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We all know them. The supervisor who constantly berates their people. The team leader who creates division within the group instead of harmony. The manager who condescends to talk to the individuals in their group, but never listens to their input. These are toxic bosses. They sap the energy of the individuals in their groups. They are belittling, petty, and loud. They consider themselves better than everyone else, and they don’t care who knows it....

Encaustic painting uses a form of paint where the wax is the main substance used as the binder. The term “encaustic” sounds a bit intimidating and dangerous because the name tends to make us think of caustic and dangerous chemicals, but it’s nothing like that. 01 of 07 What Is Encaustic Paint? Libby Lynn The term “encaustic” is derived from Greek, meaning simply “to burn in.” The “recipe” for encaustic is simple: pigment plus wax (typically a mixture of beeswax and damar resin)....

Learning how to play the Iron Cross Craps System won’t take you more than a few minutes. Remembering the strategy employed may take a session or two at a live casino craps table, but eventually advanced play will become second nature. It’s just a matter of putting ideas into action. The System Basics Like all gamblers, craps players are always on the lookout for a new system. The Iron Cross isn’t a progressive program like the Colonel’s craps system, but it does take advantage of the field wager, which covers the numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and 12....

It’s never good to break down, but breaking down in the middle of winter is even more unpleasant. The following are steps you can take to prepare your Mustang for cold-weather driving. As a word of caution, the Mustang is not the best of vehicles to use on snow-covered roads. If you have an alternative, use it. If forced to drive in such conditions, use extreme caution. Having survived three winters of driving a Mustang in New Jersey, I recommend you go easy on the accelerator, go easy on the brakes, and watch out for the infamous rear-wheel spinouts....

Ah, the TKTS booth. You’re not really a theater junkie until you’ve spent a goodly amount of time in that serpentine queue in Duffy Square (the northern portion of Times Square and technically where the TKTS booth is located). The TKTS booth dates back to 1973 and is operated by the Theater Development Fund (TDF), offering same-day discounted theater tickets ranging from 20% to 50% off the regular price of the ticket....

Florida’s landlord-tenant laws protect tenants from retaliation by their landlord. Retaliation is an unlawful attempt to get back at someone for an action that was committed against you. Learn what landlord actions are considered retaliation under the Florida’s law and what a tenant can legally do if a landlord seeks revenge. 7 Tenant Actions That Could Trigger Landlord Retaliation There are many things a tenant could do that could irritate their landlord....

A competitive event planning fee schedule​ can ensure the success and profitability of your business. Unfortunately, many professional event planners struggle with establishing a fair rate for their planning services, especially when first starting their businesses. A variety of factors is involved in determining fees. Such factors may include the type of events you are planning, operating expenses, and overhead costs. In addition, fee schedules may also vary based on where you are in business....

E-commerce businesses range from the one-person setup to the organizations with a global presence. In all cases, success promotes growth, and this growth is not just in terms of sales, but also in terms of the complexity of managing the enterprise. Especially if you are a small e-commerce business, where everyone seems to do everything, you should be ready to reach a point where you set up specialized functions and responsibilities....

With an elevation rise of 13,527 feet (4,123 meters), Chimborazo, is the 16th most prominent mountain in the world and the highest mountain in Ecuador. It’s the highest mountain north of Peru in South America and the highest mountain in the Americas north of Peru. Denali, North America’s highest mountain, is 241 feet lower than Chimborazo. ​Fast Facts: Chimborazo Elevation: 20,561 feet (6,267 meters)Prominence: 13,527 feet (4,123 meters)Location: Cordillera Occidental, Andes Mountains, Ecuador....

The music of the Classical period, which spans from 1750 to 1820, is characterized by simpler melodies and forms such as the sonatas. The piano was undoubtedly the primary instrument used by composers during this period. Here’s a timeline of important events in music history which happened during the 1750s all the way to 1820. 1750 - Johann Sebastian Bach died. Also, in chamber music, the string quartet (consists of 2 violins, viola, and cello) was popular....

