Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Harris (1915–1959) was an African American jazz singer and songwriter. Her singing style‚ strongly inspired by jazz musicians‚ lead to a new way of using word choice and rhythm. A critic named John Bush once wrote that Holiday "changed the art of American pop vocals forever." She only co-wrote a few songs‚ but a number of them have become jazz standards that many musicians strive to live up to. Some of these standards were set by songs of hers such as "God Bless the
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Cuba Holiday - A Trip to Guama Cuba holidays are always my first choice for a relaxing vacation. Last March‚ I decided to take a break from the long Canadian winter and travel to Cuba on holidays. It was an on the spot decision‚ so I didn’t have much time for planning. I had already been to Cuba on holidays several times‚ but it was the first time I travelled to Cuba on my own‚ with no excursion‚ no hotel reservation and with not even a clear idea of where I was heading‚ just open to any suggestion
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Tet‚ Vietnamse New Year New Year is always an important holiday of each country in a year. As the New Year time‚ an atmosphere of countries are happy and it looks colorful because people try to clean up and decorate everything such as street‚ house‚ and everything they have. However‚ the new year ‘s day of each country are difference. As we know that America and Europe have one New Year day is the first day of year‚ but Tet is the abbreviation of Tet Nguyen Dan which means the first morning of
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Malaysia owns among the gorgeous islands in the whole world‚ namely Langkawi‚ The Isles of Legends‚ situated in the state of Kedah‚which also consists of a cluster of 99 islands. Tourists from local and all over the world came to experience their best moment here. The population there is about 64‚792 people. The island is so popular with its captivating beaches‚ giving the tourists the best view from Pantai Cenang‚ Pantai Buray Bay and Pantai Kok. The waters around the island are crystal clear and
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There are many wonderful holidays that are celebrated in Mexico‚ I chose the holiday called Navidad. Navidad is the celebration of Christmas in Mexico. The way I remember this holiday is‚ by the term Feliz Navidad! There is a song called Feliz Navidad and that is how I remember this holiday. Feliz Navidad means Happy Christmas in Spanish. In Mexico Navidad is one of the biggest celebrations throughout the year. Mexico celebrates Christmas on December 25th every year. In Mexico they don’t just celebrate
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The lady that sings the blues was known as Billie Holiday or Lady Day to many. Billie Holiday was the greatest female jazz singer in American history. Billie started out as a young girl who‚ like her idols of Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong turned whatever material she was given into a piece of art of her own. Billie Holiday stated “I hate straight singing. I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That’s all I know.” Billie Holiday sang as if she knew her music had so much emotional
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Case Study: USA Golf Holidays Question #1 Discuss the USA growth strategy. What market(s) would you recommend pursuing as they move ahead? USA Golf Holidays grew slowly in a niche market. Brian Bell took a responsible approach to the growth of the company‚ ensuring to always be able to provide high quality vacations to his customers. He cultivated strong relationships with travel agencies‚ golf clubs‚ etc. Since his clientele is very specific they have also been loyal. However‚ at some
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I planned my programme in such a manner as to obtain maximum benefit. I took permission of my father to visit Kashmir along with my friend. Both of us got berths reserved in the Jammu Mail much in advance to avoid frustration. Reaching Jammu we got into a bus for Srinangar. We hired a shikara for our stay there. The climate was very bracing. We felt as if we were in heaven. We relaxed there fully. I was weak in English‚ so I had taken a learner book with me. I used to study grammar in my leisure time
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Holiday Ambassador (HA) Briefing Sheet Benefits and payout to Holiday Ambassador (1) On boarding benefit Once on-board Holiday Ambassadors will receive a Welcome kit with MMT goodies worth INR 8000 On-boarding Kit includes • -Welcome letter • -Laptop Bag • -Makemytrip branded baggage tags • Discount vouchers worth INR 5000 *Above benefit will be awarded only once during the tenure of a Holiday Ambassador after 1st booking is reported from the unique queries sent. (2) Business Benefits
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Paula Deen suffers with agoraphobia Have you ever wondered if someone with a mental disorder is as easily accepted into social life as someone who is not a sufferer? Those that suffer from any sort of mental disorder are often stereotyped as bizarre and violent. Many are ignorant to how false these stereotypes really are. In fact many who are affected aren’t always distinguishable from those who are not mentally disturbed. For instance‚ there are many famous Americans who suffer from mental
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