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Rap-rock has been a thriving music scene since the end of the 20th century, but how did it come into being? To understand rap-rock and better appreciate the genre’s essential songs, we first need to look back at the early days of hip-hop to chart its rise in popularity and eventual acceptance by the rock community. Rap-Rock’s Origins: Hip-Hop Is Born (Early 1980s) When hip-hop blossomed in the early 1980s, it couldn’t have been more diametrically opposed to rock music....

Like the German oma and the Italian nonna, the Spanish abuela is a well-known name for a grandmother. It is sometimes shortened to abuelita, which literally means “little grandmother” and is often used as a term of affection. Abuelita is sometimes shortened to lita or litta. More informal terms that may be used include tata and yaya. In the Spanish language, many words use the -o ending for males and the -a ending for females....

Retailing is a global industry, so a frequently asked question focuses on how global retail companies compare to each other. Specifically, which retail clothing chain is the world’s largest? Is It Walmart? Many people think that because Walmart is the world’s largest retail chain and because it sells clothing and fashion accessories, it must, therefore, be the largest retailer of fashion apparel. But strictly speaking, most retail industry experts wouldn’t necessarily define all clothing as “fashion” apparel, and because Walmart stores are classified around the world as either discount department stores or hypermarkets, the chain wouldn’t technically be defined an apparel retailer....

Heavy metal is one of the newer genres of music. Most experts put its beginnings in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Since that beginning, metal has grown and evolved, spawning a multitude of genres and subgenres. In the ’80s some heavy metal became mainstream, but throughout the years it been mainly an underground phenomenon. Even though most people have heard of Def Leppard or Judas Priest, the huge majority of metal bands are unknown to the mainstream....

Transmission problems can be a serious—and costly—issue. Even before a transmission completely fails, poor shifting and unpredictable behavior in general can make your car or truck far less than a pleasure to drive. In some cases, a transmission problem can be traced to a minor issue, which means you can dodge paying a huge repair bill. In the letter below, an owner describes his Toyota Camry’s transmission issue. For cars built after 1998, a detailed trail of OBD (on-board diagnostic) codes is available, which is helpful in diagnosis....

When school’s out for summer, you need a great soundtrack to go with it. Like oldies and want to celebrate the end of a school year or reminisce about your school days? ​Check out these songs about the end of school — they never go out of style. When school’s out for summer, you need a great soundtrack to go with it. Like oldies and want to celebrate the end of a school year or reminisce about your school days?...

Since dogs are perhaps the only animals that the internet adores as much as cats, it makes sense that there are tons of very funny dog memes circulating online. Here’s a rundown of the most popular (and most hilarious) dogs to ever hit the web. 01 of 24 Winking Collie Via We Know Memes. The perfect meme to add that sarcastic touch to any sentiment. I mean, sure it is. Riiiight....

Yikes! Weddings are more expensive than ever! In 2016, there were 2.25 million marriages in the US. The average cost of a wedding went up to $35,329. The wedding dress alone has an average cost of $1,505. Feeling a bit guilty about any of that? You do not have to give up your wedding to feel better, however. Just think about charity when planning every aspect of your wedding. You’ll be happier and make the world a better place at the same time....

Before you check out a used piano, learn about its background. Ask the seller about the brand, model, year of manufacture, and if possible, the piano’s serial number. You can ​use the information to find the piano’s value before you even leave your house. 01 of 08 Why Are They Selling the Piano? The reasons for selling a piano are plenty; make sure those reasons aren’t going to cost you. Watch out for reasons like: “It’s taking up space,” or “I could use the money....

Adultery is a rather difficult and ugly process to prove in a military court of law. In most state’s civilian court, this act is not illegal, but in some states it is a Class B Misdemeanor. Within the military it is also against the Uniform Code of Military Justice and can be punishable by fines and jail time if processed and proven. The Big Question? If you are legally separated and begin dating while in the military, can you get in trouble for adultery?...

The Zodiac is illustrated by symbols that represent the sign meanings through their pictography. Though the line drawings are simple, they carry a lot of meaning. Here are the symbols (also known as glyphs) used to represent the signs of the Zodiac and the planets in astrology. 01 of 23 Earth Symbol Public domain The Earth is grounding point of a chart, for a specific location and time. This is the symbol used for Earth in astronomy and alchemy, and by some astrologers....

Most people think of heavy metal music as being particularly challenging to play on guitar, and in many cases, they’re right. Much heavy metal music features blisteringly fast guitar parts. There’s good news for metal fans who are novice guitarists, though: Some classic heavy metal songs are fairly easy to play. These heavy metal song tabs are suitable for novice guitarists who want to improve their skill at playing metal music....

Eyebrow shaping and grooming often needs to change as the years pile on and we leave our youth behind. What worked for you when you were a teenager, a twenty-something or maybe even into your 30s to shape and groom your brows, may not be doing you justice now when 40 or more. As women age they tend to not grow as much eyebrow hair or start to lose it, especially on the ends....

Coumarin is a chemical compound with a sweet, distinctive vanilla-like odor with grassy elements, which makes it a popular fragrance ingredient. Found naturally in some plants, coumarin may also be produced synthetically. It is used by perfumers as a base note to add warmth and depth and is found in some of today’s best-selling designer perfumes. Where Coumarin Is Found As a natural substance, Coumarin is usually derived from the tomka bean but is also found in other plants, including lavender, sweetgrass, and sweet clover....

Is that music deal on the table a good one or should you run the other way? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. Check out these common music industry scenarios and see if you can spot the good music deals from the unfair music deals. Scenario One You’re trying to land your first gig, and the booking agent at your chosen venue says that they’re willing to give you a shot....

Vertical or indoor farming is increasingly heralded as the future of modern agriculture. While there is no established economics of vertical farming, the increasing amount of investment in large scale vertical farming by several large indoor farming companies is a good step forward. These companies have been able to raise millions of dollars to expand their current facilities and establish new ones. (To read more about the economics and finance of indoor farming, a premier source is Agfunder....

When you lease a car, you are basically renting it. Leasing is advantageous if you like to get a new car every two to three years, as it can lower your car payments or give you the opportunity to drive a more expensive car with a payment comparable to a less expensive car, such as a Lexus on a Toyota budget. The chief disadvantage to leasing is that you must make a decision about buying a new car once the lease is up; you generally won’t be able to keep the car an extra month or two while you decide what to buy next....

If you’re an Ellen DeGeneres fan, you’ve probably dreamed of getting tickets to a taping of her talk show in Los Angeles. The good news is that tickets are free. The bad news is that tapings often fill up weeks in advance. But if you can plan far enough in advance, getting free tickets to see “Ellen” is easy. Here’s how: Visit the show’s online ticket calendar. Tapings are scheduled Monday through Thursday....

Most foundations today prefer that you send a proposal letter (aka letter of inquiry, or LOI) rather than a full grant proposal, especially when your nonprofit first approaches it for funding. A letter of inquiry is a bit like auditioning for a part in a play. Why spend both your time and that of the funder if it turns out you’re not a good fit? Even when you’ve done an excellent job of researching which foundations you should approach for funding, it’s hard to be sure that your organization and that foundation is a good fit....

Marlon Brando was an American actor whose approach to performing influenced multiple generations of actors. In films like A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) and On the Waterfront (1954), Brando helped introduce a new style of acting to Hollywood and to audiences, while his later roles in films like The Godfather (1972), Superman (1978), and Apocalypse Now (1979) drew praise for his performances but made headlines for his challenging behind-the-scenes behavior....