Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sort out deformed or damaged nuts when you have finished harvesting them. Sack your pecans for storage. Shell your nuts.

Answer: Unless you choose to crack and shell the pecans yourself, you will end up paying to have these undesirable nuts processed. If you intend to sell your pecans, having substandard or worthless nuts will cause the buyer to offer a lower price than for consistent, high quality pecans. This is especially true if you sell to a wholesaler, who grades his purchases carefully to insure the quality of his product. Some things to look for to help determine the quality of your pecans are these: Coloration. Good pecans should have a uniform color. Some varieties, like Stuarts and Donaldsons have stripes near the bud ends, and a good definition between the stripe color (usually black), and the shells (light tan) are indicative of a good nut. Shell shape. Pecans form inside the husk as nutrients are passed through the veins in the husk, then through the still soft shell, filling out from the bud end to the tip. If dry weather, depletion of soil nutrients, or insect damage to the husk interrupts this feeding process, the nut will taper toward the tip end, meaning the nutmeat has not continued to grow completely. Sound. This may seem unusual, but pecans, when they are rattled or dropped together, make a distinctive sound. Hollow sounding pecans are likely not filled out, whereas good, full pecans will sound solid, even if just rattled together in your hands. As you gather the pecans, shake them, and crack a few suspicious sounding ones, and you will soon develop an ear for the sound of a good, full pecan. Weight. Although individual pecans weigh very little, an experienced picker, especially when picking or sorting by hand, will soon notice a distinct difference in weight of full pecans, compared to lesser quality ones. Generally, pecans can be stored in loose cloth sacks, in a cool, dry place for several weeks after harvest. The nuts will actually improve in quality, particularly those harvested early, as they cure. Do not skip the curing step. Uncured pecans will not crack properly, and are difficult to shell. Freezing stops the curing process, so make sure the nuts are cured before you freeze them. Freezing will allow you to store the nuts even longer, with almost no effect on their quality. Remember that nature has provided the nuts with hard shells, an almost perfect storage container. If you are fortunate enough to have a pecan processing facility nearby, you can take your pecans in and have them cracked by machine. You can also check with your local farm supply store, as many of them have cracking machines. Expect to pay 25 to 40 cents per pound for this service. If you want to crack them yourself, you can purchase a pecan cracker for this task.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Drain and rinse the beans. Tip the mason jar. Store the jar in a shaded location. Rinse the sprouts at least twice daily. Let the sprouts grow for several days until they reach the desired length. Rinse the sprouts before eating. Enjoy your sprouts and store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Answer: When the beans have had enough time to soak and double in size, remove the cheesecloth and drain out the water. Cover the beans with fresh water and swirl them around gently to wash them. Drain the water and put the cheesecloth back over the mouth of the jar. As the sprouts grow, you want to keep the jar at a 45-degree angle with the mouth of the jar facing down. This will allow excess moisture to drain out and air to circulate. You may have to prop the jar up against something to keep it at the right angle, or store it on a wire cooling or dish rack. While the beans have to remain moist to germinate, you don't want any excess water in the jar, because this could lead to mold and bacterial growth. Place the jar full of beans somewhere that's room temperature and away from direct sunlight. You don't have to store the beans in the dark, but keep them out of the sun, otherwise they may start to cook. As the sprouts grow, it's important to rinse them regularly to keep pathogens at bay and to keep the sprouts moist. Remove the cheesecloth, cover the sprouts with clean water, drain the sprouts, and cover the mouth with the cheesecloth again. Tilt the jar and return the sprouts to their growing location. You can rinse the sprouts as often as you like, but make sure to do it every eight to 12 hours at least, or as the beans dry out. Different beans and legumes will require different sprouting times, but the sprouts will be ready in two to six days. You can eat the sprouts as soon as they reach the same length as the original bean. You can also continue letting the sprouts grow for up to five or six days, until they reach a few inches (several centimeters) in length. When the sprouts have reached the desired length, remove the cheesecloth and transfer the sprouts to a colander. Rinse them with clean water, and leave them to drip dry for a few minutes, or pat them dry with a clean towel. There are many ways that you can eat your sprouts, including cooking them or eating them raw. Sprouts also make a delicious snack all on their own. Wrap leftover sprouts in a piece of clean paper towel and transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container. Sprouts will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Talk openly and honestly. Express unconditional love. Love yourself.

