Venus Aquarius guys and gals think different. They’re known for having social stamina and extending friendship to an eclectic mix of people. They tend to look striking in some way or have a strange style sense. Some are ultra chic and clean, others fall in the edgy camp, with a high shock factor, like piercings or tattoos, etc. Even if Venus Aquarius outwardly blends in, there’s likely something unusual about their mindset....
Anglers will never agree about what the best-tasting freshwater fish is. Opinions vary geographically because different species are available depending on where you live. And how well you care for the fish that you catch affects how well it will taste when you cook it. With that in mind, here’s an overview of the freshwater fish that are generally acknowledged to be good table fare: Bluegill (Bream) Bluegills are found in most North American waters and are often the first fish that young anglers catch....
The word anime — pronounced “ah-knee-may” — is an abbreviation of the word animation. In Japan, the word is used to refer to all animation. However, outside of Japan, it has become the catch-all term for animation from Japan. For decades, anime was produced by and for Japan — a local product, with a distinct look-and-feel to not just the artwork but the storytelling, the themes, and the concepts. Over the last forty years, it has become an international phenomenon, attracting millions of fans and being translated into many languages....
In astrology, your birth chart represents the astrological configuration of the heavens at the time you were born. For a select few, that configuration will be Saturn in Capricorn—a configuration that takes place every 28-30 years. The most recent dates of Saturn in Capricorn are: December 29, 2017, to March 21, 2020February 1988, to February 1991January 1959, to January 1962December 1929, to November 1932 During these periods, the planet Saturn was in the sign of Capricorn, the last of the earth signs....
Paintball guns operate with compressed gas—air or CO2—from tanks filled to 3,000-4,500 pounds per square inch (psi). Refilling these tanks requires heavy-duty compressors and equipment. Although compressed air may offer better performance than CO2, few stores have the capability to properly refill air tanks with it. This poses a common problem for paintball players. Where can you get your high-pressure air (HPA) tanks filled? You can turn to a number of stores for cheap fills, or you can do it yourself, provided you are prepared to spend some money....
Amy Winehouse was a popular singer and songwriting known for her powerful voice and personal lyrics. She tragically passed away in 2011 at the age of 27. 01 of 10 “Rehab” (2006) The song “Rehab” is autobiographical. It refers to Amy Winehouse’s management team’s efforts to get her to enter alcohol rehabilitation, and her subsequent refusal. The song was a worldwide smash hit and was her breakthrough pop hit on both sides of the Atlantic peaking at #7 on the UK pop singles chart and #9 in the US....
Anime series and films may look like cartoons, but many are far from childish. These selections are complex, graphic, and engaging on a very adult level. Some are even R rated for sex and violence—a long way from the world of Pokemon! 01 of 21 Basilisk Gonzo It’s “Romeo and Juliet in the samurai era,” with the star-crossed lovers being the young scions of two mutually antagonistic ninja clans. They’ve also just been sentenced to fight each other to the death....
Ty Beanie Babies, created by Ty Warner, were one of the biggest fads ever to hit the US market and will long be remembered for the long lines to purchase and the phone calls in the early morning with the locations of what stores had what Beanie Baby. More than one collector had dreams of sending their children to college with the proceeds, especially as they dreamed of the increasing values and saw prices skyrocket....
The origins of country music can be found in recordings Southern Appalachian fiddle players made in the late 1910s. It wasn’t until the early ‘20s, however, that country music as a viable recorded genre took hold. The first commercial country record was made by Eck Robertson in 1922 on the Victor Records label. Vernon Dalhart had the first national country hit in 1924 with “Wreck of the Old ’97.” But most historians point to 1927, the year Victor Records signed Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter Family, as the true moment country music was born....
Are you creative? Maybe you have artistic talent and love to paint, take photographs or write. Maybe you aren’t creative in that sense, but instead, enjoy coming up with new ways of doing things. However you express your creativity—whether you’re an artist or an innovator—here are 11 jobs that may be perfect for you. Graphic Designer Graphic designers use their artistic abilities to communicate messages visually. They design websites, magazines, video games, packaging, promotional displays, and marketing materials....
