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Asphalt shingles are one of the least expensive roofing materials, and they are available in a wide variety of colors. Asphalt shingles are commonly used on sloped roofs, single homes, and smaller residential projects just to name a few. This material is very easy to install and provides flexibility during its installation process. Nowadays, shingles are also available with different textures and thickness, and they can be treated against mold and mildew....

CME is an acronym that stands for continuing medical education. Most licensed or certified health care professions have CME requirements that must be fulfilled on an annual basis to maintain active licensure and certification. CME credits are assigned to courses, seminars, and online training by professional bodies such as the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. In general, CME refers to credits for physicians and others with a medical license, while CE (continuing education) or CEU (continuing education unit) are terms used for other health professions....

The third installment of the Midnight Club racing game series by Rockstar games, Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition has cheat codes that change your appearance and unlock all levels. However, if you want to drive every vehicle, then you’ll have to win every race at least once. Rockstar Games These cheats are for Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition on PlayStation 2, but most information also applies to the Xbox and PSP versions....

These days, everyone from small business owners to some of the biggest companies in the world is using social media to spread the word about their brands, products, and services. Whether it’s Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, companies use these low-cost tools to combine technology and social interaction with the use of words, images, and video. Social media gives marketers a voice and a way to communicate with peers, customers, and potential consumers....

The Army Bonus, Extension, and Retraining (BEAR) program was an Army reenlistment initiative that ended in 2013. It allowed eligible soldiers to extend their enlistment to be retrained into a different military occupational specialty (MOS) in need of more officers. The U.S. Army often experiences shortages in certain specialty positions. BEAR is one example of a program it used to try to address those shorfalls. Learn more about how this program worked and the role it played in recruiting officers for reenlistment....

Whether you’re operating an established small business or just starting out, an effective, ongoing marketing strategy is vital. But marketing without a plan will not only waste time and money; it may alienate your customers and stall the growth of your business. To match your marketing strategies to the needs and expectations of your target customers and ensure that your business continues to grow, start by identifying your key success factors....

A mission statement is more than a piece of paper. It defines a business’s corporate values, guides its employees, and differentiates it from competitors. Many of the largest grocery stores and supermarkets in the U.S. have a mission statement. Because of the dominance of national food brands, the products and pricing offered at stores and chains that compete with each other are usually indistinguishable. This is where a mission statement becomes important....

Strange, dark hooded beings often appear at night, sometimes alone, sometimes in groups. Occasionally they take the form of the Grim Reaper. Here are experiences with these frightening entities from readers just like you. Another Hooded Being A couple sees a “person” about 7 feet tall or more in an all-black robe with a hood and long cane. Another Hooded Figure Ellen saw a figure in a long robe and rope sash walk across the railroad tracks....

Many people believe that to be an effective manager you have to give orders to the people on your team or in your department. They are wrong. Orders should be reserved for emergency situations. Instead, offer direction and encourage employees to define the best way forward through the use of open-ended questions. Orders Stifle Critical Thinking and Reduce Creativity When you give orders, you tell someone to do something. “Put that file on my desk,” is an order....

Wisdom is the distilled knowledge that is created through experience and insight. It is not something only the educated have. Mankind’s ancestors left behind a treasure trove of wisdom in the form of scriptures, folklore, and proverbs. Their wise words guide people through the meandering path of life through the legends, folk tales, and sayings that get passed from one generation to another. These words of wisdom can help guide your life....

If you’re at the beginning stages of exploring a freelance writing career then you may be experiencing some anxiety. It’s perfectly normal. You’re leaving behind whatever security blanket you had and entering unchartered waters. Some trepidation is understandable, whether you’re leaving a job you’ve outgrown, are considering moonlighting, or are simply entering the exploration stage. Before you begin your journey, take a look at the following five resources which will go far to help you navigate the freelance waters....

The state of Colorado’s landlord-tenant law is meant to protect the rights of both landlords and tenants. This act spells out specific rights and responsibilities of renters and rental owners. Learn six basics every landlord and tenant in the state should become familiar with. Fair Housing Rights in Colorado Federal Fair Housing Act Landlords in Colorado must follow the Federal Fair Housing Act. This Act protects certain classes of people from discrimination in housing-related activities such as renting a home, buying a home, or getting a mortgage for a home....

One of the advantages of starting a home business is being able to turn a passion or hobby into a profitable career. Some interests, such as reading, might seem hard to convert into a home business, but with some ingenuity and creativity, even bibliophiles can make money at home doing what they love. Here are 6 home business ideas for people who love books. One of the advantages of starting a home business is being able to turn a passion or hobby into a profitable career....

While it’s one of the world’s largest online marketplaces, eBay has some issues that are slow and cannot be automated. The major issue that keeps people away from eBay is that listing one-of-a-kind items, used items from thrift stores, or just random items around the home is a slow, laborious, and time-consuming process. The Listing Process The listing process goes like this: Take photos of the item.Log into your eBay account....

An engine idling too high can be annoying. It makes your car or truck feel like things just aren’t right, and it can draw unwanted attention at stop lights and in grocery store parking lots. Luckily, there aren’t too many things that can cause what’s commonly referred to as a fast idle problem. Some of the causes are super cheap to repair; others are serious bank breakers. You can usually figure out what’s causing a high idle problem and estimate the cost before you open your wallet....

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion organizations are the two “best known” veterans associations for U.S. military veterans. They have done a large amount of good not only for veterans but for society as a whole for over 100 years. After you have honorably served in the military, you are classified as a Veteran. Being a veteran has its perks whether you are retired military or not....

Whether you’re still in school and ready to launch your advertising career, or you’re looking to switch professions, you need to know exactly what to expect, and that can vary greatly depending upon what role you want to fulfill in an agency and which area of advertising you want to work in. Location can be a defining factor too. Account Side vs. Creative Department Before you get into advertising, you have to decide what you want to do when you get to an agency....

Form 4868 is submitted to the Internal Revenue Service to request additional time file your business’s income tax return. Filing Form 4868 grants you a six-month extension to file, typically until October 15, or six months from the actual date when tax returns were due in any given year. The IRS understands that things happen, so it offers this automatic extension of time to file, and the process is really very simple....

In the past, if a married soldier decided not to relocate their family during an assignment, they could continue to draw a basic housing allowance (BAH). The married soldier would do this to pay for housing for their dependents while they lived in the barracks if sufficient space was available. This concept was known as being a “geographic bachelor.” The program refers to those military members who choose to live separately from their family during a permanent change of station (PCS) and not as a result of orders....

Get some mileage out of your used computers, monitors, and TV sets—or at least make it possible for someone else to do so. You can donate old office equipment like those old electronics and tech gadgets rather than let them gather dust in a closet or add them to a landfill, Many individuals and organizations from international to local will greatly appreciate having them. Some specialize in recycling in certain fields such as education....