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Kathy Whitworth won more tournaments on the LPGA Tour than any other golfer in tour history. No PGA Tour player ever won more than Whitworth, either. She was a giant on the LPGA in the 1960s and 1970s, but her competitive career stretched from the 1950s in the 1980s. Fast Facts: Kathy Whitworth Known For: Winning more golf tournaments that anyone else in the history of the LPGA Tour.Born: September 27, 1939 in Monahans, TexasPublished Works: Golf For Women: Easy-to-follow Instruction from Pro Golf’s Leading Tournament Winner and Kathy Whitworth’s Little Book of Golf Wisdom: A Lifetime of Lessons from Golf’s Winningest ProKey Accomplishments: Winner of 88 LPGA Tour tournaments, including six major championships; 8-time LPGA leading money winner; 7-time LPGA season scoring leader; 7-time LPGA Player of the Year winner....

The Windy City sure has a lot of sneaker stores that blow over and close up shop quick, but these on this list have managed to withstand the test of time and demand. 01 of 07 St. Alfred Joseph Schaefer/Flickr Saint Alfred is one of those very rare streetwear shops, like Concept in Boston, that carries the most exceptional, limited, and rare designers and editions. Years back Vogue magazine did a story on Supreme, the NYC skateboard shop, and compared it to Chanel in how it has won the hearts and minds of its core customers and that same paradigm would apply to Saint Alfred too....

Nike Golf was a division of Nike, Inc., that operated as a separate business unit within the larger company. But Nike Golf announced in mid-2016 that it was leaving the golf equipment business: Nike Golf drivers, irons, putters, balls and other equipment will no longer be made. Nike remained in the footwear and apparel spaces, however. That larger company, Nike, Inc., traces it origins to 1964, and became known as Nike in 1978....

Non-exempt employees are entitled to federal minimum wage and overtime pay unless they meet certain tests for exemption. Find out the requirements for someone to be considered a non-exempt employee. What Are Non-Exempt Employees? Non-exempt employees are employees who are subject to all Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provisions including thepayment of overtime. They are normally required to account for all hours worked, usually using a timecard or other automated tracking system....

Parks maintenance workers keep up the appearance, health, and safety of landscapes and features in public parks. They maintain jogging and biking paths, hiking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, lawns, flower beds, and gardens. Parks maintenance workers are employed by local, state, or federal governments. Workers are generally hired through the normal government hiring process. In a municipal government, they work within parks and recreation departments. Parks Maintenance Worker Duties & Responsibilities...

Keeping up with the latest news and trends is integral to those in the pet industry. While the Internet is teeming with information, this data isn’t always kept up to date, nor is it always accurate. That’s why perusing respected pet shops trade magazines is so important for those in the business of catering to such a precious client base. 01 of 05 Pet Age assalve/E+ / Getty Images Published by H....

There are historic ice skating relics that date back as far as 3000 B.C. But, inline roller skates probably originated much later in Scandinavia or Northern Europe where ice skating was an easy way to travel short distances. By the early 17th century, these early Dutch called themselves skeelers and skated on frozen canals in the winter. They eventually used a primitive form of roller skate, made by attaching wooden spools to a platform to allow similar travel in warmer weather....

Below are the rules for rank retention for prior service members who enlist in the United States Navy: Prior Service Navy Members (NAVETS) Navy Veterans who meet the below criteria, and enlist into their previous ratings, usually enlist in the grade they held at the time of discharge (up to E-6). Those who must enlist in a different rating (PRISE III) program enlist in the grade of E-3, except for AECF, CTI(N) or Nuclear Program, who enlist in the grade of E-4 (if E-4 or above was held during the previous enlistment)....

The financial services industry has a broad range of individual and business clients all of which fall into one of two categories—retail or institutional clients. The terms “investor” and “client” are interchangeable because financial advisers primarily offer investment advice, guidance on profitably maintaining those investments, and advise on cashing in and cutting investment losses. Defining Retail The term retail implies mom-and-pop stores as well as mega-chain grocers. However, as far as financial service firms and their clients are concerned, only the mom-and-pop operation would be considered a retail client because it is typically run by an individual or family and is a small business....

