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An archivist appraises and researches records and documents to determine their importance and potential value. She then preserves and catalogs these materials so people can access them in the future, ensuring they’re not lost and forgotten. Most archivists have expertise in a particular document type, such as manuscripts, photographs, maps, websites, films, and sound recordings. Specialists who work with documents and photographs are referred to as conservators. Some archivists specialize in a specific area of history....

It’s one of the most fun and one of the least used features on eBay, and it has the potential to help your sales and increase your name recognition amongst bidders. If you’re an eBay seller and you haven’t created an eBay “About Me” page yet, now is a good time to consider doing so. It’ll only take a few minutes! About the About Me Page The About Me page is a free page of HTML-based web space that eBay reserves for every member, whether you are a bidder, a seller, or both....

Wind instruments produce sound by a vibrating column of air, either using a reed or a musician’s lips. They are classified into two groups: woodwinds and brasswinds. In ancient civilizations, wind instruments made of animal horns were used as a warning signal. Wind instruments produce sound by a vibrating column of air, either using a reed or a musician’s lips. They are classified into two groups: woodwinds and brasswinds. In ancient civilizations, wind instruments made of animal horns were used as a warning signal....

With immediate effect: please do not send old office furniture to the dump. There are better, more sustainable options available. Many people haven’t got the memo that office furniture shouldn’t be sent to the landfill. It is actually largely recyclable, and that, with minimal planning, it can be sold as second-hand furniture or donated as is. It can also be refurbished or eventually, recycled. Keeping furniture out of the landfill reduces solid waste, the extraction of raw materials, and the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing new pieces....

Getting into the military can be difficult, especially when the needs of the military are low (no war to fight) or the economy is poor and more people stream into the recruiting station looking for work. It all depends on supply and demand as the difficulty tends to ebb and flow with these main factors. For the most part, recruiters are hardworking, honest professionals. They know the regulations and the enlistment requirements of their service, and they work hard to legally process recruits for enlistment....

Hammer (or “Hammers”) is a golf betting game for two golfers playing 1-vs.-1, or a group of four golfers playing 2-vs.-2. Before we describe the most basic version of Hammer, be aware that groups and golfers who are longtime Hammer players are likely to have their own (sometimes idiosyncratic) interpretation of the “rules” of the bet and it can get very complicated very fast. Always clear up the ground rules of any side game or format when you are playing with new partners....

Yahoo! Inc. was founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo and became incorporated on March 1, 1995. Yahoo is best known for its web portal along with its search engine, directory, mail, news, groups, answers, maps, video sharing, social media, and adverting and is currently one of the premier digital media companies in the world. Yahoo is considered to be one of the largest websites in the US and connects millions of people across the world through digital media....

The Olympic track and field athletes who challenge how fast humans can run—even some who eventually become international stars—begin competing at a variety of different ages. Athletes typically enter the sport at the local level, by joining an athletics club or participating in a school program. Some young athletes will specialize in another sport before switching to track and field at a later age. For example, a basketball player with a talent for leaping might become a long jumper, while a heavyweight wrestler or football lineman might take up the discus or shot put....

Monopoly Junior is a thoughtfully adapted, kid-friendly version of the classic family game. This version of Monopoly should take less than an hour to play. It’s governed by a few easy rules. Like original Monopoly, it gives kids practice in counting and math, but the numbers have been simplified for easier play. Players receive $1 bills only. The game is over when the first player runs out of money, which occurs surprisingly quickly....

The Italian musical command pianissimo affects a song’s dynamics (or volume) and is an indication to play very softly; softer than piano, but louder than pianississimo. Pronounced as pee’-an-EE-see-moh, pianissimo is abbreviated to pp. Because dynamics deal with relative changes in volume rather than exact decibel levels, pianissimo is best described as very soft compared to the overall average volume of the song and on the opposite spectrum of fortississimo, which is extremely loud — even louder than fortissimo....

