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If you’ve been shopping for aftermarket wheels at all, you’ve probably heard the term, “hub-centric” in regards to a set of wheels, usually as a selling point. Or maybe you’ve been cautioned to avoid “lug-centric” wheels, although perhaps the warning is a little fuzzy as to what that is or why to avoid them. The actual concept is pretty simple, but it almost never gets explained simply. The most common misconception is that there are specific wheels that are “hub-centric” or “lug-centric,” when, in fact, the terms properly refer to how the wheel fits onto the car....

Sometimes when we’re feeling down, or things aren’t going our way, or we need a little extra motivation, inspiration can be hard to find. And that’s where these songs come in. Some are inspirational anthems to help you cope mentally, others are motivational tunes to get you amped up physically. But all are excellent when it comes to helping you cope when you really need to. ‘A Change is Gonna Come’ - Sam Cooke...

Necklaces add instant pop to an outfit, finish a look and add some flair to a basic ensemble. For fall, there are some great necklace trends to consider, many of which have been around for some time. The good news is if you may already have some necklaces in your wardrobe from last season that will probably work just as well this year. Here are five necklace trends to check out for the new season....

The rules used for judging and scoring an Olympic diving contest are dictated by FINA, the international governing body for the aquatics and the body that oversees the sport of diving. Listed here are many of the more important rules that govern Olympic divers in the competition. See what goes into judging an Olympic diving competition. Olympic Diver Requirements Springboard Diving All springboard diving in the Olympic Games is contested from a 3-meter springboard....

Stevie Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He changed his name to Stevland Morris when his mother married. Wonder was born prematurely. Upon his birth, he was put on oxygen treatment in an incubator. This led to “retinopathy of prematurity,” a visual condition that occurs in infants receiving an excess of oxygen due to intensive neonatal care, and it is likely what caused his blindness....

Disco music is a genre that developed in nightclubs in the 1960s and 1970s. It’s made up of parts of different musical traditions, including soul, funk, Motown and even salsa and meringue. This is music meant to be danced to and was a precursor to club music, trance and hip-hop music of the 1990s and beyond. The word disco comes from the French word discotheque, a term used to describe the dance nightclubs people went to during the 1960s and 70s....

Since 1993, more than 20,000 military veterans have made their way to the classroom as teachers for their follow on career after military service. According to the Department of Defense program and Defense Activities for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES), military members with 4 year college degrees can become teachers in the school systems and teach kindergarten through twelfth grade. What Is the Troops to Teachers Program? Troops to Teachers is a federally funded programs that helps transitioning and recently separated service members become teachers....

What was in the Tiger Woods divorce settlement? Who got what? How much money did Elin Nordegren receive? Who got the kids, the house, the dogs? Joint Custody of the Kids The only detail known with certainty about the Tiger Woods divorce settlement is that Tiger and Elin agreed to share custody of their two children. That detail was included in the divorce judgment entered in Bay County Circuit Court in Panama City, Fla....

You know how it is—you’re sitting around after stuffing yourself full of turkey, the football game is over, and you’d rather stick a fork in your eye than talk to Uncle Joe about politics for one more second. The only solution is to kick back and put on a funny movie. Fortunately, there’s a Thanksgiving comedy for everyone, whether you prefer your movies dark, witty, goofy, or heartwarming. 01 of 10...

The idea of running electric current through a circuit to generate heat and clear up your car’s rear window arose a few decades after automobiles took to the roads. These days, with the touch of a button, those lines on your back window heat up to melt away fog and frost. But sometimes, in the midst of winter, they don’t work. The good news is that you might be able to troubleshoot the problem and fix it yourself without heading to the service department....

The primary reason a government job is reposted is the hiring manager does not believe the applicant pool that responded to the original posting is sufficient to yield a good enough new hire. Hiring managers do not want to repost positions. Doing this further delays the hiring process, but in the long run, it is better to hire a qualified candidate who fits the position and organization than to rush the hiring process for the sake of getting a warm body on board....

A brown bag lunch is an informal opportunity for employees to learn at work. Brown bag lunch originally referred to the practice of employees bringing a lunch packed in a brown bag from home or a carry-out lunch to an informal learning opportunity in the workplace. (Of course, modern convenience storage containers were not the thing when the concept of a brown bag lunch originated.) Brown bag lunch, as a term, has come to represent any brief informal employee education or training opportunity that is supplied during work or non-work hours in the workplace....

It’s Black Friday! Time to hit the stores and try not to get trampled to death over a half price TV set. Sounds like fun? 01 of 20 When There’s Only One XBox Left Via QuickMeme. We’ve all seen the viral videos. This is what their faces look like. 02 of 20 Grumpy Cat Is Extra Grumpy Via Meme Center. This is why Grumpy Cat is one of the 10 Most Famous Cats On The Internet....

What caused the martial arts style of Hapkido to grow? Effectiveness. As history tells it, a Korean man by the name of Suh Bok Sub watched one man amazingly defend himself against multiple attackers. Being a judo black belt himself, Suh invited this man, Choi Yong Sul, to train with him. Choi brought knowledge of Daitô-ryû Aiki-jûjutsu to the table. Though there are many different accounts of hapkido’s history, one thing is for certain....

Stopping is a skill that requires practice. Figure skaters should take the time to practice various stopping techniques each day and should remember to practice stops on the weaker side. Skaters should also be aware of arms and body positions and carriage when they practice stopping. Stopping on the ice is done by scraping the flat part of the blade across the ice. Pressure is put on the scraping foot, and the friction created on the ice causes a stop....

So much exciting news on the Rialto this week, not least of which is the return of Bette Midler to the musical stage, specifically in a 2017 revival of Hello, Dolly!. This will be Bette’s first time back on Broadway in a book musical since her 1967 debut as a Tzeitel replacement during the original run Fiddler on the Roof. Word has it Bette will be raking in the major bucks for the revival, the first without Carol Channing or Pearl Bailey as the headliner....

Also known as “around the world,” this variation of a darts game isn’t just good for people to play against each other as a bit of fun; it also makes a very good practice routine for people who are a little bit more serious about the game, and are looking to perhaps get better. It can be a fun game played between friends for people who have never even picked up a dart before....

Environmental engineers use knowledge of engineering, soil science, chemistry, and biology to solve problems in the environment. They tackle a variety of issues, and their concerns include pollution control, recycling, and public health issues. For example, an environmental engineer might work on devising solutions for effective wastewater management. This could include designing systems to treat industrial wastewater, manage municipal water supply, prevent waterborne diseases, and improve the sanitation in cities, recreational areas, and rural locations....

01 of 20 Kate Bosworth Kate Bosworth. Andrew H. Walker // Getty Images If you have a round face you are in great company, because so do the celebrities in this slide show. It’s always a good idea to know which celebrities share your face shape and hair texture because what looks good on them might look good on you. Once you know which celebrity shares your face, you can be on the lookout for their hairstyles as they change over the month and years to get a good idea of how you might change your own look....

Knowing how to use a price guide is a simple but important thing. The price guide will help you do just that and is an indispensable tool in the comic book collector’s arsenal. Here’s how to use this valuable asset. Know the Grade of Your Comic Knowing the “grade” or condition of your comic is essential to discovering how much it’s worth. Most price guides use a system that ranges from Poor - 0 to Mint - 10....