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When members of the 1953 3rd Marine Regiment combat swim team were invited to have dinner with their British rivals in the midst of an annual competition, they did not realize the following events would lead to one of the Marine Corps’ most honored traditions. During the competition, Marines from the swim team were invited to attend what the British Royal Marines call a “mess night”. It was a tradition that dates back to the days of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table....

When a serve hits the ping pong net and goes over it, you may be wondering if the play is legit. Is this what’s known as a “let” serve? Nope. If the serve hits the table tennis net and goes over, it is actually a fault. A let would be if it hits the net and hits the other side of the table as well. According to the Laws of Table Tennis - Section 2....

Tenants in Florida have certain security deposit rights that are protected under landlord tenant law. A landlord must follow these rules including, procedures for storing the deposit, reasons deductions can be taken and the number of days after a tenant moves out the landlord has to return the deposit. Here are seven basic security deposit rulesin Florida. Is There a Security Deposit Limit in Florida? Unfortunately for tenants, Florida’s landlord tenant law does not limit the amount of security deposit that a landlord can charge....

The Aquarius Moon makes you want to shock somebody. You resist the routine and might surprise everyone by sneaking out of a boring meeting. This is air, so you could have mental stamina, especially with big picture kinds of projects. You definitely don’t want to listen to someone reading a teleprompter or who speaks in polite cliches. It’s a spontaneous mood, and one for genius ideas or rare insight. If you’ve been deep in an ordeal, you could get an intuitive hit that comes from objective Aquarian thinking....

“The Spinning Wheel” was written in the mid-1800s by an Irish lawyer and poet named John Francis Waller. It’s a beautiful ballad written in waltz time (3/4 time). To understand the song better, you’ll want to know that “a chara” means “dear” and “The Coolin” refers to a traditional Irish air called “An Chúilfhionn,” which translates to “The Fair-Haired One.” Noteworthy Versions Cathy HarropSharon MurphyThe Shamrock Singers Lyrics Mellow the moonlight to shine is beginningClose by the window young Eileen is spinningBent o’er the fire her blind grandmother sittingIs crooning and moaning and drowsily knitting....

The uneven bars are an apparatus in women’s artistic gymnastics. The bars are the second exercise, completed after the vault. The Olympic order of events is the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and the floor. The uneven bars are sometimes called the “uneven parallel bars,” “asymmetric bars” or simply the “bars.” Dimensions of the Uneven Bars The bars are parallel to each other and set at different heights, with the low bar set to about 5 and a half feet above the floor and the high bar usually taller than 8 feet....

Bachata songs may be the ‘music of bitterness,’ but they’re also the music of romance — well, usually unsuccessful romance. It is a fitting backdrop to those moments when you are feeling hopeless and blue, but the music is often so pretty that it somehow is never depressing. Here’s a playlist of some of my favorite bachata songs. Feel free to sing along! 01 of 10 Hector Acosta - “Me Voy”...

01 of 10 Grand Funk - “We’re An American Band” (1973) Grand Funk - “We’re An American Band”. Courtesy Capitol Grand Funk (sometimes known as Grand Funk Railroad) were one of the most successful album rock bands of the early 1970s when they recorded their seventh studio album We’re An American Band. They had released four consecutive top 10 charting albums and four of their albums had been certified platinum, but the group continually faced critical scorn....

If you have an interest in the world of Olympic boxing, check out 40 years of U.S. Olympic Boxing Team history consolidated into a single list, including the locations where the team competed. 1960 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team (Rome, Italy) 112: Humberto Barrera, Robstown, Texas119: Jerry Armstrong, Boise, Idaho/Army125: Nicholas Spanakos, New York, N.Y.132: Harry Campbell, Army139: Quincy Daniels, Seattle, Wash./Air Force (3rd)147: Arthur Baldwin, Muskegon, Mich./Air Force156: Wilbert McClure, Chestnut Hill, Mass....

