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Picasso moved to Paris in 1901 but where was he born?

The Life of Picasso at Picasso.com Links Life Pablo Ruiz Picasso (b. 1881, d. 1973) is probably the most important figure in 20th Century art. Time magazine art critic Robert Hughes once said that "To say that Pablo Picasso dominated Western art in the 20th century is, by now, the merest commonplace. Before his 50th birthday, the little Spaniard from Malaga had become the very prototype of the modern artist as public figure. No painter before him had had a mass audience in his own lifetime." He was born October 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain and by the time he died in France in April of 1973, had created a staggering 22.000 works of art in a variety of mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, mosaics, stage design and graphic arts. As critic Hughes notes, "There was scarcely a 20th century movement that he didn't inspire, contribute to or--in the case of Cubism , which, in one of art history's great collaborations, he co-invented with Georges Braque--beget." Quite simply, as well as being a force of culture, Picasso was also a force of nature. Early Life and Work A precocious draftsman, Picasso was admitted to the advanced classes at the Royal Academy of Art in Barcelona at 15. After 1900 he spent much time in Paris, remaining there from 1904 to 1947, when he moved to the South of France. His power is revealed in his very early works, some of which were influenced by Toulouse-Lautrec (such as Old Woman, 1901; Philadelphia Mus. of Art). Picasso's artistic production is usually described in terms of a series of overlapping periods. In his "Blue Period" 1901-4 he depicted the world of the poor. Predominantly in tones of blue, these melancholy paintings (such as The Old Guitarist, 1903; Art Inst. of Chicago) are among the most popular art works of the century. Canvases from Picasso's "Rose Period" 1905-06 are characterized by a lighter palette and greater lyricism, with subject matter often drawn from circus life. Picasso's Parisian studio attracted the major figures of the avant-garde at this time, including Matisse , Braque , Apollinaire , and Gertrude Stein. He had already produced numerous engravings of great power and began his work in sculpture during these years.       Cubism In 1907 Picasso painted Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (Mus. of Modern Art, New York City), a radical departure from the artistic ideas of the preceding ages and now considered the most significant work in the development toward cubism and modern abstraction (see modern art). The influence of Cézanne and of African sculpture is apparent in its fragmented forms and unprecedented distortions. The painting heralded the first phase of cubism, called analytic cubism. This severe, intellectual style was conceived and developed by Picasso, Braque, and Gris c.1909-12. Picasso's Female Nude (1910-11; Philadelphia Mus. of Art) is a representative painting and his Woman's Head (1909; Mus. of Modern Art, New York City) a representative sculpture of this style.     In the synthetic phase of cubism (after 1912) his forms became larger and more representational, and flat, bright decorative patterns replaced the earlier, more austere compositions. The Three Musicians (1921; Mus. of Modern Art, New York City) exemplifies this style. Picasso's cubist works established firmly that the work of art may exist as a significant object beyond any attempt to represent reality. During both periods of cubism experiments by Picasso and others resulted in several new techniques, including collage and papier collé.       Other Stylistic Innovations Picasso's enormous energy and fecundity was manifested by another development. In the 1920s he drew heavily on classical themes and produced magnificent monumental nudes and monsters that were reminiscent of antiquity and rendered with a certain anguished irony. These works appeared simultaneously with synthetic cubist paintings. Picasso was for a time saluted as a forerunner of Surrealism , but his intellectual approach was basically

Which US President went to the same London university as Mick Jagger?

London Universities With Celebrity Students | Spotahome Blog London Universities With Celebrity Students April 29, 2016 Did you share your university with a celebrity? It is highly likely that a celebrity has walked the halls of your university. You may have even used the same desk as your idol. Find out if a celebrity attended YOUR university! London is home to some of the best universities in the world. It is therefore no surprise that several celebrities once chose this location as their place of study.  Spotahome has selected our favourite celebrities who went to a university in London… …Mick Jagger 1943 – Present Celebrity Musician & LSE Student Mick Jagger, otherwise known as the front-man of the Rolling Stones, studied Business at London School of Economics during the 1960s. Somewhat predictably, he dropped out in 1963 to pursue one of the most successful music careers in the history of Rock’n’Roll! …David Attenborough 1926 – Present Nature Documentarist & LSE Student Sir David Attenborough is the nation’s favourite documentary-making celebrity. His soothing voice and exquisitely-captured nature footage has attracted a large following of fans throughout the world.  Attenborough reportedly studied Anthropology at the London School of Economics in 1964, but packed it in for a post as the Director of BBC2. …John F Kennedy   1917 – 1963 Former US President  & LSE Student This may be news for some, but John F Kennedy attended the London School of Economics in 1935. Before returning to the USA, America’s former President apparently attended LSE  to pursue a General course and is arguably one of the university’s most surprising celebrities. …Mahatma Gandhi 1869 – 1948 Leader of Indian Independence & UCL Student Unbeknownst to many, Mahatma Gandhi supposedly studied Law at University College London  before returning to India where he enabled his country to achieve independence. Gandhi is remembered as an activist whose policy of nonviolence influenced many leaders of the civil rights movement. …Vivienne Westwood 1941 – Present Fashion Designer & Student at Middlesex, Westminster & Goldsmith Universities Often praised for merging politics with punk and new wave fashion, Vivienne Westwood is renowned for being one of the most influential celebrity fashion designers of all time. Before launching her fruitful career, Westwood studied at Middlesex University , The University of Westminster and Goldsmiths University . …Nelson Mandela 1918 – 2013 Anti-Apartheid Activist & University of London Student He is not a celebrity in the traditional sense, but Nelson Mandela’s name is among those who studied at the University of London. His path at this institution was certainly unconventional as he studied Law as a distance student during his 27-years of imprisonment. …Gael Garcia Bernal 1978 – Present Actor, Director & Central School of Speech and Drama Graduate Have you seen The Motorcycle Diaries? If so, you may be aware of Gael Garcia Bernal. The Mexican actor/film director graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London – he was the first Mexican to ever attend this institution. …Sir Elton John 1947 – Present Musician & Former Royal Academy of Music Student Before becoming a celebrity musician in the late 1960s, Elton John honed his musical technique at the Royal Academy of Music.  The singer values the inspirational training he received at this institution during his teenage years. …Kit Harington 1986 – Present Actor & Central School of Speech and Drama Student Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably familiar with this Game of Thrones celebrity. Kit Harington is the British heartthrob who made Jon Snow a household name. Before landing a role on the 2nd highest IMDB rated TV series after Breaking Bad, Kit Harington attended the Central School of Speech and Drama  in London. …Virginia Woolf 1882 – 1941 Author & Kings College London Graduate Virginia Woolf was a prominent english modernist writer who is highly respected in literary circles. Woolf attended  Kings College London  between 1897 and 1902 an

Who published the General Theory of Relativity in 1915?

Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity is published | World History Project 1915 Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity is published On the recommendation of Italian mathematician Tullio Levi-Civita, Einstein began exploring the usefulness of general covariance (essentially the use of tensors) for his gravitational theory. For a while Einstein thought that there were problems with the approach, but he later returned to it and, by late 1915, had published his general theory of relativity in the form in which it is used today.[48] This theory explains gravitation as distortion of the structure of spacetime by matter, affecting the inertial motion of other matter. During World War I, the work of Central Powers scientists was available only to Central Powers academics, for national security reasons. Some of Einstein’s work did reach the United Kingdom and the United States through the efforts of the Austrian Paul Ehrenfest and physicists in the Netherlands, especially 1902 Nobel Prize-winner Hendrik Lorentz and Willem de Sitter of Leiden University. Source: Wikipedia Added by: Kevin Rogers Eleven years after On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies, Einstein published his second groundbreaking work on General Relativity, which continues and expands the original theory. A preeminent feature of General Relativity is its view of gravitation. Einstein held that the forces of acceleration and gravity are equivalent. Again, the single premise that General Relativity is based on is surprisingly simple. It states that all physical laws can be formulated so as to be valid for any observer, regardless of the observer's motion. Consequently, due to the equivalence of acceleration and gravitation, in an accelerated reference frame, observations are equivalent to those in a uniform gravitational field. This led Einstein to redefine the concept of space itself. In contrast to the Euclidean space in which Newton’s laws apply, he proposed that space itself might be curved. The curvature of space, or better spacetime, is due to massive objects in it, such as the sun, which warp space around their gravitational centre. In such a space, the motion of objects can be described in terms of geometry rather than in terms of external forces. For example, a planet orbiting the Sun can be thought of as moving along a "straight" trajectory in a curved space that is bent around the Sun. On the following pages we will examine spacetime and other fascinating aspects of Relativity in some detail and see how Relativity leads us to new insights about the structure and the creation of the universe. Source: The Big View Added by: Kevin Rogers In 1907, Einstein said that when he "was sitting in a chair in the patent office at Bern when all of a sudden a thought occurred to me: 'If a person falls freely he will not feel his own weight.' I was startled. This simple thought ... impelled me toward a theory of gravitation. ..." This was the fundamental principle for his General Theory of Relativity, which was published in 1916. Its foundation is that the laws of nature in an accelerating frame are equivalent to the laws of a gravitational field. This is known as the Equivalence Principle. In 1915, Einstein proposed a new theory of gravity, which is now called the General Theory of Relativity: In 1666, Sir Isaac Newton had proposed a theory of gravity called Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation. Newton's Law had worked very well, but there were slight discrepancies between what was observed and what was mathematically predicted. An example is that Newton's theory cannot explain Mercury's peculiar rosette-shaped elliptical orbit. However, Einstein's General Relativity can. General Relativity describes gravity as a warping of space itself, not as a force. Einstein pictured space as a three-dimensional version of a thin rubber sheet. If you put a heavy object on the sheet, it makes a dent, and therefore an object's path would be affected by that dent. So, planets orbit the sun because the space around the sun is curved in the 2-D equivalent of a funnel o

In 1968 the Oscars were postponed for 48 hours because of whose death?

Sidney Poitier Shop by Color!   “It has been a long journey to this moment,” Sidney Poitier said on the night of April 14, 1964 when clasping the Oscar he had just won as best actor for Lilies of the Field, the first time that an African-American had been honored for a starring role. Thirty-eight years later, he returned to the podium to accept an honorary Oscar in recognition “of his Remarkable Accomplishments as an Artist and as a Human Being.” The color line would be crossed more dramatically than ever that year when Denzel Washington became the first African-American since Poitier to be named best actor, and Halle Barry made history as the first black female to win in the leading actress category. In his speech, Poitier explained how he “arrived in Hollywood at the age of twenty-two in a time different than today’s, a time in which the odds against my standing here tonight fifty-three years later would not have fallen in my favor. Back then, no route had been established for where I was hoping to go, no pathway left in evidence for me to trace, no custom for me to follow.”   It was Poitier who established the route that Washington and Barry followed to success, and yet it was never his ambition to be an actor. As he told CNN’s Larry King in 2008, “I became an actor to prove a point.”             It was on February 20, 1927 while his Bahamian parents were visiting Miami, Florida that Sidney Poitier was born. Less than three pounds at birth, he was not expected to survive and his father had a coffin prepared for his burial. A soothsayer told his mother that he would not only survive, but one day "walk with kings.” He lived and grew up with six siblings on Cat Island where his family owned a tomato farm.   “It was magical,” he told NPR in 2009. “There was no transportation unless you had a donkey or a horse. No automobiles, no electric lights, no running water.” There weren’t any mirrors either, and the first time he saw the face that was destined for fame was in the reflection on the water.   “The water was never quite still, so that I would look and what I would see is a distorted face. Every time I moved, it would move, and that’s how I got to be introduced to my shadow. And my shadow and I became very good friends. We would race down the beach against each other, and the winner was always determined by the position of the sun. I remember dancing. I did all kinds of things with my shadow.” Laughing at the memory, he said, “I’m glad psychiatry wasn’t around then. They probably would have put me away.”   Still, it wasn’t the Garden of Eden. “My mother dressed me in flour sacks because she couldn’t afford clothing,” he told writer Aljean Harmetz. His father “had no power, no influence except with his children. I saw the humiliation of a well-intended, hard-working honest man categorized as a surplus entity.”   When he was 10, the family moved to Nassau and it was there that his imagination was touched by the magic of movies. With some companions, he attended a Western and had “the biggest shock I would ever have.” He was “absolutely fascinated,” and went back to the theater after his friends had gone home to wait at the exit where, he believed, all the people and animals he had seen on screen would come out.   Opportunities for work were scarce in Nassau, and after a friend had been sent to reform school for stealing a bicycle, Poitier’s father was concerned that a similar fate might befall his son. At the age of 15, he was sent to Florida where his older brother, Cyril, had settled down with a wife and children.    It was in the Sunshine State that Poitier first experienced racism. On Cat Island, he recalled to Oprah Winfrey, “There were two whites on our island. One was a doctor, another a shopkeeper’s daughter. And it never dawned on me that they were

Who replaced Mary Robinson as president of Ireland in 1997?

Ireland, Republic of: History Ireland, Republic of History After the establishment by treaty with Great Britain of the Irish Free State (Jan., 1922), civil war broke out between supporters of the treaty and opponents, who refused to accept the partition of Ireland and the retention of any ties with Britain. The antitreaty forces, embodied in the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and led by Eamon De Valera , were defeated, although the IRA continued as a secret terrorist organization. William Cosgrave became the first prime minister. De Valera and his followers, the Fianna Fáil party, agreed to take the oath of allegiance to the British crown and entered the Dáil in 1927. In 1932, De Valera became prime minister, and under his administration a new constitution was promulgated (1937), establishing the sovereign nation of Ireland, or Eire, within the Commonwealth of Nations. De Valera's policies aimed at the political and economic independence and union of all of Ireland. The loyalty oath to the crown was abolished, and certain economic provisions of the 1921 treaty with England were repudiated, leading to an "economic war" (1932–38) with Britain. During World War II, Eire remained neutral and vigorously protested Allied military activity in Northern Ireland. The British were denied the use of Irish ports, and German and Japanese agents were allowed to operate in the country. Some 60,000 Irish citizens, however, volunteered to serve with the British armed forces, including some 7,000 who deserted from the Irish army. The people of Eire suffered relatively little hardship during the war and even profited from increased food exports. The postwar period brought a sharp rise in the cost of living and a decline in population, due in great part to steady emigration to Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and other countries. In 1948, Prime Minister Costello demanded total independence from Great Britain and reunification with the six counties of Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland was proclaimed on Apr. 18, 1949. The country withdrew from the Commonwealth and formally claimed jurisdiction over the Ulster counties. It was admitted to the United Nations in 1955. Nothing came of the claim to Ulster, and during the 1950s and 60s the republic and Northern Ireland improved their economic relations. The later decade also saw an all-time low in Irish population, 2.82 million in 1961. In the late 1960s the problem of Northern Ireland flared up again in bitter fighting between the Protestant majority and Catholic minority there, aggravated by the actions of the IRA, which was headquartered in the republic. In 1973, Erskine H. Childers succeeded De Valera as president of Ireland, and Liam Cosgrave , at the head of a Fine Gael–Labor coalition, replaced Jack Lynch , of Fianna Fáil, as prime minister. In the same year the republic joined the European Community (now the European Union ). Childers died in 1974 and was succeeded by Cearbhal O. Dalaigh. Lynch led Fianna Fáil back into office in 1977; in 1979 fellow party member Charles Haughey replaced Lynch as prime minister. In 1981 a Fine Gael–Labor coalition headed by Garret FitzGerald defeated Fianna Fáil on an economic platform. Although ousted in 1982, the coalition was governing again six months later. Beginning in the late 1970s the republic's political situation was more fluid than it had been; there were several general elections and a variety of party schisms. In 1987, Haughey again became prime minister. As unemployment soared, especially among young people, outmigration increased, reaching a peak of 44,000 in 1989. During the 1990s, the economy grew significantly, buoyed by EU subsidies and new foreign investment. By the end of the decade, unemployment was below the EU average, although pockets of poverty persisted. In late 1994, after the IRA and Protestant militias agreed to a cease-fire, efforts were begun to negotiate a settlement of the the Northern Ireland issue. Despite some setbacks, agreements were reached in Apr., 1998, and approved by voters in both the Irish Republic and Nort

What breed of dog was Barry Manilow's Bagel?

The Beagle-Bagels Barry Manilow Fan Club THANKS to ALL of our club members for being a part of the magic and fun! Mani-love, The Beagle-Bagels "They're 'Copabananas' for Barry 'Even Now,' after 31 years, Sterling Heights-based Manilow fan club still strong" by Debra Kaszubski, Contributing Writer Is there something about Barry Manilow that you want to know? Wondering if there really was a Mandy? Who shot who at the Copacabana? Forget about the Internet or even Manilow's official fan club. The source for everything Manilow lives in Macomb County and her name is Rosie Cowan. Cowan, of Sterling Heights, is vice president of the Beagle-Bagels, the oldest Manilow fan club. The club, which will celebrate its 31st anniversary March 7, 2008, was named after Manilow's pet beagle, named Bagel. Cowan has created and stores the fan club's 29 large scrapbooks filed with song lyrics, poems, newspaper clippings and a lot of Manilow photos. She has even used the phrase "Mani-hi" to greet people. Still, Cowan doesn't like to be called a "Fanilow." "I'd rather we be called his friends," Cowan said. Judging from Cowan's many encounters with Manilow himself, it's safe to assume they really may be friends. Cowan, along with Stephie-Hill-Ross, the club's president, and Regina Moore, co-vice president, have met Manilow many times while following him on tour or during his local stops in the Detroit area. They used to decorate Manilow's dressing room using different themes, and one time, they placed notes on Manilow's toilet seat, in his shower and all throughout his backstage dressing room requesting that he call Hill-Ross on stage for a duet. Their scheme worked and Hill-Ross sang "I Can't Smile Without You" with her idol, whom she has loved since she was a child living in Detroit. Cowan, a writer of poetry and short stories, has sent Manilow her work for several years. When she first met Manilow, she was thrilled to learn he had read her writings. "You must be the famous Rosie," Cowan recalled Manilow saying when the two first met. Hill-Ross is a gifted graphic artist who has perfected Manilow's significant profile. Manilow himself has recognized the Beagle-Bagels on many occasions; he has sent the ladies flowers several times, and he even sent a bouquet of 50 roses to mark the club's fifth anniversary. Cowan, Hill-Ross and Moore could go on for hours sharing stories of their encounters with Manilow, their views on whether or not he has had plastic surgery and even his most recent career resurgence. Cowan was especially thrilled to see Barry perform on "Dancing with the Stars." While the ladies wish for a new CD (Cowan speculates an original might be on the horizon), they continue to attend Manilow's performances and were very excited about his Dec. 15 stop at The Palace. Although they were not able to decorate his backstage dressing room, as they had done years before, they were still very excited to see his show--his first in Detroit since 2004. "Anytime Barry comes, we will be there, even if we are sitting in the nosebleed section!" Hill-Ross said, "Barry is our man and we will always be there to support him." The club has certainly done a lot to support Manilow. Besides collecting a massive amount of memorabilia, producing a paper, and then an electronic newsletter called "Beezer Speaks" (Beezer refers to Manilow's nose), and helping to organize Manilow conventions, the ladies do plenty of charity work in Manilow's name. According to their website, they have sponsored 50 charity events and raised more than $150,000 to help those in need. They've assisted 20 charities, from the American Cancer Society to UNICEF. In 2007, they decided to raise funds for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Despite all the charity work and stacks of memorabilia, Manilow and his music are still the bread and butter of the fan club, and the 60-something superstar will always hold a place in their hearts. "Barry just turns me inside out and leaves me gasping for more," Cowan said. "He is a fantastic person, a true gentleman and a great phil

How old was Douglas Fairbanks when he married 23-year-old Joan Crawford?

