Article: Especially if you're going to put your onions directly on your grill, you need it to be clean. Even if you're not, a clean grill cooks better than a dirty one. To clean your grill, put some vegetable oil on a paper towel, and wipe each rod down, one by one. You can also put the oil directly onto the grill and scrape off the grime with a grill spatula or other tool if necessary. Some grills have a "cleaning" setting. If the above isn't enough, you may wish to use this option if you have it. Oil not only cleans your grills, but prevents food from sticking to it. Be sure to this before you turn the heat on, otherwise it will cook away. Any kind of oil is fine. This is not the oil that will be going on your onions, so a cheap vegetable oil will be perfect for the job. Barring circular slices of onion, it's easiest to grill onions with some sort of device to make sure all sides get cooked and that they don't fall through the grates. A tin foil tent, basket, tray, or skewer inserted through the onion will all work well. You could also just use a piece of tin foil over the grate, with holes poked through it to let out heat. If you do use skewers, make sure they're soaked in water first so they don't catch on fire. If you have none of the above items on hand, you'll need to stick to large slices or whole onions. Large, circular slices are going to be easiest as it's difficult to grill a whole onion evenly inevitably one side gets more cooked than the others. Olive oil, salt and pepper, and your favorite seasoning blend are staples of grilled onions. Some people also like to use butter and beef bouillon granules, too. Here are some other ideas you could use, regardless of the shape of your onion: Honey mustard Balsamic vinegar BBQ sauce Worcestershire sauce Steak seasoning
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Clean your grill before using. Once clean, spray with oil to prevent sticking. Choose between tin foil, baskets, trays, or skewers. If you don't have any equipment, stick to large slices or whole onions. Choose how you're going to coat your onions.
Article: If you have no intention or desire to stay in touch with Dennis from accounting, don't layer on the false promises of "Getting together for a drink sometime." Aside from the fact that you might actually have to follow up on something you don't want to do, it has the tendency to seem disingenuous and fake. Just be sincere and honest, and don't feel any pressure to make plans with people you don't have any desire to make plans with. If you feel rude making plans with some people and not others, just keep your plans quiet. No need in letting everyone know you're going to be getting together with one person on a regular basis to watch football if that'll offend some of your other coworkers. No epic walk-out shouting. No profanity-laden tirades. Your last day should be quiet, dignified, and brief. Even if you feel like you've been wronged in some way, it's usually a bad idea to engage in any kind of shouting match with your boss, who might have power in keeping you from getting your next job. Be a professional, even if you don't feel like it. If you've got a legitimate beef that you need settled in words, do it in person, one-on-one, and keep it as professional as possible. Tell your boss (or whoever it is that you've got a problem with) that you'd like a word in private to talk about some things. At some workplaces, it's common to do an exit interview, in which you'll be able to voice your frustrations free of having to worry about how it will affect your job. You're already leaving, so there's no sense in speaking softly now. It's not important to shower your coworkers with gifts, and it can have the effect of making some of your coworkers uncomfortable. It's unnecessary and can seem ostentatious. Again, it's a professional environment, so act like it. If you really feel the need to bring something, a box of pastries or donuts for the floor would be a perfectly fine way of giving a little something nice back, but don't feel like you need to pass around a bunch of iPods to say goodbye. There's no need. If your coworker is leaving and you want to wish them luck, a card would be a perfectly friendly way of doing so. Again, no need for gold watches. If you're leaving, don't use it as an opportunity to dump all your disappointments and frustrations at the feet of the employees who'll have to sweep them up after you leave. try to leave on a positive note and don't make it awkward for everyone who has to stay. Likewise, it's a bad idea to brag about how much better your new job is going to be if you're leaving for greener pastures. try to remember that your coworkers still have to come back in on Monday, and you don't want to leave a toxic work environment in your wake. The mystery will probably create a bad impression and leave behind a lot of suspicion for your other coworkers that might not be good for everyone. If you're feeling awkward about leaving, it's something you still need to get over and make personal for everyone. Again, it doesn't need to be a big deal: just keep it short and sweet and get out the door. You'll be done soon.
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Don't make false promises. Don't use your last day to tell off your boss. Don't bring gifts. Don't denigrate the company to your coworkers. Don't just leave without saying anything.
Article: Amtrak, for example, lets you pack a bike in a box for $10, carry folding bikes on as luggage, and even offers several trains with walk-on bike cars. Every company is different, however, so don't just buy a ticket and expect your bike to get on easily. You need to do your homework ahead of time to make sure you can transport your bike effectively. Expect a handling fee for bicycles, especially if they are not boxed up. This involves removing all the pieces, stripping off the handlebars, wheels, and pedals so that the bike fits in a large box. While you can usually get old boxes for free or cheaply by inquiring at your local bike shop, entrepreneurial packers can potentially fit the bike very large TV or appliance boxes. If you are uncomfortable with bike mechanics, you may want to get your local shop to break down the bike for you. You can then take the bike to a local shop at your new location to get it back together, for a small fee. This may be important for ensuring you're not carrying too much on board. Check the train service's website for any weight restrictions. Amtrak, for example, has a 50lb limit. This, however, should be more than enough for your bike. If you cannot weigh the bags at home, most Post Offices have a large scale you can use before you leave. Talk to the staff at the station about where you need to be, protocol, and tagging your bike so you can get it later. For longer trips, or anything requiring that you dismantle your bike and pack it in a box, arrive an hour before departure. Many bike shops will break down, package, and ship your bike across the country for you at a nominal fee, usually $20-30 plus shipping. Shipping, however, can get expensive. If you want to do it yourself, you should remove the wheels, handlebars, seats, and pedals and pack them into a bike box or large TV box, then ship the package from a post office, UPS, or FedEx.
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Check your train's bike policy before booking a ticket. Know that you may need to pack your bike in a box. Weigh all of your checked bags and the bike before you leave home. Show up well ahead of time to get your bike on the train. Consider shipping your bike long distances.