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Your prom dress is something you’ll likely remember for the rest of your life. Instead of hitting the regular stores in town, you might want to check out the dress options online. Prom websites often have hundreds or thousands of different styles and a wider range of sizes than you’ll find in brick-and-mortar stores. But before you order, get out a measuring tape and make sure you know all of your measurements, then compare them to the site’s and the designer’s size chart....

If you’re obsessed with getting tattoos, you’re probably pretty chummy with your tattoo artist. After all, this person is responsible for creating body art that is meaningful to you—and that lasts forever. A small present to show your appreciation for their hard work and valuable skills can go a long way. Wondering what to gift your tattoo artist for Christmas or any other holiday? Here goes. Tattoo Artist Gift Ideas...

The early phases of many construction projects involve the demolition of concrete foundations, sidewalks, driveways, and other concrete structures, which can leave a contractor with a sizable volume of heavy, dense materials to deal with. Fortunately, concrete can be recycled and reused in many ways. Typically (but not always) the process involves crushing or pulverizing the concrete rubble near the demolition or building site. Choosing the best method often depends on the size and shape of the concrete pieces to be recycled....

If you’re like us, you want to keep your beloved surfboard around for as long as possible. In reality, only sponsored pros can afford to update their quiver of surfboards every six months, and since a battered surfboard will ride significantly worse (slower, less responsive) than a board that has been cared for, and the unsightliness of a dirty board can considerably lower your on-the-beach coolness factor, it is beneficial to your performance in and out of the water that you follow some basic steps to keep your board looking tip-top and working efficiently....

AdBlue is the German brand name for a clear, non-toxic—though slightly corrosive to some metals—aqueous urea solution used to treat exhaust on modern clean diesel engines. The generic name for a chemically equivalent solution used in the non-European market (predominantly North America) is Diesel Emissions Fluid (DEF). The primary use of AdBlue and similar DEFs is to be used in conjunction with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) converter to control oxides of nitrogen (NOx) diesel emissions....

Are you interested in a career protecting computer networks from cyber-attack or being part of operations to crack hostile computer systems? A skilled cyber warrior has quickly become a stock character of television series and movies. Defending computer systems from attack and designing counterattacks is not only an intriguing fantasy adventure, but it is also a career path in the Air Force. The career field in cyber warfare operations is open to enlisted military Airmen who already possess skills in computer networks....

Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901) composed “Rigoletto” between 1850 and 1851. The opera, a twisted tale of lust, desire, love, and deceit, would become known as one of his masterpieces. Within the performance, the aria “Caro Nome” is one of the best-known and beloved pieces. Written in Italian, the English translation demonstrates Gilda’s new-found love. “Caro Nome” Italian Lyrics “Caro Nome” is sung by the lead soprano of “Rigoletto” in Act 1, Scene II....

There are many groups that seek volunteers to assist their staff members, and volunteering can be very rewarding on many levels. Individuals specifically interested in animal careers can benefit greatly from volunteering their time to shelters, rescues, zoos, and many other animal-related organizations. Here are eight of the best reasons to become a volunteer: Gain Insight Into a Field of Interest Volunteering allows you to learn about a career path without the added pressure you would feel as a new employee....

Checking the automatic transmission fluid level in your Ford V8 used to be a simple procedure. You needed only to find the dipstick, check the dipstick, and add fluid if needed. Those were the good old days and sadly, they are long gone. To check the fluid level in your truck these days, you need more time and more tools. Does this mean you shouldn’t attempt it? No way! How to Check Transmission Fluids...

What if you could start your own paintball field? Oh, how we love to dream while out on the field with paintballs flying by! It sounds like a great way to make money and a fun business to get into, but it does require a lot more work than you may think. If you’re thinking about building your own paintball field, take some time to really think about it. A successful field needs to be run like a business because it is a business....

Slap brush texture, also known as crows foot, stomp brush, or stipple, is easy to make on drywall surfaces using basic drywall compound, or “mud.” The resulting texture has a fan-like or sunburst effect created by the fanned-out bristles of the texture brush. The technique is straightforward, and you can achieve different textures by overlapping the stomp pattern more or less, altering the thickness of the mud, or using a different brush that makes a unique imprint....

Savvy eBay sellers are continually seeking new ways to reduce expenses, especially since rising costs are a part of any business. We pay eBay fees, PayPal fees, home office expenses, packaging expenses, and the list goes on. Here are a few ways to reduce your eBay expenses and increase your profit margin by paying attention to a few important details. eBay Features Use caution with listing upgrades or avoid them completely....

Most likely one of the first steps you learned in your beginner ballet class, the plié is simply a bending of the knees. Sounds easy enough, right? But did you know that pliés at the barre are one of the most important exercises for developing proper technique? Plié is an exercise designed to make the joints and muscles soft and pliable and the tendons flexible and elastic, and to develop a sense of balance....

With more and more people making pets a part of their families, it should come as no surprise that the pet product industry is booming. According to the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (APPMA), American pet owners have been spending more on their pets each year. In 2017, the pet product industry grossed $69.5 billion in revenue. And that figure is expected to continue to rise. So if you’ve been thinking of getting into the pet product industry, now may be a good time....

Do the Rules of Golf allow golfers to draw alignment aids - for example, a line or arrow - on the golf ball? Yes: Drawing a line around your golf ball, then using that line to help you line up your putt, is perfectly OK under the Rules of Golf. The Pros Do It, So Can You You’ve probably seen a professional golfer mark his or her ball on the green, lift the ball and spin it around to match a line s/he has drawn on the ball to the putting line....

Over the years, the Marine Corps have changed standards that meet a growing need to help with future mission critical tasks. One such task is the Weapons (Rifle) Qualifications Course. These have continued to evolve over the past decade and the current standards are the following: At Parris Island, young Marines will pick up a rifle and learn to be a rifleman. Some will be taking a lifetime of hunting and shooting guns into the test and many will pick up their first weapon ever....

Stephen Robert (Steve) Irwin was born on February 22, 1962, in Essendon, a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. He died on September 4, 2006, after being stung by a stingray while filming an underwater documentary near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Irwin received a puncture wound in the upper left side of his chest, which resulted in a form of cardiac arrest, killing him almost instantly. His crew called for emergency medical treatment and tried to revive him with CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene when the emergency medical team arrived....

01 of 11 Chic Casual Style in Denim Overalls Denim overalls are a street style trend. Christian Vierig/Getty Images You’ll see denim overalls all over fashion blogs and street style social feeds now, as a major dressing trend for women. Get inspired to style your denim overalls to look up to date and fresh, with these street style photos of stylish women wearing overalls in fashion cities around the world, including New York, Paris and London....

Did you know there are thousands of terms used to describe retail sales events? Each has its purpose to work well to attract customers and get them to buy products. The list below is the 20 most popular of these sale event names — the ones that have proven time and time again that customers just can’t resist them. Extra Discounts on Already Reduced Merchandise This powerful title attracts customers because it suggests discounts on top of discounts....

Culture is defined as the values, practices, and beliefs shared by the members of a group. Company culture, therefore, is the shared values, practices and beliefs of the company’s employees. While you cannot see or touch a culture, it is present in the actions, behaviors, and approaches of the members of an organization. From hiring practices to how people work, make decisions, resolve differences of opinions, and navigate change, the culture defines the unwritten but very real rules of behavior....