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Private industry encompasses any organization, other than a law firm, that operates for commercial profit. Corporations, banks, insurance companies, real estate firms, hospitals, title firms, and other organizations make up private industry. Private industry is the second largest employment setting for attorneys and other legal personnel, after private practice, and employs eight percent of practicing lawyers, according to the American Bar Foundation’s “Lawyer Statistical Report”. Size and Structure Many companies have their own in-house legal departments which vary in size from a single attorney to hundreds of legal personnel including attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and litigation support personnel....

Catherine Deneuve (born Catherine Fabienne Dorléac on October 22, 1943) is an acclaimed French actress and model. She has earned 14 French Cesar Awards nominations – 13 of which were in the Best Actress category – and appeared in more than 100 movies. Deneuve’s equally successful modeling career made her one of the most recognizable faces around the world. Fast Facts: Catherine Deneuve Occupation: ActressBorn: October 22, 1943, in Paris, FranceKey Accomplishment: Two-time winner of the French Cesar Award for Best ActressSelected Films: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), Belle de Jour (1967), Tristana (1970), The Last Metro (1980), Indochine (1993)Spouse: David Bailey (m....

The Asian aviation industry is booming. While the American and European markets are still in a somewhat fragile state, Asia has seen a sharp increase in air travel, especially among budget travelers. Carriers in Asia are seeing an increase in middle-class business travelers demanding low-cost travel options. Expecting that the market will continue to improve, airlines are popping up in Asia with a new model: low-cost carriers flying long-haul routes....

In the state of Texas, vehicle registrations are administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. There are websites out there that are going to direct you to the Department of Public Safety for information on used car salvage titles in Texas. Don’t be lead astray because you won’t find the answers there. In almost all cases across the country, a salvage title is given to any vehicle that has sustained damage worth 75% or more of its value....

A still life (from the Dutch, stilleven) is a painting featuring an arrangement of inanimate, everyday objects, whether natural objects (flowers, food, wine, dead fish, and game, etc.) or manufactured items (books, bottles, crockery, etc.). The Tate Museum Glossary puts it very succinctly, defining the subject of a still life as “anything that does not move or is dead.” In French, the still life is called nature morte, (literally “dead nature”)....

According to a global report, 32 of the 100 largest retail chains in the world are supermarket and grocery store chains. In the U.S., 20% of the retail chains that are the largest in the world are grocery store and supermarket chains. This shows the power of the supermarket and grocery store retailers in the U.S. despite the pressure that the major hypermarket and warehouse chains like Wal-Mart and Target, Costco, that are aggressively working to steal a substantial piece of the retail grocery market share....

Who are the Ventures? They’re arguably the most famous band to never sing a note, but while they became synonymous with the surf music that started to overtake America at the same time, their signature style applies to all different types of songs, making them the one band that can cover just about anything and make it their own Where you might have heard them If you’ve heard the original version of TV’s “Hawaii Five-O” theme, you’re familiar with them, though their sound is usually more spare and rock-oriented....

Jupiter is the planet of expanding into the world and new growth and a key word for those with a fire sign Jupiter is spontaneous. Jupiter in fire sign Leo expands spontaneously through creativity, play, and the thrill of having a big personality. Leo is the second fire sign after Aries, and is fixed fire–this means there’re stable and have no trouble sustaining attention. That gives Jupiter Leo staying power, to become good at something, and experience the full flowering of creative talents....

Zayn Malik ( born January 12, 1993 ) joined the boy band One Direction while competing on the singing competition show X Factor. They became one of the most successful boy bands of all time. After leaving the group, he released a #1 hit solo single and album in 2016. Early Years Zain Javadd Malik grew up in Bradford, England. His father is of Pakistani descent and his mother is English....

Chords Used: C (x32010) | G (320003) | F (xx3211) | A7 (x02020) | Dm (xx0231) C G CAngels we have heard on high,C G CSinging sweetly through the night,C G CAnd the mountains in replyC G CEchoing their brave delight.CHORUS:C A7 Dm G C F GGloria……………C G C F Gin excelsis Deo.C A7 Dm G C F GGloria……………C G C F G Cin excelsis Deo.C G CShepherds, why this jubilee?...

