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The Air Force physical ability and stamina test (PAST) is a physical assessment that officers aspiring to certain physically demanding roles must pass in order to begin training. These roles include combat controllers and pararescuemen. The PAST establishes a minimum fitness level for recruits to be accepted into the training pipeline for these positions. Learn what the test covers and what is required to pass it. What Is the Physical Ability and Stamina Test?...

Electricians design, install, and repair electrical power systems, including communications, lighting, and control networks in homes, businesses, factories, and public spaces and thoroughfares, in addition to ensuring that electrical work is up to code. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2018, 655,840 people were employed as electricians. Electrician Duties & Responsibilities Electricians’ duties are diverse and depend on the employer and specialty, but some responsibilities are common to most:...

Not too often, but often enough, young members of the military find themselves wanting to get out of the military before their commitment is over. It is not uncommon at all during boot camp or basic training to want to go home, as many young teen-aged recruits miss their civilian life, family, and friends. Sometimes the person is disillusioned with what seemed like the perfect job when in high school. Perhaps their recruiter lied to them, or perhaps did not do enough research on their future job, where they would live, and how much free time they would have....

Vijay Singh was one of the best golfers in the world in the late 1990s into the 2000s and had one of the top winning seasons in recent golf history in 2004. He also set records for victories after turning age 40. He now plays on the Champions Tour. Fast Facts: Vijay Singh Occupation: Professional golferBorn: February 22, 1963 in Lautoka, Viti Levu, FijiKey Accomplishments: Winner of The Masters in 2000 and the PGA Championship in 1998 and 2004; winner of the PGA Tour Player of the Year Award in 2004....

When you look at Michael Phelps’ body, it’s easy to see some of the features that made the lanky guy with the long arms and big feet the most accomplished Olympic swimmer in history. But how exactly did all those parts work together? Phelps retired from competitive swimming in 2016 after winning five gold medals and a silver medal in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He’s the most decorated competitive swimmer in history, having won eight Olympic gold medals in 2008 and four gold and two silver medals in 2012....

The CSI effect is a belief held primarily among law enforcement personnel and prosecutors that forensic science television dramas influence American jurors to want more forensic evidence to convict defendants of crimes. It’s coined from the show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, which aired for 15 seasons on CBS and still appears in syndicated reruns. Public Perceptions of Forensic Science In forensic science television dramas, crime scene investigators collect and analyze evidence, interview suspects, and solve the crime in one hour....

Checking employment references is time-consuming and frequently unsatisfactory in obtaining the necessary information to determine if an individual is a suitable job candidate. Despite legislation that provides protection for references, many employers refuse to offer more than dates of employment, salary history, and job title. If you have the opportunity to reach your candidate’s manager, you are likely to receive more useful information that highlights the candidate’s skills and contributions. Talking to human resources (HR) rarely yields the kind of information that managers need to make the right hiring decisions....

Mental health in the workplace is an important issue. Companies have realized this for a long time, and many have Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that can help employees with mental health. Some of the impacts of mental health issues can carry over into the workplace, and businesses need to learn how to help their employees. Mental health can be a highly sensitive topic, so make sure you approach a discussion around stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues with compassion and care....

Conflict avoidance is most frequently the topic when a conflict in organizations is discussed. Conflict resolution, as quickly as possible, is the second most frequent topic. This is bad news because meaningful work conflict is a cornerstone of healthy, successful organizations. Conflict is necessary for effective problem solving and effective interpersonal relationships. These statements may seem unusual to you. If you are like many people, you avoid conflict in your daily work life....

Planning a night out but don’t want to break the bank? I’ve got you covered with this huge list of restaurants that give you free food just for signing up with them. In exchange for you signing up for the restaurant’s loyalty program or downloading their mobile app, they want to reward you by giving you something for free. This can mean a free appetizer, dessert, or even getting an entrée for free....

Babysitting jobs have always been a popular job for kids. If your child enjoys playing with children younger than they are and is responsible, babysitting is an ideal way they can earn money. After you gauge your child’s interest, you’ll need to find out how your child can start babysitting and find resources about babysitting jobs. 01 of 05 Appropriate Age to Start Babysitting Hero Images / Getty Images The age when children start babysitting varies based on their degree of maturity and whether or not they’ve had the opportunity to babysit for a younger brother or sister....

The difference between being an independent contractor or an employee can have a huge impact on your Canadian income tax, particularly if you think you’re a contractor but the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decides that you’re not after you’ve already filed several tax returns. The CRA uses specific criteria to determine which is which, and you can take steps to protect your status as an independent contractor if you understand them and how to implement them....

The movie “The Notebook” is an adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks book by the same title. This romantic story is told by an old man, Duke, reading to an old woman in a nursing home. The emotional roller coaster ride of the movie makes us laugh and cry along with the lead characters, Allie and Noah, who fall in love but are separated by her parents. Years later Allie meets a wealthy soldier, Lon, and becomes engaged to him....

Are you interested in the latest information about the state of teleworking? In a world where technology use increases daily and even more significantly with every new generation of workers, teleworking should be pursued as an employee option. It is viable and offers significant advantages for the employer and for employees. Teleworking and other creative work schedule options are becoming essential to your ability to attract and retain talented employees. Work schedule flexibility is one of your most significant options in attracting millennial employees and retaining the knowledge and mentoring of Baby Boomers....

Being a landlord has its struggles. One such struggle is having to evict a tenant. Even though you own the property, you cannot evict a tenant for personal reasons, such as they didn’t send you a birthday card or you don’t like the football team they root for. Instead, you can only evict a tenant for lawful reasons that are spelled out in your state’s landlord-tenant law. Each state has slightly different regulations, so you should always check your local law to determine if these reasons apply in your area....

When you are starting a new business there are many demands on your time and budget. One of your primary concerns could be budgeting for the online marketing of the start-up. You need to put your start-up funding where it will give you the biggest bang for the buck, reach your target clientele, be effective in driving sales, and help grow the business. Start With a Business Plan To begin with, you will need a well thought out business plan....

Do you remember your favorite rap songs from 2008? This roundup of the best songs from that year might bring back memories of your favorites and introduce you to a few you missed. Cuts from Jay-Z, Eminem, GZA, and many others make the list. 100 of 100 Jay-Z - “Jockin’ Jay-Z (Dope Boy Fresh)” Photoshot / Getty Images Backed by Kanye West’s thunderous bass concoction, Jay-Z brushes the dirt off his shoulder and hurls a curve ball at Noah Gallagher....

All of the services use the same enlistment contract—Department of Defense Form 4/1. This is the contract that is used for military enlistments and re-enlistments. Of all the paperwork you signed during the process to join the military, this is the most important document. If you enlist on active duty, you’ll actually sign two enlistment contracts. The first one places you in the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP). The DEP is actually the inactive reserves....

You might come across the acronym “HT” followed by a person’s name. Here’s what it means. HT stands for: Hat Tip A hat tip is a traditional gesture from the 19th and early 20th century, typically between two men. A man would use his index finger and thumb to “tip” the brim of his hat toward another man. Alternatively, he might have lifted his hat entirely off his head to exaggerate the hat tip....

Cetane is a colorless, liquid hydrocarbon (a molecule from the alkane series) that ignites easily under compression. For this reason, it was given a base rating of 100 and is used as the standard measure of the performance of compression ignition fuels, such as diesel and biodiesel. All the sundry hydrocarbon constituents of diesel fuel are measured and indexed against cetane’s base-100 rating. What Is Cetane Number? Similar to the octane number rating that’s applied to gasoline to rate its ignition stability, the cetane number is the rating assigned to diesel fuel to rate its combustion quality....