![]() Two dominant Mediterranean shrub species, Erica multiflora and Globularia alypum grown in the same drought conditions showed contrasting phenology indicating its effects to be species-specific. For instance, some authors reported a drought decreases the lumen area leading to decline in stem hydraulic conductivity, whereas others found the opposite. Īfterwards, many studies have explored the long-term effects of climate variability on the corresponding year-to-year change in wood anatomical traits and its consequence for gymnosperm and angiosperm physiology and growth. This allows the researcher in studying inter-annual variability of vessels/tracheids lumen area or cell wall thickness retrospectively analyzing the cambium phenology with changing environment. ![]() The advancement in sample processing and image analysis allows studying the detailed measurement of multiple traits in wood at decadal to centennial time scales. Dendroanatomy is defined as the analysis of xylem-cell features along dated tree rings which provide a long-term perspective on the wood formation process. Recent advancements in dendroecology, namely dendroanatomy aim at deciphering the effects of climate on the whole xylogenetic process, i.e., complex process of differentiation and division of cambium with environmental input and formation of new woody tissues. Thus, there is an increasing interest of researcher in analyzing tree-ring characteristic to better understand tree growth responses to environmental variability and extreme events. Therefore, trees are considered as the most valuable natural archives of past environmental conditions showing a unique source for annual variability in forest biomass and carbon allocation. This climatic change interacts with trees during their life leaving a permanent imprint in the woody tissues. An increase in global temperature (≈0.2 ☌/decade) along with the rise in CO 2 (2.5 + / − 0.8 ppm/year) in the atmosphere with the change in precipitation regime may have effects on the structure and function of trees. Also, more studies can be conducted to assess the synergetic and antagonistic effects among different tree-ring proxies and to determine the specific roles and contributions of major climatic factors during different periods of tree-ring formation.Ĭlimate change is the biggest challenge of this century and is exerting pressure on both plants and animals. Based on the literature, I then purpose to explore the temporal and spatial variations in the anatomical characteristics of xylem tree rings with environmental changes. This paper discusses the relationship between the anatomical features of angiosperm and gymnosperm xylem with climatic factors. In this paper, I review and synthesize literature on the influence of climatic parameters on wood anatomy from the different geographical regions using recent (2015–2020) published articles on the topic. Therefore, studying the relationship between anatomical traits and environmental changes not only provide physiological explanations, but also provide a new vision of studying the adaptation process and response strategies of tree growth to climate. Wood anatomical traits of xylem are the characteristics of tree rings at cellular and subcellular scales providing important insights on structural features and their linkage to the environment.
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32-bit Office on a 32-bit version of WindowsĬ:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16.Microsoft 365, Office 2019 and Office 2016 (Retail).Yet another approach would be to simply browse to the OUTLOOK.EXE file in its installation directory and use the right click option there to create a Desktop shortcut.īelow are the default installation directories for Office: When Outlook is running (and even when it is not pinned to your Taskbar), you can still achieve the same by first right clicking on the icon and from the list that pops up, right click on Outlook (3rd entry from the bottom) while holding the SHIFT button and choose:Ĭreating a Desktop shortcut for a running application in Windows 10. Then hold the SHIFT button and choose:Ĭreating a Desktop shortcut for a pinned application in Windows 10. Once you have Outlook pinned to your Taskbar, make sure that Outlook is closed. To pin Outlook to your Taskbar, right click on Outlook in the Start Menu (similar to method 1) and choose: Pin to Taskbar. Having Outlook pinned to your Taskbar might be something you want too anyway. You can copy (CTRL C) and paste (CTRL V) this shortcut to your Desktop or right click on the shortcut and choose:Īnother way to go would be to pin Outlook to your Taskbar first. This will open a File Explorer window with the actual location of the Start Menu shortcut. Right click on Outlook in the and choose.The Start Menu will automatically turn into a Search dialog. Open the Start Menu and simply type Outlook ![]() Maybe the easiest way to go, would be to create a shortcut via the Windows Start Menu. Note: These methods can be used for basically any application, and not just Outlook. However, there are still various ways to quickly create a Desktop shortcut on Windows 10 for Outlook with just a few clicks. ![]() ![]() How do I create a desktop shortcut for Outlook in Windows 10?