LA Times, 1929: Young Doug Weds Joan YOUNG DOUG WEDS JOAN Film Pair Marry in New York Mother of Fairbanks Jr., at Church as Son Espouses Miss Crawford; Father Telegraphs Approval; Plans for Ceremony Secret to Last     NEW YORK June 3. (Exclusive) --  Douglas Fairbanks. Jr. and Joan Crawford, motion-picture  players, were married today in St. Malachy's Roman Catholic Church by Rev. Edward F. Leonard. Fairbanks� mother, Beth Sully, the first wife of Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. was present at the ceremony. The wedding was the culmination of an engagement for the last two years, during which time there were many rumors linking the two is marriage, but which were subsequently denied. TOLD HIS FATHER Even when applying for the license today Fairbanks had asserted that they would not be married until some time in the fall. Fairbanks said he had told his father of his intentions before he left Hollywood and that the latter had given his blessing and followed it with a telegram of congratulation today. An hour after the ceremony the couple was back at the Algonquin Hotel. Miss Crawford was at a writing desk penning a letter to her mother, which, she said, started with "Dear Mother, it is but an hour since�� Fairbanks fidgeted in his chair and explained how his affair had been a "romantic and sweet one." "I suppose I�m expected to say that I�m the happiest and proudest, and so forth," he said. �But it's true." "As for me," interrupted his wife, �I love you so." JOAN SHOWS RING "Marriage is a wonderful thing," soliloquized young Fairbanks, �but it certainly scares you.� Mrs. Fairbanks turned nonchalantly to her writing again. She ate huge red cherries out of a glass pitcher. Suddenly she ran to the lamp and held her hand so that the light was reflected from the large diamond ring she wore. "Isn't it gorgeous?" she demanded. "We bought it today." WILL HONEYMOON ABROAD Mr. Fairbanks went on to tell about his wedding. How he had watched some one crying in a mirror. How his knees shook. How his gaze had been fixed on a blotter on the floor. The couple arrived in New York Thursday and plan to leave for California next Tuesday. They will take up their separate motion-picture careers in different studios. Mrs. Fairbanks will keep her name of Joan Crawford on the screen. She has three more pictures to make thus year and Mr. Fairbanks has four. After these are finished, it was explained, they intend to come east and then sail for Europe on a honeymoon. WEDDING RUMOR DENIED OFTEN IN HOLLYWOOD When Joan Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks. Jr. left Hollywood several days ago for a vacation trip to the East, they declared they were not to be married until August 23. While their marriage was not unexpected in Hollywood, the news of the ceremony came as somewhat of a surprise. The romance has been watched with interest for many months in Hollywood and it was not long ago that they admitted their engagement after consistent rumors they had been married in Mexico more than a year ago. These reports they consistently denied. Joan's mother said last night In Hollywood that the marriage was a surprise to her as she had been helping her daughter prepare her trousseau and was making plans for the wedding here. "I received a wire from Joan," she said, "telling of her marriage and it certainly was news to me. When they left here they did not intend being married. I am only sorry that I wasn't there to witness the ceremony. But I am happy for them. He is such a nice boy."     August 25, 1929 Joan Crawford stretched and squirmed until the little yellow white spot on her shoulder that just wouldn't take on the "high yaller" compliments of old man Sol was revealed. She was lolling on the sand, half in, half out of the shade supplied by a giant umbrella. A crimson bathing suit revealed a tan that challenged the best efforts of all the cocoa butters and olive oils on the market. But outside of letting her hair grow, furnishing her new home, and

"Who said, ""The only placed a man wants depth in a woman is in her decolletage?"""

Quotes: Women Say About Men by Brownielocks. Brownielocks and The 3 Bears present Quotes about men by famous women through the ages.   "Women want mediocre men, and men are working hard to be as mediocre as possible." Margaret Mead   "If  you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman." Margaret Thatcher "Behind every great man there is a surprised woman." Maryon Pearson "If a man is only a little lower than the angels, the angels should reform." Mary Wilson Little "As long as you know most men are like children, you know everything." CoCo Chanel "A man's home may seem to be his castle from the outside; inside, it is more often his nursery." Clare Booth Luce "I refuse to consign the whole male sex to the nursery.  I insist on believing that some men are my equals." Brigid Brophy "Probably the only place a man can feel really secure is a maximum security prison, except for the imminent threat of release." Germaine Greer "I like men to behave like men -- strong and childish." Francoise Sagan "I only like two kinds of men:  Domestic and Imported." Mae West   "One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty." Jane Austin "If you talk about yourself, he'll think you're boring. If you talk about others, he'll think you're a gossip. If you talk about him, he'll think you're a brilliant conversationalist." Linda Sunshine   "The average man is more interested in a woman who is interested in him that he is in a woman ---any woman--- with beautiful legs." Marlene Dietrich "Men are always ready to respect anything that bores them." Marilyn Monroe "The only place men want depth in a woman is in her decolletage." Zsa Zsa Gabor "Men are those creatures with two legs and eight hands." Jayne Mansfield "Men are beasts, and even beasts don't behave as they do." Brigitte Bardot "A gentleman is a patient wolf." Henriett Tiarks "Give a man a free hand and he'll run it all over you." Mae West "Latins are tenderly enthusiastic. In Brazil they throw flowers at you. In Argentina they throw themselves." Marlene Dietrich   "Whenever I date a guy, I think, is this the man I want my children to spend their weekends with?" Rita Rudner "No nice men are good at getting taxis." Katharine Whitehorn   "I never married because I have three pets at home that answer the same purpose as a husband: I have a dog that growls every morning; A parrot that swears all afternoon, and A cat that comes home late at night." Marie Corelli "I think every woman is entitled to a middle husband she can forget." Adela Rogers St. John   "It is ridiculous to think that you can spend your entire life with just one person.  Three is about the right number. Yes, I imagine three husbands would do it?" Clare Boothe Luce   "Marrying a man is like buying something you've been admiring for a long time in a shop window. You may love it when you get home, but it doesn't always go with everything else in the house." Jean Kerr   "The trouble with some women is that they get all excited over nothing -- and then marry him." Cher "A man in love is incomplete until he is married. Then he is finished." Zsa Zsa Gabor "If love means never having to say you're sorry, then marriage means always having to say everything twice. Husbands, due to an unknown quirk of the universe, never hear you the first time." Estelle Getty "Before marriage a man will lay awake all night thinking about something you said;  after marriage, he'll fall asleep before you finish saying it." Helen Rowland "An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have.  The older she gets, the more interested he is in her." Agatha Christie "There is so little difference between husbands, you might as well keep the first." Adela Rogers St. John "Husbands are like fires. They go out if unattended." ZsaZsa Gabor "A man in the house is worth two in the street." Mae West   "I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine marriage and a career." Gloria Steinem   "In passing, also, I would just like to say that the first time Adam had a chance  he laid the blame o

Which future President made the famous Checkers Speech in 1952?

The History Place - Great Speeches Collection: Richard Nixon Checkers Speech At the 1952 Republican national convention, a young Senator from California, Richard M. Nixon, was chosen to be the running mate of presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower. Nixon had enjoyed a spectacular rise in national politics. Elected to Congress in 1946, he quickly made a name for himself as a militant anti-Communist while serving on the House Un-American Activities Committee. In 1950, at age 38, he was elected to the Senate and became an outspoken critic of President Truman's conduct of the Korean War. He also cited wasteful spending by the Democrats, and alleged that Communists had infiltrated the U.S. government. But Nixon's rapid rise in American politics nearly came to a crashing halt after a sensational headline appeared in the New York Post stating, "Secret Rich Men's Trust Fund Keeps Nixon in Style Far Beyond His Salary." The headline appeared just a few days after Eisenhower had chosen him as his running mate. Amid the shock and outrage that followed, many Republicans urged Eisenhower to dump Nixon from the ticket before it was too late. Nixon, however, in a brilliant political maneuver, took his case directly to the American people via the new medium of television. During a nationwide broadcast, with his wife Pat sitting stoically nearby, Nixon offered an apologetic explanation of his finances, including the now-famous lines regarding his wife's "respectable Republican cloth coat." Additionally, he told of a little dog named Checkers that was given as a present to his young daughters. "I want to say right now that regardless of what they say, we're going to keep it." He turned the last section of his address into a political attack, making veiled accusations about the finances of his political opponents and challenging them to provide the same kind of open explanation. Although it would forever be known as Nixon's "Checkers Speech," it was actually a political triumph for Nixon at the time it was given. Eisenhower requested Nixon to come to West Virginia where he was campaigning and greeted Nixon at the airport with, "Dick, you're my boy." The Republicans went on to win the election by a landslide. My Fellow Americans, I come before you tonight as a candidate for the Vice-presidency and as a man whose honesty and integrity has been questioned. Now, the usual political thing to do when charges are made against you is to either ignore them or to deny them without giving details. I believe we have had enough of that in the United States, particularly with the present administration in Washington D.C. To me, the office of the Vice-presidency of the United States is a great office, and I feel that the people have got to have confidence in the integrity of the men who run for that office and who might attain them. I have a theory, too, that the best and only answer to a smear or an honest misunderstanding of the facts is to tell the truth. And that is why I am here tonight. I want to tell you my side of the case. I am sure that you have read the charges, and you have heard it, that I, Senator Nixon, took $18,000 from a group of my supporters. Now, was that wrong? And let me say that it was wrong. I am saying it, incidentally, that it was wrong, just not illegal, because it isn't a question of whether it was legal or illegal, that isn't enough. The question is, was it morally wrong? I say that it was morally wrong if any of that $18,000 went to Senator Nixon, for my personal use. I say that it was morally wrong if it was secretly given and secretly handled. And I say that it was morally wrong if any of the contributors got special favors for the contributions that they made. And to answer those questions let me say this--not a cent of the $18,000 or any other money of that type ever went to me for my personal use. Every penny of it was used to pay for political

Who succeeded Lal Bahadur Shasrtri as Prime Minister of India?

Lal Bahadur Shastri | prime minister of India | Britannica.com prime minister of India Lal Bahadur Shastri, (born Oct. 2, 1904, Mughalsarai, India—died Jan. 11, 1966, Tashkent , Uzbekistan , U.S.S.R.), Indian statesman, prime minister of India (1964–66) after Jawaharlal Nehru . Lal Bahadur Shastri. Camera Press/Globe Photos A member of Mahatma Gandhi ’s noncooperation movement against British government in India, he was imprisoned for a short time (1921). Upon release he studied in the Kashi Vidyapitha, a nationalist university, where he graduated with the title of shastri (“learned in the scriptures”). He then returned to politics as a follower of Gandhi, was imprisoned several more times, and attained influential positions in the Congress Party of the state of the United Provinces , now Uttar Pradesh state. Shastri was elected to the legislature of the United Provinces in 1937 and 1946. After Indian independence, Shastri gained experience as minister for home affairs and transport in Uttar Pradesh. He was elected to the central Indian legislature in 1952 and became union minister for railways and transport. He gained a reputation as a skillful mediator after his appointment to the influential post of minister for home affairs in 1961. Three years later, on Jawaharlal Nehru’s illness, Shastri was appointed minister without portfolio, and after Nehru’s death he became prime minister in June 1964. Shastri was criticized for failing to deal effectively with India’s economic problems, but he won great popularity for his firmness on the outbreak of hostilities with neighbouring Pakistan (1965) over the disputed Kashmir region. He died of a heart attack after signing a “no-war” agreement with Pres. Ayub Khan of Pakistan and was succeeded as prime minister by Indira Gandhi , Nehru’s daughter. Learn More in these related articles:

Which Russian imposed a reign of terror during the 30s and 40s?

Russian History Michael Report 1600s-1700s Russian General Overview of Seventeenth Century [RU06] By Michael Johnathan McDonald RUS 17th  CENTURY Background: People, Culture, Cites, Towns, Expansion, Foreigners, Slavery, Art, Thought, Expression, government, and whatever else makes up an energizing civilization. Imperialism: Subjugation of Siberia For the 1600s Imperialism of the former Khanates, and Ivan The Fearsome, see RU01. Religious Battles: Russian was not modern bureaucracy, the service was to the severing the tsar ( the king), not the state-like in the west. But this would change at the close of the century and the pubic body of the office of the ruler will become more like the west. Do not pick a date in the 17th century as a turning point ; the whole 17th century is a turning point? Professor J. Kollman: There were continuity and changes going back and forth. Rus (Russian) Background PART I pomest'e (or pomestie) system: Service tenure land given by the central authorities to servitors in return for service to the state. It was conditional, an economic base for the aristocracy,  and tied all strata of servitors in varying degrees to the sovereign. It could be revoked if the service tenure landholder (pomeshchik) failed to render service. Increasingly, from the fifteenth to the sixteenth centuries, it replaced or operated alongside the patrimonial land (votchina) owned outright by its lord who could will it to descendants without approval. [1] Begun toward end of fifteenth century, becoming widespread after the annexation of Novgorod, Ivan III confiscated Novgorod boyar’s votchiny and extensive church landholdings.  By the time of Ivan IV onward (decree 10/3/1550), deti boiarskie made up the majority responsible for rendering military service to the sovereign.  It contributed to a single integrated army for a newly unified Russian state. It acted like a system of rewarding a noble’s work for a state with land. As it grew, it played a major factor in the seventeenth century diminishing differences between landlords and service class gentry as the Ulozhenie code indicated. Peter I’s reforms founded a permanent army and a civil service and this system was no longer needed.   Mestnichestvo: system of places, was part of the honor and shame society and ceremonial role-playing that determined the relative standing of each prince, boyar and upper servitor in the Muscovite system: record keeping determined an importance of whom had served where, and when in wars.   Restricted during regimental service in 1550s (decree 10/3/1550), during campaigns against Kazan and Astrakhan with the objective of improving discipline, [2] this system in general lasted until 1682. The Tsar was constrained by custom to observe this hierarchy when appointing military commanders, administrators and other officials. In social relevance this system created lawsuits, and disagreements among its members. This led to clans in the sixteenth century onward keeping extensive genealogy books, therefore becoming part of the evidence in the litigations. Another weakness was a rigidity of assignments in military commands which kept the best men from filling those positions. This ultimately led to poor performance on the battlefield.  On the other hand, mestnichestvo may have helped knit together a large, widely dispersed servitor elite.   Boyar Duma: Boyars developed in the eleventh century in Kievan Rus’ and wielded considerable power through their military and support of the Kievan princes. They received extensive grants of land and, as members of the Boyars' Duma (by Muscovite times, in the sixteenth century, there were four ranks of Duma status, and boyars were at the top) they represented more than mere councilors to the grand prince/tsar.  The boyar elite, closely intermarried with each other's clans and with the royal family, constituted the government in Muscovy (15th-17th cc.). They formed concentric circles of power around the grand prince/tsar, and their objective was to position themselves to be

In the 60s Queen Elizabeth II dedicated an acre of ground in memory of which American?

Queen Elizabeth II dedicates John F. Kennedy Memorial at Runnymede - YouTube Queen Elizabeth II dedicates John F. Kennedy Memorial at Runnymede Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 17, 2009 The memorial was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II in May, 1965. Jacqueline Kennedy, John Jr., Caroline, Robert and Edward Kennedy were all present for the ceremony. As a major part of the dedication, the Queen handed over one acre of land containing the memorial to then-Secretary of State Dean Rusk. It became American soil to symbolize the close association between the U.K. and the U.S. The site is truly awe-inspiring - very peaceful - and it contains several elements not to be missed: The memorial site itself was designed by famed landscape artist Geoffrey A. Jellicoe. Sculptor Alan Collins inscribed text on a 7-ton block of Portland white stone that is the highlight of the memorial. The stone is from the same quarry that provided material for St. Paul's Cathedral more than 300 years ago. On the stone is the dedication "This acre of English Ground was Given to the United States of America by the People of Britain in Memory of John F. Kennedy." Also inscribed are his birth and death dates and a passage from his 1961 inaugural address. Getting to the memorial stone is an impressive part of the experience. Visitors first pass through a wicket gate leading to a set of steps and a stone path. The design is based on the theme of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress - life, death and spirit. The path has more than 60,000 granite stones representing the multitude of pilgrims (people of the U.S.) and winds gently up a small hill. The surface is rough, representing life's challenges. The shallow steps running beside the path are numbered to represent each of President Kennedy's years of life. At the top of the steps there are larger platforms for viewing the memorial stone. Category

Who led India to overthrow British rule by non-violent means?

Non-Violence | The Story of India - Photo Gallery | PBS The Story of India The reclining statue of the Buddha in the Mahaparinirvana Temple at Kushinagar, in Uttar Pradesh Explore the Topic For many today, non-violence is a concept only associated with Mahatma Gandhi and India's freedom struggle during the early 20th century. However, Gandhi's championing of non-violent resistance, or satyagraha , to bring about political change relied on principles that were already deeply ingrained in Indian thought and culture. Non-violence or non-injury (ahimsa in Sanskrit) is a precept common to three faiths that originated in the Indian subcontinent—Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Ahimsa is identified as an essential virtue in the ancient Hindu treatises the Upanishads. In Hinduism , adherents to the proscription against violence toward living things can escape from the cycle of rebirth and the doctrine also forms a basis for vegetarianism. In Buddhism , non-violence is manifest in the Buddha 's emphasis on compassion and is also part of the faith's moral codes. Buddhist principles of non-violence became part of the administrative policy of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka in the third century, and reminders of these principles, such as this reclining Buddha , can still be found throughout India. In Jainism , non-violence is a core religious duty and followed so strictly that the most orthodox devotees cover their faces with masks to prevent accidentally harming insects. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Mohandas Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), known as Mahatma ("Great Soul"), was the great political leader and social reformer who founded India's nonviolent movement against British colonial rule. Born the son of a state minister in Gujarat in 1869, Gandhi moved to South Africa after studying law in London. While practicing law in South Africa, between 1893 and 1914, he became a social reformer and mobilized diverse South African communities to protest British laws, such as the poll tax, that discriminated against Indians. While in Africa, he developed the practice of satyagraha , or nonviolent protest, based on the ethical ideal of ahimsa ("no-harm" or non-violence) a precept deeply rooted in the three faiths that originated in India— Hinduism , Buddhism , and Jainism . In 1909, he wrote his landmark work, Hind Swaraj, or Freedom of India, that discussed nonviolent non-cooperation as a means to end British colonial rule. After returning to India in 1915, Gandhi organized satyagrahas against poverty and unfair taxes, championing boycotts and peaceful strikes.  In the 1920s, Gandhi reorganized the Indian National Congress and wrote its constitution that prioritized Congressional representation for rural India and created a permanent committee to agitate for independence. He also adopted a simpler way of life, eschewing European clothes for the traditional Indian dhoti and shawl, which he spun on a charkha; adhering to a strictly vegetarian diet; and undertaking fasts that he also employed in social protest. From 1920 to 1948, Gandhi organized a series of campaigns that successfully mobilized Indians across the country against British rule. A non-cooperation movement in the early 1920s that urged citizens to boycott civic services and withhold tax revenues led to thousands of arrests and a government ban on public meetings. In 1930, he led a satyagraha against the British salt tax, marching 240 miles from his Sabarmati ashram to Dandi beach, in Gujarat. After picking up a lump of sea salt on the beach, Gandhi was arrested for breaking the law and 60,000 to 90,000 others would be arrested over the next few months. Before Gandhi could organize a "Quit India" campaign against British rule in 1942, he was arrested and detained in jail for the duration of World War II. On January 30, 1948, Gandhi was assassinated in Delhi by a radical Hindu nationalist, Naturam Godse. India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru famously said after Gandhi's assassination: "The light has gone out of our lives." His methods of nonvi

In which Sydney cathedral sis Michael Hutchence's funeral take place?

INXS Leader Michael Hutchence's Final Hours - MTV mtv archive-Nick-Corr 11/27/1997 AUSTRALIA -- Although it's likely no one will ever know the exact sequence of events leading up to the death of INXS leader Michael Hutchence, who was found hanging from his leather belt last Saturday in his suite at Sydney, Australia's Ritz-Carlton, based on that country's media reports, Addicted to Noise police interviews and research, here is a chronology of Hutchence's final hours. FRIDAY, Nov. 21 (local time): Daytime -- Hutchence rehearses with INXS for the band's 20th anniversary tour. A crew from the Australian news show "A Current Affair" film the band for a segment on the tour. Frances Georgeson, national promotions manager for Mercury Records, who visited with Hutchence that night, said, "He was in great spirits. He was going out for dinner with his father, making jokes, looking forward to the tour." 7:45 p.m. -- Hutchence dines with his father, Kel, and step-mother at The Taste of India, a popular restaurant in Edgecliff, a five-minute drive from the Ritz-Carlton. The mood, according to restaurant manager Ashley Notani, was warm and relaxed. The singer nibbled at his dinner, chain-smoking throughout the meal, planting a kiss on Notani's lips and baring his belly when a staff member suggested he eat more. The restaurant's assistant manager, Susan Murtagh, told journalists that at one point in the evening, Hutchence's father placed his hand over his son's and asked if everything was all right. Conflicting reports suggest that Hutchence replied either by shrugging his shoulders, or said "Dad, I'm fine." The restaurant yesterday refused to take several bookings for the "Hutchence table." 10:30 p.m. -- Kel Hutchence takes Michael back to the Ritz-Carlton, where he had several drinks in the hotel bar. 11 p.m. -- Tanya Turnball, 29, of Sydney, and Tamara Brachmanis, 26, of Manly, share an elevator with Hutchence at the hotel, saying he seemed relaxed and happy. The pair see Hutchence again soon after, chatting with actress Kym Wilson and her boyfriend, Christopher Stollery. Hutchence leaves the bar alone, returning to his room. Staff at the hotel confirm that several calls for room service are made during the night. Time Unknown -- Hutchence's girlfriend, Paula Yates, phones to say that, due to a delayed custody hearing, neither she nor the couple's daughter, Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily, will be able to join INXS in Australia for the 20th Anniversary tour. Yates said a furious Hutchence then phoned Yates' former husband, ex-Boomtown Rat Bob Geldof and, according to Britain's Sun newspaper, shouted: "She's not your wife anymore." "The last words [Yates] heard Michael say were, 'I love you. I'm going to phone Bob right now and beg him, beg him to allow them to come,' " according to British television journalist Martin Frizell. SATURDAY, Nov. 22 (local time): Midnight to dawn -- Police confirm that hotel staff deliver room service to Hutchence's fifth floor suite (524) on several occasions throughout the night. They refuse to comment if Hutchence was alone at these times or what he ordered. Staff tell police the singer seemed fine. 9 to 9:30 a.m. -- Police say Hutchence phones a former girlfriend, Michelle Bennett, in nearby Bellevue Hill around 9 a.m., leaving a message on her answering machine saying, "I need to see you." Bennett tells police that Hutchence's voice sounded "normal," neither distressed nor angry. 11 a.m. -- Bennett hears the message and goes to the hotel. There is no reply, so she slips a note under the door and leaves. 11:55 a.m. -- Hotel staff try to wake Hutchence by telephone. When this fails, a maid is sent up to his room. She uses a spare keycard to open the door but there is resistance, so she forces it and finds Hutchence there dead, hanging by his leather belt. A senior Rose Bay police investigator says it appears the singer could have been dead for two to three hours. 12:30 p.m. -- Police arrive at the scene, by which time news of the death has already started to leak to the media. Prescription drug bottles

Who's best-known stage role was as Regina in The Little Foxes?