Answer: Honesty is the basis of trust and often, love. Being honest will show the person that you're serious, which they may respect and like about you. However, honestly isn't just telling the truth. Say things in a way that the person will understand them and benefit from them. Sometimes, brutal honesty can do more harm than good, so try some tender honesty. If the person asks you an uncomfortable question, answer it honestly, even if you know they won't like the answer. However, you may also want to talk about what has changed. If you've made mistakes, admit them. Say how you've grown since making the mistake and how you will avoid future similar mistakes. Don't be afraid to ask hard questions, either. Even if the person has harmed or hurt you, be unconditional in your love toward them. Show them that though times may be difficult and the relationship may waver, you will be a constant source of love and support. If the person is hesitant in expressing their love, don't be hesitant in giving your love. Even if the person upsets you or lets you down, be unwavering in your love toward them. However, if they ask you to leave them alone or to give them more space, respect their request. Do not stalk them or give them more attention than they'd like. You don't want to turn them off or have them upset with you for going overboard on your attention and affection. Remember that above all, you must learn to love yourself before you love another. Think about what aspects of yourself you suppress or feel ashamed to show to the world. Feel free to show your true self to yourself, friends, family, and to the person you want love from. Allow them to see you in your entirety. If you feel scared being vulnerable or feel like you are unlovable, work with a therapist. They can help you uncover your insecurities, work through your wounds, and build your self-esteem.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Regulate your emotions. Postpone the emotion. Manage your anger. Change the way you interpret your emotions. Give up control and accept your emotions.

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Using emotion-regulation skills can reduce mood swings. Regulating your emotions is about learning to change the situation you are in or the emotion you are having. One way to regulate your emotions is to use positive self-talk. For example, if you are feeling very sad you can tell yourself, "It's going to be okay. I'm sad right now but I can get through this." You may find that using positive self-talk can help to reduce whatever negative emotion you are experiencing. Sometimes you can't stop your emotions even if you want to. If you feel emotional, but are in a bad environment to express yourself change your environment if you can. Perhaps go to your car, the bathroom, or somewhere else that you can be alone. If you give yourself a few minutes to let some emotions out (i.e through being tearful), you may feel better and be able to go back to your day. This is one helpful way you can regulate your emotions, by letting a little bit out at at time. One way to cope with negative emotions is to postpone dealing with your feelings in order to continue being productive or until you can get to a safe place to express them. This is a helpful technique because not all places are appropriate to express certain emotions. For example, you wouldn't necessarily want to let out your anger or tears in a crowded office building with your coworkers present. This could lead to negative occupational consequences. Distracting yourself is a great way to postpone dealing with a particular emotion. A good distraction technique is to focus on your responsibilities or work projects. You can also tell yourself, "I know I have some emotions to deal with, but I need to focus right now." Set a time to stress out or deal with the negative emotion. For example, literally write into your schedule "emotional time" from 6 - 6:30 pm. This way you are planning to healthfully express your emotions at a later moment. Avoid completely detaching from your emotions because this can be dangerous and can lead to lack of empathy and crimes or violence against others. If you feel numb or emotionless, contact a mental health professional for assistance. Anger management is about dealing with your anger before it blows up and becomes a rage. The anger escalation model is a helpful idea that shows how your anger can slowly increase throughout the day. If you don't notice it and cope with it appropriately, it can end up building until it finally blows up and you end up yelling or doing another aggressive action. Accept that anger is a normal emotion and it is okay to feel sometimes. Many things can make us angry. It's what we do with our anger that makes the difference. Good ways to cope with and release anger are: talking to a friend, hitting a pillow (or another soft object that won't cause harm), screaming into a pillow, exercising, and boxing (safely). The personal meaning you give your emotions can either increase or decrease your mood swings. This is because your thoughts directly influence your feelings and behaviors. Thus, your beliefs about emotions can directly influence your mood swings. Look at your feelings as information instead of thinking of them as terrible things that you need to avoid. Think, "I am feeling a strong emotion. I can try to understand what it means and how I can cope with it." Use your wise mind by analyzing and questioning your thoughts and emotions logically. Ask yourself questions such as: What am I thinking and feeling? What are the words that my mind is saying? Are the thoughts descriptions or evaluations? Accurate or inaccurate? Helpful or unhelpful? Is this thought fact or opinion? Where is my focus of attention? What can I do to cope? Ironically, the more you try to control or fix your emotions, the more mood swings you might have. Sometimes you may want to control your emotions because they are painful and difficult to deal with. Counterproductive attempts at control are classified as either ascent behaviors (increasing activation), or descent behaviors (decreasing activation).