To request a copy of a corporation's articles of incorporation, you'll need the official legal name of the corporation. Look it up in the business name database on the website of your state's secretary of state to make sure you've got it correct. Double-check the name you find and cross-reference it with any other information you have to make sure it's the right name for the corporation. Many states have specific forms for you to fill out to request corporate documents, including a corporation's articles of incorporation. These forms typically are available from the office of the state's secretary of state. You may be able to download the right form online. Put information about yourself and the documents you want. Include an address where the secretary of state's office can mail your documents. Some states don't have an official form you can use to request corporate documents. In that case, you can write a basic business letter that includes information about the corporation and the documents you are requesting. Include your name and an address where the secretary of state's office can mail your documents. Some states provide an expedited service that allows you to have the documents faxed to you, but you'll pay additional fees. Specify if you need more than one copy, and whether all copies need to be certified. If you need more than one copy, you may need to pay a separate fee for each copy. Search online for the government department or agency in your state where corporate documents are held. You can also find out by contacting an agency or organization dedicated to small businesses or consumer rights. In most states, you can get copies of corporate documents, including the articles of incorporation, from the office of the state's secretary of state. In other states, these documents are kept by the state's treasury department. The state secretary of state's office has a specific address you'll use to mail a written request for a corporation's articles of incorporation. To find out the fees, look on the website of the state's secretary of state, or call the office and ask. The fees for a copy vary greatly among states, but typically won't be more than $20 or $30 for a certified copy (less for a plain copy). Some states take credit or debit card information for fee payment, but plan on making your payment using a check or money order. Once you submit your request, it may take a couple of weeks for the secretary of state's office to retrieve your records and send them to you. You typically won't get any confirmation that your request has been received. If you haven't heard back from the secretary of state's office or received your documents within a month or so, contact the office directly to find out the status of your request.

Summary: Find the corporation's official legal name. Get a copy of your state's request form. Draft your written request if no forms are available. Locate the correct state government department. Mail your request with required fees. Allow adequate processing time.

You can use any type of hair mask you want. A store-bought one will work just fine, but a homemade one would be even better You can use your own recipe, or you can try one of the ones from the section below. Double the recipe if you have long or thick hair. If you need to, divide your hair into sections first. Use a wide-toothed comb to help distribute the mask through your hair. This step can get messy, so it would be a good idea to drape a towel or a hair dyeing cape around your shoulders. If you have very long hair, pull it up into a loose bun first, then secure it with a clip. Covering your hair with a shower cap will not only keep you clean, but it will also help trap the heat from your scalp and make the mask more effective. How long you wait depends on the type of mask you are using, so be sure to follow the instructions closely. Wash the mask out using a mild shampoo and lukewarm water. Follow up with conditioner, then rinse the conditioner out. If the mask recipe has a different set of cleansing instructions, then follow those instead. Leave the conditioner on for a few minutes before washing it out. This will help soften your hair further. Let it air dry and skip the hair dryer. Hair dryers can damage hair.

Summary: Choose and prepare your mask. Apply the mask to your hair, starting from the roots. Cover your hair with a shower cap. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse the mask off. Pat your hair dry.

This will dictate how you put your portfolio together and what goes in it. Are you creating it for a job interview? Are you trying to get your work shown in a gallery? Are you applying to a college art program? Maybe it's for a presentation? Whatever your reason is, identify it before you begin. Deciding what goes into your portfolio is much easier when you have a specific goal in mind. For example, if the purpose for your portfolio is a job interview, your goal would be to demonstrate certain skills and techniques that the job requires. On the other hand, if your portfolio is for a gallery exhibition, your goal would be to demonstrate a clear and cohesive theme that would do well in a gallery setting. Specifying the purpose of your portfolio will give you a solid idea about who your audience is. What kind of response or reaction do you want from your audience? Think about what you want to show them. Are you trying to challenge them, please them, impress them or surprise them? Tailor your content to your audience. For example, if your portfolio is for a job interview with a cooking magazine, your audience will want to see how well you photograph food and what your personal style is. Perhaps your audience includes owners of an independent art gallery. The content you would choose for the magazine editors is much different than the content you would choose for the gallery owners. In most cases, your portfolio doesn't need to showcase the best of your entire body of work. Instead, settle on a concept that will unify a strong series of images. This will result in a more cohesive and effective portfolio. The theme can be anything you want you could focus on images depicting a specific subject matter, a certain style, or photos taken with a particular kind of camera. For example, for an artistic purpose, you could limit your portfolio to crisp black and white photography only. If you're trying to get a job as real estate photographer, your theme could be dynamic images taken of various kinds of buildings. Whether you go with a print or a digital portfolio is entirely up to you. Keep your audience in mind when you make your decision. For instance, gallery owners and traditional artists might prefer to see a beautifully bound print portfolio. On the other hand, people affiliated with industries like media and advertisement may want to see your work presented digitally. You always have the option of creating both, as well. An electronic format can help you emphasize different aspects of your work than a printed format can, and vice versa.

Summary: Identify the purpose of your portfolio. Consider your audience. Decide on a unifying theme. Choose a portfolio format.

Pour a small amount of chlorine bleach onto a clean rag and dab it into the linoleum in an inconspicuous area. Bleach has a lightening effect if not used on an already light surface, so if the linoleum looks discolored or markedly lighter, do not use bleach to clean the stain. Bleach should only be used as a last resort. Some advise never to use bleach on linoleum, while others report success in removing hair dye stains. This is why spot testing bleach is essential; if it discolors the surface of the linoleum, it should not be used since it can cause even more damage. Wear gloves when using bleach. If the bleach is safe to use on your linoleum surface, apply the bleach to a cotton ball, then rub at the dye stain, taking care to not rub outside the stained area. As you are cleaning, you may find it helpful to rub the area clean with water to get a better idea of your progress before blotting again with bleach. Once you have finished removing the stain, damped a clean rag with water and rub the area you were cleaning to get rid of any excess bleach or other cleaners.
Summary: Spot test the bleach. Dab at the stain with bleach. Wipe away excess bleach.