INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can choose a t-shirt, polo, or button-up, depending on the style you prefer. If it's cool outside, wearing a jacket can add an extra layer of disguise.  Accessorizing your look with a hat and sunglasses will make it harder for people to see through your disguise. If you typically carry a purse, switch to a backpack or man's wallet. A sports bra is a safe way to minimize your chest without accidentally damaging your breast tissue. However, you may still have a visible chest, especially if you're curvy. If this is the case, you might try wearing baggier clothing or a jacket to make your chest less visible.  Don't feel pressured to wear anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. Some boys have bigger chests, so don't worry if your breasts are noticeable. Short hair is stereotypical for boys, so creating a shorter style will give people one less thing to question about your disguise. You could also wear a longer style, as many boys do. As another option, you can cover your hair with a hat, if you like.  If you don't want to cut your long hair but want a shorter style, you can make your hair look short by tying it back and wearing a hat. Simply create a deep part to the side, then slick your hair down and put it in a low ponytail. Next, wrap the length of your ponytail into a tight bun. Wear a hat to cover the bun.  As another option, wear a short wig to change up your hairstyle. Apply a foundation that matches your normal skin tone. Then, make short strokes with an eyebrow pencil to change the shape of your natural eyebrows so they appear larger. Next, dip a porous makeup sponge, called a stipple sponge, into black and brown face paint and blot it onto your jawline and upper lip to create a beard and mustache. Finally, rub a foundation darker than your skin color around your eyes to make them look more deep-set.  Use an eyebrow pencil that matches the color of your brows. If you have light-color hair and won't be wearing a wig, you might decide to use yellow and brown face paint to create your beard and mustache. You want to use at least 2 shades for your beard and mustache because they're typically more than one color. If you're too young to have a beard and mustache, skip this step and avoid wearing makeup, instead. Although some boys love wearing nail polish, it's more common for them to keep their nails unpolished. That means your disguise may be more convincing if you skip the nail polish. Gender norms are changing, so more and more boys are sporting nail polish. Don't worry about taking off your nail polish if you like the way it looks with your boy disguise. Although this step is optional, using men's cologne will make people associate your smell with a male. Choose a scent that you like, and spritz a light mist onto your neck or wrists. Rather than buying a bottle of cologne just for your disguise, try borrowing one. Alternatively, get a sample from a store like Sephora.

SUMMARY: Opt for skinny jeans or baggy pants with a man's shirt for clothing. Wear a sports bra if you want to hide your chest. Style your hair short or create a longer boyish hairstyle. Use stage makeup to look more like a boy if you want to enhance your disguise. Cut your fingernails short and keep them polish free, if you like. Wear cologne so you smell more like a boy.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The video should be 3 minutes or less, and it should realistically demonstrate both teammates' personalities as well as the way both of you interact with each other.  Do not follow a script. The most impressive video auditions are real and honest. A video that shows your daily life and interactions, especially those with your teammate, is preferred over a skit or a video done in costume. Tell the producers about your skills and life experiences, as well as who you and your teammate are. You should demonstrate how you two interact and how your personalities can affect others on the show. The video must show both you and your teammate. Cite real life examples to describe your qualifications. Shoot your film during the day. Avoid standing in front of the sun if shooting with strong light directly behind you, as this can cause shadows to mask your face. Speak in a loud tone and choose a quiet area so that you can be heard clearly. Shoot the video in landscape (horizontal) style rather than portrait (vertical) style. The video should be less than 30 MB in size. It should also be in mpg, mpeg, flv, avi, mp4, mov, 3gp, wmv, or mv4 format. When you submit your application, you will need to submit digital copies of photographs that show your and your teammate close-up.  You will need a photo of you and your teammate together, a separate photo of just you, and a separate photo of just your teammate. The images should be less than 2.95 MB each. They should also be in png, jpeg, jpg, gif, bmp, or tiff format. Save the images to your computer before you begin the application process to make things run more smoothly. Applications need to be completed in one sitting and can be found and filled out through the show's official website.  The application can be found here: http://www.theamazingracecasting.com/web/apply  You will need to mark each teammate's first name, last name, email address, cell phone, mailing address, marital status, occupation, number of kids, birth date, height, weight, ethnicity, and any prior shows the teammate has been on. You will also need to state the nature of your relationship with your teammate and provide a short biographical description of your team.

SUMMARY: Make a video with your teammate. Save a picture of you and your teammate. Fill out the online application.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You’ll want to choose a type of plant and growing methods according to how cold it gets where you live. In short, if you live in a climate that has consistent winter temperatures between 10 °F (−12 °C) and 20 °F (−7 °C), plan to plant artichokes annually. If you live in a relatively warmer climate, you may be able to grow a perennial artichoke variety.  If you live in the U.S., see the maps provided by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service to determine what zone you live in. If you live in Zone 8 or higher—which corresponds with the temperatures cited above—go with an annual plant varietal. These USDA maps also contain information on the temperatures used to assess an area’s zone, which you can compare to temperatures in your area. There are several artichokes varieties, generally classified as either green or purple.  Among the green varietals, go with “Imperial Star” artichokes for an annual plant and “Green Globe” for a high-producing perennial.  Among purple artichoke options, “Violetta” may prove especially hardy, and “Opera” will mature especially quickly. Rich, fertile, moist soil is best for artichoke growth.  That said, artichokes are hardy plants capable of growing in most soil as long as they are fed and the soil can drain. Consider building raised beds to assist in drainage if you live in an area with heavy rainfall. Plan to prepare soil with at least 6 inches (15 cm) of compost tilled into the ground before planting.

SUMMARY:
Identify your growing zone. Choose a type of artichoke. Ensure adequate soil.