INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can spend a minute mixing it around with your hands to get comfortable with its texture. It can help to briefly whip it with a fork to get out any chunks so that it is easier to stir later.

SUMMARY: Place 1 cup (8 oz) of cornstarch in a large bowl.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: What kind of freelance writing business do you want to specialize in? A technical writer generally produces different kinds of writing (help files, user manuals) than a copywriter (sales and marketing letters, advertising copy), and a ghostwriter usually writes something still different (memoirs or works of fiction). Your writing portfolio needs to be built around the kind of writing you want to market. If you write in more than 1 area, you'll need to build a separate portfolio around each type of client you want to sell your services to. If some of your sample clips can be targeted to more than 1 type of client, you can include them in each relevant portfolio. If you want to improve the quality of your intended client's Web copy, look through your past work for instances where you've done the same for previous clients and make them part of your portfolio. If you're negotiating to write a white paper, have examples of previous white papers you've done. What skills, experience or personal qualities do you offer that set you apart from other freelance writers? How did your previous clients benefit from these traits? Your portfolio can reflect these skills and qualities in several ways: Through a 2- or 3-paragraph mission statement that defines your abilities and relates them to your goals for your business Through a selection of clips of previous writing that highlight these traits, along with quantifiable results they achieved for past clients. Through copies of relevant diplomas, certificates, licenses and letters of reference How you define your "best" work is up to you. Get opinions from friends and colleagues as to what impressed them, look at any formal honors you may have received, or look at your own opinion of where you went above and beyond the call of duty. You'll want to build your portfolio as a showcase of your best work. Remember to temper your admiration of your own work with an understanding of what your prospective clients' needs are. Often, your definition of your "best" work is not "best-suited" to what your client needs from you. This doesn't mean to overload your portfolio with a large number of clips, even if they all represent the skill set you're trying to sell. Instead, it means to consider whom you've worked for in the past and what you've done for them. Previous work for a large, well-known client can reassure prospective clients that you can meet their needs as effectively as you did for the larger client. Displaying an impressive scope of work shows that you can meet a client's immediate need and what that client might need in the future. Building a successful portfolio means knowing what not to include in it. Here's a partial list of what to exclude: Proprietary documents of a previous client Items that are critical of your work Writing that depicts you as overly critical of others News clips not relevant to your work or where you and your past work are not the focus of the story Affiliations (e.g., club memberships) not relevant to the work you're seeking Irrelevant personal information Keeping your portfolio updated shows clients that you're continuing to do good work and that it keeps getting better. Not updating may make them think your best days are behind you.
Summary: Decide which clients you want to attract. Decide what kind of projects you want to work on for your clients. Define your selling point to your clients. Determine your best work in your specialty. Impress with size and scope. Know what to exclude. Update your portfolio regularly.

Players are not allowed to look at their cards. Your opponent should not be able to see your cards either. You can also hold them fanned out away from you.
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One-sentence summary -- Place the cards face-down on the table.

Q: Put the toasted spices into a mortar or spice grinder. Use the pestle or grind the spices until they're crushed into coarse pieces. You'll need to combine: 1 tablespoon of toasted whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon of toasted coriander seed 1 teaspoon of toasted fennel seed 1 teaspoon of toasted cumin pods 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano Transfer the coarsely ground spices into a small bowl and add 2 medium cloves of minced garlic and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of vegetable or canola oil. Stir the spice rub together using a fork and rub this evenly over a 2 to 2 1/2 pounds (900 g to 1.1 kg) sirloin tip. Turn a gas grill on to high or prepare a charcoal grill. If you're using charcoal, dump the hot coals on one half of the grate to make 2-zones of heat. The grill should be hot and ready to use about 5 to 10 minutes before you're ready to grill the sirloin. Sprinkle the seasoned sirloin with kosher salt. Put it directly over the coals and grill the steak for 8 to 10 minutes. You should use tongs to turn the sirloin frequently so it cooks evenly. Stick a thermometer in the sirloin to check the temperature. It should register 125 degrees F (50 degrees C) once it's finished cooking. Remove the sirloin tip from the grill and place a piece of foil over the meat. Let it rest for 5 minutes so it finishes cooking. Use a sharp knife to slice the meat into thin strips. Turn the strips 90 degrees and and cut the strips into bites. Serve the grilled sirloin tips immediately. You can serve the grilled sirloin with grilled vegetables and crusty bread.
A: Grind the toasted spices. Make a spice rub and coat the sirloin. Heat a grill to high heat. Salt the sirloin and grill it for 8 to 10 minutes. Rest and slice the sirloin.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Identifying what kind of practice you'd like to have is the next vital step. Narrow down what kind of patients you'd like to see and what kinds of conditions you would like to treat based on your field of speciality, degree type, and/or certification. This will also help you narrow down things like location and office features: if you're planning on treating children, for example, you'll be making different office decor choices! See what other psychologists in your area offer, and find an area to focus on that does not have much competition. This can help you carve out your own, unique niche within the market. Depending on what type of clients you'd like to treat, you can get a sense of where your office would be most conveniently located and what kind of space will best suit their needs. Ideally, your office will be located near a major freeway or bus routes and be easily accessible. If you're thinking about a family practice or working with children, you might want to focus on suburban rather than inner-city locations. Look for a office space that has a reception area, a good sized treatment room, and a smaller room for your office. If you're planning on seeing families, be sure to look for an office space that has meeting rooms large enough to accommodate several people at once. Consider sharing space with other professionals in a business suite, or sub-leasing space from another professional. This is a great option for keeping down other overhead expenses (like utilities, office equipment, or furniture). If you live in a large home that has a separate entrance you can always consider converting a room into a treatment space. It might be helpful to get advice from a fellow practitioner, especially one who started a private practice. If you have any old professors, advisors, or classmates from your degree work who have gone on to start their own practice, drop them a line and ask if they would be willing to share advice, recommendations, and to mentor you as you start your business. If you'd like to accept insurance at your practice, make arrangements with several popular insurance companies to cover their clients. It's best to contact these companies directly to set up a billing protocol with them. If you're not planning to handle all of the administrative duties, like appointment booking, patient record keeping, billing, and payroll, consider hiring some administrative assistants to give you a hand.

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Decide on your practice's specialty. Decide on your location and building type. Find a mentor. Get up to speed with insurance billing. Hire staff.