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Michael Jackson’s music didn’t have a genre. He was a musical genius in his own right. Jackson didn’t confine his artistry to any particular genre. Michael Jackson and his music were and will always be in a league of its own.


The list presented before you is just a snippet of some of the best music to ever grace the radio airways. A Michael Jackson ‘Best of’ list will always be up for debate among his fans and music lovers.


6. “Man in the Mirror” (Released 1987) The track “Man in the Mirror” was a drastic change from what fans were accustomed to hearing from Jackson. It can be said that if you don’t like this song, then you don’t like Michael Jackson. Throughout the song, Jackson emphasizes that if you want to see a change occur, then you need to start with the person you see in the mirror.


The music video for “Man in the Mirror” featured Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr.,UGG Kensington Boots cheap, John Lennon and JFK assassination footage. Featuring these individuals in the video was fitting to the message that Michael Jackson was trying to convey with this song. “Man in the Mirror” received an abundance of attention from the masses and was nominated for a Grammy for Record of the Year. “Man in the Mirror” peaked at # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Jackson’s fourth #1 single off of the Bad album.


5. “Heal the World” (Released 1991) Michael Jackson would ever so often create a song with the hopes of spreading a meaningful message. “Heal the World” is a song of inspiration that focuses on giving to those who are less fortunate.


Jackson kept the focus off of himself in the “Heal the World” music video. The lyrics and overall message were more important than focusing on his image. The video depicts footage of children living in poverty and harsh living conditions.


Michael Jackson even went on to establish the Heal the World foundation; a foundation focused on ensuring proper child development. “Heal the World” is rumored to be the song Jackson is the most proud to have created.


4. “Smooth Criminal” (Released 1987) “Annie are you okay?” That question is the signature line from the song “Smooth Criminal”. This track is yet another single off of Jackson’s Bad album. “Smooth Criminal” is about a woman named Annie who gets assaulted in her apartment by a drug peddling mobster.


The track was a huge success on Billboard and on various radio stations, but the video for “Smooth Criminal”, was its claim to fame.


The video was an essential scene in Michael Jackson’s short-film Moonwalker. The full-length video,Blood Complications, which runs for more than 8 minutes, is set at a 1930s nightspot. The music video also features Jackson’s signature anti-gravity lean, which was made possible by cable wires and a shoe prototype made especially for Jackson.


3. “Butterflies” (Released 2001) The soulful love song “Butterflies” is from Michael Jackson’s 2001 Invincible album. The song is about the butterflies Jackson feels whenever he thinks, talks and sees the woman he wants to be with. What makes “Butterflies” so unique is that it’s one of the few songs that showcase Jackson’s beautiful range and vocals.


Even though Butterflies never received the mainstream recognition that it deserved, it was still able to make an impact on the charts. The song peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100; it also reached #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks. “Butterflies” was Jackson’s last hit on Billboard Hot 100.


2. “Beat It” (Released 1982) “Beat It” is one of the few songs responsible for putting Michael Jackson on the map.


Michael Jackson’s previous album, Off The Wall, left fans hungry for more. Jackson fed their hunger with this up-tempo Rock/Pop track. The lyrics for “Beat It” emphasize that fighting isn’t the answer and that we must all have the courage to walk away from a dangerous situation. The music video even featured real life gang members as background dancers and extras.


Quincy Jones helped write the “Beat It” with Jackson. The song even features a mind-blowing guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen. The song won two Grammy Awards and two American Music Awards. “Beat It” still remains one of the best-selling singles of all time.


1. “Thriller” (Released 1984) This track and its video is undisputedly, the greatest piece of artwork to ever be made. “Thriller” is the title track from Jackson’s 1983 album Thriller. The meaning behind “Thriller” is self-explanatory once you listen to the lyrics. Over time, “Thriller” has become the official song for Halloween season. No Halloween party is complete until it plays “The Monster Mash” and “Thriller”. The 15 minute music video for “Thriller” is almost always played on MTV and MTV2 on Halloween.


