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Maybe you’ve been considering lost opportunities in your youth, remembering how you always dreamed of becoming a lawyer. You finished college and life happened. Maybe you started raising a family, but one thing led to another and you never got around to continuing your education. Is it too late? Are you ever too old for law school? Many would tell you no. As the economy continues to struggle—and it will always continue to have its ups and downs—more people are going to law school later in life....

These airmen oversee all the education and training programs for maintenance, operations, and support personnel across the Air Force. They prepare education services and develop curriculum and instructor activities, and in many cases administer the training courses themselves. The Air Force categorizes this job as Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 3S2X1. Duties of Air Force Education and Training Specialists These airmen develop and evaluate education and training programs in departments across the Air Force....

Thousands of blues albums were released in the years between 2000 and 2009, and the decade not only brought us exciting, late-career masterpieces from blues veterans like B.B. King and Buddy Guy but also introduced us to fresh young talents like Nick Moss and Watermelon Slim that will continue to entertain us for years. Although it’s a monster chore to ​distill hundreds of worthy blues releases down to a mere “best of” list for the decade of the 2000s, these are the blues albums that will withstand the test of time to be seen as essential additions to any blues fan’s collection in the years to come....

For generations, anglers have relied upon electric trolling motors to silently propel their boats into areas where an arrival using a gas powered outboard would spook every fish in the neighborhood. Although they were originally designed for use in freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers, over the past few decades, saltwater anglers have also begun to discover how valuable they can be when fishing in the ocean, a bay or a coastal lagoon....

01 of 07 Build Your Own Pro Grade Skateboard Build Your Own Skateboard. Jamie O’Clock When buying a new skateboard, you basically have two options - you can buy a complete skateboard (that’s one that is already assembled for you), or you can piece together your own custom skateboard that fits you exactly! There’s nothing wrong with buying a complete skateboard - go for it! But, if you want to design your own, these step-by-step instructions will take you through all of the details of picking out the right sizes and shapes of all the parts that go into a skateboard....

A fingerprint analyst is a scientist who studies, evaluates, and preserves fingerprints (and sometimes handprints and footprints) as part of an investigation into a crime. Fingerprint analysis remains an important career within forensic science, which is the application of science to criminal and civil law. A fingerprint analyst falls under the broader category of forensic science technician. The job is also known as a fingerprint examiner, forensic print analyst, and latent fingerprint analyst....

Achieving a balance between professional and personal life is a challenge in today’s fast-paced legal industry. The traditional 8 to 5 Monday-Friday work schedule no longer suits many employees. Perhaps you have young children, are pursuing a degree, have a chronic medical condition or care for elderly parents. Whatever the reason, today’s workplace offers a number of strategies to strike a better work-life balance. One way to gain more flexibility is through alternative work schedules that provide greater flexibility or reduced hours....

For years Formula 1 qualifying was a one-hour session with all the cars running simultaneously and the fastest driver taking pole position, the second fastest taking the second position, etc. But as there was a limit on laps and tires, the fastest cars - like Michael Schumacher in his Ferrari - would not go on the track at all until the last minutes, then take the top positions. It was not much of a spectacle and required a change to the regulations....

Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899—June 22, 1987) changed dancing in movies forever. He kicked off his career in vaudeville, then moved to the Broadway stage, and finally achieved his greatest stardom in Hollywood. His professional career lasted more than 75 years. Fast Facts: Fred Astaire Known For: Dancer and actor who revolutionized dance in filmGiven Name: Frederick AusterlitzBorn: May 10, 1899 in Omaha, NebraskaDied: June 22, 1987 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaSpouse: Phyllis Potter (m....

A measure is the section of a ​musical staff that comes between two barlines. Each measure satisfies the specified time signature of the staff. For example, a song written in 4/4 time will hold four quarter note beats per measure. A song written in 3/4 time will hold three quarter note beats in each measure. A measure can also be referred to as a “bar,” or sometimes in written directives in common musical languages as the Italian misura, the French mesure or the German Takt....

