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When we’re working with our engineers, they say, “You’re asking for everything!” and we say, “Well, yeah. That’s what the customer seems to want.”-Julie Porter, Bridgestone Touring/Eco Product Manager Bridgestone’s brand-new Grand Touring tire, the Turanza Serenity Plus, definitely reaches for the sky, better aiming the current Turanza Serenity’s wet grip, quiet ride and long wear by adding in lower rolling resistance, even better wet-grip and light winter performance. That’s a tall order, but one that Bridgestone seems to have largely filled....

Using the military to escape your past and transform yourself is a long-fabled concept. The idea of losing yourself and forging a new identity in the profession of arms is best captured by the popular image of the French Foreign Legionnaire, who escapes a sordid past and assumes a new name far from the land of his birth. And the rags-to-ranks (-to-riches) story of the citizen-soldier, especially since the introduction of the Montgomery GI Bill in 1944, has been a part of countless American success stories....

This officer career in the Air Force is a highly technical career field and requires advanced degrees within the following specialties: aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, computer, electrical, electronics, communication or mechanical. Specialty Summary The Developmental Engineer is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and implementing the systems engineering process to assure required capability over life cycle of Air Force systems. These engineer officers are skilled in the following: Accomplishing specialized engineering processes and subprocessesFormulating engineering policy and proceduresCoordinating and directing engineering and technical management activities and operations necessary for system conception, development, production, verification, deployment, sustainment, operations, support, training, and disposal of high value machines and technology....

Direct deposits are a way for your employer to put your paycheck directly into your bank or credit union account. They eliminate the need to cash a paper paycheck and reduce the risk of lost payments. Find out more about the advantages of direct deposits. What Are Direct Deposits? Direct deposits are electronic payments to a person’s bank account without the need for cash or a paper check. The most common use of direct deposit is with paychecks....

A full-service advertising agency can handle all the marketing and advertising aspects of a business. This usually includes strategic planning, production, creativity, and innovations, as well as interactive marketing services via the internet. When You Need a Full-Service Advertising Agency Having a full-service advertising agency that you can use to help develop campaigns and messaging can be a huge benefit to a business. Take into consideration that most people start businesses to do what they do best, which is “their business....

Gene Sarazen burst onto the golf scene by winning majors in the early 1920s, when he was in his early 20s, the start of a long, fruitful and trailblazing career. He later became one of golf’s elder statesmen, living (and playing golf) almost to the age of 100. Fast Facts: Gene Sarazen Birth name: Eugenio SaraceniNickname: The SquireBorn: February 27, 1902 in Harrison, New YorkDied: May 13, 1999 in Naples, FloridaKey Accomplishments: Winner of 38 PGA Tour titles, including seven major championships....

While most people do much of the same activities each morning, they don’t usually have a purposeful routine. Instead, they’re running around on autopilot. However, if you studied some of the most successful entrepreneurs, you’d discover that most of them have a very specific morning routine. Oprah Winfrey, Vogue’s Anna Wintour, Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, the late Steve Jobs, and even Ben Franklin, have (had) a set morning routine. Instead of rushing through a chaotic morning or walking through it in a fog, successful people have a well-designed morning routine....

More legal employers are looking for job candidates who can hit the ground running as law firms and corporate legal departments cut costs and operate with leaner staffs. You might have the education, the ability, and the ambition, but you might well need work experience as well to get your foot in the door How to get legal experience? Fortunately, you have numerous options. Do Contract Work Contract workers have become a hot commodity in today’s market as law firms and corporate legal departments look for ways to reduce litigation costs....

Anyone, regardless of personality type, has the potential to be a good salesperson. But knowing your personality type can help you to succeed in sales because it will show you the areas in which you probably need to improve. While there are plenty of personality typing systems, most agree that the two basic personality types are the introvert and the extrovert. What Are Introverts and Extroverts? The most basic definition of these two personality types is that extroverts focus on what’s outside their heads while introverts focus on what’s inside....

Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies are set by companies to allow employees to use their personal smartphones, laptops, and tablets for work. A BYOD policy can help set a business up for success—especially a small company—but there are definite downsides to consider. If you’re thinking about implementing a BYOD policy, it’s a good idea to review some of the pros and cons before making a decision. Pros Savings for the company on purchasing and replacing technology No learning curve for employees Potential improvement of employee morale More up-to-date tech due to personal upgrades...

