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On-air personalities like anchors, reporters, and meteorologists are the most visible members of television news teams, but tv newsrooms are filled with many more people. Without them, our nightly or 24-hour broadcasts would cease to exist. Life in the newsroom is fast-paced, competitive, and exciting. It is also very stressful, which is something important to consider when deciding if one of these careers is for you. Since news happens around-the-clock, the staffing of newsrooms usually follows suit....

What is the Purpose of Damages? The original concept of damages, continuing to today, is to restore someone to the position they had before the incident if they have been damaged by someone. For example, let’s say your car is damaged and you are injured because someone hit you in traffic. You may be awarded damages to restore the vehicle to its previous value and to pay your medical bills from the injury....

Say you’re playing in a foursome with three of your buddies, when one of them lines up a putt, takes his stroke … and doesn’t even get the ball to the hole. What do you say? Well, one possibility is, “hit it, Alice!” Another is, “nice putt, Alice!” Who Is Alice? The derogatory “Alice” statement has been part of golf for decades. But who is Alice? And what did she do to get immortalized in a golf insult that frequently follows a putt left short?...

Talent buyers are the people who book bands for venues at which they work, or for events they are hired to organize. In the music industry, talent buyers (who also are known as bookers) field inquiries from bands and bands’ agents and book them for dates at the venues or events. Depending on the size of the venue, talent buyers may work with local bands putting together cohesive bills and selecting bands based on demos....

If you’ve interviewed for a retail job and received a job offer, congratulations! Before you show up on your first day, take some time to check on what you should wear to work. That will help you avoid arriving either overdressed or underdressed. What’s appropriate to wear will vary depending on the type of store. It’s possible that the hiring manager will share the dress code. If they don’t mention it, and you’re not provided with information in a welcome packet or online, just ask....

If you’ve been searching for the ideal job to start on your career path, you might have come across a listing that looks like this: “Available: Entry-level job, pay negotiable, benefits included. Job requirements: College degree, two to three years of related experience.” Sound familiar? Some companies, in fact, require college graduates to have years of experience to be considered for an entry-level role, making it challenging to start a career....

Few things are as exciting as starting a new business. Before you start your own company, though, you’ve got to come up with some great ideas. The trick is finding a great small business idea that will be viable, excite you, and fit your skill set. So, how do you come up with a business idea that is right for you? Small Business Ideas for Aspiring Entrepreneurs If you are looking for a small business idea (or even a micro-business) to kickstart your path to entrepreneurship, you are in the right place....

How’s that song go? Money, money, money. There’s plenty of that floating around the world of daytime television. Though TV talk shows give producers a quick way to make an inexpensive and compelling TV show, they certainly don’t skimp when it comes to paying their talent. The women and men of daytime television make a considerable amount of money. Beyond their salaries, many have built up years of extra income through endorsements, books, and gigs outside of their shows....

At various times throughout your Air Force career, you’ll need to “report” to a military superior, especially if you’re a cadet in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) or Air Force Academy, or attending Basic Military Training. “Reporting” is an old military custom, but today’s Air Force basic training is a little more relaxed, and there are only certain instances when reports are required. Trainee Reports as Ordered The basic reporting statement format is “Sir (or Ma’am), Trainee Jones reports,” or “Sir (or Ma’am), Trainee Jones reports as ordered” (depending on whether you were ordered to see the superior, or whether you showed up on your own)....

When an employee is promoted to his or her first management role, it is likely that this will be the first time he or she manages a department budget. Most new managers receive little or no formal training in how to develop a budget forecast, track their expenses, or how to make mid-year adjustments. They are often handed a spreadsheet or report from their manager, or the finance department, and expected to know how to do it, or learn by trial and error....

During a job interview, a prospective construction worker needs to convince the interviewer that he or she is dependable, takes direction well, exercises sound judgment, and brings the necessary physical prowess to get the job done. As a construction worker, you’ll be subject to heavy workloads, demanding duties, tight schedules, and will be working with a wide variety of people, so communicating your adaptability is imperative. You should also discuss your knowledge of various types of construction equipment and techniques....

Whenever states raise the minimum wage, as several have in 2019, there is some confusion about what applies to restaurant workers. Many servers receive $2.13 an hour, the federal minimum wage for tipped workers, but some states now require that restaurants pay them the flat minimum wage. In other states, the tipped wage has gone up but remains less than the flat minimum wage. Beyond this, there are questions of whether restaurants have to pay employees the difference when tips don’t add up to minimum wage, and whether employers can take any of their employees’ tips....

Description: Ford’s Built for Fans Sweepstakes is giving away a customized Ford Mustang plus a free vacation for two for a driving experience with a NASCAR driver. The prize is worth over $68,000. Sweepstakes Links: Click Here to Enter this SweepstakesClick Here for the Official Sweepstakes RulesClick Here for the Sweepstakes’ Home Page Note: If the sweepstakes entry link doesn’t work for you, try entering through the home page and looking for a link to the sweepstakes....

Are you interviewing for jobs as a funeral director? It is important to prepare thoroughly. One way to do this is to practice answering common interview questions. Take a look at some types of questions you may be asked during an interview for a funeral director position, as well as tips for preparing for the interview. Types of Funeral Director Interview Questions Many questions you will be asked during a funeral director interview will be common interview questions you might be asked at any job, including questions about your employment history, your skills and abilities, and your strengths and weaknesses....

