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Over the course of five decades, actors Burt Lancaster and ​Kirk Douglas made several movies together. Some were good. A couple not so much. And at least two are all-time classics. Because they starred in several films together, audiences believed that Lancaster and Douglas were something of a team. While that may be true on the surface, behind the scenes the actors did not really like each other, a point both made in their own autobiographies....

It takes a special breed of human to be able to handle the remains and personal effects of fallen brothers and sisters in arms. These caring soldiers are meticulous in their recovery, collection, evacuation and establishment of tentative identification of each fallen member of the Department of Defense. The 92M MOS in the Army - Mortuary Specialist - also inventory, contain, and evacuate personal effects of deceased DoD personnel. The 92M are also recovery specialists at the U....

At-home bilingual teaching jobs vary considerably. Some require a teaching certification and college degree, while others only require bilingual ability and teaching experience. This list of bilingual teaching jobs includes both kinds of positions. For more educations jobs, see these online tutor jobs and these education-related, home-based jobs. Also, this list of resources for online teaching provides resources for finding teaching jobs—both work-at-home and in-person. For more types of bilingual jobs, see these lists of companies with bilingual, work-at-home jobs and bilingual home call center positions....

Cold calling can be hard enough, but accurately keeping track of those phone calls can be a headache, too. Yet your success as a salesperson depends on it. The idea behind a tracking sheet is to give you a way to easily manage your cold calling. The sheet lets you easily track the number of calls you make, the number of decision-makers you reach, and the number of follow-up appointments you set....

“Nike Tour” was the name of the PGA Tour’s developmental tour — what today is called the Korn Ferry our — for about a half-dozen years in the early part of that tour’s existence. The feeder tour for the PGA Tour went by the name “Nike Tour” beginning in 1993 and continuing through 1999, at which time a new title sponsor took over and the tour changed names. The tour’s original title sponsor was Ben Hogan Golf, and the tour was called the Ben Hogan Tour....

The 2009 health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), includes several provisions relating to reporting of health care benefits by employers to employees. Some of the requirements are for all employers, and some additional requirements are for larger employers. The IRS administers the processes and reports under this law. Employer Reporting Requirements for Employee Health Benefits All employers must report the cost of employer-provided health benefits to employees on Form W-2, and file W-2 forms for all employees with the Social Security Administration....

Being a flight attendant (formerly known as a “steward” or “stewardess”) involves more than just serving drinks. While it’s true that flight attendants tend to the comfort of their passengers, there’s much more to this career. A flight attendant’s primary job is to keep airline passengers and crew safe. They respond to any emergencies that occur on the aircraft and make sure everyone follows Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Curious about this high-flying career?...

The United States is one of the few countries that does not require a license to import. Thousands of products are imported freely with no restrictions unless the product falls into a unique class of articles, such as firearms, human body parts, or pornographic materials. Generally, most governments require import permits and have more numerous restrictions on the items entering their country. International businesses must determine whether the country they plan to import to requires a permit for their product, and if so, find out how to get one....

Many fish hobbyists dream of opening a tropical fish store, sometimes called an LFS (local fish store) by hobbyists. While this undoubtedly is a fascinating undertaking, it also is a complicated, high-maintenance, costly endeavor. Success demands extensive knowledge about tropical fish along with keen business smarts and a deep passion for this pursuit. Be aware of what you’ll need to get started and the challenges you’ll be facing. Startup Costs...

One of the easiest ways for your company to receive free media exposure—often known as “earned media”—is through media events. Whether you’re teaming up with several sponsors to help the less fortunate, or holding a press conference to announce a product release, there are certain steps you should follow to organize a successful media event. Start With a Press Release Sending out your press release will help the media decide if your story is worthy enough of coverage....

Planning your music can be one of the most fun parts of planning a wedding. It can also be one of the most daunting for couples who have never given their wedding music a second thought. Planning your wedding music is much more than simply telling the DJ your favorite songs. The best wedding music will set the tone for the moment, reflect you and your future spouse’s taste, and eventually get everyone up and dancing....

Personal shoppers get paid to shop and run errands, serving clients who are too busy or simply unable to shop for themselves. As a home-based business, it’s ideal for someone who loves to shop. What does a Personal Shopper Do? A personal shopper typically interviews clients to get a firm idea of their tastes and their dislikes. Purchases might include groceries and other necessary items, but often they’re clothing and accessories....

If you’re considering starting up your own recycling operation, you should know that the business opportunities available are as wide-ranging and varied as the tons of stuff that we dispose of every day. Here’s an overview to get you started thinking about the recycling business. The links go to sample business plans for these types of recycling businesses. They’re not just how-to examples for writers of business plans. Some contain a wealth of detailed information about the businesses....

When you’re operating a small business in Canada, how you invoice the customers who buy your products or services depends on your business’s tax situation. Because of the differing tax requirements of the provinces and the rules surrounding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), an invoice from a business that qualifies as a Small Supplier in Alberta, for example, has different requirements than an invoice from a business in Ontario that doesn’t qualify....

The first objective of any job search is to distinguish yourself from the competition. This is especially true in the event planning industry because there’s such a wide range of candidates available. The term “event planning” can be interpreted in many different ways. It’s not enough to simply say that you have experience planning events. The best resumes highlight specific abilities that portray a unique skillset. You have to dig deep into your talents if you expect to land an interview opportunity....

The market to book financial ratio, also called the price to book ratio, measures the ​market value of a company relative to its book or accounting value. Book Value vs. Market Value The market value of the company is its value at any point in time as determined by the financial marketplace and is simply the product of the share price times the total number of shares outstanding. The book value, in contrast, is the net asset value of the company — its total tangible assets (such as property and machinery) minus depreciation minus liabilities:...

Overwhelmed by the amount of information on the nonprofit sector? Stay up-to-date with these publications first. They are the best, most reliable, and most popular magazines/newspapers/journals out there. Many of these publications appear in print, but they also have online versions. And many provide email newsletters and blog posts. High profile publications like these also offer an abundance of multimedia information, including books. webinars, and conferences. 01 of 09 The Chronicle of Philanthropy...

For many adult pop music fans, the sound of “Let Her Go” will be instantly familiar. It is the breakthrough pop hit from Passenger, aka Mike Rosenberg. It sounds like classic 1970s singer-songwriter pop, perhaps most notably the work of Cat Stevens. However, for younger pop fans it will feel like an intimate surprise sandwiched between heavily produced uptempo dance-pop on the radio. The warm sound will charm most listeners. “Let Her Go” is a welcome addition to current pop music playlists....

Harry Potter memes have been a mainstay on the internet for longer than some of the youngest fans of the series have been alive. Many Harry Potter memes rely on knowledge that only fans of the books or movies will have, while others are reaction images that convey a feeling or mood that anyone looking at the meme will understand. Harry Potter memes are often used on social media as inside jokes....

Although not as dominant as Facebook or Twitter, the business networking website LinkedIn is increasingly popular, especially with the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) crowd. As of March 2021, it has over 740 million users. Therefore, internet marketers and others who have an e-commerce component to their business have reason to optimize its use. As a business-oriented website, it should be second nature to use timing analytics to boost traffic, raise brand awareness, generate leads and increase sales on the LinkedIn platform....