If you have been in retail for any length of time, you know that the first item you sell is not the goal; the true goal is to get to a second and third item on every sale. The technique of cross-selling, or suggestive selling, is even more important today, as the customer is usually very “driven” when they enter your store. In other words, they have a list and know what they want....
The Disney mission statement reveals its unique formula for making profits, which is different from most other major U.S. corporations that focus on profit from a strictly financial viewpoint. Disney’s mission, in contrast, focuses on the intangibles that make the Disney brand unique and distinct. Disney’s leaders believe—as did founder Walt Disney—when you get the intangibles right, profits will flow. In addition to the corporate mission statement, the Disney theme parks have a mission statement specifically designed for the employees who work at one of those “happiest places on earth....
Idler Arms and Pitman Arms are part of the steering system that links your steering box to the center link, and then on to the hub assemblies. The Pitman Arm, also known as the “steering arm,” is the main player while the idler arm supports the other side and allows the proper movement to take place when you turn the wheel. If your steering has gotten sloppy they may need replacement....
Maya, a reader from the UK, wrote in asking me about her best options for removing hair from her chin and upper lip. She was curious about electrolysis and laser treatments but was worried about the process involved, including having her upper lip shaved before a laser treatment (she didn’t want her hair to grow back thicker). Lasers and electrolysis are the only options for permanent hair removal on the chin and upper lip, but there are pros and cons to both....
Anyone who is freelancing in the advertising industry is acting as an independent contractor, either on their own or through a recruitment agency. Freelancers are loved by agencies because they allow them to “staff up” on big projects or pitches, giving them the flexibility to take on more work and alleviate the load on various departments. A freelance copywriter is simply a copywriter who is not employed full-time by an ad agency or in-house department....
Grey’s Anatomy season 2 begins right after Addison shows up and introduces herself to Meredith as Derek’s wife. Later, a patient finds that Meredith was sleeping with Addison’s husband and she is rude to Meredith. Addison steps in and says that she was the one who cheated on her husband and the patient owes Meredith an apology. Derek tells Meredith the story. Derek and Addison were living in New York and he came home to find Addison in bed with his best friend, Mark....
The floor exercise is both a women’s artistic gymnastics and men’s artistic gymnastics event. It’s the fourth and last of the women’s apparatus, competed after vault, uneven bars, and balance beam in Olympic order. Men compete on the floor first when performing in Olympic order (floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar). Here’s what to know about the floor exercise. The Floor Mat The floor exercise is a square, about 40 feet long by 40 feet wide....
Maroon is in the red color family. It is a brownish, dark shade of blood red and is considered a warm color that is near the purple color range (reds that tend more toward the blues). The word maroon actually comes from the French word, marron, which is a large European chestnut used for cooking. There are slight variations in the verbal definitions of the color of maroon, but paint manufacturers themselves seem to be largely consistent....
The Italian musical phrase molto allegro is an indication to play in a quick, lively tempo; faster than allegro; lit. “very swift.” BPM of Molto Allegro Molto allegro has 132-152 beats per minute. See allegro moderato and allegrissimo. Also Known As: vivace (It) très vite; vif (Fr) lebhaft (Ger) Pronunciation: mohl’-toh al-LAY-groh The Italian musical phrase molto allegro is an indication to play in a quick, lively tempo; faster than allegro; lit....
Some artists pride themselves as brand names. Rihanna, in particular, is a powerful enterprise. As one of the biggest pop music enchiladas in the world, the Barbadian supernova is a choosy collaborator. Rightfully so. Rihanna’s sultry vocals can push any rapper to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Luckily for those hip-hop artists, Rihanna hearts rap. She’s joined forces with various hip-hop artists throughout her career, including Drake, Jay Z, and Eminem....
