In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Request. Don't demand. Some subjects are delicate. If you are asking for something that requires the other person to sacrifice, don't approach the matter in a negative way. For instance, if you want to borrow the car over the weekend, say "I know you wanted to use the car this weekend, but I would really like to go see my friends at the mall." In this example, we started by recognizing the needs of another person and then framing our request against those needs. Make sure that you use appropriate respectful language and are simply polite. Compliment their appearance and their actions. Recognize what your parents take pride in and then focus your compliments on that subject. Then make your case politely. Don't make it obvious. Don't just run up to your mother and say "I like your hair today. Can I have a new video game?" Your compliment will seem disingenuous. Get your parent into a good mood with compliments. Then wait a couple of minutes at least before you ask for something. Timing is everything in comedy and convincing your parents of anything. Parents are human beings too. Everyone makes decisions based on their emotions. There is no helping it. Wait until your parent is in a good mood. Don't ask for things when they get home from work. They want to be appreciated when they walk in the door. They don't want to be hassled at that exact moment. Don't make your case when your parent is in the middle of something else. We've all seen commercials of children bugging their parents for something while they're on the phone, paying bills, or watching their favorite television shows. It never works out for the child. Learn from this. Wait until the ideal time to ask your parents.
Summary: Ask nicely. Flatter your parents. Find the right time.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Check for brown spots or bruises. If the skin is in good shape, it is edible, though some varieties have skin that is too tough to eat. Peel the skin with a vegetable peeler if you think it's wise younger aubergine skin is fine to eat, but older, more ripened aubergine skin has a bitter taste. Cut off the stem and base, too. Leave the skin on if you are baking aubergine whole in the oven or roasting it on the grill. It's also best left on if you want to scrape out the insides later and make an aubergine mash. It could be halved lengthwise, cubed, diced or sliced. It's sometimes a matter of personal preference, too. Just remember that if you're grilling it, keep it in larger chunks so it doesn't fall through the grates. If your recipe calls for mashed or pureed aubergine, do not cut it since you can bake it whole. This is the easiest way, too. This helps to draw out the bitterness that an aubergine can typically have. Salting also creates a denser flesh, making it less sponge-like so it will not absorb fat so easily. Keep them sitting in a colander for 20 to 30 minutes. If you need, you can skip this step. The aubergine will still be tasty, but it may have a slightly different consistency and be a little more bitter. This action keeps the aubergine from absorbing too much oil when cooking, keeping the aubergine's crunch. Make sure the aubergine is actually dry. Water left on may absorb into the meat of the veggie, making it chewier than is desirable.
Summary: Wash the aubergine thoroughly. Cut the aubergine however your recipe dictates. Salt the exposed flesh of the aubergine. Rinse the aubergine under water to remove the salt and thoroughly dry it.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The best way to reduce uric acid levels is to limit the amounts of purine-rich foods in your diet. Purines are chemicals that form when your body breaks down certain types of food, but a high level of purines can lead to conditions like gout and kidney stones. You should avoid purine-rich foods if you have had gout or uric acid-containing kidney stones or if you have a family history of these conditions. Do not exceed more than two to four servings of any of these foods per week and avoid them completely during a bout with gout or if you have uric-acid-containing kidney stones. Purine-rich foods to limit or avoid include: Beer and liquor Sugary soft drinks Fatty foods such as fried foods, butter, margarine, and high-fat dairy products Organ meats such as liver, kidneys, and sweetbreads Beef, chicken, pork, bacon, veal, and venison Anchovies, sardines, herring, mussels, codfish, scallops, trout, haddock, crab, oyster, lobster, and shrimp Phytate is a substance that seems to prevent the formation of many types of kidney stones, including those caused by uric acid. Include two to three servings of phytate-rich foods every day. Phytate-rich foods include: Beans Legumes Whole grains Make sure that you include calcium-rich foods in your diet, such as low-fat dairy products. Include one to two servings of calcium rich foods per day. Calcium rich foods include: Milk Yogurt Cheese Getting enough vitamin C may also help to lower uric acid levels. Try eating a couple servings of foods that are rich in Vitamin C each day or talk to your doctor about including a vitamin C supplement to help lower your uric acid levels.Foods that are rich in vitamin C include: Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes Kiwi fruit Berries Cantaloupe Pineapple Mango Papaya Broccoli Peppers Sweet and white potatoes Tomatoes Leafy greens such as spinach, cabbage, and turnip greens Cauliflower Winter squash Drinking plenty of water can also help to reduce uric acid in your blood. For most people, the recommended amount is six to eight 8-ounce glasses glasses of water every day. Talk to your doctor for a specific recommendation on how much water you should be drinking every day. Green tea has been shown to decrease the risk of uric acid-containing kidney stones. Try to drink about two to three cups of green tea per day to help lower your uric acid levels. Tart cherry juice has long been used in naturopathic medicine to treat gout and kidney stones. If you have an attack of gout, drink 3-4, 8-ounce glasses of organic, tart cherry juice. This should provide some relief within 12-24 hours. Eating cherries can also help. Try including a serving of cherries in your diet each day. Drinking coffee in moderation has been shown to decrease uric acid in your blood. Try to include a cup or two of coffee per day to help lower your uric acid levels.
Summary:
Limit purine-rich foods. Increase your intake of phytate-rich foods. Include dairy products in your diet. Eat vitamin C-rich foods or add a vitamin C supplement. Stay hydrated. Drink green tea. Sip some tart cherry juice. Include a moderate amount of coffee.