Article: Companies tend to sponsor people who represent their image. For example, an outdoor company will be more likely to sponsor a 'Grizzly Adams'-type with a rustic feel. Think about what your image is and who that might appeal to. What kind of fans do you attract? What are the interests of people who follow you? In order to attract some sponsors, you have to be good at whatever you do and get a fair amount of attention. For example, if you are an athlete, you need to win competitions and have a substantial fan base. The better you are and the more attention you get, the more likely you are to attract a sponsor. If you are not very good at what you do, it will be very difficult to attract a sponsor. However, it may be possible if you have an entertaining gimmick. Are you known for your reputation, like being the "bad boy" of your profession? Do you have an interesting backstory that people find interesting? Depending on what you do, the type of sponsorships will vary dramatically. For example, as a professional athlete, you may get lucrative marketing deals that help support you, or you might get discounted products to wear to competitions. Although the company determines much of this, having an idea of what you want will be useful during negotiations. Talk to other people in your field and ask about their sponsorships. Knowing the sponsorships of people at a similar level as yourself can be useful to know when meeting a sponsor. Once you have determined what companies would be a good match for you, begin reaching out to them. Contact the person in charge of sponsorships or the company's marketing department. Let them know how many followers you have and how you mesh with their image. Stress your strengths and accomplishments, but do not be arrogant about it. Sometimes contacting a smaller local company may be more successful since many people looking for sponsorships aim for large national brands.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Think about your image. Get some buzz. Determine what kind of sponsorship you want. Make some contacts.
Article: Product testers achieved the best results with commercial, multi-step scratch remover kits. These kits include two to three formulas and special cloths. You will see significant results after repeated applications. The products that include polishes designed to remove scratches from the back of iPods include: Applesauce Polish Plastic Surgery Kit ($25.00). This kit will reduce the appearance of minor scratches. Ice Creme ($21.00). This kit's metal refinishing pad will reduce the appearance of deep, severe scratches. It will also reduce the appearance of minor blemishes. Before you purchase a product, check its manufacturer's website or the seller's website to see if it is safe to use on your iPod. If you are considering using Ice Creme, click here.
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Select a product. Determine if the product is compatible with your device. Order the scratch remover of your choice.
Article: You can create your paper bag curls before you go to sleep, and let them dry overnight. If you're going to be lounging around the house, you can also certainly put your curlers in in the morning and let them dry throughout the day. The most important thing is that your hair is completely dry before removing the strips. If you're in a rush, you can run a blow dryer over your curlers. Keep your blow dryer on low or medium heat, and make sure to apply a heat protectant to your hair if you plan to do this. Once you've felt your curls and determined your hair is completely dry, it's time to untie your paper bags. Gently undo each knot and slowly unravel your rolled hair. Do this for your entire head. When you think you've untied them all, run your hands through your hair to ensure there isn't any paper left in your hair. Keep a recycling bin near by so you can toss your paper strips into it as you remove them. Don't brush your curls out, because you'll undo the structure of each curl and create a frizzy mess. Instead, gently run your hands through your hair, playing with your curls until you've smoothed and tamed them to your satisfaction. If you like, you can spritz a little bit of hairspray on your curls to ensure they hold up for the entire day. Your curls may be tight when you first remove the paper bags, but over time they will loosen and fall into looser, softer curls.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Let your hair dry. Unwrap each curl. Style your curls with your fingers.