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As they gently glide a few inches above the sand, stingrays appear elegant, peaceful and calm—and they are, the vast majority of the time. The only time divers need to worry is when stingrays feel threatened. A frightened stingray can plunge its sharp, venomous stinger straight through a wetsuit and deep into a diver’s flesh. Diving with Stingrays is Generally Safe While diving, stingrays may be approached with little risk. On the rare occasion that a stingray strikes a diver underwater, the diver has most likely inadvertently threatened or cornered the animal....

If you are considering becoming a Combat Engineer, you will become a fighter as well as a builder of defenses for your fellow soldiers as well as the destroyer of enemy defensive positions and obstacles along the battlefield. Soldiers who volunteer to become Combat Engineers receive their engineering training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri with the 35th Engineering Battalion. What Do Combat Engineers Do? If it’s a combat engineer position that interests you, the U....

Question: I’m in a wedding this month and as part of our pre-wedding activities, all of the bridesmaids and bride are getting pedicures. I have a wart on the bottom of my foot, and I don’t know if they’ll actually give me a pedicure! I’d be totally embarrassed if they asked me to leave once I was sitting there. What do you think? Should I tell them? Should I pretend it’s not there?...

The dual-clutch transmission, also known as the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) or twin-clutch transmission, is an automated transmission that can change gears faster than any other geared transmission. Dual clutch transmissions deliver more power and better control than a traditional automatic transmission and faster performance than a manual transmission. Originally marketed by Volkswagen as the DSG and Audi as the S-Tronic, dual-clutch transmissions are now offered by several automakers, including Ford, Mitsubishi, Smart, Hyundai and Porsche....

When you’re watching the event, waiting to see how your favorite team fares, it can help to understand how a draft works. The NHL Entry Draft consists of seven rounds. Each team is assigned one pick in each round and those picks can be traded at any time. Draft Order The 14 teams that missed the playoffs during the previous NHL season are awarded the first 14 picks. They draft in order of the fewest points scored in that season to the most points, subject to the results of the draft lottery....

Tracey Minkin and her husband decided some years ago that they should donate five percent of their income to good causes. Each January they held their “budget summit,” and decided what they wanted to change in their giving for the year ahead. The couple kept track on a spreadsheet where they compared giving from previous years and projected how much and to whom they would be able to donate. They discussed the impact they hoped for, new nonprofits they might be interested in, and made sure that they supported local, national and global causes....

Even in today’s world of dazzling computer graphics, apps, and high-end 3D design possibilities, there’s still something tactile and useful about creating a physical scale model for your set design, and it’s the surest way to provide a strong visual sense of what your set design will look like in real life. A good scenic design scale model is a way to get a feel for the way the space looks and to previsualize the ways the performers will potentially move about within the space as the plot demands....

Golfer So Yeon Ryu honed her game in her native South Korea, winning multiple titles on the LPGA of Korea Tour. Then she burst onto the international golf scene by winning the biggest tournament in women’s golf. Today, she is a star on the LPGA Tour and one of the best pro golfers playing today. Fast Facts: So Yeon Ryu Occupation: GolferBorn: June 29, 1990 in South KoreaEducation: Graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in sports businessKey Accomplishments: Winner of two major championship tournaments; reached No....

Music distribution companies charge you for their services. They may offer to provide a certain level of service — such as getting X number of albums in Y number of stores — and may offer you access to a particular record store. But should you ever take them up on their offer? This kind of business structure for a music distribution company is perfectly legal, but it is akin to the model who pays to get on an agent’s books....

Jonathan Arthur “Chico” DeBarge (born June 23, 1966) was born in Detroit and grew up in Grand Rapids, Mich. He is a member of the legendary DeBarge family of singers and musicians, who were active as a Motown group in the ’70s and ’80s. Fast Facts: Chico DeBarge Known For: Member of the DeBarge family, famous for their role in R&B music and Motown.Born: June 23, 1966Top Albums: “Chico DeBarge” (1986), “Kiss Serious” (1988), “Long Time No See” (1997), “The Game” (1999), “Free” (2003)Notable Songs: “Love Still Good”, “No Guarantee”, “Iggin’ Me”, “Virgin”, “Talk to Me”...