01 of 20 Find Your Next Short Hairstyle Walter McBride for Getty It takes guts to go really short, but the results can be very cool. Whether you’re seeking a cut that’s sexy or funky or sweet, there are many hairstyles for you to choose from. You can go super short or opt for long layers. Choose a funky pompadour or a sweet, soft pixie. With the help of a few celebrities who went short, your sure to find some inspiration before you hit the salon....

Watch Now: Improve Your Golf Long Game The shaft, and specifically the weight and flexibility of the shaft, play important roles in golf clubs and the success and failure of shots played with those clubs. So let’s dive in. Golf Shaft Q&As What are the basics I need to know about shaft flex? How do I choose the right flex? Choosing the Right Shaft Flex in Your Golf Clubs How are golf shafts (steel and graphite) made?...

Did you know that a soldier at one Army installation can agree to “swap” assignments with a soldier at another installation, as long as it doesn’t cost the government any money? It’s true, and it’s part of a little-known and little-used program for exchanging assignments, unofficially known as the “SWAPS” Program. Soldiers Looking for SWAP Opportunities Every month (or so) the Army Times publishes a list of soldiers who wish to locate others of the same rank, MOS, and basic qualifications, stationed at installation(s) they desire to be assigned at....

01 of 23 Grammy Best Rap Album Award Winners The Best Rap Album category, the biggest hip-hop recognition at the Grammys, was introduced in 1996. Let’s take a retrospective look at the lucky albums that have won this prestigious honor since 1996. The Best Rap Album category, the biggest hip-hop recognition at the Grammys, was introduced in 1996. Let’s take a retrospective look at the lucky albums that have won this prestigious honor since 1996....

It used to be that creating a personal brand meant you had a bunch of business cards made up—and if you were creative, you hired a graphic designer to create a logo for you. But, with the development of social media and an increasingly individualized society, the brand you build around yourself is perhaps the single most important way you can stand out in your spheres of influence. If you’re beginning to think about your personal brand, it’s crucial that you understand that personal branding is the means by which people remember you....

Creating a restaurant menu can be overwhelming. What dishes should you offer and what should you skip? The ideal restaurant menu offers a balance of unique dishes and old favorites. It also has the right food cost to maintain profits and can be easily reproduced in the kitchen during a busy dinner rush. Avoid Food Fads on Your Restaurant Menu Just like fashion, there are trends and fads in restaurant menu items....

The inner wrist is one of the more common places for tattoos on the body, but an especially ideal one if you’re interested in getting a tattoo that has meaning for you. Because it’s readily visible, you can enjoy its beauty and draw on its inspiration with just a glance—but you can cover it easily with clothing, a watch, or jewelry for situations such as work or formal occasions in which it might be inappropriate....

The term “milonga” has three meanings: A milonga is a social event or location for tango dancing—More simply, milongas are tango dance parties. People who dance at milongas are known as milongueros. When a group of people goes tango dancing, they go to a milonga. Milonga refers to a distinct style of tango—Although milonga uses the same basic elements as tango, it tends to be faster-paced and less complex. Milonga tends to place greater emphasis on the rhythm of the music....

Known for his vocal range, instrumental abilities and stage presence, Prince was a mainstay in popular music for more than three decades. A musical influence and innovator, Prince died on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57. Here is a look back at his life and career. Prince’s Early Life Prince was born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis. Music was a significant part of his life from the beginning....

“The auto-oxidation of rubber has been known for a long time, and for a long time, too, it has been known that it plays an important part in spontaneous deterioration or aging, and it has been the object of numerous studies of much interest.” - Journal article from 1931 There’s been quite a bit of controversy over the issue of tire aging lately. Many people would like to see manufacturers and dealers either put expiration dates on their tires or otherwise clearly mark the age of each tire for consumers at the time of purchase....

Are you having trouble figuring out what to draw? Finding a subject isn’t always easy, but ideas are all around you. One of the best options is a drawing of simple objects, which are typically known as still life drawings. Interesting objects are all around you. From the basic apple in your kitchen to a small scene you’ve set up using common objects. Still life drawing is both fun and challenging....