From Jorge Ben to Antonio Carlos Jobim, Brazilian music has a rich history of singers, songwriters and performers who brought a bit of soul and rhythm to the world. This list of top Brazilian music artists includes some of the most talented entertainers emerging in the Latin music community. Although this list is short for a country whose musical universe is infinite, each one of the following artists deserves to be part of it....
R&B wedding reception music is, like all wedding reception music, admittedly a little sweet and sappy, but, to paraphrase 1980s one-hit wonder Oran “Juice” Jones, a wedding reception without a soaring love song or three is like cornflakes without the milk. Love songs—particularly R&B love songs—have traditionally played a significant role in weddings, be it during the actual ceremony, at the reception, or on the honeymoon. Here are some of the better wedding-themed R&B songs, featuring tracks by artists like Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Brian McKnight, Jill Scott, and other vocalists known for evoking warm emotions in their music....
There have been a lot of wise and insightful statements about bicycling made by a variety of colorful figures over the years. Here are 18 notable quotes, mostly from people famous for other reasons, and one from at least one person you would not expect to ride a bicycle at all. 01 of 18 Francis Willard, American Author and Suffragette Library of Congress “Tens of thousands who could never afford to own, feed and stable a horse, had by this bright invention enjoyed the swiftness of motion which is perhaps the most fascinating feature of material life....
If you’re in the market for a used truck that is marketed as “America’s Best Truck,” then the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is for you. 2007 Silverado Configurations Regular, Extended, Crew Cab5’ 8" short bed, 6’ 6" standard bed, 8’ long bedTrim levels: WT, LT, LTZ2WD or 4WD Silverado Engines 4.3L V-6, rated 195 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. Standard on WT regular cab and 2WD extended cab trucks. 4.8L V-8, rated 295 hp and 305 lb....
The 2008 Honda CBR1000RR – along with its competition, which includes the Suzuki GSXR-1000, Buell 1125R, and to a lesser extent, the Ducati 1098 – is a lot of bike for the street. In fact, though Honda calls the CBR1000RR a street bike, its press introduction was held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. It’s no wonder the Japanese manufacturer wants to show off their new CBR1000RR at a track; underneath its slightly updated skin, it bears almost no resemblance to its predecessor....
Along with providing quality good and services, marketing is one of your most important daily activities. Without marketing, you won’t have customers or clients; and as a result, you won’t have a business. The challenge is in finding your market and enticing them to check your business out. Below you’ll find 50+ ways you can market your home business, but before you start marketing willy nilly, you should first answer the following questions:...
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of learning guitar is that it initially seems impossible to play anything that sounds good. While it is true that it takes some time to learn the techniques needed to play songs well, the real reason most new guitarists sound bad is that their guitar isn’t in tune. Here is a guitar tuning tutorial that, with a little practice, should allow you to keep your instrument in tune....
Radio controlled vehicles have two types of antennas. There’s an antenna on the transmitter or controller that sends messages to the RC and one on the receiver (in the RC vehicle) that receives those messages. The radio system for your RC is tuned to a specific frequency and a specific length of antenna. The transmitter antenna might be a solid metal tube or a piece of flexible wire with an end cap (which may or may not retract into the controller) or a telescoping antenna where the sections nest inside each other when collapsed....
Architects design structures such as houses, apartment complexes, shopping centers, office buildings, and factories. In addition to considering their physical appearance, they also make sure these structures will be functional, safe, economical, and suit the needs of the people who will use them. The majority of the time, architects work in an office. There, they meet with clients, draft plans, work on cost estimates, file permit applications with municipal building departments, and help clients set up agreements with contractors....
There are hundreds of variations of putters out there, but there are three basic types when it comes to putter length: the conventional putters, belly putters, and long putters. What putter length is best for you? The easiest answer is that it’s completely a matter of personal preference. If you’re thinking of going away from a conventional putter to a belly or long putter, you simply need to get on a putting green and see which putter length feels best and produces the best results....
An import/export business plan is important for defining your company’s present status and internal goals and commitment, but it is also required if you plan to measure results. Where do you start? Begin by adopting the skills, interests, and resources you already have. Then, learn about importing/exporting the hard way—by doing it—but first, you must have the basics in place: time, nerve, imagination, capital, energy, knowledge, and determination. If you have these, you’re halfway up the hill....
Fact-checkers often work in the research departments of magazines or for television news shows. They go over each story meticulously to confirm all the facts contained within it. This might mean confirming a subject’s age or what the subject is reported to have said. Fact-checkers are the second line of defense to ensure that mistakes don’t happen. Should someone get angry and threaten to sue over the content of a news or feature story, the publication or program has multiple people who can back up the veracity of the information....
Here’s a question golfers ask, or wonder about, from time to time regarding the unplayable lie rule: “Following my first putt on the green, my ball rolled into a greenside bunker. Can I declare my ball ‘unplayable,’ and go back to the last spot where I last hit it to replay the shot?” The short answer: Yes. It’s counterintuitive because declaring a ball unplayable when, in fact, the ball is eminently playable seems counter to the basic golf principle of “play it as it lies....
Ever think about becoming a computer programmer? Online news site Quartz made a ranking of salary value in programming languages, from highest to lowest, based on job postings. Here are five programming languages you can learn to make yourself more competitive and earn more money, and you can learn many of them online. Ruby (on Rails) Ruby is a great language for web applications. Many major web services use it, such as Twitter and Hulu....
For many eBay sellers, a home eBay business is their first experience with any home business at all. They may not realize all the nuances and legalities involved in a home business such as tax implications or liability issues for selling recalled or defective products. One area that newer sellers often misunderstand is the use of USPS mail supplies when shipping. There are several misconceptions about the free USPS mail supplies, and all sellers should do their due diligence to understand how these free supplies are used....
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of creating and managing 3D building data during its development. BIM is a complex multiphase process that gathers input from team members to model the components and tools that will be used during the construction process to create a unique perspective of the building process. The 3D process is aimed at achieving savings through collaboration and visualization of building components into an early design process that will dictate changes and modifications to the actual construction process....
Although there are some exceptions, almost everywhere across the United States, young people can begin working at age 14, according to federal child labor laws. However, child labor laws in each state may also indicate the minimum age to work and which permits they need to do so. When there is a conflict between federal and state laws, the more restrictive law will apply. Working Guidelines for Teens in the Sunshine State...
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi, Don Carlo premiered on March 11, 1867, in Salle Le Peletier, Paris. Verdi’s Don Carlo takes place in France and Spain during the late Renaissance. The Story of Don Carlo Don Carlo, ACT 1 France and Spain are at war. Don Carlo, son of the King of Spain, but not heir to the throne, has secretly come to France. By happenstance, he meets with Elisabeth, his betrothed and whom he has never met, and the two instantly fall in love....
“The more you try to hold on to Aquarius lovers, the more you will feel them slipping like water through your fingers,” says Gary Goldschneider in Everyday Astrology. Being in a relationship with an Aquarian will force you to think differently. It’s in Aquarian’s nature to be erratic and resist the hive mind – even the mind meld of a twosome – so resting on faith that you’re on the same wavelength with yours can lead to heartbreak....
Which is more important? Gross Margin $ or Gross Margin %? The answer — BOTH! When I was a COO for a retail company, I used to look at the gross margin in both $’s and %. The reason was that many of the products had great margin %, but the sale price was so low, that the actual dollars generated to run the business were not that much. In other words, I could get very excited seeing 65% margins on accessories, but accessories only made up 10% of the total sales in the stores — therefore meaning although it was exciting, it could be misleading....
