Watch Video At first blush Christina Perri’s single “A Thousand Years” sounds rather ordinary. However give it a chance and listen all the way through. She proves here that “Jar Of Hearts” was not a fluke. There is a uniquely beautiful voice and approach to the pop song here. Pros Gorgeous, lush orchestrationChristina Perri’s simple vocals used to great effectSimple song structure Cons Leans a little to the sappy side of the emotional spectrum...
Mambo is one of the greatest Latin music rhythms ever created. Originally from Cuba, this genre was also responsible for shaping the sounds of modern Salsa music. The following is a brief introduction to the history of Mambo. Danzon and The Roots of Mambo Back in the 1930s, Cuban music was heavily influenced by Danzon. This music style, which appeared in the late 19th century, bore lots of similarities to the original and melodic Cuban Danza....
How to Go From What You Think to What You Know Do the leaders of your organization suffer from confirmation bias? Are they so sure of what they think they know that they automatically seek out data that supports their gut feelings? Or worse still, do they disbelieve the data when it contradicts their gut feelings? The deadly disease of confirmation bias afflicts more organizations than you would think. One study of CEOs revealed that only ten percent would follow the data if it contradicted what they already believed....
Fourteen clubs are the maximum allowed in one player’s golf bag during a round played under the rules of golf. Any number below 14 is fine, but more than 14 is not. Also, those 14 clubs cannot be changed during the course of one round. You must finish with the 14 you started with. (There are some exceptions in the case of a club breaking.) However, if you begin with fewer than 14, you may add clubs during a round as long as no delay is caused and as long as the club(s) added are not borrowed from another golfer....
The evidence is clear: The more you learn, the more you earn. Statistics show that college graduates earn more, with higher degree levels earning higher salary levels. Americans with college degrees also report several additional positive non-monetary characteristics including healthier lifestyles and more active community involvement. Median Weekly Salary by Level of Education The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)’s Career Outlook portal provides a plethora of information on the employment outlook, projections, and earnings for Americans with differing educational levels....
People go online for a variety of reasons, including entertainment and socializing. But the Internet is also used to find information and learn new things. Not sure how to use a new piece of software? There is probably a video tutorial on YouTube. Want to know what you can make for dinner with the three ingredients you have in your fridge? Check Pinterest for a recipe. This need for information and instruction has created a great opportunity for you to get paid for your knowledge....
The long jump can just as easily be named the “run and jump” or “sprint and jump,” because the actual jump is only part of the process. Yes, there are techniques for pushing off the board, for flying over the pit, and for landing. But these techniques, while important, can only maximize your distance, based on your takeoff speed. Once you’re in the air, there’s only a certain distance you can travel, based on the momentum you gained during the approach run, no matter how good your flight or landing techniques....
We spend a lot of our work lives in meetings. In many instances, poor meeting management practices result in the unproductive use of the participants’ time. In a related article, we offer guidance on turning five common meeting scenarios into productive events. Here are additional ideas to support strengthening the utility, productivity, and impact of meetings. Meeting Management Key — Stand PAT Some managers employ a P.A.T. approach to meetings, requiring a Purpose, an Agenda, and a Timeframe....
Steelworkers in the Navy are considered part of the Construction Battalion, better known as the Seabees. This rating (which is what the Navy calls its jobs) was established after World War II when the Navy combined two ship fitter ratings: steelworkers and riggers. The Navy Occupational Specialty (NOS) code for this job is H170. It’s also abbreviated simply as SW. Duties of Navy Steelworkers As the name suggests, Navy steelworkers perform many of the duties one would associate with a civilian worker at a steel mill....
Skateboarders come in all shapes and sizes. Some are heavier than others – a little overweight, taller or just more solidly built. Being heavier means your chances of snapping your board are higher than for your smaller skateboarding pals, even if you’re careful. But this shouldn’t cause you to give up all that fun. Here are some ideas on how to handle this circumstance. Land Correctly First off, remember that breaking skateboards is normal....
In The State of the Specialty Food Industry 2015, the Specialty Food Association reports that in 2014, sales of specialty food topped $100 billion for the first time. Retail and foodservice sales reached a combined record $109 billion. What are specialty foods? Specialty foods are broadly defined for the report as products that have limited distribution and a reputation for high quality. Traditionally, specialty foods have also focused on beautiful or unique packaging, which is almost a given with the types of foods we see in a Whole Foods or gourmet shop....
The Manual is where the skateboarder balances on his or her back wheels while rolling along (similar to a wheelie on a bike). The Manual is a great skateboarding trick to learn. It’s different from all the regular technical flip tricks and adds a good variety. Plus, learning to manual on your skateboard isn’t all that hard; it just takes balance and lots of practice. 01 of 07 Setup Miles Gehm/Flickr/CC BY 2....
Taurus and Aquarius might seem like odd bedfellows, and they are. But when there’s love chemistry, tensions don’t always get in the way of a fixed bond. With these two signs, it’s a matter of timing. If Aquarius is ready to drop anchor in a committed relationship, that will satisfy Taurus’ need for security. If Aquarius—the flighty, universal lover—is able to alight on the flower that is Taurus, a match can be made....
Every year, soccer’s international governing body revises and updates their rule book, known as the “Laws of the Game.” These 17 rules govern everything from how fouls are defined to the type of uniforms that players may wear. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) may make minor or major changes to the rule book. The Field of Play There are very few fixed dimensions for soccer fields, even at the highest level....
When a manufacturing company uses many components for their finished goods, they find that they can spend a lot of time in forecasting, ordering and receiving thousands of items. In many cases, these items are supplied by only a few vendors. As companies try to improve customer service and reduce costs, they are looking to their suppliers to provide them with a service that benefits them and provides the vendor with a level of security....
The color we actually see depends on light - the quality of light, the angle of light, and reflected light. Light creates shadows, highlights, and subtle color changes on objects, giving them the complexity and richness evident in the real world. This is perceived color. Distinct from that is the color that experience and our brains tell us that the object is, uninfluenced by light. It is based on a preconceived idea of what the color of a thing is....
Crossing racial lines and defying expectations have been part of rock and roll since the very beginning. Elvis was famously thought to be Black when radio stations first played “That’s All Right Mama,” and Buddy Holly and the Crickets were booked at the Apollo before anyone realized they were three white guys from Lubbock. The white singers below, mostly from the 1960s, blurred racial distinctions simply by doing what they loved....
01 of 19 Ouch! 19 of the Worst Sunburns and Tan Lines EVER via Reddit. As a pasty white chick, I’ve had my fair share of terrible sunburns. I remember one time in particular when I went to Florida and, for some unknown reason, I thought I didn’t have to use sunblock on my legs. “It’s like my legs are made out of asbestos!” I joked to my friends. “They just never burn!...
Bart Conner is a popular retired gymnast. He rose to fame in the 1984 Summer Olympics where he earned two gold medals for his excellent performances. 01 of 06 He Was on the 1984 Men’s Olympic Team In 1984, Conner was a huge part of the US men’s team that won the Olympic gold medal, in front of the hometown crowd in Los Angeles. They became national heroes, and no US men’s team has matched that feat since....
In designing this typology, the most important choice was the basis for groupings. Choosing the way the ball is struck had a profound effect on the result. For example, return of serve, a vitally important shot, does not even appear. A typology based on purpose or placement would have been quite different. Most of the names given below are widely recognized. Other terms are marked with an asterisk (*). Note that all of the definitions assume a right-handed player, and the directions of bounces and curves are from the perspective of the player who produced the shot....
