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The Marines. The Few. The Proud. The Brave. Devil Dogs. Jarheads. Marines have a special pride in being Marines. They have a pride in being Marines because Marines are synonymous with toughness. You say someone’s a Marine and that instantly means something. It’s the reason that when we were choosing a branch of service to join, we chose the Army (We figured the Navy and the Air Force were a bit too unimposing, and the Marines were too imposing, and the Army was about just right....

Content marketing can be a powerful tool for all types of small business owners, and a blog is one of the best ways to leverage content. The idea of starting a business blog from scratch may be a bit intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. The benefits of starting a business blog can make the process worthwhile. Here are 12 tips for getting started with a business blog and making it a success....

Along with late-’80s multi-platinum pop metal superstars like Bon Jovi and Poison, Philadelphia band Cinderella helped coin the often derogatory term hair metal during a period when MTV and pop radio couldn’t get enough of this style of music. However, more than a few of these bands contained roots musicians in spandex clothing, and Cinderella particularly belied its name and image with a genuine blend of hard rock menace and blues rock soulfulness....

A utility is a provided service such as water, light, and power. The utilities OccFld is responsible for planning and providing strategic and tactical utilities support to all levels of all elements of the various MAGTFs, to include posts and stations, in any climate or place. This functional support includes establishment, operation, maintenance, and repair of electric power generation sites along with the inherent underground, above filtration/purification, storage and distribution sites; shower and laundry facilities; and heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration sites....

When both spouses are service members, dual military life as a couple can be challenging. But many choose to endure the hardships, finding a balance between their marriages and their careers. The Married Army Couples Program is one option the Army has introduced to help navigate these challenges. What Is the Married Army Couples Program (MACP)? The Army MACP is a way to keep a family together while accomplishing the missions set forth by the Army....

Writing a college textbook proposal is a vital step in getting a textbook published. A college textbook proposal—like any book proposal—should be thought of as a sales tool. The author uses the proposal to sell the idea of the book to a college textbook editor or academic publisher. Why Writing a College Textbook Proposal is Necessary Before giving a contract to a professor to write a college textbook, the publisher wants to know that the author knows his or her subject matter, thoroughly understands the market for the textbook and will be able to deliver the finished goods....

The Orton family has been in the wrestling business for over sixty years. Three members of the family have been involved in matches for what is now known as the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Garden, the most important arena in WWE history. Bob Orton Sr. Bob Orton Sr. began his wrestling career in 1951. He wrestled under a variety of names including Rocky Fitzpatrick. Under that moniker, he lost to WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino at Madison Square Garden in 1968....

Few Hollywood franchises were as successful as “The Thin Man” series, featuring William Powell and Myrna Loy as sophisticated, witty detectives Nick and Nora Charles, solving crimes with a martini in one hand and their little wire-haired fox terrier Asta’s leash in the other. Nora is a classy society dame, while Nick’s work puts him in touch with the world of cops and crooks, touts, safecrackers, and ex-cons, and they’re never far from a shaker of dry martinis....

If you adore shoes, there is so much to get excited about this spring. We’ve edited the runway reports, to bring you this tight edit of the key 2019 shoe trends you will want to put on your shopping list, and wear to update all your outfits. From the season’s essential footwear colors, to the latest toe-exposing ankle boots, and snazzed up versions of old favorites, we’ve got your guide to the must-have styles right here....

Some food combinations seem strange at first, but turn out to be surprisingly delicious. We’re thinking specifically of combos like pineapple on pizza, prosciutto on honeydew melon, and french fries dipped in milkshake. The first person to try these combos probably got some strange looks, but now nobody bats an eye over an order of Hawaiian pizza. However, some food combinations go beyond mere oddity and head straight towards disgusting territory....

01 of 21 20 Adorable Baby’s First Christmas Outfits Christmas Baby. Ivan Bliznetsov / Getty Images A baby’s first Christmas is such a sweet, special time for parents and babies alike. That’s why parents love to celebrate the occasion with a cute and festive “my first Christmas” outfit. Baby’s first Christmas clothing, whether it’s a bodysuit, dress, pajamas or bib, looks adorable on your little one on Christmas morning, during his visit with Santa Claus or in Christmas family photos....

AFRS Instruction 36-2001, Air Force Recruiting, lists the below offenses as Category 5 Moral Offenses. This list is just a guide, however, and the Air Force will consider other violations of a similar nature, as well as traffic offenses, as a Category 5 offense. Exception The Air Force treats reckless or careless driving as a Category 4 offense. If the offense is for parking tickets, the Air Force counts only tickets written by law enforcement officers for parking in prohibited zones, regardless of the location....

Airmen in the operations intelligence field have a host of important responsibilities. It’s up to them to oversee intelligence gathering initiatives and to manage, develop, and evaluate the intelligence information that’s collected. This work is crucial for the Air Force to evaluate enemy positions and capabilities, and determine troop deployments and mission parameters. This job is categorized as Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1N0X1. Duties of Operations Intelligence in the Air Force...

As companies continue to shed full-time positions, more and more one-person small businesses are created and many of these incorporate for the tax advantages and liability protection. However, as many contractors have discovered to their chagrin, if your small corporation is declared to be a personal services business by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), you could lose most of your tax deductions. Worse, you may be on the hook for a hefty tax bill to make up for tax deductions for previous years that have been disallowed....

Helmed by an already established songwriter in David Gates, Bread explored several different types of pop-rock in the ’70s — but somehow it was always Gates’ signature ballads, which took soft-rock sadness to epic levels, that seemed to stick longer in the hearts and on the charts. Bread’s Best Known Songs “Make It With You"“Baby, I’m-a Want You"“The Guitar Man"“If"“Everything I Own"“Diary"“Aubrey"“It Don’t Matter to Me"“Sweet Surrender"“Lost Without Your Love”...

For a job that doesn’t actually require flying (and not crashing) a multi-million-dollar aircraft, Army military occupational specialty (MOS) 15Q, air traffic controller, still seems like a pretty heavy load to carry. Luckily, the reward for a job well done is not only the satisfaction of making Army airspace safer, but also knowing you’ve mastered a job that’s pretty difficult to break into without the kind of experience the Army offers....

If you’re new to classic rock, this is your starting place. These albums reflect the variety of musical styles that are found within the genre of classic rock. Choices are based on the continued popularity of the music and the artists, and the degree to which they define the genre. This list covers only a fraction of the best classic rock albums. It represents a recommended starting place for developing a full appreciation of the genre....

Jewelry can be a high-dollar and high-profit item to sell on eBay. Before taking fine jewelry to your neighborhood pawn shop, a “We Buy Gold” shop or trying to sell it on Craigslist, consider selling it on eBay. You will have eBay and Paypal involved in the transaction and have recourse if something goes wrong. Costume jewelry can also be a lucrative item to sell on eBay. Learn how to sell both fine and costume jewelry on eBay the right way....

Want to look more polished, stat? There are certain must-have closet pieces that every woman needs to own, to make getting dressed easier and more fashionable. The white blazer for women is absolutely one of those essential dressing pieces, along with the perfect pair of skinny jeans, and a great white shirt. These items can instantly add elegance to so many different outfits, from casual day-off looks, to office wear, and cute going out outfits....

You’re checking into BestCuts Medical Center to have your gallbladder removed. In the administration office, the operations manager is discussing to whom they’ll assign your surgery. It seems you were referred by Dr. Jones across town and he’s getting a 25% referral fee.​ “Let’s give it to the new surgeon, Dr. Baker, as he’s just out of internship and doesn’t have much work yet. None of the top guys want it because they’re busy and don’t want to give up the 25%....