This is one of the most intimidating Mars signs in the Zodiac. Mars powered by Capricorn has a quiet strength that you sense, and know not to mess with. The will of Mars is strong, this being a cardinal sign. It’s also one with a lot of patience, and the ability to deny short-term gratification, in favor of something mega substantial. Capricorn is a sign that’s seeking what’s enduring and may live on....
Most homeowners know that they need to purchase homeowner’s insurance to protect their home and personal possessions in the event of a fire, storm or break in. Many renters may be unaware that they have the option to purchase similar insurance. This insurance is known as renter’s insurance. Learn the process for getting this insurance and what it typically covers. Are Renters Covered by Landlord’s Insurance? Many tenants mistakenly believe that because they live in the landlord’s building, they are covered by their landlord’s insurance policy....
Roulette is a negative expectation game. On the American double zero wheel, the house has a 5.26 edge, and there is no betting strategy or system that can change the house edge. If you see any advertisements for a system that claims to beat the game of Roulette, don’t waste your money. These claims are false. Over the years some of the greatest minds in history have tried to devise a system to beat the game....
Question: Should I Get a Pedicure? Do I really need to get a pedicure? Can’t I just care for my feet at home? Lastly, what happens during a pedicure? I’ve never had a pedicure, but I am intrigued. Answer: If you’ve never had a pedicure, you are missing out on one of life’s best pampering treats. But it seems that so many people I know have never had one because of some silly reason, such as they think their feet are ugly....
Venus in Virgo guys and gals are sticklers for etiquette and keeping the place tidy. They admire those that are sincere since they usually are. Is your Venus sign in Virgo? Find it on your birth chart. Venus revolves around the love of life, tastes, and values. For Venus Virgo men, it’s the kind of woman that’s their Venusian ideal. And for Venus Virgo women, it’s the way they express their natural femininity....
01 of 09 Ready Position Ready Position. (c) 2006 Greg Letts, licensed to About.com, Inc. In this tutorial, we will be looking at how to perform a backhand backspin/sidespin serve in table tennis/ ping-pong. As a more advanced serve, the idea is to prevent the receiver from making a strong attack against the serve, and hopefully force a weak return instead that can be third ball attacked. Points to look for:...
The New England Patriots were accused of deflating eleven out of twelve of the footballs used in a game against the Indianapolis Colts. The scandal quickly took over the news, and naturally, the internet couldn’t wait to join in with some hilarious “DeflateGate” memes! The silver lining for us humor fans? How can you not laugh when at every press conference, the word “balls” gets used about a thousand times? Balls, people....
A “lay up” is a golf shot that is played conservatively in order to avoid trouble ahead on the hole. For example, you might be able to clear that water hazard up ahead … then again, you’re not certain. Go for it? Or play it safe? If you play it safe, you’ll hit a lay-up shot short of the water hazard that removes the possibility of going into the water and incurring a penalty....
The biggest capital expense for transit agencies is buses. As buses in the United States are expected to last at least twelve years before being replaced, poor decisions in the coach procurement process are not only costly but can doom the agency for years. Agencies make the purchasing decision based on the following factors: size, propulsion system, high or low floor, and manufacturer. High or Low Floor? Until relatively recently, all transit buses were of the high-floor variety....
A double-elimination tournament is one of the more complicated to understand tournament styles, but it’s a great format for sports that often consist of series games. Unlike the college basketball tournament, which is single-elimination, a double-elimination tournament allows a team to lose and still have a chance to win the tournament as a whole. Rules of Double-Elimination A double-elimination tournament is broken into two sets of brackets, generally called the winner’s bracket and the loser’s bracket....
Painting with stencils allows you to reproduce a pattern or design over and over again, as many times as you like. These tips will help you get good results. Stenciling Tip 1: Prep It To achieve a straight line with a repeated stencil, such as one that runs down the length of a wall, you’ll want to lay out a guide with a pencil and a long level, a chalk line put on with a line level or a projected one via a laser level....
Y2K arrived with no major problems, and metal rolled on just like everything else. This year’s selections are mostly heavy metal veterans with long careers who had a lot of success. Here’s our list of the best heavy metal albums released in 2000. 01 of 10 Iron Maiden - ‘Brave New World’ After being dominant in the ’80s, Iron Maiden wasn’t as successful in the ’90s. The decade saw the departure of vocalist Bruce Dickinson, but as a new decade dawned, he returned for Brave New World....
Sandra Dee (born Alexandra Zuck; April 23, 1942–February 20, 2005) was an actress known for the squeaky-clean image developed early in her film career. She helped kick off the teen beach movie craze in her 1959 titular role in Gidget. Dee was one of the top ten box office stars for four consecutive years from 1960 through 1963. Fast Facts: Sandra Dee Born: April 23, 1942 in Bayonne, New JerseyDied: February 20, 2005 in Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaOccupation: ActressKnown For: Teen actress and top 10 box office star for four consecutive years from 1960-1963....
Each branch of the U.S. military has its own song for formal ceremonies. They’re played by military bands at service academy football games, boot camp and basic training graduations, and more formal ceremonies like retirements, funerals, weddings of military members, and holiday events like Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The Air Force’s song titled simply “The U.S. Air Force” is best known for its opening line “Off we go into the wild blue yonder....
Classical piano music comes in a variety of musical genres. While most genres are noticeably different, many people are unable to identify any given genre due to lack of terminology. Here, we hope to distinguish the most common genres of classical piano music and provide recommendations of notable works. Piano Concerto A concerto is a work consisting of an orchestral ensemble and a smaller group or soloist. In a piano concerto, the piano is the solo instrument....
Oprah Winfrey has not only experienced great success in the entertainment industry, she has also achieved unparalleled success in work and business. Find insight into the work and business philosophy behind her success in these quotable quotes from Oprah Winfrey. Quotable Quotes From Oprah Winfrey About Success “For everyone of us that succeeds, it’s because there’s somebody there to show you the way out.““I don’t believe in failure. It’s not failure if you enjoyed the process....
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a popular bodybuilder, politician, and actor. He grew to fame in 1982 and became governor of California in 2003. Quotes “I don’t understand how they can call me anti-Latino when I’ve made four movies in Mexico.” “I like the color red because it’s a fire. And I see myself as always being on fire.” “To those critics who are so pessimistic about our economy, I say, Don’t be economic girlie men!...
Suppose you carry a USGA Handicap Index, which means that after each round you post your score for handicap purposes. But today you only have time for nine holes. Or maybe you already played, say, 15 holes, and then bad weather prevented you from going farther. Can you still post such scores for handicap purposes? Yes, you can post 9-hole scores and even uncompleted 18-hole scores under certain conditions. Both scenarios are covered in the USGA Handicap Manual....
Camps, schools, and summer recreation programs sometimes find themselves with large numbers of kids on a court and in need of a safe, fun tennis game for the group. Here are two excellent options: Jail Beginner and advanced beginner: 4-20 players The kids line up at one end of the court. Feed from the opposite side of the net. Each kid gets a certain number of chances to get a forehand or backhand into the doubles court....
I recently got an email from Jennifer, a 20-year-old complaining that she’s often mistaken for a 12-year-old. As a dance instructor, she wants to be taken more seriously and asked me what she might to do make her look older. This is a common beauty dilemma. Just as women over 40 would love to be mistaken for being younger than they are, women in their teens and early 20s rarely want to look younger than they are....
