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Things Amusement Park Ride Operators Wish You Knew
As Halloween approaches, various amusement parks are putting up their halloween decorations and turning spooky for the season. Amusement parks can be just as fun during a holiday as they are during the regular summer season from around Memorial Day to around Labor Day. There's caricatures, old-timey photos, carnival games, food, and of course, roller-coasters. You might think that the people who operate these roller-coasters have it all: they work at an amusement park, which is true. But sometimes, it's not always fun for them. There are various things that visitors might not necessarily think about when going to a roller-coaster at an amusement park.
By A. Alexis Kreiser8 years ago in Journal
Best Desk Pads to Improve Any Type of Workspace
Desk pads are not a new accessory by any means of the word. In fact, they're as old school as they come — but they remain popular for good reason. The right desk pad adds a stylish flair to an otherwise drab desk, makes it easier to write, and also makes your office just a bit more comfortable.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Journal
The Form 1040 Tax Return: Claiming Your Adjustments, Exemptions, Deductions and Credits.
The apparent complexity of tax laws is probably one of the main reasons why people, in general, might be turned off from trying to educate themselves concerning basic tax matters that would enable them to attempt doing their own taxes. But even if they choose not to do their taxes themselves, having basic tax knowledge would enable them to understand what their preparers are doing, and place them in a position to detect any possible errors.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
Why the Section 1031 Exchange Might be a Hidden Gold Mine for Real Estate Investors
As the economy continues to show signs of improvement, with the stock market breaking all sorts of records and unemployment falling steadily, it is only reasonable to expect, all thing being equal, that the real estate market will also make significantly upward strides, and will once again become a very viable investment vehicle.
By Milton G. Boothe8 years ago in Journal
7 Tips to Create a Web Series
So you have the next best concept for a TV show but you don’t have any connections to Netflix or NBC. No worries. With YouTube, Vimeo, Funny or Die and host of other web platforms, you can still tell your story through the medium of film. However, even with the most entertaining idea, there are a few guidelines to follow:
By Nancy Fingerhood8 years ago in Journal
Great Gifts to Buy for Your Employees for Any Occasion
There is no fundamental route for present shopping, especially when you're looking for something to give to your employees. Whether it's for office parties, Secret Santa gifts, or a combination of the two, employee gift shopping should be the least of your concerns. This can be stressful, time consuming, and a chore that will ultimately make you either look foolish in front of said employee, or just simply uncaring toward that individual, neither of which are positive for your business.
By Salvador Lorenz8 years ago in Journal
A Desperate Act of a New Writer
Choosing to pursue writing as my main source of income was difficult and the risks are many. Luckily, I have a wonderful support system that allows me to finally take my dream of being a writer seriously and focus all my efforts in this area. However, in my haste to acquire some modicum of financial success, I have leaped before I looked and created an account with hirewriters.com. This is a bit of a cautionary tale that I'm sure other writers may have experienced when they were trying to begin their careers and I thought I would share my experience with those that are interested.
By Kevin McIntosh8 years ago in Journal
A Day In The Life Of An Intern
Blog Post 1: I began my internship position with Ashville Media Group Thursday, October 1st. It was about a ten-minute walk from my residence, which makes me quite lucky; because many of my fellow group mates’ internship sites are a good distance away.
By Mykah Buff8 years ago in Journal
Best Entrepreneur Subscription Boxes for the Go Getter in Your Life
Subscription boxes are in, and there's a box for every lifestyle out there. There are subscription boxes for home-cooked meals like Blue Apron or Hello Fresh. There are boxes for makeup fans, like ipsy or Birchbox. There are even boxes for people who can't stand clothes shopping, like Stitchfix.
By Rowan Marley8 years ago in Journal
Make It Close and Personal
Millennials have a very particular approach to what they like to buy and how they do so. We're talking about a generation shaped by the rise of the Internet and the economic crisis: as saving money becomes a decisive factor in decision-making, a one-size-fits-all approach is not perceived as acceptable. Tiered pricing is only the tip of the iceberg, a good start, when it comes to addressing the need and desire for personalization.
By Fabia Scali-Warner8 years ago in Journal
