INPUT ARTICLE: Article: She will likely be restless and will stop eating about a day before going into labor. Look for the vulva to be swollen and clean discharge coming out of her vagina. If you see this, take her to her whelping box. When she goes into labor, she will pant heavily and start to push but only when the first water breaks will she give birth to the first puppy. At this point you can check her rectal temperature. Once the dog's temperature has dipped below 100F (38C), she is typically an hour or two away from giving birth. For example, once a puppy is born, she should tear the membrane sack around it with her tongue so that the puppy can breathe. However, if you see the sack is not removed and the puppy is not breathing, you can tear the sack from around the nose and mouth and suction their airway until the puppy starts to breathe. If she doesn't chew through the cord herself, you will need to step in. Simply cut the cord within 1 inch (2.5cm) of the puppy. You will know you need to step in if the mother starts to try and walk away from the puppies, handles them too roughly, or doesn't show any interest in them. This is most typical with first time mothers. In many cases, your dog will have the situation under control and you will just need to monitor everything in case of emergency. If the mother has been showing signs of labor and has been pushing but no puppies are coming out for a few hours, call a vet. You should also call a vet if it is past 5 days after the puppies are due and the mother has shown no sign of being in labor. Both of these can be very worrying and it is likely the mother will have to have a c-section. Other signs of a problem include the mother shivering, shaking, or trembling uncontrollably. If this occurs, call your vet. It is normal for a dog to pass green or bloody fluid when giving birth, so this is typically not an emergency.

SUMMARY: Get your dog in her whelping box when her labor starts. Monitor the labor and help as needed. Contact your vet if problems occur.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Much like the romantic picnic, the family picnic is made much more festive when a little forethought is used. Nothing spoils the fun more than not having a corkscrew or a fork when you need one! Keep a "picnic" box. Load it with plates and napkins, plastic utensils, a spare bottle opener and corkscrew, plastic food containers, wraps, bags, and other non-perishables. Keep a copy of your favorite picnic recipes in the box, too. Picnics are fun, unless you are sitting on soggy or rocky ground, on a blanket that's too small, in the rain, with soggy paper plates. If you are on the ground, make sure you pack pillows or chairs. If the weather is iffy, have umbrellas in the car. Make sure your blanket is big enough for your crew. If not, have enough for everybody to be able to spread out a bit. Lots of space is good, and it makes the ants work harder for their share. Have all your ingredients ready before the day of the big event. But prepare the food as late as possible, so that everything is fresh and delicious. If you're preparing things like macaroni or potato salad, make sure you keep them refrigerated so they don't spoil. Bring a softball, or a board game. Frisbees are fun, always. Have activities that everybody can be involved in. A family picnic has lots of opportunity for fun: running, playing ball, kicking your feet in the creek, or tossing the frisbee. In case that frisbee happens to whack Billy in the lip, though, bring along a little first aid kit. Some sun screen, bug spray, antiseptic wash, bandaids and gauzenothing too complex. We've gathered a list of things you need for a picnic set out below. Copy this list to a word processor document and alter it to fit your needs. Keep it in your picnic box.
Summary: Plan ahead. Think comfort as much as food. Shop ahead of time. Play! Keep it safe. Check out the list below.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the most effective ways to work your lats is making use of a weight machine at your local gym. Exercises involving weight machines are great for the lats. A weight machine is a kind of gym equipment where weights are attached to a bar that the user pulls up and down to help build muscle. A weight machine is often the best way to start lifting weights if you haven't before. Usually, you sit on a moveable seat and pull the bar down while squatting. The seat and level of weight may need to be adjusted for your size and fitness level. Talk to an instructor at the gym if you have any questions about adjusting the machine. To work your lats, do an exercise called the lat pulldown. Sit down on the weight bench and place your hands slightly wider than shoulder length apart. Slowly, pull the bar towards your chest, keeping your shoulder blades rolled behind you. Then, slowly return to the starting position. Strive for one set of 12 to 15 repetitions. Start at a low level of weight and resistance on the machine and gradually work your way up each week. A resistance band is an elastic strap with handles on either end used in workouts that can be purchased at most sports or gym stores. You can also buy one online. There are a variety of exercises you can do using a resistance band that work the lats. Try the bent over row. In this work out, you will stand on the center of the band with your feet spread slightly apart. Bend over slightly, with your knees somewhat bent, and grab both ends of the band. Form a 90 degree angle. Pull the band up towards your hips, squeezing your shoulders as you go, and then return to the original position. Do this for two to three sets of 10 to 12 reps. You can also try a lying pullover. Anchor the band around a low lying immovable object, such as bedpost. Lie on your back, knees bent, and grab either end of the band with your arms held over your head. Then, pull the band in towards your torso and return to the original position. Do 8 to 10 repetitions. The lat pulldown focuses more on the upper back. You will have to anchor the band around a high up object, such as a tree or a horizontal bar at your local gym. Kneel facing the anchor and grip either end of the band with your arms extended over your head. Bend your elbows to pull the band towards the floor. Contract your back muscles as you do this. Then slowly return to the starting position. Do two to three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions. You can also work your lats by incorporating chin ups into your workout routine. These can be done with a workout bar at your local gym. Grab onto a pull up bar with your palms facing towards your torso. Keep your grip close to the width of your shoulders. Keep your back straight and your lower back curved. Your chest should be sticking out slightly. Pull yourself upward, breathing out, until your head is level with the pull up bar. Breathing in, lower your body back to the starting position. If you are new to doing chin ups, it may take practice before you are able to successfully incorporate them into your workout. The number of repetitions depends on your overall fitness level. Start off by seeing how many chin ups you can do successfully before becoming tired and gradually build up from that number. To use dumbbells to work your lats, you will need to set a workout bench at a 30 degree angle. The weight of the dumbbells depends on your fitness level, but you should start at the lowest weight possible if you're new to working out. Lie over the workout bench and grab one dumbbell in each hand. Keep your back straight and your shoulders back. Bending your elbows, pull the dumbbells up towards your torso. Then, slowly return to the original position. Strive to do two to three sets of 10 to 12 reps.

SUMMARY:
Use a weight machine. Buy a resistance band. Do chin ups. Use dumbbells.