Professional groups provide opportunities to network, present and learn about research, continue your education, and find jobs. There are a number of organizations serving the field of criminology, such as: The International Society for Criminology The American Society of Criminology The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences The Law and Society Association The Midwestern Criminal Justice Association The Western Society of Criminology Individuals trained in criminology find work in numerous careers. While you may look for an entry-level position at first, there are usually good opportunities for advancement. However it may be difficult to cross fields. For instance, if you are hired with a state agency, it might be more difficult to later get an advanced job at a federal agency, and vice versa. Criminologists find positions with: Police departments The FBI State and local governmental agencies Colleges and universities Consultancy agencies During the process of being hired for a job in criminology, you can expect to have to pass background and security checks. As participants in the fight against crime, criminologists are expected to have good records and impeccable ethics. Your day-to-day work as a criminologist will vary depending upon your specific position and area of expertise. Most jobs in the field, however, eventually involve some combination of fieldwork, analysis, and reporting. For instance: You might be present at a crime scene, to help gather evidence and determine exactly what occurred. You might investigate how the crime is related to social issues. For instance, you might consider how crimes are related to other problems, such as drug abuse, poverty, and corruption. You might be involved with cataloging information, processing data, and writing reports based on criminal investigations. You might be involved with helping policy makers determine how to respond to and eliminate crime. Many individuals trained in criminology wind up working in jobs that do not bear the title "criminologist." Nevertheless, these careers can be just as fulfilling, and draw on your skills, training, and experience. Job titles of people with a background in criminology include: Border Patrol Agent Compliance Officer Court Administrator Evidence Technician Federal Protection Officer I.R.S. Agent Legal Assistant Penologist
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One-sentence summary -- Join a professional association. Look for a job. Pass background checks. Excel at your job. Investigate alternative careers.

Using a dull razor causes unnecessary irritation to skin under all conditions. Instead of gliding across your skin, a dull razor drags, which causes more irritation. Imagine it chipping away at your skin -- no thank you! You can reuse your razor a few times if you take good care of it. Make sure to wash it after every swipe. Don't leave it wet though, as water can erode at the metal, too. Clean it with rubbing alcohol to kill all the bacteria for extra precaution. You may think lathering up is all you need do, but a badger brush really works in your shaving cream to the hairs, resulting in a cleaner, smoother shave. You may also want to look into a safety razor. It's a single blade that provides a clean cut. The blades are cheap, too! Wait until halfway through your bath or shower to apply the shaving cream. Allow it to sit on your skin for at least 3 minutes to soften the hairs. The aloe and other ingredients in the shaving cream create a surface that yields a smoother shave with less irritation. Gentlemen, you may be better off with your girlfriend's shaving cream. Products marketed toward women's legs are often a bit more hydrating and skin-softening. You can handle a pink can, right? Do this immediately after shaving to reduce the sting and redness caused by your razor. The salve works to soothe the skin and heal any irritation. Refrain from using hydrocortisone cream daily. Regular application causes skin to become used to it, which reduces its effectiveness. Regular use can cause skin to thin. Use a moisturizing, unscented, unperfumed lotion on the shaved area. Lotions reduce the impact of dry skin that results from shaving, which causes many skin irritation symptoms. Bag Balm (available at places like Wal-Greens or CVS) is a great product for all things skin-hydrating. In reality, apply lotion all the time, not just after shaving.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a new razor. Men, purchase a badger brush. Use shaving cream with aloe or other ingredients intended for sensitive skin. Apply hydrocortisone cream or salve after shaving. Put on lotion after shaving.

In many parts of the world, food manufacturers are required by law to provide nutritional information on packaged food products. This information is presented in the form of a chart, which can usually be found on the back or side of the package. If you're curious about what you're eating, the nutrition facts label is where you should look first. A food's nutrition facts can tell you everything you need to know about what's in it, including a comprehensive ingredients list and an overview of each of the major macronutrients. When assessing a food's nutritional value, you should look at 3 things: protein, carbs, and fat. These macronutrients account for all of the calories in the item (aside from calories from alcohol). As a result, the exact amount of each macronutrient indicates what proportion of the total calories they make up. Alcohol also contains a significant number of calories. Each gram of alcohol is about 7 calories. A gram of protein is estimated to contain about 4 calories. A gram of carbohydrates also has 4, and a gram of fat is worth a whopping 9 calories. If the item you're eating contains 20g of protein, 35g of carbs, and 15g of fat, this means you would multiply 20x4, 35x4, and 15x9 to find the number of calories contributed by each macronutrient80, 140, and 135, respectively. Nutrients are always measured in grams. Make sure you're using the right standard when calculating food calories yourself. Now that you know how the calories are divided up, add together each individual count to get the combined calorie count for one serving of the item. Going off the previous example, 80 + 140 + 135 = 355 calories. This number should correspond with the estimate displayed on the item's packaging. Breaking down the calorie count by macronutrient rather than simply reading it off the box allows you to see not just how many calories are in a certain type of food, but how to make them part of a balanced diet. 355 calories might not sound like a lot, but if you're trying to eat less fat, you might be alarmed to discover that fat grams account for nearly half of the total. Be aware that the figures for both the calories and macronutrients represented in the nutritional facts only indicate a single recommended serving. If there are multiple servings included in the package, the total number of calories will actually be much higher. This can be an important fact to keep in mind if you're tracking calories as part of a diet or exercise plan. For example, an item containing 355 calories per serving and with 3 servings per package makes the total 1,065 calories. According to dietitians and other food experts, 46-65% of the total calories you consume on a daily basis should come from carbohydrates, 10-35% from protein, and 20-25% from fats. The recommended daily value (DV) column featured in the nutrition facts will tell you how much of those proportions you're getting from the item. A snack containing 35g of carbohydrates, for instance, provides roughly 12% of your recommended daily value of around 300g. Daily values are averages based on dietary recommendations for adults who eat around 2,000 calories a day.
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Locate the nutrition facts on the item's packaging. Note the amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fat contained in the item. Multiply each macronutrient by its caloric equivalent. Total the calories for each macronutrient. Take serving size into account. Compare the calories of different nutrients to their recommended daily values.