Problem: Article: You'll need a square of plastic, about 5 inches (13cm) by 5 inches, to put candy in. You can even use the non-zip plastic sandwich bags, though you won't put the candy inside the bag. Rather, lay the bag out flat. You'll need small candies, such as jelly beans, gummies, and small chocolate candies in solid colors. Spoon a small amount of candy onto the plastic square. Gather up the corners of the bag until the candy is in the center. Make a little bag out of the plastic by turning the candy in your hand with the corners sticking up, much like putting a wrapper on a lollipop. Use a twisty tie to secure the plastic where you twisted it, just above the candy. Begin wrapping a second piece of plastic around the bag you've already made, much as you did the first piece of plastic. Put a stick in between the layers. The sharp end should be sticking out, as it will go in foam later. Tie the second layer up with a twisty tie. Continue making flowers in other colors of candy, so you have a whole bouquet. You can use shades of the same color, such as shades of pink, or make a rainbow bouquet. Find a vase. Pick a foam ball that just fits into the vase. It's best if the foam stays near the top of the vase. Slide the foam ball in, pushing it down gently to make sure it stays in place. If it's slightly too big, you can use a bit of hot glue to hold it in place. Stick the candy flowers down into the foam, adding them all around the ball. It can help to make a hole with a stick without flowers first, so you don't squash your candy. Keep adding flowers until the ball is full, then poke in some fresh or fake leaves in places to add texture and color.
Summary: Start with a square of plastic and candy. Make a flower. Add a stick with a sharp end. Ready a vase. Make the bouquet.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The big bad strings of a bass can take a lot of abuse, and you should feel free to really play with them. Strum softly with your thumb, then pluck hard on a lower strings to get the crisp, satisfying pop. Slap the string with your palm to get it ringing. Play muted notes, where you aren't pressing fully on the fret, to get a percussive "note" instead of a melody. Varying these "textures" is a great way to build an essential sense of rhythm into your bass lines. Funk gains power through repetition. You are the one keeping the band and melody on track, providing a sturdy base to dance on. You don't want to be switching up your licks or grooves every 2-3 bars, you want to be reliable. However, the occasional deviation is exciting, fresh, and funky. Every 4 bars or so, mix it up -- hitting a higher version of your root note, sliding out of the lick, etc. By restraining yourself, you make your subtle deviations even more exciting. Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" has a kicking, relatively regular bassline. But, when Stevie's' voice kicks it up an octave, he switches up the final two beats with a nasty little slide that signals the shift in and out of the chord change. The notes you play are just as important as the ones you don't. Syncopation, which is when you leave pauses and spaces where listeners expect a note, is crucial to good funk. In general, spaces are used to make the note immediately before or after feel more important, meaning the two and four beats are great places to put a little silence. Rhythmic variety is created by having spaces. And variety, especially when synced up with your drummer, is where the funk starts to shine. Check out Kendrick Lamar's "King Kunta", paying attention to the just barely syncopated pause after the three beat. You expect the note to hold, like it does after the one, but the unexpected syncopation gives it a fresh, immediately danceable feel. Once you have the rhythm down, getting the groove with a few simple notes, you can expand your funky chops but copying the masters. Look up the tabs to every song that catches your ear. Focus on getting them perfect, note for note. How do other masters fill in the gaps? How do they emphasize the one and three? How do they use silence to their advantage? While you should listen to anything you love, some classic bassists to start with include: Larry Graham (with Sly and the Family Stone, Graham Central Station) Bootsy Collins (with Parliament-Funkadelic, James Brown, his own band) James Jamerson (with the James Brown Band) Victor Wooten (solo, with SMV)

SUMMARY: Get physical with your strings. Let repetition become your friend, to a point. Don't be afraid of spaces and silences. Learn funky bass lines that you love to expand your vocabulary.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Remember, if you suspect someone is experiencing shock, it is best to seek medical help as soon as possible. Don't wait for symptoms to get more severe, as shock symptoms can progress rapidly. If the person is not showing signs of life (ie: no breathing, no carotid pulse), start CPR. An untrained person should only attempt chest compressions, not rescue breathing. Ask the 911 operator to talk you through the process if you don't already know how. You might find this wikiHow article on how to perform CPR helpful. Depending on your location, it might be some time before emergency services are available to help. Taking the following steps will help stabilize the person experiencing shock if her condition appears to deteriorate and it is taking time for medical help to arrive. Offer first aid for visible wounds and injuries. Make the person comfortable. Provide her with a blanket and loosen restrictive clothing. Keep her from eating or drinking. Since the person may be unable to swallow, it's best to avoid giving her anything to eat or drink to reduce the risk of choking. Turn her onto her side if she vomits or begins bleeding from the mouth. This will help prevent choking. Proceed with caution if you think the person might have a spinal injury. If a person with a possible spinal injury is choking, try to keep her head, neck, and back in line while rolling both the body and head together. Only attempt this if the person does not have an injury to the head, neck, leg, or spine. This position helps improve blood flow to vital organs. Lay him on his back and elevate his legs above the heart (about 8 12 inches). Do not elevate his head or place a pillow under his head. If you think this position might cause the person any pain, it's best to leave him lying flat and wait for emergency help to arrive. Even if the person seems to be breathing normally, continue to monitor her condition until help arrives. You can provide this information to emergency services when they arrive. You can help reassure and comfort the individual who might be experiencing shock. In addition, you can also monitor the person's condition until help arrives and provide valuable information to the paramedics.
Summary:
Call 911 or local emergency services immediately. Begin CPR if necessary. Provide treatment. Place the person in the shock position. Monitor the person's breathing. Stay with the injured person until emergency services arrive.