INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place 1 hand on each half of the plastic egg. Gently twist and pull the halves to separate them. You will be able to make 2 maracas using 2 plastic eggs. If you want to make more maracas, simply use 1 extra egg for each subsequent maraca that you want to make. You can purchase plastic eggs from dollar stores or use leftover eggs from Easter. Use a spoon to scoop dry rice into 2 of the plastic egg halves. Gently twist the plastic eggs back together after adding the rice. There needs to be enough rice in each egg to fill it halfway.  You can use any type of rice, provided that it isn’t cooked. Alternatively, you can also use small plastic beads or small pieces of dry pasta if you prefer.  Be careful to hold the half that is full of rice secure while you twist the other half back on. Filling each egg halfway with rice is only an approximate measurement. Try adding different amounts of rice to see how the sound changes when you use the maracas.

SUMMARY: Open 2 plastic eggs. Fill 2 plastic egg halves with dry rice and then close each egg.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ensure that the web host you choose has the services necessary for running your website, such as cPanel, WordPress or other blog integration, FTP access, analytics, email support, and a variety of other back-end tools.  Some services allow you to choose an operating system (usually Linux or Windows).  The industry standard is Linux, but if your site uses custom tools written with Microsoft .NET, you'll want to choose Windows. Make sure the service offers acceptable security tools. Security is especially important if your site is commerce-related or collects user data. Storage is the amount of hard-drive space allotted for your web-pages, images, videos, databases, and other data.  Many plans offer claims of unlimited space, but this is usually not necessary for simple websites. In fact, this claim should be a red flag—unlimited space is a technical impossibility. The host's servers could be overcrowded, thus decreasing server performance. Make sure that you have room to expand and grow. Examine the different storage upgrade options—some companies offer more space as your needs expand. Bandwidth is the amount of data allowed to transfer between your site and your visitors. Some services offer unlimited bandwidth, while others implement limits.  The amount of bandwidth you use will be determined by the amount of traffic you receive as well as the amount and size of content you host. A heavily-visited site with lots of pictures will take a lot more bandwidth than a heavily-visited site with mostly text. "Unlimited bandwidth" is rarely unlimited, and the trade-offs for services like these are often very noticeable. These hosts will typically be much slower than a host that applies bandwidth limits. Make sure you know what happens if you go over your bandwidth allotment. Depending on the company, you may be charged a fee, or your site may be taken offline until the next billing period. If you don't have your own admin team, you'll want to make sure someone's available if something goes awry. Do you need support to be available 24/7? Is email and chat support acceptable, or will you need to be able to talk to someone on the phone? Do you have to pay extra for support or is it included in the plan? Some hosts don't provide any support (just a support forum for users to help one-another). These services tend to be cheaper, but may be frustrating if you're not tech-savvy.

SUMMARY: Find out which tools are provided. Check the amount of storage offered. Compare bandwidth amounts between hosts. Check out the technical support options.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Think about how quickly you burn on a sunny day. Multiply that number in minutes by the sun protection factor (SPF) of the sunscreen you're considering. The result will tell you the maximum amount of time the sunscreen will keep you protected.  For example, if your skin turns red after 10 minutes in the sun, a sunscreen with SPF 15 should allow you to spend 150 minutes (2.5 hours) in the sun. No matter how quickly or slowly you tend to burn, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a sunscreen that is at least SPF 30. While higher SPF sunscreens do offer more protection, there is relatively little difference in the degree of protection offered by SPFs higher than 50. Sunscreen also cannot fully protect you from potentially harmful UVA radiation, no matter how high the SPF is. Keep in mind that wearing a high SPF sunscreen does not mean that you should avoid other protective measures, like staying in the shade, minimizing your time in the sun, and wearing protective clothing. The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) light in long-wave (UVA) and shortwave (UVB) rays. Both can cause skin cancer, but not all sunscreens contain UVA protection. Check the front of the packaging for terms like “Broad Spectrum.” This indicates protection from both kinds of UV rays. Mineral sunscreens may not contain the irritants that many chemical sunscreens contain. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the most common active ingredients in mineral sunscreens. Both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can make some people break out. If you are prone to breakouts, look for sunscreens that are labeled “noncomedogenic” (meaning they will not clog your pores). Read the packaging carefully. Look for oil-free formulas. If you have acne-prone skin, purchase sunscreens labeled “Non-Comedogenic.” These formulas won't clog your pores. Look for terms like “cream,” “lotion,” or even “ointment” on the front of the packaging. Moisturizing sunscreens are often formulated as these skincare products. Check for moisturizing ingredients like oil and lanolin.

SUMMARY: Use the SPF that's right for you. Be cautious even when wearing high SPF sunscreens. Look for complete UV protection. Choose mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin. Buy sunscreen formulated for oily skin if you're prone to breakouts. Purchase moisturizing sunscreens if you have dry skin.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make an appointment with your general practitioner or an endocrinologist. They will likely run a series of blood tests to determine if you are GH deficient. Sometimes low GH levels can be connected with other conditions as well, such as Turner Syndrome. Your doctor can also discuss possible safe treatment and care options with you.  Your doctor may take multiple blood samples to test for insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels.  Keep in mind that it is normal for your GH levels to lower as you age. GH injections are available by prescription if you are diagnosed by a doctor. They are given via a pen-like device and are relatively pain free. The injections are usually given around bedtime and are usually successful at boosting the production of GH overnight. Injections may be combined with oral supplements as part of a larger GH therapy program. Be aware that GH injections provided outside of a doctor’s prescription are illegal and highly dangerous. You can also take supplements as part of a broader hormonal therapy program. You will want to discuss this with your doctor and they can either write you a prescription or direct you toward certain brands. Some amino acid supplements, such as arginine, come in an oral form. You may need to take a higher dose in order to see results, so make sure to consult with a doctor for safety.  For example, a sample dosage of arginine could be between five to nine grams after each work-out session.  Before you start supplements, your doctor should do a complete blood count. As you take the supplements, visit your doctor to monitor your liver enzymes, just in case there is a problem. There is no one pill that is an immediate HGH cure-all. The same goes for any creams advertised as an instant GH boost. Creams are considered only minimally effective at boosting GH. When in doubt, talk with your doctor about any treatments and verify that they are medically sound before proceeding.

SUMMARY:
Meet with a doctor. Get injections. Take hormonal supplements. Beware of scams.