All of Pittsburgh’s professional sports teams wear black and gold, inspired by the city’s flag. The Pittsburgh Steelers have always worn these colors, while the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins previously had different color schemes. The colors come from the family crest of William Pitt, Lord of Chatham. Pittsburgh is among the only cities to have […]
Golfer Rory McIlroy earned over $15 million in 2016, but may not come close to the fortune of ancient Roman charioteer Gaius Appuleius Diocles, who won the equivalent of $15 billion USD in prize money without modern sponsorships and marketing deals. Diocles won 1,462 out of 4,257 four-horse races and retired at age 42. Golfer […]
All 15 home teams won their games on August 11, 2015, a first in modern Major League Baseball history. The odds of this happening are 1 in 32,768 and it is likely to happen once every 80 years. Home teams have gone 11-0 on six occasions, with the most recent being on September 16, 1989. […]
Pro-am involves both professional and amateur participants in sporting events, often in golf tournaments. Teams can have a leading professional coaching amateurs or an eclectic mix of pros and amateurs. Amateurs are skilled and have the opportunity to learn from pros while professionals can interact with fans in a relaxed environment. As a designation denoting […]
The Pro Bowl is the NFL’s All Star game, where players from the AFC and NFC compete. It began in 1939 as a game between All Stars and the NFL championship team, and has gone through various versions before becoming a standard part of every football season in 1951. The first AFC-NFC Pro Bowl was […]
The longest professional tennis match was 11 hours and 5 minutes, between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon in 2010. Isner won with a final score of 70-68 in the fifth set, and served 112 aces. Average men’s matches are three hours, and women’s are two. Tennis dates back to the 12th century. The […]
Woks for cooking Asian dishes can be made of cast iron, carbon steel, or non-stick coatings, and come in different sizes and shapes. Traditional woks have a round bottom, but flat-bottomed woks are available for electric stoves. A professional wok can be made from many different types of metal, including cast iron and carbon steel, […]
A professional proposal is a formal document outlining a plan for a project or campaign, used by entities to find suitable candidates. They are usually submitted as part of a competition and include information on qualifications, skills, cost, and timing. Companies can also submit requests for proposals for product development and construction projects. Writing professional […]
Professional corporations are used by professionals such as doctors, architects, accountants, lawyers, and consultants. They must meet specific criteria for function and ownership, and are subject to different laws than other types of companies. They have advantages such as existing forever and being able to have a 401(k) plan, but also have disadvantages such as […]
Job enrichment is a concept developed by Frederick Herzberg in the 1950s to motivate employees by allowing them to take on a range of responsibilities and use their talents, skills, and abilities. Companies use a detailed plan, provide resources, and keep communication open to achieve job enrichment goals. Increasing tasks and decision-making authority leads to […]
A professional intervention involves hiring a trained counselor to guide family and friends through a meeting with someone battling addiction or mental illness. The interventionist leads the meeting, which takes place in a controlled environment, and aims to convince the subject to receive help in a rehabilitation center. The family may meet with the interventionist […]
The president pro tempore is the second-highest-ranking official in the US Senate, typically held by the senior senator of the majority party. The position is ceremonial with limited powers, but carries great honor and puts the senator third in the presidential line of succession. The official has the power to preside over the Senate when […]
The Professional Human Resources certification requires a combination of knowledge and experience in the field, validated by a rigorous exam. It increases credibility and identifies potential leaders. Candidates must have at least two years of professional experience and demonstrate mastery in various areas. HRCI offers prep materials and periodic exams, with a 35-40% failure rate. […]
Obtaining a professional license varies by state and job type. Check the agency responsible for issuing the license, meet education requirements, and pass any necessary tests. Continuing education may be required for license renewal. The requirements for obtaining a professional license will often be very different depending on your state or local jurisdiction and the […]
Google AdWords Certification is earned by mastering the AdWords product system. The program offers marketing support, a partner badge, and promotional coupons. To become certified, individuals must pass two exams and have an active AdWords account. Google offers free online training materials for anyone interested in learning about AdWords. The Google Advertising Professional Certification, now […]
ITIL® Practitioner Certificate in IT Service Management is achieved through passing a core ITIL® exam and at least one intermediate exam. The certification focuses on ITIL® processes and can be used towards ITIL® Expert certification. Successful candidates can be listed in the ITIL® Successful Candidate Register. An ITIL® professional is an individual who has completed […]
Professional development days can enhance employees’ skills and meet job-related credentialing requirements. They can be organized by employers or trade associations and may focus on a specific topic or have an amalgamation of topics. Planning involves establishing an events committee, finding a location, arranging guest speakers, and managing incidentals. You can plan a professional development […]
Choosing professional graphics software requires careful consideration of price, performance, and features. Compare options at local and online retailers, and consider your needs as a professional or part-time designer. Check for customer feedback, return policies, and technical assistance before making a final decision. Test all features after installation. Choosing the best professional graphics software can […]
The Ab Circle Pro is a compact home exercise machine that provides cardiovascular exercise and tones abdominal muscles, buttocks, thighs, and hips. It is designed to support the abdominal muscles and can be used for a few minutes a day. It is lightweight and can be easily stored. The Ab Circle Pro is a compact […]
Professional Specialists provide job-related assessments to individuals, businesses, corporations, governments, and courts to identify job opportunities that match clients’ skills, experience, and potential. They must keep themselves informed about labor market conditions and understand different disabilities that can interfere with employment. They assess clients’ strengths and weaknesses and recommend education or training programs. They can […]