Ĭreating a Desktop shortcut for Outlook in Windows 10 is indeed not as straightforward as you might expect. ![]() If you have a second device with another operating system, that’s also ok. TimeCamp lets you track time at the office, at home, and sync it wherever you are as the app is available also on the web, and for mobile devices (Android, iOS). You can view all your data in real-time in a nice full-screen mode web app, and categorized it into productive and unproductive activities, to find your time wasters. TimeCamp is a lightweight timer a small widget works in the background on your Windows PC, so you can focus on what matters most to you without being disturbed. Tracking computer usage is now a piece of cake. The timer automatically records all applications, websites, and activities you spend time on and gathers all the information in detailed, comprehensive reports. The desktop app lets you precisely track the time you spent on the computer. The free program gives you full access to the most important ones. TimeCamp is a free time management program for unlimited users with many useful features. List of the best timer apps for Windowsīest for: for complex time tracking & boosting productivity. Stop troubling yourself with an inefficient alarm clock and pick your favorite free timer app for Windows today. Some you will find on Microsoft Store as well. To make your life easier, we’ve prepared a list of the best timer apps for Windows 10 and 11, so search no more. There are programs available for desktop and mobile phone, but not all of them are possible to use on Windows. You can pick a simple countdown timer with a retro clock face, complex software with multiple timers, batch files and full-screen mode, full-featured and lightweight modern applications, and more. □See how to keep track of time and work hours. That’s the control of the working (out) hours we all deserve. Every program for Windows 10 and 11 has its own excellent advantages. You can use countdown timers, check the world clock, adjust the countdown section to your needs, start playing with multiple preset times, pick your favorite clock face, focus on remaining time, and more. Which is way more efficient and helps you to save time, and money and boost productivity. The old-style method, by using a clock and spreadsheets (and putting your nerves on the edge), or the modern one. Tracking time on Windows isn’t rocket science there are two ways. List of the best timer apps for Windows. The primary focus of this post is my approach to syncing files between my various devices. So… I migrated from Google Mail to Fastmail and, thanks to their migration tool, it turned out that was about 2 minutes of effort. It even support MaskedEmails (randomly generated disposable email addresses). I think a competent mail provider is probably better at security than I am.įastmail is beautiful and blazingly fast. Unfortunately, it’s getting really difficult to find a VPS whose IP range isn’t blacklisted, so I suffered from intermittent delivery problems. ![]() Mail-in-a-box makes it super easy to setup a self-hosted mail server.or ) because I become hostage to that platform. I’m uncomfortable with making my primary email address a commercial one (i.e.Protonmail requires the use of their app on mobile devices.Protonmail’s calendar and contact management is poor and slow.You can use Thunderbird + Protonmail bridge to accomplish this, but it creates some weird bevaviour because you have two keys (the Protonmail one, and the smartcard one). I strongly prefer my GnuPG keys on a smartcard. While this seems cool, I don’t like them managing the keys for me. Protonmail has built in GPG encryption.The other options I considered were Protonmail, and self-hosting with Mail-in-a-Box. Quick Thoughts on Email #Ī quick note about email… While not the focus of this post, I also migrated my email from Google Mail to FastMail. This post is mostly focused on my migration from Google Drive to SyncThing, but I’ll touch on what I did with email too. Today, I’ve flopped toward privacy and self-hosting.Ī couple of days ago, I was using Gmail for the majority of my email and Google Drive for syncing files between my various machines (Windows desktop, Windows laptop, MacbookPro, Chromebook, and iPhone). ![]() Every six months or so, when the position of the moon is just right, I flip-flop on the privacy/self-hosted vs. King Bee / Franky / Boss / Professor / Ugas / Bugga the Knut / Rock Creatures / Male Villagers / Monk / Squirrel Army / Weasels / Private Rodent / Ron / Reg / Haybot / Boiler / Imps / Jack / Burt / Marvin / Tediz / Mr. Pre-CBFD Twelve Tales: Conker 64 - Conker the SquirrelĬonker's Bad Fur Day - Conker the Squirrel / Birdy / Gargoyle / Gregg the Grim Reaper / Counta Conkula 'Batula' Squirrel / Panther King / Beetles / Wayne / Wasps / Mr. Now runs Gory Detail Limited and is working on a game for the WiiU.