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Not many people know that “The King” Elvis Presley had an identical twin brother. He died at birth. Elvis had no other biological siblings, but he did have three stepbrothers when his father remarried after Elvis’ mother died. Elvis’ Twin Brother Elvis was born in a two-room house built by his father and uncle just before dawn on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to Gladys and Vernon Presley. His identical twin brother, Jesse Garon, who had been delivered first was stillborn....

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the e-commerce industry. As the pandemic increases the popularity of online shopping, customers are demanding quicker, more seamless shopping experiences. As a result, artificial intelligence tools are experiencing a massive spike in demand. The retail AI market will see a compound annual growth-rate increase of 34.9% between 2020 and 2027, reaching a value of $6.76 billion based on findings from a study by Acumen Research....

Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have been available to business owners since the early 1980s, and they are an alternative form of business which offers some benefits. Learn about LLC taxation, some common myths about LLCs, and other information to help you make a decision about forming an LLC. 01 of 09 What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)? A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a business entity recognized in all U....

Over the years, since the tour’s founding, the number of and identity of the LPGA Tour’s majors has changed several times. In most years there have been four major championships in women’s golf. But in some years in the past there were only three majors and in a few years just two. Today, five tournaments are called major championships by the LPGA Tour. A couple of tournaments once considered majors are no longer played, while a couple other tournaments previously not considered majors, have been elevated to major championship status....

Medical malpractice lawyers represent clients who are suing medical practitioners for professional misconduct. Learn more about medical malpractice attorneys and what they do. What Is a Medical Malpractice Lawyer? Medical malpractice attorneys litigate lawsuits on behalf of their clients, who may be patients or surviving family members of patients. These clients are suing medical practitioners for malpractice. Malpractice is a term that refers to professional misconduct on the part of a medical professional or lawyer....

A military leave of absence is governed by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), which protects the employment rights of individuals who leave their job to serve in the military. USERRA also provides protection for disabled veterans, requiring employers to make reasonable efforts to accommodate the disability. Service members convalescing from injuries received during service or training may have up to two years from the date of completion of service to return to their jobs or apply for reemployment....

Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Starting a business isn’t for the faint of heart. When you consider that more than 1 in 5 new businesses fail within the first year (as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), you want to make sure that you’ve done all you can to set yourself up for success....

It’s no secret that social media has changed the modeling industry. Thanks to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, we no longer have to wait a whole month for the next issue of Vogue to see the latest fashion trends. These days models are more than happy to give their fans real-time insight into their not-so-private worlds. And while it’s true that some models are contractually obligated to tweet up a storm, most do it because it’s fun and it’s an easy way to build their brands....

The 501(c)(6) designation includes membership-based organizations or clubs that promote the business interests of their members, such as trade associations and sports leagues. Learn more about 501(c)(6) membership-based nonprofits, the criteria to become one, and the benefits granted by the IRS. What Is a 501(c)(6) Nonprofit? A 501(c)(6) membership-based nonprofit is an organization that exists to promote its members’ business interests, without the goal of making a profit. In addition, these organizations must make sure that no one individual or shareholder benefits financially from the organization’s income....

When you start a business, part of the process should include doing a search for a domain name. While every business may not need a website, most businesses can usually benefit from having one. Plus, even if you don’t intend to use your domain, registering it is an important step in protecting your brand. If you are thinking about registering a domain name or having difficulty deciding on one, follow these steps to find and register the best domain name for your business....

Organizing an annual holiday work party can be a lot of fun if you approach things the right way. Like all event planning projects, the primary focus should be on the attendees. When your guests have a great time, the event will be remembered as a success, regardless of any details that were accidentally overlooked. And the nice thing about holiday parties is that everyone wants to have fun, so all you have to do as the planner is keep the positive vibe flowing....

Reinforcing steel bars are used to help concrete withstand tension forces. Concrete is sufficiently strong to compression forces by nature, but tension forces can crack it. Deformed rebars on reinforcing steel have been a standard requirement since 1968, but plain rebars are also used in situations where the reinforcing steel is expected to slide. This is typically the case when they’re installed in highway pavement and segmental bridges. The deformed pattern on a rebar helps the concrete adhere to the reinforcing steel surface....

Casting directors find talent for roles in film, television, theater, and commercial work. They negotiate contracts, manage a casting budget, and coordinate and hold auditions. Learn more about casting directors and how they work. What Is a Casting Director? Casting directors play an essential role in entertainment, including television shows, films, commercials, theater, and videos. They work to find the best talent for every part while staying within the casting budget....

Why should kids be the only ones who get to go to camp? The last few years have seen increased interest in camps for kids and grandparents. Different entities offer grandparent camp, and they can vary widely in length, cost, activities, and amenities. The emphasis can be on learning, nature, spiritual growth or a combination thereof. If you enjoy traveling with your grandchildren, you should definitely consider grandparent camp. Many programs can be found through a web search, but here’s a sampling of some of the options....

Housekeeping can be a steady profession for people with a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills. Opportunities with hotels, cleaning services, cruise ships, and in private households abound, especially if you live in a metropolitan area or a resort town. During interviews for a housekeeping job, you’ll want to emphasize your commitment to making spaces clean, tidy, and germ-free. But there are other important requirements for people in housekeeping roles....

You believe your song should be playing on the radio. It doesn’t appear to be too complicated a task. To get your song played on the radio, either you or your radio promotion company approaches program directors/music directors at radio stations. You’ll then need to promote your song to them using a combination of press releases or one-sheets, phone calls, and faxes. The stations that are interested in the song will play it....

Essentially every fundraising campaign has a case statement at its center. A case statement is a public-facing document that helps convince donors to support a cause during a specific fundraising campaign. It can be used in any fundraising campaign, such as the annual appeal, major gift campaigns, capital campaigns, and endowment campaigns. What Is a Case Statement? Today’s case statements are no longer dry, dull documents that fundraisers find arduous to write and donors the same to read....

Business owners and executives often experience bottlenecks in growth because they fail to see problems forming. Sometimes these unexpected issues develop within an organization, and sometimes they develop outside the organization because of poor customer management. Either way, it helps to have a set of “fresh eyes” come in and identify the problem(s) hindering business growth. To that end, companies sometimes hire business developers—consultants operating as business development experts. If you seek to work in the field of business development, you will need a certain combination of hard and soft skills....

A kill fee is a payment on a magazine or newspaper article that a publisher makes to a freelance writer when their assigned article is “killed,” or canceled. Learn more about kill fees and when they’re used. What Is a Kill Fee? For various reasons, some writing assignments don’t make it into the final edition of a publication. When this happens, the publisher usually issues a kill fee to the writer....