Rinse the carrots, celery, and tomatoes under running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel. Cut these vegetables, the onion, and the mushrooms into cubes that are about 1 inch (2.5 cm). In this recipe, the mushrooms and tomatoes add a meatiness to the broth that makes it hearty and delicious. Roasting the vegetables before making the broth helps to make a rich broth with a lot of depth. Transfer the carrots, celery, tomatoes, onions, and whole garlic cloves to a large baking or roasting dish. Drizzle oil over the vegetables and transfer them to a preheated 425F (218C) oven. Cook the vegetables for 40 minutes, stirring them every 10 to 15 minutes. Roasting the vegetables before making the broth will add a rich and meaty flavor to the broth. When the vegetables are soft and browned, remove them from the oven. Use a spoon to scoop out the roasted vegetables and move them into a large stockpot or saucepan. In the stockpot, combine the roasted vegetables with the parsley, thyme, bay leaves, and salt. Cover the mixture with the water and put a lid on the stockpot. For additional flavors and spiciness, you can also add a teaspoon (2 g) each of coriander seeds and whole peppercorns to the broth. Turn the heat to medium and bring the broth to a boil. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and move the lid aside so the stockpot is only partially covered. Continue simmering the broth for another 45 minutes. Place a colander inside a large glass bowl or pot. Pour the broth into the colander to strain out the vegetables, leaving nothing but a clear broth in the bowl below. Instead of straining the broth, you can also leave the veggies in and eat this as a tasty vegetable soup. The strained broth is ready to be eaten or added to your favorite soups, stews, and other dishes. If you have leftovers, transfer them to a glass jar and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, transfer the broth to a freezer-safe container and store for up to three months.

Summary: Chop the vegetables. Roast the vegetables. Transfer the vegetables to a stockpot. Add the remaining ingredients. Boil and simmer the broth. Strain the broth. Enjoy your broth.

Memory pegs are things that information hooks onto inside your brain. Use this method to associate images with the things you need to memorize. Each number will be given a word that represents an object. For example, 1 will be given "bun," 2 will be given "shoe," 3 will be given "tree," and so on. This method is particularly useful for a visual learner. For each of the words assigned to each number, imagine that object. Imagine a shoe for the number 2. Have a clear image in your mind and always think of the same type of shoe for this number. Give each planet a number in the order that they need to be memorized. Mercury will be 1, Venus will be 2, Earth will be 3, and so on. Connect your number image (1-bun, 2-shoe, etc.) with your planet name. For example, connect Mercury and bun (1) by imagining a hamburger bun with a thermometer sticking out of it. Go through each image set and link the images together. Go systematically, reviewing them one by one. Give yourself a written test to see how well you remember the image sets. Continue to work on linking the images together.

Summary: Assign each number a rhyming object. Associate an image with the numbers' words. Assign planets to each number. Associate your image with the planet. Review your image sets in your mind.

There's no magic formula for running a mile in 5 minutes, but making sure that you are limbered up and properly stretched out will help to prevent injury and cramping during your run. Stretch your back, quadriceps and adductors, hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes. Make sure that you also stretch after you've completed your run as well. Breaking 5 minutes is no easy task, you've trained and trained, and you feel ready. Now it's time to breath, relax, and visualize yourself running a fast mile, hitting that mile marker in 5 minutes. Envision yourself crossing the finish line. Let yourself experience how good it will feel to have accomplished this. By telling yourself that you can achieve a 5 minute mile, you will put yourself in a positive mindset that will energize you. Don't go nuts though, you don't want to tire yourself out. A quick warmup, however, will get your heart rate going and awaken your muscles. Do a few quick sprints to get the motion down and into your body. You can also try some jumping jacks to get your heart rate up. Even though you only have one mile, you want to run a pretty consistent pace for most of the run. Keep a nice long stride throughout your run and remember to breathe. Once you are nearing the end of the mile, you can push yourself. Depending on how much energy you have left, really push yourself to an all-out sprint. Once you've crossed your finish line, cool down by continuing to jog for about a minute or so, slowing your pace until you're at a comfortable walk.

Summary: Stretch properly. Prepare yourself mentally. Do a pre-race warmup. Pace yourself.

Use any hue of your choice, but it must be an acrylic paint. Use a generous amount to completely coat the wood. You should apply enough glue so that it appears opaque. Allow it to partially dry, until tacky. Brush the paint over the still tacky glue, and allow time to dry. It may take several hours for it to appear, after the glue and paint completely dry.
Summary: Paint your wood. Apply white school glue. Add a second coat of paint. Wait for the crackle effect to start taking place.