Developed by Lucas Arts Entertainment in 1997, Herc’s Adventures was originally released for Sega Saturn, but the PlayStation version is better known for its cheats that grant players extra strength and other bonuses. If you have a GameShark, you can take advantage of even more cheat codes for Herc’s Adventures. These cheats are exclusively for the PlayStation version of Herc’s Adventures. Herc’s Adventures Cheats for PS1 In Herc’s Adventures, up to two players select from three ancient Greek heroes (Herc, Atlanta, or Jason), and embark on a journey to kill Hades and liberate the goddess Persephone....

How great would it be if you actually received every free sample you asked for? If you request free samples regularly then you know that many times they fail to show up. Luckily, with a little extra effort on your part, you can greatly maximize the chance of receiving any free sample you ask for. Are you looking for the latest free samples and freebies? Get started requesting free samples now....

The cost of becoming a private pilot can vary greatly, and everyone wants to know how to get the most bang for their buck. While “cheap” is rarely an option when it comes to aviation, there are still ways to minimize the cost of obtaining a certificate as a private pilot while maximizing the value. Choosing Your Flight School and Instructor First things first: Never choose a flight school just because of the cost....

Litigation paralegals assist and work under the supervision of attorneys who specialize in litigation, or settling legal disputes in court. They help with the management of legal cases before, during, and after the litigation process. Learn more about what they do and how they work. What Is a Litigation Paralegal? Litigation paralegals are specialists in the general paralegal field. They’re responsible for assisting attorneys throughout the trial process, beginning with the investigation phase and ending with the appeals phase....

Home ownership comes with an endless list of things to fix, improve and put together, and finding the time to get it all done is a common challenge for homeowners. Plus, some of the items on the typical homeowner to-do list may require more than your average do-it-yourself knowledge. If you have a well-rounded knowledge of how to fix things, starting a business as a handyman can provide you with a great business opportunity and a chance to help struggling homeowners finally get their homes in order....

The Stanley Cup has been around since 1892. The cup is inscribed with the name of the team that wins the National Hockey League playoffs each year. The winning teams and players get their names on the cup, with some teams and players enjoying that honor more times than others. History of Stanley Cup Winners 2018-19: St. Louis Blues 2017-18: Washington Capitals 2016-17: Pittsburgh Penguins​ 2015-16: Pittsburgh Penguins​ 2014-15: Chicago Blackhawks​​ 2013-14: Los Angeles Kings 2012-13: Chicago Blackhawks 2011-12: Los Angeles Kings 2010-11: Boston Bruins 2009-10: Chicago Blackhawks 2008-09: Pittsburgh Penguins 2007-08: Detroit Red Wings 2006-07: Anaheim Ducks 2005-06: Carolina Hurricanes 2003-04: Tampa Bay Lightning 2002-03: New Jersey Devils 2001-02: Detroit Red Wings 2000-01: Colorado Avalanche 1999-2000: New Jersey Devils 1998-99: Dallas Stars 1997-98: Detroit Red Wings 1996-97: Detroit Red Wings 1995-96: Colorado Avalanche 1994-95: New Jersey Devils 1993-94: New York Rangers 1992-93: Montreal Canadiens 1991-92: Pittsburgh Penguins 1990-91: Pittsburgh Penguins 1989-90: Edmonton Oilers 1988-89: Calgary Flames 1987-88: Edmonton Oilers 1986-87: Edmonton Oilers 1985-86: Montreal Canadiens 1984-85: Edmonton Oilers 1983-84: Edmonton Oilers 1982-83: New York Islanders 1981-82: New York Islanders 1980-81: New York Islanders 1979-80: New York Islanders 1978-79: Montreal Canadiens 1977-78: Montreal Canadiens 1976-77: Montreal Canadiens 1975-76: Montreal Canadiens 1974-75: Philadelphia Flyers 1973-74: Philadelphia Flyers 1972-73: Montreal Canadiens 1971-72: Boston Bruins 1970-71: Montreal Canadiens 1969-70: Boston Bruins 1968-69: Montreal Canadiens 1967-68: Montreal Canadiens 1966-67: Toronto Maple Leafs 1965-66: Montreal Canadiens 1964-65: Montreal Canadiens 1963-64: Toronto Maple Leafs 1962-63: Toronto Maple Leafs 1961-62: Toronto Maple Leafs 1960-61: Chicago Blackhawks 1959-60: Montreal Canadiens 1958-59: Montreal Canadiens 1957-58: Montreal Canadiens 1956-57: Montreal Canadiens 1955-56: Montreal Canadiens 1954-55: Detroit Red Wings 1953-54: Detroit Red Wings 1952-53: Montreal Canadiens 1951-52: Detroit Red Wings 1950-51: Toronto Maple Leafs 1949-50: Detroit Red Wings 1948-49: Toronto Maple Leafs 1947-48: Toronto Maple Leafs 1946-47: Toronto Maple Leafs 1945-46: Montreal Canadiens 1944-45: Toronto Maple Leafs 1943-44: Montreal Canadiens 1942-43: Detroit Red Wings 1941-42: Toronto Maple Leafs 1940-41: Boston Bruins 1939-40: New York Rangers 1938-39: Boston Bruins 1937-38: Chicago Black Hawks 1936-37: Detroit Red Wings 1935-36: Detroit Red Wings 1934-35: Montreal Maroons 1933-34: Chicago Black Hawks 1932-33: New York Rangers 1931-32: Toronto Maple Leafs 1930-31: Montreal Canadiens 1929-30: Montreal Canadiens 1928-29: Boston Bruins 1927-28: New York Rangers 1926-27: Ottawa Senators 1925-26: Montreal Maroons 1924-25: Victoria Cougars 1923-24: Montreal Canadiens 1922-23: Ottawa Senators 1921-22: Toronto St....