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There are as many techniques for painting as there are artists. Artists are constantly developing new ways of doing things in order to achieve a specific effect or as experimentation. For example, the Abstract Expressionists broke European tradition in the 1940s with their use of materials and process—using house paints and house painting brushes, and pouring, flinging, and dripping paint. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History says about Abstract Expressionists:...

The enduring appeal of forbidden love made songs about cheating a part of the classic pop of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. While there are lots of songs about unfaithful lovers and spouses, only a few in rock history deal with what life is like for those on the inside—the actual Other Women and Other Men who find themselves entangled in love triangles they didn’t see coming. For decades, these types of scandalous tunes existed entirely the domain of blues and country music, since those genres tend to deal with life at its most basic level....

There is nothing more aggravating to a custom motorcycle builder than discovering halfway through a project that the stock exhaust system does not fit—and that there are none available for this particular bike. At this point, the obvious solution is to build a custom exhaust system. Sure, it takes a lot of work and some special skills, but even without exhaust system experience, an otherwise competent mechanic can create a system that will be the envy of all stock bike owners....

Sometimes it’s hard to believe, but some of Hollywood’s greatest classic movies were box office flops when they were first released. While they have more than made up for the loss through DVDs and repeated showings on television, there are several all-time greats that you would be surprised to learn were initially dismissed by critics and audiences. Here are five such classics. 01 of 05 The Wizard of Oz (1939)...

The wildcat offense is a formation often used in football to capitalize on mismatches created by the shifting of skill players. The formation is a variation of the single-wing offense—the precursor of the shotgun, where the quarterback stands back a few feet from the center who tosses, rather than hands, him the ball. In the wildcat offense, by contrast, the quarterback is generally replaced in the backfield by a running back or receiver who takes a direct snap from the center....

Despite his short musical career, Bachata singer Prince Royce is already one of the most popular Latin music artists around the world. The following bio provides information about his early years growing up in New York City, his musical influences, the reasons behind the enormous success he enjoys today, and a selection of some of his best songs. A Kid from The Bronx Geoffrey Royce Rojas was born on May 11, 1998, in the Bronx, one of the five boroughs of New York City....

For skaters, bikers, and anyone else who wants to have fun on their own terms, check out this ever-growing list of our step-by-step instructions on how to build ramps, obstacles, rails and more! These instructions include what tools and materials you need, blueprints, and easy to follow instructions. 01 of 07 Owning Skateboard Ramps and Obstacles 101 First off, you should be aware of what owning your own ramps and obstacles may entail....

Help your child find the perfect job! If your child enjoys kids here are some points to consider when evaluating if a babysitting job might be a good fit for your child. Babysitting Job Pros Babysitting is a fun job if your child enjoys kids. Your child will probably already be familiar with outings, games, and crafts that kids will enjoy. Training is available. The Red Cross babysitting course is available to prepare 11 to 15-year-olds for babysitting....

Changing a tire is frustrating (and difficult) enough, but when the wheel is stuck and you can’t get it off your car, it can make this challenging process downright infuriating. If you’re changing a tire by yourself, it’s even more annoying when the wheel is stuck, and many people give up and call for roadside (or other) assistance. Sometimes, even with all of the lug nuts removed, the wheel isn’t ready to come off....

The equalizing figure-8 knot is an excellent variation of the figure-8-on-a-bight knot which allows a climber to equalize two or three different anchors or pieces of gear with the climbing rope rather than with slings or a cordelette. 01 of 03 How to Use an Equalizing Figure-8 Knot Use the equalizing figure-8 knot on bolt anchors to easily equalize two or three anchors when you tie yourself in with your climbing rope....

A baitcasting reel does many fishing tasks better than a spinning or spincasting reel. That’s why it is the standard gear used in bass fishing. But casting with one takes getting used to. When you first get a baitcaster, it can be intimidating to cast properly but you can learn to use one following the advice here. First, you need to get a good reel. There is no need to spend big bucks on one, but a cheap reel will cause problems....

Self-consolidating concrete is a highly flowable type of concrete that spreads into the form without the need for mechanical vibration. Self-compacting concrete is a non-segregating concrete that is placed by means of its own weight. The importance of self-compacting concrete is that maintains all concrete’s durability and characteristics, meeting expected performance requirements. In certain instances the addition of superplasticizers and viscosity modifier are added to the mix, reducing bleeding and segregation....

There are five basic skin care types: oily, combination (normal), sensitive, dry, and sun-damaged. Which one are you? Discovering what type of skin you have can aid you in choosing products that help it look and feel healthy. There’s a simple test to help you out and different approaches to skincare you’ll want to follow once you find your match. What Determines Skin Type? Your skin type is determined by how much—or how little—oil your skin produces....

The challenging economy has prompted more workers to make a mid-life career change. It’s not easy to switch careers or transition to a new industry later in life. If you’re an older student or are considering a mid-life career change, finding work can be even more difficult than it is for younger students.​ Making a Mid-Life Career Change A mid-life career change can pose unique hurdles to employment and you will need to stand out from the crowd of younger candidates....

We’ve all been there: An out-of-town friend or relative asks you to send them a piece of Elvis memorabilia because, after all, you live in Memphis. Instead of running down to the drugstore and picking up an Elvis shotglass, here is a list of some rather unique gifts for the Elvis fans in your life. Just be sure that you have the gifts delivered to you first and then ship the gift yourself – so it will arrive complete with a Memphis postmark!...

Finding a good selection of stylish men’s shoes in smaller sizes used to be extremely difficult. But thanks to mail-order catalogs and online shopping, there is now more selection than ever in men’s small-sized shoes. Below are a few good places to check. If you are looking for women’s shoes, here’s a similar list of places to find small women’s shoes. Zappos.com If you’re a man who needs a smaller shoe size, Zappos....

A compulsory license lets a musician record (and sell) a rendition of a previously recorded song by paying royalties to the original composition artist who is the legal copyright holder of the work. These laws let you (the new artist) legally release your new recording of an existing song—and under certain conditions, you can release your song even without the copyright holder’s permission. This is an exception to the rule under intellectual property law in which the owner maintains exclusive rights that he or she may (or may not) choose to license to others....

The Sith are an order of Force-sensitive beings who use the dark side of the Force. The first Sith character introduced in the Star Wars films is Darth Vader, who, we later learn, was trained in the dark side by the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. The title “Darth” is an honorific for Sith Lords, and it usually precedes a symbolic new name. The Rule of Two In “Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” Yoda says of the Sith: “Always two, there are....

Tightening your lug nuts or wheel bolts in the right order is actually kind of important to get them all tight, and keep them that way. Tightening lug nuts may not seem like a complex job, but as you know, a technician can make even the simplest job complicated. In all seriousness, there’s truth to the nerdy side of tightening your lugs. Patterns to Tighten Your Lug Nuts Tighten your lugs in this order....

In the wake of Tiger Woods’ late 2009 car accident and the following acknowledgement by Woods of marital infidelity, some of Woods’ sponsors cut ties with the golfer in 2009 and 2010. Which ones? Some biggies. Gatorade Was the First to Go The first of Woods’ big-time sponsors to break its deal with the golfer following revelations of Woods’ extramarital … ahem, “shenanigans” … was Gatorade. Gatorade announced it was discontinuing its “Tiger Focus” brand of sports drink in late 2009....