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Negativity often sways business away from social media. There is a fear that social media will discredit the business or destroy the reputation of the business. We all know that dealing with negative comments in social mediacan be uncomfortable and unpleasant, but you can ease that by having a plan on how to handle the negativity in a way that protects your company and engages your social channels. Having a plan will take the guesswork out of what to do if someone begins to attack or take your social channel in the wrong direction....

The health insurance industry is a big one, and involves a wide variety of roles, from actuaries to customer support to sales and beyond. If you are applying for a job in this industry, pay careful attention to the job description and match your qualifications with the responsibilities involved in the role. Tips for Writing a Health Insurance Industry Resume How else can you make your resume stand out? Try following these strategies: Consider including a summary statement....

Dear Honda, First, a hearty congratulations on your Gold Wing GL1800! I wasn’t a Gold Wing virgin before I picked up my long term tester about a year and a half ago, but time spent with the bike gave me a much clearer understanding of why GLs have developed such a zealous following. Washing it got me acquainted with its unique bodywork, comprehensive controls, and low-hanging flat-six powerplant. But the proof was in the riding, which revealed deep reserves of power, stability, and comfort....

Job openings at marine parks and aquariums are usually quickly filled due to the high level of interest in such positions. It is common for these organizations to receive dozens of applications for a single marine animal job posting. Job seekers should focus on gaining practical experience and relevant education to add depth to their resume, as competition is keen for any opening related to this field. Determine an Area of Interest...

A proforma invoice has all the familiar components of an ordinary domestic invoice: a description of the product, an itemized listing of charges, and sales terms, except that it states clearly “Proforma Invoice.” In this article, you’ll explore what a proforma invoice is, why you should use one, and how to prepare it. What Is a Proforma Invoice? A proforma invoice is considered a pre-advice document and serves as a guide to action on what the expectations are on an export sale....

Got a flat motorcycle tire? Don’t fret! Follow these steps to fix the flat in no time and remain safe. Got a flat motorcycle tire? Don’t fret! Follow these steps to fix the flat in no time and remain safe. 01 of 05 Get off the Road! Anuwat Phoonsawaengsap/EyeEm/Getty Images If you’re on a motorcycle and you suspect you’ve got a flat tire, time is of the essence: Your first priority is to ensure you can safely pull over and get out of the flow of traffic....

Any planet in the first house shapes your personality in a big way. Jupiter here makes you jovial (a word that comes from Jupiter). You’re leading with a lightness that gives others a contact buzz. Don’t underestimate your luck, when you’re stepping out with the planet of good fortune. The lucky so and so with Jupiter in the First House or Aries feels best when acting on his/her own instincts. It’s vital to take creative risks, and since Aries means action, sometimes the risks are physical ones....

The Navy Buddy Enlistment Program provides for the enlistment of small groups of not more than four male individuals or four female individuals who wish to remain together for as long as possible during their enlistment. The program should be conducive to stimulating enlistments among high school graduates and others from a local area and assists enlistees during the transition period of adjustment from civilian status to military status. The length of mutual assignment is determined by the respective category in which each individual is enlisting....

A fact sheet is one of a series of sample journalism/PR pieces for new and practicing freelance writers. It is a staple in the world of public relations and is used to concisely summarize an organization, news item, issue, or a cause to entice a journalist to write about a subject. It’s important not to confuse a fact sheet with another often-used publicity vehicle, a backgrounder, which is often a narrative that appears in text form....

Old Hag Syndrome is a phenomenon in which you awake from sleep unable to move. You seem to be awake, but your body is paralyzed. As if this wasn’t scary enough, these episodes are often accompanied by a feeling of an unknown presence in the room, strange sounds, and other mysterious manifestations. In the classic experience, the victim feels that an old woman is sitting on his chest, rendering him immobile and laboring to breathe....

