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If you’re convinced you ride better when listening to music, it’s probably true. Olympic sports psychologist Peter Terry found, through his research, that elite athletes perform better when listening to music. Many riders prefer listening to music on the mountain, but one of the most significant troubles snowboarder’s face is that headphones don’t fit comfortably under a helmet and often fall out or fail mid-session. The following are our five favorite sets of helmet headphones to keep you rocking and shredding in the 2014-15 snowboard season....

Eligibility Form I-9 is required by the Immigration Reform Act, verifying the identity of an employee and their eligibility to work legally in the US. If an employer misses any steps or forgets to include the proper documents, they are at risk for fine with possible and quite serious legal complications, which is why it is so important to verify every aspect of an employees I-9. List A—Documents that Establish Both Identity and Employment Eligibility...

Wouldn’t it be great if you could take back something you said as soon as you realized it offended someone? Imagine if you had something like the delete button on a computer keyboard but instead of erasing words you just typed, you could erase words you said. Unfortunately there isn’t such a tool. When you put your foot in your mouth and offend someone, for example a coworker, there is nothing you can do to make your words disappear....

The Velvet Underground’s enduring lesson, in the history of rock’n’roll, has been this: it’s not how many records you sell, but who buys them. Sure enough, beyond those that merely shifted the most units in the 2000s, lay the bands that actually influenced the sound of underground music through the decade. Some were platinum-selling millionaires, others were the most fringe of figures, but it was these ten acts whose influence loomed largest upon contemporary acts of the ’00s....

Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice took the well-known superhero characters into a territory never seen before on the big screen: a one-on-one battle. Given Batman and Superman’s deep historical lore in their respective comic books, their extensive film universe, and the directorial history of filmmaker Zack Synder, the movie undoubtedly contains a number of Easter eggs and secrets for eagle-eyed fans to spot. Here are the 12 best. 01 of 12...

Military Police (MPs) may investigate crimes at bases and installations, but some crimes require the detective’s touch. Each branch of service has its methods and job designations for criminal investigations, but all are Federal law enforcement officers. In addition to investigating felonies and other major crimes involving the military at home, military criminal investigators coordinate with other Federal law enforcement agencies and even handle war crimes and anti-terrorism missions abroad....

A ballet company contracts dancers at different levels, and many ballet companies also serve as ballet schools. These ballet institutes invite the most talented young dancers to train alongside other members who must audition to join the professional tour. Typically, a ballet company in the United States offers five key positions to dancers auditioning for a part, which form a hierarchy within the company in terms of solos and critical acclaim: the principals or senior principals, then the soloists, the coryphées (first artists or junior soloists), the corps de ballet (artists), and the character artists....

Many aspiring young veterinarians seek experience through internships or summer jobs at veterinary clinics, but vet camp is another great option that can offer valuable hands-on experience. Summer vet camps are offered by most veterinary colleges, and these programs can give high school and college students an insider’s look at what attending vet school would be like. There are many options for vet camp. Auburn University Auburn University in Alabama offers three vet camps: Junior Vet Camp for rising 6th-grade to 8th-grade students, Vet Camp for rising 9th-grade to 11th-grade students, and Senior Vet Camp for rising 12th-grade students....

Marketing is the process that begins with creating a product or service and ends with putting it into consumers’ hands. In studying this process, a marketing major learns how to identify market segments, estimate demand and set prices. This field includes market research, advertising, public relations and sales. Students who earn associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in marketing can pursue a variety of careers. Major Courses You Can Expect to Take...

Mount Whitney is the highest mountain in the contiguous United States or the lower 48 states. The only American mountains higher than Whitney are in Alaska, which has seven higher peaks including Denali, the highest peak in North America. Mount Whitney is the second highest ultra-prominent peak in the Lower 48 U.S. states with 10,071 feet of prominence and is the 81st most prominent peak in the world. Mount Whitney Facts and Statistics...

In the Official Rules of Golf, jointly written and maintained by the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Rule 19 is titled “Unplayable Ball.” The purpose of the rule, as excerpted from the rule book, is this: Rule 19 covers the player’s several relief options for an unplayable ball. This allows the player to choose which option to use — normally with one penalty stroke — to get out of a difficult situation anywhere on the course (except in a penalty area)....

Good customer service can be the difference between being able to compete and survive and failing for small businesses. So I’m continually amazed at how many small business owners take a “wing and a prayer” approach to good customer service in their business; they hire what they think are good people and just assume that they’ll do the right things – often without even bothering to do any customer service training....

In golf, the term angle of attack refers to the angle of the head of the golf club as it approaches the golf ball. A club head can swing into the ball on an ascending path (the club head moving up into the ball) or a descending path (moving down into the ball). How much the club is ascending or descending, expressed in degrees, is the angle of attack (also commonly called “attack angle”)....

Buffet dinners are excellent for restaurants who offer catering services. They allow restaurants to feed the maximum amount of people with minimal staff. Some foods are better suited for buffets than others, such as pasta, roasted meats, platters, and appetizers. Desserts that can be made in large batches, like cake, crisps or cookies are also a good option for buffet dinners. It’s important to check menu prices periodically, to adjust for rising costs of ingredients and labor....

The discoloration and yellowing of your piano keys is inevitable. Many factors play a part, and some can be prevented by practicing proper piano care. A professional should always handle severely stained or yellowed keys. To whiten your discolored piano keys, follow these steps: Gently buff white piano keys with a thin layer of mild, white toothpaste, and follow the general key-cleaning tips.Wipe away toothpaste residue with a cloth slightly dampened with whole milk, and dry immediately....

Right off the top, you should know that this is not a workout to take lightly. You should only do it if you are a strong swimmer and you want to do a leg focused workout. You should already be kicking at least 1,000 meters or yards during your regular workouts, and some of that must be high quality, fast kicking. Why do this workout? Sometimes, you need a change of scenery, something different to break up the routine....

Understanding how to merchandise properly is a challenge for many retailers. What seems simple to shoppers is not so easy when you’re the one responsible for moving product. Merchandising basics can be challenging, especially when some retailers don’t know exactly what the term means in practice. If you don’t have a clear working definition, it’s tough to succeed at merchandising your store and turning a profit. What Is Merchandising? Merchandising is simply the promotion and sale of goods in a store....

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is an outsourcing company that offers various employment-related services. Employers contract with PEOs to outsource functions such as hiring and firing workers, administering benefits, and purchasing workers compensation coverage. History of Employment Services Outsourcing Employment services outsourcing began about fifty years ago and was initially provided by employee leasing firms. An employer would contract with a leasing company, terminate its employees, and then lease back the workers from the leasing firm....

Golf courses are more than just 18 or 36 holes randomly placed on a property, they are landscaping masterpieces crafted for difficulty, style, and playability, and all around the world, golfers visit these beautiful courses not only to play a round of golf but to bask in the landscaped beauty therein. From the Olympic Club in California to the Royal Liverpool Golf Course in England, read on to discover the history of some of the PGA Tour’s most famous courses, known for both their beauty and difficulty....

Poultry veterinarians are small animal medical practitioners who specialize in poultry medicine and management. They are licensed animal health professionals with advanced training in the management of poultry species such as chickens, turkeys, and ducks. Typical duties for poultry veterinarians include providing basic examinations, observing flock behavior, giving vaccinations, conducting inspections, evaluating meat or eggs, taking samples for analysis, making nutritional recommendations, and devising flock health management procedures. It is not uncommon for poultry vets to work fairly regular hours within a five to six day work week, especially once they have an established practice with regular clients/patients....