INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can bake a larger sized pumpkin but it won’t be as flavorful as smaller pumpkins. Pie pumpkins, sugar pumpkins, and miniature pumpkins are smaller varieties of pumpkins that are better for cooking. Larger pumpkins aren't as sweet and don't taste as good as smaller pumpkins.  Purchase a 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) pumpkin. You can ask the pumpkin purveyor to weigh the pumpkin for you when you purchase it, or you can use a produce scale to weigh it. A ripe pumpkin will be a deep orange. This is when the flavor of the pumpkin is at its peak. If a pumpkin is green or yellow, it’s not ripe yet and you should avoid it for baking purposes. If a pumpkin is turning brown, has soft skin, or smells sour, it's most likely overripe. Don't buy pumpkins that are overly ripe because they may taste sour.

SUMMARY: Look for smaller pumpkins. Get a pumpkin that is deep orange. Avoid pumpkins that have soft skin or smell sour.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Draw one halfway down the face, three quarters of the way down the face, and 7/8 of the way down the face. Also draw two lines for the neck. Then, add two lines for his shoulders. Draw the nose, beginning at the second guideline. Finally, draw eyebrows just above the first guideline. Draw lips at the last guideline. Also add a shirt collar.

SUMMARY: Draw a large, vertical oval. Add guidelines. Draw his eyes directly below the highest guideline. Outline his hair. Draw the outline of his classic haircut. Add the rest of the details. Erase guidelines. Color.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When it comes time to install your cabinets, you'll need to have a clear, accurate blueprint of your kitchen and everything in it. On a blank sheet of printer or graph paper, sketch out the shape of your kitchen and make marks indicating where your windows and existing appliances are. You don't need to nail the exact placement of everything since you'll be making separate notes indicating distance. Place a plank of wood on a segment of floor you plan to install cabinets over. Using a level, check whether or not the plank is completely flat. If it isn't, add small shims to either side until it is. Mark the area of the floor that needed the fewest shims, then remove the plank and measure from that spot to the ceiling. Note the measurement on your blueprint, then repeat the process for each section of installation floor. To see how much horizontal space your cabinets can take up, measure the width of each wall from corner to corner and record the numbers on your blueprint. Take your measurements from 36 in (91 cm) up, or the height most cabinet countertops sit at. Make sure to note any gaps in your walls created by things like doorways and arches. Even in stripped down, bare-bones kitchens, you'll typically find a sink, an oven, windows, and other major accessories fixed to the wall. To see how much space they take up, grab a tape measure and find their length, width and, if necessary, depth. Remember to record the measurements on your blueprint. This will help you make sure there are no obstacles in the way of your cabinet installation. If something located over an installation spot, such as a window or sink, sits lower than the top of a base cabinet or higher than the bottom of a wall cabinet, look into moving your cabinet or purchasing a custom cabinet designed to accommodate the object. Like all parts of your house, your kitchen can only function properly if it has access to water, electricity, and other utilities. To avoid damaging your kitchen's infrastructure, make notes on your blueprint indicating the location of all important lines and fixtures, including:  Water lines Drains Power outlets Range outlets Light switches Light fixtures Ventilation shafts Phone jacks

SUMMARY: Make a general sketch of the kitchen. Find the height of your kitchen. Measure the width of each wall. Get measurements for any objects connected to the wall. Find the distance between objects on the wall and both your floor and ceiling. Make note of any existing lines, jacks, outlets, and other fixtures.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cockatoos like a lot of noise and interaction with their humans. When that's not possible, the sounds from the television or radio provide an acceptable substitute to help entertain your bird. Much like humans, birds go through a phase in their youth where they get a little cranky and rebellious. During this time, your bird may go from being sweet and affectionate to pushing you away. This phase can be a little annoying, but your bird will eventually get over it. Start by enticing your bird out, as not all cockatoos will come out on their own. To entice the bird out, make sure the room is safe by closing doors and windows and looking for hazards. Place a toy or treat just outside the cage or on top of the cage, then open the door and walk away. The bird will likely dart out and grab whatever it is you're offering. Place perches or landing spots around the room, including one near the cage, and over time, your cockatoo will likely explore farther out.  When checking for room safety, look for exposed wires, bare bulbs, flames, toxic plants, small hard objects that are easily swallowed, standing water, and hot burners. Hide or cover things you don't want the bird getting into. In addition, make sure to cover holes, such as those behind appliances. Cockatoos love to explore these holes, as they think they are tree cavities. To encourage your bird to interact with you, sit down near the cage sometimes when it is open. Speak in a calm tone to your bird and offer it treats from your hands.  Don't make quick or sudden movements.  Talk about anything at all, or read to the bird, always using a soothing tone. Allow your bird time out of the cage each day to keep it from getting bored but make sure you are around, as your bird will want to interact with you.  These birds can also cause damage to the things in your home very quickly, so you will want to keep your eye on them. This should be a period where you're actively engaging your parrot. You can play fetch or just catch with a small, soft ball or toy, such as stuffed animal, for instance, or you can show your bird how to put a small ball into a cockatoo-sized basketball hoop. They love to roll things on the ground.  Exercising your parrot helps it get out some of its energy each day. You can even get a bird harness for your cockatoo and take it outside on walks. To make sure your bird stays healthy, commit to an annual exam. Your vet can catch any health problem that may be creeping up and provide an appropriate treatment before it gets out of hand. Make sure to take your cockatoo to a vet who specializes in birds.

SUMMARY:
Leave the radio or television on when you are out of the room. Be ready for the teenager stage when your bird is 4-5 years old. Encourage time out of the cage. Exercise your bird for at least 30 minutes each day. Take your bird to the veterinarian for annual exams.