Farrah Fawcett was best known for her role as Jill Munroe in the ABC television series Charlie’s Angels. She died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 62 after battling anal cancer for three years. The contents of Ms. Fawcett’s revocable living trust, the governing document of her estate plan, should have remained private. That’s one of the benefits of living trusts — they’re not a matter of public record the way wills are....
An occupational therapy aide prepares materials and equipment for occupational therapists and assistants and may help patients get to and from treatment rooms. They may also perform clerical duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and filing patient records. Learn more about what an occupational therapy aide does and what it takes to become one. What Is an Occupational Therapy Aide? Occupational therapy involves rehabilitating individuals who have lost their ability to perform activities of daily living due to an illness, injury, or disability....
This photo guide will help you identify the most common store fixtures used in retail to display merchandise including garment racks, counter displays, wall units, mannequins, and more. 01 of 16 2-Way Display Rack Shari Waters Used as a traditional and economical way to display hanging clothing, these 2-way garment racks are adjustable and most commonly available in a chrome finish. Retailers have a choice of straight or slant arms, round or rectangular tubing with a flat base or on casters....
History The Ronald Mcdonald House has become so firmly connected to the fast-food franchise known as McDonald’s, that it may come as a surprise that they were not founded at the same time. McDonald’s fast-food franchise opened its first store in 1955, according to the now well-known story of Ray Kroc, who saw potential in a small hamburger joint, purchased it, and made a fortune. It was much later that the McDonald’s corporation took a keen interest in a small charity that helped sick kids and families,...
Social payments are payment methods that incorporate aspects of social media. These kinds of payments are typically made via an app or website. Those involved in the transaction exchange usernames, phone numbers, or email addresses rather than financial information. Learn more about social payments, including some popular examples and ways to keep these transactions as secure as possible. What Are Social Payments? Social payments are digital payment methods that allow people to exchange money without sharing sensitive financial information....
When you are an executive, or when you are aspiring to be an executive, you need to write a resume that makes you stand out. A resume for an executive position needs to show your leadership experience. It also needs to prove to the hiring manager that you will add value to the company. When you are looking for a job as a supply chain or logistics executive, you will want to highlight your experience in reducing costs, your IT knowledge, and your project management skills....
Property managers can be an asset for a property investor. They can also be a detriment if they are not chosen wisely. Use this complete guide to learn everything you need to make an informed decision. What Is a Property Manager? Property managers have a lot of different responsibilities. Colin Hawkins / Getty Images Before you can decide if hiring a property manager is right for you, you must first understand what a property manager is....
Bank promotions are offered by banks as an incentive to get you to sign up for their checking or savings accounts and try out their services, such as direct deposit or automatic bill pay. These bank promotions pay you cash as a way to get you to sign up for their services. It’s their hope that you’ll sign up for these services and then like them enough to keep using them....
A content mill or writers’ mill is a slang term used by freelance writers and given to a company, website, or operation that provides cheap website content by paying very low rates to writers. Writing for Content Mills Freelance writers often start out writing for content mills when they are just beginning their careers because these opportunities are among the easiest jobs to get in online writing. The mills (i.e., the companies) are often in short supply of writers because they pay below the going rate....
Great communicators are viewed as successful individuals by coworkers and other associates and customers. Excellent communicators become go-to people in an organization because people equate efficacy with effective communication. Great communicators contribute more to their organizations and receive more opportunities for promotion and recognition in their careers. There are other attributes, but ten simple communication skills are shared by nearly all effective communicators. Want to improve your communication skills and become a great communicator?...
It stands to reason that Airfield Management Specialists play a vitally important role in the Air Force. These airmen make sure all aircraft can take off and land safely, keeping runways clear and making sure pilots have the information they need. These airmen get to know their airfields well, and are trained to prepare for aircraft takeoffs and landings often on very short notice, and sometimes under adverse conditions. This job is categorized as Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1C7X1....
From 2005 to 2008, Corvette used Goodyear Eagle F1 GS Extended Mobility tires as their OEM tires. For the Z51, it was Goodyear Eagle F1 SC Extended Mobility Asymmetric Tread. Both are run-flat tires developed specifically for C5 Corvettes, slotted in the ultra high-performance summer tire category. While the fifth generation Corvette came with new styling and a new engine, some felt its tires couldn’t keep up with the rest of the car....
Employers may find it easy to budget for fixed forms of employee compensation—namely employee salaries. But it’s harder to put a number on non-salary benefits, such as health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans. Figure out the estimated costs of employee benefits for the upcoming year with these tips. Why Forecasting a Non-Salary Budget Is Important There are a few reasons why employers should figure out a benefits budget for employees before each new plan year:...
Advertising is a form of marketing that uses a sponsored, non-personal message to reach customers. It is paid for by the company and sells an idea, product, or service. An advertising plan is a blueprint for how you will use advertising to promote your business and reach new customers. Having a plan ensures that your company’s advertising money is spent well and that your advertising reaches the correct audience. It also establishes benchmarks that you can use to assess whether your strategy is effective at reaching customers within the constraints of your marketing budget....
Job hunting can be tough on your personal esteem. It’s likely that you may be passed over for the first several jobs you apply for, and that kind of rejection can be discouraging even if you are entirely confident in your own professional abilities. Even the most optimistic person might feel a little down, and that’s not the best way to feel as you tackle a job search. While it may take a while to land a job, and there may be rejections along the way, try to remember that’s a temporary state....
Gaining experience as a Navy Seabee may be just the ticket if you have your eye on a career in the construction trades—if you don’t mind being ready to put down the power tools and pick up a rifle at a moment’s notice. Naval Construction Battalions (CBs, thus the source of “Seabee”) build forward naval bases as well as projects to support disaster and humanitarian relief. Born of the need for quickly building barracks and airfields during the island-hopping campaigns of World War II, Navy Seabees today are trained in one of seven construction and engineering trades, as well as basic infantry skills....
Pink Sofa, a dating site catering exclusively to lesbian and bisexual women, offers users more than just a place to meet people. Not only are there extensive features that allow for community building, but the umbrella company that runs the site is focused entirely on serving the lesbian community - and thus, is highly specialized and perfectly suited to meet the needs of lesbian singles, particularly queer women over age 30....
Some people are naturally computer-savvy, while others find a challenge in everything computer-related. If you are in the first group and have extensive experience with computers and various computer software, a computer home-based business might be a good small business idea for you. There are a lot of options for getting starting with a computer training business. You can train others on using both Windows and Macintosh operating systems or you can train people on how to use specific applications....
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted to ensure the privacy and confidential handling of medical information for all patients in the U.S. It applies to all medical and mental health service providers. HIPAA laws can be complicated but absolutely must be adhered to. HIPAA requires that all persons you collect medical information from either directly or indirectly (such as by filling a prescription) be notified of their rights to privacy and receive a “Notice of Privacy Practices” which is sometimes also called “Notice of Information Practices....
So you want to know what it’s like to be a submariner in the Navy? It will demand a lot out of you no matter what type of submarine you’re on, as all of them are powered by a nuclear power plant and require highly educated and qualified personnel to operate these mutli-billion-dollar weapon systems. There are three types of submarines in the U.S. Navy: Fast attack submarines (SSN) are typically smaller and faster than the other subs and have more of a tactical mission of ship and submarine attacks, intelligence gathering, and even launching cruise missiles....
