Problem: Article: Add one part acid, one part oil, one part aromatics and salt and/or sugar to taste. The following are excellent ingredients to use in marinades: The best acids for meat are vinegar, lemon juice lime juice, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. If you use soy sauce, don't add extra salt, since it is a main ingredient in the sauce. The best oils are neutral oils, like canola oil and olive oil. Granulated sugar or honey adds sweetness and also encourages a brown color and caramel taste. Use aromatics like crushed garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, ginger, bay leaf or steak seasoning. Paprika, chili pepper and jalapenos or other fresh peppers are perfect for a spicy, smoky flavor. Grab a spoon and taste a small amount. The marinade should taste good before it goes on the beef, since the majority of the marinade will stay in the first few cm of the surface. The enzymes penetrate the meat and help tenderize it if used for two hours or less. Turn the beef to coat it entirely. The longer the beef is marinated, the more intense the flavor will be.
Summary: Mix your marinade. Whisk the marinade together. Consider replacing lime, lemon or vinegar with fresh pineapple or kiwi juice if your meat is very tough. Pour the marinade into the plastic bag or bowl. Place it in the refrigerator for no less than two hours and no more than 24 hours.

Problem: Article: While military personnel are by no means considered above regular civilians, it is a means to an end. In the military, you'll get training experience (both physical and mental) and have the opportunity to work with aircraft. Bonus and bonus. NASA will give military personnel contracted appointments. They apply and work through a military program that regular citizens do not. Note that civilians of the US must submit an application through www.usajobs.gov, and all active duty military personnel must submit an application to their respective service (in addition to the website application). The last round of hiring ESA did for astronauts was in 2009. If you'd like to see how you would've fared, tests are available online. As for NASA, they had their latest round training in Houston as of June 2013. Keep an ear to the ground for the next hiring round! For NASA, training will take place in Texas and will last about 2 years. The ESA will put you through a similar program in Cologne, Germany for 16 months. You'll be working underwater and in simulators in addition to studying space relations and the science behind the technology. There's a heavy emphasis on human mechanics, engineering, and astronomy as well. Both programs will also immerse you in the Russian language. As for NASA, civilians who complete the training must remain a NASA employee for 5 years before becoming an astronaut. Military personal will be assigned to a specific NASA duty.
Summary: Consider joining the military. Apply for the job. Be able to complete training.

Problem: Article: Soybeans are rich in phytoestrogenic compounds known as isoflavones (especially genistein and glycitein). These compounds mimic the effect of estrogen in the body, which can reduce the production of testosterone secondarily. Soy also contains a compound called daidzein, which can be transformed in the large intestine by some people (the process needs certain "friendly" bacteria) into the highly anti-androgenic compound equol. Equol can directly reduce the production or effects of testosterone. Soy products are diverse and can be found in cereals, breads, tofu, various beverages, energy bars and meat substitutes (vegetarian hot dogs and burgers, for example). Soy is a phytoestrogen, or plant compounds that also bind to estrogen receptors. They "are not" equivalent to human produced estrogen. Unlike human produced estrogen which acts upon both of estrogen's alpha and beta receptors, plant estrogens preferentially only act upon beta receptors. Despite rumors on the contrary, soy consumption is not associated with breast or thyroid issues (estrogen alpha receptor issues) and have shown in clinical studies to be generally healthful. Nevertheless, soy has a number of real issues, one may be related to GMO soybeans, the other is food processing. High temperature acid hydrolysis of soy protein commonly used to process soy makes cancer causing substances such as 3-MCPD and 1,3-DCP. Make sure your sauces and soy powders based on soy are processed without high heat. (for soy/oyster/hoisin/teriyaki sauce in particular, this means "naturally fermented", a process which weeks not hours.) Overconsumption of soy may reduce collagen production as collagen is disrupted through the estrogen beta receptor. Flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids (which have an anti-inflammatory effect) and compounds called lignans, which are highly estrogenic (stimulates estrogen production). Lignans are also able to reduce total and free testosterone levels in your body, while suppressing the conversion of testosterone into the more potent dihydrotestosterone. Remember that flaxseed needs to be ground up in order to be digested by people. Sprinkle ground flaxseed on your breakfast cereal and/or yogurt. You can also find whole grain breads with flaxseed added at most quality grocery stores. Lignans work by increasing levels of sex hormone binder, which renders testosterone molecules inactive by binding to androgen receptors within the body. Among commonly eaten foods, flaxseed is the richest source of lignans by far, with sesame seeds a distant second. Testosterone is a steroidal hormone that requires cholesterol to be produced. Cholesterol is only found in saturated fat from animal products (meat, cheese, butter, etc.). Some cholesterol is essential for making steroidal hormones and virtually all the body's cell membranes, but diets rich in saturated fat tend to trigger increased testosterone production. Furthermore, diets high in monounsaturated fat (avocados, most nuts, olive oil, canola oil, safflower oil) boost testosterone levels also. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are the only fats associated with reduced testosterone levels. Most vegetable oils (corn, soy, rapeseed/canola) are rich in omega-6 PUFAs, although consuming them in large amounts to reduce testosterone could very well lead to other health problems, so be cautious. Healthier forms of PUFAs (rich in omega-3) include fish oils, fatty fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring), flaxseed, walnuts and sunflower seeds. Diets high in saturated fat may also increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, although omega-6 PUFAs may not be much better for your heart. Balancing natural fats is the key, while eliminating hydrogenated fats. Refined carbohydrates are high in easily digested sugar (glucose), which spikes insulin levels and triggers the ovaries to produce more testosterone similar process to type 2 diabetes, although short-term effects instead of long term. Thus, avoid refined carbohydrates (anything with high fructose corn syrup) and choose healthier carbs such as whole grain products, fresh berries and citrus fruits, fibrous veggies, leafy greens and legumes. Products high in refined sugars that you should avoid or minimize include candy, cookies, cakes, most store-bought baked goods, ice cream, chocolate, soda pop and other sugary drinks. A diet high in refined sugars also increases your risk of heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. There are a number of herbs that can have anti-androgenic effects (based on various animal studies), although their direct effect on testosterone levels in women has not been well studied. Herbs most commonly used for their anti-androgenic properties include saw palmetto, chaste berries, black cohosh, licorice, spearmint and peppermint teas, and lavender oil. Always consult with your doctor before taking any herb that has a reputation of being able to impact hormones. DO NOT take these herbal supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or wanting to become pregnant in the near future. Women who have a history of cancer (breast, uterine, ovarian) or other hormone-related problems, should supplement with these herbs only while under their doctor's supervision.
Summary:
Eat more soy products. Add more flaxseed to your diet. Limit your fat consumption. Avoid refined carbohydrates. Consider using herbal remedies.