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The point of view of a story is the perspective from which a story is told. Writers may choose to tell their story from one of three perspectives: First-person: chiefly using “I” or “we” Third-person: chiefly using “he,” “she,” or “it,” which can be limited—single character knowledge—or omniscient—all-knowing. Second-person: chiefly using “you” and “your” As a writer, you must strategically choose the point of view that allows you to most effectively develop your characters and tell your story....

Kennel attendants provide daily care for boarded dogs and assist with kennel maintenance. They are involved with scheduling boarding appointments, cleaning cages and runs, bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of boarded dogs. They also interact with clients as they pick up and drop off their dogs. Kennel attendants work under the direct supervision of a kennel manager, veterinarian, breeder, or other facility supervisors. In boarding kennels that operate as a part of a veterinary clinic, kennel attendants may help handle and restrain dogs for veterinary procedures that are performed during their stay....

The state of Alabama has codes in place which deal with therights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. This code is commonly referred to as the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. The act allows both landlords and tenants to understand what is lawfully expected of them once they enter into a residential lease agreement. Here are seven basic rights of tenants in the state of Alabama. If you are interested in viewing the original text of Alabama’s landlord-tenant act, please consult Alabama Landlord-Tenant Code §§ 35-9-1 to 35-9-100 and Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act §§ 35-9A-101 to 35-9A-603....

There are several types of Housing Allowances, created to satisfy specific housing needs for military members in varying situations. Allowance eligibility is governed by the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Chapter 10. For detailed information on allowance eligibility, refer to the JTR. The Housing Allowance rates are divided into seven categories: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) BAH is paid to those eligible service members within the 50 States that are not furnished government housing....

Radio pluggers are a subset of public relations specialists who specialize in getting clients’ music played on the radio, which now includes traditional radio, internet radio, and music streaming services. Pluggers are the link between bands, their labels, and station managers, show producers, and DJs. They’re essentially being paid for the contacts they’ve built. Radio Plugger Duties & Responsibilities The job generally requires the ability to perform the following duties:...

Online social media sites provide significant opportunities for employers who want to recruit potential employees, but they also present significant challenges if employers want to use them for screening and background checks. Checking employee job references is even more problematic in online social media. No consensus exists among employers regarding searching online for information about prospective employees because of both potential discrimination and negligent hiring charges. Thus far, the practice of social media screening and background checks by employers is minimal....

For waste management authorities and landfills, worn-out tires are one of the most problematic and substantial sources of waste. But tire recycling offers several profitable business opportunities since rubber can be reused in different ways. A Growing Opportunity For too long, old tires were stockpiled. In 1990, only 11% of old tires were recycled into end-use markets. With the growth of tire-recycling programs, however, by 2017, end-use markets consumed 81.4% of scrap tire generation....

You may have been sent over via my blog, Great Leadership, from SmartBrief on Leadership, from Twitter (@greatleadership), or perhaps you were just searching the web for management and leadership articles. However you arrived, I’m glad you did. Since I took over this section as the “Expert”, I’ve written more than 100 articles, and my predecessor, F. John Reh had written more than 1,000. If you are looking for how to achieve something related to management and leadership, chances are, you’ll find it here....

The 1991 hit song “Walking in Memphis” originally by singer and songwriter Marc Cohn poetically recalls his first visit to Memphis—the taproot for some of his treasured, influential musicians like Al Green, Elvis Presley, and Isaac Hayes. The song embodies a lot of the spirit and character of the city. If you’re passing through or spending leisure time in town, lines from the song point out great things about Memphis and some potential sightseeing spots....

Saying thank you to a donor ends one transaction but builds a bridge to future support and deeper engagement. Do it well, and you are on your way to future fundraising success. Here are ten tips for making that thank you letter just right. 01 of 10 Get It in the Mail Fast Barry Winiker/Photolibrary/Getty Images Forty-eight hours is an ideal turnaround for a thank you letter. If that is impossible, aim for no more than a week....

Looking for an inspirational quote about integrity? It’s high on the list of what employers and co-workers want to see in any new employee. It’s also integral to productivity and a motivating work culture. You can use these quotes in your newsletter, business presentation, website, and other promotional material. These quotes about honesty and integrity help inspire employee motivation and wholehearted engagement on the part of employees. These quotes will go far to foster integrity as a fundamental value needed in the workplace, whether the business is a behemoth or pint-sized start-up....

You can enter into a contract with anyone you want. And most contracts work out just fine, with no need for legal recourse. But if something happens, and one party breaches (violates) the contract, only a valid contract can be taken to a court and be adjudicated (tried). Whether you are selling something or buying something from a minor, you need to be aware of the pitfalls of any agreement between you and this young person....

Do you need someone to check links on your website or want some cool swag with your logo on it? Maybe you’re traveling for a conference and need a place to stay. Chances are there’s someone who can help you with that, without your having to hire an employee or pay for an expensive hotel. Not only can you find affordable tools and services to help in your home business, but also, you can make money by offering your tools and services....

When you negotiate a contract with a supplier the terms of the contract specify details such as the quantity to be purchased, pricing, discounts, and delivery instructions. The contract will also contain clauses on what the procedure is to cancel the contract for certain reasons. The contract is a legal document that protects the interests of the customer and the supplier and is legally binding on both parties. The clauses in the contract relating to termination of the contract should be closely examined so that there are no surprises when the contract is terminated by one or other of the parties....

All modern gas-powered automotive engines use fuel injectors to deliver fuel to the combustion chamber. Varying loads, speeds, and temperature conditions require the fuel delivery to be adjustable, and that is accomplished through changes to injector pulse width. Injector pulse width is the amount of time, measured in milliseconds (ms), that a fuel injector stays open (delivers fuel) during a cylinder intake cycle. The typical injector pulse width for an idling engine at normal operating temperature is between 2....

From a first novel written in brief sessions in a coffee shop while her child napped came an entire world that’s known across the globe. J.K. Rowling’s seven-book “Harry Potter” series captured not only children’s imagination but adults’ as well and became an empire with eight blockbuster movies and even a theme park. But it’s not just the special effects in the films that make “Harry Potter” a success. It’s the stories themselves....

Businesses that wish to incorporate can choose between going through the federal or the provincial process. The primary difference between the two methods are in the: Protection of company name rightsAbility to conduct business in all provincesThe overall cost to initiate and renew incorporation The incorporation process—both federal and provincial—allows for the separation of company and private individual finances. Incorporation involves completing and submitting various documents, creating internal business structures and shares of company stock, and submitting the necessary fees....

Each Alan Partridge quote on this page is unlike anything you have ever read before. The humor is off-beat, and you will have to spend some time getting used to it. But, Alan Partridge has a cult following, and as they say, a million Britishers cannot be wrong! Quotes About Wine and Food “All this wine nonsense! You get all these wine people, don’t you? Wine this, wine that. Let’s have a bit of red, let’s have a bit of white....

You Want to Welcome Your New Employee These sample employee announcements allow you to welcome your new employee graciously and publicly. The employee announcements tell coworkers what the new employee will do and his or her job title. The employee announcements let other employees know who will mentor the new employee. The employee announcement may tell coworkers something about the new employee, but it can be as simple as announcing that the new employee is starting and the date....

Craigslist is a great place to buy and sell things, but did you know that you can also find a ton of free stuff there? It’s true that not everything free is of high quality, but nothing quite beats a zero-cost pickup, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Expect to find pretty much anything: TVs, couches, pianos, clothes, music CDs, firewood, grills, mattresses, toilets…you name it! More often than not, people just want to get rid of things that are taking up unnecessary space in their house....