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Criminal lawyers, also known as criminal defense lawyers and public defenders, work to defend individuals, organizations, and entities that have been charged with a crime. Criminal lawyers handle a diverse spectrum of criminal cases, ranging from domestic violence crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes and drug crimes to driving under the influence (DUI), theft, embezzlement, and fraud. Criminal Lawyer Duties & Responsibilities Criminal lawyers represent defendants facing criminal charges in state, federal and appellate courts....

“Hooding” (or “hooding the club”) is a golf term about which there is some confusion. That’s understandable, because some golfers use it differently than others. Even some broadcasters, golf instructors and pro golfers mean different things when they say it. Most Common Usage: De-Lofting the Clubface In the more common usage, “hooding the club” means moving one’s hands forward when in the address position — moving your hands (and, therefore, the handle of the golf club) towards the target, in other words....

Demetri Martin has a relaxed demeanor. You just have to listen to him for a few seconds before you fall off your chair, laughing. Demetri is a gifted artist, but how is he best described? A comic musician? A comic actor? A writer? Now, that’s a bundle of talent. Food “If you have a pear-shaped body, you should not wear pear-colored clothes or act juicy.” “My friend had a burrito. The next day he said, ‘That burrito did not agree with me....

Grand Theft Auto 2 is an action-adventure game published by Rockstar Games in 1999. Its plot revolves around seven ruthless gangs involved in a power struggle in the town of Anywhere, USA. Unlike later GTA games, it’s played from a top-down perspective. It also added new features to the series, like an improved save system, side missions, and the ability to do missions for the separate gangs. If you need help taking over the criminal underworld, here are some cheats....

The PS2 version of Grand Theft Auto 3 has cheat codes that unlock all weapons, change the weather, and more. There’s even a way to get infinite ammo without using cheat codes. These cheats apply specifically to the PlayStation 2 version. There are separate GTA 3 cheats for Xbox and the PC version. Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto 3 Cheats for PS2 Enter codes with the PS2 controller at any time during gameplay....

01 of 07 College Majors by Academic Area JAG IMAGES / Getty Images Choosing a college major was difficult enough back when there were only 50 or so. These days, there are hundreds of majors, in everything from astronautics to viticulture. And it’s not an embarrassment of riches for the college student frantically trying to pick one—it’s an embarrassment of overwhelming-ness. Fortunately, those college majors all fall into six broad academic areas....

The PC version of Halo: Combat Evolved has cheat codes that spawn items, decrease downtime, and make players invincible. Before you can take advantage of these cheats, you must enable the developer console. These cheats work with the standard and custom editions for Windows and Mac. There are separate cheats for Halo: Combat Evolved on Xbox. Microsoft Games Studios How to Enter Cheat Codes for Halo: Combat Evolved on PC...

The members of every team and workgroup develop particular ways of interacting with each other over time. Effective interpersonal communication among members and successful communication with managers and employees outside of the team are critical components of team functioning. If team members cannot effectively interact with each other and with their external support system, the team is likely to fail to achieve its objectives. How a team makes decisions, assigns work, and holds members accountable determines whether or not the team is successful....

Do you volunteer? If so, congratulations! Volunteerism is one of the most cherished of American values. You are one of the nearly 77.4 million Americans who volunteered in recent years, turning in 6.9 billion hours valued at $167 billion. Although volunteers make all of our lives better, you, the volunteer, can expect to be happier, healthier, and more likely to be employed than people who never volunteer. Studies have shown that unemployed folks who volunteer enjoy 27% better odds of finding a job....

Not to be confused with paralegals, legal secretaries fill vital roles in law firms across the country. While paralegals often perform attorney duties under supervision from an attorney, legal secretaries must keep track of all details circling the law firm. Law has been and always will be a world of red tape and semantics. Attorneys must be fully prepared for each and every legal proceeding. As such, attorneys and paralegals alike depend heavily on their legal secretaries....

