Many Vietnam and Korean War veterans have heard tales of fellow soldiers who were in the Army (or other branches of the military) as an alternative to prison. Stories abound of military members who were told by a judge, “join the military, or go to jail.” Can a Criminal Court Judge Order Someone to Enlist? But can American courts do that? Can a criminal court judge sentence a person to military service as an alternative to jail?...
Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars is an action-adventure game that combines the popular Lego toy line with The Clone Wars animated television series and feature film. It was developed by Traveller’s Tales and published by LucasArts on the Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Windows PC, and Xbox 360 video game platforms in 2011. It has cheat codes that unlock every character, weapon, and vehicle in the game....
There’s no denying the popularity of pizza. Each day, 1 in 8 Americans eats pizza, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Yet the pizzeria business faces a number of common restaurant challenges—managing ingredients, demand, walk-in traffic, staffing, and the like. For those thinking of getting into the pizza business,keep it simple. Here’s how others have built pizza businesses around simplicity, focus, and flexibility. 01 of 04 A Pizza a Day Keeps the Eaters Engaged...
Management jobs require overseeing the work of other employees, and exact duties can vary across industries and companies. Learn more about what management jobs are, the kinds that exist, and how to get one. What Are Management Jobs? Management jobs offer some of the most direct ways to take on more responsibility in many companies. People in management jobs focus on one thing: They manage the people below them to ensure that the work is being done properly....
One of yourresponsibilities as an employeris to notify employees of specific tax situations that can affect them. One of these situations is a notification about the earned income tax credit. The Earned Income Tax Credit The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit for eligible lower-income workers. It may be taken to directly reduce the person’s tax liability. Workers may still receive this credit even if their income is low enough that they don’t have to file a tax return....
Public relations refers to the relationship between a company and the public. People working in public relations (PR) help a company project a positive image to the public in order to achieve its goals. If you are interested in a career in this field, read on for more information about PR job titles, descriptions, and career tips. What Exactly Is PR? Instead of paying for ads like advertising professionals, public relations pros try to draw media attention to their clients....
Many workers in the legal industry experience workplace harassment—demeaning, abusive, or authoritarian behavior perpetuated by coworkers or even employers. Yet studies show that only one in 10 victims of workplace harassment report it (and just 17% stand up to the bully themselves). Employees are far less productive in the workplace when they don’t take action against harassment issues. Several strategies offered by workplace experts and employment attorneys can help you deal with workplace harassment and bullying behavior....
These contests and sweepstakes are expiring soon. Be sure to enter them quickly, before it’s too late! Sweepstakes expiring on WednesdayNovember 30, 2022 Sweepstakes Saks Fifth Avenue - Win a $1,500 Shopping Spree Sweepstakes filed under Gift Certificates Sweepstakes, Jewelry & Fashion, and One Entry Sweepstakes Sweepstakes expiring on ThursdayDecember 22, 2022 Sweepstakes Travel Channel - Winter Wanderland Giveaway filed under Cash Sweepstakes, Holiday Sweepstakes, Big Sweepstakes, and Daily Sweepstakes Sweepstakes expiring on SaturdayDecember 31, 2022 Sweepstakes...
Mission statements are a part of the corporate landscape, but they’re also valuable for small businesses, even solo practitioners. What is a Mission Statement? A mission statement is a short statement of an organization’s purpose that: Identifies the scope of its operationIdentifies what kind of products or services it providesIdentifies it’s intended audienceIdentifies what values it adheres it. It may also include a short statement of such fundamental matters as the organization’s philosophies; it’s main competitive advantages, and the desired future state, or “vision....
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to learn from successful crowdfunding campaigns or you’re a backer/investor on the prowl to find trending crowdfunding campaigns, there are tools out there for your search. 01 of 05 Kicktraq Zack Miller Instead of browsing Kickstarter looking for hot crowdfunding campaigns, Kicktraq does that for you. It scours the leading crowdfunding site to find breakout crowdfunding campaigns. Kicktraq provides a lot of data for its users—you can see how quickly crowdfunding campaigns have raised their money and how much they are forecasted to raise given their momentum....
