INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Bring the water to a rolling boil. When you want to use them, boil a cup of water and put the tapioca pearls in it for a few minutes to warm them.

SUMMARY: Pre-soak the pearls for a few hours if you want them tender all the way through, rather than soft on the outside and chewy on the inside (which is how most people prefer them). Measure 7 parts water to 1 part tapioca pearls. Use them immediately, or cover them and put them in the fridge for no more than 4 days (or else they will get too mushy).


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Open your web browser, type in www.facebook.com on the address bar, and hit Enter. You will be directed to Facebook’s sign-in page. Do this by clicking the e-mail and password boxes separately. Once you’ve select the appropriate box, type in your information. When you are finished, click “Log in” to access your account. On your account home page, look to the upper-right side of the screen to find a small arrow pointing down; click on this. A drop-down list will appear below the arrow. Go towards the bottom, and you will see the “Settings” button; click on this. On the left side of the new screen will be a list of submenus. The very last one is “Videos”; click it to open settings for videos. A new screen will load with one option that says “Auto-Play Videos” with a simple drop-down menu to the right. Simply click on the menu and click “No” to disable auto-play videos. Your settings will save automatically, and you can now browse Facebook without those videos slowing your system down.

SUMMARY: Head to Facebook. Log into your account. Click the small arrow point down. Access the Settings menu. Open the settings for videos. Disable auto-play videos.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can't give someone feedback on a speech unless you hear it. Whether you're evaluating a speech for class, or you're helping someone else prepare for a public speaking engagement, sit quietly and listen to the speech as its given. Listen closely and engage with the speaker.  Turn off all electronic devices and put away any distractions. Look at the speaker while the speech is being given. You shouldn't have anything in your hands but maybe a notepad for taking notes. Don't ever evaluate a speech based on the text alone. In other words, don't read the speech and offer feedback. Have the speaker perform the speech. If something is designed to be spoken, it needs to be heard if it is to be appropriately evaluated. The first thing you want to pick up on in any speech is the main idea that's trying to be communicated. If you're listening to a persuasive speech, especially, learning the thesis or the main idea that the speaker is trying to prove with the speech is the best place to start. It's the speaker's job to make the main idea obvious, so you should be able to recognize the main point relatively quickly.  If you can't find the main idea of the speech, try to guess what you think the speaker is trying to prove. Write it down. When you're evaluating the speech later, this will be helpful feedback. For some speeches, like a toast, a tribute, or a thank you, the main idea might be obvious, but play dumb. Is the speaker getting across the idea clearly? Or is the occasion doing too much of the work? Could the speaker do more to make the point of the speech obvious? The main point of the speech is like a tabletop: it's useless unless it's held up by the table legs of the examples, supporting points, argument, logic, and any research that holds up the main idea. How does the speaker prove to the audience that their main point is true?  If you’re listening to a persuasive speech, try to come up with responses, questions, and retorts that you might use for feedback later. What was confusing? Were there any supporting points that could be made more clear? Did you find any holes in the argument? If you’re listening to an informal speech, like a toast or a congratulatory speech, focus on the organization of the information that we’re getting. Does it make sense? Does it follow? Does it seem to jump around? Going into a speech with a closed mind is a bad way to evaluate it. Even if you’re going to listen to someone give a speech at the Flat Earth Society, try your best to go into it with an objective mind, willing to listen to the content and the presentation of anyone’s speech. If and when you disagree with it, you’ll be disagreeing with the product, not letting your preconceptions offer your criticism. Identify the key points and argument that the speaker is trying to make and keep track of them in a list. You don't need to come out of the speech with a formal outline, but keeping a short list of notes is an important way of generating material for feedback later. Take close notes and your evaluation will be much easier. Write down particularly memorable quotes or moments from the speech to praise. Write down any time the speaker gets a good crowd reaction, or a negative response.

SUMMARY: Give the speaker your undivided attention. Identify the main idea of the speech. Try to follow the supporting argument of the speaker. Be willing to be convinced. Take notes.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The symptoms for foot pain are fairly obvious. You might need to start taking better care of your feet if you notice any of the following:  Soreness in the toes, heels, or balls of your feet Bumps or protrusions on any part of your feet Difficulty walking or feeling uncomfortable while walking Tenderness to the touch on any part of your feet There are many things that can cause pain in your heel. Here are some of the most common causes:  Plantar fasciitis is the most common reason people have heel pain. It is caused by an irritated plantar fascia, which is the tough tissue that connects the toes to the heel bone. It can cause discomfort in the heel or arches. Treatment for plantar fasciitis includes rest, over the counter pain relievers, or heel/toe stretches.   Heel spurs are extra bone growths on the bottom of the heel bone that can cause discomfort. They are usually caused by poor posture, inappropriate shoes, or by activities like running.Treatment for heel spurs includes choosing better shoes with a more supportive arch, rest, or over the counter pain relievers. There are many possible reasons that your foot might hurt in areas other than the heel. Here are some of them:   Metatarsalgia is pain that occurs from inflammation in the ball of the foot. It is usually caused by strenuous activities or by shoes that fit poorly. Treatment includes icing or resting the foot, choosing more appropriate shoes, or pain relievers.   Bunions are bony protrusions on the edge of the foot, usually next to the base of the big toe. They are often caused by shoes that don't fit properly. Treatment includes wearing more comfortable shoes or surgery, if the case is severe. Before doing any foot stretches, try to identify if it is your toes, heels, arches, balls of your feet or any other part that is hurting. Does it hurt worse when you are moving or bearing weight? Are you forced to change your gait? Many people walk with their feet bowed slightly out. This is known as being duck-toed. Other people walk with their feet turned slightly in. This is called being pigeon-toed. Although this may be a comfortable position, the muscles, bones and tendons are not being used properly. Bad foot alignment can be responsible for pain in the feet, knees, hips, and back.

SUMMARY:
Know the symptoms. Recognize the causes of heel pain. Recognize the causes of other foot pain. Identify the sore area of your foot. Decide if you are duck- or pigeon-toed.