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Hillary Clinton has been in the spotlight for years. From her time as First Lady to her own presidential campaigns, late-night comedians have had a lot of fun with the challenges she has faced. Let’s revisit some of the best jokes these guys have written about Hillary. Hillary Wants to Be President “Chelsea Clinton gave birth to a daughter named Charlotte this weekend. Hillary Clinton was really excited until she remembered that you have to be 18 to vote....

PEX manifolds and PEX plastic piping offer installation-related cost advantages over conventional rigid pipe plumbing systems. PEX plumbing manifolds and PEX tubing are part of a relatively new method for residential water distribution, but they have gained wide acceptance in the home building industry. Manifolds serve as control centers that deliver hot and cold water to flexible PEX supply lines running from the manifold to individual fixtures. Each fixture essentially has a home run to the manifold, rather than to a trunk line, as with traditional trunk-and-branch piping....

The Chicago Bears, originally established in 1919, are one of only two franchises remaining from the NFL’s founding. Since their inception, the Bears have had some solid playoff success. The Bears have won nine NFL Championships and one Super Bowl (1985). They appeared in another Super Bowl in 2007, losing to the Indianapolis Colts. The Bears’ 1985 Super Bowl Championship team, led by head coach Mike Ditka, is widely considered to be one of the best NFL teams of all time....

To some, kayaking conjures up ideas of serenity, peace, and leaving cares aside. To others, it evokes imagery of adventure and excitement. It can be fast paced or laid back and everything in between. As varied as the paddlers themselves, kayaking is a sport for all ages, abilities, and preferences. Here’ we’ll explore the different types of kayaking and the boats used for each. Recreational Ariel Skelley/Getty Images Recreational kayaking is the basic kayaking that is seen on well-protected lakes and other safe bodies of water....

The employee question seems simple, straight-forward, and should be easy to answer. Right? Not if your job is in Human Resources. Even the simplest employee question raises countless red flags for an employer’s HR team. Once again, you walk that five-pronged path. How do you satisfy all five stakeholders while treating the current employee fairly? What’s best for the employer? What’s best for the employee? What’s legal or required by a government agency?...

Comparable store sales, or same-store sales, are a measurement of productivity in revenue used to compare sales of retail stores that have been open for a year or more. Historical sales data allows retailers to compare this year’s sales in their store to the same period last year. Why Using Comparable Store Sales Metrics Is an Effective Way to Evaluate Performance This is a more effective measurement of performance than comparing one-quarter of sales to the previous quarter because it shows the degree of revenue growth (or decline) to a similar period....

Starbucks has developed an internationalization strategy to enable the company to open stores and franchises in countries across the globe. Market research is at the core of many of the market entry strategies Starbucks is employing. This case study will consider how market research has strengthened Starbucks entry into the Chinese markets. Starbucks International Business Strategy Starbucks entry into emerging and developed markets is informed by market research. Starbucks conducted market research to enable a deeper understanding of the Chinese markets, and the way that capitalism functions in the People’s Republic of China (PRC)....

Getting a paid internship over the summer is the dream of many college students, but it doesn’t have to be just wishful thinking if you take the right approach, engage in some networking, and start your search early. In addition to paid internships, you may want to look into ways to fund your internship (check your college’s career services office, various organizations, and foundations). Some students are able to do an unpaid internship in their field of interest by supplementing their internship with a part-time job....

Ignition timing can seem like a voodoo science to many do-it-yourself mechanics. Even wrench turners who consider themselves fairly adept under the hood will sometimes give you a strange look when you ask them to explain ignition timing, or ask if they time their own engine. The ignition system is fairly basic, but when you start throwing terms like Top Dead Center around, some people make a fast run for the repair shop....

One of the most challenging aspects of learning to ride a motorcycle is how to shift gears. The task adds a layer of complexity for those already familiar with how to drive a manual transmission car and can be especially daunting for new riders who have zero experience with a manual transmission. But have no fear: shifting a bike can be easily mastered with practice and is much simpler than it looks....