The Little Foxes, a Curtainup review A CurtainUp Review By Elyse Sommer There are people who eat the earth and eat all the people on it like in the Bible with the Locusts. Then there are people who watch them do it. . . Sometimes I think it ain't right to stand and watch them do it. — Addie. Tina Benko (in red) and Elizabeth Marvel (Photo: Jan Versweyveld) If you had to sum up Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes in a tweet: It's a story about money and how to use it or how to acquire more of it through deceit and greed. If ever a play seems ripe for a revival, it's certainly this saga of the rapacious Hubbards, Hellman's symbols of the merchant under class clawing its way up the social ladder after the Civil War to usurp the wealth and power of top bananas. The greedy and deceitful Hubbards can easily be seen as the forbears of the financial wizards whose reckless, self-serving practices have left not just the poor blacks of the Hubbard's small Alabama town behind , but workers and home owners all over America. With its ever timely theme, The Little Foxes is Hellman's best known and most popular plays. Its numerous productions have included three on Broadway. Tthe 1939 premiere is best remembered for Tallulah Bankhead's Regina. The viper-in-chief was played by Elizabeth Taylor in 1981 and Stockard Channing in 1997. There was also a 1941 movie that starred Bette Davis. While these productions were helmed by the likes of Mike Nichols on stage and William Wyler in Hollywood, all surrounded the actors with lavishly detailed period costumes and sets, a grand staircase being something of a de rigueur scenic centerpiece for all. But park your expectations of a comfortable, period appointed living room and that dramatic grand, curved stairway at the door of the New York Theatre Workshop. That's where Flemish director and cutting edge theater wunderkind Ivo Van Hove is once again imposing his own auteur-director's vision on that of the playwright's. Instead of sitting on chairs, the actors sit or lie on the floor or stand and stomp around a wide open prop-less stage. As for the text, actually Van Hove is true to the script (even the reference to the levees being built in New Orleans is not a trendy insert to tie this into Katrina). But his way of overcoming the so-called tyranny of the text and foxily turning this from Hellman's into Van Hove's Little Foxes, is to put his own spin on the playwright's stage directions and to push his actors to play their characters so that their interactions and reactions are not just dysfunctional but dangerously demented. Violence is everywhere, most shockingly so when a scene in which the younger Hubbard brother, Oscar, slaps his alcoholic and aptly named wife Birdie turns into full-fledged criminal abuse. So what does this latest VanHovian landscape look like? Despite the lack of convenional props, the director and production designer Jan Versweyveld, who was also aboard for Hedda Gabler , A Streetcar Named Desire and More Stately Mansions . have created a very artfully designed production. Traditionalists, especially this play's many fans, might not like it. I suspect, if she were still with us, neither would the playwright whose penchant for luxury was epitomized by her famous outing as a mink coat model. There IS a staircase, but it's straight up, without a railing and rather unimposingly tucked into a boxy center piece. It leads into a room where the actors not actively engaged in what's happening on the main playing area below are seen courtesy of Tal Yarden's video screen. The most striking of these second tier images are of Regina's husband Horace going through the phases

Who became chief designer at Givenchy in 1996?

FASHION is not a CRIME | Alexander McQueen FASHION is not a CRIME This blog is all about fashion, leaders and its followers! High, Low, Mixed or Matched fashion! Candid or not! Pictures posted here are not mine it all comes from different websites i go to. Credits will also appear for you to know where to find it. Alexander McQueen Lee Alexander McQueen was a British fashion designer and couturier best known for his in-depth knowledge of bespoke British tailoring, his tendency to juxtapose female strength and sensuality with fragility in his collections, as well as the emotional power and raw energy of his provocative fashion shows. He is also known for having worked as chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001 and for founding his own label under the name Alexander McQueen. His achievements in fashion earned him four British Designer of the Year awards (1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003), as well as the CFDA’s International Designer of the Year award in 2003.  While on Savile Row, McQueen’s clients included Mikhail Gorbachev and Prince Charles. At the age of 20 he spent a period of time working for Koji Tatsuno before travelling to Milan, Italy and working for Romeo Gigli. McQueen returned to London in 1994 and applied to Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, to work as a pattern cutter tutor. Because of the strength of his portfolio he was persuaded by the Head of the Masters course to enroll in the course as a student. He received his masters degree in fashion design and his graduation collection was bought in its entirety by influential fashion stylist Isabella Blow, who was said to have persuaded McQueen to become known as Alexander (his middle name) when he subsequently launched his fashion career. Icelandic singer Björk sought McQueen’s work for the cover of her album Homogenic in 1997. McQueen also directed the music video for her song “Alarm Call” from the same album. McQueen’s early runway collections developed his reputation for controversy and shock tactics (earning the title “l'enfant terrible” and “the hooligan of English fashion”), with trousers aptly named “bumsters” and a collection entitled “Highland Rape”. In 2004, journalist Caroline Evans also wrote of McQueen’s “theatrical staging of cruelty,” in 032c magazine, referring to his dark and tortured renderings of Scottish History. McQueen was known for his lavish, unconventional runway shows: a recreation of a shipwreck for his spring 2003 collection; spring 2005’s human chess game; and his fall 2006 show “Widows of Culloden,” which featured a life-sized hologram of supermodel Kate Moss dressed in yards of rippling fabric. McQueen’s “bumsters” spawned a trend in low rise jeans; on their debut they attracted many comments and debate. Michael Oliveira-Salac, the director of Blow PR and a friend of McQueen’s said that “The bumster for me is what defined McQueen." McQueen also became known for using skulls in his designs. A scarf bearing the motif became a celebrity must-have and was copied around the world. McQueen has been credited with bringing drama and extravagance to the catwalk. He used new technology and innovation to add a different twist to his shows and often shocked and surprised audiences. The silhouettes that he created have been credited for adding a sense of fantasy and rebellion to fashion. McQueen became one of the first designers to use Indian models in London. McQueen also designed a range of dresses under the name of "manta”, priced at around £2800. The line, named after the manta ray, was inspired by a holiday McQueen took in the Maldives in 2009. The designs have been worn by various models and celebrities, including Lily Cole. The president of LVMH, Bernard Arnault, caused a stir when he appointed McQueen head designer at Givenchy in 1996, succeeding John Galliano. Upon arrival at Givenchy, McQueen insulted the founder by calling him “irrelevant”. His first couture collection with Givenchy was unsuccessful, with even McQueen telling Vogue in October 1997 that the collection was “crap”. McQueen toned down his designs at Givenchy

By 1999 how may times had Jane Fonda been Oscar nominated?

Jane Fonda Movies on iTunes Open iTunes to buy and download movies Biography Ranking at number 21 in Empire magazine's 100 Sexiest Stars in Film History, Jane Fonda, fitness expert and veteran actress, has a long list of hit movies to her name, including: Klute, Barefoot in the Park, Barbarella, They Shoot Horses Don't They?, and On Golden Pond (each breakthrough movies in their own right). The latter starred Fonda with her father, Henry Fonda (12 Angry Men, The Grapes of Wrath), the only movie the famous pair ever made together, for which she was nominated for an Oscar. All in all, she has been nominated for seven Oscars and won two of them -- but perhaps her biggest feat came in hunting down some of the more interesting roles for women in Hollywood. That, and the ten Golden Globes for which she was nominated. (She won half of them.) In the later part of her acting career, she starred in Julia, Coming Home, Agnes of God, 9 to 5, and Stanley and Iris. This generation may not remember this brilliant leading lady who graduated from Vassar (labeled a radical in the '60s and '70s for her political and feminist points of view) for her acting ability -- but for her workout tapes. Jane Fonda helped start a fitness craze in the '80s, selling tapes on everything from aerobics to working-out-while-you're-pregnant to yoga. Fonda has made a reported $670 million from her fitness tapes and merchandising -- a sum equaling more than all of her movies put together. Jane Fonda got her start just by being a Fonda. She didn't show much interest in acting as child, but when she was 17, she performed in a community theater production with her father in The Country Girl (1954) and showed real talent. She then joined the Actor's Studio after meeting Lee Strasberg. The Broadway production of Tall Story, which Jane Fonda had a role in, was remade into a movie, and this became her screen debut. Jane Fonda's father is famous actor Henry Fonda, and her brother is actor Peter Fonda. The Fonda children had a notably troubled relationship with their father. Their mother committed suicide when Jane was only 13. From the time she was in high school until she was 36, Jane struggled with bulimia. She has been married and divorced three times, the last time to CNN's network founder, conservative Ted Turner. She has four children and is also aunt to Bridget Fonda. As expected, the press has kept a watchful, and not always kind, eye upon her throughout her life. Fonda came out of semi-retirement from acting in 2001 for a benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues. The year before, she made a film in Nigeria to promote stopping female genital mutilation. She has also written several books. ~ Sandy Lawson Top Movies

Which former central American dictator was born on exactly the same day as singer Gene Vincent?

The Out of Bounds Moon The Out of Bounds Moon The Out of Bounds Moon Forrest Astrology Originally appeared in The Mountain Astrologer magazine, June 2010. Reprinted with permission. The familiar circle of twelve signs is a useful fiction. Like time, space, gender and money, it helps us organize our particular, parochial sense of reality. We watch our transits or progressions as they speed or plod along this imaginary line in the sky that we call the ecliptic, as if it were a narrow highway with hard curbs in the vastness of starry space. In our ephemerides, for example, we see Mercury zipping merrily along, 1° Capricorn, then 2° then 3˜. We see Pluto passing the same mileposts—little knowing that Pluto might actually lie thirty degrees from Mercury, way above or below it in the sky, even though we say they are “in conjunction.” In actuality, the only moving astrological point that sticks exactly to the ecliptic is the Sun. Its path, in fact, is what defines the term. Everything else follows it only approximately. Ever wonder why we don’t have a total solar eclipse every month? Sure enough, there on your computer screen you plainly see the transiting Sun and the transiting Moon aligned in 15° 24'—but no total eclipse of the Sun. The reason is that the Moon is usually a little above the Sun or a little below it. They are “conjunct,” but only in the context of our imaginary celestial railroad track, the zodiac. They are lined up in the two-dimensional framework of the ecliptic, but not in the three dimensional framework of the heavens as they actually meet our eyes. (1) When a planet gets far enough from the ecliptic, it begins to produce some very curious effects. It is said to be “ Out of Bounds .” The fact that it is behaving strangely in the sky gives us a broad hint as to its astrological meaning. We will get to that very soon. The point is that looking at the zodiac in the familiar sign-and-degree way, we would not even notice this condition. The planet’s position would just seem to be a normal zodiacal degree, nothing more. But, conventional astrology aside, we would definitely notice the practical impact of this Out of Bounds planet on our lives. Of all the planets, the Moon is most dramatic in it effects when Out of Bounds, in my experience. In fact of all the astronomical loose ends that are basically ignored in mainstream astrological practice, this Out of Bounds Moon is one of the most astonishing in its repercussions. But to understand it precisely, we need to think outside the box—rather literally—of our fiction that planets all move along one narrow track in the sky. And to escape that trap we must begin with a meditation upon the four seasons. SEASONS, EQUINOXES, SOLSTICES Back in school, most of us learned about why Earth has seasons. In summer, our planet is tilted toward the Sun. The visual effect is that the Sun rises higher in the sky and the days last longer. The opposite happens in winter—Earth is tilted away, so the Sun is lower and the daylight is briefer—and the weather cools down. Earth’s angle of tilt varies over very long scales of time, but it is currently at about 23°28' according to the Solar Fire Help files. Wikipedia gives 23°26'. (2). In this article, I am going to go with Solar Fire’s value. Visualize it like this: say you are sitting in spaceship about a zillion miles above the Earth’s equator—you are way off to the “side” of the Earth, so to speak. You are far enough out in space that you can see the Sun too, with Earth orbiting it. From your point of view, at one moment the top of the Earth seems to be tilted 23°28' to the left. Six months later, with Earth halfway around the Sun, it is still tilted 23°28' to the left (see image below). So at first, with the top half the Earth pointed sunward, the northern hemisphere would be getting most of the sunlight. Six months later, with Earth still tilted the same way but on the other side of the Sun, the top half of the Earth is now tilted away from the Sun. It’s Australia’s turn for a suntan. (3) That is the first critical link in our cha

Which kidnap victim was involved in a bank raid, brandishing a gun?

The Trial of Patty Hearst: An Account Patty Hearst Trial (1976) by Douglas O. Linder (2007) The security camera of the Sunset District branch of Hibernia Bank in San Francisco showed Patricia Hearst holding an assault rifle as members of the Symbionese Liberation Army carried out the midday robbery.  Was the rich heiress, kidnapped two months earlier, acting in fear of her life?  Was she brainwashed?  Or did she participate in the robbery as a loyal soldier in "the revolution"?  That was the issue a California jury had to decide in the 1976 trial of Patty Hearst. On the evening of February 4, 1974, three armed members of a group calling itself the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) burst into the Berkeley, California apartment shared by Patty Hearst and her fiance, Steven Weed.  Hearst, the daughter of Randolph Hearst (managing editor of the San Francisco Examiner) and the granddaughter of the legendary William Randolph Hearst, screamed when the men assaulting Weed with a wine bottle.  The SLA members carried Hearst, clothed in a nightgown, out of her apartment and forced her into the trunk of a white car.  Hearst's abductors fired a round of bullets as they sped away, followed by a second vehicle.  The SLA released a communique in which it called the kidnapping the "serving of an arrest warrant on Patricia Campbell Hearst."  The communique warned that any attempt to rescue Hearst would result in the prisoner being "executed."  The statement ended with the capital letters: "DEATH TO THE FASCIST INSECT THAT PREYS UPON THE LIFE OF THE PEOPLE." Eight days later, the SLA sent a audiotape to a local radio station, KPFA, tape recording from "General Field Marshall Cinque" demanding that Randolph Hearst fund a multi-million dollar food giveaway "as a good faith gesture."  "Cinque" was actually Donald DeFreeze, who--following his escape from a California prison in March 1973--organized a group of Berkeley area activists that hoped to spur a revolution.  The SLA established as  its goals closing prisons, ending monogamy, and eliminating "all other institutions that have made and sustained capitalism." The tape included the frightened voice of Patty Hearst.  She is heard telling her parents: "Mom, Dad, I'm okay.  I'm with a combat unit with automatic weapons.  And these people aren't just a bunch of nuts....I want to get out of here but the only way I'm going to do it is if we do it their way.  And I just hope that you'll do what they say, Dad, and do it quickly..."  The package received by the radio station also included a photograph showing Hearst, brandishing a carbine and wearing a beret, in front of the SLA's seven-headed cobra symbol. In response to the SLA demands, Randolph Hearst created the People in Need program and donated about $2 million.  The food giveaway program was fraught with problems.  In some distribution locations, rioting and fraud hampered efforts,  On February 22 at a distribution site in West Oakland, rioting led to dozens of injuries and arrests.  In a March audiotape released by the SLA, Patty criticized her father's food distribution efforts: "So far it sounds like you and your advisers managed to turn it into a real disaster." The public heard the most shocking audiotape from the SLA in April, fifty-nine days after Patty's kidnapping.  On the tape, Hearst says: "I have been given the choice of being released...or joining the forces of the Symbionese Liberation Army and fighting for my freedom and the freedom of all oppressed people.  I have chosen to stay and fight."  Hearst further announced that she had accepted the name "Tania," after a "comrade who fought alongside Che in Bolivia." The Hibernia Bank robbery occurred shortly afterward, on April 15.  The robbery, which netted the SLA $10,692, resulted in two bystanders being shot, one fatally.  Security camera tapes of the robbery were played on television and closely analyzed by authorities.  Different conclusions were drawn from the tapes as to whether Hearst seemed to be a completely willing participant.  She can be seen announcing, "I am Tania" an

Who was the only 20th century President to get stuck in the White House bath tub as he was so big?

William Howard Taft | whitehouse.gov Air Force One William Howard Taft William Howard Taft was elected the 27th President of the United States (1909-1913) and later became the tenth Chief Justice of the United States (1921-1930), the only person to have served in both of these offices. Distinguished jurist, effective administrator, but poor politician, William Howard Taft spent four uncomfortable years in the White House. Large, jovial, conscientious, he was caught in the intense battles between Progressives and conservatives, and got scant credit for the achievements of his administration. Born in 1857, the son of a distinguished judge, he graduated from Yale, and returned to Cincinnati to study and practice law. He rose in politics through Republican judiciary appointments, through his own competence and availability, and because, as he once wrote facetiously, he always had his "plate the right side up when offices were falling." But Taft much preferred law to politics. He was appointed a Federal circuit judge at 34. He aspired to be a member of the Supreme Court, but his wife, Helen Herron Taft, held other ambitions for him. His route to the White House was via administrative posts. President McKinley sent him to the Philippines in 1900 as chief civil administrator. Sympathetic toward the Filipinos, he improved the economy, built roads and schools, and gave the people at least some participation in government. President Roosevelt made him Secretary of War, and by 1907 had decided that Taft should be his successor. The Republican Convention nominated him the next year. Taft disliked the campaign--"one of the most uncomfortable four months of my life." But he pledged his loyalty to the Roosevelt program, popular in the West, while his brother Charles reassured eastern Republicans. William Jennings Bryan, running on the Democratic ticket for a third time, complained that he was having to oppose two candidates, a western progressive Taft and an eastern conservative Taft. Progressives were pleased with Taft's election. "Roosevelt has cut enough hay," they said; "Taft is the man to put it into the barn." Conservatives were delighted to be rid of Roosevelt--the "mad messiah." Taft recognized that his techniques would differ from those of his predecessor. Unlike Roosevelt, Taft did not believe in the stretching of Presidential powers. He once commented that Roosevelt "ought more often to have admitted the legal way of reaching the same ends." Taft alienated many liberal Republicans who later formed the Progressive Party, by defending the Payne-Aldrich Act which unexpectedly continued high tariff rates. A trade agreement with Canada, which Taft pushed through Congress, would have pleased eastern advocates of a low tariff, but the Canadians rejected it. He further antagonized Progressives by upholding his Secretary of the Interior, accused of failing to carry out Roosevelt's conservation policies. In the angry Progressive onslaught against him, little attention was paid to the fact that his administration initiated 80 antitrust suits and that Congress submitted to the states amendments for a Federal income tax and the direct election of Senators. A postal savings system was established, and the Interstate Commerce Commission was directed to set railroad rates. In 1912, when the Republicans renominated Taft, Roosevelt bolted the party to lead the Progressives, thus guaranteeing the election of Woodrow Wilson. Taft, free of the Presidency, served as Professor of Law at Yale until President Harding made him Chief Justice of the United States, a position he held until just before his death in 1930. To Taft, the appointment was his greatest honor; he wrote: "I don't remember that I ever was President." The Presidential biographies on WhiteHouse.gov are from “The Presidents of the United States of America,” by Frank Freidel and Hugh Sidey. Copyright 2006 by the White House Historical Association. Learn more about William Howard Taft 's spouse, Helen Herron Taft .

Who led a government in Italy in the 20s and later became its dictator?>

Mussolini founds the Fascist party - Mar 23, 1919 - HISTORY.com Mussolini founds the Fascist party Share this: Mussolini founds the Fascist party Author Mussolini founds the Fascist party URL Publisher A+E Networks Benito Mussolini, an Italian World War I veteran and publisher of Socialist newspapers, breaks with the Italian Socialists and establishes the nationalist Fasci di Combattimento, named after the Italian peasant revolutionaries, or “Fighting Bands,” from the 19th century. Commonly known as the Fascist Party, Mussolini’s new right-wing organization advocated Italian nationalism, had black shirts for uniforms, and launched a program of terrorism and intimidation against its leftist opponents. In October 1922, Mussolini led the Fascists on a march on Rome, and King Emmanuel III, who had little faith in Italy’s parliamentary government, asked Mussolini to form a new government. Initially, Mussolini, who was appointed prime minister at the head of a three-member Fascist cabinet, cooperated with the Italian parliament, but aided by his brutal police organization he soon became the effective dictator of Italy. In 1924, a Socialist backlash was suppressed, and in January 1925 a Fascist state was officially proclaimed, with Mussolini as Il Duce, or “The Leader.” Mussolini appealed to Italy’s former Western allies for new treaties, but his brutal 1935 invasion of Ethiopia ended all hope of alliance with the Western democracies. In 1936, Mussolini joined Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in his support of Francisco Franco’s Nationalist forces in the Spanish Civil War, prompting the signing of a treaty of cooperation in foreign policy between Italy and Nazi Germany in 1937. Although Adolf Hitler’s Nazi revolution was modeled after the rise of Mussolini and the Italian Fascist Party, Fascist Italy and Il Duce proved overwhelmingly the weaker partner in the Berlin-Rome Axis during World War II. In July 1943, the failure of the Italian war effort and the imminent invasion of the Italian mainland by the Allies led to a rebellion within the Fascist Party. Two days after the fall of Palermo on July 24, the Fascist Grand Council rejected the policy dictated by Hitler through Mussolini, and on July 25 Il Duce was arrested. Fascist Marshal Pietro Badoglio took over the reins of the Italian government, and in September Italy surrendered unconditionally to the Allies. Eight days later, German commandos freed Mussolini from his prison in the Abruzzi Mountains, and he was later made the puppet leader of German-controlled northern Italy. With the collapse of Nazi Germany in April 1945, Mussolini was captured by Italian partisans and on April 29 was executed by firing squad with his mistress, Clara Petacci, after a brief court-martial. Their bodies, brought to Milan, were hanged by the feet in a public square for all the world to see. More on This Topic

Who was Axle Rose's famous singer father-in-law?