Any discussion of expenses for real estate agents must take into account the many ways in which brokers and agents work together. Brokers can and often do pay for certain marketing and other expenses necessary for the operation of the new agent’s business. This doesn’t mean that an agent should make who pays expenses their top consideration in choosing a brokerage. The brokerage that pays a lot of the expenses of the new agent could also be taking a larger percentage of the commission split....

Are you struggling to think of unique group activities for corporate team building events? Don’t panic, there are ways to arrange team building events that will please both your client and their employees. How to Organize a Corporate Team Building Event Companies usually invest a lot of money into their team building events, but all too often they turn out clichéd and awkward. That’s where you come in as a professional; you can ensure that any group activities for corporate team building events are fun, constructive and inspirational....

Who could forget Meg Ryan’s famous “I’ll have what she’s having” scene in When Harry Met Sally? In the 1990s, Ryan was one of the few actresses who could guarantee box office business – especially when she chose to act in romantic comedies. Though Ryan no longer appears in as many movies as she did at her peak, these ten movies represent the best movies she starred in when she was a Hollywood superstar and America’s sweetheart....

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is often cross-associated with various organic products but is not an organic organization. What the FDA is responsible for is protecting public health. They attempt to assure and regulate the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the United States food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Furthermore, the FDA tries to help improve public health by using their clout and resources to speed up medical innovations and post information for the public that relates their opinions on and of accurate, science-based information surrounding medicines and foods....

With music of such high quality in its catalog, the pioneering LA punk band X makes it difficult to select only 10 songs to showcase from the band’s five albums. By taking punk rock further than many thought possible, X not only made that genre reputable but also influenced countless rock bands that would eventually find mainstream success as alternative rock stars. 01 of 10 “Your Phone’s Off the Hook, But You’re Not”...

Question: What is Bind-N-Fly? Bind-N-FlyTM or BNF is a Horizon Hobby trademark for a specific kind of Ready-to-Fly (RTF) RC aircraft that uses crystal-free DSM radio technology. Answer: Ready-to-Fly RC airplanes and helicopters come complete with everything you need to start flying including a complete radio system (receiver and transmitter). But with the Bind-N-Fly you get the aircraft with a receiver but without the transmitter. However, Bind-N-Fly aircraft use DSM radio technology which makes a difference in what kind of transmitter you need to get....

Gross merchandise volume (GMV) is another way for you to calculate your gross revenue that refers to the total volume in dollars of sales over a given time period on e-commerce sites such as eBay. This figure, which was commonly used in place of sales or revenue figures in the early days of e-commerce, has morphed into a somewhat outdated way that businesses measure the value of a company. There are a few ways to calculate GMV....

A public warehouse is a business that provides short or long-term storage to companies on a month-to-month basis. Public warehouse fees can be a combination of storage fees and inbound and outbound transaction fees. A public warehouse can charge per pallet or charge for each square foot that is used by a company. Public Warehouses Offer More Than Just Storage The public warehouse is not only a facility where a company can store their products, but the public warehouse offers inventory management, physical inventory counts, and shipping functionality....

Every ballet class begins at the barre, a wooden support attached to the walls of ballet studios. Ballet dancers use the barre for balance while performing several ballet steps. Exercises done at the barre are the foundation for all the other ballet exercises. When performing at the barre, rest your hands lightly on the barre for balance. Try to keep your elbows relaxed. 01 of 04 Plié Grand plie on pointe....

Vehicle Operations Specialists operate all types of vehicles to include sedans, buses, utility trucks, 18-wheel tractor/trailer combinations, wreckers, fork lifts, mounted cranes, and hoists. The mission of the Vehicle Operations Specialist is to participate in convoy operations and movement of people, supplies, munitions, and outsized expeditionary forces on base, off base, and in combat zones as well. The typical skills learned are map and compass reading, Global Positioning System operations, vehicle types and specifications determination, and capacities and limitations assessment....