INPUT ARTICLE: Article: They're notorious for making people tear up when they're sliced which means they're a quick and easy way for you to start producing tears for the weepy look of the bedeviled pink eye. Onions produce a sulfur compound called syn-propanethial-S-oxide. When an onion is cut open, the compound is released into the air. When the chemical reaches your eyes, the lachrymal glands above the eyelids (responsible for the regulation of tears) produce tears to help wash away the irritating chemical. Sweet onions produce less syn-propanethial-S-oxide than other onion varieties because the sugar and high water content can abate the irritating enzymes. So if you're really looking to get the tears going, chop the pungent red or white onions instead of the sweet yellow Vidalias. If you aren't trying to get too creative with your tear production techniques, then get some eye drops from the drugstore or supermarket. Usually, directions on eye drop containers suggest only one or two spurts into the eye. To create the illusion of more tears, put a few extra drops than you normally would into your eyes and let them run down your face. Don't wipe the drops off your cheeks so that everyone will assume your eyes are in a constant state of weeping. Ever wonder how actors manage to cry on the spot? They could just be really good at their jobs... or they could also be using a menthol stick. Menthol sticks are waxy substances that come in lipstick tubes. To use it, you rub the waxy menthol beneath your eyes and then wait for your eyes to water. These are commonly used in theater productions to create realistic crying scenes. If you're gonna act like you have pink eye, why not really give in to the performance and do as the professionals do?

SUMMARY: Chop some onions. Use eye drops. Use a menthol stick.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Unless you find that the problem is root rot, a good soak can improve your struggling plant's health. If the plant isn't potted, then water it thoroughly with a garden hose until the water begins to pool on top of the soil instead of soaking in. If you have a potted plant, fill a bucket or sink with cold water and put the pot in the water for a couple of hours. If you find that your plant is severely scorched, soak it multiple times each day until you start to notice an improvement. Move it to an area with more shade to protect it from the sun. If you've found that your plant's suffering is the result of dryness although you water your plant often, consider putting water-storing crystals in the soil. These crystals are made to help soil retain water, so they should help your plant better handle the periods of time between waterings. Watering the plant itself can lead to fungal disease. In order to keep the plant protected, make sure to only pour the water directly on the soil. Watering properly requires a delicate balance. Both watering too much and not enough can harm your plant. To ensure that your plant gets the right amount, always touch the soil and make sure it's dry before you water the plant. For a rough estimate of the moisture level, stick a finger down into the soil. If it feels dry, you may need to water more. Research the plant's watering needs and consistently water only at the recommended frequency. Make sure to water your plant less in the winter time than you do during other seasons. The plant needs less water during this time because winter is its dormant phase.
Summary: Soak the plant. Add water-storing crystals to dry plants. Water the soil, not the plant. Monitor the soil closely and provide water as needed. Water less frequently during the winter months.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unroll your silicone liner so that it's inside out. Then, place your stump into the bottom of the liner. Roll the liner back up over your residual limb. It should fit snugly, but not feel uncomfortable. When the silicone liner is fully in place, the strap or pin emerging from the bottom of the liner should be centered over your residual limb. Not all prostheses require the use of a silicone liner. If your doctor didn't give you a liner, you don't need to wear one when putting on your prosthesis. Lower the strap into the open top of the cupped portion of your prosthesis. The bottom of the cupped section (which will hold your residual limb) should have a 2in (5.1cm) slot. Feed the strap through this small slot. Let the strap hang down to the ground for now. Then place your stump into the cupped section of the prosthesis. If your silicone liner has a pin at the base instead of a strap, this will work a little differently. Just push your residual limb into the prosthesis and put downward pressure on it until your pin clicks and locks. Below the cupped socket that you put your residual limb into there will be a pipe that supports the limb, followed by an extremity piece that is designed to look like a real hand, foot, or other limbs. Your silicone liner will be 46 inches (1015cm) longer than is needed to cover your residual limb. Grasp the excess silicone and fold it back down so it covers the top of the cupped socket. This will keep your prosthetic limb anchored firmly against your residual limb. It will also serve as a cushion so that the cupped part of the prosthetic limb doesn't rub directly on your limb. Lift up the strap that you fed through the bottom of the prosthesis earlier. Slip the loose end of the strap through the O-shaped ring that's at the top of the prosthesis's cupped socket. Then secure the strap in place by hooking its loose end to the Velcro patch next to the slot that you fed the strap through earlier. When it's hooked into place, this strap keeps the base of the silicone liner (which contains your stump) firmly in place inside the cupped socket. This allows the prosthesis to move naturally as you walk as if it were part of your body. To remove the prosthesis, simply un-hook the Velcro, loop the strap back through the O-ring, and lift your stump out of the prosthesis' cupped socket. Many people have prosthetic limbs that attach with a pin at the bottom of the silicone sleeve. To remove the leg, simply press in on the small button located at the bottom of the limb, just above the foot. Some people like to customize their prostheses with thin nylon sleeves. Put on the sleeve like a large sock: stretch out the opening, stick the prosthesis through, and then stretch the sleeve up until it fully covers the prosthesis. If you choose not to wear a sleeve, you may skip this step. The sleeves come in different colors and patterns (e.g., tie-dye or camouflage) and can be purchased through medical-supply stores.

SUMMARY:
Roll the silicone liner on to your residual limb. Pull the strap through your prosthesis and insert your residual limb. Pull the top of the silicone liner over the top of the prosthesis. Feed the strap up and through the ring at the top of the prosthesis. Roll up a nylon sleeve if you prefer to cover the prosthesis.