Americans are most annoying to travel with according to the French

Americans are most annoying to travel with according to the FrenchAmericans are most annoying to travel with according to the FrenchIts Americans that are the worst to travel with, according to a survey that Jetcost.com did of 2,300 French residents.U.S. was 1 (winning by 46%), as usual, in the Frenchies opinion of annoying airplane passengers. But there were other boorish nationalities as well, in their opinion.2. Germany (35%)3. South Africa (32%)4. England (29%)5. Australia (27%)Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThose darn AmericansBut what do they object to? Is it ur appalling leisurewear and our tendency to sprawl on the floor of dirty airports? Is it the way we must be constantly snacking at all times? Is it the way we are seemingly incapable of controlling our children?The French couldnt nail down which nationalities did the most annoying things, but there were generalities that grated on their nerves.Being intoxicated (36%)Having an annoying voice or accent (25%)Overly loud (24%)While the vast majority of the fliers the French deemed annoying were adults (81%), a full 19% were children. Well, we havent all read Bringing Up Bb in order to raise the perfect, quiet French-style child.While most French maintained a stiff and dignified upper lip and didnt complain about the annoying, loud, drunken, and probably American people on their flight (35%), just over a quarter (28%) have complained, inan accent that we dont find annoying, to the cabin crew. One in five deigns to tell the disruptive person to keep in down.Considering that Americans are incapable of being quiet on planes, this new data has platzset France-U.S. diplomatic relations back years.

3 unforgivable failures of toxic leaders

3 unforgivable failures of toxic leaders3 unforgivable failures of toxic leadersOn Tuesday, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced his resignation from theride-hailing company he co-founded after a reported rebellion fromshareholders made his tenure untenable.In his email to employees, Kalanick, whose mother recently passed away, cited personal reasons for his departure rather than issues of performance, although he did note that the companys shareholders had asked him to step aside.I love Uber more than anything in the world and at this difficult moment in my personal life I have accepted the investors request to step aside so that Uber can go back to building rather than be distracted with another fight, he wrote.But it was his professional failures as a leader, not his personal reasons, that led five of Ubers major investors to write a letter entitledMoving Uber Forward demanding Kalanicks immediate resignation. This comes a week after Kalanick said he was taking an indefinite leave o f absence to work on Travis 2.0.With his forceful exit, it becomes clear that no one in a position of powerwanted any version of the CEO who became known for his brash, aggressive workplace culture of Always Be Hustling.Here are key missteps that Kalanick and other CEOs before him have made that led companies to say no thanks.1. Too much talk and none of it is goodAs a leader, you will be judged every moment, even during your off-hours, so watch what you say and how you hold yourself. You never know who will be listening (or recording).In our digital era where actionscan be seen by millions in seconds, CEOs are under more scrutiny than ever about their professional and personal conduct. One offhand commentcan tank peoples perception of you, as seen by the example of Kevin Roberts. The former Saatchi Saatchi chairman was forced to resign after he told a reporter that he did not think gender diversity was an issue in the advertising industry and he spent no time thinking about it. On ce his comment had been circulated and reblogged on the internet, Roberts fate was sealed.For Kalanick, his self-defeating impulses helped his company becomesynonymous with Silicon Valley startup culture gone wrong. Kalanick engaged in a tone-deaf argument with an Uber driver over decreasing fares, and after video of his encounter went viral, Kalanickapologized for disrespecting his driver but the damage was done. His unprofessional, boorish behavior was reinforced time and time again as he attendedescort bars with employees and used company email to advise them on sex rules at parties. His behaviorleft a lasting impression on the public and his shareholdersthat no email on how he would improve himself and seek leadership help could undo.2. Enabling the bad behavior of othersKalanicksbehavior alone is bad enough. But his unprofessional behavior was modeled by those who worked under him. Top executives were forced to resign following sexual harassment allegations. Aftera law firm loo kedinto allegations of sexual harassment, bullying and retaliation at the company, more than 20 employees were fired. The toxic behavior had taken root, unchecked for far too long by managers who looked the other way. Susan Fowler, theformer Uber engineer who kicked off the firms investigation,alleged that Ubers human resources department tolerated and enabled sexual harassment from high performers.As a leader, your job is to set the tone of whats acceptable and whats not. Kalanick oversaw a human resources department that defined high performance as one that tolerated harassment as long as you hit your Objectives and Key Results. For Uberstoxic behavior to be eradicated, it became clearer to stakeholders that the company would need to unroot where the bad behavior stemmed from at the top.3. Mismanagingtheir company into unprofitabilityThe real CEO kiss-of-death is when they commit the most unforgivablesin to investors making their company unprofitable.American CEOs are paid up to f ourtimes as much as their European counterparts, and with that increased pay, comes higher expectations from activist investors who will push for change when CEOs dont meet their performance standards. Its in this setting that it becomes possible for shareholders to plot a revolt like they did with Kalanick.Its not surprising then that tenures in the executive suiteare getting shorter than ever before in the U.S. CEOs now only stay an average of six years and that number decreases to four years if theyre an external hire. With his resignation, Kalanick beats the average tenure but still gains membership to a club no CEO wants to join.

