INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Tie the pillowcase shut so none of the malt can escape. Run the dryer on the coolest setting so you don't heat up the malt. Tumbling the malt will help remove the bitter-tasting roots and shoots of the corn. You can do this by hand, or you can use a sieve to separate them more easily. The malt will look like small, dried-up corn kernels. This will prevent oxygen and moisture from damaging the malt over time. Properly stored malt is good for up to a year.

SUMMARY: Pour the dried malt into a pillowcase. Put the pillowcase in the dryer for ten minutes. Separate the malt from the broken off roots and shoots. Store your malt in a plastic container with an airtight lid.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The earlier you begin conducting research, the more time you will have to negotiate the deal you want. Waiting until your current lease is about to expire and you have to move immediately does not provide you with adequate time to research, plan, and negotiate. Leaving things until the last minute will also make the process more stressful. Prepare early so that you are negotiating from a position of strength. Avoid trying to rent an apartment during the busy rental season for your area. Landlords and property managers are less willing to negotiate if they believe there is a great demand for apartments and plenty of potential tenants. Landlords are often more willing to make deals at the end of the month, because they don't want a unit to stay empty for an additional month. If you live in an area with a college or university, try not to begin this process right before the start of a new semester since these are often the busiest rental periods. Most people move between May and September, so winter is good time to look for new apartments and negotiate more favorable deals with landlords. Educating yourself about the current rental market in your area will help you determine what might constitute a fair rental price, which is essential information to have during the negotiation process. Your research will also give you a better indication of whether the landlord or property manager might be willing to negotiate. Find out what the average apartment rents for in the neighborhood and city where you are looking to rent. Talk to others in the apartment building to find out what they pay per month. Ask your friends and coworkers about their rental rates. Review classified ads and note the rental rates for similar apartments in the area. Find out how long the apartment you want has been on the market. If it has not rented after 1 to 2 months of availability, the landlord will be worried about losing money and might be more willing to negotiate your rent. If you browse apartment listings online, pay attention to how long the units are listed. This will help you evaluate how much demand there is in the rental market for the type of property you are interested in. Many apartment complexes offer monthly or seasonal specials. It's also a good idea to ask if they offer any discounts to students, educators, employees of a specific company, veterans, or other groups. Some landlords might offer you a discount if you refer friends or colleagues. Apartment complexes sometimes post information about special deals and reduced rates on their websites or community bulletin boards. If you are having trouble with your negotiations or are uncomfortable doing this yourself, contact a broker. Brokers connect buyers and sellers, and will be able to guide you through this process. In many cities, the landlordnot the tenantpays for a broker's services. If you want to stay in your current apartment and just negotiate a lower price, brokers probably won't be able to offer assistance.

SUMMARY: Start the process early. Consider the timing carefully. Investigate the current rental market. Inquire about specials and discounts you might be eligible to receive. Ask a real-estate broker for help.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In a game of truth or dare, people sometimes joke about what they are daring you to do. Making sure they are serious about the dare could help you avoid embarrassment. Replying with a brief laugh and simply saying, "Are you serious?" is enough to double check. If they say no then you can always tell them you want to take the dare anyway. Ask yourself if you are comfortable kissing someone or not. Remember that it's okay to say no to a dare. If you feel uncomfortable kissing the person, then don't do it. It's better to say no than to do something you don't want to do. Since kissing involves two people, you need to make sure it's okay with the person you were dared to kiss. They may not feel comfortable with it, even if you want to do it. Asking permission is called "gaining consent." In situations like this, it is the right choice. Kissing someone without asking them first can actually be considered sexual assault.By asking their permission, you make the situation safe for both of you.

SUMMARY:
Ask the person who dared you if they are serious about it. Decide if you want to accept the dare. Ask the person if you can kiss them.