Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix the cream cheese with mascarpone to soften it slightly.

Answer: Mascarpone is an Italian spread that is very similar to cream cheese. However, it's a little lighter and softer. Because it's so close to cream cheese already, mascarpone makes a good choice when you want to make cream cheese just a little softer than it already is. The effect is subtle but noticeableperfect as a topping for desserts like French toast and bread pudding.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Apply witch hazel to help with the redness and the swelling. Use an ice cube. Use a soaked tea bag to cover the area. Try taking the ibuprofen substitute serrapeptase to reduce inflammation. Make a paste out of aspirin to reduce redness and swelling Try lemon, cucumber, or tomatoes.

Answer: Witch hazel is a plant that's often used as an astringent, meaning that is temporarily tones the skin. Yet witch hazel is also a common acne remedy for itching and redness relief. Although using witch hazel probably won't treat your acne, it definitely will soothe irritated skin and help minimize the appearance of the pimple. Witch hazel most often comes as an astringent. You can purchase witch hazel in a formula with or without alcohol (they usually come in solutions of about 14% alcohol), but it's recommended not to purchase witch hazel with alcohol. Alcohol has the ability to dry out and irritate skin. This short-term method helps if your acne is red and or painful. Use an ice cube which has been out of the freezer for a few minutes, and then hold it over the pimple to slightly reduce the swelling. The cold helps contract the blood vessels underneath the skin, minimizing the appearance and redness of the pimple. Let a tea bag steep in warm water for a minute; black tea helps especially. (You can drink the tea afterwards if you like for a healthy treat.) Take the tea bag out and squeeze most of the liquid from the bag. Then wait for the tea bag to cool down a little bit and place it gently on top of the pimple. Tea bags contain good amounts of tannins. These tannins help reduce swelling, and are often used topically to treat problems like puffy eyes. Serrapeptase is a natural chemical taken from silkworms and officially classified as a dietary supplement. Serrapeptase reduces inflammation by breaking down proteins quicker and more effectively. . Aspirin is a popular home remedy used to fight redness and swelling. That's because aspirin contains salicylic acid, which is a chemical used for minor pain relief and inflammation. The aspirin is supposed to reduce swelling while drying out the pimple, giving you an extra bang for your buck. Break the aspirin tablets up into a fine dust, and then mix with water, a few drops at a time. Add enough water to make it into a gritty paste. With a cotton swab or Q-tip, apply the paste to the pimple, covering entirely. Let the paste harden on the pimple and let stand for several hours. Many people choose to mix and apply the paste to the pimple right before bed, clearing the aspirin paste away in the morning when they wash their face. This trifecta of natural ingredients has helped reduce inflammation for many patients seeking help at home. Though they all work differently, they're believed to fight acne with the same tenacity. Still, there is no scientific evidence that these natural ingredients can cure acne or reduce inflammation, so use it at your discretion. Cut off a slice of lemon and place it onto the top of the skin, over the site of the pimple. The citric acid in lemon juice is supposed to fight the bacteria of the acne and even help heal scars. Note that the application of lemon juice will sting. Cucumber is a known anti-inflammatory. Cut a slice of cucumber and place it over the site of the pimple. The cucumber should soothe the skin as it helps reduce inflammation. The mild acidity of tomatoes helps fight acne. In fact, many acne medications use vitamin A and vitamin C sources of which are in tomatoes. Cut a slice of tomato and apply it over the site of the pimple, leaving for no longer than an hour.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Research the newspaper to find out their reputation. Look at the URL if you're online. Read the "About Us" section for online media sources. Observe the placement of stories online or in a paper. Spend some time looking at the ads. Keep a record of the articles you read and biases you find.

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Some newspapers and media outlets have a reputation for giving a particular slant on the news. Take note of the newspaper's typical audience and the issues they usually support. However, don't allow this research to keep you from reading each article critically. If we assume that something's biased, we'll believe that it is before we even read it! Check out websites such as Wikipedia and Snopes to see if the newspaper is known to have a particular bias. Evaluate the sources you use to check the credibility of the newspaper. Many initial Google searches will pull up websites that insist on a bias. Sometimes, the website itself can give you a clue about whether your article is biased or even made up. A weirdly named outlet that you've never heard of may not be reliable. If the URL ends in .co, this could be a sign that you've found an illegitimate outlet posing as a real source of news. You should also be suspicious of weird language and typing in either the URL or the article. Anything that has lots of typos, all CAPS, or exclamation points needs a super close read. It could easily be biased or made up. Reputable news outlets will give you this kind of information. It should let you know who supports or owns the website or newspaper. If you can't find this section, it could be a sign that the news outlet is trying to hide a sketchy source of income or information. Placement of stories tell you what the newspaper thinks matters and doesn't matter in the world today. In a paper newspaper, the front page contains the big-deal stories, while the ones in the back are considered less important. In a digital newspaper, the articles the editors think are most important will be near the top of the front page or on a sidebar. What topics are covered in the most important and least important stories, based on placement? What does this coverage tell you about the newspaper's priorities? Newspapers and news outlets need money to keep them running. Ads provide that money. Check where the majority of ads are coming from, and determine the category of the organization or company represented in the ads. This will let you know who the newspaper doesn't want to make angry through their reporting. If one company or industry comes up in lots of ads, this could be a problem. It'll be difficult for a newspaper to provide unbiased coverage if they're trying to keep someone happy and out of the news. The more you read, the more you'll discover about individual newspapers and the types of articles they write. Keep a journal of the articles you read, the newspapers they come from, and any biases you find. Be sure to note what the bias was in favor of or against.