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Howard Schultz is a businessman who served two-times as CEO of Starbucks is also an author, influencer, and owner of the basketball team ‘Seattle SuperSonics.‘Howard Schultz is the man who paved the path for the success of Starbucks which became the international coffee giant. His hard work, compassion, and leadership skills made Starbucks a big success.Howard D. Schultz was born in Brooklyn on 19 July 1953. In 1982, at the age of 29, he started as Director-Retail operations in the original Starbucks....

Many consider Ambrose Bierce to be one of the leading authors of wit and satire in American Literature and our carefully curated list of quotes by Ambrose Bierce and quotes about Ambrose Bierce will help you understand why it is so.Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) was a famous American short story author, essayist, and civil war veteran. Bierce’s book, ‘The Devil’s Dictionary’ was named one of the 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature....

Apart from being able to munch on delicious cakes and cookies being a prominent reason for cooking, baking can also be a very calming activity.“Cooking and baking is both physical and mental therapy,” this quote from Mary Berry truly reveal the therapeutic nature of baking. You couldn’t agree more, right?Baking can soothe ruffled nerves. Moreover, Baking has a set start and end point. It furthermore helps people feel a sense of control and purpose....

Published in 2001, ‘Life Of Pi’ is a Canadian philosophical novel by Yann Martel.Yann Martel, in his Man-Booker winning book, explores issues relating to spirituality and metaphysics. The book follows the story of Piscine Molitor “Pi” Patel, a boy from Pondicherry, India and his near-death experience.The book underscores the nature of reality, raises questions regarding religion and points out how fear and doubt control the heart of man and above all, the belief that hope is the essence of survival....

When you look at the world map, where would you find Chembakolli?Even the map has little access to this village in Tamil Nadu, India. The description of Chembakolli houses has been widely studied by children in the UK.What is so special about this village? What are the houses in Chembakolli made of? Who lives in the Chembakolli houses and how different is their life from others? Let’s find the answer to all these questions....

Taking action means to start doing something and to act towards a result.Taking action doesn’t just mean starting your work. It means to keep working until you reach your satisfactory result.Everyone needs a little motivation to keep going. For that you must keep your eye on the target, remember frequently why you want it, take small steps towards your goal and remember to celebrate each time you attain it. These action quotes will keep you in action no matter the situation....

The role played by the father is pivotal in a child’s life and his/her overall development.The father’s role is not only played by the father but also by those people you look up to; those who radiate strength which is often connected to the growing personality.After the mother, the other significant status is of the father, a remarkable role that any other person cannot fulfill. A child’s emotional and physical well-being and health are directly linked to his parents, especially the father, who is a type of security blanket....

Cabbage is good for the digestive tract; eat fiber-rich cabbage for a healthy digestive system.A red cabbage as heavy as 69.6 lb (31.6 kg) was grown by Neil Hands in the UK, and it was the heaviest red cabbage ever. A world record was broken at The Grow Show with this cabbage.The amount of antioxidants present in red cabbage, particularly anthocyanins, makes cabbage beneficial to your health. These antioxidants help prevent many diseases and keep your body healthy....

We are sure you love Disney movies. We love them too.All these movies have been a great part of childhood for many generations - from black and white to color movies. One thing that is common in every princess movie is a Prince Charming.Whenever a princess is in trouble the prince will seek out and help the damsel in distress or, in the more modern films, she might save him, or maybe they save each other....

Bears become rapacious when fish enter the scene!In particular, they are considered to love salmon! So, how do you think bears catch fish?Bears have many unique techniques rolled up their sleeve, or should we say fur?There are eight species of bears in the world, all subdivided into many subspecies with a couple of main subspecies of grizzly bears. Brown bears are often confused with grizzly bears though grizzly and brown bears are of the same species....

As the name suggests, French bulldogs originally came from France.The breed of French bulldog was a result of the cross-breeding of local Parisian dogs, also known as ratters and small bulldogs that originally came from England.French bulldogs are one of the most popular breeds among dog lovers all around the world. Their popularity has risen so much that Frenchies rank among the fourth spot of most popular breeds in the United States of America....

All the movies made about Celts and Vikings that portray how ferocious and brave they were, haven’t been wrong.Of course, there is a little exaggeration here and there but these movies have greatly depicted their lifestyle and gave us a closer look at their history. They adorned their swords, not only with the blood of their opponents, but also with little animal or human-like figures.History can be boring but learning how cool Celtic swords were and how greatly these people treated their swords is intriguing....

Corn snakes are rat snakes native to North America that use constriction to subdue their little prey.The corn snake is a reptile that lacks functional venom and is, therefore, harmless. Corn snakes have a superficial resemblance to the poisonous copperhead and are frequently killed due to this misidentification.Corn snakes benefit people by assisting in the management of wild rodent pest populations that destroy crops and spread disease. The corn snake gets its name from its frequent appearance around the grain....

Inhabiting the planet for over 300 million years, dragonflies are fascinating aerial ambush predators.We’ve all feared those yellow wasps through our lives, but apparently, wasps fear someone too. Dragonflies, nature’s most successful predator, eat wasps as well as other small insects and flies, helping humans by controlling the pest population.Dragonflies have a success rate of 95% when it comes to hunting.According to reports, they can eat hundreds of mosquitoes per day....

Getting a cat as a pet is always exciting but it takes time to learn if you need a feeding schedule.Feed your cat the wrong kind of food and there will be a risk of your cat not being healthy. Feed your cat too much, however, and it won’t take much time for the cat to become overweight.Cat owners need to control the food intake along with the combination of the right pet food available to provide proper nutritional value to the cat....

In the world of athletics, there are great athletes but then there are legends.Today we will discuss the life of one of the greatest athletes who totally dominated the track and field events in multiple international tournaments, including the Olympics. Yes, we are talking about one of the greatest sprinters ever from Jamaica, Usain Bolt.There are zillion things about this greatest sprinter that you never read about. From his beginnings and accomplishments to dozens of other interesting facts, here is a sneak peek into this champ’s life!...

Emerging technologies are advancing rapidly and changing the world as a whole.These advancements can work on extremely high speed, quality, and cost of merchandise and services and help workers perform dangerous tasks. Some consider it an advantage, and some think that technology will take away their jobs.Today’s economy is more interlinked, with the demands of the people, the technology around the world is advancing. There have been many technological advancements helping the manufacturing industry stay ahead of the game-Innovative machines that are more efficient....

Cats don’t always appear aloof or cold; they have feelings and needs just like people.Humans and cats do not often speak the same language. You can learn how to show affection to a cat by providing the care it requires and understanding how to interpret and react to the cues it provides.Valentine’s Day is a beautiful opportunity to show your cat some love. Are you looking for some cat-approved Valentine’s Day date ideas?...

Whales are pretty famous for their diving skills, but have you wondered how the heart of this animal doesn’t stop beating even when there is no constant breathing?Did you know that a whale can control the activities of its heart to increase the number of minutes that it can spend during dives? Well, there are more whale facts that will blow you away!Whales are rather fascinating mammals and have always been a subject of interest for scientists who like to study their behavior, dives, and sleeping patterns....

Air Force One aircraft are specially-made planes for the use of the United States presidents.When the president travels on any other civilian aircraft, that plane is called ‘Executive One’. The aircraft that carries the vice-president is called ‘Air Force Two’.The Air Force One planes have been carrying US presidents for a long time, but the current two Boeing 747-200s have been carrying the president since 1991. These are equipped with the latest technology and all necessary amenities to survive any and all emergencies, from medical issues to nuclear attacks....