US Passport Renewal in Minneapolis Residents of the "City of Lakes" have several different options for replacing an expired or soon-to-be-expired passport. To find the method that's right for you, you must consider your individual circumstances, including how much time you have and how much money you're willing to spend. US Passport Renewal by Mail You should be eligible to renew your passport by mail as long as all of the...more
Going Abroad? Protect Your Passport When entering some countries or registering at hotels, you may be asked to fill out a police card listing your name, passport number, destination, local address, and reason for travel. You may be required to leave your passport at the hotel reception desk overnight so that it may be checked by local police officials. These are normal procedures required by local laws. If your passport is not...more
Ideas for Youth Sports Fundraising Looking for some tips on improving your youth sports fundraising? Every youth sports league must fundraise to cover expenses and keep fees low. So, how do you raise more funds? Focus on these seven factors and you can easily double your results.#1 - Product SelectionIn youth sports fundraising, it's so important to select the right products to sell. The right selection is one that has mass appeal, an above average price point, and good profit margins.Don't sell what's always been sold every year. Consider choosing items that meet the criteria below.#2 - Product Price PointYour product offering should be at an attractive price point. This means it should be neither high nor low, but rather right in the comfort zone that encourages people to open their wallets.If you're selling a low-priced product, you are at a disadvantage because you aren't maximizing your revenue from each prospect. In this situation, try bundling a small quantity together and ask for more dollars. For example, if candy bars are being sold for $1 each, put together variety three-packs or a family ten-pack. Get your prospect thinking bigger numbers. Many of them...more
It can be hard to reject a proposed strategy. But sometimes it's the right thing to do, as Wessex Water discovered This was the balancing act facing Wessex Water. The Bath-based water and sewerage company recently held a strategic review to explore whether creating a shared services operation to handle a range of its back...more
"Sports Betting Basics - Making Money in Horse Race Betting" Sports Betting has always been a fun way that the money is my favorite game. Even if it is not a game, sports betting can double the fun and excitement of the games, you will feel the thrill of knowing a win and getting the win.If you are new to sports betting,...more
A Hospital Transportation Program for Patients: changing a culture and reducing cost Transportation Access Important to Health CareHealth care in the United States accounts for 13.5% of the U.S. gross domestic product. Health care expenses are increasing much more rapidly than the overall cost of living index (Levit et al, 2000). Health care is not distributed equally in terms of geography creating a disparity with persons living in rural areas with lower incomes, consuming less health care than those in urban communities, with higher incomes. Medical services are of little value to those individuals that cannot access them. In the 2003 US Department of Health and Human Service's Community Transportation Assistance Project, Burkhardt reported that lack of transportation is a particular concern for rural areas, low-income persons, minority groups, and others whose access is constrained (including some older persons). For these individuals, affordable transportation options are important to access health care services.A hospital's transportation program can play an important role in delivering patients to a medical home for prompt care to avoid minor situations from...more
Passport Application Birth Certificate Requirements When you submit your passport application, it's important to make sure that all your i's are dotted and all your t's are crossed, so to speak. One of the most common reasons for an...more
Information and Reservation for Mediterranean Ferry Boats When you have decided to go on a holiday to Italy or Morocco, or any of the Mediterranean countries, taking the ferry boats to other parts of the region is an adventure. Thanks...more
Sports Betting Lines Menus now Including Elections It was just hours after George W. Bush had been re-elected President of the United States in 2004 that sportsbooks began posting betting lines on who would win a four-year lease on the...more
Fighting Corrosion in Boating Corrosion is a process that is greatly affected by the water that boats reside in. Over time, the metals that make up a boat's hull will develop galvanic corrosion due to constant contact with the water....more
Recycled Office Supplies Good For Environment And Your Office Recycling continues to grow significantly across the country, and more people recycling means more interest in buying recycled products. There may be no product segment...more
What Would Make a Good Bratz Sport? The Bratz dolls are easily accessible in a lot more than seventy nations of the planet across the many regions and have managed to fulfill the fantasies of the youthful ladies. Yasmin fulfills her...more