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Definition: The Italian musical phrase al fine (“to the end”) is an indication to play to the end of the music, or until you reach the word fine. Al fine is usually seen in the commands D.C. al fine and D.S. al fine.See al coda. Also Known As: à la fin (Fr)zum Ende (Ger) Pronunciation: al fee’-nayMore Musical Terms: staccato rubato geschwind major third alla breve Musical Glossaries:# | A | B | C | D | | F | | H | | | | L | | N | O | P | Q | | S | | | V | W | | | Z | View All / By CategoryMusical Symbols:■ Staff & Barlines■ The Grand Staff■ Key Signatures■ Time Signatures■ Note Lengths■ Dotted Notes■ Music Rests■ Tempo Commands■ Accidentals■ Articulation■ Dynamics & Volume■ 8va & Octave Commands■ Repeat Signs■ Segno & Coda Signs■ Pedal Marks■ Piano Chords■ Trills■ Turns■ Tremolos■ Glissando■ Mordents...

Aquarius Moon guys and gals give friends a lot of breathing room. They also expect a lot of space; they are emotional free agents. Many are very compassionate but toward the group or humanity. They’re nurtured around bright minds, especially those with unusual ideas. Aquarius Moons are avid readers, partly so they can spend time alone, to freshen the air and find clarity in solitude. Astrologer Per Henrik Gullfoss says this about air Moons, true of Aquarians in general: “There is a vital need for emptiness in the form of pauses and periods of emotional silence....

Eyeshadow application can be daunting. First, you must choose the right eyeshadow palette for your eye color, then you have to figure out how to use all the various shades on your lid. When it comes to eyeshadow, choosing the right tools and colors is essential. How to Properly Apply Eyeshadow For a basic everyday look, use an eyeshadow primer and a brush. Apply a neutral base coat, then use a darker shade in the crease....

Corporate-owned life insurance (abbreviated COLI) is life insurance purchased by a business on the life of an employee. The business is the beneficiary and the employee is the insured (subject of insurance). When the employee dies, the business receives death benefits from the insurer. The company may remain the beneficiary even after the insured employee has left the firm. COLI may be written on one employee or a group of workers....

Put simply, in diving terms, visibility is an estimation of water clarity and is defined as the distance a diver can see horizontally. Many divers abbreviate visibility with the slang term “viz.” Visibility is given in units of distance, such as “50 feet of viz.” What Are Factors That Affect Visibility Underwater? PADI’s review questions from the open water course review several main factors that affect visibility underwater: weather, suspended particles, and water movement....

In the Official Rules of Golf, jointly written and maintained by the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Rule 14 is titled “Procedures for Ball: Marking, Lifting and Cleaning; Replacing on Spot; Dropping in Relief Area; Playing from Wrong Place.” The purpose of the rule, as excerpted from the rule book, is this: Rule 14 covers when and how the player may mark the spot of a ball at rest and lift and clean the ball and how to put a ball back into play so that the ball is played from the right place....

Man’s best friend can also be a cop’s best friend. Among the variety of careers in criminology, K-9 officers know better than anyone that they have a good thing going. Dog owners know their pets are loving, loyal, and protective. Research has shown that pet owners tend to live longer and are generally happier. Imagine, then, how much fun your work day could be if your closest coworker and partner walked around on four legs and loved belly rubs....

Since I started branding myself as an authority on content marketing last year, I’ve experienced a rapid increase in clients for one of my side businesses: freelance content marketing. In the last year alone, I’ve gone from zero clients to writing for the world’s top business publications, working with high-growth startups, and NY Times Bestselling authors, helping them grow their online audiences. Even more impressive is that I’ve never been in a position where I had to negotiate for the premium fees I command for my services....

A culture of accountability is an organization of accountable employees. Results are communicated and understood by everybody. Accountability is determined proactively, before the fact, not reactively, after the fact. When a mistake is made, the response is not finger pointing and excuses – it is about solving the problem and learning from mistakes. Every employee feels a sense of ownership for organizational results and will do what it takes to achieve those results....

