Is the Thunderbird real or myth? A gigantic bird was sighted in Alaska in January 2018 by a woman driving, having a wingspan nearly as wide as the road, and in Pennsylvania on May 26, 2013, when two friends were walking through the woods near Bryn Athen Castle and were startled by something extraordinary. “It was extremely loud, and I glanced up and saw a huge black bird,” Anthony said in his report....
Always use quickdraws on sport climbing anchors to rig top-ropes. The lowering anchors you find on sports routes are almost always two bolts, usually with steel rings or quick links for threading your climbing rope through. Clip the Anchor Bolts with Locking Carabiners After climbing a bolted sports route, you may want to set up a top-rope climb to do another lap on it or for your friends to climb it....
It’s one of the most common questions regarding the game of pool or billiards: What size is a regulation pool table? The short answer is: There is no one size regulation table. The only stipulation is that the table length and width must be a 2-to-1 ratio. In other words, if you want to use an 8-foot-long table, the width must be 4 feet. Even the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), the governing body of pool, does not stipulate the size of the table, although commons length sizes are 9 feet, 8....
Originally, the word “klezmer,” from the Yiddish language, meant “vessel of song” and later, simply “musician.” However, it has come to characterize the style of secular music played by Ashkenazi Jews for joyful celebrations such as weddings. Klezmer Music Sound Klezmer music is intended to replicate the human voice including sounds of crying, wailing and laughing. Generally, the violin is responsible for the imitation which is mean to sound like the cantor in a synagogue....
How did the word “mulligan” acquire its golf meaning, and when and where did it originate? The truth is, nobody is quite sure. The origins of “mulligan” as a golf term are, as the Historical Dictionary of Golfing Terms put it, “obscure.” There are multiple theories, the most plausible of which involve golfers named Mulligan. What we can say for sure is that mulligan’s golf use, relative to many golf words, is fairly new....
When somebody talks about paint stripping, they aren’t on their way to get naked in a hardware store. Paint stripping is the removal of paint from any surface using one of a large variety of methods. Which method somebody chooses is determined by a number of factors including what type of paint is being removed, what type of surface is painted (e.g. wood, metal, stone), how fast they want it done and how clean they want the surface to be when they’re done....
Though some people have made quick riches from real estate without much knowledge about investing, others do their homework before committing their finances to the undertaking. Real estate can be profitable when people have the knowledge to make wise investments. Evaluating Whether to Buy Properties Consider the time it takes to find the right property in which to invest. Then, learn evaluation techniques to determine the suitability of properties for your investment portfolio....
Ever wondered how difficult it would be to shake a bunch of Ping-Pong balls out of a tissue box attached to your hiney? Well, even if you haven’t, never fear, as here are instructions as to how you can adapt the game from the TV show “Minute to Win It” for your next party. The Goal To play Junk in the Trunk, you wear a contraption that consists of a tissue box filled with Ping-Pong balls....
02 of 03 Kitty’s Graffiti / Koneko no Rakugaki Kitty’s Graffiti. Toei Kitty’s Graffiti (or Koneko no Rakugaki in Japanese) was Toei Animation’s first animation short of substance. It was directed by the studio’s first leading animator, Yasuji Mori, and was released in May, 1957. It was heavily inspired by Disney’s own black and white animation shorts which used rather surreal artwork and animals to tell a story. Where to Buy Kitty’s Graffiti / Koneko no Rakugaki...
Each branch of the United States military has its own special investigative unit outside of their military police forces. According to the U.S. Air Force, the job of an Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) special agent is the second-most sought-after career path within the USAF. Brief History of Air Force Office of Special Investigations While the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Command enjoys a longer history that dates back to the American Civil War, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) boasts a rich investigative tradition with ties to famed FBI director J....
Are you shopping for skis? Whether you’re a novice skier who enjoys gentle terrain or an expert who lives for moguls and steeps, these top ski manufacturers, including Atomic, Dynastar, Elan, K2, and Rossignol, have a ski for you. These brands have proven themselves with consistent quality and high performance. Most of them carry models for skiers at all ability levels and many different types of terrain. Atomic Skis Courtesy PriceGrabber...
A dental assistant is responsible for office and laboratory duties in a dentist’s office. He might also provide some patient care, but the exact procedures he’s permitted to perform—if any—vary by state. The might include applying sealants and fluoride to teeth, removing plaque, and taking x-rays. Dental assistants held about 332,000 jobs in 2016. They work under the supervision of dentists and beside dental hygienists. Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities...
Should you leave your truck’s bed open, cover it securely with a tonneau, or add a shell? The best solution for your needs depends on how you use your pickup truck. Open Truck Beds An open truck bed allows easy access to all areas of the bed, along with the ability to haul tall cargo without removing a cover or pushing it out of the way, which blocks a portion of the bed....
The IRS requires much more information from 501(c)(3) nonprofits these days. One area that gets tremendous attention is potential financial conflicts of interest, particularly regarding board members. In fact, the new IRS Form 990 asks, specifically, for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. Indeed, the book promises “everything you need to know in 1-hour.” The financial conflicts of interest chapter is an excellent example of the book’s straightforward and easy-to-read style....
Capital cost allowance (CCA) allows Canadian businesses to annually claim depreciation expenses for capital assets under the Income Tax Act. This article describes how to calculate CCA and how to fill in the CCA schedule. What Type of Business Do You Have? If your business is a sole proprietorship or partnership, CCA entries are listed on Area A on page 5 of Form T2125 which is included with your T1 personal income tax return....
When you really like a guy, you’ll do your best to capture his eye, his attention, and hopefully his heart. But rather than pining after him and trying to be the one who does all the pursuing, the good news is that there are six key ways that you can put the odds in your favor and make him chase you instead. Be Confident If you want a man to chase you, it’s important that you think you’re worthy of being chased and pursued....
Sure you can use Facebook to play Candy Crush Saga and keep in touch with friends and family, but you can also use the popular social media site to find your next used car, thanks to its Marketplace app. With a little bit of caution and these tips, you just might stumble into a bargain. Prior to the Marketplace Facebook members have long used the site to buy and sell a variety of items, including used cars....
The great thing about online CRM solutions (a.k.a. hosted CRM or web CRM) is that you don’t have to waste a lot of time or money messing around with them. You don’t have to invest in servers or be an Information Technology wizard (or hire one!) to install the program and get it up and running. Good online CRM for small business lets you pick a CRM plan, sign up, and get on with the important business of managing your client or customer relationships....
Want to see several examples of letters you can send to an employee following their employment termination for cause? Here you will also find recommendations about a general approach to use when employment is terminated for cause. General Approach to Use Termination for Cause Follow-Up Letters Employment is terminated for many reasons either voluntarily by an employee or involuntarily by an employer. In no case is the employer on firmer ground than in employment termination situations when the employee was fired for a serious reason—for cause, so to say....
Tom Morris Sr., better known today as Old Tom Morris, was a 19th-century pioneer of golf and a multiple winner in the early history of the British Open. He is considered one of the most legendary figures in the history of golf. Date of birth: June 16, 1821 Place of birth: St. Andrews, Scotland Date of death: May 24, 1908 Nickname: “Old Tom,” of course. Tom Morris Sr. is called “Old Tom” to distinguish him from his son, who is most commonly referred to as Young Tom Morris....
