keep the rice sitting in the pot for 3-5 minutes until continuing to cook your rice.

SUMMARY: Measure the amount of rice you want to cook. Fill a pot with cold water. Use your hand to swish the rice around for 2-3 minutes. Pour out the water while using a strainer to catch the rice. Strain the rice again 3 to 4 times until the water poured out is almost clear. Pour your rice into a strainer after the fourth time.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Progressive aphasia is when you lose your skills and abilities associated with language and communication over time, in a way that exceeds a natural age-related decline. If you aren't already aware of changes in your communication abilities, be on the lookout for:  Language abilities that become more and more impaired with time. Problems with written language in addition to spoken language. Difficulty "finding" words (i.e. loss of precision of vocabulary), or substituting incorrect words due to forgetfulness. This may include forgetting the names of things, and frequently "talking around" a word by describing it or referring to it without using its actual name, as well as forgetting a person's name despite recognizing the individual. Stuttering and/or trouble pronouncing words (or mispronouncing words). Difficulty understanding words and sentences (note that this must be due to a word comprehension problem and NOT a hearing problem), which may lead to confusion or continually asking for clarification. Slowed speech, incomplete sentences, incorrect word order, grammatically incorrect sentences, and/or decreased use of language as a means to communicate. Trouble with written language, such as incorrect spelling, and problems reading and understanding written information. Becoming mute (this is a very late sign). Note that the signs and symptoms will vary depending upon the specific area of the brain that is affected, which varies from person to person and tends to spread over time. This subtype of progressive aphasia presents primarily with speech difficulties. Speech will generally consist of fewer words, missing words, incomplete sentences, grammatically incorrect sentences, and difficulty "finding" (or remembering) the correct words to refer to things. Generally, in this subtype of PPA, comprehension of what other's are saying remains intact. It is predominantly a disorder of word production. This subtype of progressive aphasia mainly affects word finding. Speech is normally preserved, other than challenges remembering the names of objects, and difficulty maintaining the precision of vocabulary that may have been used in the past. The primary problem in the semantic subtype of progressive aphasia is losing word comprehension. For instance, you may not recognize or understand the meaning of words that you previously understood. you may frequently ask for clarification, or appear confused, when trying to make sense of what others are saying. PPA most commonly affects individuals between the ages of 40 and 80 years old, with the peak incidence occurring around 60 years old. It affects twice as many men as it does women. It has been hypothesized that there may be a genetic component to progressive aphasia, as it happens more commonly in individuals with a family history of cognitive decline (such as other family members who have been diagnosed with dementia or aphasia).  It is important to understand that, while progressive aphasia always presents initially as symptoms only related to language and communication (without other symptoms that are commonly associated with dementia, such as memory loss), PPA may progress with time to become a more widespread dementia syndrome. However, the diagnosis of PPA relies on presenting during the initial few years with deficits only in language and communication skills. Progressive aphasia presents as a gradual decline in your language and communication abilities. It is not associated with a triggering event, and there is no definitive "time of onset" of the condition. Rather, most people notice subtle challenges with language and communication coming on gradually, with no other signs or symptoms of mental deterioration. If there is a history of a triggering event, such as a stroke or a traumatic brain injury, you are likely NOT suffering from progressive aphasia. Note that one of the hallmarks of progressive aphasia is that it continues to "progress" (i.e. worsen) with time. It is not something that all of a sudden begins to show improvements, and it does not have a fluctuating course (with periods of being worse followed by periods of being better).  The best way to keep track of, and to remember, your symptoms and their progression over time is by keeping a diary. Having a written record is always more reliable than going by memory alone, and the written record will help your doctors to diagnose the condition as well.
Summary: Watch for speech problems that get worse over time. Recognize signs of the "agrammatic/nonfluent" subtype of PPA. Look out for signs of the "logopenic" subtype of PPA. Watch for signs of the "semantic" subtype of PPA. Consider whether you are in the population most frequently affected by PPA. Take note of how it started. Keep a diary of how your symptoms are changing (or worsening) with time.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For the natto, you’ll need 4 cups (800 g) of soybeans. Place the beans in a colander or strainer, and rinse them thoroughly under cold water in the sink. Shake the beans well afterward to remove the excess moisture. As you rinse the soybeans, remove any shrunken or discolored beans. After you’ve rinsed the soybeans, place them in a large pot. Cover the beans with 12 cups (2.8 l) of cold water to create a ratio of 3 parts water to 1 part beans so the beans have room to expand. Allow the beans to soak for 9 to 12 hours. During colder months, you may need to soak the beans longer, so it may take as many as 15 to 20 hours. When the beans have finished soaking, dump them into a colander or strainer. Shake well to remove all of the excess moisture.

SUMMARY:
Wash the soybeans. Soak the beans overnight. Drain the beans.