Can you really make money blogging by turning your personal passions, knowledge, or experience into a real income on the internet? More than a decade after the Wall Street meltdown, people are still finding it tough to recover past losses and make ends meet. Fewer and fewer of us can count on steady, lifelong employment, and for those who are so fortunate, the salary and benefits (if any) are barely enough to meet our basic needs....
Country music in the 1980s was the era of Urban Cowboy - the movie that started the craze, and really brought country music to the forefront. Stars such as Anne Murray, Willie Nelson, Eddie Rabbit, George Jones, Alabama, Dolly Parton and others were heard on the radio. I’ve combed through several resources of songs that were Number One hits in the 1980s, and picked 20 of my favorites. 20 of 20...
Many people of all ages want to skate on inline, quad or ice skates but are afraid that their weak ankles, heel problems, foot bumps or other foot pain will prevent them from trying skating sports. Others who are already involved in recreational or competitive skating activities are concerned when foot or ankle pain keeps their skating from feeling good anymore and even prevents skating. There are many reasons for foot pain among skaters and athletes in other sports....
If you’re wondering how to price your services as a freelance writer, you’ll find that rates vary quite a bit and involve several variables, such as your depth and length of experience, your chosen clientele, and the types of writing assignments you choose. Some projects pay by the hour and some pay a flat fee per project. You can compare different writing jobs by calculating the payment on a per-word basis....
A heavy equipment operator drives or controls construction equipment, including bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks, and hydraulic truck cranes. They operate this equipment to assist in the construction of structures, including bridges, roads, and buildings. Heavy equipment operators usually specialize in one of three areas. Construction equipment operators, also called operating engineers, handle loading and excavation machines. They use these machines to dig and lift sand, gravel, or earth....
I-joists are engineered wood members normally used in residential and commercial construction in substitution of dimensional lumber joists, such as 2 x10 and 2 x 12. I-joists offer advantages over conventional lumber products providing savings for the builder and better performance and longer lasting endurance than regular lumber. In order to get these savings, you will need to be very careful when managing I-Joists, so that’s why we have the following tips for you....
Planning the perfect makeup look can be time consuming. Are you going for a bold or natural look? How long do you need it to last? Most importantly, if you’re planning makeup for photos, what products should you use or avoid? For a photo-ready makeup routine that’s a little less stressful, hopefully our tips will help. Start with prepping your skin, and then get down to business with your face, cheeks, lips, and eyes....
By now you know that most of the games from Minute to Win It aren’t all that complicated in theory (there are, of course, exceptions to this rule). Hanky Panky is one of the easiest games to set up and execute, with the only thorn in your side being the ticking clock. The Goal Pull all of the tissues out of a standard sized box, one at a time, using only one hand....
Henri Richard holds the NHL record for most Stanley Cup championships. From 1956 to 1973, the legendary “Pocket Rocket” won 11 Stanley Cups, all with the Montreal Canadiens. Twice, in 1966 and in 1971, he scored the winning goal in the final game. Richard’s Stanley Cup victories began during his rookie season, 1955-56. That was also the start of the Canadiens’ streak of five consecutive championships. Although the streak ended in 1960, Montreal and Richard won six more cups between 1964 and 1973....
In a recent poll, we asked readers, “Which entrepreneur do you admire most?” The winner, hands down, was Oprah Winfrey, with nearly double the votes of Bill Gates and four times Richard Branson. In a career filled with firsts and superlatives, Oprah has managed to amass a sizable fortune, become one of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry, and yet maintain a sense of humility and compassion. Broadcasting Pioneer...
Below are popular outlets in New York with 2016 Thanksgiving Day, Midnight and Black Friday sales, the outlet malls’ hours and featured outlet stores. Tanger Outlets in New York: Tanger Outlets will be hosting the “Moonlight Madness and After Thanksgiving” sale in Deer Park and Riverhead. Shoppers can expect to find special Thanksgiving deals starting at 6 p.m. and continuing throughout the entire weekend, November 24-27, 2016. Tanger Outlets - Deer Park...
Nonprofit animal organizations have become increasingly popular in recent years, providing a wide array of services and advocacy programs that ensure animal welfare. Here are some tips on how to go about starting a nonprofit animal organization. Be Strategic Define a Mission. When founding a nonprofit, it is critical that you determine and define your organization’s goals at the outset. Do you want to open an animal rescue facility, a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, a trap and release group, a pet food bank, or a therapeutic riding program?...
If you have a business that reaches young people who are 18 to 24 years old (even if they’re only part of your demographic), then you need to understand Snapchat and Snapcodes. That’s because according to a study done by the Pew Research Center a full 78 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds use Snapchat and of those users, about 71 percent visit the platform more than once a day. And if the trend follows the adoption of Facebook and Twitter, people will stay with it as they get older....
A veterinary pharmacist is an animal health professional with a doctoral degree and advanced training related to the use of pharmaceutical products. The duties may vary depending on the specific nature of their employment (i.e. whether they work in academia, for a corporation, for a veterinary related business, or for a regulatory agency). Veterinary pharmacists may be involved with dispensing medications that have been prescribed by a veterinarian, providing consultations on dosage and side effects, providing compounding services, ensuring that all regulatory directives are properly followed, taking inventory, and supervising pharmacy technicians or other support staff members....
During the Medieval Period, there were two schools of music, namely: Ars Antiqua and Ars Nova. Both schools were integral in revolutionizing music at that time. For example, before the 1100s, songs were conducted freely and without measured rhythm. Ars Antiqua introduced the concept of measured rhythm, and Ars Nova expanded on these concepts and created even more metered options. Ars Antiqua Ars Antiqua is Latin for “ancient art” or “old art”....
This is the official rule on receptions in the NFL: “If a player goes to the ground in the act of catching a pass (with or without contact by an opponent), he must maintain control of the ball after he touches the ground, whether in the field of play or the end zone. If he loses control of the ball, and the ball touches the ground before he regains control, the pass is incomplete....
With more and more off-roading areas closing every year, it’s getting difficult to find places close to home where you can ride ATVs, 4x4s, and other OHVs (off-highway vehicles). One solution is to expand your search and make a trip of it by camping out at or near riding areas and trails. Here is a list of where you can go throughout the United States. Some of these trails are meant for straight-up riding, while others will challenge rock crawlers and river runners....
Have you been trying to get your splits but just can’t quite get to the floor? Do you feel like your stretch routine could use a little facelift? Ballet dancers have a secret tool when it comes to flexibility: the barre. Using a ballet barre for stretching can really help improve your flexibility. Just be careful not to put too much weight on the barre. Try the following stretches with the help of a barre....
Here are some of the basic ice skating spins. Many of the spins advanced figure skaters do are variations of the basic figure skating spins listed below. 01 of 11 Scratch Spin Soren Hald / Stone Collecton / Getty Images One of the most basic spins figure skaters do is the forward scratch spin. During that spin, the free foot and free leg crosses over the skating leg. Sometimes the skater seems to almost become a blur since a scratch spin can spin so fast....
There are two primary methods of painting: the direct method, and the indirect method. Either method can be applied to both oil and acrylic paints, keeping in mind the much faster drying time of acrylics. It is worth trying these two different approaches to see what works best for you. They may also be combined within one painting. Indirect Painting The more Classical approach is the indirect method. This approach involves an underpainting, an initial layer of paint on the canvas or painting surface, to help create values....
