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Though Handel intended Messiah to be a thought-provoking work performed during Easter and Lent, it was favored and performed mostly at Christmastime. But despite its popularity, there are many people who have never heard this three-act baroque masterpiece - or at least any part other than the famous “Hallelujah” Chorus. In an effort to introduce you to Handel’s somewhat overwhelming classical oratorio, we’ve put together a few intriguing and fantastic excerpts....

The things that symbolize death or that we associate with mourning, vary across the world. The prime example is the use of white for mourning in the East, whereas white is traditional for celebrating a wedding in the West. Symbols and Meanings Black: In the West, the color used for death and mourning is black. Black is associated with the underworld and evil (think of black magic, which is said to draw on the power of the devil, and the saying ’the black sheep in the family’ for someone who’s disgraced the family)....

Looking for a truly unique Ford Mustang? Check out one with the California Special Mustang package known as the Ford Mustang GT CS. The original California Special Mustang, which features characteristics of both a classic Shelby Mustang and a classic GT coupe, got its start in February of 1968. Select California Ford Dealers offered the car as a limited-edition Mustang, naming it the Mustang GT CS with CS standing for “California Special....

What do the following nursery rhymes have in common: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, and The Alphabet Song? They all share the same tune! The famous melody is also used in many other songs including German, Hungarian, Spanish, and Turkish Christmas carols. So who composed this famous tune? Many people think it was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but that’s not true. The tune is actually an old French melody titled “Ah!...

See Also:• Craziest Donald Trump Quotes• Funniest Sarah Palin Memes• Best Sarah Palin Jokes “As Putin rears his head and comes into the airspace of the United States of America, where – where do they go? It’s Alaska. It’s just right over the border.” - Sarah Palin, explaining why Alaska’s proximity to Russia gives her foreign policy experience, interview with CBS’s Katie Couric, Sept. 24, 2008 “Mr. President, the only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke....

The Callaway System (or Callaway Scoring System) is a sort of 1-day handicapping method that can be used in events where most of the golfers do not have real handicap indexes. It requires only the score the golfer shoots in the event where the system is in use, plus a chart (shown below) for reference. For example, at a company outing or a fund-raising golf tournament, most of the golfers may be only weekend golfers or occasional recreational golfers - not the types likely to carry official handicap indexes....

HRU stands for: How Are You? What’s confusing about this particular acronym is that the words “are” and “you” aren’t represented by their first letters. Instead, the acronym uses the internet slang terms “R” and “U,” which sound exactly like their corresponding words “are” and “you.” A similar acronym to HRU is NMU, which stands for, “Not Much, You?” How HRU Is Used Just like in face to face conversations, sending HRU in a text message or posting it as a reply to somebody online is a safe, friendly way to greet someone and show your interest in what they have to say about themselves....

Walt Disney is famous for creating one of the most recognized brands in the world, Disney, but few know as much about the man behind the Magic Kingdom, not to mention the hundreds of animated cartoons, countless feature films and endless toys that bear his name. An influential innovator and entrepreneur in the mid 20th century, Walt Disney went from sketching a rabbit (yes, a rabbit) to running a multi-billion dollar empire....

A “par-3 course” is a golf course that consists of nothing but par-3 holes. A “regular” or “regulation” 18-hole golf course most commonly has four par-3 holes, four par-5 holes and 10 par-4 holes. The specific mix of par ratings can change, but a regulation course features a variety of hole lengths, from short to long. But par-3 courses most commonly have only nine holes (although some do have 18 holes) and, as noted, all of them are par-3s....

When someone turns to you and asks, “So what do you do for a living?” what do you say? Ideally, you have a polished, intriguing answer that takes just a few seconds to say and that leaves your listener thinking, “Tell me more!” This little speech is called an elevator speech or elevator pitch, and it’s a terrific lead-generation tool for any salesperson. Your elevator speech should briefly answer five questions: who, what, where, when and why....