Diversifying NASCAR

Diversifying NASCAR Diversifying NASCAR Stock car racing in the 1920s and 1930s was a milieu of recklessness. The sport itself was an outgrowth of Prohibition, when moonshiners used tricked-out cars to outrun government agents. Stock car drivers were in pursuit of excitement, thrills, and boasting rights. While they understood how to modify the vehicles for speed, they paid little attention to safety.Stock car racing today is far removed from those early days. Cars are rigorously engineered for speed and endurance and also for safety. And the industry is no longer the exclusive domain of men. Several young women are now enjoying success as drivers and crew members in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.One of them is Tiffany Daniels. The 24-year-old mechanical engineer and ASME member works as a support engineer for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, designing and testing suspension systems for the car driven by Juan Pablo Montoya. Daniels is one of the few female crew engineer s in NASCAR and also races professionally in the NASCAR circuit. The Davidson, N.C., resident aims eventually to compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, one of the largest and most popular events in motorsports.Daniels the engineer is focused on Montoyas car No. 42, a Chevrolet Impala SS that finished a respectable eighth distributions-mix in the Sprint Cup Series last year. Daniels is involved in the research and development of parts used in the cars suspension system. Using advanced computer-based modeling and simulation tools, Daniels establishes the precise geometric settings and tolerances for the component assemblies, enabling the suspension system to endure the stress of high speeds and hard steering.One of the few Tiffany Daniels, a NASCAR crew engineer, is also an aspiring driver.My role is to develop a robust front-end system that can withstand the extreme conditions on the race track and, at the same time, provide optimum driver comfort and safety behind the wheel, Danie ls said.NASCAR in recent years has placed a high priority on driver safety. After the death of Dale Earnhardt in the 2001 Daytona 500, NASCAR introduced its Car of Tomorrow program, which encourages drivers and engineers alike to incorporate safety innovations in race cars.The Car of Tomorrow is strongly focused on the engineering and, mora specifically, research and development side of stock cars, Daniels said. For me, it will involve integrating my simulation work into NASCARs vision for an innovative and radically different type of rahmen and chassis-body configuration that promotes increased driver safety.Tiffany Daniels attended the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, where she enrolled in specialized courses in the UNC motorsports curriculum. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2007 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering.Daniels last year entered NASCARs Drive for Diversity program, which develops minority and female drivers and crew members. She won a ride competing in the C amping World Series East competition. Daniels is one of 31 drivers who have competed under the Drive for Diversity banner.According to Daniels, NASCARs new diversity initiative will enable the racing association to tap into a broad universe of talent, skills, and ideas to improve professional stock car racing. Diversity fosters an infusion of fresh ideas to grow the NASCAR product, as well as build the NASCAR image beyond traditional markets, she said.Daniels and other young female drivers like Chrissy Wallace (daughter of the racer Mike Wallace) and 18-year-old Johanna Long are emerging as strong role models for gender diversity in professional racing. Their example shows that young women can pursue a broad spectrum of career interests.Daniels goal is to race in the Sprint Cup Series within three years. She expects that her background in mechanical engineering can give her a competitive edge.Mechanical engineering knowledge will allow me to understand more about the race car and ob tain a strong feel for what Im looking for in performance, Daniels said.Mechanical engineering knowledge will allow me to understand more about the race car and obtain a strong feel for what Im looking for in performance.Tiffany Daniels, NASCAR Crew Engineer

