The year 2007 saw resurgences, ends of eras, and remembrances: Madonna signed a new deal; The Spice Girls, the Police, Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana, and Van Halen plus David Lee Roth each toured; the seventh book in the Harry Potter series hit shelves and set records; and the 10-year anniversary of Princess Diana’s death was marked with the Concert for Diana, featuring stars such as Elton John, Rod Stewart, and Kanye West....
As a consummate pop star of the ’80s, Lionel Richie famously stacked up 13 consecutive Top 10 hits, a remarkable feat indeed. However, his propensity for pop singles inevitably meant that the three albums he released contained little else in terms of commercial or critical appeal, assuming, of course, that all of the hits were actually good. And that’s a hefty assumption. This best-of list includes just over half of Richie’s signature tunes....
TIS-B, or Traffic Information System-Broadcast, is a data broadcasting service that allows aircraft operators to receive traffic information in near-real time. Along with its partner system FIS-B, TIS-B is being offered at no cost to ADS-B users as part of the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). TIS-B is a traffic reporting system that uses ADS-B ground stations and radar data to transmit aircraft position data to aircraft cockpit displays....
The disqualifying medical conditions are listed below. The International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes are listed in parentheses following each standard. The causes for rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction (without an approved waiver) are an authenticated history of: a. Audiometers, calibrated to standards of the International Standards Organization (ISO 1964) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI 1996), will be used to test the hearing of all applicants. b. All audiometric tracings or audiometric readings recorded on reports of medical examination or other medical records will be clearly identified....
The military has it’s own police force that is separate from the Department of Defense Police Force - also known of DoD Police. The military version of law enforcement are known as the MP, or Military Police. There is a difference between Department of Defense (DoD) Police and the Military Police (MP). DoD Police are actually civilian law enforcement officers who attend the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) to work for the Department of Defense....
Tennis is at least as much about time as it is about power, placement, and spin. If you suddenly developed the ability to put the world surrounding you into slow motion at will, you would probably be unbeatable on the tennis court. You would get to every ball and have all the time you needed to set up each shot. Manipulating time on the tennis court isn’t strictly limited to sci-fi, though....
Animal scientists study a variety of domestic animal species and frequently work with livestock to understand the biological and chemical processes by which the animals grow. Animal scientists play a key role in maintaining and improving the quality and quantity of the country’s food supply. They may also be more research-oriented, working in zoological fields or specific veterinary fields to help preserve the health and welfare of animals in the wild and in captivity....
Every branch of service takes advantage of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) these days to extend their reach on the battlefield while limiting risk to life and limb. And though Marines must become commissioned officers to fly manned aircraft, enlisted Marines straight out of high school have an opportunity to fly cutting-edge aviation equipment – even if only by remote – as UAV operators in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 7314. Duties and Responsibilities...
Like many business owners, you may have signed a contract in which you assumed liability for claims filed against another party by your employees for injuries sustained on the job. In many industries, such assumptions of liability are a normal part of doing business. For this reason, they are automatically covered by a general liability policy. Employers Liability Exclusion Work-related suits by employees are addressed in the employers liability exclusion found under Coverage A (Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability)....
Probably no one knows (and loves) yuri manga more than publisher, manga blogger and Yuricon founder Erica Friedman. So we asked her for her favorites – the girls love manga that she loves to read and recommend. She came back with a Japanese and English yuri sampler that serves up a taste of some of the best girl meets girl stories available today. 01 of 10 Love My Life Yamaji Ebine / Feel Comics...
01 of 07 Teenage Brow Beauty Quavondo Nguyen / IStock Photo Sometimes teenagers choose a very thin eyebrow shape and take too much hair off, but getting them pencil thin is never good. Here’s a young girl who knows how to give her brows a nice shape that doesn’t look bushy without over doing it.Don’t count on eyebrow stencils for great results. The Brow Buddy helps you create the right shape for your face....
Do you have a body double or a doppelganger? There are many instances of two people who are not related yet closely resemble one another. But the phenomenon of a phantom self is something more mysterious. Doppelgangers vs. Bilocation Body doubles, as a paranormal phenomenon, typically manifest themselves in one of two ways. A doppelganger is a shadow self that is thought to accompany every person. Traditionally, it is said that only the owner of the doppelganger can see this phantom self and that it can be a harbinger of death....
Have your shiny new pointe shoes lost their shine? Pointe shoes are so beautiful when they are new, but they do not look that way for long. If your pointe shoes are looking a little dirty, here are a few tips for removing or minimizing stains and to properly clean your pointe shoes. Baking Soda Baking soda has a great reputation for cleaning all sorts of items including pointe shoes. Begin by mixing a small amount of baking soda and water until a paste is formed....
Career exploration is the second stage of the career planning process. During the first stage, a self-assessment, you learn about your personality, interests, aptitudes, and values. After using various tools to gather this information, you are left with a list of careers that are a good fit for someone with traits similar to yours. Although the careers on your list appear to be suitable, it does not mean you can just go ahead and randomly choose any one of them....
The modern undercut (basically a very high bowl cut or a non-blended high and tight with a long top) is a hot trend and can be seen on models and musicians such as Jack Antonoff and Macklemore, as well as actors and celebrities such as David Beckham and Josh Duhamel. The modern undercut isn’t rocket science, and it is fairly easy to cut a men’s undercut at home. The current style is to wear the hair on top going back in a pompadour style, so the haircut works best if you have significant length on top (3-5 inches is ideal)....
Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey play lovers whose relationship is at the center of the story in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” When Clementine (Winslet) decides to call their relationship off, she takes the extraordinary step of having Joel (Carrey) erased from her memory. Joel discovers what Clementine’s done, decides to wipe his own slate clean, and then has second thoughts in the middle of the procedure. The casting of Kate Winslet opposite Jim Carrey sounds strange, and even Winslet admits it’s an unexpected pairing....
Employment law involves discrimination litigation, including claims of race, sex, age, and disability bias. Other types of employment litigation include wage and hour cases, cases involving misappropriation of trade secrets, and suits to enforce non-competition agreements. A large component of an employment law practice includes counseling employers in all aspects of the employment relationship, from hiring through termination. This can include workplace harassment, disability accommodation, and the Family & Medical Leave Act compliance....
Used both ceremonially and aesthetically, the flute plays an important role in the culture of many Native American tribes, and for many modern Native American musicians, it provides a solemn link to an ancient tradition. Here are ten beautiful albums from a variety of tribal traditions that feature the flute in all its quiet glory. R. Carlos Nakai - ‘Canyon Trilogy: Native American Flute Music’ R. Carlos Nakai, who is of Navajo/Ute heritage, is probably the best-known Native American flutist in the world....
At first glance, supermarket loyalty programs look like a worthwhile way for shoppers to save money, but is giving up control over personal information worth the savings? Consider the pros and cons of these platforms before you make your choice. How Companies Define Loyalty Programs to Customers Loyalty programs are strategic marketing concepts designed to retain existing customers through various rewards exclusive to members, while at the same time attracting new customers....
The Air Force’s only enlisted recruit training program is located at Lackland Air Force Base. Its job is to ensure orderly transition from civilian to military life. Recruits are trained in the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in the operational Air Force. This includes basic war skills, military discipline, physical fitness, drills, ceremonies, Air Force core values, and a comprehensive range of subjects relating to Air Force life. More than 7 million young men and women have entered Air Force basic military training February 4, 1946, when the training mission was moved to Lackland from Harlingen Air Force Base in Harlingen, Texas....
