Compared to our post-9/11 world or the tumult of the 1960s, the alternative era seemed downright serene. But look again, and you’ll recall racial unrest, the rise of the riot grrrl and upheaval against the Iraq War (the first one, 1990-1991). We compiled some of the strongest voices of the decade to tell the hidden history of the 1990s. Compared to our post-9/11 world or the tumult of the 1960s, the alternative era seemed downright serene....
Hypersilver is a very complex paint process that uses a translucent metallic outer paint laid over a colored undercoat to give the wheels a deep inner glow. Used effectively it can attract attention to the wheels without the flash of chrome, and without detracting from the beauty of the car. Originally developed in Germany, the finish first appeared only on some BMW, Audi and Saab models, but the look became extremely popular and Lexus and Infiniti soon followed....
Tempo is an Italian word at the beginning of a piece of music that indicates how slow or fast the music should be played in order to convey a feeling or set the mood. Think of tempo as the speed of the music. Tempo comes from the Latin word tempus meaning “time.” Once set, the tempo is effective throughout the duration of the music unless the composer indicates otherwise. Tempo is usually measured in beats per minute....
For a successful and fun time ice skating, you need to do some planning. And you’ll need more than just your skates. Appropriate attire and a few other items will make for a smooth day gliding on the ice. Gloves or Mittens Peter Muller/Getty Images Ice skating rinks are cold, so every ice skater needs gloves or mittens. In addition to keeping hands warm, gloves or mittens protect a skater’s hands if he or she falls down on the ice....
Elvis Presley’s last concert was held at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, IN on June 26, 1977, for a crowd of 18,000. The setlist was as follows: Also Spake Zarathustra (opening)See See RiderI Got A Woman/AmenLove MeFairytaleYou Gave Me A MountainJailhouse RockO Sole Mio/It’s Now Or NeverLittle SisterTeddy Bear/Don’t Be CruelRelease MeI Can’t Stop Loving YouBridge Over Troubled Water(band introductions)Early Morning RainWhat’d I SayJohnny B. Goode(solos by band members Larrie Londin: drums, Jerry Scheff: bass, Tony Brown: piano)I Really Don’t Want To Know(solo by the backing Joe Guercio Orchestra)HurtHound Dog(Elvis introduces various people from the stage)Can’t Help Falling In Love(closing vamp)...
“Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down” is a traditional Irish folk song that seems to have originated in County Cork. Traditionally, washing down a lobby was an alternative method of payment for rent if one ran out of money (much like washing dishes at a restaurant, should you not be able to afford your dinner). In the lyrics to this old song, it seems to be used both literally and as something of a double entendre....
Chords Used: G | D7 | D London Bridge is Falling Down - Common Version GLondon bridge is falling downD7 GFalling down, falling down.GLondon bridge is falling down,D Gmy fair lady.GTake the key and lock her up,D7 Glock her up, lock her up.GTake the key and lock her up,D Gmy fair lady.GBuild it up with silver and gold,D7 Gsilver and gold, silver and gold.GBuild it up with silver and gold,D Gmy fair lady....
The famous baritone aria known as the “Toreador Song” (“Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre”) is from one of French composer Georges Bizet’s most famous operas, “Carmen.” It is a toast sung by the bullfighter Escamillo to his fellow toreadors (torero in Spanish) as a way to impress Carmen. Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ Bizet was an influential romantic period composer who won many awards for his compositions. “Carmen,” a fascinating tale of passion, romance, and betrayal, is one of his most beloved works, in part because of its many fantastic arias, or solo songs....
If you’re a seller, eBay’s feedback system may worry you from time to time, but it can be revised. Feedback and detailed seller ratings change everything from a seller’s rank in search results to a seller’s performance rating and top-rated status to the ability to do business at all (which can quickly end, for some sellers, when a suspension occurs). 10 Ways to Raise Your eBay Feedback Rating You’re probably also aware of just how difficult it can be to manage feedback, given buyer expectations and the relative permanence of feedback left by buyers....
When you join the military, you quickly learn all of the pays, benefits, and allowances you receive each month. From Tricare medical and dental services to Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) and Basic Allowance for Housing, these allowances and benefits are part of the investment the military makes in its service members each month of your active duty or reserve status. Basic Allowance for Housing (BHA) is the cost of living amount of money a member in the military National Guard or Reservists in all branches of service receive as an allowance for housing if living off-base....
