Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Provide proof that you are legally present in the U. Make sure you will be at least 13 years old by this year’s deadline. Don’t audition if you’re running for public office. Submit to a background check. Save enough money to cover your own travel expenses. Complete and return any required paperwork on time. Be prepared to meet the show’s travel demands if you’re selected. Work with the producer to ensure you meet all propriety requirements.

Answer: S. You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to compete on The Voice, but you do need to be able to prove that you can legally stay and work in the U.S. Some acceptable forms of proof include:  A valid U.S. passport A valid U.S. driver’s license and social security card A green card You don’t have to be 13 yet at the time of your audition. However, you must turn 13 by the deadline stated on The Voice’s casting website in order to participate in the current year’s competition. Check the Eligibility page to see if you meet the age criteria to compete: https://www.nbcthevoice.com/auditions/eligibility.   For example, to participate in the 2019 competition, you must turn 13 on or before March 20, 2019. If you’re younger than 18, you’ll need to have a parent or guardian submit a Parental/Legal Guardian Consent form along with your application. Candidates for public office aren’t eligible to audition for The Voice. If you are selected to participate in the competition, you’ll have to put off running for any office for at least 1 year after the final episode of that year’s show is broadcast. If you do want to run for office after competing, talk to the producers about the projected schedule for the show so that you can plan accordingly. Before you can participate on The Voice, you may be asked to complete a background check to ensure that you are legally eligible to compete. You’ll need to voluntarily agree to the check. Make sure to submit any required paperwork or supporting documents associated with the background check.  You will likely need to supply written permission for the background check to be conducted.  You may also need to participate in a physical and psychological evaluation if you’re selected as a contestant. The Voice won’t pay for you to travel to auditions, so be prepared to pay for your own transportation and (if necessary) room and board. If you don’t live in or near one of the audition cities, plan ahead so that you can reserve any necessary tickets or hotel rooms in advance. In 2019, The Voice auditions are being held in New York, NY, Miami, FL, Nashville, TN, and San Francisco, CA. If you’re invited to be a participant, you will need to fill out a variety of agreements, release forms, and waivers. Make sure you fill out all of these forms and submit them by the required deadlines so that you will be eligible to participate in the show.  Documents you may be required to submit include a Participant Agreement and a Release and Arbitration Provision. If you’re a minor, you may need a parent or guardian to complete some of the paperwork for you. If you make it to the last rounds of the audition process, you may be asked to stay in Los Angeles, CA for up to 7 days during the final selection. If you’re selected as a contestant, be ready to travel to one or more locations and stay there for several weeks or months during the filming of the show. If you’re selected as a finalist or a competitor, the producer of the show will pay for your travel and lodging expenses. Before you can compete on The Voice, the producer and the network(s) involved in broadcasting the show will need to determine if it would be inappropriate for you to compete for any reason. Make sure to answer any questions honestly and provide any details that they request. They may ask you if:  You or any of your family members have worked for NBC or any other networks or studios involved in the show over the past 2 years. You or a family member has been involved in the development or production of The Voice, or worked for someone who has. You or a family member has been involved with advertising or sponsorship of the show.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure that the DVD player is plugged into a power outlet. Check all of the Input or Auxiliary channels. Try a different cable.

Answer: DVD players need a power source in order to work, so double-check that the player is plugged into the wall or a power strip. DVD players will display on one of the Input or Auxiliary channels. They will not show up on Channel 3 or 4 like some VCRs. Some TVs will label the Input channels based on the type of input, such as "HDMI", "AV", and "COMPONENT." Refer back to Method one if you have a question about which input type you are using. Sometimes, old cables can become frayed and the plugs can start coming loose. This can lead to a poor or nonworking connection. Try a new cable to see if your problem can be fixed. Note: There are a lot of companies that market extremely expensive cables. For the most part, you will not see any significant difference using high-end cables. This is especially true for HDMI, where a $5 cable will perform the same as an $80 cable.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Set aside plenty of time. Address any large problems. Soak your locks for 10 minutes. Wash the locks with shampoo. Work conditioner into each lock. Gently pick apart one lock from the bottom. Comb out the loosened portion periodically. Repeat with the remaining locks. Condition your hair. Care for your hair well.

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You can “unlock” your dreadlocks without cutting them, but the process will take a long time. Short locks that have only been around for a year or less might come undone within four to eight hours. Longer locks that you've had for multiple years may take 15 to 48 hours. Before removing individual locks and small knots, look for any locks that have joined together and any large matted sections at the root. Gently pull these areas apart using your hands.  Work as close to the scalp as possible while doing this. If you cannot remove these tangles without severely breaking your hair, it's best to wait until you work on the smaller locks before removing these large knots. Fill a sink or basin with warm water and lean back, submerging your locks completely. Let your locks soak for a full 10 minutes. Work small amounts of detangling or degreasing shampoo into each section of each lock. Wash each lock with hot water, as well.  The water should be as hot as you can make it without burning yourself. The hot water and shampoo should help melt any wax and grease that has built up. Thoroughly rinse the shampoo out of your locks before continuing. Apply small amounts of conditioner to each section of each lock. Rub the conditioner into each lock using your fingers.  Do not rinse the conditioner out of your locks at this point. If necessary, you can wrap your hair in a towel to keep it out of your face until you are ready to continue. Use a metal comb to pierce the bottom of the lock and work apart the knots there. Gradually work your way up the entire length of the lock in the same manner.  A tail comb is easiest to use. You can use the tip of the tail to pierce the bottom of your lock. If you're using a regular comb, you will need to work the teeth of the comb into the bottom of the lock. After inserting the comb into the lock, gently pull it apart using the comb and your fingers. Don't be afraid to apply a significant amount of pressure. If the locks are too tough to unravel, work more conditioner and warm water into the hair before trying again. After you pull apart 1 inch (2.5 cm) or so, comb through the top of the loosened section down to the very bottom.  Repeat this step for every 1 inch (2.5 cm) you unravel. Removing the tangles and shed hair throughout the unraveling process will lead to fewer problems than waiting until the very end. After you unravel one lock, repeat the same process with the remaining locks. Work on each lock one by one until all of them have come undone. If you have difficulty working the locks apart with a comb, you might find it easier to do so with a metal knitting needle or long sewing needle. When using a needle, slip the point into a loop near the edge of the dread and carefully pull the loop out. Repeat as needed along the length of the lock. Apply more conditioner to your hair after unlocking it all. Let the conditioner sit on your hair for five minutes before rinsing it out. This round of conditioner should help repair some of the damage caused by the picking process. Your hair will probably look unhealthy immediately after the removal of your locks, but if you wash and condition it regularly, its condition should improve quickly.  Use a leave-in conditioner each time you wash your hair for the first week or so. When drying your hair, use a low temperature setting. Straighten your hair with a flat iron to manage any waves or frizz.