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“The Marriage of Figaro” (in Italian, “Le Nozze di Figaro”) is one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most famous operas. The aria “Non so piu cosa son, cosa faccio” (“I do not know what I am, what do I do?”) is sung by the comic character of Cherubino, whose philandering ways get him into several tricky situations. History The opera opened in 1786 in Vienna and enjoyed critical and popular success. The opera was the result of a collaboration between Lorenzo da Ponte, who wrote the libretto—the text—of the opera, and Mozart, who composed the music....

Information from MCBUL 1200, parts 2 and 3. One of the most competitive ratings (jobs) in the Marine Corps is the criminal investigation division (CID) agent. These agents work in the criminal investigation division (CID) and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, or NCIS (which inspired the dramatic television show of the same name). The military operational specialty (MOS) code for this rating is 5821. Marine Corps CID agents conduct all general criminal investigations under the jurisdiction of the CID and NCIS, which includes conducting covert operations, interrogation of witnesses and crime scene investigations....

Navy aviation electronics technicians (ATs) repair some of the most advanced electronics systems in the world. Repair jobs can range from flight deck troubleshooting of the electronic weapons system on an F-14 Tomcat aircraft to changing computer circuit cards in an air-conditioned shop. These technicians also may volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew, which performs numerous in-flight duties and operates radar and weapon systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft.​...

The Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) system supplements the enlisted rating structure in identifying personnel on active or inactive duty and billets in manpower authorizations. NEC codes identify a non-rating wide skill, knowledge, aptitude, or qualification that must be documented to identify both people and billets for management purposes. For example, if a Navy police officer (MA — Master at Arms) receives specialized training as a K-9 Dog Handler, he/she would be awarded NEC MA-2005....

The Glory of Love Rising as it did out of two separate traditions – urban R&B and pop vocal groups – doo-wop often walked a fine line between throwing a knowing elbow jab into its listeners’ sexuality and whispering sweet nothings in their ears. Fortunately, the genre proved equally suited to both, but it’s arguably the romantic side that has outlasted its era best. Enjoy this mixtape featuring hits (and rarities) of rock’s last great romantic era....

A pitch in rock climbing is a section of a route on a cliff that is climbed between two belay points, using a rope for protection from the dire effects of falling. Sport climbing routes are usually one pitch in length because the climber ascends the cliff to a set of bolt anchors on the cliff face, which he lowers himself down from. Multi-pitch routes are climbing routes that are more than one pitch long....

When it comes to how materials are separated for curbside recycling, single and dual stream recycling are the two common approaches. Meanwhile, the debate about which one is most effective remains unresolved. Single stream recycling involves placing all recyclables into the same bin, while dual stream or source separation recycling requires that paper fiber products such as paper and cardboard be placed in a separate bin. While single-stream recycling has become increasingly popular, the practice continues to face criticism in the face of contamination challenges faced by recycling processors....

Even in this digital world we now live in, brochures can be your company’s best friend. They can work in conjunction with your other sales literature. Or alone. What’s more, they don’t even need to be printed, with PDF and eBook technology making it very easy to read one on a tablet, desktop, or even a phone. However, without careful planning, preparation, and execution, the entire process can become a waste of your time and money....

Over the course of the fifty-plus year history of the WWE, these men have been the champions longer than anyone else. Due to the brand split in 2002, for the next 11 years, there were two titles of equal value, the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship. I am including both of those titles in this list. The dates used to determine the length of title reigns are based on the title history on WWE....

The opposite position gets its name because this player is placed opposite of the setter in the rotation. The opposite plays on the right side in the front and back row. Because of the location on the court, the opposite may be responsible for some setting when the setter is unavailable. What Does the Opposite Do During a Play? Calls out the opponent’s hitters on the other side of the net before the serve....

