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What do you think of when you think of cheerleading? Pom poms of course! No high school football game would be complete without the sparkle and shake of pom poms in your school colors. Pom poms made their debut on the sidelines in the 1930s when they were made from paper streamers. As you can imagine, these pom poms didn’t hold up well with regular use and unpredictable weather. In 1953, Lawrence Herkimer, the famous ‘Grandfather of Cheer’, founded the Cheerleading Supply Company and started to commercially manufacture pom poms....

Weatherstripping is one of the best ways to save money on energy costs as, when used properly, it will create a tight seal between building components reducing air leakage around doors and windows. Weatherstrip is recommended on movable components, while caulk or silicone is the best material for filling openings with stationary components. When selecting the right weatherstripping material take into consideration weather, traffic or movement, temperatures and the place where it will be installed....

Web development is not just one thing. It encompasses multiple skillsets, and there are different kinds of careers within the web development space. Three terms often used are “front end,” “back end,” and “full stack.” Here are the key differences between the three. Front-End Web Development Front-end development, while its components are always changing, essentially deals with the outer-facing parts of a website or web application. At its core, front-end development involves HTML, CSS, and JavaScript:...

“Trine” normally means “threefold” or “triple.” In astrology, it means “being the favorable astrological aspect of two celestial bodies 120 degrees apart.” On the chart, “trine” generally relates to flow, with planets in a harmonious angle of support. As a reminder, “aspect” is the position of planets or stars with respect to one another, which astrologers believe influence human affairs. Gifts That Carry You Forward Like a River Trine is a major aspect and represents luck on the path of life....

Working in a surgical operating room (OR) requires discipline and strict attention to detail, even in civilian life—and it’s no different for surgical service specialists in the Air Force, who hold Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 4N1X1. Duties and Responsibilities In the OR, though everyone brings a highly specialized skill set to the table, all personnel on the team must work together like a well-oiled machine. An integral part of that machine, the surgical service specialist (often referred to in hospitals simply as the “surgical technologist” or “scrub tech”) presides over the sterile equipment table....

Whether they broke up as the result of artistic differences or were ripped apart by tragedy, many major and essential artists called it quits during the ’80s, even if only for a while. Still, most reunions result in rather depressing shadows of former superstars, so in most cases the first break is the only one that really matters. Here’s a look - in no particular order - at some of the most notable band dissolutions that took place during the ’80s and the particulars of each special case....

If you plan to dismantle pallets on an ongoing basis, either occasionally or in a mass production environment, you will benefit from having the right tools for the job. There is a range of options for taking apart pallets, including pry bars, power hand tools, as well as machinery for high-volume recycling operations. These are reviewed below. If you are just going to dismantle a few pallets, this can be done without any special tools, which is discussed in this article....

After weeks of searching, sending out résumés, and going to interviews, it is usually great news when you get an offer—but what about when you would really prefer to work at one of the other companies you interviewed with? On the outside looking in this may seem like a good problem to have and it may not be a bad thing if the internship you’ve been offered is a good opportunity....

John Legend - “All of Me” Written by Toby Gad and John StephensProduced by Dave Tozer and John LegendReleased August 2013 by Columbia The Pros John Legend’s effortless sounding vocalsSimple, straightforward love ballad lyricsStripped down piano accompaniment through much of the record The Cons Addition of strings disrupts a beautiful tension in the song “All Of Me” is one the biggest pop hit singles of John Legend’s celebrated career. The song’s ascent is a long time coming....

Going bald doesn’t have the negative stigma associated with it as it did years ago. Today, many men (even those with full heads of hair) are opting for a close shave. It is a bold, masculine look and it is relatively easy to maintain. Shaving your head does take a little work, however. Many guys don’t want to deal with the daily razor and shaving cream routine and, instead, opt for a quick buzz....

Wondering what hairstyles look best at age 20, 30, 40, 50 and beyond? Just because you’re 65, you don’t have to get a helmet hairstyle with your Social Security check. In fact, a younger look and lighter color can take years off your face. And just because you’re 21, you don’t have to have long hair. You can do just about anything (lucky you!). The key to a great haircut at any age is two-fold....

