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During the Romantic period (roughly 1815-1910), composers used music to express themselves; orchestral music became more emotional and subjective than in previous eras. Composers were inspired by romantic love, the supernatural and even dark themes such as death. Some composers drew inspiration from the history and folk songs of their native country; others drew influences from foreign lands. How the Music Changed Tone color became richer; harmony became more intricate. Dynamics, pitch, and tempo had wider ranges, and the use of rubato became popular....

The shank is one of the worst (and most embarrassing) mishits in golf. A shank happens when the golfer hits the golf ball on the innermost portion of the clubface, so far toward the heel that the golf ball is contacted by the rounded hosel. Or, even worse, the golf ball misses the clubface entirely and solidly connects with the rounded hosel. And since the hosel is rounded, the ball can shoot off in just about any direction with various spins....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We recently asked our TPG Lounge members to share their all-time favorite points hotels in the Caribbean. Here’s a look at some of our favorite answers. (Some responses have been lightly edited for style and clarity. Note that we’ve included Cancun and Playa del Carmen since they’re both located along the Caribbean Sea).High Times at HyattWhether they’re scoring sweet hotel redemptions in Cancun or the Bahamas, our TPG Lounge readers definitely know what they’re doing when it comes to cashing in their precious points at Hyatt properties throughout the Caribbean....

Don’t be intimidated by transferring a drawing from paper to canvas. Many methods can be used, and some have been employed for centuries. Pins & Charcoal If you’re not worried about keeping the drawing pristine, you could treat it as a cartoon (the old masters meaning of the word, not a comic strip). That is, you could place the drawing on a cork board or carpet scrap, then take a pin and prick the drawing full of holes....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Slowly but surely, ride-share services are adapting to a drop in demand during the pandemic, adding tools aimed at boosting revenue during an especially challenging period.Lyft recently expanded its car-rental service, adding Lyft Rentals access to a handful of new cities, and now Uber is adding an improved prebooked ride option, called Uber Reserve.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Reciprocal play, or “reciprocals,” refers to an agreement between private, members-only country clubs to allow their members to play one another’s golf courses on an arranged basis. Not every private golf club has reciprocals with other private golf clubs, but many do. And at those that do, the reciprocal agreements are a bonus for members, a value-added perk. Clubs that have reciprocals often tout them to new members or potential recruits for membership....

Jump to Recipe If it’s your turn to host the next family get together and you need to know what to serve with BBQ ribs - I’ve got a the perfect list of sides for you! This list is full of classic cookout dishes and some surprising sides that will have everyone wanting to eat over at your place! A compilation of impressive sides to serve with ribs at your next BBQ!...

Update 7/20/21: This review originally stated that an accessible pool lift was not installed, as initially confirmed by the hotel. However, a TPG reader noted that the pool is indeed ADA compliant, and a front desk agent confirmed by phone that a lift is available.It would have to be a very special occasion for me to consider forking over $1,000 for nightly accommodations for two people. Yet I’ve spent plenty of nights at hotels that cost at least that much — and sometimes considerably more....

These air fryer frozen shrimp come straight out of the freezer and can still be on your table ready to eat in just 10 minutes! Cooking times are also noted for fresh shrimp, cooked frozen shrimp, and breaded frozen shrimp so you can have your fave cooked up in no time. Plus, you can make a tasty shrimp cocktail in a hurry too! Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe Keep this super easy shrimp recipe clean as you see here, which makes the perfect shrimp cocktails....

Amtrak is investing $7.3 billion in manufacturing 83 new trains for some interstate and Northeast routes, expected to serve more than 1.5 million riders annually, the company announced on Wednesday.Amtrak has contracted with manufacturer Siemens to produce the new fleet of trains they promise will modernize Amtrak service.The rail company has asked Siemens for further options for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak growth plans.(Screenshot courtesy Amtrak)“These new trains will reshape the future of rail travel by replacing our aging 40-to-50-year old fleet with state-of-the-art, American-made equipment,” Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn said in a statement....

