From this point in the natto-making process, it's crucial that all of the containers and utensils you use are sterilized or mold and bacteria may develop. Boil a pot in water on high heat for 10 minutes to sterilize it. Dry it with a clean towel, and then add the beans to it. Boil any spoons or other utensils that you'll be using to mix as well. To make the natto, you'll need nattomoto powder, which contains natto spores. Use the special spoon that comes with the powder to add one spoonful of the spores to a small sterilized bowl. Add 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of boiled water to the powder, and stir the mixture with a sterilized spoon until the powder dissolves. Nattomoto powder is also known as natto spores or natto starter. You can purchase it from Japanese grocery stores and online retailers. Once the nattomoto powder has dissolved, cover the beans with the solution. Use a sterilized spoon to stir the beans and solution together so they're fully combined.
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One-sentence summary -- Place the beans in a sterilized pot. Combine the nattomoto powder and water. Pour the natto spore solution over the beans.

Q: If you begin to experience pain associated with back labor, ask your partner, birthing coach, or anyone else who may be in the room with you to give you a back massage. This can help ease some of the pain associated with back labor. Have your partner apply counter pressure to your lower back with a balled up fist. Rolling something along the back, like a tennis ball, can also help. The double hip squeeze is a massage position that many women find helpful during back labor. Lean forward and have two people apply pressure to your hips. Moving during labor can help ease the pain of back labor. This could also improve fetal position, making back labor less acute. Most hospitals will let you walk in the hallways during labor, provided there are no specific complications related to your pregnancy that would make walking difficult. Shifting how you are sitting during labor can help shift fetal position and ease the pain of back labor. If possible, try straddling a chair and leaning forward slightly. You could also kneel against a pile of pillows or, if available, a birthing ball. You can also get on your hands and knees temporarily as this eases pressure on the spine, a major contributor to the pains and discomforts of back labor. Try lying on your side instead of your back when lying down as this can help change your baby's position and ease pains of back labor. Applying heat to the back, hips, and sides can help soothe pains associated with back labor. You can use a heating pad, as long as your hospital allows this and there is somewhere in the labor room to plug it in. You can also bring in a homemade hot compress. You can usually just apply warm water to a towel until it's damp and apply it to the area that's experiencing pain. A nurse may be able to provide a compress for you. Cold also helps ease the pain. If applying heat is not working, try an ice pack or a cold, damp towel.
A: Try a massage. Take a short walk. Change positions. Apply heat.

Article: Don't put off a project because the deadline is not close. The earlier you start a project, the earlier you will complete it. If you wait too long, you'll end up scrambling for time as the deadline approaches. Analysis Paralysis is when someone analyzes a problem for too long before beginning it, which could lead to project delays or the project never getting completed. It's easy to make excuses, but it doesn't help us learn from our mistakes. Instead of making excuses, look at the situation objectively and consider where you can improve. Always take the initiative to get things done early and don't place blame on others if you're unable to complete a project. Telling a friend or family member about a deadline could motivate you to completing it on time. If you're the type of person that is easily distracted, you could benefit from saving social time for after you meet your deadline. If you're missing important deadlines on smaller tasks because of late nights or spending too much time with your friends, abstain from attending social events until your deadlines are met. Tell your friends that you have an important deadline, and you would like to go out, but you have to meet your commitments. Your environment affects your mood. If the work space you are using makes you tired, or is uninspiring, consider changing it. Visiting a local cafe may be the right decision if you can do your work on a laptop. Simply changing the room you're in may also help you stay productive. Distractions can reduce your productivity and efficiency. If you are regularly being delayed because you are being distracted by websites, social media, or people interrupting you, find a way to limit them. Turning your phone to silent mode and not having social media up are two ways to stay on schedule so you can meet your deadlines. There are apps that are available that will turn off all notifications from social media so you aren't tempted to waste time.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Start your project as soon as you can. Hold yourself accountable. Save social time for after you complete it. Change your environment. Deactivate distractions around you.

Article: If you're cutting the rigid foam for a specific project, measure the length and width you will need it to be. Compare these dimensions to the length and width that your rigid foam insulation currently has to make sure it's long and wide enough. For more precise measurements, check the length and width 2-3 times. Place your straightedge ruler on the rigid foam insulation and use it as a guide while you make the mark. Draw a line with your permanent marker along the side of your straightedge, then check the marking to make sure it's precise. It's better for your markings to be a few inches or centimeters too large at first than too small. You can always cut more foam later, if necessary. Keeping the board flat while you cut will help you make a precise cut. If you don't have a work table, find a flat and smooth surface for cutting your foam insulation. Do not cut rigid foam insulation on decorative tables unless you lay out a protective barrier, like a knife block. You risk accidentally scratching the table. Use rubber clamps to secure both sides of the insulation to the work surface. Secure the straightedge alongside the cutting line to help you make a precise incision. This will keep the rigid foam insulation from shifting or sliding while you cut it.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Measure your cut with a straightedge ruler. Mark your cutting line on the foam with a permanent marker. Lay the rigid foam insulation on a flat surface. Clamp the rigid foam to the flat surface.