Problem: Article: Spears thicker than a pen will hold up better to freezing than thinner asparagus. Choose fresh, in-season asparagus that has not gone limp or woody. Avoid asparagus that is brown or discolored; it won't taste good after freezing. Chop about one inch from the ends of the asparagus. The chewy texture of the ends is unpleasant, especially after freezing, so make sure you get rid of the entire dry or woody part. In order to retain its flavor, asparagus should be blanched before freezing. This is the process of boiling the asparagus for about 30 seconds and removing it from heat before it loses its crunch. The asparagus is plunged into ice water to stop it from cooking. Boil a large pot of water and prepare a large bowl of ice water. In order for the asparagus to blanch evenly, it's best to chop it into smaller pieces. If you'd prefer to leave the stalks intact, that's fine, but the flavor may be compromised. If your spears are extra-thick, boil them for longer; if they're thin, boil them for just thirty seconds. Monitor the asparagus carefully so you don't end up overcooking it. Use a slotted spoon to immediately transfer it to the ice bath so it can cool down and stop cooking. Leave it in the ice bath for the same amount of time you boiled it, then transfer it to a colander to let it drain and dry. Lay out the pieces on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and place the sheet in the freezer. Freeze the asparagus for about one hour, until each piece is slightly ice. Flash freezing the asparagus before longer-term storage will keep the pieces from freezing together into a solid mass. Put the frozen pieces into a freezer bag or a plastic freezer container. Pack it as tightly as possible in order to remove most of the air. Label the container with the date. Frozen asparagus will keep for up to a year in properly cold conditions. There's no need to thaw asparagus before cooking; just add it to soups and other dishes frozen.
Summary: Choose fresh, thick asparagus spears. Chop off the woody ends. Boil water and prepare an ice bath. Chop the asparagus into one-inch pieces. Boil the asparagus for one minute. Transfer the asparagus to the ice bath. Flash freeze the asparagus. Transfer the asparagus to a freezer-safe container.

Problem: Article: The symptoms for foot pain are fairly obvious. You might need to start taking better care of your feet if you notice any of the following: Soreness in the toes, heels, or balls of your feet Bumps or protrusions on any part of your feet Difficulty walking or feeling uncomfortable while walking Tenderness to the touch on any part of your feet There are many things that can cause pain in your heel. Here are some of the most common causes: Plantar fasciitis is the most common reason people have heel pain. It is caused by an irritated plantar fascia, which is the tough tissue that connects the toes to the heel bone. It can cause discomfort in the heel or arches. Treatment for plantar fasciitis includes rest, over the counter pain relievers, or heel/toe stretches. Heel spurs are extra bone growths on the bottom of the heel bone that can cause discomfort. They are usually caused by poor posture, inappropriate shoes, or by activities like running.Treatment for heel spurs includes choosing better shoes with a more supportive arch, rest, or over the counter pain relievers. There are many possible reasons that your foot might hurt in areas other than the heel. Here are some of them: Metatarsalgia is pain that occurs from inflammation in the ball of the foot. It is usually caused by strenuous activities or by shoes that fit poorly. Treatment includes icing or resting the foot, choosing more appropriate shoes, or pain relievers. Bunions are bony protrusions on the edge of the foot, usually next to the base of the big toe. They are often caused by shoes that don't fit properly. Treatment includes wearing more comfortable shoes or surgery, if the case is severe. Before doing any foot stretches, try to identify if it is your toes, heels, arches, balls of your feet or any other part that is hurting. Does it hurt worse when you are moving or bearing weight? Are you forced to change your gait? Many people walk with their feet bowed slightly out. This is known as being duck-toed. Other people walk with their feet turned slightly in. This is called being pigeon-toed. Although this may be a comfortable position, the muscles, bones and tendons are not being used properly. Bad foot alignment can be responsible for pain in the feet, knees, hips, and back.
Summary: Know the symptoms. Recognize the causes of heel pain. Recognize the causes of other foot pain. Identify the sore area of your foot. Decide if you are duck- or pigeon-toed.

Problem: Article: The double overhand knot is simply a thicker stopper knot and is used to keep the rope from passing through large openings or holes. It can also, however, help you create several other knots: Double Fisherman's Knot: Takes two separate ropes and ties them together with two double overhand knots. Double Overhand Noose: A more complex knot that uses the same basic theory as the double overhand, put provides an adjustable snare at the ropes end. The double overhand knot is a large stopper, but you may want even more size. To do so, simply keep moving the rope through the loop as many times as you want to make a triple, quadruple, or even bigger knot. These are simply called "multiple overhand loops."
Summary: Use the double overhand knot for larger stoppers, or as part of other, more complex knots. Loop the end of the rope as many times as you want to increase the size of the stopper.

Problem: Article: While some games are well-suited to young players, other games give adults an unfair advantage. For example, a young child may not stand a chance in a game of Scrabble against an adult because of the vast differences in their vocabularies. One thing that you can do to ensure that all players have a chance at winning is to make rule adjustments to suit the needs of younger players. Try teaming up younger players with an adult or older child player to help even the playing field. Or decide on an exception or rule adjustment for younger players, such as giving younger players a flat 20 points for each word played in Scrabble, regardless of size or complexity. Cheating can be a problem for some children because they really want to win the game. Make sure that you have some clear consequences for anyone caught cheating to help make it clear that it is not okay. For example, you might specify that anyone caught cheating has to do the dishes at the end of the night. Since the goal of a family game night is to spend quality time with your family and enjoy their company, it is a good idea to ban all electronic devices during game night. That means cell phones, TVs, tablets, or anything else that might distract players from the game should be shut off and out of sight. If you have trouble getting your family members to observe this rule, try setting a consequence. For example, you might say that anyone caught using a device during family game night has to wear a silly hat for the rest of the evening. If that doesn't work, try a more serious consequence like losing a turn or getting a points deducted. Just make sure that you make the consequence clear before you start the game night.
Summary:
Determine if you need to make rule adjustments for young children. Be clear about the consequences of cheating. Ban cell phones and other electronics.