Problem: Article: Agencies are typically regulated by the state economy and need to kick back a certain percentage (usually 10%) of their income to the state. There are many people claiming to represent talent who lack this and seek to exploit inexperienced actors who don't know their way around the business. To check the registration of a particular agency in California, visit the Department of Industrial Relations website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/dlselr/talag.html Colleges will typically advertise the teacher-to-student ratio, meaning that a good school will supposedly have fewer students per teacher, resulting in more face time and contact. You're looking for the same thing with an agent. An overworked, overbooked agent from a big agency who decides to take you on might end up being less valuable than a more devoted agent with fewer clients from a smaller agency. Your relationship with your agent is a real interpersonal relationship, not just a work relationship. You need to pick someone who you can get along with and openly discuss your plans and ambitions with. An agent you're intimidated by or one who doesn't really believe in your talents won't be the best career choice in the long run. In your first few meetings, discuss your plans for yourself. Ask the agent what they see in you and where they think you might go. Seeing if your plans match up will be a good way to judge the workability of the relationship. If you've got a dysfunctional relationship with an agent who is misrepresenting you or representing you lazily, you need to find a new one. Be patient and don't expect much too soon, but if your agent is purposefully blowing you off or you feel like you're being taken advantage of, make the break. Many young actors are scared to try for new representation for fear of losing the stability of the old relationship. "Even if I'm not working," says the young actor, "at least I have an agent." But an agent who isn't getting you parts might as well not exist. If the relationship isn't working out like you want it to, you have to take the initiative to find a new one.
Summary: Make sure your agency is licensed and franchised. Find out how many other clients your agent represents. Make sure you get along as people. Don't be afraid to make the break.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: a box lid with a colorful piece of wrapping paper. Secure the paper under the lid with wrapping paper. If the lid is small enough, you can use scrapbooking paper instead. If your paper is a light color, use white nylons. If your paper is a dark color, use black nylons. Cut the nylons towards the top, where they are wider. This will ensure that they are wide enough for your lid. If you can find colored nylons, choose a color that matches your wrapping paper. For example, use green nylons if you have green wrapping paper. For a fancier earring holder, use lacey nylons instead. Try to center it as much as possible, so that there are 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) of nylon hanging off to either side of the lid. You don't have to worry about being too neat; this will be the back of your earring holder, and invisible once you hang it. Measure the width of your lid, then cut a piece of ribbon according to that measurement. To make the loop more secure, tie the ends of the ribbon into a knot first, then glue it down. Your holder is now ready to use. You can now stick your hook earrings through the nylons.

SUMMARY: Wrap Cut a pair of white or black nylons 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) longer than your lid. Place the lid inside the nylons. Fold the ends of the nylons to the back of the lid, and secure them with hot glue. Cut a piece of ribbon that matches your earring holder. Form a loop with the ribbon, and glue the ends to the back of your earring holder. Hang your earring holder.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In the event you and your guy friend do end up as more than friends, you'll have to work to establish extra intimacy. In order to make it clear you're now more than friends, work to show you care. Leave your guy friend surprises. Write him a special note telling him how much you care. Buy him a small present now and then. Be more physically affectionate. Seek to hold hands and cuddle when you're together. Sometimes, the transition between friends and more than friends can be confusing. It's a good idea to take measures to make sure your guy friend knows you want the relationship as much as he does. It may be easier to communicate openly when you started out as friends. You can have open, honest discussions with your partner about what you want out of the relationship, and what expectations you have regarding a romantic relationship. At first, you may have to reassure your partner a lot that you want the relationship. Let your partner know about once a week for the first few months you're happy to be more than friends. Another way to solidify the transition is altering how you socialize. Try to stay together at parties. Interact with mutual friends as a couple instead of one-on-one. At parties, stay in the same conversations rather than talking to people individually. You'll feel more like a couple than friends if you start doing things as a "we" instead of a "you" and a "me." It can take time for a friendship to feel like a romance. Try not to have high expectations in regards to what your relationship will look like. It will take awhile to feel like more than friends, and there may be awkward or confusing interactions along the way. If you're committed to being more than friends, allow the transition to happen gradually. Stay patient and remember, if you really care about this person, the relationship will be worth it in the long run.
Summary: Show you care. Reassure your guy friend you want the relationship. Socialize as a team. Have patience.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Note that this method is intended for pillow covers that are machine washable only. Most covers made out of cotton, linen, or polyester will be machine washable. Check the tag to make sure. If the cover is made out of wool, velvet, silk, or upholstery, it cannot be washed. You should take it to a dry-cleaner. Anything with intricate beading and trim should be dry-cleaned or spot-cleaned. A washing machine will be too rough on the details. Leather and suede pillow covers cannot be washed. They should be spot-cleaned only. If you do not have one, you can make your own. Choose one of the following ingredient sets below, put everything into a plastic spray bottle, and shake. Spray the mixture onto the stain before continuing. 2 parts 3% hydrogen peroxide and 1 part dishwashing soap. 2 parts water, 1 part hydrogen peroxide, and 1 part washing soda. 2 cups (475 milliliters) warm water, 2/3 cups(160 milliliters) dishwashing soap, 2/3 cups (160 milliliters) ammonia, and 6 tablespoons baking soda. This will help protect the original texture of the fabric. It will also help prevent the colors from fading in the wash. Use cold water and a mild detergent. If the pillow itself is dirty too, you will need to wash it on a separate cycle. Click here to learn how to clean feather and fiberfill pillows, and here to learn how to clean foam pillows. If you don't have any mild detergent on hand, try using less of what you have, or baby shampoo. The longer something sits in the washer, the mustier it will smell. The safest way to dry the covers would be to hang them on a clothesline. If you are in a hurry, however, you can toss them into the dryer on a low or no heat setting. If you put the cover on the pillow too soon, the damp fabric will pick up more stains. It may also begin to smell musty, or cause the pillow itself to smell musty.
Summary:
Remove the fabric cover. Treat heavily stained areas with a stain removal spray. Turn the pillow cover inside out. Wash the cover on a delicate cycle. Remove the cover from the machine as soon as the cycle has ended. Dry the covers with care. Put the cover back on the pillow when it is completely dry.