There’s a moment in the original “Star Wars” film that has left some viewers—those who know their scientific units—puzzled for quite some time. Han Solo is showing Obi-Wan Kenobi his starship, trying to convince the Jedi of its speed. “You’ve never heard of the Millennium Falcon?” he says. “It’s the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.” That sounds awfully fast. But the parsec is a unit of distance, not time....
eBay likes to run seller promotions. Lots of seller promotions. Lots of big seller promotions: a couple hundred free listings here, a thousand free listings there, five thousand free listings the week after that, and so on. There’s a lot of room to list a lot of things for free on eBay these days. Most sellers have at least a few things that they could stand to list for free on a weekly basis, but a few thousand things?...
Starting a cheerleading squad takes a lot of hard work, but the rewards you can reap from being a part of a well-organized team will make the effort well worth it. In cheerleading, your teammates will become like a second family to you and the memories you make will last you a lifetime. Squad members share the excitement of victories and the disappointment of defeats. They sweat together, laugh together, plan together and perhaps even cry together....
Elevation: 15,782 feet (4,810 meters) Prominence: 15,407 feet (4,696 meters) Location: Border of France and Italy in the Alps. Coordinates: 45.832609 N / 6.865193 E First Ascent: First ascent by Jacques Balmat and Dr. Michel-Gabriel Paccard on August 8, 1786. The White Mountain Mont Blanc (French) and Monte Bianco (Italian) means “White Mountain” for its perpetual snowfields and glaciers. The great dome-shaped mountain is flanked by white glaciers, great granite faces, and gorgeous alpine scenery....
Many people live with a roommate to help split the cost of the monthly rent. Even though both tenants have signed a lease agreement with the landlord, it is important to also sign a separate roommate agreement. This contract clearly defines how apartment expenses will be divided and the general rules of the house both tenants must follow. Here are nine important things a good agreement includes, as well as a sample agreement to view....
One of Hollywood’s most legendary silent-era stars, Rudolph Valentino, was also a significant industry trailblazer. Born Rodolfo Alfonso Rafaello Pierre Filibert Guglielmi di Valentina D’Antonguolla in 1895 in Castellaneta, Italy, the man who would eventually be known as Rudolph Valentino immigrated to the United States in 1913 and made a living as a “taxi dancer” (a dance partner for hire) and playing bit-parts as a dancer in films before arriving in Hollywood in 1918....
Definition: The Italian musical command smorzando (often abbreviated smorz.) is an indication to gradually slow down and soften the notes until nothing is heard; a diminuendo that fades very slowly, often accompanied by a very gradual ritardando.Not to be confused with sforzando (sfz). Also Known As: morendo; al niente (It) en amortissant; en mourant (Fr) bis zum Nichts; verlöschend (Ger) Pronunciation: smort-zahn’-dohMore Italian Musical Terms: allegretto staccato (rfz) rinforzando subito (rall....
Graduation, or commencement, is one of the most important and memorable ceremonies in life, and the music that accompanies the day will often be remembered right along with its events. Here are 40 of the most proven and durable songs for helping you celebrate a graduation. 40 of 40 Natasha Bedingfield: ‘Unwritten’ Arista Records As you graduate, it makes perfect sense to sing or shout “Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten…” Natasha Bedingfield’s hit “Unwritten” is tailor-made for events like commencement ceremonies....
01 of 10 Jackson Browne - “The Load-Out / Stay” (1978) Jackson Browne - “The Load-Out / Stay”. Courtesy Asylum Music recorded live in concert has been a significant part of pop music for over 40 years. While live songs in the pop top 40 are relatively rare, many of those that have appeared have become true classics. The following are 10 of the best. A special mention should be made of Fleetwood Mac’s “Tusk,” recorded live but not in front of a concert audience, and Elton John’s fake live recording of “Bennie and the Jets....
