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Scotland the What? were a Scottish comedy revue act comprising William "Buff" Hardie, Stephen Robertson and George Donald.
History
Buff Hardie and Steve Robertson first met in the Aberdeen Student Show in 1952. George Donald, another University of Aberdeen student, wrote music for the 1954 Student Show, but did not take part in it. So all three only met together later through the Aberdeen Revue Group, which is where they also found their future producer Jimmy Logan. (He later had to revert in public to his formal first name "James" in order to join the actors' union Equity, because there was already a Glaswegian comic using the professional name Jimmy Logan.) Buff Hardie had first appeared in the 1951 Student Show 'Spring in Your Step', and co-wrote the 1957 show College Bounds. But it was after the 1968 student show Running Riot – which the four men wrote, composed, produced and directed – that the idea of putting on a show of their own at the Edinburgh Festival was first mooted. Jimmy Logan directed "Scotland the What?" from 1969 until his death in 1993.
The trio first appeared under the banner of "Scotland the What?" at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1969. They became a 'hot ticket' when Neville Garden from the Scottish Daily Express newspaper wrote a favourable review. They described themselves at the outset as "three semi-literate Scots taking an irreverent look at their country's institutions," and for the following 26 years (14 years with the same Stage Manager, Peter Garland) the trio proceeded to do just that. Prior to each show, they had a handshaking ritual at the side of the stage which continued until their final performance, which was at His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen on 25 November 1995. The trio were awarded MBEs in 1995, having already received honorary degrees from Aberdeen University in 1994.
The trio played to sell-out audiences in their home city of Aberdeen and in locations throughout the world. The sketches and songs which they performed were largely based in the local dialect of the North-east of Scotland known as the Doric. They were often set in a fictional Aberdeenshire village called "Auchterturra". After the death of Jimmy Logan in 1993, the on stage trio were then directed by Alan Franchi, who had previously directed their shows for Grampian Television.
Legacy
On 25 April 2007, Aberdeen City Council approved a motion by Councillor Ramsay Milne to award the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen to the trio for "their services to the Fine Arts, the Doric language and North East of Scotland culture; promotion of the City and, above all, for makin' a'body laugh." The conferral took place on 20 April 2008 at His Majesty's Theatre.
An Early Day Motion tabled at the House of Commons by Malcolm Bruce MP asked that "That this House congratulates Scotland the What?, comprising Buff Hardie, Stephen Robertson and George Donald, on receiving the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen and thanks them for 50 years of entertainment and the promotion of Aberdeen, the Doric dialect and the distinctive character of North East country and city folk and, to quote the official citation, above all, for 'makin a'body laugh'." As at 8 May 2008 it had 23 signatures.
Steve Robertson also appeared in "Bon Record!" – a show to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Aberdeen Grammar School – the school that he attended. (The school motto "Bon Record" is a play on words of the motto of Aberdeen City, which is "Bon Accord".)
In May 2008 Stephen Robertson was elected as Rector of the University of Aberdeen; his installation took place in October 2008. He died in November 2011.
In September 2013 George Donald died aged 79, and in 2020 Buff Hardie died aged 89.
References
Bibliography
Hardie, Buff, Stephen Robertson, George Donald, Scotland the What? (Edinburgh: Gordon Wright, 1987).
Hardie, Buff, Stephen Robertson, George Donald, Scotland the What? – Second Helping (Edinburgh: Gordon Wright, 1996).
External links
Minute of the Council Meeting conferring the Freedom of the City
Ross Records – Publisher of two Best of Scotland the What? albums in 2000 and 2006
The Career and Performances of Scotland The What? Aboutaberdeen.com
Culture in Aberdeen
Theatre companies in Scotland
Alumni of the University of Aberdeen
20th-century Scottish comedians
Scottish male comedians
Trios | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland%20the%20What%3F |
La Grande Danse Macabre is the seventh studio album by Swedish black metal band Marduk. It was recorded and mixed at The Abyss in December 2000 and released on March 5, 2001, by Regain Records. La Grande Danse Macabre is the last Marduk album with Fredrik Andersson on drums.
The Century Media release has different cover art, one found on T-shirts.
The album's title is French for "The Great Dance of Death".
The title track ends with a quote from Johan Olof Wallins poem "Angel of Death".
Themes
On La Grande Danse Macabre, the theme is death. The lyrical themes are primarily reflective of this, with litterings present of the Satanic themes on which the band initially based themselves. The band's previous albums had been themed on blood (Nightwing) and fire (Panzer Division Marduk), forming a trilogy of "Blood, Fire and Death". This trio of albums are considered as Marduk's tribute to Bathory, and their 1988 breakthrough album, "Blood Fire Death".
Track listing
Personnel
Marduk
Legion – vocals
Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson – guitar
B. War – bass guitar
Fredrik Andersson – drums
Guest
Peter Tägtgren – mixing
References
2001 albums
Marduk (band) albums
Century Media Records albums
Regain Records albums | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Grande%20Danse%20Macabre |
Heinrich Bernhard Oppenheim (July 20, 1819 in Frankfurt – March 29, 1880 in Berlin) was a German publicist and philosopher concerned with the ideas of liberalism, free trade and international law.
Oppenheim was son of a Jewish family of bankers in Frankfurt and studied law in Göttingen, Heidelberg and Berlin. In Berlin he could not reach a postdoctoral lecturer qualification because of his Jewish origin, so he became a private lecturer (Privatdozent) for political science and international law in Heidelberg.
But his inclinations to journalism soon won the upper hand, and, his living assured by his family, he gave up teaching.
He was very much taken by the questions surrounding the movements of 1848. His feeble attempts at practical politics nevertheless foundered and left him more and more to make himself known through his pen and his theories. He spoke at the agitated mass meeting at Unter den Zelten where the legislature's petition to the king regarding the wishes of the people was discussed. He became one of the chief editors, with Arnold Ruge and Eduard Meyen, of “Die Reform” (The Reform) which soon came under the oversight of several democratic groups. Among his other co-workers on this paper were Mikhail Bakunin, Karl Heinzen and Georg Herwegh. Oppenheim sought a seat in the National Assembly. He thought it sufficient to refer to his writings in “Die Reform” where he developed his premise “that only with freedom did the people become mature enough for freedom,” but the people of Berlin had no patience with a candidate who campaigned only with his pen. This experience convinced him even more he that he was suited to a writing career, as he did not seem suited to speaking.
He went to Baden and, looking for secrets, broke into the private files of the departed archduke. Lorenzo Brentano, the leader of the provisional government, put him in charge of the government newspaper, the “Karlsruher Zeitung”. When a schism broke out between Brentano's moderates and Gustav Struve's terrorists, Oppenheim worked for the latter, and was dismissed from the newspaper when they failed. He then traveled to Switzerland, France, the Netherlands and England. He returned in 1850 and continued to publish works on democratic ideas. He denounced the democrats for the victories of the Reaction, but thought the latter were ultimately to blame because they turned to raw despotic power rather than continuing with their phony constitutionalism.
In 1861 Oppenheim joined the German Progress Party and edited the Yearbook for Politics and Literature which was banned soon afterwards. He also became a member of the Congress of German Economists, as he was known as an excellent economist and supporter of free trade. He also paid attention to social matters.
The occurrences of 1866 worked a great transformation in Oppenheim. He greeted the new order with joy while other liberals were more skeptical. Oppenheim joined the National Liberals and supported Bismarck's strategy for national unification. He wrote two flyers for the elections, one of which only saw limited distribution since the leaders saw it as too radical. After 1870, for the first time he directly discussed practical questions, writing on poor laws and economics. He was also critical of “fanciful thinkers about the future among the teachers in the universities.”
In the 1874 election, he was elected Member of the Reichstag representing Reuß ä. L. and took his seat as an expert on the 1869 changes to commercial regulations. In 1877 he lost his seat to a social democrat. In reaction to Bismarck's protectionist policy he split with his party in 1880.
Oppenheim's philosophical work is concentrated on parliamentarism the idea of common welfare. He coined the phrase “lectern socialism” (German "Kathedersozialismus").
See also
Right Hegelians
Notes
References
Carl Schurz. New York: The McClure Company, 1907. In Chapter XIV of Volume One, Schurz mentions Oppenheim as a member of the salon of German refugees organized by the Russian (of German descent) Baroness von Brüning in St. John's Wood in London.
Hermann Lübbe (ed.). Die Hegelsche Rechte. Texte aus den Werken von F. W. Carové, J. E. Erdmann, K. Fischer, E. Gans, H. F. W. Hinrichs, C. L. Michelet, H. B. Oppenheim, K. Rosenkranz und C. Rößler [The Hegelian Right]. Friedrich Frommann Verlag. 1962.
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1819 births
1880 deaths
Politicians from Frankfurt
People from the Free City of Frankfurt
Jewish German politicians
National Liberal Party (Germany) politicians
Liberal Union (Germany) politicians
Members of the 2nd Reichstag of the German Empire
19th-century philosophers
German philosophers
Jewish philosophers
19th-century German writers
19th-century German male writers
German revolutionaries
People of the Revolutions of 1848
University of Göttingen alumni
Humboldt University of Berlin alumni
Heidelberg University alumni
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Sindon was a British-bred, Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1958 Irish Derby.
Background
Sindon was a chestnut horse bred in the United Kingdom by Anne Biddle. Mrs Biddle sent her colt into training with Michael Dawson.
Racing career
As a three-year-old in 1958, Sindon finished second to the subsequent Epsom Derby winner Hard Ridden in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. In the Irish Derby at the same course in June he was ridden by Liam Ward and started at odds of 100/8 in a 12-runner field. He won by a short head from Paddy's Point, who had finished second to Hard Ridden at Epsom, with Royal Highway in third. Later in the year he finished second to Royal Highway in the Irish St Leger and was then sent to England where he finished second to the filly Bella Paola in the Champion Stakes.
Stud record
After his retirement from racing, Sindon stood as a breeding stallion in Europe, the United States and Japan.
References
Irish Derby Stakes
1955 racehorse births
1979 racehorse deaths
Thoroughbred family 14
Irish Classic Race winners | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sindon%20%28horse%29 |
USS Jordan (DE-204) was a in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945. Following a collision with a merchant vessel, she was not repaired and scrapped in 1947.
History
USS Jordan was named in honor of Lieutenant Julian Bethune Jordan (1904–1941), who was killed in action aboard during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
Jordan was laid down on 5 June 1943 by the Charleston Navy Yard; launched on 23 August 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Lucy H. Jordan, widow of Lieutenant Jordan; commissioned on 17 December 1943.
After shakedown, Jordan arrived New York in mid-March 1944 for duty as convoy escort. She sailed on 17 April with a convoy bound for Gibraltar, arriving there on 1 May with transports carrying vital cargo for the operations in the Mediterranean area. She returned to New York later that month and made one more European voyage in June before beginning duty as a training ship. During July and August, she engaged in training exercises at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, and arrived Port Everglades, Florida, on 17 September to commence experimental exercises in that area.
After a yard period at Charleston Navy Yard, Jordan resumed sound experiments out of Port Everglades in early 1945. During May, she was deployed on another cruise to the Mediterranean as convoy escort, returning to New York on 10 June. She engaged in submarine operations out of New London, Connecticut, and training exercises in Cuba, throughout the summer. It was through these experiments that new technological advancements in anti-submarine warfare were adopted, leading to a more powerful navy and a shorter war.
While on a training mission on 18 September, Jordan collided with a merchant vessel, SS John Sherman, necessitating immediate repairs. She arrived Charleston on 4 October and remained there until she decommissioned on 19 December 1945. The ship was scrapped in 1947.
References
External links
Buckley-class destroyer escorts
Ships built in Charleston, South Carolina
World War II frigates and destroyer escorts of the United States
1943 ships | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS%20Jordan |
WBRL-CD, a Class A LPTV station (virtual channel 21 (UHF digital channel 20)), licensed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana
WBRL (AM), a radio station (1400 AM), which was located in Berlin, New Hampshire from 1962 to 1993
WFMF, a radio station (102.5 FM), licensed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which held the call sign WBRL from 1943 to 1959 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WBRL |
University Professor Walter Werzowa (born 15 December 1960) is an Austrian composer, producer and owner of LA-based music production studio Musikvergnuegen. He is most famous for composing the "Intel bong" jingle and the 1980s hit "Bring Me Edelweiss" as part of the band Edelweiss. Walter Werzowa joined an AI team to co-write Beethoven’s 10th symphony, that premiered October 9, 2021 in Bonn. The rock star Robbie Williams heard Walter's Beethoven work and asked to work on Robby's 2022 Angels remake. He is leading the music department for the immersive Mythos Mozart Experience Vienna. Walter collaborated with Refik Anadol in "Mozart Forever." Walter is heading the Filmmusik department at mdw University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
Biography
Walter Werzowa was born in Vienna, Austria, where he studied classical guitar and electronic music at Vienna Musik Hochschule. His collaboration with Otto M. Zykan opened doors for contemporary classical music. Walter moved to the United States of America after Edelweiss disbanded, at which point, he studied film music at the University of Southern California. Werzowa has been featured in various literature and referred to as "the guru of audio branding." He and his wife Evelyne currently reside in Los Angeles with their three children Camille, Julien, and Lucca.
In 2016, Werzowa received his Master of Arts degree from the University of Santa Monica.
Career
Werzowa is well known for having composed and produced the Intel "Bong," which is allegedly broadcast somewhere in the world once every five minutes. Since its conception in 1994, he has re-arranged it to keep it current, most recently in 2015, when he composed the mashup of the Intel "Bong" mnemonic and Beethoven's 5th Symphony to create "Symphony in Blue", the anthem for Intel's Experience Amazing campaign which premiered during Super Bowl 50.
Besides audio branding, Werzowa also composes music for feature films. Most recently, he scored the documentary, Author: The JT LeRoy Story, which was written and directed by Jeff Feuerzeig and is the only film on this subject thus far to receive American and European theatrical distribution, it premiered in United States theaters in September 2016. Previously, Werzowa has scored the main themes to Eraser (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger),Taking Lives (starring Angelina Jolie), The Hunted, Yippee and The Devil and Daniel Johnston, which received a Sundance Film Festival award. He also earned a music credit on Steven Spielberg's Minority Report and in 2008 he worked on 8: Person to Person, which was directed by Wim Wenders.
Werzowa also composed the Nova theme.
In 2014, Music Beyond, the production music library founded by Werzowa in 2005, was acquired by BMG. Werzowa now serves in a consultant capacity at both BMG and Beyond.
In 2016, Werzowa launched HealthTunes.org, a free music/sound streaming platform that offers academically and scientifically researched Health Music and evidence-based clinical reference.
In 2021, Walter premiers Ludwig van Beethoven's 10 Symphony in Bonn. DTAG. CD released on Modern Records BMG
References
External links
Official IMDB Page
1960 births
21st-century classical composers
Austrian classical musicians
Austrian classical composers
Living people
Musicians from Vienna
USC Thornton School of Music alumni
Austrian male classical composers
21st-century male musicians | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter%20Werzowa |
Ganzi is a town in the Ogooué-Ivindo province of Gabon.
Populated places in Ogooué-Ivindo Province | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganzi%2C%20Gabon |
The Poland national men's ice hockey team is the national ice hockey team of Poland, and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. They are ranked 21st in the world in the IIHF World Rankings, but prior to the 1980s they were ranked as high as 6th internationally. They are one of eight countries never to have played below the Division I (former B Pool) level. As of 2024 the Polish national team plays at the top level of the World Championship.
Poland has competed in the Olympics thirteen times, most recently in 1992, with their best result being fourth place in 1932. They have been a regular participant of the World Championship, first appearing in 1930 and having appeared in all but one tournament since 1955. They frequently played in the top division, though were in Division I after being relegated in 2002. Poland made a return to the top division of the World Championship for 2024.
History
Poland was a regular participant of the early Winter Olympics, first competing at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland, where they finished ninth out of eleven teams. They would appear at ever Winter Olympics until 1956, with their best finish being fourth in 1932.
Financed by state coal money from the 1950s to the 1970s the Polish hockey team was a regular at the top level upsetting the Swedes, Finns, and Czechoslovaks from time to time. They hosted the World Championship for the only time in 1976, with the matches taking place in Katowice. At this tournament Poland defeated the Soviet Union 6–4 in their opening match, the first time Poland ever won against the Soviets and what is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in international hockey history. While Poland finished seventh and was relegated for the following year, their victory against the USSR helped prevent them from winning gold for only the second time in 13 years.
In the Olympics earlier that year, Poland played 5 matches in the top division, but lost all of them. In the first game, the team managed four goals on the West Germany but it was not enough as they lost 7–4. Four days later, after being destroyed by the Soviet Union, the Poles took on Czechoslovakia who dominated the whole game throughout and won 7–1, but after the drug testing, the officials found that one of the Czech players tested positive for doping and they awarded Poland with a 1–0 victory, although they didn't receive any points in the standings. With only two games left and no points in the standings, Poland had no shot at a medal, but still played the last two games against the United States and Finland, and lost 7–2 and 7–1 respectively.
Poland managed to clean up a bit over four years and played well during the 1980 Olympics and finished seventh out of twelve teams. They managed to pull off a huge upset in their first game by beating Finland 5–4, who would eventually advance to the medal round. In their next game, they played Canada and hoped to complete an even bigger upset. The Canadians didn't let this happen and beat the Poles 5–1. In the third game, Poland took on the five time gold medalists, the Soviet Union. The players knew that this would be a challenge because they had played the Soviets many times before and had lost by usually very lopsided scores, such as 8–3, 9–3, 16–1, and 20–0. The Polish team, however, had also beaten the Soviets once in the 1976 World Championship and some of the players from that game were still on the team. The team tried to keep the Soviets down, but it was too much and the USSR stormed to an 8–1 win.
With their toughest games out of the way, Poland would have one more chance to try to get to the Medal Round. They took on the Netherlands and went down early in the first period but managed to tie it about four minutes later. The Dutch team scored twice more in the period to lead 3–1. Polish hero Wieslaw Jobczyk (who scored a hat trick in the 1976 upset against USSR) scored to put Poland within one goal but the Netherlands stormed back to get two more goals before the third period to make it 5–2. The Poles ended up losing 5–3 and saw their hopes for the medal round come to an end. They had one more game against Japan, who had not won any games in the tournament and only tied once. Poland burst out in the first period and scored 3 goals before twenty minutes had ended. They scored two more goals and Japan seemed out of it. The final score was 5–1 for Poland. The team's final record was 2–3–0 and it received 4 points in the standings.
When Communist rule ended in 1989, the Polish national team began a slow decline in international play. They reached the Olympics in 1992, the most recent time they have played there, and finished eleventh out of twelve teams. During the 1990s the first two Polish-born and trained players were selected in the NHL Entry Draft: Mariusz Czerkawski was selected in the 1991 by the Boston Bruins, and Krzysztof Oliwa in 1993 by the New Jersey Devils; Oliwa won the Stanley Cup with the Devils in 2000, the first and only Pole to do so.
Poland last competed at the Elite level in 2002 World Championship, where they finished fourteenth and were relegated. Since then they have remained in Division I, but have not earned promotion back to the top level, though they have finished just outside of promotion several times. They were relegated to Division IB in 2018, the lowest they had ever played at.
Tournament record
Olympic Games
World Championship
1930 – 5th place
1931 – 4th place
1933 – 7th place
1935 – 10th place
1937 – 8th place
1938 – 7th place
1939 – 6th place
1947 – 6th place
1955 – 7th place
1957 – 6th place
1958 – 8th place
1959 – 11th place
1961 – 13th place (5th in Pool B)
1963 – 12th place (4th in Pool B)
1965 – 9th place (1st in Pool B)
1966 – 8th place
1967 – 9th place (1st in Pool B)
1969 – 8th place (2nd in Pool B)
1970 – 6th place
1971 – 8th place (2nd in Pool B)
1972 – 7th place (1st in Pool B)
1973 – 5th place
1974 – 5th place
1975 – 5th place
1976 – 7th place
1977 – 10th place (2nd in Pool B)
1978 – 9th place (1st in Pool B)
1979 – 8th place
1981 – 10th place (2nd in Pool B)
1982 – 11th place (3rd in Pool B)
1983 – 10th place (2nd in Pool B)
1985 – 9th place (1st in Pool B)
1986 – 8th place
1987 – 9th place (1st in Pool B)
1989 – 8th place
1990 – 14th place (6th in Pool B)
1991 – 12th place (4th in Pool B)
1992 – 12th place
1993 – 14th place (2nd in Pool B)
1994 – 15th place (3rd in Pool B)
1995 – 15th place (3rd in Pool B)
1996 – 17th place (5th in Pool B)
1997 – 17th place (5th in Pool B)
1998 – 23rd place (7th in Pool B)
1999 – 23rd place (7th in Pool B)
2000 – 20th place (4th in Pool B)
2001 – 18th place (1st in Division I, Group A)
2002 – 14th place
2003 – 19th place (2nd in Division I, Group A)
2004 – 21st place (3rd in Division I, Group B)
2005 – 19th place (2nd in Division I, Group A)
2006 – 21st place (3rd in Division I, Group B)
2007 – 20th place (2nd in Division I, Group A)
2008 – 22nd place (3rd in Division I, Group A)
2009 – 23rd place (4th in Division I, Group B)
2010 – 22nd place (3rd in Division I, Group B)
2011 – 23rd place (4th in Division I, Group B)
2012 – 24th place (2nd in Division I, Group B)
2013 – 24th place (2nd in Division I, Group B)
2014 – 23rd place (1st in Division I, Group B)
2015 – 19th place (3rd in Division I, Group A)
2016 – 19th place (3rd in Division I, Group A)
2017 – 20th place (4th in Division I, Group A)
2018 – 22nd place (6th in Division I, Group A)
2019 – 24th place (2nd in Division I, Group B)
2020 – Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021 – Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2022 – 21st place (1st in Division I, Group B)
2023 – 18th place (2nd in Division I, Group A)
2024 –
European Championships
Former Players In NHL
Players who have played in the NHL and the Polish national team
NHL Entry Draft
Polish born players selected in the NHL Entry Draft
Notable National team players
Henryk Gruth – Most games played for national team (292)
Andrzej Zabawa – Most goals scored (99)
Leszek Laszkiewicz – 216 games played, 150 total points
Other Polish-born NHL players
Nick Harbaruk – Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues
Frank Jerwa – Boston Bruins, St. Louis Eagles
Joe Jerwa – New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, New York Americans
Edward Leier – Chicago Blackhawks
John Miszuk – Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota North Stars
Head-to-head records
Updated as of 5 May 2023. Defunct national teams are listed in italics.
References
External links
IIHF profile
National Teams of Ice Hockey
Ice hockey in Poland
National ice hockey teams in Europe
Ice hockey | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland%20men%27s%20national%20ice%20hockey%20team |
Filippo Bonanni; S.J. or Buonanni (7 January 1638 – 30 March 1723) was an Italian Jesuit scholar. His many works included treatises on fields ranging from anatomy to music. He created the earliest practical illustrated guide for shell collectors in 1681, for which he is considered a founder of conchology. He also published a study of lacquer that has been of lasting value since his death.
Life
Bonanni was born in Rome in 1638, and entered the Society of Jesus in 1654, when he was still 17 years old. After his novitiate, in 1656 he was sent to study at the Society's noted Roman College. There he became a pupil of the German scientist, Athanasius Kircher. While a student there, he undertook the manufacturing of microscopic lenses. He used his lenses to create his own microscope and to develop scientific studies of a number of specimens. He also became a skilled copper plate engraver.
From Rome, Bonanni was sent to teach in the Jesuit Colleges of Orvieto and Ancona. Upon Kircher's resignation of the post of Professor of Mathematics at the Roman College, Bonanni was chosen to succeed him. In 1698, years after Kircher's death (1680), Bonanni was appointed curator of the well-known collection installed in the Roman College, which had been under Kircher's care up to that point. The Roman College asked Buonanni to take on the project of publishing a catalogue of Kircher's museum. After ten years work, he published the Musaeum Kircherianum (1709), a large folio volume that listed all of the objects in the collection and illustrated many of them. The catalogue is divided into twelve sections (Classes) concerning the various categories of objects. The antiquities occupy the first five sections and are collected in ethnographic criteria.
Bonanni followed Aristotle in believing in theories of spontaneous generation. In critiquing the experimental work of Francesco Redi, Bonanni defended the Aristotelian view. Though he raised important questions—such as whether viewers through a microscope tended to see what they expected, rather than what was there—later writers tended to discount Bonanni as support for Aristotelianism waned.
Nonetheless, in early writing about the nature and origins of fossils, Bonanni admitted doubts about whether theories of transport could account for the numbers and distribution of fossils. He later speculated that fossils could be divided into two groups—the remains of organisms, and the "products of natural powers." Such interpretations were consistent with the new and challenging idea that the earth must have undergone "extraordinary alterations" to explain the diversity of types and locations of fossils.
Conchology
Bonanni created the earliest practical illustrated guide for shell collectors, Recreatione dell'occhio e della mente (1681). The two-volume guide was the first treatise devoted entirely to molluscs and included numerous engravings. Bonanni's work is significant for his careful attempts to precisely describe shell morphology. Due to the printing and engraving process, the spirals shown on the shells were reversed from dextral to sinistral, a mirror image problem that later books avoided. Zoological taxonomies of the time were based on visual characteristics, and Bonanni paid special attention to both form and color, and showed details (sometimes fanciful) of the creatures inside the shells. Although his work predated the adoption of Linnaeus' system of binomial nomenclature (genus + species), Bonanni laid the foundation for the new discipline of conchology. Several later Linnaean names were based on Bonanni's work, including the name of the class Bivalvia, which he introduced.
Lacquer
Among other topics, Bonanni wrote of the ingredients craftsmen in China used to make the lacquer they used on porcelain, a popular import item for Europe at the time. Like other researchers of the day, he went on to experiment with various recipes to recreate the lacquer used on porcelain and furniture. In 1720, Bonanni published his studies in Trattato sopra la vernice detta communemente cinese (1720), or Treatise on the Varnish commonly called Chinese. This work was republished repeatedly over the next century in several languages, and was re-issued in 1994 in its original Italian version.
Scientific work
Bonanni made excellent observations, which are embodied in several works:
Ricreatione dell'occhio e della mente
Bonanni was a shell collector and was the author of the first book devoted solely to seashells, published in Rome in 1681. Several later Linnaean names were based on his illustrations.
Observationes circa Viventia, quae in Rebus non Viventibus
Using a three lens microscope, in this work published in 1691 Bonanni tried to show that spontaneous generation was possible in animals "without blood and a heart", in contradiction of Francesco Redi’s experimental work. The compilation of knowledge and quality of the illustrations made this an important work.
Numismata Pontificum Romanorum
A two-volume study started in 1696 and completed in 1702 of the coins issued by the papacy over the centuries.
Musæum Kircherianum, sive Musaeum a P. Athanasio Kirchero in Collegio Romano Societatis Jesu... descriptum
The catalogue of Kircher's collection (1709).
Trattato sopra la vernice detta communemente Cinese
His work on lacquer, published 1720.
Gabinetto Armonico pieno d'istromenti sonori
Issued first time in 1722, and immediately reprinted in 1723, this is a splendid collection of 152 engravings of musical instruments from around the world.
Publications
References
Bibliography
Hilpert, Gisela, Filippo Bonanni und seine Gabinetto armonico, Diss., Leipzig 1945.
External links
Filippo Buonanni’s Harmonic Cabinet (1722)
1638 births
1723 deaths
18th-century Italian Jesuits
Catholic clergy scientists
Conchologists
Italian entomologists
17th-century Italian Jesuits
Jesuit scientists
Scientists from Rome
Italian malacologists
Italian naturalists | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filippo%20Bonanni |
Walter Scott, 1st Earl of Tarras (23 December 1644 – 9 April 1693) was a Scottish nobleman. Born Walter Scott of Highchester, he married his kinswoman Mary Scott, 3rd Countess of Buccleuch, daughter of Francis Scott, 2nd Earl of Buccleuch and Lady Margaret Leslie, on 9 February 1659 in Wemyss, Fife. She died in 1661 and the couple had no children. He married Helen Hepburn of Humbie in 1677, and they had a number of children. He was granted the titles Earl of Tarras and Baron Almoor and Campcastill in the Peerage of Scotland in 1660. These were early examples of a life peerage, being granted "for the days of his natural life", to make Walter Scott of equal rank to his wife. In 1685 he was attainted, but restored in 1687.
References
1644 births
1693 deaths
Earls in the Peerage of Scotland
Life peers created by Charles II
Members of the Convention of the Estates of Scotland 1689
17th-century Scottish peers | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter%20Scott%2C%20Earl%20of%20Tarras |
Raymond Atteveld (born 8 September 1966) is a Dutch professional football manager and former player who is the assistant coach of Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk.
Playing career
Club
Atteveld played for Haarlem before moving to England to join Everton.
He made his debut for Everton on 2 December 1989 against Coventry City, in a 2–0 home win. During his career at Everton, he made 41 league appearances from the outset and a further 10 as a substitute, scoring only one goal. Atteveld is one of seven Dutchmen to have played for Everton, the others being Andy van der Meyde, Sander Westerveld, Johnny Heitinga, Royston Drenthe, Davy Klaassen and Maarten Stekelenburg.
Atteveld was one of the first foreigners to get a regular first-team place in the Everton squad although he struggled to make a name of himself in the English game. Atteveld is remembered by Evertonians for stripping during an end of season lap of honour and throwing his kit into the crowd.
He joined West Ham United on loan, and became the first Dutch player in the club's history when he made played his only league game for the club on 22 February 1992, a 2–1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday. He made two FA Cup appearances for the club, for the Fifth Round games against Sunderland on 15 February and 26 February.
The tough-tackling holding midfielder joined ambitious Vitesse in summer 1995 from high-flying Roda JC, only to move to FC Groningen a year later. In summer 1999, Atteveld left FC Groningen for ADO Den Haag.
Managerial career
Atteveld worked as an assistant manager for Roda in 2006, until 2007, where he was promoted to manager/technical director after the departure of Huub Stevens. He qualified for the play-offs for European football, only to miss out going into Europe by 2 draws in the encounter with FC Utrecht. However, due to struggles within the board after the placement of a new technical director, he was sacked on 7 October 2008.
On 17 April 2009, he replaced André Wetzel as the new ADO Den Haag manager/technical director. Atteveld managed to keep ADO Den Haag in the Dutch Premier league with scoring 12 goals in the last 4 games of that season. The following season, Atteveld now replaced Wetzel as Technical Director to finish the season. In that summer Atteveld refused to continue in his present role and therefore left the club on mutual terms in the summer of 2010.
In February 2011 he moved abroad to coach Cypriot outfit AEL Limassol on an interim basis. AEL Limassol reached the play-offs under Atteveld. He mainly played with youngsters due to non salary payment of 1st team regulars. This working with the AEL youngsters resulted in Atteveld taking the Academy Director role the following seasons to come.
As an Academy Director Atteveld introduced a successful playing style all throughout the club. 300% increase in National Team players was the result of this approach. Up until today, his philosophy and structure are still used within the club.
Atteveld later went on to supervise as Senior Academy consultant at FC Banants Yerevan in Armenia before moving to Kazakhstan in 2013. In Kazakhstan Atteveld was Academy Director for the U14 until U19 teams. During this time the Kazakh outfit, FC Kairat Almaty, broke all records regarding championships. Many players of the academy broke into the National Team of Kazakhstan. In 2013-2014 season, 3 teams of the Academy became champions of Kazakhstan. In 2014-2015 4 teams took the championship, only to be improved by 5 championship winning teams in 2015-2016. A record set for Kazakhstan by any club, and up until today FC Kairat Almaty still holds this record. At the beginning of the season 2016-2017 Atteveld was offered the role of Head Coach of FC Kairat Almaty B team, operating in Div. 2. Atteveld kindly declined for this position and went on to introduce his own Academy, the Dutch Total Football Academy in Almaty. A call from Maccabi Tel Aviv FC in Israel to strengthen their setup ended this private academy adventure early on.
In Israel, at the biggest club of Israel - Maccabi Tel Aviv FC, Atteveld arrived in Sept. 2016 to take charge of the football development of the older Academy coaches & players for the U16, U17 and U19 teams. As a Performance Director, Atteveld introduced, among other things, the concept of Elite training for contract players within the academy while setting out an individual program for every player.
Atteveld was tasked with leading a team in Div. 2 with prospects loaned from Maccabi Tel Aviv FC <ref>. The club, named Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam is operating in the 2nd division and presently the youngest team in this league (average age 20yrs). Now in 7th position, before the coronavirus brought a stop to the league. Teams within the positions 1-8 will qualify for the promotion play-offs at the end of the season. With 2 games to go before the regular season will end, Atteveld and Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam are in a perfect position to reach the promotion play-offs. During the winter break some players did move to the IPL, with more on the cards for the next season.<ref>
References
External links
Raymond Atteveld club history
Profile
1966 births
Living people
Footballers from Amsterdam
Men's association football fullbacks
Men's association football midfielders
Dutch men's footballers
HFC Haarlem players
Everton F.C. players
West Ham United F.C. players
Bristol City F.C. players
K.S.V. Waregem players
Roda JC Kerkrade players
SBV Vitesse players
FC Groningen players
ADO Den Haag players
Dutch expatriate men's footballers
Eredivisie players
Eerste Divisie players
English Football League players
Expatriate men's footballers in England
Dutch football managers
Dutch expatriate football managers
Roda JC Kerkrade managers
ADO Den Haag managers
AEL Limassol managers
Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam F.C. managers
Maccabi Netanya F.C. managers
Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. non-playing staff
FC Shakhtar Donetsk non-playing staff
Eredivisie managers
Israeli Premier League managers
Expatriate football managers in Cyprus
Expatriate football managers in Israel
Expatriate football managers in Ukraine
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in England
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Belgium
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Cyprus
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Israel
Dutch expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond%20Atteveld |
In mathematics, a Poisson ring is a commutative ring on which an anticommutative and distributive binary operation satisfying the Jacobi identity and the product rule is defined. Such an operation is then known as the Poisson bracket of the Poisson ring.
Many important operations and results of symplectic geometry and Hamiltonian mechanics may be formulated in terms of the Poisson bracket and, hence, apply to Poisson algebras as well. This observation is important in studying the classical limit of quantum mechanics—the non-commutative algebra of operators on a Hilbert space has the Poisson algebra of functions on a symplectic manifold as a singular limit, and properties of the non-commutative algebra pass over to corresponding properties of the Poisson algebra.
Definition
The Poisson bracket must satisfy the identities
(skew symmetry)
(distributivity)
(derivation)
(Jacobi identity)
for all in the ring.
A Poisson algebra is a Poisson ring that is also an algebra over a field. In this case, add the extra requirement
for all scalars s.
For each g in a Poisson ring A, the operation defined as is a derivation. If the set generates the set of derivations of A, then A is said to be non-degenerate.
If a non-degenerate Poisson ring is isomorphic as a commutative ring to the algebra of smooth functions on a manifold M, then M must be a symplectic manifold and is the Poisson bracket defined by the symplectic form.
References
Ring theory
Symplectic geometry | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poisson%20ring |
Paul Andrew Hasleby (born 12 June 1981) is a former Australian rules footballer. He played for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) and the and South Fremantle Football Clubs in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He was the winner of the AFL Rising Star award in 2000, and coached South Fremantle from 2012 to 2014.
Football career
Hasleby grew up playing football in Northampton, a small town 470 km north of Perth. He moved to Perth to attend secondary school at Mazenod College where he played football, cricket and tennis. He represented WA in both the Under 16s and Under 18s national championships and won the Larke Medal for the best player at the 1999 Under 18 carnival. In 1999 he played 18 games of league football with East Fremantle in the West Australian Football League and won the club's best and fairest award, the Lynn Medal.
In the 1999 AFL Draft Hasleby was taken by Fremantle with the 2nd selection behind Josh Fraser who was selected by Collingwood. Both Collingwood and the Dockers had priority picks in the draft as they had won 5 or less games in the 1999 season. In 2003 Dwayne Russell raised concerns that Fremantle had been happy to lose the final game of 1999 to ensure that they received the priority pick. Fremantle deny that they did not try to win the game and blame injuries and an inexperienced team for their poor performance.
Hasleby immediately showed why he was so highly regarded with 30 possessions in his debut game in round 1 2000. He was awarded the AFL Rising Star nomination for that game. His form continued throughout the year and he only missed the final round due to injury. 2001 was a disappointing year for Fremantle, with only two wins for the season, and Hasleby's form also suffered. However, Hasleby did not miss a game between 2002 and 2005, despite suffering at times from a hernia-like injury during the 2005 season. In seasons 2003 and 2004 he was ranked in the top 10 in the league in total disposals (kicks plus handballs).
He suffered a season-ending knee injury in Fremantle's first NAB Cup game of 2008 against West Coast at Subiaco Oval, tearing both his anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments. The knee buckled as he was tackled by two opposition players. In August 2010, Hasleby announced his retirement as a player in the AFL. He spent the 2011 season playing for the South Fremantle Football Club in the WAFL, and in November 2011, he was appointed coach of South Fremantle, after John Dimmer resigned.
Statistics
|-
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2000
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 21 || 15 || 11 || 280 || 169 || 449 || 67 || 48 || 0.7 || 0.5 || 13.3 || 8.0 || 21.4 || 3.2 || 2.3 || 6
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2001
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 20 || 14 || 15 || 193 || 191 || 384 || 70 || 32 || 0.7 || 0.8 || 9.7 || 9.6 || 19.2 || 3.5 || 1.6 || 0
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2002
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 22 || 18 || 15 || 261 || 226 || 487 || 97 || 54 || 0.8 || 0.7 || 11.9 || 10.3 || 22.1 || 4.4 || 2.5 || 7
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2003
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 23 || 17 || 17 || 341 || 220 || 561 || 132 || 51 || 0.7 || 0.7 || 14.8 || 9.6 || 24.4 || 5.7 || 2.2 || 13
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2004
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 22 || 7 || 11 || 295 || 243 || 538 || 84 || 97 || 0.3 || 0.5 || 13.4 || 11.0 || 24.5 || 3.8 || 4.4 || 13
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2005
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 22 || 15 || 7 || 225 || 228 || 453 || 96 || 72 || 0.7 || 0.3 || 10.2 || 10.4 || 20.6 || 4.4 || 3.3 || 12
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2006
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 16 || 6 || 6 || 141 || 153 || 294 || 71 || 49 || 0.4 || 0.4 || 8.8 || 9.6 || 18.4 || 4.4 || 3.1 || 2
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2007
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 20 || 8 || 8 || 210 || 241 || 451 || 86 || 64 || 0.4 || 0.4 || 10.5 || 12.1 || 22.6 || 4.3 || 3.2 || 7
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2008
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2009
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 22 || 9 || 5 || 205 || 328 || 533 || 94 || 54 || 0.4 || 0.2 || 9.3 || 14.9 || 24.2 || 4.3 || 2.5 || 7
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2010
|style="text-align:center;"|
| 4 || 20 || 22 || 15 || 139 || 201 || 340 || 85 || 57 || 1.1 || 0.8 || 7.0 || 10.1 || 17.0 || 4.3 || 2.9 || 0
|- class="sortbottom"
! colspan=3| Career
! 208
! 131
! 110
! 2290
! 2200
! 4490
! 882
! 578
! 0.6
! 0.5
! 11.0
! 10.6
! 21.6
! 4.2
! 2.8
! 67
|}
External links
Paul Hasleby WAFL statistics
References
1981 births
All-Australians (AFL)
Australian rules footballers from Western Australia
East Fremantle Football Club players
Fremantle Football Club players
Living people
People from Northampton, Western Australia
AFL Rising Star winners
South Fremantle Football Club coaches
South Fremantle Football Club players
Australia international rules football team players
West Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Hasleby |
Marymount may refer to:
Schools
Marymount colleges, a group of colleges around the world founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM)
Australia
Marymount College, Adelaide
Marymount College, Gold Coast
Canada
Marymount Academy (Sudbury), Ontario
Marymount Academy, Montreal, Quebec
Colombia
Marymount International School Barranquilla
Marymount School Bogota, a school of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Bogota
Marymount School Medellin, a school of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Medellin
Italy
Marymount International School of Rome
Istituto Marymount Rome, a school of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Rome
Hong Kong
Marymount Secondary School
Marymount Primary School
United States
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California
Marymount California University, California
Marymount High School, Los Angeles, California
Marymount College (Florida), former name of Lynn University
Marymount College (Kansas), Salina, Kansas
Marymount School, New York, Manhattan, New York
Marymount College, Tarrytown, part of Fordham University, New York
Marymount Manhattan College, Manhattan, New York
Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia
Marymount Military Academy, a former school in Parkland, Washington
Other places
Marymount International School London, England
Marymount School, Paris, France
Marymount High School, Jamaica
Marymount Cuernavaca, a school of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Marymount Convent School, Singapore
Other uses
Marymount, Bishan, a subzone within the town of Bishan, Singapore
Marymount MRT station, a Mass Rapid Transit station that serves Marymount, Bishan
See also
Marymount College (disambiguation)
Mariemont (disambiguation)
Mary Mount (disambiguation) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marymount |
Area code 607 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan for the U.S. state of New York. It serves parts of its Southern Tier (which borders Pennsylvania). It was created in 1954 by combining the southern portion of 315 and the eastern portion of 716. Initially, in the late 1940s, area codes with a middle digit of "0" (x0x-xxx-xxxx) were assigned only to jurisdictions covering an entire state. Along with 507 in Minnesota and 606 in Kentucky, 607 was among the first such area codes to be added to a jurisdiction.
Prior to October 2021, area code 607 had telephone numbers assigned for the central office code 988. In 2020, 988 was designated nationwide as a dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which created a conflict for exchanges that permit seven-digit dialing. This area code was therefore scheduled to transition to ten-digit dialing by October 24, 2021.
Service area
Counties
Allegany County (part)
Broome County
Chemung County
Chenango County
Cortland County
Delaware County
Otsego County
Schoharie County (part)
Schuyler County
Steuben County
Sullivan County (part)
Tioga County
Tompkins County
Yates County
Cities
Binghamton
Corning
Cortland
Delhi
Elmira
Hornell
Ithaca
Norwich
Oneonta
Waverly
Deposit
Owego
Vestal
See also
List of New York area codes
List of North American Numbering Plan area codes
References
External links
607
607 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area%20code%20607 |
Maximilian Herre (born 22 April 1973) is a German rapper, singer-songwriter and music producer who rose to fame as a member of the group Freundeskreis. He is also A&R for the record label Nesola, a joint venture with his wife Joy Denalane, among others.
Early life and career
Herre was born in Stuttgart. After hearing the 1990s German hip-hop group Advanced Chemistry, he decided to create hip-hop himself in German. He started his first band, Seedless Jam, when he was 15, and his first hip-hop project, Agit Jazz, four years later with music producer Philippe A. Kayser (Don Philippe). In order to perform their music live, they formed the band Maximilian und sein Freundeskreis in 1993 with another producer, DJ Friction (Martin Welzer). In the same year, Herre also founded the hip-hop group Kolchose with other Stuttgart artists.
Career
Freundeskreis
Herre, Philippe, and Welzer signed with the label Four Music (founded by German rap pioneers Die Fantastischen Vier) in 1997, and soon after made a musical and commercial breakthrough with the single A-N-N-A. The song has sold more than 250,000 copies. Freundeskreis's debut album, Die Quadratur des Kreises, has sold more than 170,000 copies.
In 1999, their second album, Esperanto, sold more than 300,000 copies. Their live double-album, En Directo der FK Allstars, was recorded in the same year.
Although Freundeskreis seemed to have performed its last concerts in 2000, the band re-appeared in 2007 at different festivals, including the festival MTV Hip-Hop Open in Stuttgart, where they celebrated the 10th anniversary of the band's founding.
FK-Allstars
Herre also founded the FK-Allstars, a collaboration of 15 musical artists, including Gentleman, Afrob, Sékou, Joy Denalane and Brooke Russell. In 2000 they performed at some of central Europe's biggest music festivals, i.e. Rock im Park, Rock am Ring, and Splash!. Herre left the group after the tour.
Music producer
Herre retreated from public life after the birth of his first son in 2001, and concentrated on producing Mami, the debut album of his wife, Joy Denalane. Mami reached the top 10 in Germany and received three nominations for the German music award, the Echo.
In August 2006 the second album of Joy Denalane's produced by Herre, Born and Raised, was released on the label Four Music.
Solo career
In September 2004, Herre released his debut eponymous solo album, Max Herre, a collection of songs in a variety of genres in addition to hip hop, including soul, reggae, and rock. The album was a commercial success. In April 2006, Herre, Joy Denalane, Götz Gottschalk, and Sophie Raml formed a new record label named Nesola.