Watercolor paint is a translucent medium suitable for many purposes: in the classroom, for illustration, botanical painting, as studies, and as final works of art. Watercolor paint is made from a color pigment dispersed in a suspension that binds the pigment and allows it to adhere to a surface when dry. In commercial watercolor paints, the binder is either natural gum arabic or synthetic glycol. Every manufacturer has their own unique suspension composition, called the backbone composition....

You’ve seen hockey players enjoying their sport, and figure skaters doing the same. Do they use the same skates? What’s the difference between hockey skates and figure skates? There are a few differences, but the differences between a hockey skate and a figure skate may not be easy to recognize. Hockey Skates vs. Figure Skates A figure skating blade has toe picks – or a jagged teeth-looking design – at the tip and is usually longer and heavier than a hockey blade....

10 of 10 “Dirty Dancer” featuring Usher and Lil Wayne (2011) Universal Republic “Dirty Dancer” is a dance-pop collaboration with Usher that was included on Enrique Iglesias’ album Euphoria and Usher’s EP Versus. It was produced by RedOne, best known for his series of hits with Lady Gaga. A remixed version of the song featured rapper Lil Wayne. The song depicts a beautiful but dangerous woman. “Dirty Dancer” topped the dance chart in the US and climbed into the top 20 on the pop chart....

You may enjoy traditional Christmas songs about roasting chestnuts or dashing through the snow as much as the next person, but sometimes you need something less traditional. There are some original holiday or winter songs that open a window into how artists (and their audiences) truly view the Christmas holiday season. Here are 10 non-traditional classic rock Christmas songs. John Lennon - “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” Capitol Records Written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono as an anti-war protest song, “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” has been covered so many times by so many artists it has virtually become a Christmas holiday standard since its release in 1971....

Imagine you’ve started a new company. You need to buy business insurance and you want to ensure you obtain appropriate coverage. How should you proceed? There are several ways to buy insurance. For instance, you could buy policies online or secure coverage through a trade or professional organization. While these methods can be effective, many business owners prefer to utilize the services of an independent agent. Buying insurance through an independent agency offers a number of benefits....

So much has changed in the 10-plus years since I first started writing about hair, skin and makeup in 2005. Here are the trends I’ve noticed the most in the beauty industry. Beauty Influence Has Moved From Magazines to Bloggers When I first started writing online, it was a lonely world for beauty writers on the Internet. It was me and that was basically it. Everyone got their beauty advice from women’s magazines, a few of which were regurgitated online, and The Today Show....

In order to market anything—a product, a person, an organization, or an idea—you first need to define your brand. Once you define your brand you’ll be able to create a foundation for all your marketing efforts and strategies. Your brand definition serves as your measuring stick when evaluating any, and all, marketing materials, from your logo to the color of your business cards. A solid brand identity can be the critical groundwork for developing customer loyalty, customer retention, and a competitive advantage....

A “gimmie” (or “gimme putt”) is a putt so short a golfer considers it unmissable, so just picks it up and counts it as holed. To be more precise: A gimmie putt is one that a player requests be conceded by another player, allowing the first player to pick up and move on as if the putt had been holed. Key Takeaways: Gimmie A gimmie, or “gimme putt,” is a putt so short that you feel it is unmissable, so you ask another golfer to “give me” that putt — to allow you to count it as made without actually putting it....

“I have been at work for some time building an apparatus to see if it is possible for personalities which have left this earth to communicate with us”: Those are the words of the great inventor Thomas Edison in an interview in the October 1920 issue of The American Magazine. And in those days, when Edison spoke, people listened. By any measurement, Thomas Edison was a superstar in his time, a brilliant inventor during the height of the Industrial Revolution when man was mastering machine....

01 of 62 Obama on Trump’s Birther Reversal “There’s an extra spring in my step tonight. I don’t know about you guys, but I am so relieved that the whole birther thing is over. I mean, ISIL, North Korea, poverty, climate change, none of those things weighed on my mind like the validity of my birth certificate."—President Obama, reacting to Donald Trump’s admission that Obama was born in the United States, after Trump pushed the “birther” conspiracy theory for five years...