Bronze Star Medal in the United States Military

Bronze Star Medal in the United States MilitaryBronze Star Medal in the United States Military01DescriptionThe Bronze Star Medal is a 1 inch in circumscribing width star made of Bronze. Overlaid in the middle of the star is a 3/16-inch wide bronze star. All rays of both stars come together at their center line. HEROIC OR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT is engraved on the reverse side. There is a space available for the recipients name to be engraved. A rounded corner, rectangular metal loop holds the star on the ribbon.02RibbonThe ribbon for the Bronze Star has seven stripes and is 1 3/8 inches wide. The first stripe is a White stripe of 1/32 inches. The second is Scarlet and 9/16 inches. The third is white and 1/32 inches, next in the center is a stripe of Ultramarine Blue and 1/8 inch. A White, 1/32 inch stripe is next, followed by a Scarlet, 9/16 inch stripe and a White 1/32 inch stripe.03CriteriaAny rolle whom while serving in any way in or with the United States military after 6 Decemb er 1941, that distinguished himself or herself apart from his or her comrades by brave or praiseworthy achievement or service, that did not include participation in aerial flight. The act justifying award of the medal must be performed while fighting an enemy of the United States, or while involved in conflict with an opposing/foreign force. It can also be awarded for heroism while serving with friendly forces engaged in combat against an opposing military in which the United States is not a belligerent party.Heroism carried out under acts as described, which are of a lesser degree than those awarded of the Silver Star, will justify the award of the Bronze Star Medal.While of a lesser degree than the award of the Legion of Merit, the act justifying the awarding of the Bronze Star Medal must have been praiseworthy and accomplished with merit. It can be awarded for a single act of value or meritorious service.The Bronze Star with V is awarded fro valor or bravery during combat action s against an enemy force. It is the fourth highest award for military combat bravery. 04BackgroundPresident Roosevelt received a memorandum from General George C. Marshall, dated 3 February 1944, stating that The fact that the ground troops, Infantry in particular, lead miserable lives of extreme discomfort and are the ones who must close in personal combat with the enemy, makes the maintenance of their morale of great importance. The award of the Air Medal have had an adverse reaction on the ground troops, particularly the Infantry Riflemen who are now suffering the heaviest losses, air or ground, in the Army, and enduring the greatest hardships. Two years earlier, the Air Medal had been created to raise the morals of airmen. In turn, the ground troops in Infantry were eligible to wear the Bronze Star had they endured combat action during their time in the World War Two theater of operations.In an announcement in the War Department Bulletin No. 3, dated 10 February 1944, President Roosevelt gave by Executive Order 9419 dated 4 February 1944, retroactive to 7 December 1941, the authorization for the Bronze Star Medal. President Kennedy, per Executive Order 11046 dated 24 August 1962, amended the Executive Order to also include individuals serving with friendly military forces.Per a study done in 1947, the guideline was put into action that gave the retroactive award of the Bronze Star Medal to those who had been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge during World War II. The decision for this action was based on the fact that the badges were awarded only to soldiers that had suffered the hardships which had produced the untersttzung of the Bronze Star Medal by General Marshall. Both of these badges required approval by the commander and a citation in orders.The Bronze Star Medal may be awarded for the following services Meritorious Service in a combat zone (not necessarily combat action),anheroic achievement, or heroic service during combat operations against an enemy.Civilians are also authorized earning the Bronze Star as well. A photo journalist during Vietnam, Joe Galloway, was awarded the Bronze Star with V for valor for rescuing a badly injured soldier during a battle in 1965 when he was reporting for the United Press International (UPI) News.