Ein Geschenkter Tag, Herre's second solo album, appeared in 2009. In 2012, his third album, Hallo Welt!, was published.
In 2013, Herre became the third German hip-hop artist to be included in the German version of the MTV Unplugged album series, titling his MTV Unplugged Kahedi Radio Show. For the album he won the 2014 Echo Award for hip-hop performer of the year. The album reached gold two weeks after being released and soon after platinum.
In November 2019, after a six-year break, his fifth solo album Athen was released.
Personal life
Herre is married to singer Joy Denalane, with whom he has two sons. Herre and Denalane separated in October 2007. In March 2011, they showed up at different events together and have stated that they are back together again. Herre also has a daughter, to whom he dedicated his album Hallo Welt!.
Discography
Albums
Max Herre (2004)
Ein geschenkter Tag (2009)
Hallo Welt! (2012)
MTV Unplugged – Kahedi Radio Show (2013)
Athen (2019)
Singles
Zu elektrisch (2004)
1ste Liebe (2004) with Joy Denalane
Du weißt (Bye Bye Baby) (2005)
Number One (2005) with John Legend
Du weißt (Bye Bye Baby) (2005)
Geschenkter Tag / Blick nach vorn (2009)
Scherben (2009)
Niemand (2011) with Joy Denalane, Samy Deluxe and Megaloh
Jeder Tag zuviel (2012)
Wolke 7 (2012) featuring Philipp Poisel
Fühlt sich wie fliegen an (2012) feat. Cro and Clueso
Fremde (2013) feat. Sophie Hunger
References
External links
Four Music - record label
1973 births
Living people
21st-century German male singers
German rappers
Musicians from Stuttgart
Participants in the Bundesvision Song Contest | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max%20Herre |
Tatjana Šimić (born 9 June 1963), also known by the mononym Tatjana, is a Croatian-Dutch model, actress and singer.
Biography
Šimić was born in Zagreb, PR Croatia, Yugoslavia on 9 June 1963, but moved with her mother and sister to Rotterdam in 1979 at the age of 16.
In the 1980s, having won a national modeling contest, she commenced work as an actress and model. In the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, she remains known for her portrayal of the character Kees Flodder, a daughter in the dysfunctional and anti-social Flodder family, which featured in several Dutch comedy films and a television series in the 1980s and 1990s. The original movie was popular in the Netherlands, reaching two and a half million viewers. Šimić, a sex symbol, has appeared on the cover of Playboy seventeen times between 1988 and 1996; thirteen times on the Dutch edition and four times on the German edition.
In December 2012, she made her last appearance in the Dutch Playboy's Christmas special.
Šimić started a recording career in 1987 with her first single, "Baby Love". Her song "Chica Cubana" became a hit in Europe, followed a year later by "Awaka Boy" in 1989. In 1992, she recorded a version of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" with Dutch singer Gerard Joling. Her first album was released in 1993 and included the hit "Feel Good" which reached #25 in the Netherlands Top 40. Her best known song "Santa Maria" was recorded and produced by Mike Stock and Matt Aitken of Stock Aitken Waterman becoming an international dance hit. It peaked at #40 in the UK Singles Chart in September 1996. A follow-up single "Calendar Girl" (1996) failed to attract the same success. A full album produced by Stock & Aitken's in-house producers Dave Ford, Julian Gingell and Peter Day called New Look was released in Japan (titled Santa Maria) and the Netherlands. It included the singles, "Santa Maria", "Calendar Girl" and new singles "First Time" and "Sweet Sweet Smile".
Since then she has released a number of dance singles, with "Baila Baila" reaching the Dutch Top 40 at #24 in 2001. In 2008, Tatjana made a comeback to the music scene with the Dutch language song Ik Laat Je Gaan, a cover of Croatian artist Tony Cetinski's Blago Onom Tko Te Ima, which left her signature disco sound behind for a more rock pop style. The track was Tatjana's biggest Dutch hit to date reaching #11 in the Dutch Singles Chart.
Discography
Albums
1991: Tatjana
1993: Feel Good
1996: Santa Maria
1997: New Look NL #70
Singles
1987: "Baby Love"
1987: "Dance With Me"
1988: "Chica Cubana" NL #11
1988: "Awaka Boy" NL #40
1990: "A Letter To Your Heart"
1991: "You and Me" NL #81
1992: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" NL #6
1992: "He's My Man"
1993: "Feel Good" NL #21
1993: "Never Never"
1994: "Don't You Want Me Baby"
1994: Na Na Na Na (Come On Let's Go Out)
1995: "Santa Maria" NL #37, AUS #50, UK #40
1996: "Calendar Girl" NL #73
1997: "The First Time" NL #41
1997: "O Baby I"
1997: "Boy I Know"
1997: "Your Love Is Magic"
1997: "Searching For You"
1999: "Crazy Way About You"
1999: "Be There In Time"
1999: "Wait And Wonder"
2000: "Be There In Time"
2000: "Baila Baila" NL #24
2001: "Caged"
2007: "Blago Onom Ko Te Oma"
2008: "Ik laat je gaan" NL #11
2010: "Ga Nu Maar" NL #93
Filmography
Film
Flodder (1986) - Kees Flodder
Appointment with Yesterday (TV film, 1988)
Starke Zeiten (1988)
My Blue Heaven (1990) - Suzy
Zlatne godine (1992) - TV Journalist
Flodder in America (1992) - Kees Flodder
Flodder 3 (1995) - Kees Flodder
Television
Flodder de TV-serie (1993–1998) - Kees Flodder
References
External links
[ "Tatjana"] at Allmusic.com
1963 births
Living people
Croatian television actresses
Dutch dance musicians
Dutch female models
21st-century Dutch women singers
21st-century Dutch singers
Dutch film actresses
Dutch television actresses
20th-century Dutch women singers
Croatian emigrants to the Netherlands
Eurodance musicians
1990s Playboy Playmates
Models from Zagreb
English-language singers from Croatia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatjana%20%C5%A0imi%C4%87 |
Rafael Alberto "Al" Reyes (born April 10, 1970) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. A right-handed pitcher and career reliever, he played for seven teams; debuting on April 27, 1995, with the Milwaukee Brewers and playing for the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays, over the years.
Career
Reyes was originally drafted by the Montreal Expos in . He was 2–0 with a 4.25 earned run average (ERA) and a .206 opponents batting average in 26 games with the Brewers in 1999 until he was sent to the Orioles on July 21 of that year to complete a transaction from five days prior on July 16 when Rocky Coppinger was sent to Milwaukee.
He missed the Cardinals playoff run after tearing a ligament in his right elbow, and required reconstructive surgery.
In , he signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and was placed on the Durham Bulls minor league roster, but did not play a game that season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. On December 22, 2006, he re-signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, where he became their closer. Reyes finished the year with 26 saves in 30 chances. Notably, his only blown saves came against the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Boston Red Sox.
On April 10, 2008, Reyes got into a fight at a bar in South Tampa and was tasered twice by a police officer. This had little effect on his ability to throw, as the very next night he got the win for the Rays against the Orioles.
Reyes was designated for assignment on August 9, 2008, and became a free agent on August 18 after refusing an assignment to the minors. He signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets two days later, and was called up to the team when rosters expanded in September. He was released on September 18, 2008, without making any appearances.
References
External links
1970 births
Living people
Albany Polecats players
Albuquerque Dukes players
Baltimore Orioles players
Beloit Snappers players
Binghamton Mets players
Burlington Bees players
Columbus Clippers players
Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico
Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States
Durham Bulls players
Harrisburg Senators players
Las Vegas 51s players
Los Angeles Dodgers players
Louisville Redbirds players
Louisville RiverBats players
Major League Baseball pitchers
Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic
Memphis Redbirds players
Mexican League baseball pitchers
Milwaukee Brewers players
Nashville Sounds players
New York Yankees players
Petroleros de Minatitlán players
Pittsburgh Pirates players
Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings players
Rochester Red Wings players
Rockford Expos players
St. Louis Cardinals players
Tampa Bay Devil Rays players
Tampa Bay Rays players
Tucson Toros players
Vero Beach Devil Rays players
West Palm Beach Expos players
Baseball players from San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al%20Reyes |
Khodoriv (; ) is a city in Stryi Raion, Lviv Oblast, western Ukraine. It hosts the administration of Khodoriv urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. Its population is approximately
History
The city was first mentioned in 1394. In many historic documents it is referred to as Khodoriv-stav. In many documents it is named Khodoriv-stav. It is connected with a male name Fedir and the situation of the town above a big lake. In the 15th century, Khodoriv was granted city status and a coat of arms.
Khodoriv was one of the major industrial hubs in Zhydachiv Raion and Lviv Oblast, with more than 10 manufacturing and other plants including the Sugar Plant and the Plant of Manufacturing Polygraph Machines. Within the city, there are three secondary education schools and two colleges. The city also has some monuments of architecture, including the St. Michael's Church. In addition, new church will rise in early 2000s, designed by Oleksandr Matviiv. Khodoriv has always been a big railroad hub in the region.
The Jewish population of Khodoriv amounted to around 2500 at the beginning of the German occupation of the town in July 1941. Immediately, the Germans and their Ukrainian collaborators robbed and abused Jews and burned down the Great Synagogue. In June 1942, the first Aktion rounded up about 1000 to 1500 Jews. Those who were sick and weak were shot in Khodoriv, others were sent to Belzec where they were immediately murdered. A similar Aktion took place in October, with 350 Jews deported to Belzec to be murdered. After that about 800 Jews were left in the town. In February 1943, the Ukrainian police murdered the rest near the local sugar plant. Only 15 or so of the town's Jews survived, mostly hidden with friends and acquaintances. Ten had been hidden by Henryk Piczek in his cellar for 22 months.
The historic wooden synagogue of Chodorow, built in 1652 and featuring a beautifully painted interior, was burned but a model of the ceiling has been reconstructed at the Museum of the Jewish People (Beth Hatefutsoth) in Tel Aviv, Israel. See Yad Vashem's web site on the synagogue.
Until 18 July 2020, Khodoriv belonged to Zhydachiv Raion. The raion was abolished in July 2020 as part of the administrative reform of Ukraine, which reduced the number of raions of Lviv Oblast to seven. The area of Zhydachiv Raion was merged into Stryi Raion.
Notable people
Rabbi Yehoshia Heshl Eichenstein of Khodorov, son of Rabbi Alexander Yom Tov Lipa of Zidichov
Rabbi Yisochor Berish Eichenstein of Khodorov (d. 1918), son of Rabbi Yehoshia Heshl of Khodorov
Ihor Kalynets — Ukrainian poet and Soviet dissident,
Blessed Tarsykiya Matskiv — Ukrainian Greek Catholic nun and martyr,
Oswald Balzer — Polish historian,
Maria Bartlowa — Polish activist, senator of the Second Polish Republic, wife of Prime Minister Kazimierz Bartel,
Zdzislaw Trojanowski — Polish ice-hockey player, who participated in the 1952 Winter Olympics,
Yitzhak Golan — Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset.
References
External links
castles.com.ua - Khodoriv
https://khodoriv.info/ News about Khodoriv (in Ukrainian)
Cities in Lviv Oblast
Ruthenian Voivodeship
Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria
Historic Jewish communities in Ukraine
Cities of district significance in Ukraine | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khodoriv |
Silsila () is an Arabic word meaning chain, link, connection often used in various senses of lineage. In particular, it may be translated as "spiritual genealogy" where one Sufi Master transfers his khilafat to his khalîfa, or spiritual descendant. In Urdu, silsila means saga.
Historical importance
Every Sufi order, or tariqa, has a silsila. Silsila originated with the initiation of tariqa which dates back to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Most silsila trace their lineage back to his cousin and son-in-law Ali bin Abi Talib such as the Qadiriyyah, the Chishtiyya, the Noorbakhshia and the Suhrawardiyyah orders. However, the Naqshbandiyyah order of South Asia is through Abu Bakr.
Centuries ago, Arabia did not have schools for formal education. Students went to masters who taught them. Upon completion of their study, they received ijazah (permission) which acted as the certification of their education. A graduate then acted as a master having his own students or disciples. This chain of masters was known as silsila or lineage. Somewhat analogous to the modern situation where degrees are only accepted from recognized universities, the certification of a master having a verifiable chain of masters was the only criteria which accorded legitimacy:
"Theoretically one can only receive instruction in these practices (talqîn) from an authorised teacher of the tariqa, and only after pledging a vow of obedience (bay'ah) to this shaikh. The shaykh gives his disciples permission (ijâza) to practice the tariqa: he may also authorise one or more of them to teach it to others, i.e. appoint them as his khalîfa or successor. In this way a hierarchically ordered network of teachers may emerge. Each sheikh can show a chain of authorities for the tariqa he teaches, his silsila or spiritual genealogy. Usually the silsila reaches back from one's own teacher up to the Prophet, with whom all tariqa claim to have originated although there have been modifications along the way. A Sufi's silsila is his badge of identity and source of legitimation; it provides him with a list of illustrious predecessors and shows how he is related to other Sufis."
Silsila can be of a partial knowledge or a book as well. All ḥāfiẓa (memorizers of Quran), muḥaddithūn (narrators of hadith), and qāriʾūna (reciters of Quran with tajwid, or correct accent and pronunciation), for example, are given a chain of credible narrators linking to Muhammad.
Chain of authority
For Muslims, the Chain of Authenticity is an important way to ascertain the validity of a saying of Muhammad (also known as a Hadith). The Chain of Authenticity relates the chain of people who have heard and repeated the saying of Muhammad through the generations, until that particular Hadith was written down (Ali bin Abi Talib said that 'Aisha said that the Prophet Muhammad said...). A similar idea appears in Sufism in regards to the lineage and teachings of Sufi masters and students. This string of master to student is called a silsila, literally meaning “chain”. The focus of the silsila like the Chain of Authenticity is to trace the lineage of a Sufi order to Muhammad through his Companions: Ali bin Abi Talib (the primary link between most Sufi orders and Muhammad) and Abu Bakr (the Naaqshbandiyyah order). When a Sufi order can be traced back to Muhammad through one Ali or Abu Bakr, the lineage is called the Silsilat al-Dhahab (dhahab meaning gold) or the “Chain of Gold” (Golden Chain). In early Islamic history, gold was an extremely desired prize and was used for currency, to show wealth and power, and for scientific purposes including medicine. Thus, gold was the most desired commodity in the material world, just as the Golden Chain is the most desired commodity of Sufi orders.
When Sufism began in the second century of Islam, according to some experts, it was an individual choice; many Sufis aimed to be more like Muhammad by becoming ascetic and focusing their lives fully on God; more so than the Five Daily Prayers and usual prescripted religious practices. This often included removing oneself from society and other people in general. As Sufism became a greater movement in Islam, individual Sufis began to group together. These groups (also known as orders) were based on a common master. This common master then began spiritual lineage, which is a connection between a Sufi order in which there is a common spiritual heritage based on the master's teachings (i.e., ‘path’ or ‘method’) called tariq or tariqah. As the number of Sufi orders grew, there arose a need for legitimacy of the orders to establish each order was following the teachings of Muhammad directly; thus the idea of the Silsilat al-Dhahab. If a Sufi order is able to trace its student to master lineage back to Ali bin Abi Talib who provides a straight link to Muhammad (because of his inheritor status with him) then the order is considered righteous and directly following the teachings of Muhammad. In possessing the Golden Chain, a Sufi order is able to establish their order prominently in the mystical world.
Shia term
Shias use it idiomatically to mean a lineage of authentic Masters.
China
Among Chinese Muslims, the concept of silsilah has developed into that of a menhuan (门宦): a Chinese-style Sufi order whose leaders trace a lineage chain going back to the order's founder in China (e.g., Ma Laichi given name Abu I Fateh or Ma Mingxin given name Ibrahim), and beyond, toward his teachers in Arabia.
Indonesia
The term is used as the title of royal family trees and family records of the rulers in the palaces of Java.
See also
Tariqa
Isnad, Islamic System of Certification
References
Further reading
Ehrenkreutz, A.S. "ḎH̲ahab." Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second edition. Edited by: P. Bearman, Th. Bianquis, C. E. Bosworth, E. van Donzel and W. P. Heinrichs. Brill, 2010. Brill Online. Augustana. 8 April 2010
"Silsila." Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second edition. Edited by: P. Bearman, Th. Bianquis, C. E. Bosworth, E. van Donzel and W. P. Heinrichs. Brill, 2010. Brill Online. Augustana. 8 April 2010
Shah, Idries. The Way of the Sufi. Penguin Books, New York, 1974.
Lings, Martin. What is Sufism? University of California Press, Los Angeles, 1977.
Ernst, Carl W. The Shambhala Guide to Sufism. Shambhala Publications, Boston, 1997.
Karamustafa, Ahmet T. Sufism: The Formative Period. University of California Press, Berkeley, CA, 2007.
Crimingham, J. Spencer. The Sufi Orders in Islam. Oxford University Press, New York, 1998.
External links
Shattari Silsila
Tariqah-e- Maizbhandaria, Silsilah of the Maizbhandari Order, Bangladesh
Sufism
Hadith studies
Islamic terminology | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silsila |
Karkinagri (Καρκινάγρι) is a village near the southwestern tip of the Aegean island of Ikaria, Greece. It has about 300 permanent residents. Primarily a fishing village, it is surrounded by rocks and by the Atheras mountain range. It is located near Kavo Pappas.
History
Karkinagri is one of the more recently developed villages on the island. Although tourism has developed on the island, the area was formerly unsafe during times of war. In the past Ikarians built their houses out of rocks to disguise themselves from pirates. Karkinagri was too close to the shore to even be considered a possibility for inhabitance, as any sign of a fire would immediately attract the unwanted attention of pirates.
References
Populated places in Ikaria (regional unit) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karkinagri |
Condor Ferries is an operator of passenger and freight ferry services between The United Kingdom, Bailiwick of Guernsey, Bailiwick of Jersey and France.
History
Condor Ferries was formed in 1964 by Channel Island businessmen Peter Dorey and Jack Norman. The company originally operated services only between the Channel Islands and St Malo
Expansion
Condor Ferries established the first high-speed car ferry service to the Channel Islands from Weymouth in 1993 using the 74m Incat catamaran Condor 10. In the winter of 1993/1994, Condor's parent company, Commodore Shipping, took over British Channel Island Ferries (BCIF) which operated conventional ferry services to the Channel Islands from Poole. Upon taking over BCIF, Condor moved all passenger services to Weymouth and the BCIF freight service was transferred to Commodore Shipping. The BCIF vessel Havelet ran a conventional ferry service from Weymouth from 1994 alongside the Condor 10.
New UK bases, purchase of the Havelet and Condor Vitesse
In March 1997, Condor moved its UK port to Poole. The Condor Express suffered technical problems that led to late-running services. As a result, the Channel Island governments put the licence to operate ferry services to the UK out to tender. P&O European Ferries and Hoverspeed submitted bids to run the service but ultimately Condor retained the licence but was forced to purchase the Havelet to act as an all-weather back-up until the delivery of a new conventional vessel in 1999. It also purchased the Condor Vitesse for a new service to St Malo via Guernsey and made Weymouth its primary UK port, though retaining summer sailings from Poole. Commodore Shipping became sole owner of the company around this time.
Introduction of Condor 10, management buy-out, rebranding and sale
Condor 10 returned to the fleet in March 2002 to replace the Condor 9 on the St Malo – Channel Island service and to fully compete with the existing fast car ferry service of Emeraude Lines. Later that year, the Commodore Group, which included Condor Ferries, Commodore Ferries and Commodore Express, was sold to a management buy-out team for a reported £150 million. The deal was backed by ABN AMRO. Shortly after, the Condor Ferries logo was redesigned for the start of the 2003 season using the same font as the logo Brittany Ferries had adopted in 2002. In 2004, the group was rebranded with Commodore Ferries coming under the Condor Ferries name and Commodore Express becoming Condor Logistics. The group was sold once again in 2004 to the Royal Bank of Scotland's venture capital arm for £240 million.
Acquisition by the Macquarie Group
In 2008, the Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund II acquired the Condor Group.
Closure of Condor Logistics
It was announced on 4 October 2012 that Condor Logistics would close its operations with the loss of about 180 jobs (110 in the UK, 50 in Jersey and 20 in Guernsey). The move was blamed on changes to low-value consignment relief affecting the Channel Islands.
Purchase and introduction of Condor Liberation
In 2014, Condor Ferries extended its agreement to run Channel Island services until 2020. Shortly afterwards, Condor began to seek a suitable replacement for both Condor Express and Condor Vitesse. It was then announced that both vessels were to be sold and replaced by the much larger Condor Liberation, then known as Condor 102. After being modified at Austal’s Philippines yard, it entered service with Condor Ferries on 27 March 2015 operating out of Poole on the Dorset coast.
However, due to the size of Condor Liberation, ferry services to Weymouth ended as the vessel was deemed 'too big' to dock into the small port in Weymouth.
Brittany Ferries partnership
In 2001, Condor started operating a Poole – Cherbourg fastcraft service on behalf of Brittany Ferries using the Condor Vitesse which sported a joint livery. The service ran between mid-May and late October, leaving Poole at 07:30 and arriving back from Cherbourg at 12:45. Condor Vitesse then operated the Condor service to St Malo arriving back in Poole by midnight.
In August 2005, Condor Express briefly ran on the Poole – Cherbourg service. The Condor Express had been experiencing technical problems and so the Condor Vitesse was transferred to the more taxing Channel Islands service. Condor Express also operated the Poole-Cherbourg route in 2008.
Since 2022, Condor has operated fast-ferry services between Poole, Portsmouth and Cherbourg using the Condor Liberation during summer months.
Sale and purchase
In June 2019, the UK based UK-based financial website This is Money, reported that Macquarie Group was looking to wind down Condor’s then owner, the Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 2. Rumors had surfaced for a few years beforehand when Deputy Peter Ferbrache, formerly the President of Guernsey's Committee for Economic Development, said in a Scrutiny hearing that the company was on the market.
It was announced on 14 November 2019 that Columbia Threadneedle Investments had purchased Condor, forming a consortium with Brittany Ferries, who also bought a minority stake in the company.
Operations
Condor Ferries operate the following routes:
Current fleet
The fleet is as follows.
MV Commodore Clipper
In 1999, Commodore Clipper (IMO9201750) was delivered to Commodore Ferries and replaced a freight ferry Island Commodore. The new Commodore Clipper was able to replace Havelet as all-weather back-up for the fast craft as she had space for 500 passengers.
MV Commodore Goodwill
Commodore Goodwill was launched on 6 November 1995, and delivered on 1st March 1996. The ship operates freight only services between Portsmouth and the Channel Islands and occasionally St Malo.
MV Condor Islander
Condor Islander entered service on 23 October 2023. The ship previously sailed for Bornholmstrafikken and StraitNZ. Both passenger and freight services operate between Portsmouth, the Channel Islands and St Malo.
Teething problems
The vessel was scheduled to begin service in early November 2023, however, this was brought forward earlier than planned to October 2023, with freight services starting on 8 October and both passenger and freight services on 15 October. Due to the late installation of vital equipment, this was then pushed back again to 20 October 2023.
Due to the conditions of Storm Babet, Condor Islander's first sailing with passengers on 20 October 2023 was canceled and pushed back by two days.
On 23 October 2023, the service to Jersey from Guernsey was canceled due to technical problems and the ship departed for Portsmouth earlier than scheduled
On 25 October 2023, it was announced that the vessel would be pulled out of service until 2 November of the same year, and all sailings would be canceled until then. This was caused by issues with the front bow thrusters.
HSC Condor Liberation
Condor Liberation entered service between Poole and the Channel Islands on Friday 27 March 2015.
On 30 April 2015 the Jersey-born film star Henry Cavill was allowed to briefly steer Condor Liberation.
Teething problems
Condor Liberation had a number of cancelled sailings in her first weeks of service due to technical problems and adverse weather conditions:
On 28 March 2015, the ferry's second day in service, while attempting to turn in St Peter Port harbour, the ship struck the quay, sustaining minor damage. The ship remained out of service for a week. This prompted the brief return of Condor Express, whilst it was in the process of being sold to Seajets
On its return to service the ship developed an electrical fault in its engines, and was forced to run at reduced speed, resulting in service cancellations.
On 11 April 2015 the ferry was unable to load 24 cars and 60 passengers at Jersey due to a combination of late running and an issue with a section of hoistable deck.
On 9 May 2015 which is the Channel Island's Liberation Day the ship did not sail in the morning (one of two sailings scheduled for the day) due to the failure of one of her bow thrusters.
In May 2015, Condor admitted that 10% of ferry crossings had not run at all, and only 60% of those that had had run to schedule. A review into the suitability of the ship was commissioned.
On 24 August 2015 the ferry was unable to dock in St Peter Port. Condor stated that another vessel was impeding safe access, and the ship continued to Poole.
On 19 and 22 September 2015 the ferry's sailings were cancelled due to repairs being carried out to her exhaust system.
On 29 and 30 October 2015 the ferry's sailings were cancelled due to repair work.
On 23 November 2015 the ferry's sailing was cancelled due to an electrical fault.
On 31 December 2015 the ferry was damaged whilst moored in Poole Harbour and sailings were cancelled. The ferry was taken out of service for two months
On its blog set up to promote the new ferry in the months before it entered service, Condor said that they expected the new ship's 'more stable design' would enable it to sail in considerably higher seas and to significantly reduce the number of weather-related cancellations. The ship is currently permitted to sail in a significant wave height of up to 3.5 metres.
Concerns over suitability for the route
Speculation amongst the public that Condor Liberation was "at risk of capsizing in anything but the calmest weather" resulted in the publishing of an independent report by Houlder Limited which concluded that the maximum level of heel measured during wave rolling could be disconcerting to passengers but posed no threat to the safety of the vessel. The investigators were on board in a near gale when the significant wave height was 3 metres and short waves were breaking directly on the beam. The maximum heel recorded was 15.5° from horizontal. Rolling is less frequent than experienced in the same sea conditions on the earlier catamarans but the angle of heel is greater.
Company press statements indicate issues regarding punctuality of the latest vessel purely relate to procedures regarding loading and unloading, and are not related to stability or the safety of the ship. This view was confirmed in the Houlder report which found that sailing in poor weather had little effect on the journey time.
The BBC reported on 11 June 2015 that Condor said they would "urge the public to refrain from intimidation" due to complaints being circulated on social media regarding members of staff. This has, in turn led to questions being raised in regards to whether or not the company has appropriately investigated these complaints, again highlighted on social media.
Commenting on news that Condor were commissioning an independent report on the suitability of Condor Liberation, Jersey's Minister for Economic Development, Senator Lyndon Farnham welcomed the move, which will be funded by the ferry company. He said: "I hope that this report will help us to draw a line under ill-informed speculation about the ship, which is not only damaging Condor Ferries' business but could potentially impact our Islands' reputation."
On 18 September 2015 Senator Farnham and Deputy Kevin Stewart, chairman of Guernsey's External Transport Group called for an urgent review of the service level agreement between the States and Condor. Senator Farnham subsequently commented that the Condor fleet was "clearly not up to the job" and criticized Condor's contingency plans and customer service.
Houlder Limited's independent report published on 15 October 2015 also considered the reliability and ride comfort of Condor Liberation, concluding that the ship is suitable for operation in the English Channel.
HSC Condor Voyager
Condor Voyager entered service in the early summer of 2021. Previously known as Normandie Express, she came into service as a replacement for Condor Rapide to operate sailings to St Malo. Voyager is currently owned by Brittany Ferries who are leasing it to Condor.
Future fleet
Condor will use the Artemis eFoiler on a route between Belfast and Bangor from 2024. The eFoiler is an electric hydrofoiling boat.
Past fleet
Condors 1 to 7
The initial series of Condor ferries were all hydrofoil passenger ferries, with the exception of Condor 6 which was a passenger only catamaran.
Havelet
Built in 1977 in Norway for Brittany Ferries for their Plymouth to Roscoff route, and originally named Cornouailles, she was transferred to British Channel Island Ferries in 1989 and renamed Havelet. She was powered by two 16 cylinder Pielstick PA6V280 diesels of 5,600bhp each. Condor purchased BCIF in 1994 and Havelet was used to operate a conventional service from Weymouth until 1996 when she was laid up as it was thought that Condor Express would be able to handle the winter weather. Condor was forced to reactivate and purchase the Havelet in 1998 prior to the arrivial of Commodore Clipper to act as back up for the fastcraft.
Sale
Havelet was sold in 2000 to Montenegro Lines where she was renamed the Sveti Stefan and sailed between Bari and Bar until April 2013 when she sailed to Aliağa, Turkey to be broken up.
Condor 8
Passenger only catamaran, built in Singapore by Fairey Marinteknik. Powered by two MTU 16V396 diesels, waterjet propulsion.
Sale
Condor 8 was renamed Waterways 1. She was sold again in January 2000, to SNAV. Her new owner changed her name to SNAV Aries, and introduced her on a route linking Anzio and Ponza, in Italy.
Condor 9
Fast passenger-only catamaran. Built in 1990 in Fareham by Aluminium Shipsbuilders to an Incat design. IMO8906717. She was powered by four 16 cylinder Deutz MWM high speed diesel engines of 2,256bhp each, driving MJP waterjets.
Built for the Weymouth – Channel Islands route but was replaced by Condor 10. Condor 9 saw work on the inter-island routes and between the Channel Islands and St Malo. Summer 1994, she was chartered to Viking Lines on the Helsinki to Tallinn route. From October 1994 to May 1995, she operated as 'Sun Island Jet Express' between Trinidad and Tobago. For the 1995 and 1996 season, Condor 9 operated from Torquay to the Islands. In 1997, she operated between Poole and St Malo via the Channel Islands. In her last years with Condor she was used between St Malo and Jersey until she was again replaced by Condor 10.
Sale
Condor 9 was sold to Stetson Navigation as the Cortez, and used in the Sea of Cortez. After suffering from an engine fire, she was sold in 2004 to a Connecticut-based company Block Island Ferry Services, LLC d/b/a Block Island Express and was renamed the Jessica W. She is now currently used to transport (mostly) tourists to Block Island, a well known New England travel destination 14 miles off the coast of Rhode Island.
In 2014 she was re-engined with four new
12-cyl Caterpillar 3512C diesels.
Condor 10
Condor 10 was built 1993 and was in service with Condor between 1993-1994 and again between 2002 and 2011. She was sold in September 2011 to a South Korean Company and renamed Hanil Blue Narae.
IMO9001526.
Condor 11
Incat 78m catamaran was brought into service in March 1995 and used for less than one season on the Weymouth – Channel Islands route. Between March and May 1995, the Weymouth service was operated by the chartered Seacat Isle of Man. The Condor 11 finally entered service on 18 May 1995. She was used for one season on the route before being redeployed to Cat-Link in Denmark. She is currently known as Fares 2 and sails the Red Sea.
Condor 12
Incat 81m catamaran which operated for the 1996 season between Weymouth and the Channel Islands. She was sent to Holyman Sally Ferries in 1997 as the Holyman Rapide. She briefly returned to Condor as the Rapide to cover for the refit of the Condor Express in early 1998.
Sale
Condor 12 was redeployed to Holyman's new Ramsgate – Ostend service and renamed Holyman Rapide. In June 2006 Rapide left the channel probably for the last time bound for a new career in the Mediterranean with Balearia Ferries, renamed Jaume II.
IMO9116113.
Condor Express
In 1997, Condor 12 and Havelet places on the Channel Island route were taken by another Incat, this time an 86m design which was named Condor Express.
As part of the Condor Liberation purchase, Condor Express was sold to a Greek ferry company Seajets. She remained on standby with Condor Ferries until the successful introduction of Condor Liberation on the Channel Islands-to-UK route. The Express was very reluctantly put back into service with a very limited service after the Liberation'''s accident, and departed for the Greek islands in 2015. Her new name is Champion Jet 2.
IMO9135896.
Condor Vitesse
On 14 January 2015, a deal was announced between Condor Ferries and Greek ferry firm Seajets for the sale of both the Condor Express and Condor Vitesse for an undisclosed sum (internal company rumours are €9 million), with the plan being for both vessels to be replaced by the new Condor Liberation. The company said the Vitesse would be delivered to its new owner at the end of February. Her new name is Champion Jet 1.
IMO9151008.
Condor RapideCondor Rapide was introduced in 2010 to replace the Condor 10.
It was announced on 8 July 2021 that the Rapide had been sold to a Spanish ferry company Transmapi with the Condor Voyager has replaced the RapideRegistration
The vessels of Condor's fleet are all registered in the Bahamas. In the past, some vessels were registered in Cyprus.
Accidents and incidents
Since its founding in 1964, Condor Ferries have been involved in numerous accidents, with some becoming high profile.
Incidents with HD Ferries
On 11 May 2007 HD Ferries' ship HD1 had collided with the Commodore Goodwill in Jersey Harbour.
A more serious incident occurred on 28 July 2007 when HD1, while manoeuvring in Jersey Harbour, collided with Condor Express which was berthed at the time. HD1 was holed above the waterline while Condor Express suffered only minor damage to its paintwork.
Condor issued a press release on 3 August 2007 condemning HD Ferries, which HD responded to with its own press release. HD1 later had its wave height limit reduced from 2.5 metres to 2m (Condor being able to operate its larger fastcraft in seas up to 3.5 metres), and on 19 August 2007 the HD Ferries ramp permit for Jersey and Guernsey was withdrawn, preventing the company from operating. It recommenced operations on 25 August 2007.
In a press release issued on 2 October 2007, HD Ferries stated that it was preparing to take legal action against Condor concerning the statement published by the company on 3 August 2007, but this was not done.
Following HD Ferries' decision to withdraw its service early in September 2008 and not operate a winter service, the States of Jersey indicated that HD Ferries was unlikely to be allowed a ramp licence again.
Condor 11 grounding
On 9 October 1994 Condor 11 was on sea trials off Tasmania and travelling at 36 knots under the command of Incat managing director Robert Clifford when she struck Black Jack Reef some 12 miles off Hobart.
Commodore Goodwill collision with harbour wall
On 10 December 2007, bad weather caused the Commodore Goodwill to strike the entrance to La Collette yacht basin in St Helier harbour. One of the vessel's propellers was damaged and the ship was sent to Falmouth for the damaged part to be removed to return the ship to service as soon as possible in the run-up to Christmas. On 13 December 2007, the Brittany Ferries freight vessel Coutances was chartered to temporarily take the Commodore Goodwill's place.
Commodore Clipper Fire 2010
A fire broke out on the Commodore Clipper's lower vehicle deck in the early hours of 16 June 2010 whilst it was travelling from Jersey to Portsmouth. The fire was the result of an electrical fault in a freight truck loaded with potatoes. Combining factors like the failure to drain water produced by the drenched systems through drains that were blocked by potatoes resulted in the ferry listing to its port side for a large amount of time. 62 passengers were stranded on board the ferry for around 20 hours. Eventually, all passengers safely disembarked the ferry once it arrived in Portsmouth, with the truck pulled out of the ferry and the fire was shortly put out. Significant damage was done to the truck and other freight trailers, as well as heat damage to a small area of the lower vehicle deck and also the failure of some onboard systems.
Condor Vitesse collision with a French fishing boat
At approximately 0645 UTC on 28 March 2011 the Condor Vitesse was in collision with a Granville fishing boat, the 9.3m Les Marquises, in the vicinity of the Minquiers reef south of Jersey while en route from St Malo in foggy conditions. Two of the French fishermen were rescued from the water by the ferry's safety boats. The skipper of Les Marquises, 42-year-old Philippe Claude Lesaulnier, was rescued by another fishing boat Joker and transferred to Jersey's lifeboat, but died later the same day in Jersey's hospital. An inquest in Jersey revealed that Monsieur Lesaulnier died of crush injuries to the upper abdomen, and drowning. He leaves a wife and four children.
An investigation began. The French investigator, Renauld Gaudeul, procureur de la République de Coutances said that the speed of the ferry would be of key importance to the investigation. On 19 October 2011, the BEAmer released its report. In summary, "Condor Vitesse sailed from Saint-Malo in thick fog conditions; the fog horn had been inactivated very early and the visual lookout had not been strengthened. The speed had progressively reached 37 knots. In the wheelhouse almost continuous talks without any link with the watchkeeping, maintained an atmosphere not compatible with the necessary concentration to conduct a HSC in the fog. This behavior, as well as the visibility are the causal factors of the accident. When Condor Vitesse approached the Minquiers waters, both officers did not detect 2 vessel echoes ahead on starboard, the first was a ship that would be passing at a hundred of meters on starboard, the second was Les Marquises. The potter was fishing, with her radar on, without emitting any sound signals. A hand saw the HSC at the last moment but too late to alert the skipper. The collision cut the fishing vessel in two parts, while on board the HSC there was a leak in the starboard bow compartment. The aft part of the potter kept afloat for a time, allowing the two hands to stay on it until they have been rescued by the HSC crew."On 11 September 2013 the court in Coutances found the Vitesse captain Paul Le Romancer and first officer Yves Tournon (both of whom no longer work for Condor) guilty of manslaughter, involuntary injury and failure to respect maritime regulations. Tournon was later exonerated by the Caen appeal court, which quashed his conviction.
Commodore Clipper grounding
On 14 July 2014, Commodore Clipper accidentally grounded off Guernsey. The key findings of an investigation by Marine Accident Investigation Branch were:
There had not been enough planning for the trip – in part because the repetitive nature of the schedule had led to "complacency".
The crew refused to acknowledge that the ship might have grounded, partly because the alarms that could have told them it had been disabled
Insufficient passage planning meant that the bridge team headed into danger without appreciation of the navigational risk. The planning issues not properly considered were: the very low tide, the effect of the ship 'squatting' in shallow water at high speed and the accuracy of the chart data.
The possibility that the vessel had grounded was denied. In the circumstances of a shuddering vibration, it is important that the crew establish the state of their vessel by searching for damage.
The repetitive nature of ferry operations can induce a degree of complacency when planning.
The electronic navigation system was not being utilised effectively because safety settings were not appropriate to the local conditions, warnings were ignored and the audible alarm was disabled.
As the responsible authority, Guernsey Harbours did not have an effective risk assessment or safety management plan for the conduct of navigation in its statutory pilotage area.
Condor Ferries says it entirely accepts the findings of its detailed and thorough report.
Condor Liberation berthing collision
On 28 March 2015, the day after Condor Liberation entered service, she was blown onto the quayside in Guernsey and had to be taken out of service and returned to Poole for repairs. All passengers had to wait in Guernsey for the Commodore Clipper to arrive to take them to Portsmouth instead of Poole.
Commodore Goodwill collision with a fishing boat
On 8 December 2022, the Commodore Goodwill had departed from Guernsey at 04:41 bound for Jersey when at around 05:30 it collided with the L'Ecume II, an fishing trawler. The Jersey registered trawler sank in of water, west of St. Ouen's bay with three fishermen on board. The skipper of the L'Ecume II Michael Michieli and his two Filipino crewmen Larry Simyunn and Jervis Baligat were searched for, unsuccessfully; by 13 December two bodies had been found and were later brought ashore, with the search continuing. After inspection by divers the Commodore Goodwill was cleared to re-enter service. An investigation was started, with a remotely operated underwater vehicle used to survey the shipwreck. As Commodore Goodwill'' is registered in the Bahamas, the Bahamas Maritime Authority is responsible for conducting a safety focused investigation. Plans were made to raise the fishing boat from the seabed to help advance the investigation, however the skipper's body was recovered from the wreck while it was still on the seabed and only part of the wreckage was lifted onto land for investigative purposes.
References
Notes
Bibliography
External links
Official Condor Ferries website
HSC Jessica W on Vessel Finder
Ferry companies of Guernsey
Ferry companies of Jersey
Ferry companies of England
Ferry companies of France
Connections across the English Channel
Transport in Dorset
Transport in Normandy
Transport in Brittany
Transport companies established in 1964
1964 establishments in Guernsey | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condor%20Ferries |
DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in Arkansas, 8 miles (13 km) from Arkadelphia. Arkansas Scenic Byway 7 is located on the eastern shore of the lake, and provides views of the lake, and also places to stay. DeGray Lake Resort State Park was opened in 1974 to encourage tourism and recreation on DeGray Lake.
The DeGray Dam project, encompassing flood-control, power, and water-supply features is located in northern Clark County, Arkansas on the Caddo River approximately eight miles above its confluence with the Ouachita River. The project plan for DeGray Lake included the construction of the DeGray Dam with a height of 240 feet above the Caddo River, a dike that splits the Caddo River and Bayou de Roche, an outlet works, an uncontrolled spillway, and a powerhouse.
History
Prehistory
The documented history of the DeGray area dates back to AD 700 when the area was inhabited by the Caddo Indians. Caddo is believed to be a shortened version of the Indian word “kadohadacho,” which was used to identify the large family of tribes living in southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, and northeast Texas. Historians believe there were at least 12 tribes in this confederation that usually settled along streambanks. Hernando de Soto then came and explored this area in 1541, after discovering hot springs. The Caddo Indians' way of life was changed forever when coming in contact with the Spanish explorers; the Indians were introduced to the horse. The Caddo excelled in pottery making and many fine examples of their work are in private collections in the area. The Caddo had formal religious, social, and economic beliefs and believed in an afterlife. Each subtribes had its own chief and village consisting of straw lodges. Their society valued honesty, hospitality, and neighborliness. The Caddo were farmers growing corn, squash, pumpkins and beans and they supplemented their diet by gathering food in the woods (berries, nuts, etc.,) and by hunting and fishing. The University of Arkansas has made a survey of known archaeological sites within the reservoir area. Fourteen sites were discovered and investigated. An extensive dig was made at the Powell site, a Temple Mound in Clark County. Many artifacts and significant archaeological data were located. In the 18th century French fur trappers brought trade to the area with their extensive trapping methods. DeGray Lake was in fact named after a French fur trader, DeGraff, who settled this region. Several artifacts have been found near the dam site, and many have been brought to a local university, Henderson State University.
Dam construction
DeGray lake and dam were authorized by Congress in the River and Harbor Act of 1950. Congress passed the Water Supply Act of 1958, which provided for the inclusion of municipal and industrial water supply as one of the project purposes. Construction on the dam began in 1962 and was completed in 1972 at a cost of $63,800,000. A 40 MW hydraulic turbine and a 28 MW turbine generate electricity for the Southwestern Power Administration of Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. DeGray dam impounds the waters of the Caddo River to form a flood control lake that covers , and a shoreline of .
Many of the long-time residents recall families in the area who were "bought out" in order to fill area behind the dam. Residents were offered money for their property, so that the lake could be built. The eventual damming of the Caddo River forced many people to move elsewhere in the area. Brick and concrete structures from former homesteads still stand on the bottom of the lake, whereas the remains of others can be found in selected areas near the shoreline.
Although recreation plays a major role in every day activity, hydropower makes this lake one of the most efficient and energy producing projects in the South. DeGray Lake holds the distinction as the first “pump back capable” impoundment in the history of the Corps of Engineers. A re-regulation dam forms a 400-acre impoundment directly below the main lake that serves as a storage basin for pump back capable features. During designated times, i.e. drought, the 28,000 KW generator can be reversed pulling water out of the Lower Lake into the main lake to be utilized again for hydropower generation. The 400-acre Lower Lake also serves as an ideal waterfowl refuge.
Flora and fauna
Fauna
DeGray Lake supports a variety of game and non-game wildlife. Squirrels and rabbits predominate as upland game. Deer, beaver, turkey, raccoon, armadillo, quail, and doves are found in moderate numbers. Very few waterfowl nest along the Caddo River, but the lake will provide a resting stop for migratory birds. A variety of songbirds with other birds, such as hawks, owl, herons, and vultures, are either permanent residents or migrate through the DeGray area. Bald eagles have been sighted on the lake during the winter months. The lake has inundated habitats that once supported deer, squirrel, beaver, and wild turkey. Management of peripheral lands have determined whether these remaining habitats are destroyed either through structural or human invasion. The hardwood forest is unique to the area, and this habitat will be preserved. Cleared lands will be maintained as existing habitat for deer, quail, dove, and rabbits. Large tracts of land, not suited for recreational development, will be set aside to preserve wildlife habitats, both for hunting purposes and the encouragement of non-game species.
