Posts

The skin on our bodies has a protective barrier that protects our skin cells against environmental damage and the skin from moisture loss. But the skin on our lips is thin and doesn’t have as strong a barrier to hold in moisture, prevent moisture loss or to keep lips smooth and healthy-looking. Lip Structure The lips are made up of the upper lip (labium superoris), lower lip (labium inferioris), vermilion border (the reddish colored border between the lips and the surrounding skin), philtrum (vertical groove on the upper lip that forms what is known as the Cupid’s bow), and ergotrid (the skin between the upper lip and nose)....

Lean-burn means pretty much what it says. It is a lean amount of fuel supplied to and burned in an engine’s combustion chamber. Gasoline burns best in standard internal combustion engines when it is mixed with air in the proportions of 14.7:1 — nearly 15 parts of air to every one part of fuel. A true lean-burn can go as high as 32:1. If internal combustion engines were 100 percent efficient, the fuel would burn and produce just carbon dioxide (CO2) and water....

A project labor agreement or PLA is a pre-hire union labor agreement in which the contract terms and labor conditions are established in advance. Project labor agreements are sought by many to be a way to reduce costs controlling quality assurance and minimizing increased labor costs. Others look at Project labor agreements (PLA) as a way to seclude construction projects to union labor exclusively and discriminating against open trade and fair competition....

Knowing the how to properly refer to the anatomy of a canoe will help you to learn the sport and to communicate with other paddlers as you begin to advance your canoeing proficiency. Here are the canoe design features and parts that are universally applied to all canoes regardless of canoeing genre. Bow: Simply put, the bow is the front of the canoe. This is universal for all boats. So, whether you sit in a motorboat, kayak, and every other type of canoe, the word “bow” means the front....

Writing a TV news script is a lot harder than you might think. Even those skilled in journalism struggle if they have to turn a story meant to be read into a tight script that needs to be heard. However, you can perfect your TV news writing style if you learn the basics. Be Sure to Write for the Ear Always read your script out loud in a conversational tone so you can judge if an audience will be able to understand it....

The Venus in Virgo guy is a technician in the bedroom, with deeper sensuality over time. He’s a hermit, who will be wary of merging lives because it makes things untidy. Many Virgins have elaborate rituals that help them feel in control, in a chaotic world. He’s one to say “less is more,” and that’s good to keep in mind. Don’t ask too many personal questions, or you’ll likely get an inscrutable face in return....

Tiger Woods is a golfer who has represented many different companies over the years, and earned millions and millions of dollars through his endorsements and sponsorship deals. In this article, we’ll take a look at both Woods’ current endorsement deals—the companies he is signed to represent—as well as those sponsors he had in the past. Tiger Woods’ Current Sponsors Woods currently has endorsement deals with eight companies, ranging from golf equipment brands to beverage makers to automakers to trading card companies....

The United States Air Force has its own basic structure, terminology, and elements. There are some nuances and differences depending on the type of unit, but some basic elements remain constant throughout this branch of the military. Airmen and Sections Individuals may enlist as an airman, or an individual Air Force member. Two or more airmen can form a section. Generally, the section is the place where the person works, also known as a duty section....

The second assistant director (also known as the second AD) serves directly under the first assistant director as his or her right-hand person. As a result, the main function of a second AD is to carry out the boss’ orders and directives. Although careers in film and television are more prevalent, there also are opportunities for theater and stage assistant directors. Duties of a Second Assistant Director Also known simply as “seconds,” second ADs have two primary responsibilities on set:...

A simple game of stacking cups would be far too easy for a show like “Minute to Win It.” In Stack Attack, you’ll need to create a perfect tower and then restack your cups in a particular fashion to win. Don’t knock that tower over or oops … you’re done (or at least you may as well be). The Goal Place 36 standard-size plastic drinking cups into a perfectly aligned triangular tower and then take the cups down one diagonal line at a time....