5 Ways to Stay Safe While Searching for a New Job

5 Ways to Stay Safe While Searching for a New Job5 Ways to Stay Safe While Searching for a New Job1Copycat scammers are those who mimic well-known name brands and websites to trick unsuspecting job seekers and consumers into being scammed. You might think youre dealing with a reputable company, but use the tips below to be absolutely sure.Here are five tips to ensure you are working with a legitimate company and to keep you safe while searching.Look at the web address.This may seem like a logical thing to do whenever you are going to a website, but little changes in the web address can lead you to a potential scam website or copycat. Being able to spot a scam URL can save you time and energy, so make sure to always open a fresh browser and Google the company name to match it to the one provided on the job listing.The difference between an s at the end of a company name or elend can take you to a false website that looks similar to the one you are seeking.Do not respond to unsolicited emails. only contacts our members with limited correspondence- a weekly newsletter and daily job alerts for paid members. These emails will always have our domain name after the symbol (for example, example.com). All of our emails to you will come from the domain name. Job seekers should be wary of emails that do not come directly from the companys domain name, e.g., hotmail, yahoo, and gmail email addresses.Be wary of requests for money. There are plenty of job scams where the employers do not come directly out and ask for money, but instead insist that their employees purchase software, download programs, or purchase items from them directly. Legitimate employers will not require that you purchase anything, like training programs or software, prior to being hired by their company. Always be wary of downloading or paying for any proprietary software or giving any banking information to an employer directly as a prerequisite for being hired.It should be noted that this is differen t than an employer requiring that you have a certain Internet speed, or computer operating system, to be qualified for their jobs. Often times, legitimate work-from-home jobs have BYOD (bring your own device) requirements, like using Windows 7 or higher, having high-speed Internet service, or having a certain size monitor.Trust your instincts. If a position looks too good to be true- pay attention. Telecommuting is a great way for people to work flexibly from their homes, but the important thing to notice in that statement is work. Employers who offer great opportunities to their employees to work from home are expecting a certain level of professionalism, so positions where there are no restrictions or requirements up front should be vetted for legitimacy.Anything that boasts a salary much higher than market value should also be vetted for legitimacy. With over 25,000 hand-screened positions on our site, we certainly know flexible work is out there that offers great salaries, but i f the compensation seems really high, it could be a scam.When in doubt, contact us directly.We have a stellar team of Client Service professionals who are more than happy to answer any questions you have about correspondence or questions regarding information you see in our listings. We are happy to help explain scams or processes a member would want to apply to legitimate jobs. We are here to help and we love educating our members on ways to combat and avoid job scams and unsavory websites.It is important when working online or looking for jobs online to ensure that you are making smart, safe choices that will lead to flexible work success. By doing a little homework on the companies you are interested in applying with and the places that you do business, you can avoid having your identity stolen or money scammed out of your account.The very purpose behind the creation of was to help job seekers find these needle in a haystack jobs without having to weed through junk to find them. Make sure when you are seeking a flexible job that you look to the established and award-winning site.Readers, what do you do to stay safe while searching? Share with us below

What Has to be Done About Resume for High School Graduate Before Its Too Late

What Has to be Done About Resume for High School Graduate Before Its Too Late High school may be a challenging time in the life span of a student because he or shes anticipated to bag a job after graduating. Because most high school graduates might not have any working history, you dont have to fret, you might just indicate your educational background and create your sales speech about yourself through your objective. You have just what it takes to be successful in college. Most high school students have a tendency to make an application for a food services position. Resume for High School Graduate Explained You are able to add all of your academic qualifications within this Word format template. When writing a resume, especially once you have little to no experience similar to this applicant, its important to get a strong Career Objective. You dont need to have precisely the same credentials as this applicant. You could adhere to the guidelines offered in the job resume template here and produce your own resume. Conclusion If youre a high school student binnenseeking to land a part-time job which brings you extra income and enables you build some skills that might become important to your career in future, you have to present a compelling resume to prospective employers to increase your odds of being picked for the job. On the flip side, perhaps you have little in the method of paid job experience but a number of volunteer work on your CV. You may be a great team player. Seeking to apply my graphic design abilities and artistic drive for a summer intern at your business. Make certain the skills are related to the job that you desire. Wherever you opt to place your skills on your resume, be certain to tailor your list of skills to the specific job. As stated previously will have to choose skills that have some relevance to the job which youre applying for. For an entry-level job at a financial institution, cash handling skills will be requir ed. Either can demonstrate the dean youre more than only an application. Youre going to see the ideal college application resume on Earth. To begin with, make it personal using the deans name. See our guide on how best to compose a cover letter free of experience. Learning how to do a resume when do not have any work experience is quite a bit easier if youre able to demonstrate some seasonal or short-term work experience. Since youll discover, even in the event that you dont have any prior professional experiences, you may still draw on your school experiences. A very clear statement about how youll utilize your strongest relevant abilities and professional experiences to satisfy the specific role youre applying for 3. You are able to display your work history, but in addition fill in more space by talking about your abilities and other knowledge youve got. Its painless and strong. Employers search for staff that have a history of earning positive contributions. They wa nt to know exactly what you did or learned so they know what you have to offer as an employee. However tempting it may be to stretch the truth, lying on your resume is always a poor idea. In case you have any part-time work, that will go a ways towards an excellent experience section. This way, its clear what type of experience you gained. Should you have whats needed for the job, you are able to then craft your objective to communicate how you have what is required to be successful at work. New Ideas Into Resume for High School Graduate Never Before Revealed Do that, and youll be your very first picks very first pick. Choose an assortment that is suitable for you Theyre all softball examples but it is going to give a concept of the value of including athletic stats. How to Get Started with Resume for High School Graduate? You may wind up with two pages if you include all the suggested additional info. You want to choose the proper information. Your resume will be bro ken up into sections. Do not lose out relevant details.

