Structured Query Language, commonly known as SQL, is a standard programming language for relational databases. Despite being older than many other types of code, it is the most widely implemented database language. Because SQL is so common, knowing it is valuable to anyone involved in computer programming or who uses databases to collect and organize information. Learn more about what SQL is and career opportunities in the field. What Is SQL?...
If you’re looking for a way to build your team quickly and effectively as part of your regular meetings and training sessions, these team builder icebreaker questions are a good fit. Use these icebreakers to help you create a meeting or training environment that fosters communication and encourages collaboration. Here are guidelines about how to facilitate and use these icebreaker questions for meetings. Questions to Ask During Icebreakers Professional Outlook...
Three Card Poker is becoming one of the most popular new table games. Players are discovering that Three Card Poker is not only easy to play but it is a lot of fun. The game is played with a single deck of 52 cards. Three Card Poker is actually two games in one. There is the Play/Ante game where you are playing against the dealer to see who has the highest hand....
Before the Violent Femmes, few rock music fans had had the opportunity to see how much they use of acoustic instruments and a stripped-down approach could convey urgency and raw emotion. After the beloved cult band’s emergence, no one even tried to imitate the legendary post-punk/college rock genius of the group, perhaps knowing fully that such a response would be futile given the originality on display. Here’s a chronological look at the Femmes’ best ragged, uncensored and generally peerless explorations of angst and confusion, which highly influenced the burst of alternative music to come....
When companies are deciding on which Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to purchase, they will generally look to the major players in their industry or market segment. SAP, Oracle, and Infor offer the most popular ERP systems that can be customized to incorporate a company’s business processes but will often require a company to adopt some of the best practices incorporated in the ERP software they purchase. For many thousands of companies, this approach to implementing ERP software has worked extremely well and will continue to attract the majority of large and medium-sized businesses....
Employers will often ask candidates to reflect upon the aspects of the job that will be most and least challenging for them. You should be prepared for a question like, “What part of this job will be the easiest for you to master?” or “What part of the job will be the least challenging?” What the Interviewer Wants to Know This line of questioning is a way for the interviewer to appraise your strengths and weaknesses without asking directly about them....
On Thursday of graduation week from Air Force Basic Military Training, a special ceremony is held to mark the transition from trainee to airman. At the Airman’s coin ceremony, which many airmen consider to be one of the most significant events of their careers, each trainee receives a coin that designates the end of their training period. Some of the coins are for special recognition. Air Force Coin Ceremony Friends and family are invited to attend this ceremony....
01 of 14 Mia Wasikowska as Alice in Alice in Wonderland Photo © Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. “Alice in Wonderland” has long been a classic in the world of literature. A story that hinges on the absurd, it does seem like the perfect material for a Tim Burton/Johnny Depp movie. Take a look at some of the characters and pictures from the movie—eccentric yet rich and beautiful. Mia Wasikowska plays Alice, who returns to the Wonderland (actually Underland) world she once visited as a young girl in Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” movie....
Charlie Brown cartoons leaped from the newspaper comic strips to animated TV specials in 1965. Since then, the “Peanuts” gang, created by Charles M. Schulz, has endeared themselves to fans around the world. From that first Christmas special, to “The Peanuts Movie”, here’s your quick reference guide to Charlie Brown cartoons. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” A Charlie Brown Christmas / ABC “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was the very first cartoon ever created that was based on Charles M....
Legal positions vary greatly in scope and responsibility, but certain core skills are required for most of them. It goes without saying that you’ll need the physical stamina and the energy necessary to put in long days, but certain emotional attributes can’t be overlooked either. Nobody wants an attorney to whom they’re just another case number. A capacity for empathy can go a long way. And while it can also pay to be pessimistic—you’re always prepared for the worst-case scenario with a solution already prepared in the back of your mind—you don’t want that to be visible to your clients....
Creative works like books, music, and website content are protected by copyright law. Only the creator of the work has the right to use it. But the law also allows limited use, depending on how the content of the work is used, by whom, and the amount of use. If you use creative works as a teacher, reviewer, journalist, writer, producer, or artist, you need to know about the “fair use” doctrine and how to use part of creative work while staying within its rules....
The goods and services tax (GST) is a 5% tax on the supply of most goods and services in Canada. It is charged in every province, either separately or as a part of the harmonized sales tax (HST). Most Canadian businesses are responsible for collecting remitting the GST or HST on taxable goods and services. Learn more about how this tax works and when it applies. What Is the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?...
LinkedIn is an affordable, effective resource for home business owners to make strategic business connections, find new clients and customers, and locate support and resources. But like all other Internet assets, it only works if people are able to find and connect with you. While there are many ways you can harness the power of LinkedIn within the network, you can and should also promote your profile outside of LinkedIn. You can easily include a text link from your website to LinkedIn, but a graphic badge will more likely be seen and clicked....
Free address labels are customized labels with your name and address along with a decorative photo. These are often given away for free from charities in hopes to spread awareness of their cause. These free address labels can come in handy. They’re one of the oldest Internet freebies around but have been increasingly difficult to get. With these tips below, you’ll be able to get a ton of free address labels sent to your home....
The average American drives 26.4 minutes—each way—in their commute to work. And even though telecommuting, flexible schedules, and alternative scheduling options were supposed to fix the commuting problem, we’ve ended up with a commute that’s actually longer than the average commute was in 1990—when it was less around 22 minutes. And that’s average. If you live in a big city or have a long commute, you can travel for more than an hour each way, five days a week....
A business plan is an integral part of running a food truck. With low start-up costs, food trucks make a great alternative to opening your restaurant. It doesn’t mean that they are cheap or free to start. It costs anywhere between $50,000 to well over $100,000 or more to open a new food truck, so most entrepreneurs will need some financing when starting. To help sell your food truck idea to investors, you’ll need a comprehensive business plan—a roadmap to success....
The sewer pipe connecting a house to the municipal branch or main sewer line under the street (in a typical installation) is called a lateral. This is usually a 4-inch pipe that is buried below the frost line in a trench that is properly prepared and sloped. The slope is the most critical aspect of the job, as it determines how well the pipe drains by the force of gravity. The basic installation process of a new sewer lateral can be broken down into five major steps....
Poultry industry careers (both in meat and egg production) have grown in popularity in recent years, and there are many internship opportunities available to those wishing to work in the field of poultry science. Poultry Industry Internships Butterball (headquartered in North Carolina) offers an internship program for college upperclassmen with an interest in the poultry industry. Internships run for a period of 8 weeks. Students must submit a resume, complete an application, and pass a comprehensive interview....
Resistance to change is the act of opposing or struggling with modifications or transformations that alter the status quo. This resistance can manifest itself in one employee, or in the workplace as a whole. Learn what causes resistance to change and how you can reduce it. What Is Resistance to Change? Resistance to change is the unwillingness to adapt to altered circumstances. It can be covert or overt, organized, or individual....
Rumble Racing is a racing game for the PlayStation 2 console. Published by Electronic Arts in 2001, it’s a single and multiplayer arcade title based on another EA game called NASCAR Rumble. Each car has three modes: rookie, pro, and elite. The game becomes increasingly difficult as the gameplay progresses. If you’re stuck behind the pack, here’s a handy list of cheat codes and achievements. This guide is specifically for the PS2 version of Rumble Racing....
