INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Light and medium roasts are great if you want to taste the different complex flavors originating from the coffee bean. Central and South American green coffee beans are also known for their delicate floral and citrus flavors, so consider this region if you like your coffee to be a little sweet. Some popular coffee-yielding countries in Central and South America are: Mexico: Many Mexican green coffee beans are organic, and they're known for light nutty and chocolaty flavors. Costa Rica: Costa Rican green coffee beans make a heavy roast with nut and citrus flavors. Brazil: Brazilian coffee is often delicate and sweet, with chocolate and nut flavors. Several countries in this region dry process their coffee beans, which makes sweeter, heavier coffee. The Middle East and East Africa are known for producing coffees with unique, complex flavors, so try beans from this region if you want a roast that's very distinct. A few coffee-fan favorites from the region are: Kenya: Kenyan green coffee beans are known to produce complex roasts with flavors like black currant and citrus. Ethiopia: Each coffee-producing region in Ethiopia produces beans with distinct flavors, ranging from fruity and sweet to nutty and spicy. Many coffee bean producers in Indonesia dry the beans on parchment over clay, giving the beans their distinct flavor and making them a great option if you enjoy earthy, mushroom flavors. Jamaica is a particular favorite among coffee connoisseurs. Other places that produce green coffee beans with an island profile are: Haiti: Haitian coffee is known for its rich sweet and smooth taste. Puerto Rico: Coffee beans from Puerto Rico produce a roast that is sweet with caramel and chocolate flavors.

SUMMARY: Buy beans from Central or South America for a light to medium roast. Get beans from the Middle East or East Africa for bold, distinct coffee. Buy beans cultivated in Indonesia for an earthy-tasting roast. Try beans produced in the Caribbean Islands for a roast with an island profile.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The author of the book on being interesting, literally titled How to Be Interesting, has said that the first step to being interesting is to actually show up. Go to things, socialize, meet people. You can show up basically as an observer of other interesting people and let that be a learning experience for you, or you can show up and be a little bit more of the life of the party. But the main thing is to show up. Consider this part of the exploration process. If you're at a party, make a circuit of the room, or try something on the table you've never had before. Stepping out of your comfort zone like this instantly gives you something to talk about with another guest. Remember, being interesting doesn't mean that you left the biggest impression, or that you're the one telling the story that grabs everyone's attention. Rather, it means that you left a positive impression on the people you interacted with or had a good conversation with them, and they want to get to know you. Most captivating people are often good listeners. Impressing people can be great but it can also devolve into status jockeying, one-upmanship, and envy. People love to talk about themselves and all the while there is a dearth of good listeners. Let the other person talk. This is straight from Dale Carnegie's classic book How to Meet Friends and Influence People. Ask people what they've been up to or what their hobbies are. Then talk about that. You've become interesting simply by showing an interest. If you know about the topic, the similarity will bond you. If you don't, ask them to explain and listen as they talk about something they love. You should have at least three stories that reliably entertain, inform, and engage other people. Rehearse your "act" just like a comedian. Don't count on making up good "material" on the spot; comedians don't do this and neither should you. Keep in mind that people are generally more interested in stories about other people, rather than things. Human beings are fascinated by their own behavior. Capitalize on this. Being interesting is as much about how you say something as what you have to say. Two people can tell the same story, but one person can do it in a droning, boring way and the other in a punchy, engaging bit. You want to be the latter. Everyone has certain things about them that people tend to ask about over and over. Common topics include work, school, family, recent trips, etc. It helps to have mini-speeches and stories prepared for these topics. That way, if someone asks, you'll have something ready to go. When you're speaking, words only account for 7 percent of what is conveyed. Voice tone and body language are far more important. Inject humor and personality into what you're saying. Laugh. Smile. Be passionate. Gesture. Think about the most interesting person you know; chances are that this person had a manner of being that drew you to them - were they relaxed or confident or outgoing or enigmatic? Try to replicate this. Read other people. What you tell your parents about your recent trip to Europe will differ from what you tell new friends. If you notice people's attention wandering, try to switch it up, or ask a question. Bravery is needed to have contrary opinions and take unexpected paths. You don't have to be like everyone else and you shouldn't want to be. If you're not courageous, you're going to be hanging around the water cooler, talking about the guy who actually is. Play around. Don't be afraid to just be yourself.

SUMMARY: Show up and talk. Be a good observer and a great listener. Talk about another person's interests. Have good stories ready to go. Learn to present what you have to say in an engaging manner. Develop an instinct. Be brave. Have fun!

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Click or double-click the WeChat app icon, which resembles a green speech bubble and a white speech bubble overlapping. If you aren't logged into WeChat on your computer, you'll need to open your WeChat QR code scanner on your smartphone or tablet and then scan the QR code in the middle of the window. It's to the right of the search bar that's at the top of the WeChat window. A drop-down menu will appear. Click the checkboxes next to at least two contacts' names. It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu. Doing so creates a group chat with your selected contacts. If you just want to add a contact to a current group chat, do the following: Select the chat in the left-hand column. Click in the upper-right side of the window. Click + in the upper-right side of the window. Select at least one contact, then click OK.

SUMMARY: Open WeChat. Click +. Select contacts. Click OK. Add a contact to an existing chat.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Frost or ice the cupcake with frosting of choice and add fresh strawberries: Add a whole strawberry or half a strawberry. Either stand up the strawberry or lay on its side. Add a strawberry fan. Cut a strawberry into a fan shape and arrange on the frosting or icing fanned out. Cut the real strawberry into a shape, such as a heart shape. Dip real strawberries in chocolate, allow to set and place on the cupcakes. Frost or ice each cupcake and add a strawberry figure to each one. Once mixed to a decent consistency, add to the cupcakes as usual. Pipe small melted chocolate "pips" across the red surface at even spaces. Add a green candy leaf or green fondant leaf at the "top" of the strawberry.

SUMMARY:
Make a fresh strawberry topping. Mold a strawberry using red fondant, sugar paste or marzipan. Add an edible strawberry candy to the frosting or icing. Add pureed strawberry to the icing sugar or confectioners sugar. Ice or frost the cupcakes with strawberry red cupcakes.