DeGray Lake, with 13,420 surfaces acres at full power pool has the potential for providing a substantial annual sport fishery. In addition to natural fisheries recruitment from original Caddo River populations, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission initiated a supplemental fish stocking program in 1969. Black bass, catfish, Red-ear, bluegill, crappie, and white bass were stocked followed by stockings of shad for forage supplement. To provide sport fishing variety and to supplement the predator population, exotic species (walleye, northern pike and muskellunge) were also stocked. Fish populations in DeGray Lake are still in the growth period and have not yet reached full potential. However, good bass, bream, and crappie fishing has been realized. Some catches of northern pike have been reported but the fate of the walleye and muskellunge stockings is unknown. Because of their similarity, some of the northern pike reported caught may have actually been muskellunge. Sampling efforts have not indicated that any of the exotic species are reproducing in the lake. Maintenance of the remaining downstream warm-water ecosystem is possible as a result of the multilevel intake structure in the dam. This structure can selectively withdraw water from a vertical range of nearly 60 feet, thereby allowing withdrawals to occur from strata of desired temperature. The 90-acre reregulating pool below most hydroelectric systems. As a result, smallmouth and rock bass, warmouth, red-ear, sunfish, and channel catfish are caught on the lower Caddo River.
Recreation opportunities
Recreation
DeGray lake boasts an impressive selection of recreation opportunities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns and operates nine campgrounds, two playgrounds, five swim areas, several miles of biking trails, five miles of hiking trails, as well as eleven boat ramps. Island camping at DeGray is prohibited but is allowed at Lake Ouchita. DeGray Lake offers a variety of day use facilities and locations throughout the project. Pavilions are located at Hwy 7, Lower Lake, Caddo Drive, and Arlie Moore. Each pavilion is unique and has beautiful views of the lake. The pavilions are a great place to have reunions, birthday parties, or any kind of special event. Nestled in a woodland canopy, these areas offer a quiet place to relax and enjoy Mother Nature. USACE also offers a conference hall for rent which is available to rent on a daily basis. DeGray State Park also shares shoreline on the USACE operated lake. The state park offers many recreational opportunities as well. It offers interpretive tours at sunset, guided hikes, and many more interpretive activities.
Hunting
DeGray Lake WMA boasts some of the best hunting on public land in SW Arkansas. Due to DeGray's diverse fauna population it offers a fun experience for hunters of all levels. All applicable hunting laws are in effect while hunting on DeGray. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission issues licenses and tags for applicable game. Some game DeGray offers to hunt include quail, duck, geese, rabbit, squirrel, bear, turkey, and deer being the most popular. The USACE rangers offer several hunting events during the year for various type of game. Corps of Engineers have Youth Permit Hunt Applications or Mobility-Impaired Waterfowl Hunt Permit Applications at their project office. Hunting is prohibited in all recreation areas and only allowed in designated areas of the WMA.
Fishing
DeGray Lake is nationally known for its clean, clear water and pristine shoreline. It is also known for its trophy winning hybrid stripers, crappie, largemouth bass, and catfish.Each year, thousands of people come to fish the waters of DeGray Lake. The Caddo River feeds the lake, making it a great habit for fish. The introduction of the crappie season can be heard as the sound of boats flocking to the lake come from near and far. With numerous coves and fishing shelters along the bottom of the lake, catching fish usually isn't too difficult a task. Each year, the lake hosts hundreds of fishing tournaments –local and national. Also Park Rangers and staff have fishing derbies for local children's groups and physically challenged children and adults. Fishing guide services and bait shops are also located near the lake as well are two marinas located at DeGray State Park and Iron Mountain.
In 2007, AGFC and USACE introduced the Pakistani fly to control hydrilla in DeGray Lake. The "Pak" fly larvae were supposed to eat the tops off hydrilla plants down to a depth where it would decrease total plant coverage. The architects of this scheme did not foresee several years of drought, which combined with the Pak fly, wiped out DeGray's hydrilla. Largemouth bass recruitment suffered as a result. In an attempt to rejuvenate the lake, AGFC partnered in 2019 with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Aquaculture and Fisheries to restore the native vegetation.
Local impact
Economic impact
DeGray Lake's impact is important for the local economy of SW Arkansas. Including all entities on DeGray Lake; USACE, DeGray State Park, Iron Mountain Marina, and other private leases DeGray Lake generated as of fiscal year 2016 $23,502,958 in visitor spending within 30 miles of Corps property, $13,089,995 in sales within 30 miles of corps property, and 220 jobs. The money spent by visitors to Corps lakes on trip expenses adds to the local and national economy by supporting jobs and generating income. Visitor spending represents a sizable component of the economy in many communities around DeGray.
Public's impact
The benefits offered from DeGray Lake are more than just economic. By providing the public opportunities for active recreation, DeGray lake helps combat one of the most significant of the nation's health problems: lack of physical activity. Recreational programs and activities at DeGray also help strengthen family ties and friendships, provide opportunities for children to develop personal skills, giving the public the knowledge to become stewards for nature, and increase water safety. Recreation experiences increase motivation to learn more about the environment; understand and awareness of environmental issues; and sensitivity to the environment.
See also
List of Arkansas dams and reservoirs
References
External links
DeGray Resort State Park Website
Dams in Arkansas
United States Army Corps of Engineers dams
Buildings and structures in Clark County, Arkansas
Buildings and structures in Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Reservoirs in Arkansas
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District
Bodies of water of Clark County, Arkansas
Bodies of water of Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Ouachita River | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeGray%20Lake |
Fird Eaglin Jr. (January 21, 1936 or 1937 – February 18, 2009), known as Snooks Eaglin, was an American guitarist and singer based in New Orleans. In his early years he was sometimes credited under other names, including Blind Snooks Eaglin, "Lil" Snook, Ford Eaglin, Blind Guitar Ferd.
His vocal style was reminiscent of that of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in his late teens, he sometimes billed himself as "Little Ray Charles". He played a wide range of styles of music within the same concert, album, or even song: blues, rock and roll, jazz, country, and Latin. In his early years, he also played acoustic blues.
His ability to play a wide range of songs and make them his own earned him the nickname "The Human Jukebox." Eaglin claimed in interviews that his musical repertoire included some 2,500 songs.
At live shows, he usually did not prepare set lists and was unpredictable, even to his bandmates. He played songs that came to him on stage, and he also took requests from the audience.
Early life
Eaglin lost his sight not long after his first birthday, having been stricken with glaucoma, and spent several years in the hospital with other ailments. Around the age of five he received a guitar from his father and taught himself to play by listening to and playing along with the radio. A mischievous youngster, he was given the nickname "Snooks" after a radio character named Baby Snooks.
Career
Early years
In 1947, at the age of 11, Eaglin entered a talent contest organized by the radio station WNOE and won it with his performance of "Twelfth Street Rag." Three years later, he dropped out of a school for the blind to become a professional musician. In 1952, he joined the Flamingoes, a local seven-piece band started by Allen Toussaint. The Flamingoes did not have a bass player, and according to Eaglin, he played both the guitar and the bass parts simultaneously on his guitar. He stayed with the Flamingoes for several years, until the group disbanded in the mid-1950s.
As a solo artist, his recording and touring were inconsistent, and for a man with a career of about 50 years, his discography is rather slim. His first recording was in 1953, playing guitar at a recording session for James "Sugar Boy" Crawford.
The first recordings under his own name were made by Harry Oster, a folklorist from Louisiana State University, who found Eaglin playing in the streets of New Orleans and recorded him in seven sessions between 1958 and 1960. For these recordings, Eaglin played in a folk blues style, accompanying himself on an acoustic guitar, without a band. These recordings were later released by several labels, including Folkways, Folk-Lyric, and Prestige/Bluesville.
1960s and 1970s
From 1960 to 1963, Eaglin recorded for Imperial. He played electric guitar in sessions for Imperial, with backup from a band including James Booker on piano and Smokey Johnson on drums. He recorded 26 tracks for Imperial (available on The Complete Imperial Recordings), many of which were songs written by Dave Bartholomew. Unlike the Harry Oster recordings, these works on Imperial are New Orleans R&B in the style for which he is widely known today. After Imperial, in 1964, he recorded alone at his home with a guitar for the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation; these recordings were released on the album I Blueskvarter 1964: Vol. 3. For the remainder of the 1960s, he apparently made no recordings.
His next recorded work was for the Swedish label Sonet in 1971. Another album, Down Yonder, with Ellis Marsalis on piano, was released in 1978. Apart from his own work, Eaglin took part in recording sessions with Professor Longhair in 1971 and 1972 (released on the album Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge). He also played guitar on the first album by the Wild Magnolias, recorded in 1973.
Black Top and later years
Eaglin joined Nauman and Hammond Scott of Black Top Records in the 1980s and obtained a recording contract with the label. Eaglin's years with Black Top were the most consistent years of his recording career. Between 1987 and 1999, he recorded four studio albums and a live album and appeared as a guest on a number of recordings by other Black Top artists, including Henry Butler, Earl King, and Tommy Ridgley.
After Black Top Records closed, Eaglin released the album The Way It Is for Money Pit Records, produced by the Scott brothers of Black Top. In 1997, Eaglin's version of "St. James Infirmary" was featured in a UK television advertisement for Budweiser lager.
Eaglin appears in performance footage in the 2005 documentary film Make It Funky!, which presents a history of New Orleans music and its influence on rhythm and blues, rock and roll, funk and jazz. In the film, he performs "Come On (Let the Good Times Roll)" with guest George Porter Jr. and the house band.
Death
Eaglin died of a heart attack at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans on February 18, 2009. He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008 and had been hospitalized for treatment. He was scheduled to make a comeback appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in the spring of 2009. In honor of his contributions to New Orleans music, he was depicted in an artist's rendering on the cover of the "Jazz Fest Bible" edition of Offbeat magazine, for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2009.
For many years, Eaglin lived in St. Rose, a suburb of New Orleans, with his wife, Dorothea. Though he did not play many live shows, he regularly performed at Rock 'n' Bowl in New Orleans and at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Discography
Original albums
1958, New Orleans Street Singer, recordings made by Harry Oster, of Louisiana State University, March 1958
1959, New Orleans Street Singer (Smithsonian Folkways 2476)
1960, Message from New Orleans (Heritage 1002)
1971, The Legacy of the Blues Vol. 2 (Sonet)
1978, Down Yonder—Snooks Eaglin Today! (Sonet 752)
1987, Baby, You Can Get Your Gun! (Black Top)
1989, Out of Nowhere (Black Top 1049)
1992, Teasin' You (Black Top 1072)
1995, Soul's Edge (Black Top 1112)
1996, Soul Train from Nawlins: Live at the Park Tower Blues Festival '95 (P-Vine)
1997, Live in Japan (Black Top 1137), U.S. release of Soul Train from Nawlins
2002, The Way It Is (Money Pit)
Compilation albums
1959, New Orleans Washboard Blues (Folk-Lyric 107)
1964, Portraits in Blues Vol. 1 (Storyville 146)
1964, Blues from New Orleans Vol. 2 (Storyville 140)
1971, The Legacy of the Blues Vol. 2 (Sonet 625)
1983, New Orleans 1960–1961 (Sundown 709–04)
1996, Heavy Juice, The Blues Collection Vol. 75 (Orbis BLU 075)
2003, The Best of ... (Grammercy 182)
2004, The Blues of Snooks Eaglin & Boogie Bill Webb (Storyville 8054)
2010, ABC of the Blues Vol. 10 (IntenseMedia 233168)
Harry Oster recordings
1961, That's All Right (Prestige/Bluesville 569)
1991, Country Boy Down in New Orleans (Arhoolie 348)
1994, New Orleans Street Singer (Storyville 8023)
Imperial recordings
1995, The Complete Imperial Recordings (Capitol 545)
Singles
1960 "Yours Truly" / "Nobody Knows" (Imperial 5671)
1962 "Going to the River" / "I'm Slippin' In" (Imperial 5802)
1962 "Nothing Sweet as You" / "Don't Slam the Door" (Imperial 5823)
1963 "Country Boy" / "Alberta" (Storyville 45056)
Filmography
199? Snooks Eaglin & George Porter Jr at Lone Star Roadhouse 1998 VHS (details not known, songs appear on YouTube and elsewhere)
2005 The Blues of Snooks Eaglin (Storyville 16041, DVD) – recorded live, October 23, 1985, Storyville Jazz Hall, New Orleans. Also released as Jazz Icons: Snooks Eaglin.
2005 Make It Funky! (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 11952, DVD) – appears in performance footage with George Porter Jr.
References
External links
Illustrated Snooks Eaglin discography
Blues Access magazine cover story by Karl Bremer
New Orleans Street Singer Album Details at Smithsonian Folkways
1937 births
2009 deaths
American blues guitarists
American male guitarists
American blues singers
Black Top Records artists
Imperial Records artists
Arhoolie Records artists
Jazz musicians from New Orleans
Rhythm and blues musicians from New Orleans
Blues musicians from New Orleans
20th-century American guitarists
Singers from Louisiana
People from St. Rose, Louisiana
Guitarists from Louisiana
20th-century American singers
20th-century American male musicians
American male jazz musicians | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snooks%20Eaglin |
Frank Goosen (born 31 May 1966) is a German cabaret artist and author.
Biography
Goosen was born on 31 May 1966 in Bochum, West Germany. He went the Ruhr University Bochum majoring in history, German studies and political science graduating in 1992 with a Magister degree.
Afterward, he founded the stand up-comedy team Tresenlesen with Jochen Malmsheimer. They won the Prix Pantheon, a German cabaret award, in 1997 but later parted ways.
Since then, Goosen has worked as an author, writing novels that take place in the Ruhr area during the Cold War. His most popular novel, liegen lernen, Learning to Lie, is a story about a young man in the 1980s and 1990s searching for love. It was made into a movie in 2003.
On 4 October 2010 Goosen was voted into the supervisory board of the VfL Bochum. Since 20 December 2010 Goosen serves as vice-chairman of the supervisory board.
Works
References
External links
Official homepage
Official movie website
Frank Goosen in: NRW Literatur im Netz
1966 births
Living people
People from Bochum
20th-century German novelists
21st-century German novelists
Writers from North Rhine-Westphalia
VfL Bochum
German male novelists
20th-century German male writers
21st-century German male writers | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank%20Goosen |
David Doubilet (born November 28, 1946) is an underwater photographer known primarily for his work published in National Geographic magazine, where he is a contributing photographer and has been an author for 70 feature articles since 1971. He was born in New York City and started taking photos underwater at the young age of 12. He started with a Brownie Hawkeye in a rubber anesthesiologist's bag to keep the water out of the camera. He lived with his family in New York City and spent summers in Elberon New Jersey exploring the Atlantic . He later worked as a diver and photographer for the Sandy Hook Marine Laboratories in New Jersey and spent much of his youth in the Caribbean as a teenage dive instructor in the Bahamas where he found his motivation to capture the beauty of the sea and everything in it.
His wife is the photographer Jennifer Hayes.
Photography
Doubilet's passion for underwater photography is inspired by environmentalism: "The desire to make an image that makes people think about, fall in love with, and protect the sea."
His goal as a photographer is to "redefine photographic boundaries" every time he enters the water. "We always try to add one more step, one more piece of vision, one more piece of technology. Where technology meets dreams, you make photographs," he explained during a 2011 interview. "How can I illustrate this? How can I make this picture something more than what we see, something more exciting and put it on the page that incorporates the poetry, and the environment, and the atmosphere of a place that you're shooting? I think that that's the biggest challenge."
In order to capture underwater wildlife, he takes several cameras, lenses and underwater strobes (flash systems) on each of his trips, primarily Nikon digital SLRs with ultra wide angle and Micro (macro) lenses, Sea & Sea strobes and SeaCam housings. Doubilet was one of the pioneers of underwater photography in respect to the split field image technique also called over/under images that include elements both above and below water in a single image, with both rendered in focus. This calls for an ultra wide angle lens used at a small aperture in a housing with a dome (not flat) port.
Doubilet graduated from Boston University College of Communication in 1970. He is a member of the Royal Photographic Society.
He has shot nearly 70 stories for National Geographic since his first assignment in 1971 about garden eels in the Red Sea. (Some of the articles were written and illustrated jointly with wife and photographic partner Jennifer Hayes, an aquatic biologist and photojournalist specializing in natural history and marine environments). He has authored 12 books to date, including David Doubilet: Water Light Time (Phaidon Press, 2016) which includes images made over the past 25 years. Doubilet's most recently published major assignment - completed with Jennifer Hayes - was a photo shoot in Cuban waters, which was published as Changing Cuba: The Caribbean's Crown Jewels, in the November 2016 issue of the magazine. The locations of other significant assignments over the past few years include the Great Barrier Reef, the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes live in the small town of Clayton, New York in the Thousand Islands area of the St. Lawrence River, where they co-own a studio and stock photography company, Undersea Images Inc. that was formed in 1999. Doubilet owns a second home in the small coastal town of Dekolder, South Africa. Working as a team they co-produce illustrated articles for National Geographic and others in addition to marketing stock photos and doing speaking engagements.
Doubilet is a founding Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers. He has received many awards for his works, such as The Explorers Club's Lowell Thomas Awards and the Lennart Nilsson Award for scientific photography (2001) and others from the BBC, POY, and the American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award. In 2000, Doubilet was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society. The latter is awarded to "distinguished persons having, from their position or attainments, an intimate connection with the science or fine art of photography or the application thereof."
See also
Sources
External links
David Doubilet - Jennifer Hayes | Undersea Images Official website
Undersea Images - David Doubilet, Internet Archive 2004-2021
Living people
1946 births
American photographers
Boston University College of Communication alumni
Nature photographers
People from Long Branch, New Jersey
American underwater divers
Underwater photographers | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Doubilet |
Coco Mbassi (born 28 February 1969) is a musical artist originating from Cameroon, born in Paris, France, and based in London, UK.
Winner of the Radio France Internationale Découvertes Prize in 1996 with the song "Muenge Mwa Ndolo", she toured worldwide and her first album, Sepia, was released in 2001. This album was nominated in 2002 for the BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards, and won the German World Music CD Critics' Awards. Her second album Sisea was released in 2003. After touring, she released a live tour DVD, Coco Mbassi Tour.
Prior to her solo career, she sang with various artists as a backing vocalist, live or in recording sessions (including with Salif Keita, the jazz band Sixun, Toure Kunda, Ray Lema)., and Manu Dibango.
Mbassi performed at Live 8, at the Eden Project, Cornwall.
A lover of music in general, some of her favourites are The Messiah of Handel, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and the Cameroonian artist Dina Bell.
Mbassi was on tour with Totem (Cirque du Soleil) as the lead female vocalist of the production in 2011.
Her latest release is the album Jóa (2014).
After being selected for the BEAM 2018 showcase, Coco Mbassi has written a musical called 'Haendel on the Estate' extracts of which were performed at Ovalhouse theatre in February 2019 as part of their First Bites Spring 2019 programme.
The singer also recently played the part of 'The Old Woman' in Cervantes Theatre's director Jorge de Juan García's adaptation of Lorca's famed play Yerma.
References
1969 births
Living people
French musicians | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco%20Mbassi |
Jonathan Neil "Jonty" Rhodes (born 27 July 1969) is a South African professional cricket coach, commentator and former Test and One Day International cricketer. He is regarded as one of the greatest fielders of all time and was the first South African cricketer to take 100 ODI catches. He played for the South African cricket team between 1992 and 2003. He is the fielding coach of the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. He is the fielding coach of Durban's Super Giants. Rhodes was a member of the South Africa cricket team that won the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy, the only ICC trophy the country has won.
Rhodes was born in Pietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa. Whilst being noted for his quick running as a right-handed batsman, he was especially noted for his defensive fielding, particularly catching, ground fielding, and throwing from his most common position of backward point. A report prepared by Cricinfo in late 2005 showed that since the 1999 Cricket World Cup, he had effected the ninth-highest number of run outs in ODI cricket of any fieldsman, with the third-highest success rate.
During his career he also played club cricket for the University of Natal in Pietermaritzburg and first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal and the Dolphins. Rhodes retired from Test cricket in 2000, and from one day cricket in 2003 after an injury during the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
Rhodes also represented South Africa at hockey, and was chosen as part of the 1992 Olympic Games squad to go to Barcelona; however, the squad did not qualify to go to the tournament. He was also called up for trials to play in the 1996 Olympics but was ruled out by a hamstring injury.
Career highlights
Test career
Rhodes made his Test début against India in the first Test of the "Friendship Tour" at his home ground in Kingsmead, Durban on 13 November 1992, scoring 41 in the first innings and 26 not out in the second.
Rhodes scored his first Test century during the first Test of a three match series against Sri Lanka at Moratuwa during the 1993–1994 season. Batting on the last day, Rhodes scored 101 not out and along with Clive Eksteen salvaged a draw. South Africa went on to win the series 1–0 by winning the second match and drawing the third.
Rhodes announced his retirement from Test match cricket in 2001 in order to allow him to continue playing until the 2003 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. His last Test match was on 6 August 2000 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo against Sri Lanka. Rhodes made scores of 21 and 54 in the two innings. Sri Lanka went on to win the match by six wickets.
He was also well known for hitting reverse sweep and has also hit the first reverse sweep shot which had gone for a six.
ODI career
Rhodes made his One Day International début against Australia in South Africa's opening match of the 1992 Cricket World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 26 February 1992. Australia batted first, scoring 170, and Rhodes dismissed Craig McDermott via a run out. South Africa scored 171 to win the match by nine wickets; Rhodes was not required to bat.
Rhodes shot to fame after South Africa's fifth game of the World Cup, against Pakistan on 8 March 1992 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. South Africa batted first, scoring 211 off 50 overs. Pakistan's innings was reduced to 36 overs because of rain interruptions, with the target revised from 212 to 194 runs. Inzamam-ul-Haq and Pakistan captain Imran Khan resumed the innings when play was restarted. With the score at 135/2 Inzamam, who was at the time on 48, set off for a run but was turned back by Khan. The ball had rolled out towards Rhodes who ran in from backward point, gathered the ball and raced the retreating Inzamam to the wicket. Rhodes, with ball in hand, dived full length to break the stumps and effect the run out. The run out, the subject of a famous photograph by Jim Fenwick, is still considered one of the more spectacular feats of that World Cup and the defining moment of Rhodes' career. Pakistan's innings faltered from then on, eventually finishing on 173/8 with South Africa winning by twenty runs.
On 14 November 1993 Rhodes took a world record of five catches, to achieve the most dismissals by a fielder (other than a wicketkeeper) against the West Indies at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
Rhodes announced that he planned to retire from One-Day International cricket after the 2003 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. However, his tournament was cut short when he got injured in a match against Kenya. In Kenya's innings, Maurice Odumbe hit the ball in the air toward Rhodes. Rhodes dropped the catch and in the process broke his hand. The South African team's medical staff concluded that it would take four to five weeks to heal, effectively ruling Rhodes out of the rest of the tournament. Rhodes was withdrawn from the squad and replaced by Graeme Smith.
Post-retirement
After retiring from playing cricket Rhodes was employed by Standard Bank as an account executive and is also involved with the bank's cricket sponsorship in South Africa. Rhodes then worked as a fielding coach in the South African national cricket team. He was the fielding coach for IPL Team Mumbai Indians, followed by the fielding coach for Kings XI Punjab at the 13th season of Indian Premier League. The Kenyan cricket team announced that Rhodes had been hired as the team's assistant coach, assisting Kenya with fielding and batting until the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
In April 2013 South African Tourism appointed Rhodes as their brand ambassador for India. During Cricket World Cup, he will give his expert opinion at PTV Sports and Yahoo.
Coaching career
He was appointed as fielding coach for Punjab Kings. In September 2020, Rhodes signed a contract with the Swedish Cricket Federation, ahead of moving to Sweden on a permanent basis. In Feb 2022, he was also named as batting coach for Punjab Kings for IPL 2022 in addition to his responsibilities as fielding coach for the side. After the 2022 season of IPL, he was released from his position along with other coaching staff when Punjab Kings parted ways with their chief coach Anil Kumble.
Before the start of 2023 season of IPL, Jonty was ropped in by Lucknow Super Giants as their fielding coach.
Recognition
In 1999 he was voted as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year.
In 2004 he was voted 29th in the Top 100 Great South Africans in SABC3's Great South Africans television series.
In 2021 he got his Honorary Doctorate Degree from Invertis University for his exceptional performance in the field of Cricket.
Personal life
He married Kate McCarthy, a niece of former South African Test cricketer Cuan McCarthy, on 16 April 1994 in Pietermaritzburg. The couple have two children: a girl, Danellia, and a boy, Ross. The couple has since split.
In 2015, Rhodes' second wife Melanie gave birth to their daughter, India, in Mumbai. The inspiration for her name came from India's rich mix of culture, heritage, and tradition. Finding India to be very spiritual and forward-thinking, Rhodes has forged a bond with the country, leading to spiritual awakening within him. Rhodes has described his special affiliation with the river Ganga, and shared his experience of swimming in the river on social media. In 2017, Jonty performed a puja for his daughter at Pejawar mutt at Mumbai. A regular visitor to India, Jonty and Melanie's second child Nathan, was born in India in 2017.
References
External links
Cricinfo article on the Top 50 Magic Moments in Cricket
1969 births
Living people
South African cricketers
White South African people
University of Natal alumni
South African male field hockey players
South Africa One Day International cricketers
South Africa Test cricketers
Gloucestershire cricketers
Ireland cricketers
KwaZulu-Natal cricketers
Wisden Cricketers of the Year
People with epilepsy
Alumni of Maritzburg College
Cricketers from Pietermaritzburg
South African people of British descent | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonty%20Rhodes |
Blackcrowned is the first compilation album by Swedish black metal band Marduk. It is composed of previously unreleased material recorded and mixed at Bloodspawn Studios and The Abyss between September 1992 and September 2001, and was released on February 19, 2002 by Regain Records.
Track listing
Personnel
Andreas Axelsson – vocals
Legion – vocals
Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson – guitar
Magnus "Devo" Andersson – guitar
B. War – bass
Joakim Göthberg – drums, vocals
Fredrik Andersson – drums
Dan Swanö – mixing
Peter Tägtgren – mixing
2002 compilation albums
Marduk (band) compilation albums | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackcrowned |
Jacob Smith is an American former actor. He began his career as a young child, making several guest appearances on popular TV shows before being cast as Owen Salinger on Party of Five, a role he held for two years. After the series' end, Smith went on to appear in Phantom of the Megaplex, a Disney Channel Original Movie, in 2000 and then in Cheaper by the Dozen and its sequel, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, in 2003 and 2005, respectively.
Life and career
Smith was born in Monrovia, California on January 21, 1990. He has two siblings, brother Nathan and sister Natasha.
Smith began acting at age six, appearing on several television series, including Walker, Texas Ranger, Party of Five, and Step by Step. During this period, he also starred in the made-for-television films Evolution's Child and the Disney Channel production Phantom of the Megaplex.
Smith was cast as Hansel, opposite Taylor Momsen's Gretel, in the 2002 film version of Hansel and Gretel, which received a limited theatrical release in October 2002. He was subsequently cast as one of twelve children in the family comedy Cheaper by the Dozen, which was released in December 2003 and became a box office success, gaining Smith renown with pre-teen audiences. In 2004, he had a minor role in the film Troy and appeared on the television series Without a Trace. He went on to reprise his role of Jake Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen 2, which was released in December 2005 and performed fairly well at the box office.
Filmography
References
External links
Year of birth missing (living people)
20th-century American male actors
21st-century American male actors
Male actors from California
American male child actors
American male film actors
American skateboarders
American male television actors
Living people
Male actors from Greater Los Angeles | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob%20Smith%20%28actor%29 |
Estadio Carlos Belmonte is a multi-purpose stadium in Albacete, Spain. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Albacete Balompié.
History
The stadium holds 17,524 and was built in 1960. It replaced the ageing Campo del Parque and was inaugurated on 9 September 1960 with a match against Sevilla FC, which attended more than 12,000 people. It had an initial capacity of 10,000. Floodlights were added in 1970 and a cover over the west side in 1979. The lighting towers also were constructed in 1970s. Following promotion to La Primera in 1991, the east side of the ground was developed with the building of a twin-decked cantilevered stand. This took the capacity of the ground up to 14,000 with only half of them being seated places. Further development in 1998 saw the removal of the athletics track, and the building of two open banks of seats at either end of the pitch. The north bank development also included new changing facilities. The pitch was also lowered in 1998 and a new stand was erected on the west side. This resulted in an increased capacity of 17,524. The last reconstruction of the stadium took place in 2017 bankrolled by the new club owner, Skyline International. The changes aimed to modernize the image of the Estadio Carlos Belmonte introducing new stands for VIP guests, press room, changing rooms and tunnels.
Matches
Spain have played four qualifiers since 1999, and an international friendly, at the ground, never conceding a goal. They played their last qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup against Georgia at the stadium on 15 October 2013, winning 2–0 with goals from Álvaro Negredo and Juan Mata.
Fernando Torres scored his first ever goal in senior football in this stadium in 2001 in a 2nd division clash with Atletico Madrid.
References
External links
Estadios de Espana
Albacete Balompié
Football venues in Castilla–La Mancha
Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain
Buildings and structures in Albacete
Sports venues completed in 1960 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio%20Carlos%20Belmonte |
Nastasee was an American hardcore band formed in Bergen County, New Jersey by former Mucky Pup, Dog Eat Dog, and Murphy's Law guitar player, Dan Nastasi. Nastasee recorded two albums featuring collaborations with members of Mucky Pup, Dog Eat Dog, Non-Fiction, Hades and Murphy's Law.
History
Origins
Dan Nastasi was a founding member and guitarist of Mucky Pup, a Bergenfield, New Jersey hardcore and crossover thrash band formed in 1985. After three years and two albums with the band, Nastasi parted ways with Mucky Pup and spent a brief time as vocalist for the band Non-Fiction. After recording one EP, Nastasi left to fill the guitarist position in Murphy's Law. Nastasi's time in Murphy's Law was brief and Nastasi returned to Mucky Pup to record their third album, Now. Nastasi also joined with former Mucky Pup members, Dave Neabore and Sean Kilkenny, to form Dog Eat Dog with whom he would record the Warrant EP and the All Boro Kings album. Nastasi recorded one more album, Act of Faith, with Mucky Pup before stepping down from both Mucky Pup and Dog Eat Dog to focus on running his own business.
Trim the Fat
Nastasi soon reunited with the original Non-Fiction lineup to form the band named #9. #9 was in the process of recording their debut when Nastasi accepted a solo record deal with SPV Records. Nastasi named the band Nastasee and began recording his first album, Trim the Fat. One song on the album, titled "Two Pops," was co-written by Dan Lorenzo, his former #9 bandmate, and was originally intended for use on the #9 album. In 1996, the album was released exclusively in Europe due to the popularity of his previous bands in the continent. Four European tours followed in support of the album.
Ule Tide
Due to the favorable response that the album received, the label had Nastasee begin work on the followup immediately. In 1998, SPV Records were set to release the second Nastasee album, Ule Tide. While on another European tour with the band Shelter, to support the upcoming Ule Tide album, Nastasi was informed by the label that due to cost cutting and their signing of Motörhead, SPV Records would be dropping Nastasee and not releasing the Ule Tide album . As a result, Dan Nastasi decided to end the band. Ule Tide was made available through mailorders and promotional copies only. Those copies continue to be circulated through websites such as eBay and Amazon.com.
Nastasi's return to Mucky Pup and Dog Eat Dog
Soon after the breakup of the band, Nastasi joined with former Mucky Pup and Dog Eat Dog bandmates, John Milnes, Dave Neabore & Sean Kilkenny, to become All Boro Kings. All Boro Kings released one album, Just for the Fun of It, in Europe. The band played most of their shows in and around New Jersey before embarking on one European tour with Biohazard, Agnostic Front, Hatebreed, Discipline, Death Threat and Born From Pain, as part of the EastPak sponsored Resistance Tour. Six years later, the All Boro Kings project also ended. In 2009, Nastasi reunited with Mucky Pup who continue to play shows in the United States and Europe. In 2010, Nastasi and the original lineup of Dog Eat Dog reunited for two shows to commemorate the band's twentieth anniversary. In January 2011, Nastasi performed three European shows with Dog Eat Dog to fill in for current guitarist, Roger Haemmerli, who was working with his band Henchman at the time.
Albums
Trim The Fat (1996)
Ule Tide (1998)
Musical groups from New Jersey
Hardcore punk groups from New Jersey | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nastasee |
Vefa SK is a football club in Vefa, neighborhood of the Fatih (Eminönü between 1928 and 2008) district of Istanbul. The team currently competing at Bölgesel Amatör Lig 8th Grup which is 5th level of Turkish leagues. Vefa SK is the first and only Turkish club coached by a female manager, Özgür Gözüaçık Akyıldız.
History
The club was founded in 1908 when Turkish football was legalized. The club was formed by the students from Vefa Idadisi (Vefa College), Saim Turgut Aktansel, Zeki (Baban), Hikmet (Barlan), Rıfat (Baban), Sudi Cavit (Oral), Tevfik (Kut), Yusuf Ziya and Sabri Beyler as Vefa Idman Yurdu. Following foundation of the Republic of Turkey, club's name change into Vefa Spor Klubu (Vefa Sport Club).
They played in the Istanbul League until the establishment of the Süper Lig in 1959, for which they qualified. Vefa were relegated to the Second League (2. Lig) first time in 1962–63. They became the champions of the second league in 1964–65. They were relegated again in 1973–74. They stayed in the second league until 1986–87 season. They were relegated from 3rd division to amateur league in 1993–94. They played in the third league in 1998–99 and 1999–2000 seasons. Today they play in the amateur leagues. Their ground is the 6,000 capacity Vefa Stadı. Vefa finished Istanbul 4th Group of Super Amateur as champions and qualified to play-offs for Regional Amateur League. They finished it as 6th and qualified to Regional Amateur League play-outs. They faced with Bayrampaşa Tunaspor on 6 May 2012 and won as 3–1. Consequently, they promoted to Regional Amateur League (RAL) for 2012–13 season. They finished 9rd group of RAL as 2nd and didn't qualify to promotion play-off. They finished 11th group of RAL as 8th, but they relegated to Istanbul Super Amateur due to Vefa finished below Dikilitaş, which was another Istanbul team according to RAL rules in 2013–14 season. Vefaspor finished 1st Group of Istanbul Super Amateur League as 1st and qualified to promotion play-offs in 2014–15 season. Vefaspor finished play-offs as 3rd and returned to RAL immediately.
The club's colours are green and white.
Professional League history
They played in total 14 seasons in the top Turkish league.
The first ever national professional Turkish league (called Milli Lig – National League) started in 1959. Vefa was one of the founder member of Turkish Professional League. In 1959 Turkish Professional League was played in two stages – the Groups and the Final. The winners of each group qualified to the second stage. Vefa was placed in Group Red. They just missed the final, coming second after Galatasaray.
Turkish Professional League in 1959.
Group Red:
1 Galatasaray A.Ş. 20 14 7 6 1 18 7 (Proceeds to Final)
2 Vefa 20 14 7 6 1 21 10
3 Ankara Demirspor 16 14 4 8 2 12 11
4 Göztepe 15 14 5 5 4 23 21
5 Fatih Karagümrük 12 14 4 4 6 17 17
6 Karşıyaka S.K. 10 14 2 6 6 13 21
7 Gençlerbirliği S.K. 10 14 1 8 5 10 18
8 Adalet 9 14 1 7 6 12 21
Adalet formed in 1946 as Adalet Gençlik Kulübü, and become Alibeyköy Adalet SK in 1971, then become Alibeyköy in 1980.
Group White:
1 Fenerbahçe S.K. 26 14 12 2 0 29 7 Proceeds to Final
2 Beşiktaş J.K. 18 14 8 2 4 22 16
3 Altay S.K. 15 14 5 5 4 18 16
4 İzmirspor G.S.K. 13 14 4 5 5 11 12
5 M.K.E. Ankaragücü 13 14 5 3 6 16 19
6 Hacettepe S.K. 11 14 5 1 8 14 20
7 Beykoz 1908 S.K.D. 10 14 3 4 7 17 21
8 İstanbul S.A.Ş. 6 14 1 4 9 6 22
Final: Fenerbahçe S.K. – Galatasaray A.Ş. (0–1), (4–0)
Vefa SK's all participations in the Turkish Professional League (Süper Lig) as follows;
1959: 2nd in the Group Red, P: 20, G: 14, W: 7, D: 6, L: 1, F: 21, A: 10.
1959–60: 11th place, P: 335, G: 38, W: 11, D: 13, L: 14, F: 37, A: 60.
1960–61: 6th place, P: 41, G: 38, W: 13, D: 15, L: 10, F: 32, A: 39.
1961–62: 18th place, P: 31, G: 38, W: 11, D: 9, L: 18, F: 29, A: 48.
1962–63: 10th place in the Group White, P: 13, G: 20, W: 3, D: 7, L: 10, F: 22, A: 37, Relegated to Turkish Second Division.
1965–66: 11th place, P: 27, G: 30, W: 9, D: 9, L: 12, F: 26, A: 36.
1966–67: 13th place, P: 29, G: 32, W: 9, D: 11, L: 12, F: 31, A: 35.
1967–68: 12th place, P: 29, G: 32, W: 8, D: 13, L: 11, F: 31, A: 35.
1968–69: 13th place, P: 24, G: 30, W: 8, D: 8, L: 14, F: 27, A: 37.
1969–70: 13th place, P: 25, G: 30, W: 7, D: 11, L: 12, F: 19, A: 28.
1970–71: 14th place, P: 22, G: 30, W: 4, D: 14, L: 12, F: 28, A: 48.
1971–72: 10th place, P: 28, G: 30, W: 9, D: 10, L: 11, F: 23, A: 27.
1972–73: 14th place, P: 22, G: 30, W: 6, D: 10, L: 14, F: 22, A: 35.
1973–74: 16th place, P: 17, G: 30, W: 5, D: 7, L: 18, F: 16, A: 39. (Relegated to Turkish Second Division)
Vefa SK's Turkish Second Division (currently known as TFF 1. League) History;
1963–64: Second League 4th
1964–65: Second League 1st (Promoted to First (Now Turkey Super League)
1974–75: Second Division Group Red 15th.
1975–76: Second Division Group White 5th.
1976–77: Second Division Group White 8th.
1977–78: Second Division Group White 8th.
1978–79: Second Division Group White 4th.
1979–80: Second Division Group B 6th.
1980–81: Second Division Group B 9th.
1981–82: Second Division Group A 5th.
1982–83: Second Division Group A 8th.
1983–84: Second Division Group B 5th.
1984–85: Second Division Group C 8th.
1985–86: Second Division Group C 8th.
1986–87: Second Division Group C 16th. (Relegated to Turkish Third Division)
Current squad
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Notable players
Notable supporters
Cinema: Kemal Sunal, Şener Şen, Müjdat Gezen, Gazanfer Özcan, Erol Büyükburç, Yusuf Kurçenli, Memduh Ün.
Media: Uğur Dündar, İslam Çupi, Sadettin Teksoy, Tuncay Pınarbaşı
Writers: Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Yahya Kemal Beyatlı, Peyami Safa, Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Baltacıoğlu, Prof. Dr. M. Şekip Tunç, Yusuf Ziya Ortaç, Adnan Adıvar, Ahmet Altan, Turan Oflazoğlu, Şevket Rado.
National players
Vefa SK players capped for Turkey national Football Team whilst playing for Vefa SK:
Sami Açıköney: 4 caps (Poland 1–2, Poland 1–6, Bulgaria 1–5, Yugoslavia 2–0)
Hüsamettin Böke: 2 caps (Romania 1–3, Yugoslavia 2–0)
Hayri Ragıp Candemir: 2 caps (Romania 1–3, Poland 1–6)
Hüseyin Saygun: 4 caps (Greece 3–1, Austria 0–1, China 4–0, Yugoslavia 1–3)
Galip Haktanır: 5 caps (Austria 0–1, Greece 2–1, Austria 0–1, Iran 6–1, Israel 1–5)
Melih Ilgaz: 1 cap (Iran 6–1)
Bülent Varol: 1 cap (Iran 6–1)
Şükrü Ersoy (goalkeeper): 1 cap (Israel 1–5)
İsmet Yamanoğlu: 5 caps (Sweden 1–3, Switzerland 1–5, Spain 0–0, Switzerland 2–1, Yugoslavia 2–2)
Garbis İstanbulluoğlu: 5 caps (Switzerland 1–5, Spain 0–0, Switzerland 2–1, Yugoslavia 2–2, Italy B 0–1)
Nejat Küçüksorgunlu: 2 caps (Egypt 4–0, Poland 1–0,
Hilmi Kiremitçi: 10 caps (Egypt 4–0, Poland 1–0, Spain 0–3, Belgium 1–1, Holland 2–1, Belgium 1–1, Romania 0–3, Romania 2–0, Holland 0–0, Bulgaria 1–2)
Vefa SK players scored for Turkey National Football Team whilst playing for Vefa SK;
Hüseyin Saygun: 1 goal (China 4–0)
Garbis İstanbulluoğlu: 3 goals (Switzerland 1–5, Switzerland 2–1 (2 goals))
Hilmi Kiremitçi: 1 goal (Egypt 4–0)
Note:
Sami Açıköney is first Vefa SK player represented Turkey National Football team on 2 October 1925 in İstanbul against Poland.
Garbis İstanbulluoğlu is the first Vefa SK player scored for Turkey National Football Team.
Garbis İstanbulluoğlu first capped on 1 June 1952 in Ankara against Switzerland, scored in his debut.
Garbis İstanbulluoğlu is also the first Christian player represented Turkey National Football Team.
Hilmi Kiremitçi also scored in his debut for Turkey against Egypt on 5 April 1957 in Al-Qairah during Mediterranean Games. He is the last Vefa SK player represented Turkey as a Vefa SK player on 27 November 1960 in Sofija against Bulgaria. He then moved to Fenerbahçe S.K.
League participations
Süper Lig: 14
1959–1963, 1965–1974
TFF First League: 15
1963–1965, 1974–1987
TFF Second League: 9
1987–1994, 1998–2000
Turkish Regional Amateur League: 3
2012–2014, 2015–16
Istanbul Amateur League: 17
1994–1998, 2000–2012, 2014–15
See also
List of Turkish Sports Clubs by Foundation Dates
References
Vefa Terbiye-i Bedeniyye Kulübü. Türk Futbol Tarihi vol.1. page(23). (June 1992) Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu Yayınları.
External links
Official website
Vefaspor on TFF.org
Association football clubs established in 1908
1908 establishments in the Ottoman Empire
Süper Lig clubs | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vefa%20S.K. |
Power Horse Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Almería, Spain. It is the home ground of UD Almería, and holds 15,274 people.
History
Inaugurated on 31 July 2004 and originally built for the 2005 Mediterranean Games, the stadium cost around €21 million, which was paid by the Ayuntamiento de Almería. It subsequently became UD Almería's home stadium, replacing Estadio Municipal Juan Rojas, with the latter being used by the reserve team.
The stadium was expanded from 15,000 to 21,350 after Almería's promotion to La Liga. Since 2012, the club uses extra seats behind the goals for avoiding the use of the part of the stadium which is the furthest of the pitch. With this configuration, the capacity is reduced to 15,274.
In August 2021, the Ayuntamiento de Almería agreed to grant the operation of the stadium to UD Almería for a 25-year period.
Access
Located two kilometers near the main railway station of the city and a little further of the centre, the stadium can be accessed through the station or through the bus Line 7, in spite of car access.
Spain national team matches
On 9 February 2005, it hosted Spain's 5–0 win over San Marino in qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Gallery
Panorama
References
External links
Patronato Municipal de Deportes de Almería profile
Estadios de España profile
Football venues in Andalusia
UD Almería
Athletics (track and field) venues in Spain
Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain
Sports venues in Andalusia
Sports venues completed in 2004
Buildings and structures in Almería | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power%20Horse%20Stadium |
The Shomron Regional Council (, Mo'atza Azorit Shomron, English Samaria Regional Council) is an Israeli regional council in the northern portion of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Thirty-five Israeli settlements fall under its jurisdiction. As of December 2020 the jurisdiction area of the council has a population of about 47,200 people. The main offices are located in the Barkan Industrial Park.
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.
Covering 2,800 square kilometers of the West Bank, it was, prior to the fall of 2005 when some of its municipal land was abandoned as part of Israel's unilateral disengagement plan, the largest Israeli regional council in municipal area.
In August 2015, Yossi Dagan was elected to position of Chairman of Shomron Regional Council, with 62% of the vote.
Geography
The municipal area of the Council spreads across 2,800 square kilometers, which corresponds to about 10 percent of the area of the State of Israel within the Green Line. In municipal area, Shomron Regional Council is among the largest Israeli authorities.
The municipal boundaries:
North: the (former) settlements of Ganim and Kadim, reaching to Megiddo Junction.
West: the settlement of Tzofim, reaching to Kfar Saba.
South: the settlements of Peduel and Alei Zahav.
