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With hundreds and hundreds of web companies competing for your business with thousands of different web hosting plans, things can get pretty confusing pretty quickly. Add to that all of the “technical geek” terms like bandwidth, GB, and DNS and it’s easy to see how someone who just wants to start an online business and make money online can get easily discouraged. As your online business grows, your Web hosting needs will increase and become more complex....

Food waste is a critical problem, and the United States stands knee deep in it. The U.S. was recently ranked as the second most wasteful country in the world after Australia. Research from Magnet found that Americans generate an average of 278 kilograms of food per person annually, topped only by Australia at 361 kg per capita. And in case you are wondering, the countries with the least food waste are Greece and China....

Have you ever gone on a job interview and then heard nothing from the recruiter or hiring manager even after you’ve sent emails or left voicemails? This is called ghosting and while the term originated in personal relationships (you go on a date and then never hear from him or her again), it occurs in hiring all of the time. For many years, ghosting was something recruiters and hiring managers have done to job candidates....

Great is what great does. Great love quotes are no exception to this rule. These love quotes have become great because they have infused and inspired the feelings of love in many a soul. A few of these great love quotes are sure to stir up love and romantic feelings in your heart too. “Love is the strange bewilderment, which overtakes one person on account of another person.” James Thurber and E....

Have you retired from your job but are now thinking about going back to work? If you’re considering reversing course, you’re not alone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the labor force among people age 75 and over is expected to increase by 96.5% during the next decade, while workers over age 65 are expected to make up 9.5% of the labor force by 2030. One reason for the increase in the number of older workers is the aging population of baby boomers....

While the primary function of food packaging is to protect your product, the principal aim of packaging design is to attract consumers. The packaging, in other words, should sell itself. This means you need to have a strong brand identity and packaging that communicates information about your product clearly, concisely, and in a way that is relevant to your target audience. Your package is your brand ambassador and is a key success factor in pitching the retail buyer....

Small business professionals commonly wear many hats at the same time, often including bookkeeper. The challenge to these entrepreneurs is that the way a business records and reports its financial activities may need to change as rules are rolled back or newly issued by government authorities. For this reason, hiring a professional is a good idea, but a small business may not have the resources to hire an entire accounting firm to oversee such duties, which can include keeping track of payroll, billing, and other transactions....

There’s a common myth that if you want to get something for free, to have to jump through every hoop to get it, and it’s usually not worth it. That’s simply not true. Anyone who’s been getting free samples on a regular basis can tell you that. It really is possible to get free samples in the mail without filling out surveys. I get freebies almost every day in my mailbox, and I never answer a survey to get them....

Virtually all jobs—even those that primarily involve manual labor—require workers to exercise their cognitive skills—their “thinking skills,” in other words. While not all employers use the phrase “cognitive skills” in job descriptions, it is important for job seekers to be able to demonstrate that they have the types of cognitive skills the employers want. Here’s an overview of cognitive skills, examples, and tips for showing employers you have the skills that they need....

The depth of the commitment of team members to work together effectively to accomplish the goals of the team is a critical factor in team success. The relationships team members develop out of this commitment are key to team building and team success. You need to answer a series of questions to assess the commitment level of team members to work on a team. Team Choice Do team members want to participate on the team?...

Information Technology Specialists have the great responsibility of maintaining, processing, and troubleshooting military computer systems and operations. A few decades ago this job was completely different, but as the times and technology changes, so does the need to have highly skilled and technical members of our military handling the way the military communicates vital information throughout the chain of command and beyond. This Army job is military occupational specialty (MOS) 25B - Information Technology (IT) Specialists....

Lego Batman: The Videogame is an action-adventure title from publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The first in the Lego Batman series, it released in 2008 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, OS X, Microsoft Windows, and Wii platforms. It has plenty of secret cheat codes that make saving Lego Gotham City a little easier. Here’s a guide to what you can unlock. This guide is specifically for the Nintendo DS version of Lego Batman: The Videogame....

Are you interested in making marketing your career? When applying for your first position in marketing, make sure to include in your cover letter any previous experience that highlights your related skills and abilities, and builds upon your resume. The following is a sample cover letter for an entry-level marketing position. Use this example as a guide and make adjustments based on your qualifications to fit the position you are applying to....

The operations specialist (OS) works with shipboard navigation and warfare operations. Part of their duties includes maintaining the Combat Information Center (CIC) and the Combat Direction Center (CDC). The rating became available in 1971 with the deletion of the original radarman rating—developed in 1943. The Navy occupational code (NOS) for the position is B440 and will require schooling past the basic training level. Duties of an OS – NOS-B440 Controls and supervises the control of aircraft in tactical operations....

Noise is one of the most common complaints a landlord will get from tenants. It can be difficult to control the noise level at a property since many landlords do not actually live there. However, there are legal rights a landlord does have when dealing with noisy tenants. There are endless ways that noise can be created, and some of the most common sources of noise complaints include: Loud music or televisionHeavy walking, running, or stomping overheadYellingExcessive noise after 10 p....

There are hundreds of career paths you can take within the field of criminology, and a large number of them are sworn law enforcement jobs. Law enforcement careers offer many benefits you won’t find in other jobs, including early retirement, clear-cut opportunities for advancement, and job diversity. But before you can take full advantage of your career as a law enforcement officer, including becoming a detective or working your way up the chain, you have to make it through the police academy....

It’s not enough to plan and execute a great business event or meeting. Business events are most frequently viewed as an investment for a given purpose, and because of that, event planners should understand how to measure the value of their programs. Event measurement for return on investment (ROI) or return on objectives (ROO) may be new territory for some planners, but it’s the type of effort that will help expand their involvement and overall contribution to an organization, explains Tony Lorenz, founder of Headsail, a strategic and events agency that focuses on experiential marketing services....

Sports announcers describe the action and provide colorful commentary for broadcasts of sporting events. They can work in television or radio or for an internet media outlet. Former coaches and players are hired for commentary jobs while other announcers handle the play-by-play duties. Announcers who work for many years calling games for a specific team are associated with that team. At its highest levels, a career as a sports announcer can be glamorous and offer a generous salary....

Social media can be an incredible way of growing your business. For example: You might use Twitter to establish your expertiseFacebook ads are targetable and help to grow your reachBlogging will keep visitors coming back to your site again and againEmerging networks like Vine, Instagram and Tumblr can help you make your mark But how do you stay on top of all of the opportunities out there? Read on for tips on using social media to grow your business....

The movement toward renewable energy sources is one of the most pressing concerns of our time. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), we must decarbonize our power sources at four times our current pace if we’re to see a noticeable decrease in emissions by 2040. Without an effort to rely on renewable energy—power sources that are clean, emission-free, and naturally replenished—the harmful emissions that our current fossil-fuel-based power sources create will only continue to grow....