It’s a color conundrum: Can you use a different blue for a limited-palette project if phthalo blue isn’t a color you already have? Can ultramarine, cobalt, or cerulean blue substitute well for it? It would be churlish to say no; if you don’t have phthalo blue, you may substitute ultramarine.Ultramarine is the best alternative because that color is also a transparent pigment with a good tinting strength. Cobalt is transparent but has a weak tinting strength, and cerulean blue is only semitransparent, also with a weak tinting strength....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“60” ground-experience=“5” cabin-seat=“15” amens-ife=“2” food-bev=“16” service=“22” pros=“Cheery crew and a free meal (and rum punch), even in coach.” cons=“Dated plane, the food and drink were pretty dismal and no amenities at all.” /]To celebrate our fifth anniversary, my wife and I decided on a long weekend away on the beaches of Grand Cayman.We’re both busy and didn’t want to leave our 4-year-old daughter with her grandparents too long....

When asked to name important artists of the ’80s, very few music fans of that era would leave Duran Duran off their short lists. And the reason for that consistent prominence is that the Birmingham, England quintet skillfully yet somehow not cynically combined the best musical and stylistic elements of the ’80s into its diverse and pleasing pop music formula. The Duran Duran sound may not have changed the world or perhaps even its listeners’ lives, but it certainly made them more lush and enjoyable....

This pineapple dump cake is a delectably rich, buttery, and quick dessert you are going to want to make all the time! All it takes is a box of white cake mix, canned pineapple, butter, and brown sugar. Full of delightful tropical pineapple flavor – this cake is just as delicious as it is easy! Easy Pineapple Dump Cake If you’re anything like me, you love pineapple and pineapple desserts! Who doesn’t love that sweet, tropical flavor?...

My quick and easy broccolini salad is the perfect weeknight side dish to pair with practically any main dish or meaty entree! It’s tossed with a delicious Asian-inspired dressing that elevates this dish to restaurant-quality! Crunchy, sweet, and a little spicy – my broccolini salad will have you coming back for more! Quick side salads are a must for my weeknight dinners – but sometimes I like to switch it up!...

Puerto Rico is a warm destination that attracts visitors throughout the year. The charming town of Aguadilla is a gem that is known for the sandy escape that is Crash Boat Beach. JetBlue is offering some discounted fares from East Coast cities to Aguadilla on Puerto Rico’s northwestern tip starting below $200 round-trip.Sign up for our daily newsletter for more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox.(Photo courtesy of Walter Bibikow/Getty Images)SecretFlying alerted us about the basic economy class fares to Aguadilla, which can be booked from April to May....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Frontier Airlines is having a one day sale today with flights starting at $29 for many routes, including flights from Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Denver, CO; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Las Vegas, NV and more for select dates in May and June.If you are interested in scoring any of these fares for $29, be sure to book sooner than later because during the past several sales that Frontier has offered, the fares sold out rather quickly....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Delta is back with another great flash sale! While there are several domestic and international options on the page, we’ve spotted some great deals to Tokyo. We’re seeing flights from around the country to Tokyo (NRT and HND) starting at just 30,000 SkyMiles plus taxes and fees in Main Cabin. Comfort+ tickets are starting at 42,000 SkyMiles.Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more travel tips!...

Jump to Recipe These saucy stir-fried lo mein noodles are packed with fresh veggies and they only take about 15 minutes to make! Enjoy this tasty vegetable lo mein as-is, or add your choice of protein for an incredible chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp lo mein! Easy Lo Mein Noodles Recipe Wave goodbye to takeout, because now you can make authentic lo mein noodles at home in a matter of minutes!...

Bad news for Emirates fans: The airline has once again devalued its Skywards loyalty program by raising award redemption prices on many tickets.Last year, Emirates devalued Skywards when it removed certain first-class award tickets, making these redemptions more expensive. This time, many business-class awards have gotten more expensive, as reported by One Mile at a Time. The unannounced changes raise the price of many one-way business-class awards from the U.S. by more than 15,000 miles....