Is there anywhere you can look these days without seeing an advertisement? Not. Whether you’re looking at ads playing at the checkout line, the fuel pump, in the restroom, or on your phone, ads are everywhere. And now, they’re covering cars. It’s called a “wrap,” and it’s gaining popularity with advertisers as they try to reach their target market. From Buses and Trains to Cars In 1993, SuperGraphics wrapped a bus in computer-generated vinyl....
01 of 10 “Girlfriend” featuring Nelly (2002) This was the third single from NSYNC’s third album Celebrity and the final single released by the group. It became their sixth release to hit the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Neptunes, including Pharrell Williams, remixed the album version of the song adding in rap verses from Nelly for the single release. The recording won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Hook Up....
Easter in the United States has become a time for painting eggs, hiding and searching for candy, and meeting up with the Easter Bunny. Many of these activities are great fun, but they have little to do with the Christian holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion. Animated stories provide a wonderful way to teach children the true meaning of the Easter holiday, and “The Ten Commandments” DVD can serve to broaden understanding of the Old Testament traditions that Christ observed at this time of year while He was on the earth....
The present U.S. military organizational structure is a result of the National Security Act of 1947. This is the same act that created the U.S. Air Force and restructured the War Department into the Department of Defense. Each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces has its own unique role in defending the United States. Here’s a rundown of each of them. Department of Defense The Department of Defense is headed by a civilian, the secretary of defense, who is appointed by the president of the United States and approved by the Senate....
In early 2013, the term “leaning in” started popping up on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The term comes from the book “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” published in March 2013 by Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg. The book traces its origins to a 2010 TED Talk Sheryl Sandberg gave titled “Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders”. The point of her message was to convince professional women to stay in the workforce and “lean in” to whatever role they are playing....
Announcers repeatedly mention the “red zone” as they’re calling a football game because it’s a critical part of scoring (and preventing) many touchdowns. The red zone refers to the last 20 yards before the end zone on a football field. Offenses change their plays and defensive coaches change their strategy based on several factors that develop when the ball is close to the end zone. Red zone football makes for some of the most exciting football to play and watch....
Like Family Guy, American Dad has a lot of Seth MacFarlane in every episode. Yes, he voices two of the major characters, but there is plenty of talent to be found in the other cast members. Learn more about the careers of each member of the American Dad cast. Seth MacFarlane: Stan Smith and Roger Creator Seth MacFarlane attends ‘Family Guy’ panel discussion at Comic-Con 2009 held at San Diego Convention Center on July 25, 2009 in San Diego, California....
The struggle between love and duty is one of Anakin Skywalker’s major conflicts in the Prequel Trilogy. Newer Star Wars fans may not realize, however, that “Attack of the Clones” was the first time the idea of Jedi celibacy ever came up. In the Expanded Universe, Jedi before and after the Prequel Trilogy had no problem with falling in love, getting married, and having family ties outside of the Jedi Order....
No two tennis players have exactly the same game, but most of the opponents you’re likely to face can be placed into one of the several major categories. Learning to adapt your strategy to a wide variety of opponents is one of the keys to becoming a tough competitor. If you succeed at becoming this adaptable, you’ll enter an elite minority consistent winners — those players who can be any one of the major player types as the situation demands....
Magazines are a great way to refresh your enthusiasm for your art. With each new issue you get tips and advice, find out about new products and events in the art world. Magazines can also serve as valuable sources of inspiration and can enrich artists’ professional lives. There is a lot of variation in magazine styles, so if you’re giving one as a gift you’ll want to choose one that suits the recipient’s style....
Since the 2007-2008 financial crisis, banks have tightened their lending criteria. What that means is that, even if you’re a creditworthy borrower, it’s still harder to get a loan today than it was just a few years ago. There are lots of reasons why this is the case – some structural, some historical – but what’s happened is that there’s a whole new class of lender emerging that’s more than happy to lend where banks won’t....
Whether you believe in the Law of Attraction, The Secret, the power of positive thinking, or you think positive thinking is a bunch of new age bologna, few can argue with the fact that people simply are happier and feel more optimistic when they have positive thoughts. For those in sales, positive thinking can lead to more creative thinking which can lead to more closed sales. Knowing how to think positively is as important as wanting to....
Buying the right skateboard for you can be a tough choice. While it’s not the hardest decision you’ll ever have to make, it can sure feel like it to a new skateboarder! Finding the right skateboard can be a tough call given the large selection and range of prices. Here are some guidelines for making the right choice. Assembled vs. Complete Skateboard The first thing you need to decide is whether you want to assemble your own skateboard or buy one that has already been put together (called a “complete”)....
Keith Whitley was well on his way to becoming a bonafide country superstar at the time of his premature death in 1989. He rocketed to fame in the 1980s thanks to his silky baritone voice that struck a chord with listeners, and he continues to influence an entire generation of entertainers decades after his death. Whitley was a part of the neotraditional country movement. His versatility as a performer allowed him to sing soft ballads and hard honky tonk numbers with ease, putting him in good company with fellow ’80s country singers and neo-traditionalists like George Strait, Ricky Van Shelton and Randy Travis....
With Mars in Cancer, your will to act is at the mercy of your intense moods, but when you find ways to act in sync with your emotions, you move others to tears or laughter. Mars in Cancer and Acting Mars Cancer people play on and with emotions, making many of them natural performers. Actress Penelope Cruz (Taurus with Mars Cancer) says of her childhood, “I remember playing with some friends and being aware that I was acting playing with them–I would think of a character and pretend to be someone else....
See Also:• Funny Osama Bin Laden Pictures• Best Osama Bin Laden Cartoons• Funny Barack Obama Memes• Funny Donald Trump Memes"The news of bin Laden’s death interrupted this week’s episode of ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ Which begs the question, how do we kill bin Laden again next Sunday?" –Conan O’Brien"The SEALs recovered an extensive stash of pornography from bin Laden’s compound. It’s probably not easy just having sex with the same 11 wives all the time....
While not everyone may have learned to draw and paint realistically—drawing what they actually see rather than what they think they see—all of us have already learned to draw using symbols, for symbolic drawing is a stage children go through in their artistic development. What Is a Symbol? In art, a symbol is something recognizable that stands for or represents something else—an idea or concept that would be hard to draw or paint, such as love or hope for eternal life....
Country music has long been known for its storytelling, including its sense of humor—what other genre could have a song called “Drop Kick Me, Jesus, Through the Goalposts of Life,” “I’m the Only Hell Mama Ever Raised,” or “Save a Horse, (Ride a Cowboy)”? Not a quasi-swami’s new age. Check out this list of hilarious country songs and see if your favorites rank. 01 of 10 Blake Shelton: ‘Some Beach’...
In 1993 the pop music world seemed to be split down the middle. On one side were the grunge and alt-rock worlds. On the other was hip hop. Dance-pop had retreated back to the underground and traditional R&B appeared to be in decline. Nonetheless, another crop of great music was created. Step back in time to revisit these great songs including some of the greatest one hit wonders of all time....
Most Tiger Woods jokes these days are one-liners that emerged in the aftermath of the Woods’ car accident and cheating scandal beginning in late 2009, but others center on his confident demeanor. Other jokes focus on high-minded critiques of serious golf strategy. Sports journalism doesn’t get much better than this, folks! But, let’s face it, when we think of Tiger Woods jokes today most of our thoughts turn to quips about the scandals....