Landlords don’t just collect rent checks. Successful landlords must understand the law, negotiate different personalities, and adapt to various problems that can pop up at any time. Here are five things potential landlords should consider, before taking the plunge. Being a Landlord Is Not a 9-to-5 Job Landlords don’t punch time clocks and work regular hours. While some days can be breezy, others may be labor-intensive and exhausting, where obligations change on a dime....

Irish-born guitarist Rory Gallagher first came to our attention as the frontman of the power trio Taste, a well-regarded band that rode the second wave of the 1960s-era British blues-rock boom to a modicum of success and fame. Gallagher launched his solo career with a self-titled 1971 album and immediately hit the road, touring almost constantly until his death in 1995. Along the way, he recorded better than a dozen studio, and a handful of live albums that showcased his incendiary playing style and underrated songwriting skills....

Bored pile, also called drilled shaft, is a type of reinforced-concrete foundation that supports structures with heavy vertical loads. A bored pile is a cast-in-place concrete pile, meaning the pile is cast on the construction site. This differs from other concrete pile foundations, like spun pile and reinforced concrete square pile foundations, which use precast concrete piles. Bored piling is commonly used for bridge work, tall buildings, and massive industrial complexes, all of which require deep foundations....

As a fighter, Bernard Hopkins held multiple world titles as a middleweight and light heavyweight. Hopkins recorded 55 wins in his nearly three-decade career—including 32 knockouts—against only eight losses, two draws, and two no contests. Below is a decade-by-decade listing of his record broken down by year. 1990s: Becoming a Title-Holder Hopkins fought once professionally in 1988—a four-round loss to Clinton Mitchell in Atlantic City—and was inactive in 1989. His career began in earnest in the 1990s when he won the International Boxing Federation middleweight title and fended off numerous challenges for the belt....

Buddy Holly’s widow, Maria Elena Holly, is still alive and well. Born Maria Elena Santiago in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was no stranger to tragedy at the time of Buddy’s death; her parents died when she was a young girl. While working as a receptionist for a New York music publisher, she met the young Buddy, whose star was just beginning to rise. After speaking to her rather traditional aunt, Buddy was allowed to court her, and they were married within two weeks....

You should consider many different questions when deciding what kind of sailboat is best for you. If you are looking for a large daysailer or a small cruising sailboat, you may be choosing between sailboats that have an inboard engine and those having an outboard motor. Each offers certain advantages. 01 of 04 Inboard vs Outboard Engine Tom Lochhaas Many aspects of inboards and outboards are similar. Fuel consumption does not vary hugely, and parts and mechanics are equally available for both when a problem occurs....

The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that from 1990 to 1999, the percentage of unmarried senior couples 65 and older rose significantly. Forbes reports “In 2006, 1.8 million Americans aged 50 and above lived in heterosexual “unmarried-partner households,” a 50% increase from 2000, figures Bowling Green State University demographer Susan Brown.” These are senior couples who at one time believed in marriage. These are senior couples who are facing the disapproval of their children and religious faith....

In the construction industry, as in other sectors, big data refers to the huge quantities of information that have been stored in the past and that continue to be acquired today. Big data can come from people, computers, machines, sensors, and any other data-generating device or agent. That, naturally enough, is what makes it big. Construction and building big data already exists in all the plans and records of anything that was ever built....

Choosing a good lawyer is like choosing any other product or service. It’s best to do thorough research to help you make an informed decision. Once you secure several lawyer referrals with expertise in the appropriate practice area, you should carefully research each candidate. Below are some simple steps to choosing the best lawyer for your legal needs. Conducting Candidate Interviews One of the best ways to assess a lawyer’s legal ability is by interviewing them....

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) has long been the first test many recruiter applicants will see after initially speaking with the service recruiter. There are standards within the Armed Forces and passing the ASVAB with high enough scores will at first allow you to enter military service, but also let you have a range of MOSs (jobs) that will qualify for. The higher the ASVAB score, the more opportunities you may have in the military....