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Why the excuse ‘I’m not smart enough for the ASVAB’ is just an excuse

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As an ASVAB tutor, I have heard many excuses as to why students are not doing well on the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery or just the ASVAB exam. The list of excuses goes from everything to “I’m too lazy to study” or “I forgot everything I learned in high school” and while these may be true, they can also be rectified. However, here is an excuse that I heard recently.

I’m not smart enough to take the ASVAB

This is absolutely NOT true. The ASVAB is an exam offered annually to 14,000 potential candidates. Given the wide range of backgrounds and education, the ASVAB is not designed to test you on the level of something astronomical like nuclear physics.

This is a test designed to test you on high school standards for math, science, reading, verbal proficiency, and more. And since the level of education varies with each high school across the country, this exam is designed to assess averages

I have worked with many potential candidates on their test-taking strategy and ability. Some of them may not be the brightest, but that’s not what the military is after. These students were motivated and worked hard. They applied the ‘average’ brain to this ‘average’ test and managed to score good enough to qualify for the chosen jobs, fees and MOS.

So why are you different? If this is something you really want to do, then do it and put your mind to it. If you study and prepare properly, YOU WILL GET a qualifying score.

Make sure you have an adequate and consistent study schedule, with plenty of time to study. Divide the desired topics into subtopics and focus on one concept per day. As you study each topic, be sure to take notes and practice problems to ensure you have a means of review in the future.

If you find that studying on your own is not enough, GET A TUTOR. Don’t let a lack of knowledge get in the way of your future. Find someone who is qualified to help you with the individual topics and ask them to teach you the information to the point where you feel confident in solving the practice problems on your own.

If you work very hard using the above methods, you will find that your practice scores go up and up. And remember, you don’t have to score 100% to qualify. An AFQT of 50 is sufficient for most branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Lifestyle Fashion

Silky Terrier Coat – Breaking Through Many Colors

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Silky Terriers have soft human-like hair called fur. Their coats change in both color and length as they grow from puppies to adults.

The cubs are born black and tan. As they age, their color changes, also known as breakage. The break is visible through the black and tan colors at the roots of the hair, which begins to transform on the back, head and around the legs.

Silky Terriers generally begin to break up around six months of age. Puppies that change color earlier often turn silver or light blue. Puppies that break at an older age usually turn dark blue. These small dogs maintain a deep, deep tan color around the face, which includes the muzzle, cheeks, and lower part of the ears. This deep, rich tan color also tends to linger on your legs, feet, and around the rear end area. The top of the head, also called the bun, will be a less intense silver or beige color.

You may have to wait until the dog is one and a half years old before it finishes changing colors completely. At that moment you will know what color your Silky Terrier is going to be.

Adult coats can consist of silver, silver blue, dove blue, or slate blue and tan. The blue begins at the base of the skull and extends to the tip of the tail, down the legs to the elbow and to the middle of the thighs on the outside. The tail is a darker blue than the rest of the body.

Silky Terrier coats are long, silky, shiny, and smooth when mature. This dog does not shed because it has no undercoat. Its fur follows the contour of its body and hangs a few inches beyond the belly.

Pets

Is it safe to have rats and a cat in the same house?

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One question that I get asked a lot is whether it is possible for those who already have a cat to adopt rats as pets. There are a number of factors to consider before making this decision. While there are few people who say their cat poses no threat to their rodent friends and happily post photos of their cat and rat getting along, this is a very rare case and should not be treated as the norm.

I should point out at this stage that I live with my 2 pet rats, Pea and Mingles, my dog, Charlie, a Maltese x Shitzu and my cat, Dylan, a Ragdoll x Persian. All of my animals are rescued and they are all wonderful in different ways. However, despite his Ragdoll bloodline, Dylan definitely has the hunting instinct and would never let rats run out of the rat cage while he’s in the room. It is important to remember that even if you choose a gentle breed like a pure Ragdoll cat and have them from a kitten, you should never leave them out with your pet rats.

