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Aptitude
Talent BIBLIOGRAPHY The social sciences can have an enormous impact on society by identifying talented individuals and finding methods to fulfill the potentials implied by that talent. Talent generally refers to particular potentials. It can be contrasted with the general ability estimated... Read more |
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Marvin Hagler
BOXING Sugar Ray Although no single boxing champion dominated the 1980s as Muhammad Ali did the 1970s, the era witnessed the emergence of several extraordinarily talented and charismatic fighters and many noteworthy bouts. In retrospect, professional boxing in the decade... Read more |
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Bertice Berry
Bertice Berry1960– Sociologist, entertainer The halls of academia are not usually considered a breeding ground for comedians, but the intellectual environment of a major university inspired Bertice Berry and served as the first stage for her performing talents. Berry, who has done turns as a... Read more |
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Brian McKnight
Brian McKnight 1969– Vocalist At a Glance… Selected discography Sources Critics have compared Brian McKnight to classic soul singers of a bygone era. His smooth vocal stylings and talent for writing and producing a stirring piece of music—and one devoid of even a hint of the... Read more |
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Monica
Monica 1980– Vocalist An R&B Prodigy Deflected Conservative Criticism Outstanding Academic Achievement “The Boy Is Mine” Selected discography Sources In 1995 Atlanta native Monica became the youngest artist ever to achieve two No. 1 hits on the Billboard R&B singles... Read more |
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Berlinghieri
Berlinghieri. Family of Italian painters active in Lucca during the 13th century. Berlinghiero Berlinghieri (d c.1235) was the founder of the family and had three painter sons, Barone, Bonaventura (d. c.1274), and Marco. A painted Crucifix (Mus. Naz. di Villa Guinigi, Lucca) signed... Read more |
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Bill Walsh
Bill Walsh Bill Walsh (1931-2007) was one of pro football's most successful and innovative coaches. Walsh, whose ability to pinpoint and develop talent was uncanny, led the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl championships and created the “West Coast offense,” which many teams... Read more |
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Beth Orton
Beth Orton Singer, songwriter For the Record… Selected discography Sources Beth Orton emerged from the British trip-hop dance scene as a singer/songwriter who directed her talents toward making amplified folk music in a refreshingly different vein. Orton, who lent vocal tracks for the likes... Read more |
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Michael Penn
Michael PennSinger, songwriter, guitarist Singer-songwriter Michael Penn "is a thinking person's pop musician," according to critic Parke Puterbaugh in Stereo Review. Though Penn is the older brother of actor Sean Penn, the critical consensus is that his talent is more than strong enough to stand... Read more |
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Roland de Lassus
Roland de Lassus The enormous production of the Franco-Flemish composer Roland de Lassus (1532-1594), over 1,200 works in all categories, and their extraordinarily high quality, make him one of the greatest masters of Renaissance music. Roland de Lassus, also known as Orlando di Lasso, was... Read more |
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