A “provisional ball,” often shortened just to “provisional,” is a second golf ball played by a golfer who believes his first ball (the stroke he just played) may be lost (but not in a penalty area or out of bounds). Official Definition in the Rule Book The USGA and R&A, golf’s rule-making bodies, provide this official definition in the Rules of Golf: Another ball played in case the ball just played by the player may be:...
Building a successful business is hard. That’s why most people look for short-cuts and quick fixes to achieve their goals. Unfortunately, success doesn’t come from cutting corners. Indeed, in any endeavor, it’s the overcoming challenges and achieving what you set out to do that makes the success so sweet. The truth is, there is no “secret” to building a successful home business. It requires a variety of skills, characteristics and traits the often aren’t needed in a job....
Children can benefit tremendously by being introduced to the fine arts. Most children, especially girls, love to watch ballerinas perform on stage. Taking your child to a ballet performance is a fun way to introduce her (or him) to the world of ballet. It’s especially fun to make the evening exciting by dressing up for a nice dinner before the show. It’s a good idea to choose a classic ballet for young children, as most of the classics contain fairy tale plots....
Trade shows can be an incredibly effective promotion and sales tool for small businesses. But they can also be a complete waste of time and money. And whether a trade show is a wild success or a wipeout for your small business depends a great deal on your advance preparation. Here’s how to get the best return on investment from exhibiting at any trade show. Set Clear Goals for Your Trade Show Participation...
A “bunker” is a “specially prepared area intended to test the player’s ability to play a ball from the sand,” as the latest edition of the Rules of Golf puts it. Bunkers, which used to be classified as “hazards” (a term that was deprecated in the 2019 edition of the rule book) on the golf course, are holes or depressions in the ground, whether natural or manmade, that are filled in with sand (or a similar material)....
When winds approach a storm force, you need to take immediate steps to stay safe on your sailboat. In this scenario, you typically reef the sails or switch to storm sails first. You might then prepare to heave to, run off downwind, or lie ahull. According to “Sailing Magazine,” winds over 35 knots are rare and are only seen about 10 to 15 percent of the time. Regardless, it’s important for sailors to be trained in making adjustments and adhering to protocols in order to keep the boat and its passengers safe when poor weather conditions come about....
One of the most important jobs in the nonprofit world is that of a fundraiser. That word, “fundraiser,” can be confusing. “Development” is what the nonprofit world calls the field of fundraising. “Fundraiser” more often means a fundraising event. So, when you look for jobs in fundraising, expect to find them described as development positions, such as the “Director of Development,” or as part of the “development team.” Nonprofits run on fundraising....
Have you ever wondered what the symbolism is behind people, faces, and features? Here’s a guide to understanding the meaning behind certain doodles. Faces Interpretation partly depends on whether the face represents the self or someone else. The simple ‘circle’ face is a motif from early childhood, with a genuine ‘smiley’ suggesting a happy-go-lucky nature. Beautiful faces are often drawn by girls, some analysts suggesting that these are idealized self-portraits. A beautiful face can also indicate a sociable ‘people person’....
The Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) system supplements the enlisted rating structure in identifying personnel on active or inactive duty and billets in manpower authorizations. Navy Ratings Rating in the naval corresponds to the broad job field that a sailor works in. In this case, Electronics Technicians have a rating of ET. The rating is followed by a sequence of numbers that designate their specialty within the broader field. The rating and the number make up the sailor’s NEC code....
Restaurants are an institution in nearly every country and every culture in the world. The restaurant as we know it today, a place where people come to eat and drink and socialize, is credited to the French Revolution. But even before Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI were sent to the guillotine, restaurants had been around in one form or another for thousands of years. Since the 20th century, restaurants have undergone significant changes, in part to technological advancements in food productions....
01 of 03 Planning Out the Skateboard Grind Rail Skateboarder on a grind box. Alexander Wardell / EyeEm / Getty Images Having your own grind rail to practice skateboarding on at home is a great idea. You can store it in your garage, and pull it out when you want to use it. A lot of skaters just buy pre-made grind rails. These are great, but they can cost a bit and aren’t always exactly what you might want....
You’re an aspiring musician who’s ready to reach for the stars. You’ve recorded a demo. You’ve researched record labels. You’ve sent your demo to the right people. After you send your demo to a record label, what is the next step? While it would be nice if the phone started ringing right away, chances are that you are going to need to follow up on your demo. The approach you take when you follow up makes all the difference....
If your car has a timing belt, it’s important that you inspect it regularly to ensure that it’s in proper working order. This small part is critical to your engine running properly, and if it breaks the results can be catastrophic. Your timing belt should be replaced every 50,000–70,000 miles, depending on your car’s make and model. Also, make sure you understand if your engine is an interference engine or a non-interference engine....
A personal tether, also called a personal anchor system (PAS is made by Metolius) or anchor chain, is an important component of the climbing system. A personal tether is used to attach a climber to a belay or rappel anchor by clipping an auto-locking carabiner from a loop of the tether to an equalized anchor or a piece of equipment like a spring-loaded cam, wired nut, or bolt. The tether is a series of sewn loops of webbing, Spectra, or Dyneema that is girth hitched to the climber’s harness....
A stencil brush is a specialist brush with short, firmly packed bristles. These types of brushes are available in various widths, from small, for tiny, detailed sections, to large ones for faster painting. They’re used in a straight up-and-down pouncing motion, rather than a long swoop side to side or up and down. The main advantage of a stencil brush over a normal paintbrush is that it reduces the chances of getting paint under the edge of the stencil because of the stiff bristles....
01 of 03 Negative Space Drawing - What Is Negative Space? An incorrect approach to negative space focuses on the form of the object while drawing. In negative space drawing, instead of observing the positive shape of an object, you draw the shape of the space around the object. This may include any background detail or pattern, or it may be drawn as a simple silhouette. In many drawing books, you’ll find an example that begins with drawing an outline of the object, and shading all around it....
While professional-level shot putters, particularly the men, are all large and thickly muscular, beginning shot putters need not resemble football nose tackles. Under IAAF rules, senior men throw a 7.26-kg shot (slightly more than 16 pounds), but young boys use a 5-kg shot (11 pounds). Women and girls of all ages throw a 4-kg shot (8.8 pounds), under IAAF rules. In the long run, of course, strength has its advantages....
Mark Twain, one of the greatest American authors and humorists, had a way with words beyond his books and stories. He was also quite sharp with insults and opinions, especially regarding politics and religion. Congress and Politics “Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.” “There is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress." “Fleas can be taught nearly anything that a Congressman can....
Mobile pet grooming is a companion animal service sector that is rapidly growing for a host of reasons. As people lead very hectic lives and there are more older pet owners than ever who are less mobile themselves, more folks now seek convenience and ease in caring for their pets. This is also potentially a better option for pets that get stressed when traveling by car, are anxious or aggressive in the presence of other pets, or are elderly and less able to get around....
Ohio State has had its difficulties when playing SEC teams in bowl games. Not even the most die-hard Ohio State fan could deny it: The Buckeyes, historically, have had a dismal record against the SEC. Ohio State’s struggles against the SEC date to 1978, when they were pummeled by Alabama, 35–6, in the Sugar Bowl. Still, Ohio State may be bouncing back: The school beat Arkansas, 31–26, in the 2011 Sugar Bowl, but the Buckeyes had to vacate the victory later that year under a cloud of NCAA sanctions....