The most memorable part of the “Thriller” music video is up for debate. Some believe its Vincent Price’s sinister cackle at the end of the track, while others believe it’s Jackson’s zombie back-up dancers.


The Thriller album won a record-breaking total of 8 Grammys. This was the most Grammys won by any artist in a year. After all these years, Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time.


Michael Jackson was an artist in every sense of the word. When Jackson made a song, he put his mind body and soul into the track. His creativity and innovative nature surpasses any normal realms of thinking. Michael Jackson wasn’t just the ‘King of Pop’; he was the ‘King of Music’.

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Donuts are one of the most popular and sought after foods in the world. The variety of donuts as well as the endless possibilities when it comes to flavors makes it one of the most versatile meals available. Not only for breakfast, donuts can be had as snacks or treats throughout the day.


Donuts are easy to make as well, provided you have some of the proper equipment. A deep fryer and a donut cutter are the essentials. Then, you need the ingredients. For about 3 dozen small donuts you will need: 4 and a half cups of flour,had yet to be established, 4 teaspoons of baking soda, 2 tablespoons of butter (unsalted!), half teaspoon of salt, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk,christian louboutin shoes replica, and then for flavor, half a teaspoon of nutmeg (freshly ground works best!) and a full teaspoon of vanilla.


Take all the dry ingredients except the sugar and stir them together in a large bowl that allows for mixing. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and the sugar until they start to become light. To these you will then add the milk, vanilla and melted butter. Whip this mixture and then add to the dry ingredients in the bigger bowl.


For the best homemade donuts, keep whipping this mix until it becomes a soft, uniform dough. To bring out the best donut results there should be uniformity of ingredients, but it should not be over handled to the point of liquefaction. Perfect homemade donuts require a doughy texture to be achieved in the mix.


The homemade donuts’ dough should be smooth and easily rolled. If after mixing all the ingredients the dough is a bit runny, chill for an hour or so until the donut mix becomes more stable. After this is achieved, take the homemade donut dough out of the refrigerator.


Flour a counter section to roll the donut dough. Remove the whole mass of donut dough from the bowl and onto the floured countertop, and roll into a 3/8 inch thick mass. Then, take the donut cutter and make your donuts! All the extra pieces such as the centers of the already cut donuts should be rolled together with the others and made into another 3/8 inch think mass for more donuts. After all the donut dough is cut, take any extra pieces and roll into small balls for donut bites.


The next step is frying the homemade donuts. Make sure the deep fryer is at 370 degrees. Any cooler and the donuts will absorb too much oil. Put in only one layer of donuts at a time. As soon as the homemade donuts start floating to the surface and look golden brown on the bottom, it is time to turn them. Wait a minute or two until the other side is golden and take the donuts out of the fryer.


Let the fresh donuts drain over the fryer for a few minutes before transferring them to a sheet of paper towel to finish the process. While still warm, finish off your homemade donuts by adding the topping of your preference, from powdered sugar to cinnamon or frosting and sprinkles. Enjoy!

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Educating children is not something that only happens in school systems. A child’s education can begin while the child is still in the womb. Numerous studies have reported on the benefits of prenatal stimulation with music and speech, in that this stimulation can lead to a jump-start in emotional and intellectual development. Early childhood education through parental guidance and support, and preschool and Head Start programs are key to providing the best possible life and environment for children. While the options available for early childhood education are plentiful, all should involve proper social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional, and cognitive development.


There is no denying that parents are crucial to a child’s basic care and well-being, but parents are also crucial to proper early childhood education. The pre-kindergarten years (0-5 or 6) are integral to the success of early childhood education. This is the time when children’s brains are developing at a rapid rate, and they are learning language skills and patterns that will stay with them throughout their lives. This age block is also the time when children spend much of their time with their parents,christian louboutin ron ron pump, and when children begin the process of self-identification.


Children will learn to see themselves in a particular way, as well as begin to learn how others see them and act around them. During the self-identification process it is crucial for children to be taught the importance of home, family, culture, and language. Even before the age of one, children are already building a vocabulary, learning about the act and process of speaking, and learning how to imitate the tone of words spoken to them. Parents should be aware of the impact that they have on their children’s development, and in turn, the impact that they will have on shaping their futures.


