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A “green” business strives to have a positive impact on the environment and community. It develops and practices business strategies that go beyond regulation and demonstrate commitment to a healthy and sustainable future (earthshare.org). As someone thinking of starting a small business, a green business has two advantages over other kinds of businesses: Environmentalism is growing rapidly so you will be targeting a growing market. German-based Roland Berger Strategy Consultants estimates that the global market volume for “environmental technologies” will reach a projected $2,740 billion by 2020....

If you’re an event planner, the caterer you choose will be a key partner in any project. The Caterer’s Job Caterers can make or break a business meeting, conference, exhibition, wedding reception, or any other special event. They take responsibility for the food and beverages, as well as overseeing the staffing of servers, chefs, and others. Many caterers also handle event decoration, audiovisual equipment setup, and other key elements. They may be independent operators or employees of a conference center, hotel, or restaurant....

Lots of us who fish are very good at what we do. We fish enough days to keep track of where the fish are located, and we can consistently put ourselves on fish. If we considered how many trips a week or month we fish, the reason for our success may become evident. The fact that we catch fish so regularly is because we fish so regularly. Heck, the majority of anglers have mastered the actual mechanics of fishing....

Most know eBay as a marketplace to purchase collectible items, gently used items, and even vintage designer items. But less known, perhaps, is the fact that 80 percent of the merchandise on eBay is new. Many eBay sellers spend a good portion of their time searching for items to sell, but ironically, one of the best places to find items to sell on eBay is on eBay itself—either by purchasing inventory to sell or selling bulk lots of inventory....

The reason most often cited for people going FSBO is the desire to save money that would become commission if they list with a real estate brokerage. It’s possible there may also have been a previous bad situation with a real estate agent or broker. Sometimes, it’s a combination of things. With the growth of the Internet and major listings sites that take FSBO listings, more people believe they can sell their home on their own and save thousands of dollars in commissions....

The Marine Corps offers a diverse collection of jobs, and if you’re fascinated by helicopters, this might be a position to consider. This job involves working with the CH-53 (superseded by the CH-53E) Marine helicopter, performing a variety of tasks relevant to the maintenance and operation of these heavy-lift transport helicopters. Job Description Helicopter crew chiefs, CH-53 are flight crewmembers that perform the duties incident to maintenance and operation of Marine CH-53 helicopters....

Mars in Sagittarius is motivated to cover great distances, always seeking what’s at the edge of the horizon. There are great energy bursts with your Mars, but it comes in fits and starts. Your Mars is mutable, so you’re all about spreading the joy, making tracks and acting on hunches. This is a very instinctive Mars, for gut-level guidance about what’s got potential. Having a mutable (changeable) Mars means you’re flexible and spontaneous....

Though eBay is generally a very safe forum in which to buy and sell, there is always some element of risk when engaging in commerce with another party whom you’ve never met. The potential consequences of this risk increase greatly as the amount of money to be exchanged in the transaction increases. One way to protect yourself as an eBay buyer is to be sure to always make purchases with PayPal or a major credit card since both of these payment methods offer some measure of buyer protection in case of undelivered, damaged, or unsatisfactory goods....

Family dinners out can get expensive, but some restaurants will offer free or nearly free meals for kids. Most eateries offering “kids eat free” promotions are for specific days and times, and there are usually restrictions, such as an adult entree must be purchased to get the free children’s meal. Keep in mind that franchised restaurants frequently offer different promotions at different times, so you should always call the restaurant to verify promotions before you go....

The modern Olympics include a large variety of events in Track & Field, but perhaps none as unique as the pole vault. Equipment Pole vaulters’ poles are among the least-regulated of any Olympic apparatus. The pole can be made of any material or combination of materials and may be of any length or diameter, but the basic surface must be smooth. The pole may have protective layers of tape at the grip and at the bottom end....

Taurus and Cancer are cautious in love, as they are in life. They both want to take their time getting to know each other. They’re both looking for a sure thing, and won’t rush into romance. The Bull and Crab are extremely affectionate and lovers of home, so if a love connection is made, there’s a lot of room for happiness to steadily grow. Taurus loves the sensual pleasures, not least of which is eating, and Cancer is all too eager to indulge along with them....

“Ice Castles 2010” is a remake of the 1978 Oscar-nominated movie “Ice Castles”. Like the 1978 movie, “Ice Castles 2010” is an inspiring story. The skating in the story is excellent, and the story demonstrates how a person can recover and go on after a tragedy. Pros Ice Castles 2010 is a heartwarming and inspiring story.Unlike the original film, all scenes in “Ice Castles 2010” are family friendly.The skating in the movie is excellent....

01 of 10 Eagles - “Take It Easy” (1972) Eagles - “Take It Easy”. Courtesy Asylum Records For many, “I’m running down the road tryin’ to loosen my load, I’ve got seven women on my mind,” were the first words they ever heard from the Eagles. The song continues on exploring the joys of cruising around being admired by members of the opposite gender. “Take It Easy” peaked at #12 on the US pop chart in 1972 and put the Eagles on the map....

In the effort to keep the border of the United States safe and secure, the importance of monitoring and governing the types of plant and agricultural products that enter the country cannon be overstated. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists fill the often overlooked but vital role of safeguarding the U.S. economy against threats to the economy and ecosystem. What U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists Do According to the U....

If you are engaged in any type of email marketing (and you should be), then one of the key things you are focused on and trying to improve is your email opt-in rate, the number of people who get onto your email marketing list. All things equal the higher your email opt-in rate, the more subscribers you will get, and ultimately the more money you will make. Email Marketing Opt-in Rate refers to the percentage of site visitors who subscribe to your email list....

If you take a look at your dash when you turn the ignition key—but before you actually start the car—you’ll likely see that one of the lights looks like a little battery with a “+” and “-” sign on it. This is your battery or charging light. Once you start the car, all your dash lights should go off. But what should you do if the battery light starts flashing while you’re driving?...

Horror movies with predominantly Black casts form a niche that has been under-exposed for decades. Still, quite a few have bucked the trend and provided quality entertainment for a wide audience. Here are twenty such films. Lucky Ghost (1942) Toddy Pictures Comedic icon Mantan Moreland, perhaps best known as sidekick Birmingham Brown in a series of Charlie Chan mysteries in the 1940s, also starred in several all-Black horror-comedies with his straight man, F....

Establishing a method for collecting rent each month will make it easier to keep track of which tenants are current with their rent and which ones are behind on their rent. Each landlord must decide which option works best for their specific situation. Here are five different ways you can collect rent from your tenants. 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Rent Collection Method Not every rent collection method is right for every landlord....

Basic Job Description The Army provides veterinary services to all of the military branches. While their primary mission is to take care of Government-owned animals, such as patrol dogs, ceremonial horses, sled dogs sea mammals, and animals used in research, they also provide basic veterinary services to military members with pets. The animal care specialist supervises or provides the care, management, treatment, and sanitary conditions for animals, with a primary responsibility of prevention and control of diseases transmitted from animal to man and comprehensive care for government-owned animals....

The Baker Format, also known as the Bakers Format or Baker System, is a method of scoring competition bowling which places emphasis on the team effort rather than the accomplishments of the individual players. The relatively modern method is used in many levels of bowling competition, notably collegiate and high-school bowling. Some amateur leagues incorporate a Baker competition on occasion, some as often as weekly. Beginning in 2009, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour has used the Baker system in team competitions like the PBA Team Shootout and doubles events like the 2012 Mark Roth/Marshall Holman PBA Doubles Championship....