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Sweepstakes and contests all have restrictions in their rules that govern how often you can enter them. Learn what the most common sweepstakes entry restrictions are and what they mean. 01 of 07 One Entry Per Person Some sweepstakes state in their rules that only one entry is permitted per person — or one entry per person per day, or per week, etc. But what does that mean? This entry restriction means that you, personally, can only enter once per time period....

The sport pilot certificate was created with the aviation enthusiast and hobbyist in mind. It was developed, in part, to encourage more people to fly. The sport pilot certificate costs less to obtain than the customary private pilot license and doesn’t require a student to have an FAA medical certificate. The requirements for a sport pilot certificate are substantially less than that of a private pilot certificate, but it comes with more limitations, as well....

Before there were online quarterback calculators that would compute a quarterback’s rating, the NFL used a quarterback’s statistics and simple calculations to determine the rating. To learn how to manually calculate a quarterback’s rating, you will need the same: the quarterback’s current stats and a little basic arithmetic. Passer Rating Not Quarterback Rating The NFL rates passers for statistical purposes against a fixed performance standard based on statistical achievements of all qualified professional passers since 1960....

01 of 03 Getting Started: Your First Steps to Entering Sweepstakes Online Want to start entering and winning online? Here’s what you need to do. Image (c) Peter Dressel / Getty Images Are you new to entering sweepstakes and looking for tips on how to get started? If you’re ready to try the fun and lucrative sweepstakes hobby, this guide will make it easy! It will give you step-by-step guidance about what to expect as you start entering, plus tips on what to watch out for to avoid scams and how to win more prizes....

The largest job search site in the U.S., CareerBuilder has a presence in more than 60 markets in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Asia, and South America. Over the past 20-plus years, CareerBuilder has powered the career sites for over 1,000 companies and online portals such as MSN and AOL. More than 25 million job seekers use the site every month to find new jobs, get career advice, and explore careers. If you’re about to join them, you might be wondering how best to use the site’s resources to help you find a job....

Food trucks and pop-up food vendors are all the rage these days, but a full-service taco truck, an ice cream truck, or a hot dog cart are all very different businesses. However, they all have something in common — a food vendor license. A food vendor license is a legal permit that allows you and your business to sell food in a certain municipality. The process to get your license can vary depending on where you need one....

If you’re thinking about becoming an accountant or pursuing a career in accounting, it’s important to make sure you have the right education, experience, and background skills before jumping into the field. Here’s a look at some of the key requirements for accountants, including what to expect from an accounting job and how to land the position. Accountant Education and Licensing Most accountants complete at least a bachelor’s degree with a focus on accounting....

If you enjoy working with people and helping them reach their goals and potential, a home-based coaching business might be for you. One of the great advantages to coaching today is that technology has expanded your ability to provide coaching services. No longer are you limited to having an office where you meet people in person or a phone where you might miss subtle visual cues when helping others. Video conferencing has made face-to-face coaching with clients all over the world possible, which may be one of the reasons the coaching profession has exploded the last few years....

Shivering Isles is the second expansion pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion role-playing game. In the PC version, you can use the player.additem cheat code to add any item to your inventory whenever you need it. These cheat codes are exclusive to the Windows and Mac versions of the Shivering Isles expansion pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. How to Enter Item Cheat Codes for Shivering Isles While playing the game, press the tilde key (~) to open the cheat console, then enter the desired cheat....

When Michael Jackson died unexpectedly on June 25, 2009, he left behind three minor children, Michael Joseph “Prince” Jackson, Jr., Paris Katherine Michael Jackson, and Prince Michael “Blanket” Jackson II. Fortunately for them, he also left an estate plan including a last will and testament and a revocable living trust named the Michael Jackson Family Trust. Michael Jackson Family Trust Because Michael Jackson’s estate plan is a trust-based estate plan, as opposed to a will-based estate plan, his last will and testament—referred to by estate planning attorneys as a pour over will—is a relatively short document consisting of only five pages....

