INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pour the beans into a colander and rinse them with running water. Remove any debris that you spot before transferring the beans to a large pot or bowl  You only need to rinse the beans for 30 to 60 seconds. The main purpose of this rinse is to stir up and loosen any major pieces of debris. Debris usually appears in the form of small stones. You do not have to examine the beans too carefully during this process, especially if you purchased them from a trusted source, but you should keep your eyes open for anything that looks out of place. Fill the bowl of beans with plenty of water  It is essential that you use a large bowl so that the beans have plenty of room to expand. As a general rule, you should cover the 1 lb (450 g) of pinto beans with at least 8 cups (2 l) of water. Cover the beans to prevent further debris from getting into the water and let sit overnight in a cool, dark area.  You can use a refrigerator, but a secluded corner of the kitchen counter will work just as well if not better. Soaking the beans softens them, thereby creating a shorter cooking time while preserving as many nutrients as possible. The process also helps clean them and removes indigestible, gas-creating sugars known as oligosaccharides Pour the beans through a colander and rinse with running water to remove any traces of dirt or oligosaccharides.  The dirt and oligosaccharides will have seeped into the water the beans soaked in, making it unsuitable for use as a cooking liquid. Rinsing the beans also makes them cleaner and safer to eat. If you plan on reusing the pot you soaked the beans in to cook the beans, give the pot a quick rinse, as well.

SUMMARY: Rinse and sort through the beans. Cover the beans with water. Let soak overnight. Dump the water and rinse the beans again.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: well in advance of your trip. Regardless of when and where you plan to obtain your visa, you will need a passport in order to enter Egypt. You can often apply at a local post office or governmental office. You will need an application form, birth certificate, and other forms of identification.  If you already have a passport, make sure it is not due to expire soon. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of your arrival in Egypt. If you have an official or diplomatic passport, you must obtain your visa before arriving in Egypt, even if you are traveling as a tourist. Your country's government should provide current information on obtaining an Egyptian tourist visa and other entry requirements specific to travelers from your country of origin. For example, if you are from the USA, visit the travel information website of the State Department and look for information on traveling to Egypt. The State Department website offers information on entry and exit requirements (including passport and visa requirements), current travel alerts and warnings, health information, information about local laws and customs, contact information for American embassies and consulates in Egypt, and a general description of the country. You may visit your embassy in person or apply by mail. Keep in mind that applications by mail will take additional time to process. In order to apply for a visa at your local embassy, you will need:  A completed visa application (form available for download from most consulate/embassy websites). Two 2 inch x 2 inch (5.08 cm x 5.08 cm) current passport photos, against a white background. Your passport, which must be valid at least six months past your planned date of entry into Egypt. Two copies of your passport information page. Most consulates or embassies will accept only cash or cashier's checks. Depending on your country of origin, tourist visa fees range from US $15-$30. Depending on your country of origin, you may need additional documentation, such as copies of your round-trip tickets or itinerary, or a letter from your school or employer. If you're a resident alien in the country from which you are traveling, you may need to provide a copy of your residency card. Travelers from some countries must obtain pre-approval before obtaining an Egyptian tourist visa. This process can take up to 6 weeks and must be completed before the visa can be processed. Consult your local Egyptian embassy or consulate to learn the proper procedure for getting pre-approval to obtain a visa. Currently, pre-approval is required for citizens of Eritrea, Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda, Liberia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Mali, Niger, Chad, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, the Philippines, Lebanon (for travelers ages 16 to 50 years old), Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Tunis, Bosnia (for travelers of Egyptian Origin), Congo, People's Republic of China, Somalia, Algeria, Cyprus, Sudan, Kosovo, Libya (for men ages 16-60 years old), Pakistan, Moldova (for women ages 15 to 35 years old), Syria, Turkey (for travelers ages 18 to 45 years old), Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Yemen, and North Korea.
Summary: Apply for a passport Consult your local government website for information on traveling to Egypt. Apply for a tourist visa through your local Egyptian consulate or embassy. Bring money for your visa application fee. Bring additional documentation, if needed. Apply for pre-approval at the Egyptian Consulate, if necessary.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will need documentation of things like your parents' household income, education level and profession, house value and any investments, along with personal income and assets.   If possible, have all income taxes completed by the time application season rolls around; this will provide a much more accurate and up-to-date aid evaluation.

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