INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're harvesting bamboo for an at-home project, you'll first want to select the proper culms to harvest. Culms are stems of bamboo that shoot up from the ground. Look for culms that are longer and straighter in appearance. These bamboo culms may be sturdier and their width tapers off with height. This means you'll have a variety of sizes to work with when using the culms for at home projects. Before you begin curing and storing your bamboo, remove any infected culms. Culms that contain fungus, bugs, or other problems can infect the rest of the culms. Look for circular ring patters, which can indicate fungus. While fungus is mostly cosmetic and can be removed, it can be a pain if it spreads. If you only have a few culms that look like they might have fungus in an otherwise healthy batch, you might want to simply toss the infected culms. Some viral infections leave mosaic-like patterns on bamboo culms. These culms should be discarded. You should also get rid of culms infected with a black, sooty mold. Bugs and parasites can infect bamboo culms. Watch for a white substance on shoot tips. If you notice such a substance, peel back the culm leaves and look for small, pink bugs. Such culms should be discarded as the pesticides required to treat such infections are pricey and time consuming. Once you've gathered culms and checked for infection, prepare them for the curing process. It's easiest to simply use a grill to cure bamboo for home projects. Therefore, you may want to saw the bamboo culms into manageable pieces of 4 feet or so. You can use a saw or clippers that can be purchased at most hardware stores. You can use an outdoor gas grill to cure bamboo at home. You should remove the racks from the grill and then place the bamboo culms inside one at a time. Turn the heat to high. Watch for the bamboo to change color slightly. This indicates resin rising to the surface, important to the curing process as it strengthens culms. Take an old rag and rub the resin into the bamboo culms. The color of the bamboo should slowly change from deep green to mint green. Once the entire culm has reached this color, set it aside somewhere to cool. Wait for the culm to be cool enough to handle. Then, poke holes in its inner membranes. You can use any tool that can poke through bamboo culms, such as sharp scissors. This will quicken the drying process. Always wear protective gloves during the curing process to avoid getting burned. When setting bamboo out to dry, choose a non-flammable surface to avoid fire.

SUMMARY: Select bamboo to harvest. Watch for infected culms. Prepare your culms. Use heat to cure the bamboo. Take safety precautions.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If he's always looking at you, he might like you. If he follows you or walks faster to be next to you, he might like you. Preferably, one of the people in your group.
Summary: Look to see if he's looking at you every few minutes. If you both are in a group, walk a little ahead of them. Get someone to ask him who he likes. Ask other people that hang out with you two if they've noticed any signs of him liking you.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A prom queen would be nothing without the perfect prom dress. Ideally it is great for your shape, your color, and no one else is wearing it. It doesn't have to be expensive, it just has to be perfect for you. Consider getting a color that pops. You'll feel like the belle of the ball knowing all eyes are on you. Get a cut that flatters your shape. Take whatever body parts you're nervous about make them work for you, not against you. Get a dress that matches your personality. Who said you couldn't be a pig-in-a-blanket for prom? More pictures will be taken tonight than any other night of the school year, so get your hair and makeup perfect for the memories that are about to be made. Pile on the hairspray, too; it's not going to be a short night. As for your makeup, it's no shame in doing it yourself. In fact, you probably know what looks better on you than a stranger does. Wear it a bit darker than what you normally wear. Smokey tones with light lips work great for prom. It's the night you've been waiting for. Instead of spending the hours beforehand being so nervous you constantly need to pee, try to concentrate on this being one of the most exciting nights of the year. You're going to have a good time and you know it. All your friends, food, and music; what's not to like? If you win the title, remember that you're prom queen; a prom queen is gracious, friendly, and humble. Show everyone how much you appreciate their votes and that this means the world to you. In other words, let them know they voted for the right person! Don't hesitate to thank those that you know voted for you. They'll know they made the right decision by how kind and genuine you are. Regardless of the turnout of events, it's important to be all smiles whether you win or lose; after all, this is your prom! It's fun just being there, getting dressed up, and dancing with your friends. You'll remember this day whether or not the title is yours, and you'll remember it as a rocking good time. Besides, aren't there a couple of other high schools' proms you could crash? Hmm...

SUMMARY:
Find the perfect dress. Get your hair and makeup just right. Have a great time! Be a gracious, deserving prom queen. Be gracious, whether you win or lose.