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Polypropylene, abbreviated as PP, is a recyclable thermoplastic polymer widely used in many different products. PP is rugged and resistant to different chemical solvents, acids, and bases. PP’s resin identification code is 5, and it is recyclable. The current global PP market was valued at more than $80 billion in 2014, according to Transparency Market research, and is anticipated to reach $133.3 billion by 2023. Importance of Polypropylene Recycling The melting point and strength of PP makes it the single most popular plastic packaging material in the United States, with approximately five billion pounds produced annually in the U....

The Army used to treat welding and machining as separate jobs, but now categorize the two in military occupational specialty (MOS) 91E, Allied Trade Specialist. Those who come to the Army with some experience in one of these trades will be fully trained in the other by the time they complete their training. Duties Army allied trade specialists fabricate, repair, and modify metallic and nonmetallic parts, operating lathes, drill presses, grinders, power saws, hydraulic presses, drills and various other tools and machine shop equipment....

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a nationally administered pension program designed to help Canadians provide income for their retirement or in case of disability. CPP was established in 1965 by the Liberal government of Lester B. Pearson. Except for the province of Quebec, it is a mandatory plan that all Canadian employers and employees must contribute to. Quebec has its own compulsory pension plan, known as the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP)....

Compliance officers make sure businesses, organizations, or individuals conform to contractual obligations, government regulations, and laws. It is a broad occupational title that is applicable in many industries. Specific job titles that fall under this umbrella include, but are not limited to: Environmental compliance inspectorLicensing examiner or inspectorEqual opportunity representative or officerGovernment property inspector or investigatorRegulatory affairs specialist These different jobs ensure that companies obey regulations, comply with laws, follow policies and contractual obligations, meet eligibility requirements for licenses and permits, and more....

Desert Hills Premium Outlets is what other outlet malls dream of becoming one day. Located just 20 minutes from Palm Springs and around 75 minutes from Los Angeles. Desert Hills Premium Outlets has more luxury outlets than any other outlet mall in California. Desert Hills Premium Outlets Coupons and Sales Bargain hunters will want to check out the mall events and individual stores’ sales and coupons by browsing the Deals web page on the outlet mall’s website....

If your vehicle has an engine vacuum leak, the air-fuel ratio in your engine will be higher than 14.7:1, also called a “lean” mixture. This ratio means that there is too much air in your engine, and as a result, the engine will run poorly or not at all. If you suspect that your vehicle has a vacuum leak, read on to learn the most common symptoms, as well as how to fix them....

Propane is a common alternative fuel for fleets, buses, delivery trucks and police cars in the United States. Also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), propane powers over 10 million vehicles worldwide, with 270,000 of them on the roadways of America. Unfortunately, you can’t just go to the car dealer down the street and order a propane-powered car. However, there are certified installers that can convert a conventional car or truck to propane with a retrofit package....

Rebating is a great way to try new products and to stretch your budget. If you’re just starting out, these are the steps that you need to take to be a successful rebater: Find rebates When you’re new to rebating, knowing where to look for rebates is often the first challenge to overcome. Here are some places to look: Sunday coupon inserts​ Store displays Manufacturer websites Store ads Product packaging Store websites iBotta SavingStar...

In this day in age, you need to build your own brand. Long gone are the days of individuals staying at a job 15 to 20 years. You have got to be an expert on something. The most important job that you have today is to be the President of your own brand. The great news is that using today’s technology anyone can create their own brand. It takes dedication, consistency, and work, but it can be done....

A great company name is the beginning of a great brand. It should be memorable and elicit certain expectations that will be met. Here’s a quick how-to on creating a unique and commanding business name. Brainstorm: Think about what you want people to think, feel, and envisage when they hear the name. Write down the words on paper, and then categorize them by primary meaning. Relate: Think about related words and phrases that evoke the response you want from people when they hear the brand name....

A brand is a logo, symbol, or name associated with a product. The impact that a brand has on consumer purchases or perceptions about a product is known as “brand equity.” The word “equity” indicates that the brand serves as an asset that holds some type of value. Brand equity, which is measured in terms of consumer recognition, translates into consumers buying a particular branded product or service versus a different version of the same product....

The C7 chord is very similar to a regular C major chord in terms of notes. It has the same three notes as a C major chord—C, E, and G—but the C7 chord has one extra note—a B♭. The resulting sound is quite different from a regular C major chord. There are times where you can substitute a C7 for a C major, but in many cases, it just sounds “wrong”—so you’ll need to do some experimenting....

Interpersonal skills, a set of soft skills, allows us to interact with other individuals. They are sometimes called “people skills.” Verbal communication and listening skills are at the foundation of interpersonal skills, but they go beyond our ability to use words to share information. This skill set also includes being able to negotiate, persuade, and instruct people as well as coordinate our actions with them and read their body language, also known as non-verbal cues....

Have you wondered whether you should be digging into 8-Ball or 9-Ball for practice and play? Truly, 8-Ball is the superior game and will make your overall skills stronger. In fact, most pool shooters who choose 9-ball will do so at their own peril, assuming that because the pros play Nine on television they can emulate their heroes and so grow from strength to strength. Pros who can consistently run racks of 9-Ball likely honed their skills on other games, including Straight Pool, Carom and of course, no amateur’s favorite, billiards drills!...

Born Martina Mariea Schiff on July 29, 1966, in Sharon, Kansas, it seemed like music was in the cards for this country music superstar from the beginning. Martina grew up in a musical family and was introduced to country music by her father, who fronted a band known as the Schifters. She was singing and playing keyboard with the group by the time she was a teenager. The Early Years After high school, Martina bounced around Kansas singing with different bands....

Media planners, also known as brand planners or brand strategists, work at advertising agencies and create ad campaigns for various clients. The media planner works with clients to help them make decisions about how a particular media campaign will unfold. The media planner’s main focus is to orchestrate the placement of their client’s advertising copy into various media venues that maximize advertising reach toward the client’s target audience. These venues include television, internet, radio, billboards, print, and direct mail....

The Active Duty Montgomery G.I. Bill is the same for all of the active duty services. The choice of whether or not to participate in the program is up to the recruit and is made (after a briefing) in basic training. If a recruit elects to participate, his military pay is reduced by $100 per month for 12 months ($1,200 total). In return, the recruit receives education benefits. The active duty G....

The term “office politics” is usually associated with the concept of getting ahead at work by using cut-throat tactics. Another way of looking at it, however, makes it seem a bit less unsavory. Rather than thinking of office politics as climbing the corporate ladder by stepping on other people’s hands on the rungs below, we can instead define it as advancing in one’s career by knowing how to navigate an organization’s political structure gracefully....

As time marches on, we lose key pop musicians, producers, songwriters, and other industry personnel. Each year some people leave behind fans and admirers. This is a listing of some of those who left us far too soon in the 2000s giving us another opportunity to remember and say goodbye. Aaliyah (1979-2001) Evan Agostini/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Together with Timbaland and Missy Elliott as producers, Aaliyah helped forge a new direction for hip hop and R&B at the beginning of the decade....

Seinen (青年) means “young man,” a term used in the manga market to describe titles intended for an 18 to 30-year-old demographic. However, the term has since been used to describe both anime titles created from such manga and newly-created anime that might appeal to such an audience. Because the audiences for anime and manga don’t always map precisely onto each other, however, the term is again mostly used for anime titles created from seinen manga—since that’s where the definition is most unambiguous....