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Known for: celebrity and actress, sex symbol, “blonde bombshell” Dates: June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962Occupation: movie actressAlso known as: Norma Jeane Baker, Norma Jean Baker, Norma Jean Mortenson, Norma Jean MortensenReligion: Convert to Judaism Early Life Marilyn Monroe, whose name was Norma Jean Baker in childhood, was born to Gladys Mortenson, a film technician, whose husband, Edward Mortenson, deserted the family. Norma Jean’s natural father may have actually been another studio employee, C....

If you’re looking for a country to expand your import/export business, Brazil might just be the answer. Brazil makes up half of South America and is the fifth largest country in the world. The country has an estimated population of 197,000,000, 46% are Internet users, and 59,000,000 are Facebook users. Brazil is a ripe and robust market offering excellent growth opportunities for exports. It is also part of the emerging–or developing markets–which include large economies such as the BRICs: Brazil, Russia, India, and China....

The Internet and new consumer attitudes are creating pressure on the traditional real estate brokerage business model, as well as creating a demand for better response and greater efficiency. Brokers are finding that some of their agents are more knowledgeable about technology than they are, or even their office management staff. Consumers want a faster response from their agents.Agents are more mobile.Consumers expect more remote transaction processing.Agents are struggling with technology and web marketing....

Chief financial officers (CFOs) create the financial strategy for an organization and manage its fiscal priorities. They are high on the organizational chart and work closely with the other C-level executives to set and achieve the company’s goals. Typically, a person attains the CFO title after logging at least 10 years of experience in progressively more managerial accounting or finance positions. CFOs often have advanced degrees such as an MBA. They might have professional licensure or certification, making them certified public accountants (CPAs) or certified management accountants (CMAs)....

Discover your hidden talent. Quotes about me help you to unlock your potential. If you have forgotten your inner strength, it is time to regain your glory. Ask yourself, “Who is the real me?” When you read these inspirational quotes about ‘me,’ you will find your feet. Marilyn Monroe “I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent.”...

A Google ads quality rater is a human fact-checker for Google’s algorithm, the mathematical formula that determines relevant search engine results. The position sometimes is labeled as a search evaluator or internet assessor. Google constantly fine-tunes its algorithm to return improved search results as well as keep up with the changing ways people use language and the internet. The search giant needs actual people to check that the results it returns to users are indeed what they’re looking for....

Your relationship with your manager can make or break your job performance and satisfaction. So, when you’re meeting and starting out with a new boss, it’s important to get off on the right foot. Here are ways to make sure you and your boss get off to a good start from the first meeting on, and, alternatively, five ways to guarantee you’ll be looking for a new job soon. Know Your Job...

HR KPIs are human resources key performance indicators. They are measurements of how well the human resources department (HR) is meeting business goals. Find out more about HR KPIs and how they can inform business strategy. What Are HR KPIs? An HR KPI, or key performance indicator, is a measurement that ties directly to your organization’s goals. HR KPIs contain important data about your company’s human resources department, how it is performing, and how those results support the business as a whole....

The U.S. government maintains two retirement systems for its employees—the Federal Employees Retirement System and the Civil Service Retirement System. Retirement systems are common at all levels of government. Employees, and often employers as well, contribute money to the employees’ retirement funds and retirees draw monthly income from the system. There are several significant differences between these two systems. CSRS Is No Longer an Option All federal workers had the option to convert from CSRS to FERS when FERS was first created in 1987....

There’s a lot of mystery and mystique surrounding SWAT teams around the world. These highly trained, elite law enforcement specialty units have at their disposal a host of tools and tactics to make them ready for the most dangerous and volatile of situations that may require police action. You might even call them the Navy SEALS of policing, which is why any police officer who is honest with themselves will likely admit that they’ve had dreams of making the team at some point in their career....

Everyone has to miss work from time to time, sometimes for illness, an appointment, or other personal reasons. Some employers ask employees for a formal letter explaining when and why they missed work. Sometimes employers want employees to write these letters before an absence, and sometimes they are written after. When and how you submit your letter will depend on company policy. Read below for tips on writing a formal excuse letter, as well as two sample letters: one to send an employer before you miss work and one for after....

Disputes over security deposits are one of the main issues between landlords and tenants. Renters in Washington need to be familiar with state security deposit laws meant to protect them. There are nine basic issues every landlord and tenant in Washington should understand. No Limits Washington does not set a limit on how much landlords can charge tenants as a security deposit. They are free to charge $1 or $1 million....

The Axios Harris Poll 100 names the companies with the best and worst reputations among consumers in the U.S. The top-ranked company in 2019 was grocery store chain Wegmans. The entity with the lowest ranking wasn’t actually a company; it was the U.S. government. Poll Methodology The ranking was created in two steps. At first, 6,118 U.S. adults were asked the following question in November 2018: “Of all the companies that you’re familiar with or that you might have heard about, which two—in your opinion—stand out as having the best reputations overall?...

At some time in your business life, someone will probably owe you money. Maybe you have run through the collections process and you still haven’t received payment. You may decide that the only way to get this money is to take the person to small claims court. Taking Someone to Small Claims Court Small claims court is a specific kind of court that hears cases between two parties without the need for lengthy and expensive lawsuits....

As commerce moved online, there was talk about the demise of click-and-mortar businesses. It was said that everything would move online. But that missed an important ingredient of the e-commerce recipe, namely fulfillment. E-commerce third-party logistics (3PL) solves this fulfillment problem. Third-party logistics—the coordination of people, products, and facilities—use companies other than the buyer and seller to complete transactions. Sure you could order a pair of gloves online, instead of at a retail store....

The history of creating commissioned officers of the United States did not begin until George Washington was President and the United States was an actual country. Before the making of a country, the Continental Army, Navy, and Marine Corps had officers and enlisted men as early as 1775. Eventually, many of these founding war-fighters were later members of the military of the newly founded country. For instance, Commodore Barry was granted the first United States Naval commission by President George Washington....

If you do business in Canada, you may be wondering if you need to have Workers’ Compensation insurance there. In most cases, if you have any employees, the answer is yes, which means you have to register your business with your provincial Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and pay Workers’ Compensation Insurance (WCI) premiums based on your industry classification. The Alternative Is Worse Before you start cursing, consider the alternative to Workers’ Compensation in Canada....

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Maybe it’s time to look for a job with flexible hours. There’s never been a better time to find one. Flexible jobs are on the rise, due to worker demand for work-life balance, the growth of the gig economy, and the improvement of telecommuting and remote collaboration tools. What You Should Know About Working Flexible Hours Before you start looking for a job with flexible hours, determine what you’re looking for, specifically....

Nothing affects employee morale more insidiously than persistent workplace negativity. It saps the energy of your organization and diverts critical attention from work and performance. Negativity can occur in the attitude, outlook, and talk of one department member, or in a crescendo of voices responding to a workplace decision or event. As a manager or human resources professional, you are closely in touch with employees throughout the company. You receive employee complaints, do exit interviews with employees who leave, and know the reputation of your organization in your community....

Many potential armed services recruits wonder if it’s possible for them to enter one of the branches of service at an advanced enlisted rank, provided they have college credits or experience in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). Each of the services has a different policy when it comes to offering advanced rank for those with college credits and other programs, including JROTC. Here’s a guide to what’s available in the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marines....