Definition of Rinforzando: The Italian musical command rinforzando (abbreviated rfz) is an indication to play with gradual emphasis or broad accentuation until otherwise noted; lit. “reinforcing.” Similar to a light, progressive accentato.Not to be confused with (sfz) sforzando. Also Known As: en renforçant (Fr)stärker werdend; mit anschwellender Betonung (Ger) Pronunciation: rin’-fort-ZAHN-doh Common Misspellings: renforzando Definition of Rinforzando: The Italian musical command rinforzando (abbreviated rfz) is an indication to play with gradual emphasis or broad accentuation until otherwise noted; lit....
As part of Pennsylvania’s landlord tenant law, there are certain rules landlords and tenants must follow when it comes to the security deposit. If a landlord does not follow these rules, a Pennsylvania tenant may have the right to the return of their full security depositplus additional damages. Here are six security deposit requirements that every Pennsylvania landlord and tenant must understand. How Much Can a Landlord Collect in Pennsylvania?...
D7 and other seventh chords are most popular in jazz and classical music compositions, and the simple guitar chord progression G-Em-Am-D7 has been used in numerous folk and pop music songs over the years. It likely sounds quite familiar. For example, the folk song “Today,” recorded by John Denver (among others) uses that exact chord progression. You’ll also hear it in the Christmas carol “Angels We Have Heard on High” and in the classic John Lennon song “Happy Christmas (War is Over)....
Successfully wet exiting your kayak can mean the difference between life and death. It’s as simple as that and can be done in less than 10 seconds. Follow these steps to be able to safely and effectively wet-exit your kayak while it is upside down. Here’s How Don’t Panic: Panicking when you flip over only causes you to run out of breath quicker. Stay composed so that you can consider all of your options prior to performing a wet-exit....
Supersets can power up your routine in record time. They require more intensity and a faster pace, both of which get you to your goal of building more muscle mass and definition in a short amount of time. Supersets are combinations of exercises performed consecutively with no rest in between the sets and can be performed on the same muscle group or different groups, depending on your goals and preferences. Supersets allow you to overload your muscles without using heavy weights that might require a spotter, and they can inject interest into a stagnant lifting routine....
It has never been an Olympic or World Championship event, yet the mile remains the only non-metric race distance for which the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) recognizes a world record. Long after the other non-metric distances have vanished from the world record books, those 5,280 feet, or 1,760 yards (about 1.61 kilometers), continue to capture the imaginations of runners and fans alike as a premier middle distance event....
Prior to the ’80s, the word “riff” was most often applied to the electric guitar and hard rock/heavy metal bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, or AC/DC. However, the glorious ’80s brought keyboards into a more prominent position than they had probably ever held, as synthesizer parts frequently became dominant instrumental markers in our favorite ’80s tunes. Here’s a list — in no particular order — of the most recognizable and memorable keyboard riffs, all instant sonic announcements that allow the listener to make no mistake about what song is on its way....
Have you ever been walking through a supermarket when suddenly a totally bizarre food label jumped out at you? “That can’t be right,” you think to yourself. “Maybe there was a mistake at the factory.” Perhaps these funky labels are a result of a regional or foreign delicacy, like the Brit’s “Spotted Dick” or “Wet Nelly,” (both real food names, by the way), or maybe it really is a typo or misspelling....
Lawsuits against businesses are hardly rare, but some occur more frequently than others. The five types of suits outlined below are the most common. Note that most, but not all, of these suits may be covered by insurance. Employment Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Many lawsuits filed against businesses are based on allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or wrongful termination. Most workers are protected from these acts by federal anti-discrimination laws. Some of the key acts are as follows:...
Here’s why Doomsday isn’t in Batman V Superman. It’s Bizarro. Yesterday, the second trailer for Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice was released on Jimmy Kimmel Live. It’s big, bold and surprising. It also happens to include a major spoiler in a big muscular creature with gray skin and spikes. Everyone is saying that it’s Doomsday, but they’re wrong. For months, there have been rumors that the major villain in Batman V Superman would be Doomsday....
