INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Cockatiels require daily care and attention, and can be noisy and messy pets. With proper care, they can live for more than twenty years! Before purchasing a Cockatiel, you should consider the following questions (and include anyone else who lives with you in the discussion): How much money am I prepared to spend? While Cockatiels are not very expensive to purchase($80 to $100 or more), they need sizable cages, and plenty of toys and other enrichment items. In addition, you will need to take your Cockatiel to the vet for annual examination. How much time can I spend with my Cockatiel? Unless someone is at home most of the day, a single Cockatiel is likely to be lonely. Paired Cockatiels will need less attention, but you'll still have to give them daily attention and care. Am I sensitive to noise and mess? Though Cockatiels are not extremely noisy, they will be vocal in the morning and evening, and can create big messes. If you're a neat freak or hate being woken up early in the morning, a Cockatiel might not be right for you. How long am I prepared to care for a pet? Because Cockatiels can live for upwards of twenty years, consider your dedication carefully before purchasing. If you are underage, consider who will care for your Cockatiel if you cannot keep it while at college. The cage should be at least at least 2 feet (0.6m) tall with a 20-inch width and 18-inch depth, but a larger cage is recommended. The cage should have bars no more than 3/4 of an inch apart. Stainless steel cages are recommended. Because zinc and lead are poisonous to birds, the cage should also be guaranteed to not contain these materials. Additionally, because Cockatiels love to climb around their cage, the cage should have at least a few horizontal bars. Cockatiels, like any pet bird, require things to keep them entertained in their cages. You will need to purchase: Two food bowls and a water bowl. You will need need separate bowls for the dry and wet bird food (wet food will be items like fruit, cooked beans, etc.) A skirt for the cage to catch thrown seed. Lots of perches for the cage. Cockatiels like to climb and play so lots of perches will make your cockatiel very happy. You will notice that your cockatiel will choose one perch as his home base (the perch where he will sleep.) A bunch of toys for your Cockatiel to play with. Buy several toys and rotate them every week so that your bird isn't bored. Cockatiels love to chew, so toys like twig balls, or rafia and palm strips are best. Though not necessary, purchasing cleaning supplies, such as poop remover and a handheld vacuum, is a good idea. You will also need to purchase a cuttlebone for calcium; this is particularly important for female Cockatiels, who can get egg binding problems (females will lay eggs without a male; they'll just be unfertilized).

SUMMARY: Consider if a Cockatiel is the right pet for you. Purchase a cage. Purchase the other supplies you'll need. Buy extra supplies (optional).

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The number one thing you can do to become more curious is to ask questions. Try to avoid taking material for granted. For example, if someone tells you, "Immigration reform is important", don't just accept that as fact. Ask questions, and figure out why. Then form your own opinion. If you are a student, you should ask questions about the material you learn in school. If your teacher says, "The Great Gatsby is the great American novel", don't be afraid to say, "Why? What makes it great?". Ask follow-up questions. Don't accept simple answers. If your landlord raises your rent, ask why. Make sure to get specifics. You'll learn more and be more informed. You can ask questions in one of two ways: begin with a broad question, and then ask gradually more specific follow-up questions. Or, do the opposite; begin with a narrow scope and gradually widen your focus. Both ways are known as "funneling" questions, and are great ways to spark new ideas and learn more about the topic. Imagine you are curious about women's rights. You could begin with a broad question, such as "When did people start thinking about equality between the sexes?" Then you could gradually get more focused, and ask something such as, "What was life like for women in Oklahoma during the 1980s?" To funnel the opposite way, you could reverse the order of those questions. Funneling is useful because it can help you brainstorm new questions to ask. Once you have a good question, figure out how to further break it down. Use your original question as a starting point, and then branch out. Thinking of new questions will encourage your creativity, because you'll be coming up with new angels from which to consider the topic. For example, you could start by asking, "Why do Americans vote along party lines?" Keep going by asking, "Does religion influence voting?" Then you could continue with, "To what extent does morality influence voting?" Each question can lead to another. The more questions you ask, the more things you will find to be curious about. One of the most important lessons to learn is that there is no shame in not knowing something. The only way to learn is by asking questions and gathering information. Don't ever be afraid to be humble and admit that you don't know something. At work, your boss might ask a question that you don't know the answer to. Instead of trying to pretend that you are knowledgeable, say, "I don't know. But let me brainstorm some ways to figure out a solution." Then let your curiosity guide you as you explore new ideas.
Summary: Question everything. Funnel your questions. Keep going. Be humble.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your eczema is so uncomfortable that it interferes with your sleep or daily activities, make an appointment with your doctor or a dermatologist (skin specialist). You should also get medical help if you've been trying home remedies and over-the-counter medications and are not seeing any improvement. Your doctor may recommend combining natural remedies with medical treatments, such as prescription skin creams, oral medications to fight inflammation, or light therapy treatments. You should also see your doctor if you don't know for sure that eczema is causing your symptoms. They can give you a proper diagnosis and recommend an effective treatment for your condition. Sometimes severe eczema can lead to a more serious secondary bacterial or viral infection. If your skin becomes infected, you may need antibiotics or other medications to treat it. Call your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as: yellow or oozing scabs, pus, fever, or red, streaky skin. Even natural skin care products can cause allergic reactions in some people. Stop using any product if you develop a rash, itching, pain, or scaly skin in the area where you applied the product. Call your doctor if the rash is severe, comes on suddenly, covers a large area, or affects your face or genitals. Call emergency services or go to the emergency room if you feel like you're having an allergic reaction. Some symptoms of an allergic reaction may be wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, mouth, or throat, dizziness or lightheadedness, or nausea and vomiting.

SUMMARY:
See your doctor if your eczema is severe or persistent. Get medical attention if you think you have an infection. Seek emergency care if you have a severe reaction to a skin care product.