INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This list will not only help you stock the new kit initially, it will also help you keep track of what items have been used and need to be replaced, expiration dates, and whether or not any items or medications are missing.  You should also review this list with your child as you stock the first aid kit, explaining to them what each item is, what is for, and how to use it.  Consider the age of your child. For example, a kit for a child who's 5-10 years-old might include mostly bandaids, antiseptic towelettes, and possibly instant cold packs. However, a kit for a pre-teen or teen might also be stocked with medicated ointment, sterile gauze, medical tape, an ACE bandage, a thermometer, eye wash, calamine lotion, aloe vera gel, and cough drops. If your child takes a medication and knows how to administer it themselves, you might include it in the kit. Keep all of your bandages together in a section of the kit.  If your kit does not already have dividers built in, put all of the bandages in a clear plastic bag labeled “BANDAGES” with permanent marker.  You can also purchase smaller plastic containers to stack within the first aid kit, also labeling the container for bandages with permanent marker.  The Red Cross recommends including the following types of bandages and dressings in first aid kits:  2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches) 25 adhesive bandages of various sizes 5 sterile gauze pads (3 x 3”) 5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4”) Gauze roll Roll of cloth adhesive tape One 3” wide and one 4” wide roller bandages (“ACE bandage”) for wrapping wrist, elbow, ankle, and knee injuries 2 triangular bandages Sterile cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs Depending on the size of your container and where the kit will be used, there are additional items that are recommended to include in a first aid kit.  These are more applicable for use with older children, since many of these items might not be safe for young children to handle.  Some additional kit items to include:  Sterile drinking water Eye protection Sterile eyewash Prepackaged space (warming) blanket Aluminum finger splint Safety pins (to easily fasten splints and bandages) Antibiotic ointment (ones containing ingredients such as bacitracin or mupirocin) Calamine lotion (for stings or poison ivy) Hydrocortisone cream, ointment, or lotion (for itching) Flashlight and extra batteries Turkey baster or other suction device (for flushing out wounds while on road trips or while camping) Depending on the age of the kid(s) using the kit, you may or may not include medicine within the first aid kit.  If you do choose to include medications, be sure to keep these separate from the bandages and tools, and make sure the smaller container or bag for medicine is clearly labeled as such.  You should also include a measuring cup for any liquid medication, and consider labeling each medicine with the required dosages. Recommended medications to include:  Low-dose pain and fever medicines, such as children's Tylenol Antacids to treat upset stomach Small doses of any prescription medications taken by the child/children Epinephrine autoinjector (if necessary)

SUMMARY: Create a checklist of item to include in the kit. Include a variety of bandages. Consider including additional first aid items. Include medications depending on your child’s age.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A non-sequitur is a response that doesn't follow from the conversations or answers preceding it. Here are a few examples of common questions or greetings, along with confusing responses you can use:  "Hi, how are you?" — "You're the first person to say that to me. What does it mean?" "Excuse me, do you have the time?" — "No, but I saw it flying that way a few minutes ago." "(any sentence with a technical term or proper noun)" — "Sorry, I'm not really into Pokémon."  "Good morning" — (angrily) "I can't believe you got arrested tomorrow!" — "What?" — (cheerily) "Good chatting with you, talk to you later!" For example, ask a stranger to lend you her shoes, let you adopt her dog, or help you install your electric lines. When she refuses, stare at her with an expression of shock, mutter "people these days," and walk away. Say "kids these days" instead, but only when talking to someone clearly older than yourself. This works best if you act and talk as though you were completely normal, then surprise people with one of the following actions:  Drop to the floor and crawl or crab-walk away. Graham Chapman of Monty Python used to crawl around at important dinner functions and rub against people's legs. Stand at attention and salute someone. Bonus points if you set your cell phone to play your country's national anthem. Ask someone who lives in your friend's house to let you and your assistants in while he's away. Prank your friend with confusing alterations to his room. This prank is best reserved for very close friends, with a good sense of humor.  Photograph his room, take everything out of it, then return it exactly the way it was before... in a perfect mirror image. Wrap every object in the room with newspaper, including the furniture.

SUMMARY: Prepare silly or non-sequitur answers. Ask for ridiculous favors, then act offended when refused. Carry out confusing physical actions. Confuse someone by altering his room.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This style works with most lengths of hair. It will be even more convincing if your hair is long enough to tuck behind your ears, however. If you want the illusion of side bangs, part your hair on the side. Create a part that extends from your center part down to your left temple. Make the part start about two to three finger widths behind your hairline. Tuck the rest of your hair behind your ear. Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to make your part clean and neat.

SUMMARY: Start with a center part and neatly-brushed hair. Separate the front-left section of your hair from the rest.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The key component of your bucket drum set is going to be the bucket. A 15 liter (4 US gal) bucket is usually a good size for someone of an average height. You can find large plastic buckets at hardware stores or by asking friends or family if they have an empty plastic bucket you can use. You will also need a stool or another bucket of equal or lesser height that you can sit on when you drum. The second key component of your bucket drum set is a pair of wooden drumsticks. Look for drumsticks at your local music supply store or online. You can also use metal drumsticks, but they are often heavier and more difficult to use for beginner drummers. If you plan to move around with your bucket drum set, you can make it portable by making a strap for the bucket drum out of duct tape and rope.  Begin by wrapping duct tape around the bucket, a few inches from the bottom of the bucket. Wrap the duct tape around once and then once more again. At the end of the second layer of tape, pinch one inch of the tape to make a loop. Continue wrapping the tape once you make the first loop for five to ten inches and then pinch the tape again to create a second loop. A wider gap between the loops works best if you want to tie the bucket around your waist. A narrower gap between the loops works best if you plan to carry the bucket via a shoulder strap. Wrap the tape around the bucket one more time, layering over the loops so they are double layered. This will make them strong enough to withstand the pull of the rope. Turn the bucket upside down, with the opening on the ground. Then, put duct tape on the bucket vertically over the wrapped section to secure it further. Do this three to four times. Thread the rope through the loops and tie the bucket to your waist or make a shoulder strap with the rope and carry the bucket that way.

SUMMARY:
Look for a large plastic bucket. Get wooden drumsticks. Consider making a strap to carry your bucket drum.