Cat Stevens was born Steven Demetre Georgiou; since 1978 he has been known as Yusuf Islam. He was born in London in July 1948. His father was a Greek Cypriot and his mother was Swedish, and they divorced when he was 8 years old. By then, though, he had developed a love and affinity for playing the piano, sparking an interest in music that would last the rest of his life....
In his 2018 book, Crushing It, social media expert Gary Veynerchuk continues to stress the importance of Facebook for building a brand. He says, “…if you’re going to build a personal brand and try to monetize it, you have to to have a Facebook page. Period.” Facebook has close to two billion users, with nearly a billion of them using it every day. If you’re business isn’t on Facebook, you’re missing out on opportunities....
Yes, it’s a pain, but waxing remains one of the preferred methods of removing hair from the underarms, upper lip, chin, eyebrows, bikini area, arms, and legs. Since it plucks hair from the root, it leaves skin smoother and provides longer lasting results than shaving. Waxing does pose some potential problems, though. Good techniques and maintenance are essential. One thing to keep in mind is you usually need about a quarter-inch of hair growth in order for the wax to have a better grip; this means you won’t be able to be hair-free 100 percent of the time....
Golf balls are covered in dimples, indentations in the ball’s surface. But just how many of those little dimples are there on golf balls? The number of dimples on today’s golf balls typically ranges between 300 and 500, with variations between make and model of golf balls. Within that broader range, there is a narrower band from around 320 dimples to around 420 dimples that most golf balls fit into, and the majority of golf balls today have dimple counts in the 300s....
Bowling with the right ball will dramatically improve your scores and consistency, but there are so many types and sizes of balls. For beginners, finding the right ball is often a daunting and overwhelming task, so you may want to consult your local pro shop or bowling-center operator for help. Find Your Ideal Ball Weight Some say your ball should be approximately 10 percent of your body weight, up to the maximum 16 pounds....
Love it or hate it, if you’re in advertising, you will have to give a presentation at some point. The ability to sell your own work, and sell it well, is vital to your success as a copywriter, art director, designer, or creative director. If you’re in the accounting department, it will be a weekly occurrence. If you’re in the creative department, it may not happen as much as you’d like, but it will happen....
Traditional businesses have a team of people taking care of the multiple tasks required to manage and grow the business. The accountant or bookkeeper tracks and manages money. The marketing department creates advertisements, writes press releases, and manages social media. The tech geeks build and maintain the website and phone apps. But most home business owners start by wearing all the business startup and management hats. While doing everything a great way to learn all aspect of running a business, it can easily become overwhelming....
Are you good with time and money? Can you get people to work well together and on deadline? If you already have at least five years of experience in the business and creative sides of film-making, line producing might be the right film industry career for you. Role Line producers must determine the “above the line” costs for writers, producers, directors, and cast and the “below the line” costs for all other aspects of the production....
As standup paddleboarding increases in popularity, more people are considering purchasing their own SUP and paddle. This, of course, leads to the question of what type of paddleboard to buy and how much to spend. Like any of these types of decisions, there are many factors that will lead to the final choice of the SUP equipment that is purchased. Here is a review of some of the factors that will play into the decision on whether to buy a plastic paddleboard or the traditional fiberglass paddleboards....
When baking a cake, you can gather all the ingredients and mix it up yourself, or you can buy one that’s already been baked. Starting a home business offers the same option. You can assemble your business from scratch, or buy one that is fully formed. You just need to decide which option is best for you. Here are the pros and cons, and some things to think about as you determine what business to start, and whether or not you should go it alone or buy an existing business....
The following list includes some of the most famous Brazilian songs ever recorded in history. This selection of tracks was produced by a group of artists responsible for shaping the sounds of Brazilian music. If you want to get a feeling for this wonderful music, these singles will lead you in the right direction. 10 of 10 Os Mutantes – “Panis et Circensis” (1968) This song is probably the most prominent hit from the album with the same name....
Recently, it was announced that Scion is discontinuing the xB and tC models. Don’t let that discourage you from purchasing either going forward as used cars. It seems like more and more is being written about what is known as orphan cars—cars that have been discontinued by their manufacturers. Mostly it has to do with poor sales and declining interest in the vehicles. That’s not quite what Scion is claiming about the Scion xB and the Scion tC....
Veterinary technicians assist vets in diagnosing and treating animals in private clinics, animal hospitals, and research facilities. The job includes testing blood, urine, stool, and other samples, administering vaccines and other medications under a veterinarian’s direction, administering anesthesia and otherwise preparing animals for surgery, and any other task necessary to help vets with the care and treatment of animals. Veterinary technicians require specific training and must be licensed, as opposed to veterinary assistants, who are not able to perform tests or administer medications, among other limitations....
The “BB” in BB cream stands for Blemish Balm, but you don’t have to have a single blemish on your skin to use it and love it. BB creams are great for everyone with any skin tone and any skin type. Learn where BB creams came from, how to use them, and which ones we recommend buying. Where Exactly Did BB Creams Originate? BB cream was created more than 50 years ago by German doctor Christine Schrammek....
When the dress code on an invitation reads “cocktail attire,” it suggests a dark suit worn with a tie (a navy or charcoal grey suit is best) for men, and a shorter, party-ready dress for women, such as a little black dress or even dressy separates like a skirt and blouse. Cocktail attire is less dressy than “formal” attire and much more casual than “black tie.” There is a playfulness and festive attitude implied with cocktail attire, which is why you’ll often see it on invitations for holiday parties, weddings, receptions, class reunions, and anniversary celebrations....
When companies have a project where they can use the Agile project methodology, they can also use a framework called Scrum. Instead of having a formulated project management methodology where roles are specifically defined and the process is rigidly applied, Scrum offers a framework within which the team makes a lot of the decisions when they have to be made, rather than subscribing to a timeline. The Scrum methodology was developed in the 1990s alongside the Agile methodology, as a method to allow teams to work together to get products developed....
Celeste Aida Context within the Opera The Egyptian army officer Radames sings “Celeste Aida” in the first act of Verdi’s famous opera, Aida, after the Egyptian High Priest, Ramfis, warns him that warriors from Ethiopia have been spotted marching towards the Nile valley. Radames expresses in this aria his hopes to be appointed the head of the Egyptian army in order to accomplish two things: lead his country to victory against Ethiopia and to rescue his lover, Aida, an Ethiopian princess captured by Egyptian soldiers....
To a large extent, the following songs help to explain why Maná has become the most popular Mexican Rock band in history. Led by Fher Olvera (vocals), Juan Diego Calleros (bass), Sergio Vallin (lead guitar) and Alex Gonzalez (drums), the band emerged in the 1980s “rock en Español” movement. This list offers a mixed selection of classic and contemporary hits covering some of the most influential albums ever produced by the band....
The 2000s were a tough time in the music business. Artists bypassed record labels to release music independently. What’s more, online file sharing and music streaming disrupted the radio industry, and the biggest record store chains went out of business. Amid the industry chaos, pop music still thrived, with hip-hop and dance music leading the way. Hip-hop acts such as the Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, and Nelly dominated the top of the charts, along with danceable hits from pop stars such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Shakira....
Hats are back, and they are a fashion girl’s best friend! If you’ve been on Instagram lately, or watched a music video, you know that fashion influencers and celebrities have decided that hats are a super important accessory. Plus, sometimes you just need to wear one, whether it’s to protect your head from cold weather, to shade your face from the sun, wind, or rain, or just to hide a bad hair day....
