INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Germinating and growing seeds in soil is beneficial in that it reduces the risk of damaging the plant after it has sprouted or transplanting as a seedling. You can purchase a propagation kit or create your own. You will need: Feminized cannabis seeds. Small peat cups. Waterproof tray to hold peat cups. 40 watt fluorescent grow light. Thermometer. pH test strips. pH balanced water (pH 5.5 to 6.5) in a spray bottle. Saran wrap. Purchase a soil mix that is entirely organic, such as Sunshine Mix or Pro mix, as many commercial blends contain too much nitrogen or phosphorous. If you purchase a soil mix, check the bag to make sure the pH is between 5.5 to 7. Cannabis does not like alkaline (high pH) soil. Choose a soil mix that drains well. Mixes that drain well often contain a one-to-ten ratio of sand, sponge rock, or pearlite. You can also purchase pearlite separately and mix it in, or add porous materials such as rice hulls or pumice. You can also purchase a mycorrhizae mixture to add to store-bought soil. This is a fungus that is beneficial to plant root growth. If you create your own soil mix rather than buying commercial potting mix, it needs to be sterilized to kill fungus and parasites. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Fill a non-plastic oven safe container with unsterilized soil, making sure it is no more than 4 inches deep. Cover it with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Do not remove aluminum foil until ready to use. Once you prepare your soil mix, and sterilize it if necessary, use it to fill peat cups. Use your finger to make a small 1/4 inch (0.75 cm) deep hole in the center of the cup. Drop a single cannabis seed in the hole and loosely cover with soil. Place peat cups in waterproof tray. Using a spray bottle filled with pH-balanced water (between 5.5 to 6.5), moisten but do not drench the soil. Stop watering if you notice water seeping out of the cups into the tray. Use saran wrap to create a dome over the tray. You can place a cup in the center of the tray or use toothpicks to support the plastic dome. Once the seeds have been planted, place the covered tray with cups under a 40 watt fluorescent light positioned 3 inches above the tray. Leave on 24 hours until plants begin to sprout. Check soil 2 to 3 times a day to make sure it is moist. If needed, spray with pH-balanced water. Cannabis germination and growth can be affected by environmental factors such as moisture, temperature, insects, bacteria and fungi, and ultraviolet radiation. Set a thermometer next to the peat cups under the saran wrap dome. The ideal temperature for germination of cannabis seeds in soil is 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Once they sprout and produce leaves, you can decrease the temperature to 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If you notice insects, remove them manually with your hands as soon as possible to prevent an infestation.

SUMMARY: Germinate cannabis directly in soil rather than hydroponically. Select appropriate potting soil or create your own soil mix. Fill peat cups with soil mix and plant cannabis seed. Monitor the environment.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Exercise and eat healthy. Remember, Miss Universe contestants are judged on their appearance wearing a bathing suit. Don't be afraid to splurge on products that bring out the beauty of your skin, including acne-fighting cleansers and moisturizer. Avoid sun damage by applying sunscreen any time you are outdoors. Most Miss Universe contestants choose waxing, as the results last for several days. You should wax several days before the pageant, but not so close to the day of the event that your skin is still visibly irritated or red from the waxing. Wax the bikini lines, armpits, legs, and mustache (if you have one). If you have never waxed before, make an appointment at least a week before the big event to see how your skin reacts to it. You can always book a follow-up appointment or shave any stubble. A coach can teach you skills and ways to walk, act and look throughout a pageant. Ask your friends and fellow pageant participants for recommendations. You can also search online at pageant sites to find coaches. Many contestants even enroll in modeling classes to work on their walk and posing. Educate yourself and form opinions of current and recent events around the world. Determine your platform, the cause you care most about that you will work toward during your reign should you win the pageant. Certain types of questions commonly recur in pageant interviews. Research the most common interview questions and prepare answers for them at places like Pageant Answers. Expect to be asked questions such as, "Who is your greatest influence?" "What is the greatest environmental issue facing the world today?" and "What constitutes true beauty?"

SUMMARY: Stay in shape. Pamper your skin. Remove unwanted body hair. Work with a pageant coach. Prepare for your interview.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To help prevent a UTI from developing, wear cotton underwear. Nylon underwear traps moisture, which provides a perfect environment for bacterial growth. Although this growth happens outside the urethra and bladder, the bacteria can travel up the urethra. Women and girls should not take baths with perfumed bubble bath soap. Perfumed bubble bath soap can cause inflammation of the urethra, which can provide a good environment for bacterial growth. Women and girls should wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from your stool and anus being introduced into the urethra. Your stool is rich in bacteria necessary for the digestion of your food, but shouldn't get into your bladder. Another way that bacteria can get introduced to your urinary tract is through sex. To prevent bacteria buildup, urinate right after you have sex. This will flush the urethra of any bacteria that may have gotten inside it during intercourse.

SUMMARY:
Wear cotton underwear. Stay away from perfumed bubble bath. Wipe to reduce bacteria in the urethra. Urinate after sex.