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Varnish is a final layer applied to a painting after it is finished and completely dry. It’s used on paintings that are not going to be framed under glass to protect them from dirt, dust, and pollution in the environment. Varnish also homogenizes (evens out) the final appearance of a painting, making it all equally glossy or matte. Types of Varnish You’ve a choice between gloss and matte varnish, applied either with a brush or out of a spray can....

Name: Troyal Garth Brooks Birthday: February 7, 1962 Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Country Style: Contemporary Country Songwriting Garth Brooks is a songwriter, but on his albums, he uses mainly songs written by other people. Some of the songs he had a hand in writing, however, are: “We Shall Be Free,” “Much Too Young (To Be This Damn Old),” “If Tomorrow Never Comes,” “Not Counting You,” “Unanswered Prayers,” “The Thunder Rolls” and “The River....

Formed: 1965 (Los Angeles, CA) Styles: Adult Contemporary, Instrumental, ’60s Pop, Jazz-pop, Soft Rock R&B Claims to fame: Along with his band the Tijuana Brass, Alpert defined the adult contemporary pop sound of the 1960s As co-founder of A&M Records, he was one of the most influential men in the music business for decades Combined Europop with Latin-flavored horns to create the hugely popular “Tijuana Sound” Scored hits on the pop, R&B, jazz and adult contemporary charts Considered one of the great pop-jazz trumpeters Known as a musician, but his 1968 #1 hit “This Guy’s in Love With You” also featured his vocals A songwriter and producer in his own right His 1979 hit “Rise” was notably sampled for Notorious B....

The book publishing industry has become democratized and publishing a book is now available to anyone who has the will and wherewithal to see it through. Still, just like the writing and self-editing process, Kindle publishing demands a little effort on your part to fully benefit from its robust platform. As a self-publisher, you are in charge of every aspect of your book, from the writing, editing, formatting, and even marketing; and as such must know and exercise your rights within the Kindle universe....

Twitter can be an integral component of any plan to market your business on Social Media (others include Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest). But haphazardly shooting out tweets is not going to do much of anything to promote your business or grow your brand. To use Twitter for business effectively, follow these tips: How to Use Twitter for Business Create a content strategy. Content is key to using Twitter for business successfully....

Dancehall music is a genre of urban folk music which came out of Jamaica in the mid to late 1970s and is generally considered to be the direct predecessor of rap. Dancehall music is, in its most basic form, a deejay toasting (or rapping) over a riddim. Dancehall is also known as bashment, a term which can refer to either the music itself or a large party where dancehall music is played....

Common sense says that removing scabs before they’re ready is a bad idea—it can result in pain, bleeding, and eventual scarring. Still, none of that seems to deter people from doing it anyway. The uncontrollable urge to pick at scabs seems to be ingrained in the human psyche. The temptation is no less when a scab forms on a tattoo. Makes sense: You don’t want a scab to obstruct the beauty of your new body art....

Canoes and other paddle boats have been around for thousands of years, and it’s likely that for most of that time, kids have wanted to go paddling with the parents. For modern parents devoted to the outdoors, this is a mixed blessing because (let’s face it) a young child in the canoe or rowboat can cramp your style and be a distraction as you worry about their safety and tend to their needs....

The military does not allow people with certain medical conditions to join the ranks for many reasons, but it mainly stems from caring for the safety of all service members. Often in military service, those with special needs are unable to get the care or treatment they need while in the field, which can be dangerous not only for the ailing service member but the entire troop. Many deployments with no access to medical facilities occur, especially within the Navy but also on certain bases in the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force....

A professional athlete competes individually or as part of a team in organized sports including football, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, running, skiing, hockey, rugby, gymnastics, figure skating, and baseball. He or she practices and trains regularly to improve his or her skills and performance. Many people try to become pro athletes because of how well it pays at the highest levels, particularly for popular sports. However, competition is high, and it typically takes years of playing school or club sports to get there....

