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The films that follow are some of the most frightening (and disturbing) movies you’ll ever see. They are far more chilling than any gory battle or horror movie because they show a world which was all too possible. While the threat of nuclear annihilation may have somewhat subsided with the fall of the Soviet Union, these films recall the paranoia and nascent fear of the Cold War. All of these films are truly excellent war movies, but—be warned—some of them might leave you sleepless....

01 of 06 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu vs. Judo - Characteristics, Great Matches and More Masahiko Kimura. Courtesy of Wikipedia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu vs. Judo. Which martial art is better? They’re both similar in many ways. This is mainly because both have roots in the ancient Japanese art of jujutsu. Judo was created by Dr. Jigoro Kano with the expectation that it would be practiced as a sport. Hence, he removed some of the more dangerous jujutsu moves....

The 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most famous in golf, and each year the hole plays a pivotal role in The Players Championship. What are the records for the hole - the bests and worsts and mosts - during Players Championship week? Records are listed below, including the number of balls hit into the water during each tournament. 01 of 02 Balls in the Water, Highest Score, Aces and More on the 17th Hole...

The Special Forces Communications Sergeant employs conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in communications. Trains and maintains proficiency in all Major Duties- Organizes, trains, advises and supervises indigenous and allied personnel in the installation, utilization, and operation of radio equipment, radio nets, standard and expedient antenna systems and wire communications. Proficient in and the instruction of the installation, operation and employment FM, AM, VHF, UHF, and SHF radio communication systems to transmit and receive radio messages in voice, continuous wave, and burst code radio nets....

“OEM” is an acronym that stands for “original equipment manufacturer.” Tom Wishon, a golf equipment expert and researcher whose company makes custom golf clubs, explains: “In the golf industry, the term OEM is used to describe any golf club that has been built by a company to sell as a standard-made, finished golf club, bought off-the-rack in a retail golf store, pro shop or internet golf retail company.” All those golf clubs you see displayed in the pro shop?...

Hiring managers sometimes post job openings for internal applicants only. This means that only employees who currently work for the company or organization can apply for a vacant position. Why would they do this? There are a few reasons. Someone Familiar With the Organization Is Preferred The hiring manager might need someone with particular organizational knowledge. For example, someone hiring a senior-level subject matter expert might limit applicants to current employees in an effort to produce an applicant pool of junior-level subject matter experts and other current employees....

Dads need love, too. Hip-hop has plenty of songs about fatherhood. From Ja Rule doling out advice to his baby girl to Ed. O.G. calling for family responsibility, here are 10 great hip-hop songs about fatherhood. Happy Father’s Day. Stream This Playlist on Apple Music 01 of 10 Atmosphere - “Yesterday” Slug of Atmosphere. Rick Kern/WireImage “Yesterday” is a standout track from Atmosphere’s When Life Gives You Lemons. It finds Slug reminiscing over his late father and cherishing the precious moments he shared with his old man....

The Norwegian songwriting and production team of Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen operate under the professional name Stargate. They first hit US charts in 2006 working on Ne-Yo’s breakthrough #1 smash “So Sick.” Since then they have worked on a dozen #1 hit singles in the US for artists including Beyonce, Coldplay, Chris Brown, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, and Rihanna. They helped launch the record label StarRoc along with Jay-Z....

There’s nothing like a trip down Memory Lane! Looking through old family photos can be fun, in a nostalgic kind of way, even if your childhood memories often appear super awkward in retrospect. Adults taking their awkward baby and childhood photos and recreating them, down to the last, cringe-worthy detail, has become a very popular (and very funny!) trend on the web. There’s no shortage of recreated childhood photos out there, but here are 20 of the very best of the bunch....

Knowing how to do a center split is just as important as learning to do a front split for use in your gymnastics routines. You will use a center split during straddle jumps, side leaps, press to handstands, stalders, flairs on the pommel horse, and scales. Here is how to get into a great center split, starting with stretches for all of the different muscles that you will use. 01 of 06...

