In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Check all product labels for safety instructions before you begin. Gloves, work clothing, and protective eyewear are all recommended. If you have single cracks less than ¼" (6mm) wide, use asphalt crack filler. Check the label for application instructions or apply as follows:  Shake the bottle to mix the product evenly. Cut off the top of the nozzle so the opening is narrower than the crack. (If there is no nozzle, load the product into an asphalt caulk gun instead.) Squeeze the filler directly into the crack until it is flush with the driveway. Let dry for 24 hours. If the filler has sunk below the driveway surface level, apply an additional coat. Wait at least 24 hours after the final coat before walking or driving over the repair. This material is intended for "alligator scale" or "spiderweb" crack patterns, single cracks wider than ¼" (6mm), and small depressions shallower than 2" (5cm). If the alligator cracks are severe, chunks of the asphalt may be fully separated from the driveway. You may achieve a stronger repair if you remove these entirely, then refill the hole using the pothole method above. Pour a little of the material onto the center of the damage. Spread it out with an asphalt squeegee (or an asphalt brush) until the damage is covered with ⅛ to ¼" (3 to 6 mm) of material. Check the label instructions first. Some products may need to be mixed in a bucket before application. Spread on additional alligator patching material until the cracked area or depression is level with its surroundings. For a more even transition, squeegee out a thin layer one or two feet (0.3 to 0.6m) in each direction. The material will harden over the course of a few hours, depending on climate and depth of the repair. Thick repairs may crack slightly over the course of a few days. Apply an additional thin coat if this happens.
Summary: Follow safety instructions. Fill small cracks with asphalt crack filler. Buy alligator asphalt patch for more serious cracks. Spread the alligator patching material with an asphalt squeegee. Repeat until level. Let dry. Repeat if needed. Allow 24 hours for the blacktop to dry and cure before parking or walking on the driveway.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: While you won't need any formal continuing education courses, it's important that you stay up to date on current trends in the fashion world. Fashion trends change very quickly, and if you fall behind you'll quickly find it hard to continue working in fashion. The best way to keep on top of trends is to immerse yourself in fashion.  Read fashion magazines. Publications like Vogue and GQ feature current and burgeoning fashion trends, as well as fashion advice and interviews with designers. Attend fashion shows. If you live in a big city this should be fairly easy, but if you live in a smaller town you can still find shows put on by local brands or retailers. Observe how people and storefronts are dressed. You can people watch in the park, or walk around the big shopping district in your local city, and take note of what people and mannequins are wearing.  Follow fashion designers online. If you have some fashion designers whose work you admire, follow them on social media (especially Instagram, but also Twitter and Facebook) to see what they're working on and what inspires them. The specifics of your work will vary, depending on what areas you focus on and which positions you apply to. Generally, if you are working in fashion design, you may start out working as an assistant designer. Duties for this position may include:  designing garment instructions (also called "briefs") producing concept and mood boards, which include photographs, fabric samples, and color samples using patterns to design and cut basic shapes (called "blocks")  sewing together materials to create garments and accessories If you graduated with an impressive portfolio or have worked for a while as an assistant designer, you may advance to a more creative position. The specifics will once again vary, depending on where you work and what area you concentrate in, but general duties may include:  choosing collection themes selecting fabrics, colors, and/or styles for garments using CAD programs to create original designs presenting design ideas to your creative director  supervising sample garment construction If your a dedicated designer and you're ready to spread your wings, you may be considering starting your own fashion design label. However, it can be very difficult to get such a venture off the ground. Think very carefully about what you'll need in order to start a business, and consider whether or not this option is right for you.  Many designers dream of running a fashion label, but most don't realize that you need a great deal of money and connections. You need to know people who will help you get clients, publish/distribute photo shoots, put on fashion shows, and so forth. If you want to get a ready-to-wear company started, you'll need around $2 million to $3 million to get it off the ground. Fabric samples alone can cost around $100,000 each season.  Remember that you'll need a strong business sense to manage your own design label. It's essentially the same as starting your own business: you'll need to hire (and pay) employees, balance your budget, manage expenses, and make executive decisions to keep your business afloat. Be aware that not every label is an instant success. Some labels take years to gain recognition, while others simply run out of money and/or patience after a year or two. Whether you advance to a more corporate position or have a background in business administration, you may decide to work on the business side of fashion. Duties may include:  analyzing and predicting fashion trends estimating material and manufacturing costs finding suppliers  marketing designs to retailers and/or consumers
Summary:
Stay up to date on fashion trends. Assist a designer. Create your own designs. Consider starting a label. Work on the business side of fashion.