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Back in the early 1990s, Ty Warner began selling Beanie Babies, stuffed toys filled with plastic pellets to make them more flexible. Warner manipulated the market by only producing a limited number of each toy and regularly retiring them. He created more demand than supply. The result was that by the mid-’90s, Beanie Babies were riding a huge wave of popularity, and some people were buying them strictly for investment; some were selling on eBay for 10 times their original price, and some buyers insured these hot toys for thousands of dollars in anticipation of a rise in their collectible value....

You are ready to finally get all the information and ideas tumbling around in your head onto paper. It is time to take your ideas, plans, and market research and write a home business plan. What Is a Home Business Plan? Here’s a quick comparison. An absurdly complicated swing set is delivered to your home. Not only do you get a book of instructions, but also a DVD of instructions. After many hours spent studying that book and DVD, you successfully create the coolest swing set ever....

Do you want to pursue a career in mental health? To properly care for or diagnose and treat people who have mental illnesses, emotional difficulties, and behavioral problems it is essential to have excellent listening, verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision making skills. These soft skills will help facilitate your interactions with individuals who are in distress. Here are some mental health careers to consider. All have excellent job outlooks with employment expected to grow at least faster than the average for all occupations between 2016 and 2026....

If you’re gay and searching for love, sex, or something in between, sometimes looking online provides a quick and easy way to connect. These dating sites specifically geared towards gay folks might fit the bill. Just make sure to read the fine print before signing up. Adam4Adam PeopleImages.com / Getty Images The most popular gay dating site according to Hitwise, probably because the site doesn’t discourage ‘professionals’ from signing up or that the site is totally free (although you can donate to remove all advertising from the site)....

Global Powers of Retailing is a report by published by Deloitte each year. The report identifies the 250 largest retailers worldwide based on publicly available data. The latest report was released in 2018 and is for FY2016 (fiscal years ended through June 2017). According to the report, overall, Brexit is having a detrimental effect on some European economies to struggle, particularly the United Kingdom, and there are weak performances by some big European-based retailers in recent years including the grocery sector....

If you’re one of the many people who dread nothing more than speaking in public, there’s one thing you should know: The best public speakers may look like they’re talking off the cuff, but preparation and rehearsal are the secrets to their success. The secret to being comfortable giving a speech is to be prepared and confident in the information you are going to present and the words you will use to present it....

The cardinal signs—Aries (fire), Cancer (water), Libra (air), and Capricorn (earth)—have initiatory force, and start each of the four solar seasons. They lead naturally and tend to lean into life, always pushing for new experiences. There’s one in each element, beginning with fiery Aries in spring, and ending with earthy Capricorn in winter. What follows is the rhythm of the season, since after initiation comes the flowering (fixed signs), and then disseminating (mutable signs)....

The early days for Scottish twee-pop heroes Belle and Sebastian delivered some of the greatest songs ever penned by a lonely prat holed up in a bedsit. Suffering from chronic fatigue, B&S scribe Stuart Murdoch spent the early-90s peering at passersby out the window, imagining their adventures. This lead to a string of keenly melodic, terrifically sad tunes with the depth and richness of well-crafted short-stories. As the years progressed, B&S became less autocratic, more collective, and guitarist Stevie Jackson showed, too, a dab-hand at the smart pop-song....

Before the rise of Latin pop music and megastars such as Ricky Martin, Luis Miguel, and Enrique Iglesias, the Latin music world was dominated by the so-called romantic ballad genre. This style, which was also known as Latin ballad, came to define the most popular expressions of the romantic music recorded between the 1960s and the 1980s. From Jose Jose to Julio Iglesias, the following are the most influential male artists of this romantic music genre....

Anakin had an apprentice? Why isn’t Ahsoka Tano mentioned in “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”? The Clone Wars era in the Star Wars Expanded Universe has many problems with continuity. Most stem from the fact that the time period has the highest media density of any period in the Star Wars timeline, with multiple cartoon series, video games, novels, and comics packed into a three-year period. As more stories, situations, and characters are introduced, more contradictory elements appear....

Ever wonder what a casino cocktail server job is like, or what it can pay? Try long hours, harsh conditions, but some serious cash up to $100,000 a year. Why the Job Can Be Great Many jobs found at casino resorts are entry-level, and workers that prove themselves can move on to better jobs. However, there are plenty of casinos that hire and train their cocktail servers and don’t demand previous experience....

Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Queensbridge MC Nas has my vote. Here are 15 reasons why I consider Nas to be the greatest rapper of all time. 01 of 15 He’s the Greatest Lyricist Alive N-A-S are the letters that spell… © Andy Sheppard/Getty Images Nas has bars for days. Whether kicking a song in reverse or rapping from the perspective of a gun, he’s always in beast mode....

Maybe you want to become a professional ballet dancer, or maybe you’re curious to try a few moves. Perhaps your child is begging to take ballet lessons. Ballet is fun no matter how old you are or what goals you wish to accomplish through ballet. Becoming a ballet dancer can be as simple as practicing moves in your bedroom, or as complex as becoming a major dancer in a ballet company....

Commercial real estate can be a lucrative field for those who can survive or even thrive on the profession’s demands. If you believe this industry equals fast money and minimal work hours, however, it may not be for you. There are certain skills, considerations, and duties anyone should examine before becoming a commercial real estate agent, a profession that can be both rewarding and unpredictable. Income An agent’s salary is based on commission....

Installing or adjusting a distributor is one of those jobs that needs to be done right. If you have good guidance, it’s an easy task and will go well. One false move and you are in the no-start realm, never a good place to be. This question comes from Leonard, who says: I’m working on a 1999 Chevy Tahoe engine code R. I’m doing a 5.7 liter short block rebuild and didn’t mark the distributor base before pulling it out....

NOTE: The following page contains content and materials of a sexual nature which may be inappropriate for children and may be offensive to some adults. Please use this page responsibly. The Christina is not a very popular piercing, due to its lengthy healing time and high rejection rate. The Christina is a vertical piercing through the V-shaped junction at the top of the outer labia which comes out slightly above in the pubic area....

There are times when losing one’s job doesn’t come as a big surprise. There are signs that a layoff is imminent, and while it may rattle your nerves, the benefit of being able to prepare for it is invaluable. More often, a job loss is unexpected. It seems to come out of nowhere and can knock you off your feet. First Steps After Losing a Job If you just lost your job, there are probably a lot of thoughts going through your mind....

Whether you are marketing, selling, or advertising on Facebook you need to know how to make money on Facebook with your efforts. Everybody uses Facebook. Okay, slight exaggeration. But with over two billion users worldwide, including more than 214 million in the United States alone, it is very, very widespread. It’s revolutionized news, culture, social interaction, and more. But it’s not just a way for you to keep in touch with old high school friends, share your funny dog photos, or post videos from your beach vacation....

Hair Should Look Nice and Neat In addition to wearing proper ice skating clothes, a figure skater must make sure his or her hair looks nice. A nice and neat hairstyle can help enhance a figure skater’s performance. A figure skater’s hair should be pulled back and be away from the face. Ponytails, Buns, or Braids Ballet dancers must wear their hair in a traditional ballet bun, but figure skaters can be more creative with their hair....

When you are applying for an executive level position, it’s important to include your most relevant qualifications and match them to the job for which you’re applying. Review the job posting, then focus on your strongest credentials for the job. Consider adding a list of skills and a resume summary to highlight your management and leadership experience and to showcase the attributes that make you an ideal candidate. Tips for Writing your Executive Resume...