ĭiddy Kong Racing - Conker the Squirrel / Banjo Kameo: Elements of Power - Additional female voicesįormer Rare studio director, now runs a Microsoft studio called Lift Loddon.ĭiddy Kong Racing DS - Bumper (Uncredited)Įxperienced game designer and artist, Joined Rareware in 1994-5, fired in 2011 due to creative differences. Queen Bee / Sunflower / Jugga / Cog Lady / Martha the Cow Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise - Langston LickatoadĬonker's Bad Fur Day - Berri / Mrs. But aside from doing the following character in the TV show, Mike has also done him in. Roolĭiddy Kong Racing DS - Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Dixie Kong, Wizpig (uncredited)Ī music composer who composed some of the music for Donkey Kong Country, most of the tracks for Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, and did voice acting and sound effects for a number of other Rare games.īanjo-Kazooie - Tooty, Brentilda, Hot Gruntyĭiddy Kong Racing DS - Pipsy (Uncredited) Still works there.ĭonkey Kong 64 - Diddy Kong, King K. Still works there.Ĭonker's Bad Fur Day - The Great Mighty Poo Ribs, and FiddlesworthĪ video game developer for Rare. Grabbed By The Ghoulies - Cooper, Ma Soupswill, Mr. Perfect Dark - Jonathan Dark, Elvis & Grimshaw Leaving Rare in 2009, Malpass worked for a time as a photographer as Shutterfox and presently works for Microsoft again on the forthcoming Sesame Street interactive TV project for Kinect. Long time composer at Rareware, famous for composing music for Banjo-Kazooie, Tooie, Killer Instinct 2, Goldeneye, Donkey Kong 64, Perfect Dark, Star Fox Adventures, Grabbed by the Ghoulies, Viva Piñata, and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts before he left in 2008, laid off by Big Huge Games in 2012, now working as a freelancer.īanjo-Tooie - Mumbo Jumbo, Jinjo, Jamjars, King Jingalingīanjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts - Mumbo Jumbo, Jinjo, JamjarsĪ former designer and voice actor who has worked for Rare Ltd from 1997 to 2009. Official announcer for UK's The X-Factor and Britain's Got Talent (Yes, he counts). He is now a freelance animator.ĭiddy Kong Racing DS - Wizpig (uncredited) ![]() Joining at 1988 and leaving at 2005, he worked as a lead artist in various games. I'm not going to include any voice actors from the shows (Battletoads, DKC, Viva Pinata), just the ones that voiced characters in the games. But hell, we're giving them the attention some of them need! ![]() Some are still working for Rare, most aren't. ![]() ![]() I just decided that it would be a reasonable idea to bring the spotlight to some of these underrated bunch of lovely people. And yes, we're too familiar with those who MAKES the noises. Yes, we are all familiar with the silly noises and sounds that we've heard in our childhoods. ![]() Events System - The game has the capability of causing random events to happen to the player.No weatherman/weatherwoman character class. Weather System - Rain, wind, heat waves, and more are now possible.And of course, AI capable of traversing these roads and getting to their destinations, and (mostly) not getting into horrific accidents and traffic jams. The game features 2-lane roads, 4-lane roads, nice roads, crappy roads, paved roads, dirt roads, and literally 60+ types of unique intersections (yeah we went a little nuts with that). Country-Wide Road System - While roads have existed in SOR2 for a long time now, it's only recently that I've solidified the system for connecting all of the major locations in the world.Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.ProgressHere are just a few of the things I've been working on since the last update: To learn more, visit or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-80. Resources from the American Cancer Society about tobacco products and smoking cessation can be found here.Ībout the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it for everyone. For more than 100 years, we have been the only organization improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. ![]() Other ACS authors on the study include: Dr. ![]() Anuja Majmundar, lead author of the study and former ACS researcher. “It’s important to note that no manufacturer has received marketing authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration to market nicotine pouches as a tobacco product or approved as a cessation drug,” added Dr. Zyn sales peaked in September 2021 and increased more than other brands from October 2021 to March 2022, however, Rogue sales increased more rapidly than all other brands. Zyn (58.8%) led the overall unit share followed by ON! (24.6%), Velo (12.1%), and Rogue (4.8%) during the study period. The results showed overall sales increased from 126.06 million units from August