Freelancer writers who want to try their hand at journalism tend to follow the established process of pitching editors, much like in the magazine industry. Knowing what kind of article to pitch is important. Here are a few of the most common types of newspaper articles. Freelance News Writing News writing is the basic news reporting you’ll find in print. News writing explains the who, what, when, where, and why of noteworthy items....
Winning at blackjack requires taking advantage of every opportunity the game offers, and one of the most favorable situations for the player is the double down. When you double down, you get to double your original wager in exchange for a single card. Most casinos allow you to double down on any two cards, while some casinos limit your doubling to hands that total 10 or 11. Some casinos even allow players to double down after splitting a pair....
Every retail company in the world might seem to have the same mission statement: crush the competition and make as much profit as possible. And while that might be the written or unwritten goal of 98% of all members of the U.S. retail industry, this is not the only “mission” that defines their businesses. Companies such as Applebee’s, Domino’s Pizza, Dunkin’ Donuts and Subway Sandwiches all want to dominate their retail categories and create profits, but each of them has a distinct way of doing their retail business that is aligned with and defined by their respective mission statements....
Forensic science technicians work with law enforcement to analyze evidence and investigate crimes. They also work with crime scene investigators, who provide them with evidence that requires analysis in a laboratory setting. The evidence gathered from crime scenes may include fingerprints, blood, hair, bullet fragments, photographs, and more. While forensic science technicians should have a working knowledge of law enforcement, their background typically is in biology, chemistry, and other scientific fields....
When setting up a virtual call center to work from home as a customer service rep, telemarketer or tech support agent, you will most likely need your own home office equipment to get started. Typically it is the responsibility of the employee or contractor to purchase and maintain all the equipment needed. Though, there are a few companies like Apple that provide some of the equipment. Before Setting Up As you consider the issues of starting a virtual call center, the home office requirements will likely top your list of concerns....
Preparing for a government job interview is not difficult, but it takes time to research the organization and position, anticipate interview questions, and prepare questions to ask the hiring manager. Following some specific steps can help you to be sure you are ready for the interview. Devour the Organization’s Website Researching information on the organization’s website helps you gain a broad understanding of what it does, who it serves, who occupies executive positions, the latest information the organization has put out, and what is happening right now....
Nintendogs for Nintendo DS is a virtual pet simulator game available in four versions and each contains a different selection of six dogs to start. Get strategies for training your dog and learn how to unlock all cheats for Nintendogs: Labrador and Friends on DS. These cheats are specifically for Nintendogs: Labrador & Friends, also known as Nintendogs: Shiba And Friends, on Nintendo DS. There are separate cheats for Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends on DS....
Every home and business contains furniture, which means that the owners of those homes and the managers of the offices made a purchase. And when a purchase is made, there is a sales professional working behind the scenes. The best sales jobs are those that find you selling things that everyone owns and uses on a daily basis. While these positions are not the highest paying positions, one of the most challenging factors consistent with sales jobs is all but absent....
When Ray Kroc franchised the first McDonald’s restaurant in Des Plaines, Ill., on April 15, 1955, it wasn’t just the opening of a restaurant; it was the birth of a franchise system, one of the most valuable American retail brands, and an international fast food empire. These quotes from arguably the most successful fast-food retailer reveal what Kroc was thinking and learning about the business as he was building the McDonald’s chain in the U....
The Renaissance or “rebirth” was a period from 1400 to 1600 of significant changes in history including music. Moving away from the medieval period, where every facet of life, include music was church-driven, you begin to see that the church was starting to lose some of its influence. Instead, the kings, princes and other prominent members of the courts were beginning to have an impact on the direction of music....
In the 1969 book, “The Peter Principle,” authors Dr. Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull wrote that workers in a hierarchical structure get promoted to the level at which they are incompetent and stay at that level for the rest of their careers. Logically, this means that virtually all managers are incompetent. If they weren’t incompetent, they wouldn’t be where they are. There is ample evidence to support the Peter principle, but that doesn’t mean you can’t buck the trend....
The top five academic publishers, who publish scholarly works and books for students, are distinctly different from the “Big Five” trade publishers, who publish books for the general public. The list below contains prestigious names, some of which are associated with venerated universities. One of these publishers even claims to date back to the thirteenth century. These presses have offices worldwide, but you’ll find the contact information for the U.S. locations....
Unfair competition is a term and a branch of intellectual property law that applies to dishonest or fraudulent rivalry in trade and commerce. Learn more about the different types of unfair competition and how they work. What Is Unfair Competition? Unfair competition addresses circumstances where consumers have been misled, or deceptive trade practices, as well as practices designed to restrict or alter a company’s revenue. In all cases, the activity can legally give rise to a tort action....
Online-Sweepstakes.com, also known as OLS, was a long-running site where people could find and enter online sweepstakes. Unfortunately, it went offline in 2020, after a long decline, and hasn’t come back since. This followed years of less and less engagement from the site’s owner, where customer support requests went unanswered and features stagnated. Online-Sweepstakes.com was a sweepstakes directory offering an easy-to-use listing of giveaways to enter and a busy forum where members could exchange tips, ask for help getting votes for contests, and cheer each others’ successes....
Angel Cabrera defeated Chad Campbell and Kenny Perry in a sudden-death playoff to win his second major championship at the 2009 Masters golf tournament. Quick Bits Winner: Angel Cabrera, 276Dates: April 9-12, 2009Tournament number: This was the 73rd time The Masters Tournament was played. How Cabrera Claimed His 2nd Major Campbell led after the first round; Campbell and Perry shared the second-round lead; Cabrera and Perry shared the third-round lead; and Campbell, Perry and Cabrera finished 72 holes tied at 12-under 276....
A business plan for a retail store can be a complex multi-page document created using special software, or it can be a page torn from a notebook. The purpose of your business plan will determine how much information should be included and what format to use. For financing, you’ll have a better chance of convincing someone to fund your company if there are plenty of details provided. If you don’t know what goes into a successful business plan, here are the essential elements of what to include and why....
Many people receive scratch-off cards from Publishers Clearing House in the mail, and get extremely excited when they find out that they’ve won. But that excitement quickly turns into frustration when they can’t find a way to claim their prize. PCH uses scratch-off cards to encourage people to play their big giveaways and to buy the products they’re selling. Many people find them confusing — when you play a scratch-off game, you expect the card to reveal whether you’ve won a prize or not....
Some career experts recommend sending a cover letter with your resume (or CV) 100 percent of the time. A cover letter is an excellent way to help your resume (or CV) stand out and to expand on some of your accomplishments. A cover letter is especially important if you are changing fields, or to add information that doesn’t fit on your resume or that doesn’t belong on a resume (or CV)....
To gauge your potential as a true professional, an employer may ask you about your professional development plans (PDP) in a job interview. If you’re not interviewing for a job and are a new hire, expect the question to come up during your performance appraisal. Your PDP will list career goals that you hope to meet and the avenues you will take to accomplish those goals. It should be a living document that grows and changes as you obtain new knowledge and skills....
To join as an enlisted member or an officer typically depends upon what job you want to do in the Air Force. If you want to become a pilot, you must be an officer, so you will need to have graduated from college. However, many people with college degrees join the military each year to become enlisted members of the special operations groups. There is a 10 to one ratio of enlisted personnel to officers in the special operations communities in nearly all branches of service....
