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The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the U.S. military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission, with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters, and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its jurisdiction. Currently, the Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, but can be transferred to the Department of the Navy by the president at any time, or by Congress during the time of war....

Restraint of trade is a very old legal concept relating to the right of individuals to do business, or pursue a trade or profession, freely, without restraint. The original case which established the concept of restraint of trade was in the 1890s in England. Gun manufacturer Thorsten Nordenfelt had sold his business, and the two parties had agreed that the seller ‘would not make guns or ammunition anywhere in the world, and would not compete with Maxim in any way for a period of 25 years....

Cover letters for teaching positions should demonstrate that the candidate has the requisite training, education, and certification for the job, as well as any special skills outlined in the job listing. What to Include in Your Cover Letter You might want to stress skills like communication, critical thinking, and organization, as well as any specific experience that will help distinguish you from the competition. Newer teachers can feel free to mention experience gained during their training and education, as long as it applies to the position....

Agents in real estate do an array of things in order to host a successful open house. They often check out the competition, visit other open houses in the neighborhood, and prepare the home. Here are a few tips new agents and everyday homeowners can use to set up an open house. Get the Timing Right KLH49/Getty Images Talk to experienced agents or brokers with experience to find out the days and time of day that has worked best for them for open houses....

The warmth of summer is upon us and parents are thinking of ways to keep their young ones, or even high schoolers, occupied. What better way to spend the summer than going to music camps or attending music programs? Not only will it be fun, but it will also be educational as well. Here are several summer music camps, as well as some adult summer programs, that may be of interest....

Get quick info on each musical key, including relative minors, enharmonic signatures, and the nonexistent keys. Major Key Signatures MajorScale Relative No. of Sharps Enharmonic Key Signature Parallel Key C maj A min 0 C minor G maj E min 1 G minor D maj B min 2 D minor A maj F# min 3 A minor E maj C# min 4 E minor B maj G# min 5 Cb major / Ab min B minor...

Best for the Mini-Game Lovers: Carnival Island Virtual Skee-Ball, Pop-a-Shot, and more carny favorites recreate the nostalgic experience of going to the arcade. Kids of a certain age love to play the same game over and over again, just trying to beat their own high score, which is one of the main reasons arcades existed in the first place. Just ask the inventor of Whack-a-Mole! The fun of being entranced by the same repetitive joy for hours on end is recreated in this entertaining, yet simple title that mimics a trip to the carnival complete with unlockable treats and prizes to be won....

For every happy freelancer, there are probably a dozen people who dip their toes into the waters of the world of working for themselves only to wind up beating a hasty retreat back to their cubicles. For some, that’s perfectly fine: Not everyone is cut out to be a freelancer, and there’s nothing wrong with trying it out and then deciding to do something else. There are a lot of reasons to freelance temporarily and then return to full-time work: waiting out a recession, starting a family, or branching out into a new area of your industry....

Building a career is challenging enough in the best of circumstances, but working in an industry that is in decline and shedding jobs can make it even harder to advance. Whether you are just starting in the working world or looking for a career change, take the time to see which industries have better—and worse—potential than others. Employment in a growth industry will provide more opportunities for promotion and job changes throughout your career....

There are many hurdles one must climb when seeking to serve in the military. From criminal involvement, drug and alcohol use, height and weight standards, and medical issues can all be disqualifying or require a waiver to enter at best. Below is the continued article from Part 1. The list is long and this article only touches on all the standards used by the military when selecting recruits and candidates for the privilege (not the right) of serving....

One of the most common accounting documents is the invoice. In most cases, especially when the buyer wants to claim some kind of deduction, customers on your e-commerce website will require an invoice. That coupled with the fact that taxation is always territory-specific, makes it important that the invoice for your e-commerce sales includes a certain minimum level of information. When you are designing an invoice for your e-commerce business, here are some pieces of information that you should consider including:...

A flagstick is exactly that: a stick with a flag on it*. You see them on putting greens to mark the location of the hole. Some golf courses color code the flags on flagsticks to denote if the hole location is near the front, center or back of the green. Another way of doing the same thing is to put the flag high, middle or low on the stick. (A course that does this should note the practice on its scorecard or pin sheet....

If you’ve ever worked for a family-owned business where the boss’s family member advanced up the ladder without the right credentials, you probably see the worth of a nepotism policy. What Is a Nepotism Policy? It’s a policy that dictates if and how family members can work together within a business. You can limit the policy to covering employees, or include regulations for clients, vendors, or other people who interact with the company....

This is one of those lists that varies wildly depending on the ear of the beholder, but I like to think this countdown touches both on my personal favorites and some of the most emblematic ’80s TV themes implanted permanently in our collective memory. Compiling this list was a rewarding process, mainly because songs written especially for television shows are full of potential for mockery, parody and, of course, measured admiration....

Anthropologists are responsible for much of what we know about how ancient societies worked, what they valued, and sometimes even why they fell. They help everyone from governments to advertising agencies to universities to comprehend what’s happening now and how to effectively communicate with people. Anthropologists study human beings. They look at our origin, development, and behavior. Anthropologist Duties & Responsibilities Anthropologists work in a variety of settings, including universities, advertising agencies, consulting firms, and corporations....

Description: Better Homes and Gardens’ $2,500 Grocery Sweepstakes is giving away a sweet cash prize. Enter and you could win $2,500 toward a grocery shopping spree. 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....

When you think about the retail industry in France your mind probably veers to thoughts about world-renowned designers, stunning runway models, exclusive boutiques, high fashion, and the press buzz that accompanies the Paris Fashion Week festivities. In reality, the French retail industry is more practical than that and is actually dominated by some of the world’s largest grocery retail chains which lead the retail industry in overall sales in France....

There is almost an entire generation that will testify that Napoleon Dynamite is one of the best comedy movies ever. Are you one of those people? It is an incredibly quotable movie was an instant cult-classic. Kip & Napoleon Dynamite Napoleon Dynamite: Hey can I use your guys’s phone for a sec?Secretary No. 1: Is there anything wrong?Napoleon Dynamite: I don’t feel very good.(takes telephone and dials)Kip: (making nachos on the other line) Hi....

As you complete the teacher certification process, you’ll probably begin to consider when and where you should begin looking for that perfect teaching job. Here’s what you need to know to determine the best places to find teaching jobs— and when to begin your hunt for a teaching position. Where to Find Teaching Job Openings There are several options when it comes to searching online for a teaching position. Job Search Websites...

When you’re ready to start or change your career but don’t have the time or financial resources to invest in a degree or continue paid education, a position that provides on-the-job training can help you get started on the next step of your career path. With a shortage of workers for some occupations, employers are changing or eliminating educational requirements and implementing paid training systems to recruit employees for in-demand jobs....