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The secret handshake | Photographers Blog

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To watch a “challenge coin” being passed from one person to

another is to witness the equivalent of “the secret handshake.” Starting and ending as quickly as a bullet, the ritual is performed out in plain sight and almost always in the presence of others.

Most “civilians” remain clueless as to what they witnessed even though it happened right in front of them – seeing nothing more than a stone-faced soldier or Marine at attention quietly facing a commanding officer, politician, or at best a nation’s President, before reaching out firmly to shake hands.

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An afterword from one of our readers:

Peter,

My daughter was in Navy ROTC at Notre Dame and she received the Secretary of Defense coin from Bob Gates when he officiated at the Navy ROTC Graduation last year. Among other things, that coin guarantees she does not have to buy drinks in a navy bar. The person with the highest ranking challenge coin, does not buy drinks. The only higher coin than hers is the Commander in Chief and they are not given out very often. Nice story…..

Thanks,

Tom Kay,  General Manager,  Outdoor Elegance Patio Center

Emirates Aviation College | airlinereporter.com

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Emirates aviation College in Dubai

It was surreal pulling up to the Emirates Airline training facility in Dubai to find that part of the building was designed to look like an airliner — engines and all. In retrospect, it shouldn’t be too surprising, since this is the land of bigger and better and Emirates Airline seems to fit right in.

Emirates currently has a fleet of over 175 aircraft, flying to 120 destinations and they have no plans to slow down their growth. The airline hopes to hire around 4,000 additional cabin crew by the end of 2012.

Emirates is not an airline that cares only about the number of employees, but also the quality. They hire people from around the world to train to be some of the best flight crew in the world and Emirates Aviation College in Dubai is where every new hire will start.

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Young entrepreneur squats at AOL office for 2 months to keep dream alive – CNN.com

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Simons evaded security for two months — not to mention having to pay for an apartment, gym membership and more.He said that he spent a total of $30 over those weeks, splurging at Boston Market for his Thanksgiving feast but otherwise subsisting largely by “eating scraps.”

via Young entrepreneur squats at AOL office for 2 months to keep dream alive – CNN.com.

How to Make Your Product Famous (for Almost Nothing) | BusinessNewsDaily.com

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Anyone with a product to sell has fantasized about what it would be like to suddenly see it featured in a popular TV show or movie. Alexander Mendeluk has lived the dream.

The co-founder of SpiritHoods, a collection of animal-inspired funky fur head pieces, Mendeluk (and co-founders Chase Hamilton, Ashley Haber and Marley Morotta) have seen their product worn by celebs ranging from rapper Snoop Dogg to rocker Pete Wentz.

They’ve also been featured on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien,” “Khloe & Lamar,” “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” and will soon be featured in a Disney movie starring Heather Graham.

The company’s product placement efforts haven’t cost them much more than their time and product

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How to Conquer the Fear of Selling | BusinessNewsDaily.com

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You own your own business but you hate selling? You’re not alone. Even though being a good salesperson is essential to the success of almost every business, a lot of people feel uncomfortable about the act of selling.

“Fear comes from the unknown and it is a psychological response to a perceived threat.  You can chip away at this fear by creating a sales process and following some simple steps that give you confidence in your own skills,” said Dave Mattson, CEO of Sandler Training, a leading global sales and management training company.

Mattson proposes five steps that business owners can take to minimize their sales fear:

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Six Design Mistakes to Avoid in Your Store | Entrepreneur.com

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Retailers know they must provide quality products and good service to thrive, but too often, they overlook the importance of store design to their success.

Shopkeepers sometimes try to cut corners or simply don’t plan their commercial space well. They may skimp on lighting fixtures, for example, or fail to allot enough space for the inventory they will need to carry. “There is a tremendous amount of failure in retail,” says Jerry Birnbach, a Somers, N.Y.-based store-planning consultant. “Had [store owners] done a little due diligence upfront, they would not have failed.”

Here are six common mistakes to avoid when designing your store:

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