In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The number of reality TV shows out there seems to be growing like wildfire. Find a handful that intrigue you, or else you’ll be spending weeks trying to figure out how and where to get on TV and get nothing else done. Which ones might be the easiest? Which ones the hardest? Which ones are in your area? Make a list of the shows you want to be on and prioritize them. The ones you really want to be on should be the ones you spend more time on. As you get further and further down the list, spend less and less time. If you live in a big area, it’s possible the show may come to you. Some TV shows tour the country they’re based in looking for potential talent. Even if you don’t live in that city, consider making a trip of it. It definitely sets the groundwork for a unique vacation. Make a calendar of all the casting calls you're considering. This way you have all your options splayed out in front of you in the order that they're going to happen. It'll help you know where to invest your time, too. If you do find a casting call you want to attend, you'll probably have to sign up. They have a finite amount of slots and a finite amount of time to get through everyone, so you'll need to let them know you're coming. This assures that you get a spot, too. Some casting calls sign up the first, say, 5,000 people, and then everyone else is welcome to come, but not guaranteed they'll get seen. Don't be one of those people. You don't want to waste days of your life preparing for the audition and waiting in line and then not even having one. Many TV shows rely on the Internet, too. If you don’t want to wait around for the show to come to you (or if the show doesn’t do that in the first place), make a tape and send it in. They’ll review it and it could be as easy as that. Check out their policies online. Find the submission deadlines, length requirements, and any other stipulations you have to meet. Is there a specific name you can address the tape to? On the tape or in the audition, the most important thing to do to land a gig on reality TV is to make yourself interesting and unique. They're not going to cast someone who is forgettable.  However, make sure that it’s something you can keep up – too many people try to appear outlandish and it’s just a bad act that everyone can see through. Try to be yourself, but emphasize your quirkier tendencies. You'll want to make yourself look attractive, too (at least, in most cases). Reality TV tends to have a penchant for the more good-looking of our species.
Summary: Pick out what TV shows you want to be on. Check out their casting calls. Sign up for an audition. Alternatively, make an audition tape. Make yourself interesting and unique.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use the tip of a chisel or knife to chip away a small piece of the plaster in an out-of-the-way area of the wall. If the brick below is intact and still has its original color, you can proceed with confidence. If it crumbles or breaks underneath your touch or looks cracked or porous, it’s probably best to leave it alone.  Attempting to expose deteriorated brick will only damage it further. If you’re not careful, you could end up ruining the appearance of the brick or even compromising the stability of the wall. It’s necessary to expose a portion of the brick in order to see if it’s worth uncovering the rest. Brick doesn’t always age gracefully, even when it’s sealed away beneath another finishing material. To prepare for restoration, start by removing any nearby furniture, fixtures, or personal belongings from the area you’ll be working in. Then, spread out one or more sheets of plastic over the floor, covering as much territory as you can. Use painter’s tape to secure the edges of the plastic to the floor at the base of the wall.  Taking a chisel to a plaster wall can generate a considerable amount of dust and debris. By taking a few moments to put down a protective buffer, you stand to save yourself a lot of time and energy that you might otherwise spend deep-cleaning later on. It may also be a good idea to seal off air vents and doorways close to your work area to limit the amount of dust that makes its way into other parts of your home. It’s important that you use a respirator that actually filters the air to avoid breathing in lungfuls of drifting dust. An ordinary facemask won’t cut it for this project. And since this project is likely to take many hours, you’ll want to pull on some thick, durable gloves to keep your hands comfortable while you go to work on the plaster. Plan on wearing a change of old clothes that you don’t mind ruining. You may never get all the dust out of them once you’re done.
Summary:
Inspect the condition of the brick you want to expose before you begin. Cover the floor below the wall with plastic sheeting. Equip yourself with a respirator, goggles, and a pair of work gloves.