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There are few literary or cinematic phenomena more popular worldwide than the Harry Potter series. Penned by author J.K. Rowling, the story of a boy who survived an assassination attempt in infancy, discovered he’s a wizard at age 11, and grew up to defeat the most evil wizard on the planet has enveloped countless fans in a magical universe that we sometimes wish was real. How cool would it be to be able to cast a spell to fix our eyeglasses, heal broken bones, travel from place to place in a flash, and oh yeah, murder evil wizards?...

Boys grow into men, but at some level, boys remain boys. They never shed their fetishes—be it games, gizmos, or girls. Read these funny quotes about boys and you will find a striking parallel with the boys and men you know. Bart Simpson"Inside every hardened criminal beats the heart of a ten-year-old boy." Joseph Heller"When I grow up I want to be a little boy." James Matthew Barrie"What is genius? It is the power to be a boy again at will....

There are many potential job opportunities for those hoping to pursue a career working with horses. Career options may include those in equine health, sales, insurance, training, supplies, and services. Individuals with a talent for working with horses should be able to identify a few desirable jobs from this collection of possibilities. Here is an always evolving list of possible career paths in the equine industry. The list has been divided into several categories (please note that a few positions may be listed in multiple categories):...

While referrals have long been one of the top ways to grow your business, entrepreneurs are relying more and more on their network for resources over more traditional marketing tactics. As a result, developing a referral system in your marketing plan is key to success. Many of those running their own businesses don’t bother with referrals. Maybe they assume their clients will pass along good word of mouth about them. Or perhaps they find asking for referrals uncomfortable....

Why People Love to Volunteer It has never been easier to volunteer, and it’s becoming more popular than ever as people of all ages and abilities look for ways to improve their communities and support other causes close to their hearts. The Corporation for National and Community Service reports that as of 2017, one in three Ameican adults volunteered for an organization. That means almost 77.4 million Americans volunteered 6.9 billion hours in that year....

After serving their country honorably in the Marine Corps, retirees and veterans are allowed to wear the uniform, but under certain conditions. These conditions are typically special events such as national holidays that honor our military (Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, even July the 4th) as well as weddings, funerals, memorial services, and award ceremonies. But in the Marine Corps - of course there are specific rules for veterans and retired Marines....

Most students would agree that finding a summer internship is a great opportunity, but many employers look far beyond just the internship when recruiting for the summer. Although students may be focused on only finding a summer internship, employers often have more long-term goals in mind and are looking to use this time and the training it takes to build on its future workforce. It is well known that most employers use their internship pool of candidates first when considering new hires to fill full-time positions within the company....

Getting excluded from an outing with your friends can be a real bummer, but it doesn’t always mean that something is wrong. There could be any number of reasons why you weren’t asked along to whatever they happened to be doing. Here are ten possible reasons why your friends left you behind this time. You Take Too Long to Decide on Plans Maybe you wait until the last minute to decide whether or not you want to go somewhere, and for a particular outing your friends just needed to go ahead and make plans....

Contract manufacturing occurs when a small business hires another company to produce its products. It enables small businesspeople to begin selling their products without obtaining the large amount of capital necessary to build and run a factory. Learn more about contract manufacturing and its advantages and disadvantages for small businesses. What Is Contract Manufacturing? A contract manufacturer may be located in the U.S. or overseas. The hiring company should seek out a contract manufacturer that has expertise in the type of product the company wants to make....

Social sentiment is a way of measuring the emotions behind social media and other online mentions. Social sentiment doesn’t just look at how many people are talking about your business. It adds context by measuring the tone of those conversations, comments, and mentions. Businesses need to produce excellent content and interact with customers. Using social sentiment as a key metric, businesses can understand and engage in conversations surrounding their brand and industry....

eBay’s Best Offer feature empowers buyers to start conversations with sellers and negotiate a price. Sellers complain about lowball offers, but you can’t blame buyers for trying to get the lowest price possible. Sellers are always trying to get the best deal when buying for resale, so it shouldn’t surprise us when buyers do the same thing. Sellers have added the Best Offer option to open the door for negotiating, but there are a few things buyers should understand before making an offer on eBay....

If you’re an exhausted working mom, it’s easy to look at friends working part-time jobs and think they’ve got it made. The world of part-time jobs, you think, would let you finally have enough time for your family, household management, and a career. But before you jump into a less-than-full-time position, think seriously about the negative side of part-time jobs before you get trapped. Not every negative listed below is true of every part-time job, but being aware of the downsides can help you avoid them....

Share your holiday spirit with everyone with hundreds of free Christmas sheet music downloads that are perfect for a concert, holiday gathering, or Christmas caroling. Whether you’re looking for a popular song or something more obscure, you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for here. These free Christmas sheet music downloads here are for bands, choirs, and individual musicians. It’s available for the piano, guitar, vocals, choirs, brass instruments, bells, organs, trumpets, clarinets, and just about any other musical instrument you can think of....

Government organizations undertake projects when some aspect of carrying out the people’s work needs to change. According to the Project Management Institute, a project is “a temporary group activity designed to produce a unique product, service or result.” When a project changes how an organization does business, the project’s end products are incorporated into daily work and therefore improve the organization’s work in perpetuity. It may sound easy, but it is not....

Lesbians on TV: A brief history Thanks to Showtimes The L Word, lesbians finally have a permanent place on TV. For years, it was rare to see any gay or lesbians characters, especially as regulars on a show. In 1977 Billy Crystal played a gay man on the show Soap, but it isnt until 1991 that a bisexual woman appeared on L.A. Law. Recently, networks have run shows with girl-girl kisses to increase ratings....

Dissatisfaction and disillusionment are common in the legal industry. High billable hour quotas, ceaseless deadlines, and large workloads are a few reasons legal professionals leave the profession. If you’ve determined that a career in the law is not for you, you can apply the skills you’ve developed as a lawyer, paralegal, or legal professional to countless opportunities outside the legal profession. Below are a few alternative legal careers you might explore in your search for a new career path....

Like all businesses, farms purchase insurance to protect themselves from unexpected financial losses. While farms face many of the same risks as other businesses, they also have unique characteristics that require special coverages. Many insurers offer farm (or farm and ranch) policies that are specifically designed for agricultural businesses. These policies combine elements of homeowners, commercial property, and general liability policies. Image courtesy of [Barbara Rich] / Getty Images. Farm or Homeowners Policy?...

Top-notch writing skills are crucial in the legal industry, especially for lawyers and paralegals. If you are applying for a legal position, employers will frequently request a writing sample. Furnishing a poor writing sample can destroy your chance of landing the job. On the other hand, an excellent writing sample can help you get a leg up on the competition. It is a good idea to build a portfolio of writing samples during school and your early years of practice....

The construction business is a very aggressive and demanding industry wrought with the possibility of injury while on the job. Because of this danger, the proper liability insurance must be obtained to protect assets and take control of liability. A good builder liability insurance coverage can protect against injuries, accidents, or property damage suffered on the job. Furthermore, construction workers can accidentally damage a property. This damage can come from mishandling materials and tools, or while a remodeling process is underway....

An epistolary novel is a novel in which the story isn’t directly told to the reader, but rather, gleaned through a series of documents. For example, instead of telling a love story in a traditional expository style, an epistolary novel would tell that same story through love letters that the two lovebirds wrote to each other. Learn more about epistolary novels and the effect they have on readers compared to other styles....