Axl Rose | Biography, Life, Facts, Family and Songs Tweet Introduction and Early Life: Axl Rose is an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the heavy rock band Guns N’ Roses. He is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and controversial performers in rock history. Born on February 6, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana to William and Sharon Rose, he had a difficult childhood and his parents divorced when he was only two years old. Rose has openly declared that he was sexually abused by his father and physically abused by his mother’s new husband, Stephen Bailey. He became interested in music from an early age and started singing in church and learning to play piano while still in grade school. Rose left home at a young age and moved to Los Angeles in 1982. Career and Musical Achievements: After coming to Los Angeles, Axl Rose initially sang for a number of bands, including Rapidfire and L.A. Guns, before forming Hollywood Rose with his childhood friend Izzy Stradlin. Rose co-founded Guns N’ Roses in 1985 with his former band mate Tracii Guns by combining Hollywood Rose and L.A. Guns. The band’s lineup at that time consisted of Axl, Tracii Guns, Ole Beich and Duff McKagan. Guns N’ Roses underwent a number of line-up changes, and lead guitarist Slash and drummer Steven Adler were eventually recruited in 1985. They played their first concert at the Troubadour club in Hollywood. The band, after establishing a loyal audience by playing regularly on the L.A. club circuit, signed with Geffen Records in 1986. Guns N’ Roses released their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, in 1987. The band achieved worldwide fame with the tremendous commercial success of the single “Sweet Child O’ Mine”. The album has sold more than 30 million copies to date. The band followed it up with Appetite for Destruction (1987), G N’ R Lies (1988), Use Your Illusion I & Use Your Illusion II (1991), and “The Spaghetti Incident?” (1993). From the early 90s, bitter rivalries began to develop in Guns N’ Roses, but Rose managed to obtain the sole ownership of the band’s name. Consequently, Slash, McKagan and Sorum all decided to leave the band. The long-rumored album, Chinese Democracy, was released in 2008 and Duff McKagan made a surprise appearance during their performance at London’s The O2 Arena in October 2010. Awards and Accolades: Axl Rose was awarded the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. Personal Life: Axl Rose married Erin Everly, the daughter of singer Don Everly , in 1990. The couple annulled their marriage in 1991. He started dating supermodel Stephanie Seymour and they got engaged for a brief period of time. Rose is a controversial rock star whose contentious lyrics and erratic behavior have often provoked public outcry.

Richard Gere won a scholarship to the University of Massachusetts in which sport?

Richard Gere Attended The University Of Massachusetts Amherst On A Gymnastics Scholarship Majoring | Richard Gere Richard Gere Attended The University Of Massachusetts Amherst On A Gymnastics Scholarship Majoring Oct 29th, 2012 His mother, Doris Ann (née Tiffany, born 1924), was a homemaker. in 1967, he graduated from North Syracuse Central High School, where he excelled at gymnastics and music, playing the trumpet. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst on a gymnastics scholarship, majoring in philosophy, but did not graduate, leaving after two years. Richard Gere Attended The University Of Massachusetts Amherst On A Gymnastics Scholarship Majoring Apr 16th, 2012 Richard Tiffany Gere ( /’???r/ GEER; born August 31, 1949) is an American actor. He came to prominence in 1980 for his role in the film American Gigolo, which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol. Gere’s mother, Doris Ann (née Tiffany, born 1924), was a homemaker, and his father, Homer George Gere (born 1922), was an insurance agent for the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and had originally intended to become a minister. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst on a gymnastics scholarship, majoring in philosophy, but did not graduate, leaving after two years. Richard Gere Attended The University Of Massachusetts Amherst On A Gymnastics Scholarship Majoring Apr 1st, 2012 He came to prominence in 1980 for his role in the film American Gigolo, which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst on a gymnastics scholarship, majoring in philosophy, but did not graduate, leaving after two years. His first major acting role was in the original London stage version of Grease in 1973. He became a major star that year with the film American Gigolo, followed by the romantic drama An Officer and a Gentleman, which grossed almost $130 million in 1982. His career was somewhat resurrected after the release of both Internal Affairs and Pretty Woman in 1990. Richard Gere Attended The University Of Massachusetts Amherst On A Gymnastics Scholarship Majoring Mar 27th, 2012 Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gere is a descendant of Mayflower Pilgrims Francis Eaton, John Billington, George Soule, Richard Warren, Degory Priest, William Brewster, and Francis Cooke. Gere is their eldest son and second child. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst on a gymnastics scholarship, majoring in philosophy, but did not graduate, leaving after two years. Richard Gere Attended The University Of Massachusetts Amherst On A Gymnastics Scholarship Majoring Mar 10th, 2012 Richard Tiffany Gere ( /’???r/ GEER; born August 31, 1949) is an American actor. Gere is their eldest son and second child. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst on a gymnastics scholarship, majoring in philosophy, but did not graduate, leaving after two years. Gere’s 2004 ballroom dancing drama Shall We Dance. Gere was raised by Methodist parents; his interest in Buddhism began when he traveled to Nepal in 1978 with the Brazilian painter, Sylvia Martins. Richard Gere Attended The University Of Massachusetts Amherst On A Gymnastics Scholarship Majoring Oct 25th, 2011 Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gere is a descendant of Mayflower Pilgrims Francis Eaton, John Billington, George Soule, Richard Warren, Degory Priest, William Brewster and Francis Cooke. Gere is their eldest son and second child. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst on a gymnastics scholarship, majoring in philosophy, but did not graduate, leaving after two years. Richard Gere Attended The University Of Massachusetts Amherst On A Gymnastics Scholarship Majoring Sep 3rd, 2011 He went on to star in several hit films including An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman, Primal Fear, and Chicago, for which he won a Golden Globe Award as Best Actor, as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the Best Cast. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst on a gymnastics scholarship, majoring in philosophy, but did not gradua

Which golfer announced he was leaving his wife and three children for Brenna Cepalak in 1996?

GOLF Magazine Interview: Nick Faldo - Peter Kessler – The Voice of Golf GOLF Magazine Interview: Nick Faldo Posted on: September 28th, 2011 by Peter Kessler No Comments Faldo won the Open Championship in 1987. It was his first of three claret jugs and six total major championships. By Peter Kessler – This interview appeared in the August, 2003 issue of GOLF Magazine. When Nick Faldo walked the legendary courses where he evidenced his brilliance, his head down in deep concentration, he was criticized for being a cold fish. When he practiced relentlessly on the range, seeking perfection, he was tabbed a selfish loner. When he won with brilliant golf and stunning emotional control, he was told he had no feeling for his fellow man. That’s not the Nick Faldo I know, and now that he is 45 and no longer grinding to be number one, the rest of the world is seeing a more relaxed Faldo, too. When I arrived for our interview at the Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott in Orlando, Florida, Nick was happily mugging for the camera and cooperating with the photographer. When I returned home afterward, I found that Nick had called, leaving a message to say thanks and to wish me a happy weekend. Typical Faldo. GOLF Magazine: How successfully has the new, funny, affectionate, warm Nick Faldo been playing out? NICK FALDO: It’s always been in me. It’s a bit more in evidence lately. I was a serious golfer, obviously, and then the last five or six years I’ve been through serious ups and downs. When I met Valerie [his wife of two years] the transformation began, and I’m still learning to unwind. Our baby is due in August and our life together is incredible. I know what stage I’m at in my career, what my playing capabilities are. I have to let go of the level golfer I was a little but to be happy with what I’ve got. GOLF: Is there anything you’re going to do differently this go-around as a husband and father? FALDO: Totally. It is a massive and difficult job handling a woman. When they say, “no,” do they really mean no? When they say, “yes,” what kind of yes is it? And when they ask a question, you can’t just answer it. You have to work out in a split second what kind of answer they want. I’m getting better at it thanks to a fantastic guy, Kjell Enhager, who has become one of my truest and closest friends. He is a sports and corporate psychologist who has been working with me on the golf course for almost four years. We go off for a session on golf and the first half is really about how to handle the wives. It’s much more complicated and exhausting than the golf. It’s reassuring to see that I’m not the only guy who is lost sometimes about human and marital relationships. The bottom line is that I care for her so much and I just want to make sure I do everything I can to make her happy. GOLF: What do you want to try to do differently as a dad? FALDO: Well, that has been a tough one. Unfortunately, being a professional golfer is not the best career if you want to spend a lot of time at home with your children. You have to be away from them for what sometimes seems like an eternity. But it’s your job. So, yes, I missed an awful lot of things with my first three children. Then going through a divorce [from his second wife, Gill] didn’t help at all. They grow up so fast. Now I have to fit into their busy schedule. But when I spend time with them, they get absolute priority. I’ll do what any other dad does: the school runs, the rugby or cricket matches, the school plays. If I have to get up at 4 o’clock in the morning to work on my grips in order to be there for them at 7 o’clock, I’ll do it. With our new baby, everything will be easier. My whole life is changing now. I have a better balance between golf, business and family life. I lived in London when Faldo was starting out and remember well the treatment he received from a cruel and unfair press corps. “El Foldo” they called him. They openly rooted against him. GOLF: The British press targeted you in your early days. It was particularly ugly. FALDO: Right. “How can we get the blood to drip out onto the

Madeleine Gurdon is the third wife of which millionaire?

Madeleine Gurdon - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Madeleine Gurdon (1962-11-30) 30 November 1962 (age 54) [1] Sport Madeleine Astrid Gurdon, Baroness Lloyd-Webber, (born 30 November 1962) is an English former equestrian sportswoman, and the third and current wife of musical theatre impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber . Early life Madeleine "Gurtie" Gurdon was born in 1962 to a British Army officer, and his wife, who later retired as a Brigadier . Gurtie was educated at a convent, and [2] was an equestrian competitor for nearly a decade, riding in three-day events in Princess Anne's set. [2] To supplement her riding career, Gurdon designed an exclusive country wear company, featuring leather-and-suede clothing, [2] called The Done Thing, after her favourite dun horse. Gurdon met Lloyd Webber through his Watership Down neighbours, who loved horses.  [3] Personal life Gurdon married Lloyd Webber at his Hampshire home on 9 February 1991. They have three children together; Alastair (born 1992), William (born 1993) and Isabella (born 1996). The family currently resides in London [4] and Hampshire . [5] References   ^

Who led Argentina through most of the 1990s?

A century of decline | The Economist A century of decline One hundred years ago Argentina was the future. What went wrong? Feb 15th 2014 Tweet Yesterday’s news WHEN the residents of Buenos Aires want to change the pesos they do not trust into the dollars they do, they go to a cueva, or “cave”, an office that acts as a front for a thriving illegal exchange market. In one cueva near Florida Street, a pedestrian thoroughfare in the centre of the city, piles of pesos from previous transactions lie on a table. A courier is getting ready to carry the notes to safety-deposit boxes. This smallish cueva handles transactions worth $50,000-75,000 a day. Fear of inflation and of further depreciation of the peso, which fell by more than 20% in January, will keep demand for dollars high. Few other ways of making money are this good. “Modern Argentina does not offer what you could call an institutional career,” says one cueva owner. As the couriers carry their bundles around Buenos Aires, they pass grand buildings like the Teatro Colón, an opera house that opened in 1908, and the Retiro railway station, completed in 1915. These are emblems of Argentina’s Belle Époque, the period before the outbreak of the first world war when the country could claim to be the world’s true land of opportunity. In the 43 years leading up to 1914, GDP had grown at an annual rate of 6%, the fastest recorded in the world. The country was a magnet for European immigrants, who flocked to find work on the fertile pampas, where crops and cattle were propelling Argentina’s expansion. In 1914 half of Buenos Aires’s population was foreign-born. The country ranked among the ten richest in the world, after the likes of Australia, Britain and the United States, but ahead of France, Germany and Italy. Its income per head was 92% of the average of 16 rich economies. From this vantage point, it looked down its nose at its neighbours: Brazil’s population was less than a quarter as well-off. It never got better than this. Although Argentina has had periods of robust growth in the past century—not least during the commodity boom of the past ten years—and its people remain wealthier than most Latin Americans, its standing as one of the world’s most vibrant economies is a distant memory (see chart 1). Its income per head is now 43% of those same 16 rich economies; it trails Chile and Uruguay in its own back yard. The political symptoms of decline are also clear. If Argentina appeared to enjoy stability in the pre-war era, its history since then has been marked by a succession of military coups. The first came in 1930; others followed in 1943, 1955, 1962, 1966 and 1976. The election of 1989 marked the first time in more than 60 years that a civilian president had handed power to an elected successor. Yesterday’s news It is now more than 30 years since the end of military dictatorship, but democracy has not yet led to stability. Argentines reach for the metaphor of the “pendulum” to describe the swings of the past three decades: from loose economic policies in the 1980s to Washington-consensus liberalisation in the 1990s and back again under the presidency of Néstor Kirchner and now his widow, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. But the image of a pendulum does not do justice to the whiplashing of the economy (see charts 2 and 3)—the repeated recessions of the 1970s and 1980s, the hyperinflation of 1989-90, the economic crisis of 2001 and now the possibility of another crisis to come. Argentina is a long way from the turmoil of 2001 but today’s mix of rising prices, wage pressures and the mistrust of the peso have nasty echoes of the past. Internationally, too, Argentina has lost its way. It has shut itself out of global capital markets, although negotiations are under way to restructure its debts with the Paris Club of international creditors. Brazil, hardly a free-trade paragon, is pressing Argentina to open its borders; once it would have been the other way round. “Only people this sophisticated could create a mess this big,” runs a Brazilian joke that plays on Argentines’ endu

What relation was Henry Ford II to Henry Ford?

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Salvador Allende's Leftist Regime, 1970-73 - Chilean Intelligence Agencies FAS | Intelligence | World Agencies | Chile ||||| Index | Search | Allende's Leftist Regime "I don't see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its people." Henry Kissinger By the end of the 1960s, the polarization of Chilean politics had overwhelmed the traditional civility of Chile's vaunted democratic institutions. The centrist agreements of the past, which had enabled presidents to navigate a difficult course of compromise and conciliation, became more difficult to attain. The American Central Intelligence Agency had influenced elections in Chile dating back to 1958, but in 1970 the socialist candidate, a physician named Salvador Allende, was elected president. In a reflection of Chile's increased ideological polarization, Allende was elected president with 36.2 percent of the vote in 1970. Unable or unwilling to form coalitions, the left, center, and right had all nominated their own candidates in the mistaken hope of obtaining a majority. President Nixon directed CIA to prevent Allende's inauguration through a military coup. One of the opponents of a coup, Army Chief of Staff General Rene Schneider was assassinated, but Allende took office as scheduled. The Allende experiment enjoyed a triumphant first year, followed by two disastrous final years. According to the Popular Unity [ Unidad Popular - UP] coalition , Chile was being exploited by parasitic foreign and domestic capitalists. The government therefore moved quickly to socialize the economy, taking over the copper mines, other foreign firms, oligopolistic industries, banks, and large estates. By a unanimous vote of Congress in 1971, the government totally nationalized the foreign copper firms, which were mainly owned by two United States companies, Kennecott and Anaconda. The nationalization measure was one of the few bills Allende ever got through the opposition- controlled legislature, where the Christian Democrats constituted the largest single party. Socialization of the means of production spread rapidly and widely. The government took over virtually all the great estates. It turned the lands over to the resident workers, who benefited far more than the owners of tiny plots or the numerous migrant laborers. By 1972 food production had fallen and food imports had risen. Also during 1971-72, the government dusted off emergency legislation from the 1932 Socialist Republic to allow it to expropriate industries without congressional approval. It turned many factories over to management by the workers and the state. In his first year, Allende also employed Keynesian measures to hike salaries and wages, thus pumping up the purchasing power of the middle and working classes. This "consumer revolution" benefited 95 percent of the population in the short run because prices were held down and employment went up. Producers responded to rising demand by employing previously underused capacity. Politically, Allende faced problems holding his Popular Unity coalition together, pacifying the more leftist elements inside and outside Popular Unity and, above all, coping with the increasingly implacable opposition. Within Popular Unity, the largest party was the Socialist Party. Although composed of multiple factions, the Socialist Party mainly pressed Allende to accelerate the transition toward socialism. The second most important element was the PCCh, which favored a more gradual, legalistic approach. Outside the Popular Unity, the most significant left-wing organization was the MIR, a tiny but provocative group that admired the Cuban Revolution and encouraged peasants and workers to take property and the revolutionary process into their own hands, much faster than Allende preferred. The most important opposition party was the PDC. As it and the middle sectors gradually shifted to the right, they came to form an anti-Allende bloc in combination with the Natinal Party and the propertied class. Even farther to the right were minuscule, paramilitary, qu

Fitness trainer Carlos Leon was the father of which singer/actress's child?

CARLOS LEÓN, Actor, Father of Madonna’s child “Lola”. (Born: Havana) *** Carlos León, Actor, Padre de la hija de Madonna “Lola”. (Nacido en La Habana) | The History, Culture and Legacy of the People of Cuba CARLOS LEÓN, Actor, Father of Madonna’s child “Lola”. (Born: Havana) *** Carlos León, Actor, Padre de la hija de Madonna “Lola”. (Nacido en La Habana) Posted on by admin Carlos León, actor, father of Madonna’s Child “Lola”. VIDEO. Carlos León was born on July 10, 1966 in La Habana, Cuba. He has been a resident of New York for quiet a few years. Former celebrity as a personal trainer of the star Madonna whom the Queen of Pop met while jogging in Central Park in New York. The actor had a passionate affair with Madonna in the 1990s which resulted in their daughter Lourdes, 14, who he says is the love of his life. Carlos Leon a Cuban who lives in the United States. Although their relationship did not last, Carlos said in an interview: ‘I’m forever grateful to [Madonna]’. Leon and Madonna were together in the mid-1990s and split in 1997, after the October 1996 birth of Lourdes. Father with Madonna of Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon (Lourdes Leon), born 14 October 1996. Lourdes comes from the Marian shrine in France which Madonna’s mother was very devout and Mary by the name of the mother of his dad. Carlos León has turned to be an accomplished actor. Has also appeared on- and off-Broadway, including “Aunt Dan and Lemon”. As of Summer, 2006 he can be seen nightly on Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of “The Three Penny Opera” opposite Alan Cumming, Jim Dale, Ana Gasteyer, Cyndi Lauper and Nellie McKay. [April 2006] Lourdes “Lola” as is known clearly bears no ill will towards the 47-year-old personal trainer. The 16-year-old was seen attending Carlos’ wedding to Zac Posen designer Betina Holte in Denmark. After Madonna. All in the family! Madonna may have split from her ex Carlos Leon more than 15 years ago, but she met him for dinner with their daughter Lourdes just this week. The trio reunited in New York City on Thursday, June 19, dining at Manhattan’s trendy downtown lounge and restaurant, Beauty & Essex. Madonna, 56, arrived in a NYC-chic look, an onlooker tells Us, wearing a black top, black pants, and horn-rimmed glasses. An observer tells Us that the modern family “looked like they were having a great time,” and spent the evening “laughing, joking, and enjoying each other’s company.” During their Beauty & Essex feast, the trio dined on basil pesto ravioli, the restaurant’s take on a New York pretzel, salt & vinegar fries, kale and apple salad, and a crispy eggplant pizzetta. “Lola” and Carlos. Carlos and Lourdes have a famously close relationship, with Carlos calling her the love of his life ‘I have no regrets. I wouldn’t change anything. I got the best thing out of that relationship, and that’s my daughter. My daughter is everything to me’, he added. Carlos and Madonna’s eldest child Lourdes, 17, graduated from LaGuardia High School few months ago. Speaking to People magazine, he admitted that he finds it difficult to be strict with his daughter. ‘I’m a lenient dad. I’m very empathetic, and I’m good at listening to my daughter. I’m probably a bad dad when it comes to disciplining her’, Carlos shared. Rebellious, attractive and controversial, Lourdes Maria Ciccone is becoming more like her mother, get to know thoroughly at his young age, Lola has already debuted as designer collection “Material girl”‘. Personal life. Madonna’s ex Carlos Leon in July 2013 wed designer Betina Holte in Gillelje, Denmark, and his daughter Lourdes attended the ceremony. The couple lives in New York. Agencies/Various/Wiki/InternetPhotos/youtube/thecubanhistory.com Arnoldo Varona, Editor. CARLOS LEÓN, Actor, el padre de la hija de Madonna “Lola”. (Nacido: La Habana) Carlos León nació el 10 de julio de 1966 en La Habana, Cuba. Ha sido un residente de Nueva York por algunos años ya. El ex celebridad como un entrenador personal de la estrella Madonna a quien la Reina del Pop se encontró cuando ambos salían a correr en el Parqu

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Jean Bertrand Aristide Profession - Jean Bertrand Aristide Net Worth Jean Bertrand Aristide Profession Read more... Jean Bertrand Aristide Jean Bertrand Aristide Net Worth is $800 Million. Jean Bertrand Aristide is a Haitian politician with a net worth of $800 million. Jean Bertrand Aristide built his net worth in politics and as the President of Haiti. He was born in Port-Salut, Hait. Jean-Bertrand Aristide (born... Jean Bertrand Aristide Net Worth is $800 Million. Jean Bertrand Aristide Net Worth is $800 Million. Jean Bertrand Aristide is a Haitian politician with a net worth of $800 million. Jean Bertrand Aristide built his net worth in politics and as the President of Haiti. He was born in Port-Salut, Hait Jean-Bertrand Aristide is a Haitian former Catholic priest and politician who served as Haiti's first democratically elected president. A proponent of liberation theology, Aristide was appointed to a parish in Port-au-Prince in 1982 after completing his studies. He became a focal point for the pro-democracy movement first under Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier and then under the military transition regime which followed. He won the Haitian general election, 1990-1991 with 67% of the vote and was briefly President of Haiti, until a September 1991 military coup. The coup regime collapsed in 1994 under US pressure and threat of force after Aristide agreed to roll back several reforms. Aristide was then President again from 1994 to 1996 and from 2001 to 2004. Aristide was unexpectedly ousted in a 29 February 2004 coup d''etat, in which former soldiers participated. He accused the United States of orchestrating the coup d''etat against him ...