When a gymnast lands a tumbling pass, vaults or dismounts without moving his or her feet, it is called a stuck landing. Although the flips and tricks tend to be the biggest crowd-pleasers, the landing is also critical to a quality gymnastics performance. It’s the last thing the judges see after a routine. Every gymnast aims to stick when he or she lands. If gymnasts move their feet at all, it is a point deduction....

A public service announcement (PSA) is an advertisement that a television or radio station airs for a cause or a charity. A PSA can tout the importance of medical check-ups for children or ask you to donate money to the Salvation Army’s bell ringers. You’re probably familiar with PSAs, whether you’re aware of it not. All those TV spots about the importance of screening for breast or prostate cancer are public service announcements....

Spirituality, dreams, illusions, imagination, idealism and the timeless Self.Delusion, addiction, guilt, self-sacrifice, escapism and the lost Self. Neptune was named after the Roman god of the sea, and its province is the oceanic depth of the imagination, dreams and spiritual visions. Our nightly dreams can be a portal through which we find meaning in life. And dreams, as well as the visions of waking life, can be expressed through art, dance, movies, music, etc, reflecting back to us a vision of that inner world....

Patty Griffin is one of the most respected and lauded singer-songwriters in contemporary folk music. Her songs have been recorded and covered by artists across the musical spectrum, from Dixie Chicks to Kelly Clarkson, and countless others. Whether you’ve come to Patty’s work through other artists or are a long-time fan of her solo albums (not to mention her collaborations with Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris, the Band of Joy, and more)… learn more about some of Patty Griffin’s best songs with this quick list....

The financial services industry has unique conventions regarding job titles. Knowing these will help you evaluate job opportunities and your career progress. Two other closely related topics are why job titles matter and what job descriptions mean. Finance Hierarchy Titles For those pursuing careers in financial management or financial analysis in industries other than financial services, two points are worth making. First, if you choose to work for a relatively young firm in a field such as technology, media, or creative services, you may receive a rather quirky or idiosyncratic title that would be meaningless (or, worse yet, seem frivolous) in more traditional firms, should you later want to change employers....

It’s no secret that Elvis Presley made a phenomenal amount of chart noise during his time at the very top, especially from 1956-1962. But the numbers are still staggering. Of his 108 Top 40 hits, for example—itself a record for a single performer—only four didn’t make the Top 40. A third of those made the Top Ten. And half of the top ten hits went to Number 1. Even more amazing, every one of the hits listed here each was the most popular song in the country for at least a solid month....

UFC President Dana White once called Bruce Lee “the father of mixed martial arts”. When we put together a list of the most influential martial artists ever, let’s just say that Lee ranked quite highly. The fact is there is really no martial artist who is better known by the public at large than Lee. From experienced martial artists to everyday people, almost no one has not heard of him. And many remember his contributions to the world with reverence....

Whether you are a professional barber or hairstylist or just a regular guy who touches up his hair and beard at home, a great trimmer is essential. Of course, the Andis T-Outliner has been on my list of recommend tools for decades, but I wish the T-Outliner (and all other clippers, for that matter) would allow me to create a cleaner outline and shave closer. Enter The Rich Barber Company to solve that problem with two unique products....

Hailed as “the most popular sailboat ever built,” the Sunfish is still going strong after more than fifty years. Its popularity is partly due to its low price and easy portability, but it also sails well and is a lot of fun for both beginners and experienced sailors alike. This is a daysailer for active sailing, as it’s mostly a single-handed boat. You’re likely to get wet unless the water is flat and the wind is light, but for sheer fun and ease of sailing, the Sunfish is terrific....

Most of the classic R&B/soul artists of the 1960s—including James Brown, Otis Redding, and Marvin Gaye—have passed away. Thankfully, there are new stars carrying on their legacy, combining the classic sound of soul with influences from hip-hop, jazz, and pop. Modern soul has never been more popular, and these contemporary artists are making sure it stays that way. 01 of 10 Mary J. Blige Mary J. Blige. Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Nobel Peace Prize Concert...