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While historical epics showcased stories set in antiquity, religious epics drew inspiration from the world’s most popular book, The Bible. Whether depicting the Old Testament or the New, biblical epics were always large in scope and featured some of the day’s state-of-the-art special effects. Though Hollywood stopped making large-scale epics in the 1960s due to massive costs, audience interest has never waned and many remain popular viewing on television, particularly around the Easter holiday....

Some contests and sweepstakes require you to enter a product UPC code to complete your entry. But what are UPCs? Where can you find them? And do you have to buy a product to enter this kind of giveaway? Here’s everything you need to know about UPC barcodes and sweepstakes. What Is the Definition of a UPC Barcode? UPC stands for “Universal Product Code.” UPCs are barcode symbols that manufacturers use to identify their products electronically....

Your vehicle’s battery is not very demanding, and most often only thought about when it fails. But just a small amount of care and maintenance will help ensure it doesn’t let you down when you need it most. Maintenance is a year-round requirement. Lack of battery care and maintenance combined with cold weather has a way of bringing out the borderline batteries that were fine in the summer. You want to catch a bad battery before it lets you down, which is usually on one of the coldest days of the year....

Outsourcing means to have specific duties of your business handled by someone outside of your company. As an example, think of a hair salon that sends towels out for laundry rather than cleaning them in-house. This practice can often lead to work-at-home opportunities for those employed in the outsourced line of work. Usefulness of Outsourcing Dimitri Otis / Getty Images Typically outsourcing is done with an eye toward efficiency and cost-saving for the company....

YMMV is a slang acronym you may encounter in online messaging, text messaging, or social media. But what exactly does it stand for? YMMV Stands for: Your Mileage May Vary How YMMV Is Used It is used as a disclaimer that results/satisfaction level might be different for every person. It is commonly used when answering technical-type questions in online conversations or when someone asks for a specific review of a product, service, or website....

You’ve probably come across that funny looking “Me Gusta” meme if you’re active on social media sites that heavily rely on photo sharing, like Reddit or Tumblr. The Me Gusta meme has become a quite popular drawing that has helped define internet culture as we know it today, and it’s recognized as one of the web’s most popular memes. What Is a Meme, Anyway? An internet meme is an idea or concept that goes viral as more and more people share it on the web....

What Is Talent Management? Talent management is just another one of those pesky Human Resources terms, right? Wrong. Talent management is an organization’s commitment to recruit, hire, retain, and develop the most talented and superior employees available in the job market. So, talent management is a useful term when it describes an organization’s commitment to hire, manage, develop, and retain talented employees. It comprises all of the work processes and systems that are related to retaining and developing a superior workforce....

Every job applicant—even those job seekers in the animal career fields—should take the time to craft a cover letter. All candidates, from kennel assistants to corporate biotechnology executives, should use this valuable marketing tool to better their chances of securing a desirable position. Even if you are seeking an entry-level position, a cover letter affords you the opportunity to show your personality and highlight your most relevant skills and achievements....

According to a 2018 annual survey by Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., 65% of employers planned to host an office holiday party for employees. This is the lowest number since 2009 when 62% of companies planned to hold office holiday parties. Based on this annual survey on holiday party plans, “conducted in October [2018] among 150 human resources representatives across the country, nearly 27 percent of companies reported they never hold company parties, the highest since Challenger began the survey in 2004....

The 1973 U.S. Open is one of the most famous tournaments in golf history — so famous that entire books have been written about this one event — thanks, mostly, to Johnny Miller. This is where Miller shot his legendary final-round 63, the first round of 63 in major championship history, to win the tournament. Quick Bits Winner: Johnny Miller, 279 Dates: June 14-17, 1973 Golf course: Oakmont Country Club U....

Playing live may be the most important thing a band can do, but booking a gig can seem like an overwhelming process — especially when a band is doing all the booking themselves. If your band is unsigned, playing live is a great way to build up a loyal fan base, get some media attention, and attract record label interest. For signed bands, gigs are the best way to build your audience while promoting your new releases....

The accounting formula frames a company’s assets in terms of liabilities and shareholder equity. This simple formula serves as the foundation of double-entry bookkeeping, a method of bookkeeping in which there are always two account entries made for a transaction—a debit to one account and credit to another. Keep reading to understand the accounting formula basics and how it can help you better grasp the contents of a balance sheet....

Getting a strong foothold as a major retail player with the consumers of China has become the 21st-century gold rush for retailers around the world. The enormity of China’s population is attractive enough but coupled with increasing wages and good employment prospects, the frenzy of activity from global retail companies is making China one of the most competitive retail markets on the planet. China’s Economic Growth Overall, the economic growth in improved and expanded at a time when the U....

Customer relationship management is the strategy a company uses to handle customer interactions. The goal of customer relationship management is to increase sales by improving customer loyalty and satisfaction. Learn more about the benefits to both customers and businesses of creating a customer relationship management strategy. What Is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)? Customer relationship management (CRM) helps a company stay connected with its customers, promoting a positive relationship with them which in turn increases sales, revenue, and profitability....

A “pitch shot” is a shot played with a highly lofted club that is designed to go a relatively short distance with a steep ascent and steep descent. Pitch shots (often shortened to “pitch” or “pitches”) are played into the green, typically from 40-50 yards and closer. It’s easy to picture a pitch shot when it is contrasted with the chip shot. A chip shot is usually played from closer to the green and the ball is in the air only a short amount of time; the point is to get the ball onto the surface of the green and let it roll toward the cup....

Grand-père is the formal French term for grandfather. Grand-papa is slightly less formal, and there are several other informal terms, including pépère and papy or papi. Arrière-grand-père is the French term for great-grandfather. Grand-père par alliance or étape-grand-père are the French terms for step-grandfather. Grand-père adoptif is the French term for adoptive grandfather. Learn how to pronounce French family names, or see the French terms for grandmother. Pépère While most people would refer to their grandfather as Grand-père when speaking to others, they would probably use a pet name when speaking to their actual grandfather....

Neighborhood organizations in cities across the nation host special public and community events such as outdoor festivals, street fairs, and carnivals. Many of these public events — particularly the successful ones — become anticipated festivities and sometimes a point of pride for the hosting community. While there are aspects of event planning and execution that are shared across all types of events from weddings to corporate conferences, public events tend to have their own needs and challenges....

A History of the Song “The First Noel” originated in its current form from Cornwall, England, first appearing in William Sandys’ 1823 songbook Carols Ancient and Modern. Popular Recordings of ‘The First Noel’ The Christmas Carol has become one of the standards in the genre, covered by dozens of popular artists including: Bing Crosby Frank Sinatra The Supremes Elvis Presley Neil Diamond Eric Johnson Whitney Houston Annie Lennox Mariah Carey...

01 of 08 Winner of the 2020 HGTV Smart Home Sweepstakes in Pittsburgh, PA Jyll Doubleday, Winner of the 2020 HGTV Smart Home. Image (c) HGTV/Scripps Networks The 2020 HGTV Smart Home is a three-story Craftsman-style home with a cool, modern aesthetic. And of course, it’s full of the latest technology. Its 4,500 square feet include a beautiful, double-decker back porch, a lovely open-plan first floor, and a master bedroom suite to die for, including a huge walk-in closet and a spacious bath....

Express Agency Express agency is created by either an oral or a written agreement between the principal and the agent. It indicates their express intent for this representational status. In real estate, agency is normally created by either a written listing agreement with a seller or a buyer agency agreement with a buyer. Some states allow verbal agreements, but most do not. Implied Agency It is also possible to create an agency relationship with the actions of the parties....