INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sometimes you can earn your bachelor's in biochemistry, but not all 4-year colleges and universities offer these specialized degrees. Take advanced courses beyond the minimum needed for the degree and major. You will do yourself a huge favor by getting a head start and learning things you will eventually need to know sooner rather than later. If biochemistry isn't offered at your university, aim for a degree in biology, chemistry, or physics. Make sure to take classes like General Chemistry, General Physics, Introduction to Biology, Introduction to Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Much of the work you'll do as a biochemist will involve doing some type of research in a lab, so it's a good idea to get some experience early on if possible. Find out if your university allows undergrads to be employed as student laboratory assistants. Being a lab assistant will look great on your resume and will work in your favor when you are applying to graduate programs. Doing research early is critical to ensure career satisfaction, as research is a core component of being a biochemist. Moreover, research experience will greatly increase your chances of acceptance into graduate schools. Seek out senior biochemistry professors and express your career interest and desire to do research. It helps to take a look at their CV and research interests before you speak with them. Ask them if they have any opportunities available for you to work with them. While you are taking science courses and working toward your undergraduate degree, you also need to be gaining experience in the field of biochemistry. One of the best ways to do so is to apply for summer internships, work study programs for students in the Science department, or any other kind of job that will get you some experience to put on your CV.

SUMMARY: Choose your major. Apply to be a lab assistant. Do outside research. Gain more experience in the field.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Contrary to what you may think at first, crab sticks are actually often made with imitation crab after than crab proper. The safest bet is to buy a pack of pre-sculpted crab sticks from the supermarket. If you're much more the DIY type, you can get bigger slabs to cut into the pieces yourself. Outside of a deep-frying oil, you thankfully won't need anything else to get this recipe started. You can of course, however, add spices and garnishes to your personal preference. Getting your deep fryer up to this temperature and bringing the heat up to a standard cooking level is a good thing to do first. This may be even easier if you have a specialized fry cooker handy in your kitchen; you can cook crab sticks in much the same way as you would fries. As with a lot of cooking, it's good to get your elements heated up while you're getting the other preparations looked after. Although it's totally optional, the crispy taste for crab sticks goes wonderfully together with a good homemade batter. Make a thick fix of corn starch, flour, milk, salt, baking soda and water, and mix thoroughly. From there, you can dip your individual pieces in before putting them in the deep fryer. Tempura batters also work really well when it comes to crab sticks. You can cut your crab sticks however it suits you. You may find that cutting them into long sticks (like fries) makes them easier to eat generally speaking. Keep in mind that bigger pieces will also incur a longer average cooking time. Once you've got everything ready, it's time to put it all in the deep fryer. It's better to cook crab sticks in batches rather than all at once. This will help ensure even cooking throughout. Wait until they're generally golden-brown, then take them out and insert a new batch. Repeat this process until you've made as many a you prefer.

SUMMARY: Go out and buy some imitation crab. Heat a vegetable oil to 350F (177C). Make a batter. Chop your crab sticks. Put your crab sticks in the deep fryer.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There different types of references, depending on the position for which you're applying. References can also take one of several forms. Phone calls, emails, questionnaires, and letters of recommendation are all common. Be sure to review the applications instructions carefully to make sure that you secure the right kind of reference. The most common type of reference is a professional reference. In this case, your referee should be able to attest to your ability to get the job done. Another common type of reference is a personal reference. In this case, your referee should be able to attest to your character. If you have a LinkedIn profile, you have the option of obtaining a LinkedIn recommendation. Different reference types often require people to serve as referees. Make sure that the person you're asking can provide you with kind of reference you need. Ask yourself, "Who will be most able to discuss my qualifications for this position?" Don't limit yourself to former or current employers. Co-workers, former teachers and professors, ministers, and even your attorney might be able provide you with a strong reference. If you're applying for multiple positions, consider asking different people to serve as referees for different positions. Make a list of reasons why you're asking a particular person to be a referee for you. Include details like the basis and extent of his or her relationship with you, his or her professional qualifications, and the kinds of things he or she will be able to say about you. Not only will this list help you narrow down your list of potential referees, it will also come in handy when you actually ask for references. This might seem like a no-brainer. However, you're going to want to provide your potential referees with useful information about yourself. An updated resume will serve them better than an out-of-date one.

SUMMARY: Determine the type of references you need. Pick the right people. Update your resume.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Let the flavors infuse for 5 minutes. Enjoy your lavender brew.

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Place the lavender buds into the teacup or mug. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the lavender buds. Place a saucer or small plate over the cup or mug to keep the steam inside. Remove the "lid".