INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Smiling costs nothing and it helps you to glow. Smiling helps you to feel better. And it's one of the best things you can give another human being. A smile will always make you look amazing. Change the things about you you're not happy with, but only because you know you can do or be better, not because someone else prefers you to be something else. Learn how to spot the difference; if you feel pressured, it usually means that someone or something else is raising your expectations to change, not you. That is a recipe for losing yourself, not gaining the best from yourself. Happiness is fleeting, contentment and fulfillment are enduring. Contentment with life isn't about getting stuck; it's about appreciating what you do have already and knowing that, in spite of setbacks (of which there will be plenty throughout life), you have the ability to keep going and to continually grow stronger. As the saying goes, everyone in life is doing it tough somewhere, some of the time. Kindness can be the helping hand that another person needs, and kind people are awesome. If that isn't about looking amazing, then what is? Be nice to the people you come across in life. It takes the same amount of energy to be nice as it does to be mean, with the difference being that kindness opens up opportunities, while meanness shuts them down. Moreover, a mean-spirited heart carries many a burden that a kindhearted person doesn't have to bear. Being kind and thoughtful towards others has its own attractiveness; you can feel like a role model for the better world we'd all like to live in.

SUMMARY: Smile a lot more. Accept who you are. Seek to be fulfilled. Be kind to people.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This is generally the cleanest way to thaw a package of bacon. Simply put it in the fridge in its original container and wait for it to thaw to a uniformly soft texture. This can take anywhere from a couple hours to a day or more depending on your refrigerator's temperature. This method of thawing generally leaves the bacon usable for the longest amount of time it's almost as if you transferred fresh bacon directly into the fridge. You can cook or refreeze the bacon within seven days. For loose slices of bacon, place them inside a sealed plastic bag or container before defrosting. This can help prevent the dehydrating effects of cool refrigerator air. Fill your sink with cold water from the faucet. Drop the package of bacon into the water and let it sit. If it floats, weigh it down with a heavy pan or plate. Smaller packages will take 10-15 minutes to fully thaw. Larger packages may take up to an hour. If it takes longer than 30 minutes, dump the water and refill again with cold water. Don't use warm or hot water. This will make the outside of the bacon warm quicker than the inside, ruining its texture and potentially causing dangerous bacteria growth. If you're not thawing the bacon in its original package, make sure you seal it in an airtight bag. You don't want the bacon to come into direct contact with the water this can be unsanitary and may affect the bacon's taste or texture. Place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and defrost it for three minute intervals, checking its texture between each defrosting. Separate the bacon as it defrosts to speed up the process. You can leave the bacon in its original package, but if you do, poke a few holes in the package to allow it to vent. If you don't, steam can build up and cause an explosion. Once the bacon is completely thawed, you're ready to start cooking. Transfer it to a frying pan (or another vessel if you're using a different cooking method like baking) and cook it as you normally would. Be sure to wash your hands after handling defrosted bacon. Warming uncooked bacon to luke-warm heat (like most defrosting methods do) makes it a prime breeding ground for bacteria. Most thawed bacon should be cooked fairly quickly to avoid bacterial contamination. The exception is bacon thawed in the fridge since it's kept cool, it's generally safer to store.
Summary: Thaw in the refrigerator. Thaw in cold water. Defrost in the microwave. Cook thawed bacon normally.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don't pull the tab off completely since you might not have anywhere to throw it in the midst of your workout. Tear the pouch open just enough to easily squeeze out the gel. Then, insert the open end of the pouch into your mouth. Hold the pouch on the front and back side with your thumb and index finger. Press the pouch near the bottom and move your fingers upwards to squeeze the contents of the pouch into your mouth. Keep squeezing until the pouch is empty. This is similar to the motion you might use to squeeze toothpaste from the bottom of the tube. Once all of the gel is in your mouth, chew it if needed and then swallow it. If the gel is a watery consistency, you might not need to chew it at all. But if it's a thicker gel then you might have to chew it similar to how you'd chew jello. Take a few sips of water after you swallow the gel to help wash it down. If the gel was a watery consistency, then you might not need much water to wash it down. If it was a thick consistency, you might need more water. Always drink more water if you are still thirsty!

SUMMARY:
Tear open the package 3/4 of the way and put it in your mouth. Squeeze the gel into your mouth from the bottom of the tube. Chew the gel as needed and then swallow it. Follow up the gel with water.