Unless you’re constantly on top of it, the carpets in your car are likely much dirtier than you think. Fortunately, you don’t need a detailer. Learn how to clean car carpet using a few supplies you likely already have around the house. Your car carpet puts up with a lot. From mud and salt to fast food and pets and everything in between, your car carpet collects all of it. Over time, all that “stuff” can cause lots of problems....
Every whitewater kayaker will flip over at some point early in their paddling career, probably even on the first day. Even sea kayakers are susceptible to a potential mishap and will find themselves upside down on occasion. Flipping over in a kayak is really just part of the game and can actually be fun, but there are other times when being upside down in a kayak can lead to a life or death situation....
Leo and Sagittarius are hugely animated and charismatic signs. Both are fire signs with instincts that life is an adventure, and that includes romantic ones. Dating involves play and possibly travel, creative collaboration or partying (and loving) to dawn. They are high vitality signs, though Leo has outbursts, and Sagittarius has rare endurance. Sagittarius draws Leo outdoors and soon both are glowing with fresh fire in the cheeks. Falling in love makes them feel even more alive....
A musical turn is a curled symbol written above a note on the staff. The note affected by the symbol is only the note that the turn is placed above; it does not affect other notes in the sequence. This main note is a like a home base for the turn. The turn creates a musical flourish that expands the initial single note into a series of four notes. Ornamentation in music performance became especially popular in Baroque music and it is still used in composition today....
Is the Ouija board dangerous? Most paranormal researchers advise against the casual use of the Ouija board, suggesting that it can be a doorway to unknown dimensions. Religious believers worry that it may result in a form of possession. Skeptics may dismiss the question, or suggest that you are either opening yourself to manipulation by other people or exaggerating the fears deep inside you. Ouija Board Cautions From Ghost Researcher...
The Par-3 Contest is one of the beloved traditions of tournament week every year at The Masters. It is played on Augusta National Golf Club’s Par-3 Course, a collection of nine par-3 holes that Paul Azinger once called one of the world’s best golf courses. Let’s go over some of the history of the tournament, its origins, its winners, and share some trivia and fun facts. What Is the Origin of Augusta’s Par-3 Course and the Masters’ Par-3 Contest?...
War crimes are one of the grisly unintended consequences of war - here are the top 10 films about torture, murder, and rape during war. War crimes are one of the grisly unintended consequences of war - here are the top 10 films about torture, murder, and rape during war. 01 of 10 My Lai (2010) This documentary has a huge “get” - they managed to interview many of the soldiers of the platoon that participated in the My Lai massacre in Vietnam (granted, the men they got for interviews were those that didn’t participate but were there....
A little extra rhythm can go a long way for your riding skills. And there’s nothing worse than having a killer sound system on your boat but doesn’t have enough gusto to reach you when you’re riding 70 feet out. In light of this oh so common quandary, here are some top wakeboard tower speakers presently on the market, guaranteed to amp up the volume on your next ride. A little extra rhythm can go a long way for your riding skills....
A contour is a line which defines a form or edge. Essentially, it is the drawing of an outline of an object. It’s very likely that you’ve been drawing contour lines all along because it is the simplest form of art. In the most basic form, an outline drawing is also called a pure contour. This is one of the first ways that we learn how to draw. By using contour alone and forgetting about shading and tonal values, we learn to recognize the pure and simple form of an object....
Tiger Woods’ mother is Kultida Woods, known as “Tida” to her friends. A few basics about Tiger’s mom: Fast Facts: Kutida Woods Born: 1944 in Kanchanaburi, Thailand Maiden name: Kultida Punsawad Nickname: Tida Married: Earl Woods Sr., in 1969 Best known as: Tiger Woods’ mother Religion: Buddhist. Occupation: Involved in philanthropy through the Tiger Woods Foundation and in Thailand where she has financially supported children’s homes and schools. Kultida Woods’ Early Years...
