When you think of casinos, does Las Vegas immediately spring to mind? If so, you might be surprised to know that not a single one of the casinos in Las Vegas ranks among the top ten highest-grossing casinos in the world in the GBGC (Global Betting and Gaming Consultants) 2015 report. In fact, none of the high rollers were even located in America. If you’d like to check out the world’s biggest casinos, you’ll have to visit Asia....
Employers often have to look through hundreds of job applications to fill a position. To stand out, you will need to write a targeted cover letter for every job application you submit. Without a strong cover letter targeted to the specific position, your application will not get a second look. Today, you will learn tips for writing a targeted cover letter and will apply those tips to your job applications....
Commercial casualty insurance is business insurance that primarily covers damage caused by a business or its employees. Learn more about this category of insurance and why it matters for your business. What Is Commercial Casualty Insurance? Commercial casualty insurance is a broad category that’s mostly comprised of liability coverages. It’s the liability half of property and casualty insurance. Property insurance covers financial losses that result from damage or destruction of your business’ physical assets like buildings or furniture....
There are loads of fun, creative advertising ideas that can help to further promote your pet business. Better yet, these don’t necessarily cost a lot. Here are some very cool advertising concepts: Business Cards A lot of people neglect to realize that business cards are, indeed, a form of advertising. These can also be a form of creative advertising in that one can design them to be fun and colorful. (Just be sure not to clutter them with too much info....
First Encounter Assault Recon (F.E.A.R.) is a first-person shooter game in the survival-horror genre. If you’re playing on PC, use these F.E.A.R. cheat codes to get full ammunition, spawn weapons, make yourself invincible, and more. These cheats only work with First Encounter Assault Recon (F.E.A.R.) for Windows. The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions do not support cheat codes. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment How to Enter FEAR Cheats on PC While playing the game on a PC, press T (the default key for the Talk command) to open a text box....
Graphic designers create visual elements, such as images, illustrations, and text, to communicate messages through digital, print, and other types of media. Also known as graphic artists, they can develop designs for magazines and newspapers, websites, packaging, video games, promotional displays, marketing materials, and more. Graphic Designer Duties & Responsibilities The job generally requires the ability to do the following work: Determine the scope of a project by meeting with clients or the creative director of a companyPresent possible design concepts to clients or colleaguesUse digital tools and software, such as illustration, photo editing, and layout software, to create designsCreate visual elements such as logos, images, and illustrationsDesign layouts for projects, and determine which colors, images, and fonts to useIncorporate feedback and changes recommended by clients or the company’s creative directorPrepare digital files for production...
Most Canadian income tax refunds are issued in anywhere from two weeks to 16 weeks depending on the type of return and when you filed it, according to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). When you file your tax return on or before your due date, CRA will send a Notice of Assessment and any applicable refund within: Two weeks of receiving your electronically filed returnEight weeks of receiving your paper-filed return16 weeks of receiving your nonresident paper-filed return...
Television executives are in charge of programming. They decide which pilots get made into TV shows, which series get renewed, and which programs get canceled. Being an executive can be rewarding and potentially lucrative, though the job can also be quite demanding and highly competitive. Getting elevated to this level in the industry takes determination, motivation, and astute networking abilities. And once an executive has earned such a coveted slot, like any greenlit pilot, they have to prove themselves and get good ratings to get renewed....
Surveys are one of the most common market research tools. Most surveys emphasize either a qualitative or a qualitative design, but both approaches can be used in a single survey. Still trying to choose between qualitative and quantitative research methods? Why You Should a Quantitative Approach At the most basic level, quantitative surveys are designed to take hard, numerical measures of responses to a research question, such as frequency, magnitude, and direction of change....
Have you ever wanted to share a tweet on Twitter by linking to it in an email or on social media, but couldn’t find the URL? Or maybe you’re trying to enter Twitter sweepstakes where you need to Tweet a message and then send the sponsor a link to your Twitter post as proof, but can’t find the link to copy? If you visit Twitter, you’ll see a stream of tweets, but it isn’t immediately obvious how to link to any specific one....
Since its introduction in 2005, the video sharing/social media site YouTube has become an indispensable advertising and marketing tool for businesses in every industry, of every size to promote their products to prospects and customers. Its reach is vast and global, as evidenced by the statistics: 1.3 billion people use YouTube.300 hours of video are uploaded every minute.5 billion videos are watched every day.80 percent of people aged 18–49 watch YouTube....
At the beginning of each semester, every drama teacher is faced with a difficult challenge: How does one get 23 complete strangers to quickly become friends and colleagues? Icebreakers help students (and teachers!) learn names, project voices, and express themselves. Each one of the activities listed below provides an experience that is both entertaining and productive. The games may be simple enough for elementary students, but teens will have just as much fun....
Internal medicine veterinarians are specialists that are qualified to perform advanced diagnostic services and create treatment plans for illnesses related to the internal body systems of animals. Internal Medicine Veterinarian Duties & Responsibilities Routine duties for an internal medicine specialist in private practice include: Perform diagnostic tests and exams. Evaluate scans and tests. Use a variety of specialized medical equipment. Perform surgical procedures. Update patient files. Supervise internal medicine vet techs or surgical vet techs....
Purchasing an investment property is only the first step as a property investor. The next step is actually managing the property. There are very specific management requirements you will have as a rental property owner. Here are five tips to make your investment a success. Keep Up With Maintenance One of the most important things you should do with your investment property is to keep up with the property maintenance. This is important for two reasons....
An MFA degree is issued to those who graduate from a post-secondary education program focusing on the arts. It stands for Master of Fine Arts degree. Learn more about MFA degrees and their requirements. What Is an MFA Degree? In most areas of study, students have the option of enrolling in a master’s or doctoral program after receiving a bachelor’s degree to continue their education. Students interested in the creative arts can pursue a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree....
While many nursing jobs are clinical and require an in-person presence, there are a surprising number of nursing jobs from home. Learn about the different types of jobs available and then browse a list of employers who often offer these positions. Types of at-home nursing jobs include: Medical Call Center Working in a medical call center is perhaps the at-home nursing job that takes the least experience. Nurses who have worked in a clinical setting can usually transition to this type of work....
The Air Force advises you to get in shape before you report for Air Force Basic Military Training. You should work on your physical conditioning in advance so you will be prepared to pass the fitness standards required for entry and then to go through the physical conditioning and meet the physical training targets required for graduation. Suggested Fitness Level at Basic Training Arrival How fit should you be before you arrive?...
A security deposit is a sum of money that a tenant agrees to place with a landlord before taking possession of a rental unit. The amount is usually based on the monthly rent, and it’s intended to protect the landlord in the event of damage to the unit or a breach of the lease by the tenant. A security deposit is sometimes called a “damage deposit” because it protects the landlord against such issues....
Parallel importing is a form of unauthorized or unlicensed international trade that some importers partake in to capture the customer market. It is often referred to as the “gray market” because it needs some specific examples and explaining so that all parties are aware of its meaning and understand its lawfulness. The product themselves are not counterfeit, bootleg, or fake. However, the privilege to import those goods has not been granted by the owner of the intellectual property....
Liner notes, the written accounts accompanying a record, cassette or CD, have been an important element in the presentation of commercial music. Changes in the way music is delivered to listeners, however, have changed the function and utility of liner notes, which have also been affected by social and political trends. Record Industry Background The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which certifies gold and platinum album sales, has been keeping records of annual album sales only since 1973....
