When companies talk about Zero Waste, they often tend to focus on Zero Landfill. The former approach is more holistic in nature. It supports the redesign of resource life cycles so that the maximum value of those resources is maintained, and so that disposal of resources is eliminated. As an element of Zero Waste, Zero Landfill aims to divert all solid waste from landfills. Zero Landfill efforts by companies can now be carefully vetted and validated....
A good goalkeeper can mean the difference between the success or failure of a team. Here is a look at 10 of the best goalkeepers in the world. 01 of 10 Manuel Neuer (Germany and Bayern Munich) Matthias Hangst/Getty Images An excellent 2010/11 season for Schalke prompted Bayern Munich to splurge a reported US$26 million on the player, with another $10 million dependent on performances. Many Bayern supporters felt that the club had overspent on a player whose contract was due to expire in 2012 when he would have been available for free....
01 of 12 A Typical UK Apple Label A typical UK issue Apple label. Apple Corps Ltd. There are a number of color and design variations that set apart The Beatles’ famous Apple label. In different countries around the world, and at different times, the appearance of the label changes and this (along with other indicators) helps keen collectors to identify where particular pressings might be from. It also adds some fun to collecting when you find a label thats a bit different or unusual....
When you really like a guy, you may be trying to decode and interpret his every move in order to determine if he wants a relationship with you in the future. You may find yourself wondering what his intentions truly are, and you may even count how many times he texts you during the day to try and gauge if he’s interested in being your man. However, while you may want a long-term commitment, it’s important to pay attention to the six clear signs that he doesn’t want a relationship with you....
The term kickboxing is a somewhat generic one used to cover the combination of several different striking or stand up fighting styles that fall within the classification of sport martial arts. Though the term kickboxing was specifically initiated in Japan and evolved from full contact karate, its history and roots are in many ways tied to the Thailand martial art of Muay Thai Boxing as well. The sport of kickboxing often takes place in a ring where combatants, depending on the style of kickboxing being practiced, may utilize kicks, punches, elbow strikes, headbutts, knee strikes, and/or throws against one another....
Understanding your cash flow is crucial to running a restaurant, or any small business. Simply put, that’s the amount of cash coming in versus the amount of cash going out on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. If you don’t understand this basic concept, you put yourself at financial risk. Cash In, Cash Out To get a handle on your cash flow, take into account what you currently owe, say for the week....
After you have selected a product you want to import and found a supplier for it, the next step is to expedite the importation of the product. Whether you use your own transportation company (i.e., UPS or FedEx) or your supplier’s preferred shipping carrier, you will want to minimize errors, which can cause shipping delays. We’ve prepared the following checklist to use as a guide for expediting the clearance of your goods....
It’s not easy for stand-up comics to break into films, and many of those that do are relegated to playing “best friend” and comic relief supporting characters for their entire careers. Sometimes, though, a comic is able to cross over and become a full-blown movie star. Here are 10 such comedians. 01 of 10 Steve Martin Glulio Marcocchi/Getty Images Steve Martin was one of the biggest stand-up comics in the world (the first to sell out stadiums) when he made his first foray into film with The Jerk in 1979 and hasn’t looked back since....
Country blues, which is also known as “folk blues,” is a primarily an acoustic guitar-oriented type of blues from which many other styles are derived. It often incorporates elements of gospel, ragtime, hillbilly and Dixieland jazz. The popularity and hit records of original country blues artists like Mississippi’s Charley Patton or Texas’ Blind Lemon Jefferson have influenced scores of musicians across the South. Regional Derivatives Each regional derivative of country blues has made an imprint on the unique acoustic blues sound....
How has the digital publishing landscape affected the traditional authors’ bottom lines? In this interview, CEO of Curtis Brown Ltd. Tim Knowlton discusses technological changes in book publishing and some key areas in which digital technologies have “disrupted” authors’ bottom lines — including book sales to publishers, distributor pricing, ebook contract terms, and piracy. Valerie Peterson: Digital innovation has challenged the whole book publishing industry to find new models. How has it affected the agent’s role in advocating for authors?...
