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Description: Enter Food Network Magazine’s December 2021 Who’s Counting Contest and you could win one of four free cash prizes. One winner will receive $500 while three more will walk away with $50 each. 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....

When first starting out as a model, some of the modeling terms and phrases may be unfamiliar to you. Not to worry! Here’s a list of the most common terms and phrases we use in the business. AFTRA ValuaVitaly / Getty Images American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. AFTRA is a television and radio artists union. Age Category The age range you appear to be. Generally within 5-7 years over or under your actual age....

One of the most popular menu trends at the moment is a focus on fresh, local foods—whether they are fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, even beer. This trend, which has proved to have staying power, is part of a bigger movement, often referred to as Farm to Table. More and more restaurants are embracing local farms as business partners, incorporating fresh local foods into their menu. There is a growing awareness among consumers about not only where their food is from, but how it is raised and processed....

Whether you’re a teen or older and looking for your first job, you’ll need to prepare for a job search. Before you start looking for your first job, you will need to gather some information together, including details and dates of your educational background, as well as your skills and any volunteer or informal work experience you have. Even if you haven’t had a “real” job that pays you a paycheck, volunteering, babysitting, delivering papers, and similar types of experience count as work when you’re writing a resume or completing a job application....

Making mental images is a strong skill that helps readers increase their understanding of a text that they read. Good readers are able to make a “mental movie” that plays in their minds as they read and visualize what the words on the page described. Tableau Drama Strategy One arts-integrated teaching strategy that drama teaching artists use to help students make mental images is Tableau. Tableau is the theatrical technique in which actors freeze in poses that create a picture of one important moment in the play....

01 of 05 Is Evernote the Right Tool for CRM? canstockphoto Let’s start right out with the fact that Evernote was not created for prospect or contact management, and the Evernote people don’t try to market it for these tasks. It’s not designed or marketed as a CRM, Customer Relationship Management solution. However, once you begin to move much of your business information-gathering and management tasks into Evernote, it’s a natural next step to use it for managing real estate prospects, contacts, and clients....

Creating a good construction contract is a skill that every builder should know inside and out, whether he or she is a solo owner-builder or the head of a large construction firm. Although various contractors use different checklists when creating a contract, there are commonalities that should be followed no matter what form the printed contract takes. In most good contracts, the builder starts with the most basic of line items, adapting the contract to the complexity of the project....

The Navy offers a monetary bonus for enlisted sailors (Active Duty and Full Time Support [FTS]) who agree to re-enlist in “shortage” ratings (jobs). This is called the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) plan. The program provides a monetary incentive to sailors with critical skills and experience to stay Navy and rewards sailors who possess special training in skills that are most needed in the fleet. The program also helps the Navy meet critical skill reenlistment benchmarks and enhances the Navy’s ability to size, shape and stabilize manning – and because of that, the award levels and availability are adjusted as reenlistment requirements for specific ratings and skill sets are met or changed....

Chin-length hairstyles, including bobs and shags, are very popular these days, including among Black women. In this gallery, you’ll see photos of gorgeous chin-length cuts on actresses, singers, models, and other Black celebrities. Some of these styles are wavy, some straight, but all share one thing in common: they are stunning. 01 of 15 Jada Pinkett Smith Samir Hussein/Getty Images Actress Jada Pinkett Smith looks adorable in this asymmetrical, chin-length bob....

If you are looking for a job in the retail industry, you should learn the job titles you can expect to see in listings. There are many different types of job options available for those interested in working in retail. What is a Retail Job? “Retail” means “selling to the public.” It can be a storefront, office, or online business. The retail business might consist of a single person with no employees, or it might be a small company where several employees each take on multiple roles....

Employers who actively recruit college graduates often post jobs directly with the career services or alumni office as part of the organization’s university recruiting program. When you apply for those jobs, it’s important to mention in your cover letter that you were referred by career services. Your application should get close attention because the employer is expecting to receive applications from candidates from your school. Learn how to write a cover letter for a career office job posting, what to include in your message, and how to send it....

These free wedding invitation templates will help you save a lot of money on your wedding without having to compromise on style and quality. The wedding invitation templates are completely customizable so you can add your own text with your wedding details. On some of the invitations, you can even change the font style and text color. With all these options, none of your guests will be able to tell that you got your wedding invitations for free....

For many businesses, Quickbooks is pivotal for accounting needs. The QuickBooks Customers & Receivables Reports give you more insight into your customer relationships and billing information. You can run reports to view amounts due from customers, open invoices, average days to pay and many other reports in the Customers & Receivables Reports section. These reports are most useful for following up with your customers who have outstanding balances so that you can ensure that you collect payments....

When is the best day to fire an employee, ask readers regularly? With the advances in technology and the proliferation of online job searching opportunities, the answer to this question has significantly changed over time. The emphasis on networking to find a job has also changed the job search market as has the ability to use social media to connect and build relationships. Online support for job searchers is also continuing to grow every year....

If you are ready to start a business and hate the idea of being tied to one location, a mobile business may be the perfect fit for you. What is a mobile business? A mobile business is exactly what it sounds like—a business that allows you to hit the road, traveling to different locations to provide your products and services to your customers. Mobile business owners are able to transport all of the necessary tools and equipment in their vehicles, and provide their services to customers at their homes, other locations, or right out of their vehicles (think food trucks)....

Native American actors have been represented in the motion picture industry since the early days of Hollywood. For years, Native Americans have been portrayed in Westerns, albeit in largely stereotypical parts. As time has progressed, American Indians have been given more opportunities to play complex individuals in critically acclaimed films. Some have gone on to become Oscar and Golden Globe nominees, but to date, no American Indian actor has won an Oscar....

You Can Significantly Improve Your Work Performance You can significantly improve your performance at work by practicing these eight tips provided by Jason Womack, executive coach and author of the book, “Your Best Just Got Better: Work Smarter, Think Bigger, Make More.” Jason participated in an email interview which is so full of useful ideas that they overflowed into a series of articles. Interview With Jason Womack About How to Improve Your Work Performance...

If you’re just starting out playing poker, one of the first things you’ll need to buy are a few decks of playing cards. Not all decks are created equal, though, and there are a few things to learn about cards, their design, and the materials that make them up. So before you shuffle up and deal, consider these simple yet important questions. Paper or Plastic? There are actually three different kinds of materials playing cards are made of: plastic, vinyl, and paper....

There is no room for doubt about your managerial practices when dealing with your team members. Treating people with respect and dealing with everyone in a fair and open matter are just two of many essential requirements for managerial success. Traits of a Fair Manager A fair manager is one who treats every person they encounter with respect and fairness. There are a number of behaviors you can adopt to be considered a fair and impartial manager....

Credit scores help prospective lenders evaluate the risk they assume when they offer you financing. Just as lenders may review your personal credit reports or scores when you apply for a credit card, mortgage, or auto loan, lenders may review business credit scores when you apply for small business financing. The 2019 Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey found that 13% of business owners used just business credit when applying for financing, and another 41% used both personal and business credit....