Copy editors are the grammatical gatekeepers of the media world. They read over stories—or, as the content is called in industry terms, “copy”—and check for everything from typos to nonsensical sentences to errant commas. Copy editors have historically worked at newspapers, book publishers, and magazines. Of course, there also are a multitude of jobs outside of the media world for copy editors. Any company that produces content for use in publications such as websites, annual corporate reports, or clothing manufacturer catalogs, might need a copy editor to vet stories and other content to ensure grammatical correctness....

The Problem: To economize on using real people to screen job applicants’ resumes, some companies are turning to recruitment software, also known as screening apps, to sift through the pile. What are pseudo-requirements? Not only do writers for websites have to worry about keywords, but so do increasing numbers of job applicants, in a growing number of fields. Moreover, some resume screening algorithms even score applicants based on formatting. Then there is the matter of “pseudo-requirements....

Before you start riding a motorcycle, make sure you understand how and when to use the front and rear brakes. Though newbies tend to get stuck on techniques like shifting and counter steering, braking is the first skill to master. Once you understand the mechanics of motorcycle braking, you will be much less likely to make the most common mistakes that can lead to accidents and even death. Which Brakes to Use...

In electronic fuel injection (EFI) engines, the fuel injectors to deliver precise amounts of fuel to each cylinder. There may be one or more fuel injectors per cylinder, and even cold-start fuel injectors in the intake. Fuel injectors are tiny electrically-controlled valves, which can open and close in mere fractions of a second. Each time the fuel injector opens, fuel sprays into the cylinder. When investigating symptoms like poor engine performance, cylinder misfires, or high emissions, dirty fuel injectors could be the cause....

“Las Vegas” is the name of a golf betting game for two teams of two golfers each in which a side’s scores are put together (or paired) to form a double-digit number, rather than added together. Don’t worry, it’s quite simple once you see an example. Winnings and losings can add up quickly in Las Vegas, which is often played for $1 per point, so it’s a game preferred by better (or at least wealthier) golfers....

Mars in the fixed sign of Taurus lends stability and patience. However, in traditional astrology, Mars is considered in its detriment here. That shows up in the passive stance the Mars in Taurus person takes toward life, making them at times immovable as a boulder. Slow, Deliberate Action The person with Mars in Taurus has staying power. You outlast others, and you are willing to hold out until you get what you want....

This article and the information on this site are intended for general information only. The author is not a CPA, tax attorney, or Enrolled Agent. Consult with your tax professional for information relating to your specific situation. Foreclosure is a process by which a bank or other creditor takes back property from the debtor because the debtor has defaulted (failed to keep up the payments or to comply with other loan terms)....

Creating art is a way to reimagine the future, to build bridges and foster understanding, to develop empathy, to make friends, to express feelings, to build self-confidence, to learn how to be flexible and open-minded, to be exposed to different ideas and learn to listen to the views of others, to work collaboratively. These are all attributes that can help to promote peace. In a world in which many live amidst violence, these organizations and others like them are creating opportunities for children and adults to engage in the arts and to discover things about themselves and others that will help them better deal with differences and handle conflicts peacefully....

If you are divorced or separated, you are more likely to become a victim of stalking. On this page, you will find statistics and helpful resources for those who are being stalked by a spouse or ex-spouse. Stalking Statistics: According to Justice.gov during a 12-month period, an estimated 14 in every 1,000 persons age 18 or older are victims of stalking. The danger of being stalked is greater during and after divorce....

In the modern supply chain, forecasting is necessary for companies that manufacture their own inventory — especially for items that are not made to order. Manufacturers will use material forecasting to ensure they produce enough stock to satisfy their customers without resulting in an overstock. But at the same time, the forecast must not fall short so the manufacturer finds itself without enough inventory to fulfill its orders. The cost of failing to maintain an accurate forecast can be financially catastrophic....