INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Even if you're not eating at your host's home, offer to purchase the groceries. Remember that your hosts have probably already been shopping for extra groceries and spent a considerable amount of time and money to get ready for your visit. You could either bankroll their next supermarket trip, or offer to go out and buy things for both yourself and for them (ask them for a list). Don't be embarrassed about asking whether or not it is okay to do your laundry at your host's place. They understand that after a few days you'll have dirty underwear. Ask your host when the most convenient time for you to do your laundry would be, emphasizing that you don't want to cut into the household's normal routine. This doesn't mean crowding the host out of the kitchen, but instead it means collecting plates, carrying out dishes, offering to wash up or stack the dishwasher, cleaning off the counters, and taking the garbage out. You could even offer to cook a meal or two yourself.

SUMMARY: Offer to make contributions. Do your own laundry. Offer to help at mealtimes.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Not all dogs show outward signs of a roundworm infection. If you have a puppy that is showing clinical signs, he will have a potbelly. In addition, your puppy's coat may look dull, and he may not be growing and putting on weight as he should. He will be smaller than what he should be for his age. The potbelly appearance is due the large number of adult roundworms in your dog's belly. When roundworms find their way to the intestine, they feed off of partially digested food. This robs your dog of vital nutrients and causes him to experience digestive upset, including vomiting and chronic diarrhea. You may be able to see worms in the vomit. Puppies that are four to six months old and have heavy roundworm infections may vomit large worms that are still alive, which could be very distressing to you. The roundworms will be an off white color. With early diagnosis and proper treatment, it is unlikely for your puppy to have such a severe infection. The vomiting is due to the adult roundworms irritating the lining of your dog's stomach. Call your veterinarian if you see live worms and are unsure how to dispose of them. The chronic diarrhea may cause your dog to eliminate more often in the house, which would leave worm eggs in your home and potentially expose other pets, or re-expose him, to infection. With the digestive upset, your dog will eat less. In the complicated life cycle of roundworms, the larvae will migrate up to your dog's lungs, which will cause him to cough. The coughing action moves the larvae into your dog's throat, causing your dog to swallow the larvae. If your dog has a severe roundworm infestation, the larvae in the lungs could give your dog pneumonia. Signs of pneumonia include difficulty breathing, a deep cough, and lethargy. Looking at your dog's feces isn't exactly enjoyable, but it could help you determine if your dog has roundworms. Adult roundworms are three to four inches long and look like spaghetti. The larvae would likely be too small for you to see with the naked eye, and the eggs would not be detectable at all. If you see adult worms, you may want to place a small sample in a tightly sealed plastic bag and take it with you when you take your dog to the veterinarian. Wear gloves when you collect the sample and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Roundworms are usually found in the feces.
Summary: Look at your dog's appearance. Identify signs of digestive upset. Look for signs of respiratory problems. Examine your dog's feces.

Open up the packet of gel/wax that came with your kit and dip the metal end of the pen into the gel/wax to pick some up. This will make it possible for the pen to pick up the drills. Some kits come with a special wax pencil that you have to sharpen instead. In this case, sharpen the pencil using a pencil sharpener. Some pens will have a wide end too, which you can use to pick up to three drills at one time. This will also need to be dipped in the gel/wax first. Gently press the tip of the pen against the top, faceted part of the drill. Lift the pen away from the tray; the drill should be stuck to it. Keep the tray just below the edge of your canvas; this will make it easier to access. Pull the pen away; the crystal should be stuck against the canvas. If you are just starting out, it might be a good idea to press lightly at first. This way, if the drill is off-set, you can nudge it back into place, then press down on it to secure it. This is exactly like painting by number, except that you are using drills instead. Work one color at a time and refill the pen with wax as needed. When you finish filling in all the squares with the same symbols, move onto the next color. This will help you work faster and stay organized. Avoid resting your hand against the canvas; the more you touch the sticky surface, the less tacky it will become. Continue filling in the canvas using the same technique as before. Work in 1 to 2-inch (2.54 to 5.08-centimeter) wide sections, one color at a time. When you completely fill in a section, move on to the next one. Do not peel the entire plastic covering away, or the adhesive on the canvas will get dirty and lose its tack. Always replace the covering when you've finished for the day to protect the still open sections.
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One-sentence summary -- Dip your pen tool into the gel or wax that came with your kit. Use the pen to pick up a diamond. Gently press the drill onto the corresponding square. Fill the rest of the squares in that section. Peel away more of the plastic covering, and fill in more squares.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To give yourself a gorgeous manicure, make sure you have all the right supplies. You might have to spend a bit up front, but next time you want to paint your nails, you'll already be covered. Get the following products: Nail polish remover Cotton balls or cotton swabs Cuticle trimmer Nail buffer Nail trimmers Nail file Cuticle or hand cream Nail polish Base coat Top coat Nail polish and remover can damage many surfaces such as cloth, wood finish and plastic. Wear an expendable t-shirt and no valuable accessories, sit at a desk or table, and protect it with scrap paper (not newsprint, which smudges). Make sure the table itself and anything near it is not particularly valuable or important to keep perfect because there might be a spatter or spill soaking through. You might not want to work near a computer, for instance. Get a bowl or stopper the sink and fill it with warm (not hot!) water and a few drops of soap. Soak your hands only for a few minutes. The water and soap will help to loosen dirt, dead skin, and any dust left over from filing and buffing, and soften cuticles. Use a nail brush to gently clean your nails and the skin around them. Gently scrape under your nails if necessary to remove dirt. If you want your nails and cuticles really manageable, you can soak them in Dawn dishwasher soap. If you have dry skin or fragile nails you should not soak them; just rinse them. Don't go overboard with scraping, since you can damage your nails if you remove the white powdery substance that is actually part of your nails.

SUMMARY:
Get your supplies together. Set up your workspace. Soak your nails.