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Starting a conversation with the person who may be your next boss begins with writing an effective media cover letter. Even experienced media professionals make critical errors, usually, by being in a rush to get their resume posted and thinking their video, audio or print clips are all that matter. Difficulty: EasyTime Required: 45 Minutes Here’s How Start with the basics of applying for a media job. Call the station or publication to make sure the editor or news director still works there....

They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree but does musical talent pass on from father to son? It certainly seems to be the case with some country musicians. While heeding tradition, these five talents continue to blaze artistic trails that are markedly different from their famous fathers and are justly recognized as individuals for their musical aptitude. Hank Williams, Jr. Photo by Taylor Hill / Getty Images...

Thanks to texting, dating sites, and mobile versions of all of your favorite websites, it is now easier for people to connect online than ever before. It used to be that web users could only meet other readers through online message boards or comment sections, but now there are entire stand-alone communities you can join to find all the best humor on the web. Here are eight of the funniest online communities....

Air Force Specialty 1A4X1, airborne operations, was merged into AFSC 1A3X1, airborne mission systems, in November 2014. Under this change, former 1A4X1 personnel was assigned to aircraft such as the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System and the AWACS and E-4B. Those who were gunship sensors for AC-130s were absorbed under AFSC 1A9X1, special missions aviation career field. The changes came due to budgetary considerations as well as the changing technical systems of the Air Force....

What many members of the public (and some members of the planning profession) do not understand is that public transit is made up of two disparate funding categories: capital and operating. Capital Funding Capital funding is money earmarked to build things. Capital funding for transit is most often used to buy new buses, but it can also be used to build new garages, subway lines, and bus shelters. Politicians like capital funding because it allows them to get photographed in front of whatever shiny new building or rail line they secured funding for....

Celebrities are often invited to be guests on talk shows, but what about the rest of us? How can we get on a daytime hit like “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”? While getting free tickets to sit in the audience is easy, becoming a guest on “Ellen” is a little more complicated. Ellen Likes Human Interest Stories Ellen DeGeneres is a comedian first and she has successfully brought her comedy into the daytime talk show scene....

You may know it as a flyer, a leaflet, a handout, a circular, a pamphlet, a bulletin, a handbill, or even a playbill. Whatever you call it, that little piece of paper is something that still has a presence, even in this digital world. The humble flyer is usually described as: “A small handbill advertising an event or product.” It really is as simple as that. Or is it? While it may be just a simple piece of paper printed on one or both sides, it’s also an eye-catching way to grab someone’s attention, and promote sales…if it’s done right....

In astrology, calculating your natal moon phase is individually import and enlightening. Discover how to find the moon phase at the time of your birth with this step-by-step guide and examples of how to read a moon chart. 01 of 07 First Step Molly Hall First, find the sign and degree of your Moon and Sun on your birth chart. Then plot these on a blank wheel, using the Sun and Moon glyphs....

Finding the beat of the music can be a difficult task for new dancers. In fact, a common concern of people who think they can’t dance is that they have “no rhythm.” Anyone can have rhythm, however. If you have no background in dance or music, you simply may have never been taught how to identify it. Rhythm is a natural part of our existence, from the beginning of life. In the womb, our mother’s heartbeat kept a steady rhythm, and today, our own heart and lungs keep a constant beat....

Pogies—up and down the Atlantic coast schools of these popular baitfish hug the shoreline and the beaches, making semi-annual migrations north and south with the weather. Security in Numbers Officially known as menhaden shad, schools measure in acreage terms rather than numbers. Huge schools can be seen flipping their tails at the surface, moving along with the tidal currents. They are usually fairly close into the shore, sometimes right behind the breaking surf, but can be found as far as a mile or more offshore....

How many times have you seen swimmers stretching before they get in the pool? I can’t count that high! Should all this stretching be taking place? Is it safe for swimmers to stretch before an event? We have been told that flexibility is important for increased performance ability and to decrease the occurrence of injury. Is it? It may be more important to stretch at the right time - or it might be a waste of time....

Although many eBay users would like to link their business websites to their auctioning accounts, it’s almost impossible to do so if you sell goods or services on your business website, because eBay’s links policy forbids links to external sellers. However, there are a few ways you could list your official website on the “About Me” section of your eBay page. Although eBay may seem like the perfect place to generate business leads, it’s nearly impossible to drive sales to your business website in item descriptions, your About Me page, your eBay ID, on your eBay Stores pages, or within graphics and images; you’ll even encounter the same difficulty if you try to link your business in an email address, QR code, or some other form of contact....

The Myers Briggs Type Indicator, which usually goes by its initials, MBTI, is a career assessment instrument. It is one of the tools career development professionals can use to learn about their clients’ personality types and is a component of a complete career self assessment. When used along with tools that assess interests, aptitudes, and work-related values, the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can help clients choose the right career. The MBTI was developed by the mother-daughter team of Katharine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, based on psychiatrist Carl Jung’s theory of personality type....

If you’ve been sending your band’s demo out to record labels and not getting a response, releasing your own album or EP by yourself might sound appealing. Self-releasing an album can be a successful tactic, but don’t underestimate the amount of legwork involved. Here are some factors to consider. The Cost of Manufacturing Having an album pressed is not cheap, and without the backing of a label, you carry that cost yourself....

Maybe you want to have some fun on the weekends. Perhaps you want to buy some clothes, or CDs or books. Or, you may be trying to save money for college. In any case, you’ll need a job. Before you start making plans for your first paycheck, and even before you start job hunting, there are some things you need to know. If you are under 14 years of age, you may be out of luck....

Motorcycles tend to get decent fuel economy compared with cars, although it’s surprising that their mileage isn’t better than it is given the dramatic difference in size and weight between bikes and autos. In fact, some bikes get worse mileage than some cars. One reason why motorcycles aren’t very fuel economical, according to Motorbike Rider magazine, is that most riders simply don’t care: “They don’t buy a motorcycle for economy, but for thrills....

There is a wide range of prices when it comes to getting a Brazilian or bikini wax. However, it can be narrowed down by type of bikini wax you’re getting, if you’re male or female, and other factors. For instance, the type of facility that the service will be performed in, along with its location, makes a huge difference in quality and price. There are also several styles that come with different costs, like having a basic bikini wax, American wax, or the Sphinx....

By spring 1968, student demonstrations had reached a fever pitch all around the world, most notably in Paris, where a massive strike and resultant riots led to the collapse of the government led by Charles DeGaulle. John Lennon, who questioned the goals of the leftist movements even as he championed their basic beliefs, wrote this song directly to the world’s young revolutionaries, specifically inspired as he was by the May 1968 French upheaval....

The following songs have been selected to highlight some of the best electric guitar songs from the 1980s. Each song includes links to tab, and wherever possible links to free audio versions of the song. A guideline for the difficulty of each song has been included. The assumption with these guidelines is beginner guitarists can play the ​basic essential open chords, F major, plus basic power chords. Difficulty assessments do not include the guitar solos....

Here are the all-time greatest comebacks in the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Single Game 5 Goals: Los Angeles Kings, 1982On April 10, 1982, the Los Angeles Kings trailed the Edmonton Oilers 5-0 before coming back to win 6-5 in overtime. The game became known as the “Miracle on Manchester.” With the win, L.A. took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five division semifinal and went on to eliminate the heavily favored Oilers in five games....