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Equine pedigree analysts are advisors that plan breedings for the horses owned by their clients. Duties Equine pedigree analysts evaluate potential matings between specific sires and dams, presenting their clients with specific recommendations on how to improve the next generation of their bloodstock. Pedigree analysts meet with clients, research pedigrees, assess progeny reports, evaluate horses in person to gauge their physical characteristics and write reports that explain the reasons for their recommendations in detail....

1994 Mustang Not only did 1994 mark the 30th anniversary of the Ford Mustang; it also ushered in the fourth generation of the car. The ’94 Mustang was built on a new SN-95/Fox4 Platform. Of the vehicle’s 1,850 parts, Ford reported that 1,330 had changed. The new Mustang looked different, and it drove differently as well. Structurally, it was engineered to be stiffer. Ford offered two engine options, the 3.8L V-6 engine and the 5....

Every year there are reports of strange occurrences or encounters that science can not seem to explain. Many view these happenings as signs of the paranormal. Here we’ve collected stories of UFOS, haunted pennies, angels and more! So whether you believe in the spiritual world or not sometimes it’s fun to read about all the things that go bump in the night. UFOs Have you ever seen lights in the sky that you just couldn’t explain?...

K&N makes drop-in replacement air filters which can be cleaned rather than replaced. K&N claims the re-useable air filter saves money and landfill waste, and that their filters are less prone to air restriction as they get dirty. (Restricted airflow causes a reduction in engine power and fuel economy.) Retail prices range from $35 to $80+ depending on the application. How Does the K&N Filter Work? Engines produce power by igniting a mixture of fuel and air....

A butter is a flatland snowboarding trick that is fun to do and looks a lot more difficult to perform than it really is. As you master the butter, try it on a steeper slope to add speed and show off your skills for the other riders on the mountain. Butters can be performed in the halfpipe, on jumps and on other park features, so if they’re not in your bag of tricks already, it’s time to start buttering....

In some areas of the U.S., or of the world, a new thrower may be introduced to the javelin at a young age. In other places, throwers may not have a chance to toss the spear until they’re young adults. In the U.S., for example, most states don’t even include a javelin throwing event in their state championship meets. As with most throwing events, the younger you’re introduced to the javelin, the lighter the implement that you’ll toss....

Here is a list of major recycling and waste management industry conferences, tradeshows, and other events for 2017 being held in the United States, Canada and abroad. January 16 - 18, 2019. 18th International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2019. Salzburg, Austria. For more information, visit https://www.icm.ch/ January 18 – 22, 2018. Western Pallet Association Annual Meeting, Rancho Mirage, California. This is the best opportunity for pallet recycling companies in the western U....

Nokian Tyres of Finland is well-known for their mastery of snow tires. However, they also are leaders in the field of low rolling resistance, and their offering is an all-season Grand Touring tire called the eNTYRE. We were able to check these tires out on our Prius Nerdmobile for a long-term test of their handling capabilities and fuel-efficiency. Pros Excellent dry and wet gripExcellent handling and responsivenessPretty good fuel-efficiency Cons...

The winger is becoming a dying breed in the game, but there are still players who routinely wreak havoc on the flanks. Here are 10 of the best wingers in the world. 01 of 10 Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid & Portugal) Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images One of the greatest showmen on planet soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo has dazzled on the wing for the best part of a decade. Also capable of playing through the middle as a striker or behind the frontman, Ronaldo’s favored position is on the wing....

Some people have the misfortunate of meeting demons in their lives. One such entity that some people encounter is a succubus. A succubus is a demon in female form that appears to men. Interactions with a succubus can lead to intense injuries or even death. There is a male counterpart to a succubus known as an incubus. Both beings are deadly and have evil intent towards their victims. Both creatures have been featured in literature and movies, but many believe them to be real and incredibly dangerous....

Music wields a strong connection to emotions. There’s no doubt that it can be therapeutic in stressful situations. Certain songs set our moods or activate specific memories as soon as we hear them. Whether you’re bereaved or connected to someone who’s currently mourning a loss, you’ll find the following songs powerful and emotional. Here are the saddest rap songs ever. 01 of 10 Dr. Dre ft. Mary J Blige - “The Message”...

When animation director Hayao Miyazaki founded his own studio in 1985, he called it Studio Ghibli, a name that would soon become synonymous with the finest animated features produced in almost any country in the world. Not every Studio Ghibli release has been directed by Miyazaki, but his guiding hand is clearly behind all productions released through the company. Here are the major releases from Studio Ghibli, in chronological order. Note that this list is limited to titles with U....

It might seem like political comedians have an easy job – to take shots at leaders and bureaucrats for whom the public at large already have a healthy dose of cynical mistrust. But the best political comedians do more than taking shots; they shape the discussion and become part of the process through the act of telling jokes. They can be more than simple commentators; they can be voices. Funny, funny voices....

There is a common figure of speech in the world of business, “jack of all trades and master of none.” This refers to a person who is competent with many skills but spends so much time learning each new skill that he or she can never become a true master in any particular one. They’re a generalist, not a specialist. As an entrepreneur, you sometimes feel that you need to be a “jack of all trades....

With Roxy Music and as a longtime solo artist, British singer-songwriter Bryan Ferry crafted elegant pop/rock tunes full of grace, passion, and blue-eyed soul sensuality. During the 1980s, an era in which so many artists tried to match or exceed Ferry’s sophisticated pop mastery, few new wave, synth pop, and New Romantic artists proved capable of producing songs and performances so mesmerizing. Here’s a chronological look at the best Bryan Ferry solo songs of the ’80s, a select list culled from just two studio albums and a handful of movie soundtrack singles....

The Big One Everybody knows their Sun sign, popularly called the Zodiac sign. The Sun is the brightest, most obvious influence in your birth chart. A glance at your Zodiac traits has you saying, “That’s so me!” The Sun sign is active, it burns in the moment, and there’s a sense of mission to it. We like the assignment of central purpose to the Sun’s symbolic meaning. By engaging with life, you come into your own, through the Sun sign....

Are you buying a new paintball gun and wondering which caliber is right for you? There is a significant difference between the standard .68 caliber and the smaller .50 caliber paintballs. Which you choose is going to depend on the type of paintball games you want to play. Your Paintball Caliber Options Paintballs come in a variety of sizes, though .68 caliber is the most common and is considered the standard size of paintballs....

Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris was born on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma to Wilma and Ray Norris. His paternal grandfather and maternal grandmother were of Irish ancestry, while his maternal grandfather and paternal grandmother were Cherokee Native Americans. Norris’ father, a mechanic, bus driver, and truck driver had a problem with drinking. In addition, Norris was bothered and teased about his mixed ethnicity growing up. Having been bullied fueled his desire to learn martial arts....

When Callaway Golf debuted the “Heavenwood” monicker, the company applied it to a series of hybrid clubs that were designed to replace 1-irons through 5-irons in golfers’ bags. Of course, today almost no companies even make a 1-iron anymore, and 2-irons are getting harder and harder to find. So 1- and 2-iron replacements aren’t even necessary in today’s golf equipment world. Those first Callaway Heavenwood hybrids debuted in 2004, with compact head sizes and shaft lengths that were longer than corresponding irons but shorter than fairway woods....

When working with sellers to determine a listing price or with buyers to check the value before offers to purchase, real estate agents do what is known as comparative market analysis, or a CMA. By going to sold property records, the real estate professional selects recently sold properties that are similar to the subject property and in the same geographical area. By comparing these properties, and adjusting for feature differences, an estimate of value is made for the subject property....