INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Do you want to sing to an audience or with a few friends? Specialized karaoke bars exist and let you rent private rooms or sing to patrons for a small charge per song. Otherwise, many other businesses offer karaoke nights. Check with restaurants, bars, community centers, and other locations for advertisements stating when they allow performances. You may want to go ahead and sit in on a karaoke night first, especially if you're nervous. This will allow you to become familiar with the atmosphere and the particular crowd at the venue. The karaoke DJ will most likely have a catalogue of songs for you to choose from. They may also have more recent songs they have yet to list in their binder. A good karaoke song is one that you know all the words to and be able to sing effectively. You should never be stuck humming parts, waiting for long instrumental breaks, repeating phrases often, or singing in a monotone. Listen to songs on sites such as Ameritz and Sunfly before you go. Many of the songs will sound different on stage because they have different arrangements for karaoke. Consider if you can sing the song as well. You don't need to have professional vocals, but you should be energetic. Choose a song with vocals that match yours, such as one that has more talk-singing instead of wailing if your singing voice will sound soft. Take a look at the people who will be listening to your performance. In karaoke, you're performing for them, so to keep the night fun, choose a song that keeps the energy level high in the room. Don't choose a long, slow ballad at the end of the night, for example, or show tunes in a standard bar where most people won't appreciate these songs. Remember that you can change your song up until your performance, so monitor the mood around you. Many places have you write your name and song choice on a slip of paper. Figure out how to sign up for karaoke so that the DJ can call you up to the stage and queue your song. Watch how other people sign up or ask someone during songs.

SUMMARY: Find a suitable location. Pick a song you know well. Choose a song appropriate for the venue. Submit your entry.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For the creamiest flat white with the best microfoam, use whole milk. If you prefer, you can use lower fat milk or alternative milk, such as soy or almond milk. Keep in mind that the milk will double in volume once it's steamed, so don't fill a small pitcher more than half full. If you're using alternative milk, it will probably steam faster than whole milk, so be careful not to over steam it. To purge the steam wand of any moisture trapped at the end, quickly turn it on so steam sprays out. Keep the wand on for a couple of seconds to ensure the wand is clear. You should purge the wand before you insert it into the pitcher of milk. This is because trapped moisture in the wand could get into your milk and make it taste bad. Position the pitcher so the tip of the steam wand is about 1 inch (2.5cm) below the surface of the milk. As soon as the wand is submerged, turn it on. If you put the wand into the milk and wait before turning on the steam, milk will get into the steam wand. until it's between 130 and 140F (54 and 60C). Keep the steam wand in the milk so the milk swirls in the pitcher and doubles in volume. You should see delicate foam on the surface instead of large bubbles if you keep the wand properly submerged. To test if the milk is hot enough, use a thermometer or hold the side of the pitcher as you steam. Turn off the steam once the pitcher is too hot to touch. Since you can't make microfoam by whisking hot milk, avoid preparing the milk on the stove. The texture and color of the milk should look glossy, almost like latex paint. Once you've turned off the steam wand, move it off to the side and carefully set the pitcher of milk on the counter. Tap it gently once or twice to pop large bubbles that might be on the surface. Swirl the milk a little to keep it moving until you're ready to pour it over the espresso. If you tap too hard, milk may splash out of the pitcher. Bring the pitcher to your cup with espresso and tilt it carefully so the microfoam flows into the espresso. As you get close to the top of the cup, tilt even more so more of the foam floats to the top. Try to work as quickly so the steamed milk doesn't lose its volume. With enough practice, you can create designs by wiggling your wrist as you pour the milk into the espresso.
Summary: Pour about 12 cup (120ml) of milk into a steaming pitcher. Purge the steam wand for about 2 seconds. Put the wand into the milk and turn on the steam immediately. Steam the milk Tap the pitcher to remove bubbles. Pour the milk into the espresso to create a flat white.

Fungus gnat larvae thrive in wet soil. If you have plants that you water in pots or in your yard, don't do so excessively. Many plants only need to be watered infrequently. If you aren't sure how often to water your plants, do an internet search or consult a gardening guide for recommendations for each type of plant. If you area gets a lot of rainfall, or has soil that drains slowly, you may need to water even less frequently. Soil should dry at least a little between waterings. If soil is visibly wet or damp, you should probably wait to water it. Dead leaves, flowers, grass clippings and other debris all help fungus gnat larvae develop. On a regular basis, clear out any debris from potted plants, garden beds, etc. and discard it. If your soil continues to be overly-wet even after you make sure not to over-water it, you may need to alter the soil composition. Mixing regular sand (available from garden or some supply stores) into the upper layer of potted soil or garden beds can help keep it dry and prevent the growth of larvae. Some packaged types of potting soil and topsoil may inadvertently include fungus gnat larvae. Treating the soil with heat before using it will kill the larvae and prevent the spread of gnats. Heat your soil in the oven for half an hour at 160 F (71 C). Avoid heating your soil using a tarp and solar energy outdoors, which may invite more pests.
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One-sentence summary -- Keep soil fairly dry. Clear organic debris from soil. Add sand to soil. Treat commercially-produced soil before using it.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are staying awake longer than normal, you'll have to resist the temptation to sleep. Stay out of bed, don't wear pajamas, and avoid anything else that is part of your sleep routine. Keep the temperature warm enough or cool enough that you are slightly uncomfortable, and more likely to stay awake. Your body's basic sleep cycle is tied to light during the day and dark at night. This means that dim lights can make you sleepy, especially if you are staying up beyond your usual bed time. Bright lights, however, can increase alertness. Keep lamps and other sources of light on when you are trying to stay awake. Staying awake in company can be easier than trying to do it alone. Talking, studying, listening to music, and taking breaks with others can be stimulating and help the time pass by. An alarm clock can be a good back-up when you are trying to stay awake, especially if you have to do it alone. Try setting an alarm (or several) for regular intervals, such as every half-hour. That way, if you accidentally fall asleep, it won't be for very long. If you are staying awake while getting work or chores done, try switching tasks every now and then. The change will provide some mental stimulation, especially if you move locations (from room to room, or from indoors to outdoors, for instance).

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Don't get too comfortable. Keep your environment well-lit. Keep company. Set alarms. Mix up your activities.