Many dancers have trouble learning how to do splits. Flexibility is important for dancing, as many dance steps are nearly impossible to perform without being extremely limber. The ability to sit in split positions will greatly improve lower body flexibility and increase maximum extension. In dance, a front split is named according to the leg that is extended to the front. If the right leg is extended forward, the split is referred to as a right split; and a left split involves the left extended forward....

The out-of-style sweater your Mother-in-Law gave you. The beef jerky you can’t eat because you are a vegan. The music CD you will never listen to because you don’t like country music. The sheet set you can’t use on your bed because they won’t fit. The gag gift coffee mug with the inappropriate words on it that your coworker gave you that you will never use. The list goes on....

Easements are legal — and sometimes not so legal — rights to the use of property granted to a nonowner. These grounds to terminate easements are all legally viable, but they’re often opposed by one party or the other. It almost always requires some sort of overt legal action or procedure to remove an easement. You’ll probably have to take the matter to court by filing a civil lawsuit so that you can achieve the clear title, but you can remove problematic real estate easements in several ways....

A boom vang is used on a sailboat to pull down the boom on off-wind points of sail when the wind in the mainsail would lift the boom. Proper use of a boom vang helps keep the sail full and drawing well. When a sailboat sails downwind, the mainsail is let out for best sail trim, and the boom is typically 50 to 80 degrees from the centerline out to the leeward side....

If you’re a Hawaiian and you want to start your first job, you should find out the minimum legal working age in your state before launching your job search. If you are eligible to work, then congratulations. You’re about to begin earning money for a car, clothing, college or the latest digital device. If you need to work to support yourself (or your family), you still need to know how many hours you can legally work, and other job restrictions....

Finally surpassing baby boomers in buying power, the millennial generation is expected to become the largest U.S. demographic in 2019, according to population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau. Composed of people in their early 20s to mid-30s, millennials are rapidly reshaping American business. For the restaurant industry, millennials have their own distinct dining preferences. From the type of food they eat to how to market to them, these 10 millennial dining trends are changing the way we eat out....

When Meek Mill “outed” Drake’s ghostwriter (co-writer?), it resurrected the age-old debate over ghostwriting. The debate intensified after fans heard a reference track for Drake’s “10 Bands" bearing the voice of an obscure Atlanta rapper named Quentin Miller. Drake fans had more questions than answers. Miller allegedly ghostwrote Drake’s Toronto anthem, “Know Yourself.” Although he denied ghostwriting for Drake, he did hint that they’ve “collaborated” on songs. The reality remains that ghostwriting is still a taboo in hip-hop....

01 of 20 20 Facebook Liars Who Are Full of You-Know-What Via Trendzified. For some reason, some people just can’t seem to tell the truth on social media. This guy, for instance, looks like he belongs here on this list of Delusional Dudes With Fake Photoshop Girlfriends. Read on to mock people who got totally, awesomely busted for telling lies on Facebook. 02 of 20 20 Facebook Liars Who Are Full of You-Know-What...

01 of 10 Step 1 - 50-50 Grind Skater - Jamie Thomas. Photographer - Jamie O’Clock The 50-50 is the most basic type of grind, and the first grind trick that most skateboarders learn. What’s a 50-50 Grind? A Grind is the name for sliding along an edge (such as a curb, bench, rail, coping, etc.) using your trucks instead of your wheels or deck (read more on what a grind is)....

Getting and staying motivated is vital, whether you’re striving to reach a business goal, starting a new venture, or managing the day-to-day operations of your business. Lack of motivation can chip away at your confidence and hurt your potential for success. The more motivated you are, the more forward-moving momentum you will create and the easier it will be to tackle ambitious goals and reach higher levels of success in your business....