There are three different types of companies and each type of company will have a slightly different financial statement presentation. The main difference is with the cost of goods sold. Service companies usually won’t have a cost of goods sold as they aren’t selling a product, they are selling an idea. As the other two company types are selling a tangible product, they will have a cost of goods sold....
Urban planning careers involve helping communities decide how best to use their land and resources with an eye toward future growth and revitalization. Urban planners, also called regional or city planners, recommend locations for roads, schools, and other infrastructure in order to help local officials solve social, economic, and environmental problems. Urban Planner Duties & Responsibilities This job generally requires the ability to do the following work: Prepare plans and studiesConduct inspectionsPrepare site approval documentsCoordinate with other local governmentsCreate and interpret maps and diagramsMeet with public officials and the public regarding development plans and land useRecommend approval or denial of proposals...
Verbal communication is the sharing of information among individuals or groups through speaking. It is one of the ways we interact with our bosses, employees, co-workers, and customers or clients at work. We also use active listening, nonverbal communication such as body language and facial expressions, and writing to communicate. When your verbal communication skills are weak, the intended recipients of your messages won’t be able to understand them and, subsequently, won’t be able to respond appropriately....
After a touchdown, the scoring team is allowed to add another point by kicking the football through the uprights of the goalpost. This is called a PAT, also known as a point after touchdown or extra point. Examples of How PATs Work On an attempted PAT, the ball used to be placed on the 2-yard line in the NFL, or the 3-yard line in college or high school and is generally kicked from inside the 10-yard line....
Paintball guns operate by releasing compressed air into the chamber of a gun which propels a paintball — a spherical, gelatin-filled capsule — down the barrel. The velocity of the paintball as it exits the barrel will determine how far the paintball will go. Simply stating a distance a paintball will go isn’t the easiest thing to do as the real answer is that it depends. This is because there are issues of effective range, safe range and absolute range to consider....
Though organic instruments have sort of lost favor with today’s music fans, guitars were the accessories to have in the 1990s. Radiohead insisted “Anyone Can Play Guitar,” and so we did, plugging in our knockoff Fenders and aping Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, Slash and all the other gurus. The decade boasted plenty of timeless riffs, but these 10 stood out. So dust off your chops and give these face-melters another go....
01 of 25 The Penguins - “Earth Angel” - 1955 The Penguins with Johnny Otis. Photo by Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images Curtis Williams was a member of the vocal group the Hollywood Flames formed in Watts, Los Angeles in 1949. However, in late 1953 he decided to form a new group called The Penguins. They were one of a number of doo-wop groups named after birds. Their first single “Hey Senorita,” released in late 1954, was flipped by DJs and it was the B-side “Earth Angel” that became a hit....
People who have a negative experience with their military service are usually those who did very little research prior to joining. Many in this category are either looking for a job - any job - or let the recruiter recommend certain jobs that the military needs at the time. Regardless, you should have an interest in where you go, what you do, and how you serve this country as military service is not just a job, it is an honorable profession that can be exciting and rewarding if you know what you want to do....
Any member of the active duty military who fails to report when and where he or she is expected is considered absent without leave (AWOL). Even if you’re just a few minutes late to a drill, you could be considered AWOL, and subject to penalty. The Reserves, however, handle AWOL a bit differently than their active duty counterparts. AWOL in the National Guard and Reserves Members of the Army and Air National Guard are not subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice unless they have been called to federal active duty service....
CFA, which stands for Chartered Financial Analyst, is a credential granted by the CFA Institute. In addition to having a bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in a full-time job that involves making decisions about investments, one must pass a series of three exams. This voluntary certification, and studying the curriculum that leads to it, provides Wall Street professionals like financial analysts, with a solid foundation that allows them to excel at their jobs and demonstrate to employers that they have the knowledge base that makes them valuable employees....
In the early morning hours of February 3, 1959, a private plane carrying musicians J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly (most famous for founding The Crickets) crashed outside of Clear Lake, Iowa, killing all on board. Buddy Holly had chartered the flight to avoid harsh travel conditions of the tour bus from his gig in Clear Lake the night before to the next stop on the “Winter Dance Party” tour in North Dakota....
