There is nothing wrong with having an ego – there is nothing wrong with feeling important – but the ego needs to be regulated. The problems arise when it affects your decision making, your mood, or it turns you into a victim, an underdog, or it makes you feel superior…
No. In MLA style, italics in a quotation are assumed to be in the original unless otherwise indicated. See the MLA Handbook for more details on quoting sources exactly (75) and on italics added for emphasis (86). Can you use italics instead of quotations? Generally and grammatically speaking, put titles…
Writing a love letter has always been a romantic gesture, but in this day of email, social media, and other impersonal communication, they are even more special. But there is an art to writing a great love letter; here are tips and ideas on how. Follow these guidelines to format…
Your personal profile should be written in third person narrative, as written in the first person will appear as only your opinion of yourself. Those supporting third person say that a resume is written in third person. Since LinkedIn represents a person’s resume, the profile should also be in third…
Do Refrigerators Need Dedicated Circuits? Having the refrigerator on its own dedicated circuit is the recommended best practice for homeowners. Most refrigerators run between 3 to 6 amps, with that said, a refrigerator can spike at peak usage up to 15 amps. The NEC calls it an “individual branch circuit,”…
If there is a host, they will lead when entering the restaurant, followed by the lady, then followed by the gentleman. Traditionally, if there’s no host, the gentleman takes the lead, walks in first, and pulls away the chair for the lady so she can sit. In today’s day and…
Pilot Light. A gas fireplace uses a pilot light to ignite the gas and create a flame, similar to the way a gas stove operates. If the pilot light is improperly set, a whistling sound may be produced. According to Anderson Fireplace, gas pilot lights use about 1,000 BTUs per…
If two levels of heading are needed, use Levels 1 and 2. If three levels of heading are needed, use Levels 1, 2, and 3 (and so on). Use only the number of headings necessary to differentiate distinct sections in your paper; short student papers may not require any headings.…
All employees want great managers, yet few appear to enjoy that luxury. But what really makes a great manager? Some say it’s more effective to use fear tactics to get work results. Others argue that a positive can-do management style is best for business and productivity. In his most notable…
Generally speaking, guns do not need to be cleaned after every use. Some should be cleaned much more often than others such as defensive guns, competition guns and when using corrosive ammunition. Others, like range guns and hunting guns don’t need as much cleaning to keep functioning properly. Tip: Though…