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A galley is a final proof of an article or book intended for editing or promotional purposes before the finished version is published. Galleys are common in publishing and come in printed and digital forms. If you’re looking to write a book or get your work featured in a magazine, it will help you to know something about these important tools beforehand. What Is a Galley? If you work in or around the publishing world, you’re sure to come across the term, “galley,” at some point or another....

After paying your greens fee and cart fee, but before you clamber into that golf cart and speed off to the first tee, make sure you know what the course’s cart rules are. Are you allowed to drive the cart onto the ​fairway? Or does the course have restrictions in place? Sometimes, the golf cart rules change day-to-day at the same course, depending on conditions. We’ll go over the variations of golf cart rules you might see posted at your local golf courses, but first, here are a couple reminders of things you should never do in a golf cart:...

On the sad occasion when a family member dies, it often involves liquidating a large amount of the household items that the person owned. One of the less stressful ways to do this is by having an estate sale. Holding your own estate sale involves a tremendous amount of preparation. Another option is to hire a professional estate sale service. But how do you know if you are hiring a quality service?...

James Scott is a popular British actor best known for his work on ABC and NBC hit drama and soap opera shows like All My Children (2004-2006) and Days of Our Lives (2006-2014). Scott kicked off his career in the music industry as a disc jockey and also dabbled in community theatre before being picked up by Storm Modeling Management, an agency which also represented models like Kate Moss and Elle Macpherson....

Even though the U.S. economy has started to show signs of recovery, that hasn’t necessarily applied to all sectors and/or geographic locations. In some cases, temporary layoffs or furloughs have become permanent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in August 2020, the number of workers who have permanently lost their jobs increased by 534,000 to 3.4 million. The number of permanent layoffs, meanwhile, has increased by 2.1 million since February....

Employee benefits are an important aspect of employment. They are often one of the reasons people work. Usually, they are bargaining chips during hiring. Yet, there are still employees who do not take advantage of the benefits they are offered. Presentations are one of the best ways to get participation in benefits programs. The problem with presentations is that employees are tuned out within 15 minutes. To keep your presentations engaging, try using some compelling visuals, interactive materials, some humor, and testimonials....

Concrete is a relatively easy material to manage. However, you can run into huge problems if it is not worked on properly. Concrete problems vary but could include discolorations, shrinkage, scaling, and various other problems. Here are some common concrete problems to look out for and a guide on how to solve them. 01 of 05 Discoloration Pinghung Chen / Getty Images Concrete should be of one color if you are using the correct batch and materials from the Ready Mix....

The mission of the Department of Defense is to provide the forces needed to deter war and to keep the peace. The department’s headquarters is at the most well-known military base in the world: the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Here are some of the other major bases across the United States. Alaska Military Bases Alaska Glacier Helicopter Tour Photo (c) Linda Garrison The Army and the Air Force make up more than 75 percent of the manpower in Alaska at the Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson....

This (Your Company Name), (hereinafter referred to as (“Your Company Name” or “the Company”) Employee Handbook establishes policies, procedures, benefits, and working conditions that will be followed by all (Your Company Name) employees as a condition of their employment at the Company. The Standards of Conduct describe the expected actions and behaviors of employees while conducting Company business. This (Your Company Name) Employee Handbook is not a contract of employment nor is it intended to create contractual obligations for the Company of any kind....

Here’s a list of prominent popular sneakers that were released in the nineties such as the Nike Air Trainer SC, Nike Air Trainer SC II, New Balance M998, Nike SB Dunk, Jordan Retro 6, Vans Half Cab, Reebok Omni Pump, Air Jordan VI, Asics Gel Lyte III, Nike Air Flight Huarache, New Balance 1500, and the Air Jordan IV 01 of 11 Nike Air Trainer SC & Nike Air Trainer SC II...

Succession planning is critical in order to ensure the long-term success of any organization. A “succession plan” usually means one of three things: A concept, idea, prediction, or hope with nothing actually documented. ​“Our CEO, who is 63, said he’s going to retire in two years. One of these days we need to do a succession plan.” A comprehensive set of documents, often used in formal Board of Director or senior leadership meetings, that include replacement charts for key positions, position profiles, performance and potential grids, development plans, executive profiles, competency models, company and talent management strategy, and other various documents....

If you’re like most people thinking of starting a part-time business, it’s not about becoming rich; it’s about making some money while being able to do other things. Maybe you want to spend more time with your children. Or winter in the warm Arizona desert. Or maybe you have a job you want to keep, but some extra money would be nice. The right part-time business can make all these things possible....

The modeling industry wouldn’t be an industry at all if it weren’t for fashion photographers. However, not all fashion photographers are created equal! These talented men and women are especially desirable, as they have dedicated their lives to bringing fashion to life. They transform models into alluring and enduring images that inspire the world to be a more beautiful place. Their work is so legendary that it’s every fashion model’s dream to earn a place in their portfolios....

The PC edition of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has cheat codes that allow players to control the in-game weather patterns. Oblivion weather commands can be entered using the cheat console. These cheats are exclusively available for the Windows version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Bethesda How to Change the Weather in Elder Scrolls IV To use weather cheat codes while playing Oblivion: Press the tilde (~) key to bring up the cheat console....

The United States is home to some of the most recognizable natural and man-made landmarks in the world. In order to ensure the enjoyment of these landmarks for ages to come and to keep the millions of visitors they receive each year safe, someone must be tasked with their protection. That’s where U.S. Park Police Officers come in. The U.S. Park Police is among the oldest federal law enforcement agencies in the country, having been established shortly after the U....

TMW is an abbreviation and not an acronym. In this case, all letters of the word that TMW stands for have been discarded except the first letter (T), one of the middle letters (M), and the last letter (W). TMW is short for tomorrow, the day after today. How TMW Is Used Instead of typing out the whole word “tomorrow,” TMW offers people a faster and more convenient short-form version that they can text or type to save time and energy....

Ontario charges a harmonized sales tax (HST) as opposed to using a provincial sales tax and federal goods and services tax (PST/GST). This impacts businesses either located in Ontario or shipping goods into the province. Other provinces in Canada using the HST include New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. The Ontario HST The HST replaced the PST/GST in Ontario on July 1, 2010, to streamline the sales tax system....

A tax examiner checks federal, state, and local tax returns filed by individuals and small businesses. They contact taxpayers to discuss problems on their returns and let them know if they have overpaid or underpaid. For this reason, many people dislike tax examiners. Tax Examiner Earnings and Outlook According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents earned a median annual salary of $54,440 in 2018....

Your promotion to ​​leading a new team or function is simultaneously exciting and just a little bit nerve-wracking. The great news is that your boss has faith in your abilities and is betting her credibility that you’re the right person for the job. The butterflies-in-the-stomach part comes from knowing you’ve got a whole new set of challenges, including establishing yourself as a credible leader in the eyes of your team members....

Backfilling is the process of putting the soil back into a trench or foundation once excavation, and the related work has been completed. The backfill process requires skills and heavy equipment as well as knowledge of the specifications, contract requirements, and soil conditions. Every area of soil has unique characteristics, requiring different construction techniques to ensure optimum performance. Also, backfill crews must take care to prevent impact loading of any pipeline, shaft, structure, cabling, or other buried elements when placing and compacting backfill....