Did you send a message to a friend and get “IDGI” as a reply? If so, you’re going to need to know what this acronym stands for to plan your response. IDGI stands for: I Don’t Get It When someone says something to you, you either get it or you don’t get it. When you don’t, you can use IDGI as a response. What IDGI Really Means IDGI roughly translates to: That doesn’t make sense to me....
You’re starting a business. Does that mean it’s a startup? And when is it no longer a startup? The answer will often depend on whom you ask. Defining a small business can be tricky. The U.S. Small Business Administration defines small businesses based on size for federal contracting purposes, and even then, it varies by industry. But when it comes to startups—a subset of small business—it’s even harder to pin down a consistent definition....
Lucky clovers are popular good-luck charms. With a little luck and a lot of patience, you can find them in nearly any meadow or backyard. Clover hunting is easy enough for young children to do, but challenging enough that older kids and adults won’t be bored. When you’re done, you can press your four-leaf clovers and use them to remind yourself how lucky you are. If you want to get fired up before your next clover hunt, check out this playlist of lucky songs....
With the introduction of social media, models have become major celebrities who offer their fans tips and tricks to mimic their looks and style. Thanks to this fascination into the lives of models, books about models and the modeling industry are more popular than ever before. Modeling books range from instructional to visual, ensuring there truly is something for everyone. With the introduction of social media, models have become major celebrities who offer their fans tips and tricks to mimic their looks and style....
In the Air Force, scientific applications specialists examine evidence to determine when a nuclear weapon has been tested. This type of work is like being a forensics investigator, except instead of examining a crime scene for blood and fingerprints, they’re looking for signs of nuclear activity. This might mean examining seismic activity to distinguish between a nuclear blast (which is very rare) and an earthquake, or examining radioactivity levels in areas where a blast or other nuclear activity is suspected....
The most recent business buzz word is “big data.” Large corporations spend a great deal of money on collecting data and paying analysts to sift through it and report on its meaning. Unfortunately, for many small and home-based businesses, strapped for cash and time, data collection and analysis is often left on the back burner. However, collecting and interpreting data related to your home business can make the difference between having a struggling business or a highly profitable one....
What’s the best way to prepare for a teacher job interview? You can build self-confidence and reduce the stress of the interview by planning how to respond to questions ahead of time. Start by asking yourself, “What can I do to ensure my candidacy gets careful consideration for a teaching job? How will I make myself stand out?” Then marshal examples and anecdotes that will help you to create a memorable impression....
Reinforcing bars (rebars) come in lengths of up to 60 feet. In theory, this would seem to obviate the need for splicing the material for all but the largest commercial projects. In practice, however, most building projects involve extensive rebar splicing. This may be due to any number of reasons, such as shipping constraints on length and efficient use of materials. A lap splice is the most common method of creating a single structural entity from two rebar segments....
Although they may not be household names like the women in the industry, male models like Tyson Beckford, David Gandy, Marcus Schenkenberg, Gabriel Aubry and Sean O’Pry have all carved a name for themselves in the modeling world. However, there are many other types of models whose names you wouldn’t know that are earning a lucrative income working as commercial, fitness and parts models. Male models work with commercial clients, manufacturers, suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, airlines, automobile manufacturers, fitness companies and much more....
Free magazines and magazine subscriptions are one of my favorite types of freebies because it’s like getting a little present in the mail month after month. I can proudly say that I haven’t paid for a magazine subscription in more than ten years. I get more than a dozen free subscriptions every month. Some of the free magazines I’m getting right now are O Magazine, Family Circle, Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies’ Home Journal, Woman’s Day, Saveur, Everyday with Rachael Ray, Rolling Stone, Cosmo, US Weekly, Working Mother, Marie Claire, and Harper’s Bazaar....