Parents of young children often ask if their child is ready to begin taking guitar lessons. The answer to this question is largely dependent on the child - some kids will be ready to begin guitar lessons at age seven while others might not be ready until they are ten or even older. Here are a few considerations you’ll want to keep in mind before signing up your kid for guitar lessons:...
When it comes to choosing your best hairstyle, nothing is more important than hair texture. Not even your face shape. Your hair’s density and texture dictate your hairstyle, your hair length, and how your stylist cuts your hair. It also plays a big role in your daily hair care routine. Just as there are rules to the perfect haircut, there are always rule breakers. Some of the very best hairstyles can be seen on women who don’t adhere to the edicts of the beauty industry....
Every hardcore pool player has wondered how to do it: How to become a professional pool player. First things first. You have to get your game under control and that means proper training. Training List Here’s my list of movements–a practice list to get your game under control. I edited it to make this advice fit any player of any skill level. This will improve your game also! Try not to impress yourself but just do your normal shooting - if you show off while a pool instructor is watching, they will be unable to diagnose your issues with accuracy Get into your full stance (down at the table, ready for practice strokes) then carefully check your length of the bridge (the distance between the loop of your closed hand and the cue ball) - every great player bridges a consistent distance to the next medium speed shot Do my “windmill drill”, standing at “port arms,” feel your bridge arm telescope to in front of the center of your sternum (and in front of your shooting hand) before taking the final full stance, do this over and again - whirl into place, whirl, step and check, repeat - just like the pros to get exactly the right bridging and stance distance to the cue ball Shoot a few “cue balls only” in the corner or side (turn the stripes on striped balls to the pocket to check alignment and shoot those in the pockets) get quiet pool eyes between you’re the completion of your last practice stroke and your shot stroke and for at least two relaxed seconds Shoot five “cue balls” into the pockets in five seconds or less - windmill down, shoot - windmill down, shoot - very fast - remember all we discussed how any professional pool player’s motto is “nice and easy” (stroking force and leverage) does it and does it very well indeed Take your stance several more times with your eyes closed - commit!...
When it comes to getting a car unstuck, the best way to do it safely yourself is by using the proper gear—namely, a tow strap—in the right way and by taking the proper precautions. Choosing a Strap or a Chain/Cable Properly attaching your tow strap is crucial. Matt Wright Tow straps are made up of long strands of strong nylon with hooks hard-sewn into each end. Because they are small and lightweight (even with the hooks), they should be part of your vehicle’s emergency kit, especially in climates where you are likely to get stuck in mud or snow....
An ichthyologist is a marine biologist who studies various species of fish classified as bony, cartilaginous, or jawless. Their work includes the study of fish history, behavior, reproductive habits, environment, and growth patterns. Ichthyologists may work in laboratories, museums, universities, zoos, companies, or government facilities. A majority spend their time out in the field, studying fish in their own environment. They may specialize by working with a specific species of interest....
Any tax advice for authors and writers should start with the question: are you a hobbyist or a pro? Being a “pro” affects what you can deduct expenses related to your work as an author, so it’s important to understand the distinction. Making money as an author isn’t easy, and even bestselling authors advise you not to quit your day job. While many people are passionate about their writing and aspire to make a living at it, not every book author can claim to be a professional — “for profit” — in those most important eyes of the IRS....
Many companies provide some kind of introductory training (or orientation) for most of their new employees. It may take the form of an older employee tasked with showing the new employee “the ropes.” Or, it may be left to the HR department or the new hire’s supervisor to get them started. Many organizations, especially in government and academia, have created new employee training that is designed exclusively, or primarily, to provide mandated safety familiarization....
Market research analysts help companies figure out what to sell, to whom to market their products and services, and how to promote them. To help them make these decisions, they design surveys that discover potential customers’ preferences. These marketing professionals then train and supervise interviewers who conduct the surveys online, by telephone, or through in-person interviews with individuals or focus groups. Quick Facts Market research analysts earn a median annual salary of $63,230 (2017)....
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