to December 2019 to 808.14 million units from January to March 2022. Sales trends of four nicotine pouch brands (Zyn, Rogue, On!, and Velo) were analyzed. Study authors analyzed data comprising weekly Nielsen IQ Retail Scanner point of purchase sales from August 2019 through March 2022, for 2182 local trade areas in the contiguous 48 states and Washington, D.C. “Health campaigns warning of potential adverse health outcomes of nicotine pouches are needed.” Nigar Nargis, scientific director, tobacco control research at the American Cancer Society and senior author of the study. ![]() The growing popularity of nicotine pouches may increase the risk of children finding these products to be attractive and risk-averse health outcomes and addiction to nicotine,” said Dr. “Our findings are important as nicotine is a highly addictive substance. Some brand names come in colorful packaging that looks like mint containers. These products deliver varying amounts of the addictive chemical nicotine, which can negatively impact your learning, attention span, and proneness to addiction. They do not contain tobacco, but they do contain nicotine, flavorings, sweeteners, and plant-based fibers. The product is placed between the cheek and the gum. In recent years, oral nicotine pouches have been increasing in popularity. The findings were published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open. The data also showed sales of 8mg nicotine concentration level (highest available) products rose more rapidly than those with different concentration levels. Newswise - A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows overall sales of nicotine pouches increased during 2019-2022. ![]() Skips the zombie check in the "Called Every Frame" block)ĭ0 07 BNE #$09 (Skip the rest of this check)ĤC 79 11 JMP $1179 (Go to Advance time gauge if monster)Ĭ2/12D6: 89 D0 A0 BIT #$A0D0 (Death, Petrify, Clear, Sleep, Muddled) (I'm honestly not sure why this works, but it does. Not sure what this does)Ĭ2/0956: F4 C0 B0 PEA $B0C0 (Sleep, Muddled, Berserk, Death, Petrify) Ĭ2/06B5: 89 80 BIT #$80 (Check for Dead or Zombie Status)Ĭ2/06C2: 89 C0 BIT #$C0 (Check for Dead, Zombie, or Petrify status)Ĭ2/07AD: F4 C0 B0 PEA $B0C0 (Sleep, Muddled, Berserk, Death, Petrify) If a Zombie player is forced to retarget a dead target, they'll target an ally instead. They also do not cycle their outlines, meaning you can't tell which statuses they already have (and will have to guess). Zombie players will suffer inverted healing effects. The Overcast special should be changed or removed from all attacks. ![]() Note this does NOT address the Overcast bit. Ĭhanges the Zombie status ailment to invert healing (sets the Undead flag) and makes it usable on monsters. I also couldn't change how Overcast works because another patch changed the area of that code. There are LOTS of checks that have to be changed to do something like this if you miss one things will badly break. Scratch that amateur hour stuff, I got it working! Well, mostly. ![]() Again, there's a bunch of little bits scattered throughout the C2 and C3 banks to check if an actor is zombied and prohibit things accordingly I'll prep a list of them down the line if I can ever get this working properly. Here's the set and clear I've got so far, if anybody wants to play with it. Provided I can sort out the Poison thing. Meh, perhaps that could be justified as an additional downside to Zombie status, being blind to other statuses?. Additionally, Zombie doesn't cycle status outlines (I'm using the Color Wheel Status patch, so I'll have to look at that too). I'm also having some trouble with status priority I've removed the color from poison and moved it to Zombie, but when poisoned the player returns to their original skin color. That'd mean eliminating all monster attacks that inflict Zombie, though, since they wouldn't be able to call the special property. I may have to approach this with one of the Spell specials, making a Zombie spell itself and having it only change the Undead bit for monsters (but set the status for players). I tried setting up a special check for monster status to instantly remove the Zombie status when applied (thereby making the spell only toggle the Undead flag) but it didn't work (still behaving as untargetable and muddled). they behave as if muddled when subjected to Zombie status, and they become untargetable (but not invisible like before). I'm having trouble with the monsters, though. This tactic is only seen deployed by Hidon in the vanilla game, but it has potential. it can be cast by a monster on a dead party member to raise them as a muddled pain. However, FF6 Zombie in particular has a neat mechanic. With the modern version, it could be inflicted on enemies to make them vulnerable to curing attacks (unlike now, where it kills them and makes their invisible body randomly attack the party). Zombie in Final Fantasy 8 and later, however, uses the Undead model in its entirety: it inverts healing magic, grants immunity to death magic, and makes life spells instant-death.