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One of the most frequently asked questions recruiters get asked is what are the maximum age limits to enlist in the military service. There is an age limit that disqualifies certain ages from joining the military. However, the age limit is higher that you may think. If you are over this age limit, you are not qualified for service. But, if you keep pushing and proving to the recruiters that your experience and physical fitness levels are acceptable, you could be eligible for an age waiver....

Why would anyone want to wear vintage ski clothing? Well, vintage apparel is trending, so there’s no surprise that some skiers are looking to deck out in retro ski wear, too. Rocking a bright, neon ski-suit can be a great conversation starter at the apres-ski bar. Also, some ski resorts host “retro ski days” where you can score a discounted lift ticket if you show up in vintage ski wear....

The Country Music Association, familiarly known as the CMA, honors several industry performers each year. But how does the CMA arrive at these awards? Years may go by without your favorite artists being chosen. It can be frustrating and baffling. Here’s the dirt on the intricate process that goes on behind the scenes. Who Votes? The CMT Awards and the American Country Awards are fan-voted, but the members of the Country Music Association select its winners....

Did you know that many millionaires use coupons as part of their savings strategies? Find out why using coupons can be an important part of your financial portfolio. Imagine this scenario: Your employer hands you a check for $2,000 and tells you that the company has allocated “x” amount of bonus money for employees and $2,000 is your share. Would you throw the check away? Of course you wouldn’t. You would put it in the bank and use it for bills or to buy something you want or need....

The Cajun Mardi Gras Song, known in Cajun French as “La Danse de Mardi Gras” or “La [Vieille] Chanson de Mardi Gras,” is a mainstay in Cajun Mardi Gras celebrations, and an important piece in the repertoire of any traditional Cajun music band.The Mardi Gras Song is most commonly heard within the context of a traditional Cajun Mardi Gras run and is played as the Mardi Gras “runners” travel from house to house begging for ingredients for a gumbo....

Even in our modern age, an endearing tradition during the holidays is watching Christmas cartoons on TV. From the classic stop-motion animation cartoons from the mid-1960s by Rankin/Bass Productions to more recent holiday specials by Nickelodeon, this list includes top picks for your annual Christmas cartoon viewing, with something for everyone—naughty and nice. 01 of 10 ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ 1965 United Features Syndicate “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is easily the most beloved and iconic of all the Christmas cartoons that have ever aired on TV....

English singer-songwriter and ’80s pop culture icon Adam Ant managed to stake out solid standing as both a major figure of British post-punk as well as an essential pop star of the early MTV era. His musical output ranged from an almost classic, guitar-based punk rock sound to an eclectic post-new wave approach that always seemed his own. Over the course of five studio albums and many singles that captured audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, Ant forged an impressive career even if his chart relevance and musical activity had fizzled by 1986....

When we think of seasonal businesses, we tend to think of summer and winter. But fall is a season too and like any other provides plenty of small business opportunities. Here are seven business ideas to make money in fall. Some of these are short-lived opportunities, profitable only for a few months while others could be worked into year-round small businesses. But all of them are businesses that can be started quickly and inexpensively so you can start making profits fast....

Founded in Oklahoma in 1933, Frankoma Pottery is known for its ceramic dinnerware and sculptures, including mugs, vases, and figurines. The company’s wares are highly prized by collectors, with some objects selling for up to $700. More information about the value of Frankoma antiques is available from the Frankoma Family Collectors Association. 01 of 08 Prairie Green Wagon Wheel Pitcher Barbara Crews Frankoma Pottery has had its ups and downs over the years, but as of 2018 it is still in business, producing the limited-edition artware for which the company is rightly famous....

High top sneakers are eternally cool. Find a hot pair that represents your style! Also, check out more high tops by brand name here: Nike high tops here. Adidas high tops here. 01 of 28 Nike Air Force 1 High Nike Air Force 1s are automatic style transmitters. Throw on a pair of khakis, black pants, or slick jeans and you instantly look fresh and clean. Basic white Air Force 1s are all you need to emit simple style....

