Golf and gambling go hand-in-glove for many golfers. Money games, or side bets, are part of the round at many friendly group outings. The wager can be as large or small as you want, and the bets as varied as you can imagine. Here are 10 of the most common side games, or friendly wagers, in golf. (For many more betting games, plus more in-depth explanations, see our Glossary of Golf Tournament Formats and Betting Games....
Sometimes, one golf ball knocks into another during a round of golf. It’s not all that uncommon. Player A and Player B are out for a round. Player A has already played his shot and his golf ball is at rest up ahead. Player B takes his stroke and when his ball hits the ground, it rolls right into Player A’s ball, striking it. Both balls careen away. What’s the ruling?...
Real Name: Bruce Banner Location: Wherever the carnage is. First Appearance: Incredible Hulk #1 (1962) Created By: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby Publisher: Marvel Comics Team Affiliations: Avengers, Defenders Currently Seen In: Incredible Hulk, Marvel Age: Hulk Powers:Super Strength.Superhuman speed and constitution.Enhanced healing abilities. Powers: When Bruce Banner changes into the Hulk, he becomes an unstoppable beast of near unlimited strength, power, and destruction. The Hulk’s strength is probably the greatest in the Marvel universe, with many foes falling to his thunderous attacks....
Compared to office furniture and equipment, office supplies may seem like a minor expense. The major difference is that major purchases such as furniture and equipment tend to be a one time buy, whereas, office supplies are used every day, and they must be replenished on a regular basis. If you do not manage and control your office supply expenditures, these expenses can obliterate any well-structured budget. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to control how much you spend on office supplies so that you can stay within the budget....
If you are a new skater yourself or just trying to communicate with your skater kid, understanding the common slang at the park provides a foundation for understanding skateboarding culture. Skateboard slang might seem hard to grasp at first, and many of the terms do refer to techniques and tricks specific to skateboarding, such as the “ollie.” But other terms appear in the lexicon of many different sports and probably sound familiar to your ears....
If you had your swimming pool water tested and were told the stabilizer level was too high, you might have been instructed to drain your pool. Most likely, the advice you got was to drain it to a depth of 1 foot in the shallow end, then refill it with fresh water to lower your pool’s stabilizer level. You might wonder whether there’s an easier way to get your pool stabilizer level right—like maybe adding another chemical....
Emotions can run high during a short sale. However, you do not want to let your emotions get the best of you because they could jeopardize your chances of getting your short sale approved. Here are five things you shouldn’t say in a short sale hardship letter. The Purpose of a Hardship Letter for Short Sale Most banks and other lenders will require you to submit a hardship letter as part of your short sale package....
Weird Al Yankovic has reigned for 30 years as the unchallenged king of the pop music parody. This list pulls together his 10 best moments. 01 of 10 Eat It (1984) Courtesy Scotti Brothers Weird Al’s pop chart breakthrough, parodying Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” is still an amazing feat. The video is filled with brilliant sight gags from the smiley face jacket to an exploding guitar player. Weird Al’s deliberately lame dance moves reinforce how amazing Michael Jackson’s dancing was at his peak....
Because the genre occupied such a significant space within the fabric of ’80s music, arena rock artists tend to pop up quickly in a discussion of the era’s pop music offerings. This kind of straightforward, mainstream rock music - even sometimes disdainfully referred to as middle-of-the-road (MOR) rock - has gone by other names, of course: stadium rock, album rock, even the painfully broad, generic moniker pop/rock. But the bottom line is that this was music blessed with maximum appeal across the record-buying, concert-going age demographic of 15 to 50....
The function of the visual merchandiser is to create an inviting and visually appealing environment for the customer’s shopping experience. This role is actually more part of the sales team than the marketing team. The efforts of the visual merchandiser can create displays that act as silent salespeople. And their attention to revenue enhancing details like quality signage are more valued than their creative or designer eye. After all, its good to have a display that looks beautiful, but its great to have one that sells merchandise....
