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In songs, the lyrical phrase that is repeated and summarizes what the song is about is called a “hook.” In terms of the music itself, the series of notes, chord pattern or musical phrase that is repeated is called a “riff.” Often, a riff is used as an introduction to a song, such as a guitar riff. Musical riffs are often found in genres like popular music, rock, and jazz. A riff is different from a lick in that, while a lick is a stock pattern or phrase, riffs may include repeated chord progressions....

The Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) system supplements the enlisted rating structure in identifying personnel on active or inactive duty and billets in manpower authorizations. NEC codes identify a non-rating wide skill, knowledge, aptitude, or qualification that must be documented to identify both people and billets for management purposes. For example, if a Navy police officer known as Master at Arms or MA, receives specialized training as a K-9 Dog Handler, they would be awarded NEC MA-2005....

How do you turn around when swimming backstroke? You could do an open turn, but the fastest way is to do a backstroke flip turn. First, you have to know where the wall is without looking. Most pools have a line of flags over the pool 5 meters from the wall. Count your strokes (each time a hand leaves the water) as you pass under the flags and you will know how many strokes it takes you to get to the wall....

During the early Baroque period, composers were treated like servants by the aristocrats and were expected to cater to their musical whims, often at a moment’s notice. Music directors were paid handsomely, but it came with a price—a huge responsibility that included not only composing music but also maintaining the instruments and music library, overseeing performances and disciplining musicians. Court musicians earned more than church musicians, so many of them had to be creative to earn a living....

Outside of an engine repair shop or an auto parts catalog, you’re unlikely to see a head gasket. Though well-hidden, the head gasket, one in an i4 or two in a V6 or V8, performs several critical functions. Because they’re not meant to be removed, head gaskets are extremely resilient, coping with fluctuations in temperature and pressure for hundreds of thousands of miles. If the head gasket fails, usually referred to as a “blown head gasket,” it can result in coolant leaks, oil leaks, or cylinder leaks....

Can a subtenant sue a landlord? If the master lease agreement did not grant the tenant the right to sublease to you in the first place, then, no, the subtenant may not sue his/her landlord. You may, however, be able to sue the person you subleased from if they lied to you about their rights to sublet to you in the first place. If you have a dispute with your landlord – whether it is on a lease or sublease, and you cannot work things out on your own, contact an attorney who has experience in dealing with commercial contract disputes....

Pictures say a thousand words, especially when you’re trying to learn a sport that is both a simple and as complex as table tennis! Try these step-by-step pictorial lessons and one-sheet how-tos that provide easy introductions for ping-pong beginners as well as valuable tips for advanced table tennis players. How to Play the Basic Strokes of Table TennisIt’s easy to learn the basic strokes of ping-pong, and once these are mastered you will build on these strokes to play the advanced shots of modern table tennis, as played in the Olympic Games....

If you like to play guitar and enjoy country music, you may want to play some of the classic country hits like “Big Iron” or “I Walk the Line.” Fortunately for beginning guitarists, many of these classics are easy to play, requiring only two to four chords. Basic Guitar Chords in Country Music Before you can play any songs on the guitar, you’ll have to master a few basic chords. For country songs, these are the most common:...

The 1950s and pre-Beatles 1960s were the golden years for Latin musicians with acts like the ‘Mambo Kings’ having the country dancing to the music of Tito Puente, Perez Prado and Xavier Cougat while Desi Arnez was singing “Babalu” on TV and tourists swarmed Havana to enjoy the warm Caribbean breezes and hotter nightclubs. Ballads were also in style, whether they came in the form of Cuban ​son or Mexico’s great boleros....

These best classic Mardi Gras songs, in no particular order, cover the 50s, 60s, and 70s in search of the timeless Carnival hits of New Orleans—funk, rock and roll, R&B, brass band music, and more. 01 of 10 Professor Longhair, “Go To The Mardi Gras” Richard Stockton/Photolibrary/Getty Images There are many different versions of this song: Fess himself even cut an earlier version called “Mardi Gras In New Orleans.” This is the one you want, however, the king of all Mardi Gras songs, the one with the breathtaking piano intro, the impossibly realized whistling solo, and God’s own shuffle beat....

