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According to a 2005 study from Ohio State University, 60% of restaurants close or change ownership in the first year of business, with 80% closing within the first five years. Restaurants fail for many reasons—from health-related closures to consistently bad reviews. Bad Location Location. Location. Location. A bad location is one of the biggest—if not the biggest—reasons a restaurant fails. Poor visibility, no parking, and no foot traffic is a combination that makes it nearly impossible to turn a profit....

Dismissed at times as derivative and uninspiring, ’70s and ’80s hard rock band Whitesnake created plenty of strong music during the peak of the arena rock and hair metal eras. Frontman David Coverdale certainly knew how to maximize commercial appeal when the opportunity arose, but he also wisely navigated his way through a series of collaborators, a collective attitude that helped produce Whitesnake’s best work. Here’s a chronological look at that band’s finest songs from its most productive period....

In the Army, a Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Systems Specialist (FAATDS) is an important member of the Army’s field artillery team. These specialists are primarily responsible for operating the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems for both cannon and rocket launchers, used to support infantry and tank units in combat situations. This job is military occupational specialty (MOS) 13D, and it’s a key role in the Army. FAATD specialists ensure the safe and accurate use of field artillery and its various support systems....

George Harvey Strait (born on May 15, 1952) is a legendary and prolific country music star. He has amassed a staggering 56 No. 1 hits on the country charts. His last major concert tour, in 2014, was known as The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. Fast Facts: George Harvey Strait Born: May 14, 1952 in Poteet, TX Known For: Country Music Icon Suggested Songs: “Amarillo By Morning” “The Chair” “I Saw God Today” “All My Exes Live in Texas” “Carrying Your Love With Me” Recommended Albums: “50 Number Ones” (2004) “Troubadour” (2008) “Blue Clear Sky” (1996) Similar Artists: Alan Jackson Dierks Bentley Brad Paisley...

Fred Gwynne (July 10, 1926—July 2, 1993) is best remembered for his role as Herman Munster in the 1960s TV series The Munsters. In addition to his acting career, Gwynne was also a successful children’s picture book illustrator. Fast Facts: Fred Gwynne Full Name: Frederick Hubbard GwynneKnown As: Fred GwynneOccupation: ActorBorn: July 10, 1926 in New York, New York, USADied: July 2, 1993 in Taneytown, Maryland, USAKey Accomplishment: Portrayal of Herman Munster in the 1960s sitcom The MunstersSpouses’ Names: Jean Reynard (m....

The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), first gained widespread exposure when hip hop artist Drake praised his music. In just over two years he had his first top 5 hit album Trilogy. Within five years he was a worldwide pop superstar with his first #1 pop hit “Can’t Feel My Face.” Early Years Abel Makkonen Tesfaye was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His parents were Ethiopian immigrants to Canada in the 1980s....

01 of 14 How to Wear a Brooch Poppy Thomas-Hill / Getty Images You can always wear a brooch on your shoulder – that’s the traditional way to wear a pin. Truthfully, it’s often one of the best spots for placement. But your shoulder certainly isn’t the only option for a brooch. How about your waist, or on a hat, or at your chin? There are lots of fun and creative ways to wear your favorite brooch....

Interested in working for Walt Disney Company? The international entertainment company based in California offers jobs ranging from theme park attendants to television animators to corporate positions. Get tips on how to find and apply for positions at Disney and learn about the company benefits and more. Disney Employment Information The Disney Careers website offers information to prospective job candidates, such as benefits, career programs for students, and other general information....

Chi Chi Rodriguez is one of the most popular golfers on the planet, his popularity dating to his first days on the PGA Tour in the early 1960s when he debuted his “sword dance” celebration for birdie putts. Rodriguez later, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, became one of the best players on the Champions Tour. He was famous as an entertainer and shotmaker — but he also had his share of wins, especially on the senior tour....

