INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Craft and art supply stores sell canvases in a wide range of sizes, so you can find one to fit in whatever space you want to hang it. For a lighter fabric, choose a blank, white canvas, and for a darker fabric, you can go with a dark canvas. You can mount any fabric to canvas, but a flexible, lightweight fabric will allow you to make sharper-looking edges and corners. A light cotton or cotton-blend fabric will wrap easily and beautifully on a canvas. Purchase enough fabric to cover the front and sides of the canvas, plus a little extra for mounting to the back of the frame.

SUMMARY: Choose a fabric and canvas that will beautify your space.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A strong clue that the victim's injury came from a sea urchin sting is the visual identification of a sea urchin in the immediate area. These creatures cannot quickly flee; if a person is stung by a sea urchin it can usually be easily spotted for confirmation. This is not critical to the victim's safety or well being, but simply allows you to be reasonably sure that a sea urchin was the cause of the injury. Sea urchin injuries can vary widely in terms of severity, but commonly cause symptoms such as those listed below. The site of injury contains spine fragments (barbs) embedded in the skin. These barbs will often have a bluish tinge that shows under the skin, revealing the site of even small stingers The victim experiences immediate and severe pain at the injury site. The puncture site is swollen. The skin around the wound is red or brownish-purple in color. The victim experiences joint discomfort or muscle pain. The victim becomes weak or fatigued. Even a small or apparently minor injury from a sea urchin sting can be life-threatening, especially if the victim is allergic to the urchin's venom. The following are strong indications that urgent medical treatment is required: There are multiple, deep puncture wounds. The injury is located in the victim's abdomen, chest, neck, or face. The victim experiences fatigue, muscle aches, weakness, shock, paralysis, or respiratory failure. Lay the victim down on the ground if the incident occurs near shore. Most sea urchin stings occur as a result of accidentally stepping on an urchin with bare feet. As such, most sea urchin injuries occur in shallow water near a shore or beach. Just as for any other sea creature-induced injury, getting out of the water quickly and safely is essential to prevent further injury. Elevate the injured body part to avoid getting sand or dirt in the wound, especially if the injury is to the bottom of the victim's foot. If the victim and/or his companions determine that emergency services are not required, someone will need to transport him to his home, a hospital, a hotel, or some other nearby location for further treatment of the wound. Do not allow the victim to drive himself, as additional symptoms could set in after the initial injury and cause him to lose consciousness or experience more severe pain. If no transportation is available or nobody knows where to find a hospital or hotel, call emergency services (in the U.S., dial 9-1-1). It is not safe to delay treatment of the victim's wound.
Summary: Check the victim's immediate surroundings. Watch for common symptoms. Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear to be serious. Remove the victim from the water and bring her to safety. Arrange transportation to a safe, indoor location.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Asking questions is a great way to learn more about the perspective of the other person. Questions will also allow the person to indirectly know that you value his thoughts and feelings. Being open to whatever the person might have to say is a sign of compassionate communication. Make sure your questions are open-ended, allowing the person to choose how to respond. Leading questions, or questions that are attempting to persuade someone else of the correctness of your own point of view, don't show respect for the other person's feelings. If you ask questions that can be answered with yes or no, make sure you allow the person time to provide additional clarification if he chooses. It's vital that you have a way to express your emotions, but in order to be sensitive to another person's feelings you may have to take care in how you do this. Sticking to statements that start with "I" will help you say what you're feeling without appearing to blame another person. For example, "I'm feeling sad about what you just said, because it reminds me of an experience I had in high school" will be kinder than "You're wrong, because when I was in high school, this happened to me." If you're expressing empathy with the other person in the conversation, chances are he'll be able to respond to your feelings with empathy as well. When offering feedback, make sure to offset any negative criticism with an equal or greater affirmation of what you find the person doing well. Be very free to find areas that you feel you can genuinely appreciate, and be sparing (but direct) with any criticism. Being sensitive to someone's feelings doesn't mean pretending to be someone you're not. However, before you offer your opinion or ideas about another person's experience, always check and make sure that the person wants your honest opinion. Focusing your feedback on the person's actions, rather than who she is as a person, may help prevent hurt feelings. If a person is going through a hard time, try not to say things like "Everything happens for a reason," or "I know exactly how you feel." Your intentions may be good, but telling someone that his bad experience may be "a blessing in disguise" is insensitive to your friend's feelings. Instead, acknowledge the person's feelings. Some variation of "I'm sorry this happened," is likely to be met with appreciation, as are statements like "What you're going through sounds really hard." It's okay to let him know that you don't know what his experience is like. If you've been through something similar, acknowledge that what he's going through may be different from your own. Your nonverbal communication may be even more important to another person's interpretation of your message than your words. While the particulars of body language will vary by culture, in general the following are suggested as a way to communicate respect: Making frequent eye contact while you speak. This will allow another person to realize that you're sincerely attempting honest communication. However, eye contact shouldn't be sustained for long periods of time, or it may be interpreted as aggression. Direct your body towards the other person as you talk. Intermittent, light touches on the person's outer arm may communicate friendliness and support. More sustained pressure may not be welcome, or may feel either aggressive or flirtatious. It can be a good idea to ask someone if it's okay before offering even a light touch. Then, respect the person's response. Keep your arms uncrossed and relaxed. Make sure your facial muscles are relaxed, and smile if this comes easily to you.

SUMMARY:
Ask questions. Choose the best way to express your feelings. Affirm the positive when offering criticism. Avoid platitudes and cliches. Use body language to communicate respect.