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The reality competition “Dancing With the Stars” relies on a group of talented professional dancers who must train and perform with celebrity partners. Since most of the celebrities come to “DWTS” without previous dance experience, that task can be daunting. Yet somehow, these professional dancers transform even the most awkward stars into graceful ballroom dancers. Every year some professional dancers come and others go, making each season’s lineup as unique as the list of celebrities performing....

‘Illmatic,’ the 1994 platinum-selling album by Nas, is the artist’s best album and arguably the greatest rap album ever. Not only has it been critically acclaimed, but it reached #2 on the “Billboard” R&B/Hip-Hop chart and resided there for 28 weeks. It’s even been given a 20th-anniversary edition as a reissue. As a work, the iconic album succeeds in part because it’s packed with lyrics, not only about ​Nas’ superior skills but also about life, crime, and vitamins....

Want fashion inspiration for cute spring outfits? Steal these stylish ideas that will turn heads, as inspired by popular fashion bloggers. 01 of 25 Tweed Blazer and Dress Aria Di Bari Got a cute summer dress that you can’t wait to wear? Style it for transitional weather days this spring by layering a tweed blazer on top. Finish your spring outfit with a polished purse for day, and wearable low heel shoes or loafers....

In the Air Force, Aerospace Ground Equipment Specialists are tasked with maintaining aerospace equipment that supports aircraft systems on the ground. You probably won’t see a lot of flight time in this role (if any), but you’ll be ensuring that Air Force pilots and aircrew are flying in the safest possible aircraft. If you’re good with your hands and have a knack for working with engines and other vehicle equipment, this may be the Air Force job for you....

More and restaurants are turning to their local neighbors for fresh, flavorful foods. Local foods are finding their way to all kinds of different restaurants, from fine dining to casual sandwich shops. Here are ten reasons your restaurant can benefit from buying local foods. Freshness According to LocalHarvest.org, the average commute for fruit and vegetables in the United States is 1500 miles. Yikes! For that reason commercially grown fruit and veggies are engineered to withstand travel over long distances....

Public speaking is often listed in the top spot of what people fear the most, even above heights and spiders. However, it is a great way to get your message to your target market to build your business. Further, done right, public speaking can become an additional income stream. Pros of Public Speaking There are many reasons to overcome your fear or hesitancy to public speaking as a means to grow your business....

Auction sniping, the practice of bidding in the very last moments of an auction, isn’t the controversial issue it was in the early days of eBay, but it’s still a topic of debate: Some say it’s cheating, but eBay does not forbid sniping or the use of sniping service websites to help you secure an item in the last second. Since eBay’s auctions end at a specific time, it’s possible (and, in fact, common) for buyers to wait until seconds before the auction closes to put in their final high bid....

Want to be an NFL referee, umpire or head linesman? The road is often long and requires extensive training, experience, and dedication. With players, coaches and spectators hanging on every call by football officials, it is understandable why football officials need to be on the top of their game at all times. The NFL Officiating Department is responsible for making the selection of NFL officials. In professional American football, there are just over 100 people who the NFL deems worthy to officiate the games played by 32 NFL teams each season....

Are you ready to make your dream of working with animals a reality? Working at a vet’s office is a great place to get some hands-on experience. While these jobs aren’t easy to come by, you can increase your chances of securing one by focusing on a few key things. Finding an Opportunity Small animal clinics have a larger staff. Your best chance at an entry-level position will be at a small animal clinic....

A “quota tournament” is a golf format in which golfers earn points for their scores on each hole, and the aim of the game is accumulating enough points to beat your pre-set goal. The thing that varies depending on who is running the quota tournament is what that pre-set points goal is. There are two common methods for setting each golfer’s goal (or quota, hence the name of the format)....

Canadian Foursomes is a golf tournament format for two-person teams, or a game that can be played within a group of four golfers playing two-versus-two. It is known by several other names, including Scotch Foursomes and Modified Pinehurst, but is more commonly called Greensomes. The basics of Canadian Foursomes go like this: Both golfers on a side tee off. The team members decide which drive is best — which one ball they want to continue with — and continue playing that one ball taking alternate shots until the ball is holed....

It’s important to learn how to replace your car’s taillight bulbs because they, and every bulb on the outside of your car, have an important safety function. This may seem obvious, but think about how often you see somebody driving around with a taillight out or with only one brake light. If both brake or taillights go out, then that’s just an accident waiting to happen, especially in the dark. The fact is these little bulbs are often neglected—most people don’t even know they’ve gone out until they’re pulled over and slapped with a fine—and yet they only take a few seconds to ​​check....

The Marine Corps standards of grooming typically require that hair be evenly graduated from zero length at the hairline with no outline or edging. Hair may not be over three inches in length or be styled in a manner that any hair protrudes from the scalp more than two inches. Hair must be styled so it does not protrude beneath properly worn headgear in an unsightly manner. Sideburns may not be so long as to extend past the top orifice of the ear and may not be shaped so as to flare or come to a point....

One mistake many new eBay sellers make is listing an expensive item for sale before they have any selling experience. Low feedback scores and a recent account open-date signal scammers that you are a new seller, and they are often looking for someone to take advantage of. At the same time, if you list an item that is restricted, not authenticated, or prohibited, you can be suspended from eBay. Unfortunately, eBay does not accept “I didn’t know” as an excuse for listing items that aren’t allowed....

Over the course of seven films together, actor Jack Lemmon and director Billy Wilder made several unforgettable films, two of which are iconic. Wilder was already well established as one of Hollywood’s great directors when he began to work with Lemmon, who was mainly a supporting player before being turned into a leading man by the director. The Lemmon-Wilder partnership was also notable for creating the first pairing between another great duo, Lemmon and Walter Matthau, both of whom made two movies with Wilder....

The decision to start an office for your business may be one of the most complex and unfamiliar decisions that you will have to make. This guide will take you through the process of starting up your own office and help you make the right decisions that are critical to your success. Budgeting for Office Expenses The most important task that will ensure the success of this project is to assemble a budget that captures all of the costs to set up your office....

A mechanic’s lien is an extraordinary remedy for contractors, subcontractors, and others related to the construction industry to resolve payment problems. If filing a mechanic’s lien against the owner of a project being improved, it will put a hold on selling or refinancing the property without first paying off the disputed debt. A mechanic’s lien is a tool that when used properly will assure that the owner completes all required payments to the contractors participating in the project....

Many skaters pick up their first board when they are in their teens, or even younger. On the other hand, there are later skaters; people who get interested in skateboarding later in life. While there is no easy age limit for skateboarding, it all comes down to how healthy they are. Most people can still learn to skate in some way, but shouldn’t push themselves beyond their limits. Rather, later skaters should take it slow and easy, and wear pads....

01 of 08 Bald Fade with a Chin Strap Beard Photo by Dave Alexander, Mike Bellino’s Hair by Clifton Davis. Short, Low Maintenance Style This gallery contains several buzzcut haircuts for guys looking for a short haircut. To make sure you get exactly the haircut you’re looking for, I recommend printing a photo of the style and taking it with you. Mike Bellino sports a bald fade haircut done with a number 3 blade on top and faded to skin on the sides and back....

How do you know if your pool stroke is super straight or not? Your pool practice routine determines whether you are straight or crooked. I’ll make practice super easy for you, so don’t be put off by the words “practice routine”. I have many pocket billiards, cushion billiards, and snooker students who want that beautiful, pure stroke, and I work hard to help them get there. My reply to a student who asks a question starts off some hot tips for straighter strokes....