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If you enter multi-state lotteries like Powerball and Mega Millions, you might not think that where you buy your lottery tickets would make a difference if you win. However, states handle how to distribute the money people pay for lottery tickets differently. Some use a higher percentage of the sales for prize payouts, while others use more money for good causes. The result is that where you buy your tickets affects the size of the payout you’ll receive if you become a hit a jackpot....

Background checks are a critical component in hiring. When it comes to your business, you cannot afford to make a poor hiring decision. In fact, for most smaller and mid-sized businesses, one bad hire can make the difference between success and failure. One of the biggest expenses for businesses is locating, interviewing, and training new talent. Prescreening candidates through background checks can reduce these costs by identifying those candidates that are likely to cause problems....

Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice allows for a commanding officer to decide the innocence or guilt and administer the punishment to an offender if necessary when a military member gets into trouble for a minor offense that does not require a judicial hearing. Also known as Non-Judicial Punishment, an Article 15 hearing allows for the immediate chain of command of the UCMJ offender to handle in-house the lesser offenses that do not require a trial or break other local or federal regulations....

eBay selling is often discussed as if it were a simple “start immediately” kind of business, and in some ways, it can be—but if you’re serious about eBay selling and long-term success, it’s important to treat your eBay selling as a business. If you’re not already an entrepreneur familiar with the ins and outs of starting a business, here are some steps to start you off on the right foot....

“Rub of the green” was a phrase that appeared in the Rules of Golf, until it didn’t. The phrase was removed from the game’s official rules in the update to the rules that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2019. Even when the phrase did appear in the rule book, it was often misunderstood. Now that it is no longer used by the USGA or the R&A, nobody has to bother trying to understand it....

Description: Game Show Network’s Chain Reaction Instant Win Sweepstakes is giving away dozens of free gift cards worth between $25 and $500. 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. Category: Cash Sweepstakes, Gift Certificates Sweepstakes, Small Sweepstakes, One Entry Sweepstakes...

Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re looking for a job change, it can be helpful to review a list of “good jobs.” What makes a job a good one? Of course, a good job for one person may not be good for someone else. However, good jobs are simply jobs that allow you to reach your financial goals, come with reasonable employment benefits, bring you personal fulfillment, and benefit your society....

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (GTA Vice City) is the fourth game released in the Grand Theft Auto series of games and, despite having been released back in 2002, it is still one of the most popular games in the series. This page includes a list of walkthroughs, cheat codes, and Easter eggs to improve and expand your gameplay. These cheats and codes detailed are for the PC version of the game only....

Guitar Hero is a rhythm-based music game developed by Harmonix. It first launched in 2005 and let players simulate a rock or pop performance using a guitar-shaped game controller. Getting proficient can be tough, so here’s a guide with cheat codes and tips. This guide is specifically for Guitar Hero on PS2. Guitar Hero PS2 Cheats Activate the following cheats while on the Main Menu. Cheat Code Effect Yellow, Orange, Blue x2, Orange, Yellow x2 Unlocks every bonus in the game (you can’t save the game after activating this)....

Health care administrators manage hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. They also work for public health organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and other organizations involved in health care. The field also includes managers of specific departments, such as admissions, or supportive roles. People generally join the field directly, rather than moving up from positions involved with patient care. Health Care/Hospital Administrator Duties & Responsibilities This job requires the ability to handle the following administrative tasks:...

Many people are misinformed about what a commercial pilot is. They assume that if someone is a commercial pilot, they are an airline pilot. While it’s true that an airline pilot is, indeed, a type of commercial pilot, the opposite is not always true: A commercial pilot is not necessarily an airline pilot. Commercial pilots can be cargo pilots, tour pilots, or backcountry pilots. They can be flight instructors, ferry pilots or glider tow pilots....

Jobs in event planning can be highly coveted, but the industry in general is suited to both professionals who appreciate the consistency of corporate life as well as the driven entrepreneur. In fact, there are over 95,000 event planners in the U.S. and Canada, according to the Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional Report and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number only continues to grow as the meeting and events industry is projected to expand faster than the overall economy....

Looking for a new career that has you working with people, meeting clients, vendors, and using your creativity? How to start a career in event planning depends on you. In order to get hired, you’ll need a social personality, know how to listen, and how to relate to and understand people and their vision for their event. Necessary Skills, Experience, and Qualities Of course, negotiating skills, budgeting, and other abilities help but it really is the quintessential people person career....

Going off the record — or on background — represents an agreement between you as a source and a reporter that what you say will not be quoted in a news story. If the reporter doesn’t agree, you’re still on the record. Unless you enter into an agreement ahead of time, you should always expect that anything you tell a reporter could end up in a news story, whether it’s in print, online, or on television....

In today’s retail warehouses, companies operate complex facilities that are based on time-critical picking. The inventory control efficiency of the warehouse is of vital importance and with thousands of picks to be performed every hour of every day, the accuracy of the picking performed by the warehouse staff has to be as high as possible. Inaccurate picking can lead to incorrect deliveries and will affect overall customer satisfaction. There are a number of technology solutions on the market that can improve a warehouse operator’s accuracy and speed of pick....

A letter or email from an employee’s manager is an effective way to communicate a salary increase. Especially if the note complements a salary increase discussion with the employee’s manager, which should also always accompany a salary increase, the letter is an effective communication tool. The letter can confirm the details of the discussion including why the employee is receiving a raise, how the manager perceives their work and recommendations for even better performance in the future....

Your resume remains one of the most important components of your job search. A well-written resume that gives the employer an accurate view of your skills will help you stand out from the crowd. Here are links to some great resume tips, resume samples, and free resume templates. Resume Tips and Tricks PeopleImages/DigitalVision/Getty Images A list of common sense advice on how to write a resume. It is from the recruiter or employer viewpoint and addresses resume problems I see every day that make me think twice about contacting a prospective candidate....

Many people think that selling furniture on eBay is a difficult and expensive proposition. However, if you craft a strategy, think about how to overcome some minor obstacles, and use a few specific settings, small furniture can be a profitable item to sell on the world’s largest marketplace. It just takes a little planning and forethought. Sell Smaller, Shippable Items It isn’t practical or cost-effective for the buyer to pay for shipping for a mahogany wardrobe or cherry wood 12-piece dining room set....

If you are an engineer applying for a job, the questions posed during an interview may vary based on whether you are applying for a position as an electrical, mechanical, computer, civil, or other type of engineer. However, almost any engineer job interview will include questions that assess your technological knowledge, your engineering skills, and your ability to communicate with team members and clients. Note As in any interview, it’s a good idea to review common questions and practice your responses in advance....

The legal industry offers a wide range of job opportunities for attorneys across both private companies and government institutions. Many attorneys have a targeted plan for the sectors they seek to work in but others may be open to different varieties of work. Regardless, there are several characteristics and unique benefits that can come with getting a foot in the door at a big law firm. Large law firms (also known as mega-firms or big law) are typically the most competitive when it comes to hiring....