When we think about a small business, we often think of companies that are started from a kitchen table or in a garage. We also often think of building a legacy with that business for the ones that will come after us. The idea of leaving behind something bigger than ourselves or the business we started is a very enticing concept for many entrepreneurs. What a Legacy Means in Business...

Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky (June 17, 1882–April 6, 1971) was a Russian-born composer who became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1945. He is recognized as one of the most innovative classical composers of the 20th century. His ballets Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring are landmarks of classical music composition. Fast Facts: Igor Stravinsky Full Name: Igor Fyodorovich StravinskyOccupation: Musical composerKnown For: Innovative balletsBorn: June 17, 1882, in Saint Petersburg, RussiaDied: April 6, 1971, in New York, New YorkSpouses: Katya Nossenko (m....

Every day more and more information is thrown at you. New mail, reports from various committees, invoices, proposals, and more all hit your desk several times a day. You are too busy to deal with it right away so it just begins to pile up. Your desktop begins to look like a war zone. The problem here is not that your desk is messy; the problem is that important stuff gets lost....

01 of 05 Jeans That Flatter a Petite Figure The right jeans can do wonders for a petite frame. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images If you’re a petite woman, you’ve probably been on a life-long hunt for the perfect jeans to elongate your legs, streamline your figure, and make you look well proportioned. But because not all short women are made the same, neither are the jeans made for petite bodies – so it’s super-important to know which denim brands and styles will flatter your shape best....

Premise: In this cult favorite hybrid of slasher and police actioner, hard-boiled New York City policeman Matt Cordell (Robert Z’Dar) is framed and put in jail, where he’s attacked by prisoners. He returns (From the dead? It’s debatable.) seeking revenge on those who wronged him…and anyone else who gets in his way. Warning: spoilers ahead! Maniac Cop (1988) © Synapse A shadowy serial killer dressed as a policeman walks the streets of New York City, murdering people and sending the city into a panic....

The Marine Corps fraternization policy is contained in Marine Corps Manual 1100.4. Fraternization is the term used to describe improper personal and business relationships among Marines of different ranks or positions. When contact and relationships exceed these standards and become those of “buddies” or peers, then fraternization exists. Under the Marine Corps policy, commanders are instructed to look at the facts and circumstances of each case: Is there a compromise of the chain of command?...

Pluto is the great revealer, but often there’s a dark night before the rebirth. Pluto brings to mind purging, exorcising, and releasing buried power or core truths. It’s the planet of creative destruction, and transits can feel like extended ordeals. Look for the Zodiac sign and house position of Pluto at the time of your birth. Look for the Pluto symbol on any birth chart. Pluto’s Dark Ordeals In the birth chart, Pluto shows the area of life where you’ll personally face the intense powers of creation and destruction....

Caulk is a material that is used on almost every single structural project. Caulk has many uses in the construction industry and almost every construction professional has come in contact with caulk at least once in their lifetime. Follow these recommendations on how to remove caulk from your surface using non-electromechanical tools. Use a Utility Knife to Remove Old Caulk A utility knife is a common tool, with an electrical joint cutter, that is used for cutting and removing elastic caulk from surfaces....

When thinking of World War II, most immediately imagine Europe. The Pacific Ocean theater of World War II was when the Army divisions and the Marines fought against the Japanese. This major theatre of the war began on March 30, 1942. The Japanese also fought against The United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and other Allied nations. In many ways, it can be considered more violent and intense than anything the Nazis provided in Europe....

Whether you’re a lighting pro, a student, or an aficionado, don’t miss this comprehensive list of mobile lighting apps that may be just what you need when working on your next production. Best of all, they’re just as mobile as your trusty tool belt. BeamCalc Developer: West Side Systems Developer’s Website: http://westsidesystems.com/f-pl/f-beam/beam.htmlListing (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beamcalc/id287943253?mt=8Price: $14.99​​Description: BeamCalc calculates the geometry and photometry of spotlight beams. By placing and directing up to three light sources (chosen from the BeamCalc library included), you’ll be able to evaluate and compare lighting characteristics such as elevation angle, beam and field pool width, illumination, and shadow length....