If you are in the logging or lumber industry, you may receive calls from customers who have recently cut down a tree and want to have it milled. The cost is usually dependent on how many board feet will be produced after milling, but when asked how big the tree is, most customers respond with things like “I can’t get my arms around it.” While it’s understandable that’s how they would measure it; it’s far too vague to be of use to a logger....

Hugh Grant plays a has-been ‘80s pop star who now scrapes by making appearances at amusement parks, fairs, and even the occasional high school reunion in Warner Bros Pictures’ romantic comedy “Music and Lyrics,” written and directed by Marc Lawrence and co-starring another romantic comedy staple, Drew Barrymore. While Grant’s an audience favorite in romcoms, he’s never had to sing, dance, and play the piano in a film before. The fact he pulls it all off is, according to the actor, due to heavy vocal manipulation in the editing process and a wardrobe that brought out his inner pop star....

Jamey Johnson is an award-winning singer-songwriter who rose to the top of country music through fierce dedication to his craft and a never-give-up attitude. A life-long musician and performer, this former Marine first made his name in Music City as a songwriter. Never content to remain behind the scenes, Johnson didn’t give up his on his dream to become a successful recording artist and performer. With two critically acclaimed albums under his belt, a truckload of awards and nominations and sold-out performances in venues that keep getting bigger and bigger, Johnson is a welcome throwback to artists like Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams....

While the quality of player at a coach’s disposal is the fundamental factor in how a team performs, soccer formations can also have a decisive influence on the course of a game. Some professional coaches swear by particular formations, with Fabio Capello known as a 4-4-2 man, Jose Mourinho an advocate of the 4-3-3 and Rafael Benitez a believer in the 4-2-3-1. Here is a look at five popular formations in modern day soccer....

Navy seaman is a designation for the enlistment program option that enables men and women to eventually qualify for one of several Navy ratings (skill specialties) through on-the-job Seaman Apprenticeship training. The program also offers apprenticeship training in a rating that may not be available at the time of enlistment, usually because it’s overmanned. Training as a Navy Seaman After completion of recruit training, enlistees in the Seaman Apprenticeship Training Program attend a three-week course on basic theory in shipboard operations and evolution....

The real estate industry went to lawmakers and requested some special treatment when it came to independent contractor status. The laws at the time—and they still do—had a list of standards that were pretty rigid and made it very difficult to operate a real estate brokerage without agents being employees. Know the Rules Real estate agents and brokers enjoy a special IRS classification as statutory independent contractors. Keeping apprised of the rules regarding that status is important in the changing world of real estate services, because new business models and compensation methods may result in classification as an employee....

Sagittarius and Pisces together are a dream team. The Archer is a sunny extrovert and a top candidate to become Pisces’ only sunshine. There’s something guileless about Sagittarius that is refreshing for Pisces, who often slips in and out of personae. With Sagittarius, what you see is what you get. And that can be inspiring to Pisces, who as the sign of the Fishes, tends to flounder, and not know who they are from one day to the next!...

Construction companies who focus on small projects tend to be wary of Building Information Modeling (BIM), and rightly so. BIM calls for extensive training, costs a pretty penny, and it does not necessarily make you more profitable. BIM, quite simply, is not best-suited for every project or every company. But because of the fear of high upfront costs, far too many construction companies are forgoing a great tool that could make their company thousands, if not millions in the long run....

01 of 28 Denim Looks to Inspire Your Everyday Style Christian Vierig/Getty Images If you’re like most women, you rely on jeans as a staple in your wardrobe. You’ve probably come up with a few different ways to wear your favorite jeans and denim separates, from casual weekend outfits to dressier looks you can wear to work, on date night or going out with friends. Sometimes, though, we all need a kick in the pants to create new outfits with our denim standbys....

Written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon and recorded in November 1965, the Beatles’ “Michelle” went on to receive the 1967 Grammy award for Song of the Year. Featuring McCartney on lead vocals, backing vocals and rhythm, Lennon on backing vocals and rhythm guitar, George Harrison on backing vocals and lead guitar and Ringo Starr on brushed drums, the 1965 track is a love song seemingly about a french girl named Michelle....