What was the name of Frank Sinatra's last wife?

Cele|bitchy | Frank Sinatra’s last wife: he showered 12x/day, romanced her away from her husband Frank Sinatra’s last wife: he showered 12x/day, romanced her away from her husband Books , Frank Sinatra , Photos You may have heard this news yesterday, but I couldn’t resist commenting on it. Frank Sinatra’s last ex wife, Barbara Sinatra, has a new memoir out in which she writes of her 22 year marriage to Old Blue Eyes, ending when he passed away in 1998 at the age of 82. Barbara is now 84 and is ready to reveal what it was like to be married to the famous crooner. While she remembers plenty of romantic moments it wasn’t always easy going. Frank would sometimes drink gin and she said she avoided him then, but she didn’t get into the details too much. I saw an interview with Barbara on ABC News (below) and I found her story really fascinating. It’s clear that she loved Frank up until the end, and that she misses him terrible. ABC reports that her memoir doesn’t have any details of Frank’s troubled relationship with his daughters at all, and that she steered clear of that topic. Frank Sinatra had an interesting quirk that he managed to keep hidden from the public for his entire life: He was obsessed with being clean. “He was a guy who took about 12 showers a day,” his widow, Barbara Sinatra, said in an interview with ABC News. The singer, who died in 1998 at age 82 following a heart attack, was “neat” and “always smelled like lavender,” she added. Barbara, his fourth and last wife, is promoting her new memoir titled, “Lady Blue Eyes: My Life with Frank,” which delves into the couple’s romantic, but oftentimes difficult, 22-year marriage…. “He made me feel special,” she told ABC, adding that “he would think of every little thing to make it romantic.” But alcohol often affected the nature of their relationship. “I didn’t want to be around him if he drank gin,” Barbara admitted. “Gin, I think, made him mean. So when I’d come out of my room and see the gin bottle on the bar, I’d turn right around, go back in my room, lock the door, because I didn’t want to deal with it.” Still, when Frank was on what would turn out to be his deathbed, she was convinced they would still be together for years to come. “I kept saying, ‘You’ve beaten tougher things than this. I think you can beat this, too,’ ” she recounted. “He just looked up at me and he said, ‘I can’t.’ That was it.” [From NY Daily News ] Showering 12 times a day sounds like an obsessive compulsive disorder to be sure. Twice a day is understandable, but anything more than that is excessive. I wonder how else Frank’s obsessiveness came though and if he had any other bizarre repetitive behavior. In an excerpt of Barbara’s memoir posted on ABC News, Barbara details how Frank, her then-neighbor, wooed her away from her husband of 12 years, who had been cheating on her anyway. Having been nothing but courteous for months, Frank first came looking for it my way at a gin rummy party he hosted at his house across the fairway from ours in Palm Springs, California. My husband, Zeppo, sat a few feet away, oblivious to the drama that was about to unfold. Our twelve-year marriage had long been dead. Twenty-six years older than me, Zeppo had been successful in vaudeville and manufacturing, but once he retired he preferred a routine of golf or sailing followed by early nights. Unable to relinquish the swinging lifestyle of his fraternal youth, he also dated other women. The Marx name and financial security he’d offered me and my son, Bobby, were all that was left of our once promising romance. I was bored and lonely by the time Mr. Sinatra aimed those eyes in my direction. The spark he ignited inside jerked me from my slumbers. Frank had been watching me all night as if he was seeing me for the first time. Sitting close, he called me “Barbara, baby” in that killer voice and flashed me a lopsided smile. He asked if anyone wanted “more gasoline” and offered to fix me a fresh martini. Taking my arm, he led me to the den. It was my turn to watch as he swirled vodka around a glass, reached for an oli

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Hafez al Assad was the first democratically elected President of which country?

| Middle East The European Union condemned the vote as illegitimate [AFP] Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has won a landslide victory in presidential poll securing 88.7 percent of the vote, parliament speaker Mohammad al-Laham has said. The two other candidates, Hassan al-Nouri and Maher Hajjar, won 4.3 percent and 3.2 percent respectively. The victory gives Assad a third seven-year term in office despite a raging civil war which grew out of protests against his rule. The head of the Supreme Constitutional Court said on Wednesday that the turnout in the country's presidential election this week was 73.42 percent. Live Box 2012108933861442 "I declare the victory of Dr Bashar Hafez al-Assad as president of the Syrian Arab Republic with an absolute majority of the votes cast in the election," Laham said in a televised address from his office in the Syrian parliament. The opposition and its international backers have denounced the election as a farce, saying the two relatively unknown and state-approved challengers offered no real alternative to Assad. Voting was held only in government-controlled areas, excluding vast chunks of northern and eastern Syria that are in rebel hands. 'Committed allies' Fawas Gerges, a Middle East expert based in London, called the election win a "culmination of Assad's accumulated victories" since his opponents took up weapons against his regime in 2011. "The opposition does not seem to be able to genuinely change the balance of power on the ground," he told Al Jazeera. "The opposition's allies - the US and others - have not been as solid and committed as Assad's allies. Assad's allies - Iran, Russia, Hezbollah - have fought tooth and nail to keep Assad in place."

Which Russian leader was buried in 1998 in his family's vault?

LAST CZAR BURIED: TALE OF 2 RUSSIAS - The New York Times The New York Times World |LAST CZAR BURIED: TALE OF 2 RUSSIAS Search Continue reading the main story The Russians buried Czar Nicholas II today in true imperial fashion, beneath a ceiling of cherubim peeking from clouds, in a cathedral of mountainous oak and linden carvings sheathed in gold, among the white marble tombs of the czars who bestrode his empire for three centuries. And they buried him in the style of modern Russia, too: under imitation marble markers because there is no money for genuine stone; in a cathedral plundered by revolutionaries decades ago and half-restored today; at the center of enduring conflicts over whether the nation was venerating a monarch, a tyrant or even a fraud. President Boris N. Yeltsin had planned the ceremony in the hope that it would bury those conflicts too, and reunite the present with a past that its old Soviet rulers had suppressed and rewritten for 75 years. By its end, he had scored a personal triumph with a brief but powerful speech about reconciliation in a Russia forever split into ''us and them'' -- czars and peasants, Communists and workers, haves and have-nots. But his ultimate goal seemed still out of reach. The two Russias briefly came together inside a thick-walled fortress on the bank of the Neva River here, where the remains of Nicholas, most of his family and four of his servants were lowered into a single white crypt in SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Continue reading the main story It was 80 years to the day since the imperial family and its retinue had been shot, doused with acid and dumped into a pit on a Ural Mountains road on the personal order of Lenin, the Communist leader who had seized the Czar's kingdom. Advertisement Continue reading the main story The town where they died -- Yekaterinburg, named after Nicholas's ancestor Catherine I -- was renamed Sverdlovsk, after Yakov M. Sverdlov, the Bolshevik who signed the telegram ordering the deaths. The whereabouts of the bodies was tantamount to a state secret until the Soviet Union collapsed and Mr. Yeltsin ordered them exhumed in 1991. Today's somber service laid to rest all but two of the executed Romanovs, the Czar's heir, Alexei, and a daughter, Marie. Their bodies are believed to have been burned and buried near their parents, but have not been found. Mr. Yeltsin was first among 400 dignitaries and members of the Romanov family, the imperial dynasty that ended with Nicholas, who watched silently from among the tombs of past czars and czarinas during the 90-minute service. Beneath enormous chandeliers in the brick-and-stone church, a choir sang as Russian Orthodox priests, robed in gold, waved censers of burning incense over the oak coffins topped with crosses, which were arranged on a pedestal in the building's center. Then, one by one, the undersized coffins were carried into an adjacent room and stacked in the freshly dug vault -- the remains of the servants on the bottom, then the family, and finally the Czar himself atop them. They were nine in all: Alouzy Tropp, the Czar's valet; Eugene Botkin, the royal physician; Ivan Kharitonov, a cook; Anna Demidova, a lady-in-waiting; then three of the Czar's four daughters -- Anastasia, Olga and Tatiana -- and Czar Nicholas and his wife, Alexandra. The final two coffins were draped in yellow banners bearing the imperial spread eagle, which were removed for historical safekeeping. More than 50 surviving members of the Romanov family slowly entered the room, each throwing a handful of white sand on the coffins in a traditional gesture of farewell. To the peal of cathedral bells that Czar Nicholas had ordered installed 95 years ago, cannon fired 19 ear-splitting blasts -- two short of the normal 21-gun salute, because Nicholas had abdicated his throne before his death -- and the service ended. Mr. Yeltsin's appearance was both an act of repentance and a moment of supreme irony. As the Communist Party boss in Sverdlovsk, Mr. Yeltsin issued an order in July 1977 to raze the house in whose cellar the executions

Who was Britain's last Prime Minister of the 20th century?

Britain Magazine | The official magazine of Visit Britain | Best of British History, Royal Family,Travel and Culture - British prime ministers of the 20th century Latest issue British prime ministers of the 20th century Do you know who presided over the setting up of the National Health Service, or who served the shortest time as leader? Read our timeline of British prime ministers of the 20th century for all the answers. Robert Gascoyne-Cecil 3rd Marquess of Salisbury Robert Gascoyne-Cecil 3rd Marquess of Salisbury Conservative 1895 to 1902 Salisbury was the last peer to serve as PM (this was his third tenure), with the brief exception of Douglas Home (below) who renounced his peerage within a few days of being appointed. Arthur James Balfour Conservative 1902 to 1905 Balfour was the nephew of the Marquess of Salisbury but his cabinet was divided on the issue of free trade and without the support of Edward VII he was forced to resign in December 1905. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman Liberal 1905 to 1908 Following Arthur James Balfour’s resignation, Edward VII invited the leader of the next largest party, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, to form a government. He was the first leader to officially use the title of ‘Prime Minister’. Herbert Henry Asquith Liberal 1908 to 1916 Asquith is the only Prime Minister to have taken office on foreign soil. At the time that he succeeded Campbell-Bannerman, Edward VII was in Biarritz so Asquith travelled there for the official ‘kissing-hands’ ceremony. David Lloyd George in 1916 David Lloyd George Liberal 1916 to 1922 One of the 20th centuries most radical thinkers, Lloyd George was the first and only Welshman to hold the position of prime minister, introducing state pensions and waging a war on poverty. Andrew Bonar Law Conservative 1922 to 1923 Law was prime minister for just 209 days. He retired due to ill health in May 1923 and died of throat cancer six months later. Stanley Baldwin Conservative 1923 to 1924 Baldwin took over as prime minister after Bonar Law retired but he was soon ousted from his first term, albeit temporarily. James Ramsey MacDonald Labour 1924 to 1924 In 1924 Ramsey MacDonald was asked by King George V to form a government when Stanley Baldwin’s Conservative majority proved ungovernable, and his was the first Labour government. Stanley Baldwin Conservative 1924 to 1929 In his second tenure as prime minister Baldwin extended the right to vote to women over 21. James Ramsey MacDonald Labour 1929 to 1935 In his second minority government in 1929, MacDonald appointed Margaret Bondfield as the first female cabinet minister, but forming a cross-party government proved his downfall. Stanley Baldwin Conservative 1935 to 1937 By taking office as prime minister for the third time Baldwin remarkably served under three monarchs. Neville Chamberlain Conservative 1937 to 1940 Chamberlain famously declared “I believe it is peace for our time” following a meeting in 1938 with Adolf Hitler. Sir Winston Churchill Conservative 1940 to 1945 Following Chamberlain’s resignation in 1940, Churchill succeeded him as prime minister of an all-party coalition government. Clement Attlee Labour 1945 to 1951 Taking over from Churchill at the end of the war, Attlee is perhaps best remembered for setting up the National Health Service. Winston Churchill gives his infamous V sign on 20 May 1940 Sir Winston Churchill Conservative 1951 to 1955 While serving his second term as prime minister Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his many published works. Sir Anthony Eden Conservative 1955 to 1957 Eden is best remembered for his controversial handling of the Suez Crisis, which led to his resignation. Harold Macmillan Conservative 1957 to 1963 Macmillian took over as leader following Eden’s resignation and led the nation through the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was made Earl of Stockton in 1984 and died in 1986. Sir Alex Douglas-Home Conservative 1963 to 1964 The aristocratic Douglas-Home took on the trade unions but only served as prime minister for 363 days , the second shortest p

In which North African country was Yves St. Laurent born as Henri Donat Mathieu?

BBC NEWS | Europe | Yves Saint Laurent shuts its doors Thursday, 31 October, 2002, 20:33 GMT Yves Saint Laurent shuts its doors The haute couture house opened in 1961 One of France's most prestigious haute couture fashion houses, Yves Saint Laurent, has finally closed its doors following the retirement of its famous designer and co-founder. Paying tribute to staff and colleagues, Mr Saint Laurent said the closure marked "the end of a long love affair". I am very sad to put an end to a love affair that has lasted for 40 years Yves Saint Laurent The reclusive 66-year-old, who spent more than four decades producing designer clothing for the rich and famous, has been battling poor health for many years. His retirement - announced at his last fashion show in January - marks the end of an era for Parisian style. Although the brand itself will continue, Mr Saint Laurent himself lamented that he "was the last of the fashion Mohicans". 'Tremendous sadness' "I'm feeling a tremendous sadness at the idea that I will no longer see these marvellous and enormously talented people, who brought all my ideas to life with their vast know-how," Mr Saint Laurent said of his employees. "I am very sad to put an end to a love affair that has lasted for 40 years," he said. Of his 158 staff, some have found jobs with rival houses Jean-Paul Gaultier, Azzedine Alaia, and Chanel, while others have followed Mr Laurent into retirement or are still looking for work elsewhere. Yves Saint Laurent specialised in garments for the rich and famous Although the haute couture workshops are now closed, the Yves Saint Laurent name will continue in the pret-a-porter range owned by Gucci, which is due to open 47 new stores in 2004. The Yves Saint Laurent couture house started in 1961, with groundbreaking designs which won a loyal clientele among the rich and famous, including Bianca Jagger and Lauren Bacall. They and other celebrities were at his last show in January - a star-studded event that also counted admiring rivals and former supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Jerry Hall and Carla Bruni. Life of fashion Yves Henri Donat Mathieu Saint Laurent was born in Algeria in 1936, at a time when the North African country was still under French rule. A shy, lonely child, he became interested in clothes at an early age and was discovered by the fashion magazine Vogue when he was just 17. He went to work for the designer Christian Dior in 1954, taking over from him when Mr Dior died three years later. The name will live on under Gucci After returning from a short stint of military service in Algeria, he decided to open his own fashion house together with Pierre Berge. It was then that he began to create the imaginative and innovative clothes that became his trademark. His feminisation of the male trouser suit and tuxedo saw him credited as the man who "empowered women". His designs, which were often influenced by the work of painters like Picasso and Mondrian, became works of art in themselves. In 1983 the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York devoted an entire show to his clothing. The last item made by the designer was a black wool jacket with gold embroidery - an updated version of a design that first premiered on the catwalk as part of Yves Saint Laurent's autumn/winter 1985-1986 collection. It will hang in the closet of Mr Saint Laurent's close friend and muse, actress Catherine Deneuve.  WATCH/LISTEN

Which Yuri was president of the USSR for two years after heading the KGB for 15 years?

Yuri Andropov assumes power in the Soviet Union - Nov 12, 1982 - HISTORY.com Yuri Andropov assumes power in the Soviet Union Share this: Yuri Andropov assumes power in the Soviet Union Author Yuri Andropov assumes power in the Soviet Union URL Publisher A+E Networks Following the death of long-time Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev two days earlier, Yuri Andropov is selected as the new general secretary of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union. It was the culmination of a long, but steady march up the Communist Party hierarchy for Andropov.Born in Russia in 1914, by the 1930s Andropov was an active participant in the Communist Youth League. During World War II, he led a group of guerilla fighters who operated behind Nazi lines. His work led to various positions in Moscow, and in 1954, he was named as Soviet ambassador to Hungary. During the Hungarian crisis of 1956, Andropov proved his reliability. He lied to Hungarian Prime Minister Imre Nagy about Soviet military intentions, and later assured Nagy that he was safe from Soviet reprisals. Soviet tanks rolled into Budapest in November 1956 and Nagy was captured and executed in 1958.Andropov’s work in Hungary brought him back to Moscow, where he continued to rise through the ranks of the Communist Party. In 1967, he was named head of the KGB, Russia’s secret police force. A hard-liner, he supported the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia and oversaw the crackdown on dissidents such as Andrei Sakharov and Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn. In 1982, with Brezhnev deathly ill and fading fast, Andropov left the KGB and began jockeying for power. When Brezhnev died on November 10, 1982, Andropov was poised to assume power. He was named general secretary on November 12.His rule was short-lived, but eventful. At home, he tried to reinvigorate the flagging Russian economy and attacked corruption and rising alcoholism among the Soviet people. In his foreign policy, Andropov faced off against the adamantly anticommunist diplomacy of President Ronald Reagan. Relations between the United States and the Soviet Union were severely strained when Soviet pilots shot down a Korean airliner in September 1983. Later that year, Soviet diplomats broke off negotiations concerning reductions in Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces and the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START). Andropov had suffered from nearly debilitating illnesses since early 1983, and died on February 9, 1984. He was succeeded by Konstantin Chernenko . Related Videos

What is Madonna's daughter called?

Madonna's Daughter Lourdes Is The Spitting Image Of Her Mum As She Stars In 'Grease' High School Production (PICTURES) | The Huffington Post Advertisement ENTERTAINMENT Madonna's Daughter Lourdes Is The Spitting Image Of Her Mum As She Stars In 'Grease' High School Production (PICTURES) 11/12/2013 13:38 | Updated 23 January 2014 Looks like Madonna 's daughter Lourdes Leon is a chip off the old block. The 17-year-old showed off her performance skills as she starred in her high school's production of 'Grease' on Sunday. Lourdes took on the role of Rizzo - played by Stockard Channing in the 1978 movie - and looked the spitting image of her famous mother, belting out songs such as 'Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee' and 'There Are Worse Things I Could Do'. Madonna's daughter Lourdes Madonna was in the audience to support her daughter on Sunday night, along with her other children Rocco, David and Mercy. In a programme for the show, Lourdes also paid tribute to her mother. "[Lourdes] would like to thank her parents with all of her heart for giving her guidance and love and supporting her passions wholeheartedly," it reportedly read. Lourdes took in the role of Rizzo Lourdes also proved to be a hit with the critics, with one from the New York Daily News writing: “[Lourdes] had the comic chops and confidence on stage. She delivered Rizzo’s zingers with hands on her hips and a lot of attitude.” The sold-out run of 'Grease' continues until 15 December at LaGuardia High. Celeb Mums And Daughters

Who replaced King Hussein as King of Jordan?

Death of a King; Cautious King Took Risks In Straddling Two Worlds Death of a King; Cautious King Took Risks In Straddling Two Worlds By JUDITH MILLER King Hussein of Jordan, who died yesterday at 63, successfully straddled two worlds in more than four tumultuous decades on the throne. Cautious by instinct and habit, King Hussein took pride in his Western impulses and his Arab roots, though he acknowledged that the combination sometimes produced policies that even admirers criticized as erratic and conflicting. He was the Middle East's longest-reigning ruler, but took little comfort from mere survival. Though he once said he yearned for a ''hero's death'' like that of Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli enemy he ultimately embraced as his ''brother'' and ''partner in peace,'' King Hussein succumbed not to the fanatic's bullet but to cancer, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, which he had suffered for eight months. His twin legacies -- peace with his neighbors, including Israel, and a fairly tolerant, stable society at home -- would be impressive in any context. But they are particularly so given the often violent politics of the Middle East and the unpromising country whose stewardship he inherited while still a teen-ager. Personally courageous, modest and unfailingly polite, King Hussein was known for his political tolerance, pardoning even those who had tried to kill him. Though he had made war against Israel in 1967, he was the only Arab leader secure enough to kneel before Israeli families who had lost children in a terrorist attack on his soil in 1997, offering his condolences. King Hussein spent the final months of his life working relentlessly for peace and a succession that he hoped would insure both his immediate family's control of the throne and political stability in Jordan. Less than two weeks before his death, he stunned the world by bypassing his younger brother, Prince Hassan, 51, and designating his eldest son, 37-year-old Abdullah, as heir to the throne. In a long, bitter letter to his brother explaining his decision and publicizing a deep family rift, King Hussein assailed Prince Hassan's performance as Regent, saying his brother's palace supporters -- climbers, he called them -- had tried to ''destroy Jordan'' by spreading vicious gossip about his wife and children and working to divide and politicize the army. The King also suggested that Prince Hassan, his appointed heir for 34 years, had opposed Hussein's wish that his own sons succeed his brother as King. King Hussein said the family discord had given him many sleepless nights and prompted him to intervene ''from my sickbed'' at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to end the intrigues and political jockeying for power. But he complimented Prince Hassan for his ''sincere efforts'' and his loyal acceptance of his demotion. The decision not only took Jordan and the United States by surprise, but it also demonstrated that King Hussein, though ailing and in pain, remained the undisputed ruler of his kingdom until the last days of his life. The King's Last Grasp At a Middle East Peace Apart from settling the succession, King Hussein's last efforts were aimed at advancing peace between the Arabs and Israel, a goal that had eluded two generations of his Hashemite family. Drawn and pale, and made bald by four rounds of chemotherapy, he had left the Mayo Clinic last October to attend the Wye summit talks in Maryland and help President Clinton coax Israeli and Palestinian negotiators into concluding the next phase of their peace accord. ''If I had an ounce of strength, I would have done my utmost to be there and to help in any way I can,'' he said in an emotional, impromptu speech at the signing ceremony. Saying there had been ''enough destruction, enough death, enough waste'' during the five decades of Arab-Israeli conflict, he pleaded for accommodation. ''We have no right to dictate through irresponsible action or narrow-mindedness the future of our children or their children's children,'' the King said. A short man who used his deep, mesmerizing voice to maximum political effect, Ki

Which child of Princess Grace of Monaco competed in the 1988 Olympics?

Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts - CNN.com Prince Albert of Monaco Fast Facts CNN Library Updated 1:51 PM ET, Fri February 26, 2016 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Prince Albert II of Monaco visits the International Monaco Yacht Show on September 24, 2010 at Port Hercules in the principalty of Monaco. A selection of 100 exceptional super and mega-yachts from 25 to over 90 m long is presented until September 25, 2010. AFP PHOTO VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images) (CNN) Here's a look at the life of His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II . He was formally invested as Monaco's ruler on July 12, 2005, following the death of his father, Prince Rainier. Personal: Birth date: March 14, 1958 Birth place: Monte Carlo, Monaco Birth name: Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi, His Serene Highness, the Hereditary Prince of Monaco, Marquis of Baux Father: Prince Rainier III Mother: Princess Grace, formerly the actress Grace Kelly Marriage: Charlene Wittstock (July 1, 2011-present) Children: with Charlene Wittstock: Princess Gabriella Therese Marie and Prince Jacques Honore Rainier, December 10, 2014; with Nicole Coste: Eric Alexandre Stephane , August 24, 2003; with Tamara Rotolo: Jazmin Grace Rotolo, March 1992. Education: Amherst College, BA, 1981 Military service: French Navy Other Facts: He is interested in environmental issues, alternative energy and hybrid vehicles. Some buses in Monaco run on rapeseed oil. An avid athlete, he has competed in five Winter Olympics (1988, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2002) in the sport of bobsledding but has not won any medals. He has been a member of the International Olympic Committee since 1985. His two oldest children are not in line for the throne, because they were born out of wedlock. Timeline: March 31, 2005 - Monaco's Crown Council transfers the regency of the tiny kingdom to Prince Albert, the heir to the throne, saying that Prince Rainier can no longer carry out his duties as monarch. April 6, 2005 - Prince Rainier III dies of organ failure and Prince Albert becomes Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco. July 6, 2005 - Publicly acknowledges paternity of his son, Alexandre, born to Nicole Coste, a flight attendant from Togo. July 12, 2005 - Part one of the formal investiture as Monaco's ruler is Mass at St. Nicholas Cathedral, marking the end of the mourning period for Prince Rainier. November 17, 2005 - Part two of the formal investiture is the enthronement ceremony at St. Nicholas Cathedral. April 16, 2006 - Travels to the North Pole by dogsled to highlight global warming. June 1, 2006 - Acknowledges paternity of his daughter, Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, born to an American former waitress, Tamara Rotolo. March 2, 2007 - Presides over the opening ceremony in Paris of International Polar Year, a research program with a focus on the Polar Regions involving 50,000 scientists from 63 countries. January 28, 2008 - Is named as one of the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) "Champions of the Earth." April 22 2008 - Receives the UNEP award which recognizes individuals who show extraordinary leadership on environmental issues. January 5-14, 2009 - Completes expedition to the South Pole evaluating climate impact on Antarctica along the way. He is the only head of state to have visited both poles. June 23, 2010 - The palace announces Prince Albert's engagement to Charlene Wittstock, 32, a former Olympic swimmer and school teacher from South Africa. July 1, 2011 - Prince Albert marries Charlene Wittstock in a civil wedding ceremony in the Throne room of the Palace of Monaco. July 2, 2011 - A second wedding, a religious ceremony including Mass, is held in the main courtyard of the Palace of Monaco. The ceremony is broadcast to the 3,500 invited guests who could not fit inside the palace. October 2013 - Loans pieces of his private collection of Olympic torches for the for the Russian exhibition of Olympic torches. October 7, 2013 - Is one of the first torch bearers for 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games. December 1

Which British Prime Minister signed the Anglo-Irish Agreement in 1985?

Anglo-Irish Agreement | United Kingdom-Ireland [1985] | Britannica.com United Kingdom-Ireland [1985] United Kingdom Anglo-Irish Agreement, accord signed by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Garret FitzGerald , the Irish taoiseach (prime minister), on Nov. 15, 1985, at Hillsborough Castle in County Down, N.Ire., that gave the government of Ireland an official consultative role in the affairs of Northern Ireland . Considered one of the most significant developments in British-Irish relations since the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922, the agreement provided for regular meetings between ministers in the Irish and British governments on matters affecting Northern Ireland. It outlined cooperation in four areas: political matters; security and related issues; legal matters, including the administration of justice; and the promotion of cross-border cooperation. Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister), Garret FitzGerald, and British Prime Minister Margaret … Peter Kemp/AP The road to the Anglo-Irish Agreement The agreement was negotiated as a move toward easing long-standing tension between Britain and Ireland on the subject of Northern Ireland, although Northern Irish unionists (those in favour of remaining part of the United Kingdom ) were themselves strongly opposed to giving their southern neighbour a say in domestic matters. Many political leaders—including Thatcher, who had been strongly committed to British sovereignty in Northern Ireland—had come to believe that a solution to years of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland could only be achieved by means of an all-Ireland arrangement. Such an attempt had previously been made in 1973. A power-sharing executive, composed of Irish nationalists as well as unionists, was set up in Northern Ireland, and Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave participated in talks with British Prime Minister Edward Heath that resulted in the Sunningdale Agreement . That accord recognized that Northern Ireland’s relationship with Britain could not be changed without the agreement of a majority of its population, and it provided for the establishment of a Council of Ireland composed of members from both the Dáil (the lower chamber of the Irish legislature) and the Northern Ireland assembly. That agreement collapsed in May 1974 because of a general strike inspired by unionist opponents of power sharing. Similar Topics Anti-Comintern Pact In 1981 FitzGerald launched a constitutional crusade to make the reunification of Ireland more attractive to Northern Ireland’s Protestants. At the end of the year, the Irish and British governments set up an Anglo-Irish intergovernmental council to discuss matters of common concern, especially security. In 1984 the report of the New Ireland Forum—a discussion group that included representatives of political parties in Ireland and Northern Ireland—set out three possible frameworks for political development in Ireland: a unitary state, a federal state, and joint sovereignty. Of Ireland’s major political parties, Fianna Fáil preferred a unitary state, which Fine Gael and the Irish Labour Party regarded as unrealistic; they preferred the federal option. Also in the early 1980s, in Northern Ireland, John Hume , the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) and a member of the British Parliament, gathered the support of prominent Irish American political leaders in condemning the use of violence and urging Irish Americans not to support the Irish Republican Army (IRA), a paramilitary organization that often used violent means to bring an end to British rule in Northern Ireland. Hume’s group also encouraged U.S. Pres. Ronald Reagan to persuade Thatcher to pursue closer relations with Ireland. Negotiations and outcomes In the improved political climate between Britain and Ireland, leaders of the two countries sat down to negotiations. Ireland and Britain agreed that any change in the status of Northern Ireland would come about only with the consent of the majority of the people of Northern Ireland, and an intergovernmental conference was established t

Who presented the first Oscars?

The first Oscars Home » movies » The first Oscars The first Oscars The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established in May 1927 as a non-profit corporation to promote the art of movie making. In the first year, the Academy had 36 members, with Douglas Fairbanks Sr as president. The first Academy Awards, now better known as the Oscars, were presented at a private dinner in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, with less than 250 persons attending. Today, the Academy has over 6 000 honorary members – the Oscar Awards are viewed by more than a billion people on television. The first television broadcast of the Oscars took place in 1953 – on black and white TV, telecasted throughout the US and Canada. Telecasting in color begun in 1966, and since 1969, the Oscars have been telecast throughout the world. By the mid-1990s it was telecast in over 100 countries. Emil Jannings Photos with kind permission of silent-movies.com – the premier web destination for Silent Movie facts. The first Oscars At the first Academy Awards, held in May 1929, Best Director awards went to Lewis Milestone for Two Arabian Knights and Frank Borzage for 7th Heaven. The first award for Actor in a Leading Role went to Emil Jannings (real name Theodor Friedrich Emil Janenz) for his roles in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. The first Best Actress award was won Janet Gaynor for her roles in 7th Heaven, Street Angel and Sunrise. The first Best Picture award went to WINGS. All those films were screened in 1927. Those were the days of the silent movies, thus WINGS was the only silent to have won a Best Picture Oscar. It also featured Gary Cooper in a minor role. Swiss-born Jannings grew up in Germany and had a heavy German accent which, with the advent of sound in movies , basically put an end to his Hollywood movie career. The most popular night in the world The Academy Award ceremony basically was a non-public affair in 1927 and 1928. But it had created such public interest that the Oscar Presentation Night was introduced in 1929. Until 1954 the Oscars were presented mostly on a Thursday. From 1955 to 1958, they were presented on a Wednesday. From 1959 until 1998 the Oscars were, with a few exceptions, presented on a Monday night. Only since 1999 did the Awards ceremony take place on a Sunday (in March). In total up to 2005, the famous statuettes have been handed out on 32 Monday nights, 21 Thursday nights, 8 Wednesdays, 6 Tuesdays, 2 Fridays, once on a Saturday (1948), and four times on a Sunday. In 1930, the Academy Awards were held twice: on 3 April and on 5 November. No ceremony was held in 1933. Since 1940 people have been kept on the edge of their seats with the familiar phrase “The envelope please.” The Envelope Please The record for most acting nominations without a single win is shared by Peter O’Toole and Richard Burton with seven. The most nominated actors for Best Actor and Best Supporting Roles are Jack Nicholson (11), Laurence Olivier (10), and Spencer Tracy (9). No male performer has yet won three Best Actor awards. Only one actress has won the Best Actress award four times: Katharine Hepburn is the only actress to have won the Best Actress award four times, for Morning Glory (1932/3), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), and On Golden Pond (1981). In 1968 Katherine Hepburn was tied with and Barbra Streisand for the Best Actress award. Anthony Quinn’s performance as painter Paul Gaugin in Lust for Life (1956) is the shortest ever to win a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. He was on screen for only 8 minutes. Judi Dench made the an equally short performance, winning Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Elizabeth I in “Shakespeare in Love” (1999). More Oscar fast facts In 1997 James Cameron’s Titanic received 11 Oscars, sharing the record of the most Oscars awards for a single film with William Wyler’s Ben Hur (1959). The closest runner-up is West Side Story with 10 Oscars in 1961. Family matters The Hustons are the only family to produce three generations of Oscar winners: Walter Huston was nam

"Michel Aoun led which then unsettled Middle ""Eastern country form 1988-1990?"

The President of the Republic of Lebanon General Michel AOUN Born in Haret Hreik on September 30, 1933, to Naim and Marie Aoun.... Married to Nadia Chami since November 30, 1968, they have three daughters: Mireille, Claudine and Chantal. Academic Background: • He studied at the ‘Sacré-Cœur School’ (Frères) in Gemmayze till 1955 • He joined the Military Academy in October 1955 and graduated as Second Lieutenant in the Artillery Corps September 30, 1958 Training Sessions overseas: • 1958 – 1959: Session on artillery application at Châlons–sur-Marne, France • 1966: Advanced artillery session at the USA Army Artillery and Missile School, USA • 1978 – 1980: Staff Session at the High War Institute, Paris - France • 1983: Session on maneuvers at Fort Benning, USA Decorations, Commendations and Felicitations: • Medal of War, five times • Medal for battle wounds • Lebanese Order of Merit, Extraordinary Grade • Lebanese Order of Merit, Grand Cordon • Lebanese Order of Merit, 1st grade • Lebanese Order of Merit, 2nd grade • Lebanese Order of Merit, silver • National Order of the Cedar, Grand Collar • National Order of the Cedar, Grand Cordon • National Order of the Cedar, Officer • National Order of the Cedar, Knight • Commemorative Medal of December 31, 1961 • Commendation of the commander-in-chief of the Army six times • Felicitation of the commander-in-chief three times - Foreign Decorations: • Commander of the Legion of Honor, France, January 29, 1986 Military transfers and posts: • Since his graduation from the Military Academy in 1958, he undertook many tasks and assumed numerous responsibilities in all Lebanese regions, till he became Chief of Staff of the Lebanese military Forces in charge of maintaining security in Beirut on August 14, 1982. • On January 18, 1983 he was appointed Commander of the 8th Infantry Brigade. • On June 23, 1984, he was appointed Commander-in-chief of the Army. Political Assignments and responsibilities: 22/09/1988 He was appointed President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of National Defense and Information, by virtue of decrees 5387 and 5388, while keeping his military rank 04/10/1988 He was assigned ad interim with the duties of the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, National Education and fine Arts, and Interior, in the absence of the original minister 13/10/1990 He moved to the embassy of France in Beirut, after the Syrian invasion, upon the request of Ambassador René Ala, in view of negotiating a cease-fire. He remained there till August 27, 1991 28/08/1991 He left Lebanon for France 07/05/2005 He returned to Beirut after the withdrawal of the Syrian forces from Lebanon 12/06/2005 He was elected Member of Parliament for the Kesserwan-Jbeil constituency, and headed the “Change and Reform Bloc” at the Lebanese Parliament 18/09/2005 He was elected President of the “Free Patriotic Movement” party 07/06/2009 He was reelected Member of Parliament for the Kesserwan district On October 31, 2016, he was elected President of the Republic of Lebanon. He is the thirteenth President after Independence. Main Speeches and Lectures: 11/06/1994 Address at the Lebanese National Conference, Paris 05/12/1995 Letter to the Synod for Lebanon 20/05/1996 Letter to the European Parliament, Strasbourg 12/03/1998 Lecture entitled “Lebanon: past, present and future”, ESSEC Institute, Paris 22/05/2000 Lecture at the French Parliament about the Lebanese situation 12/10/2000 Lecture entitled "Dialogue: Road to Salvation, Imperial College, London 23/02/2001 Lecture entitled "Ten years of peace without peace", Lyon – France 24/01/2002 Lecture entitled "Dialogue or confrontation between civilizations?", Versailles – France 07/03/2002 Lecture entitled "Stability in Lebanon and Peace in the Middle-east", ESSEC Institute, Paris 07/03/2003 Lecture at the Founda

On whose show did Elvis Presley appear when 82% of the TV audience tuned in?

Products Page | Ed Sullivan Show Elvis Presley Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8th, 1935, but it probably wasn’t until his September 9th, 1956 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show that America witnessed the birth of “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Artist Biography Already owning a Number One hit with “Heartbreak Hotel,” Elvis had been on television before, but nothing compared to his debut on The Ed Sullivan Show when 60 million viewers tuned in. It was a high profile cultural moment and national event when 82% of the television viewing audience watched Elvis on The Ed Sullivan Show . This young man, whose sound and raw, energetic performances went against everything the conservative Eisenhower era stood for, captivated the youth of America. That night on the Sullivan show, Elvis entered living rooms across the country and created a cultural revolution that changed musical tastes and entertainment forever. An average student, Elvis found inspiration at The First Assembly of God, the church his family attended, and where he learned to love gospel music. On his eleventh birthday, Elvis was given a guitar by his mother and, inspired by southern gospel singers like Jake Hess and country artists like Hank Snow and Roy Acuff, he taught himself to sing and play the instrument by ear. As he grew older Elvis became more passionate about music and immersed himself in the sounds of his new home -- Memphis, Tennessee. By 1955, at the age of 20, Elvis Presley was emerging as a regional star in the south, touring and playing shows from Tennessee to Texas. Known for his lively performances and on stage gyrations, Elvis played a unique blend of R&B, country, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll. At this early age, Elvis was taken under the wing of well-known music promoter Colonel Tom Parker who heard about Elvis and the audience reaction he was getting whenever he performed. Elvis was recording for producers Sam Phillips and his Sun label. Parker got RCA to buy Elvis’ contract for an outrageous sum at the time -- $35,000. Elvis’ first single, “Heartbreak Hotel” was released on January 27, 1956 and his self-titled debut album two months later. “Heartbreak Hotel” became Elvis Presley’s first Number One single and his debut album quickly went gold. To give his artist a national showcase Colonel Parker booked Elvis’s first televised appearance on Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey’s Stage Show. To get him on the show, The Colonel sent the show’s producer, Jackie Gleason, a glossy photo of Elvis with a note reading “JG: This is Elvis Presley. About to be Real Big…- Colonel.” The deal was for six appearances, and although Stage Show was not a major variety show it brought Elvis his first national exposure. Soon after, Elvis’s national popularity was on the rise, and Hollywood wanted in. Elvis signed a movie contract with Hal Wallis and Paramount Pictures. The Colonel next booked two appearances for him on The Milton Berle Show. For the first show broadcast, April 3, 1956, Elvis was filmed on the flight deck of the USS Hancock in San Diego. Hundreds of sailors were in attendance. In the second show, June 5, 1956, Elvis’s playful performance of “Hound Dog” drove the teens wild, but the press and some adults were outraged. The controversy over his bumps and grinds and gyrating hips only served to fuel the fire. When Ed Sullivan was asked if he would book Elvis on his show, he said he would not. He didn’t want to be the recipient of scathing criticism from the nation’s media. Then on July 1st, 1956, Elvis appeared on NBC’s new Steve Allen Show, which aired opposite CBS’s The Ed Sullivan Show. Due to the backlash from Presley’s second and last performance on The Milton Berle Show, Allen decided to dress Elvis in a tuxedo and have him sing “Hound Dog” to a basset hound. While many of Elvis’s teenaged fans may not have appreciated the comedic intent of the song (Elvis personally hated it), The Steve Allen Show crushed Ed Sullivan in that week’s ratings. On Monday, Ed Sullivan sent Steve Allen a telegram reading: “Steven Presley Alle

"Who with Arafat and ""Rabin received the Nobel Peace prize in 1994?"

The Nobel Peace Prize 1994 The Nobel Peace Prize 1994 Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Rabin Share this: The Nobel Peace Prize 1994 Yasser Arafat Yitzhak Rabin Prize share: 1/3 The Nobel Peace Prize 1994 was awarded jointly to Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin "for their efforts to create peace in the Middle East". Photos: Copyright © The Nobel Foundation Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "The Nobel Peace Prize 1994". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 18 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1994/>

Which movie was Clark Gable making when he died?

Clark Gable - Biography - IMDb Clark Gable Biography Showing all 184 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (2) | Spouse  (5) | Trade Mark  (4) | Trivia  (107) | Personal Quotes  (42) | Salary  (19) Overview (5) 6' 1" (1.85 m) Mini Bio (2) William Clark Gable was born on February 1, 1901 in Cadiz, Ohio, to Adeline (Hershelman) and William Henry Gable, an oil-well driller. He was of German, Irish, and Swiss-German descent. When he was seven months old, his mother died, and his father sent him to live with his maternal aunt and uncle in Pennsylvania, where he stayed until he was two. His father then returned to take him back to Cadiz. At 16, he quit high school, went to work in an Akron, Ohio, tire factory, and decided to become an actor after seeing the play "The Bird of Paradise". He toured in stock companies, worked oil fields and sold ties. On December 13, 1924, he married Josephine Dillon , his acting coach and 15 years his senior. Around that time, they moved to Hollywood, so that Clark could concentrate on his acting career. In April 1930, they divorced and a year later, he married Maria Langham (a.k.a. Maria Franklin Gable ), also about 17 years older than him. While Gable acted on stage, he became a lifelong friend of Lionel Barrymore . After several failed screen tests (for Barrymore and Darryl F. Zanuck ), Gable was signed in 1930 by MGM's Irving Thalberg . He had a small part in The Painted Desert (1931) in 1931. Joan Crawford asked for him as co-star in Dance, Fools, Dance (1931) and the public loved him manhandling Norma Shearer in A Free Soul (1931) the same year. His unshaven lovemaking with bra-less Jean Harlow in Red Dust (1932) made him MGM's most important star. His acting career then flourished. At one point, he refused an assignment, and the studio punished him by loaning him out to (at the time) low-rent Columbia Pictures, which put him in Frank Capra 's It Happened One Night (1934), which won him an Academy Award for his performance. The next year saw a starring role in Call of the Wild (1935) with Loretta Young , with whom he had an affair (resulting in the birth of a daughter, Judy Lewis ). He returned to far more substantial roles at MGM, such as Fletcher Christian in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind (1939). After divorcing Maria Langham, in March 1939 Clark married Carole Lombard , but tragedy struck in January 1942 when the plane in which Carole and her mother were flying crashed into Table Rock Mountain, Nevada, killing them both. A grief-stricken Gable joined the US Army Air Force and was off the screen for three years, flying combat missions in Europe. When he returned the studio regarded his salary as excessive and did not renew his contract. He freelanced, but his films didn't do well at the box office. He married Silvia Ashley, the widow of Douglas Fairbanks , in 1949. Unfortunately this marriage was short-lived and they divorced in 1952. In July 1955 he married a former sweetheart, Kathleen Williams Spreckles (a.k.a. Kay Williams ) and became stepfather to her two children, Joan and Adolph ("Bunker") Spreckels III. On November 16, 1959, Gable became a grandfather when Judy Lewis , his daughter with Loretta Young , gave birth to a daughter, Maria. In 1960, Gable's wife Kay discovered that she was expecting their first child. In early November 1960, he had just completed filming The Misfits (1961), when he suffered a heart attack, and died later that month, on November 16, 1960. Gable was buried shortly afterwards in the shrine that he had built for Carole Lombard and her mother when they died, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In March 1961, Kay Gable gave birth to a boy, whom she named John Clark Gable after his father. Trade Mark (4) Pencil thin mustache that hugged his upper lip Often played a virile, lovable rogue whose gruff facade only thinly masked a natural charm and goodness. Distinctive, powerful voice Oversized ears Trivia (107) Adolf Hitler esteemed the film star above all other actors, and during the war offered a sizable reward to anyone who could

Which French Prime Minister's funeral was attended by his wife and his mistress in 1996?