On the most basic level parents should read to their children, practice the alphabet and letter formation with them, and teach their children how to count. Providing children with this basic skill set before entering a school system will give them a jump on success.


In addition to the support and education provided by parents, preschool, Head Start, and other pre-kindergarten programs are available to provide proper early childhood development. Preschool programs are geared toward the 3 to 4-year-old age group, and usually provide several options for attendance. Some children only attend preschool centers for a few hours a day or week, while others attend for an entire day as a form of day care.


There is evidence to support that children who attend at least one year of preschool enter kindergarten with better reading, language, and math skills than children who do not. Also, children acquire immense gains in socialization. Children gain independence, are able to interact with their peers, and learn how to respect and compromise.


The Head Start program also provides tools for early childhood education by focusing on social, cognitive,Rimadyl is a commonly prescribed painkiller, and nutritional development. In addition, significant attention is placed upon parental involvement. Head Start provides grants to numerous agencies in the public, private, non-profit, and for-profit sectors to provide early childhood education services and programs to economically disadvantaged families. These programs focus much of their attention on providing early reading and math skills to preschool aged children.


The importance of early childhood education is something that should be valued by parents and educators alike. From birth, children begin to learn from their environment and surroundings. They remember where their food comes from, and they can begin to recognize the voices and faces of their caregivers after mere weeks. Children want and need to be educated from an early age. Their minds are abuzz with the world around them, and teaching them how to properly function within that world will shape who they will become.


In truth, early childhood education is key to nurturing successful children and communities. For more information you can visit U.S. Dept. of Education and the Office of Head Start.

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There is nothing more annoying than having a dog barking in your neighborhood when all else around is so still and quiet. If it is your own pet that is responsible for those uncalled for decibels, it can be embarrassing as well. I do have a pet dog, and there are times when he goes on a barking spree. It is generally not without a reason. Maybe he hears my son’s bike approaching, or the footsteps of my granddaughter on the steps.


At these times the barking stops as soon as they enter the house and he can greet them. There are other times when his barking seems uncontrollable, like when we have the festival of lights here in India. Firecrackers going off causes him to bark and he will not stop until the firecrackers subside. His barking habit is irritating at times and we wish he would stop. He also barks persistently if we leave him alone at home,A simple twist to the same recipe would be to mix together a selection of frozen fruits like bananas, and the next day we do hear complaints from neighbors.


Dogs tend to start barking when they are bored or frustrated. The barking is also their reaction to fear and excitement, and is a natural reaction. Quite often, a simple response to the dog assuring him of our attention and love can cause him to stop barking. If it is fear or excitement that has got him going, removal of that cause of fear or excitement could easily cause him to stop. There are specific training techniques which need to be started when the dog is young. A dog needs a lot of exercise. Doing this will ensure that he will be less excitable and therefore less prone to barking.


Condition your dog to stop barking by gently admonishing him. Dogs respond to their owner’s tone of voice, and are sensitive to scolding. Do this persistently and throw in a treat when he does respond to your instruction. If he connects up the treat to having responded to your admonition, you are on the way to curing him of the habit of barking. Replace the treat with just a pat or a tickle below his ears. Make sure that your own behavior is consistent and not dependent on your own moods.


There are bark control products that are available. But these are not infallible. These products will send out an ultrasonic noise that only dogs may hear. This causes the dog to stop barking. He could get used to the noise and continue barking as before. Some barking devices produce a spray of citronella oil which will calm the dog. Personally I would not advocate these, as both are unkind to the dog. It can cause them to get confused and more fearful. This is not good for the long run.


Dogs are very sensitive to atmosphere, and you will notice that if they are confused or frightened, their first reaction would be to come and sit as close to you as possible. This is because they recognize that you can protect them against whatever uncertainty they are up against. At this time a simple pat or just allowing him to snuggle close to you will give him a feeling of comfort.