Music
‘Aurora’ marks Gisela João’s debut as lyricist, composer, and producer
Gisela João is a renowned Portuguese fado singer. She discovered fado on the radio at a young age and started singing it for her family, first, then to friends and neighbors.
Gisela is a distinguished interpreter in Portuguese music with an absolutely unique voice and timbre, having won numerous awards. Gisela João soon established herself in contemporary Fado following the traditional matrix, without deviations or artifice, diving into its genesis, its authenticity, without excesses or mannerisms, so that, in the end, it remains genuine.
On April 9, 2021, the Portuguese fadista released AuRora, the new album via Sons Em Trânsito…
Television
Discover all the answers to the question that is leaving Netflix in turmoil
“Who Killed Sara?” is the question on everyone’s mind since the Mexican TV series created by José Ignacio Valenzuela premiered on Netflix.
The dramatic thriller has all the required ingredients for success, focusing on a mysterious death with plenty of action, mystery, and erotica. Hence Valenzuela’s series grabbed the subscriber’s attention and is currently trending on the streaming platform.
Netflix zealots took over the internet last week to discuss this murder mystery in a box type of series, and I’ve been investigating the case, and now it’s time to share my findings.
Who Killed Sara? begins with a quote from…
Pandemic Reflections
This is everything I learned about mindfulness in 2020 to make it to cloud nine in 2021.
I’m a middle-aged human currently focused on finding new and mindful ways to be on cloud nine in 2021 by chasing rainbows while bareback riding my unicorn. I’ve had my fair share of “real jobs,” and now I’m pursuing my life-dream of writing and sharing insights about living a healthier and more rewarding life.
I started as a graduate of the University of Porto in Portugal and worked as a teacher. I ended up jobless, went back to Boot Camp, and served as an army sergeant for seven years. Afterward, I traveled to Belgium and worked in Project Management for…
Digital Marketing
How to increase your blog’s organic reach the right way by focusing on evergreen content
Evergreen content is the ultimate aspiration for content creators and social media influencers. Evergreen content — or perennial content — is a crucial part of any content marketing strategy. From the writer’s perspective, it refers to content that has been optimized for organic search and remains relevant as it continues to serve audiences long after we publish. Thus, traffic should increase over time because it directs to enduring content that does not become obsolete quickly.
“Stop selling. Start helping.” — Zig Ziglar
Evergreen Content vs News or Opinion Pieces
The term evergreen alludes to pine trees, which retain their “evergreen” leaves throughout the year. Hence, successful writers…
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About me:
Teacher and life-coach specialized in strategic communication and self-development, and a graduate of the University of Porto, Faculty of Arts and…
Politics
The President plans to eradicate the gun violence epidemic causing international embarrassment
The so-called “ghost guns” are homemade firearms that are therefore neither registered nor have a serial number that can be traced. These firearms have become a threat with the prevalence of 3D printers, but there is also a market for buying individual parts online that are later assembled to produce a gun.
DIY Ghost Guns on Demand
In 2013, Cody Wilson, a 25-year-old self-proclaimed crypto-anarchist and digital libertarian created the first functional weapon generated on a 3D printer, named The Liberator.
Wilson was a former student at the University of Texas, where he learned about the technology behind 3D printing. The code he used was…
Content Marketing Music
The new album ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ hits the stores on April 9 and encourages creators to take action and own their business
On February 16, 2021, Taylor Swift announced the new album Fearless (Taylor’s Version) would hit the stores on April 9. Meanwhile, the single “Love Story” is already available on digital platforms.
Taylor Swift actively promoted her work on social media, anticipating the release of this re-recorded version of her second studio album: “I’m counting down the minutes till we can all jump into this brave world together, filled with equal parts nostalgia and brand newness. Headfirst, Fearless!”
On February 11, the singer had shared her thoughts about refurbishing her previously released tracks from her seminal sophomore album launched on November…
American visual artist D.S. Bradford pays tribute to Nirvana’s founder and iconic grunge legend in his hometown
In 2014, Kurt Cobain’s hometown, Aberdeen, unveiled a mural honoring Nirvana’s frontman legacy. When arriving in Aberdeen, WA, we are entering the birthplace of Grunge. Right at the entrance, there’s a welcome sign saying “Come As You Are,” a tribute to the band formed by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic.
Rui Alves
Teacher, Life Coach, Ex-Army | World citizen, PT / HQ | Writing to find the surrogate writer in me!