It is possible to keep rats as a pet if you have a cat, although you should weigh the pros and cons before adopting your new pets. Here are some things to consider:

1. Separation – You should be able to easily separate your cat and rats when you want to let the rats out. This could mean using a spare room as a ramshackle room. This is what I do. The free room is free from rat hazards like wires, sharp objects, and small things that they could choke on. It is also completely sealed. There are no small holes in the wall that rats can escape from. I try to spend an hour a day there with my rats. We can play together and I can train a little with them safely away from the mischievous claws and teeth of cats. I also have lots of fun tubes, boxes, and even a rat pool for them to explore. Cats are usually fine with this time outside and as long as they have plenty of room to roam and their food, water, and litter tray (and in our case a dog companion) will be fine.

2. Security – You must be 100% sure that your rat cage is secure. Of course, you would need to do this anyway, because you don’t want your rats to run away and put themselves in danger. When we first adopted our two rats, Pea and Mingles, the old owners gave us their cage and it had a hole in it. It was a small hole and I blocked it with plastic boxes and duct tape, but I had the scare of my life when I found Pea running across the floor with Dylan the cat about to jump. Luckily I picked up Pea on time and the rats have moved into a 100% safe (and huge!) Cage, but don’t let your pets get into this situation. Rats are famous escape artists. You may think the space is too small for them to squeeze in, but they will surprise you. Make sure the rat cage is sturdy (cannot tip over) and there are plenty of areas for rats to hide from prying eyes.

3. Common sense – You know your cat better than anyone, but even if you have the gentlest cat in the world who seems to want to be friends with your rats, be very careful and never leave them together unsupervised. I can have my rats sit on my shoulder while Dylan is sitting next to me on the couch, but if he’s sitting on top of the couch, I’m very careful. Rat tails are irresistible to most cats.

If you have a cat and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure the safety of your rats, there is no reason why you shouldn’t keep rodent pets. However, make sure you have more than one rat. This is always best, as rats can keep each other company when in their rat cage. Even if you can spend a lot of time with your rat, when you’re out or sleeping, rats can snuggle, play together, and groom each other. It will make all the difference in their lives.

Rats can seem fearless at times, but if you have more than one cat, you may need to think about whether a rat is really a good pet for you and your family. Imagine how the rats will feel as all the cats investigate the cage and try to find ways to get inside.

If you have decided to adopt some rats, make sure you take responsibility for their well-being. If you have a child who has begged you for rats, they may learn some responsibility, but ultimately it is the adult who must look out for the welfare of the animals and make sure that cats are not a problem. It is also essential to ensure that your cats receive the same care as before, before new additions.

I hope this article helped you determine if keeping rats and cats together might work for your family.

Good luck!

Real Estate

Postage Meter Machine: Top Pros and Cons of Small Business Leasing

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The Internet is empowering more and more entrepreneurs to launch businesses online. Whether it’s an e-commerce store that sells products or an Internet business that provides services to customers, mailings and shipping are part of daily operations. In fact, for e-commerce stores, business reputation depends on the speed and quality of shipping. With postage meters, also called postage machines, business owners can save time and money on this critical task.

Postage meters allow business owners to directly print exact postage on package labels and envelopes without the need to go to post offices to weigh and stamp them. They calculate the exact postage based on the weight, destination and type of mail. Besides, you can also keep track of the amount spent on shipping costs. Business productivity is also boosted as time saved is spent on more profitable tasks, such as business development.

How Do Postal Meters Help Small Businesses?

Postal machines are a boon for small businesses already short on time and money, not to mention staff for frequent trips to the post office. Some of the main advantages of using them are:

Convenient measurement: With postage machines, businesses can print and pay for postage directly at the office. You don’t have to wait in long lines at the post office for shipments to be weighed and sealed. You only need to make the trip to send the shipments or pick them up at your office.

Easy management of all types of emails: They can handle most types of mail: postal packages, priority, domestic first class, express, international first class, international postal packages, etc. As it is easy to print directly onto envelopes, bulk mails can be sealed accurately and quickly.

Cost savings: They always seal packages with accurate postage, unlike the situation at post offices where exact postage is not available all the time. Packages are weighed on a scale on the postage meter and postage is calculated accordingly.

What are the disadvantages of postal meters?

Although postal meters offer many advantages, they also have some challenges to face. Some of them are:

Lease rates: The use, rates and distribution of these machines is administered by the postal service of the country. Postage machines cannot be purchased and must be rented for long-term use. The lease fee can range from $ 20 to $ 500 per month depending on the model.