5 Tips to Help You Out of Your Study Rut

5 Tips to Help You Out of Your Study Rut 5 Tips to Help You Out of Your Study RutPosted July 11, 2019, by Michelle MarshallAccording to a 2018 National Student Wellbeing and Study Survey, 48% of students surveyed are uncomfortable with the way that they study.Thats a sad state of affairs for three reasons.Some students may give up on their studies and throw away the career that they dream about. Most of these students will associate negative feelings toward the idea of studying in the future. Otherwise, perfectly capable students will experience anxiety, low esteem, and a sense of failure before theyve even started their career.Fortunately, this article will solve all three problems. Thats because youre about to discover five useful tips to help you out of your study rut.Tip 1 Build Your Study SkillsSome of the reasons why students are dissatisfied with their studies are because they didnt learn effective study techniques in the first place. Avoid making study mistakes that could be costing you big time and go back to basicsDevelop your reading skills. Do not simply read what is said, but take the time to gesangssolist what youre reading also. Stop every few paragraphs to digest what youre reading.Work on your note-taking skills. Use your own words to interpret what youre reading/hearing.Carefully plan your assignments to ensure your work is relevant and well-constructedReflect on past work and the feedback you received to learn from your mistakesFind a study buddy and bounce ideas and thoughts off each otherTip 2 Plan Your StudiesMaking a plan, or timetable for your studies will help you stay on top of things. Its one of the best study guides out there but you do need to stick to the plan Just make sure to allocate some time for developing your study skills too.The article linked here offers you some great tips on how to manage your time well AND boost your productivity. Its a great study guide. It also includes information about how to optimise your energy levels too.Tip 3 Recognise That You Are in a Study Rut and Seek HelpHalf of the problems with problems are that people often dont realise they have a problemIts hard to self reflect at the best of times. But if you are living independently for the first time as many students do, you may not find it easy to discern between what is a part of everyday life that you need to adjust to, and what is a problem that needs resolving, especially when it comes to studying.So, below are some clues to help you determine whether you are in a study rutA distinct lack of inspirationFinding plenty of other more important or fun things to do over studyingDoubting yourself and your studies too muchFeeling lonely and isolated when you studyLetting things slide that you know you shouldntDisorganised with your studiesIf you recognise that you are in a study rut here are a few ways to dig yourself out.Learn how to motivate yourselfDont study aloneSpeak to othersSeek out the support services available from your course providerMaster tip number 4Tip 4 Create A Strategy To Manage Your Different Study IssuesCreate and implement strategies for almost every issue you find related to your studies. unterstellung could includeDeal with topics you dont understandManage stress and overwhelmRevise new conceptsTo plan your studiesMaster the art of time managementOvercome procrastinationDecrease the feeling of isolation and loneliness.Figure out your learning style and take advantage of itAn excellent way to begin to create these strategies is to look at what other people do to deal with a particular issue. Especially people who are more experienced, or who appear to be good at whatever it is that you are trying to improve. Then implement and practice their strategies.Tip 5 Break All Big Things Into Small Bitesize PiecesRemember that everything in life begins with one small thing and then builds on that, which means that your studies can be broken down into small pieces too.If you break your stud ies into bite-size chunks, youll find that you begin to notice the rewards for your efforts fast.ConclusionYou just discovered five tips that will help you out of your study rut. However, a word of warning just knowing how to get out of the study rut isnt going to assist you.Thats because the key is that you need to take action on what you just learned in this study guide without adding it to your list of things to be overwhelmed about.We encourage you to review each tip and then start implementing them right away. Because the sooner you do, the easier your studies will become. 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See just how valuable an MBA qualification can be in fields like finance, law, HR and more.International StudiesTourismWhere in the world can zwischenstaatlich studies take you?One of those transferable degrees, international studies is a great option for anyone looking to learn about the world, around the world.Online studyStudy tipsStudy Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging YouThere is one simple way to increase your grades and enjoy your studies and that is by recognising the mistakes you are making and how they could be sabotaging you. Are you guilty of th ese common study mistakes?