The Council is divided into geographic regions, where each region has its own characteristics:
The Northern Shomron region: Hinanit, Hermesh, Tal Menashe, Mevo Dotan, Reihan, Shaked. All the communities are secular, except for Tal Menashe. Population is around 2,000.
Central-Western Shomron: Avnei Hefetz, Barkan, Ma'ale Shomron, Nofim, Sal'it, Einav, Etz Efraim, Peduel, Tzufim, Kiryat Netafim, Revava, Shavei Shomron, Sha'arei Tikva, Yakir: mixed population (secular and religious). Most of the communities are large and well established. If you add to them the Local Authorities in Samaria (Alfei Menashe, Elkana, Immanuel, Karnei Shomron, Kedumim, Oranit; and the city of Ariel), all of which are located in this region, the Jewish population numbers about 60,000.
Mountain Communities: Elon Moreh, Itamar, Har Brakha, Yitzhar (one block, near Nablus, population about 3,000), and farther south, Kfar Tapuach, Rehelim, and Migdalim, with less than 1000 residents.
Tourism
The local government and residents of Shomron opened the region to local and international tourism. Boutique wineries, organic farms, historical and biblical sites have developed into tourism attractions. The Jewish Shepherd at Kfar Tapuach, the Barkan Industrial park and hiking tails in the scenic natural reserve at attracting tourists from around the world. Israel's Minister of Tourism Yariv Levin was quoted saying: "I strongly believe in the tourism potential of Samaria. I can tell you from personal experience that I visited Samaria many times, and it might very well be the most beautiful region in Israel".
Sister City
On September 12, 2016, the Town of Hempstead in New York signed a Declaration of Cooperation with the Shomron Regional Council in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as part of an effort to counter the BDS movement. Council Chairman Yossi Dagan, Town Supervisor Anthony Santino, Councilmen Bruce Blakeman, Anthony D'Esposito, and Edward Ambrosino signed the document.
Towns of Shomron
The largest settlement in the Shomron Regional Council today is Sha'arei Tikva, numbering over 5,500 residents.
List of settlements
Alei Zahav
Avnei Hefetz
Beit El
Barkan
Bruchin
Einav
Elon Moreh
Etz Efraim
Har Bracha
Hermesh
Hinanit
Itamar
Kfar Tapuach
Kiryat Netafim
Ma'ale Shomron
Mevo Dotan
Migdalim
Nofim
Peduel
Rehelim
Reihan
Revava
Sal'it
Sha'arei Tikva
Shaked
Shavei Shomron
Tel Menashe
Tzofim
Yakir
Yitzhar
Razed settlements
During the implementation of Israel's unilateral disengagement plan of August/September 2005, the residents of four of the Shomron Regional Council's settlements were evicted, their residential buildings destroyed, and land abandoned to the Palestinians, including territory outlined in the Oslo Accords as Area 'C' in full Israeli control.
In northern Shomron:
Ganim
Homesh
Kadim
Sa-Nur
References
External links
Shomron Regional Council website
Israeli regional councils in the West Bank | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shomron%20Regional%20Council |
Eneco Stadion may refer to:
Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel - a football stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Den Dreef - a football stadium in Leuven, Belgium. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eneco%20Stadion |
Estadio Municipal de Castalia is a multi-purpose stadium in Castellón de la Plana, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of CD Castellón. The stadium holds 15,500 (all-seater) and was built in 1987, replacing the original Estadi Castàlia which stood on this site, but at 90° to the current layout. The pitch size is 102x70m.
References
External links
Estadios de Espana
Football venues in the Valencian Community
CD Castellón
Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain
Buildings and structures in the Province of Castellón
Sports venues completed in 1987 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nou%20Estadi%20Cast%C3%A0lia |
is a Japanese tokusatsu television series, part of the Metal Hero Series franchise created by Toei Co. Ltd. and aired from to . Spielban'''s footage was used for Saban’s live-action series, VR Troopers.
For distribution purposes, Toei Company refers to this television series as Spielvan.
Plot
The Waller Empire destroys the planet Clin in search of water for its deity. Two Clinian children, Spielban and Diana, escape to Earth aboard the Grand Nasca. The two grow up during the long journey and don High Tech Crystal Suits to defeat the Waller who have come to Earth in search of more water. Spielban must avenge his dead mother Anna and his homeworld, and find his missing father Ben and older sister Helen. Unknown to Spielban at the start of the series his father and sister have been made members of the Waller against their will.
Characters
Grand Nasca crew
Spielban's group is based on the super dimensional mothership Grand Nasca, the source of Spielban and Diana's armor and vehicles. Diana also pilots it to see above the battlefield while Spielban is in Gaios. Its projectile weapons are Nasca Missiles and Nasca Rockets. It also transforms into the Big Bang Cannon, a bazooka-type weapon that Spielban can use. It can also go into "Combat Formation", where it becomes a giant robot that performs the "Nasca Hyper Crush" where it stomps General Deathzero's tank vehicles, shoot beams from its eyes (the Excel Beam), and uses "Knuckle Bomber", where it punches General Deathzero's fighter planes in mid-air.
: Anna and Ben's younger son and Helen's younger brother. A 20-year-old man from the planet Clin, he assumed the alias of while on Earth. When he shouts "Kesshou!" ("Crystallize"), the Grand Nasca showers "Clin Metal Super Corpuscles" upon him, which crystallize to form the silver, black and red suit around his body in 10 microseconds. Spielban's primary weapon is a sword which then becomes the Twin Blade, a double-edged laser lance used to destroy the mechanoids and lifeforms with his "Arc Impulse" attack.
: Marine's only daughter. She is 18 years old and Spielban's partner fighting as by performing the same techniques as Spielban to activate her own white and red suit. When she shouts "Kesshou!" ("Crystallize"), the Grand Nasca showers "Clin Metal Super Corpuscles" upon her, which crystallize to form the white red suit around her body in 10 microseconds. Like Spielban, Diana is quite capable in a fight both in and out of uniform and carries with her the Lady Sniper which acts as her own personal weapon. She primarily serves as a backup for Spielban when they battle the mechanoids or when the Waller send out assault vehicles. There have been times when the Waller have turned their attention towards her once they recognized how much of a threat to them she can be. A running gag on the show was that she would use her charm and sex appeal on the Kinclons, distracting them from their duties while she made her move. Another gag is that she sometimes uses her rear end to attack the Kinclons, which apparently knocks them out cold.
: Anna and Ben's daughter and Spielban's older sister is 22 and was captured by the Waller Empire when she was only a child. She was forced to witness Waller turning her father into Dr. Bio. Later, Dr. Bio was instructed to do the very same to her as well, converting her into with a secondary persona that activates via remote control. Helen is constantly kept away from her brother fearing she would turn into Hellvira and kill him. When trying to stop Spielban and Diana from killing Dr. Bio her secret as Hellvira is revealed as well as revealing Dr. Bio's identity as Speilban's father. After Pandora's trap almost kills her, Bio places the comatose Helen in a protective tube. When Diana learns that Helen survived, she and Spielban save her, as Dr. Bio destroys the remote control, deactivating the Hellvira persona. Soon after, Helen joins her brother in the fight against the Waller as . When she shouts "Kesshou!" ("Crystallize"), Helen is equipped with a high-tech crystal armor identical to Diana's and is and armed with the double-sided Helen Cutter.
Arsenal
Super Dimensional Tank Gaios: A small tank-like vehicle piloted by Spielban. Armed with Gaios Rockets, Gaios Missiles and a Gaios Laser, it is also able to remove its cockpit and turn into "Jet Gaios" for aerial combat and "Drill Gaios" for digging underground. The Jet Gaios fires the Gaios Beam.
Hoverian: A hover-craft vehicle piloted by Spielban which turns into a motorcycle and can fire Hoverian Lasers and perform the Hoverian Rush.
Others
Anna: Spielban and Helen's mother chose Spielban and Diana to survive by escaping in the Grand Nasca shortly before the destruction of the Clin mothership. She died but was restored to life in the alternate future timeline in which the Waller Empire never existed.
Marine: Diana's mother who died when the Clin detonated their own mothership but was restored to life in the alternate future timeline in which the Waller Empire never existed.
Space Swordsman Teacher (ep 14 & 31): A hologram generated by the Grand Nasca's computers to train Spielban in swordsmanship. Later trains Helen/Helen Lady in the same capacity.
Daigorou Koyama: Owner of the invention shop "Edison". He claims to be a genius and comes up with various gadgets that never quite work out. Was once tricked into building a robot for the Waller.
Miwa Koyama: Daigorou's younger sister. She helps out at "Edison" but is sick of Daigorou's inventions that never sell.
Waller Empire
The is the antagonistic group in Spielban. From their winged turtle-like mobile fortress called the Waller Castle Gamedeath, they search for water throughout the universe on the notion that they are sustaining the life .
: Originally a giant Starfish that needs vast amounts of water to survive, Pandora is the leader of Waller who conceived the Waller deity to establish her Empire while instilling fear in her subordinates. In the two-part series finale, after her other followers have died, Pandora personally fights Spielban while splitting into the forms of and . Thought to have been destroyed, Pandora endures and reveals herself as Waller's true leader when she reverted Dr. Bio to Ben for his attempted to sabotage the Gamedeath in her absence. Pandora once more splits into her two forms to battle Spielban's group before merging into a more powerful to finish them off. But Ben injects Pandora with a virus that is harming her at a cellular level, allowing Spielban to kill her as she reverts to her natural form.
: He claims to be a descendant of Waller, which therefore makes him a relative of Pandora. He was summoned from the 23rd century, by a talking gerbil created by Dr. Bio's experiments, from the life of a street beggar to help Pandora in the present. The gerbil told him that his life as a beggar was caused by Spielban. Though he treats his followers and allies as somewhat disposable, he remains eternally loyal to his Queen. Guillotine kept the talking gerbil for a pet, who is later left to Pandora, after he is rifted and destroyed. He dislikes Youki from the start, sensing that this new general will betray the Waller. Guillotine is dressed similarly to a rebel biker. He falls into a dimensional rift and returns as a ghost. As a ghostly form he invades the Grand Nasca and attempts to torture Helen. In this form his right arm has been replaced by a small, living, snake-like monster, which he could launch at the heroes. He was eventually destroyed by Spielban with the help of the Grand Nasca's energy. His gerbil was later contained and destroyed by Dr. Ben during the finale.
: Leader of Waller's Battle Mechanoids he is a black-armored android who is programmed with a knowledge of all tactics. He can transform into the Deathzero Torpedo, a black headed missile that is launched from a catapult. He transforms into this form twice during the series (Episodes 24 and 42), which coincidentally were the only two times he battled Spielban himself. It was strongly hinted that Deathzero was attracted to Diana. He later challenges Spielban to a second battle (both inside and outside of his tank), now having become/been promoted to Super General and powered with a 10,000 volt cylinder given to him by Pandora. He is destroyed by Spielban soon afterwards, with Spielban using his Arc Impulse.
: Formerly Spielban's father Doctor Ben, he was captured by Deathzero and converted into an inhuman being to save the Waller Empire as leader of the Biohumans and Battle-Lifeforms he creates with Lifeform Modification Surgery. He was also protective of Helen and constantly watched over her like a father would. Bio can unleash vine-like appendages from his arms and wields a giant sword in battle. In his first and only battle against Spielban he mutated and ended up in a Bioroid monster form, Bioroid Bio (ep 21 & 30). Bioroid Bio's abilities included transforming into plant life and/or slime and summoning small bee-like creatures and tentacles from his body. In this battle Helen tries to protect, and prevent him from fighting, his son Spielban before she was forcibly transformed into Hellvira to fight too. Pandora sets up an explosive trap to kill Bio, Helen, Diana, and Spielban all at once though, unfortunately for her, all four of them survive. Bio uses his slime morphing ability to pull his daughter and himself to safety. After surviving the battle Bio returns to the Empire and transforms into a floating brain with eyeballs and a spinal cord. Dr. Bio breaks Helen's remote control and is attacked by Deathzero under Pandora's orders. Afterwards Pandora takes away his privilege of moving around freely and imprisons him in a water-filled glass tube. He returns to his Dr. Bio form, with Pandora's efforts, and is reverted to his original human form when he attempted to sabotage the Gamedeath. Weakened as a result, killing the gerbil he created when its attempted to stop him, Ben acquires one of the viruses he developed as Bio and uses it on Pandora while killed in the process. But Ben is restored to life in the alternate future timeline in which the Waller Empire never existed.
: Leader of the Waller's all-female spy army. At one point she tricks the owner of the Edison shop, Daigorou Koyama, into building a prototype for a Battle Mechanoid. She often spies and comes up with cruel plans for the Waller, but is not one for combat. After she interferes with Youki's plan, Pandora angrily turns her into a stone statue for Youki to use as his throne. After Youki's death, the talking gerbil was given this throne for his own. During the finale, it disappears though it was presumably destroyed when the Gamedeath exploded.
: Rikki's aides and fellow spies in Waller's all-female Spy Army. They assist Rikki in almost every evil scheme she creates and employs against Spielban and Diana. Spielban manages to destroy them both with a single strike of his sword when they tried to attack him during a vulnerable time per Guillotine's orders. Unfortunately for them he had gained a second wind, shocking the Waller. Even if he had not they would have been destroyed anyway, as the daggers exploded during the battle. Guillotine had tricked them into wielding the daggers, having promised them an increase in rank for killing Spielban. Upon being destroyed, they were revealed to be robots as they leave behind mechanical pieces and chunks of metal.
: A new Waller officer and androgynic entity created from the evil hearts of men by the Waller deity's (Pandora's) power. He gathered key members of Japanese society and brainwashed them into joining his own secret society, Mumumu. He uses these brainwashed characters to attack and terrorize the city, as well as Spielban and the heroes. Spielban was able to save the brainwashed masses. Youki can appear and disappear at will, as well as blast lasers from his mouth in battle which he first demonstrates in a fight against Spielban. Not trusted by many of the other officers Youki eventually decides to take over Waller, creating the Youki Battle Mechanoid from the remains of various Battle Mechanoids. Vacuumer destroys Youki's creation and sucks up most of his powers. Afterwards, Pandora kills the weakened Youki with his corpse given a funeral before being sent into the depths of space.
: Waller's mass-produced Battle Machine Soldiers, garbed in black tights with gold stripes, smiling gold masks with red eye slits, and black and gold capes. Some Kinclones attack with capes, some by kicking their detonating heads at Spielban, and some are equipped with blades on their hands. There was also a Kinclone with a robotic head which was revealed upon being struck by Spielban's Twin Blade. This one seemed stronger than the normal Kinclones, but was destroyed by Spielban just the same.
Waller Vehicles
Waller Battleship Skulljaws: The Waller's transport battleships that resemble giant flying sharks. They are launched from the Gamedeath during battles.
Skulldon: General Deathzero's black tank which splits into the Skulldon Jet (top half) and the Skulldon Cutter (bottom half), a tank armed with a buzzsaw. Skulldon is accompanied by numerous lesser unnamed black tanks and is frequently defeated and knocked around by the Grand Nasca.
Battle Mechanoids
The are under Deathzero's command.
: A Battle Machineman with massive shoulders and hidden weapons such as an electrical laser under its faceplate that was deployed to deal with Spielban and Diana. During the battle Spielban managed to blast off the robot's arms, but the ring on its back remained and was used to bind Spielban. Gathering the strength he had left Spielban broke free and destroyed MechaShoulder with his Arc Impulse.
: A Battle Machineman built following Mecha Shoulder's demise. While investigating the Waller's latest scheme Spielban was lured into a trap/battle against MechaBander. It had multiple arms, including two large hands and an axe-equipped arm. Also included in its arsenal are electrical dischargers in its shoulders. Spielban survived the first encounter against MechaBander, but the two fought once more. This time Spielban had a plan, scanning the robot for a weak spot. He attacked/blasted the device on the robot's head weakening it and disabling the dischargers before ultimately killing it.
: MechaShocker can extend cables from his chest and blast electrical lasers from the cable's tips. MechaShocker has a bazooka hidden in the right hump, next to its face, which he used to blast Spielban. The battle did not last long as Spielban made short of the robot with his Arc Impulse.
: Spielban spotted Helen while out patrolling the city, however his search for her was cut short by the appearance of Mechaputer. Mechaputer had all of Spielban's attacks downloaded into its system. As a result, it could predict Spielban's attacks before he made them, making Mechaputer able to attack, defend and evade as it pleased. Spielban warped the battle to an empty rock quarry when Deathzero's army arrived. Spielban made short work of the jets and retreated from the battle. Helen was then forced to set up a trap for her brother and lured him into another fight with Mechaputer. This time Diana was in battle and Mechaputer had no data on her, so it was brought down and weakened by Diana and Spielban's combined laser attack (the Double Sniper). It was finally destroyed by Spielban's Arc Impulse.
: A small robotic tank that was assigned to guard the Waller's new underwater lab. Daigorou and a friend were fishing nearby and accidentally snagged MechaNautila. The robot then pulled them both into the aquatic base where they were greeted by the bathing suit-clad Rikki, Gasher, and Shadow. Shortly afterwards the men were released after the Waller femmes fatale flirted with them. Daigorou told Spielban about the underwater paradise, which made him suspect that the Waller may be involved. After discovering the lab Spielban was attacked by Waller's jets and MechaNautila. MechaNautila mercilessly drove over Spielban and then transformed into a full humanoid form. Spielban took a heavy beating but was saved thanks to a recharge from Diana. Spielban used his Arc Impulse on MechaNautila and destroyed it. Nautila seems to come from the marine animal "Nautilus".
: A machine gun-themed samurai robot equipped with machine gun blasters concealed under his shoulder pads. This robot could also blast a powerful laser from the sphere-like apparatus in his forehead. The Waller's plan this time was to target Diana. Once Diana was isolated at a dam, MechaMajin appeared with the Kinclones to fight her. Diana held her own as long as she could, but MechaMajin was too strong. It broke her Lady Sniper and threw her off the dam. Injured and bleeding, Diana fled into the woods where she came face to face with Helen. Helen treated Diana's wounds but was forced to flee from the Waller's soldiers when they appeared. Both ladies parted ways and Diana once again faced off with MechaMajin, but Spielban came to the rescue this time. He loaned Diana his Laser Sniper to and destroyed MechaMajin with his Arc Impulse.
: A robot originally created by Daigorou. An attractive businesswoman came into the Edison shop and offered him a great sum of money if he would construct a robot for her. Daigorou, infatuated by the mystery woman, was more than happy to accept the job. The woman was really Rikki in disguise and the Waller's plan was to use the goofy inventor's creation to launch a sneak attack on Spielban. He went to work dreaming about the possibilities of fame, fortune, and women. Daigorou finally finished his robot but knock-out gas filled his shop and the Kinclones added their own secret modifications. A party was held to celebrate the robot's creation, but the robot secretly attacked Spielban with a small deadly needle in its finger. Spielban faked his demise as he was wearing protective body armor under his jacket. The robot discarded its creator's logo and changed into its Battle Mechanoid form. Spielban went into battle with it and destroyed it with his Arc Impulse.
: A robotic sniper armed with a laser rifle and a sword. It was also the first Machine Man with the ability to speak. At the beginning of the episode, Spielban came face to face with a mystery man in a cowboy hat and poncho. MechaGunman and Spielban exchanged gunfire, but MechaGunman left the battle and demanded a showdown for later. This was also the first fight which left Spielban injured. Spielban modified his laser sniper and practiced his target shooting on board Grand Nasca. Meanwhile, the Waller examined the data MechaGunman had managed to collect on Spielban. When the two had their second gunfight MechaGunman had new surprises. MechaGunman generated a radar and a red laser shield to deflect Spielban's fire. Diana joined the fight but did not fare much better against the shield. She was quickly defeated, but her fall gave Spielban the motivation to short out the gunman's shield and destroy the robot once and for all.
: A robot based on a freezer and other household appliances. MechaFreezer could use his right arm like a vacuum to attack, as well as a fan-like apparatus built into his chest to blast Spielban and Diana with fierce winds and ice spray. An average family was given the chance to live their lives in comfort and fortune in a futuristic house with a safe filled with money. The youngest son felt something was not quite right about the house but the boy's parents and older siblings began to let greed set in as they became more and more conceited. The boy was a friend of Spielban's, so Spielban personally took a look at the house only to get booted out by the parents. Diana had a different approach, placing a spy camera there disguised a toy, courtesy of the Edison Shop. One night the appliances began to behave strangely. The two heroes charged in to witness the birth of MechaFreezer. Spielban eventually destroyed MechaFreezer with his Arc Impulse.
: A drill-themed robot. The episode began with Spielban on a high speed chase to rescue a bus full of children and a teacher from the Kinclones, but waiting for him was DrillHander. While Spielban engaged the robot in combat, Hoverian was stolen. Deathzero then announced to Spielban that he had a choice to either recover his bike, or save the children from a bomb. Unable to do both, Spielban retreated to the Grand Nasca to formulate a plan to rescue both the bike and the kids. Throughout the episode a narration recaps all the Spielban arsenal in action as well as the two Metal Heroes' training. After training with a holographic swordsman, Spielban finally has a plan. Diana uses her sex appeal to distract the Kinclone guards while Spielban sneaks into the abandoned warehouse. Meanwhile, Deathzero was trying to dismantle the bike to extract any useful information, but had no luck. Spielban finds the hostages, but is ambushed by DrillHander. The bike suddenly springs to life, breaks free of the restraints and aids its master. Spielban kills DrillHander with his Arc Impulse while riding Hoverian.
: A gorilla-themed robot. Bosskong had spikes on his fists, and could launch his fists like flying maces at Spielban and Diana in battle. The Waller took a local camping site hostage; two men made an attempt to escape but were stopped by the robotic primate. The two men were recaptured, restrained, and tortured by the Kinclones. A young boy also tries to escape and is successful. Spielban finds the child and learns about the hostage situation. As Spielban makes his way to the campsite, BossKong is spying on him. He manages to free everyone, but Spielban finds himself in serious trouble against BossKong. Diana comes to the rescue, but her efforts against BossKong don't fare any better. BossKong takes hold of Spielban's sword with its jaws and, to reclaim it, Spielban hops onto the monkey's back, pounding it repeatedly until BossKong overheats. Spielban used his Arc Impulse to destroy BossKong.
: A powerful white robot equipped with a hook and a large blaster pack on its shoulder. Blocker has the ability to detach its arms to attack its opponents. Spielban's friend, a young boy named Nobuo, was playing a motorcycle arcade game. Nobuo was then approached by a stranger who offered him a chance to try out a new arcade game. The game was a trap and Nobuo's mind became trapped inside a virtual world. Spielban follows and has his mind trapped as well. Inside the virtual world, and unable to transform, Spielban went through endless bizarre events during his quest to find Nobuo. Every time Spielban came close to Nobuo and the mysterious man, his location kept changing from the urban city, to rock quarries, to train yards. With each new setting there were simulated people who looked harmless but attacked him without warning, including a pair of white robotic hands. The hands belonged to the robot Blocker. Meanwhile, his real body was transported to a hospital with Diana watching over him. Every injury Spielban sustained in the virtual world, his body also suffered. His body was also in danger as the surgeon treating it was Blocker in disguise. The surgeon attacked Diana, who pleaded Spielban to wake up. After Diana freed him from Blocker's control, Spielban managed to wake up from his virtual nightmare and transform to battle Blocker. He managed to cut off Blocker's arms and kick off its head, but it made no difference and the robot continued to attack. It was finally defeated for good by Spielban's Arc Impulse. Nobuo was saved as well and was eager to play more video games.
: A fire-breathing kangaroo-like robot with a high-jumping ability. Dorbelar could blast laser spheres from its mouth as well as unleash a tiny airplane-like camera from its chest. The camera had the ability to fire lasers as well as spy on targets through its single lens. Spielban fought with this robot by itself, as well as with Hellvira at the same time. Hellvira at this time having been forced to fight against her will. Once Spielban knocked Hellvira down, this robot was destroyed soon afterwards by his Arc Impulse while he rode Hoverian.
: An electricity-themed robot that can attack with electricity. A robotics professor was visiting the Edison shop with his collection of robots. The robots looked more like oversized toys, except for one that was modeled with the appearance (and strength) of a weightlifter, called Samson. Later that night Denzilar used its electric current to take control of the robots, including the robot strongman. Spielban went to look for the missing robots and found them causing havoc throughout the city. While Spielban battled the robots he tried to reason with Samson, but Denzilar gave it more juice to overpower Spielban. While regrouping at the Edison Shop Daigorou told Spielban and Diana that the professor grew depressed and went to find his beloved robots on his own. Spielban then disguised himself as a robot for the Waller to capture, but his plan was complicated when the Kinclones found the inventor snooping around and captured him. Spielban removed his disguise and battled Denzilar while Diana took on Samson. Diana was saved when the professor snipped the wires in Samson's head, disabling it. Denzilar still remained but Spielban transported the battle to a rock quarry where it was destroyed by his Arc Impulse. The professor was then reunited with all of his stolen robots, including Samson.
: A wheel-themed robot that could launch wheel-themed discs and blast lasers from his eyes in battle. The discs he launched matched the theme of the wheels that were on his body. This robot was used, alongside Shadow, Gasher, and Rikki, to help capture a scientist and his android wife. The android wife was destroyed in battle by Sharinder. Sharinder controlled a humvee-like vehicle of his own which he brought out in battle against Spielban and Diana. First Spielban used the power of Hoverian to destroy the humvee. Then Spielban destroyed this robot with his Arc Impulse whilst riding Hoverian. Afterwards, Spielban and Diana helped the scientist and made sure he would arrive safely to his next destination.
: A shaman-like shark-themed robot that had a humanoid and a robotic form. He managed to brainwash a KISS-like rock group into becoming an assassin group for Waller. This robot fought both Spielban and Diana inside a cave which was set as a trap for them. Later in battle Sartan revealed that he could launch the fin-shaped blade on the top of his head at the heroes, which they managed to destroy. When Sartan was destroyed by Spielban with his Arc Impulse, the spell on everyone he had brainwashed was broken.
: A robot that could roll up into a ball and attack. It also had the strength to toss heavy boulders. While on Demon Mountain, Spielban and Diana confronted Godolar during a search for a researcher that was last seen near the location by his kids. It was later revealed that the researcher had been kidnapped by Deathzero and the female spy team after he had discovered the Waller's new base. Godolar had been created to guard the Waller's newly built base on Demon Mountain by killing anyone who dared to even approach the place with his vicious traps and weapons. Diana managed to locate the base and destroy it, while Spielban went into battle with Godolar. In battle, Godolar managed to throw heavy boulders on Spielban and pin him down, as well as blast lasers from his eyes. Spielban managed to escape from being pinned and destroy Godolar with his Arc Impulse. After Godolar and the base were destroyed, and Deathzero and the spies retreated, Spielban and Diana helped the two children and their father re-unite in a safer place at a safer time.
New Battle Mechanoids
The are a stronger series of Battle Mechanoids.
: Guillotine personally supervised Puncher's construction. After the two kunoichi completed their training, Guillotine presented them with brand new kunai. One of Puncher's abilities was to detach its massive claw on its right arm and launch it at the enemy. The claw could operate separately from the main body and held a tight grasp on Spielban during their battle. After Diana broke free from the Kinclones she joined the fight, but sadly her efforts made no difference. Puncher was powerful, but was eventually destroyed by Spielban.
: This robotic creature has a snake tail instead of legs. She was built by Guillotine and Deathzero, who planned to use her as a part of Guillotine's plan against Spielban. Medor could blast arrows from her one, bow-like arm, as well as crack her tail like a whip and bind enemies (like Spielban) with it in battle. Spielban managed to destroy Medor with his Arc Impulse. Spielban figured out later that Medor was not Helen, and that Helen was still alive and out there somewhere for him to find one day.
: A copper-colored bat-themed robot who was sent, alongside Kinclones, to capture an alien couple who crash landed on Earth. The alien travelers story was much like Spielban and Diana's, which had happened years ago. Spielban managed to rescue the female, while the male was successfully captured by the Waller. Karmilar launched and latched his tentacled tongue onto the spaceman, draining him of his blue-colored blood while storing his robotic bat-like body. The blood was then turned into blue-like stones/pearls that were given to Pandora and used as an offering to the Waller deity. As the alien hostages were being taken back Spielban appeared and rescued them, which lead to him and Diana having a battle with Karmilar, Deathzero, and the Kinclones. After the Kinclones had been taken care of, Spielban fought Karmilar, who attacked by biting him on the neck. Though overwhelming at first, Spielban endured and destroyed this robot with his Arc Impulse.
: A CD player-themed robot. This robot helped in the Waller's plot to use CDs, with Pandora's voice, to hypnotize and lure/trap pregnant women into their clutches. The Waller planned to use the babies for their own evil deeds. Diana disguised herself as one of these women and ended up in the same trap as the others before Spielban came to the rescue. After the pregnant women were saved, Spielban and Diana took on the Waller forces and Disk together. Disk could launch/blast discs from his arm/hand in battle, use a giant disc as a shield to reflect attacks made by Spielban and Diana, as well as reflect sunbeams as lasers to blast the heroes. Like many robots before it Disk was eventually destroyed by Spielban's Arc Impulse.
: This football-themed robot attacked Diana with the help of Hellvira. With an injured leg, Diana could not withstand the combined onslaught of Hellvira and Offside. When Offside removes the football on its head and kicks it towards his opponents, the ball detonates upon impact. Offside used the football on his head and tried to tackle Spielban repeatedly in battle, both to no avail. Offside was destroyed by Spielban, but Diana was left in critical condition.
: A van-themed robot. After Helen failed to harm Spielban, and it was discovered that her transformation remote was no longer working, Kuruman was sent to destroy Spielban and bring back Helen. Kuruman could transform between his Battle Mechanoid form as well as take the form of a regular-looking SUV. In regular form, he can blast lasers from his high beams and could produce a force field-like shield to deflect Spielban's attacks. In battle Spielban managed to blast and destroy this robot's rear-end, which seemed to slow it down long enough to be destroyed by Spielban's Arc Impulse, which Spielban implemented while riding Hoverian.
: A bee-themed robot, Antom can spray acidic liquid from its mouth that could destroy anything it touched. Antom could also release miniature robotic bees that stung and electrocuted Spielban, Diana Lady, and Helen Lady, attempting to fry their armor's circuits in the process. Antom can also drill its tongue into a building's foundation to cause it to quake and crumble to pieces. He was destroyed by Spielban's Arc Impulse.
: A walking tree-like robot. He appeared when the Waller Empire's scheme was to turn people/Earthlings into plants. Tsutarla grew from seedlings that the Kinclones were delivering on unmarked trucks across the city. After he grew he went into battle with Spielban, Diana, and Helen. Tsutarla could launch vines from its mouth and fingers. These vines could bind and shock Spielban and the girls. He was eventually killed by Spielban's Arc Impulse.
: A motorcycle-based robot. Guillotine had infiltrated a biker gang and planned to use them and this robot, to destroy Spielban for him. Biker could transform between his Battle Mechanoid form as well as take the form of a regular-looking motorcycle. Diana's Lady Sniper didn't seem to affect it. Spielban was able to destroy it in battle with his Arc Impulse, which while riding Hoverian.
: A balloon-themed robot. He appeared around Christmas when the Waller Empire's scheme was to use him/his powers to devour the dreams of children. Yumepakkun could release a binding, glowing balloon in battle as well as fire explosive laser spheres. He was eventually destroyed by Spielban's Arc Impulse.
: He was used during the Waller Empire's scheme to give Earthlings magic mirrors on New Year's Eve that were supposed to make the Earthlings look beautiful. In reality, these mirrors turned people into mummies, through the use of magic from the deity Waller. Shishidon first appeared in the guise of a kimono lion, hence the name. Shishidon is a rollerskate-themed robot who wore rollerskates and resembled a giant rollerskate. He threw explosive parasol umbrellas at Spielban in battle. In battle he could also extend his arms and neck to fit his needs and can blast bladed arrows, mini-missiles and fire from his mouth. He was destroyed by Spielban's Arc Impulse.
: A red robot with three yellow eyes and a bazooka-type weapon mounted on his right shoulder. Not fully trusting the Youki's plan, Rikki tried to convince Guillotine and Deathzero to use added measures. After Walther appeared, Youki and the Mumumu pulled back and left Walther to destroy the heroes. Spielban, Diana, and Helen combined their laser blasts in order to weaken him. Spielban then destroyed him with his Arc Impulse.
: A brain-themed robot with its brains on its chest. Youki abducted a couple of scientists and drained their knowledge into the robot so that he could steal a device that the couple had developed for the Empire. The device supposedly contained technology that could boost the Waller's technology, as they had nothing like it at the time. Spielban and Diana combined their laser blasts to destroy the robot's brains, which held the transferred knowledge of the scientists. The scientists gained back their stolen knowledge afterwards. It was destroyed by Spielban's Arc Impulse.
: A scrap-metal robot created by Youki. Its scrapped body seemed to have previously been that of Dreampacker's since it had Dreampacker's right foot, covered with Blocker's head and helmet, Godoilar's body and legs, Sharinder's right arm, Puncher's right arm which was used for a left arm, and Mechaputer's left foot. It attacked only once before it was destroyed by Vacuumer, though it did manage to attack Vacuumer and Deathzero before being reduced back to scrap.
: A heavy-armored fan-themed robot that can suck anyone toward him or blow them away with gusts from his built-in fans. When Youki rebelled against the Waller and took over the Gamedeath, this robot was summoned to deal with him. It sucked up all of Youki's power and destroyed the Youki Battle Mechanoid. Later it was sent to destroy Spielban, Diana, and Helen, with Deathzero and his fleet in tow. Spielban destroyed it with his Arc Impulse, soon after confronting it.
: A green, scaly dragon/lizard-themed robotic creature that was dressed like a samurai warrior. He sought to wield the Legendary Demon Sword. With it, Kumason would become more powerful than Spielban in battle. Eventually, he and Deathzero discovered the "fossilized" sword, but realized it needed electrical energy (lightning) to recharge its power. The granddaughter of the sword's temple keeper used her energy to turn the sword back into a fossil after Spielban saved her. This distraction and the loss of the sword allowed Spielban to destroy the weakened Kumason with his Arc Impulse.
: A movie camera-themed robot, Movieman was used in Deathzero's plan to make a film. In the movie Deathzero would win Diana and defeat Spielban. In battle Movieman could blast powerful lasers from his camera lens eye and teleport in flashes of light. Movieman could also create translucent decoy images of himself and bind his opponents with movie reel tentacles. Movieman confronted and captured Diana first before going into battle with Spielban and Helen. Movieman eventually had to battle Spielban, Helen, and Diana after Helen rescued her, but it was destroyed by Spielban's Arc Impulse.
: This robot resembles a walrus. Blizzer had the ability to freeze water pipes as well as freeze his opponents with built-in ice-blowers. To keep from being frozen Spielban, Diana, and Helen were given anti-freeze defense on their armor. Spielban tried to reflect Blizzer's attacks back to him, but Blizzer was also equipped with a flamethrower and melted through the ice. Eventually it was destroyed by Spielban with the help of Diana in the Grand Nasca, who managed to freeze him with his own laser long enough for Spielban to use his Arc Impulse to destroy him.
Battle Lifeforms
The are Dr. Bio's monsters created out of organic material. Only a few were produced and near the end of the first half of the series Bio would operate on himself and become a Bio Lifeform.
: The first of three Bio Lifeforms. Guja could metamorph itself into green slime for infiltration as well as morph into a flat starfish-like mass to wrap itself around its victims in order to consume them. After eating a human Guja could assume their identity. Guja was used to break into a museum and after eating and impersonating a guard, a diamond was stolen which Pandora used as an offering to the Waller deity. Dr. Bio later upgraded Guja with the ability to shoot deadly gas. Spielban was almost eaten, but he finally killed Guja with his Arc Impulse.
: A floating spore-like organism that emerged from a rose. While conducting his research by the lake Spielban found a sad little girl. She quickly ran off leaving her backpack behind. The backpack had her address and name which revealed that she was the daughter of a renowned scientist. Spielban returned the backpack, but the scientist and his daughter were being held hostage by the Waller. The scientist was forced to conduct experiments for the Waller while his daughter kept him fed and made it appear to the public that everything was alright. Spielban sneaked in to save them, but Deathzero threatened to kill them and forced Spielban to throw down his gun. The scientist mustered his courage and broke free from the Kinclones clutches which allowed Spielban to attack. Wataja had no body and it was difficult for Spielban to land a decent hit. Spielban destroyed it with his Arc Impulse attack.
: An octopus-based monster and Dr. Bio's final lifeform. Umija was covered in tentacled limbs and was colored bluish grey. Umija was unleashed into the ocean where it would spawn from its arms. Dr. Bio's plan was to infect all the Earthlings with small aquatic parasites causing the infected person enter the ocean where they would turn into fish people. Spielban went scuba diving and confronted Umija. He told Diana what was going on and she volunteered herself as bait to lure Umija out of the water. Meanwhile, Spielban stumbled into Bio's hidden mountain lab and demolished it with his land vehicle. Diana, meanwhile, was engaged in battle with Umija, who could spit out a sludge-like material from the large opening on its face and Diana was hit by it. Spielban managed to join in the battle and kill the monster. After Umija was destroyed, the victims of the parasites were freed of their manic need for the ocean.
Episode list
(Original Airdate: April 7, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Makoto Tsuji
(Original Airdate: April 14, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Makoto Tsuji
(Original Airdate: April 21, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: April 28, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: May 5, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Makoto Tsuji
(Original Airdate: May 19, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Makoto Tsuji
(Original Airdate: May 26, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: June 2, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: June 9, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: June 16, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: June 23, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: June 30, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: July 7, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: July 14, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: July 21, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: July 28, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: August 4, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Yoshiaki Kobayashi
(Original Airdate: August 11, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara and Yoshiaki Kobayashi, directed by Yoshiaki Kobayashi
(Original Airdate: August 18, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: August 25, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: September 1, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: September 8, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: September 15, 1986): written by Shō Aikawa, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: September 22, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: October 13, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: October 20, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: October 27, 1986): written by Kazuho Takizawa, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: November 3, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: November 17, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: November 24, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: December 1, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: December 8, 1986): written by Yasushi Ichikawa, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: December 15, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: December 22, 1986): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: January 5, 1987): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Yoshiharu Tomita
(Original Airdate: January 12, 1987): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Yoshiharu Tomita
(Original Airdate: January 19, 1987): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: January 26, 1987): written by Noboru Sugimura, directed by Takeshi Ogasawara
(Original Airdate: February 2, 1987): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Yoshiharu Tomita
(Original Airdate: February 9, 1987): written by Noboru Sugimura, directed by Yoshiharu Tomita
(Original Airdate: February 16, 1987): written by Noboru Sugimura, directed by Toshihiro Ito
(Original Airdate: February 23, 1987): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Toshihiro Ito
(Original Airdate: March 2, 1987): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
(Original Airdate: March 9, 1987): written by Shozo Uehara, directed by Michio Konishi
Cast
Spielban: Hiroshi Watari
Spielban (child): Makoto Tanimoto
Diana: Makoto Sumikawa
Diana (child): Mika Kawada
Helen: Naomi Morinaga
Helen (child): Emi Kamiya
Doctor Ben/Dr. Bio: Ichirou Mizuki
Anna: Rachel Huggett
Marin: Maria Hernandez
Pandora: Machiko Soga
Emperor Guillotine: Mickey Curtis
Rikki: Michiko Nishiwaki
Shadow: Chiemi Terato
Gasher: Mako Yamashina
Deathzero: Shōzō Iizuka (voice)
Youki: Masahiro Sudou
Captain: Satoshi Kurihara
Narrator: Tōru Ōhira
International broadcasts
In France, the series was shown as Spielvan and premiered on March 28, 1988 on TF1 channel being part of the Club Dorothée block lineup with a French dub produced by AB Groupe with dubbing work by SOFRECI. All episodes were dubbed in French with the exception of the fourth episode which was not dubbed.
In Brazil, this series was named Jaspion 2 after the success of Juspion (Jaspion in the dub), much like was done to the Super Sentai series that succeeded Choudenshi Bioman in France. However, the main hero was always called Spielvan'' in the dub.
In the Philippines, Spielban was aired on ABS-CBN from 1989 to 1990, dubbed in English but it re-aired on IBC in the mid-1990's and dubbed into Filipino language.
Songs
Opening theme
Lyrics: Keisuke Yamakawa
Composition & Arrangement: Michiaki Watanabe
Artist: Ichirou Mizuki
Ending themes
Lyrics: Keisuke Yamakawa
Composition & Arrangement: Michiaki Watanabe
Artist: Ichiro Mizuki
Episodes: 1-10
Lyrics:
Composition & Arrangement: Michiaki Watanabe
Artist: Ichiro Mizuki
Episodes: 11-44
References
External links
Metal Hero FAQ
1986 Japanese television series debuts
1987 Japanese television series endings
Extraterrestrial superheroes
Fictional soldiers
Metal Hero Series
Space marines | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jikuu%20Senshi%20Spielban |
La Condomina is a multi-use stadium in Murcia, Spain. The stadium holds 6,500 spectators and it is currently used mostly for football matches and music concerts.
History
La Condomina was built in 1924 with an initial capacity of 16,800 spectators.
Real Murcia played at La Condomina for over 80 years before moving the Estadio Nueva Condomina in October 2006. Ciudad de Murcia played at the stadium throughout its existence.
In 1995, Real Murcia sold the stadium to the town hall for solving the financial trouble of the club.
Due to the danger of collapse of various stands, La Condomina was only allowed to host 4,500 spectators, until 2016, when UCAM Murcia promoted to Segunda División and financed the renovation of the stadium to meet the requirements of the LFP. La Condomina currently has a capacity of 6,500 seats.
References
External links
Estadios de Espana
Football venues in the Region of Murcia
Ciudad de Murcia
Real Murcia CF
UCAM Murcia CF
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Sports venues completed in 1924
Rugby union stadiums in Spain | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio%20de%20La%20Condomina |
Ipurua Futbol Zelaia (also written Ipurúa), is an all-seater football stadium in Eibar, Spain, serving as the home ground of SD Eibar.
Opened in 1947, the stadium has a capacity of 8,164 seats. Ipurua has been the principal football ground in Eibar since 1947. Numerous simple fields were used before Ipurua became the first enclosed ground. It was inaugurated on 14 September 1947, with a match between SD Eibar and their local rivals CD Elgoibar that was a 0–2 defeat.
History
Opening and first years
Work began on the central main stand in 1948 and this was finally opened in 1951. Because the ground lies at the bottom of a steep valley, the pitch was prone to flooding and poor drainage. Steps were taken to address this and a new drainage system and pitch levelling was completed in 1959. The ground remained relatively basic throughout the 1960s, but in 1970 the popular preferente end was covered and the roof of the main stand was extended. The first floodlights were also installed in 1970 and they were inaugurated on 14 October 1970 with a match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao. During the 1980s Eibar’s fortunes improved on the field and basic improvements were made to the ground. This included the erection of a basic cover at the western end of the ground.
Promotion to Segunda and first expansion
In 1989 SD Eibar promoted to Segunda División, but Ipurua was probably the most basic stadium in the division. Matters were complicated by the fact that the urban area of Eibar had spread westwards and severely restricted space to the north of the ground. The club received funding in 1998 from the local council and Liga de Fútbol Profesional and started a project to completely remodel Ipurua. In 1998, the original main stand was demolished and a new, full-length covered stand was constructed. This had a capacity of approximately 2,800, which would be over half of remodelled grounds capacity. In 1999, work started on refurbishing the end stands and in 2001, the narrow north terrace was roofed and 4 rows of seats were installed. Work was completed with the installation of a new drainage system and pitch.
Promotion to La Liga and second expansion
In 2014, following SD Eibar's promotion to La Liga, a project to redevelop the north stand and bring the stadium's capacity up to more than 6,000 seats was approved by the local council. The fully completed stand was inaugurated on 30 August 2015, for a league match played between the hosts SD Eibar and neighbouring Basque club Athletic Bilbao. On 9 May 2016, works to demolish and redevelop the east end stand began. The works, completed in January 2017, also provided an underground parking garage, space for the club's museum and the club's official store, new service areas and the possibility of making the adjacent street pedestrian on match days. As a result, the stadium's capacity was brought up to 7,083 seats. The pitch measures 103 x 65 m. In May 2018, works to demolish and redevelop the west end stand began. The new stand is expected to be finished by August 2019 and will bring the stadium's capacity up to 8,164 seats.
Ipurua remains a modern-yet-compact stadium with full UEFA certification, although many visiting La Liga teams have complained that its 7,000 seats are not up to par for a top flight stadium. In September 2018, a supporting barrier in the away fans' section of one stand collapsed under the weight of supporters who had rushed to the front to celebrate a goal for their club Sevilla, resulting in several minor injuries.
