INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As a last resort, you can try to use streaming websites on your Android device. This can be difficult as most of these sites are not designed for mobile use and are often clogged with ads. Some of the more popular sites include World Wide Internet TV, Live TV Cafe, and Stream2Watch. Most sites list all the programs that are currently playing, and you can use the search function to find exactly what you want. Many of these sites specialize in programming from across the globe. Clicking on a stream will usually open another tab that attempts to trick you into downloading something. Close the new tab to return to your stream, which may take a few moments to load. The stream itself may be obscured by ads as well, and you will need to zoom in and hunt for the "X" buttons to close them.

SUMMARY: Open a streaming website in your device's browser. Find the program you want to watch. Beware of popups.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you do not feel ready for the exam or need further training to complete your 100 hours, ask a local technician for an apprenticeship or internship. The AAM and SPCP list members who offer internships on their online directories, though members not listed may also agree to take you on. Most microblading internship programs are not paid. In some cases, certified technicians may charge a fee of up to $500 per procedure for apprenticeship services. The AAM and SPCP require you to purchase an organization membership to take their exam. Both organizations offer membership through their online shop, with the AAM charging $250 and the SPCP charging $310. Though both boards grant similar levels of professional respect, the AAM is known primarily in the United States while the SPCP has greater recognition abroad. In addition to 100 hours of microblade training, both boards require you to complete a Bloodborne Pathogens Standard course that meets OSHA’s BPS standard. These courses are cheap, running $25 and under, and the organizations prefer you complete them in person. When finished, you should receive a Bloodborne Pathogens training certificate. If you cannot complete the course in person, your organization may accept online alternatives from Eduwhere or Your Training Place. Upcoming tests are listed on each of the board’s official websites. Both organizations charge $250 per test. The AAM sells applications through their online shop while the SPCP offers them through an informational PDF. At this time, or any time prior to the exam, your chosen organization may ask you for a photo ID, proof of membership, and proof that you successfully completed BPS and microblade training. Because part of their exam is practical, the AAM requires proof of technician’s insurance and a client file with examples of 5 eyebrows, 5 eyeliners, and 5 lips you worked on during training. If you’re located in New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts, or Nevada, this lowers to 2 eyebrows, 2 eyeliners, and 2 lips. The SPCP exam is comprised of 100 multiple choice questions covering infection control, diseases and disorders, anatomy and physiology, pigmentology, technical applications, regulations, client management, and documentation. The AAM exam is divided into 3 sections, including a written exam, oral exam, and practical exam covering similar topics. To help you prepare for the exam, the AAM and SPCP sell extensive study guides and sample tests through their online stores.

SUMMARY: Ask for an apprenticeship with a local technician. Join the AAM or SPCP. Pass a BPS certification course. Sign up for an AAM or SPCP certification test. Provide proof of insurance and client work (AAM only). Pass your certification test.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While your statement of purpose is written for an audience of scholars, and can make use of specialized vocabulary, it should sound nice as well. Reading your essay out loud is a good way to make sure it flows well, and doesn’t have any awkward phrases, overly long sentences, or other issues. Mark any problem spots as you read your statement of purpose outloud, then revise them. Professors in your field will know what makes a compelling and convincing statement of purpose. Ask at least two who know you well (such as your thesis advisor, or any who write you letters of recommendation) to read over the statement once you’ve drafted it. If they have any suggestions to improve your statement, revise it and ask them to read it again. After you’ve drafted and revised your statement of purpose, and some professors have given it their seal of approval, it’s ready for a final polishing. Go through your essay with a fine-toothed comb, checking for typos and any other errors. Don’t rely on your word processor’s spelling and grammar check tools, since they might not catch everything. After your statement of purpose is finished, re-read the directions on your application. Make sure you’ve answered any specific questions on the prompt, and that you’ve formatted everything properly. Once everything looks good, it’s ready to go! If you have multiple applications, make sure that you’ve matched the right statement of purpose with the right application. You don’t want to send in a statement of purpose that mentions the wrong school!

SUMMARY: Read your work out loud. Have professors look over your statement. Proofread and copy edit. Double check all requirements before submitting.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you don't have a tortilla warmer, wrapping your tortillas in foil and towels will keep them warm for about 15 minutes. For tortillas that weren't heated in a stack, stack them up to eight high. For stacks that aren't covered in foil, wrap each stack of tortillas in foil. Wrap each pack in a towel. Tortilla warmers are round containers with removable lids, and they keep tortillas warm longer than the foil and towel method. They are often made of plastic, ceramic, or terra cotta, and some are designed for the oven, the microwave, or both. Most tortilla warmers also double as warming containers that you can reheat tortillas in directly. To heat tortillas in the tortilla warmers, most require a damp paper towel in the bottom of the container, followed by about eight tortillas. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions about heating. With a cloth tortilla warmer, place the tortillas inside the cloth shell and heat them in the microwave. The insulating and moisture wicking cloth and plastic shell then keeps the tortillas warm and soft—but not soggy—for over an hour.

SUMMARY:
Wrap them in foil and a towel. Place them in a tortilla warmer. Use a cloth tortilla warmer. Finished.