Change of postal rates: Postal rates can be changed by the postal service and this should also be reflected on the postage machines. While the latest digital meters can be updated electronically, lower cost models must be manually updated by the leasing company.

Government restrictions on repair: The government does not allow postage meter troubleshooting and repair by any personnel except the licensed landlord. This can cause delays and the business has to resort to regular mail until the meters are back up and running.

The convenience of owning a postage machine, reducing operating costs, and saving time from them greatly outweigh its disadvantages. Postage meters bring professionalism to official mailings and shipments and allow business owners to invest more time and money in business growth and other revenue-generating initiatives.

Shopping Product Reviews

Apple iPhone – Are the new smartphones compatible with various operating systems?

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Apple’s new iPhone has become the new fad, but there are a lot of people scratching their heads as to how these smartphones work with other operating systems, battery charging / replacement, etc. Here are some common iPhone related facts to help you determine if this is the phone for you.

Microsoft Windows compatibility: The iPhone will work with Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2) and Windows Vista.

International capacity: The iPhone is actually a quad-band GSM phone and will work anywhere in the world where GSM coverage is available. However, international dialing and roaming must be enabled through AT&T.

The iPhone and email systems: IPhone supports POP3 and IMAP and works with most popular email services, such as Yahoo! Mail, AOL, .Mac Mail and Google Gmail.

Charging the iPhone: A USB 2.0 cable included with the iPhone charges the phone while it is connected to your computer or to a USB power adapter (also included). Generally, iPhone has 8 hours of talk time, 7 hours of video playback. 6 hours of Internet use and about 24 hours of audio playback if fully charged to its original capacity. The phone also has up to 250 hours of standby time.

Battery change: The iPhone battery was designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity after 400 full charge / discharge cycles. You will not need to replace the battery until it can no longer hold a sufficient charge to meet your needs.

Website display: The iPhone includes the Safari web browser, and you can visit websites just like you would on your personal computer.

Internet access: If you can’t get a Wi-Fi connection, you can still access the Internet using AT & T’s Edge data network.

Sports

Gilles De Rais – A Christian with the Dark Side

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Gilles became a knight and with his grandfather’s inheritance, he bought the best equipment for the battle at Orleans. A girl fought with him, who said that she was hearing voices of the saints and was inspired for the freedom of Orleans and made Charles VII king of France. That girl was Jean d’Arc.

Gilles after the battle of Orleans gained recognition among society and was the man who was crowned emperor by Charles VII. His reputation reached the highest levels until 1432 and Gilles was the second man after the emperor in power. He also had five castles and a lot of money to his name after the death of his grandfather, Jean de Craon. His property and money made Gilles one of the most hated men in France and his enemy sought to accuse him and take control of his fortune.

Having boring his life after the death of his grandfather, according to Gilles, he lived in his five castles and began a horrible action short, unlike the life he lived before. Gilles was gay but married a girl named Cathrine de Thouars only for financial reasons.

In his castles, Gilles lured young men under the guise of learning about the high society lifestyle and tortured them to death, after raping them for pleasure. Many boys and girls fell victim to Gilles and his associates, with an estimated 80 to 200 (others say around 600).

In addition, Gilles was a Christian and gave part of his money to build small churches and a cathedral temple. This behavior gave him the advantage of having the clergy on his side and serving his purposes. But Gilles without making money with his style of leaving, when he ran out of money, he used the gold of his churches for his needs.

His needs were to find money because he retired as a knight at 36 and also wanted to become a powerful politician. Because he was a weak man in politics, they were people who coveted his property and easily became a target.

According to the facts, Gilles wanted so much money and fame that he started giving money to the alchemists. The alchemists took advantage of him and one of them, named Francois Prelati, told him that he could sell his soul to the devil to earn money and become famous. Prelati was a suitor, handsome, and seemed like a person to be trusted. He was also gay and Gilles fell in love with him. But Prelati was smart and took advantage of Gilles.

All these actions made Gilles a hated person and on May 15, 1440, Gille kidnapped the clergyman Jean le Ferron. That was the beginning of the end for Gilles. The Archbishop of Nantes to investigate the castles of Gilles and with the help of the Duke’s army found evidence about the horrible crimes of Gilles. Gilles was arrested along with his associates and sentenced to death on October 26, 1440. Before the execution, Gilles confessed his crimes but the details were so horrible that even the judges gave the order not to be written.