Motorcyclists tend to be individualists, avoiding conformity wherever possible. Being part of a crowd all using the same bikes, with all the same colors, doesn’t make classic bike owners tick. But improving a stock bike can be a challenge to a new mechanic, who often is misled by cable TV shows implying it’s easy. For argument’s sake, let’s imagine a classic owner who has decided to customize his or her bike....
Does Santa have to pay his elves for working on Christmas Eve? Does he ever give his elves Christmas off with pay? Because it’s common practice to give employees a day off with pay for various holidays, everyone assumes it’s the LAW, but it’s not. The federal law regarding employee pay and working conditions is part of the Fair Labor Standards Act, administered by the Department of Labor. The DOL says:...
FIS-B, short for Flight Information System Broadcast, is a data broadcasting service that works along with ADS-B to allow aircraft operators to receive aeronautical information such as weather and airspace restrictions through a data link to the cockpit. Along with its partner system TIS-B, FIS-B is available at no cost to ADS-B users as part of the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The system gathers information through the use of ADS-B ground stations and radar and delivers that data to an aircraft’s onboard cockpit display in the form of weather alerts, airport information and various other reports....
Crew Resource Management, also known as Cockpit Resource Management, or CRM, is a cockpit management concept that involves a pilot’s thorough use of all available resources, both inside and outside the cockpit. History Crew resource management emerged in the late 1970s in response to NASA accident investigation research. The research NASA had done at the time focused on the human error element involved in aircraft accidents with multiple crews. NASA researchers found that deficiencies in interpersonal communication skills, decision making and leadership in the cockpit were the main causes of various accidents, so they put together a program to encourage teamwork and resource management....
Although the month of November is the last full month of autumn in the northern hemisphere, many parts of the country are beginning to experience colder temperatures and even snow during this month. The days grow shorter now, especially once most of the U.S. “falls forward” by one hour, exiting Daylight Saving Time on the second Sunday of November. Here are some more fun facts about the 11th month of the year....
Growing a beard is a fun and inexpensive way to freshen up your look but keep in mind a beard is not for everyone. Not all men have the facial hair to support a beard, and some will be turned off by the maintenance a beard requires. The beauty of growing a beard is that you can trim and shape it in a variety of ways and, of course, if you get tired of it you can shave it off in minutes....
It is an artist’s nightmare: an unexpected flood in your home or studio causes damage to your paintings. The water does not even have to touch the artwork, the after-effects of mold can do enough damage and, if left untreated, it can spread. There is hope for your precious paintings, you will want to act swiftly and take care of the problem as soon as possible. You will also need to work smart: know what type of paint and surface you are working with, use as conservative a method as possible to remove the mold, and protect yourself from inhaling any of the mold spores....
When reading sheet music and playing an instrument, it’s important to understand the overall key of the song, and you can usually look at the last note of a piece of music to find its keynote. The keynote is defined as the first note of a musical scale upon which a musical piece’s tonal progression is based. Keynotes are also known as tonic in English, tonica in Italian, tonique in French, and tonika in German, but should not be confused with key signatures, which are the flats and sharps that appear at the beginning of measures to denote which notes will be played higher or lower than their normal pitch for the duration of the signature — with the exception of accidentals, which carry through individual measures....
Little Big Town is a country vocal quartet whose members include Kimberly Schlapman, Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. After forming in the late 1990s—first as a duo, then as a trio, and finally as a quartet—the country music band honed their craft for years by performing, recording and writing. Their dedication and perseverance paid off big when their 2005 album, The Road to Here, was certified platinum. That year, they received the first of four consecutive (and counting) nominations for the Country Music Association’s Vocal Group of the Year....
Pisces Rising guys and gals are different, and seem set apart, or living in their own fantasy. When young, you can feel strangely detached, as if you’re not of this world. Your challenge is to be in the body, as the spirit in matter, and to make the most of it. Your Rising Sign is your outer layer, the way you appear to others. Pisces is the dream weaver of the Zodiac, who experiences life as a trippy multi-dimensional experience....
