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Restaurant menus are similar to fashion — some menu items come and go, while others have staying power (like blue jeans or a little black dress). 2018 menu trends feature a host of exotic ingredients coupled with old fashion preparation methods. While many of the 2018 menu trends are an extension of consumers growing awareness around health and environmental sustainability, others focus on adventure-seeking diners who want to experience global flavors when they go out to eat....

One reason many people start a home business is to have flexibility in the hours they work. For example, many moms want to have a home business that allows them to stay home to raise the kids. Unfortunately, not all home businesses allow owners to work whenever they want. For example, many service-based businesses, such as virtual support, need to operate during regular business hours. Many tutoring businesses need to be available in the afternoon....

Whether you’re preparing for your next audition or just want to keep your skills sharp, these five short comedic women’s monologues will help you take your acting abilities to the next level. Develop your delivery with these selections from Broadway and Off-Broadway comedies. A key quote is included with each recommendation, but you’ll need to review the scene and play for context and to determine whether the selection’s length will fit your needs....

If you’ve graduated from law school and you don’t have a job, well, you’re not alone. A 2013 study by the National Association for Law Placement found only 64.4% of the class of 2012 had jobs requiring bar passage by nine months after graduation. What can you do? If you’re an unemployed law grad, here are five suggestions. Is the Law for You? It’s also worth thinking carefully about whether you truly want to practice law....

Researching rare, unusual, or unique items to sell on eBay can be tricky. Most eBay sellers are conditioned to check completed listings for pricing information. But if the item is rare or one of a kind, there may not be any comps to compare it to. Here are a few strategies for researching items when eBay sold items don’t provide the needed information. Check Active Listings Completed listings may not have many results for Items limited in quantity....

The longest-performing rock band of all time, the Rolling Stones have greatly influenced rock and roll throughout the decades. Beginning as part of the British Rock Invasion of the 1960s, the Rolling Stones quickly became the “bad-boy” band with an image of sex, drugs, and wild behavior. After five decades together, the Rolling Stones have amassed eight #1 singles and ten consecutive gold albums. Dates: 1962-Present Also Known As: The Stones...

Aviation Machinist Mates are aircraft engine mechanics. They inspect, adjust, test, repair, and overhaul aircraft engines and propellers. ADs also perform routine maintenance, prepare aircraft for flight, and assist in handling aircraft on the ground. These technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. Aircrew performs numerous in-flight duties and operates aircraft systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft. Aircrew earns additional pay for flying. These technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew....

In Cars for Nintendo Wii, you compete in dozens of races as your favorite characters from the 2006 Pixar classic movie. New vehicles and tracks get unlocked as you win competitions, but there are cheats for Cars on Wii that give you access to everything the game has to offer from the very start. Disney Pixar Cars Cheat Codes for Wii To enter cheats, select Options on the main menu, then choose Password....

If you are applying for a retail or customer service job, or any other position where you have personal contact with consumers or businesses, your interviewer will be eager to find out how you would interact with customers and provide them with assistance. A typical job interview question for this type of customer-focused position is “What is good customer service?” A related question is, “What does customer service mean to you?...

A parole officer and a probation officer both perform different roles. While both deal with convicted criminals, parole officers deal with criminals who have served a prison sentence. Probation officers help convicted criminals who have been granted probation—they don’t have to go to prison, but they need help to keep from returning to a life of crime. Sometimes criminals go to jail or prison, and other times they are sentenced to probation....

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 is a cel-shaded fighting game based on the popular animated television series Dragon Ball Z. It came out on the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube in 2003. If you’re having some trouble beating your opponents, here’s a guide to cheats and unlockable hidden characters. This guide is specifically for the PS2 version of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2. How to Unlock Everything in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2...

Are you thinking about becoming a high school or middle school teacher, either as your first job or as a complete change in your career trajectory? How about a different job working in a school? There are plenty of occupations to choose from within the education industry. In recent years, the demand for qualified teachers in the United States has become critical. A 2021 survey of district and school leaders by Education Week found that 40% said teacher shortages were severe or very severe....

Some of the most coveted law enforcement jobs are found in the federal government. Federal law enforcement jobs tend to come with higher salaries, great health benefits, and generous retirement packages. They’re available at several different agencies, all with unique but important missions and encompassing all manner of specialties. FBI Agents Michael Caulfield Archive / Contributor / WireImage / Getty Images The Federal Bureau of Investigation is perhaps the best known and most famous federal law enforcement agency....

As a single mom, you really can find time to exercise—even when your schedule is hectic. One of the secrets to making it happen is involving your kids, so that finding the time to exercise doesn’t have to mean hiring a babysitter. Plus, the benefits of regular exercise—like warding off depression and helping you get a better night’s sleep—can be particularly helpful in maintaining the stamina you need to raise your family as a single parent....

Every year, Golden Corral honors veterans and active military members with a free Veterans Day meal. Over the past 20 years, they’ve provided the free buffet to over 6 million and raised over $17.5 million for Disabled American Veterans. When This year, Golden Corral is handing out free meals on Monday, November 14, from 5 PM to close. Free meal vouchers were available a couple years ago that could be redeemed within a wide range of dates, but that’s not how they are doing things in 2022....

A “burrowing animal” is an animal that digs a hole or tunnel into the ground for the purposes of shelter or to more safely get from one place to another. Gophers, thanks to Caddyshack, are probably the best-known burrowing animals to golfers. But what do burrowing animals have to do with golf, and why are we bothering to write about them? Because under the Rules of Golf as they were in effect through December 31, 2018, “holes, casts and runways” on a golf course made by burrowing animals were classified as abnormal ground conditions....

Description: Good Housekeeping’s Luxury Wellness Retreat Sweepstakes is giving you the chance to win the cash to buy a relaxing retreat. The grand-prize winner will receive $5,000. Sweepstakes Links: Click Here to Enter this SweepstakesClick Here for the Official Sweepstakes RulesClick Here for the Sweepstakes’ Home Page Note: If the sweepstakes entry link doesn’t work for you, try entering through the home page and looking for a link to the sweepstakes....

Designing coupons can be a fun way for you to show off your creative side. But there are some important features that all coupons should contain, whether they are for products or services. The right coupon campaign can bring in repeat business, attract new customers, and move merchandise cheaper than full-blown ad campaigns. Coupon Expiration Dates All coupons should have an expiration date. Although there are some practical purposes for coupons with long expiration dates, consumers are more likely to tuck coupons away for a rainy day unless the time frame is relatively short....

Is it really possible to make a living working online? The answer is yes. The Internet has not only made it easier to do some types of business but has created new business options, as well. Here is a list of common, popular, and potentially profitable Internet business ideas. Please note, that while these options are viable ways to earn a living, they’re not automatic. Like all home business ideas, success online requires making a choice that you can stick with, researching, planning, and executing your plan....

When The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, was released as a feature-length movie on October 6, 1927, it was the first movie that included dialogue and music on the filmstrip itself. Adding Sounds to Film Before The Jazz Singer, there were silent films. Despite their name, these films were not silent for they were accompanied by music. Often, these films were accompanied by a live orchestra in the theater and from as early as 1900, films were often synchronized with musical scores that were played on amplified record players....