Supply Chain Management – all the coordination, planning and management of everything involved in sourcing (from your suppliers and your suppliers’ suppliers) and purchasing, manufacturing or production, and logistics activities – to get what you need from your suppliers to your customers. Six Sigma – tools/techniques for process improvement. Six Sigma looks to improve the quality of any process and its outputs. Six Sigma tools identify and remove the causes of defects or errors, depending on what process it’s looking to improve, and minimize variability....

Website: TheOnion.comDescription: One of the most popular (and funniest) fake news websites onlineSimilar Websites: TheDailyShow.com, ColbertNation.com, WeeklyWorldNews.com What Is The Onion?: The Onion’s slogan, “America’s Finest News Source,” says it all. The Onion is, indeed, one of America’s finest news sources and has been a beloved daily read on the Web for millions of Americans since 1996. It just so happens, though, that the news here is of the fake, comedic variety....

The pocket is the area of protection in the backfield provided by the offensive linemen for the quarterback when he drops back to pass the ball. This area is also referred to as the tackle box. Formation After the ball is snapped on a passing play, the offensive line creates an upside-down U-shaped pocket around the quarterback to protect him from oncoming defenders looking to tackle him, while also providing him with him adequate time to pass the ball....

Aviation ordnance Marines handle aviation ammunition issues from safety to procurement. This occupational field includes organizational and intermediate maintenance of aircraft weapons systems, guns, gun pods, bomb racks, missile launchers, and aviation ordnance support equipment. Aviation ordnance Marines are qualified and certified under current directives. Formal schooling is provided to Marines entering the OccFld. A wide variety of billet assignments are available as shown in the figure later in this entry....

The Context of “Vissi d’Arte” Tosca sings this exquisite aria in the 2nd act of Giacomo Puccini’s opera, Tosca, one of the composer’s most performed operas. Read the entire synopsis of Puccini’s Tosca. Scarpia, Chief of the Secret Police, is investigating the escape of the Roman prisoner, Cesare Angelotti. Always suspicious of Mario Cavaradossi, the painter, Scarpia has his men bring him in for questioning when they run out of leads to find Angelotti....

“The Simpsons,” a long-running animated television show, debuted in late 1989 and has no sign of pending cancellation. 01 of 21 Decades of Clever Wit and Incisive Insight FOX The iconic show has attracted millions of fans and even praise from critics. But choosing the 20 best episodes of “The Simpsons” is difficult. Whether the episodes focus on the gluttonous eating habits of Homer Simpson, the show’s anti-paterfamilias; Bart, the ever-mischievous son and most popular character; Marge, the steady and sensible wife; Lisa, the genius but ever-exasperated younger sister; or Maggie, the adorable baby girl, it’s difficult to limit this list to under two dozen....

Reflections, whether in water, a window, or the surface of a shiny object, can be surprisingly easy to draw. Yet, we often think of them as difficult and make the work harder than it should be. There are some common pitfalls to be aware of when drawing reflections. The good news is that all of these are avoidable if you simply trust your eyes. The Challenge of Reflections Seker Mehmet Senyer/Getty Images...

When you’re in the dating world, you have the potential to meet many different kinds of men. And the good news is that there are lots of wonderful, fun, and caring guys out there. But dater beware, there are seven different personalities you should avoid to fend off being blindsided or brokenhearted. The Selfish Guy Does the guy you’re dating only seem to care about himself? If you’re with someone who tends to put his needs first, show little interest in you and your passions, and who considers himself to be the greatest guy on the planet, it’s time to take note that you’re dating someone selfish and arrogant....

Why turn to trimming pubic hair? Shaving gets rid of the hair and the skin is smooth, at least for a day or so. But shaving often comes with a price. Instead of shaving everything off many men and women are trimming down all or part of the region to look more groomed while avoiding the side effects that the razor can inflict. Advantages of Trimming Pubic Hair Over Shaving...