INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The key to keeping your silver safe is to keep it hidden and locked away. Silence is the most important part of any safety plan; the fewer people who know about your coins, the safer they are. After that, a hiding place and/or safe are important safety measures.  Many obvious hiding places are problematic because they are just as obvious to robbers as they are to you. The best hiding places include unlikely locations like the bottom the of a clothes’ basket. For any substantial silver collection you should purchase a safe. The safe should be too large too carry away and rated UL-15 or higher. An added advantage to owning a safe is that if you notify your insurance company, they will reduce your premium. For added safety, consider an alarm system as well. For extra protection, search online for “storage compartments” or “secret bookcases.” Build a hidden compartment in the floor or the wall, hide it behind a decoration, and then store the silver in a safe. For $200-$500 a year, you can have your silver stored at the bank in a safety deposit box. This is an extremely secure option, though some people find working around bank hours inconvenient. Furthermore, safety deposit boxes are not insured. You will need to seek an outside third party insurance, in case something unfortunate does happen at the bank. There are some third party companies that specialize in protecting precious metals. Their facilities ought to be highly secure and they should do a regular accounting of your stock to ensure that nothing has disappeared. If anything does go missing, most of these depositories have insurance programs that will cover your loss. Don’t be too trusting. Interrogate the depository’s insurance program carefully to establish that it will protect you adequately in case of theft. Regardless of what method you choose to secure your coins, you need to make sure that you know what you have. Keep a list of each of your coins individually that includes the date that it was minted, the type of coin, and any distinguishing features. Review your stash to make sure that nothing has gone missing.

SUMMARY: Protect your silver at home. Take it to the bank. Call a precious metal depository. Keep count of your coins.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Purchase or pick fresh mint leaves to start making your mask. Avoid dried leaves, which may not have the same benefits as fresh leaves and also may burn your skin because they are concentrated.  Find about 50 good-sized leaves, or the equivalent of ¼ cup of leaves.  Buy mint leaves either as a plant at a local store or pre-picked and packaged at a grocery or produce store. You can also grow your own mint from the garden to make your mask. Check the leaves to make sure they are not wilted, browning, or have any insects on them. This can help ensure that you get the most benefits from the mask. Gently wash or wipe off the leaves you've purchased and then dry them. This can minimize the risk that you get pesticides or other chemicals or dirt on your skin.  Be sure to not douse or oversaturate the leaves with water to prevent any of the anti-microbial properties from leeching out. Wiping the leaves with a damp towel can clean the leaves without oversaturating them. Dab the leaves to dry them. Once the leaves are clean and dry, grind or chop them into a paste. This helps release the chemicals that can help get rid of your acne and makes it easier to apply to your face.  Use a blender, mortar and pestle, or even a simple knife to grind your leaves. Make a thick-ish paste that you can apply alone or mix with a soothing or healing product. You can use your mint leaves alone as a mask or mix them with another ingredient. This can help boost the anti-acne properties of the mint or provide other benefits such as controlling inflammation or moisturizing your skin. Some possible combinations you can use include:  Mix ½ mashed and de-seeded cucumber with the mint leaves, which can cool your skin and soothe inflammation.  Add one to two tablespoons of plain yogurt to soothe and moisturize your skin.  Combine mint with one egg white to help further unblock pores.  Mix the mint leaves, 2 tablespoons milk powder, ½ tablespoon of honey and ¼ cucumber to soothe and moisturize your skin and boost the anti-bacterial properties of the mint.

SUMMARY: Gather fresh mint leaves. Clean and dry the leaves. Grind or chop the mint leaves. Mix ingredients for a mask.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most diaper packages have a see through side panel or a picture of the diaper on which you can see the design on the diapers. Buying diapers with a colorful design will enhance the fun look of the cake. Roll up a diaper, starting at the "open" top end. Wrap a rubber band around the rolled diaper to stop it from unrolling. Again, using colorful rubber bands can be a nice touch.This diaper will form the center of the layer. An alternative is to use a baby bottle as the center of the top layer. Place them around the center diaper (or baby bottle) so that they are all evenly spaced. Keep them together by placing a large rubber band around all of the diapers. Large rubber bands can be purchased at your local office supply store. The rolled up diapers should form a circle. Again, this can be a rolled up diaper or some oblong gift (such as a bottle of baby lotion). Roll up 15 more diapers and place them around the centerpiece. Secure them with a large rubber band. Place a rolled up diaper or a gift (perhaps a toy or rolled up piece of baby clothing) in the center. Roll up 30 diapers, securing each with its own rubber band. Place them around the centerpiece and secure with a large rubber band. For the base, make another middle layer. Then add about 30 more diapers around it using a larger rubber band. Next, carefully stack the other two layers on top of the base layer, being careful to get the dowels between the diapers and not through any of the diapers.

SUMMARY: Select diapers with a fun design. Form the top of the diaper cake. Roll up and secure seven more diapers. Create centerpiece for the middle layer. Create the base in the same fashion. Secure the layers together by carefully inserting one or two wooden dowels through the base layer.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you slice a mango, be aware that it has a large pit the shape of a giant almond in the center. Slice the mango as you would an apple, but take care to avoid the pit. Cut wedges into the mango that are no more than an inch thick. Once you're done slicing, you should have several slices of mango with the skin still on, and a pit that still has some skin on it. Here's what to do next:  If you just want to eat the mango, pick up the slices by the skin and eat them. You can try to eat some of the looser skin around the pit, but don't eat the skin too close to the pit because it can be stubborn and will get stuck in your teeth worse than corn-on-the-cob. If you want to peel the mango, you can pick up the slices by the skin and gently scoop them out with a spoon. If the pieces aren't ripe enough for that, use a knife. Though cubed mango is a bit more versatile, fresh sliced mango can spice up many ordinary meals, from desserts to main courses. Make the most of your sliced mango by adding it to the following foods:  Thai mango salad Sweet and spicy chicken Chicken with lime and cilantro Beef teriyaki Mango, corn, and black bean stew Mango and pineapple pie To do this, cut the mango into thin slices and dry the pieces to get dried mango. For a sour tang, mix the pieces in a ziplock bag with li hing mui powder, or a small amount of citric acid.

SUMMARY:
Slice the mango. Add the sliced mango to a variety of foods. Dry the sliced mango.