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Track veterinarians inspect racehorses to verify that they are fit for competition. Duties Track veterinarians are licensed equine practitioners tasked with ensuring that all racehorses at a track are healthy and sound for competition. They are employed by the racetrack association and are not available for personal hire by trainers seeking veterinary care for their animals. Track veterinarians observe horses during morning workouts, inspect entries in the paddock area before each race, and closely monitor the starting gate area as horses are loaded....

Skate shoes aren’t cheap, and with the abuse of skateboarding they always wear out fast. But sometimes the problem is something small, like a worn through toe cap, or a hole or tear somewhere else. That’s where Shoe Goo comes in! Shoe Goo (from Eclectic) is a special glue-like thick adhesive that dries into something like rubber. It sticks great to shoes, and is the penny-conscious skater’s best friend! Even if you do have all the money you want, you might have a favorite pair of skate shoes that you want to keep functional just because they are so comfortable....

Gunite and shotcrete are two trade terms for different types of sprayed concrete. Sprayed concrete was developed as a construction solution for tunnels, underground structures, slope stabilization, structural repairs, and swimming pools. The process involves a mortar or small-aggregate concrete that is sprayed with air power onto surfaces at a high velocity. The force of the concrete spray consolidates and compacts the material and ensures that it adheres to the host surface....

Based on the novel “The Bride of Lammermoor” by Sir Walter Scott, Gaetano Donizetti’s 1835 opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” tells the story of a woman forced to marry a man she does not love in order to improve her family’s fortunes. The Mad Scene from ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ The aria “Il Dolce Suono” (translation: “the sweet sound”) is a challenging piece to sing. It is usually performed by a coloratura soprano, that is, a female singer who can add flourishes such as trills, runs and cadenzas to a song beyond its composed melody....

Listed below are ten of the most important musicians of early jazz. In the beginning of the 1900s, the innovations of these instrumentalists laid the groundwork for jazz to evolve into the vibrant art form it is today. Listed below are ten of the most important musicians of early jazz. In the beginning of the 1900s, the innovations of these instrumentalists laid the groundwork for jazz to evolve into the vibrant art form it is today....

Finding an apartment to rent can be a challenge for any tenant. For prospective tenants with no credit, renting an apartment is even more challenging. Many landlords are hesitant to rent to a tenant with no credit history. Here are ten tips for renting an apartment with no credit. Get a Co-Signer The easiest way to rent an apartment with no credit history is to have someone with good credit co-sign the lease with you....

Joining the military is not for those “with nowhere else to go.” The military requires applicants to be of good moral standing. This means a recruit must not have committed any serious crimes. Misdemeanors, by nature and definition, are not necessarily serious crimes like a felony would be, but depending on the severity of the issue, number of times a misdemeanor was committed, and at what age it was committed, a recruit may apply for a waiver....

When Cancer and Sagittarius meet, sparks may fly, but not necessarily the right kind. One is a sidewinder, while the other is a wanderer. A young Sagittarius may come across as a player, casting a wide romantic net, which sets off alarms for the security-minded Crab. Through the eyes of swift-moving Sagittarius, Cancer can seem like a wet blanket, especially if the Crab attempts to hold on with those tenacious pincers....

01 of 06 How to Find the Right Shorts For You Getty Images / Kirstin Sinclair Shorts are a summer essential, but finding the right pair to flatter your figure and work with your body type isn’t always easy. Let’s be honest: Sometimes shorts can be the worst. Don’t worry! We’re here to help with a quick, down-and-dirty guide to finding the best shorts for your body shape—to hide the parts you want to hide and to show off your best assets....

“In America, anyone can become president. That’s the problem.““Bipartisan usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out.““Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity.““Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.““Conservatives say if you don’t give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. As for the poor, they tell us they’ve lost all incentive because we’ve given them too much money.““Have you ever wondered why Republicans are so interested in encouraging people to volunteer in their communities?...