Harley-Davidson introduced the V-Rod in 2001 to appeal to younger riders, and the low-slung power cruiser featured Harley’s first water-cooled engine, which was co-designed by Porsche. The controversial V-Rod has gone through a number of changes over the years, and the V-Rod Muscle is the Motor Company’s latest attempt to attract a sporty crowd that might not be interested in their Sportsters. The Goods The heart of the V-Rod is its water-cooled, 60-degree Revolution V-twin powerplant, which was enlarged from 1,130cc to 1,250cc in 2008....

The old saying “find a job you love and never work a day in your life” puts a great deal of pressure on people who are trying to choose the right career. Can you really find one that is so enjoyable, it won’t even feel like work? Well, that might be a bit of an exaggeration. No matter how much effort you put into picking an occupation, there are days when it will feel like work....

An individual development plan (IDP) is a tool that helps facilitate employee development. The benefits of IDPs are: They are a commitment between the employee and manager on what the employee is going to do to grow and what the manager will do to support the employee.They are a catalyst for dialog and idea sharing.When something is put in writing, it’s more likely to get done.They provide a framework for how to develop....

Penguins are so full of personality, they have become the stars of many family movies. Live action films capitalize on penguins’ natural ability to make people laugh, while animated movies personify the little guys and even give them special abilities to sing, dance and more. These movies are penguin perfect just for entertainment, or to inspire kids to want to learn more and provide a fun break from penguin studies....

There are many photos floating around from individuals and ghosthunting groups that they suspect show paranormal images: ghosts, spirit activity, demons, etc. The truth is, convincing ghost photos are very rare, and most of the pictures can be explained in other ways—sometimes quite easily. The following photos are common examples. They do not show ghosts or other paranormal phenomena… probably. (We say “probably” because when we’re talking about paranormal possibilities, nothing can be ruled out definitively....

Honorable service in the military typically makes you a veteran for life. To be eligible for the variety of veteran benefits depends upon many elements from time in service, permanent injury. What is a “veteran”? Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines a veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.” This definition explains that any individual that completed a service for any branch of armed forces classifies as a veteran as long as they were not dishonorably discharged....

Moon in Scorpio individuals are intimate with the shadowlands of the psyche. This familiarity with what’s hidden is a gift, but sometimes it feels like a burden. Scorpio Moons have a hyper-awareness of what’s not being said, and that makes them masters of “subtext.” It’s nigh impossible to trick them, and they are surprisingly realistic, for being so passionate. Many are secretive and are wary of getting too close, especially if they have been burned in love....

01 of 36 No matter your hair color or hair texture, this length will work on you Gillian Jacobs. Getty I present to you 36 reasons to cut your long hair off into a more manageable medium length. Many of us have been there: we have hair that’s grown so long, it hangs limply like a withered balloon a day after the party. It needs to be cut, if only to freshen up the dead ends....

Beethoven music is everywhere, so for the beginner, which Beethoven music albums are worth purchasing? Here are six Beethoven music albums personally by yours truly that will excite your musical senses. Beethoven music is everywhere, so for the beginner, which Beethoven music albums are worth purchasing? Here are six Beethoven music albums personally by yours truly that will excite your musical senses. 01 of 06 Beethoven: The Complete Symphonies While I was in college I had the pleasure of watching Muti conduct Verdi’s Requiem with our symphonic choir....

Groceries are big business, and it may come as a surprise how many grocery retailers rank as some of the biggest retail chains in the world. Even among home improvement stores, discount stores, drug and convenience stores, as well as apparel and shoe store chains, these grocers and superstores fall in an elite group of the top 250 largest chains on the globe in terms of revenue earned. Gathering the Data...

The United States Navy has a system of officers, unique among the U.S. Military Services. Like the other services, the Navy has noncommissioned officers, which they term “Petty Officers.” These are enlisted personnel in the grades of E-4 through E-9.​ As with the Army and Marine Corps, the Navy has Chief Warrant Officers. Navy Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) are technical specialists who demonstrate knowledge and skills of a specific occupational field at a level beyond what is normally expected a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9)....