INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Switching to a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet can be a major change, and sticking to it can feel difficult if you only focus on what you can't eat. However, your diet can also be a way of opening up to new and exciting possibilities. Trying new things helps ensure that you are eating a varied diet and getting all of the nutrients you need. Many cuisines are rich in options for lacto-ovo vegetarians. Dining out at a variety of restaurants can be a great way to try new foods and get ideas for dishes. Asian cuisines (including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese) often have meatless options, based on vegetables and/or tofu. Some of these dishes are prepared using fish sauces, so ask if you are unsure. South Asian cuisines (Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, etc.) often offer meatless dishes based on lentils, rice, curried vegetables, yogurts, and other foods that are permissible in a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. It is not too difficult to find meatless options in Mediterranean cuisines (Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern). Look for dishes incorporating falafel (chick peas balls), couscous, eggplant, tabbouleh, feta, and other foods. Many specific dishes and sauces are explicitly meatless, such as pasta primavera (with veggies) and pesto (marinara contains fish). Options for lacto-ovo vegetarians in Mexican cuisine include bean-based burritos, vegetable fajitas and nachos, cheese or bean enchiladas, quesadillas, tamales, rice dishes, huevos rancheros, guacamole, salsas, refried beans, and more. Ask if you want to make sure that any of these dishes are not made with lard or other animal products. If you have a recipe or dish that traditionally requires meat, there are ways to substitute it with lacto-ovo vegetarian approved options. Meat substitutes include: Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans. It can be sliced or processed like meat to be fried, baked, roasted, etc. Seitan is processed from wheat gluten. It has a mild flavor and a texture similar to meat. It can be used in strips, chunks, etc. in many recipes instead of meat. Tofu is coagulated soy milk that has been pressed into blocks. Soft tofu can range from creamy to crumbly, while firm tofu can be sliced into strips or pieces to be grilled, marinated, baked, etc. Textured vegetable protein is produced from soy, and comes in a variety of forms (flakes, chunks, etc.). These can be added to dishes to increase their protein content, or can be used as a ground meat substitute in chili, spaghetti, burgers, and practically any other dish. Beans are rich and protein and can be used as a meat substitute. For example, vegetarian chili can be made by substituting more beans instead of beef. Vegetarian or vegan alternatives have been developed for many animal products. Many supermarkets carry now items such as bean-based "hamburgers," soy "hot dogs," and tofu "turkey," and "bacon" made from ingredients like tempeh and seitan. Although cheese is permissible in a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, you can also choose vegan soy "cheese" as an option. Quorn is a good substitute You can easily research lacto-ovo vegetarian recipes. These will give you lots of ideas for dishes to try, and new or different foods to incorporate into your diet. The USDA and other organizations maintain lists of resources, and internet search engines will also reveal lots of possibilities.

SUMMARY: Make an attempt to step out of your comfort zone. Try a variety of cuisines. Look for substitutions. Use cookbooks and recipe sites to find ideas.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you pop that zit you could actually be forcing bacteria deeper into your skin. Popping, picking, squeezing, or touching your acne could also leave you with acne scars that may or may not go away. In serious cases, you can even end up with a staph infection from squeezing blemishes. Just don't do it. The oils and residue from your face lands on the pillow, creating a hotbed for pimple producing opportunities. Consider washing or changing your pillowcase every few days to reduce the chances of pillow-borne acne. Exposure to ultraviolet light (like you get from sunshine and tanning beds) can cause serious damage to the skin. It could also make acne worse. If you use certain medications, including some antibiotics, antihistamines, and acne medications such as isotretinoin or topical retinoids, exposure to the sun can also make your skin red, dry, and irritated. Some sunscreens can cause an acne flare-up. Choose an oil-free sunscreen, or go with a physical sunscreen such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Stress doesn't cause acne, but it can make existing acne worse Although everyday stress is inevitable, try to avoid stressing out over things by taking a natural approach to relaxation. Try meditation or yoga. Visualization or surrounding yourself with a calming presence can often minimize the effects of stress and provide you with a relaxing posture. Hit the gym. Run, lift or box out of your stress. Releasing endorphins during workouts can lighten your mood. Evaluate your environment. In addition to a toxic work or home environments, environmental pollutants and even food additives can make you anxious. Diet doesn't directly cause acne, but it can increase inflammation and promote bacteria growth. Avoiding sugary and highly processed foods and eating low-glycemic-index (GI) foods may help reduce the severity of acne. Some healthy low-GI foods include: Bran cereals, muesli, rolled oats Whole wheat, pumpernickel, and other whole grain breads Most vegetables and fruits Nuts and legumes Yogurt

SUMMARY: Don't pop pimples. Wash your pillowcase frequently. Stay out of the sun and avoid tanning. Remove stress from your life. Watch your diet.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In North America, the most common types of dangerous house spiders are the black widow and the brown recluse, but learn the types of venomous spiders in your area and how to distinguish them from harmless house spiders. Female black widows have shiny black coloring, with a distinctive red hourglass-shaped pattern on their underside. Males have a mixture of whitish dots on the upper abdomen, are typically about half the size of female spiders, and are not as dangerous as the female. The brown recluse is a small sandy-brown spider with a violin-shaped body found primarily in the Midwest and South. They typically reside in tight, out-of-the-way spaces. In Australia, the redback spider is a common and dangerous spider that ends up in people's houses. Other spiders to watch out for might include the hobo spider and the wolf spider.

SUMMARY: Learn the common types of dangerous spiders.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Screw a flexible hose on the end (for pumping up bike tires) and screw the hose onto a bike pump. Note that you can seal the hole in the ball with strong glue if it tends to automatically re-inflate itself, then just re-pierce the hole with a skewer once the ball is in the bottle.

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Puncture the ball in the fuzzy area (part the fuzz so that the hole doesn't rip out too much of the fuzz, you will comb it back over the hole later). Put the ball in a vice and squeeze all the air out of it. Seal the hole with a bike pump needle. Fold the ball up (or roll it) and poke it into the bottle. Turn the bottle upside down so the needle pokes out the neck. Re-inflate the ball and then pull the needle out. Disguise the hole by combing over the fuzz and/or putting a drop or two of paint over the hole.