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The 1990s featured revolutions in almost every area of entertainment, and one of the most profound was in comedy movies. Big-budget studio comedies still packed theaters, but new voices in comedy were creating smaller, low-budget films that appealed to millions of funny bones. Some of these films started as cult movies, but over time they have been recognized as some of the most hilarious movies ever made. As in any decade, there are just too many classic 1990s comedies to list here (honorable mentions include “Rushmore,” “Beavis & Butt-Head Do America,” “Wayne’s World,” “Friday,” “Army of Darkness,” “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,” “There’s Something About Mary,” and “Robin Hood: Men in Tights”) but these 10 comedies had lasting influence on pop culture and, in some cases, launched movie careers that are still going strong today....

Requests for returns and other kinds of disputes are a necessary evil that sellers must deal with as part of an eBay business. A return or refund request can be a pain, but as long as sellers have a strategy for dealing with these issues, they can be painless and resolved quickly. The most important aspect of working with customers is quick action. When you receive a refund request, handle it quickly in a professional manner....

8-Ball pool (also called “Hi-Low Pool” or “Stripes and Solids”) is the most popular pool game and the chief pursuit of 30 million American players and millions more in Europe and Asia (where red and yellow colored balls often replace stripes and solids). 8-Ball is arguably the single most played table game in the world. 8-Ball leagues nationwide host millions of players, and giant open tournaments take on thousands or tens of thousands of entrants for a single event....

Handling missiles is not your normal job for teenager, but in the Air Force, these type of responsibilities are earned by the high achieving young men and women in this career path of missiles and space systems maintenance - Air Force Specialty Code 2M0X2. This AFSC specializes its training to become proficient with the following skills: Services and maintains, or supervises these actions on missiles, unmanned air vehicles (UAV), boosters, payloads, research and development (R&D) systems, environmental blast doors and valves, associated subsystems, components, and support equipment (SE)....

In the Air Force, enlisted jobs are known as “AFSCs,” or “Air Force Specialty Codes.” The Air Force divides their AFSCs (enlisted jobs) into the following overall categories: OperationsMaintenance & LogisticsSupportMedical & DentalLegal & ChaplainFinance & ContractingSpecial Investigations Within these categories, AFSCs are further assigned to “career fields.” A career field may have one AFSC assigned to it, or it may have several. AFSCs with similar functions are grouped together in the same career field....

Colombia is a country that straddles both the Pacific and the Caribbean, so it’s not surprising that Colombian music reflects a wealth of musical influences that have given birth to a dynamic musical environment. In general, Colombian music blends Spanish-influenced guitar and song structure with large gaita flutes and percussion instruments from the indigenous population, while its percussion structure and dance forms come from Africa. Colombia has traditionally been known for cumbia, a musical style popular in the coastal areas, and vallenato which is more popular in the valleys of eastern Colombia....

The Virgo gal is inscrutable, with no big showy outward signs of interest. That makes the Virgo woman a special case, requiring patience and luck since it mostly comes down to timing. The hermit-like nature of Virgo makes them reticent to merge lives. A Virgo who has been hurt will double down on solo life and its benefits. Above all, a Virgo is a realist, who will size up whether you share – realistically – values and plans for the future....

When employees leave a company and have to be replaced, that’s called turnover. A certain amount of turnover is unavoidable, but too many employees leaving in any given period of time can ruin a company. Turnover is expensive too, with some sources saying it costs about twice an employee’s salary to locate and hire a replacement. Some employees will always retire, move away, go back to school, or leave the workforce....

There are good reasons for changing the tire size on your car. Enthusiasts do it to improve the looks and performance of their vehicles. Other motorists do it to save money or because they drive under challenging weather conditions. Whether you’re purchasing larger tires and rims or smaller ones, here’s what you need to know about sizing. Upsizing Replacing the factory-standard wheels with larger tires and rims is called upsizing or plus sizing....

