INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Studies have shown that by increasing the amount of water that you drink, you can also increase your metabolic rate by as much as 40%. This increase may be a result of your body's attempt to heat the water that you are ingesting, but the reason for the increase is unclear. Our bodies also often confuse thirst and hunger, so it is important to stay hydrated for that reason as well. Coffee has been shown to increase metabolism because of the caffeine content. One study showed that drinking coffee significantly increased the metabolic rate of both normal weight and obese subjects. Keep in mind that the metabolic effects of caffeine are small compared to other measures like exercise. Excess consumption of caffeine can also cause nervousness, insomnia, and other negative side effects. Combining green tea (even decaf green tea) with diet and exercise can improve your metabolic rate. One study showed that combining decaffeinated green tea extract with exercise created more dramatic results than exercise alone. Consider adding decaffeinated green tea extract or drinking a cup or two of green tea as a complement to your diet and exercise regimen. Crash diets dramatically restrict your caloric intake, which can have a negative effect on your metabolism. Even though you may experience some initial weight loss from a crash diet, crash diets ultimately slow down your metabolism and often lead to gaining more weight after the fact. Crash diets can also cause you to become deficient in some important nutrients due to the limitations that they place on the variety of your food intake.

SUMMARY: Drink plenty of water. Drink coffee. Drink green tea. Follow a healthy diet, not a crash diet.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Because there are so many different species of perennials, watering requirements vary based on the specific plant. Keep the soil around the perennials moist, but not soggy. To prevent fungal diseases, water in the morning or early afternoon. Mulch will hold moisture in the soil and prevent weeds from growing. Apply 2 to 3 inches (5.08 to 7.62 cm) of mulch around the plants. Do not allow the mulch to actually touch the stem or branches of the plant or it may reduce air circulation necessary for healthy growth. If the soil is rich and amended with organic matter, fertilizing may not be necessary. Otherwise, fertilize with either a slow release granular or liquid fertilizer as needed. Do not over fertilize perennials, which can cause root injury or kill the plants. Some taller perennials, such as delphiniums, peonies, phlox and hollyhocks, may require staking. To support the stems, place wooden stakes in the ground and tie stems to the stakes with twine. Regularly deadhead faded flowers to keep the plants looking healthy and promote new blooms. Perennials may start to look scruffy or leggy after blooming. Most late spring and early summer perennials benefit from clipping after blooming. Perennials will continue to grow larger each year, but their continued growth may cause crowding in a garden. To keep the plants healthy, dig perennials out of the ground and split them into smaller chunks. The best times to divide perennials is in the early spring or fall.

SUMMARY: Water regularly. Mulch around the perennial. Fertilize the perennial. Stake tall perennials. Remove spent blooms to encourage repeat blooming. Cut back perennials to promote new growth. Divide perennials every 2 to 3 years.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Imagine that a 120 pound woman consumed four 1.5 ounce drinks of an 80 proof liqueur over a five-hour period. Four 1.5 ounce drinks of an 80 proof liqueur is equivalent to four standard drinks in the United States. Multiply the number of standard drinks in this example (4) by 14 (the number of grams of alcohol in a standard drink in the United States) to find the alcohol dose, 56 grams of alcohol. 120 pounds is equivalent to 54480 grams (120 pounds x 454 grams per pound). Multiplying this by the gender constant (in this example, 0.55) = 29964 ). In this example, this equals approximately 0.0018689093579 (56 / 29964). For a less exact calculation, you can round this number to 0.00186. In this example, this gives the number 0.186 (0.00186 x 100). This number reflects the approximate BAC as a percentage, before accounting for elapsed time. In this example, you should first multiply the number of elapsed time in hours (5) by 0.015 = 0.075. Then, subtract this number from the approximate BAC as a percentage: 0.186 0.075 = 0.111. This means that the approximate BAC in this example at the end of the five hour period is 0.111.

SUMMARY: Understand the example. Count the number of drinks. Find the alcohol dose. Multiply the body weight in grams and multiply it by the gender constant. Divide the alcohol consumed in grams by (body weight in grams x gender constant. Multiply the raw number by 100. Account for elapsed time.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Buy rhinestones or plastic jewels at a craft store and use super glue to attach them to your candle. Arrange them in a cool pattern or fun design, or simply sprinkle them across the candle randomly. Use matching colors on a plain candle for the best look. You can also buy rhinestones with sticky backs that can attach directly to the candle. Buy enough cinnamon sticks to surround the candle. Place a small dot of hot glue on the back of each and press it against the candle, placing it vertically with the bottom in line with the bottom of the candle. Continue all the way around the candle, then tie a piece of ribbon around them for decoration. You can embellish it even more with a sprig of holly or cranberries. For a simple, pretty decoration, use matching ribbon to tie a real or fake flower to the outside of your candle. You can even layer on multiple ribbons for a fancier look. Consider removing the flowers or cutting them shorter as the candle burns down. Choose a ribbon or yarn that matches or offsets your candle color, then twirl it around the candle to create a striped, candy cane effect. Tilting the ribbon at an angle, so that the stripes are slanting diagonally across the candle, makes it look even more professional. Use a paintbrush to spread Mod Podge or liquid glue on the bottom half or third of your candle. Roll it through beach sand, then let it dry overnight. When it's done, glue a shell just above the sand, or tie it on with twine or string. This method looks best with a plain white or cream candle. You can add as many seashells as you like.

SUMMARY:
Bedazzle your candles with plastic jewels. Ring your candle with cinnamon sticks for a homey look and sweet scent. Use a ribbon to tie flowers onto your candle. Wind bright yarn or fabric around the candle for a striped look. Glue on seashells and sand for a beachy vibe.