Master the bank shot to sink any ball during a game of pool or billiards. Anyone can learn how to aim the ball, line up shots, and plot a course. 01 of 06 Aiming Bank Shots ThoughtCo/Matt Sherman Aiming a bank shot in pool and billiards with precision is easy if you use this method, which relies upon an aiming secret you likely already know. Where, for example, would you plan to bounce the yellow 1-ball if you wanted to bank it into the pocket?...

​ 01 of 09 Adele - “Make You Feel My Love” (2008) Adele - “Make You Feel My Love”. Columbia Records “Make You Feel My Love” was written by Bob Dylan and appears on his 1997 album Time Out Of Mind. Adele recorded the song for her debut album 19. It was released in the UK as the fifth single from the album and peaked at #26. However, after “Make You Feel My Love” was performed by contestants on, it eventually reached a #4 peak on the UK pop singles chart and has reappeared on the chart multiple times....

Ever since “The Exorcist” stunned viewers in the early ’70s, movies about demonic possession have fascinated viewers worldwide. Here are my picks for the best of the bunch. For the sake of this list, we’re sticking to possession by demons and not by human spirits (e.g., “Child’s Play” or “Shocker”) – as much as one can be discerned from the other. 20 of 20 Constantine (2005) Courtesy Village Roadshow Pictures...

01 of 10 Where Are They Now? They’re in the spotlight, making world records and amazing the audience. Then they retire. Ever wonder what happened to those famous gymnasts after they stop competing? Some stay involved in the sport. Others take to acting or book-writing. Here’s the scoop on what happened to some of your favorite gymnast stars of the past. 02 of 10 Olga Korbut Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut became world-famous for her amazing acrobatics at the 1972 Olympics....

Many people find fulfillment as business owners and entrepreneurs through creating products that add value by meeting consumer demands or by solving consumer problems. Sometimes it’s the challenge of spotting a trend or spending your time dealing with a product you love. Starting or expanding your business by exporting products may help grow your enterprise to new heights while bringing unique products to locations and customers across the globe. First Things First Some countries require you to obtain a license before exporting your goods....

When you’re shopping during your overseas travel, make sure you know how to properly convert your United States clothing size to that of international retailers. Treat size conversion charts as guidelines rather than hard-set rules and always try on clothing before you buy it to ensure the proper fit. 01 of 08 Shopping for the Right Size Abroad Mint Images RF/Getty Images Sizing can vary greatly from country to country—while a woman may be a size 6 in America, for instance, she’ll need to shop for size 6/8 in the United Kingdom or size 40 in Italy....

From figurines to fine china, the 50-year-old Dallas-based Fitz and Floyd company’s designers produce 500 pieces per year, so you don’t want to be a completist when it comes to collecting the company’s works. However, that wide availability and array of items at different price points and in different lines also make the majority of its products affordable in the primary and secondary marketplace. The attention to detail and hand-crafting of the designs still make them desirable to own, even if you won’t put your children through college by selling your collection....

In football, the secondary is the name given to the group of players that make up the defensive backfield. The defensive backs that comprise the secondary play behind the linebackers, or set out near the sidelines. Purpose The main purpose of the secondary is to defend against pass plays. The defensive backs accomplish this by covering wide receivers in a man or zone scheme from the line of scrimmage, and trying to intercept the pass, or at least knocking it down to force an incomplete pass....

For many music fans, the Motown Sound is the defining sound of the 1960s pop, R&B, and soul music. The distinctive musical style—all tambourines, driving bass lines, and gospel-influenced vocal harmonies—became synonymous with the Detroit studio where the songs were recorded and the stars who sang them. It also launched dozens of musical careers and changed pop music history. A Label is Born The story of Motown begins with its founder, Berry Gordy III (born Nov....

One of the distinctions of oil paint is that it takes longer to dry than other media, which makes it very malleable, enabling an artist to work on it wet over a longer period than most water-based paints and makes blending colors very easy. Unlike acrylics and watercolor, oil paint does not dry by evaporation of water, causing the paint to harden, but rather, by oxidation, hardening as it absorbs oxygen from the air, which is a slower process than evaporation....