Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Mohammed Babangida's Diverse Musical Appreciation
You may not know this, but Mohammed Babangida has always has a great passion for music. From his traditional African music to the modern sounds of today, his love of music is not limited by any particular country of origin. He appreciates the music of the world including jazz, rhythm and blues, heavy metal and hip-hop. But the musical sound that perhaps resonates most deeply for Mohammed Babangida is the blues. He is quick to point out that the origin of blues music is deeply affected by African influences. For example, blues music is lyrically spoken rather than sung, and the sad words reflect the deep, raw emotions of the singer. Mohammed Babangida is very proud of the influence his Native African music has had on the music of the world.
You may not know this, but Mohammed Babangida has always has a great passion for music. From his traditional African music to the modern sounds of today, his love of music is not limited by any particular country of origin. He appreciates the music of the world including jazz, rhythm and blues, heavy metal and hip-hop. But the musical sound that perhaps resonates most deeply for Mohammed Babangida is the blues. He is quick to point out that the origin of blues music is deeply affected by African influences. For example, blues music is lyrically spoken rather than sung, and the sad words reflect the deep, raw emotions of the singer. Mohammed Babangida is very proud of the influence his Native African music has had on the music of the world.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Braden Power: Story of a Successful Real Estate Developer
Braden Power along with his brother started Power Properties in 1990. Their goal was to rehabilitate building throuhgout the run down sections of downtown dallas, Texas. Braden Power quickly learned he had a knack for creating ultra hip, urban living spaces that appealed to yound, single professionals looking to move int the area.
He took great care in designing his buildings. Braden Power's signiture design style included tropical garden settings and other original design elements. Since he was rennovating and not building structures from the ground up, Braden Powers was able to provide his tenants with high quality, trendy living spaces in the heart of downtown Dallas for reasonable rent.
His properties are highly sought after by Dallas' young, hip community looking to live in an urban setting. Braden Power's rennovations have contributed greatly to the revitalization of lakewood and Old East Dallas neighborhoods.
He took great care in designing his buildings. Braden Power's signiture design style included tropical garden settings and other original design elements. Since he was rennovating and not building structures from the ground up, Braden Powers was able to provide his tenants with high quality, trendy living spaces in the heart of downtown Dallas for reasonable rent.
His properties are highly sought after by Dallas' young, hip community looking to live in an urban setting. Braden Power's rennovations have contributed greatly to the revitalization of lakewood and Old East Dallas neighborhoods.
Linus Gitahi on Why Kenyans Run So Fast
Linus Gitahi enjoys following his fellow Kenyan athlelets who have long dominated distant running. The Kenyans regularly regularly win marathons all over the world with ease. This phenomenon has inspired a number of theories attempting to explain why Kenyan's are able to run so fast.
According to Linus Gitahi, some experts say it's because they tend to lean forward while running giving them the advantage of gravity; others say their advanatage comes from running up and down the steep mountains of Kenya. However, Linus Gitahi observes that although Kenyans do tend to lean forward as they run, the advantage may be in the way they lean - not from the waist, but from the ankles. This allows them to move much faster without exerting as much energy.
Linus Gitahi is the CEO of Nation Media Group in Kenya, the largest media firm in East and Central Africa.
According to Linus Gitahi, some experts say it's because they tend to lean forward while running giving them the advantage of gravity; others say their advanatage comes from running up and down the steep mountains of Kenya. However, Linus Gitahi observes that although Kenyans do tend to lean forward as they run, the advantage may be in the way they lean - not from the waist, but from the ankles. This allows them to move much faster without exerting as much energy.
Linus Gitahi is the CEO of Nation Media Group in Kenya, the largest media firm in East and Central Africa.
Nachshon Draiman: An Elder Care Social Servant
Nachshon Draiman is a life long entrepreneur who has always had the vision to capatalize on changing trends by creating solutions when non existed. This has been his formula for success when it comes to long-term care for the elderly.
