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Librarians were arguably the first search engines, helping patrons find the information they needed quickly and suggesting further areas for study. Today’s librarians are also technical wizards, often responsible for creating web-based content, as well as staying on top of ever-changing information management trends. When you prepare your application, it’s important to emphasize your more relevant skills, experience, and education. Looking for a library job? This sample librarian cover letter and resume can help you highlight your qualifications and stand out from the competition....

With its range of stories packed into a limited time frame, the anthology is one of the most fun types of horror movies; plus, it’s great for viewers with ADD. Here are 20 (or so) of the best anthology horror movies that have been made to date. 21 of 21 Dead of Night (1977) © Dark Sky This is a budget, made-for-TV effort, but it’s effective thanks to solid acting (including a young Ed Begley, Jr....

One of the areas that creates the most confusion for new models is the area of fees, expenses, and startup costs. There is a lot of hype and misinformation surrounding modeling expenses and what a model should and shouldn’t pay for as they’re starting out. This misinformation is particularly prevalent in modeling forums and other online resources. New models can get bewildered to the point of giving up and never pursuing their dream....

Being an attorney doesn’t mean you should be stuck reading briefs and journal articles each and every day. There are so many great online publications and blogs that have so much rich content that ranges from timely law topics to career tips, to the common struggles of a lawyer. Not only can these websites provide great resources, but also the articles can often help you feel more rejuvenated and enthusiastic about the law....

Online fundraising is here to stay. It is the fastest-growing area of fundraising and is catching up to direct mail fundraising in an increasingly multichannel world.​ According to the 2018 Blackbaud Fundraising Index, 8.5 percent of total fundraising revenue came through online portals. Also, 24 percent of those online transactions were made via a mobile device. Is your program up to the demands of the market? Or is it just limping along or in need of a serious update?...

There are tried and true ways to succeed at real estate pay-per-click (PPC) marketing. The reason you might find negative commentary from real estate professionals as to their wasted money on PPC advertising is almost always because they had no clue as to what they should do. Let’s review how to do real estate PPC marketing properly and in a very cost-effective way. 01 of 05 Real Estate SEO vs. SEM...

The Sims 4 for PC is a sandbox simulation game from Maxis that provides a different experience every time you play. It’s an offshoot of the popular Sim City series that lets you throw different types of people, or sims, together, and see how they interact in your own little virtual world. When that gets boring, you can unlock a whole new way to play with some pretty powerful Sims 4 PC cheats....

As unpleasant as it is to think about, kidnapping-for-ransom is a real concern in many parts of the world. Each year criminals and terrorists commit an estimated 8,000 kidnappings every year and take $500 million, according to the insurer Chubb. In 2019, the U.S. State Department began warning travelers about kidnapping and hostage-taking threats in its travel advisories. As of March 2020, at least 35 countries—including Mexico, Kenya, the Philippines, and Russia—were designated as having those risks....

Ah, the lure of that shiny, new backhoe loader! But before you pay out hard cash for the privilege of being its proud owner, it may be worth thinking about renting rather than buying. Money is always a key consideration, but so are risks and opportunities. The rent-or-buy decision has an impact on all three. The market for renting construction equipment has increased in recent years. The list of advantages below explains why....

You might see the expression “PMSL” on a humorous post in an international discussion forum online, and it makes you stop and wonder. What exactly does PMSL mean? PMSL Stands for: P**sed Myself Laughing How PMSL Is Used Lifewire / Derek Abella Someone who types PMSL has found something incredibly amusing. Other expressions that express laughing and humor include ROFLMAO (“rolling on floor, laughing my a** off”) and LOL (“laughing out loud”)....

Statistics show that nearly one in 25 Americans is currently in the process of starting their own business. If that includes you, you know you already have quite a burden on your shoulders. Many new businesses go out of business within the first 12 months (for restaurants, that figure is 90%). So, you don’t want to get lost in the masses. You have several options open to you to be seen and heard....

Reveille is the signal for the start of the official duty day. Because the time for the start of the duty day varies between bases, the commander designates the specified time for reveille. If the commander desires, a reveille ceremony may accompany the raising of the flag. This ceremony takes place in the vicinity of the base flagstaff and is held after sunrise. In the unit area, reveille is normally held, using the formation of a squadron in line....

If you’re interested in starting an environmentally sustainable business, you’ll have to think about whether your products or packaging are biodegradable. For such a common term, though, there is plenty of confusion about what it actually means. So, what does it mean for something to be biodegradable? In basic terms, the definition is simple: If something is biodegradable, then, given the right conditions and presence of microorganisms, fungi, or bacteria, it will eventually break down to its basic components and blend back in with the earth....

You’ve likely seen “ermahgerd” or the abbreviated “gerd” on memes, Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, and other places on the web where humor crops up frequently. At first glance, it might be confusing. Ermagherd means: Oh my God In simple terms, it’s a mispronunciation of “Oh my God.” It usually conveys amused astonishment, excitement, or some other strong reaction. How Ermagherd is Used Ermahgerd fits wherever “Oh my God” does but adds an edge of silliness, humor, obnoxiousness, or nerdiness....

Social commerce refers to an e-commerce practice where consumers place orders for products or services directly through social media platforms like Instagram. It creates new opportunities for businesses to engage with their customers while increasing sales. If you’re a small business owner, social commerce might allow you to market to your customers in a new way, reach new shoppers, and make additional sales. Learn more about social commerce and how it works....

WordPress managed hosting allows you to build a website without any coding or programming abilities, while also taking care of website security and maintenance. If you need a website for your business and don’t have the time or experience to create and host your own server, WordPress managed hosting can help you reduce the costs of creating and maintaining one. Learn more about hosting—and the options you can choose from—to determine the types of services you might need for your business....

The abbreviation RL stands for “real life” in the truncated parlance of the internet. It is used to reference “my other responsibilities” or “what I do when I am not on the computer.” A variation is IRL, which stands for “in real life.” RL is a common expression among groups that spend significant online time together, such as IM chat buddies, online gamers, and people who work on virtual teams....

To sign or not to sign a deal—that is the question in the music industry. Musicians often wonder whether they need a record label behind them, and it is no different for songwriters who may wonder whether they need a music publisher on their side. Music publishing deals have pros and cons, but there are definitely more benefits to having the right publisher on your team. If you’re trying to decide between D-I-Y publishing and a music publishing contract, consider these five reasons why working with a music publisher may be a boon for your career....

Conducting job interviews is a hard task. Most people don’t conduct interviews all that often and so they don’t get a lot of practice. Of course, if you’re a recruiter, you should have refined skills, but for the hiring managers, most don’t hire more than once or twice a year. So their skills are rusty—at best. While many articles focus on the interview questions you should ask, there are also questions that you should never ask....

To ensure your next corporate event’s financial success, consider attracting event sponsors and, therefore, an influx of cash flow into your event’s coffers. On the other hand, if you’re an event manager who has not yet thought about the financial benefits of sponsorship, then the following steps may help you decide to do so. Here are ten tips to attract event sponsors for your next special event to secure lucrative sponsorship that yields mutual benefit for both you and your contributors....