References
External links
Estadios de Espana
Football venues in the Basque Country (autonomous community)
SD Eibar
Buildings and structures in Eibar
Sports venues completed in 1947 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipurua%20Municipal%20Stadium |
The Estadio Municipal de Santo Domingo is a multi-use stadium in El Ejido, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the current home ground to Segunda B football team, Club Deportivo El Ejido since 2012. It was the home ground of the now-defunct Polideportivo Ejido. The stadium holds 7,870 (all-seated) and was built in 2001.
References
External links
Estadios de España
Football venues in Andalusia
Polideportivo Ejido
Buildings and structures in the Province of Almería
Sports venues completed in 2001
2001 establishments in Spain | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio%20Municipal%20Santo%20Domingo |
Ishbara Qaghan (, Chinese 沙缽略可汗/沙钵略可汗, Pinyin: shābōlüè kěhàn, Wade–Giles: sha-po-lüeh k'o-han) or Erfu Kehan (Chinese: 爾伏可汗; Middle Chinese: ńźie-b'i̪uk < Ñebuk/Ñevuk or ńźie-b'uât < Ñebar/Ñevar; Sogdian: nw’’r γ’γ’n); personal name: Chinese: 阿史那攝圖/阿史那摄图, pinyin Āshǐnà Shètú/Niètú; Wade–Giles A-shih-na she-t'u/nie-t'u) (before 540 – 587) was the first son of Issik Qaghan, grandson of Bumin Qaghan, and the sixth khagan of the Turkic Khaganate (581–587). His name is non-Turkic.
As prince
He was appointed by Taspar khagan as lesser khagan in east.
Reign
He was appointed to the throne after resignation of Amrak, by the high council as the legal resolution to the crisis created by his uncle Taspar Qaghan who had bequeathed the title of khagan to his nephew Talopien (son of Muqan Qaghan). This act violated the traditional system of inheritance from oldest brother to youngest brother and oldest son to youngest. Immediately after his appointment, the legal basis of his power was contested by the erstwhile heir Talopien, Jotan, and Tardu. This highly unstable situation quickly became a smoldering civil war, which the Sui Chinese took advantage of in every way possible to weaken the Göktürks.
Khagan married Princess Qianjin of Northern Zhou and accepted refugees from the Chen dynasty, two moves that were undertaken to legitimize his authority. One of the envoys in his wife's escort was the spy/ambassador Zhangsun Sheng. He managed to become a friend of Ishbara, and spent many years with the Turks. His knowledge about the customs and institutions of the Gokturks was of great importance for the Sui Empire.
In order to end the civil war Ishbara finally acknowledged the Sui dynasty as his overlord. In the end Ishbara succeeded in saving the khaganate, albeit at the price of losing his sovereignty. In 587, both Ishbara Qaghan and Apa Qaghan died.
Family
He was married to his uncle's widows Princess Qianjin of Northern Zhou. Issue:
Tulan Qaghan
Yami Qaghan
Kuhezhen Tegin (庫合真特勒) – Ambassador to China in 585.
Rudan Tegin (褥但特勒) – Ambassador to China in 593.
Notes
Sources
Christoph Baumer, History of Central Asia, v. 2, pp. 174–206 (full history of the Turkic Khaganate)
References
Notations
The Turks / editors, Hasan Celal Güzel, C. Cem Oğuz, Osman Karatay. Other author Güzel, Hasan Celâl. Oğuz, Cem. Karatay, Osman, 1971– Ocak, Murat. Imprint Ankara : Yeni Türkiye, 2002. (set)
Göktürk khagans
587 deaths
Year of birth unknown
Place of birth unknown
Date of death unknown
Ashina house of the Turkic Empire
6th-century monarchs in Asia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishbara%20Qaghan |
El Estadio Municipal de A Malata (officially in Galician Estadio Municipal da Malata) is a Spanish football stadium located in the Galician city of Ferrol, in the province of La Coruña. It is located in the sports city of A Malata, next to the promenade in the A Malata cove and the Punta Arnela fairgrounds.
Its owner is the Ferrol City Council and the Racing Club of Ferrol serves as the venue for the football matches that are played there.
History
It was built to replace the old Manuel Rivera Stadium, located in the O Inferniño neighborhood, which gave way to a large public square and a shopping center. It was built by the company Agromán and financed with 1,700 million pesetas (just over 10 200 000 euros) by the Junta de Galicia.
It was designed by a team of five architects: Juan Pérez López de Gamarra, Francisco Iglesias Miño, Juan Rey-Cabarcos, Vicente Fernández-Couto and Alfredo Alcalá Navarro.
The first match was played on April 18, 1993 in a league match between Racing and Atlético de Madrid B (3-2). However, it was officially inaugurated on August 29, 1993 with a match between Celta de Vigo and Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña.
Since the premiere of A Malata, Racing de Ferrol has played in the Second Division in the following campaigns:
The Ferrol stadium is also the scene of the Concepción Arenal trophy matches (born in 1953), highlighting the 1994 editions (with Aston Villa and Atlético de Madrid as contenders, with a British victory ) and 1995 (with Zaragoza and Ajax, with the Dutch team's final victory). In that year, a friendly match was also played between Racing de Ferrol and Borussia Dortmund.
Facilities
The A Malata Stadium is located on a municipal area of 144,806 square meters located next to the Punta Arnela fairgrounds and the A Malata cove. The field has dimensions of 105 by 68 meters and is made of natural grass, Ray Grass English type, installed in July 2023. The original capacity of the stadium was 12,043 spectators, all of them indoors.
The capacity remains (September 2023) at 10,500 spectators, while rows 1 and 2 are not available, until the fences that prevent visibility in both rows are replaced by a new perimeter closure. The stadium is equipped with an irrigation system using pop-up sprinklers, two electronic scoreboards, changing rooms, cafeteria, offices, area for radio, press and TV, VAR technology, CCTV system, LED lighting, anti-doping room, fire system, lighting and emergency public address, etc... It also has a heated indoor pool and other sports facilities (Gym, Climbing wall, spa, pond for kayak-polo, Skate park...) It also has an annex field of 93 x 58.5 m of natural grass and since 2004, 2 Artificial grass 7-a-side soccer fields.
https://racingclubferrol.net/
A malata twin
The A Malata Stadium was taken as a model (along with the San Lázaro Multipurpose Stadium but without athletics tracks) when building the Reino de León Municipal Stadium. Both the dimensions of the playing rectangle (105 x 68) and the stands of A Malata are identical to those of the Kingdom of León. The Ferrol venue has 11,922 seats, all of them covered (compared to the 13,451 in the Leon stadium)
References
External links
Estadios de España
Football venues in Galicia (Spain)
Racing de Ferrol
Buildings and structures in the Province of A Coruña
Sports venues completed in 1993 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio%20Municipal%20da%20Malata |
Ian Selley (born 14 June 1974) is an English football manager and former professional footballer who is the current manager of Isthmian League South Central Division club Westfield.
He notably played in the Premier League for Arsenal, winning the 1994 UEFA Cup Winner's Cup with them, and in the Football League for Fulham, Wimbledon and Southend United. Beleaguered by a number of serious injuries which cut-short his professional aspirations, he thereafter forged a career in non-league football with clubs such as Woking, Lewes, Grays Athletic, Maidstone United, Croydon Athletic, Dorchester Town and Kingstonian.
During his time at Arsenal he made three appearances for the England Under-21 international team. He was a member of the last time Arsenal fielded an all English team in a Premier League game, in a 1–1 draw at home against Wimbledon on 19 April 1994.
Playing career
Arsenal
Selley joined Arsenal in 1990 as a trainee and won a South East Counties League title medal and Floodlit Cup Winners medal in his first season. He made his first-team debut at the age of eighteen in a 1–0 defeat against Blackburn Rovers in September 1992. Selley played nine games for Arsenal in the 1992–93 season and fifteen games in the 1993–94 season. Injuries to several key players gave Selley his most famous appearance for the club, when he was the youngest player on the field in Arsenal's 1994 European Cup Winners' Cup Final victory over Parma. He had previously been an unused substitute in the 1993 League Cup final and in the 1993 FA Cup Final replay, both games against Sheffield Wednesday, as Arsenal won the Cup double that season. He scored two goals for Arsenal, both coming in the Cup Winners' Cup. His first came against Standard Liege in 1993–94 and his second against Brondby the following season.
In February 1995 Selley broke his leg playing against Leicester City, which forced him out for most of the 1996–97 season, playing just once under new manager Wenger as a late substitute against Chelsea. Despite reports that he would be a part of Arsène Wenger's new side he was sold to Fulham in 1997 for £500,000, after playing 42 games for Arsenal.
Fulham and Wimbledon
Unfortunately for him, he broke his leg a second time after playing just three games for Fulham and moved to Wimbledon in July 2000. However Wimbledon were facing financial difficulties, and a bonus payment clause in his contract meant the club could not always afford to play him. Selley started just one game with three substitute appearances for Wimbledon.
Southend United
In February 2002 he was loaned to Southend United, where he enjoyed more success, playing fourteen games in the 2000–01 season. He went on loan to Southend again in the 2002–03 season, playing 11 times. In all he played more than 30 times for Southend in all competitions.
Woking
Selley was released by Wimbledon in May 2003, and signed for Woking where he became an integral member of the team. Despite an injury against Kettering Town in the FA Trophy in 2004 which kept him out for ten games, he featured consistently and earned a reputation as a dead-ball specialist – he converted six goals from the spot in the 2003–04 season and two free kicks. At the start of the 2005–06 season his form was rather indifferent and it was revealed that he was recovering from a hernia operation. This did not prevent him from playing and he signed another one-year deal to keep him at Woking and provide much needed experience as the club sought a play-off place for promotion from the Conference National to The Football League.
He picked up nine yellow cards in his time at Southend United and picked up 10 bookings in his first season at Woking, six the season after that and four in the following season. Injury ruled him out of much of the 2006–07 season, and he was eventually released by Woking at the end of the season.
Further non-League career
Following his release from Kingfield Stadium, Selley joined Lewes in July 2007. In September 2007, Sam Jeremiah of St Francis Rangers FC pulled away from Selley at the near post to head in the equaliser in what was eventually a 4–1 defeat. He then signed non-contract terms for Grays Athletic on 22 November 2007, reportedly wanting first team football. It was revealed that Sutton United manager, Ernie Howe, tried to sign Selley as a player-coach but he proved to be too expensive.
Selley left Grays Athletic to join Isthmian League Premier Division side Maidstone United on 7 March 2008, helping them to avoid relegation. He then joined Croydon Athletic in December 2008. Selley's next move was to Conference South club Dorchester Town before his release in January 2010. After his release in January 2010, he signed for Havant & Waterlooville, where he made a good impression. He was released in July 2011. He later signed for Kingstonian. During his time at Kingstonian, he had loan spells at Chertsey Town and Whyteleafe. He ended his playing career in the summer of 2012 and was appointed as the new head coach at Arsenal Soccer Schools Dubai. In 2021, he came out of retirement to play for non-league Dial Square at the age of 48.
Management career
On 1 November 2021, Selley was appointed as manager of his home town club Chertsey Town. He departed the club in May 2022 after leading the team to the Isthmian South Central play-off final. He was previously in charge of Sandhurst Town.
In November 2022, Selley was appointed manager of Hartley Wintney. He was sacked by the club in January 2023.
On 25 February 2023, Selley was confirmed as the new first team manager of Westfield (Surrey).
International career
Selley earned a bronze medal as a member of the squad that won third place at the FIFA World Youth Championship, now known as the Under 20 World cup, of 1993 that was held in Australia.
Honours
Club career
Arsenal
FA Cup: 1993
League Cup: 1993
UEFA Cup Winners Cup: 1994
International career
England
FIFA World Youth Championship: Third Place-1993
References
External links
FA Interview
1974 births
Living people
People from Weybridge
English men's footballers
England men's under-21 international footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Arsenal F.C. players
Fulham F.C. players
Southend United F.C. players
Wimbledon F.C. players
Woking F.C. players
Lewes F.C. players
Grays Athletic F.C. players
Maidstone United F.C. players
Croydon Athletic F.C. players
Dorchester Town F.C. players
Havant & Waterlooville F.C. players
Kingstonian F.C. players
Chertsey Town F.C. players
Whyteleafe F.C. players
Premier League players
English Football League players
National League (English football) players
England men's youth international footballers
Sportspeople from Chertsey
Chertsey Town F.C. managers
Hartley Wintney F.C. managers
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Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski (29 May 1816 – 1 August 1889) was a Croatian historian, politician and writer, most famous for the first speech delivered in Croatian before the Parliament. Considered a renowned patriot, Kukuljević was a proponent of Illyrian movement and avid collector of historical documents, primarily those for his work in Croatian historiography and bibliography.
Early life
Kukuljević was born in Maruševec near Varaždin. His family originates from Rama in Bosnia. He was also a distant relative of Grgo Martić, a Bosnian Franciscan.
Kukuljević Sakcinski completed his secondary education in gymnasiums in his hometown and in Zagreb. He went to the Military Academy of Krems. As a student, Kukuljević started writing in German. In 1833, he joined the army and became an officer in Vienna three years later. He met Ljudevit Gaj and joined the Illyrian movement in 1837. He was ordered to move to Milan in 1840. In 1842, he resigned from his military duties and returned to Croatia, joining the political fight against Magyarization and censorship. He became one of the leaders of the Illyrian movement.
Politician
Kukuljević was a member of the People's Party, and was one of its leading members as early as 1843.
The political activity of Kukuljević can be separated into two periods: until 1850 and from 1860 to 1867. The gap from 1851 to 1860 was caused by the absolutism instituted by Minister Bach, which repressed political life in Croatia. In the first period, he was a partisan of the liberation of Croatia from Austria and Hungary, an uncompromising ideologue promoting revolutionary actions to achieve the unity of the South Slavs. Believing that the South Slavs can be delivered and unified only by force of arms, he lobbied among the Croats and Serbs at the Military Frontier. Swayed by his personality, the frontiersmen asked for the freedom and unity of the South Slav peoples in their People's Requests of spring 1848, referring to him as their inspiration.
Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski was the first to make a speech in Croatian before the Croatian Parliament, on May 2, 1843. The speech daringly promoted the struggle for national liberation, asking for Croatian to become the official language in schools and offices, with its gradual introduction in the public life. He also pointed out the danger of replacing Croatian with other languages. Until then, the language of discourse in the parliament was Latin. The speech caused much agitation. It was not an exception, though. All his speeches in the parliament and at county assemblies staunchly advocated the freedom and independence of Croatia, so they could be published only in Branislav, an illegal Illyrian magazine printed in Belgrade. On Kukuljević's urging, the parliament passed the decision to make Croatian the official language in 1847.
He became the chief judge of Varaždin County in 1845. During the Revolutions of 1848, Kukuljević was among the radical democrats. Under his influence, the ban Josip Jelačić convened the Croatian Parliament on June 5, 1848, opposing the explicit imperial order. Kukuljević also initiated the Slavic Congress in Prague.
But the revolutions were crushed; imperial oppression set in. Kukuljević was removed from politics and kept under police surveillance. In the 1850s, his outlook radically changed. The second period of his political activity was the complete opposite of his early anti-Austrian and freedom-loving sentiments. After he became the prefect of Zagreb County in 1861, he was loyal to Vienna, implementing policies targeted against Croatians and the South Slavs and hounding his former friends who remained faithful to their Illyrian ideals.
After the Compromise of 1867, he was removed from political positions and retired. He was later again elected to the Sabor. He died in Tuhakovec Castle in Zagorje and was buried in Zagreb.
Historian and cultural figure
Despite the sharp turn in his later political career, the early patriotic and historical poems of Kukuljević had a major influence on the patriotic sentiments among the Croats. He founded the Society for Yugoslavian History, edited the magazine called Arhiv za Povjesnicu jugoslavensku (Archive for Yugoslavian History), and published valuable historical monographs. Kukuljević's efforts earned him the title of the "father of modern Croatian historiography".
Kukuljević collected and published many source texts related to the history of Croatia. He wrote a lexicon with 800 artists' biographies. He is considered a pioneer of Croatian scientific bibliography.
In 1850, Kukuljević took part in the Vienna Literary Agreement.
Due to financial problems, Kukuljević was forced to sell his enormous library, numbering 12,000 volumes, which was acquired by the Croatian Academy of Arts and Sciences in Zagreb. One of manuscripts from his library is a tragedy, Skanderbeg, written on the basis of Andrija Kačić Miošić's work.
Works
Glasoviti Hrvati prošlih vjekova (Famous Croats of Ages Past)
Slovnik umjetnikah jugoslavenskih od Ivana Kukuljevica Sakcinskoga
Juran i Sofia ili Turci kod Siska: junačka igra u trih činih (Juran and Sofia or the Turks under Sisak: Heroic Play in Three Acts)
Beatrica Frankopan i njezin rod (Beatrice Frankopan and Her Lineage)
Pjesnici hrvatski 16 vieka by Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski, Kršćan. Sadašnjost (reprint), 1983
Borba Hrvatah: S Mongoli i Tatari: Povjestno-Kriticna Razprava by Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski, Nakladom i brzotiskom A.Jakica, 1863
Slavjanke: sa historičkimi primetbami by Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski, Tiskom Franje Župana, 1848
Monumenta historica Slavorum meriodionalium by Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski, Društvo za Jugoslavensku povjest i starine, Brzotiskom narodne tiskarnice dra. Ljudevita Gaja
Jure Glović, prozvan Julijo Klovio, hrvatski sitnoslikar (Jure Glović aka Giulio Clovio, Croatian miniaturist)
Cronaca del secolo XVI - mentioned in When ethnicity did not matter in the Balkans: a study of identity in pre-nationalist Croatia, Dalmatia, and Slavonia in the Medieval and Early-Modern Periods by John Van Antwerp Fine
See also
Vienna Literary Agreement
Notes
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Books
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Biography
Hrvatska nacionalna bibliografija i Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski by Petar Rogulja
1816 births
1889 deaths
People from Varaždin
19th-century Croatian historians
Linguists from Croatia
People of the Illyrian movement
Burials at Mirogoj Cemetery
Representatives in the Croatian Parliament (1848–1918)
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Nou Estadi Costa Daurada is a multi-purpose stadium in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of the Gimnàstic de Tarragona. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 14,591 persons.
It hosted opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Mediterranean Games.
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USS Newman (DE-205/APD-59) was a in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. She was scrapped in 1966.
History
Newman was named in honor of Laxton Gail Newman (1916–1941), who was killed in action during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart for his actions. The ship was laid down by the Charleston Navy Yard on 8 June 1943; launched on 9 August 1943; sponsored by Mrs. J. B. Newman, mother of L. G. Newman AD3; and commissioned on 26 November 1943.
Following shakedown off Bermuda, Newman was assigned transatlantic escort duty. Between 11 February and 29 June 1944, she crossed the ocean six times. On 30 June, at Tompkinsville, Staten Island Naval Base, she commenced conversion to a Charles Lawrence-class high speed transport, reporting for shakedown in Chesapeake Bay as APD-59 on 19 September.
At the end of the month she departed Norfolk, Virginia, as flagship of TransDiv 103, and headed for the Pacific. Arriving at Hollandia on 4 November, she escorted supply convoys between that port and Leyte Gulf until 12 December. Then, at Leyte, she embarked troops of the 24th Division and got underway for her first amphibious operation, the 15 December invasion of Mindoro. Landing her troops with the first waves, she turned back to Leyte, then proceeded to New Guinea to prepare for the initial operations of 1945.
At Noemfoor, she took on troops of the 158th Regimental Combat Team and proceeded back to the Philippines. On the 11th, two days after the initial invasion of Luzon, she landed her troops on the Lingayen beaches under the cover of naval shore bombardment, then provided gunfire support until retiring to escort a convoy back to Leyte, arriving on 15 January. Assignments to amphibious landings, and their support, now increased as the momentum of the war in the Philippines picked up. On 29 January, she participated in landings at San Felipe, Luzon; on the 30th, on Grande Island in Subic Bay; on 28 February at Puerto Princesa, Palawan; on 10 March at Zamboanga, Mindanao; on 26 March at Talisay, Cebu; and on 17 April at Parang, Mindanao. In May, she shifted to Morotai and in June and July participated in landings in Borneo at Brunei Bay on 10 June, and Balikpapan on 1 July.
On 16 July, she departed the East Indies to return to the Philippines, arriving Leyte the 18th and to Legaspi, Luzon, on the 27th, where she conducted training exercises for combat teams until the end of the war. On 29 August, she steamed to Okinawa, embarked units of the 24th Corps, Army Service Command for transportation to Jinsen, Korea. On 8 September, she landed the occupation forces at Jinsen and then commenced escort duty between Jinsen, Taku and the Philippines. On 26 November, she departed the Far East en route to New York.
Arriving there on 9 January 1946, she steamed south to Green Cove Springs, Florida, joining the 16th (Inactive) Fleet on 18 February. Later berthed at Orange, Texas, Newman remained a unit of the Atlantic Reserve Fleet until struck from the Navy List in 1964. On 15 August 1966 her hulk was sold for scrapping to the Boston Metals Company, Baltimore, Maryland.
Awards
Newman earned five battle stars during World War II.
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Francis Scott, 2nd Duke of Buccleuch, KT, FRS (11 January 1695 – 22 April 1751) was a Scottish nobleman.
Family background
Buccleuch was the son of Sir James Scott, Earl of Dalkeith (son of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth and Anne Scott, 1st Duchess of Buccleuch) and Lady Henrietta Hyde, daughter of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester. Through his father, Charles II of England was his great-grandfather. Scott was baptised on 20 January 1695 in St. James's Church, Westminster.
Following the death of his father in 1705, he was styled the Earl of Dalkeith, until he succeeded to the dukedom of Buccleuch, 6February 1732, on the death of his grandmother, who was Duchess of Buccleuch in her own right. At the same time, other titles in the Scottish peerage came his way: Earl of Dalkeith and Baron Scott of Whitchester and Eskdale.
His grandfather, the Duke of Monmouth, was the illegitimate son of Charles II who raised a rebellion upon James II and VII's accession to the English, Scottish and Irish thrones, and was beheaded for it. Monmouth's noble titles were consequently forfeit, but in March 1743 two of those titles were restored to his progeny when the House of Lords passed a bill making Buccleuch the 2nd Earl of Doncaster, as well as 2nd Baron Scott of Tindall, both in the English peerage (conferred 22 March 1743).
Career
In his youth, he attended Eton College. Throughout his adult life, Buccleuch associated himself with institutions that promoted learning. He was a Freemason, a member of the Grand Lodge at a period when scientific interests figured prominently in its pursuits. From 24 June 1723 to 24 June 1724 he held the office of Grand Master of Freemasons. He was invested as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) on 12 March 1724. He was closely associated with the Spalding Gentlemen's Society, a learned society of antiquaries, and he was the first to hold its office of Patron, inaugurated in 1734. On 18 April 1745 he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law by the University of Oxford.
His interest at the court of George I was sufficient for him to be invested as a Knight of the Thistle on 2February 1725. In 1734 he entered the House of Lords when he was elected a Scottish representative peer. In 1740 and 1741, however, he signed protests produced by the opposition, including the November 1741 protest calling for the removal of Sir Robert Walpole from office. It is no surprise that Buccleuch in turn lost the support of the administration at the Scottish peers' election of 1741 and consequently failed to be re-elected. He would, nonetheless, return to the House of Lords when he became Earl of Doncaster in 1743.
Personal life
Buccleuch married, firstly, Lady Jane Douglas, daughter of James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry, and Mary Boyle, on 5April 1720 in Earl of Rochester's House, Privy Gardens, Whitehall. They had two sons (Francis and Charles) and three daughters. Lady Jane died in 1729 and is buried at Dalkeith Castle. He married, secondly, Alice Powell, daughter of Joseph Powell, on 4September 1744 in St. George's Chapel, Mayfair, London, England. Both his sons predeceased him, so he was succeeded by his grandson Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch, the son of Francis. According to his will, he had six other children by Sarah Atkinson. He also appears to have had a son and three daughters by Elizabeth Jenkins.
He possessed several estates, some in Scotland and others in England. These included, in Scotland, Dalkeith Palace and Bowhill House (which he bought for his son Charles in 1747), and in England, Spalding in Lincolnshire, Langley in Berkshire and Hall Place at Hurley.
Buccleuch was buried on 26 April 1751 in Eton College Chapel. Lady Louisa Stuart called him "a man of mean understanding and meaner habits", and added that after his first wife's death "he plunged into such low amours, and lived so entirely with the lowest company, that his person was scarcely known to his equals, and his character fell into utter contempt". Though a distant kinswoman by marriage and therefore privy to family remembrances of Buccleuch, Stuart's judgment must be treated with caution; she had no first-hand knowledge of the man, having not yet been born at the time of his death.
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The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ) are a Roman Catholic congregation of women religious which traces its origins to a group founded in Le Puy-en-Velay, France around 1650 by Jean Pierre Medaille, S.J. The design of the congregation was based on the spirituality of the Society of Jesus. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet became a separate congregation of pontifical right on May 16, 1877.
History
In 1834, the Most Rev. Joseph Rosati, Bishop of St. Louis asked Mother St. John Fontbonne, the superior of the Sisters of St. Joseph at Lyon, to send some sisters to America to undertake instruction of deaf-mute children. Felicite’ Duras, Countess de la Roche Jacquelin, offered to defray expenses. On 17 January 1836, the first six sisters set sail from Le Havre, France on the ship Natchez. After seven weeks at sea, they arrived in New Orleans March 5, where they were met by Bishop Rosati and Rev. John Timon, the later Bishop of Buffalo. Rosati had arranged for them to stay with the Ursuline Sisters in the city and met with them the next day. The sisters enjoyed the hospitality of the Ursulines for two weeks, learning much about life in the United States. The Ursulines told them to disguise their religious habit when going abroad and while traveling to St. Louis as there was anti-Catholic feeling among some residents.
Escorted by Bishop Rosati, the sisters boarded the steamer, the George Collier, traveled up the Mississippi and reached St. Louis on 25 March 1836. Through Holy Week the sisters resided with the Sisters of Charity, who had a hospital near the Cathedral. On April 7, three of the sisters, accompanied by Bishop Rosati and Father Fontbonne, travelled by boat for Cahokia, Illinois, a former French colonial town, where they opened a school for French and Creole settlers at the request of a Vincentian missionary. On September 12, the remaining sisters settled in a log cabin in the village of Carondelet, about five miles south of the city of St. Louis. At the time the sisters arrived at St. Louis, this humble house was occupied by the Sisters of Charity, who cared for a few orphans there who were soon transferred to a new building. Many institutions have started from the origin of these sisters and continue their good works; St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, St. Joseph's Academy, Fontbonne College, now Fontbonne University, all were founded by the sisters of the convent at Carondelet.
In 1847, the first foundation outside St. Louis was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed shortly by foundations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1851); Hamilton, Ontario (1852); Wheeling, West Virginia (1853); and Canandaigua (1854); Flushing (Brentwood) (1856); Rochester; and Buffalo, all in New York state, which had received many Irish Catholic immigrants. In 1851, Bishop Joseph Cretin went to Carondelet to ask Mother Celestine to send the Sisters of St. Joseph to his new diocese in St. Paul, Minnesota; four sisters reached there by steamboat on 3 November. In 1853, Bishop John McCloskey of Albany, New York requested sisters for Cohoes, New York. On April 15, 1858, one German, one Irish, and two native-born sisters arrived by train in Oswego, New York in the midst of a snowstorm, to establish a school for Catholic immigrants. In 1869 the Flushing community sent three pioneer sisters to Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.
Because of the rapid growth of the institute and the increasing demand for sisters from all parts of the United States, the superiors of the community called a general chapter in May 1860, to which representatives from every congregational house in America were summoned. Mother St. John Facemaz was elected first superior general for a term of six years. Shortly afterward, she traveled to Rome to present a copy of the Constitution for Vatican approval. In September 1863, Pope Pius IX issued a degree of commendation. Final approbation was received, dated May 16, 1877. This approval established the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as a congregation of pontifical right, and unified their communities in various dioceses with the mother-house at Carondelet (now part of St. Louis, Missouri).
During the Civil War, the order sent nuns to serve as Army nurses. According to Civil War medical historian George Adams, Dorothea Dix, the head of Army nurses distrusted them; her anti-Catholicism undermined her ability to work with Catholic nurses, lay or religious. In 1910, the congregation divided into four provinces. The Sisters are known for their work in education and health care, and their opposition to the death penalty.
Present day
The congregation is composed of almost 1,200 vowed sisters who minister in four provinces (Albany, New York; Los Angeles, California; St. Louis, Missouri and St. Paul, Minnesota) and a vice province in Peru. The Congregational Center is located in Sunset Hills, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.
The congregation is led by a leadership team, which currently consists of sisters Sally Harper, Patty Johnson, Mary M. McGlone, and Sean C. Peters.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Saint Louis, Missouri
The St. Louis, Missouri Province comprises the houses of the congregation in the Archdioceses of St. Louis and Chicago, and the dioceses of St. Joseph, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Peoria, Belleville, Alton, Denver, Marquette, Green Bay, Mobile, and the Diocese of Oklahoma.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Savannah were established at Savannah in 1867, in charge of the boys' orphanage, and soon afterward became an independent diocesan congregation. In 1876 the orphanage was transferred to Washington, Georgia, and with it the mother-house of the congregation. In 1912 the Sisters opened an academy for women in Augusta which became Mount Saint Joseph. They eventually moved the mother house to Augusta, Georgia. In 1922 the Sisters voted to incorporate themselves into the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, becoming the Augusta Province and became part of the St. Louis Province in 1961.
In St. Louis, Missouri the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet St. Louis sponsor Saint Joseph Institute for the Deaf, Saint Joseph's Academy, Fontbonne University, and Ascension Health; and in Kansas City, Missouri, they sponsor St. Teresa's Academy and Avila University.
Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, St. Paul Province
In 1851, four Sisters arrived in the village of St. Paul, Minnesota, to establish the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Paul Province. A log cabin became the first site of Saint Joseph's Academy in early November 1851, a day and boarding school for girls. In 1853, in response to the cholera epidemic, the sisters turned the school into the first site of St. Joseph's Hospital, which was also the state of Minnesota's first hospital.
The growth of the St. Paul congregation began with the entrance of its first postulants, Ellen Ireland and her cousin Ellen Howard, in the summer of 1858. By then the pattern of response to need had been firmly set with the opening of St. Joseph Academy in St. Paul, Long Prairie Indian Mission, St. Anthony's School in Minneapolis, and St. Joseph Hospital and Cathedral School in St. Paul. Orphans were taken care of in all these institutions.
In 2016, the St. Paul Province celebrated its 175th year. Its ministries range from young adult spirituality to immigrant and refugee services. Through these ministries, St. Paul Sisters and Consociates strive to foster the common good through advocacy, creative arts, education, healthcare, social service, and spirituality.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Albany Province
Four young sisters arrived at the parish of St. Mary's in Oswego, New York on April 15, 1858. Soon more sisters joined them and a day school was established, as well as an academy and a home for orphans. The Albany Province (formerly Troy, New York) is formed of the houses established in the Dioceses of Albany and Syracuse, New York. The Albany Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet founded and sponsor the College of St. Rose, Albany, New York, named in honor of St. Rose of Lima, the first canonized saint in the Americas. The Provincial House is in Latham, New York. It is a home both to current sisters as well as retired nuns and those with long-term healthcare needs. During the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, the Albany Province lost nine nuns and saw nearly half of the nuns infected with the virus.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Los Angeles Province
Los Angeles is the youngest of the four provinces of the Congregation of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Santa Fe bishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy, and the newly installed bishop of Tucson, Jean-Baptiste Salpointe, wrote to Carondelet in the late 1860s asking for sisters to establish a school in Tucson, Arizona. Seven Sisters began the long journey to the west in April 1870, traveling on the newly completed transcontinental railroad to San Francisco, by steamer to San Diego, and by covered wagon across the American Desert to Tucson, Arizona. Their first school, the future St. Joseph's Academy, opened on June 6, 1870, eleven days after their arrival in Tucson.
Ministries spread rapidly from this early beginning with schools opening in Arizona and California. By 1873, the Sisters had opened a school for the Papago Indians at San Xavier del Bac. Within a few years, they were ministering at Fort Yuma, St. Anthony's in San Diego, St. Boniface School in Banning, and St. John's Mission School in Komatke. When Bishop Salpointe opened St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson in 1880, health care became an important part of the Sisters’ ministry. Over the years, the Sisters sponsored and operated hospitals in Arizona, California, Washington, and Idaho until recent developments in health care led them to transfer ownership and sponsorship to a Catholic health system.
As the majority of ministries increased in California, Los Angeles was selected as seat of the western province and established in 1903. Academies were established as early as 1882, Mount St. Mary's College (now University) was founded in 1925, and Sisters were teaching in parish schools in five states. Work with the deaf, a treasured tradition since the first days in St. Louis, flourished for many years in Oakland and San Francisco. In 1925, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lewiston, Idaho, joined the Carondelet congregation. In 2011, the Sisters of the Vice Province of Japan joined the Los Angeles Province as a region.
From the first days in Arizona, education and health care merged naturally into other forms of care of the dear neighbor. Over the years, and especially after Vatican II, the Sisters’ work has expanded and diversified, including parish service, adult education, spiritual direction and retreat work, direct service of the poor, and justice activities. In July 2017, the Hawaii Vice Province, erected in 1956, officially joined the Los Angeles Province.
Sponsored institutions
Academy of Our Lady of Peace, San Diego; Carondelet High School, Concord, CA; St. Joseph High School, Lakewood, CA (philosophical sponsorship); St. Joseph Joshi Gakuen, Tsu, Japan; St. Mary's Academy, Inglewood, CA; Mount St. Mary's University, Los Angeles; St. Joseph Center, Venice, CA; St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN.
Selected province works
A Friendly Manor, Alexandria House, Circle the city, Get on the Bus, House of Yahweh, Villa Maria House of Prayer.
Peru Vice Province
In 1962, the Sisters of St. Joseph responded to the request of Pope John XXIII that religious communities send ten percent of their members as missionaries to Latin America.
Governance
The superior general and four general councillors, elected every six years by the whole congregation, form the general governing body, assisted by a superior provincial and four provincial councillors in each province. The provincial officers are appointed by the general officers every three years, as are the local superiors of all the provinces.
In each provincial house, as in the mother-house, a novitiate is established. The term of postulantship extends from three to six months, the term of novitiate two years, after which annual vows are taken for a period of five years, when perpetual vows are taken. All are received on the same footing, all enjoy the same privileges, and all are subject to the same obedience which assigns duties according to ability, talent, and aptitude.
Although an interchange of members of the various provinces is allowed and made use of for general or particular needs, the autonomy of each province is safeguarded. The constitutions, while establishing on a solid basis the idea of a general government, allow no small share of local initiative and carefully provide for local needs. In this way too much centralization or peril to establishments working in accordance with local and special exigencies is guarded against.
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Catholic nursing orders | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisters%20of%20St.%20Joseph%20of%20Carondelet |
Allan Nielsen (born 13 March 1971) is a Danish former professional footballer whose most notable period of football was four years at English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur with whom he won the 1999 League Cup, scoring the winning goal.
He was also an integral part of the Denmark national team from 1996 to 2001, playing a total of 44 matches and scoring seven goals. He competed for Denmark in the international 1996 European Championship (Euro 1996), 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2000 tournaments.
Biography
Nielsen was born in Esbjerg, Denmark. Having never played a senior match for Esbjerg fB, whom he joined from the academy of Sædding-Guldager Idrætsforening (SGI), he moved abroad in 1989 to play for German Bundesliga team Bayern Munich at the age of 18. In his three years at the club, he played only six minutes in a single game in May 1991, as he came on as a substitute in a 7–3 win against Hertha BSC. Failing to break through at Bayern Munich, he left the club in the summer 1991. Nielsen initially signed a three-year contract with FC Sion in June 1991, but he never played a game for the club. He swiftly moved back to Denmark, to play with OB in the Danish Superliga championship, where he debuted in September 1991.
At Odense, he was a part of the team that won the 1993 Danish Cup and he was then brought to league rivals FC Copenhagen in 1994. He played a single season for the club, where he was team captain, before he moved to main rivals Brøndby IF in 1995. In his year at Brøndby, the club won the 1995–96 Danish Superliga championship, and Nielsen was named Brøndby IF 1995 Player of the Year. He was called up for the Danish national team under national manager Richard Møller Nielsen. Nielsen made his debut against Armenia on 16 August 1995. He came on as a substitute and following 45 seconds on the pitch, he scored the second goal in Denmark's 2–0 win. He was called up to represent Denmark at the Euro '96 tournament hosted by England, where he scored one goal in his only match, the 3–0 win against Turkey.
After Euro 1996, Brøndby received a transfer fee of £1.65 million, when Nielsen moved to England to play for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He played nearly 100 league matches for Tottenham, and he was a pivotal player when the club won the 1999 League Cup. In the final minute, he scored a diving header to give Tottenham a 1–0 win against Leicester City, and Nielsen was subsequently honoured as "Man of the Match". Following controversies with Tottenham manager George Graham, Nielsen moved down a league in March 2000, when he was loaned out to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English First Division in a three-month deal. During his time at Tottenham, he represented the Danish national team in five games at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, scoring a single goal against South Africa, as well as in two games at the Euro 2000 tournament.
He permanently moved away from Tottenham after Euro 2000, in July 2000, to play for English First Division team Watford. He was signed by Watford manager Graham Taylor for £2.5million, which at the time was the highest fee the club had ever paid for a player. After three seasons at the club, Nielsen returned to Denmark in 2003 for Superliga relegation battlers Herfølge Boldklub in a role as player/assistant coach. Following a bad first half of the 2003–04 season, head coach Johnny Petersen was fired and Nielsen was promoted to player/coach, in a coaching partnership with former national team player and Esbjerg native Michael Schjønberg. They managed to finish just above the relegation zone at the end of the season. For the subsequent 2004–05 season, Nielsen decided to focus exclusively on coaching, but to no avail as Herfølge was relegated, and he announced his coaching days were over.
On 20 August 2011, Nielsen married equestrian Tina Lund. The couple moved to Dubai in 2013, but returned to Denmark in 2021.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nielsen drew controversy for spreading misinformation regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
International goals
Scores and results list Denmark's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nielsen goal.
Honours
Odense
Danish Cup: 1992–93
Brøndby
Danish Superliga: 1995–96
Tottenham Hotspur
Football League Cup: 1998–99
Individual
Alan Hardaker Trophy: 1999
Danish Player of the Year: 1996
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Estadio Nuevo Colombino is a multi-purpose stadium in Huelva, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Recreativo de Huelva. Football was first introduced to Spain in Huelva and it still hosts the annual Trofeo Colombino, one of the traditional curtain-raisers to the Spanish football season. With a capacity of 21,670 seats, it is the 30th-largest stadium in Spain and the 6th-largest in Andalusia. Opened in November 2001, it replaced Estadio Colombino.
Estadio Nuevo Colombino hosted a Spain international match on 15 November 2014, a European Championship Qualifying match against Belarus.
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Buildings and structures in the Province of Huelva
Sport in Huelva
Sports venues completed in 2001 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio%20Nuevo%20Colombino |
José Duarte Ramalho Ortigão () (24 November 1836 – 27 September 1915) was a Portuguese writer of the late 19th century and early 20th century.
Biography
Ortigão spent his early years with his maternal grandmother in Porto. He studied law in the University of Coimbra but he did not complete his studies. After returning to his home town, he taught French at a college run by his father. Among his students was Eça de Queiroz.
In 1862 he dedicated himself to journalism and became a literary critic at the Diário do Porto and contributed to several literary magazines.
At this period Romanticism was the dominant trend in Portuguese literature, led by several major writers including Camilo Castelo Branco and António Augusto Soares de Passos, who influenced Ortigão. In the 1870s, a group of students from Coimbra began to promote new ideas in a reaction against romanticism. This group, eventually called the 70s Generation, was to have a major influence on Portuguese literature. As a supporter of romanticism, Ortigão became involved in a struggle against them and even fought a duel with Antero de Quental. In spite of this early opposition he afterwards became friendly with some members of the group. It was at this period that he wrote The Mystery of the Sintra Road and created the satirical journal As Farpas, both in collaboration with Eça de Queiroz. When Queiroz became a diplomat, initially in Cuba, Ortigão continued As Farpas alone.
Ortigão also worked as a translator. In 1874 he produced a Portuguese translation of the English satirical novel Ginx's Baby by Edward Jenkins.
Ramalho Ortigão died in Lisbon on 27 September 1915.
Works
Literatura de Hoje (1866).
Em Paris (1868).
Contos Côr de Rosa (1869).
O Mistério da Estrada de Sintra (1870).
Biographia de Emilia Adelaide Pimentel (1871).
As Farpas (with Eça de Queirós, 1871–72).
As Farpas (1871–1882).
Banhos de Caldas e Águas Minerais (1875).
As Praias de Portugal (1876).
Notas de Viagem (1878).
A Instrucção Secundária na Câmara dos Senhores Deputados (1883).
A Holanda (1883).
John Bull (1887).
O Culto da Arte em Portugal (1896).
Últimas Farpas (1914).
Posthumous
As Farpas Esquecidas (1946–47).
Translations
Hygiene da Alma, by Ernst, Baron von Feuchtersleben (1873).
Ginx's Baby, o Engeitado: seu Nascimento e Mais Desastres, by Edward Jenkins (1874).
O Marquez de Villemer, by George Sand (1905).
References
Arantes, Hemetério (1915). Ramalho Ortigão. Lisboa: Livraria Ferreira.
Fonseca, Francisco Fernandes Guimarães (1866). A Litteratura Ramalhuda; A Propósito dos Senhores Castilho, e Ramalho Ortigão. Coimbra: Imprensa Litteraria.
Oliveira, Maria João L. Ortigão de (1999). O Essencial sobre Ramalho Ortigão. Lisboa: INCM.
Quintas, José Manuel (1997). O Integralismo Lusitano e a herança de "Os Vencidos da Vida". Sintra: Academia da Força Aérea.
External links
Work by Ramalho Ortigão
Portuguese male writers
1836 births
1915 deaths
Writers from Porto
19th-century Portuguese writers
19th-century male writers
Portuguese translators
19th-century translators
20th-century Portuguese writers
20th-century translators
Portuguese journalists
Portuguese male journalists
19th-century journalists
20th-century male writers
Magazine founders | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramalho%20Ortig%C3%A3o |
Nightwing is the fifth studio album by Swedish black metal band Marduk. It was recorded and mixed at The Abyss between October and November 1997 and released in April 1998 by Osmose Productions. The theme of the album was blood, as the band's following, war-related studio album's Panzer Division Marduk would be fire, and La Grande Danse Macabre would be death, forming a trilogy of "Blood, Fire and Death," an homage to Bathory's Blood Fire Death album.
In 2008, Nightwing was re-released with a new mastering, an alternative cover artwork and a live DVD of a show in Rotterdam 1998.
Themes
On Nightwing, the theme is blood, divided in two parts: The first in the Satanic ways customary of Marduk's lyrics, but the second part tells the history of Vlad 'Tepes' Draculea, the Impaler of Wallachia who fought against the Ottoman invasion on Europe, giving continuity to the history started on "Deme Quaden Thyrane", a track from their third studio album, Opus Nocturne, and continued with "Dracul Va Domni Din Nou In Transylvania" from Heaven Shall Burn... When We Are Gathered. "Deme Quaden Thyrane" appears also here, rearranged, with Legion's vocals and a little change in the lyrics at the end. The final song of the album, "Anno Domini 1476", ends with a sample from the fascist march "La Luptă, Muncitori" ("The Legionary Worker's march") by the Romanian Iron Guard.
Track listing
Re-Issue Bonus DVD
Live in Rotterdam 1998
Of Hells Fire
Those Of The Unlight
Slay The Nazarene
The Black...
Still Fucking Dead
Sulphur Souls
Dreams Of Blood And Iron
Beyond The Grace Of God
Trivia
The chapter to which the title track belongs is uncertain, as "Nightwing" is completely absent from the track listing on the back cover of the album, despite being track 5 on the disc. Probably it is an interlude between the fast blast beat of the first chapter and the darker, slower second chapter.
An anticipation to the chapter "Warlord of Wallachia" can be found at the end of the "Dracul Va Domni Din Nou In Transylvania" lyrics, the #7 track in Heaven Shall Burn... When We Are Gathered. The last verses are not sung, but they say "Greater stories are yet to be told".
