INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Generally you want a large bucket (roughly five gallons) filled with one to two gallons of water. If you do not have a bucket, you can use a plugged sink. Make sure the sink is fully plugged and then fill the sink with warm water. This is not the same kind of detergent you would use in a washer machine. Regular detergent is too concentrated and will make your hand-wash only clothes feel grimy. You can purchase delicate detergent in the same isle as regular detergent in your grocery store--just make sure it says mild or delicate on the bottle. Swish them through the water so that they are fully saturated. You can even let them sit for several moments so that they fully absorb the detergent. You should rinse your clothes with warm, clean water. You can run your clothes one at a time under the faucet you used to fill up the bucket (or the sink.) Rinse the clothes until they are no longer sudsy and the water that runs off them is clean and without bubbles. You should not hang these clothes to dry, as hanging them could cause them to stretch. Instead, lay these delicate clothes flat to dry. This will ensure that they do not stretch, and will minimize the amount of wrinkles formed in the drying process.

SUMMARY: Fill a bucket with water. Add a mild detergent. Dip your clothes in the water. Rinse your clothes. Let your clothes air dry.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have to leave something on the stove to measure an ingredient it could over-thicken or burn quickly. Have everything you need ready and measured ahead of time. Melt the butter on medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once it is completely liquified, move on. You'll be mixing the flour into the butter and you do not want any chunks, as this will lead to a lumpy gravy. Whisking flour and hot butter together is the basis of a "roux." Stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth. It is often easiest to add the flour 1 tablespoon at a time, using your whisk to quickly break up chunks and smooth out the sauce. You should notice it thickening. The longer you cook the flour, the darker and richer it will get. For a light gravy, move on as it turns tan. For a rich brown gravy, keep stirring and cook for an extra 3-5 minutes. Butter and flour give the gravy its thick, rich base. You can add more of both for a richer, thicker gravy, keeping the 2 cups of liquid the same, but keep the ratio of flour and butter equal. Warm the liquid up in a separate pot or in the microwave before adding it. Only pour it in 1/4 cup at a time, whisking it in well before adding the next bit. You don't want to cause any rapid temperature changes in your gravy.There are a lot of options for liquids here, and it all depends on the meal you are serving. Traditionally, brown gravy has a beef base (which gives it its color), made with either beef bouillon and water or beef broth. Some other options include: 2 cups beef stock. 1 can condensed beef broth. You can also mix in some milk or water for a lighter gravy, but keep the ratios (2 cups total) the same. As soon as the gravy starts to boil, lower the heat and let it simmer until it is as thick as you want it. The gravy will also thicken a bit as it cools, so take it off the stove 1-2 minutes before your desired consistency. Add a pinch of salt and pepper as it simmers, as well as any other flavorings your desire. 1/2 teaspoon of Kitchen Bouquet, a browning and seasoning mixture common in many gravies, is a great way to get "classic" gravy flavor and coloring. Other options include: 1/2 teaspoon garlic and/or onion powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme and rosemary Dash of Worcestershire sauce. Either pour over meat slices directly before serving or pour into a small serving jug and place on the table for diners to serve themselves from.

SUMMARY: Measure out everything before beginning. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of white flour, whisking constantly. Add your 2 cups of warmed liquid slowly and bring to a boil. Lower the heat after boiling and let simmer until your desired thickness. Season the gravy to taste. Serve while still warm.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Box scores are statistical representations of how players performed in specific games and you can find them in the Sports section of a newspaper or on a sports website. Standard box scores list, in a table format, 4 offensive statistics and 6 pitching categories. The entire lineup is listed in the offensive, or batting, section of the box score. Players are listed in batting order with the positions they played during the game following their names. Substitutes' names are indented in the box score and are listed under the player they replaced. The 4 categories listed in the offensive table are: AB: at-bats R: runs scored H: base hits RBI: runs batted in Individual accomplishments are singled out in this section. For example, if a player named Smith hit his 6th home run of the season, the box score would read, HR: Smith (6). Other statistical categories in this section of the box score would include: E: errors, LOB: left on base (team statistic), and DP: double plays (team statistic). 2B: doubles, 3B: triples, and HR: home runs (with season total). SB: stolen bases, SF: sacrifice flies, and S: sacrifices.

SUMMARY: Scan a standard box score. View the team's lineup. Scan the more-detailed fielding and batting information under the offensive table.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Draw a vertical line in the middle of the head so you know the center of the face. You can draw on a different angle for her pose. Add two L-shaped lines for her jaw guide. For her body draw a rounded trapezoid with a rectangular trapezoid connected to the top. For the limbs and legs, just draw some lines. It all comes to the artist's preference. For her neck just draw a rectangle to connect the body to her head. Draw 2 short parallel lines for her cheeks. For the hands, just draw rounded ovals. On the center of the face, draw her small nose and exaggeratingly large lips. Make sure to make the lower lip big and the upper lip thin. Add two almond-shaped figures for her eyes. Make the eyes skew a little from the center. On the top part of her head, draw a horizontal line for her bandana. Also, add a 4-petaled flower on the end of the bandana band. If you want to show some fingers, draw simple lines for your guide. For her bangs, draw some curvy and wavy lines. Basically, Lagoona's hair looks like waves so you might want to keep that in mind when drawing her hair. Aside from that, it's just simple lines and curves. For her fins, add triangles on her legs, her wrist and beside her bandana. Add two circles inside her eyes for her iris. For She usually wears a vest blouse so add a vest to her body as well. By now, you should have her basic skeleton. Put in mind the overlapping lines and parts that should be hidden. For her limbs and legs, just add some width from the bone. It doesn't matter if your legs look weird. The drawing style for Monster High defies logic and proportional rules. Don't forget to add her board shorts and webbed fingers. The lineart might not look perfect and crisp but it should look neat when the pencil is erased. You can add details like scales, jewelry and different accessories. Don't forget to add some eyelashes and the inside lens (which is just 2 small circles overlapping a big one). Try to add more if needed. Don't be afraid to add more lines than what is necessary. You can add lots of trinkets on her clothes. Try adding some flowers or pearls. and remember Lagoona has some freckles.

SUMMARY:
Draw a big circle to outline her upper skull. Add guidelines for the face and her body. Add neck, limbs and legs. Complete the jaw and add hands. Draw the face. Add bangs and ears. Add hair. Draw the face and some clothing details. Using a pen, draw on top of your sketch. Erase the pencil sketch and add details. Color Lagoona.