Article: Put on gloves, protective eyewear, and long sleeves and trousers before handling the blacktop. Check the product label for safety instructions. Blacktop (asphalt) repair products come in a couple different varieties. The asphalt pothole patching material is the best choice for missing chunks of asphalt (potholes), and for depressions deeper than 2 inches (5 cm). You'll want a cold pour product for home repairs, since hot pour products require specialized machines. You can skip this step to save on labor, but the patching material will create a stronger, longer-lasting bond in a hole with vertical edges. An asphalt saw is the easiest way to achieve this, but you can use a hammer and chisel to break the edges of the hole instead. Clean away any dust and broken asphalt created by this process. Pour it directly from the bag until you've added a to 1" (1.25 to 2.5 cm) layer throughout the hole. For larger holes, spread the material around with a rake or shovel. It's not a problem if the material spills over onto the surrounding surface. Push the patching material down with a pothole tamper, vibrating plater, lawn roller, or any other heavy object. For a large area, you can oil a piece of plywood to prevent sticking, then place it oiled side down over the patch. Drive over the plywood to compact the material underneath. Continue applying and compacting layers of patching material until the hole is level with the surrounding driveway. Using layers no thicker than 1" (2.5cm) will help prevent air spaces from forming and weakening the repair. Applying an asphalt sealer over the repair will make it more durable. However, you can only apply the sealer in certain conditions: Wait at least 4 hours for the patch to cure, or as directed on the label instructions. Wait until the weather is at least 60F (16C), the driveway is dry, and you don't expect rain. If the sealer gets wet before it cures, some of the patching material may be washed away.
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Wear protective clothing. Select a cold pour pothole patching material. Cut the hole to form straight edges. Pour on a layer of patching material. Tamp it down. Repeat until the hole is filled. Seal the area when conditions allow.
Article: The Shark Tank website has a page where you can send an email to the casting team. The URL for that site is http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/send-an-email. You'll have to read the terms and conditions and then agree to them. Once you do this, an email screen will automatically pop up. Make sure you include your name, age, contact information, and the name of your product. You also need to include information about your business or product. Pitch the dream, rather than the figures, so that the casting directors can really pick up on your passion. Also include a bit of brief background information about the history of your product or business, as well as an outline of how you plan to make your business thrive. Live casting calls are also a chance to get on Shark Tank and meet Mark Cuban. The Shark Tank website has a list of open casting call locations when the process is underway. The open calls usually begin in January. Download the Application packet and fill it out completely before you attend the open call. The packet is available on the open call page of the Shark Tank website. When you actually show up for the casting call, be prepared for the resources you'll have. You won't necessarily have access to electricity or any A/V equipment, so don't rely on computer presentations for your pitch. You can leave big props in your car until you get your wristband once you get to the venue. Then you can go back and get what you need for your pitch. If you make it through the audition round, you'll have a chance to be on the show and actually pitch to Mark Cuban. Tailor your pitch to him in order to increase his potential interest. Research the products he's invested in from the show as well as his current businesses to tailor your pitch to him. Cuban has invested in Ten Thirty One Productions, an entertainment company that specializes in live-action horror attractions. He's also invested in sports apparel, smartphone LED bulbs, and restaurants.
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Apply online to appear on the show. RSVP to a live casting call. Attend a live casting call. Prepare to pitch to the show.