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A sitar is a plucked string instrument common to classical Indian music, particularly in the Hindustani (northern Indian) classical traditions. Mechanically, the sitar is a fairly complicated musical instrument. It bears sympathetic strings. These are strings which are tuned, but not plucked, and instead vibrate and hum when the strings nearby are played. The sitar also has movable frets and over 20 strings! The sitar is tuned to a classical raga, or scale, and is played with a pick called a mezrab....

‘Omaha Hi-Lo Eight or Better can be a very confusing game. Forget about even the hi-lo aspect of it, and realize that instead of the 169 starting hand combos in Holdem, in Omaha poker there are over 16,000. But have no fear, simply using these ten tips can keep you out of trouble. Ace-Deuce When it comes right down to it, you can survive in an Omaha Hi-Lo game playing only hands that contain an Ace and a Deuce....

Country music is filled with new talent, but the songs by these country legends will never disappear. From Hank Williams to Patsy Cline, the biggest solo artists in country music history remain favorites. While many more names could be added to this list, it’s been narrowed down based on longevity, commercial success, and enduring influence. If you’re looking for a forgotten favorite, add these essential artists and albums to your list....

Mercury in Gemini is the magician, juggling all it takes in, and often presenting that back to the world through writing, the arts, or music. They’re lifelong learners and rarely bored since there are always new things to discover in life. Mercury here may be called a dilettante because he promotes happy dabbling in many areas. This Mercury always has a new fascination to share but can prefer to skim the surface to plunging the depths of a topic....

IDK is one of the more popular online acronyms that can be seen and used everywhere—from text messages and online chats to social networking status updates and photo captions. IDK stands for: I Don’t Know. Whether you simply don’t understand something, don’t have enough information to come to a conclusion or just don’t really care, IDK is the acronym that can help you express your uncertainty or doubt in the quickest way possible....

An “open face” or “open clubface” occurs when the clubface is aligned to the right of the target; that is, rather than the face pointing directly down the target line (a “square face”), an open face means the clubface is pointing to the right (for right-handers), as in the photo. “Open face” can refer to the position of the clubface when the golfer is in the address position (“setting up with an open face” or “open face at address”) or to its position at the moment of impact (“open face at impact”)....

“Camber” is the term that applies to how much curvature, or roundedness, the sole of a golf club has. Look at the sole of any golf iron you own and you’ll notice that the sole is probably not perfectly flat; it is curved and rounded, perhaps very little or perhaps a bit more, but by a noticeable amount. That’s the sole’s camber. Camber Is a Club Design Term Camber is more of a technical, clubmaking term than one used by recreational golfers, but sole camber is something the best golfers do pay attention to....

The World Junior Hockey Championships began as a six-team invitational tournament in 1974. In 1977, the International Ice Hockey Federation-sanctioned the event and assumed control. Below are the year-by-year results of this important annual tournament. The tournament is sometimes played in multiple cities, as indicated in parentheses after the date of the tourney. The 2010s - USA Three-Peat In a stunning win – its third title of the decade – Team USA rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat a powerful Canadian team during the January 2017 final....

01 of 11 How to Wear the Must-Have Jean Jacket Christian Vierig/Getty Images For many of us, warmer weather means a switch to more casual outfits. When you want to look laid back and fashionable, layering with a cute denim jacket is one of the best ways to add style to any basic outfit. Worn over a dress or shorts, a jean jacket can elevate your summer outfit, without sacrificing its easy, breezy vibe....

The term “buzzcut” is a general term used to categorize most haircuts that are short all over the head and cut entirely with clippers. In this category, there are several distinct haircuts which are often generically referred to as a buzzcut. Let’s take a look at each. Before you try one of these styles, I suggest printing a copy and taking it to your barber or stylist to ensure you get exactly the haircut you’re looking for....

The finale of the series “Lost” resolved many of the mysteries of the island and its history. But the story will mean different things to different people. “Lost” is seen through the filter of your own life experiences, but, at the same time, fans can have a collective view. The following is one view of what happened in the “Lost” finale. What Is the Island? The island of “Lost” is a very special place....

There’s a pervasive myth out there suggesting that if you earn a college degree, you’ll be guaranteed a job in the field of your choice after graduation. Many times, experts are asked something along the lines of “I’ve got my bachelor’s in criminal justice; why can’t I get hired?” It might be because the criminal justice résumé you provided just doesn’t dazzle potential employers. Build a Better Résumé for Criminal Justice Careers...

The tip about freezing oil paints to preserve them between painting sessions usually suggested as placing your entire palette in the freezer, is based on the fact that oil freezes are a very low temperature. (It’s far lower than water.) Given the temperature a domestic freezer is usually set at, leftover oil paint put into it is unlikely to freeze because it doesn’t get cold enough. What Does Science Say?...

Given its long history in the United States and its importance to our overall economy, it is surprising how misunderstood franchising seems to be with the general public and with government officials. Franchising is merely the sharing of a brand between two independent companies: One company has an opportunity to offer, and the other makes the investment in that opportunity by developing their own locally owned business. Franchising in the United States goes all the way back to Benjamin Franklin....

We’ve all seen a funny “I quit” meme or two floating around on the web, and these viral kiss-offs are proof that some people really do choose to go out in a blaze of glory when they’re ready to quit their jobs. Whether it’s telling off your awful manager and marching out with no warning, or passing in your two weeks’ notice written on a roll of toilet paper, these heroes are truly quitting their jobs in a spectacular manner!...

At its most basic, a short circuit is a fault in the wiring harness, which shunts electricity between circuits before getting to its destination. A short-circuit should not be confused with an open circuit, in which current does not flow at all. Though the symptoms of a short circuit can be similar to an open circuit, diagnosis is a bit different. There are several ways a short circuit can occur, and it isn’t usually easy to find and repair....

The Destin and Fort Walton Beach area of the Florida panhandle is a big vacation draw for people living in the southeast and central U.S. With terrific white sand beaches and clear blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this part of Florida offers a lot to like. The bicycling can be a little hit-and-miss, however, and you are wise to do some research before you go out. For serious recreational cyclists—riders who’ll routinely bang out 15 to ​50-mile rides, not take a cruiser bike to the beach—there are a handful of very pleasant routes, but there are also stretches to avoid....

In a GM car or truck with a V8 engine, the ignition control module (also known as the ICM) is hiding under the distributor cap. Chevy trucks, GMC trucks, or any General Motors vehicle with this type of eight-cylinder engine will be the same. If you drive a different vehicle, the process will be very similar. In a GM car or truck with a V8 engine, the ignition control module (also known as the ICM) is hiding under the distributor cap....

Modern vehicles are monitored and controlled by many sensors and actuators, all communicating with a few computers. The vehicle speed sensor is just one of many in the modern vehicle, and may provide vehicle speed information to many systems. These may include the engine control module (ECM), transmission control module (TCM), cruise control module (CCM), anti-lock brake system module (ABS), and instrument cluster module (ICM), to name a few. Most vehicles use a transmission-mounted vehicle speed sensor, while some vehicles, usually older models, use a cluster-mounted speed sensor....

The reason why the largest retail companies headquartered in Sweden are also some of the largest retailing companies in the world is partly due to the fact that Sweden has a strong economy and a favorable environment for business. The other big reason is that Swedish retailing companies like IKEA and H&M have found fanatically loyal customer bases in global markets, and are competing well with the largest retail chains in the U....