It seems that with the popularity of tattoos and the potential for high income, a lot of people want to become a tattoo artist. Many of them make the mistake of buying a kit and practicing on their friends, which is very dangerous. Many of these people never become truly successful at tattooing anyway, and never acquire the skills necessary to compete in this highly competitive business. If you’re serious about becoming a skilled and competent artist, this is what you need to do....
Some radio control (RC) enthusiasts rely entirely on their own backyard tracks or local parks to race their vehicles. But if there’s an RC track near you, you can also up your game by preparing for and entering competitions. Some race tracks require membership in a national organization in order to use them, while others are more relaxed. To get started, first check locally, then get online and surf the directories we’ve listed below....
Working in music can mean an almost constant struggle to find the money to keep things going. Whether you’re a band in need of money to tour or a label in need of cash to press some CDs, it seems like it is always something. Music business funding is never easy, but you do have options. Before you seek outside funding sources, identify your needs. Figuring out a realistic budget for your project will help you keep everything running smoothly and will help your case when it’s time to start applying for loans or grants....
Inline speed skating is a specialized sport that has coaching and training services available at many roller rinks and sports training centers around the world. But unfortunately, there are still some locations that do not have access to enough speed skating information or skaters suitable to be role models on hand. In a few cases, roller speed skaters train on their own without the expert supervision of a good coach. Many want to become an inline racing athlete, a roller sports coach or an instructor, but sometimes there are just not enough resouces on hand to help in the development of a club, a good skating program or individual skaters....
Interested in working for Kraft Heinz? As the third-largest food and beverage companies in North America and the fifth largest food and beverage company in the world, Kraft Heinz is a household name. It has more than 200 well-known food brands under its name, including eight brands worth over $1 billion. Company Overview Before Kraft and Heinz merged in 2015, both brands were already major players with long histories of acquiring such brands as Nabisco, Post, and Oscar Meyer....
Modified Stableford is a Stableford competition whose rules have been modified. A Stableford competition employs a points system that is set forth in the Rules of Golf under Rule 32. The Modified Stableford scoring system employs the same principle - golfers are awarded points based on their performance on each hole - but with a different set of points than what is described in the rule book. Instead of adding up strokes, golfers add up points, and high point total wins....
HTs or hull technicians do the metal work that’s necessary to keep all types of shipboard structures and their surfaces in good condition. These technicians also maintain shipboard plumbing and marine sanitation systems. They repair small boats, operate and maintain ballast control systems, and manage the Quality Assurance Program. Duties Performed by Hull Technicians Installing, maintaining, and repairing valves, piping, plumbing system fittings and fixtures, and marine sanitation systemsRepairing decks, structures, and hulls through welding, brazing, riveting or caulkingExamining, testing welds, and various shipboard structures using radiological, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle testing equipmentFabricating with light and heavy gauge metal such as aluminum, stainless steel, sheet copper, sheet brass, steel, sheet, and corrugated ironHeat treating in hot and cold forming of metalsPipe cutting, threading, and assemblyRepairing installed ventilation ductingRepairing metal, wood and fiberglass boatsInstalling and repairing insulation and laggingOperating marine sanitation systems...
Law enforcement careers typically pay well, offer good health and retirement benefits, and provide ample opportunity to help other people, whether those people appreciate the help or not. Getting paid to help others is a reward in and of itself, but even more rewarding is the opportunity to train and teach new police officers and influence the next generation of law enforcement professionals. That’s why working as a police instructor is probably one of the best jobs available within the law enforcement profession....
Whether or not they intended to–and even when they had no idea they were doing so–many punk bands created music and caused events that would shape the face of music. Here are some of the more important events. 1964-1969: It’s All About Detroit In the mid to late ’60s, Detroit and New York were laying the groundwork for punk rock with the formation of the MC5 and The Stooges in Detroit, and the Velvet Underground in New York....
Are you exploring the opportunity to buy a franchise in the recycling, reuse, or solid waste management sector? There are a number of possibilities from which to choose. Each franchise and service category comes with its own considerations in terms of franchise fees and investment requirements. There are also other factors to consider, such as hefty physical demands in the case of junk haulers, the noisy environment of paper shredding, dealing with dog droppings and dogs of all temperaments, and more....
