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How sizing is done between the different types of bikes is one of the great mysteries of the world. We can put a man on the moon and have Facetime conversations with people living on the other side of the globe, but somehow can’t standardize how bikes are measured. Here’s an example of the nuttiness. I ride a 62 cm road bike but have a mountain bike with an XL frame My other bikes include a 21-inch hybrid, a 64 cm touring bike and I have a BMX bike with 20-inch wheels....

Bob Dylan can be credited for pushing folk music forward into the rock world when he went electric at a folk festival (unheard-of at the time). The 1970s were the real advent of Folk Rock artists like The Mamas & the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel and Neil Young. More recently, folks like Ryan Adams, the Head and the Heart, Mumford and Sons, the Lumineers, and other similarly minded artists are pitching in their energy to keep the folk-rock aesthetic alive and well....

You know those women who wear so much foundation it looks like they have to remove it every night with a trawl? That, dear readers, is a fine example of “cake face,” wherein one slathers on too much foundation and concealer, the result being a pancake, mask-like makeup. If you have makeup covering every millimeter of your face, it is simply too much and the first thing people are going to think when they see you is, “She wears a lot of makeup....

Not all salespeople are professionals. Being a professional implies a certain level of ability that not everyone can claim, combined with a certain attitude and behavior. On the other hand, being a professional has little to do with what you actually sell or who you sell it to. Here are some of the attributes that professional salespeople share. Integrity Integrity is an important quality for professionals in any field, but for salespeople, it’s even more important....

Balance is the ability to maintain the center of gravity of the body while minimizing postural sway. It is a state of bodily equilibrium characterized by complete stillness, void of opposing forces on all sides. Balance is achieved through the coordination of three body systems: the vestibular system, motor system, and visual system. The vestibular system is located in the inner ear, the motor system is made up of muscles, tendons, and joints, and the visual system sends signals from the eyes to the brain about the current position of the body....

Painting a stormy sky with its dark, dramatic clouds or the pinks and reds of a sunset is very appealing. A little knowledge about the common cloud forms and their characteristics will help you to capture these scenes and enable you to add credible clouds to any painting. How Clouds Are Formed Although it’s invisible to the naked eye, the air around us contains water vapor. When air rises, this cools the water vapor, which then forms droplets or, at a high altitude, freezes into ice crystals....

Paper crafts include any sort of craft that is fabricated from paper or a paper-like medium such as cardboard or waste fabric rags. Depending on the time of year, you can market different types of paper craft designs. One lucrative seasonal papercraft is designing and handcrafting holiday decorations. Another is the wedding invitation and place settings market. Starting a Paper Crafts Business A papercraft business is one of the least expensive arts and crafts start-up businesses....

The market research budget of a small business owner or a home-based business generally does not have room for spending large sums of money on software to analyze the qualitative data collected for business development. However, you can use an ordinary word processing application to conduct text analysis for qualitative market research. These processes can be applied to the analysis of quantitative data collected from survey research, focus group sessions, and in-depth interviews....

Howard Hughes was once the most talked-about entrepreneur in the world. He was legendary for his bold business tactics, his aviation accomplishments, and his outlandish personal life. The popular movie The Aviator has prompted a new interest in this fascinating entrepreneur. Silver Spoon Born to a wealthy family in Humble, Texas 1905, Howard was not one who enjoyed attending private school in Boston. At the age of seventeen he dropped out, but thanks to a donation by his father to Cal Tech, Howard was able to sit in on college classes....

It happens to every woman: Lips become thinner as you get older, and you may develop fine lines around your mouth. Lip injections are one way to keep your kisser looking plump. But there are also a few simple lipstick, gloss, and liner tricks that’ll keep your lips looking younger and fresher.​ Exfoliate and Moisturize Not only do moisturized, exfoliated lips look and feel softer, but they also let your lip color go on more smoothly....

It is natural to want a golden tan in the summer, even if logically we know that a tan is basically just sun damage. Tanning can lead to dark spots, wrinkles, and in the worst case scenario, skin cancer. But there are plenty of other ways to get your skin glowing for summer without any harmful or unpleasant side effects. Mystic Tan is one option to get a tan without getting the damaging rays....

There are no clear distinctions as to which office jobs accomplish which office tasks. In fact, in smaller offices, you will find that one person will perform a variety of different office responsibilities. In large offices, the duties and responsibilities are specialized and concentrated in particular office jobs. This guide will help you decide which office jobs you need to accomplish the tasks necessary for an efficient office. There are no absolutes because some jobs need to be performed by one person due to the sheer volume of work; while other functions such as secretary and receptionist can be combined as a single job top be performed by one person....

01 of 07 Begin With the Skull Stockbyte / Getty Images Anatomical study of the skull is a worthwhile component of your figure drawing study. If you can, buy or borrow a well made medical or artist’s model skull to draw from—beware of inaccurate Halloween decorations. All tertiary art departments should have their own skeleton, and a high school science department will have one. If studying independently, molded plastic skulls are available from some art suppliers and medical equipment suppliers....

Barry Manilow is one of the top 100 pop recording artists of all time. He never intended to be a singer, but he wanted his songs to be heard. Bell Records liked Barry Manilow singing his own songs and released his first album. Later Bell was merged into the newly formed Arista under Clive Davis. Barry Manilow was reluctant to record the song “Mandy,” but with the insistence of Clive Davis, it was included on the second album and became Barry Manilow’s first #1 pop hit....

Chris Brown roared on to the pop charts at the tender age of 16 with the #1 platinum hit single “Run It!” He has evolved into a compelling adult artist who ranges from R&B ballads to upbeat club music and hip hop. This is a guide to his 10 best songs. 10 of 10 “She Ain’t You” (2011) Courtesy Jive “She Ain’t You” is built around the instrumental groove from Michael Jackson’s hit single “Human Nature....

When items are transported either domestically or internationally the delivery must be accompanied by the relevant documentation. The amount of documentation varies depending on if the shipment is within the US or to another country. As far as interstate transportation of goods in the US, there are three documents that are of the greatest importance; the bill of lading, freight bill, and the Free On Board (FOB) terms of sale....

Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Maintenance specialists perform vehicle maintenance activities on military and commercial design general and special purpose, base maintenance, aircraft and equipment towing vehicles, and vehicular equipment. Activities include inspection, diagnostics, repair, and rebuild of components and assemblies. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 161000. 2T3X1 Duties and Responsibilities Determines the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment, correction of deficiencies required, and effects repair. Systematically analyzes malfunctions by visual and auditory examination or through the use of test equipment....

If you’re in retail, you have to deal with the hurdles of minimum advertised pricing (MAP). MAP is meant to protect the manufacturers of products, but it can handcuff a retailer when it comes to advertising those products. Here’s what you need to know about MAP pricing and how it will impact your business. What Is MAP Pricing? In its simplest form, MAP is the lowest price a retailer can advertise the product for sale....

One of the most important things to negotiate before closing on an import sale is how payment will be made. Many circumstances and priorities will influence your choice of payment method. A lot will depend on how much you know about financing a sale and how willing your supplier is to accept your terms and conditions. Factors to Consider in Choosing a Method of Payment Your Cash Flow Availability and Needs: Can you afford to pay right away or do you need terms (30, 60, or 90 days, for example)?...

Season 4 of “Grey’s Anatomy” continued the show’s momentum as one of the most popular medical-themed programs on television. It highlighted Derek and Meredith’s breakup, segued into his romance with Rose, and featured enough drama surrounding other characters to keep viewers tuning in to every episode. The season begins as the interns return as first-year residents—all except for George, who has to repeat his intern year. Each of the residents is assigned interns....