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Note: This review describes and compares the features of three apps that show the location of ships near your own vessel or in another area: Ship Finder, Boat Beacon, and Marine Traffic. AIS stands for Automatic Identification System, a radio-based system required for most commercial vessels that shows other ships a vessel’s location and other identifying data including present course and speed. ​Essentially, a ship has a special AIS radio that continually broadcasts its data and receives the data from other ships, usually displaying the ships visually on a chart of ​map display....

If your car runs on regular gasoline, you would never even think of putting diesel fuel in your tank. Likewise, you wouldn’t try to run a flashlight on D batteries when it takes AA batteries. That’s because trying to operate any electronic device or tool with the wrong power source can be, at the very least, ineffective. In some cases, using the wrong fuel can even be damaging and dangerous....

The most loved and mesmerizing of classical ballets, “Swan Lake” was Tchaikovsky’s first. It was composed in 1875 and over 100 years later it remains a favorite with ballet companies regularly performing it throughout the world. “Swan Lake” debuted in 1877 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, but it was not well-received at the time. In 1895, Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov reworked the choreography for their St Petersburg performance and this has remained the most popular version....

Mattress recycling has emerged as a recycling business opportunity in recent years. It has been aided by the greater than four million old mattresses and a similar number of box springs being disposed of every year, in conjunction with growing pressures to better manage this waste stream. Landfill pressures and environmental responsibility initiatives have helped position mattress recycling as an emerging opportunity within the recycling industry, with more mattress recycling operations continuing to open....

The Silver Star is the third-highest award for bravery in combat given by the United States military. The Silver Star honors service personnel who display exceptional valor while engaged in military combat operations against an enemy force. Personnel can also be honored for their service with friendly foreign troops in combat situations, even if the opposing force is one that the U.S. is not engaged in military conflict with. It also can be awarded posthumously....

According to a recent report from the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, SUVs did more poorly than cars when it comes to rollover statistics. Is your SUV one of the ones that is more prone to roll over than other types? NHTSA uses several sets of tests and information to come up with the scores. It uses real-world accident data (a calculation that essentially measures center of gravity). It also uses a dynamic test maneuver whereby a vehicle is quickly turned one way and then sharply the other way to trigger a roll-over....

It’s the dead of winter and you go out to your garage to warm up your car before heading to work—only to discover that you have no heat. Not only will your drive be cold and miserable, your teeth chattering and your hands near-frozen on the wheel, it might also be dangerous. Because if your car’s heater doesn’t work, your defrosters won’t, either. Which means you’ll likely spend the trip trying to wipe the frost off the inside of your windshield with a towel while driving....

The Code of Conduct (CoC) is the legal guide for the behavior of military members who are captured by hostile forces. If you are considering joining the military, you will be required to memorize this verbatim during your time in boot camp, basic training, Service Academy, ROTC, and OCS initial military training. The Code of Conduct, in six brief Articles, addresses those situations and decision areas that, to some degree, all military personnel could encounter....

Freak-folk music often refers to neo-hippies. Like so many musical genres, the parameters of ‘freak folk’ are ill-defined. But the ties that bind don’t always seem to have a lot to do with music. Largely about reviving ’60s ideology—as enshrined on LPs like Vashti Bunyan’s glorious Just Another Diamond Day, which was reviled in its time for its hippyish daydreaming— the freak-folkers were sold on the imagined mythology of the hippies....

Although rock grew up pretty quickly, getting more and more complicated in the process, its formative years were largely defined by simple chord structures: the I-IV-V jump blues progression that practically defined the genre in the ’50s, and also the slightly more complicated doo-wop progression which threw a minor into the mix. But there are a few songs, rare in Western pop music, that made it to Top 40 radio using only two chords and somehow not boring everyone to tears....

Complaints of back pain are common among inline, ice and roller skaters, and it is important to understand what may be causing your discomfort and what you can do to fix it. If you participate in aggressive, freestyle or figure skating activities – or any of the extreme skating styles – you probably do many maneuvers like jumps and spins that overuse your back muscles and your spine. Your back is also vulnerable to injury when you skate because it is often the target area for impact from falls and landing attempts in any of the roller sports disciplines....

First duty station selection is made (in either basic training or technical school/AIT/A-School), based ​upon your preferences, and the needs of the service. While the services will consider your preferences, the overriding deciding factor is where the military needs you the most. Some Navy jobs allow your assignment to be based on your class-standing in “A-School.” And of course, it goes without saying that assignments are based on valid vacancies. If you have the job of tank-fixer, you’re only going to be assigned to bases that have tanks to fix....

“I would not say that the future is necessarily less predictable than the past. I think the past was not predictable when it started.” “We do know of certain knowledge that he [ Osama Bin Laden] is either in Afghanistan, or in some other country, or dead.” “We know where they are. They’re in the area around Tikrit and Baghdad and east, west, south and north somewhat.” –on Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction “Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war....

Registration is the first point of contact with your guests, and a smooth check-in process keeps excitement levels high and sets the tone for a great event. On the flip side, a disorganized and time-consuming experience can leave the crowd grumbling all the way up until your event kicks off. With so much riding on the registration table, you definitely want to get it right the first time. Follow this checklist of essentials to ensure you get off to a good start....

Whether you’re a musician booking your own shows or a budding music promoter booking their first gig, the first step in the process is securing a site. When you’re farther along, you might hook up with a club that actively goes after and hires talent. But if you’re promoting your own show, here are some tips on how to book a venue. The right locale is crucial for making the night a success....

If you can keep your tenants happy in your rental property, it will make your life as a landlord easier. Happy tenants are less likely to complain and more likely to renew their lease agreement. Benefits Don’t Have to Find a New Tenant- You will avoid the time and hassle of screening new tenants for your rental.Avoid Vacancy Costs- When a tenant renews their lease, you will avoid spending money on costs to hold and market the property....

01 of 06 How to get up on a Wakeboard If you’re reading this article, then you already know that you want to start wakeboarding. And who could blame you? The allure of catching tons of air or popping an ultra stylish tail grab is enough to make anyone want to get started. But before you get your pilot wings you have to learn the basics. This step by step how to will do just that, you’ll learn the process of getting up in deep water and making turns....

Many potential inline or roller skaters want to know whether inline skating (sometimes called rollerblading) or quad roller skating is easier to master. Surprisingly, many people – young and old – become mobile on inline skates much faster than on traditional quad roller skates. That is because most well-made recreational inline skates offer a lot of rigid support for feet and ankles if they are the right size, buckled and laced up properly....

Question: What Equipment Do I Need to Start Kayaking? Getting into any sport can be an expensive affair. That is exactly why many beginners want to know what equipment they must have to get started. Below you will find an explanation of the essential gear that a kayaker must have as well as other non-essential equipment you may want to consider purchasing. Essential Kayaking Equipment Kayak: Whitewater kayaks are completely different from Sea or Touring kayaks....

Installing wall tile is a four-stage process involving surface prep, layout, applying adhesive and tiles, and grouting the tiles. Surface prep and choosing an adhesive are based on the tile location, while the other aspects are more or less standard for every job. Simple tile applications, such as backsplashes, are reasonable for most builders to tackle, but specialty jobs, like complex shower walls or steam rooms, are best left to tile contractors....