INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can use either a metal or a plastic bottle cap, but since the cap will be going into your mouth, you need to make sure that it has been thoroughly cleaned, first.  Metal bottle caps are shallow and tend to produce more subtle, natural looking fake dimples. The ridges can be painful, though, especially if you have sensitive cheeks. Plastic bottle caps come in a few different sizes. If you want really exaggerated dimples, use a soda bottle cap, since these tend to be the deepest types. For a more subtle option, though, grab a shallow water bottle cap.  The solution should contain about 1 tsp (5 ml) salt for every 8 oz (250 ml) of water. Soak the cap for 15 minutes before rinsing it, drying it off, and placing it in your mouth. You could clean the bottle cap with soap and water, but make sure that all the soap has been completely cleaned off before placing the cap in your mouth. If using this technique, you should only create one dimple at a time. Bottle caps produce dramatic fake dimples, and having two dimples like this at once can overwhelm your face. Open your mouth wide and place the bottle cap in inside, wedging it in between your your cheek and your teeth. Make sure that the opening of the bottle cap faces your cheek and not your teeth. It may take a little work before you figure out the right placement, so play around with it a little. If you have a hard time figuring out where to place the cap, take it out of your mouth and smile in front of a mirror. Look for the outer creases the form on your cheeks when you smile. The cap should be placed just to the outside upper corner of the crease on one side of your face. Press on your cheek from the outside while simultaneously sucking on your cheek inward from the inside. Your cheek should firmly indent itself into the opening of the bottle cap.  If done right, you should even hear a small suction noise. Be careful as you do this so that you do not accidentally inhale and choke on the bottle cap, especially if you are using a small metal cap. This fake dimple technique does not really work when you are in front of someone in person, but if you want to create a fake dimple for a photograph, it works well. Take a few pictures from a few different angles until you find the look you like best. A popular way to pose with this fake dimple is to cover your mouth from below and turn your face so that the “dimpled” cheek faces the camera. Smile slightly, but do not allow the pressure to loosen from the bottle cap inside your mouth. This pose really accentuates the fake dimple while concealing any lines or bulges from the bottle cap, and it can also hide the fact that your mouth is not smiling quite as widely as it would usually need to if it were producing dimples that deep naturally.

SUMMARY: Wash the bottle cap. Position the bottle cap in your cheek. Squeeze your cheek into the opening. Strike a pose.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The pot should be big enough to accommodate your lobster tails. If you don’t have a steamer basket, you could use a small metal colander to keep the tails from being submerged in the water. The amount of water will vary based on how large the pot is, but aim to fill it a couple inches. The basket or colander should keep the lobster tails out of, but close to, the water. Then, cover the pot with the lid and bring the water to a boil on medium-high heat. Use sharp kitchen shears to cut the exoskeleton, or shell, of the lobster tail down the center. Avoid cutting the meat or cutting into the tail fan. Spread the shell apart with your hands, then pull or cut out the vein running down the middle. Remove the lid and carefully add the lobster tails to the steamer basket or on top of the colander. The size of the lobster tails dictates how long they should cook for.  Cook 3-6 oz. (85-170 g) tails for 4-6 minutes. Cook 6-7 oz. (170-198 g) tails for 6-8 minutes. Cook 8-10 oz. (227-283 g) tails for 8-10 minutes. Cook 10-16 oz. (283-454 g) tails for 9-11 minutes. Cook 16-20 oz. (454-567 g) tails for 10-12 minutes. Once the cooking time is up, remove the pot from the heat and turn off the burner. Carefully remove the lobster tails using tongs. Check to make sure the meat in the center of the tail is fully cooked—it should be an opaque, white color. If it’s not, steam them for another minute or 2. To make drawn butter, simply melt the butter over low heat. You can flavor it with lemon juice or salt and pepper, if desired. Then, dunk the lobster tail meat in the butter and enjoy!

SUMMARY: Put a steamer basket in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add 2 inches (5.1 cm) of cold water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Cut the lobster tails down the center and remove the vein. Place the lobster tails in the steamer basket and cook for 4-12 minutes. Remove the lobster tails with tongs. Serve the lobster tails with drawn butter.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your high school’s website will provide a lot of great information about what the school looks like, what the school is best at, and what types of programs the school has to offer. You can look for clubs you might be interested in joining, and you can check out photos of the school itself.  Some schools have staff sites, so you can check out your teachers once you receive your schedule. See if you can find an events calendar. Try to get yourself excited about the new experiences you’ll have. If your school has a freshman orientation, be sure to attend. You’ll get to see your school before classes are in session and without the crowds of upperclassman. You’ll likely meet some of your teachers and fellow students, as well as a few upperclassmen who volunteered to help new students adjust to the campus.  Try to make a few new friends at orientation. Ask the upperclassmen volunteers how you can ask questions if you need more information. See if your school has a school store or a booster club that is selling school apparel. Practice opening your locker. Visit the library, gym, and cafeteria. If you can’t go to an orientation, call the school to ask if you can visit and look around before school starts. Most schools are happy to accommodate incoming students who want a quick tour of their new school. Remember, your school’s staff wants you to be happy and comfortable, so don’t hesitate to call and ask.  Say, “Hi, I’m going to be a freshman this year, and I’m nervous because I’ve never been inside the high school. I was wondering if I could come tour the school sometime this week.” Get a map of the school and familiarize yourself with it. You may have older friends and siblings who are already in high school. Ask them about their first year, what they like about high school, and what you can expect. Most of them will be able to offer you tips for a successful freshman year.  Ask for advice on the topics that scare you most. Say, “I’m nervous about lunch. How did you find a table to sit at?” See if they will show you around or introduce you to their other friends. Ask them about clubs you can join or events you should attend. Many high schools have social media accounts that they use to promote the activities on campus, especially extracurriculars. Visit your school’s accounts on sites like Twitter and Facebook to get familiar with the school’s popular events and see photos of your future classmates.

SUMMARY:
Visit the school’s website. Go to freshman orientation. Ask to visit the school. Talk to your older friends or siblings. Check out your school on social media.