INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is the best indicator of a bad egg. A bad egg will have a pungent, foul odor when you break it open. The sulfurous smell will be obvious as soon as the egg is cracked (and possibly before), and the egg should be thrown out. A bad egg will have this foul smell, regardless of whether it is raw or cooked. The color of the yolk will change based on the diet of the hen who laid it, so the shade of yellow or orange nothing to do with freshness. Instead, inspect the egg white, or albumen. If it is pink, green, or iridescent, the egg has been contaminated by Pseudomonas bacteria and is not safe to eat. If you see black or green spots inside the egg, it has been contaminated by fungus and should be thrown away. If the yolk of a hard-cooked egg has a green ring around it, this means the egg has been overcooked or was cooked in water with a high iron content. This egg is still safe to eat. If there is a blood or meat spot on the egg, it is still safe to eat and does not mean the egg is contaminated or has gone bad. A blood spot occurs when a blood vessel ruptures when the egg is forming and has nothing to do with freshness.

SUMMARY: Break the egg open and notice if it smells. Break the egg into a small dish and inspect the color.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are several ways that you can open the Command Prompt, which allows you to open it if something is preventing you from using one way: Click the Start menu and select Command Prompt. If you're using Windows 8.1, right-click the Start button and select Command Prompt. If you're using Windows 8, you can find the Command Prompt in the All Apps list on the Start screen. Press Win+R, type cmd, and press Enter. Press Ctrl+ Shift+Esc to open the Task Manager. Click the "File" menu, hold Ctrl, and click "Run new task". regedit and press Enter. You can do this from any location in the Command Prompt. The Registry Editor will open in a separate window. You may be asked to confirm that you want to open it. The folder tree on the left will allow you to find the key that you need. Expand the folders to see additional subfolders. Selecting a folder will display any keys it contains in the right frame. When you find a key in the right frame that you want to edit, double-click it to open it. Be careful when making changes, as changing the wrong thing can cause Windows to malfunction. Click here for more tips on safely editing the registry.

SUMMARY: Open the Command Prompt. Type . Use the left frame to navigate through the registry. Double-click a key to edit it.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Amtrak, which is the train company that provides transportation from L.A. to New York, will provide you with the lowest discounts 11 months in advance. Train tickets can be reserved online at the Amtrak website or over the telephone with an Amtrak agent. Visit the "Los Angeles Logue" website featured in the Sources section of this article, then click on the Amtrak website link within the "By Train" section to make reservations. Enter your traveling dates and specifications into the ticket box on the left side of the website to purchase your Amtrak tickets. You will have the option to reserve a sleeping car if you want to sleep comfortably during the journey to New York. Call the Amtrak reservation line at 1-800-872-7245 if you do not have Internet access and want to make reservations over the phone. The L.A. Amtrak station is located at Union Station, 800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012. to New York. In most cases, the train ride will take 3 full days to travel from L.A. to New York. Bring reading materials or personal electronic devices for entertainment purposes. In some cases, you may be provided with onboard entertainment provided by Amtrak.

SUMMARY: Plan on booking your train ticket 11 months in advance. Contact Amtrak to book your train ticket. Visit Union Station to board your train. Prepare for the train ride from L.A.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The base for your lamp should be sturdy enough to stand on its own, even after you add lamp apparatus and a shade on top. If you have a hollow base that you need to stabilize, consider partially filling it with something like marbles or sand. Some ideas for lamp bases that you could use: Wine bottles Log or timber Wooden pails or buckets Toys or figurines Hollowed-out books These can be found at most hardware stores. Note that it's possible to purchase the pieces separately, but buying them together will ensure a better fit. If you do buy the cord separately, choose a #18 size cord. If you don't want to buy a lamp kit, and instead want to purchase the items separately, you'll need: Detachable harp Cord set Push-through socket and socket shell Finial Assorted hardware, like nuts, bolts and washers The rod is a hollow tube that will run the cord up through the bottom of your base to the lightbulb at the top. Depending on your base, you may have to drill or cut holes wide enough for the rod at the top and bottom of the lamp. If necessary, you can trim the rod with a hacksaw or pipe cutters, but it's best (and easier) to choose a base that's fitted to your rod. Sawing your rod down to size is not ideal. Your lamp kit might come with a piece meant to stabilize the bottom of your base. If it doesn't, simply purchase rubber stoppers. Affix these at intervals around the base to prevent sliding and lift the base slightly off the table, allowing room for the cord.

SUMMARY:
Find a base. Buy a lamp kit. Prepare the base for the rod. Stabilize the bottom of the base.