Article: Get out as many yams as you'd like to cook. Wash them thoroughly and dry them with a kitchen towel. Take a small knife and carefully poke the yams a few times. This will let steam escape as they cook. Try to find yams that are the same size so they cook evenly in the microwave. Keep in mind that you can probably only fit 3 or 4 yams in your microwave at a time. Place the prepared yams on a microwave-safe plate or bowl. Run a paper towel under some water and wring it out. Lay the damp paper towel over the yams and put the plate in the microwave. Set your microwave to high and microwave the yams for 5 minutes. If you're only cooking one yam, it should take only 5 minutes. If you're cooking several yams, you'll need about 5 minutes for each yam. Carefully lift away the paper towel and poke the yams with a fork to see how tender they are. If you're cooking more than one yam, turn the microwave on for another 5 minutes and then check them again. Keep microwaving the yams for a couple of minutes at a time until they're soft. If you're using several orange or yellow yams, it should take about 10 minutes total for them to cook. Purple yams will take longer and you might need to wet the paper towel again as the yams cook. Wear oven mitts to remove the plate of cooked yams from the microwave. Let the yams cool until they're cool enough to handle. Use your fingers to peel the yams. You can eat them with a little bit of butter and seasonings or slice them and use them in another recipe. You can refrigerate the cooked yams in an airtight container for several days.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wash and poke the yams. Arrange the yams on a plate. Microwave the yams for 5 minutes. Check the yams and microwave them for 5 more minutes if needed. Peel and serve the cooked yams.

Problem: Article: Before you get started, be sure to slide out the removable racks arranged in the center of the oven. This will get them out of your way and give you more room to work comfortably. It will also make the racks themselves easier to clean separately later on. Scour the oven racks in the sink using hot water, liquid dish soap and an abrasive sponge or scrubbing brush. If your oven's racks have seen a lot of drips and spills, you can soak them while the oven is cleaning itself to loosen whatever residue happens to be clinging to them. Program your oven to the desired time and temperature setting. Make sure the oven door is completely shut and locked before initiating the cleaning process. Otherwise, heat and noxious fumes may escape into your kitchen and spread through the rest of your home. Self-cleaning ovens use extreme temperatures to burn food particles off of their smooth interior surfaces. Do not use any other chemicals or cleaning products in your oven while running the self-cleaning feature. Because of the intense heat generated during the oven's self-cleaning cycle, it's best not to be around while cleaning is in progress. Set a separate timer or use the countdown on the oven display to let you know when it's finished cleaning. Keep small children and pets out of the kitchen while the oven is being cleaned. The fumes released as chemical residues and burnt food are incinerated can be dangerous. If possible, keep the doors and windows open, and exhaust fans on to provide proper ventilation to the room. Self-cleaning ovens typically take between 2-4 hours to complete a full cycle. After the self-cleaning cycle has ended, open the oven door to release excess heat. Give the oven a few minutes to cool down to a safe temperature before cleaning out the inside. At this point, you can simply use a damp cloth or paper towel to lift away the ash that's settled at the bottom of the oven. It's that easy! The inside of the oven door can be doused with an all-purpose cleaner or liquid dish detergent and scrubbed separately.
Summary: Remove the racks from your oven. Activate the oven's self-cleaning cycle. Leave the room. Wipe away remaining residue by hand.

Before the date, you might feel anxious, nervous, excited, or any combination of the 3. To help calm these pre-date jitters, try doing something relaxing that can take your mind off the upcoming occasion and put you in an easygoing, happy mood. Some different ways to calm down include: Working out or doing yoga Reading a book Watching a movie or TV show Singing your favorite song If you're nervous about what to say on the date, try coming up with some conversation starters you can fall back on if necessary. These can revolve around topics like family, pets, art, hobbies, and current events. If you can't think of anything, try general questions like: "What are some things on your bucket list?" "What are your favorite movies/musicians/books?" "If you could get a front row ticket to any event, which 1 would you choose?" Before your date, take a bath or shower and make sure to clean every part of your body. Then, put on some antiperspirant or deodorant, brush your teeth, and get your hair ready. If necessary, freshen up 1 more time right before the date. If you have facial hair, make sure to either shave it off or trim it down so your face looks nice and clean. If you want, put on some first date makeup that matches your outfit. A small amount of perfume or cologne can make a powerful statement. If you're going to a high-class restaurant or similarly fancy place, put on something elegant like a nice dress or good-looking suit. If you're spending your time in a relaxed environment like a movie theater or putt-putt course instead, go for something casual that flatters you. No matter what you wear, make sure it doesn't restrict your breath or movement too much. First dates are all about getting to know each other, so something that makes it difficult to interact will lead to a bad first impression. If you're going to a place that requires a lot of walking, leave the heels at home. A dirty car may drive perfectly fine, but it will give your date a bad first impression. To avoid this, clean out the inside of your car to remove any trash or unwanted objects. If there are a lot of crumbs inside your car, use a vacuum to pick them up. If the outside of your car is noticeably dirty, run it through a car wash. If the inside of your car has a distinct odor, purchase a hanging air freshener. Giving your date a small present will create a great first impression, especially if they aren't expecting it! For a more formal or traditional occasion, try bringing a bouquet of flowers or a small box of chocolates. For something more casual or unique, consider bringing a small stuffed animal or baked treat. The point of the gift is to show that you care, so avoid giving anything big or expensive on your first date. If you're going to a place that sells small gifts, like a museum or fair, try buying your present during the date instead. Though most people give their gift at the beginning of the date, you can save it for the middle or end if you prefer.
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Take some time to relax. Prepare some simple first date questions. Take a shower and groom yourself. Put on nice clothes that match the occasion. Clean your car if you're using it on the date. Pick up a small gift for your date as a pleasant surprise.