For 20 yesr, Nachshon Draiman has taken over and improved countless Illinois long-term care facilities. He has reorganized and restructured the operation of these facilities to make them more functionalso that they work better for the patients. His success has made his facilities the model that others strive to match.
Nachshon Draiman explains his dedication by saying, "My work and my businesses have emerged from a dedicated approach to service, simply to be of help." He goes on to say, " I have been fortunate because I am able to follow a basic concern for the well-being of others and making it into a successful business business. It provides a very deep satisfaction."
For 20 yesr, Nachshon Draiman has taken over and improved countless Illinois long-term care facilities. He has reorganized and restructured the operation of these facilities to make them more functionalso that they work better for the patients. His success has made his facilities the model that others strive to match.
Nachshon Draiman explains his dedication by saying, "My work and my businesses have emerged from a dedicated approach to service, simply to be of help." He goes on to say, " I have been fortunate because I am able to follow a basic concern for the well-being of others and making it into a successful business business. It provides a very deep satisfaction."
Frank Hanna: A Business Leader Who Gives Back
Frank Hanna is a successful business man with a conscious. He generously shares business advice and is dedicated to improving education in Atlanta, Georgia.
Frank Hanna is CEO of Hanna Capital in Atlanta, a family owned and operated financial investment business. Frank often speaks publically about integrating faith in business, and the importance of ongoing philanthropy. He recently wrote a book exploring these very issues titled "What Your Money Means."
Hanna has also spent 25 years of his career improving educational opportunities for the children of his community. Frank Hanna has helped establish three new Catholic schools, and served on the boards of the prestigious Holy Spirit Prepatory School and the Solidarity School.
Frank Hanna was appointed and served as the co-chair of President George Bush's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans where he managed the development of a special report for the President titled, "From Risk to Opportunity."
Frank Hanna is CEO of Hanna Capital in Atlanta, a family owned and operated financial investment business. Frank often speaks publically about integrating faith in business, and the importance of ongoing philanthropy. He recently wrote a book exploring these very issues titled "What Your Money Means."
Hanna has also spent 25 years of his career improving educational opportunities for the children of his community. Frank Hanna has helped establish three new Catholic schools, and served on the boards of the prestigious Holy Spirit Prepatory School and the Solidarity School.
Frank Hanna was appointed and served as the co-chair of President George Bush's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans where he managed the development of a special report for the President titled, "From Risk to Opportunity."
Paul Offit's New Book Addresses the Anti-Vaccine Movement
Paul Offit has spent 30 years developing a solid reputation working with infectious diseases and vaccince. He has spent a great portion of his career studying the most devistating epidemics throughout history and the path of distruction they left behind.
In his new book, "Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine and the Search for a Cure," Paul Offit discusses the threats against he and his family's life. A group of individual's protesting his pro-vaccine stance are part of a growing number of those who are convinced that vaccines cause autism. Paul Offit's book describes the anti-vaccine movement as self-serving fueled by unresearched hype.
In his new book, "Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine and the Search for a Cure," Paul Offit discusses the threats against he and his family's life. A group of individual's protesting his pro-vaccine stance are part of a growing number of those who are convinced that vaccines cause autism. Paul Offit's book describes the anti-vaccine movement as self-serving fueled by unresearched hype.
Mangethi Mwangi Explores The Future of Social Media
Kenyan journalist, Mangethi Mwangi, who is also the editorial director of Nation Media Group, continues pushing for The idependence of his beloved Kenya and free press. Mangethi Mwangi's position with Media Group has positioned him as a leading authority of new media. This includes online publishing, advertising and social media trends of the future.
Nations Media Group was established in 1959 and is now the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa. The Daily Nation, a division of Nations Media Group, is the nation's leading newspaper. Mangethi Mwangi once served as a sub-editor of The Daily Nation before being promoted to his current position.
Nations Media Group was established in 1959 and is now the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa. The Daily Nation, a division of Nations Media Group, is the nation's leading newspaper. Mangethi Mwangi once served as a sub-editor of The Daily Nation before being promoted to his current position.
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