One thing about sports careers that you either already know or will soon realize is that a lot of people are interested in these positions. Because of this, it’s important to write a sports career resume that connects with a prospective employer. Typically, sports career employers receive hundreds of resumes when a position opens. Make sure your resume stands out. Here are some ideas for writing an effective resume, along with some specific ideas for a sports career resume....

Congratulations! Your cover letter and resume got you noticed, and you’re ready to prepare for an interview for your dream nursing job. You’ll be asked a number of questions at your interview, and one very important question may be, “Why do you find nursing to be a rewarding profession?” What the Interviewer Really Wants to Know The interviewer wants a truly positive answer about your experience with nursing and why you find it rewarding....

Ice skating is a sport you can learn at almost any age. It gives you a good aerobic workout and can improve your balance and coordination. Over time, you’ll also strengthen your leg muscles, improve your joint flexibility, and have more endurance. Health benefits aside, ice skating is fun. You don’t need anything except access to an ice rink and the willingness to try something new. Wear clothing that is warm and lightweight and that allows freedom of movement....

The MM-AUX is a Machinist Mate (MM), assigned aboard a Navy submarine, who specializes in maintenance and repair of auxiliary equipment. MM-AUX are specialists that work to maintain and operate the different submarine mechanical systems, and non-nuclear related operations systems in air, refrigeration, hydraulic, atmosphere control, diesel and plumbing systems. You cannot get a guarantee for this rating. You can volunteer to become a Submarine Machinist Mate, and you are assigned to either MM-AUX or MM-WEP (Machinist Mate for submarine weapons) during the training pipeline....

Fundraising experts agree that one of the most effective fundraising strategies is the matching gift. These are not the matching gifts that companies often provide to their employees, but the offer on the part of a major donor to match the donations made to your fundraising campaign. These types of substantial contributions to kickstart a fundraising campaign are sometimes called “challenge grants.” You see this type of match or challenge everywhere and for a good reason....

Regardless of what platforms you work with or which programming language you use, Twitter can be a useful resource for finding experts in your field who share tricks of the trade, job openings, and the latest news and trends. If you are new to Twitter and hoping to use it to make contacts or find a programming job, check out the 18 programmers below that you should follow on Twitter....

The pleated skirt trend is one you definitely won’t want to miss this season. With its longer length and cinched waist the popular pleated maxi skirt flatters all figures, creating a womanly silhouette. Because we love this pretty, pleated trend, we’ve rounded up our favorite pleated skirt outfits from street style, to give you ideas for how to wear a pleated skirt now, for so many different occasions. Also included are tips for taking your look to the next level, with accessory advice and tips for how to style this feminine fashion trend....

A few groups and solo artists, especially in the Surf Rock sub-genre, made their careers almost entirely with instrumentals. A more interesting study is the instrumental work produced by typical Classic Rock bands who rarely strayed from an emphasis on voices and lyrics. These occasional forays into instrumental tracks on Classic Rock albums make great showcases of advanced musicianship. Here are the top 10 instrumentals by classic Rock artists. 01 of 10...

The world’s largest Victoria’s Secret is located in Herald Square on Broadway in New York City. This iconic member of New York’s retail flagship fleet gained its “world’s largest” designation after being reimagined and renovated in October 2012. That renovation doubled the store’s original size, increasing it from 30,000 square feet to 60,000 square feet. Details Make the Store Shine The renovation included a number of improvements that really make the store pop:...

Stocking up on foods when they’re on sale and freezing them for later is a great way to save money, but there are two things that you just shouldn’t freeze. These include: cans of foodeggs in the shell If you’d like to freeze either of these items, simply remove them from their can or shell first. You can freeze eggs by first cracking them, lightly beating them, pouring them into an ice cube tray, and keeping them in the freezer until you’re ready to use them....

Let’s begin with a simple definition. A session musician is someone who performs music in a recording session. He’s hired by the music contractor, the music producer, the band or the record, film or video production company to play whatever music is going to be recorded at that session. At this point, it gets a little more complicated because no two session musicians are alike. Each has a specialized skill that makes him uniquely employable....