Mitterand’s Funeral | Iconic Photos Famous, Infamous and Iconic Photos Mitterand’s Funeral Mitterand’s wife Danielle stands on the far left, his mistress Anne Pingeot(second from right) and illegitimate daughter Mazarine (third from right) Anne and Mazarine François Mitterrand served as the President of France from 1981 to 1995, the first left-wing head of state since 1957 and the only member of the Socialist Party to be elected as the President of France. He also holds the record of the longest-serving (almost 14 years) President of France. At President Francois Mitterand’s funeral in 1996, his wife and his long term mistress stood side-by-side at the grave, accompanied by their respective legitimate and illegitimate children . Although the press made no comment, the existence of his illegitimate daughter Mazarine was revealed by the popular magazine Paris-Match in 1994, just months before he left office. Mitterrand concealed the fact for years. For more details on sex life of French politicians, see Sexus Politicus (Dubois, Deloire), which premise is that in France, a successful politician is also a seductive politician. Prime Minister Edgar Faure mused when he gained the lofty title of “president of the Council,” “When I was a minister, some women resisted me. Once I became president, not even one.” President from 1895 to 1899, Félix Faure, who was not related, died in the bed of his mistress. De Gaulle was the only post-World War II French leader to maintain a strict military discipline over his personal life. Giscard d’Estaing claimed he had as many mistresses as the salons of Paris, and noted, “When I was president of the republic, I was in love with 17 million French women. When I saw them in the crowd, they felt it and then they voted for me.” Rate this:

Which multi-million-dollar sport is Bernie Ecclestone associated with?

Bernie Ecclestone | Sport | The Guardian Bernie Ecclestone Ross Brawn has been working with F1’s future owner, Liberty Media, and looks to be on his way back into the sport Published: 2 Nov 2016 Nico Rosberg has said he is ‘not here to please everyone’ after Bernie Ecclestone claimed it would be bad for the sport should the German win Formula One’s world championship Published: 27 Oct 2016 Chase Carey, the new chairman of F1, has spoken out after attending the Singapore grand prix while Lewis Hamilton has promised a big push to overcome the championship deficit Published: 18 Sep 2016 The veteran chief executive could be approaching the end of an era after Liberty Media’s takeover, with the Formula E founder Alejandro Agag a contender for the role Published: 15 Sep 2016 Chase Carey will breathe new life into F1 after Bernie Ecclestone neglect Paul Weaver Chase Carey, the head of Liberty Media, said he wants to get young fans to reconnect with Formula One, saying ‘people connect with people, not with steel’ Published: 9 Sep 2016 The $8bn purchase comes with promises of growth and catering to fans but also shows how Bernie Ecclestone has transformed the sport in recent decades Published: 8 Sep 2016 São Paulo kidnappers left amateurish trail of clues that led police to rented flat where Aparecida Schunk was being held Published: 2:39 PM Bernie Ecclestone and the senior drivers’ representative, Sebastian Vettel, have found themselves in conflict as F1 rejected the introduction of the halo head protection device Published: 28 Jul 2016 Formula One’s top teams could lose tens of millions of pounds after Bernie Ecclestone revealed he plans to scrap the current bonus scheme and redistribute monies Published: 27 Jun 2016 Motor racing chief Bernie Ecclestone shrugs off criticism over staging prestige event under a repressive regime Published: 18 Jun 2016 Bernie Ecclestone insists Formula One has a “100%” clear conscience despite the sport facing criticism on its arrival in Azerbaijan for the oil-rich state’s first race Published: 16 Jun 2016 Formula One has been urged to improve its image by speaking out on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan, which will stage its inaugural grand prix on 19 June Published: 7 Jun 2016 The F1 chief executive, Bernie Ecclestone, has warned that the new regulations, with the engine-related rules ratified only on Friday, may be ‘torn up’ should they not produce better racing Published: 5:52 AM F1 aims to introduce cockpit protection for 2017 despite Ecclestone objections Formula One’s race director, Charlie Whiting, has confirmed that the use of a cockpit protection device in the sport is still set to go ahead for the 2017 season, despite objections from some drivers and the sport’s chief executive Published: 4:46 AM

"Who succeeded ""Anwar Sadat as President of Egypt?"

Mubarak of Egypt: the U.S. Meets the Surprising Man Who Succeeded Sadat Mubarak of Egypt: the U.S. Meets the Surprising Man Who Succeeded Sadat Email He was Anwar Sadat’s handpicked successor, but when Hosni Mubarak travels to Washington this week for scheduled talks with President Reagan, Americans will find that the new President of Egypt is a strikingly different figure from his mystical mentor. Rising to power in the military, Mubarak commanded the Egyptian Air Force in its dramatic opening attack on Israel in the 1973 war. Yet he has shown no reticence, and indeed considerable skill, in putting his mark swiftly on his nation’s domestic policy. He has freed political dissidents imprisoned by Sadat and purged his Cabinet of members close to a government official arrested for corruption. His stewardship of foreign policy has been equally surefooted, if not always to American taste. Though Mubarak remains committed to the Camp David Accords, he informed Secretary of State Alexander Haig last month that he would not meet the April deadline for signing an agreement on the Palestinian issue without further Israeli concessions. Just last week he invited the Soviet Union to send back to Cairo the 66 technical advisers whom Sadat expelled along with the Soviet Ambassador last September. Mubarak thrived under the presidencies of Gamal Nasser and Anwar Sadat, but he kowtowed to neither man. He once refused Nasser’s brother admittance to the Air Force Academy for failing to pay the registration fee, and when Sadat’s brother—a pilot who was killed in the 1973 war—first came under his command, Mubarak was notably hard on him. “I didn’t want anybody to think that he had privileges,” Mubarak says. “I hate people who exploit the fact that anybody in their family is important.” In that and other ways, Mubarak is far less the autocrat than Sadat was. After Sadat’s funeral, newspaper editor Hassanein Heikal, who had been imprisoned by Sadat, asked what the new President had worn to the rites. “A plain dark suit,” he was told. “That makes me feel better,” said Heikal, who has since been released by Mubarak. “It means that he will not put emphasis on uniforms and decorations, like his predecessor.” Mubarak differs in other ways. He avoids both the rhetoric that Nasser used to whip crowds into hysterics and the political manipulation practiced by Sadat. Though Sadat openly attacked Arab leaders for their intransigence on the peace process, Mubarak has ordered conciliation—even to the point of forbidding the Egyptian press to criticize his country’s archenemy, Libya’s Col. Muammar Qadaffi. He has made it clear that peace with the rest of the Arab world is as important to him as peace with Israel. Most remarkably, Mubarak has shunned the cult of personality that Egyptian Presidents in the past have encouraged. A no-nonsense man who grew up as the son of a court employee in a small village near Sadat’s birthplace, Mubarak still answers his own phone and spends almost all his time within one square mile, shuttling between his office, his modest two-story home and the Air Force Officers’ Club. He is not given to the cumbersome motorcades in which Sadat traveled daily. “Suddenly there are no more traffic jams in the center of Cairo,” says one prominent industrialist. “Sadat used to cause them by driving through the city to his offices, houses and palaces.” Mubarak also keeps his family life intensely private. When a Cairo newspaper reported that his half-Egyptian, half-Welsh wife of 23 years, Susanna, was studying for a master’s degree at nearby American University, the President personally excoriated the editor-in-chief. “I don’t want to see anything personal about my family—not my wife, not my children, and not me,” barked the father of two college-age sons. “I don’t want you to call me an Air Force hero or my wife the First Lady. There is no First Lady—there is Mrs. Mubarak, and my children are not the President’s children. They are two boys—themselves.” It is not surprising, then, that the new President of Egypt has shunned the press—especia

Which movie star married jockey Robyn Smith in 1980?

Robyn Smith - Biography - IMDb Robyn Smith Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trivia  (4) | Personal Quotes  (9) Overview (3) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Robyne Smith was born Melody Dawn Miller. Her biological father deserted her and her mother at her birth. Her mother was 17 when she was born. Melody's mother was declared mentally unstable and Melody was placed in a foster home. She was adopted and renamed Caroline Smith. Later, after a grueling court battle, she was returned to her birth mother. When her mother's mental illness reappeared, she was placed back in the care of her adoptive family. She may also have later spent time in a children's home. She became a jockey in 1969, winning the Paumonok Handicap at Aqueduct in 1973 riding North Sea. She became the first woman to win a major race in the USA. At 5' 7", she was taller and heavier than most jockeys. She retired from racing in 1980. That same year, she married actor Fred Astaire . She was 45 years his junior. She remained married to Astaire until his death in 1987. - IMDb Mini Biography By: slvrfox Spouse (1) Stepmother of Fred Astaire Jr. and Ava Astaire-McKenzie . When Ginger Rogers received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1992, Robyn Smith , widow of Fred Astaire , withheld all rights to clips of Rogers' scenes with Astaire, demanding payment. The Kennedy Center refused and Rogers received her honor without the retrospective show. Personal Quotes (9) Now don't get the wrong impression. I'm not a recluse or anything. All those parties in Hollywood, I liked them well enough, I just had enough of that. Besides, it's just that I don't care if I'm seen. I'm not really impressed by anything. I mean that. Nothing impresses me. I guess I'm an iconoclast. I guess I'm the biggest iconoclast I know. What the hell do I have to do? Eighteen percent I'm winning. Eighteen percent, and I don't have one ride. Ah, I should just forget about it and go shopping or something. There's jockeys who just love it when they can get a day off. But I don't have any ambition to do anything else. It's my whole life. I never knew it would be so satisfying to win. I love horses and speed, and I've always liked competition, but I never knew it would be so satisfying to win. Nothing makes me happier. I mean, some man could buy me something, anything, and it wouldn't mean as much to me as winning a race. I just love to win. It satisfies me mentally. If I don't win, I get very depressed. [on starting out as an exercise girl] The horses weren't so scared, but boy, I was. Invariably, they'd run away with me, but it was dark in the morning that time of the year and [trainer Bruce] Headley couldn't see. One day, when it got lighter in the morning, he said, 'Gee, you don't gallop real good, do you?' I'm going to be highly successful, so there'll be a much more interesting life for them to write about 10 years from now. But the main thing is I just don't want to do it, so I'm not going to. I just want to ride. All my life people have said I'm not very friendly. But listen, I'm friendly with some people. I have real friends. I'm moody, but if I'm bitchy, I get it right out of my system. I make my own conflicts. I'm thin, but I'm strong. I always had good muscles. I'm a rare physical individual-and I'm not trying to be narcissistic about it. It's just that I'm very unusual in that way. The men jockeys have treated me terrific, but then, all my friends have always been men. I resented being called a tomboy, though, because I wouldn't want to be a man. I like them too much. I just get along with them, period. Women resent this for some reason. My mother used to resent this. Like when she and my father would have people over, I'd hang around with the men. I never think of myself as making progress on behalf of anybody but myself. I have no interest whatever in the women's movement except in the sense that I believe everybody should have the right to do what they want to do. I don't want to invade a man's world. I just want to ride horses. I'm not out to prove anything. See also

How old was Orson Welles when he made Citizen Kane?

Orson Welles - Biography - IMDb Orson Welles Biography Showing all 184 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trade Mark  (4) | Trivia  (82) | Personal Quotes  (73) | Salary  (17) Overview (4) 6' 1½" (1.87 m) Mini Bio (1) His father was a well-to-do inventor, his mother a beautiful concert pianist; Orson Welles was gifted in many arts (magic, piano, painting) as a child. When his mother died (he was seven) he traveled the world with his father. When his father died (he was fifteen) he became the ward of Chicago's Dr. Maurice Bernstein. In 1931, he graduated from the Todd School in Woodstock, Illinois; he turned down college offers for a sketching tour of Ireland. He tried unsuccessfully to enter the London and Broadway stages, traveling some more in Morocco and Spain (where he fought in the bullring). Recommendations by Thornton Wilder and Alexander Woollcott got him into Katherine Cornell's road company, with which he made his New York debut as Tybalt in 1934. The same year, he married, directed his first short, and appeared on radio for the first time. He began working with John Houseman and formed the Mercury Theatre with him in 1937. In 1938, they produced "The Mercury Theatre on the Air", famous for its broadcast version of "The War of the Worlds" (intended as a Halloween prank). His first film to be seen by the public was Citizen Kane (1941), a commercial failure losing RKO $150,000, but regarded by many as the best film ever made. Many of his next films were commercial failures and he exiled himself to Europe in 1948. In 1956, he directed Touch of Evil (1958); it failed in the United States but won a prize at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. In 1975, in spite of all his box-office failures, he received the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 1984, the Directors Guild of America awarded him its highest honor, the D.W. Griffith Award. His reputation as a filmmaker has climbed steadily ever since. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Ed Stephan < stephan@cc.wwu.edu> Spouse (3) Frequently cast Joseph Cotten , Everett Sloane and Oja Kodar Frequently wrote, directed and starred in films that feature the rise and fall of main characters (Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane (1941), Gregory Arkadin in _Confidential Report (1955)_, Detective Hank Quinlan in Touch of Evil (1958)) who, in classic Shakespearean style, are unmade by their own vices. Known for his use of low camera angles, tracking shots, deep focus and elaborate crane shots in his films. Trivia (82) Once ate 18 hot dogs in one sitting at Pink's, a Los Angeles hot dog stand. Welles' Oscar statuette sold for $861,542, when it was auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Memorabilia on December 20, 2011. H.G. Wells was driving through San Antonio, Texas, and stopped to ask the way. The person he happened to ask was none other than Welles', who had recently broadcast "The War of the Worlds" on the radio. They got on well and spent the day together. ABC-TV wanted him to play Mr. Roarke on Fantasy Island (1977), but the series' producer, Aaron Spelling , insisted on Ricardo Montalban . He died on the same day as his The Battle on the River Neretva (1969) co-star Yul Brynner : October 10, 1985. Ashes are buried inside an old well covered by flowers, within the rural property of the now-deceased, then-retired bullfighter Antonio Ordóñez , Ronda, Malaga, Spain. One of only six actors to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his first screen appearance. The other five actors are: Paul Muni , Lawrence Tibbett , Alan Arkin , James Dean and Montgomery Clift . On October 30, 1938, he directed "The Mercury Theatre On the Air" in a dramatization of "The War of the Worlds", based on H.G. Wells ' novel. Setting the events in then-contemporary locations (The "landing spot" for the Martian invasion, Grover's Mill, New Jersey, was chosen at random with a New Jersey road map) and dramatizing it in the style of a musical program interrupted by news bulletins, complete with eyewitness accounts, it caused a nationwide panic, with many listeners f

In 1996 who did The Spice Girls say was their Girl Power role model?

SPICE GIRLS BACK SCEPTICS ON EUROPE » 14 Dec 1996 » The Spectator Archive SPICE GIRLS BACK SCEPTICS ON EUROPE Opposition to Labour on tax, rejection of single currency. Important interview by Simon Sebag Montefiore INTERVIEW the Spice Girls, I thought. But the Spice Girls are interviewed all the time. My interview, however, would be dif- ferent. I would ask only questions that I would ask Mr Major, Mr Blair, Mr Hesel- tine or any other politician. Only one thing worried me about this plan. What if they weren't interested in politics? It was a needless worry. They were completely political. Politics was real- ly their subject. 'We Spice Girls are .true Thatcherites. Thatcher was the first Spice Girl, the pioneer of our ideology — Girl Power. But for now we're desperately wor- ried about the slide to a single currency,' said Gerri, the 24- year-old, husky-voiced, Titian- haired lead singer. We were sitting in a smoke- filled room with the inner Cabi- net of the Girl Power Party. Gerri, known as 'Ginger Spice', is the Spice Girls' expert on the small print of the Maastricht Treaty. As she argued the Eurosceptic case with passionate pride in the way English democ- racy has developed since the Glorious Revolution of 1688, sitting in her black platform glamrock boots, black stockings and hot pants, she resembled nothing less than a leggy, pouting, pneumatically Eurosceptic John Redwood at the high point of his recent intervention in the EU Budget scrutiny debate. The politics of the Spice Girls may be somewhat surprising. You may, indeed, wonder who on earth the Spice Girls are and why we care. The answer is that this year this five-girl popular singing ensemble has dominated the culture of those aged between five and 25 in most countries of the world. Their album Spice has already sold three million copies; their song `Wannabe' (an anthem to Thatcherite meritocratic aspiration) sold another three million, staying at number one in the hit parade for seven weeks. As I write this, they are number one in 27 countries. In Japan, they are the most successful popu- tar Western group since the Beatles. But it is not their commercial success that makes them interesting — after all, there have been plenty of teenage singing sensations before, from Tiny Tim to Little Stevie Wonder, from Donny Osmond to Take That. So why do politicians from Tony Blair to Brian Mawhinney care so much about Spice? Just like the Thatcher Revolution, it has to do with ideas — the Spice Girls have views on everything. They boast a political movement called Girl Power which influ- ences millions of young voters lost to the main political parties. One presumes that Girl Power must be a feminist version of the People Power that so effectively over- threw Ferdinand Marcos in the Philip- pines. Like Bill Clinton — a saxophonist — they have their music, but they are pri- marily political animals leading a burgeon- ing political movement. Every week the feisty, sexy quintet make another outra- geous political statement — how they lost their virginities, how they advocate female decision-making, whether they will ever experience Sapphism. The young believe they are the greatest philosophes since Descartes and Voltaire. When Marshal Tito and his partisans arose in the remote Balkans to fight the Nazis, the Cabinet in London did not know if he was a communist, a nationalist, a myth or a hermaphrodite. When Fidel Castro raised the banner of Cuban rebellion in the Sierra Maestra, the West did not know if he was an aristocrat, a communist, a liber- al, a myth or a bearded woman. But since both Tito and Castro were on the spot and armed, the West had to find out. It is the same with the Spice Girls — they control the vital territory of the young, apparently apolitical voters who do not even vote. So Labour and the Tories are desperate to find out their politics. Credulous fashion- victim journalists of magazines like Arena always call them 'New Labour', but The Spectator is the first to ask them if this is really true. Effectively, Girl Power is a single-inter- est movemen

Which South African President repealed key parts of apartheid law in 1991?

Apartheid | Article about apartheid by The Free Dictionary Apartheid | Article about apartheid by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/apartheid Related to apartheid: Nelson Mandela apartheid (əpärt`hīt) [Afrik.,=apartness], system of racial segregation peculiar to the Republic of South Africa, the legal basis of which was largely repealed in 1991–92. History Racial segregation and the supremacy of whites had been traditionally accepted in South Africa prior to 1948, but in the general election of that year, Daniel F. Malan Malan, Daniel François , 1874–1959, South African political leader. A minister of the Dutch Reformed Church, he left the pulpit after the outbreak of World War I to become editor of an Afrikaner nationalist paper. ..... Click the link for more information.  officially included the policy of apartheid in the Afrikaner Nationalist party platform, bringing his party to power for the first time. Although most whites acquiesced in the policy, there was bitter and sometimes bloody strife over the degree and stringency of its implementation. The purpose of apartheid was separation of the races: not only of whites from nonwhites, but also of nonwhites from each other, and, among the Africans (called Bantu in South Africa), of one group from another. In addition to the Africans, who constitute about 75% of the total population, those regarded as nonwhite include those people known in the country as Coloured (people of mixed black, Malayan, and white descent) and Asian (mainly of Indian ancestry) populations. Initial emphasis was on restoring the separation of races within the urban areas. A large segment of the Asian and Coloured populations was forced to relocate out of so-called white areas. African townships that had been overtaken by (white) urban sprawl were demolished and their occupants removed to new townships well beyond city limits. Between the passage of the Group Areas Acts of 1950 and 1986, about 1.5 million Africans were forcibly removed from cities to rural reservations. Separate Development Policy Under the prime ministership of Hendrik Verwoerd Verwoerd, Hendrik Frensch , 1901–66, South African political leader, b. Holland. He was taken as an infant to South Africa when his parents emigrated as missionaries. He graduated from Stellenbosch Univ. ..... Click the link for more information.  apartheid developed into a policy known as "separate development," whereby each of the nine African (Bantu) groups was to become a nation with its own homeland, or bantustan. An area totaling about 14% of the country's land was set aside for these homelands, the remainder, including the major mineral areas and the cities, being reserved for the whites. The basic tenet of the separate development policy was to reserve within the confines of the African's designated homeland rights and freedoms, but that outside it blacks were to be treated as aliens. Movement to and between other parts of the country was strictly regulated, the location of residence or employment (if permitted to work) was restricted, and blacks were not allowed to vote or own land. Thus African urban workers, including those who were third- or fourth-generation city dwellers, were seen as transients, their real homes in rural reservations from which they or their ancestors migrated. Only those holding the necessary labor permits, granted according to the labor market, were allowed to reside within urban areas. Such permits often did not include the spouse or family of a permit holder, contributing to the breakup of family life among many Africans. Most African urban dwellers had to live in townships on a city's perimeter. All Africans living outside the bantustans were subject to strict curfew regulations and passbook requirements, especially in the cities; if unable to produce these when challenged, they were subject to arrest. The police were granted sweeping powers of preventive detention in 1962, initially for 30 days, later for indefinite periods. The Bantustans In 1962 the South African government established th

I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair came from which show?

