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Ford F-Series trucks built between 1980 and 1986 were the result of significant aerodynamic testing. Here’s a rundown of changes that occurred: 1980 Ford F-Series Truck Updates At first glance, you might think the redesigned 1980 F-Series looks a lot like trucks from the previous generation, but examine the pickups more closely and you’ll see that they are shorter and narrower, with a lower stance. As gas prices continued to escalate, manufacturers put more thought into fuel economy improvements....

Once you have entered into the classic car world, you may find a language being spoken that is full of jargon and not readily intelligible to outsiders, and it can almost be described as a code or classification that embraces all aspects of classic cars. Did you know the French used to refer to a convertible as a cabriolet or that the word Classic itself defines cares made between 1925 and 1942, according to the Classic Car Club of America or that doors that open vertically instead of horizontally are known as Gullwing doors?...

Men often ask whether they should go to a barber or a salon. The answer to that question depends on a number of factors. Just as you wouldn’t go to a cardiologist for brain surgery, you won’t want to go to a salon for a flattop. Likewise, a barber isn’t likely to give you a long shag with chunky highlights. Deciding how to chose a barber versus a salon and find a good place to get a men’s haircut near you can be tricky....

For business owners, using net 30 vendors not only helps conserve cash flow but also builds a company’s credit history. Do you know every vendor relationship you establish can be used as a trade reference on future credit applications? So, it is crucial to focus on timely payments as it is essential to building up favorable business credit ratings. What Net 30 Is Net 30 is a term giving a buyer the ability to purchase products and/or services from a seller with full payment of the outstanding invoice expected to be paid within 30 days....

If you leave the front doors unlocked, the alarm shouldn’t arm itself. If it is arming itself when the doors are not locked, there is likely a problem that needs to be repaired. You can disarm the VTSS by unlocking the vehicle with the key in either front door lock cylinder or using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters. This will not permanently disarm the system, but must be done each time after locking the vehicle....

When it comes to marketing a service it can at times be more challenging than marketing a product. You are not selling something that is tangible; you are in fact selling the invisible. You can’t see, touch or feel a product, so for the prospect no matter whether it be a business or consumer purchasing a service can be seen as buying a risk. When selling a service, marketing effectively and creating a good customer experience is extremely important to close the deal....

One quote sums up the attitude that Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield had when they first started selling ice cream in Burlington, Vermont: “If we were going to have a business we were going to have one that was consistent with our values.” That commitment to aligning business with values has never wavered and is reflected in the Ben and Jerry’s mission statement, which integrates environmental responsibility, community participation, and social change into the business of making and selling ice cream....

Jennifer Hudson is a true triple threat, excelling as a singer, film/TV actress, and also as a Broadway performer. Her career began in 2006, portraying Effie White in the film version of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Dreamgirls” co-starring Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, and Eddie Murphy. She earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and received a Screen Actors Guild Award and an NAACP Image Award for her debut role. Hudson sang lead on four songs on the “Dreamgirls” soundtrack: “Love You I Do,” “And I Am Telling You,” “I Am Changing,” and “One Night Only....

The third lesson in this series of lessons aimed at beginner guitarists will include both review material, and new material. We’ll learn: The three remaining open chords—generally considered the basic chords A new strumming pattern A Blues scale Lastly, as with the previous lessons, we’ll finish up by learning a few new songs that use these new techniques we’ve learned. 01 of 08 Learning an E Major Chord Playing an E-major chord is actually very similar to playing an A-minor chord; you just need to switch the strings you are playing the chord on....

Legal receptionists are the gatekeepers of a law firm or legal department. They work at the front desk in the law firm lobby or waiting area, greeting clients and visitors and answering incoming calls. Since the receptionist is often the first person with whom clients and visitors interact, he or she is important to the image of the firm and must be polished, professional and articulate. This job is a great way to break into the legal field as receptionists may work in law firms, government offices, corporate legal departments, public interest venues, and courthouses....

The National Football League has been around in some form or another and stoking its fans since 1920. It was the American Professional Football Association back then, and it included only 10 teams. The APFA became the NFL two years later on June 24, 1922, and expanded to 18 teams. The rest, as they say, is history. There are 32 NFL teams, and football enjoys the greatest yearly revenues of any American sport....

A real estate appraiser estimates the value of a single building or piece of land. His or her job is similar to that of an assessor, who instead considers the values of several properties at once. An appraiser may specialize in either commercial or residential property. He or she will be called upon to appraise a property before it is sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. After visiting a site and observing its characteristics and the characteristics of the location, the appraiser analyzes the property compared to comparable homes....

Starting any business in today’s environment is difficult, but the food business has an advantage over other businesses; we all have to eat! We also have different tastes and desires in our diets which allow very “niche” based food products to succeed. Is Passion Enough to Make a New Product a Success? Industry statistics make it clear that you need passion, but practical passion composed of great marketing, product positioning, and shelf strategy is necessary to increase your chances of success in the consumer food arena....

If you have ever watched a ballet or other dance performance, you have witnessed the work of a dance choreographer. Choreographers are the directors of dance. Unlike a conductor, they are usually behind the scenes planning the steps to music and for the visual delight of the audience. Dance choreographers create original dances and develop new interpretations of existing dances. The works of choreographers highlight the extent of their love of and devotion to their particular styles of dance....

If you’re thinking about transitioning into the management side of sales, it might be a wise choice. Glassdoor has pinpointed sales management as the 10th best job in the country based on potential earnings and job availability. The two main paths to sales management are to move from a sales position to sales manager, or to shift from another type of management job over to sales management. The type of job you’re coming from will likely determine your biggest challenges as a sales manager....

10 of 10 “Don’t Wanna Know” featuring Kendrick Lamar (2016) Maroon 5 - “Don’t Wanna Know” featuring Kendrick Lamar. Interscope “Don’t Wanna Know” is the first single from Maroon 5’s 2017 album Red Pill Blues. The band worked with producer Benny Blanco and a big team of songwriters. Many observers believed that Kendrick Lamar’s rap sounded like a bit of an afterthought, but his appearance likely gave an extra commercial boost to the song with his high profile among both critics and hip-hop fans....

Auto enthusiasts occasionally debate the origin of the “Mustang” name for Ford’s iconic muscle car, and even Ford’s own marketing team has addressed some of the speculation. The Official Story According to Ford, specific documentation about the car’s naming no longer exist. The most plausible explanation, as related by the people at the heart of the decision in late 1963, was that John Najjar, the designer on the project, drew inspiration from the P-51 Mustang, a World War II-era fighter....

Graduations can bring out many emotions. Joy, sadness, fear, and ambivalence all come into play when you’re preparing to graduate from high school or college. It’s a time of happiness when all of your hard work has finally paid off, but that feeling is often accompanied by sadness, knowing that you’re moving on and may never see some of your friends and classmates again. These eight R&B and soul songs celebrate the bittersweetness of graduation time....

01 of 07 An Introduction to Alternate Tunings slobo | Getty Images Let’s be realistic for a moment. Despite all of its wonderful characteristics, the guitar has a few shortcomings. One of the most obvious is the way the guitar is laid out - there are chords that we know should sound great, but are impossible to play, since human fingers just can’t stretch far enough to reach the proper notes....

Taxes for self-employed individuals are complex. Questions concerning deductions and proper procedure are common particularly during the first few years of filing a Schedule C. Here are answers to common tax questions often posed by the self-employed. What Is Self-employment Tax? Is it in Addition to the Regular Taxes I Typically Pay at the End of the Year? Self-employment tax is a separate tax. It is a tax on top of any other taxes you may owe....