The introduction to the track "Slay The Nazarene" is a line from the 1973 film The Wicker Man.
The main musical theme of the track "Nightwing" is a variation on the main musical theme recurring in the Subspecies films released by Full Moon Features.
Personnel
Marduk
Legion – vocals
Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson – guitar
B. War – bass
Fredrik Andersson – drums
Guest
Peter Tägtgren – mixing
References
1998 albums
Marduk (band) albums
Osmose Productions albums | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightwing%20%28album%29 |
Estadi Ciutat de València (; ; ) is a football stadium in Valencia and is the home ground of Levante UD. Built in 1969 and holding up to 26,354 spectators, it is the 23rd-largest stadium in Spain and the 4th-largest in the Valencian Community.
On 8 September 2014, the ground hosted Spain's first match of UEFA Euro 2016 qualification, a 5–1 victory over North Macedonia.
The stadium was renovated in 2020, with a new roof, video scoreboards and ambient lighting installed.
References
External links
Estadios de Espana
Levante UD
Football venues in Valencia
Sports venues completed in 1969 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadi%20Ciutat%20de%20Val%C3%A8ncia |
Nuevo Estadio Los Pajaritos is a multi-purpose stadium in Soria, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of CD Numancia. The stadium holds 8,261 seats and was built in 1999. It is notoriously cold and over 1,000 metres above sea level, allegedly giving Numancia a strong home advantage in winter.
The move to the new stadium coincided with a rise in CD Numancia fortunes. They were promoted to the Primera in 1999 and spent two seasons there before returning to Segunda A. They returned to the Primera in season 2004-05 but their stay lasted just the one season. They returned to the Primera in season 2007–08. They currently play in the Segunda División B.
Prior to 1999, CD Numancia played at the Estadio Municipal Los Pajaritos. It is a basic athletics stadium with a small cantilevered stand on the west side, adjacent to the new stadium. That was even colder, having fewer wind breaks from the stands, with the suggestion that hot showers were only installed in 1996 at the expense of FC Barcelona, after third-tier Numancia had knocked three other top flight clubs out of the Spanish Cup that year.
In January 2016, a heating system was installed in the stands. It was to be inaugurated on 14 February 2016, in the 2015–16 Segunda División game between Numancia and Mallorca.
League attendances
This is a list of league and playoffs games attendances of Numancia at Nuevo Los Pajaritos.
References
External links
Estadios de Espana
Football venues in Castile and León
CD Numancia
Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain
Sports venues completed in 1999
1999 establishments in Spain | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuevo%20Estadio%20Los%20Pajaritos |
Mina and the Count is an American animated television series created by Rob Renzetti, which was never brought into development as a full-fledged series. Instead, animated shorts of this series aired on both of Fred Seibert's animation anthology showcases, Cartoon Network's What a Cartoon! and Nickelodeon's Oh Yeah! Cartoons.
Summary
The original Mina and the Count pilot short, "Interlude with a Vampire," premiered on the What a Cartoon! show on Cartoon Network on November 5, 1995, making it the only short to be featured on both creator-guided short projects guided by Fred Seibert. The short was about a seven-year-old girl named Mina Harper (a play on Dracula character Mina Harker) and her encounters with Vlad, a 700-year-old vampire. The aforementioned further episodes concerned the vampire, known simply as Vlad the Count, his best friend Mina, her older sister Lucy, school bully Nick, Lucy and Mina's father Mr. Harper, a handful of monsters and Vlad's disapproving servant Igor. Everything seems to occur in a little town in North America where Mina's school and house is, including the Count's castle.
Cast and characters
Ashley Johnson (first short only) and Tara Charendoff (all subsequent shorts) – Wilhelmina "Mina" Harper: A 7-year-old girl with thick long red hair in a ponytail and red clothes. She likes to go to school and to play with her toys, and she doesn't get along with her sister Lucy. She meets Vlad one night and they become best friends. At school, Nick the school bully picks on her. The squeamish Martha is probably her only human friend. Mina knows how to cook, but unfortunately for Vlad, doesn't know that vampires find garlic hazardous.
Mark Hamill – Vlad the Count: A 700-year-old immortal vampire with light blue skin and a blue cape and a black suit. In his past, he made a living drinking young women's blood. Thanks to Mina, he represses his evil tendencies. Vlad has many powers, including the abilities to transform into a bat or mist, use telekinesis, and to hypnotize people and animals to do his bidding. He finds comics and toys amusing and is very intelligent. Vlad believes that human food is disgusting.
Jeff Bennett – Igor: Vlad's Quasimodo-like servant who wears sandals and green clothes and always has a maniacal laugh. He loathes Mina because she turned Vlad into a loving man, though he still tries to do what is best for his master. He hates kisses, hugs, love and everything near to it. In his free time, he likes to watch television.
Michael Bell – Mr. Harper: Lucy and Mina's strict yet loving father with black hair. He is unaware that Vlad is a vampire. He initially believes he is a life-size doll with odd body odor. Later, he believes the Count is Mina's violin teacher and has him over for dinner. He is polite, but bemused by the Count's behavior and dismisses him as a "crazy European."
Candi Milo – Lucille "Lucy" Harper: Mina's older sister with long blonde hair. She has a boyfriend named Bobby, who doesn't appear much. She also has a crush on Vlad, and Lucy doesn't know that he's a vampire. Lucy doesn't get along with Mina, but deep down she cares about her little sister.
Episodes
Note: The original pilot aired on What a Cartoon!, and the rest were animated shorts that aired on Oh Yeah! Cartoons.
According to Rob Renzetti, 6 shorts were initially supposed to be in development for Oh Yeah! but the Nickelodeon executives canceled the final short as they were uncomfortable with the series' concept later down the line. Seibert convinced Renzetti to use the final slot to develop the pilot of what later became the series, My Life as a Teenage Robot.
References
External links
Frederator Official Website
Interlude with a Vampire – Cast and crew list
1990s Nickelodeon original programming
1995 American television series debuts
1999 American television series endings
1990s American animated television series
1990s American black comedy television series
1990s American horror comedy television series
Frederator Studios
Cartoon Network original programming
Vampires in animated television
Dracula television shows
American children's animated comedy television series
American children's animated fantasy television series
American children's animated horror television series
Television series created by Rob Renzetti
Animated television series about children
Television series set in castles
Cartoon Network Studios pilots and shorts
Television pilots not picked up as a series | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mina%20and%20the%20Count |
The Volkspark Mariendorf is a park located in the Mariendorf part of Berlin's borough Tempelhof-Schöneberg, and was built in 1924. It covers approximately 13 hectares. The landscape architect was Ernst A. Harrich.
Overview
There is a small hill, a well with bronze child figures and 3 lakes (Eckernpfuhl, Bluehmelteich, Karpfenpfuhl). In summer there is a rose garden. The "Volksparkstadion Berlin" (capacity 10,000 spectators), mainly used for soccer matches, is the seventh-largest stadium in Berlin, home to the "Mariendorfer Sportverein 06". In the vicinity there is also a hockey ground and a public swimming pool.
An annual attraction in the park is the "Internationaler Kulturlustgarten" around Ascension Day, featuring numerous cultural events, which attract thousands of visitors from all over Berlin and from the surrounding countryside. Also held yearly is the "Rocktreff", the largest amateur rock band competition in Berlin, taking place in the Volksparkstadion.
Parks in Berlin
Tempelhof-Schöneberg | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkspark%20Mariendorf |
Camp d'Esports is a multi-use stadium in Lleida, Catalonia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Lleida Esportiu. The stadium holds 13,500 seats, and the dimensions for the football field are 102x68 meters. The architect responsible for the project was Adrian Florensa.
The construction of the stadium begun in 1918 and finished in 1919. On January 1, 1919 the sports complex named "Camp d'Esports" was officially opened. It underwent extensive renovations in 1993 and 1994.
League attendances
This is a list of league and playoffs games attendances of Lleida Esportiu at Camp d'Esports.
See also
Pavelló Barris Nord
References
External links
Stadium file at the city of Lleida's website
Estadios de Espana
UE Lleida
Football venues in Catalonia
Buildings and structures in Lleida
Lleida Esportiu
Sports venues completed in 1919 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp%20d%27Esports |
A snowball is a ball of snow, usually made by compacting snow with the hands.
Snowball may also refer to:
Business and finance
Snowball (finance), an "exotic" interest rate derivative
The debt-snowball method, a debt reduction strategy
Drugs
Snowball, another name for a cocaine-heroin speedball
Snowball, a cocaine party
Food and drink
Snowball (cocktail), an alcoholic mixed drink
An alternate name for snow cone; a treat of shaved ice & sugar syrup
Sno-ball, Baltimore version of the snow cone
Sno Balls, Hostess-brand confection
Tunnock's Snowball, a British sweet snack
Media, arts, and entertainment
Dances
Snowball (school dance), a regional U.S. term for a type of school dance where females invite males (similar to a Sadie Hawkins dance)
Film
Snowball (1960 film), a British crime film
Snowball (1995 film), an Italian family adventure film
Snowball (2020 film), a South Korean drama film
Private Snowball, a nickname given to an African-American recruit in the film Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Snowball, the nickname of the character Willam Black from Kevin Smith's film Clerks and the Mallrats films
Snowball, a rabbit in the animated film The Secret Life of Pets
Games
Snowball (1983), a text adventure in the Silicon Dreams trilogy by Level 9 Computing
Literature and publications
The Snowball (children's novel), a children's fantasy novel by Barbara Sleigh
Snowball (Animal Farm), a character in George Orwell's political satire Animal Farm
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, a book about Warren Buffett written by Alice Schroeder
Music
Snowball (album), 1989 debut mini-album by The Field Mice
"Snowball", a song on Devo's album Freedom of Choice
People
Bertie Snowball (1887–1915), English golfer
Betty Snowball (1908–1988), English cricketer
Cilla Snowball (born 1958), British executive
Jabez Bunting Snowball (1837–1907), Canadian businessman
Oswald Snowball (1859–1928), Australian politician
Ray Snowball (born 1932), English footballer
William Bunting Snowball (1865–1925), Canadian politician
Places
Snowball, Arkansas, an unincorporated community in Arkansas, United States
Snowball, Minnesota, an unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Snowball, Ontario, a hamlet in Ontario, Canada
Plants
Abronia fragrans, prairie snowball
Mammilloydia, snowball cactus
Styrax hemsleyanus, Hemsley snowball
Viburnum × carlcephalum, fragrant snowball
Viburnum macrocephalum, snowball bush
Viburnum opulus, snowball tree
Viburnum plicatum, Japanese snowball
Television
Snowball (The Simpsons), a cat character in The Simpsons
Snowball, a gene-spliced intelligent hamster who is a recurring character in the cartoon Pinky and the Brain
Technology
Snowball programming language, computing
Snowball (single-board computer), from ST-Ericsson
Snowball (microcontroller), a microcontroller used in education
Snowball (storage device), a portable storage device from Amazon Web Services
Other uses
Snowball (cockatoo), an Eleonora cockatoo demonstrated to be capable of beat induction
A codename for the 1954 Soviet Totskoye nuclear exercise
See also
SNOBOL (programming language)
Snowballing (disambiguation)
Snow cone
Technology and engineering disambiguation pages | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowball%20%28disambiguation%29 |
Estadio Francisco Artes Carrasco is a multi-use stadium in Lorca, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the former home ground of Lorca Deportiva CF. It was the home ground of Lorca FC before its dissolution and the current CF Lorca Deportiva. The stadium holds 8,120.
History
The stadium was inaugurated on 5 March 2003, with a friendly match between FC Barcelona and Lorca Deportiva CF that finished 1–4 for the Catalans.
On 14 October 2008, it hosted a Spain under-21 team official match.
The stadium was used as a hospital after the 2011 Lorca earthquake.
Gallery
References
External links
Estadios de España
Francisco Artes Carrasco
Lorca Deportiva CF
Lorca FC
Lorca, Spain
Sports venues completed in 2003 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio%20Francisco%20Art%C3%A9s%20Carrasco |
Łebcz is a no longer operational PKP railway station in Łebcz (Pomeranian Voivodeship), Poland.
Lines crossing the station
References
Łebcz article at Polish Stations Database, URL accessed at 5 March 2006
Railway stations in Pomeranian Voivodeship
Disused railway stations in Pomeranian Voivodeship
Puck County | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%81ebcz%20railway%20station |
Edgar Wallace Chadwick (14 June 1869 – 14 February 1942) was a left-sided footballer who had a long and distinguished career with Everton during the 1890s. He was also the national coach for the Netherlands from 1908 to 1913.
His cousin, Arthur Chadwick, also played for England and Southampton, while another cousin, Albert Chadwick, played for Everton.
Playing career
Early career
Born in Blackburn, he started his career at 15 with Little Dots FC, before signing as a professional with Blackburn Olympic in 1886. After one season at Olympic, he then joined Blackburn Rovers where he spent the 1887–88 season before signing for Everton in July 1888.
Everton
1888–89
Described by one source as one of the best known players of his day, 5 ft 6 in tall, he was a master strategist and dribbler with the ball.
Chadwick signed for Everton on 1 July 1888 and made his club and league debut on 8 September 1888, playing as a forward, at Anfield, the then home of Everton. The home team defeated the visitors Accrington 2–1. When he played as a forward against Accrington on 8 September 1888, Chadwick was 19 years 86 days old; which made him, on that first weekend of league football, Everton's youngest player. Chadwick scored his debut club and league goal on 15 September 1888, playing as a forward, at Anfield. The visitors were Notts County and the home team won 2–1 with Chadwick scoring the first of Everton's two goals. Chadwick appeared in all the 22 League matches played by Everton in the 1888–89 season and was the only player to achieve 22 matches in that first season. Chadwick also top scored for Everton with six League goals. Chadwick played in a forward line that scored three–League–goals–or–more on four separate occasions.
1889 onwards
He was an ever-present in Everton's first two years as a Football League team. In 1889–90 Everton finished runners-up, with Chadwick contributing nine goals. He scored in five of the 14 League Games Everton won that season. In the following season, 1890–91, Everton won the League Championship with Chadwick contributing ten goals and assisting fellow forwards Fred Geary and Alf Milward to score 20 and 12, respectively, as Everton were also the top scorers with a total of 63 goals from 22 games.
Chadwick was nicknamed "Hooky", as his frequent trick was to run with the ball parallel with the goal line, drawing the goalkeeper in the direction of the post, before hooking the ball into the opposite corner of the net.
In 1893, Everton reached the final of the FA Cup, played at Fallowfield Stadium in Manchester, where they were defeated 1–0 by Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Over the next few seasons, Everton continued to be a major force in the Football League, coming runner-up in 1894–95 and reaching another Cup final in 1897 played at Crystal Palace where again they were defeated, this time by Aston Villa, 3–2.
Chadwick spent two further seasons at Everton before joining Burnley in May 1899.
In all, he spent eleven years with Everton, making 270 league appearances, plus a further 30 in the FA Cup, contributing 97 league and 13 cup goals. His goals tally ranks him eighth in the all-time list of Everton goal-scorers and makes him the earliest of Everton's football "legends".
England
Chadwick's contribution to Everton's League winning team was recognised by a call up to the England team (alongside Alf Milward) for the British Home Championship match against Wales on 7 March 1891. England were comfortable 4–1 winners with Chadwick and Milward claiming a goal each. Chadwick went on to make a total of seven appearances for England, scoring 3 goals.
Later career
His season at Burnley was not a great success, and although Chadwick was the team's top scorer, with ten goals, he could not prevent them being relegated to the Second Division. In a match against Glossop North End in December 1899, Chadwick scored all three goals in a 3–1 victory.
In August 1900 he moved to Southern League Southampton, where he was re-united with his former Everton left-wing colleague Alf Milward. Chadwick and Milward's partnership contributed 26 goals (14 and 12, respectively) as Southampton once again took the Southern League championship. In the following season, Southampton reached the FA Cup final, which they lost in a replay to Sheffield United.
In May 1902 he sought fresh fields, but as Burnley still held his Football League registration he had to pay them £35 to release him to join Liverpool, where he stayed for two seasons before moving on to Blackpool in 1904. He was an ever-present for Blackpool in his one season with the club, and was also the club's top scorer with eight goals.
He then played out his career with a season at Glossop North End before dropping out of the league to join Darwen where his long career finally ended in 1908 aged 39.
Coaching career
After hanging up his boots in 1908, he moved to the continent where he coached in Germany before moving to the Netherlands where he coached various club sides including The Hague and Haarlem sides.
In 1908, Chadwick was approached to become coach of the Netherlands national team. The experts are in disagreement as to whether Chadwick, or his predecessor Cees van Hasselt, should be considered as the first manager of the Netherlands national team.
Chadwick was appointed manager of the Netherlands to prepare the team for the 1908 Summer Olympics held in London. As Hungary had pulled out of the tournament, the Netherlands had a bye into the semi-finals, where they met Great Britain. This match ended in a 4–0 defeat (with all four goals coming from Harold Stapley, who later spent six seasons with Glossop North End); and the Netherlands then played Sweden for the bronze medal, winning 2–0, as a result of which the Dutch gained their first international success.
Chadwick managed the Netherlands national team for 24 games (generally friendlies against Belgium), winning 14. In 1909 they met the England amateur side and were defeated 9–1 (with six goals from Vivian Woodward, who was an amateur who spent six seasons with Chelsea), but against Belgium, Germany and Sweden they avoided defeat.
During the 1912 Summer Olympics held in Stockholm (where eleven teams participated in the football tournament, against only six in 1908) the Dutch defeated Sweden and Austria, but lost in the semi-final 4–1 to Denmark. In the play-off for the bronze medal Finland were crushed 9–0 with Jan Vos scoring five goals.
The greatest success of Chadwick's career as Dutch manager came on 24 March 1913, in a friendly against the English amateurs, which resulted in a 2–1 victory. Both Dutch goals came from Huug de Groot. After the match Vivian Woodward generously conceded: "The best team won."
Chadwick led the Netherlands national team again, in November 1913, when the English gained their revenge with a 2–1 victory.
He was also the coach of Sparta Rotterdam, with whom he won the 1915 Netherlands championship.
After World War I, he returned to Blackburn and reverted to his original trade as a baker. In December 1923, he applied for the manager's job at Blackpool, but after being on a short-list of two, he lost out to Frank Buckley.
Honours
As a player
Everton
Football League champions: 1890–91
FA Cup finalist: 1893 and 1897
Southampton
FA Cup finalist: 1902
Southern League championships: 1900–01
As a manager
Netherlands
Olympic Games – Bronze medal: 1908 & 1912
Sparta Rotterdam
Dutch Championship: 1915
Dutch Western Division: 1915
Managerial statistics
References
General
Career record as Netherlands manager
Specific
External links
Liverpool FC Profile
Everton F.C. Profile
1869 births
1942 deaths
Footballers from Blackburn
English men's footballers
England men's international footballers
Men's association football inside forwards
Blackburn Olympic F.C. players
Blackburn Rovers F.C. players
Everton F.C. players
Burnley F.C. players
Southampton F.C. players
Liverpool F.C. players
Blackpool F.C. players
Glossop North End A.F.C. players
Darwen F.C. players
English Football League players
Southern Football League players
English Football League representative players
English football managers
Netherlands national football team managers
Sparta Rotterdam managers
English expatriate football managers
Expatriate football managers in the Netherlands
English expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands
Olympic bronze medalists for the Netherlands | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar%20Chadwick |
Estadio Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez also Estadio de Tenerife is a football stadium in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It is the home ground of CD Tenerife. With a capacity of 22,824 seats, it is the 27th-largest stadium in Spain and the second-largest in the Canary Islands. It has dimensions of 107 x 70 metres, making it the stadium with the largest area of field of the Canary Islands.
History
The stadium was inaugurated on July 25, 1925 with the game between Tenerife and Marino from Las Palmas.
The plant was designed by the architects José Enrique Marrero Regalado and Carlos Schwartz. The dimensions of the soccer field are 107x70m and it has a capacity of 22,948 spectators, which makes it the stadium with the largest playing surface in the archipelago. The original name of the field was "Stadium" and it was changed to the current one in 1950.
The stadium was renovated in 1949 and 2000 following as models the Mini Estadi and the Alberto Jacinto Armando Stadium. In the first half of the 90s it was also used for matches of the Spanish team.
International matches
Spain national team matches
See also
Club Deportivo Tenerife
References
CD Tenerife
Multi-purpose stadiums in Spain
Football venues in the Canary Islands
Buildings and structures in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Sports venues completed in 1925
Sport in Santa Cruz de Tenerife | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio%20Heliodoro%20Rodr%C3%ADguez%20L%C3%B3pez |
Gregory C. Farrington was the executive director of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Prior to his appointment to this position in 2007, Farrington served as the 12th President of Lehigh University, and prior to his move to Lehigh in 1998 he served as Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania.
Farrington earned a B.S. in chemistry from Clarkson University in 1968 and a Ph.D. in chemistry from Harvard University in 1972. In 1984 Farrington received an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Mathematics and Science at Uppsala University, Sweden.
Farrington has published more than 100 technical articles and holds over two dozen patents.
As President of Lehigh, Farrington oversaw the construction of the apartments and shops at Campus Square and the multimillion-dollar renovation of Linderman Library. His successor at Lehigh has been Alice P. Gast, formerly of MIT.
Further reading
"Farrington Stepping Down as President"
References
Living people
People associated with the California Academy of Sciences
Presidents of Lehigh University
University of Pennsylvania faculty
Clarkson University alumni
Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences alumni
Year of birth missing (living people) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory%20C.%20Farrington |
"The One with the Rumor" is the ninth episode of the eighth season of the American television situation comedy Friends, which aired on NBC on November 22, 2001. It continues the series' annual Thanksgiving-themed episode tradition, and guest-stars cast member Jennifer Aniston's then-husband Brad Pitt in the uncredited role of Will Colbert, who reveals that, fueled solely by his hatred of Rachel Green (Aniston), he and Ross (David Schwimmer) were part of an "I hate Rachel Green" club in high school and spread a rumor that Rachel was a hermaphrodite.
The episode was directed by Gary Halvorson and written by Shana Goldberg-Meehan. It was nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, but was criticized as "insulting" by a national intersex education group.
Plot
Monica invites an old school friend of hers and Ross' for Thanksgiving, Will Colbert (Brad Pitt). However, Will reacts very badly when learning that Rachel, who he hated in high school because of her bullying him, will be joining them for dinner. Rachel is immediately attracted to Will, unable to recognize him, but Will is openly hostile and this culminates in his proud announcement that he and Ross founded the "I Hate Rachel" club in high school and initiated a rumor that she was a hermaphrodite, which was spread throughout their entire high school. Rachel feels betrayed by Ross until Monica reminds her that she started a rumor of her own that Ross made out with the school's 50-year-old librarian, though a horrified Ross confirms it as true. Rachel demands that Ross recant the rumor by calling everyone from school, but Monica puts them both in their place by reminding them that Rachel's rumor put Ross on the social radar, that Ross and Will's rumor had no effect whatsoever on Rachel's queen bee status and that they have too much important history to fixate on the past. They agree to be civil and reveal to Will that they are now having a baby together. Will is completely dumbfounded by this revelation but takes pleasure in the fact that Ross got Rachel pregnant but is not going to marry her. He tries to give Ross a high-five to celebrate, but when Ross refuses, Phoebe, who has been crushing on Will the entire evening, takes the opportunity to hug him.
Because Phoebe is a vegetarian, Chandler hates Thanksgiving cuisine, Rachel has an aversion to poultry and Will is on a diet, they will not be eating turkey. Thus Monica tells a crestfallen Joey that she will not be cooking a turkey because it is not worth it for just 3 people. Joey admonishes Monica and demands the tradition, and so Monica obliges with a monstrous bird. Throughout the episode, Joey battles the enormous turkey, eventually changing into Phoebe's maternity clothing (which she was giving to Rachel earlier in the episode) to ease the strain on his stomach. The episode culminates in Joey finishing off the turkey and getting the meat sweats. Despite being extremely full, Joey still has room for pie.
Production
It was reported by Entertainment Weekly that Pitt would don a fat suit for flashback scenes to his fat childhood, though this was unfounded as Will's weight was merely referred to on screen. Pitt frequently visited Aniston at the studios before and after his appearance, though he did not go onto the set for fear of distracting the audience. When questioned about his appearance in the show, Pitt said it was to promote his upcoming film Spy Game, though added that he liked the series anyway. The episode was taped on November 2, following four days of rehearsals.
Reception
As the series finale drew close in 2004, Eric Deggans of St. Petersburg Times ranked Pitt as one of the worst guest stars in Friends: "Stilted reactions, overly exaggerated comedy, near-palpable self-consciousness – despite his cred as a film actor, Pitt knew he was out of his depth on a sitcom stage. After five minutes' viewing, the audience did, too." His work on set is admired by the main stars; Schwimmer recalls Pitt was "definitely ... going against type" and Matt LeBlanc called him "really great on the show". USA Today rates Will's line "Look at her standing there with those yams. My two greatest enemies, Ross. Rachel Green and complex carbohydrates" one of the best of the episode.
The eponymous rumor drew criticism from the intersex community, a member of which wrote a strongly worded letter of complaint to NBC, calling the episode "ignorant, insulting, degrading, and absolutely unprofessional". The member urged the network to learn about intersex individuals via the Society's website and read an on-air apology before future episodes. In a retrospective article about the episode, openly intersex writer Matt Mitchell further criticized the story for its anti-intersex overtones, stating that "I can't think about Friends without thinking about the intersex joke that was written and greenlit by people who held my community up to the light and tormented us for somehow being, by their own standards, less human than everyone else."
Primetime Emmy Award nominations
Pitt was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance in the episode. Additionally, Nick McLean was nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series, while Stephen Prime was nominated for Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Series, for their work on the episode.
References
External links
Friends (season 8) episodes
2001 American television episodes
Television works about intersex
Thanksgiving television episodes | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20One%20with%20the%20Rumor |
Estadio Municipal de Chapín is a multi-purpose stadium in Jerez, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of
Xerez Deportivo FC. Xerez Deportivo are the current tenants and Xerez CD former tenants. The stadium holds 20,523 and it was built in 1988.
Remodeling
In 2002, the stadium was remodeled to hold the 2002 FEI World Equestrian Games. The whole grandstand was covered with roof, and a hotel and spa-gym was added.
External links
Estadios de Espana
Chapin
Xerez CD
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Buildings and structures in Jerez de la Frontera
Sports venues completed in 1988
Sports venues in Andalusia
Sport in Jerez de la Frontera | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estadio%20Municipal%20de%20Chap%C3%ADn |
Archduke Friedrich of Austria may refer to several members of the House of Habsburg:
Friedrich Ferdinand Leopold of Austria (1821–1847), Vice Admiral and Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Austrian Navy
Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen (1856–1936), Supreme Commander of the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archduke%20Friedrich%20of%20Austria |
Human image synthesis is technology that can be applied to make believable and even photorealistic renditions of human-likenesses, moving or still. It has effectively existed since the early 2000s. Many films using computer generated imagery have featured synthetic images of human-like characters digitally composited onto the real or other simulated film material. Towards the end of the 2010s deep learning artificial intelligence has been applied to synthesize images and video that look like humans, without need for human assistance, once the training phase has been completed, whereas the old school 7D-route required massive amounts of human work.
Timeline of human image synthesis
In 1971 Henri Gouraud made the first CG geometry capture and representation of a human face. Modeling was his wife Sylvie Gouraud. The 3D model was a simple wire-frame model and he applied the Gouraud shader he is most known for to produce the first known representation of human-likeness on computer (view images).
The 1972 short film A Computer Animated Hand by Edwin Catmull and Fred Parke was the first time that computer-generated imagery was used in film to simulate moving human appearance. The film featured a computer simulated hand and face (watch film here).
The 1976 film Futureworld reused parts of A Computer Animated Hand on the big screen.
The 1983 music video for song Musique Non-Stop by German band Kraftwerk aired in 1986. Created by the artist Rebecca Allen, it features non-realistic looking, but clearly recognizable computer simulations of the band members.
The 1994 film The Crow was the first film production to make use of digital compositing of a computer simulated representation of a face onto scenes filmed using a body double. Necessity was the muse as the actor Brandon Lee portraying the protagonist was tragically killed accidentally on-stage.
In 1999 Paul Debevec et al. of USC captured the reflectance field of a human face with their first version of a light stage. They presented their method at the SIGGRAPH 2000
In 2003 audience debut of photo realistic human-likenesses in the 2003 films The Matrix Reloaded in the burly brawl sequence where up-to-100 Agent Smiths fight Neo and in The Matrix Revolutions where at the start of the end showdown Agent Smith's cheekbone gets punched in by Neo leaving the digital look-alike unnaturally unhurt. The Matrix Revolutions bonus DVD documents and depicts the process in some detail and the techniques used, including facial motion capture and limbal motion capture, and projection onto models.
In 2003 The Animatrix: Final Flight of the Osiris a state-of-the-art want-to-be human likenesses not quite fooling the watcher made by Square Pictures.
In 2003 digital likeness of Tobey Maguire was made for movies Spider-man 2 and Spider-man 3 by Sony Pictures Imageworks.
In 2005 the Face of the Future project was an established. by the University of St Andrews and Perception Lab, funded by the EPSRC. The website contains a "Face Transformer", which enables users to transform their face into any ethnicity and age as well as the ability to transform their face into a painting (in the style of either Sandro Botticelli or Amedeo Modigliani). This process is achieved by combining the user's photograph with an average face.
In 2009 Debevec et al. presented new digital likenesses, made by Image Metrics, this time of actress Emily O'Brien whose reflectance was captured with the USC light stage 5 Motion looks fairly convincing contrasted to the clunky run in the Animatrix: Final Flight of the Osiris which was state-of-the-art in 2003 if photorealism was the intention of the animators.
In 2009 a digital look-alike of a younger Arnold Schwarzenegger was made for the movie Terminator Salvation though the end result was critiqued as unconvincing. Facial geometry was acquired from a 1984 mold of Schwarzenegger.
In 2010 Walt Disney Pictures released a sci-fi sequel entitled Tron: Legacy with a digitally rejuvenated digital look-alike of actor Jeff Bridges playing the antagonist CLU.
In SIGGGRAPH 2013 Activision and USC presented a real time "Digital Ira" a digital face look-alike of Ari Shapiro, an ICT USC research scientist, utilizing the USC light stage X by Ghosh et al. for both reflectance field and motion capture. The end result both precomputed and real-time rendering with the modernest game GPU shown here and looks fairly realistic.
In 2014 The Presidential Portrait by USC ICT in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution was made using the latest USC mobile light stage wherein President Barack Obama had his geometry, textures and reflectance captured.
In 2014 Ian Goodfellow et al. presented the principles of a generative adversarial network. GANs made the headlines in early 2018 with the deepfakes controversies.
For the 2015 film Furious 7 a digital look-alike of actor Paul Walker who died in an accident during the filming was done by Weta Digital to enable the completion of the film.
In 2016 techniques which allow near real-time counterfeiting of facial expressions in existing 2D video have been believably demonstrated.
In 2016 a digital look-alike of Peter Cushing was made for the Rogue One film where its appearance would appear to be of same age as the actor was during the filming of the original 1977 Star Wars film.
In SIGGRAPH 2017 an audio driven digital look-alike of upper torso of Barack Obama was presented by researchers from University of Washington. (view) It was driven only by a voice track as source data for the animation after the training phase to acquire lip sync and wider facial information from training material consisting 2D videos with audio had been completed.
Late 2017 and early 2018 saw the surfacing of the deepfakes controversy where porn videos were doctored using deep machine learning so that the face of the actress was replaced by the software's opinion of what another persons face would look like in the same pose and lighting.
In 2018 GDC Epic Games and Tencent Games demonstrated "Siren", a digital look-alike of the actress Bingjie Jiang. It was made possible with the following technologies: CubicMotion's computer vision system, 3Lateral's facial rigging system and Vicon's motion capture system. The demonstration ran in near real time at 60 frames per second in the Unreal Engine 4.
In 2018 at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen the Xinhua News Agency presented two digital look-alikes made to the resemblance of its real news anchors Qiu Hao (Chinese language) and Zhang Zhao (English language). The digital look-alikes were made in conjunction with Sogou. Neither the speech synthesis used nor the gesturing of the digital look-alike anchors were good enough to deceive the watcher to mistake them for real humans imaged with a TV camera.
In September 2018 Google added "involuntary synthetic pornographic imagery" to its ban list, allowing anyone to request the search engine block results that falsely depict them as "nude or in a sexually explicit situation."
In February 2019 Nvidia open sources StyleGAN, a novel generative adversarial network. Right after this Phillip Wang made the website ThisPersonDoesNotExist.com with StyleGAN to demonstrate that unlimited amounts of often photo-realistic looking facial portraits of no-one can be made automatically using a GAN. Nvidia's StyleGAN was presented in a not yet peer reviewed paper in late 2018.
At the June 2019 CVPR the MIT CSAIL presented a system titled "Speech2Face: Learning the Face Behind a Voice" that synthesizes likely faces based on just a recording of a voice. It was trained with massive amounts of video of people speaking.
Since 1 July 2019 Virginia has criminalized the sale and dissemination of unauthorized synthetic pornography, but not the manufacture., as § 18.2–386.2 titled 'Unlawful dissemination or sale of images of another; penalty.' became part of the Code of Virginia. The law text states: "Any person who, with the intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate, maliciously disseminates or sells any videographic or still image created by any means whatsoever that depicts another person who is totally nude, or in a state of undress so as to expose the genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or female breast, where such person knows or has reason to know that he is not licensed or authorized to disseminate or sell such videographic or still image is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.". The identical bills were House Bill 2678 presented by Delegate Marcus Simon to the Virginia House of Delegates on 14 January 2019 and three-day later an identical Senate bill 1736 was introduced to the Senate of Virginia by Senator Adam Ebbin.
Since 1 September 2019 Texas senate bill SB 751 amendments to the election code came into effect, giving candidates in elections a 30-day protection period to the elections during which making and distributing digital look-alikes or synthetic fakes of the candidates is an offense. The law text defines the subject of the law as "a video, created with the intent to deceive, that appears to depict a real person performing an action that did not occur in reality"
In September 2019 Yle, the Finnish public broadcasting company, aired a result of experimental journalism, a deepfake of the President in office Sauli Niinistö in its main news broadcast for the purpose of highlighting the advancing disinformation technology and problems that arise from it.
1 January 2020 California the state law AB-602 came into effect banning the manufacturing and distribution of synthetic pornography without the consent of the people depicted. AB-602 provides victims of synthetic pornography with injunctive relief and poses legal threats of statutory and punitive damages on criminals making or distributing synthetic pornography without consent. The bill AB-602 was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on 3 October 2019 and was authored by California State Assembly member Marc Berman.
1 January 2020, Chinese law requiring that synthetically faked footage should bear a clear notice about its fakeness came into effect. Failure to comply could be considered a crime the Cyberspace Administration of China stated on its website. China announced this new law in November 2019. The Chinese government seems to be reserving the right to prosecute both users and online video platforms failing to abide by the rules.
Key breakthrough to photorealism: reflectance capture
In 1999 Paul Debevec et al. of USC did the first known reflectance capture over the human face with their extremely simple light stage. They presented their method and results in SIGGRAPH 2000.
The scientific breakthrough required finding the subsurface light component (the simulation models are glowing from within slightly) which can be found using knowledge that light that is reflected from the oil-to-air layer retains its polarization and the subsurface light loses its polarization. So equipped only with a movable light source, movable video camera, 2 polarizers and a computer program doing extremely simple math and the last piece required to reach photorealism was acquired.
For a believable result both light reflected from skin (BRDF) and within the skin (a special case of BTDF) which together make up the BSDF must be captured and simulated.
Capture
The 3D geometry and textures are captured onto a 3D model by a 3D reconstruction method, such as sampling the target by means of 3D scanning with an RGB XYZ scanner such as Arius3d or Cyberware (textures from photos, not pure RGB XYZ scanner), stereophotogrammetrically from synchronized photos or even from enough repeated non-simultaneous photos. Digital sculpting can be used to make up models of the body parts for which data cannot be acquired e.g. parts of the body covered by clothing.
For believable results also the reflectance field must be captured or an approximation must be picked from the libraries to form a 7D reflectance model of the target.
Synthesis
The whole process of making digital look-alikes i.e. characters so lifelike and realistic that they can be passed off as pictures of humans is a very complex task as it requires photorealistically modeling, animating, cross-mapping, and rendering the soft body dynamics of the human appearance.
Synthesis with an actor and suitable algorithms is applied using powerful computers. The actor's part in the synthesis is to take care of mimicking human expressions in still picture synthesizing and also human movement in motion picture synthesizing. Algorithms are needed to simulate laws of physics and physiology and to map the models and their appearance, movements and interaction accordingly.
Often both physics/physiology based (i.e. skeletal animation) and image-based modeling and rendering are employed in the synthesis part. Hybrid models employing both approaches have shown best results in realism and ease-of-use. Morph target animation reduces the workload by giving higher level control, where different facial expressions are defined as deformations of the model, which facial allows expressions to be tuned intuitively. Morph target animation can then morph the model between different defined facial expressions or body poses without much need for human intervention.
Using displacement mapping plays an important part in getting a realistic result with fine detail of skin such as pores and wrinkles as small as 100 µm.
Machine learning approach
In the late 2010s, machine learning, and more precisely generative adversarial networks (GAN), were used by NVIDIA to produce random yet photorealistic human-like portraits. The system, named StyleGAN, was trained on a database of 70,000 images from the images depository website Flickr. The source code was made public on GitHub in 2019. Outputs of the generator network from random input were made publicly available on a number of websites.
Similarly, since 2018, deepfake technology has allowed GANs to swap faces between actors; combined with the ability to fake voices, GANs can thus generate fake videos that seem convincing.
Applications
Main applications fall within the domains of stock photography, synthetic datasets, virtual cinematography, computer and video games and covert disinformation attacks. Some facial-recognition AI use images generated by other AI as synthetic data for training.
Furthermore, some research suggests that it can have therapeutic effects as "psychologists and counselors have also begun using avatars to deliver therapy to clients who have phobias, a history of trauma, addictions, Asperger’s syndrome or social anxiety." The strong memory imprint and brain activation effects caused by watching a digital look-alike avatar of yourself is dubbed the Doppelgänger effect. The doppelgänger effect can heal when covert disinformation attack is exposed as such to the targets of the attack.
Related issues
The speech synthesis has been verging on being completely indistinguishable from a recording of a real human's voice since the 2016 introduction of the voice editing and generation software Adobe Voco, a prototype slated to be a part of the Adobe Creative Suite and DeepMind WaveNet, a prototype from Google.
Ability to steal and manipulate other peoples voices raises obvious ethical concerns.
At the 2018 Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) researchers from Google presented the work 'Transfer Learning from Speaker Verification to Multispeaker Text-To-Speech Synthesis', which transfers learning from speaker verification to achieve text-to-speech synthesis, that can be made to sound almost like anybody from a speech sample of only 5 seconds (listen).
Sourcing images for AI training raises a question of privacy as people who are used for training didn't consent.
Digital sound-alikes technology found its way to the hands of criminals as in 2019 Symantec researchers knew of 3 cases where technology has been used for crime.
This coupled with the fact that (as of 2016) techniques which allow near real-time counterfeiting of facial expressions in existing 2D video have been believably demonstrated increases the stress on the disinformation situation.
See also
Motion-capture acting
Internet manipulation
Media synthesis
Propaganda techniques
3D data acquisition and object reconstruction
3D reconstruction from multiple images
3D pose estimation in general and articulated body pose estimation especially to do with capturing human likeness.
4D reconstruction
Finger tracking
Gesture recognition
StyleGAN
References
Simulation
Computer graphics
Pornography
Forgery controversies
Propaganda techniques
Special effects
Applications of computer vision | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human%20image%20synthesis |
Dishwasher salt is a particular grade of granulated, crystalline sodium chloride intended for regenerating the water softener circuit of household or industrial dishwashers. Analogous to water softener salt, dishwasher salt regenerates ion exchange resins, expelling the therein trapped calcium and magnesium ions that characterize hard water. Dishwater salt granules are larger than those of table salt. The granule size ensures that the salt dissolves slowly, and that fine particles do not block the softener unit.
Dishwasher salt is unsuitable for cooking as it is not considered food grade and therefore may contain toxic elements.
In some countries, especially those in Europe, dishwashers include a built-in water softener that removes calcium and magnesium ions from the water. Dishwasher salt, which is coarse-grained sodium chloride (table salt), is used to regenerate the resin in the built-in ion-exchange system. The coarse grains prevent it from clogging the softener unit. Unlike certain types of salt used for culinary purposes, it does not contain added anticaking agents or magnesium salts. The presence of magnesium salts will defeat the purpose of removing magnesium from the water softener. Anticaking agents may lead to clogging or may contain magnesium. Table salt may contain added iodine in the form of sodium iodide or potassium iodide. These compounds will not affect the ion-exchange system, but adding table salt to the dishwasher's water softening unit can damage it.
If a dishwasher has a built-in water softener there will be a special compartment inside the dishwasher where the salt is to be added when needed. This salt compartment is separate from the detergent compartment, and generally located at the bottom of the wash cabinet (this is below the bottom basket). On most dishwashers, an automatic sensing system will notify the user when more dishwasher salt is required.
If the dishwasher has run out of the salt that regenerates the ion exchange resin that softens the water, and the water supply is "hard", limescale deposits can appear on all items, but are especially visible on glassware.
In areas with soft water there is no need to use dishwasher salt for the machine to work. There is an option to adjust the water hardness making the machine to use no amount of salt brine for every dish cycle.
References
Water technology
Dishwashing | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishwasher%20salt |
The Tortuga (Spanish for Turtle) was an armored vehicle designed and built in Venezuela in 1934, during the rule of Juan Vicente Gómez. It was assembled at the Puerto Cabello shipyard by Engineer Tomás Pacanins. First displayed at a military parade in the city of Maracay, the vehicle's existence was meant to send a clear message to neighboring Colombia - which had created several border and political incidents since its victory over Perú in the Leticia Incident - as was the whole parade. On December 23, 1934, the Tortuga was first revealed to the public, in conjunction with two Italian Ansaldo CV 33 infantry tanks.
Characteristics
In his "Historia de la Artillería" (History of Artillery), Lieutenant Pedro Arturo Omaña describes the Tortuga:
"It was a very flashy armored car - whose external shell gave it a shape similar to a London policeman's hat - but it was hard to manoeuver, with a nearly null ventilation system and nearly null visibility"
Its shell was mounted on a 6x4 Ford 1934 truck. Its rear wheels were linked by treads, making it a half-tracked vehicle, its designation within the Army being "Semi-treaded Armored Recon Vehicle". It was armed with a Mark 4B 7 mm machine gun (.303 cal) installed in a dome-shaped rotating turret located on the upper part of the shell.
References
Bibliography
External links
Unofficial Venezuelan Air Force and Armed Forces web site (In Spanish)
Armoured cars
Military vehicles of Venezuela
Half-tracks | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortuga%20%28vehicle%29 |
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Las Vegum is an action-adventure game for Windows and PlayStation 2, the sequel to Asterix & Obelix XXL. It was released in June 2006 in Europe. The game stars the French comic book characters Asterix and Obelix, and features spoofs to many classic games, in the same fashion that the comics spoof historical characters and make many cultural references. One such example of this is the box art that has a passing resemblance to the one seen in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
A remake called Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Wifix was released for the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable in 2006.
Story
Julius Caesar, in another plan to conquer Gaul, builds a theme park called Las Vegum, a parody of Las Vegas. Getafix swears loyalty to Caesar, and goes to Las Vegum. Asterix and Obelix come to his rescue, with the help of a Roman spy named Sam Shieffer, a reference to Sam Fisher from the Ubisoft Splinter Cell series.
Las Vegum is divided in 6 zones: Lutetia, WCW, LuckSore (Luxor), Little Venetia (parody of Venice), Pirate Island, and SeizeUs Palace. Throughout the game, Romans who slightly resemble famous video game heroes Mario (Nintendo), Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega), Rayman (Ubisoft), Pac-Man (Namco) and Ryu (Capcom) appear as frequent enemies, while Lara Croft (Eidos Interactive), here a Roman centurion called Larry Craft, appears as a mini-boss. In addition, Caesar references The Matrix series by calling Asterix "Mr. Anderson".
Mission: Wifix
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Wifix is a remake of Mission Las Vegum for the PlayStation Portable and the Nintendo DS. It revolves around the same plot, with added touch screen minigames and Wi-Fi multiplayer modes.
