Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Think about why you want to get your ears pierced. Consider the alternatives to pierced ears. Do your research. Choose a safe and reputable place to get your ears pierced. Understand the legal aspects of the piercing. Decide where you want the piercings. Understand how the piercing will work. Prepare for life after the piercing.

Answer: Are you doing it to fit in at school? Do you want to be able to wear that gorgeous pair of earrings you just got for your birthday? Do you just really like the way pierced ears look? Thinking about your motives will help put the piercing itself in perspective, and remind you that the benefits of having your ears pierced will outweigh the pain of actually doing it. Know that you can wear clip-on earrings or use converters to wear pierced earrings, if you want to wear earrings without the pain of the piercing. If you're nervous about getting your ears pierced, seriously consider these options. Try wearing clip on earrings for a few days to see if you like them. You might decide that you don't need to get your ears pierced at all, saving you a lot of stress and pain. Investigate the health and safety hazards of piercing your ears. Consider any allergies to different types of metals you might have, as that will affect what earrings you can safely wear. Learn about how to take care of your ears after piercing them, including how long to keep your earrings in and how to clean your ears. Make sure you're comfortable with the risks of piercing your ears, and be confident that you'll be able to take care of them after they're pierced. Knowing about the risks is the first step towards overcoming them. Think about ways to mitigate any risks you learn about, and come up with a plan to keep your ears clean and safe. Make an appointment at a shop approved by the Association of Professional Piercers. Consider reviews and ratings, prices, and store hours before making your appointment. If you're worried about your safety, don't go to a shop such as Claire's that uses a piercing gun. The only way to sterilize piercing equipment is through the use of an autoclave, which would ruin a plastic gun. Choose a place that properly sanitizes their equipment, and be sure to use only high-quality jewelry. You'll be asked to sign a waiver. If you're worried about the legal side and about what your rights will be if anything goes wrong, take time to read the waiver through. Ask them about anything that looks confusing, or if you have any questions. Make sure you understand the waiver and are okay with everything it says before signing it. When you get your ears pierced, the piercer will mark a dot on each ear. Be absolutely sure it's in the right place. Take the time to look at your ears in the mirror. Consider them from different angles, and get your friend's and the piercer's input. Think about what they will look like with earrings on, and be totally comfortable with the placement of the dots before they make the piercings. They will bring you into a cubicle and have you sit down in a chair and they will get their materials out. If any of the materials look intimidating or scary, ask the piercer about them. Make sure you understand what each tool is used for and how it works. You can also ask about their cleaning and sterilization process. Become comfortable with the tools before proceeding. Know that your ears might actively hurt for a little while directly afterwards, but remember that it will stop soon. Ask your piercer for written information about caring for your ears. Make sure you're comfortable with your pierced ears and know how to take care of them.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Address the "fakeness" head-on. Ask questions to get to the bottom of the fakeness. Consider having a heart-to-heart if the problem is serious. Talk to your other friends about the problem. Be willing to "take a break" from your friendship.

