In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: As soon as you know you want to be a gymnast, start taking lessons right away so that your body learns flexibility from an early age. As you work with a coach and improve your skills, you'll advance from beginner level to higher levels, and eventually you'll be good enough to compete. It's important to develop flexibility and muscle memory as soon as possible, since these qualities are harder to attain at an older age. If you decide you want to be an elite gymnast, get your skill level assessed so you know exactly where you stand and how much work you'll need to put in to advance to the next level. If you're on the older side, you can still become a good gymnast, but it may be more difficult to compete at very high levels. Many gymnasts reach their peak before age 18. While anyone can gain flexibility and find out what their body can do, professional gymnasts tend to have a certain body type that's conducive to flying and flipping through the air. They're usually on the shorter side and very slight, but strong. If you're growing quite tall, or if your body tends to be stocky, being a professional gymnast might not be in the cards. Work with a trainer to find out whether hard work will help your body get to where it needs to be to compete on an elite level. With the right kind of training, you might still be able to be a gymnast. Don't be hard on yourself if it turns out that your genes aren't lining up with your desire to be a gymnast. It's not worth starving yourself or trying to stunt your growth; don't put your health at risk. Try pursuing an athletic endeavor that isn't so dependent on being slight. A gymnast will not succeed without a brilliant coach helping him or her along the way. When you start getting serious, ask around and track down the best coach in your area as soon as possible. Work with your coach to improve your skills to the point where you can start entering professional competitions. You probably won't find who you're looking for at your local YMCA or club gym. In fact, you might have to travel to a different city to work with the best coach available. When your skill level is high enough, you can compete as part of a team. Each team will have certain requirements your coach will help you meet. Watch videos of Olympic gymnasts like Gabrielle Douglas, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez, Nastia Luikin, and Aliya Mustafina to see their artistry and technique, which will help you in competition. At the elite level, your life will become gymnastics. Half of the day, almost every day, will be spent training. You'll learn top-level skills that you simply couldn't master any other way. If you want to compete with the very best, you'll have to become a gymnastics expert, and that means making gymnastics the most important part of your daily routine. Many elite gymnasts are homeschooled, giving them the flexibility to spend half their days training. There's not much time for other extracurricular activities. In order to work with the best coaches and teams, you might have to move to a new city, or even a new country, as many elites have done. The reward for devoting your life to gymnastics will be seeing your body do amazing things and maybe earning some medals, too.
Summary: Start early and train hard. See if your body type fits the role. Find a professional coach and enter competitions. Devote your life to gymnastics.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Search their home page for links to applications for beta testers. Or simply Google keyword searches with the company's name (like, say, "Google") plus "hardware beta testers" and "application." Find out how each company recruits their testers. Many companies will offer online applications that you can submit right away. Some companies may then screen candidates through direct email or phone calls. The exact format to the application will vary from company to company. However, where appropriate, be sure to include any information that will make you stand out from other candidates. Do the same with any follow-up interviews or surveys that you may be asked to complete. List all types of technology that you own and/or use frequently, such as phones, computers, other devices, and entertainment systems. Include personal info like age, gender, and location, since they may want to test certain products with specific demographics. Include your level of expertise with each one. For instance, if you can take a gaming console apart and put it back together again, say so. On the other hand, if you have no idea how one works but play them every so often, sell yourself as someone who could gauge how easily a product can be used by a novice. Again, the application process may differ from company to company. Expect follow-up surveys or interviews conducted by either the company itself or a second party that has been contracted to oversee their beta testing. Follow any directives about joining and participating in the company's online community. Complete all necessary prerequisites to qualify for consideration. Be aware that fewer candidates are picked for hardware testing than with software testing. This is due to the fewer numbers of test units that the company can provide. Since there are more opportunities to test software, consider starting with that to gain a solid reputation and experience with the company.
Summary: Visit each company's website. Sell yourself. Follow additional steps.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Look for a kitten that doesn't seem shy or quiet and that has plenty of energy. Kittens with these personalities will adapt the best to homes with other friendly pets such as cats or dogs. They enjoy homes with plenty of entertainment and people to play with. Consider your existing cat when you are choosing a kitten. If your existing cat is very shy, poorly socialized, or doesn't respond well to other pets then it may be best not to get a new kitten. Shy and quiet kittens do best in homes with little noise and bustle. If you live alone or in a quiet household, then a shy or quiet kitten would be an ideal match. These kittens often form close bonds with their owners and can be playful at times as well as making good lap cats. Older kittens that are almost adults tend to be more mature and less rambunctious than when they are young. This makes them ideal for smaller children as they are likely to be more patient and less frightened of all of the attention. If you have young children, older and neutered male kittens are often the best choice. This is because they tend to be the most laid back. They also tend to tolerate being handled better than females, which is important as small children will naturally be very inquisitive and want to be involved. For elderly people, older kittens also tend to be a good choice. This is because young kittens are more energetic and more easily get underfoot. The characteristics of your existing cat are important when choosing the right kitten for your home. Younger, playful male cats get on well with energetic male kittens. Older female cats tend to respond the best to young and calm female kittens. Playful adult females enjoy the company of energetic female kittens. Laid back, older male cats that have been neutered tend to respond well to both male and female kittens. Male kittens tend to be more playful with other cats and with people than female kittens. Sometimes older female cats can become irritated by male kittens due to their playful nature. Many long-haired cats require regular brushing whereas short-haired cats usually require far less grooming and maintenance. Think about if you will have the time to commit to the grooming requirements of a long-haired kitten. Choose a short-haired kitten if you are unsure.
Summary:
Pick a confident, playful kitten if you have other pets at home. Consider a shy kitten if you don't have small children or other pets. Get an older kitten if you have small children living in your home. Get a kitten that's the same sex as your existing cat if you have one. Choose a short-haired kitten if you're worried about shedding or grooming.