INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Coffee is a very effective at absorbing odors. If you have not had luck in getting the burnt popcorn smell out of your microwave, pour about 2 tablespoons of ground coffee along with cup of water into a microwavable cup or bowl. Put the cup or bowl with the coffee and water into the microwave. Then microwave the coffee on high for 3 minutes. Leave the coffee in the microwave for a minute or two after the cycle is over. Carefully remove the cup or bowl with the coffee from the microwave. You should notice that the smell of burnt popcorn is gone. Coffee is not only very good at absorbing smells, it also masks bad smells as well. If the coffee didn't work to entirely absorb the smell, leave an open container of baking soda in the microwave overnight. Baking soda also has strong absorbing capabilities and can once and for all fix your problem.

SUMMARY: Combine water and ground coffee in a cup. Microwave the coffee and water mixture. Take the coffee out of the microwave. Place an open box of baking soda in the microwave.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Throw on a bit of paint and be creative! Paint an interesting pattern, a favorite animal or your name, for example. You could also add decorative elements such as costume gems, plastic toys, buttons, etc. Now you have a pencil holder made up of popsicle sticks.

SUMMARY: Decorate the pencil holder as desired. Finished!

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pour 2 tablespoons (30ml) of vegetable oil into a large pot and turn the burner to medium-high. Once the oil shimmers, stir in 1 chopped onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 inch (2.5cm) piece of grated fresh ginger. Add sliced scallions and cook the aromatics until the onion softens and the garlic is fragrant. Stir the mixture frequently so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot and burn. Put 1 pound (0.45kg) of pork shoulder or belly onto the cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut the meat into cubes. Add the pork cubes to the pot with the sauteed aromatics. If you prefer a leaner cut of pork, substitute pork loin. Stir 1 tablespoon (15ml) of fish sauce into the pot with the meat and aromatics. Cook the meat over medium-high heat until the cubes brown on all sides. Stir the pork cubes a few times as they sear. This will help them brown evenly. Pour 6 cups (1,400ml) of the chicken or vegetable broth into the pot and bring the liquid to a boil. Then turn the burner down to medium so the broth bubbles gently. Simmer the nilagang baboy until the pork cubes are tender. If the broth evaporates as the soup cooks, add the remaining 2 cups (470ml) of broth. Adjust the temperature if the broth begins to boil. You may have to turn the burner medium-low. Cut 2 tomatoes into 4 equal-sized pieces. Then peel 2 potatoes and 1 carrot. Cut each potato into 4 equal-sized pieces and slice the carrot into 12 inch (1.3cm) slices. Stir them into the soup and simmer them with the lid off so the vegetables soften. Remember to use a clean cutting board instead of the one you used to cut the pork. This will reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Cut 1 cup (150 g) of fresh green beans into 2 inches (5.1cm) pieces. Stir the green beans into the pot along with 2 cups (340 g) of coarsely chopped bok choy, 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of salt, and 1 teaspoon (2 g) of black pepper. Taste the soup at this point and add more salt and pepper according to your taste. Let the green beans and bok choy simmer until the beans become a little tender and the bok choy wilts. Turn off the burner and serve the soup. Store the leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.

SUMMARY: Saute onion, garlic, ginger, and scallions for 7 to 8 minutes. Cut the pork into 2 inches (5.1cm) cubes and add them to the pot. Add fish sauce and sear the pork cubes for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth and simmer the soup for 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes, potatoes, and carrot and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the green beans, bok choy, salt, and pepper. Simmer the nilagang baboy for 5 minutes and serve it immediately.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is your first girlfriend, and you want your parents to understand how much she means to you. However, this doesn't mean acting the same way you do around your girlfriend when you're both alone together. Overdone PDA can cause the interaction to be a lot more uncomfortable for your parents, and it could affect their view of the relationship. If you want to show your girlfriend your support and affection, put your arm around her or give her hand a squeeze. This is a mature level of physical interaction between a couple and will not make your parents uncomfortable. Avoid prolonged kissing or touching. Although this might be normal for the two of you around others, this is not a good way to act around your parents. They will appreciate your maturity if you abstain from this kind of behavior around them. It's important to show your parents that you respect your girlfriend. Do not tease, yell or swear around her in any way. You may be feeling vulnerable or even confused about how to act in this interaction. It's important to remember that your girlfriend is probably feeling the same way! Make sure that you treat her with support and respect and make her proud to be dating you. Although you and your girlfriend may talk together about every topic under the sun, there are just certain things that your parents don't want to hear. Keep everything G-rated when they are around. Talk to your girlfriend in the same way your would talk to a close friend and keep the conversation family friendly.

SUMMARY:
Don't overdo the PDA. Act respectfully towards your girlfriend. Don't talk about personal things with your parents around.