Networking is one of the most talked about strategies in finding a job which can also be used for finding internships. It is said that up to 85% of jobs are never advertised and we can assume that there are also many internships that are never advertised as well. Networking helps us to uncover those hidden possibilities. Here are tips for networking that everyone should know. 01 of 10 Prepare an “Elevator Speech”...

As a logger and harvester of standing timber, there are several factors to consider when determining the standing timber prices you will pay. You first need to determine the costs of harvesting your logs. If you have been logging for a year or more, all you need to do is look over your books for the past year. Take the whole year and average out your costs. If you have records for more than one year, it would be a good idea to average in those costs also....

It is generally accepted that a motorcycle becomes a classic after twenty-five years. Purists would argue the motorcycle’s age is irrelevant; it is the individual machine that must represent something special, a classic amongst its contemporaries. For any given period in the history of motorcycles, there will be certain machines that are considered classics. Taking the twenty-five-year rule as a yardstick, and the purist’s criterion, two motorcycles from the middle 80s stand out: the RG500 Suzuki and the RZ500 Yamaha....

Animal health inspectors ensure that animals are kept in safe environments where they’re not being abused or neglected. Their primary goal is to ensure that all facilities are operating in compliance with state and federal laws regarding animal health, safety, and welfare. All areas housing or processing animals must meet stringent requirements. Animal Health Inspector Duties & Responsibilities Animal health inspectors are responsible for the following: Inspecting various facilities including livestock markets, hatcheries, pet dealers, animal shelters, production facilities, research laboratories, feedlots, and quarantine facilitiesAssessing and evaluating the animals and their environment to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations such as sanitation standards and disease lawsDelivering quarantines issued by state veterinarians on animals that are diseased or not in compliance with health standardsWorking with state veterinarians in testing animalsExplaining, both verbally and in writing, laws and regulations to those involved in raising, selling, transporting, and caring of livestock and other animalsPreparing and maintaining reports, files, and written correspondenceTestifying at hearings related to violations of state and federal lawsParticipating in training other animal health inspectors...

Note: The Uniform Code of Milatary Justice requirements of this offense were changed by President George Bush, by Executive Order 12473, on October 14, 2005. Specifically, the blood-alcohol limits were changed from 0.10 to the levels shown in subsection b, below. Text “Any person subject to this chapter who: (1) operates or physically controls any vehicle, aircraft, or vessel in a reckless or wanton manner or while impaired by a substance described in section 912a(b) of this title (Article 112a(b)), or...

If you’ve been “downsized” or forced to quit your full-time job due to health or other reasons traditional retirement may not be the best thing for you. Filling the day with golf, gardening, playing cards, or watching reruns of Duck Dynasty is not an appealing prospect for everyone, especially those who have enjoyed a long, rich, and fulfilling career. According to BBC Capital, full-time retirement may also be bad for your health....

Heavy equipment is essential for construction jobs of almost any size, from home building to large-scale commercial and civil projects. Earth-moving equipment covers a broad range of machines that can excavate and grade soil and rock, along with other jobs. Earth movers and other heavy equipment help to speed not only earth work but also materials handling, demolition, and construction. Many types of heavy construction equipment are designed for multiple functions, making them indispensable on job sites....

Since the death of Elvis Presley in 1977, there have been numerous sightings and rumors suggesting that the King of Rock and Roll could still be alive. If he’s alive, though, where has he been all of these years? More importantly, who has he been? Is Elvis Presley alive as Jon Cotner? Below are some of the people who have been suspected of being Elvis at some point or another since 1977....

Engineering is a broad work category that refers to jobs that use science and mathematics to solve a variety of problems. Engineers work in disciplines that include mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, and environmental engineering, among others. Because engineering is such a broad field, there are many engineering job titles. Read below for an extensive list of engineering job titles, and a description of what the job involves. But before you get started, find out if engineering is the career that’s right for you....

What is the difference between watercolor paints that come in pans and those in tubes? How do you decide which is best for you? Here are some of the characteristics of each that will help you decide when to use one or the other. What Are Watercolor Paints? To make watercolor paints, the pigment is mixed with gum arabic and a small amount of glycerin for adhesion, flexibility, and a slightly glossy finish....