Gameplay
The PlayStation Portable game is a 3D platformer. It uses almost all of the same elements as the console version. The player can switch between Asterix and Obelix at any time and almost every room from the console version is recreated with its hundreds of parodies of many video game series. The Nintendo DS game is a 2D platformer where occasionally the player must complete touch-screen mini-games throughout the story which can also be played outside of the main adventure mode. Both versions also contain multiplayer modes, the PlayStation Portable allowing up to four players to play competitive games across a wide selection of arenas where one team works to accomplish an objective while the other has to prevent their progress, and the Nintendo DS allowing two players to compete on the touch-screen mini-games along with two additional multiplayer-only mini-games.
The game takes the player through such places like Little Paris, WCW, LuckSore, Little Venetia, Pirate Island, and even SeizeUs Palace with each room being created in great detail. The game was considered fun and interesting by users receiving a score of 87 from 47 user ratings on GameSpot.com
The main drawback noted by users was that the game could become repetitive after some time.
Remaster
A high-definition remaster was announced on July 6, 2018 by Anuman under their Microids brand label and developed by OSome Studio. It was released on November 29, 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, macOS (through Steam and GOG.com) and Nintendo Switch. It was later released for PlayStation 5 on December 29, 2022. On PAL regions, it received a retail release in the form of both a Limited Edition and a Collector's Edition. It was also announced on the same day that a third installment, Asterix & Obelix XXL 3: The Crystal Menhir was in development.
A physical version was released in the United States in November 2019 through Maximum Games, under the name Roman Rumble in Las Vegum: Asterix & Obelix XXL 2, making it the first time the game has been officially released in North America.
References
External links
GameSpot Summary
2006 video games
Atari games
Action-adventure games
PlayStation 2 games
Nintendo Switch games
Microïds games
Windows games
Video game sequels
Video games based on Asterix
Video games scored by Allister Brimble
Video games developed in France
Parody video games
PlayStation 4 games
MacOS games
PlayStation 5 games
Xbox One games
Depictions of Julius Caesar in video games
3D platform games
Single-player video games
Étranges Libellules games
OSome Studio games
Mistic Software games | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asterix%20%26%20Obelix%20XXL%202%3A%20Mission%3A%20Las%20Vegum |
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ian Frank Bowater, (16 December 1904 – 1 October 1982) served as Lord Mayor of London from 1969 to 1970.
Career
The youngest son of Sir Frank Bowater, 1st Baronet (Lord Mayor from 1938 to 1939), and Ethel Anita Fryar, he was educated at Eton, then Magdalen College, Oxford.
Just before the onset of war in 1939, Bowater was appointed one of HM Lieutenants of the City of London. During the Second World War, he served with distinction reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel in the service of the Royal Artillery (Territorial Army), for which he was decorated with the awards of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in 1945 and the Territorial Decoration (TD). He later became Sheriff of the City of London in 1965 and was invested as a Knight Bachelor in 1967.
Bowater later served as Lord Mayor of London between 1969 and 1970 and was invested as an Knight of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (KStJ) and as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) in 1970. In 1966, Bowater received the Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria. He also became chairman of Bowater Hotels.
Marriage and issue
On 10 December 1927 Bowater married The Hon. Ursula Margaret Dawson (1907 – 16 November 1999), the daughter of Bertrand Dawson, 1st Viscount Dawson of Penn. They had four children; three daughters and a son. Bowater is the grandfather of actor Damian Lewis.
References
Sources
Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 456.
1904 births
1982 deaths
People educated at Eton College
Alumni of Magdalen College, Oxford
Younger sons of baronets
Graduates of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst
Royal Artillery officers
British Army personnel of World War II
Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Recipients of the Grand Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
Knights Bachelor
Knights of the Order of St John
Sheriffs of the City of London
20th-century lord mayors of London
20th-century English politicians
Companions of the Distinguished Service Order | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian%20Bowater |
The Tata Sierra, was a three-door sport utility vehicle produced by the Indian carmaker Tata Motors It was based on the Tata Telcoline.
In the export market, the Sierra was sold as Tata Sport, Tata Telcosport and Tata Grand Telcosport, Tata Gurkha.
History
The Tata Sierra was launched in 1991 and is the first off-road Sport Utility vehicle produced by the Indian company; and was based on the Tata Telcoline (pick-up originally launched in 1988 from which it takes the mechanical parts, the front facia, and the internal dashboard.) The differences are in the shortened wheelbase at 2.40 meters (compared to the single-cab Telcoline). The Sierra was also one of the first cars for private transport in India and, being built on the Tata ''X2 platform" with side members and crossbars, could be used on every road surface, especially the uneven ones being proposed both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Compared to the Telcoline, soundproofing has been improved, making the interior more comfortable.
The body of the Sierra is three-door, the total length of the body is 4.41 meters, rear-wheel drive or 4WD full-time part-time with grafting system electrically controlled up to 60 km/h, equipped with the gearbox on all ratios, self-locking rear differential and front hubs with manual locking/unlocking; the suspensions are the same as those of the Telcoline with an oscillating double trapezoidal front axle and a rear axle with a rigid bridge layout with five pulling arms and coil springs.
Engine
The engine was the same as the Telcoline: the naturally aspirated, 2.0-liter 483 DL(DL stands for Diesel) four-cylinder diesel engine developed by Tata Motors in India. It has two valves per cylinder and indirect injection with pre-chamber and develops 63 horsepower. The gearbox is a G76 5-speed manual. The later Turbo model was powered by a 483DLTC( DLTC stands for Diesel Turbocharged) inline-four engine. Later this engine was used on the Tata sumo, safari, and winger(Van).
The cockpit was available only for four seats. The Sierra was also the first car produced in India with electric windows( This is false information. The Standard 2000 was the first car in India with power windows), air conditioning, an adjustable steering wheel, tachometer.
First Generation (1991)
At the time of launch (1991) the car came with a naturally aspirated (colloquially NA) 483 DL engine mated with a 5-speed gearbox, with power delivery to the rear wheels. Visually identical to the telcoline pickup from the front, the rear portion was a completely new design with large fixed alpine windows and entry through a front collapsible passenger seat. The rear bumper had plastic shrouds on either end and beveled lamps for illuminating the license plate located at the central recess. The car had body mounted tricolor tail lamp (clear lens-orange-red), and the headlamps came with black bezels, with amber lens turn indicators. The grill had a cheese grater appearance with the circular insignia flanked with two chrome bars. The "Tata Sierra" badge (Tata written atop sierra) adorned the front quarter panel on either side with a single Tata logo placed on the rear door, the wheel arches were very thin and installed along the contour of the arches. The spare wheel was externally mounted on the rear door and it came with a fabric cover having a stylized version of Tata Sierra written over it.
Second Generation (1997)
As the emission norms became further restricted and customers expected more power, TATA launched a turbocharged version in July–August 1997. The car had the 2.0-liter diesel engine as used earlier, to which a turbocharger (single stage) was added hence the name 483 DLTC; the new engine was rated Euro 2 and had a maximum output of 87 horsepower. There was a marked visual change on the outside with a new bonnet that was extended further downward above the grill, the grill too was revised with the appearance of a Venetian blind and at the center, it had just the circular insignia (no chrome bars as earlier). The headlamps were revised too, the bezels were gone and now it became larger and visually more continuous with the indicators. At the rear too there were major revisions, and the car got heated windshields, tail lamps now become two-tone units (red-clear lens), the rear bumper became a completely wrapped-around unit(metal)reaching the rear wheel arches, the now sported additional tail lamp bars, and the registration plate was illuminated by a single bar at the top. The wheel arches were revised too and now became more prominent and large. Logos were revised too, with just "sierra" written right next to the body-mounted amber indicator on either side. Internally, the power window motor was changed and the new motor was directly linked instead of being linked via actuating cable. The wheel caps were revised, and so were the optional alloys. The steering became a 4-spoke unit, unlike the previous 2-spoke one. The car was received well by the media and saw increased demand globally. The seats were provided by Harita Grammar Ltd. and later by Tata Johnson Ltd.
In other countries
In Europe (especially in Spain, France, Germany, and Italy), the Sierra was imported in 1994 under the name Tata Sport or Tata Telcosport) in a single version with the 2.0L diesel engine Euro 2 in the rear wheel drive variant, while the 4x4 will be added in April 1998 proposed with the 2.0L turbodiesel. With the introduction of the turbodiesel engine, the name was changed to Tata Grand Telcosport in more markets like Spain. In Italy the Sierra was sold as a Tata Sport in two versions: base and Orciari, the latter exclusive for Italy was made by the Italian designer Orciari and featured an enriched endowment, two-tone bodywork, roof bars, and specific interior finishes.
Tata Sierra EV Concept (2020)
At the 2020 Auto Expo, Tata Motors showcased an EV concept with the same name. The car features the characteristic panoramic view rear window pane(fixed) similar to the Tata sierra(generation 1 and 2), with an additional sliding door for access to the rear lounge-like seating arrangement. The car will be based on a flexible ALFA platform. As per the in-house designer (Pratap Bose), This isn't a formal program yet, but it isn't just a show car either. A more practical version with a changed seating arrangement might be a reality somewhere in 2022-2023.
References
External links
Official Tata Motors Website
Sierra
Compact sport utility vehicles
Cars introduced in 1991 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tata%20Sierra |
Zera Yacob (; ; 28 August 1599 – 1692) was an Ethiopian philosopher from the city of Aksum in the 17th century. His 1667 treatise, developed around 1630 and known in the original Ge'ez language as the Hatata (Inquiry), has been compared to René Descartes' Discours de la méthode (1637).
For centuries, Ge'ez texts had been written in Ethiopia. Around 1510, Abba Mikael translated and adapted the Arabic Book of the Wise Philosophers, a collection of sayings from the early Greek Pre-Socratics, Plato, and Aristotle via the neo-Platonic dialogues, also influenced by Arab philosophy and the Ethiopian discussions.
Zera Yacob's Inquiry goes further than these former texts, as he argues in following one's natural reasoning instead of believing what one is told by others. He was a contemporary of the female activist Walatta Petros, whose biography was written in 1672.
Biography
Yacob was born into a farmer family near Aksum in northern Ethiopia, the former capital of Ethiopia under the ancient Kingdom of Aksum. Yacob's name means "The Seed of Jacob" ("Zar" is the Ge'ez word for "seed"). Although his father was poor, he supported Yacob's attendance of traditional schools, where he became acquainted with the Psalms of David and educated in the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian faith. He was denounced before Emperor Susenyos (r. 1607–1632), who had turned to the Roman Catholic faith and ordered his subjects to follow his own example.
Refusing to adopt the Catholic faith, Yacob fled into exile with some gold and the Book of Psalms. On the road to Shewa in the south, he found a cave at the foot of the Tekezé River and lived in it as a hermit for two years, praying and developing his philosophy. He wrote of his experience, "I have learnt more while living alone in a cave than when I was living with scholars. What I wrote in this book is very little; but in my cave I have meditated on many other such things."
After the death of the Emperor, Susenyos's son Fasilides (r. 1632–1667), a firm adherent of the Ethiopian Oriental Orthodox Church, took power, expelling the Jesuits, and extirpated the Catholic faith in his kingdom in 1633. Yacob left his cave and settled in Emfraz. He found a patron, a rich merchant named Habta Egziabher (known as Habtu), and married a maid of the family. He refused to live as a monk and stated that "the law of Christians which propounds the superiority of monastic life over marriage is false and can’t come from God." However, he also rejected polygamy because "the law of creation orders one man to marry one woman."
Yacob became the teacher of Habtu's two sons, and at the request of his patron's son Walda Heywat, Yacob wrote his famous 1667 treatise investigating the light of reason. Little is known of Yacob's later life. However, it is believed that he lived a fulfilled family life in Emfraz, and remained there for the next 25 years. He died there in 1692. Yacob's year of death was recorded by Walda Heywat in an annotation to the Treatise.
Philosophical work
Yacob is most noted for this ethical philosophy surrounding the principle of harmony. He proposed that an action's morality is decided by whether it advances or degrades overall harmony in the world. While he did believe in a deity, whom he referred to as God, he rejected any set of particular religious beliefs. Rather than deriving beliefs from any organized religion, Yacob sought the truth in observing the natural world. In Hatata, Yacob applied the idea of a first cause to produce a proof for the existence of God, thus proposing a cosmological argument in chapter 3 of Hatata: "If I say that my father and my mother created me, then I must search for the creator of my parents and of the parents of my parents until they arrive at the first who were not created as we [are] but who came into this world in some other way without being generated." However, the knowability of God does not depend on human intellect, but "Our soul has the power of having the concept of God and of seeing him mentally. God did not give this power purposelessly; as he gave the power, so did he give the reality." He argued too against discrimination, predating John Locke by decades, in chapter 6 of Hatata, starting the chapter with:
"All men are equal in the presence of God; and all are intelligent since they are his creatures; he did not assign one people for life, another for death, one for mercy, another for judgment. Our reason teaches us that this sort of discrimination cannot exist."
In chapter 5 of Hatata, he criticizes slavery saying, "what the Gospel says on this subject cannot come from God. Likewise, the Mohammedans said that it is right to go and buy a man as if he were an animal. But with our intelligence, we understand that this Mohammedan law cannot come from the creator of man who made us equal, like brothers, so that we call our creator our father." At the time, slavery was widely practiced in Ethiopia.
Authorship controversy
The authorship of the Hatata was challenged by Carlo Conti Rossini in 1920, who claimed it was forged by father Giusto d'Urbino, an Italian scholar who worked in Ethiopia. The arguments are extrinsic, based on the manuscripts' recent age, his knowledge of Ethiopic language and culture, the information on Islam also being known by d'Urbino, and the fact that he discovered the two extant manuscripts. In 1934, Eugen Mittwoch put forward linguistic arguments for the inauthentic nature of the Hatata, and scholarly interest in the work waned. Amsalu Aklilu and Ato Alemayyehu Moges argued for the authenticity of the work, based on its nonreligious contents, sentence structure, and the particularity of the Ge'ez used. Claude Sumner wrote in favor of the Inquiry's authenticity in 1976 with statistical evidence showing the duality of authors in their differing Biblical quotations, using five newly found letters of d'Urbino in Rome. Sumner also argued that his knowledge of Ge'ez was worse than originally presented, and that he did not share the ideas of the Hatata at the time he was supposed to have written it.
See also
Walda Heywat, his successor
References
Further reading
Teodros Kiros, "Zera Yacob and Traditional Ethiopian Philosophy," in Wiredu and Abraham, eds., A Companion to African Philosophy, 2004.
Enno Littmann. Philosophi Abessini. Corpus Scriptorum Christianorum Orientalium, Vol. 18, Scriptores Aethiopici, Presses Républicaines, 1904. Contains the Ge'ez text of Zera Yacob's treatise.
Claude Sumner, Ethiopian Philosophy, vol. II: The Treatise of Zara Yaecob and Walda Hewat: Text and Authorship, Commercial Printing Press, 1976.
Claude Sumner, Ethiopian Philosophy, vol. III: The Treatise of Zara Yaecob and Walda Hewat: An Analysis, Commercial Printing Press, 1978.
Claude Sumner, "The Light and the Shadow: Zera Yacob and Walda Heywat: Two Ethiopian Philosophers of the Seventeenth Century," in Wiredu and Abraham, eds., A Companion to African Philosophy, 2004.
External links
Brendan Ritchie, "Ethiopian Philosophy: A Brief Introduction with Bibliography and Selections"
Dag Herbjørnsrud, "The African Enlightenment," AEON, 13 December 2017
Ethiopian Philosophy - A blog with commentary on Zera Yacob's treatise.
1599 births
1692 deaths
17th-century Ethiopian people
17th-century philosophers
Religion in Ethiopia
Ethiopian writers
Ethiopian philosophers
Enlightenment philosophers
People from Tigray Region
Africana philosophy
Deist philosophers | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zera%20Yacob%20%28philosopher%29 |
Andrew Lysander Stone (July 16, 1902 – June 9, 1999) was an American screenwriter, film director and producer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film Julie in 1957 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
Known for his hard-hitting, realistic films, Stone frequently collaborated with his first wife, editor and producer Virginia Lively Stone (m 1946). Though few of his films achieved mainstream success, Stone was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his 1956 thriller Julie.
Stone's stories frequently featured characters called Cole, Pringle and Pope, usually in law enforcement and interchangeably played by the same actors—Jack Kruschen, Barney Phillips and John Gallaudet. Roles with those names were included in A Blueprint for Murder, The Night Holds Terror, Julie, Cry Terror! and The Decks Ran Red.
Career
Born in Oakland, California, Andrew L. Stone attended the University of California. He built a movie theater in his back yard, with two projectors and seats for 50 kids. Films were bought at a dollar a reel.
Stone worked for a film exchange for Universal after school and on Sundays. "I wanted anything I could get to do with films - rewinding, splicing, projecting," he once said.
In the mid-'20s, he moved to Hollywood and worked in a laboratory. He also worked in Universal's prop department.
Early movies
In 1926, Stone financed his first directorial effort The Elegy (1926), a two-reel movie. It cost $3,200, which he had raised himself and was made on sets left over from Scaramouche.
His first full-length feature was Dreary House (1928). He worked as director on Shadows of Glory (1930), Hell's Headquarters (1932) and The Girl Said No (1937).
Paramount
Stone says that MGM offered him a contract in the mid 1930s but he was reluctant to take it. He later said, “I’d have had to pacify the stars and keep them happy – like a priest who doesn’t believe a word of what he says. Then there was a Paramount contract — no big stars, but freedom. That’s the one I went for. It didn’t take me long to see I’d never make a nickel, but I didn’t give a damn.”
Stone signed a contract at Paramount for whom he made Stolen Heaven (1938), Say It in French (1938) with Ray Milland, The Great Victor Herbert (1939), and The Hard-Boiled Canary (1941). He was meant to make Manhattan Rhapsody for the studio.
At 20th Century Fox he earned acclaim for directing the 1943 film Stormy Weather, starring Lena Horne.
United Artists
Stone formed his own production company, Andrew L Stone Productions, with his then-wife Virginia. They signed a deal with United Artists to make two films: Hi Diddle Diddle (1943) and Sensations of 1945 (1944). United Artists were pleased enough to offer him a deal to make four more films over eighteen months: Bedside Manner (1945), The Bachelor's Daughters (1946), and Fun on a Weekend (1947). They left United Artists in 1947.
He did some uncredited directing on The Countess of Monte Cristo (1948).
Thrillers
Stone went to Warner Bros for Highway 301 (1950).Highway 301 was a crime film and ushered in a series of movies from Stone in that genre.
"I had to talk Bernie Foy at Warners into letting me do a melodrama," Stone said later. "I made it practically for nothing to establish myself in that field."
It would be Stone's last film shot in a studio. He did Confidence Girl (1952), and two with Joseph Cotten, The Steel Trap (1952) and A Blueprint for Murder (1953). He did The Night Holds Terror (1955) at Columbia.
MGM
Stone signed a two-picture deal at MGM for whom he made Julie (1956), a thriller with Doris Day and Louis Jourdan, and Cry Terror! (1958), with Rod Steiger. (He had intended to follow Julie with a film about smoking, The Last Puff, but it was not made.)
Julie was a hit so MGM signed them to make four more movies: The Decks Ran Red (1959), The Last Voyage (1960), Ring of Fire (1961), and The Password Is Courage (1962) with Dirk Bogarde.
He did Never Put It in Writing (1964) with Pat Boone for Allied Artists, filmed in England and Ireland. He signed a new two-picture deal with MGM. The first was The Secret of My Success (1965). The second was meant to be a history of aviation written by Ernest Gann, The Winning of the Sky, but it was never made.
Later movies
Stone made a musical for ABC Pictures titled Song of Norway (1970), a $3.5 million musical biopic of Edvard Grieg. The film performed reasonably well, but his next film The Great Waltz (1972) was a big flop.
In 1977, he did some work for Universal on the action and disaster sequences for Rollercoaster.
Selected filmography
The Elegy (1927) (short) - writer, director
Fantasy (1927) (short) - director
Adoration (1927) (short) - writer, director
Liebensraum (1928) -director
Dreary House (1928) - writer, director
Shadows of Glory aka Sombras de gloria (1930) - director
Hell's Headquarters (1932) - director
The Girl Said No (1937) - director, writer, producer
With Words and Music (1937) director
Stolen Heaven (1938) - director, writer
Say It in French (1938) - director, producer
The Great Victor Herbert (1939) - director, writer, producer
The Hard-Boiled Canary (1941) - director, producer, writer
Stormy Weather (1943) - director
Hi Diddle Diddle (1943) - director, producer, original story
Sensations of 1945 (1944) - director, writer, producer
Bedside Manner (1945) - director, producer
The Bachelor's Daughters (1946) - director, writer, producer
Fun on a Weekend (1947) - director, writer, producer
The Countess of Monte Cristo (1948) - director, uncredited
Highway 301 (1950) - director, writer
Confidence Girl (1952) - director, writer, producer
The Steel Trap (1952) - director, writer
A Blueprint for Murder (1953) - director, writer
The Night Holds Terror (1955) - director, writer, producer
Screen Directors Playhouse episode "The Final Tribute" (1955) - writer, director
Julie (1956) - director, writer
Cry Terror! (1958) - director, writer, producer
The Decks Ran Red (1958) - director, writer, producer
The Last Voyage (1960) - director, writer, producer
Ring of Fire (1961) - director, writer, producer
The Password Is Courage (1962) - director, writer, producer
Never Put It in Writing (1964) - director, writer, producer
The Secret of My Success (1965) - director, producer
Song of Norway (1970) - director, writer, producer
The Great Waltz (1972) - director, writer, producer
References
External links
Andrew L Stone papers at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Andrew L Stone at Letterbox DVD
Andrew L Stone at BFI
Article on Andrew and Virginia Stone at Bright Lights Film Journal
1902 births
1999 deaths
American male screenwriters
Film producers from California
People from Oakland, California
20th-century American businesspeople
Film directors from California
Screenwriters from California
20th-century American male writers
20th-century American screenwriters | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew%20L.%20Stone |
Inclusive language is a language style that avoids expressions that its proponents perceive as expressing or implying ideas that are sexist, racist, or otherwise biased, prejudiced, or insulting to particular group(s) of people; and instead uses language intended to avoid offense and fulfill the ideals of egalitarianism, social inclusion and equity.
Its supporters argue that language is often used to perpetuate and spread prejudice and that creating intention around using inclusive language can help create more productive, safe, and profitable organizations and societies. The term "political correctness" is sometimes used to refer to this practice, either as a neutral description by supporters, by commentators in general, or with negative connotations by its opponents. Use of gender-neutral terminology has been controversial in languages where "all grammar is gendered", such as Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and German; some areas have banned its use.
Inclusive language is usually adopted by following a language guide that lists words and expression not to use and substitutes for them. Language guides are used by many organizations, especially non-profits (at least in the United States).
Scope
Bans on inclusive language
In Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and German, the debate over gender-neutral terminology can be particularly fierce because the majority of grammar is gendered. Unlike English, without such institutions, the authority on the Spanish language is the Royal Spanish Academy, which rejects the inclusive language. The Russian language is "so highly gendered that speakers have to constantly refer to themselves and others by a specific gender". Other languages such as Chinese, Finnish, and Turkish are innately gender inclusive because they have no grammatical gender.
France
In French, a reference to a mixed-gender group of friends would traditionally be written as "amis", but a gender-neutral variation changed its spelling to "ami.e.s." However, in May 2021 a decree from the French national government was sent to schools across the country stating that "so-called 'inclusive' writing should be avoided, which notably uses the midpoint to simultaneously reveal the feminine and masculine forms of a word used in the masculine when it is used in one sense."
Argentina
As of June 2022, the city government of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, banned teachers "from using any gender-neutral words during class and in communications with parents", on the grounds that it "violated the rules of Spanish and stymied students' reading comprehension". At least five organizations, "a mix of gay rights and civil rights groups", have filed lawsuits seeking to overturn" the ruling. The governor of Buenos Aires province, Axel Kicillof, rejected the authority of the Royal Spanish Academy, citing the Argentine War of Independence as a reason. Darío Villanueva Prieto, from the RAE, clarified that the RAE does not use the slang of Spanish language from the Iberian peninsula, but that it receives input from all countries in the world where the language is spoken.
Other countries
In December 2021, Uruguay's public education agency declared a limit on the use of inclusive language to be "in accordance with the rules of the Spanish language".
As of mid 2022, proposals to ban gender-neutral language in schools or government documents have been advanced "in Peru, some states in Mexico, and in at least 34 municipalities and states in Brazil".
United States
In the United States, inclusive language is used among "some of the country's leading institutions" and involves far more than gender-neutral terminology.
A short list of organizations in the U.S. with equity language guides include The Sierra Club, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Medical Association, National Recreation and Park Association, Columbia University School of Professional Studies, University of Washington. Most of these guides are based on other guides such as A Progressive's Style Guide, the Racial Equity Tools glossary.
Several tech companies promotes or provide inclusive language guides: Google, Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco Talos, SAP.
Examples
English
Inclusive language in English, at least in the United States, goes well beyond gender inclusivity, the following with varying levels or usage.
Impact
Inclusion and divisiveness
Political correctness and inclusive language both focus on attempting to use neutral terms and expressions to influence psychological and social forces to combat prejudices, stereotypes, etc. However, what may be, and in many cases already has, happened is that while some markets and audiences embrace the new language, others react against it (an example being the alleged "War on Christmas"). Whether businesses and organizations embrace or reject the language, they risk alienating the opposing side. Thus inclusive language has become part of "culture wars".
Other concerns
Journalist George Packer makes a number of criticisms of inclusive language as used in the U.S.
Replacing vivid language with jargon, while failing to deliver on its goal of creating empathy.
Packer compares a passage from Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo with the same text rewritten in inclusive language, and asks if equity language does "what it claims to do" -- i.e. create more empathy for Sita and her struggles than Boo does in her language use.
Packer notes that Boo's book was written in 2012 before the new language guidelines emerged, and worries what the new rules will and are doing to good writing. "Shelf upon shelf of great writing might go the way of 'blind' and 'urban'" (both forbidden in language guideline). "Open Light in August or Invisible Man to any page and see how little would survive."
Banning not only offensive language, but more and more harmless words and expressions.
Using the Sierra Club equity guidelines, Packer notes that it is not just terms like "welfare queen", or expressions like "Jew them down" that are banished, but a very large number of descriptive terms: "urban", "vibrant", "hardworking", "brown bag" (subtly racist) "the poor" (classist), "battle" and "minefield" (disrespectful of veterans), "field" or "fieldwork" (could be associated with slavery), "migrant" (no reason given). Others include "prisoner" (replaced by "a person experiencing the criminal-justice system"), "gentrification", "legal resident", "food stamps", "gun control", "congresswoman", and "expat".
Imprecise.
Replacing "felon" with "justice-involved person" (the San Francisco Board of Supervisors); "fieldwork" with "practicum" (the Southern California's School of Social Work). Imprecise, unclear language has the advantage of being "less likely to offend", whereas "vivid imagery, strong statements" -- what makes up good writing -- "convey painful truths".
Elitist.
The language guides defend their edicts of inclusive language by arguing language is always changing, "evolving". But inclusive language has not "emerged organically from the shifting linguistic habits of large numbers of people" or even public debate. Its changes "are handed down in communiqués written by obscure 'experts' who purport to speak for vaguely defined 'communities'".
And not only do the changes come without any transparent discussion, they come "with a suddenness and frequency that keep the novitiate off-balance".
It's a distinctly American project, and serves as a substitute for actual "material forms of progress" to help those it purports to help.
By toning down (or attempting to tone down) harsh language, inclusive language may make it easier to avoid facing "squarely the wrongs they want to right, which is the starting point for any change".
Increasingly it is being advocated that the language of female reproduction should be desexed, and terms such as "women" and "mothers" avoided in order to be more accommodating of people who identify as transgender. However, it has been identified that avoidance of sexed terms when the sex of the person is relevant risk dehumanisation of women, introduces inaccuracies, and reduces inclusivity by making communications more difficult to understand.
See also
Bias-free communication
Gender-neutral language
People-first language
Cancel culture
Color-blind casting
Euphemism
List of politically motivated renamings
Newspeak
Plain language
Speech code
References
External links
Guidelines for Unbiased Language (PDF Table) from APA Style manual
'Allistic' Cambridge Dictionary
Linguistic controversies
Political terminology
Dysphemisms
Etiquette
Identity politics
Gender-neutral language
Discrimination
Social inclusion | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusive%20language |
Oval Maidan is a large Grade I recreational ground situated in South Mumbai, India. It is so named because of its oval shape and is situated just south of Churchgate. It is a popular recreation ground, with the most popular sports played there being cricket and football. The ground measures in area. Political rallies and religious functions are banned in the maidan.
History
Until the early 20th century the vast expanses of the Oval Maidan, Azad Maidan, Cooperage Ground and Cross Maidan formed the area known as Esplanade.
Until the late 20th century the ground was owned and run by the state government and was very poorly maintained. It was frequented by beggars, prostitutes and drug peddlers. Finally, in 1997 the Oval-Cooperage Residents Association (OCRA) was formed as a public charitable trust set up by the residents of the area. OCRA petitioned the Maharashtra government to maintain the Oval maidan. The Maharashtra government did not respond to the petition, leading the group to take it to the Mumbai High Court. The Court ruled in their favour, forcing the government to either maintain the maidan or hand it over to OCRA which it subsequently did.
The OCRA then went about fencing the ground and building a jogging course around the periphery. A lane which cut through the diameter of the ground was metalled to facilitate a smoother thoroughfare.
For a few years the former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar operated the Elf cricket academy to the north of the ground.
Gallery
See also
Cross Maidan
Azad Maidan
References
Parks in Mumbai
Maidans in India | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oval%20Maidan |
The Collected Writings of T. Subba Row were published in two volumes by Henk J. Spierenburg. (; )
Subba Row's writings are about Esotericism, Theosophy, the Zodiac, the theosophic septenary, the Chakras and other topics. His commentary on the Baghavad Gita is well known among theosophists. Blavatsky appreciated Subba Row's esoteric knowledge, and she asked him to review her book The Secret Doctrine.
Some of Subba Row's writings were previously published in The Theosophist, and in the book The Esoteric Writings, T. Subba Row (Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar).
Spierenburg's T. Subba Row Collected Writings contains many articles that were not published previously. The work also contains a detailed biography of Subba Row.
References
T. Subba Row Collected Writings, Compiled and Annotated by Henk J. Spierenburg, Volume 1 en 2. Point Loma Publications, 2001, 2002. and
Row, T. Subba
2001 non-fiction books | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.%20Subba%20Row%20Collected%20Writings |
Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell is a 1974 British horror film, directed by Terence Fisher and produced by Hammer Film Productions. It stars Peter Cushing, Shane Briant and David Prowse. Filmed at Elstree Studios in 1972 but not released until 1974, it was the final chapter in the Hammer Frankenstein saga of films as well as director Fisher's last film.
The film was released on U.K. DVD+Blu-ray on 28 April 2014, with all previously censored scenes restored to the film.
Plot
Baron Victor Frankenstein, having survived the fire at the end of the previous film, lives and works in an insane asylum as a surgeon and is given a number of privileges, as he holds incriminating evidence on Adolf Klauss, the asylum's corrupt and perverted director. Frankenstein, using the alias of Dr. Carl Victor, uses his position to continue his experiments in the creation of man.
When Simon Helder, a young doctor and an admirer of Frankenstein's work, arrives as an inmate for the crimes of ‘sorcery’ and body-snatching, the Baron is impressed by Helder's talents and takes him under his wing as an apprentice. Together they work on the design for a new creature. Unknown to Simon, however, Frankenstein is acquiring body parts by murdering his patients.
Frankenstein's new experiment is the hulking, ape-like Herr Schneider, a homicidal inmate whom he has kept alive after a violent suicide attempt and on whom he has grafted the hands of a recently deceased sculptor. Since Frankenstein's hands were badly burned in the fire, all shabby stitchwork must be done by Sarah, a beautiful mute girl who assists the doctor, and who is nicknamed "Angel". Simon tells Frankenstein that he is a surgeon and the problem is solved. Frankenstein reveals that Sarah is Klauss' daughter and has been mute ever since he tried to rape her.
Soon new eyes and a new brain are given to the creature. When The Monster – lumbering, hirsute and mute – is complete, it becomes bitter and intent on revenge. It ultimately embarks on a killing spree in the asylum, with Klauss as one of his victims. Eventually, it is fully overpowered and destroyed by a mob of inmates. Simon is devastated by the loss of life and reports to Frankenstein; however, the Baron feels that it was the best that could happen to such a creature, and is already considering a new experiment with other involuntary donors. Simon and Sarah watch silently as Frankenstein starts tidying up the laboratory while pondering who should be first to "donate".
Cast
Peter Cushing as Baron Victor Frankenstein / Dr. Carl Victor
Shane Briant as Dr. Simon Helder
Madeline Smith as Sarah "Angel" Klauss
David Prowse as the Creature / Herr Schneider
John Stratton as Asylum Director Adolf Klauss
Michael Ward as Transvest
Elsie Wagstaff as Wild one
Norman Mitchell as Police Sergeant
Clifford Mollison as Judge
Patrick Troughton as Bodysnatcher
Philip Voss as Ernst
Christopher Cunningham as Hans
Charles Lloyd-Pack as Professor Durendel
Andria Lawrence as Brassy girl
Lucy Griffiths as Old hag
Bernard Lee as Tarmut
Sydney Bromley as Muller
Jerold Wells as Landlord
Sheila Dunion as Gerda
Mischa de la Motte as Twitch
Norman Atkyns as Smiler
Victor Woolf as Letch
Winifred Sabine as Mouse
Janet Hargreaves as Chatter
Peter Madden as Coach driver
Production
This was the sixth and last time that Peter Cushing portrayed the role of Baron Victor Frankenstein, a part he originated in 1957's The Curse of Frankenstein. Cushing had long been known throughout his career for his meticulous attention to detail, even in the planned handling and usage of props. For this film, he helped to design the wig that he wore, but years afterward regretted the outcome, and apparently quipped that it made him look like the American stage and screen star Helen Hayes. Cushing's dedication to the role was never truly dampened, however; even at the age of 59 and in poor health, he still insisted upon performing a stunt which required him to leap from a tabletop onto the hulking creature's back, spinning wildly in circles to subdue the monster gone amok with a sedative.
Apart from an uncredited cameo in the 1967 James Bond spoof Casino Royale, David Prowse made his second appearance as a Frankenstein laboratory creation in this film, his first having been in The Horror of Frankenstein. He is the only actor to have played a Hammer Frankenstein's monster more than once. During the DVD commentary session for this movie, Prowse said that his daily transformation into "the Monster from Hell" went fairly quickly, being able to suit up and pull on the mask in only about 30 minutes – whereas his time in the make-up chair for his previous Hammer monster role typically required several tedious hours. Prowse and Cushing later costarred in 1977's Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope as Darth Vader and Grand Moff Tarkin, respectively.
Critical reception
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell has received a mixed reception from critics. Of the film, The Hammer Story: The Authorised History of Hammer Films wrote: "Terence Fisher's haunting, melancholy swansong would be an epitaph for Hammer horror itself." Time Out wrote, "Fisher's last film is a disappointment."
The film itself performed poorly at the box office. It was released in certain markets as a double feature with another Hammer film, Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter.
See also
Frankenstein in popular culture
List of films featuring Frankenstein's monster
References
Sources
External links
1974 films
1974 horror films
1970s science fiction horror films
British science fiction horror films
Films shot at EMI-Elstree Studios
Frankenstein films
Hammer Film Productions horror films
Films directed by Terence Fisher
Films scored by James Bernard
Films set in Europe
Grave-robbing in film
Paramount Pictures films
1970s English-language films
1970s British films
English-language science fiction horror films | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein%20and%20the%20Monster%20from%20Hell |
Starzyński Dwór is a no longer operational PKP railway station in Starzyński Dwór (Pomeranian Voivodeship), Poland.
Lines crossing the station
References
Starzyński Dwór article at Polish Stations Database, URL accessed at 5 March 2006
Railway stations in Pomeranian Voivodeship
Disused railway stations in Pomeranian Voivodeship
Puck County | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starzy%C5%84ski%20Dw%C3%B3r%20railway%20station |
Alison Pick (born 1975) is a Canadian writer. She is most noted for her Booker Prize-nominated novel Far to Go, and was a winner of the Bronwen Wallace Memorial Award for most promising writer in Canada under 35.
Life and career
Alison Pick is the author of three novels (The Sweet Edge, Far to Go, and Strangers With the Same Dream), two poetry collections and one memoir (Between Gods). She was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Kitchener. In 1999, she graduated from the University of Guelph with a B.A. in psychology. Pick received her MA in philosophy from Memorial University in Newfoundland. During her teenage years, Pick discovered that her father's Czech family was originally Jewish although he had been raised a Christian. Pick herself later converted to Judaism.
Pick's novel Far to Go won the Canadian Jewish Book Award and was nominated for the 2011 Man Booker Prize. The novel has been optioned for film by House of Films, with a screenplay written by Hannah Moscovitch and Rosa Laborde.
Pick is the author of Between Gods, a memoir about depression, family secrets, and forging a new identity from the ashes of the past. It won the Canadian Jewish Book Award for Memoir, and was shortlisted for the BC National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction and for the Wingate Prize in the UK. Between Gods was also a Top Book of 2014 at the CBC and The Globe and Mail.
The title section of Pick's poetry collection Question & Answer won the 2002 Bronwen Wallace Memorial Award for Poetry and the 2003 National Magazine Award for Poetry. The book itself was short-listed for the League of Canadian Poets Gerald Lampert Award for best first book of poetry, and for a Newfoundland and Labrador Book Award. Pick also won the 2005 CBC Literary Award for Poetry. Her writing has appeared widely in publications including The Globe and Mail,The Walrus, and enRoute Magazine.
Pick served on the jury for the 2015 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Pick taught at the Iceland Writers Retreat in Reykjavík, Iceland in the spring of 2015. She is currently a member of the faculty at the Humber School for Writers and the Sage Hill Writing Experience. She lives and writes in Toronto.
Awards
2001 – Shortlist: CBC Literary Awards (Fiction)
2002 – Bronwen Wallace Memorial Award for Poetry (for the title section of Question & Answer)
2002 – Shortlist: League of Canadian Poets Gerald Lampert Award (for Question & Answer)
2002 – Shortlist: Newfoundland and Labrador Book Award (for Question & Answer)
2002 – Winner: Writer's Federation of New Brunswick's Alfred G. Bailey Manuscript Prize
2003 – National Magazine (Gold) Award for Poetry
2003 – Shortlist: CBC Literary Awards (Fiction)
2005 – CBC Literary Award for Poetry (for "The Mind's Eye")
2006 – Editor's Choice': Arc Poem of the Year Contest
2007 – Finalist: National Magazine Award for Poetry
2008 – The Globe and Mail Top 100 Book (for The Sweet Edge)
2010 – Winner: Words Worthy Award for Best Novel
2011 – Helen and Stan Vine Canadian Jewish Book Award, fiction category (for Far to Go)
2011 – Longlist: The Man Booker Prize for Fiction (for Far to Go)
2013 – Winner: Governor General's Award for Translation (Quebec edition)
2014 – Shortlist: Ontario Arts Council KM Hunter Award for Mid-Career Artist
2015 – Winner: Canadian Jewish Book Award for Non-Fiction and Memoir
2015 – Shortlisted: BC Award for Canadian Non-Fiction
2016 – Longlisted: JQ Wingate Prize
2016 – Shortlisted: JQ Wingate Prize
Festivals
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts – 2015
IFOA (Toronto) – 2014, 2011, 2010, 2005
Wordfest: Calgary and Banff – 2014, 2010, 2003
Vancouver International Writers Festival – 2014, 2003
Ottawa International Writers Festival – 2014, 2010, 2008, 2005
Thin Air: Winnipeg International Writers Festival – 2014, 2003
The Bookworm International Literary Festival (Beijing, China) – 2012
Jewish Book Week (London, England) – 2012
BookFest Windsor – 2012
Festival of Words (Moose Jaw) – 2012
Prince Edward County Authors Festival – 2012
Talking Fresh (Regina) – 2012
Vancouver Jewish Book Festival – 2011
San Diego Jewish Book Fair – 2011
Tarbut: Festival of Jewish Culture (Winnipeg) – 2011
Eden Mills Writers Festival – 2015, 2011, 2003
Joe Burke Wolfe Island Literary Festival – 2011
Elora Writers Festival – 2011
GritLit (Hamilton) – 2011
Ontario Writers Conference – 2011
Kingston WritersFest – 2010
Měsíc autorského čtení" (The Month Of Authors' Readings) (Brno, Czech Republic) – 2008
Juries
The Giller Prize – 2015
The Rogers Writers Trust Fiction Prize – 2013
CBC Literary Awards – 2011
The Journey Prize – 2011
Lampman-Scott Award (Best Book by an Ottawa Poet) – 2008
Malahat Review Novella Contest – 2008
Gerald Lampert Award for Best First Book of Poetry – 2007
Newfoundland Book Awards, Poetry Category – 2007
Bronwen Wallace Memorial Award for Poetry – 2006
Gregory Power Awards for Poetry, Memorial University – 2006
Arts and Letters Awards, Newfoundland Arts Council, Poetry – 2005
Canada Council for the Arts, Poetry, Mid-Career and Established – 2004
Anthologies
The M Word: Conversations about Motherhood (Kerry Clare, ed) – Goose Lane, 2014
Best Canadian Poetry in English 2008 – Tightrope Books, 2008
The Mind's Eye: CBC Literary Award Winners 2001–2006 – ECW, 2008
The Echoing Years: An Anthology of Poetry from Canada & Ireland – WIT/SCOP, 2007
Outside of Ordinary: Women's Travel Stories – Second Story Press, 2005
Breathing Fire 2: Canada's New Poets – Nightwood Editions, 2004
Vintage 2000: The League of Canadian Poets – Quarry Press, 2000
Radio appearances
CBC Radio 'Tapestry,' host Mary Hynes – 2014
CBC Radio 'The Next Chapter,' host Shelagh Rogers – 2010
CBC Radio 'Weekend Arts Magazine,' host Angela Antle – 2010
CBC Radio 'Sounds Like Canada,' host Shelagh Rogers – 2006, 2003
CBC Radio 'Talking Books,' host Ian Brown – 2006
CBC Radio 'Between the Covers,' host Eleanor Wachtel – 2006
CBC Radio 'The Arts Tonight,' host Nora Young – 2006
Bibliography
Novels
The Sweet Edge – 2005
Far to Go – 2010
Strangers with the Same Dream - 2017
Poetry
Question & Answer – 2003
The Dream World – 2008
Non-fiction memoir
Between Gods: A Memoir – 2014
References
External links
Audio of Alison Pick on CBC Radio's The Next Chapter
1975 births
Living people
Canadian women poets
Canadian women novelists
Converts to Judaism
Jewish Canadian writers
Writers from Kitchener, Ontario
Writers from Toronto
21st-century Canadian novelists
21st-century Canadian poets
21st-century Canadian women writers | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison%20Pick |
EFF-Austin was formed in Austin, Texas by Steve Jackson of Steve Jackson Games shortly after the Electronic Frontier Foundation or EFF was formed. Jackson was pursuing a lawsuit, eventually successful, against the Secret Service with EFF's help, and suggested the formation of an alpha EFF chapter in Austin. Jackson organized a picnic and stood on a picnic table to sound the call for the new organization. He recruited a smaller group including John Quarterman, Jon Lebkowsky, Bruce Sterling, Smoot Carl-Mitchell, Lar Kaufman and Matt Lawrence to organize the group and serve on the first Board of Directors. The group formed a Texas corporation for EFF-Austin, and became active in discussions of potential chapters for the national organization. In January 1992, leaders of several potential chapters met with EFF in Atlanta, and learned that EFF had decided not to become a chapters organization. EFF-Austin continued as a separate organization and was active from 1991 through 1997, when it ceased operations following the Supreme Court Reno v. ACLU decision. The organization re-formed in 2001.
External links
EFF-Austin's web site
Article about EFF-Austin at Electric Minds
EFF and Grassroots Organization by Lar Kaufman
Technopolitics by Jon Lebkowsky
Internet privacy organizations
Internet-related activism
Intellectual property activism
Non-profit organizations based in Texas
Organizations established in 1991
Defunct privacy organizations
1991 establishments in Texas | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EFF-Austin |
Derek William Temple (born 13 November 1938) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League as a forward for Everton and Preston North End in the Football League. He was capped once for England.
