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Several episodes have referenced the age of the Simpson family members, a few have even made tongue-in-cheek jokes. For more than 29 seasons, Bart and Lisa have remained students at Springfield Elementary, and baby Maggie Simpson hasn’t matured enough to dump her pacifier. One of the reasons The Simpsons has such staying power is that the characters never age. Homer Simpson Homer Simpson is 36 years-old. In Season 4’s “Lisa the Beauty Queen,” Homer tells the “guess your age” carnie that he’s 36 when the carnie guesses 53....

Back in school, the group project was not always a positive experience. Inevitably, in each group, some worked harder than others while others never showed up. As a result, it could be frustrating if you’re one of the team members carrying most of the load. It’s slightly different in the business world since each project has a project manager and this person can hand out real consequences if team members don’t complete their tasks....

In a perfect world, employees would arrive at work each day with bright smiles on their faces, eager to be productive and engaged with their colleagues. But, the sad truth is that a vast number of employees are either disengaged or on their way out of the organization. According to Gallup Poll, nearly 66 percent of all employees are disengaged, leaving only about one-third of the workforce actively participating in their jobs at full production....

The 2012 Lionsgate horror film The Possession was a box office success, grossing nearly $80 million at the worldwide box office on a low budget. As with other horror films, the studio promoted the movie as being “Based on a True Story.” As many horror fans know, that phrase is used quite often in the marketing of horror films, and rarely do the events of the film genuinely reflect the events they are based on in a significant way....

Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907–June 29, 2003) was a celebrated American actress who won a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress in a career that spanned seven decades. On screen, Hepburn often portrayed headstrong, strong-willed characters who stood up for themselves, which also defined her off-screen persona. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Hepburn was by turn labeled one of Hollywood’s box office superstars and “box office poison.” However, Hepburn asserted her independence by defying the studio system that dominated the era and pushed herself to improve her skills as an actress on both stage and screen....

Golf is good for you. That’s the conclusion of a study completed by an American sports scientist back in 2009. But we didn’t need a scientist to tell us that, did we, fellow golfers? Golfers know that getting out there on the course, swinging the club and — especially — walking the golf course is a bit more than just a leisurely stroll in the park. We already knew that golf requires coordination, concentration, and, yes, physical effort, to play successfully....

Obi-Wan Kenobi is Luke Skywalker’s mentor in the Star Wars Original Trilogy and Anakin Skywalker’s master in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy. As a Jedi, he embodies the ideals of the Prequel-era Jedi Order: cautious, focused, and very traditional. These aspects of his personality often put him in conflict with his unorthodox master, Qui-Gon Jinn, and his rebellious apprentice. Obi-Wan Kenobi Before the Star Wars Films Obi-Wan Kenobi was born on an unknown planet in 57 BBY....

Walking into a restaurant to apply for a job can be intimidating, and employers are increasingly asking applicants to take one or more tests that can make the process much more stressful. You can’t really study for them, but your performance on these types of tests is a factor in determining whether you will get the job, or even be granted a first or second interview. Why Restaurants Test Applicants...

Definition of Rolled Chord A rolled chord is a chord whose notes are played quickly in order, as opposed to simultaneously; to give a chord a harp-like effect. Various types of rolled chords exist. While the notes in a rolled chord are usually played from lowest to highest, this effect may be reversed by marking the chord with a downward arrow (as pictured).A rolled chord is a type of broken chord....

There are many trends in the sales industry and business as well. One of these trends is the move for many businesses to outsource some or all of their non-core functions. An example of a non-core function that a business might consider outsourcing is a law firm that contracts with a document management company to manage, supply and staff their copy and print center. Another very common example of outsourcing is when a business pays another business to manage their payroll....

The list of tennis’s biggest winners—including the record-holders for singles, doubles, and Grand Slams—dates back decades. Established greats like Pete Sampras, Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, and Billie Jean King still hold noted spots on the record lists. Other titles are held by some of the sport’s most successful contemporary pros, including Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. Grand Slam in Singles Chris Ryan/Getty Images A Grand Slam in singles occurs when a professional tennis player wins all four of the sport’s most important tournaments in a single calendar year: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and U....

01 of 02 Disadvantages of Grass Tennis Courts The shadow of Pablo Andujar of Spain serving in his Mens Singles Third Round match against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic during day six of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2015 in London, England. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images Grass is the one tennis court surface that changes character significantly during the course of a tournament, especially the most famous grass-court tournament, Wimbledon, which goes for two weeks....

Traveling for business is often necessary when you own your own business. Landlords and property investors are no exception. Since these trips are necessary for the survival of your business, the Internal Revenue Service allows you to take certain deductions on your taxes. Learn the tips for deducting long distance and local travel expenses. Reasons Landlords and Property Investors May Travel The following are some reasons a landlord or property investor may need to travel:...

Italian-made Western films from the 1960s and 1970s are called “Spaghetti Westerns.” Their stark depictions of the Old West have made them some of the most popular Westerns ever created. As a genre, Westerns were incredibly popular with movie audiences from the earliest days of cinema—one of the first big movie milestones was 1903’s The Great Train Robbery—through the end of the 1960s. Westerns were also very popular on television in the 1950s and 1960s....

We’ve made a list and checked it twice to come up with the 15 funniest Christmas and New Years-themed movies. So grab some—preferably spiked—eggnog and get in the holiday spirit with these excellent comedies. We’ve made a list and checked it twice to come up with the 15 funniest Christmas and New Years-themed movies. So grab some—preferably spiked—eggnog and get in the holiday spirit with these excellent comedies. 02 of 15...

01 of 20 20 Portrait Tattoos That Went Hilariously Wrong via Team Jimmy Joe. So you want to get a nice portrait tattoo to memorialize a loved one? That’s great; go nuts! Just remember two teensy but rather important facts: Ink is forever, and 2. You get what you pay for. When it comes to permanent tattoos, maybe it’s not a great opportunity to bargain-shop. The folks in this gallery just wanted to get a sweet portrait of their loved one tattooed onto their bodies, but clearly they didn’t do enough research (or something!...

Most people don’t like cleaning, but then most people don’t get paid to scrub toilets and wash windows. The commercial cleaning business can be lucrative, flexible, and built quickly, making it a great home business choice. What does commercial cleaning business offer? Stable Market: The janitorial industry doesn’t ride the boom or bust wave that other markets do, such as residential cleaning. Businesses need their offices cleaned in a good economy or bad if it wants to maintain a professional and clean environment....

It feels like applying eye makeup is pretty intuitive, for the most part. That is, until you step outside or check Instagram only to see just how much better you could be. You might watch YouTube tutorials, or follow makeup artists, but there are always more insider tricks you can use to amp up your eye game. But before we get into the step-by-step process, there are a couple secrets to ensuring the eye makeup lasts....

Basements have the potential to significantly increase the value of your property. By finishing this space, you can add a significant amount of usable living space to your property. Learn eight advantages of a basement renovation. Additional Bedroom Finishing a basement can allow you to increase the size of the home. You may be able to add one or even two additional bedrooms by finishing the basement space. In most towns, in order for the space to be considered an actual bedroom, it must have two forms of egress....

Some of the nation’s largest and most well-known real estate brokerage firms are franchises. Franchises such as Century 21, RE/MAX and Coldwell Banker have offices worldwide and share common branding, operational, marketing and agent recruitment methods, the belief being that consistency helps the franchises build name recognition and grow. Century 21 Real Estate One of the oldest real estate franchises in the United States, and still one of the largest, Century 21 Real Estate is definitely an influential real estate franchise....