Putting together a “top” or “best” list of anything is always a challenge, and there’s so much really good country music out there that making a list of country groups is downright intimidating. This list is based on critical standing, influence and the sales of country music’s essential group performers. Greater weight has been accorded to those acts who have stood the test of time. The Carter Family Essential Album: “Can the Circle Be Unbroken?...
Chevy Chase left Saturday Night Live to pursue a movie career after just one season. Though he’s been acting on the big screen for four decades, his best work was in the ’80s, when he was one of the biggest comedy stars in America. These are the funniest movies Chevy Chase ever made. 01 of 05 Caddyshack (1980) Warner Bros. Though Caddyshack isn’t quite the comedy classic it’s so often made out to be, its best moments belong to Chevy Chase....
There are literally entire corporations founded on the economics of producing trade shows. That should tell you just how profitable this industry can be, even if you only hold one show a year. But to make money you need to incorporate the right business model and make sure you maximize all of the potential profit streams. Here is a look at the most common revenue and expense items you’ll find in a professional trade show business plan....
When you are building a Ping-Pong table or refinishing a table tennis table, you may wonder what type of playing surface material and paint is needed and whether it matters. Here are some pointers on what you can use. Playing Surface Material All of the modern table tennis tables are manufactured with fiberboard. In most cases, it is probably high-density fiberboard. But if you are building your own to play on at home, you might be able to use medium density fiberboard (MDF) as an alternative....
What started out as an in-joke between FOX cartoons Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers grew into an Internet rumor, that grew into a verified prank. During the “Space Cadet” episode of Family Guy that aired on January 6, 2013, Bob’s Burgers was the punchline of a goodhearted joke, shared between the FOX Animation Domination cartoons. In the past, certain cartoons have taken pot shots at other cartoons, but in this case, the joke was between friends....
Learn how to strum these easy-to-learn guitar chords of the children’s classic “Farmer in the Dell”: The Farmer in the Dell Chords Used: C (x32010) | F (xx3211) | G (320003) CThe farmer in the dell.CThe farmer in the dell.F CHi-ho the derry-oC G CThe farmer in the dell. CThe farmer picks a wifeCThe farmer picks a wifeF CHi-ho the derry-oC G CThe farmer picks a wife. CThe wife picks a childCThe wife picks a childF CHi-ho the derry-oC G CThe wife picks a child....
The a capella group Pentatonix was formed in 2011 in Arlington, Texas. They first came to fame when they won the third season of the NBC-TV a capella singing competition show The Sing-Off. They have won three Grammy Awards and sold nearly five million albums in the US alone. Seven collections of songs have reached the top 10 on the US album chart. These are their 10 best songs. It is a combination of covers and original material....
Now that you’ve established your desire to learn how to play a musical instrument, the next step is to fully commit to it. Any successful musician will tell you that in order to excel in your instrument you should continually practice. Here are some tips to keep in mind before, during and after every practice session. 01 of 11 Aim to Practice Everyday PhotoAlto/Getty Images Even the best musicians strive to practice their instrument daily....
01 of 20 20 Funny But Truly Unfortunate Wedding Name Combinations Via HuffPost. Gross-Pantii Ewwwwww! Who came up with this name combination, a 12 year-old boy?! Most marriage vows include the lines “for better, or for worse,” and in the case of these newly engaged or newlywed couples, the worse part might come as soon as they see their names united in newspaper print. As if it wasn’t hard enough to go through life with a last name like “Butts” or “Beaver,” right?...
While many people look forward to the lazy days of retirement, many retirees aren’t ready to stop working or they have financial issues that require them to continue to work. Working a regular job after retirement is not only unappealing to many seniors, but it can be difficult to get. A better option is for retirees to turn all the knowledge and experience they’ve gained during a career, into a home based business....
Many lawyers love Avvo but there are plenty who dislike it, too—some even to the point of filing lawsuits against the company. Most of their reasons relate to the lack of control they have over some of the information that’s publicized about them on their Avvo profiles. So what exactly is Avvo? It’s a website that rates attorneys. You can conduct a search by entering an attorney’s name and the location where he or she practices....
