In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You may also buy rice seeds from a reputable supply store or seek help from the local agriculture field officer. There are six basic types of rice to choose from: Long-grain. This type of rice produces grains that are light and fluffy. It tends to be a bit drier than other varieties. Medium-grain. This type is moist, tender, slightly sticky, and a little creamy when cooked. It has the same texture as long-grain. Short-grain. When cooked, short-grain rice becomes soft and sticky. It's also a little more sweet this is the rice to use with sushi. Sweet. This rice is sometimes called sticky rice, and is gooey when cooked. It's often used for frozen products. Aromatic. This type of rice has more flavor and fragrance than other varieties. This category includes Basmati, Jasmine, Red, and Black japonica. Arborio. This type becomes creamy with a chewy center after cooking. It's used primarily for risotto and other Italian dishes. Make sure the soil in the area you're planting consists of slightly acidic clay for the best results. You may also plant your rice seeds in plastic buckets with the same type of soil. Wherever you plant, make sure you have a reliable water source and a way to drain that water when you need to harvest. Pick a location that receives full sunlight, as rice grows best with bright light and warm temperatures of at least 70 Fahrenheit (approximately 21 Celsius). Consider the season your area needs to allow for 3 to 6 months of plant and flower growth. Rice needs a long, warm growing season, so a climate like the southern United States is best. If you don't have long periods of warmth, it may be best growing your rice inside. 5 to 56.5 g) of rice seeds to sow. Soak the seeds in water to prep them for planting. Allow them to soak for at least 12 hours but not longer than 36 hours. Remove the seeds from the water afterward. While your seeds are soaking, plan out where and how you want to plant them. Most prefer to plant the seeds in rows to make it easier to water and weed. Consider building trenches and blocking the ends so the water stays contained and dammed (berms can be used as well). That being said, the area doesn't need to stay flooded per se, it just needs to stay wet. Get rid of the weeds, till the beds, and level the soil. If you are using buckets, fill them with at least 6 inches (15 cm) of moist soil. Then add the rice seeds. Keep in mind that the area needs to be flooded with water. It's much easier to flood a few smaller spaces than one larger one. If you're planting outside, using several seed beds will be easier to manage and maintain. If you plant in the fall, be sure to de-weed come spring. The rice seeds need all the nutrients and space they can get.
Summary: Purchase rice seeds from any gardening or farmers supply store. Choose your planting location. Gather at least 1 to 2 ounces (28. Plant the rice seeds throughout the soil, during the fall or spring season.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Packing peanuts, bubble wrap, and even boxes can be quite expensive. To save money on these expenses, you can use or reuse items around your house to safely pack your parcel. For example, you might: Use crumpled newspaper, old blankets, clean rags, or fabric stuffing to keep your packaged items from getting damaged en route. Salvage boxes from your place of employment, from local businesses (like grocery stores and big box stores), and so on. Black out previous addresses on these with a permanent marker. Your home country's national postal service is most likely the least expensive option. However, for regular shipping or high volume shipping, you can often negotiate a better rate than the ones offered by competitors. If one company has given you a better quote for the cost, mention this to competitors. They might offer to beat that cost. Private shipping companies might have special rates for those who are shipping from home for the first time. There might also be special rates offered during the slow season to encourage more shipping. When shopping around, be sure to ask something like: "I'm planning on shipping a medium sized, 20 pound (9 kg) package from my home. Are there any special rates being offered right now for that kind of shipping?" Media mail is a more affordable way of shipping packages under 70 lbs (32 kg). The downside to media mail is that it usually takes much longer than regular shipping, so it isn't preferred for time sensitive packages. Items that qualify for media mail include: Print material at least 8 pages in length (including sheet music, play scripts, manuscripts, guides, periodicals, and so on). Sound and video recordings (like CDs and DVDs). Computer material that is readable. Film (16 mm or narrower) Educational materials (like test materials and accessories, reference charts, etc.)
Summary: Economize on shipping materials. Shop around with shipping providers. Inquire about special rates. Ship your package media mail, if possible.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Hair grows about 12 inch (1.3cm) per month, and often becomes damaged as it gets longer. If your hair is damaged or has split ends, it will likely have trouble taking curls. Getting your ends trimmed frequently will help you create your dream curls. Long layers will hold a curl better than straight-cut edges. Ask your stylist for long layers to help you create curls. Adding mousse or curling cream creates body and helps your hair hold curls. Evenly distribute a quarter-sized amount to your hair before styling it. Read the labels or ask your stylist to find out what product type best suits your hair. When you're planning to curl your hair, cut your conditioner in half. Conditioner can weigh down your hair, which can make curls drop out of it. Root boosters add volume to your hair. Spritz a small amount of the product at the roots of damp hair on days when you are planning to curl your hair.
Summary:
Trim your hair every 6-8 weeks. Get a haircut with long layers. Create texture with products. Use less conditioner. Try a root booster.