Laker Girls are required to be at least 18 years old at the time of auditions. While there is no maximum age, most Laker Girls are in their late teens and early twenties. Bring a photo ID to prove that you're 18 or older. As you craft your resume, include all of your dance experience as well as past employment and performance credits. Education is relevant if you're attending (or already attended) a well-known performance school like Juilliard or the School of American Ballet. Include experiences like being a dance extra in a music video or a commercial. You may be disqualified from auditioning if you don't have a photo with you, so bring a couple copies just in case. Consider hiring a professional photographer to take your headshot. Avoid just taking a selfie and printing that off to give them; it doesn't look nearly as professional to the judges. Registration begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. There are hundreds of women who show up to audition, so get there an hour or two before 9:00 to get in line. Be prepared for a long day tryouts start immediately after registration.
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One-sentence summary -- Meet the age requirements. Bring your resume. Bring a current headshot. Arrive early.

If you're stuck trying to reject someone who can't take a hint, won't take no for an answer, or is just a creep who won't leave you alone, you may not have the luxury of kindness. Just get things done quickly and safely. "I'm sorry, I'm not interested in pursuing this further, and that's all there is to say. Good luck and goodbye." A good "poker face" will help; if you know you're a terrible liar, it's probably best just to skip trying. Lie as little as you think you need to. A smaller lie is easier to sell than a big one. Trot out that fake phone number or fake boyfriend/girlfriend if you need to. Or try ("I" focused) statements like "I just got out of a long-term relationship;" "I don't date outside of my religion/culture;" or "I think you look too much like my brother/sister." This is a situation where a text or email can suffice. Particularly if you have any concern that the person may lash out in anger at your rejection, feel free to place some distance between the two of you before doing what needs to be done. Some people simply need an absolutely clear, no-doubt, no-wiggle room, outright rejection to get the picture. Don't hedge, don't leave any seeds of uncertainty. As politely as you can, be blunt. Don't ignore their texts/calls/emails until after you have clearly expressed your desire not to be involved. Once you've made yourself clear, then you can ignore their pleas, complaints, rants, etc. If you ever feel threatened or unsafe because of the other person, get help and/or contact the authorities. Some people really can't handle rejection.
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One-sentence summary -- Forget what you have learned, if necessary. Lie carefully, if you have to. Don't force a face-to-face rejection if you don't have to. Don't ignore the person and expect him/her to give up or go away.

PST stands for Personal Storage Tables. When they get too big they often get corrupted, leading to errors. They can, however, be fixed. It isn't incredibly difficult, but you still want to make sure the other two methods didn't work first. They are simpler and less invasive. That said, using a PST repair program is not very difficult, and is generally safe. Even better, Microsoft bundles a repair program right with Outlook called Inbox Repair. For Windows Users, you may have a program called "Scanpst.exe" that will do this for you. For Mac users, you may not have the option to use Scanpst. In this case, you must go search online to download an "Outlook PST Repair" program. Sites like CNET have Outlook PST Repair programs for free. Scanpst is sometimes hidden. To find it, copy the following into a search bar: Program Files\Microsoft Office\. Then click OFFICE and scroll to Scanpst. Head back to the Account Settings (either through Tools or File Info) and click on the tab labeled "Data Files." You'll see a list of all your email address. Click the one with the issue and then select the button "Open File Location." This will open a window showing your .pst file on your computer.\ Remember this location on your computer -- you'll need it later. Now that you know where it is, click on "Browse" or "Load PST" and cue up your Outlook file. On some programs, you may be able to just click and drag it over from your old file. The first step is a scan of your PST files. More likely than not, it will then offer to repair them. Click "Repair" to fix up your old file, which should prevent any further issues. Repair will automatically create a backup of the PST file, so don't worry about losing old data. Once you've repaired your old file, simply drop it next to the old one. Remove the broken file, putting it in a new, separate folder for safe keeping in case something went wrong. If you're having trouble syncing up the new file, simply return to the "Data Files" screen in Account Settings. From there, you'll find the button "Add File" on the left-hand side. Click it to add your new PST file. Leave the folder containing your PST files open while working. This will make it much easier to find later on.
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One-sentence summary -- Try the previous two methods before attempting a PST fix. Open your PST repair program. Open Outlook to find the location of your PST files. Return to your PST repair program and locate the .pst file you just found. Hit "Start" and follow the on-screen instructions. Open Outlook with the new PST file.

Use a vegetable brush to scrub the potato skins thoroughly to remove any dirt. Since you won't be peeling the potatoes, it's important to get the jackets clean. If you want the jackets to have a crispy skin, make sure the potatoes are completely dry before baking. Make 8 to 12 holes all over the potatoes. This will allow moisture to escape during the cooking process. Rub the jackets with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt. This will bring out the flavor of the skins. You can skip this step if you don't like to eat the jackets. Place the potatoes directly on the center rack of the oven and let them bake for about 1 3/4 hours to 2 hours, depending on the size. The potatoes are ready when the skin is crispy and the interiors are soft when poked with a fork. You may want to place a baking sheet under the potatoes on your oven's lower rack to catch any drippings. If you prefer soft jackets, wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil and poke holes in the foil before placing them on the rack to start baking. Slit each potato in half lengthways. Use a fork to fluff the insides. Add your favorite toppings, like a generous knob of butter, a scoop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chives. Serve immediately. Jacket potatoes are excellent as a side dish or an entire meal. To make your potatoes into a meal, top with chili (either meat or vegetarian) or roasted vegetables. For a delicious twist, try jacket potatoes with smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers.
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Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Scrub the potatoes. Dry the potatoes thoroughly. Prick the potatoes with a fork. Season the jackets. Bake the potatoes. Serve the potatoes.