INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Place 12 dried lily buds in a small bowl, and pour 1 cup (237 ml) of warm water over them. Allow the lily buds to soak for 20 minutes to soften them, and then drain the water. Lily buds are sometimes known as golden needles. You can usually find them at Asian markets. After you've drained the lily buds, use a knife to cut off the tough tips. Next, slice the buds in half lengthwise and then tear each half into two or three pieces. Add cup (115 g) of canned sliced bamboo shoots that have been cut lengthwise into -inch (3-mm) wide strips to a small saucepan. Next, pour enough cold water into the pan to cover the shoots by about 2-inches (5-cm). A half cup (115 g) of bamboo shoots usually amounts to half an 8-ounce (230 g) can. Place the pan with the bamboo shoots on the stove, and heat over medium-high heat. Allow the mixture to just come to a boil, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Boiling the bamboo shoots helps remove some of their bitterness. Once the bamboo shoots come to a boil, remove the pan from the heat. Pour the bamboo shoots through a sieve or colander to drain, shaking well to remove the excess moisture. After you've drained the bamboo shoots, set them aside for the moment.

SUMMARY: Soak the lily buds in warm water. Trim and cut the lily buds. Cover the bamboo shoots with water. Bring the bamboo shoots to a boil. Drain the bamboo shoots.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: An autopsy is an examination of the body of a deceased person, carried out by a qualified pathologist. The pathologist creates a written record of the autopsy findings, including the microscopic and laboratory tests. Next of kin or other authorized individuals can then request copies of these reports. There are two types of autopsies: The hospital autopsy: This type is often referred to as a post-mortem exam or necropsy. During hospital autopsies, the pathologist use surgical techniques to perform an external and internal examination on the deceased. Hospital autopsies are performed to help answer specific questions about the cause of death and identify diseases or problems related to the patient's death. The forensic autopsy: This type determines the person's cause of death, as well as the manner of death (for example, natural, accident, suicide, homicide). Forensic autopsies are also performed to determine the identity of the deceased, as well as the time of death and/or the fatal injury. The evidence collected from the body during a forensic autopsy may be used in a criminal case to prove or disprove a person's guilt or innocence. Autopsy policies vary from state to state, and country to country. However, in general, most final autopsy reports are available 30 to 45 days after the autopsy. Complex cases may take up to 90 days before the final autopsy results are complete and available. A comprehensive chart of the autopsy policy by state is available here. Some states limit autopsy reports to next of kin or individuals who have a legitimate interest in the report. Several states make autopsy reports public records, though in certain circumstances, the records can be withheld. Most states require a written request for the autopsy report. The details on the request, as well as the address for the request and the request form, can be found on the website of your state's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and/or coroner's office. In most written requests, you will need to include your full name, your address, your telephone number, your relationship to the deceased, their date of death, and the county in which the death occurred. In some states, such as Iowa and Maryland, the cause and manner of death of the deceased becomes part of the public record. The remainder of the information contained within the autopsy report is confidential and considered a medical record. Next of kin can write a request for the detailed autopsy report, as well as other legitimate individuals such as treating physicians, law enforcement investigating the death, and county attorneys.

SUMMARY: Understand the purpose of an autopsy. Check your state's policy on autopsy results. Write a request for the autopsy report.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you want to better enjoy books, you need to develop an interest in stories in general. If you don't read a lot outside of class, your main source of storytelling may come from television or movies. Try to engage with digital media actively. When watching TV or movies, try to discuss what you're watching with friends. Use some of your active reading techniques on films and shows. Ask yourself questions. What drives the characters? How do the writers and directors use foreshadowing and metaphor? What do you think will happen from here? Why? Sometimes, having a personal connection with a story can help you enjoy it. As you read a book for school, pause on occasion and put yourself in a character's shoes. How would you feel or act in this situation? Why? Have you ever been in a similar situation yourself? In addition to making a book more enjoyable, making a personal connection with a text can also increase your comprehension of a book you're reading. You're far more likely to enjoy reading if the material interests you. If you read non-required texts outside of class, you may have an easier time with required reading. Make a trip to the bookstore or library. Find books that appeal to you. If you're interested in the supernatural, look into fantasy novels. If you're fascinated by the Victorian age, look into historical fiction. An appreciation for non-required text can help you better enjoy books you read for school. You can read non-required books over Christmas and summer vacation. You'll have a lot of free time, which you can use to read. You can also read non-required books during free time at school. For example, if you have time between classes or at lunch, pull out a book to read. Reading before bed each night can help you sleep better. If you make a point of taking half an hour to read before falling asleep, you'll have more time to enjoy non-required reading while also getting better quality sleep.

SUMMARY: Discuss TV shows and movies you watch. Make connections with stories. Read non-required books.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While you're waiting for the grill to warm up, lay your bacon strips over the grate in a roasting pan. This pan should consist of a metal grate that fits into a lower "grease catcher" with no holes in it. This allows the bacon to safely cook from the heat of the grill without dripping grease onto the bottom of the grill or burners. As an added bonus, roasting pans make for easy cleanup just pour the grease out of the lower pan, wash the pan and the grate, and you're done! Add your roasting pan full of bacon to the grill and shut the lid. This keeps the heat from the burners inside the grill, cooking the bacon from both above and below in a fashion similar to baking it. To keep your cooking time low, keep the lid shut during cooking except for when you check on the bacon's progress. Don't forget to turn doing the cooking process though it's not as essential here because the heat is coming from all sides, rather than just from below, it's still necessary for even cooking. You'll want to turn at least as it cooks more is fine, but may lengthen the cooking time by allowing the grill's heat to escape. Keep a close eye on your bacon as it cooks if it's cooking too quickly, flip it immediately and reduce the heat. Once the bacon is cooked on both sides to your liking, use a pair of tongs to remove it from the grill to a paper towel-lined plate. At this point, you're more or less done! Shut off your grill and, once it's cool enough to handle, carefully remove your roasting pan.

SUMMARY:
Place the bacon in a roasting pan. Cook the bacon with the lid closed. Serve as normal.