In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Dipping a flag is when you tilt a flag downward in front of a person or thing as a sign of respect. The U.S. Flag Code states that the American flag should never be dipped. American flag buntings are available to be used as patriotic decorations instead. Displaying the flag respectfully on a flagpole is not considered decorative and is acceptable to do. For example, you should never use the American flag as a tablecloth or drape it over a podium that someone will be speaking at. There is a debate over whether this includes wearing clothing like shirts and dresses with the American flag on it. Some people view it as patriotic, others view it as offensive. The only exception to the rule is for military members, police officers, and firefighters, who are all able to wear an American flag patch on their uniforms. This includes writing words on the flag, drawing numbers or symbols, or attaching any kind of image to the flag. People in uniform, members of the armed services, and veterans do the military salute. While it is customary for non-military and non-uniformed persons to remove any headwear and hold their right hand over their heart, the US Supreme Court determined (in their ruling West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette) "If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein."
Summary: Never dip the American flag. Avoid using the American flag for decorative purposes. Don't use the American flag as part of a costume or uniform. Never draw on or mark the American flag in any way. Salute the flag properly.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If pressure doesn't stop the bleeding, if you are in the wilderness, if you are unable to call emergency services for some reason, if there are too many injuries to treat with pressure, or you are in some other emergency circumstance, you may need to apply a tourniquet to stop the bleeding of a victim's wound. You should only ever use a tourniquet as a last tool during an emergency situation. This is because there are a number of serious problems associated with tourniquet use. If you find you absolutely need to use a tourniquet to save someone's life, there are some complications that can arise that should be taken into account before tourniquets are used. Factor that should be kept in mind are: Tourniquets that are applied too loosely can cause the bleeding to get worse. Arterial blood is under higher pressure than the other blood, so if the tourniquet is too loose, it may let arterial blood through while blocking other blood. Tourniquets that are released too soon can cause damage to the compressed blood vessels and the bleeding will resume. Tourniquets that are left on too long can damage the nerves, muscles, and blood vessels. As a general rule of thumb, permanent damage can result if the tourniquet is left on for more than one to two hours. Placing tourniquets on the wrong area, such as too far from the wound or on a joint, can be ineffective. Tourniquets, if applied correctly, can be very painful. If you are going to make a proper tourniquet, you need to find the right material for the area that you are using it on. Tourniquets should be at least one to two inches wide (2.5-5 cm). Smaller tourniquets should be used on the arm and thicker ones should be used on legs. Rip or cut strips of cloth from a shirt, towel, or bed sheet to make your tourniquet fabric. Tourniquets that are too narrow or thin can cut into the skin while very wide tourniquets need to be tied very tightly to be effective. Make sure the fabric is not elastic or slippery so it doesn't move around. You can also use readymade tourniquets, such as a belt or robe tie. For the tourniquet to be effective, it must be in the right place. The tourniquet should be two inches above the wound on the part of the limb closest to the heart. It also must be applied with enough pressure to completely stop arterial blood flow. Do not apply the tourniquet on a joint such as an elbow or a knee. The blood flow through joints is protected so that it isn't interrupted when the joint is bent. Also do not apply it over clothing so it won't slip once tightened. Arterial blood flow is the blood that will spurt because of the action of the heart pumping. Never tie a tourniquet on any part of the body that isn't an arm or leg. Tie the tourniquet using a regular square knot. Make sure the knot is tight. If you plan to use an object to help along the tightening process, you will need to tie two knots. Tie the first knot to place the fabric on the limb. Then, place the five to eight inch long piece of wood or smooth metal, called a winch, above that and tie another knot on top of it. Make sure the winch is smooth so that it doesn't cut the person or the tourniquet. It can be a stick, smooth metal utensil, pencil, pen, or other long object. If you are using a belt, tighten the belt as much as possible to stop the bleeding. If using the winch, tighten the tourniquet as much as you can to stop the bleeding by twisting the winch around so the fabric gets pulled tight around the limb. Tourniquets on leg wounds need to be tighter than those on the arms because the blood vessels in the legs are larger. Once you have applied the tourniquet, wait for emergency services. Make sure to record the time the tourniquet was applied. When emergency services arrives, they will need this information. If EMS is delayed, cooling the injured limb with ice or cold packs may help reduce tissue damage while the tourniquet is on. Do not remove the tourniquet unless you can apply direct pressure to the wound. If you can, remove the tourniquet carefully, watching for bleeding and signs of shock. If blood is still seeping around the wound, do not remove the tourniquet.
Summary:
Consider a tourniquet. Assess the risk factors. Make a tourniquet. Apply the fabric. Tie the tourniquet. Tighten the tourniquet. Wait for emergency services.