The Las Vegas Scramble is a golf competition format for 4-person teams that is a variation of a regular scramble and involves the use of a 6-sided die (one-half of a standard pair of dice, in other words). On each hole during the round, a roll of the die is used to determine which team member’s drive(s) will be used on that hole. So, as she does in the gambling mecca of Las Vegas, Lady Luck has a part to play in a Las Vegas Scramble....
Even a minor accident can result in a damaged bumper. The professionals use expensive epoxies, heat, plastic welding, and other techniques to repair bumpers. That’s costly, but probably worth it if you own an expensive vehicle. But if you aren’t obsessed with perfection, or the value of your vehicle doesn’t support spending that much money on the repair, you can do it yourself for less than $100. If you’ve just got a chip in the paint, that repair is even easier....
Learning how to swim backstroke is something you can teach to yourself. Follow these steps to learn how to swim the backstroke. 01 of 07 Backstroke Body Position The backstroke body position is parallel to the surface of the water; your head position can control what happens. Think straight line from the top of your head, down your spine, and make that line parallel to the water’s surface. Your nose should point up toward the sky/ceiling....
There are several options a prospective Marine Corps officer can take to achieve the title. To enter the USMC officer ranks you can take several paths. Here are a few of the ways Marines become officers. U.S. Naval Academy The Academy is the Navy and Marine Corps’ Department of Defense-operated college located in Annapolis, Maryland. Typically 25 percent of the graduates of the four-year institution will become Marine Corps Officers....
Military Intelligence (35): Army Commissioned Officer provides the commander with all-source intelligence assessments and estimates at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels dealing with enemy capabilities, intentions, vulnerabilities, effects of terrain and weather on operations, and predicts enemy courses of action. Directs tasking of intelligence collection assets; produces threat estimates to support doctrine, training; and combat developments; ensures proper dissemination of intelligence information and products; manages interrogation operations of enemy prisoners of war and line crossers; interprets imagery from overhead and other systems; directs counterintelligence and operational security operations; performs clandestine human intelligence operations and manages signals intelligence operations including jamming and participating in performing deception operations....
Born Padmé Naberrie, Padmé Amidala served as the Queen—and later, Senator—of the planet of Naboo. She met and secretly married the Jedi Anakin Skywalker and had two children, Luke and Leia. Padmé played an important role in the politics of the Clone Wars and, before her tragic early death, planted the seeds for the Rebellion that would eventually overthrow Palpatine’s Empire. Episode I: The Phantom Menace Trained in politics from a young age, Padmé was elected Princess of Theed (Naboo’s capital city) at age 13 and Queen of Naboo at age 14....
Electronic voice phenomena, or EVP, is the mysterious recording of voices from an unknown source. Where these voices come from (theories include ghosts, other dimensions, and our own subconscious) and how they are recorded on various devices is unknown. Ghost hunting groups and other researchers attempt to capture these voices as a routine part of their investigations. But you don’t have to belong to a ghost hunting group to try EVP....
01 of 09 The Aggressive Undercut Haircut Photo © David Alexander | Hair by David Alexander. For this haircut on actor Christian Higgins, I took the hair aggressively high up the sides and back (shaved to the part on the sides and as high as the crown in the back). The sides and back were shaved with a straight razor and a defined part is etched in on the parted side (as you will see more clearly in the next slide....
Servers (also known as waiters and waitresses) are a key part of your restaurant staff. Without good service, few customers would return to any restaurant. A good server does more than just wait on customers. He or she is a salesperson. (Perhaps they should be called sellers, instead.) They should not just be taking orders and delivering food. They should be selling a product- your restaurant menu. What Is Up-Selling?...
The war movies about the Balkans are few and far between. Here are the best and the worst of them. The war movies about the Balkans are few and far between. Here are the best and the worst of them. 01 of 04 Welcome to Sarajevo (1997) The Best! 01 of 04 01 of 04 In Welcome to Sarajevo, Woody Harrelson stars as a combat photojournalist in war-torn Sarajevo. This is a brutal unrelenting film, one of the more violent war films I’ve ever seen....