Answer: It's one thing when a classmate or lose acquaintance is acting fake. When a close friend starts acting fake, however, it can seriously affect your life because it's much harder to avoid or ignore this person. If you suddenly notice a change in your friend's behavior s/he starts acting in a way that you know isn't true to their self speak up. Be prepared for a little resistance, however. No one likes to hear that they are doing something wrong. For example, if you notice that your friend is hanging out with mean, petty people to look "cool," tell your friend that you're surprised by this. Stay polite, but don't shy away from mentioning that you think these people have terrible priorities. Understanding why your friend is acting this way can make it much easier to overcome his or her fake behavior. Asking your friend questions about his or her new behavior is a good way to figure out what's going on, but it's important to stay respectful. You don't want to upset your friend when you can avoid it. Try asking questions like: "Hey, I've noticed you acting a little differently lately. What's up?" "So you've been hanging out with some different people, huh?" "What's all this new stuff you've been talking about lately?" To a certain extent, what your friend chooses to do is his or her business. However, if the desire to be "fake" cool leads your friend to do things that are unwise, it's your duty as a caring friend to intervene. You may not be able to stop your friend from doing these things, but you can let them know how damaging you think it will be. If your friend is getting involved with things that put his or her safety in danger (like, for example, drugs), you can tell a counselor or parent. They may be angry about this, but it's better than the alternative. Only do this if you are genuinely concerned for their safety. It is not your place to patrol your friend's choices in life. Keep in mind that you never have to fight fakeness alone. If you've noticed that one of your friends has been acting fake, odds are that your other friends have too. When your fake friend isn't around, discuss what's going on with them. They may have new perspectives or inside information that makes things easier to understand. Together, you can come to a decision about how to deal with your friend's new behavior. Try to avoid having your conversation turn into a "dogpile" session. Remember that your goal is to talk about how your friend is acting differently than you're used to. It's not an excuse to make fun of this person or offer complaint after complaint. Ultimately, you can't force someone not to be fake. If you're having trouble getting your fake friend to "see the light," take a step back. Let your relationship cool before you start hanging out again. Avoid hanging out with this person one-on-one and limit your interactions when you're hanging out in a group. Showing your friend that fake behavior makes it so that you don't want to hang out may persuade him or her to stop. If not, at least you'll limit the amount that this person can annoy you.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Move to Hollywood. Take whatever gig you can get. Get an agent if you are looking to perform. Network, network, network. Get used to rejection.

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If you want to make it in Hollywood, well, you've gotta be in Hollywood. At some point, you're going to have to make the leap. It's expensive and not nearly as glamorous as it's pictured, so make sure you're going in with a healthy dose of reality. But it has to be done; what better time to bite the bullet than now? It'll help you feel like your dream is coming true, too. Alright, so "Hollywood" doesn't necessarily mean Hollywood. It means Culver City, Glendale, Los Angeles, Lennox, Inglewood, Hawthorne, and others. California is one of the most expensive places to live in the entire world and living in a smaller suburb will likely be cheaper than living in actual Hollywood. If you have the option to push mail at a talent agency, on a set, or for production company, take it. If you're practically scraping the scum off the bathroom floor, take it. For starters, you need a job. What's more, you'll meet people and get a feel for the environment. Everybody starts somewhere, and those bills won't pay themselves. Harrison Ford was a carpenter on the set of Star Wars when George Lucas nabbed him for the role of Han Solo. It might not be as easy as that in your case, but it is a step in the right direction. In order to be taken seriously and to have less work on your plate, get an agent. They'll get auditions for you and get your name out there you just have to do the hard work of showing up and rocking it. A good agent is free. Never pay an agent before you get a gig they should only get a cut of the gigs they nab you. There is sort of a catch-22 with getting an agent they have to see you in something. So take whatever small gigs you can get and get them on tape. You can start creating a demo reel to submit to the agents you want. Apart from this, all you can really do is rely on word of mouth and networking. Is there a party on Friday that's supposedly going to be hopping, but you only know one or two people going, and that's only via Facebook? Go anyway. There will be drinking and laughter, and after a while, no one will remember that you're a stranger. You'll meet people, hear about their connections, and possible get a phone number or two to network with later. The more people you know, the better chances you have of getting recommended later. For performers, this will help you get an agent, too. After a few beers, B-rated sitcom star Bobby Whatshisname throws you his agent's business card and says he'll give you a heads up. Every little bit counts, and if you have to do some schmoozing to get ahead, so be it. You're going to hear no's out your ears. You'll practically be swimming in rejections. Even the most famous of celebrities have been told they're not suited for a role at one point or another. Remember that casting directors reject candidates because the latter may not have traits the former are looking for. It's perfectly okay to feel disappointed upon rejection, but it's also okay to spend some time to de-stress, whether it be exercise, food and a drink, talking about it with someone you trust, or partaking in a hobby. You must also believe in yourself and never give up! You made it happen after all, right? The life leading up to the life of a star is rarely glamorous. You'll likely be poor, hate your day job, and consider the littlest of victories huge. And they are! This is a tough gig, but you have to believe that eventually it'll pay off.