Right now you’re probably slipping into a turkey/wine coma and looking for something to help you avoid more awkward political debates with your crazy Uncle Stu. I’m here to help. Scroll through the picture gallery below for some Turkey Day laughs. Who knows—maybe you’ll look busy enough that your family will leave you alone for a few minutes. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Gobble gobble. 01 of 20 Star Wars Turkey Via Imgur...

Did you hear what that golf star said about The Masters? Or what so-and-so thought of Augusta National? The Masters and Augusta National have inspired a lot of words over the years. And we’ve gathered this collection of our favorite quotes about the tournament and the place. Some are insightful, some illuminating, a few funny. So without further ado, let’s see who’s talking. They Said It Andrew Redington/Getty Images Gary Player:...

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America was tasked in 1931 with picking Major League Baseball’s Most Valuable Player Awards, and the American League’s MVP winners have ranged from rookie outfielders to reinvigorated relief pitchers. 2010 to 2016 Mike Trout officially arrived, as the L.A. Angels’ center fielder won his second MVP when he was just 25, hitting .315 with 29 homers in 2016. Detroit first baseman/designated hitter won back-to-back MVP awards and was the first triple crown winner in 45 years after leading the AL with a ....

Welcome to the sport of table tennis (or ping-pong, as it is known in recreational circles). As a new player, you are, no doubt, looking for some helpful advice to get you playing well as soon as possible. You will want to avoid making those mistakes that can slow down your progress. This Beginner’s Guide to Table Tennis/Ping-Pong will help you get started on the right foot. Basement and Family Ping-Pong Guide...

There have been hundreds of war movies featuring infantries, quite a few focused on submarines and many about of fighter jets. But there have been very few tank war movies. “Fury,” released in 2014, was one of the first movies to focus on war as seen from the perspective of a tank commander. Several other movies have used tanks for part of the action, war or no war. Here’s a chronological best-and-worst list of tank movies:...

Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) is a professional certificate for accounts payable specialists. You’ll have to demonstrate your knowledge and competency as an accounts payable specialist to earn your CAPA. You’ll also have to meet education and work experience as well to earn this designation. You’ll get access to news, publications, white papers, and research reports to help you deliver more value towards small businesses in managing the accounting payable processes....

Once you’ve decided to walk the entrepreneurial path, the next question to ask yourself is, “What type of business do I want to start?” There are thousands of choices. Even things you might think are out of your reach may not be. Short of something like pharmaceuticals that requires enormous research & development budgets, there are virtually no limits: automobile manufacturing, food products, import/export, and many others are open to even the individual entrepreneur....

For over a decade, eBay has had a program to “certify” sellers to teach others eBay, called The eBay Education Specialist Program. This program provided training, materials, and an eBay-defined certification to allow specialists to be recognized as trainers “trained by eBay.” The program has a handful of instructors. Over the years, many capable and knowledgeable sellers rejected the program because they interpreted it to teach eBay in a way that generates more money for eBay, rather than teaching the best way for sellers to sell....

Any fitness trainer will tell you how critical it is for you to develop and maintain a strong core. The core muscle groups in your body provide the foundational strength and stability that propel you through your daily life. Much like your physical core, leaders and managers have their own core—comprised not of muscles—but of skills and behaviors essential for leading, managing and helping their firms and teams successfully navigate the challenges of the workplace and marketplace....

If you’re in a successful band and you lose your lead singer – either because of in-fighting or tragedy – how do you respond? The groups on this list went out and found a new frontman, to wildly varying degrees of success. Let’s take a look at some of the most famous cases of rock bands replacing their vocalist and see how their stand-in fared. AC/DC Atlantic AC/DC had produced a series of dynamic hard rock albums in the 1970s, but the ‘80s didn’t get off to a promising start – lead singer Bon Scott died on February 19, 1980, his demise the result of a drinking binge that caused him to choke....