Mozart was born to a musical family. His father was a talented violinist and composer who regularly performed in churches and noble courts. He also wrote a well-known book called, A Treatise on the Fundamental Principles of Violin Playing. Mozart’s older sister also played the keyboard, and together, they would travel the country to perform. Mozart: The Child Prodigy Mozart began showing his talents when he was just three years old....
Gutter Punks, also called Crusties or Crust Punks, are members of a punk subculture that are often tied to squatting, panhandling, and voluntary homelessness. You may see them in major U.S. metropolitan areas, most notably those with a large tourist base and mild weather—New Orleans and Austin, Texas, for example. They generally have dreadlocks or mohawks and a plethora of piercings and the occasional facial tattoo. Their clothes are dirty and they travel in groups with all their belongings....
01 of 10 ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday,’ U2 (1983) Redferns / Getty Images Although it was never officially declared a war, the “troubles,” first as part the Republic of Ireland’s battles for independence and then as violence between factions in Northern Ireland, amounted to drawn-out civil war. This anthem expressing frustration with the violence helped bring U2 to world attention. The lead track from the album “War,” it hit the top 10 on rock radio in the U....
Musical theater provides a wide range of emotive experiences, but there’s one particular emotional reaction that musical fans hold dear. We love to cry. It sounds strange, but we really do love to cry. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a musical that brings us to tears. Big, wet, sloppy tears. The sloppier the better. When I think of all my favorite musicals, and my most cherished nights in the theater, it usually comes down to which show left me a heaving, sobbing mess at the end....
A foul occurs when a part of the player’s body encroaches or goes beyond the foul line and touches any part of the lane, equipment or building during or after a delivery. A ball is in play after a delivery until the same or another player is on the approach in position to make a succeeding delivery. Scoring a Foul When you foul, your delivery counts, but you don’t get credit for any pins knocked down on that delivery....
The concept behind compression ignition involves using the latent heat built up by highly compressing air inside a combustion chamber as the means for igniting the fuel. The process involves compressing a charge of air inside the combustion chamber to a ratio of approximately 21:1 (compared to about 9:1 for a spark ignition system). This high level of compression builds tremendous heat and pressure inside the combustion chamber just as fuel is primed for delivery....
Many single fathers wonder what constitutes “proof of paternity.” Is a blood test, an affidavit signed at the time of birth, or something else altogether? Here’s what you need to know if you’re looking to prove that you are, indeed, your child’s biological father: The Definition of “Proof of Paternity” Proof of paternity is the process by which the state accepts a father’s genetic connection to a given child. In some cases, paternity is proven through documentation such as the child’s birth certificate....
Cash flow is the amount of money flowing through your business each month. In its simplest terms, if you have more money coming in (sales) each month than you have outgoing (expenses), then you have a positive cash flow. But if the opposite is true and you have more expenses going out than sales coming in, you have negative cash flow. The concept is not hard to understand since it is the same for your personal checking account....
Farming is the term real estate professionals use to describe the marketing strategy of seeking clients in certain areas. Real estate agents have always chosen geographical areas and neighborhoods for successful farming. Farming is one of the most effective ways real estate agents get new leads and grow their business. To continue the practice, whether starting out or have been in the business for decades, real estate agents should consider using updated technology to reach audiences more efficiently....
The Job of the Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Specialist The job of the aircraft hydraulic system specialist is highly knowledgeable of mechanical systems in tight compartments on aircraft. Being able to repair, remove, and replace, and maintain these systems is critical to the plane leaving the ground to conduct in flight missions. Maintaining the integrity of the hydraulic system is paramount to the operations of the aircraft. In fact, prior to every flight, a thorough test of the brakes, wing and rudder control are done by the pilots....