Temple was born in Liverpool, Lancashire, and came through Everton's junior sides to make his first-team debut at centre-forward on 30 March 1957. He moved to inside forward later that year and linked up well with Dave Hickson, but the partnership was broken up when Temple was called up for his National Service. Harry Catterick moved Temple to the left wing in 1961, and during his first season in this position he scored 10 goals in 17 games. He missed out on a league winner's medal the next season, sidelined by a cartilage operation, but recovered to play in the 1963 FA Charity Shield. Temple scored the late winner in Everton's 3–2 defeat of Sheffield Wednesday in the 1966 FA Cup Final. In his Everton career he made 272 appearances (one as substitute) scoring 82 goals (72 League, 8 FA Cup and 2 in Europe).
Temple was transferred to Preston North End for in 1967 for a £35,000 fee. He made 76 league appearances for Preston, scoring 14 goals. He joined Wigan Athletic for £4,000 in the summer of 1970. He made 40 Northern Premier League appearances for the club before deciding to retire.
He played once for the England team, selected by Alf Ramsey for the game on 12 May 1965 against West Germany which England won 1–0.
References
External links
1938 births
Living people
Footballers from Liverpool
English men's footballers
England men's international footballers
Men's association football forwards
Everton F.C. players
Preston North End F.C. players
Wigan Athletic F.C. players
English Football League players
English Football League representative players | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek%20Temple |
Basilicum is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae, first described in 1802. It contains only one known species, Basilicum polystachyon, native to Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia (Saudi Arabia, India, China, Indochina, Borneo, Philippines, etc.), New Guinea, Australia, and various islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
References
Lamiaceae
Monotypic Lamiaceae genera
Flora of Africa
Flora of Asia
Flora of Australia
Flora of New Guinea | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilicum |
Multiple Access Ltd v McCutcheon is a leading constitutional decision of the Supreme Court of Canada on the resolution of overlapping federal and provincial laws under the doctrine of double aspect.
Background
Multiple Access, a company incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act made an offer to acquire the broadcasting assets of Canadian Marconi Limited, which was accepted. Two shareholders of Multiple Access applied to the Ontario courts to have the Ontario Securities Commission commence an action against several directors and officers of the company for insider trading under the Ontario Securities Act.
In its defence, the company argued that the provisions of the provincial Act were inoperative under the paramountcy doctrine as it overlapped with insider trading provisions in the Canada Corporations Act.
Lower courts
At first instance, Henry J in Weekly Court held the provincial provisions in question were valid and still in effect. He stated that when both a provincial and a federal statute have occupied a field, the test that gives rise to the doctrine of paramountcy is whether the two statutes can "live together and operate concurrently." The doctrine of paramountcy does not necessarily arise because an individual is subject to prohibition and penalty under both statutes at the same time.
The Divisional Court reversed. Morden J, speaking for the Court, held that the constitutional doctrine of paramountcy operates to invalidate provincial legislation if it duplicates valid federal legislation in such a way that the two provisions cannot live together and operate concurrently. If the federal and provincial provisions are virtually identical, are directed to achieving the same policy, and create the same rights and obligations, the duplication attracts the doctrine of paramountcy. On appeal, the Ontario Court of Appeal agreed with the Divisional Court ruling.
Supreme Court
These issues were before the Supreme Court:
whether ss. 100.4 and 100.5 of the Canada Corporations Act are ultra vires Parliament in whole or in part;
whether ss. 113 and 114 of the Securities Act are ultra vires the Legislature of Ontario in whole or in part, and
if both are intra vires, whether ss. 113 and 114 of the Ontario Act are suspended and inoperative by reason of the doctrine of paramountcy.
Dickson J, for the majority, held that both Acts were valid, and the doctrine of paramountcy did not apply.
Dickson first considered the nature of provisions relating to insider trading, and found that they could fall under either securities law or company law. As that could then fall under either federal or provincial jurisdiction, he noted:
Dickson examined the Securities Act using the Lederman approach of judicial review, which states:
He found that the Act was valid under the provincial authority over matters of property and civil rights under section 92(13) of the Constitution Act, 1867. He then considered the federal Act, which he found to be valid under the federal powers relating to trade and commerce as well as peace, order and good government.
Dickson then considered whether there was a conflict between the two Acts. He found that there was no conflict. The laws duplicated each other and had the same legislative objective. There is no problem with laws operating concurrently, Dickson argued. Mere duplication without actual conflict or contradiction is not sufficient to invoke the doctrine of paramountcy and render otherwise valid provincial legislation inoperative. Instead, there must be an actual conflict between the laws where compliance with one law will necessarily violate the other. However, any claimant seeking action under the Securities Act will be able to successfully use only one.
See also
List of Supreme Court of Canada cases (Laskin Court)
References
Canadian federalism case law
Supreme Court of Canada cases
1982 in Canadian case law | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple%20Access%20Ltd%20v%20McCutcheon |
Stanley "Red" Nantais (July 25, 1913 – January 26, 2004) was a Canadian basketball player and coach, from Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Biography
Text taken from University of Windsor biography - see external link below...
Stanley "Red" Nantais was born in Windsor, Ontario, on July 25, 1913.
While at Assumption High School, he was selected to the first All-City Basketball Team ever picked by the Windsor Star. He later played on some excellent teams at Assumption College for Father Willie McGee. The 1933–34 team advanced to the Eastern Canadian semi-finals. The 1934–35 squad won the Ontario and Eastern Canadian Titles, prior to losing to Victoria Blue Ribbons in the Canadian Finals.
He played on the Windsor Ford V-8's who won the Canadian Senior Title and represented Canada in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin where they won the silver medal.
He played for Windsor Alumni in the 1938–39 season, they were Ontario Champions for the 12th time in 13 years. His final season as an active player was 1939–40, with the Windsor Alumni. They were Ontario champions, and semi-final losers at the Eastern Canadian playoffs.
In 1942, Stanley Nantais began a successful thirteen-year coaching stint at Assumption College. His teams won 201 and lost 146 games for a .560 winning percentage. His 1945–46 and 1946–47 Assumption College teams won the Ontario and Eastern Canadian Titles, but lost in the Canadian Finals, to Victoria Blue Ribbons in '45–46, and to the Vancouver Meraloma Club in '46–47. Assumption made it to the Eastern Canadian semi-finals in 1947–48. In 1948–49 Assumption was Ontario and Eastern Canadian Champions. There was no Canadian Finals that year.
His Assumption College teams defeated the Harlem Globetrotters twice, 55–51 in 1944, and 49–45 in 1945.
Nantais coached many great players at Assumption, such as Fred Thomas, Hank Biasatti, Gino Sovran, and Canadian Olympians Bill Coulthard, and Bob Simpson. He was Vice-President of the Ontario Amateur Basketball Association in the 1940s and was inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame and the Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame.
External links
CanadianSport.com Obituary University of Windsor Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Biography
Frozen Hoops Biography
1913 births
2004 deaths
Basketball players at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Canadian basketball coaches
Canadian men's basketball players
Olympic basketball players for Canada
Basketball players from Windsor, Ontario
Olympic silver medalists for Canada | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley%20Nantais |
Here's No Peace is the second EP by Swedish black metal band Marduk. It was recorded and mixed at Hellspawn Studios in December 1991, but remained unreleased for almost six years until October 1997, when it was released by Shadow Records. The EP features a drastically different line-up than Marduk actually was by this time, with differences including Andreas Axelsson on vocals, Rikard Kalm on bass, and Joakim Göthberg on drums and additional vocals; Dan Swanö was also the mixer of the recording. The only member of the personnel to have remained with Marduk by the release of Here's No Peace was guitarist Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson who remains part of the band to this day.
Track listing
Source:
Trivia
The tank depicted on the front cover is a German World War II model, a PzIV Ausf.F2, while the back cover depicts a PzV Panther.
The title on the cover is arranged in such fashion as to resemble an honorific cuff band, a type of distinction badge which the German Wehrmacht allowed individuals who were serving (or had served) in some elite units (Grossdeutschland division, named Waffen-SS divisions) or who took part of renowned campaigns to wear (North African campaign, assault on Crete).
Personnel
Marduk
Andreas Axelsson – vocals
Morgan Steinmeyer Håkansson – guitar
Rikard Kalm – bass
Joakim Göthberg – drums, vocals
Guest
Dan Swanö – mixing
References
1997 EPs
Marduk (band) EPs | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Here%27s%20No%20Peace |
Arlene Blum (born March 1, 1945) is an American mountaineer, writer, and environmental health scientist. She is best known for leading the first successful American ascent of Annapurna (I), a climb that was also an all-woman ascent. She led the first all-woman ascent of Denali ("Denali Damsels" expedition), and was the first American woman to attempt Mount Everest. She is Executive Director of the Green Science Policy Institute.
Early life
Blum was born in Davenport, Iowa, and raised from the age of five on in Chicago by her Orthodox Jewish mother and grandparents. In the early 1960s, she attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon. Her first climb was in Washington, where she failed to reach the summit of Mount Adams. However, she persevered, climbing throughout her college days. She was rejected from an Afghanistan expedition in 1969, with its leader writing to her, "One woman and nine men would seem to me to be unpleasant high on the open ice, not only in excretory situations but in the easy masculine companionship which is so vital a part of the joy of an expedition." In 1970, she requested to join a high altitude expedition, but was told that she was welcome to come as far as the base camp to "help with the cooking." However, she was able to go climbing as part of her research for her senior thesis, which was on the topic of volcanic gases on Oregon's Mount Hood. Blum was graduated from Reed in 1966 and attended MIT and UC Berkeley, where she earned a PhD in biophysical chemistry in 1971. After graduate school, Blum embarked on what she called the "endless winter" – spending more than a year climbing peaks all over the world.
Major climbs
Blum was part of the first all-woman team to ascend Alaska's Denali in 1970. She was deputy leader for the ascent. She participated in a 1976 expedition up Mount Everest as part of the American Bicentennial Everest Expedition, but did not reach the summit. In 1978, she organized a team of eleven women to climb the tenth highest mountain in the world, Annapurna (I) in Nepal which, until then, had been climbed by only eight people (all men). It was called American Women's Himalayan Expeditions – Annapurna. They raised money for the trip in part by selling T-shirts with the slogan "A woman's place is on top". The first summit team, comprising Vera Komarkova and Irene Miller (now Beardsley) and Sherpas Mingma Tsering and Chewang Ringjing, reached the top at 3:30 p.m. on October 15, 1978. The second summit team, Alison Chadwick-Onyszkiewicz and Vera Watson, died during this climb. After the event, Blum wrote a book about her experience on Annapurna, called Annapurna: A Woman's Place.
She led the first expedition to climb Bhrigupanth in the Indian Himalayas, leading a team of Indian and American women. She then attempted what she called the "Great Himalayan Traverse", a two-thousand-mile journey across the treacherous but beautiful peaks of the Himalayas from Bhutan to India. She crossed the Alps from Yugoslavia to France, bearing her baby Annalise on her back in a backpack.
Science policy work
As a researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, in the late 1970s, Blum's research contributed to the regulation of two cancer-causing chemicals used as flame retardants on children's sleepwear. Blum taught at Stanford University, Wellesley College, and the University of California, Berkeley.
After a long hiatus, Blum returned to science and policy work in 2006—when her daughter started college—and her memoir Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life () was published. She discovered that the same Tris her research had helped remove from children's pajamas was back in California couches and baby products.
In 2007 Blum co-founded the Green Science Policy Institute (GSP) with the goal of bringing scientific research results into policy decisions to protect human health and the environment from toxic chemicals. As executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute, Blum and her team have led several successful national and international campaigns against the use of toxic chemicals, particularly halogenated flame retardants.
Blum has published articles about science policy in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, and Science magazine.
GSP projects
Helping create safer standards for consumer products, including bedding materials, furniture, and baby products.
Reducing the use of toxic chemicals in buildings by informing architects and builders of alternative materials, building codes, and the adverse health effects associated with exposure to flame retardants.
Working with Chinese scientists, industry leaders, academics, and government to create greater awareness of the growing chemical-flame-retardant industry in China.
Conducting research on exposure to toxic chemicals and health of fire fighters, flight attendants, and U.S. and Chinese workers.
Writing and awards
Her first book, Annapurna: A Woman's Place was included in Fortune Magazine's 2005 list of "The 75 Smartest Business Books We Know" and chosen by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the 100 top adventure books of all time. Her award-winning memoir, Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life tells the story of how Blum realized improbable dreams among the world's highest mountains, in the chemistry laboratory, and in public policy. Blum's books can also be viewed as works that contribute to showing the hardships faced by women scientists in a male dominated field.
Blum's awards include a Purpose Prize to those over 60 who are solving society's greatest problems, National Women's History Project selection as one of "100 Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet" and a Gold Medal from the Society of Woman Geographers, an honor previously given to only eight other women including Amelia Earhart, Margaret Mead, and Mary Leakey. Breaking Trail received an Honorable Mention from the National Outdoor Book Award in 2005.
Arlene Blum is the founder of the annual Berkeley Himalayan Fair and the Burma Village Assistance Project. She serves on the boards of the Society for the Preservation of Afghan Archeology; ISET, an organization dedicated to solving climate, water and disaster problems in South Asia; and the advisory boards for Project REED
which builds libraries in Asia, Environmental Building News, and the Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Blum was the winner of the Sierra Club's Francis P. Farquhar Mountaineering Award for 1982.
On April 7, 2012, the American Alpine Club inducted Blum into its Hall of Mountaineering Excellence at an award ceremony in Golden, Colorado.
Quotes
"With a global and virtual expedition team, we are attempting challenging and important mountains and reaching for the summit of a healthier world to benefit us all."—Purpose Prize profile
"The health and environmental problem from such chemicals could be as threatening as climate change, but I believe it is a problem that can be solved relatively easily. It's a matter of informing the public – and political will."—Purpose Prize profile
"My new adventure in science and policy work is the most challenging and important of my life and I feel lucky to look out at the horizon and see endless rows of mountains to climb."—Reed 100th Anniversary Festschrift Volume
"In America, foods, drugs and pesticides are regulated, you may say they are not well enough regulated, but you really have to provide information because those are the things that go into our mouths. Other chemicals like flame retardants are not regulated, there are not really health requirements but they go into our bodies the same way." -Arlene Blum, as interviewed in Stink! Movie
Personal life
Blum lives and works in Berkeley, California. She has a daughter, Annalise Blum, a 2010 graduate of Stanford University in environmental engineering. In 2017 Annalise earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Tufts University.In March, 2023, Annalise was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science in the U.S. Department of the Interior.
External links
Arlene Blum official website
Green Science Policy Institute website
Purpose Prize Profile
Article about Arlene Blum in Reed College Magazine
Interview with Arlene Blum for Breaking Trail
Dashka Slater, "Arlene Blum's Crusade Against Household Toxins", The New York Times, September 9, 2012.
References
Reed College alumni
Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni
UC Berkeley College of Chemistry alumni
Living people
1945 births
American mountain climbers
American female climbers
Environmental scientists
American non-fiction environmental writers
Jewish American writers
Sportspeople from Berkeley, California
Writers from Berkeley, California
Activists from California
Sierra Club awardees
Members of the Society of Woman Geographers
American women scientists
American scientists
American women writers
21st-century American Jews
21st-century American women | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlene%20Blum |
The Firm is Malaysia's first corporate reality television programme produced by Popiah Pictures and ntv7. Hosted by Peter Pek and Chan Boon Yong, the show is directed by award-winning director Ng Ping Ho of Kopitiam fame. In The Firm, a group of professionals compete in an elimination-style competition to find the next corporate high-flyer.
The show attempts to separate the weak from the strong, the under-achievers from the over-achievers and the followers from the leaders. Each week, candidates compete in a series of tasks dealing with different disciplines in business that is imperative to the success of a corporate high-flier. Amongst others, these include branding, promotions, positioning and catering to target markets. The catch phrase used in the show is "You're terminated". The show premièred prime time on ntv7 and Astro channel 7 on 24 June 2007.
Although the show initially drew comparisons to Mark Burnett's The Apprentice, it became quite apparent that it is quite different in that there are two corporate leaders who lead each team and decide who gets eliminated when their team fails to win a challenge. In addition, in episode 7, both corporate leaders leave their jobs as mentors to the teams and a new CEO enters the picture.
The Firm has reached its second season, which premièred on ntv7 and Astro 107 on 2 August 2008.
Hosts/Judges
The Firm has two corporate leaders, and a CEO, who all judge the candidates at different stages:
Peter Pek: renowned brand guru, writer, columnist, editor, publisher, designer, creative director, public speaker, and head of Malaysia's largest branding agency, Mercatus+.
Chan Boon Yong: entrepreneur and founder of The Carat Club, a diamond retailer.
Tengku Zafrul Aziz: CEO of CIMB Investment Banking.
History
Season 1
Season one of the Firm premiered on Malaysian television on 24 June 2007, featuring ten aspiring entrepreneurs divided into two teams, Dynamic and Momentum, led by Pek and Chan respectively, vying for a top position in "the Firm", which turned out to be a job offer in Tune Money, among other prizes. Tengku Zafrul's identity remained undisclosed for the earlier half of the season until the remaining contestants merge in the run-up to the finale. The grand prize fell in the hands of Joel Neoh Eu-Jin, who is now known for pioneering "youth entrepreneurship".
Season 2
Season two premiered on 2 August 2008, in which fourteen aspiring entrepreneurs vie for the position of Assistant CEO in "The Firm", again divided into two teams – Equity and Asset, led by Pek and Chan respectively. The line up of contestants were:
1) Toh Joo Lee
2) Terrence Lee
3) Choi Kian You
4) Dian Azmi
5) Ain
6) Yuen Wai
7) Salasiah Abbas
8) Chris Lo
9) Boon Yew
10) Jennifer Eu
11) Masami
12) Paige
13) CA
14) Ridzuan
Azti Dian Fitri Azmi, a 31-year-old publications manager emerged the winner. She took home a cash prize worth $100,000 and a job contract to work for Tune Money.
References
Taib, Shuib (28 June 2007). Looking for the head honcho. New Straits Times. Retrieved 1 July 2007.
Chandran, Sheela (27 June 2007). You’re fired! – Watch how 10 contestants battle to scale the corporate ladder in Ntv7’s The Firm. The Star. Retrieved 27 June 2007.
Zaidi Isham Ismail (19 June 2007). ntv7 sees 600,000 viewers tuning in to 'The Firm'. Business Times. Retrieved 20 June 2007.
Sharifah Arfah (21 June 2007). Weekend Watch: Run-up to Merdeka. The New Straits Times Online. Retrieved 24 June 2007.
Sheela Chandran (27 August 2007). Victorious Joel. The Star. Retrieved 27 August 2007.
External links
ntv7's The Firm microsite
The Firm preview on YouTube
Discussion on every episode of The Firm
2007 Malaysian television series debuts
Malaysian reality television series
NTV7 original programming | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Firm%20%28Malaysian%20TV%20series%29 |
Radoszewo is a defunct PKP railway station in Radoszewo (Pomeranian Voivodeship), Poland.
Lines crossing the station
References
Radoszewo article at Polish Stations Database, URL accessed at 5 March 2006
Railway stations in Pomeranian Voivodeship
Disused railway stations in Pomeranian Voivodeship
Puck County | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radoszewo%20railway%20station |
Basilicon, or basilicum, is the name given to various ointments that were believed to have 'sovereign' virtues. One such example was an unguent composed of rosin, wax, pitch, and oil, which pre-modern surgeons used as a suppurative.
The German physician Wilhelm Fabry described the use of basilicon ointments in the treatment of burns. English physicians in the early nineteenth century reported their use in the prevention of gangrene.
See also
Balm
Bezoar
Note
References
History of pharmacy
Ointments | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilicon |
The Ford Shelby Cobra is a concept car that Ford unveiled at the 2004 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The Shelby Cobra concept is a roadster inspired by the original AC Cobra that AC Cars developed in 1961.
Development and design
Ford's Advanced Product Creation team designed and built the Shelby Cobra concept in five months. The project was led by Manfred Rumpel. Like several other Ford vehicles developed in the early 2000s (such as the GT40 concept, the GT and the fifth-generation Mustang), the Shelby Cobra concept is a modern interpretation of an older vehicle.
In the case of the Shelby Cobra, the design is reminiscent of the AC Cobra MkI. The first Cobra featured a large, high-performance Ford Windsor engine inside a small roadster that AC Cars had modified at Shelby's request. Likewise, the Shelby Cobra concept car is small and minimalist, eschewing conveniences found in most modern cars (such as air conditioning, a radio, anti-lock brakes, and even windshield wipers). In a press release to announce the debut of the concept car in 2004, Shelby echoed the aim of the design team: "That's the formula [...] It's a massive motor in a tiny, lightweight car."
Engine
The Shelby Cobra concept features an all-aluminum, V10 engine, displacing that produces at 6,750 rpm and of torque at 5,500 rpm. The engine redlines at 6,800 rpm, and Ford claims it is capable of reaching , though the car is reportedly electronically limited to only .
The double overhead cam cylinder heads and cylinders are fed by port fuel injection and racing-derived velocity stacks that are just visible within the hood scoop. For a low hood line, the throttles are a slide-plate design. The lubrication system is the dry-sump type, which relocates oil from underneath the engine to a remote tank.
Chassis
The chassis of the Shelby Cobra concept was based on an aluminum chassis used on the GT production car, and modified to suit the concept car's front-mid engine placement. In fact, many parts of the GT were adapted for use in the Cobra, such as the suspension, several components of the frame, and the mounting brackets for the transmission (which is placed in the rear on the Cobra). Despite sharing large portions of its chassis with the Ford GT, the Shelby Cobra concept is almost shorter overall and has a wheelbase shorter than the GT.
Body and interior
Although the Shelby Cobra concept was aimed to reflect the design of the AC Cobra, the concept is dimensionally very different from the original. However, the design includes many common external features, such as a large grille opening, side vents, and large wheel arches. In line with Carroll Shelby's designs, the concept has a very minimalist look, which is continued in the interior. The concept omits many features common in modern cars, such as air conditioning and a radio. The placement of the transmission in the rear allowed for the driver and passenger seats to be placed closer together, adding to the compactness of the Cobra.
The car appears in the 2005 film XXX: State of the Union
See also
AC Cobra
Carroll Shelby
Ford Motor Company
References
Shelby Cobra Concept
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Shelby vehicles | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford%20Shelby%20Cobra%20Concept |
The Castagna Imperial Landaulet is a four-wheel drive luxury sports coupe by the Carrozzeria Castagna design firm, now known for their MINI concepts and conversions and known in the past for the Isotta Fraschini.
The Castagna Imperial Landaulet was shown at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show as a concept car and was inspired by a model invented by Castagna in the Thirties. The car is in height and features 'scissor doors' with no central column with a running board that acts as a footrest.
External links
Concept cars
Cars of Italy | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castagna%20Imperial%20Landaulet |
Mamani is the debut studio album by German recording artist Joy Denalane. It was released by Four Music in association with Columbia Records on June 3, 2002 in German-speaking Europe. The album was produced by Max Herre, while additional production was provided by Timmy W., Don Phillipe, Franc Kuruc and Tom Krüger. The album peaked at #8 on the German album chart, selling over 300,000 copies. Altogether Mamani spawned six singles: "Sag's Mir", "Geh Jetzt", "Was Auch Immer", "Im Ghetto von Soweto", "Kinderlied" and "Höchste Zeit".
Track listing
Personnel
Dan Abitol – violin
Odile Biard – violin
Felix Borel – violin
Minu Constantin – vocal assistance
Ian Cumming – trombone
Fola Dada – vocal assistance
Kathrin Distler – cello
Ross Feltus – photography
Andreas Fischer – viola
Klaus Graf – saxophone
Daniel Gottschalk – photography
Max Herre – executive producer, producer
Denise Hill – vocal assistance
Michael Kedaisch – marimba
Cherie Kedida – vocal assistance
Franc Kuruc – guitar, producer
Tom Krüger – bass, producer, mixing, mastering
Dalma Lima – percussion
Chiwoniso Maraire – mbira
Klaus Marquardt – violin
Stephanos Notopoulos – photography
Claudia Pfister – violin
Don Phillipe – wurlitzer, producer, mixing
Raphael Sacha – viola
Samir – vocal assistance
Christoph Sauer – bass
Violina Sauleva – viola
Lillo Scrimali – piano, organ, synthesizer
Tim Ströble – cello
Sebastian Studinitzky – horn
Felix Thomas – vocal assistance
Myriam Trück – violin
Matthias Trück – cello
Tommy W. – drums, producer, mixing
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
External links
JoyDenalane.com – official site
2002 debut albums
Joy Denalane albums | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamani%20%28album%29 |
The Meers Brook is a stream in Sheffield, England and one of the main tributaries of the River Sheaf.
The Meers Brook originates in Gleadless and flows downhill through Gleadless Valley and Meersbrook then, culverted, continues underneath Heeley to pour into the River Sheaf near Saxon Road and Clyde Road in Lowfield.
Course
The river starts at a spring to the west of Gleadless Townend, close to some allotment gardens, and heads in a west-north-westerly direction, passing through Herdings Wood to the north of Herdings, which is part of the Gleadless Valley area of Sheffield. In the woods it is joined by another small stream. To the south of Rollestone, it is joined by a stream which rises in Hemsworth, and flows northwards through wooded terrain, which joins onto Rollestone Wood. After passing under Blackstock Road, it is joined by another stream, which rises in Buck Wood, Newfield Green, and flows in a south-westerly direction. A series of streams rise in Leeshall Wood, and combine before joining Meers Brook near the Rollestone recycling centre. The river used to flow around the northern edge of the recycling site and across open land bordered on the northern side by High Bank Wood, and to the south by Car Wood, but it has been culverted in this area.
Near the end of the culvert, it is joined by a stream which rises near Norton Woodseats sports ground, from where it flows northwards. The stream flows under Cat Lane to join Meers Brook, and then both flow under Cat Lane again, along the northern edge of Meersbrook allotment gardens, and under Carfield Lane. There is then a short section where it forms the boundary between gardens on Northcode Avenue and Meersbrook Road, before it disappears into a culvert where Northcode Avenue, Meersbrook Road and Albert Road meet. Prior to the culvert being built, it ran along the bottom of gardens on Albert Road, passed under Brooklyn Road, passed the north end of Molloy Street, and then flowed around Joseph Tyzack's saw works. The building dates from the 1880s and was constructed of red bricks, although modifications were made in the 20th century. Tyzack made saws there until the mid-20th century, after which the works, offices and salesroom were reused as workshops. The building is grade II listed. The river marked the end of Bradbury Street and Arlington Road, and then passed under houses on London Road, some railway sidings serving a goods depot, and the main line into Sheffield railway station, before it joined the Sheaf near Saxon Road.
History
Historically the stream formed part of the boundary between the ancient kingdoms of Northumbria and Mercia. Later and until the beginning of the 20th century the stream formed the boundary between Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
In 1957, the section from Albert Road to the railway culvert was enclosed in a culvert. The scheme was planned by the city engineer, H Foster, and was designed to reduce flooding of homes in Heeley and Meersbrook, and to carry additional water away from new housing in the Gleadless Valley. The culvert was about long, and although it broadly followed the existing line of the river, the bends were ironed out where possible, providing a much straighter course. At the start, it ran through concrete pipes which were in diameter, but then ran through rectangular castings of various sizes. As part of the work, the original culvert under Chesterfield Road and the railway was strengthened. The drop in level of the river bed between the two ends of the culvert was handled by constructing several staircases, down which the water flowed. The culvert was designed to take a maximum flow of per minute.
Water quality
The Environment Agency measure water quality of the river systems in England. Each is given an overall ecological status, which may be one of five levels: high, good, moderate, poor and bad. There are several components that are used to determine this, including biological status, which looks at the quantity and varieties of invertebrates, angiosperms and fish. Chemical status, which compares the concentrations of various chemicals against known safe concentrations, is rated good or fail.
The Environment Agency do not publish separate data for Meers Brook, but the river is included as part of the River Sheaf data. Water quality was as follows in 2019.
The river is only rated moderate for ecological status due to the fact that the channel has been heavily modified by human activity. Like many rivers in the UK, the chemical status changed from good to fail in 2019, due to the presence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), perfluorooctane sulphonate (PFOS) and mercury compounds, none of which had previously been included in the assessment.
Bibliography
References
Rivers of Sheffield
fr:Meersbrook | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meers%20Brook |
The black falcon (Falco subniger) is a medium-large falcon that is endemic to Australia. It can be found in all mainland states and territories and yet is regarded as Australia's most under-studied falcon.
Description
The information in this section is based on recent descriptions by several authors (notably, Debus & Davies 2012, Debus & Olsen 2011, Morcombe 2002 and Birds in Backyards n.d.).
Size (adult, beak to tail): 45 – 56 cm (average 50 cm), tail makes up about half the length. Note: Females are larger than males - this is a form of sexual dimorphism.
Average weight: 833 g (female) 582 g (male).
Wing span: 95 –115 cm.
Colouration is uniform dark brown to sooty black; juveniles are generally darker than adults; underwing feathers are two-tone (flight feathers slightly paler); adults may have an evident dark stripe below the eye. Occasionally the birds may have a white chin, spots on underwing coverts or bars on undertail coverts. Cere, eye ring and feet are pale grey (or pale blue-grey); eye is dark brown and beak tip is black. Talons are black. Chick is white down.
The falcon's body is streamlined with a relatively long tail and slim build. Wings are long and pointed tapering toward wing tip.
Notes on identification
When attempting to identify a flying raptor Debus & Davies recommend concentrating on the bird's silhouette (including shape of wings and proportions), flight style and vocalisations, rather than on details of colouration.
Australian falcons can be differentiated from hawks by their toothed upper mandible (with a corresponding notch in their lower mandible) and by their long pointed wings.
Brown falcons (Falco berigora) are a common and widespread species in Australia, and they are the most likely to be confused with the black falcon (particularly brown falcon juveniles and black morphs). In fact, Debus & Olsen suggest many observations and behaviour of brown falcons have mistakenly been attributed to the black falcon, due to incorrect identification. The two species differ in the relative length of exposed tarsi (the lower, visible half of the bird's leg) compared with thigh feathers, flight style, wing attitude, and bold underwing barring and tail barring (which appear on the brown falcon only).
Taxonomy
The black falcon belongs to the family Falconidae, as do the other three falcon species which are found in Australia, the brown falcon, grey falcon (Falco hypoleucos) and peregrine falcon (F. peregrinus).
Genetic analysis has revealed that the black falcon may be an early offshoot of the Old World hierofalcons - such as the saker falcon (F. cherrug) and laggar falcon (F. jugger).
Population and threat status
The black falcon is listed by the IUCN as least concern. It is generally considered scarce, uncommon and nomadic but has at least one stronghold in inland Queensland. It is listed as Vulnerable in NSW and Victoria.
In 2009 BirdLife International estimated the black falcon's population as between 670 and 6700 mature individuals, with a stable population trend.
Distribution and habitat
The black falcon is widely distributed across mainland Australia, except densely forested areas. The species is only occasionally seen in the southern interior of WA and is sparse in coastal areas of south eastern Australia. BirdLife International also lists occasional, non-breeding vagrants to New Zealand.
Total distribution area has been estimated at 5,910,000 km2.
The black falcon's habitat is usually in the arid and semi arid zones. It is usually found near watercourses or utilizing patches of isolated trees. It hunts over open wooded grasslands, saltbush plains, bluebush plains and other low vegetation. In arid areas it will hunt over wetlands or near artificial or temporary water bodies – areas which tend to attract the most abundant birdlife.
Behaviour and ecology
The black falcon is known to both harass and be harassed by other bird species, including raptors and corvids. It may be found resting on power poles during the day but will not sit on wires.
Flight and hunting style
The falcon's flight has been described as variable. Generally it flies with relaxed ‘crow-like’ wingbeats with occasional soaring. It also flies with a stiffer, shorter wingbeat. It glides and soars with slightly drooped or sometimes horizontal wings, carpals forward (wings are stretched out straight when gliding). Tail is normally folded (except when soaring, when it is fanned with notched corners). It often soars for long periods without flapping and catches prey in the air or on the ground. In pursuit of prey it uses powerful, rapid wingbeats. While resting the bird's wing tips are shorter than the tail and legs appear short.
The species usually hunts alone but has also been observed hunting cooperatively in pairs and occasionally in larger numbers, when prey is abundant (specifically, when stubble fires yield an abundant prey source. Twelve birds were seen at one such fire near Gundagai, NSW.
They have often been observed using contour hunting (over treetops), surprising and taking birds on the wing. They will sometimes tail chase other birds over long distances, and less often engage in a Peregrine-like vertical stoop when hunting. The species preys upon and is sometimes the prey of other raptors.
Diet
The black falcon's diet primarily consists of bird species, from finch to cockatoo size but they have also been observed feeding on small mammals (i.e. rabbits, mice and rats), insects and carrion. Avian prey species include:
various pigeons (including crested pigeon Ocyphaps lophotes and the feral rock dove Columba livia)
Australian pipit (Anthus australis)
Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)
Australian ringneck (Barnardius zonarius)
Black-faced Cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae)
Blue bonnet (Northiella haematogaster)
Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)
Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
Eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius)
Fairy martin (Petrochelidon ariel)
Galah (Eolophus roseicapillus)
Grey Teal (Anas gracilis)
Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
Horsfield's bush lark (Mirafra javanica)
Little buttonquail (Turnix velox)
Little corella (Cacatua sanguinea)
Musk lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna)
Stubble quail (Coturnix pectoralis)
Zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata)
Debus & Zuccon also observed the black falcon hunting turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) and apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea), but on these occasions the attacks were unsuccessful.
Breeding
Laying time: between May and November (usually July to September). Clutch size: 1 - 5 (usually 3 or 4). Egg size: 42x32 mm. Incubation: approximately 34 days (by female, possibly by male for short periods). Nestling period: 5.5 – 7 weeks. Life span: at least 12 years in the wild, and 20 years in captivity.
The black falcon nests in living or dead trees, using the stick nests of corvids or other raptors. It may take over nests occupied by other birds. It appears there may be interspecific competition for nest sites between the black falcon and other raptors and corvids. Nest sites may be a limiting factor for black falcons, specifically where there has large-scale vegetation clearing, such as occurred in the sheep-wheat belt of NSW.
During breeding season males perform courtship displays such as horizontal figure eights around the nest. The male bring food to the female during incubation and brooding. During the later nestling period both sexes may forage to feed the young.
Post-fledging behaviour and development of young falcons appears to be very similar to that of the peregrine falcon, and includes spending time with siblings and parents, and practicing hunting, territorial and courtship behaviours.
Vocalisations
The most common call is similar to the 'cackle' of the peregrine falcon but is slower and deeper – . The guttural call is shorter and more rapid when being attacked or when intruders are nearby – . Some authors suggest the bird screams when attacking prey but this attribution could be a result of misidentifications of brown falcons, with other authors contesting that the birds are generally silent during attack. The male also makes a sharp, rather high-pitched or during courtship displays, and the female has a whine or wail when begging for food or copulating.
Home range, dispersal
The species’ home range is undetermined, but likely to be greater than 100 km2. The species appears to be wide-ranging in the non-breeding season, but is also known to stay in regular non-breeding territories for lengthy periods.
Threats and management
Declining numbers of black falcons is a growing concern, with two states (Victoria and New South Wales) already having listed the species as vulnerable. Several authors have pointed out that population and other ecological data on the species is deficient, and addressing this issue should be a major priority for managers in the future.
The primary threats to the species are all anthropogenic. These include clearing of habitat, degradation of habitat by over grazing, collision with vehicles and shooting. Clearing of big, old trees and breeding sites in riparian areas is of particular concern.
The species also faces competition from corvids and other raptors over nest sites and possibly prey. Disturbance of nest sites and harassment by other birds (including cockatoos) also appears to impact the falcon's breeding success.
Recommendations for ongoing management include monitoring of populations and further research into its biology and ecology. The Office of Environment and Heritage (NSW Government) has identified eight priority actions that aim to help recover the species. These include: protecting and monitoring known nest sites; protecting old stick nests that could make suitable breeding sites for the species; protecting and recruiting large old trees; engaging landholders in the management of habitat; expanding habitat (particularly along riparian areas); research into dietary requirements and awareness raising. Victoria does not appear to have a recovery plan in place for the black falcon.
References
External links
Atlas of Living Australia - Falco subniger
black falcon
Endemic birds of Australia
Diurnal raptors of Australia
black falcon
black falcon | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black%20falcon |
Sophie Rostopchine, Countess of Ségur, born Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina (; 1 August 1799 in Saint Petersburg – 8 February 1874 in Paris), was a French writer of Russian birth and origin. She is best known today for her novel Les Malheurs de Sophie (Sophie's misfortunes), intended for children.
Life
Her father Count Fyodor Rostopchin was lieutenant-general and, later, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Russia. In 1812, he was governor of Moscow during the invasion of the Grande Armée under Napoleon I of France. While facts concerning the origin of the great fire of Moscow are disputed by historians, Sophie Rostopchine's father has been said by some to have organized (despite opposition from the wealthy property-owners in the city) the great fire which forced Napoleon to make a disastrous retreat.
In 1814 the Rostopchine family left Imperial Russia for exile, going first to the Duchy of Warsaw, then to the German Confederation and the Italian peninsula and finally in 1817 to France under the Bourbon Restoration. In France, the father established a salon, and his wife and daughter converted to Roman Catholicism from Russian Orthodoxy.
It was in her father's salon that Sophie Rostopchine met Eugène Henri Raymond, Count of Ségur (Fresnes, Seine-et-Marne on 12 February 1798 – Château de Méry-sur-Oise 15 July 1869), whom she married on 13/14 July 1819. The marriage was largely an unhappy one: her husband was flighty, distant and poor (until being made a Peer of France in 1830), and his infrequent conjugal visits to their château des Nouettes (near L'Aigle, Orne) produced eight children, including Nathalie de Ségur and the father of the historian Pierre de Ségur (Eugène de Ségur is said to have called his wife "la mère Gigogne", or "Mother Gigogne" in reference to a theatre character of 1602, an enormous woman out of whose skirts a crowd of children appeared).
The Comtesse de Ségur wrote her first novel at the age of 58.
Novels
The novels of the Countess of Ségur were published from 1857 to 1872 in the "Bibliothèque rose illustrée" by the publishing house Hachette. They were collected together in 1990 under the title Œuvres de la comtesse de Ségur in the collection "Bouquins" (publisher: Robert Laffont).
Un bon petit diable
Les Malheurs de Sophie
Diloy le chemineau
Mémoires d'un âne
Jean qui grogne et Jean qui rit
Le Mauvais Génie
François le bossu
Les Caprices de Gizelle
Pauvre Blaise
La Fortune de Gaspard
Quel amour d'enfant !
Les Petites Filles modèles
La sœur de Gribouille
Blondine
Après la pluie, le beau temps
Les Vacances
L'auberge de l'Ange Gardien
Le général Dourakine
References
Tributes
On 1 August 2014, Google celebrated Comtesse de Ségur's 215th Birthday with a doodle.
External links
Life and works of the comtesse de Ségur (in French)
Link label Sophie Heywood, Catholicism and Children's Literature: the comtesse de Ségur (1799–1874), Manchester University Press, 2011
1799 births
1874 deaths
Converts to Roman Catholicism
Converts to Roman Catholicism from Eastern Orthodoxy
Writers from Saint Petersburg
Counts of Ségur
Countesses of the Russian Empire
French countesses
Emigrants from the Russian Empire to France
French children's writers
French people of Russian descent
Roman Catholic writers
Russian Roman Catholics
Former Russian Orthodox Christians
Women writers from the Russian Empire
French women children's writers
Russian women children's writers
19th-century French women writers
19th-century women writers from the Russian Empire
19th-century novelists from the Russian Empire
19th-century French novelists
Russian women novelists
French women novelists
Russian people of Tatar descent | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countess%20of%20S%C3%A9gur |
Kłanino is a no longer operational PKP railway station in Kłanino (Pomeranian Voivodeship), Poland.
Lines crossing the station
References
Kłanino article at Polish Stations Database, URL accessed at 5 March 2006
Railway stations in Pomeranian Voivodeship
Disused railway stations in Pomeranian Voivodeship
Puck County | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%82anino%20railway%20station |
Angel is a novel by the English novelist Elizabeth Taylor first published in 1957.
It tells the life story of Angelica ("Angel") Deverell from her adolescence and first attempts at writing, through the course of her career as a successful writer of sensational romances, into her decline, old age and death. Although she finds fame and wealth and marries the love of her life, Angel is condemned to a life of isolation and disappointment: critics regard her work as absurd and her closest relationships—with her publisher, her husband, and her sister-in-law—are doomed by the inability of others to conform to her unrealistic view of life. Although Angel is in the main portrayed as a grotesque eccentric, she is frequently made to seem pathetic, if not tragic.
Angel is a fictional representation of the kind of temporarily popular writer of romances such as Marie Corelli, Ouida, or Ethel M. Dell. Matthew Walther argues that "the book is not really a roman à clef so much as it is a kind of horrifying anti-memoir, Taylor’s sounding of her own experience and dredging up her worst fears as a young female writer: mawkishness, philistinism, naïveté, stupidity, solipsism."
Angel was reprinted by Virago Press in 1984 with a new introduction by Paul Bailey.
Angel was the February 2012 Classics Book Club Selection at The New York Review of Books. It was published in the NYRB Classics series on February 14, 2012, with an introduction by Hilary Mantel.
Plot
Angel Deverell is an imaginative 15 year old girl who longs for a luxurious life despite being born to a simple mother who runs a shop and having an aunt who works in service. After her mother discovers Angel has been telling stories about secretly being an heiress, Angel decides to weave her fantasies into novel form. Much to her mother's distress she abandons school and devotes herself to writing. After finishing her first novel, Lady Irania, Angel sends it haphazardly to publishers. She is at last given an offer to publish it by Gilbright & Brace though the two publishers are divided. Brace believes the novel is overwritten dreck while Gilbert agrees but believes they can make money off of it. They are surprised when they finally meet the teenage Angel, but Theo Gilbright finds himself charmed by Angel and her total lack of irony about her work.
Angel's novel is published and becomes a sensation and best seller though she is shocked to find herself viciously savaged by reviewers. Determined to prove them wrong she immediately starts writing a new novel.
By the time Angel is in her early 20s she has achieved massive financial success through critical praise eludes her. She has her mother retire and moves them to the genteel countryside, a move which causes their parent-child relationship to be inverted as Mrs. Deverell becomes afraid of incurring her daughter's wrath. Angel begins to feel something is missing in her life and longs to fall in love. Shortly after she invites Lord Norley, a local patron, to tea and meets his niece and nephew, Nora Howe-Nevinson, a poet and fan who worships Angel, and Esmé Howe-Nevinson, an amateur painter. Despite their brief meeting Angel decides she is in love with Esmé and is disappointed when he fails to contact her again. In order to entrap Esmé, Angel mentions Nora in an interview as an inspiration to her work. Some months later, after her mother has died, Nora comes to pay her respects to Angel. She moves in as a companion for Angel, but nevertheless fails to materialize her brother.
When Angel is 30 she at last learns that Esmé, after years spent abroad in disgrace, has moved to London. She moves there temporarily and commissions him to paint a portrait of her. Despite Angel's wilfulness and vanity, Esmé correctly guesses that she is quite lonely. In contrast to her tendency towards opulence he paints Angel realistically. At the end of the summer he visits Angel at her country home. Together they visit Paradise House, the old mansion where Angel's aunt Lottie used to work and which spurred Angel's fantasies. Angel decides to buy the house and Esmé confesses his love for her. The two marry.
Though Angel fails to realize it, their marriage does not have an auspicious start. Near the beginning of World War I Esmé decides to enlist, much to Angel's disapproval. She begins writing anti-war screeds and for the first time her books begin to fail, landing her in financial difficulties. On a trip to London, Nora discovers that Esmé is back on leave but is having an affair which she keeps a secret from Angel. By 1918 Esmé, wounded in the war, returns to Angel and Paradise House, now deeply dispirited and unable to paint. He begins to gamble and falls deeply into debt. In order to save him Angel writes another fantasy novel which is successful. His marriage to Angel is cut short when he accidentally drowns.
Angel and Nora continue to live together in Paradise House, though Angel is unable to write and her books fall out of print. Angel and Nora fall into poverty and obscurity. Shortly after Nora's uncle, Lord Norley dies leaving her an heiress, Angel dies as well. Nora discovers a will written by Angel in which Nora receives her entire fortune. However, nothing is left and Nora resolves to leave Paradise House and let it fall into disuse.
Adaptation
In 2007, Angel was turned into a movie by French director François Ozon.
Notes
External links and further reading
New York Times book review
1957 British novels
Novels by Elizabeth Taylor
Novels about writers
British novels adapted into films
NYRB Classics
Peter Davies books | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel%20%28novel%29 |
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