Texas has developed into a major shopping destination over the years. It is the second largest state in the US and dedicates a significant portion of its 268,581 square miles to shopping centers. The Houston Area In the 1950s, Houston had a reputation for being a city in size, but a country town at heart. But that has certainly changed. Today Houston is the fourth-largest city in the US, with more residents than any other city in the South....
The day has finally come, you’ve decided to bite the bullet and book that hair color appointment with your favorite stylist. You’re so hyped about your new color, but you’re going to have to wait a few weeks to get it. What’s left to do but count down the days? To pass the time quicker, you can prep your hair: if you want your hair color to take better, last longer, and have more shine, there are a few things you can do before your appointment to make sure that happens....
One of the biggest myths in the world of bodybuilding is that you need to be in the gym virtually 24/7 to achieve bodybuilding results. Many times we have been in situations when we do not have a lot of time to train. In cases like this, you need to make sure that you: The Routine Perform a routine that stimulates as many muscle fibers as possible within the short amount of time that you can spend at the gym....
Speech pathologists, sometimes called speech-language pathologists or speech therapists, work with people who have a variety of disorders that include the inability to produce certain sounds, speech rhythm and fluency problems, and difficulties with their voices. They also help people who want to modify accents or who have swallowing impairments. Speech pathologists’ work involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of speech-related disorders. Speech Pathologist Duties & Responsibilities This job generally requires the ability to do the following work:...
Taylor Swift (born Dec. 13, 1989) is one of the hottest female singers in pop music today. Since her first album debuted in 2006, she’s sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and earned dozens of awards for her singing and songwriting talent. An aspiring musician from an early age, Taylor Swift signed her first recording contract in 2004 and released her self-titled debut two years later. She hasn’t looked back since....
Romeo and Juliet is a ballet by Sergei Prokofiev based on Shakespeare’s tragic love story. It is one of the most popular renditions of the production. Prokofiev composed the music in 1935 or 1936 for the Kirov Ballet. The incredible ballet score has inspired many great choreographers to try their hand at Shakespeare’s story. Plot Summary The ballet begins with feuding between the Capulets and the Montagues. Wearing a disguise, Romeo Montague crashes a party at the Capulet house, where he meets Juliet Capulet....
All humor is subjective, of course. But these ten clean bicycle jokes are some of the greatest. Be sure to memorize at least a couple so you can bust them out on your next group ride. You’ll be the hit of every outing. 01 of 10 Two Nerds on a Tandem Two nerds are riding along on a tandem bicycle when, suddenly, the one on the front slams on the brakes, gets off, and starts letting air out of the tires....
As one of pop metal’s most successful acts of the ’80s, Motley Crue thrived during the MTV generation as a photogenic glam metal/hair metal quartet that was unique in its snarl and dark edge. The band demonstrated an impressive consistency and genuine independence in musical direction across the decade through a number of solid compositions (mostly penned by bassist Nikki Sixx) that were executed with flair and nerve. Here’s my list of the band’s finest ’80s tunes, presented in chronological order....
Contrary to popular opinion, not all rap-rock sounds the same. As proof, here are the 10 most essential rap-rock songs, which run the gamut from the art-metal weirdness of Faith No More to the suburban disillusionment of Linkin Park. About the only thing they all have in common is their ability to deftly merge hip-hop sounds and rock attitude. Faith No More: “Epic” (1990) Reprise Rap-rock at its artiest, Faith No More’s “Epic” launched the San Francisco group into the mainstream with a unique combination of metal guitar and Mike Patton’s chanted/rapped lyrics....
The Army is overhauling the fitness mission and developing new standards for tactical fitness and health and wellness. The standard PFT of pushups, situps, and a 2 mile run will soon be replaced with a more rigorous test that actually challenges the soldiers in all the elements of fitness besides upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Now the test also tests leg strength and power, upper body power and muscle stamina, grip, core strength, and speed and agility....
The Cover 2 Zone is a defensive scheme that is implemented by many high school, college, and NFL teams. The “2” in cover 2 comes from the two safeties that are responsible for the two deep zones, or “halves,” starting at about 13 yards from the line of scrimmage. The philosophy behind the Cover 2 is to reduce the number of defenders that are needed to stop the deep pass threat, thus leaving more defenders closer to the line of scrimmage....
Your climbing harness, which basically connects your body to your climbing rope, is a complicated piece of equipment. It has lots of parts-straps, buckles, and loops. Here’s a breakdown of all the parts of a climbing harness so you know what you’re looking at when you go out to buy a new harness. Basic Harness Components Waist Belt: The waist belt is the thick slab of webbing that wraps around your waist....
What are the best scores ever posted in the U.S. Open golf championship? Below are the tournament scoring records for 72 holes, 72 holes in relation to par, 18 holes and nine holes, plus the list of every golfer who’s held the 72-hole record in tournament history. 01 of 05 72-Hole Scoring Record at the US Open Rory McIlroy during the final round of his record-setting 2011 US Open victory. Andrew Redington/Getty Images...
Cyber Network Operator is the latest term for what the Marine Corps formerly called data network specialists. These marines are responsible for the installation, configuration, and management of data network or cyber systems in both a stand-alone and client-server environments, including MS Exchange, Defense Message Systems, and other authorized data network systems. According to the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) manual, cyber network operators install, configure and maintain cyber services, for both hardware and software....
Chest-deep in calm turquoise waters, buoyancy compensator inflated, regulator in hand, you begin to wonder if learning to dive was really such a great idea. When you signed up for the open water course, scuba diving seemed like a great adventure, but now you’re being asked to put your face in the water and inhale. Seriously? When you first start your scuba-diving course, you might not have any idea what to expect, but your instructors will paint a very clear picture of what safety steps you must master before you’ll be allowed to venture into the depths of whatever sea or lake or river sits nearby....
If you are interested in knowing more about the Ford F-Series line of pickup trucks, you may have a specific date and model in mind—1996 was a good year, for instance. In fact, from 1987 to 1996, Ford implemented a series of upgrades and improvements to each model year that sets this entire generation of F-series trucks apart from any other years of production. 1987 Ford’s 1987 F-Series sported new exterior sheet metal with a more rounded front end that improved aerodynamics....
Feeling down and out? Need help getting pumped up for a presentation? Just trying to shed a few pounds? Running from zombies? Whatever the occasion, these 25 songs will add the proverbial pep to your step. 25 of 25 Eminem—“Berzerk” Courtesy of Interscope A face-melting Rick Rubin special meets Billy Squier riffs meets Beastie Boys-inspired ol’ skool rhyming meets boom bap meets the greatest white rapper of all time cartwheeling all over the damn playground....
The standard mechanical fuel pump found in classic cars is very reliable. Nevertheless, nothing automotive lasts forever. If your car has an external fuel pump, you’ll probably run into situations that will require you to test and possibly replace this component. Learning how to diagnose these problems is essential for keeping your car in shape. Pressure Problems On modern automobiles, the average fuel pump pressure is over 60 PSI (pounds per square inch)....
It’s not unusual for an artist, whether an amateur or a professional, to have ups and downs in their creativity. In fact, it’s perfectly normal. Suffering from a creative drought, or artist’s block does not mean you’re losing your artistic ability. You’re just going through a temporary slump, that you will overcome. Every artist has to tackle this issue and there are a few ways that can get you over the slump....
Mankind has long believed that it’s possible to communicate with the dead. Attempts to do so have been made over the centuries through oracles, séances, mediums, and psychics. Today, with a variety of electronic equipment at our disposal, there might be an easier, more effective way to converse with the spirit world. And whether or not the results are actual communication with the dead—or something else—the results seem very real....