While many professional occupations require a very specific 4-year degree, many sales positions require no degree at all. That said, there are several sales industries, including the pharmaceutical industry that nearly always requires at least a 4-year degree. A very common question that job seekers, searching for a job in the sales industry asks is whether or not they need a degree for a career in sales. The Benefits of Earning a Degree...

Saving money at Target can be simple if you combine your savings apps and credit card with store and manufacturer coupons. To get a handle on how Target handles coupons, check out the following highlights from the company’s coupon policy. Manufacturer and Target Coupons These guidelines apply to all coupons accepted at Target (Color Checkout Coupons, Internet Coupons, Mobile Coupons, Mailed Coupons, Coupons from Newspapers and Magazines, etc.). Target allows you to use one manufacturer coupon (paper or Cartwheel digital), one Target coupon (paper or digital), and one Cartwheel offer per item (unless otherwise noted on coupon)....

Freelancers have full control over their tax situations, more so than those who work as employees. But independence can come at a cost. Freelancers face a heavier tax burden, and they have more record-keeping responsibilities than employees. Some special tax circumstances apply to freelancers and other self-employed professionals. Tax planning for self-employed persons begins with understanding how you’re taxed in the first place. Independent Contractor vs. Employee A freelance professional is an independent contractor....

There are a number of animal career options that offer a salary in the range of $50,000 or more per year. 2:14 Watch Now: 7 Careers Perfect for Animal Lovers Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Veterinary pharmaceutical sales reps market a variety of animal health products to veterinarians and veterinary clinics. There are both inside sales (office based) and outside sales (travel) career paths in this field. The salary for pharmaceutical sales reps usually includes a combination of base salary, commission, company car, and benefits....

Ultrasound technicians are also known as “diagnostic medical sonographers” or “sonographers.” They operate ultrasound equipment that creates images of soft tissue and internal organs using sound waves. Ultrasound technicians work at hospitals and clinics. While sonographers are often associated most with pregnancy, ultrasound technology is also used to diagnose many medical ailments. Ultrasound Technician Careers Becoming an ultrasound technician is a great option for people who desire a lucrative career in healthcare but may not want to pursue the level of education required to become a nurse or a doctor....

Football is a sport played by two teams of 11 players on a 120-yard, rectangular field with goal lines on each end. A football is an oval-like inflated ball usually made of cowhide or rubber. The offense, or the team with control of the ball, attempts to advance the ball down the field by running or passing the ball, while the opposing team aims to stop their advance and tries to take control of the ball....

Web developers on the job market are typically best served by professional resumes that emphasize both their strong tech skills and their creative design talents. That means that the format of a web developer resume can be more “artistic” than that which would be used in more conservative career fields. See tips on how to create a successful web developer resume and get inspiration from a sample. What to Include in Your Resume...

There’s a famous line in the movie “Field of Dreams,” which you no doubt know even if you haven’t seen it: It’s a great, iconic line. However, it should not be your motto when building your internet business. In fact, when it comes to building an online business, it’s pretty awful advice. And it’s a mistake I’ve seen many would-be Internet entrepreneurs make. The reality is, in the offline world you can build a traditional brick-and-mortar business like a pizza shop, open it up, and people will just come in and spend money simply because the location exists - no marketing, advertising, or promotion needed....

“I Crave That Mineral” was one of the last big internet memes of 2014. If you were an active Tumblr user around that time (and maybe you still are an active user), then you may recall a certain goat meme that completely dominated the blogging platform. The single Tumblr blog post that really started it all was posted by Tumblr user Sixpenceee around the end of October. A photo of a group of Alpine Ibexes climbing up a 90-degree mountainside to lick salt deposits is shown in the post, along with the source (to a Reddit/Imgur link) and a caption that reads: “They crave that mineral....

When you’re planning a conference, choosing how much you’re going to charge people to attend is a pivotal decision. If the price is too high then you risk missing your attendance numbers. On the other hand, if you don’t clear enough after costs, then even a small crisis could turn the entire venture into a loss. Ultimately, the two most important factors for determining your conference pricing strategy will be the anticipated costs and attendance estimates....