If you’re a small business owner and have identified yourself as a micromanager, you’ve taken the first step to altering behavior that’s demoralizing to staff and destructive to operations. To go further, though, you’ll have to change the way you think about delegation, responsibilities, and interacting with people. Identify Your Insecurities Many instances of micromanagement are directly related to feelings of insecurity. You may lack confidence and assurance about your ability to manage or your team’s ability to get the job done....
Elvis Presley, the king of rock ’n’ roll, ended up a prisoner of his own success. Manager Col. Parker scripted every move of his career (sometimes good, many times bad—see those later movies for evidence). Elvis couldn’t go out during the day because he would have been mobbed at every turn, so he slept all day and partied all night, leading to a cycle of sleeping pills and amphetamines—and dependence on those pills and others, including narcotic pain medication....
01 of 38 Short Hairstyles, Shoulder-Length Cuts and Long Hairstyles Just because you are a woman of a certain age does not mean you have to go out and get a short, spiky haircut or a perm once a week a la Steel Magnolias. It doesn’t mean you have to dye your hair blonde or put your eyeglasses on a chain, either. Quite the contrary. These days, there are no rules for hairstyles for mature women....
In the agriculture business, the term input is defined as any sort of substance used by a producer for pest control or for soil fertility management. For example, inputs may include soil amendments such as lime, mineral calcium or compost. Some farmers may use animal by-products such as fish emulsion, fishmeal, blood meal, bone meal or meat meal. Inputs can be certified organic approved or not. As an organic producer, you must use only approved inputs....
The cost of turnover is often way underestimated. The obvious costs are hiring and training, but there is also lost opportunity, morale, reputation, customer relationships, and other intangibles that are harder to measure. See “The High Cost of High Employee Turnover” for details. The cost of turnover is even higher when you lose a great employee, one of those “A-player” superstars. A study published back in 2012 in Personal Psychology showed that the top five percent of the workforce produce 26 percent of an organization’s total output....
Guitar beginners often complain that their guitar strings are producing dead and muffled sounds. There could be an issue involving finger placement with, for instance, the G major and C major chords where the index finger always seems to touch the string below it. A straying finger prevents the string from giving you a clear ring. This is a prevalent beginner problem, and it is often the result of poor hand positioning on the fret....
The military does not pay rewards for information received concerning the whereabouts of absentees and deserters. (Exception: If the deserter is also wanted for serious crimes, such as rape or murder, the services sometimes offer rewards for information leading to their capture.) However, there are several differences between unauthorized absences, AWOL, and Desertion and the punishments vary as well. More About AWOL and Desertion Types of Unauthorized AbsencesThere are three types of unauthorized absences (UA) while serving in the military....
When it comes to buying tires, consumers have an abundance of choices, all rated differently. Those looking for a good bargain might want to consider Atrezzo Z4+AS tires, which are made by Sailun, a Chinese tire manufacturer. Chinese tires have not generally been noted for their quality and/or handling, but this company, established in 2002, has for the most part defied that belief. Three Tiers of Tires Sailun is what those in the automotive industry call a third-tier tire maker....
A career in sports can be an option for people with several different types of backgrounds, even those who are not athletes. Regardless of the pathway into a sports career, strong education and experience through internships and part-time jobs will be necessary. Some colleges and universities offer sports management programs, but your undergraduate studies don’t need to be so specific to a sports career. Sports teams and leagues need business and finance professionals who can help manage operations....
If you’re thinking about getting a mountain bike, do you need to get shocks on it? It depends. It used to be the case that most basic mountain bikes had no shocks, and only high-end bikes came with front shocks. But these days pretty much anything resembling a mountain comes standard with front suspension, while the full suspension is more common on mid-range to high-end machines. This discussion will help you decide whether you want front shocks or full suspension....