īoth iterations have interesting applications. Zombie first appears in Final Fantasy 5, where it works essentially the same way as it does in Final Fantasy 6: it sets HP to 0, muddles the target, and counts them as defeated for the purposes of ending a battle. Before I dive into that, though, I thought it'd be nice to gather some opinions on the status in general. I've been looking at the Zombie status with scorn, lately, thinking about doing something drastic with it (changing it to work identically to the Relic Ring, IE: the status sets the Undead flag). ![]() The conditions are constantly changing, and supply and demand for different goods with them. He always expands his fleet of carts, he balances risks, calculates profitability. A good merchant surrounds himself with specialists smarter than him, people who help him maximize profits and minimize losses. A good merchant listens to rumours and gossips spread by travelers at inns and taverns hoping for a clue, a hint where to go, where a good deal awaits. He knows what forces influence the prices, what events affect them. And yet the job is harder than it seems.Ī good merchant needs to know everything about the market, he is always on the lookout for a deal, always listening, always engaging and deepening his knowledge. Buy low, sell high - a merchant's motto is easy to grasp. Your task is to roam the world and search of opportunities to score some profit. You start very humble, one cart, a purse of gold and silver coins is all that you have. Merchants of Kaidan is a challenging trading game fused with lots of RPG elements. *** PAY ONLY ONCE FOR THE WHOLE GAME *** - no micro-transactions, adds or any other tricks. ![]() Follow the developers on Facebook to be the first to hear game-related news, and, as always, visit the Official Merchants of Kaidan Wiki to learn more about the game.Regain your riches, restore your honour and punish those who have wronged you. The title is available on PC, Mac, and Linux. If you’re interested in experiencing this trading game for yourself, view the Merchants of Kaidan Steam page. To get a closer look at Merchants of Kaidan, take a look at the game trailer below. In total, there are over 100 multi-step quests in the game. The game contains four story lines, each including many quests. You’ll have to consider seasons, trade routes, market fluctuations, tavern rumors, and even random catastrophes such as rat infestations. Merchants of Kaidan provides players with a complex trading algorithm that’s quite a challenge to master. Now, with only a single cart and a small purse of coin, you must become a trader, grow wealthy, and destory Van Talodd to avenge your father. You quickly discover that your father was framed by the notorious Van Talodd, a rival merchant in Kaidan that received all of your father’s assets and estate upon his execution. ![]() On your 21st birthday, a worn messenger arrives on your doorstep and informs you that your father, a successful trader, has been declared an enemy to the Kingdom and hanged. In the game, you’ll play as Olivean de Calinn. The game takes place in Kaidan, a world once known for starships and space travel but now inhabited by a far less advanced civilization. We’ve partnered with the developers to bring you the Official Merchants of Kaidan Wiki, your complete source for game-related news. The game, developed by Forever Entertainment, successfully blends both traditional trading tactics with RPG elements to create a challenging, immersive experience. Merchants of Kaidan is a story-rich, intense trading game currently available on Steam. ![]() Miss Manners suggests that you two share a talk in which, in a non-accusatory way, you ask if she would perhaps like to go on vacation with you, as she enjoys traveling so much.ĭEAR MISS MANNERS: I frequently see my neighbors while walking my dog. As does your plan to give her an ultimatum. The possibility that she is lying to get away from you twice a month, her being disappointed when she returns, the stability of her job if she is vacationing this much - these also come to mind. GENTLE READER: There are many bright red flags here, not the least of which is what you and your lady friend do and do not “allow” one another to do. That sounds a lot like vacation to me, and I am not OK with her taking vacations without me.Īm I overthinking this, or should I go ahead with my plan to give her an ultimatum about taking vacations without me? She gets really excited leading up to these trips, and when she gets back, she always seems a little disappointed. Don’t get me wrong - it’s kind of nice because I get to do things I’m not normally allowed to, like go out for wings with the boys or sit on the couch in my underwear and watch the shows I want to.