INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Massaging your dog regularly is a great way to examine his body for sore spots that might need attention from a vet. Take note of lumps or bruised areas that you haven't noticed before. Pay special attention if your dog yelps when you touch him in a certain spot. If you notice something alarming, take your dog to the vet to have it checked out. The best way to feel for lumps is to run your hands over your dog's body in a smooth, long stroke. Feel the stomach, legs, chest, and back. Make sure you don't miss any spots.

SUMMARY: Feel for lumps and areas that are inflamed.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . A lovely person has a good heart, hands down. They're empathetic and aware of how other people are feeling and how they can help. Here are two things to get started on the one-way train to thoughtfulness: The next conversation you have, ask someone how they are. But when you say it, don't say it like you mean, "Hello." Look at them and say, "How are you?" And when they answer, listen. See if the conversation is any different than your usual conversations. Think of two things you could do right now that you've been putting off that might make people in your world smile. An email to that aunt you haven't spoken to in forever? Cleaning the dishes for your super busy roommate? And here's the kicker: Go do them! . The root of the word "lovely" is "love," after all! If you're caught up worrying how others perceive you and drowning in insecurities, it's pretty hard to come off as lovely. There's no room for gentle, understated grace and kindness if you think the world is out to get you. Yeah, this is a lot easier said than done. It's a process that can take years, and even then you'll have slip ups. But make it a point to make baby steps every day. Write a list of things you love about yourself. Wake up in the morning tell yourself you're beautiful. Spend ten minutes each day purposefully thinking positive thoughts. Do little things to make it seem more natural if it's an issue. . If you are not yourself, you cannot be lovely. You can be a lovely version of someone else, but you can't be a lovely you! And since "you" is good, why would you bother trying to be anything else? Being fake is just about as not lovely as it gets. Sometimes it's hard to know where we end and the person society tells us to be begins. Take a second to sit back and think about why you want to be lovely and what it means to you. Do you want to be lovely so people will like you? So men will be attracted to you? Hopefully the answer is no -- ideally, you should want to be lovely for yourself. . Go read the wikiHow article! Being elegant isn't something that can be summed up in a paragraph, but here are a few pointers: Keep your look natural and chic. Nude nail polish, a sophisticated hair-do, minimal make-up. Always be clean! There's no room for grunge in elegance. Opt for classic, timeless pieces. A nice sweater, dark jeans or skirt, boots, etc. Alright, yeah, you're pretty awesome. By the end of the article, you'll be leaking loveliness. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be modest about it! In fact, being arrogant and being lovely are mutually exclusive; you cannot be one and the other. A girl who's lovely knows that everyone is on her level, that everyone has something she doesn't. If you're thoughtful and genuine, arrogance shouldn't be a problem. If you're unsure, think about your conversations. How often do you steer it back to you? Do you dominate them? How often do you feel like you're judging others? Just things to think about! A lovely person has her act together. She knows when she needs to work hard, she keeps her word, and she's organized. A lovely girl probably doesn't live in a pigsty, you know? What area of your life could use a little cleaning up? Take a look at your room -- could it use a little organization? Do you procrastinate? What's keeping you from getting your work done? Are you punctual and honest? Do you mean what you say and what you do?

SUMMARY: Be thoughtful Love yourself Be genuine Be elegant Keep the arrogance in check. Get disciplined.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will make the shuttle spin and fall in an unpredictable direction. To slice your net shot, start the forward motion as you normally would, and then move the racket inward as you slice the racket perpendicular to the center of the birdie. Your opponent will be expecting you to hit the birdie directly forward, while it will actually spin cross court. To do this, slice the racket, or move it perpendicularly over the center of the shuttle when it's in the air. This will make the shuttle lose much of its momentum and quickly fall on the opponent's side near the net. Smashing is when you hit the shuttle with all of your strength at the top of its arc. Point your free hand at the shuttle to keep track of its path, and then swing the racket over your head, hitting the center of the birdie and smashing it down into the opponent's court. This is similar to serving in tennis. When you're smashing the shuttle, aim is just as important as strength. Don't just blindly hit the shuttle as hard as you can -- you should try to aim it either as far away from your opponent as possible or right at your opponent's body so he will be caught off guard. Once you've mastered the standard smash, you can practice jumping up as you smash the shuttle. This will give you even more momentum and will make the shuttle fall into your opponent's court even faster. Just jump up a foot or two, aiming your chest and body in the direction that you want the shuttle to go, and smash it at the center of its arc. The smash should be used at a time when the shuttle is high in the air and you have plenty of time to approach -- it should end the point in your favor. If you smash the shuttle at every opportunity, you will tire your arms and will risk smashing it into the net at inopportune moments. A beginning player is just happy when he hits the shuttle over the net. An advanced player understands that a good game of badminton is like a game of chess -- you should always position your shot wisely so that you move your opponent to the exact place where you want him to be so you can hit the following shot. Always plan your next move and always think one step ahead of your opponent.

SUMMARY:
Slice your net shots. Slice your drop shots. Smash the shuttle. Jump before you smash the shuttle. Don't smash the shuttle every time. Always plan your next move.