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Seventies instrumental hits were a strange and diverse bunch: as the musical climate began to expand in the 1970s, rock and R&B began to split again, electronic music began to enter America’s living rooms, and funk got bolder and more experimental. As with the “real” songs of the decade, the best ’70s instrumental rock hits reflected these changes perfectly. Here are the groundbreaking instrumental rock hits of the Seventies, songs which defined Philly soul, funk, jazz, rock, and more!...

Cher (born May 20, 1946) is a singer and actress whose successful career has spanned more than 50 years. She is among the few people that have won Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Awards. Her worldwide record sales have exceeded 100 million, and she has reached #1 on at least one Billboard chart every decade from the 1960s through the 2010s. Early Years Born Cherilyn Sarkisian, Cher’s father was a truck driver and her mother was a model and bit-part actress....

Rock ’n’ roll is filled with mysteries, myths, and rumors. One of the bigger questions of the last few decades is whether or not Jerry Lee Lewis actually set his pianos on fire while onstage. Pianos? No, there has only been one reported incident, but even that may not be entirely true. The Piano Burning Story Jerry Lee Lewis had a bad boy image in rock ’n’ roll and was known to get pretty rowdy on and off stage....

From the legendary Seabiscuit to I’ll Have Another, the semi-long shot who won the Kentucky Derby in 2012, people the world over love rooting for the underdog. Come-from-behind winners and horses that have battled the odds to achieve the seemingly impossible have always captured our imagination and our hearts. Meet John Gatins Writer/Director of “Dreamer” John Gatins, writer/director of " Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story," knew about long shots....

Fire is one of the most common causes of damage to business-owned property. Fire damage can be costly to repair so many businesses protect themselves against potential losses by buying insurance. Fortunately, fire insurance is widely available. Many insurers that sell business insurance offer fire insurance as part of a commercial property policy. In the insurance industry, fires are classified as friendly or hostile. A friendly fire is one that is set on purpose and that remains in the place intended, such as a fireplace or stove....

There’ll be lots of disagreement no doubt about the songs included, and of course songs that have been left off. The reason is there are just so many great cover versions of Beatle songs to choose from. Making one definitive list is impossible, but here’s a selection of fantastic covers from the sixties to today. Top 15 Covers of Beatles Songs Earth Wind and Fire, “Got to Get You Into My Life”: In the article 10 More of the Best Beatle Love Songs we said this song can have two meanings: a song in praise of marijuana, or just another exuberant Paul McCartney statement about true love....

TV news anchors are the people who present the news at the various television stations and networks. You know these people—the ones sitting behind a desk or out on the beat telling you what happened in the world that day. Whether broadcasting from a small local station or manning one of the broadcast network’s primetime news shows, TV news anchors compile news stories and deliver them. The Skills You Need...

W.S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s comic opera also referred to as opera buffa, The Pirates of Penzance, premiered in New York City’s 5th Avenue Theatre in 1879. Since its creation over 100 years ago, it has become one of the most frequently performed Gilbert and Sullivan operas. The “Modern-Major General”, a satire of the ideal modern British army officer, is sung by the Major-General when he first appears near the end of the opera’s first act....

01 of 10 The Balbo A Disconnected Goatee © Tihis | Dreamstime.com. Change Up Your Look with a Bit of Facial Fuzz A little facial hair is a great way to quickly and inexpensively freshen up your look and these pictures of men’s facial hair and beard styles will give you plenty of ideas. The nice thing about growing a beard is that it’s not permanent and you can always change the shape or style of your beard to keep the look fresh....

Founded in 1980, Mail Boxes, Etc. Created a brand and system that became known worldwide as the leading alternative to using the United States Postal Service, but also as a leader in shipping, printing, and business service centers. However, the brand awareness of even an industry leader such as Mail Boxes, Etc. can pale in comparison to a brand that is synonymous with an actual color (“What Can Brown Do For You?...

The Scorpio guy and Pisces gal speak to each other with their eyes. They envelop each other in a private atmosphere, with a secret language. When the trust is there, it’s a paradise of closeness and intensity. Both crave depth and honesty, no matter the cost. But if trust is lost, paradise turns into a hell on Earth, with a lot of overwrought emotions and suspicion. Pisces women are sensitive and often turn to escapism, for relief....

Definition: SOHO is an acronym for Small Office Home Office, a term used to distinguish small businesses from mid-sized and large businesses. Technically, SOHO businesses have zero to ten employees, although many of them are one-person shops. (See SME for more on the subject of business definitions by size.) Many Small Office Home Offices are actually home based businesses, which is where the “home office” in small office home office comes from....

If you were born between Nov. 18 and 24, you fall in the Scorpio-Sagittarius cusp, also called the Cusp of Revolution. You are known as a Scorpio-Sagittarius cusper. If you have any planet on the cusp, you show traits of both zodiac signs. Tarot.com notes that if you were born in this period, you are an incredible source of strength and power; you are passionate, capable, and ready to stand up and fight for your beliefs....

01 of 10 “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” (1999) Courtesy The Orchard Pitbull broke into the pop top 10 for the first time with this single from the album Rebelution. It went clear to #2. “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” includes samples from “The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)” by the Bucketheads and “Brazil Street” by Nicola Fasano versus Pat Rich which itself samples Chicago’s disco song “Street Player” from 1979....

The United States Military Academy (West Point) offers more than 40 academic majors. While they will all complete a degree as a Bachelor of Science, the fields of study are not limited to technical areas of knowledge. West Point wants graduates to have a well-rounded education in the humanities as well as science and technology. They want to stimulate critical thinking and problem-solving. West Point says that they strive to bring together a diversity of students, so cadets learn from each other as well as from the instructors....

Because Family Guy has aired off and on since 1999, dozens of celebrities have guest-starred on the show, usually as themselves, and usually during flashbacks. But you might be surprised to find out which actors voiced fictional characters as Family Guy guest stars. See which blockbuster movie stars, award winners, and celebrities have guest-starred on Family Guy and which characters they played. 01 of 25 Robert Downey Jr. Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images...

Cartoons successfully created fantasy worlds before special effects became readily available in movies. These fantasy cartoons represent the best of magical stories told in animated TV. 01 of 06 ‘The Last Unicorn’ The Last Unicorn captures a feeling of tragic loss. Amalthea, the alleged last unicorn, embarks on a journey to find out if there are others of her kind. She is lonely, without family or ties to the world in which she lives, and she is in danger....

A security deposit is a sum of money placed with a landlord to protect against damages a tenant might cause to a rental property. It can also compensate for unpaid rent in some jurisdictions. Rules regarding security deposits make up a big part of Arizona’s landlord/tenant laws. What Is the Security Deposit Limit in Arizona? Landlords in Arizona can’t require that tenants pay more than one and a half month’s rent as a security deposit, but a tenant can voluntarily pay more....

Banana face masks are both nourishing and moisturizing and particularly great for dry, aging and combination skin. Mash up a banana and spread it on your face or use the recipes below to create masks formulated for your skin type. Banana Mask for Oily Skin This face mask will brighten skin while soothing it. It works best on oily skin. Not sure if your skin is oily? Find out for sure in my article, How to Tell If You Have Oily Skin....

A large number of apps have been developed for sailors. Here are links to reviews of many of the best of them, along with related information. Navigation and Charting Apps Many navigation and charting apps are available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch and Android devices. Most have routing functions. Here are key ones you should consider: Charting Apps for Apple Devices: Pocket Nav is our favorite navigational app using raster charts (free from NOAA)....