Advertising research is done to determine which advertisements will be most effective with your target audience. It’s done during ad development and to analyze the effectiveness of an ad campaign while it’s underway. Learn more about advertising research. What Is Advertising Research? Advertising is the part of your marketing plan that uses paid, non-personal messages. These messages are designed to reach large groups of customers and sell your products or services....

Can managers and other employees develop emotional intelligence (EI)? While some researchers believe that emotional intelligence is an inborn characteristic, others believe that emotional intelligence can be learned and strengthened. The “can be learned and increased club” is my choice because I have experienced many individuals who have enhanced their emotional intelligence when they put their minds to it. In fact, in coaching and consulting with organizations, one area of focus has been to help leaders further develop their emotional intelligence....

Are you looking to spice up your Halloween with a fun Halloween Internet meme costume this year? You need not look any further than your favorite social networking sites to find some great ideas for DIY costumes — that’s where we got inspired! If you’re looking for something a little more creative than the traditional pumpkin, pirate or fairy princess costume for Halloween, get some of your inspiration from modern-day technology you use every day....

Perhaps rock musicians are not best-known for being studious, but over the years many have shown a propensity for naming their bands after places, topographical features, countries, and continents. In some cases, artists just happen to have surnames that you might find on a map, but most of the time they appear to fall back on whatever rudimentary education they got before hitting the road for a living. Who says American kids don’t know their geography?...

Description: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s Space in the Sun Sweepstakes is giving you the chance to win a free trip to Antigua including airfare and a stay in a resort. 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....

Bloodstock agents are equine professionals who buy and sell thoroughbred horses on behalf of their clients in exchange for a commission. Bloodstock agents can specialize in racing stock, breeding stock, or a combination of both areas. Some agents may offer U.S. based services while others have specialty knowledge about thoroughbreds in other major racing areas such as Europe, Australia, and Japan. On the racing side of the equation, bloodstock agents can specialize even further....

Bloodstain pattern analysts, also known as blood spatter experts, collect and analyze physical evidence—specifically, blood. They are specialists in forensic science and crime scene investigation and examine the location and shape of blood drops, stains, puddles, and pools. Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Duties & Responsibilities This job generally requires the ability to do the following work: Analyze crime scenesPhotograph crime scenes and evidenceRecord observationsWrite reportsReconstruct crime scenes based on observations and analysisUse computer software to aid in the reconstruction of crime scenes...

In the increasingly complex global business terrain, fleet managers, also known as transportation managers, play a pivotal role in any industry that moves people or manufactures, transports, or warehouses products. In addition to optimizing transportation operations (which may include selecting vehicles; hiring, training, and scheduling drivers; and overseeing vehicle maintenance and regulatory compliance), they work closely with other key departments to support the company’s mission. Becoming a successful fleet manager requires a robust combination of education, experience, skills, and knowledge....

The images featured below are great options for a formal business environment, in which the standard dress code for everyone is a suit, a jacket, and pants or a dress skirt. Wearing clean and pressed attire is just as important in maintaining a business formal image. Also, keep in mind that maintaining a professional image in a formal business environment always includes dressing appropriately for the workplace—revealing too much is unacceptable, as modesty is key....

How do you get an entry-level job in book publishing? Of course, there is much-published guidance on how to write a resume or how to prep for an entry-level job interview. But the book publishing industry has its own set of parameters for the wannabe employee. Here is some specific advice on how to prepare for a book publishing job interview. Familiarize Yourself with the Imprint’s Individual List Atria or Riverhead Books?...

Although there are pros and cons to incorporating at the state level for charitable nonprofits, or 501(c)(3)s), the charitable organizations that do incorporate do so because of advantages ranging from tax breaks to legal protections to make it easier to secure federal tax-exempt status. Nonprofit incorporation is very similar to creating a for-profit corporation. However, nonprofit corporations take the extra step of applying for tax-exempt status with the IRS. What Does Nonprofit Incorporation Involve?...