Article: Place the mustard seeds, bay leaves, and Allspice berries in a mortar and grind them together using a pestle. If you do not have a mortar and pestle, you could use the handle of a meat tenderizer or other utensil and a small dish, like a custard dish or ramekin. Similarly, you could place the spices in a resealable plastic bag, seal it, and crush them with a rolling pin. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the ground spices with the salt and pepper until each spice is evenly distributed. The spices can be mixed together with a spoon or fork. Set aside once combined.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Crush the mustard, bay leaves, and Allspice. Combine all the spices together.

Problem: Article: Perhaps the most important way to prepare yourself for the discussion is to make sure you've thought about how they will respond. In addition, try to sympathize and emphasize with what you think their initial position will be. Accept that it is legitimate for your parents to worry about you. After doing this, try to think of ways you can respond to their worries. You may, for example, bring up the fact that your super responsible and successful friend is also going on the trip. Understand that if you don't have a good past track record if you've lied, broken curfew, or gotten into trouble your parents may be very reluctant to grant your request. Try to think about specific dangers your parents may focus on. For example, if you want to go on a whitewater rafting trip with friends, they may think you'll fall overboard and hit your head. Anticipate this, research it, and let your parents know you've already thought of those problems. Timing is one of the most important factors in getting your parents to agree to your request. Thus, make sure you pick the moment you ask carefully. Don't ask right when your parents get home from work. You won't know the type of mood they're in. They could have had a bad day. Try to ask after you've done something good or achieved something your parents are proud of. For example, wait until you've received your report card that shows you've earned all As. Try to ask during a happy, non-stressful time. For example, you might want to ask during the weekend at a family picnic. Never ask after you've had a fight with your parents or have gotten in trouble for something. You need to be prepared to answer serious questions your parents have about the trip. Without doing proper research, you won't be ready to talk about the trip, and your parents may judge that you are either irresponsible or not serious. If your parents are concerned because the trip will include boys and girls, let them know that you'll be chaperoned and there will be separate sleeping arrangements. If the trip is expensive, and they can't fund it, be ready to explain how you'll pay for it. For example, tell them you've saved up several hundred dollars from mowing lawns or babysitting, and you'll use that money. If your parents are concerned that you're too young for the type of trip, be ready to respond with examples where you've handled a similar level of responsibility.
Summary: Anticipate their perspective. Choose a good time to ask. Be prepared to answer hard questions.

Flood insurance can save you a lot of hassle if your home or business is damaged. Check with your insurance company for policy details. If you are in a high-risk area for floods, you should be insured. People in other areas may choose flood insurance to protect against water damage. Sealing your basement makes it more resistant to water. Fill in cracks and spread sealant over the walls. Keep the gutters on your house clean, too. Levees and floodwalls may also be built to help hold back floodwater. Install a sump pump. When the pump senses water on the floor, it pumps it out of your home. Make sure the pump drains properly and maintain its battery-powered backup with fresh batteries. Raise up your furnace, water heater, and electric panels. They should be installed on top of blocks or set higher in the wall than normal. This will better prevent them from getting wet. Before a flood occurs, store all valuables, such as expensive rugs, appliances, and important documents, on a higher floor in your home. Disconnect your utilities when there's potential for a flood. Shut off the main valves and breakers. Unplug all electrical appliances unless you are standing in water. Take care of valuables before flooding begins. You may not have time to do this once the water starts rising.
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Insure your house against flooding. Barricade your home against floodwater. Reduce flood damage to utilities and valuables.