A tie goes to the runner in baseball, but a tie in poker results in a split of the pot. Just what constitutes a tie can be confusing. Before you join a Sit-n-Go or play live poker you should brush up on what constitutes a tie, so let’s look at some examples. Is this a Tie at Texas Hold’em? Suppose there are two players left in a pot. The five community cards showing on the board are 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, two clubs, two hearts and a diamond....

Children who grow up in fatherless homes have a greater risk of major challenges in life than those who grow up with a father at home. We might want to believe otherwise and there are many children who overcome the hardships associated with an absent father, but the truth is in the data. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s website, National Kids Count, approximately 35 percent of children under 18 live in a single-parent home as of 2016....

Have you ever bent a wheel on a pothole or raised manhole cover that made your whole car vibrate? Has a mechanic ever told you that alloy wheels couldn’t be straightened and you had to spend $500 to $600 on a brand-new wheel? This happens all too often, but it isn’t true. Many specialty workshops and refinishing companies have been straightening wheels for decades. What Are Alloy Wheels? The so-called “aluminum” wheels on passenger cars today are composed of an alloy of aluminum and nickel....

If you have a premonition that you’re going to die, you may as well let it happen, because Death is going to get you one way or another, and it’ll probably be painful. The “Final Destination” movies are slashers of sorts with a most unusual villain: Death itself. You see, Death has a plan, and interrupting the plan will only buy you a little time before Death comes back with a vengeance....

Many teens in Connecticut want to work, but they’re not sure if they can because they don’t know the minimum legal age required. If you want to save up for your first car, college tuition, or don’t want to rely on your family as much for money anymore, get the facts on working as a minor in Connecticut. How Old Must You Be to Work in Connecticut? Federal child labor laws and Connecticut state law agree that the minimum age to work is 14 (with some exceptions)....

In order to fully understand the nature of punk music, it’s important to be aware of all the forms it comes in. Punk is no longer just about the Sex Pistols and the Ramones; there are many different types of punk music with different influences and different sounds. Anarcho Punk The foundations of this movement can be linked to one song. The Sex Pistols first single, “Anarchy in the UK”, was the first time punk and anarchy would be connected, and it would give rise to this specific subgenre....

Party songs provide the soundtrack for some of the best moments of our lives. This list of 100 of the best party songs of all time will get you started in selecting the soundtrack to make your next event perfect. 100 of 100 Black Eyed Peas: ‘Let’s Get It Started’ (2004) A&M Black Eyed Peas originally released this song as “Let’s Get Retarded.” Upon the re-editing of the lyrics, it became a smash hit, providing the soundtrack for a wide range of parties and celebrations including the 2004 Democratic Party national convention....

Veterinarians must make a significant educational and financial commitment to become board certified in one of the many specialty areas of the profession. Certification as a veterinary specialist generally requires an additional two to three years of study plus passing an intensive exam. A specialty residency also must be completed under the supervision of a board-certified specialist in the field. Currently recognized board certifications include many areas such as anesthesiology, behavior, clinical pharmacology, dermatology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, lab animal medicine, microbiology, nutrition, ophthalmology, pathology, radiology, surgery, theriogenology, toxicology, zoological medicine, and a number of species-specific options (poultry, equine, cattle, etc)....

On a golf course, a “water hazard” is a pond, lake, river, stream, sea, bay, ocean or any other open water on the course, including ditches and drainage ditches. (A “lateral water hazard” refers to specific type of water hazard that runs parallel to a golf hole, and lateral water hazrads offer slightly different options to the golfer who hits into one). “Water hazard” is now just a vernacular term; up through December 31, 2018, it was an official term used in the Rules of Golf....

There are two types of Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB Tests) that you can take with a recruiter. The questions are similar but the written test is longer than the computerized test. Computerized Test Format Most recruits will take the Computer Adapted Test (CAT - ASVAB) when they visit Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). It lasts about 90 minutes. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) – 16 questions in 39 minutes Written Test Format...