Article: Generally, to preheat your oven to 300°F (148.9°C), it should take about 15 minutes, though this time might vary depending on your oven. It's a good idea to start preheating first and foremost. This way you can prepare your squash seeds while the oven heats. Take a sharp knife and cut the squash so that you have access to the innards in the bulb of the gourd. The shape of your squash will dictate the best cut. In most cases, halving the gourd down or across the center will be sufficient. Then:  Use a spoon or your hand to tear out the seeds of the squash. These will likely be slimy with gourd guts. Place the seeds in your colander. Once you have removed as many seeds from the squash as you desire, run cool water over the seeds in the colander to clean them. Use your fingers to remove any remaining gourd innards from the seeds. Then shake the colander firmly over a sink or drain to remove excess water. Many kinds of gourd seeds, including squash, cook faster on the inside of the seed than the outside. This can cause your seeds to blacken on the inside and negatively impact their flavor. Boiling will help your seeds cook evenly.  After goo and pulp have been removed from your seeds, boil them in salted water for 10 minutes. While the seeds boil, clean your colander of any pulp or squash innards. When the seeds finish boiling, strain the water from the seeds with your cleaned colander. Lay out enough paper towel to accommodate your seeds on a flat, clean surface of your counter. Then, take your colander and carefully upend the seeds on the paper towel. After that:  Take some more paper towel and pat the seeds dry. Some seeds may stick to the paper towel. Pick or knock these free with your fingers or a utensil. You can prevent seeds or seasoning from dirtying your baking sheet by lining the bottom of your baking pan with either aluminum foil or parchment paper. Once your seeds are dry, take a ¾ measuring cup and count how many of these are filled by your squash seeds. Remember this number, as you'll soon be using it to calculate the amount of oil you need.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Preheat the oven. Remove the seeds from your squash. Boil your seeds. Dry the seeds. Measure how many seeds you have.
Article: Using multiple anti-aging products, such as wrinkle creams, can actually work against you. Multiple products can irritate your skin, which does not help you with aging. Stick to one main product directly aimed at anti-aging. Before you slather a cream all over your face, it's best to test it on your skin. Put a small amount on the side of your neck. Leave it on for 24 hours, checking to see if you have a reaction to the cream, such as a rash. If you do, you don't want to use it on your face. Just because a product is more expensive, that does not mean it's more effective. Some less-expensive products can have the same or similar ingredients. You may think you are able to self-diagnose your skin, but a professional can help you decide what you actually need. Ask your dermatologist what's best for your skin. You may also consider talking to other skin care professionals.
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Pick a single product. Patch test new products. Don't be fooled by price. Ask for professional help.
Article: There's some truth to the old adage that dogs and other animals can "sense fear". If you become agitated and run or scream, you may make the dog feel more confident in his attack, or, worse, you may appear threatening to the dog. Neither of these is a good situation to be in. When a dog approaches, stand completely still with your hands at your sides, like a tree, and avert your eyes. In many cases the dog will lose interest and walk away if you ignore him.  Do not wave your arms around or kick with your legs; the dog may perceive these actions as threatening. Don't make eye contact, since that could also cause the dog to lunge. Stand sideways to the dog and keep him in your peripheral vision instead of facing him and making eye contact. This will signal to the dog that you are not a threat. Don't open your hands and arms up to a bite by extending them. Keep your fingers curled into fists to avoid getting them bitten.  The dog may come quite close, even sniffing you, without actually biting. Running away can awaken the dog's prey instinct to chase and catch animals. He may pursue you vigorously even if his initial intent was just playful.  Additionally, you won't be able to outrun most dogs if you're on foot. Even if you are on a bicycle, many dogs will be able to catch up to you. If the dog continues to threaten you, offer him something to chew on, such as your backpack or water bottle: anything but your arm or leg. This may distract him enough to give you time to escape. You may want to carry treats or toys when traveling in areas known to be home to dangerous dogs. If approached by an angry dog, throw your treats or toy away from you. The dog may go after these instead of you.
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Do not panic. Make yourself rigid and motionless. Do not try to run away. Distract the dog with another object.