Running a successful retail store is challenging and demanding work. It requires hiring and guiding staff, managing inventory, handling finances, and marketing your wares. There are a number of resources available to improve at retail management, but there also are some broader areas where focus is needed. These include customers, your staff, and day-to-day responsibilities. Customers Customers are the lifeblood of your retail business and everything from store design to staff training must center on satisfying those customers....

If you choose a major that will position you to work in one of the highest-paying jobs for graduates, you can earn a comfortable salary straight out of college. Given the rising cost of higher education and the loan liability that many graduates have accumulated, college students are carefully considering the income potential of their degrees. If you’re an undergraduate, salary is one of the factors to consider when you’re matching your interests to career options....

In most industries, employee pensions went out with the stand-alone fax machine and three-button suit, but in government, pension plans are still common. Government retirement systems provide a healthy complement to Social Security and personal investments. These three elements make up the three-legged stool of government retirement. Government Employee Pension Plans As in all government expenditures, taxpayers ultimately foot the bill, but they are not the only ones with “skin in the game....

Even those who aren’t really familiar with the world of professional wrestling have likely heard of the Undertaker (born Mark William Calaway in 1965). The name has a certain ring to it that’s not easily forgotten. Wrestling fans know that there are many Undertaker legends, and most know better than to believe them. Many of the famous stories about the wrestler are simply not true—they’re myths and urban legends. The Undertaker Was Introduced as Kane...

Margot Fonteyn is regarded by many people as one of the greatest classical ballerinas of all time. Her entire ballet career was spent with the Royal Ballet. Fonteyn’s ballet dancing was characterized by excellent technique, sensitivity to music, grace, and passion. Her most famous role was Aurora in Sleeping Beauty. Early Life Fonteyn was born in Reigate, Surrey on May 18, 1919. She was given the name Margaret Hookham at birth by her English father and Irish-Brazilian mother....

You’re a beginning golfer, but you’re really not sure if you want to go through the time, effort and expense of taking golf lessons. Should you take lessons? Absolutely, positively, yes. Yes, yes, yes! Do you have to take golf lessons? Of course not. Can you pick up golf and improve on your own? Yes, and that is the route that many golfers take. Look Into Golf Lessons But beginners should always look into lessons....

Composer Giuseppe Verdi Premiered December 24, 1871 - Khedivial Opera House in Cairo Setting of Aida Verdi’s Aida takes place in ancient Eygpt. Famous Arias from Aida “Celeste Aida” Lyrics and English Text Translation Aida, ACT 1 Outside of the royal palace near Memphis, Ramfis (Egypt’s high priest) informs Radames (a young warrior) that armies from Ethiopia are making their way towards the Nile valley. Radames expresses his hope of being appointed the commander of Egypt’s army where he can lead his troops to victory, as well as rescue Aida, his Ethiopian lover captured by Egyptian troops....

Chances are, you’ve heard of someone whose father is out of the picture—maybe the story is your own. You probably wonder why someone’s father would willingly estrange himself from his children, and a study from the Center for the Demography of Health and Aging University of Wisconsin-Madison has brought some of the reasons divorced fathers lack relationships with their adult children to light. Using data from 2000-2008, the study extends the existing literature on post-divorced fathers and their relationships with adult children....

‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ Chords Chords Used: D | G | A | E Get chords for other Christmas songs D A DOn the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,D G D A DA partridge in a pear tree.D A DOn the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,DTwo turtle doves,D G D A DAnd a partridge in a pear tree.D A DOn the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me,DThree French hens, two turtle doves,D G D A DAnd a partridge in a pear tree....

A former child star who grew into an Academy Award-nominated actress in her adult years, Natalie Wood would best be remembered for her great performances had it not been for her tragic and still unsolved death. Wood appeared in several small roles as a child before becoming a star from Miracle on 34th Street (1947). She graduated to more adult characters in the following decade, most notably in Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and The Searchers (1956), and began earning accolades for her work....