The serratus anterior is a group of muscles, made up of upper and lower digitations, that originates on the upper eight or nine ribs and inserts on the anterior part of the medial border of the scapula. The muscle group has several functions, including the abduction of the scapula and elevation of the scapula. The serratus anterior is worked during many bodybuilding exercises such as pullovers and push-ups. To better target the muscle group, you can perform more specific bodybuilding exercises such as straight-arm exercises on an incline bench....

Most retailers are required by tax or accounting rules to provide an accurate on-hand value of the merchandise in their stores by physically counting all inventory. Although the retail store may be using a perpetual inventory system or other software to keep track of all items, it may still be required to physically count all inventory. Here’s how to conduct a physical inventory with as little disruption and as much accuracy as possible....

When you’re bored with the old trim, bikini, or Brazilian wax style, you might opt for a shaped patch. This is a way to be playful and sexy but still keep most of your pubic area completely smooth and bare. Pubic hair designs can take your shaving or wax experience to the next level by shaping a portion of your bikini area into a heart, lightning bolt, triangle, or other fancy creation....

Box Braids Definition Box braids are a braid style often achieved with synthetic hair additions. The name is derived in part from the “box” or square-shaped partings for each braid, although parting variations aren’t uncommon. Diamond- and triangle-shaped parts also work for this look. While extensions are often used for this style, they’re not required. In most cases, extra hair is added for an overall uniform look in length and thickness....

01 of 10 Why Learn Ballet? Photodisc / Getty Images Ballet lessons are a wonderful way for both kids and adults to reap the health benefits of dance as well as learn self-discipline and body control. Anyone can enjoy the beauty and grace of ballet dancing, regardless of age, body size or fitness level. Even if you’ve never stepped foot into a ballet studio, these lessons will enable you to explore the world of ballet as an absolute beginner....

01 of 07 6 Most Romantic Anime Couples Yazawa Manga Seisakusho/Shodensha A mecca for secret crushes, one-sided loves and embarrassing first dates, anime has covered just about every heart-throbbing moment imaginable when it comes to love and relationships. At the heart of it, all are the anime couples that fans can’t help but gush over. Infamous for their unbreakable bonds and undying love, there are loads of memorable pairings that have left fans envious of their perfect relationships....

A municipal golf course is a golf course that is owned by a governmental authority. Typically that authority is a city — a municipality, hence the term “municipal golf course.” But courses owned by a county or a state or province might also be referred to as municipal courses. Golfers sometimes abbreviate the term in conversation (or writing) to “muni” or “muny.” The term is primarily used in the United States....

There are two types of sailors in the Submarine Community - Nuclear and Non-Nuclear. Both are highly trained and professional sailors performing some of the most difficult jobs and enduring challenging living quarters during stealth deployments around the world. In the nuclear community, the enlisted ratings that can serve on either submarines or surface ships (Carriers) are the Machinist Mates (MM), Electricians Mate (EM), Electronic Technicians (ET). All are required to graduate the 26-week Nuclear Power School near Charleston South Carolina as well as 26 weeks of Prototype Training in Charleston or Ballston Spa, NY - near Albany....

POOL4TOOL is an all-in-one supply collaboration platform, which combines product development processes with strategic purchasing, indirect procurement, supply chain management and quality management using a workflow-based solution. At POOL4TOOL, the emphasis is on the efficiency of integrated processes. Therefore, they have never developed just IT tools but always developed this as a part of a larger whole, which differentiates POOL4TOOL from other providers. They chose this differentiated path many years ago and cultivated the processes of modern, commodity-specific shopping with that of operational procurement – in their single supply collaboration solution....

Kurt Vonnegut is known for his unique sense of humor and his opinions on politics. Read some of his commentary on politics in this list. Quotes “There is a tragic flaw in our precious Constitution, and I don’t know what can be done to fix it. This is it: Only nut cases want to be president.” “True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country....

Everybody loves Mom. Maybe that’s why she makes for such a popular horror movie villain. It’s unexpected and shocking that the woman who gave birth to you and nurtured you for all those years would turn out to be a maniac—unless, of course, you’re Leona Helmsley’s kids. Here are some notable crazy scary mommies in horror movies. Psycho (1960) © Paramount The standard for crazy mothers was set by the brow-beating Mrs....