slide 1 of 4. When comparing implicit vs. explicit cost, explicit costs or direct costs are payments for the purchase of productive resources. Such costs are clear and require tangible cash outflow or outlay of money that has a direct impact on profits. Examples include wages, rents, raw materials, and utility bills.
Loraine Teston. The 2002 song Like a Stone is sung by Audioslave. The song is about an old man waiting for death.
At age 17 Stone became the youngest female solo artist to top the UK album charts with Mind, Body & Soul (2004). Invited actor Vinnie Jones to participate in her 3rd album Introducing Joss Stone. He is the male voice in the album's 1st track Change (Vinnie Jones Intro).