Ever since the death of Elvis Presley on August 16, 1977, rumors have swirled that the King hadn’t actually died and is still alive. After the passing of a celebrity, it is not uncommon for rumors to circulate suggesting the person is still alive. This can happen for several reasons: The most common is that fans do not want to accept the death of the idolized star. Another explanation is that some people look for a conspiracy in every newsworthy event....
As a small business owner, you may use a combination of business and personal credit products, such as loans, credit cards, or debit cards. Although the business and consumer versions of credit products seem similar, there are important differences in the consumer credit protections offered to small business owners. Most financial regulations and rights in place don’t apply to business accounts—they only apply to consumer accounts. Here are six key protections that consumers have, but small business owners don’t....
Promoting the growth of your employees, both the best employee and the employees who are not so good, is critical to your organization’s success—no matter the circumstances and ability of your hires. One of the best happenings you will ever experience as a manager is when you hire a new employee who is awesome. Your new hire jumps right in and solves problems, builds relationships, and thinks up new ideas. In short, you couldn’t hope for a better employee....
Description: Eddie Bauer’s Charge Bike Giveaway is giving you the chance to win an electric bike and an Eddie Bauer gift card. The prize is worth about $2,700. 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....
Most people have experienced at least some kind of workplace gossip. You tell a co-worker something in confidence (you think). Before the day is over, almost everyone knows about it. It can be extremely painful to find out your colleagues are talking about you behind your back. But worse, it can severely damage your reputation and career. Follow these five tips to avoid becoming the focus of office gossip: Don’t Share Personal Information...
Preparing an advertising portfolio of spec ads—ones you’ve created to show off your skills, not for an actual client—may make you feel like an amateur. But creative directors at advertising agencies have hired their fair share of budding copywriters based on spec work alone. If you’re fresh out of college or want to make a career change to advertising copywriter, here are some suggestions for creating an impressive spec ad portfolio....
A “flags tournament” — also commonly called a “flag competition” or known by the names Last Man Standing or Tombstone — is a competition format in which golfers begin the round of golf with an allotment of strokes, then play the golf course until those strokes run out. The game gets its name from the fact that little flags are usually given to competitors before the round. The golfers stick those flags in the ground at the point from which their final shot is played....
If you receive an email, phone call, email or letter from Publishers Clearing House saying that you’re a big winner, it’s easy to get so excited that you do or agree to things that make you vulnerable to money and identity theft. That’s why it’s important to be able to tell the difference between a legitimate prize win and a sweepstakes scam. Winning sweepstakes often feels too good to be true — and sometimes, it is....
Your home is your sanctuary, the place you go to get away from the outside world. Wouldn’t it be amazing to make it absolutely luxurious? If you’d like to surround yourself with beautiful furnishings, heated bathroom tiles, and high-tech appliances without breaking your budget, home makeover sweepstakes can help you win those things and more. Why Enter Home Makeover Sweepstakes? If you own a home, there’s always something you want to add, replace, or update....
Interior designers create indoor spaces that are aesthetically pleasing, functional, and safe. They may work on commercial or residential spaces. Interior Designer Duties & Responsibilities The job generally requires the ability to perform the following duties: Bid on new projects and estimate costsDetermine project requirements and goalsCreate preliminary design plans through sketchingCreate final design plans with computer-aided design (CAD) softwareIdentify and order materials and furnishings for projects, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring, and fixturesCreate and manage project timelinesOversee construction and installation of the design elementsFollow up on completed projects to ensure client satisfaction...
The rise of web-based technologies, online chatting, mobile texting, email and instant messaging have all helped shape the way we communicate. Short-form words, acronyms, phrases, and memes have almost helped contribute to the development of a whole new language that defines Internet culture. Today, this so-called “Internet language” is as popular as ever and virtually second nature in use amongst Internet users. Why Do People Use Internet Slang? Unlike writing an A+ English essay on Shakespeare, Internet slang has two common goals, which often overthrow proper spelling and grammar:...
The reconnaissance man is responsible for providing the amphibious, long-range, small unit, ground reconnaissance, and raid skills. They are the nucleus of a reconnaissance team in the reconnaissance battalion or the reconnaissance or assault team in the Marine Special Operations Company (MSOC’s). A RECON Marine spends several months of challenging training to earn the distinction of wearing the Marine gold jump wings and Marine SCUBA pin on their uniform. Typically a recruit can request a direct pipeline to the RECON course but they must first graduate from the following schools:...
In the old days, anyone on active duty could consume alcohol on military installations, regardless of the legal drinking age off-base. However, in the mid-80s, advocacy groups, such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunken Drivers) lobbied Congress to change this. Federal law (United States Code, Title 10, Section 2683) requires military installation commanders to adopt the same drinking age as the state where the military base is located. Exceptions to Local Drinking Requirements...
When it comes to planning a restaurant menu, food is a lot like fashion. Items may be popular for a short time or may exist indefinitely. Offering new menu items at your restaurant is an easy way to keep customers interested and even generate local media attention. When selecting your new items, consider the concept of your restaurant, your market niche, and the current trends in popular restaurant menus. Seven Popular Food Trends for Restaurant Menus...
Reverse logistics is the process of moving products backward through the supply chain. In other words, reverse logistics involves taking products back from customers and reworking those products (or parts of them) to create a new product that can be sold. Here’s what you need to know about reverse logistics and how it can help your business. What Are Reverse Logistics? Reverse logistics is a value-added process that addresses how a company receives items back from customers....
Sneaker culture is big in Thailand where style and innovative design dominate the streets. Many of these stores not only carry major international brands, but also some very cool local Thai labels as well. Adidas and Vans are the most visible brands, and storekeepers in Bangkok will compete to feature some of the rarest limited edition kicks around. Siam Square is where all the action is at. Check out the stores below for the best picks in the district....
01 of 02 Vandor’s Batman Cookie Jar You’re watching a favorite television show and all of a sudden you see something on the set that you have in your own home. It’s a bit an of a thrill, and perhaps (depending on the show) a bit of self-satisfaction that you might have good taste or at least the same taste the set designers are trying to portray on the show. I know I love it when I might see Fiesta dishes being used or maybe a lamp just like mine, but for me, it’s the most fun to catch a fleeting glance of a cookie jar on the kitchen counter and try to identify it....
Volunteering has changed dramatically over recent years. From serving in soup kitchens, signing up for school functions, to building houses, usually volunteering meant going somewhere to do something. However, today’s volunteering includes donating your virtual time and skills. Instead of being present to volunteer in the “real world,” many people have found their place in the world of virtual volunteering. Nonprofits, as well, have adapted to the virtual world. With many employees now working from home, it’s simpler than ever to set up virtual work for their volunteers....
Work would be totally awesome if you could always work with people that you like. These are the people who you not only respect in the workplace but are happy to socialize with outside of work, too. Wouldn’t that be a dream come true? Well, maybe, and maybe not. Some people like to keep a complete separation between their work and their social life, others are comfortable inviting their coworkers to share their social time....
Good customer service is the lifeblood of any business. You can offer promotions and slash prices to bring in as many new customers as you want, but unless you can get some of those customers to come back, your business won’t be profitable for long. Good customer service is all about bringing customers back. And about sending them away happy - happy enough to pass positive feedback about your business along to others, who may then try the product or service you offer for themselves and in their turn become repeat customers....