U.S. Navy hospital ships provide afloat, mobile, acute surgical medical facilities when called upon by the military. There have been additional medical vessels serving in other roles (ambulance vessels, rescue ships, and evacuation ships). How Many Hospital Ships Does the U.S. Have? The U.S. Navy has two hospital ships: the USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) and the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20). These ships are unmistakable, with their gleaming bright white hulls and huge red crosses painted on the sides....

When they want a quick, casual meal but don’t want to cook, consumers have many options, ranging from sitdown restaurants to what are typically thought of as “fast food” establishments. Let’s take a look at the three main formats of casual dining. Fast Food/Quick-Service Restaurant The actual industry term for a fast-food establishment is a “quick-service restaurant,” or QSR. It’s most easily understood by thinking of such dining concepts as McDonald’s, KFC, and Burger King....

The S corporation is a popular business type, but it’s often misunderstood. Some say that it’s overused as a protection against liability. The S corporation does have both benefits and drawbacks, but it’s useful for small businesses that want to protect their owners from liability and enjoy the benefits of pass-through taxes. 01 of 09 What Is an S Corporation? Maskot / Getty Images A Subchapter S corporation is a corporation whose profits and losses are taxed to its owners on their individual income tax returns instead of to the corporation....

You’ll need to create a LinkedIn login in order to start using LinkedIn, the world’s largest network of professionals, almost half of whom are decision makers. You can use your LinkedIn network to find jobs, promote yourself or your business and much more. In order to get started with LinkedIn, you’ll need to create an account. Once your account is set up, you can then start adding others to your network and building a powerful tool you can use for your benefit....

The waste and recycling industry offers several opportunities for someone looking to start a small business with a modest investment. You just need to find one or more waste materials that are being discarded that can be reused, resold, or recycled. Following are a few examples of recycling business opportunities that can be started on a small budget. 01 of 05 Place Recycling Bins in Neighborhoods Recyclingrules.org If there are no or too few recycling bins in your area, buy some....

One of the best parts of opening your own restaurant is the opportunity to let your creativity flow. You can design a restaurant with your unique stamp, and that uniqueness can attract customers. However, creating a restaurant theme isn’t as cut and dry as choosing a location and writing up a menu. A restaurant theme is a blend of food, atmosphere, and service. So how do you decide which restaurant theme is right for you?...

For many people, sports careers are the stuff of dreams. Countless kids and adults alike aspire to a career as a professional athlete. Though the physical demands of professional athleticism are intense, so too are the rewards, with players in many disciplines averaging extremely high salaries. Which sports leagues get paid the most? While the term “professional athlete” often evokes ideas of basketball, football, hockey, and soccer players, leading athletes in individual sports such as golf, horse racing, tennis, track and field, gymnastics, and auto racing can also generate large incomes and lucrative endorsement deals....

Transportation is a broad field that includes job titles ranging from aircraft pilot to yardmaster. Whether it’s planning travel, moving materials, or transporting people or goods, there are many different roles available for those interested in working in the transportation sector. Review job titles, career options, in-demand jobs, and salary information for transportation and material moving occupations. Careers in Transportation Transportation careers includes jobs in industries that transport passengers and cargo via plane, rail, bus, boat, transit system, and other modes of private and public transportation....

Business interruption insurance, or business income coverage, covers income a company loses when its operations are suspended because the insured property has been damaged or destroyed by a covered peril. The insurer will reimburse the company for losses it incurs while the property is being repaired or replaced. It can be bought alone or as an add-on to commercial property insurance. Most business income policies do count a government blocking access to a business as a trigger for interruption, but only if the government’s order is initiated by property damage....

Have you ever seen an invitation to enter a text message sweepstakes, get a great discount, or receive a free offer by texting a keyword to a shortcode? The invitations usually look something like this: “For a chance to win, text the keyword ENTER to shortcode 22222.” But what is a shortcode? And what do you have to be aware of before you use them? Find out all the answers below!...