Write an article based on this "Use the birth chart to try to select which gender you ideally want. Remember that accurate readings always involve the Chinese lunar calendar and dates based on the time of conception. Know that there is no scientific basis to the Chinese birth chart."
article: While many families use the Chinese birth chart after a child has been conceived, some couples look to the birth calendar before conception to select a boy or girl specifically. Whatever gender your child is, you're sure to love them; but what if you could figure it all out beforehand? Birth charts that don't use the lunar calendar as a guide aren't accurate. Beware of readings that use the Gregorian Calendar. Be sure to select dates based on the date of conception, especially when considering age. Select how old you were at the time of conception, not how old you currently are. Science has been unable to verify the accuracy of the Chinese birth chart, so be careful using the chart solely to determine or predict the gender of your child. There are several ways to scientifically predict the gender of your unborn baby ultrasound, amniocentesis but the Chinese birth chart is not one of them.

Write an article based on this "Spend time one-on-one. Invite them to social events. Support their interests. Encourage others to socialize with your friend. Keep trying."
article: Quality time with just you and your friend can help your friend in a lot of ways. Your time together gives you the opportunity to address your friend's isolating behavior. It also gives them a chance to spend time with someone they're comfortable with, which may motivate them to be more social. You might just want to spend some time just being in each other's presence. You don't have to do or say anything while you're together. You could also make plans for the two of you to do something, like watch a movie together or go for a hike. You can help a self-isolating friend by encouraging them to participate in social activities. You can do this by inviting your friend to hang out and do things with you and other people. Being in social situations with someone that they can trust can help give them the confidence they need to stop isolating themselves. For example, if you're planning to volunteer at your local community center, ask your friend to come along. Or, as another example, you could invite your friend to come along with you to a party or other social event. People are more likely to participate in activities that they enjoy so make some time to do things that your friend enjoys doing. Letting your friend know that you support their activities and hobbies can help encourage them to participate in those activities more. When they know someone cares about their interests, it can help them stop isolating themselves, as well as boost their self-esteem. If you feel like you don't know enough about your friend's interests, then ask them, "What are some of the things that you like to do?" Tell your friend you want to do something that interests them. You might say, "Let's do what you enjoy. Tell me what will get you out of the house." Enlisting the help of others can be very useful when you're trying to help a self-isolating friend. You can ask other people who care about your friend to help you encourage the friend to socialize. For instance, you might say, "Could you invite Toni out sometime? I think she's starting to self-isolate and time with you can help." Or, you could tell a mutual friend, "I think it might help Mark stop self-isolating if you go by and spend some time with him." It can be frustrating when you're trying to help someone be more social but they seem to be resisting your efforts. Don't give up on your friend, though. Keep working with your friend on ending their self-isolation. Over time, your persistence will pay off and you'll help your friend become more social. Don't stop inviting your friend places or trying to socialize with them. Even if they seem to always refuse, keep trying to get them to be less isolated.

Write an article based on this "Spoon the hummus into an airtight container. Leave room for the hummus to expand. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the hummus."
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Regardless of whether your hummus is homemade or from a store, you'll need to freeze it in an airtight container. Use a spoon or a spatula to scrape all of the hummus from the bowl or package that it's in. Press the hummus down into the corners of the airtight container to maximize the amount of hummus you can store. Most types of Tupperware will seal airtight, as will generic brands of plastic food-storage containers. Avoid freezing your hummus in a plastic bag (i.e. a Ziploc), as the hummus could be crushed or jostled. Also avoid freezing hummus in a glass jar, as this could shatter if dropped from the freezer. Don't completely pack the hummus to the top of the container you'll be freezing it in. Due to the water content in the hummus, as it freezes, the dip will expand. If you were to fill each container completely, the freezing hummus would lift the lid off. For example, if you have enough hummus to completely fill two large plastic Tupperware, instead use three of the containers and leave an inch of space at the top of each. A thin coating of olive oil over the top of your hummus will help the dip retain its moisture and not dry out during freezing. You can pour the olive oil straight from the bottle. Alternately, if you're concerned about pouring too much, you could pour from a measuring cup. You don't need to measure the olive oil though, just pour enough for a thin layer of oil to form over the hummus. If your hummus were to dry out in the freezer, its consistency would become grainy and the hummus would taste badly freezer-burned.