1. Introduction Popular Holdings is a Singapore-based company that is listed on the Singapore Exchange. Popular is best known for its chain of Popular Bookstores under the Retail and Distribution unit. The Group currently carries out its publishing activities through subsidiaries operating in countries such as Singapore‚ Malaysia‚ Hong Kong‚ Macau‚ Taiwan and Canada. Its bookstore operations have a network of over 90 Popular Bookstores and 360 Popular managed bookstores with its core businesses
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examples from the past and present shows that these stereotypes are untrue. Music is defined as "The art of organizing tones to produce a coherent sequence of sounds to elicit an aesthetic response in a listener" (Morris‚ 864). This country’s youth is unlike any others‚ we have much control over what we do‚ and music is something that evolves around all of us. In this essay‚ I will discuss the evolution of youth music ranging from early rock‚ to today’s hip hop stars‚ from a muliculturalistic
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Home therapy is a great advantage as you will have the whitening in an environment that you are used to‚ hence reducing chances of anxiety‚ consequently‚ reducing chances of sensitivity. Why is Laser Teeth Whitening So Popular? The treatment is gaining popularity because of the many benefits associating with it. The most significant advantage of Laser Teeth is that the whole procedure takes one hour‚ making it the fastest way of whitening your teeth. Therefore‚ the treatment
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The Impacts of Technology on Music Recording Industry and Society "TV has restored the daily life of family‚ Photography has altered the way we look at the world‚ the computer has changed everything.” (Mark Katz‚ 2010) It is true the computer has converted everything into digital. Digital technology has also changed the ways of sound and voice recording. It has gradually led to the changes not only in the production of sound but also in the views of society
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Popular Culture Under the concept of popular culture that is discussed in the texts of Martin & Nakayama‚ the populist is seen in forms of borrowing or mixing of other cultures. Popular is created and maintained not only through mass consumption‚ but by the active process of generating and circulating meanings and pleasures within a social group (2011‚ pg.202). It’s everywhere and it fills my life. Even though I was raised a certain way according to my parents culture and beliefs‚ but I was
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Many rap songs in the 1990’s were influenced by the brutal attack on a man named Rodney King and the riots that followed the verdict of not guilty of the police officers that were the attackers. In one article they said‚ “Rap acquired considerable power as a voice of resistance.” (Bohlman) People listened to this music to resist. The rappers made this music so people would understand what was happening in “their” world. One song by Digital Underground f/ Biz Markie called The Odd Couple‚ for instance
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF POPULAR MUSIC Pop Music 1950-2000 Timeline This essay is aimed to portray a music timeline. In this essay i am going to discuss how pop music has developed from the 1950’s through to the early 2000’s. Upon reading this essay‚ you will notice that there is a significant link between music and society‚ this being related to marketing and audiences‚ and also focusing on controversy and dispute relating to sexual acts and various slip-ups among the most successful and famous pop/rock
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and music. Every culture has its own norms and values they follow‚ and abide by. In this essay I will be exploring popular culture and‚ sub-culture. Popular culture is associated with shallow activities enjoyed and accesses by the masses‚ it serves a large role in society as it unites the masses‚ and creates a sense of identity for individuals as they become a part of a greater society‚ it provides both happiness for a person and communal bonding. There are many elements that add to Popular culture
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Elvis Presley and The Supremes American Music Icons of the 1950’s to the 1970’s. Two music icons and two different music styles. The 1950’s everything was changing from the clothing to music. Elvis Aron Presley was born on January 8th‚ 1935. Elvis was born to Gladys and Vernon Presley. Elvis learned to play the guitar and sing gospel music when he was in the 6th grade. By the time he was 18‚ he was ready to set out to play music full-time. By 1953 he cut his
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Nineteen terrorists seized four commercial U.S jets and crashed them into American symbols of the military and capitalism‚ and shook the entire nation. The attack did change Americans‚ mostly for a short while‚ but it did make huge impacts in America. The Mindset of Americans Americans became closer‚ more spiritual‚ less materialistic‚ but only for a while. In spite of terror and grief‚ Americans with utmost hope and compassion helped the person in need. They prayed together
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