INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Broken bones in dogs are most commonly associated with a trauma or accident, such as being hit by a car or falling from a height. The dog will be lame and not able to walk evenly on all four legs. He may hold the fractured legs up and limp heavily when he puts it on the ground. Your dog may whine or whimper while trying to move or walk.  If your dog has broken his spine, he may be paralyzed.  Some breaks are easy to spot because you see the end of the bone sticking through the skin. Other types are more subtle, such as a slight bow in the leg or even just a limp. However, this does not mean he has definitely fractured a bone since a sprain, cut, migrated grass seed, or infection could also produce these signs. If you suspect that your dog has a broken bone, the first thing you should do is take measures to limit his activity. Get your dog to rest in one place. You can put the dog in his crate or encourage him to rest on his bed.  If you believe your dog has broken his back, move him by putting a piece of wooden board or cardboard beneath him. Do not take your dog out for a walk or encourage any other physical activity since putting weight on a broken bone can further separate the bone ends and worsen the fracture. Another way you may be able to tell if your dog has a broken bone is to compare one leg with the other. Carefully check to see if both legs look the same or if one leg is bent oddly or shorter than the opposite side.  Also look for swelling joints or joints at odd angles. If in doubt about whether your dog has a broken bone, confine the dog to his crate and call your vet for advice.

SUMMARY: Recognize the symptoms of a broken bone. Limit your dog’s movement. Compare your dog’s legs.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may want thin spaghetti straps, or you may want straps that are a little thicker. Decide in inches how thin you want your straps. Keep in mind that a slightly thicker strap could give you more comfort and security if you are worried about your dress slipping down.   If it’s a formal or elegant dress, you may want to sew thinner spaghetti straps. If it’s a casual dress, you could go either way. This will be the measurement for the width of your fabric when you cut it. You need to multiply the number because you will be folding the fabric in half width-wise and sewing it to create your strap.  For instance, if you want your straps to be half an inch thick, multiply this number by two and add ¼ of an inch so that your width will be 1¼ inches. According to your measurements for the width and length of your fabric, cut the fabric. You may want to cut along a ruler to make sure that you are cutting straight.  For instance, say you calculated that you needed 20 inches (50.8 cm) of length for your strap and 1¼ inches of thickness. If you got a yard of fabric, cut a 20x1¼ inches rectangle. This will be the material you will use to make your strap. Since you are making two straps for your dress, cut another rectangle the same measurements as the first rectangle.  You can lay the first rectangle you made over the fabric and cut around it if that makes it easier.

SUMMARY: Decide how thick you want your straps. Multiply this number by two and add ¼ inch. Cut the fabric. Make the second strap.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can also use a gas grill to make liquid smoke. Push in the knob, turn it to ignite, and press the starter. When the flame is lit, set the temperature to high and let the barbecue preheat to about 500 °F (260 °C). You can also use a dedicated meat smoker to generate the smoke for this project. Get a chimney starter full of charcoal burning. When the charcoal has burned and the coals are red hot, transfer the coals to the smoker. Spread out the coals on the charcoal pan and let the smoker heat up to high heat, or about 300 °F (149 °C). Smokers typically cook foods at a lower temperature than grills, because they are designed to cook through smoking rather than direct heat. Place a piece of newspaper in the bottom of a chimney starter, which is a metal container used to start charcoal fires. Stuff the rest of the starter with charcoal. Light the newspaper in the bottom and wait for the charcoal to ignite, burn, and turn gray. Pick up the chimney starter with tongs, pour the hot coals into the bowl, and spread them out under the center of the grill. Leave the grill to preheat for about 20 minutes, until it reaches about 500 °F (260 °C). Remove the lid from the top of the chimenea, which is a freestanding fireplace you can use outdoors. Place crumpled newspaper in the bottom of the chimenea. Crisscross a handful of dry twigs on top of the newspaper. Ignite the newspaper in multiple places. When the twigs are burning, add one or two small logs. When the fire is established, add a couple of larger logs to get the chimenea nice and hot. Wood fires typically reach temperatures around 500 and 600 °F (260 and 316 °C). Let those burn down so you're left with a bed of hot, glowing coals.

SUMMARY: Start up a gas grill for an easy liquid smoke. Preheat a smoker for a basic and tasty smoke flavor. Fire up a charcoal grill for an extra smoky liquid smoke. Make a fire in a chimenea for a woody smoke flavor.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To mix this drink you will need a chilled cocktail shaker, a chilled cocktail glass, a cocktail spoon, a cocktail strainer, a jigger, chilled gin, chilled vermouth, plenty of ice, and an olive.  Measure out 4 small jiggers of gin. Measure out 1 small jigger of vermouth. Place the ice in first and then add the vermouth. Swirl the vermouth around to coat the ice cubes and the shaker. Pour in the gin.  Leave the olive out, and add it once you have poured the drink into the serving glass. If you want your martini to be extra dry, pour out the excess vermouth using a strainer before adding the gin. Stir the drink for about 60 seconds so that the drink will be chilled sufficiently, diluted properly, and mixed thoroughly. Using a strainer to keep the ice in the shaker, pour the drink carefully into the serving glass. You can place the olive on a cocktail toothpick, or you can just drop it directly in the martini. Serve the drink immediately.

SUMMARY:
Gather your tools and ingredients. Place your ingredients in the shaker. Stir the ingredients together. Strain your martini into the martini glass. Add the olive.