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Zoning, recovery, straightening – call it what you will – is simply the act of getting a retail store ready for customers. It is the combination of several processes to make the store looks great, and it should be done on a daily basis. Store recovery is a continual process but the majority of it should be done either just before closing or opening of the store. While part of store recovery can be started during store hours, retailers may find it easier to be done with the doors locked....

Rodney Dangerfield had captured the minds of his audience with his ribald, in-your-face humor. Dangerfield expired on October 6, 2004, and his death created a void. It is almost difficult to smile at jokes, but his quotes remind us that laughter is the essence of life. So let’s go on with the memory of the legendary comedian while we read Rodney Dangerfield quotes. General Humor “People say fish is good for a diet....

01 of 05 The Facebook Ad for Real Estate - Planning Your Ad Jim Kimmons In this article is my ad campaign that I set up on Facebook. I can show you why I think this is going to be where I’ll put my PPC money for a while. It turns out that I’ve paused my Google Adwords campaign to move the budget completely to Facebook. How Facebook Ads are Presented...

Business etiquette rules do not require you, or any worker, to give a gift to your boss for any occasion. In fact, giving a gift when it’s not necessary can appear as if you are trying to buy your way into your boss’s good graces. And, giving an inappropriate gift to your boss could make your boss feel uncomfortable. However, if you feel it’s imperative that you give your boss a gift (i....

What an Employer Must Consider Do you provide alcohol: beer, wine, or spirits, for employees to drink at work-related events? If so, you’ve probably spent time thinking about whether this is a good practice. You want your employees to enjoy their work-related events and parties, but you also want to keep your employees safe. In fact, their safety is your priority. These are some of the considerations you need to think about when you plan to serve alcohol at company events....

If you are fluent in more than one language and can translate from one language to another, a small business providing translation services could be the perfect small business for you. Here is what you need to know before you decide if this business idea is the right fit for you. The Pros of Starting a Translation Services Business Some of the benefits of choosing to start a translation business include:...

“Duffer” is a colloquial or slang term within golf for a mediocre or poor golfer. Some non-golfers use “duffer” as a synonym for “golfer,” but that’s not correct. Duffer doesn’t apply to all golfers, just to those who aren’t among the better golfers. (In his Golf for Dummies instructional book, Gary McCord defines duffer as simply “bad player.”) Key Takeaways “Duffer” is a term golfers apply to poor golfers — those among us who score the highest....

Fiction writing typically covers five plots, or the “meta-plot,” but the story doesn’t stop there. Seven basic storyline plots influence the telling of a tale as well. Author Christopher Booker spent 34 years researching and writing his book, “The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories.” His 2004 classic is a Jungian-influenced analysis of stories and their psychological meaning. He lays out the seven storylines that comprise nearly all works of fiction, from the Greek classics to modern-day pulp fiction....

Is a home green because you paint it that color? Or because of the way it helps or respects the environment? Nowadays, a “green” home more often than not refers to a building that is ecologically friendly. It makes a positive contribution to the environment; or at least has only a minimal negative impact. There is no single standard about what makes a home green. However, as a general principle, it is easier for a home to be truly “green” if it is designed that way when it is built....

Vogue first began as a weekly newspaper in 1892 and appearing on the publication’s cover quickly grew to become a coveted career goal for many fashion models. When Conde Nast acquired the magazine in 1905, it turned it into something along the lines of a biweekly publication, and the number of cover opportunities increased twofold. Then, in 1949, the magazine cut back to 20 issues a year. It went monthly in 1973....

There’s an old (very old) and worn-out joke among golfers, in which one says to the other, “Address the ball,” and the other says, “Hi ball!” “Address the ball” — and variants such as addressing the ball, taking your address, the address position — are now just a vernacular term in the golf lexicon. It used to be an important term in the golf rules, however, and the governing bodies of the game (the R&A and USGA) included “address the ball” in the definitions section of the official Rules of Golf....

A traffic management specialist performs and manages traffic management activities. They use military and commercial transportation to move personnel, eligible dependents, materials, property, packages, and classifies and arranges personal property and cargo for shipment or storage. Duties and Responsibilities A traffic management specialist plans and organizes traffic management activities, receives and packages items for shipment or storage, prepares budget estimates for materials and equipment, and inspects items for identity, quantity, and condition....

When Ed McMahon passed away, a lot of people asked, “How will Publishers Clearing House notify their winners now?” The answer is easy: They’ll notify their winners the same way they always have… because Ed McMahon never worked for PCH! He never delivered their checks, appeared in their ads, or was associated with them in any official way. So why do so many people think McMahon was the face of Publishers Clearing House?...

A temporary voicemail greeting is a message or announcement that’s played for callers who call your line when you’re unable to take their call because you’re out of the office for a predetermined amount of time. These personal messages are especially important if you’re out of the office for an extended period of time, whether it be because you’re on maternity leave or because you’re taking a long vacation. Most voicemail systems are equipped so that you can set an expiration date and time for these messages in case you forget to turn your outgoing message off when you return....

To become a pilot, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires an aviation medical certificate from an FAA aviation medical examiner. With the exception of a Sport Pilot certificate, all student pilots must obtain a medical certification prior to flying solo or earning a pilot certificate. Pilot medical requirements vary depending on your age and what type of pilot certificate you’re applying for. Who Does and Does Not Need a Medical Certificate?...

01 of 46 Meet Carlos Danger via the New York Post 02 of 46 Tip of the Weiner via the Daily News 03 of 46 Too Hard to Stop New York Post 04 of 46 Beat It Weiner Daily News 05 of 46 Weiner’s Second Coming The New York Post 06 of 46 Cuomo Spanks Weiner The Daily News 07 of 46 Dirty Weiner Plunges in Hole Huffington Post 08 of 46...

Want to land a job in the growing “green” technology sector? If so, then you must check out this list of 9 websites featuring listing for environmentally friendly companies. Some of the names on this list solely feature environmental openings. Find a green technology or clean technology job today using one of these job boards! 01 of 09 Monster Green Careers Martin Barraud/Getty Images Popular job board Monster.com has a green careers section....

Small businesses have several options for filing bankruptcy, with one of the most common being Chapter 11 reorganization. A recent legislative action, however, created a streamlined Chapter 11 process for some small businesses. Learn how the two Chapter 11 processes compare and how you may qualify for and file using the new small business version. How Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Works Federal bankruptcy courts run bankruptcy processes following the Bankruptcy Code (law)....

When we’re trying to get a point across to someone else, we often think long and hard about what we want to say. That is the wrong way to go about it. Instead of focusing on what you want to say to get your point across, you should focus on communicating what you want the other person to hear. What Do I Want to Say? Whether you are giving instructions to an employee, ordering food at a drive-through, or writing a memo explaining the new dress code you want to be sure to get your point across....

A cryptologic analyst (MOS 35P) in the U.S. Army identifies foreign language communications using signals equipment. The importance of this job is crucial, especially important in combat situations in foreign countries, where the ability to understand communications in other languages. But it involves a lot more than just translating and communicating foreign languages. Cryptologic analyst is an entry-level, enlisted job. Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS (military occupational specialty) include: Identifying foreign communications from an assigned geographic area and categorizing signals by activity typeAnalyzing foreign communication for information to support mission reporting requirementsRecognizing changes in transmission modes and tipping the appropriate analytical or intercept authorityProviding translation expertise to analystsOperating systems as needed to support signals Intelligence tasking, reporting, and coordinationProviding gist, transcription, or translation of foreign communications...