There are different requirements depending on which country, city, and town you live in. Look on your local government's election board's website and find the requirements to become mayor. Common requirements include being at least 18 years old, having an address in the town or city you want to become mayor of, and being a registered voter. Many cities and towns will also require that you've lived in the area for a certain amount of time. It's a good idea to visit the town hall so you can ask the city clerk any questions that you have about running for mayor. If you were unable to find the required forms online, you could also pick them up at the town hall. You can say something like, "I am interested in running for political office. Can you give me any written information on the subject or direct me to where I can get it?" Most cities and towns will require that you fill out proper registration forms to declare your intent to run for mayor. You'll need to provide proof of residence, your name, and other personal details on the forms. These forms will typically have deadlines associated with them. Talk with the city clerk or look online for all the forms that you need to complete. Some forms will have a filing fee associated with them. Most cities and some larger towns will require that you create a committee before you can declare your candidacy for mayor. The committee will become your election campaign team. Your committee needs to be established so that the government can track your campaign's finances to make sure that your campaign is legal. A committee will have to include, at a minimum, a treasurer and chairperson. Select people who have experience in politics or running a campaign. Pick up a petition to run for mayor from your city clerk. Most cities and towns require that you get signatures from citizens before you can be nominated as a candidate. The number of signatures that you need varies depending on how large your city is and how many residents it has. Try to get signatures from all the people you know first, then send out a canvassing team with your petition to get more signatures. For example, to run for mayor of New York City, you need 7,500 signatures to announce your candidacy. You can also get signatures at community events, town halls, and fundraisers. Once you get enough signatures on your petition, submit it by the nomination deadline. After you submit your petition and other required documents, you may still have to send in another form to accept the nomination.

Summary: Research the eligibility requirements in your town or city. Visit your town hall, city hall, city clerk, or office of elections. Fill out the required forms. Create a committee in larger cities. Get a petition and the required signatures that you need. Submit paperwork that says that you accept the nomination.

This cake requires a few more ingredients, but it's worth the effort if you have a taste for something fruity. The strawberry flavor comes from yogurt; if you don't have strawberry yogurt on hand, you can substitute it with blueberry, raspberry, peach, or any other fruit flavor. Here's what you'll need: 2 tablespoons strawberry or other fruit yogurt 1 egg 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or grapeseed) 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons flour Fresh fruit and whipped cream Put all of the ingredients except the fresh fruit and whipped cream in a large mug that you have greased with butter or oil. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients until there are no lumps (except those made by the bits of fruit). Place the mug in the microwave and cook it on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Check to make sure the batter isn't overflowing; if it is, let it rest for a minute. Then close the door and microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes. Spoon whipped cream over the top of the cake, then add some freshly cut strawberries. Enjoy straight from the mug with a spoon.

Summary: Gather the ingredients. Mix the ingredients in a mug. Microwave the batter. Top the cake.

The icon looks like a multicolored musical note inside a white background with a multicolored ring around the outside. If iTunes prompts you to download the most recent version, do so. Using your iPod cable, plug the USB end into your computer and the other end into your iPod charging port. If your iTunes has auto-sync for music enabled, simply opening iTunes and plugging in your iPod will add any new music to your iPod Touch. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen next to the icon of your iPod. It's the first selection in the menu. In the "Library" section in the left pane of the iTunes window, there are several ways in which to view the music in your library: Recently Added Artists Albums Songs Genres Click and drag a song or album from the library on the right side of the window to your iPod's icon in the left pane of the window, under the "Devices" section. A blue rectangle will surround your iPod's icon. You can select multiple items by clicking on them while holding down Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac). Do so by releasing the mouse or trackpad button, which will start the upload to your iPod. Once the process is done, you can disconnect your iPod Touch from the desktop. Look for music in your iPod's Music app, under the Downloaded Music tab in the Library.

Summary: Open iTunes on your computer. Attach your iPod Touch to your computer. Click the media drop-down menu. Click Music. Click a "Library" option. Drag music to your iPod. Drop the music on your iPod. Wait for your music to finish uploading.

. In addition to the basics like clothes and toiletries, don't forget to include essentials like medications. Make some yummy snacks (if you're going to a warm/hot place don't take chocolate!), and buy some water and drinks in bottles or cans. That will keep your hunger down when there isn't an exit coming up anytime soon! You may also want to pack an iPod, or a Zune, or another type of MP3 player for entertainment. You can also pack a portable DVD player or gaming system. Remove trash and old toys, books, wrappers, etc. Vacuum the seats. Put a blanket on the seat to make it comfy. Having a clean car will make the air feel cleaner and will make you feel less claustrophobic.
Summary: Pack Have a little backpack full of things you might find amusing, such as books, puzzles and portable video games. Make sure that the car is cleaned.