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Brick is one of the most used materials in the construction and housing industry. Working with bricks can be a little tricky and confusing, and that’s one of the reasons why we need to have expansion joints. Some contractors have failed to execute some simple steps and have paid the price with costly reparations after the job was completed. Expansion joints will prevent or minimize cracks when they are placed horizontally or vertically, but be sure to locate those joints at the right location....

Entering any new career involves a bit of a learning curve. Mistakes happen, but may actually help you become an even better landlord. If you’re planning to rent out your property or extra space, it’s important to collect landlord tips, so you can have a successful relationship with your tenant. These seven may be able to help. Landlord Tip #1: Follow All Laws Concerning Rentals Even though you own the rental property and will be selecting the renter, there are many rules for landlords to follow....

Metlife Stadium is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in the Meadowlands area. It is the only stadium in the US that is home to two NFL teams and hosts up to 20 NFL games each season, more than any other NFL stadium. The local is also the home field for the New York Guardians of the XFL It was also the home to the 2014 NFL’s SuperBowl event. MetLife Stadium Stats...

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is the bedrock of military law. The UCMJ is a federal law enacted by Congress. Articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ are known as the punitive articles. These are specific offenses that, if violated, can result in punishment by court-martial. The UCMJ and the Manual for Court Martial (MCM) The law requires the Commander-in-Chief (The President of the United States) to implement the provisions of the UCMJ....

01 of 08 Starting With the Seascape Sky The sky was painted wet-on-wet, then left to dry before the coastal hills were painted. Image: ©2007 Marion Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc. The sea painting in this demo was done with acrylics, on a canvas sized 46 x 122cm (18x48"), using a 5cm (2") brush. I chose a limited palette consisting of titanium white, raw umber, Prussian blue, and turquoise. While there are plenty of suitable sea color paints to choose from, these are my favorites (particularly Prussian blue, which is transparent when used for glazing and quite dark straight from the tube)....

Much-acclaimed and controversial Madonna has lived a public life deliberately outrageous, and her words reinforce and further define her public image. Madonna has also spoken out on how she relates family and a private life to her carefully-crafted public image. Selected Madonna Quotations “I am rich and famous. I have a talented and gorgeous husband and two beautiful children. I could go on.” “To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return....

Slack is an instant messaging service that’s designed for use in the workplace. It allows for both direct messages between two individuals, as well as group chats where many people can share content, comments, and reactions. Here’s a guide to what Slack is, how you might use it for your business, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of this service. What Is Slack? Slack is a tool for group collaboration that is designed for teams that work in different locations, though any company may benefit from its service....

Timing is everything when it comes to picking a release date for your indie album, but the answer ultimately depends on your final goals. If you don’t think you’ll garner much press or radio for your album, then there is no timetable. Likewise, if you have a strong online presence and network of fans, develop your own schedule to market directly to them. However, if you plan to go for radio plays, reviews, and prominent in-store album placement, then circle these dates on your calendar....

The Humanitarian Service Medal is a bronze medallion that measures 1 1/4 inches in diameter. It bears the image of a right hand pointing diagonally upward with an open palm centered on the front side. The hand is said to symbolize a giving or helping hand. At the top of the reverse, the words “For Humanitarian Service” appear in three lines. Below this is an oak branch with three leaves and three acorns, and even farther down, around the outside edge of the medal, is the inscription, “​the United States Armed Forces....

Face it. Sooner or later, even the best employer has employees resign. They think that they’ve found a better opportunity or their spouse has accepted a job out-of-state. They decide to stay home with children or find themselves providing long-term care for a parent. The reasons are endless for what causes an employee resignation. But, each employee’s resignation poses the employer with the same series of questions. How do you announce the employee’s resignation?...

Reasons to fire an employee include disciplinary and performance issues you cannot solve. Here are the top five reasons to fire an employee: Lack of Integrity An employee may lack integrity, whereby you’ve caught them in repeated lies or underhanded actions. Lies by commission, omission, and obfuscation can chip away at the trust you have for an employee. An employee may believe one little lie won’t hurt their standing with the organization, but even the smallest untruth, when discovered, can diminish your regard for the employee....

If you are just getting into water sports you have likely been shocked by the price tag on new inboard boats. If you’re currently in that boat (no pun intended) then turn that frown upside down, because you can get your first inboard boat without having to take out a second mortgage on the house. There are inboard boats out there that are easily attained for a price that is attainable and reasonable for someone just getting into boat ownership....

Depending on the job you’re applying for, a writing sample might be a requirement of the applicant screening process. Employers, for many professional jobs, place a high value on writing skills when screening applicants. That’s especially the case when writing is a component of the job. In order to ensure candidates have the skills they need, it is not uncommon for hiring managers to request a writing sample in addition to a resume or cover letter when they conduct their initial review of candidates....

Welcome to Wheel Anatomy 101. Today we will be reviewing the major structural aspects of automotive wheels, focusing on the outboard, or structural face of the wheel. Students, if you will all take your seats, we can begin the class. The outboard face is the part of the wheel you can see when it is bolted to the car. We often refer to it as the “cosmetic face” but it is also the structural face of the wheel since the other side is essentially required to be an open cylinder....

Here are 29 opening lines—improv starters—to get two-person improvisations jump-started. Each line is created to give the student actors a sense of the characters and setting for an improvised scene. Directions: Print this page and cut the paper into strips—one line per strip. Put the strips into a “hat”—a container. Assemble student actors into groups of two scene partners. Explain that one student actor per pair will pick a slip that has an opening line printed on it....

For those looking to enter the world of parts modeling, eye modeling is a popular choice. Eye models can be any height and weight and can book a wide variety of modeling jobs. Your eyes could be photographed for makeup and eye care ads, of course, but also for print campaigns, digital advertisements, marketing material, medical material, and anything else where the client needs beautiful, expressive eyes to help get their message across....

It’s tougher than ever to help our children become kind, empathic, and caring people. But it’s not impossible. Research shows that kids who are kind enjoy more well-being, better peer relationships, and lay the groundwork for more successful adult lives. There are many strategies for helping kids to be kinder. But one way is to find charities that speak to them. Then help your children donate to those charities and become involved with them....

Description: Bassmaster’s Tundra Explore MORE Sweepstakes is giving away great prizes for people who love to go exploring. Enter and you could win a Toyota Tundra truck and free fuel for a year awarded as $1,200 in Marathon Gas gift cards. 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....

A great 30-second presentation is fundamental to effective networking, as it can encourage prospects’ interest and grow your business. It is an effective tool for introducing your business’s products or services to prospective buyers, customers, and investors at networking events. A key to your message is believing in your business and how you can deliver value to others. In addition, you will need to convince prospects that you are better than the competition, as some may be loyal to your competitors, even if they are not totally pleased with their business....

Want to work from home on a part-time basis? First, you have to convince the boss. A well-written email request can help you do it. In theory, this should be an easy sell: studies have shown that many telecommuters are more productive than their peers in the office. Employees who work from home are also likely to put in longer hours, thanks to time saved on the commute and the lack of a distinct boundary between the workday and after-hours....