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“Un bel di, vedremo” is an unforgettable soprano aria sung by Madama Butterfly in the second act of Giacomo Puccini’s tragic opera, ​Madama Butterfly. The libretto was written by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa and loosely based on John Luther Long’s short story, “Madame Butterfly,” as well as Pierre Loti’s novel Madame Chrysanthème. Puccini was inspired to write his opera after attending a London performance of the one-act play Madame Butterfly: A Tragedy of Japan, which was based on John Luther Long’s short story, in 1900....

Who doesn’t love a rich, blood-red ruby set in a beautiful piece of jewelry? Whether you were born in July or fancy warm tones, ruby is the gem of choice. However, if a natural, high-quality ruby doesn’t fit your budget, don’t fret. There are many alternatives that are every bit as stunning as a July’s birthstone. Check out 5 of our favorite ruby gemstone alternatives. Some are obvious choices but others might surprise you....

During the service of a cylinder head, the mechanic is often faced with the question of whether or not to replace the valve guides. These simple pieces operate in a harsh environment (particularly the exhaust guides) and are subject to wear over long periods. Replacing Motorcycle Valve Guides John H Glimmerveen Licensed to About.com All aluminum cylinder heads use a valve guide of a different (harder wearing) material. Generally, this material is either bronze or cast iron, both materials offering reasonable wear properties and price....

Online event registration streamlines the process, improves efficiency, often increases attendance, and measures results with a click of the mouse. Online registration software is typically provided by a company specializing in event management software, usually web-based. Online event registration software allows you to customize your event, and then publish it online. Organizing an event isn’t an easy task. A planner has to wear various hats to achieve success, including finding sponsors, promoting the event, selling tickets, setting up the event location and much more....

William B. Darden was born in 1919, which meant that he was too young to enjoy the prosperity of the “Roaring Twenties,” but just the right age to be emotionally scarred by the economic ravages of the Great Depression. This hit his native South especially hard. Nevertheless, he found a way to get by in that era. Bill Darden’s Beginnings In 1938, when he was just 19 years old, he opened a luncheonette in his hometown of Waycross, Georgia....

01 of 16 How Jeans Have Been Advertised Through the Decades Jeans Advertising Through the Decades - Wrangler. Wrangler Women’s jeans – and the way they’re marketed to us by advertisers – have come a long way, baby. From their humble beginnings as work wear for cowboys, to their current status as an essential fashion staple in our wardrobes, we’ve looked at blue jeans in so many different way through the decades....

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. It is also one of your most photographed, so it’s important to look good for it. Of course, getting a haircut for your wedding day takes a bit more planning than your average haircut, so follow these guidelines to ensure you look as good as possible for your big day. Choosing the Right Type of Haircut The general rule of thumb is that you want to go with something fairly conservative for your wedding....

If you work on air at a television station, you’ve realized that the people who make the most money are the ones who have carved themselves a niche as a TV personality. They’re the ones who are the most recognized people in your city. While it may have taken them years to position themselves as an irreplaceable TV personality, you can reach the same status by examining how you come across to viewers....

01 of 20 Forgetful Owl Via Pinterest. We’ve all had that moment when we suddenly remember we’ve messed up royally. We’re all used to seeing umpteen million funny cat memes on the internet, but we’re here to tell you one simple fact: when it comes to comparisons, owl memes are just as funny, just as adorable… and twice as sinister as cat memes. Sure, cats are cute, fuzzy little predators who go out and murder small woodland creatures every chance they get, but owls are straight up gangsta and give zero hoots about maintaining the appearance of being a good pet....

Basic Job Description The Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Support Specialist is an essential member of the Army precision instruments maintenance team. Performs and supervises sustainment level maintenance involving the calibration and repair of general purpose Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), selected special purpose TMDE, Radiation Detecting, Indicating, and Computing (RADIAC) equipment and accessories. Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include: Operates and performs calibration and minor repair of general purpose test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment and unit and direct support and general support level maintenance on calibration standards and calibration accessories; operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on vehicles and power generators....

Everyone can have an out-of-body experience (OBE), says expert Jerry Gross—in fact, you probably have. In this interview, Gross explains OBEs, what happens, and how to begin your adventure. When noted out-of-body teacher and practitioner Jerry Gross wants to travel long distances, he doesn’t bother with the time and expense of catching a plane. He just uses a different kind of plane and travels there astrally—unless, of course, he is teaching one of his many classes and workshops on astral projection, also known as OBE or out-of-body experience....

In most new real estate mortgage loans, there is a HUD-1 item for the buyer to prepay the lender for the interest on the loan from the closing date to the end of the month of closing. Interest is paid in arrears, and the first payment usually falls on the first day of the month following the month of closing: A closing on June 15 would require interest prepaid for the period from June 16 to July 1....

Callaway Golf introduced two new sets of irons in late 2004, which began turning up in golfers’ hands in early 2005: The X-18 and X-18 Pro Series irons. The X-18 irons replaced the previous generation X-16 irons in the Callaway lineup and were themselves later superseded by the X-20 irons. Buying Callaway X-18 Irons Used The X-18 irons can still be found used in golf shops that deal in used clubs, and also online....

01 of 09 Shoes That Aren’t High Heels to Wear With Skinny Jeans Christian Vierig/Getty Images When you think of dressing up your skinny jeans, high-heeled shoes probably come to mind as a classic accessory choice. But if you’re not a big heels fan, we’ve got great news for you. Skinny jeans can look fabulous — and entirely chic now — when you pair them with the right flat shoes. So if you’d rather not do a balancing act in sky-high heels when you want to dress up your denim, take inspiration from our street style gallery....

The Best Match search system on eBay has gotten mixed reviews, with buyers typically liking it more than sellers. That difference of opinion is hardly surprising. One of the reasons for creating the search feature was to move some listings to the background so buyers don’t have to see them any longer. This hurt visibility for many sellers using techniques that had proven successful for them in the past. The ranking system and algorithm push some sellers’ items to the tops of buyers’ searches while pushing other sellers into obscurity....

Because financial advisors play an important role in helping people make decisions with their money, the path to becoming one is not necessarily easy. Becoming a financial advisor requires a hefty amount of education, testing, and experience. However, if you stick to that path then you may open up opportunities for advancement and other career moves in the future. Education for Financial Advisors Education is a critical step on the path to becoming a financial advisor....

Freelance writers may be asked to sign a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement. This agreement generally asks that you refrain from pursuing your clients’ clients, customers or so on, deeming your signature as an agreement to that. It may also ask that you refrain from stealing your client’s ideas or proprietary products. When Will I Be Asked to Sign a Non-Compete or Non-Solicitation Agreement? Freelance writers may run into this often when subcontracting....

So, you want to improve your swimming ability or swim competitively, but aren’t sure about the next step to swimming - or you have taken time off and want to get back into the swimming pool? How should you start swimming if you are a beginner, newbie, or novice (or starting swimming again), and once you do, what next? Here are a few things for swimmers to keep in mind as you splash through the swimming pool....

A career as a magazine writer can be rewarding and fun. You get to meet and work with interesting people, learn about new topics and craft fascinating stories that readers enjoy. It is also very competitive and a job that requires diligence and patience. Once you see your name in print for the first time, you will know that your hard work paid off. Getting a break in the magazine world is not easy, but it is possible for any talented writer....

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