Problem: Article: Although most buffets on the strip are lavish affairs costing more than $15, a few affordable buffets can be found on the strip and elsewhere.  Station Casino's Feast Buffet is $6.99 for breakfast, $7.49 for lunch and anywhere from $8.99 to $10.99 for dinner. Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resort Feast Buffets range anywhere from $1 to $5. If you attend a buffet for the breakfast price and then eat slowly you can wait for the breakfast foods to be carted out and the lunch food to replace them, effectively meaning you paid breakfast prices for the lunch menu. Many of the casino restaurants will have greatly inflated prices. Don't be afraid to venture out of the strip to find bargains on food just as filling as that you'd get in the casino.  Salvadoreño Restaurante sells pork pupusas for just $1.75.  At Tacos El Gordo you can get a filling meal for anything between $2 to $5. Unwind with a basil and tomato soup for $4.95 at the Nordstrom Marketplace Café. Off-menu specials are a common way for Vegas pros to cut down on prices on long weekends. Search online and keep your ear to the ground for any off-menu specials that can save you a few dollars.  For example, Ellis Island is known for its $8.95 steak special that includes a 10-ounce steak, salad, baked potato, vegetable, bread and glass of beer or soda.  Sometimes if you play the slots at Ellis Island you can get a voucher to reduce the price to $7.99. The prices at most restaurants fluctuate based on which events are currently taking place. Therefore, it's best to research before you leave for Vegas to see if any events are scheduled while you'll be there.  If you find yourself in Vegas during a large event, try to avoid restaurants on the strip at all costs. They may hike up the prices to take advantage of the excitement. Going to restaurants during the offseason, like in July and August, will keep the prices low. Buying individual meals can easily rack up a bigger bill than sharing portions. If you're in a group, try and find a spot that will deal out large portions that you can split the bill on.  Depending on the food, you can pack some of it up into small tubs and put it in your bag for later if you find there's too much to eat. Pizzeria Francesco's is great for splitting bills. A single cheese slice is $4 with one topping for $5. Share a whole pizza between a group and the bill will come tumbling down.
Summary: Eat at a buffet if you prefer one large meal a day. Attend a buffet during transitional periods. Venture off the strip for cheaper restaurants. Ask for off-menu specials for secret bargains. Attend more expensive restaurants on weekdays. Split larger portions if you're in a group.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You might feel hurt or angry if your friends go MIA, but their behavior says more about them than it does about you. Your friends may not know what to say to you, or they might find it too difficult to see you suffering.  Seeing a friend come down with a chronic illness is hard for many people because it reminds them that anybody can get sick. People may disappear from your life because they don’t want to think about their own health and mortality. Some of your friends might feel awkward around you because they don’t know how to act anymore. If they’re afraid of saying something wrong, they might start avoiding you altogether. Also, some people inaccurately assume that you want space while you are coming to terms with your diagnosis. Particularly if you have been less present socially due to pain or illness. If a friend says something that hurts your feelings, don’t hesitate to tell them how it affects you. Putting a stop to tactless jokes right away will make your friends less likely to say similar things in the future. If your friend cares about you, they will apologize and speak more carefully next time.  Be direct. Say something like, “That’s pretty hurtful to me. I’d rather you didn’t joke about that.” Be aware that your friend is probably not being intentionally hurtful. They may be making a poor attempt at humor because they don’t know what to say. Not everyone will be capable of giving you the same degree of support, but don't let this keep you from asking. Just be understanding if they can't make something work. Don't assume they do not have time for you. If a friend can’t be there for you all the time but still makes an effort to keep in touch and help you out occasionally, let them know you appreciate them. You might say, "I know we used to spend more time together, and I'm not physically able to go out as much. I really appreciate how flexible you have been to still hang out with me."

SUMMARY: Understand that your friends’ lack of support isn’t personal. Stand up for yourself when people say insensitive things. Revise your expectations.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pull the socks as high up on your calves as possible, and spend at least 10 minutes walking around with the socks on. Fleas will leap out on to the socks to catch a ride. After walking through your house, take the socks off and inspect them for fleas. Take an extra lap or two through carpeted areas that flea are likely to inhabit. You can also shuffle your feet across carpets and rugs. This will build up friction, and the warmth will draw the fleas out. ” Flea dirt is the name commonly used to describe the small, visible droppings of fleas, which look like little bits of dirt. You’ll most likely find clusters of flea dirt on the floor of your home, or in rugs and carpets. To confirm that the specks are flea dirt, rub a damp paper towel over them. Flea dirt will leave reddish streaks behind. A clump of flea dirt often resembles a pile of fine-ground black pepper. Carpets and rugs are often safe havens for fleas, and places where fleas can lay their eggs in relative safety. In order to inspect carpets for flea eggs, put on a pair of light-colored latex or plastic gloves and run your fingers through the fibers of the rug. Flea eggs are very small and are white and oval-shaped. You may need to use a magnifying glass to look for flea eggs in the carpet and on your hands. If you often walk around your house barefoot, you may be a frequent victim of flea bites yourself. Fleas seldom bite humans above the knee, but their bites are itchy and cause small red bumps. You can tell flea bites apart from mosquito or spider bites by their differing appearances.  Unlike mosquito bites, flea bites cause very little swelling. Unlike spider bites, flea bites only have one small puncture hole, not two.
Summary:
Walk through your house wearing a pair of white cotton socks. Look around your home for “flea dirt. Search for flea eggs in carpeting. Look for flea bites around your ankles and knees.