By the time a youngster reaches 12 or 13 years of age, there’s no question that he or she is going to want a skateboard that feels like what the pros use—both in size and grade. But what about really young skateboarders—the four- or five-year-olds who are just getting into the sport? What guidelines are there for parents choosing a model for the youngest skateboarders? Kid Size or Adult Size?...

Whether you’re on your first tattoo or your fifth one, you still might be having difficulty deciding where to place it. It’s only reasonable—the right spot will make your tattoo look its absolute best, while also highlighting your personal physique in the most attractive way. For example, a tattoo with curvature and movement, like a large koi fish, would look most suitable on a large, prominent area of your body, such as the legs, arm, or thighs....

The strength of your starting hand in Texas Hold’em can help you determine your chances of winning, even before the remaining cards are dealt. From a pair of aces — the strongest starting hand — to a 2 and a 7, knowing the strength of your starting hand is an important part of your success at the table. When playing Texas Hold’em you need to know which starting hands are worth staying in with—and which you should fold....

Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain and the 14th most prominent mountain in the world. It has earned a nickname of “Killer Mountain” among climbers. The mountain lies at the western end of the Himalayan Range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. It has three major faces, Diamir, Rakhiot, and Rupal. Nanga Parbat means “Naked Mountain” in Urdu. The name the locals call the peak is Diamir, which translates to “king of mountains....

Entrepreneurship is one of the best jobs in the world. Almost each and every one of us aspires to run a small business that will eventually grow and become extremely profitable. However, this dream can only be true if the entrepreneur makes smart decisions and implements sound practices that positively impact the day to day running of the business. Unlike years back when many financial institutions used to base credit decisions solely on one’s personal FICO score, nowadays the credit report for your business is also considered....

Flowers have been irresistible to painters through the ages. These days we’ve lost much of the symbolism associated with them, but earlier painters chose flowers to convey very specific messages about their subjects. The meaning associated with a specific flower differs between cultures; the symbolism for each given here is from Western European culture unless specified otherwise. Bamboo A symbol for longevity (it’s always got green shoots) as well as strength and grace (it bends readily but doesn’t break easily)....

The X-Men movies were huge hits in the theaters. Based on the enormously popular comic book series, X-Men features a collection of human mutants – both good and evil – who were born with extraordinary and sometimes bizarre powers. With such names as Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, Magneto, and Mystique, they bound around making blades spring from their knuckles, conjuring hurricanes from the sky, or manipulating their environment through telekinesis. These characters, creations of legendary comic book author and illustrator Stan Lee, live only in the imagination, on paper, and on film....

2006 was an amazing year for hip-hop music. It saw the release of new music by established rap favorites like Jay Z and Nas, and the emergence of newcomers like Lupe Fiasco and Rhymefest. Check out the best rap songs of 2006. 01 of 10 106 - 96 106 | Rich Boy - Throw Some D’s Up105 | Sway - Products104 | Rob G - Houston Got a Problem103 | Mobb Deep - Daydreamin'102 | Pimp C - I’m Free101 | Saigon - Pain In My Life (Bloodstains)100 | Trek Life - Still Here99 | The Pack - Vans98 | Skyzoo - A Day in the Life97 | Dilated Peoples ft....

Tiger Woods has made a lot of money in his career playing golf tournaments. He’s made even more through endorsements, appearances, his golf businesses and other sources. What’s the total? How high do Woods’ career earnings go? Very high—Wood’s career earnings have crossed into the billions of dollars now. And more than 90-percent of Woods’ lifetime earnings have been made off the golf course, rather than through tournament winnings. Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour Career Earnings...

With how popular skateboarding is, there are piles of cheaper skateboards out there. Some just look cheap, but some have trusted brand names, or even pro skateboarder endorsements. How do you tell if a cheaper skateboard that you’ve found at your local department store or sporting goods section is a good skateboard or not? It usually depends on how serious you want to be about your skateboarding. If you want to casually skate every once is a while, then some of these cheaper skateboards might work out just fine....