Article: Search online, in a phone book, or in another local directory for piercing places that are certified and licensed by the state. Call or visit the location to verify the cleanliness and safety of the building, equipment, and staff.  You can have your parents accompany you or talk to the staff of a piercing place themselves if they want to. Make sure to check Google, Yelp, or other sites with ratings and reviews from real people to see what they have to say about their experience at the piercing place. Show your parents that you will put in the work to properly care for and heal your ear after piercing. Share all cleaning and care information with your parents so they can keep you accountable for following through with it.  Buy saline solution or whatever other supplies you need for after-care ahead of time, check if the piercer provides or sells these things, or make sure you know exactly where and what to buy afterward. Let your parents know that you’ll wear the jewelry you get pierced with for however long the piercer recommends before changing it. Also, make sure you know the best and healthiest types of metal for ear jewelry and where to buy it, especially if you have an allergy to certain metals like nickel. Research the health concerns of ear piercings to show to your parents if they are concerned about this. Be honest about the possible complications, but also be prepared with research on how to prevent problems. You can also do research into the possible benefits of piercings, too. Ear piercings have positive spiritual or religious significance in some cultures, and may even have medical benefits for many people. Find pictures online of the type of piercing you want to get to show them different options for how it could look on you. Look for high-quality images and examples with classy, simple jewelry to help show that the piercing can have a dignified and mature look that you won’t grow out of. Ask friends who have the piercing to show it to your parents, explain why they got it and why they like it, and what the process was like. If your friend and their parents are willing, they can discuss with your parents why to let you get the piercing. Make sure your friend and their parents are willing and give you permission before you tell your parents that they can talk to them.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find a quality piercer. Research proper cleaning and care. Talk about health. Show them pictures. Have them talk to friends.

Problem: Article: You can call your insurance company to find out what doctors are in your network. You can also usually find this information by logging on to your insurance company's website. You can then print off a list of pediatricians in your area that accept your insurance. People in your social circle will already know good pediatricians. Ask around to see if anyone has a recommendation. You can ask in person or use social media to reach a wider audience. It's helpful to get an idea of what the doctor is like before doing more research. Therefore, when you get a recommendation, try to ask a few follow-up questions.  For instance, you could ask how that person's child responds to the doctor. You could also check how available the doctor is for questions. Another question you can ask is whether the doctor provides a satisfactory amount of information about growth and development.  Ask the person to approximate how much time the doctor spends with your child, as well. The actual number doesn't matter. What's more important is if the parent feels like the time frame was enough for the problem at hand. For instance, you may prefer a male doctor to a female doctor or vice versa. You may prefer an older, more experienced pediatrician, or you might rather have someone who's young with new ideas. Decide what's most important to you.  Another important criterion is how fast you can get in to see the doctor, especially if your child has an immediate need. Weekend and nighttime hours might also be important to you, or they may not.  You may also consider location important, as well as the size of the practice. A large practice may offer more opportunities to get your child in, for instance, even if it's not with your regular pediatrician.  Another criteria to consider is the doctor's specialty. Some doctors specialize in newborns, while others specialize in older children, for instance, so consider the age of your child. Once you've decided on what criteria matter to you, make a list of those criteria. Start with the most important at the top, then list them in descending importance. Write out a question you can ask the doctor's office or the doctor for each criteria.  For instance, if you want to know about office hours, you could write "What are your office hours?" It can be helpful to type up this list, then you can print it out for each doctor and take notes as you gather information.
Summary: Check with your insurance. Fish for references. Ask your friends and family questions. Decide on what criteria matter to you. Make a list of criteria.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The font should be large enough so that's easy for a post office employee to read it. The standard is the font should be readable when held at arm's length. If your font is too small to read at this distance, switch to a bigger one. USPS recommends at least an 8-point, legible font. The USPS prefers that you don't use punctuation when writing out the address. That is, don't use commas or periods, even to divide the state from the city. Also, don't use periods after abbreviations such as "ST" or "NW." However, you can use hyphens if the street number calls for it. You can also use a hyphen between the 5-digit zip code and the 4-digit extension. The USPS doesn't require that addresses use all uppercase letters. However, it is the preferred method for writing an address. Therefore, make sure to capitalize the whole address, not just the beginning of each word. The USPS has standard abbreviations for things like directional words, street suffixes, and states. Find the correct abbreviations for the words you're using on the USPS website, to make sure your letter gets to where you need it to go. Remember, you also need to include your return address. Both addresses should be on the same side. Your address should be in the upper left-hand corner, while the main address should be over towards the right, but more centered vertically.

SUMMARY: Make the font big enough. Skip punctuation. Use uppercase letters. Find the standard abbreviations. Place the addresses in the correct places.

Mix ¼ tablespoon (3.7 ml) of baking soda with one or two drops of water to form a paste. Make sure the paste is not too watery, as this will decrease the paste's cleaning power. The paste should be relatively dry, but not powdery. Look for a toothpaste-like consistency. Use a clean, cotton cloth to rub a pea-sized amount of paste onto your pieces of silver. Rub the silver in a straight back and forth motion until you see the shine return. As you clean your silver, it is normal for the baking soda paste to turn grey. Do this by diluting your paste with a couple more drops of water. Then dip your toothbrush into the diluted paste and scrub the smaller crevices. Alternatively, you can use a Q-tip to clean small crevices if you do not have a spare toothbrush. Do this once all the tarnish is removed. Dry the silver with a soft, cotton cloth like a dishtowel or with a Selvyt cloth. Finish by polishing the item with a microfiber cloth.
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Make a baking soda paste. Rub the paste onto your pieces of silver. Clean small crevices with a toothbrush. Rinse the silver with warm water.