Some chefs brine for 48 hours and others do it for 7 to 10 days before. If you are cooking corned beef for the first time, you may want to start brining for less time and increase in the future. Add the following: 2 qts. (1.9l) of water, 1 cup of kosher salt and 4 tbsp. (20g) of pink curing salt #1. This is what gives corned beef its pink color. Using other salt will leave the flesh gray. Pour in 1/2 cup (94.5g) of brown sugar, 2 bay leaves and 2 crushed cloves of garlic. Mix in your pickling spices. You can use the recipe of your choice, but a good mix is 1 tbsp. (6.9g) of whole peppercorns, 1.5 inches of cinnamon sticks, 1 tbsp. (6.3g) of dill seeds, 1/2 tbsp. (2.7g) of hot red pepper flakes, 1/2 tbsp. (3g) of mustard seeds, 1/2 tbsp. (2.7g) of coriander seeds, 1/2 tbsp. (3g) of celery seeds, 1/2 tbsp. (2.7g) of ground ginger and 1/1 tbsp. (2.1g) of dried thyme leaves, 1 tbsp. (5g) of whole allspice berries and 1/2 tsp. (3g) of whole cloves. Fill it with ice to cool it before brining the meat.
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One-sentence summary -- Decide how long you want your brining to take. Place a large saucepan on the stove. Heat on high until the salts and sugar have dissolved. Remove the pan from heat.

Q: A small percentage of poop-eating dogs are suffering from medical conditions that make them do atypical things. A dog suffering from a lack of digestive enzymes may crave to eat feces because it is lacking the ability to properly digest its food and looks to reclaim those vital nutrients. Another example of a medical problem causing coprophagia (poop eating) is an overgrowth of bacteria in the bowel, which leads to a vitamin deficiency in the bowel wall. In order to correct this deficiency the dog then craves poop. Typically, both these conditions are associated with soft or liquid feces, since the dog cannot digest food properly. However, normal stools do not rule out all the health issues. If the dog's diet is lacking in nutrition it can all lead to coprophagia. A hard to digest diet that is high in cereal may cause some dogs to seek poop to eat in order to supplement their diet. Switch to a high quality food that has a named meat at the top of the food label. Make sure you are feeding the recommended amount (not too much or too little) so that the dog is not hungry. Intestinal worms rob the dog of vital nutrition, which it may try to reclaim by eating poop. Worm your dog with a good multi wormer (these are usually prescription only) against all classes of worms (roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms). A bored or frustrated dog may make their own amusement, which includes seeking out and eating poop! Make sure your dog has plenty of exercise and interactive play in order to stop boredom, leading to unpleasant habits. You have a healthy dog that is dewormed and exercises regularly, but it still eats cat poop. Be aware, that some things are habit forming and that includes coprophagia. It can take a few weeks after any underlying problems have been addressed for the dog to stop.
A: Have your dog's digestive system checked by a veterinarian. Optimize your dog's diet. Treat worms, if your dog has them. Make sure your dog isn't bored. Give some time for medical issues to clear up.

Article: It should be a partially shaded corner of your yard. Ponds need some direct sunlight to be a healthy environment. However, frogs prefer shaded environments for breeding and shelter from the sun. Frog ponds can be as wide as you want, but they should be no more than a foot (or about 30 cm) deep. Be sure that your hole has shallow edges in it so that the frogs can enter and leave easily. Remove any roots, sticks, or stones that could damage the liner. Frogs thrive best in shallow, non-moving water and are surprisingly susceptible to drowning in deeper water. If you don't have tapering edges to your pool, you'll need to provide some sort of incline. Frogs need a gently sloping exit, like a slab of rock, so they can easily get out of the water. If you would like your pond to be a specific shape, mark out the edges with a piece of rope before digging. If you're digging up your lawn, keep the pieces of turf to help you secure the pond's edges. To keep the water in, you'll need a rubber or plastic pond liner. To protect the liner in the long-term, it's also a good idea to first insert a protective underlay between the plastic and the dirt to cushion the liner. The easiest way to line your pond is to purchase a flexible or rigid plastic pond liner. However, any thick, durable plastic sheeting will do. Make sure that your liner is big enough to cover the entirety of your pond with a least two feet (about 60 cm) of excess on all sides. Ponds can also be lined with concrete, but you will need to treat it to ensure that lime does not leach into the water. Weigh down the plastic sheet around the edges of your pond with closely-packed rocks, and/or ring it with the pieces of turf you kept from digging the hole where your pond would go. Either way, make sure your perimeter is heavy and big enough to keep the liner in place. Once you've secured the pond's perimeter, you can cut away any excess liner. Ideally, you should let your pond fill with rainwater rather than filling it from the hose or tap. You can speed up that process by collecting rain in buckets to add to the pond. If you mix in a bucket-full of water taken from a local marsh or pond, it will introduce millions of microscopic organisms that can jump-start your pond's ecosystem. They will infuse the water with oxygen, making it more livable and appealing to native frogs in your area. You can also try planting a few native water plants in your pond to attract local frogs. Just make sure that the plants don't overtake the whole pond and choke other wildlife out. At least one edge of the pond should be thickly vegetated with leafy plants that grow well in your area. Plant grasses and leafy perennials around the edges of the pond to provide frogs with adequate shade, dampness, and protection. If you are looking to attract local species, it's a good idea to stick to native plants when planting around your pond. Pick a selection of native grasses, clumping plants (like ferns and lilies), and ground cover (like shrubs and vines) to grow around your frog pond. Keep in mind that it may take a couple years for frogs to populate your garden, even after you have created a suitable environment for them. If attracting frogs takes longer than you would like, you can try seeding your pond with tadpoles in the spring. Make sure you use a type of tadpole that is native to your area.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose a good spot. Dig a shallow hole. Line the hole. Secure the pond's perimeter. Let the pond fill with water. Add a bucket of natural pond water. Give frogs cover. Wait for frogs to colonize your yard or garden.