INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The easiest way to find low-glycemic foods is to check glycemic indexes. They will offer you a wide variety of low-glycemic foods. Whole grains fall into the category of "complex carbohydrates," and they almost always have a lower GI than more processed varieties. Whole wheat varieties of bread and pasta, oatmeal, muesli, barley, and lentils all have low GIs. Beans are also low on the glycemic scale. For instance, black beans, navy beans, and kidney beans all come in at about 30. Though a couple of fruits rank higher on the GI scale, eating fruits and non-starchy vegetables are usually a safe bet for low-glycemic foods. For instance, watermelon, grapes, and bananas rank relatively high at 72, 59, and 62, respectively. Grapefruit, apples, peaches, pears, and oranges all rank below 50. Grapefruit comes in at the lowest at 25. The more processed your food is, the more likely it is to have a higher GI. Of course, this rule applies to foods like whole wheat bread versus white bread, but it also applies to foods like whole fruit versus fruit juices.

SUMMARY: Check a glycemic index for low-glycemic foods. Focus on whole grains. Eat your fruits and non-starchy vegetables. Stick to less-processed foods.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your eyeglasses should work with your facial features, rather than against them. If you are proud of a certain facial feature, such as your blue eyes or your strong cheekbones, look for frames that show off this facial feature. For example, you may choose blue frames to match your blue eyes, or you may look for red frames to match your red eyebrow hair. Or, you can play with contrasting color. You could match purple frames with green eyes. Your skin tone should also complement your frames, as eyewear that works with your coloring will often look better on you. Your skin tone has been proven to be more of a deciding factor for eyeglass frames than your eye color or your hair color. If you have a cool skin tone, go for frames that are silver, black, pink, purple, blue, mauve, gray, and dark tortoise. These frames will not wash out your complexion. If you have a warm skin tone, look for frames that are light tortoise, gold or honey, beige, olive green, and brown shades. Avoid pastels and white and black frames. Give your face more dimension by making sure your eyebrows fit with the look of your frames. If you have thick, bold frames in a bright color, you may want to keep your eyebrows simple and neutral so they do not compete with your glasses. You may do very light eyebrow maintenance, like plucking stray hairs, and brushing your eyebrows out to keep them simple and clean. If you have plain frames or rimless frames, you may want to play up your eyebrows and draw more attention to your eyes. Use an eyebrow pencil to lightly fill in your eyebrows, following the natural arch of your eyebrows.

SUMMARY: Play up your best facial feature. Choose a frame color that complements your skin tone. Balance your eyebrows with your frames.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make the person repeat what they said to you. This way, they must have the courage to say it again when they have your full attention. Also, you have the opportunity to verify what you heard before reacting. Once they repeat themselves, you might simply use silence to show your disapproval or you might ask questions like, "Do you really believe that?" In some situations, particularly if the person is close to you or if they may be repeating what they've heard elsewhere, it can help to educate them. If they are willing to listen, let them know why their comment was hurtful, racist, and inappropriate. You might say, "I'm assuming you spoke out of ignorance on this subject, so I'll correct you. It is very hurtful to hear you make comments about my skin color or racial group. Even if what you said is true for one person, it's not true for us all. I'm sure you can think of many differences among people in your own racial group Please don't say that again." People of a particular ethnicity will sometimes refer to each other with slang terms that aren't acceptable for people of another ethnicity to use. Explain to the person calling you that it's okay to use that name outside of the particular ethnic group and with someone you're not close to. Say, "Maybe you've heard me use that name with my friends, but it means something different when you're saying it to me in this situation." Most people who make racist comments aren't accustomed to people turning the tables on them. Make a point to show them what it feels like to be called a racist name by repeating a stereotype you have heard about their racial group. Once you've shared the stereotype, you might follow up with something like, "Now, I don't believe that about your race, but you can see how it feels to be the victim of a stereotype. Maybe next time you'll think twice about repeating one." Only do this with someone you know and whom you think is likely to be receptive to your example. Another way to do something positive for yourself and potentially impact others who experience racist insults is volunteerism and advocacy. Look up groups in your area that stand up against racism or inequality. Join one and do your part to reduce racial intolerance. Start by visiting the United Nations' website to learn what you can do to fight racism.

SUMMARY: Ask them to repeat themselves. Explain why the comment is inappropriate. Explain that some slang isn't OK to say outside of that ethnic group. Deliver a comeback about their own racial group. Commit to making an impact against racism.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The sparks and light that welding gives off is extremely bright and can harm your eyes. There's also the possibility of metal debris or sparks flying into your face. Purchase an auto-darkening welding helmet online or at a hardware store to protect your eyes and face from the sparks and heat generated from the welding machine. Purchase welding gloves online or at a hardware store. Welding gloves are typically made of cow or pig hide and will protect your hands from electrical shock, heat, and radiation. Always wear gloves when welding something. An apron will prevent sparks from the welding machine from making contact with your clothes or potentially burning you. Get a durable, non-flammable apron online or at a hardware store. Look at all the wires, hoses, and connections on your welder. Replace any damaged or worn components before using the welder. Some welders require calibration at regular intervals. Always be sure that the calibration is up to date; there is no grace period.

SUMMARY:
Purchase a welding helmet. Get heavy duty welding gloves. Wear a leather apron. Inspect your welder before beginning.