Laila Ali competed as a professional boxer from 1999 to 2007. She retired with 24 wins, no losses and 21 knockouts. Her knockout-to-win percentage was far higher than her famous father, heavyweight great Muhammad Ali. Below is a fight-by-fight listing of her record, starting with the most recent year. 2007 02-03 - Gwendolyn O’Neil, Kempton Park, South Africa, TKO 1 2006 11-11 - Shelley Burton, New York, TKO 4 2005...
What do the Chinese call their grandparents? It turns out that there is no simple answer. First, there are two Chinas: The People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, also known by its official name, the Republic of China. In addition, there are different dialects within the countries. Also, because of the difference in alphabets, there is some disagreement about how to spell the words using the English alphabet. The official language of both the People’s Republic and Taiwan is Mandarin, also known as Standard Chinese....
A poorly stocked wait station is the biggest pet peeve of almost every server and of restaurant owners as well. There’s nothing worse than reaching for a teapot or a box of tea only to realize that there’s nothing there. Making sure your wait stations are well stocked before every shift should be part of your staff’s daily side work. At the end of each shift, your employees shouldn’t leave until all the sugars have been filled and the ketchup bottles have been cleaned and filled....
If you’re entering into any kind of deal in the music industry where money and contracts are involved, you should probably hire an entertainment or music lawyer. You’re looking for someone who specializes in things like record label contracts, and who knows the industry. Finding an entertainment lawyer for the first time can be a little overwhelming, but it is possible to find one who understands your needs and your budget....
The two types of brakes used on modern cars are disc breaks and drum breaks. All new cars have disc brakes on the front wheels, while the rear wheels may use either disc or drum brakes. Disc Brakes Disc brakes, sometimes spelled as “disk” brakes, use a flat, disk-shaped metal rotor that spins with the wheel. When the brakes are applied, a caliper squeezes the brake pads against the disc just as you would stop a spinning disc by squeezing it between your fingers, and slows the wheel....
The most effective way to turn a mediocre fundraising event into an annual revenue generator is to secure sponsors to offset your largest expenses. Hosting an event by itself involves significant costs, especially when you factor in event rentals, catering, and marketing expenses. It is very difficult to absorb these costs and make a profit through ticket sales alone. This is where selling sponsorship packages can help, at the very least, balance your upfront costs so the event has a good chance to turn a profit....
The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust system, processing all exhaust leaving the engine before it can escape into the atmosphere. A bad or clogged catalytic converter can ultimately lead to engine failure, so it’s important to address the issue promptly. However, having catalytic converter problems doesn’t necessarily mean that the converter has to be replaced. You may be able to fix your catalytic converter without replacing it using one of the following methods....
Almost all music is centered around chords. Chords define the harmonic structure of each song and tell you which notes will sound good and which won’t. If you study music theory, you’ll spend a lot of time learning about what the different chords are and how they lead from one to another. Guitarists and pianists play full chords, simultaneously sounding every note that makes up each chord. They are the ones who really fill out the harmonies....
Setting up a Google AdWords account for PPC marketing is actually quite easy. The link will take you to where you need to start, and it won’t cost you anything until you place ads and get clicks. The real issue for many real estate agents who find PPC not so great is that they get started without a comprehensive plan for success. You see, the logical approach seems to be starting with setting up the account and campaigns....
Your car’s air conditioner is very similar to the AC unit in your home, and it uses many of the same types of components. The AC system in your vehicle may seem complicated, but it’s not. There are even some parts that you can service yourself. How Air Conditioning Works Any system that lowers air temperature operates in a similar fashion. First, take an affordable inert gas, like freon, and place it in a sealed system....
Nickelback has been one of the most popular bands of the 21st century, selling millions of albums and crossing over from their mainstream rock base to entice modern-rock listeners and pop fans as well. But their popularity is hardly unprecedented—in fact, Nickelback’s sound can be traced back to the early days of rock ’n’ roll and extends to new groups following in frontman’s Chad Kroeger’s footsteps. If you like Nickelback, you should check out these 10 similar artists who span 40 years of rock music....
Rory McIlroy is one of the best and one of the most famous golfers in the world, and that means people will be interested in who he’s dating. The answer: Nobody these days, because he’s a happily married man. Except for date nights with his wife, Erica Stoll, of course. In this article we’ll meet Erica Stoll and recount the great story of how they initially met, plus share some details of their wedding....
Pentatonix (formed 2011) is a five-member a capella singing group. They first gained fame when they won the third season of the NBC TV a capella singing competition show The Sing Off. Since then they have become known for their recordings of covers of popular hits and holiday music. Their initial ventures into recording original songs have been successful. Early Years Kirstie Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, and Scott Hoying grew up together and were schoolmates at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas....
Chicago, Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, Steve Miller, and N.W.A. were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 8, 2016 at Barclays Center in New York City. This year, the Hall of Fame is celebrating its 30th anniversary. On January 23, 1986, legendary artists James Brown, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and The Everly Brothers were inducted into the first class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City....
Once upon a time, anime was all but unknown outside of Japan except for a handful of shows that found their way overseas due to their marketing potential. Those few shows had a galvanizing effect on past and present fans and really brought Japanese animation to the mainstream, paving the way for the hundreds of series that would follow in the decades ahead. Before Sailor Moon and Pokemon arrived in the 1990s, these were the series that started it all....
Can’t make it out to the movies to catch a flick? No worries. Netflix has your back with an impressive selection of films and documentaries every rap head should see. This list includes documentaries about hip-hop culture and the related things hip-hop heads care about. All you need is a Netflix login. As of November 2018, 23 titles were available on Netfix in DVD form; if you crave instant gratification, two of them also are available for streaming:...
01 of 10 “Bad Romance” (2009) Courtesy Interscope “Bad Romance” is truly epic in sound and structure. It appeared as the lead single for Lady Gaga’s second collection of songs The Fame Monster. It cemented her status as a durable pop star who could grow the artistic quality of her music. The song was debuted at Paris Fashion Week in October 2009 at an Alexander McQueen runway show. Lady Gaga stated that it was an experimental pop record....
A “slice” is a type of golf shot in which the golf ball curves dramatically in flight from left to right (for a right-handed golfer). The slice can be played intentionally, but is usually the result of a mishit. Slices are the most common problem for recreational and high-handicap golfers. The shape of a sliced shot differs for right-handed golfers and left-handed golfers (although the causes - more on that below - are identical):...
According to The American Institute of Stress, job stress is the top source of stress for American adults and “it has escalated progressively over the past few decades” (The American Institute of Stress. Workplace Stress). Not only can it make you unhappy with your job and cause your performance to suffer, but it can also impact your physical and mental health. It is essential that you learn how to manage job stress before it leads to long-term problems from which it will be difficult to recover....
These hilarious book memes celebrate the joys and heartbreaks of immersing yourself in a good book. If you’ve ever found yourself staying up all night to get to the final page, or missed your subway stop because you’re lost in the world of fiction, then these book memes are for you. 01 of 28 Just Like a Hobbit Via Slaplaughter There’s nothing like cracking open a new book, knowing you’re about to immerse yourself in a new world for a little while....