There’s a persistent stereotype of the chubby—or even obese—opera singer, and even a misconception that a larger frame somehow contributes to singing ability. In fact, most opera singers are thin. So where does this stereotype come from? It Ain’t Over ‘Til the Fat Lady Sings The first record of the saying, “It Ain’t Over ‘Til the Fat Lady Sings” is attributed to sports journalist Ralph Carpenter in 1974 and comes from Richard Wagner’s notoriously long operatic work Der Ring des Nibelungen....
The size of the golf hole on every putting green on every standard golf course in the world is 4.25 inches in diameter. How many times have you lipped out a putt and wished that the size of the hole on the green was just a smidge larger? One of our most frequently asked questions from readers: How did the golf hole come to be standardized at its current diameter of four-and-a-quarter inches?...
The annual list of World’s Largest Retail Chains always contains all of the biggest and most recognized American retailers. But even though the U.S. is considered to be the dominant country in the global retail industry, the 2015 list of Largest U.S. Retail Chains is shorter, compared to the 2014 Largest U.S. Retail Chains list. With 12 U.S. retail chains falling off, and just four new qualified additions, the 2015 World’s Largest U....
Black artists have played an enormous part in moving forward the history of American folk music, from the slave spirituals to early field recordings, songs of the civil rights and feminist movements, story songs, gospel songs, protest songs, and beyond. These artists have influenced and inspired generations of folk music artists and songwriters. So, in the spirit of celebrating Black history, here’s a look at some of the most notable African-American artists in American folk music (listed in alphabetical order)....
On “Days of our Lives” Shawn Christian portrayed Dr. Daniel Jonas, a devoted surgeon, who had a rebellious streak. Daniel was killed in a car accident in January 2016, bringing an abrupt end to his on-again, off-again romance with Nicole Walker, played by actress Arianne Rucker. Even though Daniel won’t be returning, Christian will always have a special place in the hearts of longtime “Days” fans. Here are a few interesting facts about this intriguing actor....
If you’ve heard the term “Argentine dance,” you may be wondering what this type of dance is all about. What is it? Where did it come from? Is it easy to learn and fun to perform? Argentine dance is a popular dance style practiced throughout the world. Argentine dance is characterized by traditional rural dances. Several Argentine dances originated in Argentina and are still performed in the country today, with the most popular being the Argentine Tango....
Most acrylics dry very quickly, within minutes in a hot studio, but some brands are specially formulated to dry more slowly without having to add retarder medium. This is a list of different brands of acrylic paint, arranged by drying time. Always remember though, environmental factors also influence the drying time of acrylic paint. If it’s very hot and dry, or if there’s a breeze (or draft from an air conditioner or fan), then the paint will dry faster....
Here are some of the key conferences and events—for publishers, booksellers, authors, the reading public, or all—in the cycle of the book publishing industry’s year: January American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, aka “Midwinter ALA”: The prestigious Newbery Medal recognizing the distinguished contribution to children’s literature and the Caldecott Medal recognizing the distinguished contribution to children’s illustration are awarded at this event each Year.Digital Book World: The conference was initiated to address the radically changing commercial publishing environment....
The Christopher Radko Company began making custom-designed, hand-blown Christmas ornaments after the Radko’s family tree fell, breaking over a thousand glass heirlooms. Christopher, as a result, began gathering the best glassblower he could find to help him recreate these priceless mementos. By 1986, his custom-designed collection consisted of 65 ornaments that hit the market and made the company an immediate success, selling over 18 million of these delicate Christmas ornaments across Europe and the United States in their 30 years of production....
There are several varieties of license to consider when you have a copyrighted work. Compulsory mechanical licenses are an important exception to copyright rules. Under compulsory license rules, you have to allow someone to use your recording whether you like it or not. Anybody can obtain a compulsory mechanical license without express permission from the copyright holder. This kind of license is important to understand but doesn’t come into play very often....
