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Joining the military is a competitive process. Not having a high school diploma will be a disadvantage to potential recruits applying to join any branch of service. Having a GED or General Education Development or also known as General Equivalency Diploma is an option if you were unable to graduate from high school, but the route is not easier than the traditional high school diploma. Requirements for GED Holders There are additional requirements for GED holders that high school graduates do not need....

When American became embroiled in World War II, it served to increase the exodus of African-Americans from the Southern states northward to cities like St. Louis, Detroit, and Chicago. Former sharecroppers were moving out of the rural areas of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia to find jobs in the growing industrial sector and provide better opportunities for their families. Along with the many agricultural workers who came to Chicago in search of jobs, there were a number of blues musicians that made the trip as well....

Madonna made it on to the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time with “Borderline” in 1984. No artist has amassed more top 10 pop hits in the rock era than Madonna. This is a complete list of her top 10 pop singles from “Borderline” through the present. 01 of 38 1984 - “Borderline” - #10 Courtesy Warner Bros. Released in February 1984, “Borderline” became Madonna’s first top 10 pop single....

Stop me if you’ve heard this before! Very often, that’s the way a friend will start a story they think they might have told you but can’t remember. Chances are, you’ve heard their story not just once before but several times. Why do friends repeat themselves? More importantly, how can you deal with this habit? Here’s some advice. The Friend Who Repeats Because They Have No Life Some people don’t have a lot going on in their lives, and they repeat themselves because they only have one or two stories that they think people want to hear....

The exact number of clone troopers in the Grand Army of the Republic is a point of some contention. The numbers given, both in the films and the Expanded Universe, seem far too small for a huge, galactic conflict like the Clone Wars. Clone Trooper Numbers Compared In Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Lama Su tells Obi-Wan Kenobi that the Kaminoans have created 200,000 “units,” with a million more on the way....

01 of 08 Soft, Romantic Curls That Last Sven Olof Jonn/Getty Images Velcro rollers are oft-overlooked styling tools that create waves and curls that are soft and pretty, last a long time, and save your hair from damaging heat styling. You’ll need a little extra time for creating Velcro roller curls, but the results are worth it. Velcro roller curls are great for a night out or a special occasion when you need your style to last....

Whether you were born with sparse brows or simply went too far one day with the tweezers, there are ways to make your eyebrows look a whole lot fuller. So what exactly is the secret? All it takes is a pencil, a bit of powder, and a brush. Pick a pencil and powder that complements your shade Pencils and powders tend to stick to skin, not hair, so if you don’t have a lot of hair you’ll want to shade in the skin where hair should grow....

When it comes to Black textured hair, knowing your natural hair type helps you figure out the best way to care for and style it. Hair types range from 1 to 4; the vast majority of Black hair falls into the 3 to 4 range, from wavy to kinky. More specifically, type 4A hair has very tight S-shaped coils and tends to be wiry or fine. This kind of kinky hair makes a show-stopping afro, but it usually doesn’t maintain curl definition very well without a lot of effort....

You likely love your nonprofit CEO, but he or she might have a blind spot when it comes to the news. Is he or she pushing you to enhance the profile of your organization by sending press releases or story pitches to national or local media? Did you cave and send out a blanket news release? Or maybe you even made a phone call or emailed a reporter about your upcoming event, the fact that your organization appointed a new board member, or that you’ve reached the highest fundraising goal ever....

Consider this scenario: You play your drive, but your golf ball hits a tree next to the fairway. And it didn’t come down — your golf ball is still up there, stuck in the branches. How do you proceed? If you’re like most golfers, you’ll either curse your luck or get a good laugh out of the predicament. But what’s the ruling? What are your options under the rules of golf?...

The following tutorial will help to explain the basic concept of how to read guitar tab. Although it may seem complex, learning tablature is quite simple, and you should find yourself reading guitar tab in no time. Guitarists are a unique breed. Chances are if you play guitar, you are either self-taught or have learned the basics from friends. If you were a pianist, you would have learned the instrument through years of private study, which would include both music theory lessons, and with a heavy focus on “sight reading....

01 of 06 How to Choose Jeans With Back Pockets That Flatter Your Figure Cavan Images/The Image Bank/Getty Images When you go shopping for jeans, one of the first things you do when trying on a pair is turn your back to the mirror, to check out your butt. That’s because you already know that the right jeans can do wonders for your backside — and the wrong ones can make it look terrible....

Watch Now: 7 Shopping Tips for Budget Savvy Shoppers Silk’n SensEpil is a device cleared by the FDA for permanent hair reduction that is designed for home use on the body (excluding the genitals) but can be used on the face from the cheek line down. It requires multiple treatments to have the best hair reducing results. How Does Silk’n SensEpil Work? This device applies Home Pulsed Light™ (HPL™) technology, using optical energy to disable hair growth....

E-gifts have become increasingly popular these days, especially because of their last-minute appeal. Ordering and paying for a gift from the luxury of your home (or local coffee shop) has pushed the e-commerce world to new heights. Not only is this form of shopping easy and convenient, it makes buying a last-minute gift possible. Some e-gift cards even include special features, like offering several different designs, and letting you add personal photos and even video messages....

Leo and Virgo are neighbors on the Zodiac. This match brings together Fixed Fire (Leo) and Mutable Earth (Virgo). Both signs are pragmatic and particular. A “late” Leo and “early” Virgo share many common traits, so the chances for domestic harmony are best when Leo and Virgo meet at close degrees. (To assess the compatibility of your Leo/Virgo love, check the degree of the sun in your birth charts.) The Leo/Virgo upside is that both are ardent, attentive lovers who make generous, caring parents....

Maintaining the operational function of all machines in the arsenal of the Army is the job of this career field. Army MOSs: Mechanical Maintenance Field 91A - M-1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer - The M-1 Abrams tank system maintainer is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on Abrams tanks. The duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include performing maintenance on the suspension, steering, hydraulic, auxiliary power, fire extinguisher/suppression and gas particulate systems, and diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions....

“Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave a speech and handed the gavel to John Boehner. Very emotional moment for Pelosi, but she managed to keep a stiff upper lip, a tightly stretched forehead, and unnaturally arched eyebrows.” – Jay Leno “Ohio Republican John Boehner will take over for Nancy Pelosi. Those are some big eyes to fill.” – Jay Leno “Nancy Pelosi has now been elected the new House minority leader. She was smiling from ear to ear, which is pretty impressive considering how far her ears have been pulled back....

If your old swimsuit is getting a bit faded and stretched out or you are just looking for a new look, it’s tempting to scoop up a cool new suit as soon as they hit the racks in March or April, when thoughts are turning to the warm weather to come. But if you buy your swimsuit at the start of the season, you might end up spending nearly double what you could pay by just waiting for a few months....

Crafting includes a variety of art forms, from sculpture and metalwork to knitting and printing. These crafts can all be divided into five basic types based on their form and purpose: textile, decorative, paper, functional, and fashion crafts. 01 of 05 Textile Crafts Reza Estakhrian/Getty Images These include any type of craft where you work with fabric, yarn, or surface design. Some examples are knitting, quilting, appliqué, weaving, and dyeing. Many of these could obviously also fall into the decorative or fashion crafts categories since the finished goods are often sold as sweaters or wall hangings....

The offensive line is the strength and backbone of a football team’s offense plays, and the offensive lineman serves as one of five players blocking the defense from tackling the receivers and quarterback. An offensive lineman, as the name would indicate, lines up on the line of scrimmage on the offensive side. The line generally consists of two guards, two tackles, and a center, though tight ends are a hybrid between offensive line and receiver....