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“Air Force One” is a term we all know well. It’s a cultural phenomenon, a symbol of leadership, success, and power in more ways than one. Of course, the original use of the term—that of the proper call sign for the presidential aircraft—is the most important of these symbols. Here’s what you need to know about Air Force One. What Is Air Force One? The call sign Air Force One has long represented the Air Force airplane on which the president of the United States flies....

Human resources staff members are passionate about their work in HR employment. They work hard walking a fine line to create a balance between management advocacy and employee advocacy. They must also strike a balance between their transactional and administrative functions, as well as between employee engagement and business-enhancing practices. Because of all the balancing and the pull and tug of the various stakeholder interests, you can feel stressed and stretched beyond your capacity....

In every workplace, you will have difficult coworkers. Dealing with difficult coworkers, bosses, customers, clients, and friends is a skill worth perfecting. Dealing with difficult situations at work is challenging, yet rewarding. You can vastly improve your own work environment and morale when you increase your ability to deal with the people at work. You also make your workplace a better environment for all employees when you address the problems that a difficult coworker is causing for the team....

A hold harmless agreement is a clause typically included in construction contracts to release one party from consequences or liabilities due to the act of the other. Subcontractors typically provide hold harmless agreements to contractors, builders, or other related professionals, insuring against all work being executed by the subcontractor. The provisions of a hold harmless agreement minimize the risk of being part of a litigation or allow you to pursue a claim for indemnity if a subcontractor or any of his employees sustain an injury....

One of the most common challenges for small business owners is balancing the need to get a lot accomplished in what never seems like enough time. We are a frequently over-scheduled bunch, and most of us could benefit from some extra time or at least more productive use of the time we have. When it comes to time management, figuring out how to use time more productively is often a challenge....

As cute ‘n’ frisky as they may be, not everyone views the humble house cat in the same light. After all, cats, no matter how well we think we know them, are mysterious and mischievous animals that, unlike their attention-starved canine counterparts, aren’t so easily manipulated. They stalk, they hunt, they intentionally break stuff, they stare deep into your soul with all-knowing eyes. That’s just the way it is and always has been....

An entry-level job is an excellent way to get your foot in the door in any profession. If you’re considering a career in law, yearning for a career change or you’re a student looking for legal experience, an entry-level position in a law firm or with the court can tell you if this is the right field for you or if you want to move on. Many entry-level jobs are part-time, so you can still pursue your law degree, paralegal studies or even hold down another job while gaining exposure to many different aspects of law practice....

Food producers experience many advantages in organic farming that conventional growers don’t. Beyond an expanding market demanding organic products, there are several other benefits to organic farming. Here are eight reasons to consider organic farming over conventional methods. 01 of 08 Career Security According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), conventional farming is on the decline. However, BLS notes that smaller farming market niches are experiencing more success and profits....

Unmanned Aerospace System (UAS) Sensor Operator (AFSC 1U0X1) was officially established by the Air Force on January 31, 2009. The first group of students to go through the new course, started training in August 2009. UAS pilots are commissioned officers. At present, Air Force 1UOX1 specialists perform their duties on the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aero vehicles (UAVs). Working as a UAS Sensor Operator UAS Sensor Operators perform duties as a mission crew member on unmanned aerospace systems....

Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics (drugs) that reduce or eliminate sensations of pain before, during, or after surgery or another medical procedure. These practitioners work with other medical doctors, including surgeons, and customize anesthesia according to a patient’s medical history. In 2021, there were 31,130 anesthesiologists working in the United States in hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, clinics, and physician’s offices, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)....

Description: Herr’s Flavor Mix Mystery Sweepstakes is giving away a big pile of cash and a year’s supply of free snacks. Enter for your chance to win $10,000 and $300 worth of product coupons for Herr’s snack food. Sweepstakes Links: Click Here to Enter this SweepstakesClick Here for the Official Sweepstakes RulesClick Here for the Sweepstakes’ Home Page Note: If the sweepstakes entry link doesn’t work for you, try entering through the home page and looking for a link to the sweepstakes....

The Kids Skate Free program offers free roller skating for kids around the country. This is a great way for kids to stay active, improve balance, increase strength, and most importantly, have fun while they’re getting healthy. Great news! This program used to be available in the summer only but it’s now offered all year long. Your child can enjoy skating at the local rink every week this year as long as it’s at a qualifying skating rink....

Inter-Service Transfers do occur, but they are not as common as you might think. Changing uniforms during your enlistment requires one branch of service that does not need you and another branch of service that does. It does happen, but you must qualify with certain criteria. Requesting Discharge From Your Current Enlistment Branch If you are in the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP), you would first have to request a DEP discharge from the branch you are enlisted in, and then apply to join the other service through the other service’s recruiter....

Creating a marketing campaign requires creative thinking and risk-taking. But to create an effective marketing campaign, you have to quantify, measure, and analyze your choices and your results. Market reach is one advertising metric that can help you make informed, profitable marketing decisions. What Market Reach Is Market reach is the estimated number of potential consumers who could see your specific campaign or advertising medium. This helps you determine whether the cost of a marketing campaign is worth the new customers it could attract....

Project managers spend a lot of time producing plans and establishing team objectives. Sponsors, stakeholders, and teams then spend a lot of time making changes to the scope of the work and the rollout process. Having a clear, easy change management process in place and a steadied eye on the bigger picture, even as some of the details shift, goes a long way toward keeping the project moving forward and allowing you to keep your cool....

Match play is one of the two primary forms of competition in golf. It pits players one against another, rather than one against the field as in stroke play. Opponents in match play compete to win individual holes, and the player who wins the most holes wins the match. Match play can be played by two individuals, one vs. one, and that is known as singles match play. Or teams of two players can square off in what is called doubles match play, with various formats (Foursomes and Fourball being the most common ones) available for team matches....

It can be difficult to get a traditional loan on an investment property because traditional banks are hesitant to lend money when a property is in such bad condition. Hard money loans are one way real estate investors can obtain financing. Here are the basics of the hard money and the pros and cons of this type of loan. What Is Hard Money? Hard money is an amount of money that is loaned from a borrower to a lender....

With rising utility prices and a considerable decrease in the cost of buying and installing solar systems, solar power has become a sustainable and cost-effective energy alternative for business owners. Although many small and medium-sized companies are still in the process of understanding how solar energy can make sense for them, more than 100 of the Fortune 500 companies have already received significant results by using solar power. The list includes well-known enterprises such as Walmart, Target, Apple, IKEA and Intel, but many smaller businesses and even non-profits are embracing solar as well....

The I Miss You meme is one of the most popular memes found on the internet. Most memes are images with text, but some are text-based, with or without a small image. Many memes feature animals (cats are especially popular), or cartoon or movie characters. Just about every well-known meme character has one or more ‘I Miss You’ messages. I Miss You, and other memes, express many sentiments, including missing someone, romantic overtures, long-lost friends, jokes, even implied threats, although in a joking manner....

The Project Management Institute (PMI) is a professional organization for project, program, and portfolio managers. Learn more about PMI and its certifications. What Is the Project Management Institute? PMI is a membership organization comprised of almost 3 million professionals in the project management field. Its goals include career enhancement, organizational success, and maturing the project management profession. It offers certifications, research programs, membership chapters, and professional development. Acronym: PMI How the Project Management Institute (PMI) Works...