Did you message someone and get “LMA” as a reply? If you did, knowing what it stands for can help you decide how to craft your response (if you even choose to respond at all). LMA stands for: Leave Me Alone Yikes, kind of a hostile acronym, huh? Well, it actually depends on how it’s being used! How LMA Is Used LMA can be used literally or sarcastically. When you use it in a literal way, you’re essentially telling someone that you want them to stop communicating with you....
LOL stands for “laughing out loud.” It’s one of a few common internet acronyms that convey laughter. Variations on LOL include LOLZ, LML, and LULZ. Other acronyms that denote laughter include ROFL (“rolling on the floor laughing”) and ROFLMAO (“rolling on floor, laughing my a** off). LOL is a staple of online conversation culture. LOL and its many similar acronyms are often spelled in uppercase letters, but lowercase spelling is perfectly acceptable and means the same thing....
Whether you are just starting out in the event planning business or are a seasoned event planner, chances are you are familiar with an event planning checklist or have at least heard it referenced during an event planning course or industry gathering. There is a reason for that. An event planning checklist is a planner’s best friend, an invaluable tool for successfully managing your events. Note: an event planning checklist is also known as a work back schedule or a critical path....
How much time do you spend each week on grocery shopping? If you’re like most people you probably think whatever the time it’s too much. Few people actually enjoy the act of buying groceries every single week. Thankfully we’re finally in an age when you really can just about order anything online. It will save you time and stress. Before you discard this idea as being too costly, consider these points....
A coat of primer is recommended for almost all painting projects, whether it’s new drywall, old wood, bare metal, previously painted brick, or any other surface. Primer is essentially sticky, flat paint that is designed to adhere well and to provide a consistent base for topcoats of paint. If you paint a surface without priming it first, you will likely need more coats for adequate coverage, and the paint may not stick as well to the original surface as it would to the primer....
Most pilots require aviation medical certificates. Some pilots, such as sports pilots and balloon pilots, aren’t required to obtain an aviation medical certificate. The rest of us, however, need to pass an aviation medical exam to legally utilize the privileges of our pilot certificates. Aviation medical exams can be a source of anxiety for many. Will you pass? What exactly is the examiner looking for? Is my eyesight good enough? Should I disclose certain health problems on the forms?...
Many people wonder if the Coast Guard has an ROTC program, as do the other military branches. The answer is no. The Coast Guard has an Officer Candidate School, and an Academy, as do the other services, but no ROTC program. What they do have, some might think is a better deal than ROTC: The Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, or CSPI. Under this program, college sophomores can receive active duty pay at the rate of E-3, as well as a scholarship for their junior and senior year....
Many artists paint on stretched canvas, but once you’ve finished your painting how do you frame it? A typical frame is intended for a flat work of art, but there are several options for framing stretched canvas. Overview It is very easy to frame a stretched canvas. You don’t need to remove the canvas from the stretchers to frame the painting. The frame sits on the edge of the stretched canvas as it would on a canvas board, and there is no need to protect it with glass....
If you love your birthday, or even if you don’t, you’re going to have a much brighter day with these birthday freebies that will get you a ton of free stuff for your special day. On this list, you’ll find out where to get free birthday meals, how to join birthday clubs that will get you all kinds of free stuff on your birthday and free birthday invitations that you can send out to everyone you know to invite them over to celebrate....
From huge music festivals to yoga, dance, arts, food, and beer festivals, festivals are a summer staple across the world. These large-scale events don’t produce themselves. It takes a diverse and hardworking team to bring a festival to life. Accordingly, there are a lot of different jobs—volunteer roles, as well as part- and full-time jobs—associated with festivals. Find out more about the job opportunities involved in festivals. Brand Ambassador Image Source / Getty Images...
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Many people long to have a career in the thoroughbred industry. However, few make the dream a reality. Whether you are interested in jump racing or flat track racing, there are ways to get your foot into the tack room door. Choose Your Throroughbred Career Path There are many different jobs available within the Thoroughbred industry at the track, on breeding farms, and in other related fields such as veterinary medicine, sales, transportation, and insurance....
If you’re a business owner that opts to have a Facebook profile, then it’s smart to learn how to adjust your Facebook privacy settings to specify who can view or access different types of information about you or from you. At one time, Facebook would change privacy settings without members knowing, which led to exposing member information. In 2011, Facebook settled with the Federal Trade Commission on a charge regarding its privacy policy....
Have you liked too many pages on Facebook? There are many reasons why people who love sweepstakes may end up with too many liked pages on Facebook. You might need to like a page to enter Facebook sweepstakes. Even sweepstakes that aren’t hosted on Facebook often give you bonus entries for following the sponsor’s pages. You might like pages to get news about new chances to win, discounts, or special offers....
LinkedIn makes it very easy to message others on the site to ask them to join your network, to request job or career advice, or to ask them to write you a recommendation. However, while it is easy to send messages, they should still be well-written and professional. Below are a few guidelines to remember when writing a message on LinkedIn. Guidelines for Sending LinkedIn Invitations and Messages Salutation: When composing a message to a current contact, format your message like a professional email....
Over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every day, according to research. Data scientists help organizations wrangle, interpret, and visualize that data. Unsurprisingly, the job is booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities in this field are anticipated to grow 15% by 2029, much faster than average. While not all successful data scientists have college degrees, many have at least a bachelor’s degree in data science or a related field....
A California native, Robert Raikes called many places around the U.S. country his home, and can even add England to his list of residences during his growing up years. Add a military tour and travel in Southeast Asia and you have a well-rounded, interesting person who brings a whole new perspective to his life and chosen career. Raikes has carved for years, starting in junior high and carving while he served in the Navy....
When you have a court date, it’s normal to be nervous and wonder what is the appropriate way to act and what you should wear. Whether you are the defendant, the plaintiff, or a witness, your appearance, dress, and actions can affect how the court sees you and how successful you are in presenting your case. If you think your attitude or appearance doesn’t matter, consider that they may cause you to be cited for contempt of court....
The National Council on Compensation Insurance or NCCI is a national rating bureau that focuses on workers’ compensation insurance. It is a non-profit organization owned by insurance companies. The NCCI provides services to insurers, state governments, insurance agents, regulatory authorities, legislatures, and other parties. Services Provided The NCCI performs rating and other functions on behalf of insurers in thirty-six states. These states are called NCCI states. Each year, workers’ compensation insurers in these states report their premiums and losses to the NCCI....
Like in past years, O’Charley’s is honoring Veterans Day this Veterans Day by offering a free meal to all veterans and active duty service members. Not only do veterans get free food on Veterans Day, but they can also get 10% off their meals all year long when they visit O’Charley’s. Looking for more Veterans Day free meals? Check out where else you can get them like Denny’s, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, Chili’s, Longhorn Steakhouse, T....
