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In a perfect world, when and if a criminal committed a crime, he would conveniently remain within the confines of the jurisdiction where the crime was committed. Then again in a perfect world, there would be no crime, to begin with. Unfortunately for us, our world isn’t perfect and, as if dealing with the problem of crime weren’t difficult enough, law enforcement agencies often find themselves dealing with jurisdictional issues and red tape when trying to investigate crimes and apprehend criminals....

While a lot of anime series and movies are based on novels, comic books, or even video games, there are some truly classic productions that feature entirely original storylines and characters not used anywhere else. Here are some of our favorites. 01 of 12 C: Control - The Money and Soul of Possibility If money is everything in this world, what would you gamble to have that much more of it?...

General Info: Note: The Navy Plans to merge this rating with the Hospitalman Rating (HM) rating, effective 1 October 2005. For details, see NAVADMIN 214/05. Dental technicians perform duties as assistants in the prevention and treatment of oral disease and injury and assist dental care professionals in providing dental care to Navy people and their families. They may function as clinical or specialty technicians, dental administrative personnel and dental care providers at dental treatment facilities....

A Dobro is an acoustic guitar with a metal resonator built into its body. This resonator serves as an amplifier. In contrast to acoustic guitars, the placement of the resonator takes the place of the sound hole. Because of this, the shape of the guitar doesn’t tend to have an effect on how the Dobro’s sound is amplified. John Dopyera invented the first resonator guitar circa 1928, and it was first made by the National String Instrument Corporation, owned by Dopyera and George Beauchamp....

Canada has a rich skating history. This is a list of figure skaters from Canada who have accomplished great things. Patrick Chan - World Figure Skating Champion 2011, 2012, 2013 Patrick Chan of Canada competes during the Men’s Single Free Program on day eight of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. XIN LI/Getty Images Patrick Chan of Canada, has won three consecutive world figure skating titles (2011, 2012, 2013) and was the favorite to win gold at the Olympics in Sochi, but ended up winning silver in 2014....

If you’ve never been skiing before or you’re a beginner skier, you may not know where to go to skiing, what to wear, or even where to start. Here are tips for a first time skier. Find a Ski Resort with Beginner TerrainWhile most ski resorts offer trails for beginners, there’s no need to head out to an expert ski resort for your first time skiing - if you have a local ski resort, it’s probably fine....

Most tennis players are all too familiar with the difficulty of the mental half of tennis competition. The power of the mind is evident at every level, from Goran Ivanisevic or Jana Novotna at Wimbledon to an eight-year-old afraid to use any of her full strokes in her first tournament. Tennis is a gold mine for sports psychologists, and some players spend several hours each week just doing mental toughness exercises....

01 of 04 Origin of the Ivy League Haircut The classic Ivy League Haircut is masculine and appropriate for all lifestyles. Photo © Chris Weeks for Getty Images. The Ivy League Haircut (sometimes called a Princeton) is one of my all-time favorite haircuts. It’s stylish and masculine, but still versatile for a short haircut. This popular haircut, which almost never goes out of style, is named Ivy League because of its origin in the Ivy League schools....

Stradivari violins are known for their unsurpassed craftsmanship and quality of sound. The process of creating one involves painstakingly carving the wood so that the violin is thickest in the center. This shape has proven to give the violin a beautiful sound. The same time and energy is spent in the design and creation of all great instruments. As a singer, your body is the instrument. Just like carving a violin, you can change the shape of your body in a way that improves tone quality....

With the growing necessity of small, medium, and large business to have a strong online presence, writing opportunities are on the rise. But as the demand increases for content writing, so does the competition for writing jobs. It is important that you match your writing skills and interests with the right opportunities if you want to get the gig. Take time to research opportunities thoroughly - it will be good preparation for when you will have to research the topics you will be writing about....

No matter what the size of your business, effective marketing can increase sales and boost profits. This Small Business Marketing Makeover will show you how to save time and money on marketing by implementing effective marketing strategies. Look at your small business marketing from the right end of the telescope. Too many small businesses get and stay hung up on the cost factor of marketing. The first question they ask about any marketing strategy is, “How much does that cost?...

Earning some extra money on the side and stashing it away for a rainy day isn’t something that comes naturally to all of us. In fact, most people are natural spenders—which is the exact opposite of the kind of money habits you’ll need to create if you want to improve your state. But what happens when you need to come up with a large sum of money, say $10,000? While you may have visions of Walter White from Breaking Bad dancing through your head, there are plenty of legitimate side hustles that can net you at least $10,000 per year....

Back when WordPress first came out, it used to be a simple blogging platform. It was also one of the first types of websites that people could install without having previous coding knowledge. Now, WordPress is so much more than just a blogging platform. It can be used as a framework to build membership sites, e-commerce sites, content sites, and more. This is through the use of additional functionalities brought to you by “plug-ins” and themes....

In a junk collection business, how to price your junk removal service right can mean all the difference between success and failure. Pricing too high can leave your potential customers looking to give their business to a competitor, and inversely, overly aggressive pricing can find you spending too much time taking on unprofitable or money-losing engagements. When comparing pricing, look at providers that have been in business for years and have a proven track record of success....

A classic silk scarf is an investment piece in your wardrobe, that never goes out of style. Wearing a silk scarf with your outfit is a genius way to add instant, effortless chic to any look. But as with many accessories, it’s all in the styling. We’re here to inspire you with our favorite ways that you can wear this accessory, as inspired by some of today’s top fashion influencers....

What’s your Zodiac Sign? You can find out with a free birth chart. If your Zodiac sign is on the cusp (between two signs), you’ll want to look closely at that year’s exact dates. Aries: March 21—April 21 Fire Sign: Courageous, creative, spontaneous, a catalyst, forceful, an agitator, confrontational, a do-er, restless, lover of challenge, ardent, a fighter, dynamic, a leader. The Ram is brusque, aggressive and lacks subtlety. Aries in Love is a passionate fool....

During the Romantic Period, musical instruments were greatly improved due to recent advancements in technology and the artistic demands of the new movement. Instruments that were improved, or even invented, during the Romantic Period included the flute, oboe, saxophone, and tuba. Romantic Period Romanticism was a sweeping movement in the 1800s and early 1900s that influenced the arts, literature, intellectual debate and music. The movement emphasized emotional expression, sublimity, the glory of nature, individualism, exploration, and modernity....

Among the many reasons people may choose to paddle canoes and kayaks is that they do so for exercise. Paddling is indeed great exercise, providing fantastic aerobic and cardiovascular effects as well as upper body strength. Both canoes and kayaks will offer you this benefit, regardless of the type of paddling you choose to do. They also provide these health effects whether they are sought or not. A Side Benefit...

In concept, Slime Tube Sealant makes sense. Fewer flat tires—always a good thing, right? Though there are ways to reduce the number of flats that you get, some are inevitable, and Slime Tube Sealant is supposed to be that next layer of defense. Sure, it can help, but it has its downside too. The biggest problem with the Slime Tube Sealant in a bottle is that it is messy and surprisingly difficult to install....

Christmas is the most traditional of holidays and a perfect time to listen to country music. The songs below, both traditional and strictly country, add to the festive warmth of the holiday season. Included in the list are traditional artists like George Strait, country pop stars like SHeDAISY, and modern Western groups like Riders in the Sky. Christmas is the most traditional of holidays and a perfect time to listen to country music....