The Coast Guard requires that all vessels must be registered with the state in which they’ll be operated and that their registration numbers must be clearly displayed on the boat. When you’ve registered your boat with your state, you’ll receive a registration certificate with the registration numbers. Where you place them on your boat is important. Think of them like license plates on cars. If they were permitted to be posted anywhere, no one would know where to look for them in an emergency....
A Manpower Specialist performs core competencies in organization structure, manpower requirements determination, program allocation and control, and performance management. They are in charge of managing manpower and organization (MO) functions including Air Force organization structure; organizational and manpower standards; manpower resources, military grades, manpower data systems, and peacetime and wartime manpower requirements and utilization; A-76 commercial activities and competitive sourcing and privatization studies. They also manage process re-engineering, continuous improvement initiatives, and management consulting services in addition to supporting operational planning and execution....
In the Air Force, Tactical Aircraft Maintenance specialists are tasked with taking care of aircraft when pilots aren’t flying them, ensuring they’re repaired and maintained to be ready at any time. It involves supervising flight and crew chiefs, conducting quality assurance tests and overseeing maintenance support functions. In many regards, this role is as important to the successful deployment of Air Force aircraft as the pilots who fly them. The Air Force categorizes this job as Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 2a3x3....
“The art trade brings with it certain prejudices … particularly ideas that painting is a gift—well yes, a gift, but not as they make it appear; one must reach out and take it (and that taking is a difficult thing), not wait until it manifests itself of its own accord … one learns by doing. One becomes a painter by painting. If one wants to become a painter, if one has passion, if one feels what you feel, then one can do it, but this can go hand in hand with difficulty, worries, disappointments, times of melancholy, of powerlessness and all that....
To the casual observer, the world of the arts can seem unapproachable. When looking at a painting, watching a ballet, or hearing a classical concert, the general public and arts enthusiasts will have an emotional response, but they may not understand how these works were created. Many people believe that talent, luck, and genius are responsible for bringing high art into being. While these definitely play a part, they aren’t the whole story....
Soccer—or football—is a sport that is now popular in just about every country in the world, not just in Europe. Internet coverage has almost reached the saturation point, with a plethora of websites to quench the thirst of even the most obsessive soccer fan. If you want a break from your reading on your computer screen, here’s a list of the best soccer magazines available. 01 of 05 World Soccer...
A news anchor, sometimes called a news analyst, presents stories on radio and television news broadcasts. Working for television and radio networks and local stations, they introduce reporters’ videotaped and live reports, analyze and select stories, and interview guests. They sometimes broadcast from remote locations. News anchors are also required to have a presence on social media. News Anchor Duties and Responsibilities News anchors primary responsibility is to educate the public about national, world, and local events....
The rules for the three Olympic individual sprint events (100, 200 and 400 meters) have only slight differences. The relay races (4 x 100 and 4 x 400 meters) have additional rules regarding baton passing. The rules for each event are the same for both men and women. Equipment The relay baton is a smooth, hollow, one-piece tube made of wood, metal or another rigid material. It measures between 28 and 30 centimeters long and between 12 and 13 centimeters in circumference....
Plumbers install and repair pipes that supply water and gas to, as well as carry waste away from, homes and businesses. They also install plumbing fixtures such as bathtubs, sinks, and toilets, and appliances, including dishwashers and washing machines. Experienced plumbers train apprentices and supervise helpers. They work alongside other construction workers. Plumber Duties & Responsibilities Plumbers must be able to perform the following tasks: Install pipes and plumbing fixturesVisually inspect equipment and operate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine the cause and location of troubleClear obstructions from sink drains and toiletsTroubleshoot problems and decide how to fix themRepair pipes and plumbing fixturesEstimate costs of installations and repairsPresent recommendations and related pricing to customersPlumbers must be capable of performing these tasks to ensure the proper functioning of properties’ plumbing systems....
Are you hoping to land a seasonal job as a cashier this summer? If so, you’ll want to create a resume and accompanying cover letter that are targeted specifically towards summer cashier positions. Here are some tips for tailoring your resume, as well as an example resume and cover letter you can use as models for your own. Your cover letter should include any previous customer service experience, along with examples of your leadership and communication skills....