Darren Knezek, a climber and owner of Mountainworks in Provo, Utah, related his encounter with a drone last autumn while climbing Cottontail Tower at the Fisher Towers near Moab. A drone flew within a few feet of Darren while he was leading high on the spire, not only distracting him but also ticking him off. He gave an earful to the drone’s owner at the Fisher Tower’s parking lot and trailhead and told him that if the drone had got too close to him he would have knocked it down....

A look at 10 of the best English language football writers in the world. The media scrutinizes every aspect of the game, and these guys, with their huge Twitter followings, are at the forefront in providing informed opinion and analysis on world football. 01 of 10 Henry Winter Bethany Clarke/Getty Images Among the most respected football writers in England, Winter is an authority on all things Premier League. He is the chief football writer at The Daily Telegraph, where he covers matches and produces regular columns, each one a thing of beauty....

Slapstick comedy might make you think of The Three Stooges or Charlie Chaplin, but do you know what it really means? Slapstick is often thought of as a low-humor style of comedy filled with farce and a touch of animated violence. And yet, that doesn’t tell the whole story. Slapstick is much older than you might think. What Is Slapstick Comedy? Slapstick comedy is primarily a physical kind of comedy based around pratfalls and mild comic violence — smacks in the head, pokes in the eyes, people falling down, etc....

That little spot underneath your car may be trying to tell you something. Old Porsches leak, but your late model Honda should be tight as a tick. If you’ve got a recurring drip, puddle or spot in your parking area, now would be a good time to figure out what’s leaking. Unfortunately, looking under the hood or at the underside of your car or truck doesn’t always reveal an answer. Thanks to road grime, even a healthy engine is home to all kinds of goop....

From 1989-2000, Friday nights on ABC were home to the block of family-friendly sitcoms known as TGIF, which in addition to the traditional “thank God it’s Friday” stood for “thank goodness it’s funny.” Usually hosted by cast members of one of the night’s four shows, the block featured a number of the most popular sitcoms of the ’90s, as well as quite a few short-lived series that never really captured the TGIF magic....

The Jonas Brothers were a pop boy band made up of a trio of real-life brothers. With a boost from the Disney pop machine, they became mainstream pop stars. Check out these ten top-rated songs this band is known for. 01 of 10 “Paranoid” (2009) Courtesy Hollywood The Jonas Brothers worked with British singer-songwriter Cathy Dennis on “Paranoid,” the first single from their album Lines, Vines, and Trying Times. She is known for her hits “C’mon and Get My Love” and “Touch Me (All Night Long)” as well as co-writing hits for another artist like Britney Spears’ classic “Toxic....

In the mood for a great dance movie? Film lovers have long embraced classic dance films and musicals. Who could forget the amazing dance chemistry created between Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers? Dance sequences in film have come a long way. The following movies each feature entertaining dance sequences, some of them making up for less than entertaining story lines. If you’re new to the world of dance, take a look at a few of these dance movies for inspiration....

An ensemble is a group of people performing a specific musical composition together and/or a group of musicians that regularly play musical instruments together on different gigs. There are various kinds of ensembles that are differentiated based on the type of music they play, the type of instruments they use in their performances, and the number of musicians performing together. Small Ensembles Small ensembles are groups of musicians numbering from two to eight: the specific compositions associated with small ensembles dictate the set of musical instruments to be used....

While “every Marine is a rifleman” as the saying goes, not all jobs in the Marine Corps are completely combat-focused. Someone has to make sure Marines have enough supplies and equipment no matter where they are in the world, and that’s where Warehouse Clerks come in. This job, classified as a primary military occupational specialty, is important to keeping Marine units well-stocked. It’s open from ranks between Private and Master Gunnery Sergeant and is categorized as PMOS 3051....

In general usage of the term, a “scratch golfer” is a golfer who typically shoots at or better than par. When a golfer is referred to as a “scratch golfer,” you can be sure of one thing: That person is a very good golfer. But there is the common meaning of the term, and there is the technical definition of the term that appears in the USGA Handicap System Manual. We’ll give both definitions and provide some more context, including the percentage of men and women players who qualify as scratch golfers....