A vibrant actor, singer, dancer, director and choreographer, Gene Kelly became synonymous with the movie musical in the 1940s and 1950s. Along with contemporary Fred Astaire, Kelly was classic Hollywood’s most famous song-and-dance man and rode the wave of the musical genre’s height of popularity. After making 1952’s ​"Singin’ in the Rain," the most popular and enduring of all classic musicals, Kelly saw the genre’s appeal with audiences fade and with it his own star began to dim....

If your record label is a registered business, then your label name is your trade name. According to the Small Business Administration, a trade name is an official name under which a company does business. It also is referred to as a DBA, or “doing business as” name, fictitious name, or assumed name. When you’re operating a business that offers a similar service as competitors, the rules for copyrighting that trade name might surprise you....

The Pisces guy is like an endangered species that require special protection. It’s tough, first of all, being so sensitive, and male. Some Pisces guys deal with the harsh reality of life through escapism and addictions. This sign has the reputation of being loose with the truth, though they might argue that “reality is fluid.” Luckily, he’s often wise and sees beyond the usual social patterns and judgments. A Pisces man comfortable in his own (thin) skin is wonderful to be around....

Dear Budget Style,I have huge pores. Like, enormous. I don’t have a lot of problems with acne, and in fact, my skin gets pretty dry, especially in the winter. I’d have good skin, except for the fact that my nose essentially looks like a strawberry. What can I do to fix the situation?Thanks,Heather M. Dear Heather, I have good news and bad news. Bad news first: there’s absolutely nothing you can do to shrink your pores, and as the expression goes, anyone who tells you differently is selling something....

Somewhere in the darkest corner of this ancient house, a child’s whisper can be heard. A ghostly nun stares from the shadows, her hands dripping with blood. Apparitions silently climb the staircases and phantom horses gallop away in the night. Welcome to Wymering Manor, the oldest building in Portsmouth, England, and by many accounts the most haunted place in all of Great Britain (although there are several others that we’re sure make the same claim)....

Country music fans don’t mind making fun of themselves and their music. In fact, it’s sort of a tradition - from the comedy of Buck Owens on “Hee Haw,” to the blue-collar stand up of Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall. It’s all done in good fun. Here are some good, bad, and so-good-they’re-bad jokes about country music. Country Music Jokes How Many Country Singers Does it Take… How many country singers does it take to change a lightbulb?...

Most avid comic collectors have something called a pull list. This is the list of comics they know they’ll buy every month. Some stores offer pull list programs where they’ll set aside the comics for you each month to ensure you never miss any issues. Fan’s like to have pull lists like this because new comics are issued every week which means that missing a week could mean missing a chance to buy your favorite title....

Safety stock is normally required by companies to ensure that they have sufficient quantities of material in stock. The safety stock is there to provide coverage for unexpected customer demand, damage in the warehouse, or required due to quality issues found in production. However, there are situations where companies do not require inventory to be in stock. Out of Stock Versus Stock Out These “out of stock” situations should not be confused with the highly undesirable “stock-out” predicament where customer’s orders cannot be shipped, or production is halted due to lack of lack of components....

Landlords are allowed to screen prospective tenants for their rental. Many landlords include a credit check as part of this screening process. A tenant’s credit history can help you get a better picture of the tenant’s financial situation. Learn the steps you must take before running a credit check and the pros and cons of this information. Check a Prospective Tenant’s Credit? Yes. Landlords are legally allowed to run a credit check on a prospective tenant....

One of the more common writing styles is APA style. This style is common for scientific work, term papers, essays, and case studies. APA Style Sections Title PageAbstract (a summary of the work)Introduction to the paperMethod (how the study was undertakenResults of the studyDiscussion of the resultsReferences and citationsAppendix (supporting pieces) Specifics of APA Style APA style uses the following specific characteristics: Running headPage numbers begin from the title pageIn-text citation/referencesTimes New Roman or similar fontDouble spacesParagraph indentsVery specific headings and subheadings style...