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In the civilian justice system, a “restraining order” or “protective order” is issued by a judge when a party petitions the court for protection from another individual. The United States Military Justice System has its own version of “restraining orders,” more commonly referred to as “military protective orders,” but which are officially called “conditions on liberty.” Military Justice System The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) defines criminal offenses for the military justice system....

What do these top young entrepreneurs have in common? The same traits that builders of great businesses have always had: DeterminationSelf-confidenceA willingness to take risksAn ability to seize the initiativePerseveranceCompetitivenessSelf-relianceA strong need to achieve Take the above characteristics and match them up with a great business idea and you have a recipe for success, as the following young entrepreneurs, all multi-millionaires and billionaires, have demonstrated: 01 of 06 Mark Zuckerberg (born 1984) - Facebook...

Is your tween or teen considering a babysitting job? Don’t let them plunge right in. Sure, it’s fun to play with babies and small children, but they’ll also be responsible for making sure the little ones are safe and properly fed as they go about their nightly routines. Perhaps most important, your child will be the person in charge should an emergency arise. They must understand babysitting jobs come with some significant responsibilities....

Sid Meier’s Civilization IV is a turn-based strategy game, that’s part of the Civilization series, published on Windows PC by 2K Games in 2005. Like other entries in the series, it tasks you with building an empire and conquering your neighbors through warfare, diplomacy, and more. If you’re looking for some assistance on your way to world domination, here are some cheats and developer codes that can help. This guide is for Sid Meier’s Civilization IV on PC....

Many of us dream of sinking that game-winning basket at TD Garden or hitting a home run at Yankee Stadium. But only a few are physically gifted—and lucky—enough to make a living as a professional athlete. If you love sports but probably won’t make it to the big show, you can still build a career around your passion for athletics. Check out some of the options worth considering in the field of sports management, marketing, and communication, plus tips for how you can prepare for a career in these fields after graduation....

Specifics matter if you’re applying for a tech-related support role. That means that if you’re writing your cover letter for a technical support or help desk position, you’ll want to mention the technology you’re familiar with and have supported previously. You’ll also want to include details on the hard and soft skills you can offer the organization, and how you can help the company if you were hired. Take a look at tips for how to write a strong cover letter for technical support or help desk positions, as well as a sample letter that you can use for inspiration....

YouTube makes it pretty easy to waste time. Hours can slip by as you watch skits or snicker at cat videos. However, the site also offers some great videos to help expand your web development skills. Instead of watching kitties destroy things for their own amusement, there are 10 channels worth following to help you stay productive as a web developer. DevTips Travis Neilson’s DevTips channel focuses on both sides of website creation: development and design....

The television talk show genre has evolved and changed since its first iterations in the 1950s and 60s, some offering comedy and humor, others providing thought-provoking conversations. But all talk shows depend on the host to set the tone and engage the audience. 01 of 10 Johnny Carson Keystone Features/Getty Images Johnny Carson will be forever known as the king of late night television. His 30 years as host of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson serves as an achievement — both in longevity and artistically — for current and future talk show hosts to emulate....

There are consulting jobs in almost every industry today. The work can be exciting, high-paying, and offer more flexibility than other jobs. Many offer telecommuting privileges and the opportunity to travel, as well. Why do companies use consultants? A business might bring in a consultant because no employee has the needed skillset, or because the organization needs a fresh, independent perspective to improve efficiency and increase profitability. Consultants can offer advice on business management or marketing, provide training for new technologies, help improve team functioning, or handle difficult tasks such as layoffs....

eBay’s mobile app for iPhone makes selling on eBay ​faster and easier than it’s ever been before. If you’re new to mobile apps or the iPhone, however, the thought of posting an entire eBay listing using your phone might be a bit daunting. Follow along with the steps in this guide and see how simple the process can be. 01 of 20 Tap ‘Sell’ From the eBay mobile app’s home screen, tap the ‘Selling’ button to visit your seller account....

Traditional masonry stucco is a cement-based plaster that is applied over walls and other surfaces inside and outside of buildings. It is made from cement, sand, and lime and hardens into a highly durable material that requires little maintenance. Like traditional decorative plaster, stucco can be troweled, brushed, or otherwise textured to create a variety of finish effects. Stucco typically is applied over a galvanized wire mesh called lath, which helps the stucco adhere to the supporting structure and strengthens the entire assembly....

According to research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), approximately 60% of workers plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine. However, 28% say they’re willing to lose their jobs if their employers require it. Whichever camp you’re in, you’d probably like to know whether your employer can institute a vaccine mandate—or whether they might offer you some interesting incentives instead, like a cash bonus or extra time off. Here’s what you need to know....

Have you ever spoken to a Human Resources practitioner and had trouble understanding various portions of the conversation? Learning and understanding Human Resources and management acronyms and abbreviations is a challenge. As in any other occupation, people familiar with the field start talking in abbreviations because it’s easy and familiar—they do it out of habit, unaware the other person doesn’t know what they’re saying. It can sound as if they’re speaking in a foreign language....

Beginning in 2018, the U.S. Army began to field-test a new Army Combat Fitness Test. The components will become the core of the service’s fitness program. If approved, it will replace a regimen that has been used since 1980 when running shoes were just being introduced and soldiers did their workouts in boots. A New Approach The program, which entered its test phase in October 2018, has been brought up to date with changes in physical fitness training methods....

Dressing for job interviews used to be straightforward; regardless of industry, job title, or gender, the appropriate outfit was some variation of a suit. For folks in creative or casual industries, job interviews might be the only times they wore that suit, but wear it they did—or else. It was understood that hiring managers wouldn’t look kindly on candidates who showed up to interview in anything less. Nowadays, dress code standards have changed....

Every year since 2007, the DIY Blog Cabin Giveaway has renovated an existing home with the input of DIY Network viewers, then given it away to a lucky winner once construction was completed. That makes over 10 years of lucky winners. So who are these people who have had their names drawn as winners from among millions of entries? Find out a little bit about each winner from the very first giveaway through the present day....

Most job applicants do not send post-interview thank you letters. This is a huge mistake. Even if you think an offer is in the bag, you can always improve your chances of getting the job if you send a follow-up thank you letter. Your letter should reiterate your core strengths and emphasize the value you bring to the table. You can even squelch any concern the employer raised about your qualifications and add important information you didn’t get the chance to discuss in the interview....

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories has cheat codes that let players spawn weapons, control the weather, and restore health instantly. There are also useful unlockables and cheats that are just for fun, such as the code that gives all characters giant heads. These cheats are for the PlayStation 2 version. There are also cheats for Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories on PSP. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Cheat Codes...

If you find Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes confusing, you’re not alone. For one thing, they never seem to end! It seems like a winner is going to be drawn any day now, and then next thing you know, you’re getting new offers to enter all over again. Doesn’t PCH ever actually draw winners? And what happens to those big prizes, like the “$7,000 a Week ForEVER” prizes? PCH advertises these huge prizes, then actually award something much smaller — a simple million dollars....

Canvas is a great surface on which to paint, but can be subject to dents and tears when moving and storing, and can stretch and sag when exposed to changing temperature and humidity over time. If not stored properly, with the frame or stretchers securely resting against another frame or flat hard surface, a corner from one painting can poke into the canvas of another, leaving an unfortunate dent. All is not lost, though....