01 of 08 Never Lose an Earring Again Photo: I Heart Organizing Buying earrings is fun, storing them isn’t. They’re hard to keep track of and can easily get lost. Adding to the frustration, rummaging through piles of earrings in a jewelry box can be time consuming. Looking for some easy DIY ways to store and organize your earrings? Check out these easy and inexpensive ideas. 02 of 08 Keep Earrings Organized Using Buttons...
It’s not a particularly imposing bridge, the old stone bridge over the Swilcan Burn on The Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. But the Swilcan Bridge on The Old Course’s 18th hole is one of the most famous golf course landmarks in the world. Everyone who crosses it stops to have his or her photo taken, even the pros. And this gallery of Swilcan Bridge images includes some of those famous pros who’ve posed on it....
What constitutes a truly indelible horror/suspense movie – one which ‘stays with you’ long after the screen has gone dark – has been the subject of friendly and contentious debate across generations and among horror aficionados for decades. The ‘invasion’ aspect of a good sci-fi horror movie touts creatures from out of this world flying, drifting and swarming in from outer space or underground to take over the human race. Walk with us through the landscape of 14 of the best alien invasion movies of the last three decades that are not appropriate for your kids....
In 1966, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane went into service, the final episode of the Dick Van Dyke Show aired, and it was the last year Ford offered the original Mustang Fastback, before the 1967 model year changeover, which featured a slightly revised version. Although the Mustang had a stellar year in sales, the Fastback, which had been wildly popular, experienced a 50-percent decrease in sales over the previous model year....
Though undead mummies attacking the living have been depicted in literature since the 19th century, the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 and the so-called “curse” on his artifacts led to increased popularity of stories about ancient Egyptian mummies rising from the grave. It was no surprise that film followed the “King Tut” pop culture craze several years later once horror films became popular. Mummies have made great movie monsters ever since, including in Universal’s latest version, 2017’s The Mummy....
The Saturn Return is when the planet Saturn comes back to meet your natal Saturn. It takes about 29.5 years for this slow-mover to return to where it was when you were born. The Saturn return hits in the late 20s and its impact is felt into the early 30s. There’s a second (and possibly a third for the long-lived among us) Saturn return that hits between age 57-60. Time to Grow Up...
The economy and other political factors have had a tremendous impact on the way business meetings are perceived, and event planners have been faced with increased pressure to find ways to avoid sub-par attendance at business meetings and conventions. Even in a growing economy, many times travel expenses are perceived as too high for these types of events and many professionals simply opt to go without. Despite the shift, most companies and organizations still see the important impact of meetings....
More likely than not, you’ll make your way to Lackland and Air Force Basic Military Training (AFBMT) by flying commercially to San Antonio. You may be flying by yourself, or you might be part of a group traveling together from your local Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Once you arrive at the San Antonio Airport, you should pick up your bag, and then make your way to the “A” Terminal and report into the Air Force Receiving Station....
Registers are different ways of producing sound. There are higher and lower registers, and they all have various tone qualities. The vocal folds look and vibrate differently in the registers, which helps to determine what is being used. Since the way we use our vocal cords drastically changes between registers, shifting from one to the other without mixing tone qualities can cause uncomfortable transitions in your voice. Registers Chest Voice...
Giuseppe Verdi’s opera La Traviata tells the story of courtesan Violetta Valery, who finds love unexpectedly even as she is dying of tuberculosis. “Addio del Passato” is the aria Violetta sings as she realizes she has lost her battle with her illness. One of the world’s most popular operas, La Traviata is based on the novel “La Dame aux Camelias” by Alexandre Dumas, fils (son of the author of “The Three Musketeers” and “Man in the Iron Mask....
You must be able to pass an Army flight physical if you are a pilot, non-rated air crewmember, or an air traffic controller. If you have a disqualifying medical condition, you won’t be able to fly for the Army. The restrictions are set out in Army Regulation 40–501 Medical Services Standards of Medical Fitness. The regulation covers who must pass a flying duty medical exam (FDME), who can perform the exams, and the medical fitness standards in detail....
The career of comedian George Carlin (1937–2008) spanned five decades, with his first appearance on “The Tonight Show” being in 1962. He was an outspoken, acerbic social critic, and what came out of his mouthcould be shocking or even sometimes vulgar, but often his railings against injustice or stupidity or corruption shone a light on some dark areas as he said things that others would or could not say. He described himself thus: “I’m a rude dude, but I’m the real deal....
Cancer and Capricorn are very different, this is true. The Crab is sentimental and emotionally wavy, while the Sea Goat Cappy tends to be a cool pragmatist in love. If they sense something more and hang in there through any rough beginnings, some underlying similarities begin to reveal themselves. Cancer and Capricorn are diametrically opposed on the Zodiac wheel. But sometimes this kind of match has unexpected magic, as each sees a path to grow toward the other....
From the mystical events surrounding the birth of Jesus to the haunting traditions of Charles Dickens’ supernatural visitors in “A Christmas Carol,” Christmas and paranormal phenomena have had a close relationship from the very beginning. Christmas has long been associated with magic, miracles, and wonderful happenings that have no rational explanation. The following is a selection of stories strange Yuletide phenomena—including sightings of Santa Claus himself! Whether you’re a believer or think they’re all “Bah, humbug!...
The tradition of narrative art or telling stories with a series of sequential images has been a part of Japanese culture long before Superman ever put on a cape. The earliest examples of pre-manga artwork that influenced the development of modern Japanese comics are commonly attributed to Toba Sojo, an 11th-century painter-priest with a whimsical sense of humor. Toba’s animal scroll paintings or choju giga satirized life in the Buddhist priesthood by drawing priests as mischievous rabbits, monkeys engaging in silly activities including farting contests, and even depicted the Buddha himself as a toad....
After only four studio albums, the talented singer and songwriter Fonseca has consolidated his own place as one of today’s most influential Colombian artists. With his eclectic fusion, Fonseca has become a leading star of the so-called Tropipop movement, a typical Colombian style where tropical genres such as Vallenato and Cumbia are combined with Latin Pop. The following is a short overview of the career and best music produced by this artist....
Harness racing is a version of horse racing where the horses pull a cart called a sulky and must compete at a specific trot or pace. These races, like most horse races, also feature a betting pool at most racetracks in the United States, which often times come with classic harness racing programs containing information about past performances, weather conditions, and betting odds. Here is a quick guide to all the places you can find free harness racing programs with past performances online to download, plus where you can buy them for tracks that don’t give them away free....
Where should the swimmer’s hand enter the water, and how should the hand be oriented, when doing freestyle? You will get a lot of different answers to that question. The hand needs to enter and be oriented in the spot that best sets up a good swimmer’s catch (or early vertical forearm) and in the way the minimizes unnecessary movement and shoulder strain (and that strain can lead to swimmers’ shoulder - aim to avoid that!...
Singing Christmas carols is a great way to spread the holiday spirit. Whether it’s singing in your living room with your family or enjoying a quality performance from a professional choir, it is a fun activity for kids and adults alike. While all the tunes may sound familiar, not many know the history and origins of the Christmas carols we know and love today. Let’s delve into the history of the popular Christmas carol, Carol of the Bells, which has its roots in the melody of an old Ukrainian folk song called, Shchedryk....
Marketing observation can be confusing to both large scale and small scale business owners. Many of them don’t have the accurate information as far as observation is concerned. In this post, we will clearly distinguish between accurate and misleading information when talking about market observation. Market Observation Observation is a market research technique in which highly trained researchers generally watch how people or consumers behave and interact in the market under natural conditions....