īut lately, I’ve started to wonder if the trips are really for business, like she says, or if they might be short getaways. The thing is, she goes on business trips once or twice a month that range from a couple of days to a full week. Things have been really great we get along well, make each other laugh a lot and are mutually supportive. For those already booked with deposit, the rate will not change.DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been in a relationship with a woman for six months now. Please note: Tour rates are subject to increase without notice. In short, come to discover Alaska with Alaskan Tour Guides on a 2023 Alaska land tour! Come to participate in unique and amazing adventures. Come to explore Alaska’s National Parks, witness incredible scenery and moments in nature. However, there are few that work to make it an experience that is a personal one. Because of this dedication to service, Alaskan Tour Guides has received the Tripadvisor‘s Certificate of Excellence for the past 7 consecutive years. ![]() We are not the canned-tour version to accommodate the larger groups. For 21 years, our tour packages have introduced travelers to the “real” Alaska. They truly love to share their experience, knowledge and hospitality. Likewise, our guides are all Alaska residents. Most importantly, we use Alaskan owned lodging and outfitters. Over 40 years of experience is used to plan the best trip packages showcasing Alaska. Land tours highlight the people of Alaska so you learn about adventures old and new. Trips package the best of lodging and activity in areas visited so you are provided a first-class vacation. Inclusive 2023 tour packages travel primarily in Southcentral and parts of Interior Alaska. Our goal is to create your ideal Alaska experience. In addition, we offer personalized trip options. Alaskan Tour Guides has tour packages for all types of travelers. As a result, you enjoy better views and up-close-and-personal adventures. Small group travel accesses highlights and destinations less crowded. Join a group of no more than 13 passengers and 1 Alaskan guide. If you are looking for the best of Alaska tour packages for 2023, look no further. Martin is one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time, having sold over 70 million records worldwide. ![]() He also starred as Ché in the Broadway revival of the musical Evita in 2012, which broke the theater's box-office sales record seven times. As an actor, Martin gained popularity and stardom for his role in the hit soap opera General Hospital (1994–1996), while his portrayal of Antonio D'Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018) marked the acting opportunity of his career, garnering him an Emmy nomination. He has also amassed many successful singles and chart-toppers, including " She Bangs", " Nobody Wants to Be Lonely", " Tal Vez", " Tu Recuerdo", " La Mordidita", " Vente Pa' Ca", and " Canción Bonita". Martin has since established his status as a pop icon and a sex symbol, releasing several successful albums, including all-time Latin bestsellers Almas del Silencio (2003) and MTV Unplugged (2006), as well as Grammy Award winner A Quien Quiera Escuchar (2015). He has been credited for propelling the Latin pop music genre to mainstream recognition, paving the way for a large number of Latin artists to achieve global success. Martin's success in the late 1990s is generally seen as the beginning of the "Latin explosion". The lead single " Livin' la Vida Loca" topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. His first English album, Ricky Martin (1999) became his first US Billboard 200 number one. Martin performed the latter at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards, which was greeted with a massive standing ovation and is known as a game-changer for Latin music worldwide. The album, which earned Martin his first Grammy Award, spawned chart-topping songs " Vuelve" and " La Copa de la Vida". His international success was further solidified with his fourth album, Vuelve (1998). The chart-topping single " María", incorporated a mixture of Latin music genres and became his first international hit. Martin's third album, A Medio Vivir (1995), helped him rise to prominence in European countries. He began his solo career in 1991 while in Sony Music Mexico, gaining recognition in Latin America with the release of his first two studio albums, Ricky Martin (1991) and Me Amaras (1993), both of which were focused on ballads. Born in San Juan, Martin began appearing in television commercials at age nine and began his musical career at twelve, as a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo. ![]() Dubbed the " King of Latin Pop", the "King of Latin Music", and the "Latin Pop God", he is regarded as one of the most influential artists in the world. He is best known for his musical versatility, with his discography incorporating a wide variety of many elements, such as Latin pop, pop, dance, reggaeton, salsa, and other genres. Enrique "Ricky " Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971) is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor. |