INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Extending the time between meals makes your body go into "starvation mode," which decreases your metabolism as a means to conserve energy and prevent starvation. While some people are able to lose weight through intermittent fasting, most people generally eat less overall when they eat small, frequent meals. In addition to having four to six small meals per day, eating healthy snacks will also increase metabolism. Packing extra non-perishable snacks and keeping them on you is helpful. You never know when a train will be delayed or when you'll be stuck at the office. If you allow yourself to get hungry, you'll end up eating something you shouldn't and your diet will go out the window. Eating a diet rich in lean proteins will increase your metabolism because it takes more energy for your body to digest the protein. Choose lean proteins like turkey, fish, eggs, beans, and tofu. Cottage cheese is a good source of casein protein. Eating cottage cheese, particularly before bed, is a good idea because it releases slowly into the body, and as a result, your metabolism is working all night. Adding spicy peppers, crushed red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper to your recipes can help increase your metabolism. The effects of eating spicy foods are only temporary, but you can add a little spice to one or more of your meals every day to keep getting the metabolism boosting benefits. Hot sauce is another great addition to any meal. Not only does it help to increase your metabolism, but it doesn't have many calories, if any (depending on brand). Keep in mind that although spicy foods do increase metabolism, they only increase metabolism by about 8%, so it is still important to watch your calories if you are trying to lose weight.

SUMMARY: Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day. Choose lean proteins. Add spice to your favorite foods.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The FSA administers many different programs that provide disaster relief. You can find summaries on this convenient fact sheet: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/disaster_assistance_program.pdf. Generally, the following programs are available: Funding to rehabilitate damaged farmland. Funding to restore rural private forests destroyed by natural disasters. Emergency assistance for producers of livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish. Emergency loans to help producers recover from losses caused by natural disasters. Assistance to orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate. Compensation for grazing losses suffered due to drought or fire on Federally managed land. Each disaster program has different eligibility requirements which cannot be summarized here. You should stop into your FSA office to check whether you qualify. To qualify, you generally must be in areas designated by FSA as eligible for disaster relief. There are also requirements for eligible livestock. For example, the following livestock are covered for grazing losses due to drought or fire under the livestock forage disaster program: alpacas beef cattle buffalo beefalo dairy cattle deer elk emus equine goats llama poultry reindeer sheep swine You must submit a completed application and required supporting documentation to your local FSA office. There will be different deadlines depending on which disaster program you are applying for. For example, you must submit your application within 30 days after the end of the calendar year in which you suffered a loss if you are seeking assistance under the livestock forage disaster program. If you are applying for tree assistance, then you must apply within 90 days of the disaster or when it became apparent that you suffered a loss.

SUMMARY: Identify the different disaster programs. Check eligibility requirements. Apply with your local FSA office.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Rub off as much dirt and grime as you can with a clean, dry cloth. Try to scrape off any loose mud, for instance, and wipe away any excess salt. If the cleaner comes with an applicator top, use it to rub the cleaner into the shoe. If it doesn't have one, use a soft brush or cloth to rub it in. Make gentle circles with the brush or cloth. Use a little water when applying saddle soap or other similar soaps. Saddle soap or any smooth leather cleaner will work for unfinished or finished leather. Smooth leather refers to any leather that isn't textured. For instance, suede is a textured leather, so it's not considered "smooth." With finished leather, almost any mild soap will work, such as a laundry detergent meant for fragile clothing. Don't use sponges, as they can contain chemicals that may damage your leather. Mix 1 part vinegar with 2 parts water. Gently rub the mixture into the salt stains using a soft cloth or brush. Keep adding the mixture to your shoes to remove the stain. Salt stains leave a white residue on your shoes. This method will also strip your shoes of wax polish if you have a buildup. Leave your shoes out to dry thoroughly before you apply polish, conditioner, or weather proofer. Don't use heat, however, as it can damage the leather. Leave them alone for at least 15 minutes, though overnight is better.

SUMMARY: Remove dirt with a soft cloth. Apply a cleaner with a soft brush. Deal with salt stains using water and vinegar. Allow your shoes to air dry at room temperature.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll need cornstarch, water, and food coloring or cocoa powder. If you're using food coloring to get the brown, dirt look, use equal amounts of red, blue, and yellow food coloring (2 drops of each should suffice). Starting with 1-2 cups of cornstarch, mix in the cocoa powder if this is how you're getting the brown color. With those ingredients mixed, or minus the cocoa if using the food coloring, slowly add in water and mix the two together. Stop adding water when you get the magic consistency, where it's hard when you touch it but melts when you don't. If you want, you can add in real dirt for texture or other kitchen materials, like rice flour or baking soda. This will give your play "mud" a grittier texture, like real mud.

SUMMARY:
Gather your ingredients. Add the dye to the water. Mix the cornstarch and water. Add texture materials.