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Silt curtains or turbidity barriers are normally made of a geotextile membrane that floats and is anchored to the bottom by weights. These products are designed to prevent sediment from entering clean bodies of water or watercourses. Turbidity barriers are considered best management practices (BMP), and sometimes they can be considered as supplemental sediment control methods. They are normally installed when working within watercourses or in construction sites that will impact neighboring water bodies....

If you love taking care of plants and dream of becoming your own boss, an indoor plant care business may be for you. You’ll need a green thumb and an entrepreneurial spirit to succeed; the bulk of the job involves maintaining plants and flowers in homes and offices. Feeding, watering, trimming, transplanting and replacing them will be your responsibility, keeping houses and business looking attractive with welcoming foliage. Since the overhead for indoor plant care is low, you can give this business time to blossom....

Mexico has its own baseball league, but plenty of talented players have crossed the border to play Major League Baseball in the U.S. over the years. They have yet to produce a player that’s made it to Cooperstown, but it’s bound to happen someday. Here’s a look at the 10 best players in MLB history to come out of Mexico. The Next Five Best Players From Mexico RHP Sergio Romo (active, 6 seasons, 23-13, 2....

Musical comedy can be a hard thing to pull off. Not only do you have to be funny, but you also have to be a good singer capable of playing an instrument and writing songs that are worth listening to over and over again. Somehow, though, the comedians on this list make it look easy. 01 of 10 Bo Burnham The Syndicate One of the youngest stand-up comedians ever to make it big, Bo Burnham was performing at festivals and signing record deals when he was barely out of high school—all because he uploaded a few hilarious songs to Youtube....

It’s not an even playing field by any measure, but the Eminem versus Mariah feud ended up taking ​an interesting turn. Eminem unleashed a fiery diss dubbed “The Warning,” in which he goes after Mariah and threatens to leak some intimate voicemails and pictures verifying their relationship. Here’s a brief timeline of the beef. 2002 Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images Eminem addressed Mariah in a song for the first time. “Superman” from Eminem’s 3rd album, The Eminem Show, contained the following lyrics: “What you trying be?...

A common question from coupon clippers concerns problems they encounter when printing coupons from popular online coupon sites. Unfortunately, there is not one blanket solution that will cover all problems, but there are a few things to try if you are experiencing coupon printing problems. The Number One Complaint - Bricks Coupons Many people experience issues when trying to print “bricks” coupons, which are coupons that go to a link that looks something like this: http://bricks....

Reefing the mainsail involves lowering the sail part way to reduce its size when the wind increases. A reefed sail reduces heeling of the boat and makes the boat easier to manage. It also reduces the risk of capsizing in a gust. Reefing the mainsail is like partly furling the jib when your boat has a furling jib. 01 of 04 Why and How to Reef the Mainsail Tom Lochhaas...

If your car is shaking, it can be very frustrating. The causes can vary, but discovering why the shaking is happening is half the battle. Use this guide, organized by type of shaking, to help figure out what is causing the shaking. Shaking at Speed A common shake is a vibration that can be felt mainly through the steering wheel. This type of shaking usually comes on as your vehicle increases in speed....

Did Ford actually make a Mustang by the name of Twister Special? Twister Special In the late 1960s, Ford offered two special regional-edition Mustangs to dealers: California Special GT Mustangs in California and the High Country Special Mustangs in Colorado. Ford’s reasoning behind these special-edition Mustangs was to help boost sales in those regions. Well, in late 1969 Ford once again offered up a special-edition Mustang, this time to dealers in the Kansas City area....

01 of 16 Celebrity Window Cameos from the 1960s Batman TV Series 20th Century Fox Television A recurring gag on the 1960s Batman TV series during the show’s first two seasons (including the Batman motion picture which was released between the two seasons) was that Batman (played by Adam West) and Robin (played by Burt Ward) would encounter celebrities during their “Batclimb.” As Batman and Robin scale a building’s outside wall, a celebrity would open a window and make a remark....

