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One of the simplest concepts in volleyball, as in most team sports, is communication. During a rally, there should be constant chatter between teammates. Watch the highest levels of indoor volleyball and pay attention to how much they talk to each other. It is constant. Watch how quickly things break down when communication is absent. It happens at every level, from juniors to the pros. A ball that could be easily played hits the floor or is played badly....

During the early ’80s, the synthesizer certainly became a fast-growing part of mainstream pop music. Among its practitioners during the new wave era, however, English singer-songwriter Howard Jones holds a firm place as a member of the elite. Composer of several classic synth pop hits of the era, Jones explored the capabilities of his signature instrument while always focusing his efforts on strong melodic hooks and specific yet universal lyrical themes....

Whether your goal this summer is to party hard or relax by the pool and soak up some rays, this playlist offers the perfect 90s summer tunes to set the mood right. Here are the 50 best summer rap songs of the 90s, broken down by year. Whether your goal this summer is to party hard or relax by the pool and soak up some rays, this playlist offers the perfect 90s summer tunes to set the mood right....

The department of the Marine Corps that handles the public affairs business of the USMC is the Office of U.S. Marine Corps Communications. USMC Public Affairs goals are to build understanding, credibility, and trust with local and international people and media organizations. The Office of USMC communications plans, coordinates, and implements communication strategies to build these needed relationships. The Office of U.S. Marine Corps Communication is the liaison between the entire Marine Corps and the public....

“The tips” is a slang term golfers use to denote one of two things: The most rearward set of tees on each golf hole; Or, collectively, playing the golf course at its longest distance (because you are using No. 1). (Note: If you navigated to this page looking for golf tips - articles about golf instruction or golf lessons, please see our Free Golf Tips index.) “The tips” is a synonym for several other golf terms that describe the longest set of tees on a golf course:...

If you’ve never written a recommendation letter for a software developer, you may need some tips. Let the sample reference letter below be your guide. As you’ll see from reading the letter, the key is to highlight the job applicant’s strengths. Why is the person a good worker? What can you say about both the job candidate’s professional expertise and qualities as a person? Why should a company want the applicant on its team?...

If you’ve been around ATVs, dirt bikes, or other small performance engines for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the age-old debate between two-stroke and four-stroke engines. What you may not be familiar with is that many facets of this debate are moot points. The Mechanics The biggest difference between the two engine types is the number of times the cylinder fires during a single phase of the engine’s power cycle, known as the stroke....

More people than ever want to work at jobs that will change the world. But they might not understand how significant nonprofit work is. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonprofit sector of the economy accounts for more than ten percent of all employment in the US. The term “nonprofit” covers a lot of ground though. The IRS lists 29 types of nonprofit organizations. However, potential do-gooders should look for jobs in one particular area of nonprofit work....

Office romances have been around for as long as offices (or other workplaces). Because of the amount of time we spend at work, side by side with our coworkers, our social lives and professional lives often become entwined. Those relationships are sometimes quite intimate, even when they aren’t romantic. That in itself can be problematic, but when those friendships grow into romances, watch out! If you find yourself attracted to a coworker, follow these rules to stay out of trouble....

Members of the military often must put themselves in harm’s way in service to their country, and the Department of Defense recognizes the extra risk of serving in an active combat zone by compensating them through what is known as combat zone pay. What Is Combat Pay? A military member assigned or deployed to a combat zone receives bonus combat pay (officially called “hostile fire” or “imminent danger pay”) at a rate of $225 per month....

Most sports—like basketball, soccer, tennis, and golf—are the same, regardless of whether the athletes are male or female. But competitive gymnastics has so many differences between the women’s and the men’s events that you might as well be watching two different sports. The major difference between men’s gymnastics and women’s gymnastics is the apparatus on which the gymnasts compete. They share only two events in common: vault and floor. Female gymnasts compete in four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise....

DSM or “Digital Spectrum Modulation” is a relatively new radio technology adapted to the RC vehicles world and being increasingly found as an option in RC airplanes, helicopters, cars, and trucks. In geekspeak, DSM technology is an optimized version of Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum, also referred to as FHDSS “frequency hopping digital spread spectrum” technology. This optimized digital, crystal-free two-way communication technology eliminates and is immune to the cross-interference common with traditional radio frequency transmitters and receivers....

Inline skating is a fun way to get some exercise, and if you learn the basics properly and stick with it you’ll enjoy a lifetime of skating safely for fitness and recreation. Preparing to participate in any of the specific roller sports disciplines can be a challenge without accurate knowledge and proper training. Lessons, workshops, camps, classes, and team or club membership are among your choices as you learn to skate or work to advance your current abilities....

Creating an event on Facebook gives you the opportunity to publish an item on your Facebook page so you can publicize just about any event—whether it’s to promote an upcoming concert, book reading, or new product launch. Your Facebook fan page can last for one or two hours to several months, or it can be a recurring event. Your event item can include photos, videos, images of yourself or your group, information regarding location, time, date, cost, and any other relevant particulars....

Finding your vocal range is easy once you know what to look for. One of the simplest ways to do this is to use a five-note scale to identify your highest and lowest note, comparing them to notes on a piano or other instrument you’re familiar with to get their name, and then comparing it against the information below to determine whether you are a soprano, alto, tenor, or bass vocalist....

Sometimes more infamous than famous, Amy Winehouse gave her voice to the world. Along with unforgettable hits, she also contributed her signature retro fashion to the stage. Put together a tribute to this fallen artist with a costume that shows Amy at her most glamorous… high hair, big belts and all. 01 of 07 Big Hair with all the Trimmings Amy Winehouse performs onstage during the 46664 Concert In Celebration Of Nelson Mandela’s Life held at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London, England....

Fauvism was a style of painting in the early 1900s that emphasized bright, expressive color, ordinary subject matter, and simplified forms. The term, fauve, actually means “wild beast” in French. The painters who painted in this manner were called this because their approach to painting was so uncontrolled and untamed compared to the art that preceded it. The Fauves were influenced by painters such as Cezanne, Gauguin, and van Gogh, who also simplified their paintings into either planes or flatforms, or used energetic and expressive bright colors....

Do you own an iPhone or iPad? Do you also play the guitar? Did you know that for as little as $75, you can use your iPhone or iPad to make professional-quality recordings of your guitar playing, complete with effects, keyboard and drum tracks? The following feature outlines the tools you’ll need to make recording your guitar playing on your Apple device a snap. iPhone/iPad Recording Gear Cheat Sheet Here is a quick overview of the tools you need to begin recording on your iPhone....

The male runway walk is a tricky thing. It’s not the slinky, hip-swaying, one-foot-in-front-of-the-other walk made so famous by Karlie Kloss, Naomi Campbell, Natasha Poly, and other top catwalkers. But, you can’t just show up and walk like you normally would on the street, either. No, the male runway walk is somewhere in the middle—an elusive hybrid of elegance, confidence, and commanding presence. Sound impossible? Not so. Here are a few tips to get you started....

If you’ve been to a wedding or other party with dancing lately, you’ve probably seen the Cha-Cha Slide in action. This easy-to-learn dance is often a hit at special events. Besides being a blast to perform with your friends, it’s also a good cardiovascular workout. Chicago D.J. Mr. C (Casper) created the line dance in 1996 as an aerobic workout for Bally’s Total Fitness. Illustrated Guide to the Cha-Cha Slide...