Definition: Frenulum piercings refer to three possible oral piercings - this page provides information about the lower lip frenulum piercings known as a Frowny. A Frowny is the opposite of a Smiley in that it pierces the thin connective tissue (frenulum) under the bottom lip (as opposed to the upper lip frenulum). Unlike a Smiley, a Frowny isn’t visible when you smile…or frown…actually, it’s almost never visible unless you have a very pronounced smile or yank your bottom lip down to show someone....

A land-based linguist in the Air Force serves an important role in the service, and those who are cryptologic language analysts are particularly vital. They must not only translate but also analyze messages that could offer important intelligence to the Air Force in combat situations. Duties of a Cryptologic Linguist in the Air Froce The biggest part of this job involves the translation of spoken or written material from one language to another, especially when from intelligence....

Nicole Wallace is a conservative political commentator and host for MSNBC. She was formerly a host of the popular television program, The View and served as communications chief for George W. Bush during his presidency and re-election campaign. Early Life Wallace was born Nicolle Devenish on February 4, 1972, in Orange County, Calif. Her mother was a teacher and her father was an antique dealer. She grew up in Orinda, Calif....

Conventional boat buying wisdom dictates that the best deals can be found at boat shows, right? After all, the boats are there for the taking and all the prices are slashed to rock bottom prices. While it may seem that buying a boat at a boat show is better than buying from a dealer, in this instance, conventional wisdom does not hold true. According to Frank Vander Horst of Maximo Marine, a dealer in St....

Yeomen, familiarly referred to as YNs, are vital components of the Coast Guard’s day-to-day functioning. They work directly with personnel in problem-solving, counseling, and answering questions related to career changes, entitlements, incentive programs, retirement, and veterans’ benefits. When a member of the Coast Guard seeks information or needs assistance, the YN is the go-to person. Coast Guard Yeoman Duties & Responsibilities The YN is a behind-the-scenes role, but this doesn’t mean it’s any less important....

The new television game show “Let’s Make a Deal” is the latest reincarnation of the classic Monty Hall program that originally aired in the 1960s. The new host is none other than Wayne Brady, with announcer Jonathan Mangum and model Tiffany Coyne leading the show. But if you want to see an episode recorded live in its Los Angeles studio for a chance to be a contestant on the show, all you have to do is apply for tickets!...

Meditation is a practice with many benefits, and is a form of training of the mind and thoughts. Ellie Shoja, a meditation expert, says, “the same way that physical exercise is a training of the body, meditation is a training of the mind. It allows us to learn how to focus, quieten, and train our minds. We do this by first recognizing that we are thinking; second, by learning how to release thoughts that are not serving us; and finally, by replacing those thoughts with ones that help us rather than hurt us....

The heaviest legal bowling ball weighs 16 pounds. The lightest weight you can usually find at most bowling alleys is six pounds. That’s a significant 10-pound range, and you can choose a ball anywhere within its limits. But how do you know which weight is right for you? It’s Not About Anyone Else Some people like to impress their friends by grabbing a 10-pound ball and hurling it at unbelievable speeds or trajectories toward the pins....

Each week the starting lineup for the NASCAR race is determined by the NASCAR qualifying process. With qualifying times and provisionals factoring into the mix NASCAR qualifying can be a bit confusing. Here is the current method that NASCAR uses to determine the official starting lineup for the race each week. Who Goes First? Qualifying order used to be set by a random draw. In 2011 and 2012 the qualifying order was set by practice speeds with the slowest drivers first and the fastest drivers going off last....

Many people dream of opening a new restaurant. However, finding enough financing for a new restaurant can be a major stumbling block for many people. To help financing go more smoothly, it is important to have as much of your personal financial information in order before you go to the bank. If you have any blemishes on your credit, it is also equally important to have an explanation ready, in writing....