I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair - Complete Audio - South Pacific - YouTube I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair - Complete Audio - South Pacific Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 19, 2011 Mitzi Gaynor filmed this number to this track, but it was highly edited for the released film. Oscar Hammerstein was on location in Hawaii and thought the number wasn't working as well as it had on Broadway. Director Josh Logan told him that people had been washing their hair in films for years, so it didn't have the novelty effect it had on stage. Here's the complete audio track with some footage added from the film's trailer and a behind-the-scenes short (thanks to HistoryofWidescreen and mikeystar5 for that). Apparently these lyrics were never recorded: You can't light a fire when the wood's all wet, You can't make a butterfly strong, You can't fix an egg when it ain't quite good, And you can't fix a man when he's wrong, You can't put back a petal when it falls from a flower, Or sweeten up a fellow when he starts turnin' sour... ,

Who wrote the words for My Fair Lady and Camelot?

Frederick Loewe Dies at 86 - Wrote 'My Fair Lady' Score - NYTimes.com Frederick Loewe Dies at 86; Wrote 'My Fair Lady' Score By STEPHEN HOLDEN Published: February 15, 1988 Frederick (Fritz) Loewe, the composer who with his longtime lyricist partner Alan Jay Lerner created the scores for ''My Fair Lady,'' ''Camelot,'' ''Paint Your Wagon,'' ''Brigadoon,'' and ''Gigi,'' died yesterday in Palm Springs, Calif.. He was 86 years old. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, according to John F. Morris, an artist and longtime friend of Mr. Loewe. Among the most famous songs Mr. Loewe wrote with Mr. Lerner, who died in June 1986, were ''Almost Like Being in Love,'' ''I Could Have Danced All Night,'' ''On the Street Where You Live,'' ''I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face,'' ''If Ever I Would Leave You,'' ''Gigi,'' and ''Thank Heaven for Little Girls.'' The team's finest songs are marked by a contemporary conversational fluency and precision of phrase joined to a graceful Old World melodicism that looks back often wistfully to the turn-of-the-century operetta. Lerner and Loewe, whose creative chemistry was comparable to that of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Dietz and Schwartz, and George and Ira Gershwin, were a less likely pairing than most other Broadway theatrical teams. Seventeen years older than his New York-born collaborator, Mr. Loewe came from the world of European operetta and in 1924 moved to the United States, where he struggled for years to gain a foothold in the musical theater. The collaboration, which began inauspiciously in 1942, culminated 14 years later with ''My Fair Lady,'' a Broadway show that is widely regarded as the 50's Broadway musical at the pinnacle of perfection. For Rex Harrison, the nonsinging actor who played the role of Henry Higgins, Mr. Loewe invented melodies that matched to perfection his caustic, supercilious delivery. For Julie Andrews, who played the cockney girl whom Higgins turns into a lady, his melodic style extended from the clang of English music hall to the elegance of Straussian waltzes. Soloist With Berlin Symphony Frederick Loewe was born in Berlin on June 10, 1901. His father was Edmund Loewe, a well-known Viennese tenor who created the role of Prince Danilo in ''The Merry Widow'' in 1906. A skillful pianist by the age of 4, Mr. Loewe studied the instrument in Berlin with Ferruccio Busoni and Eugene d'Albert, and worked on composition and orchestration with Emil Nikolaus von Reznicek. At 13, he became the youngest piano soloist to appear with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra. He also began writing songs at a young age, composing the tunes for a music hall sketch in which his father toured Germany. At 15, he wrote ''Katrina,'' a popular song that became an enormous hit across Europe. Mr. Loewe's early songwriting success gave him the confidence to move to the United States in 1924. He gave a concert at Town Hall, followed by an engagement at the Rivoli Theater. But hampered by a tenuous command of the English language and a musical sensibility that was considered not ''American'' enough, he failed to achieve the success he had anticipated. To support himself, he took a succession of odd jobs, from busboy to riding instructor to prizefighter, and even worked out West for several years, as a cowpuncher and a mail carrier. On returning to New York, he played the piano in beer halls and the organ in a movie house, but lost the latter job with the advent of talking pictures. Mr. Loewe married Ernestine Zerline in 1931; they had no children and they were divorced in 1957. To make contact with the musical theater world, he joined the Lambs Club, and in 1935 he finally sold his first song to Broadway. He earned $25 for the tune, ''Love Tiptoed Through My Heart,'' which Dennis King sang in a show called ''Petticoat Fever.'' The following year, another of his songs, ''A Waltz Was Born in Vienna,'' was interpolated into the unsuccessful revue ''The Little Show.'' In 1937, he and Earle Crooker collaborated on a musical, ''Salute to Spring,'' for the St. Louis Opera. And in 1938, he composed his first full

Which sweet musical had the show-stopper Rhythm of Life?

The Rhythm of Life – Eclecticism Worth Reading The Rhythm of Life My strongest memory of a trip to England revolves around a single song. Our show-stopper piece that year was a song called ‘The Rhythm of Life’ — fun lyrics, an upbeat tempo, and a gorgeous arrangement that made every part fun to sing had quickly made it a favorite, and we’d all become quite fond of ending our concerts with this number. Many, many years ago (though not in a galaxy far, far away), I spent ten years as a member of the Alaska Children’s Choir . Originally founded by Renda Horn and Julie Baxley in 1979 as the Anchorage Girl’s Choir, the Anchorage Boy’s Choir was formed a few years later as a sibling organization, and I was one of the founding members. The two eventually merged into the Anchorage Girl’s and Boy’s Choir, and over the years became first the Anchorage Children’s Choir, and eventually the Alaska Children’s Choir. The founder and director for many of the years I was in the choir was Renda Horn, a wonderful, energetic woman with more life bottled up inside her than most other people I’ve ever known. She had a great love of both music and children, and was able to use these to corral a bunch of children into an internationally award winning children’s choir — and those of us in the choir were as fond of her as she was of us. One year, probably around 1986 or ’87, the choir went on tour through England. I don’t remember the full itinerary anymore, but I do have quite a few good memories of the trip; from exiting a station on the London Underground to emerge practically at the base of Big Ben and being able to gaze up at it glowing golden in the sunset on a sunny evening, to one of the other choir members accidentally pulling the handle off of a cathedral door and being momentarily panicked when my father (who was chaperoning the trip) reminded him of the “you break it, you buy it” rule. My strongest memory of the trip, though, revolves around a single song. Our show-stopper piece that year was a song called “The Rhythm of Life” — fun lyrics, an upbeat tempo, and a gorgeous arrangement that made every part fun to sing had quickly made it a favorite, and we’d all become quite fond of ending our concerts with this number. We’d been doing quite a few performances over the course of the trip, were nearing the end of our stay in England, and emotions had been running a bit high as looking forward to returning home battled with the excitement of visiting a foreign country. One of our final concerts was in a little church in some town (whose name I have long since forgotten), and somewhat unusually, was a short performance during the church service — it may be that Renda or one of the other choir members had relations in this town and was able to set up this special performance, though I’m not entirely sure. We sang a short selection of the pieces in our repertoire and, as had become standard, ended with “The Rhythm of Life”. We were all arranged on the steps in front of the altar, and as the song progressed, the clouds that had been obscuring the sky that morning parted, sending warm golden light through the windows of the church. The church building itself seemed to be acoustically perfect, taking our voices and wrapping them around us and the congregation and on up into the rafters and beyond. Renda’s smile grew wider as she watched “her kids” give the performance of a lifetime that day. Her eyes started to glisten, and soon started to overflow with tears of pure joy in the moment — and by the end of the song, most of the choir had joined her (and I’m not at all ashamed to admit that nearly twenty years later, I’m getting a bit misty eyed reliving the memory as I write this down). We got a standing ovation that day — no small feat, given the stereotypical British reserve combined with our performing in the midst of a C of E service — and while the choir has received many standing ovations over the years, in my mind that has always been, and always will be, the standing ovation. Over the years, that song (and that day) has popped into my hea

In which country was Frederick Loewe born?

Songwriters Hall of Fame - Frederick Loewe Exhibit Home Hal Leonard Frederick Loewe was born in Vienna, Austria on June 10, 1901, and from the beginning was steeped in the Viennese musical style. His father was a popular operetta star, and when The Merry Widow arrived in Berlin, Loewe's father was Berlin's first Danilo. By the age of 15, "Fritz" had composed a hit popular song, "Katrina", and was getting considerable attention as a promising young piano virtuoso. Like the young Kurt Weill, who was one year his senior, Loewe studied in Berlin with the great Italian-German composer and pianist Ferruccio Busoni. He also studied with the pianist-composer Eugen d'Albert and the composer Emil von Rezniek. At this time, his great ambition was to become a famous concert pianist and he traveled to the United States in 1924. Unfortunately, success did not greet him in America, and in the years that followed he survived by taking a colorful variety of jobs. At one time he was a cowboy, and at another time a prizefighter. Meanwhile, Loewe worked to master the American style in popular music. In 1937, his first try at an American Musical Production opened in St. Louis called Salute to Spring. Then in 1938 he teamed up with lyricist Earle Crooker and in in his first Broadway Production called Great Lady. After several more attempts at a successful musical had failed, he met the Alan Jay Lerner, seventeen years his junior, and from that time, although Loewe worked with only Lerner. Lerner and Loewe first met in 1942 and their first collaborations were failures The Life of the Party (1942) and What's Up? (1943). Their next, The Day Before Spring (1945) did slightly better, and included the song "You Haven't Changed At All". In 1947 they had their first hit, Brigadoon, which included "The Heather On the Hill" and the classic romantic ballad "Almost Like Being In Love". In 1951 Lerner and Loewe had their second success with Paint Your Wagon, which included such songs as "They Call The Wind Maria", "I Talk to the Trees", and "Wandrin' Star". Then in 1956 the revolutionary Broadway Production, My Fair Lady, premiered on Broadway starring Julie Andrews and Rex Harrington. Loewe�s astonishingly rich score, one of the great masterpieces of the American musical, included the now standard "Why Can't The English?", "Wouldn't It Be Loverly", "With a Little Bit Of Luck", "I'm an Ordinary Man", "Just You Wait", "The Rain in Spain", "I Could Have Danced All Night", "On the Street Where You Live", "You Did It", "Show Me", "Get Me to the Church On Time", "A Hymn to Him" and "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face". The show ran for 2,717 performances in its original Broadway production. My Fair Lady was followed in 1958 with the classic film musical Gigi, which had a superb score including "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" and "I Remember it Well". The Film Musical won 9 Academy Awards. In their last great collaboration, Lerner and Loewe created the 1960 score for Camelot, which included songs "I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight", "Camelot", "The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood", "How to Handle a Woman", and "If Ever I Should Leave You". After Camelot, Loewe, now 60 years old, withdrew from composing, although he did return to work together with Lerner one last time on the unsuccessful 1974 film The Little Prince. Loewe's music springs from the European operetta tradition, but he adapted that tradition to appeal to an American audience with complete success. Although each of his classic shows is in a unique style reflecting the period and location of the story, each of them remains un-mistakably the work of Frederick Loewe. Frederick Loewe died in Palm Springs, California on February 14, 1988.

The King in the King and I is ruler of where?

The King and I (1956) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The King and I ( 1956 ) Approved | A widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 02 May 2014 a list of 43 titles created 10 May 2014 a list of 47 titles created 30 Nov 2015 a list of 31 titles created 10 months ago a list of 26 titles created 3 months ago Title: The King and I (1956) 7.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 5 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards  » Videos In the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with an evil ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love. Director: Fred Zinnemann On a South Pacific island during World War II, love blooms between a young nurse and a secretive Frenchman who's being courted for a dangerous military mission. Director: Joshua Logan The Egyptian Prince, Moses, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. Director: Cecil B. DeMille     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X   Billy Bigelow has been dead for fifteen years, and now outside the pearly gates, he long waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. But he has heard that there is a problem with his ... See full summary  » Director: Henry King In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too. Director: Stanley Donen Harold Hill poses as a boys' band leader to con naive Iowa townsfolk. Director: Morton DaCosta The story of the great sharpshooter Annie Oakley , who rose to fame while dealing with her love/professional rival, Frank Butler. Directors: George Sidney, Busby Berkeley Stars: Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Louis Calhern The story of the romance between the King of Siam and widowed British schoolteacher, Anna Leonowens, during the 1860s. Director: Andy Tennant Edit Storyline Mrs. Anna Leonowens and her son Louis arrive in Bangkok, where she has been contracted to teach English to the children of the royal household. She threatens to leave when the house she had been promised is not available, but falls in love with the children. A new slave, a gift of a vassal king, translates "Uncle Tom's Cabin" into a Siamese ballet. After expressing her unhappiness at being with the King, the slave decides to make an attempt to escape with her lover. Anna and the King start to fall in love, but her headstrong upbringing inhibits her from joining his harem. She is just about to leave Siam but something important she finds out makes her think about changing her mind. Written by Randy Goldberg <goldberg@nymc.edu> In the complete grandeur of CinemaScope 55! Richer - Deeper - Clearer! See more  » Genres: 29 June 1956 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I See more  » Filming Locations: 133 min Sound Mix: 4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)| 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm re-release)| 6-Track Stereo (1956 roadshow version) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Rita Moreno said that the heavy Siamese headdresses she and the ballet dancers wore in "The Small House of Uncle Thomas" ballet sequence gave all of them headaches, which lasted for days. See more » Goofs Tuptim's play "Small House of Uncle Thomas" is an inaccurate hodgepodge of characters and scenes from the original book, but this can easily be understood as her best interpretation of the story as a new speaker of English who wants to use the story for her own purposes to change the King's heart. However, few of the references to Buddha or Buddhism within the song are depicted accurately and shows a clear Western interpretation of the religion. Some specific examples are that Buddhi

Which show about Danny and Sandy was made into a film with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

Grease (1978) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Director: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 23 titles created 21 Dec 2013 a list of 23 titles created 22 Jan 2014 a list of 27 titles created 3 months ago a list of 44 titles created 3 months ago a list of 30 images created 1 month ago Search for " Grease " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle. Director: Emile Ardolino A Brooklyn teenager feels his only chance to succeed is as the king of the disco floor. His carefree youth and weekend dancing help him to forget the reality of his bleak life. Director: John Badham An English student at a 1960's American high school has to prove himself to the leader of a girls' gang whose members can only date greasers. Director: Patricia Birch After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic. Director: Jerry Zucker A city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace. Director: Herbert Ross When a worldly singer witnesses a mob crime, the police hide her as a nun in a traditional convent where she has trouble fitting in. Director: Emile Ardolino A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets. Director: Baz Luhrmann A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. Director: Garry Marshall Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. Director: Mark Waters A pretty, popular teenager can't go out on a date until her ill-tempered older sister does. Director: Gil Junger A rich high school student tries to boost a new pupil's popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way. Director: Amy Heckerling A Pittsburgh woman with two jobs as a welder and an exotic dancer wants to get into ballet school. Director: Adrian Lyne Edit Storyline A musical about teens in love in the 50's! It's California 1959 and greaser Danny Zuko and Australian Sandy Olsson are in love. They spend time at the beach, and when they go back to school, what neither of them knows is that they both now attend Rydell High. Danny's the leader of the T-Birds, a group of black leather jacket-wearing greasers while Sandy hangs with the Pink Ladies, a group of pink-wearing girls led by Rizzo. When they clash at Rydell's first pep rally, Danny isn't the same Danny from the beach. They try to be like each other so they can be together. Written by Alex Schultz <NedSDeclassified2967> Grease is the word See more  » Genres: Rated PG-13 for sexual content including references, teen smoking and drinking, and language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 16 June 1978 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $12,705,463 (USA) (27 March 1998) Gross: 110 min Sound Mix: DTS (re-release) (1998)| Dolby Digital

In which country was A Little Night Music set?

A Little Night Music | Music Theatre International Music Theatre International Request Licenses & Perusals, Pay Invoices Your Web Profile We are working quickly to merge our two logins. Region Original Broadway Version (1973) Stephen Sondheim's romantic nineteenth-century waltz whisks us away to a weekend in the country. Sondheim creates a stunning tour de force when he takes Ingmar Bergman's comedy of manners, Smiles of a Summer Night, and turns it into a musical of masterful execution and elegance. Winner of four Tony Awards, this is a musical work that has forever entranced the world of theatre. Set in 1900 Sweden, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress, Desirée Armfeldt, and the men who love her: a lawyer by the name of Fredrik Egerman and the Count Carl-Magnus Malcom. When the traveling actress performs in Fredrik's town, the estranged lovers' passion rekindles. This strikes a flurry of jealousy and suspicion between Desirée; Fredrik; Fredrick's wife, Anne; Desirée's current lover, the Count; and the Count's wife, Charlotte. Both men – as well as their jealous wives – agree to join Desirée and her family for a weekend in the country at Desirée's mother's estate. With everyone in one place, infinite possibilities of new romances and second chances bring endless surprises. A Little Night Music is full of hilariously witty and heartbreakingly moving moments of adoration, regret and desire. This dramatic musical celebration of love is perfect to showcase your highly trained singers with its harmonically advanced score and masterful orchestrations, and contains Sondheim's popular song, the haunting "Send in the Clowns."

Which show was based on the autobiography of Gypsy Rose Lee?

Gypsy Rose Lee - Biography - IMDb Gypsy Rose Lee Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (3) | Trivia  (18) | Personal Quotes  (3) Overview (4) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) Born Rose Louise Hovick in Seattle, Washington, in 1911, but called Louise from early childhood, Gypsy Rose Lee was the daughter of a mild-mannered businessman and a restless, fiery young woman named Rose, who was determined to get out of Seattle and make a life for herself and her daughter in show business. In 1912, Rose had another child, June. Rose thought June was much more beautiful, photogenic and talented than Louise apparently could ever hope to be, which soon caused her to pack up her two children and search for a career in vaudeville (she divorced her husband when he objected to a career in show business). By the time Louise was seven and June five, they had put together a very successful act, Baby June and Her Farmboys. June was, of course, the star, and Louise was put in the chorus, though she did get an occasional moment in the spotlight. The act was making $1500 a week, but the family was not exactly living in high style, having to scrimp and save much of the time in order to buy food, and often in debt. There are many who believe that Rose was squandering the money. There were also rumors about Rose during this time, about how she had to dodge the police, who enforced strict child labor laws, and even about how she may have murdered a man she thought was pestering her children. Despite these rumors, June and Louise's act continued to be successful throughout the 1920s. At the end of the decade June was 13 and had been re-christened Dainty June. By this time it was clear that vaudeville was a dying art form. Rose, however, still chased after her dream, and still made June up to be a cute baby. June resented it, and finally she married one of the chorus boys in the act (she was still only 13) and ran away with him. Not even this could stop Rose, however. This time she formed a new act, centering it around Louise. Called Rose Louise and Her Hollywood Blondes, she and her chorus girls performed slightly risqué musical numbers, and were moderately successful. Still, vaudeville continued to die out, which hurt the act. However, there was one form of vaudeville that still drew crowds: burlesque. Eventually, Rose, Louise and company had to take a job in a burlesque house. Sometime during their stay there the star stripper was not able to go on for a performance. Rose, never one to pass up an opportunity, volunteered Louise for the job. So Louise, just 15 at the time, stepped on stage, wearing not much more than a grass skirt, and slowly and teasingly . . . didn't take much off. Audiences responded favorably to this new kind of striptease act, which was more "tease" than "strip," more tantalizing than tawdry. Louise had finally found her calling. For her stage name she took Gypsy, a nickname she derived from her hobby of reading tea leaves, and combined it with her real first name, Rose, and Lee, which she added on a whim. As Gypsy Rose Lee she launched a hugely successful career in burlesque, incorporating humor and intelligence, as well as the requisite removal of various articles of clothing, into her act. She became extremely popular, even appearing at the last place anyone would expect, high society balls. Once she had conquered the stages of burlesque, she decided to try her hand at movies. Billed under her real name, Louise Hovick--because the studio heads were afraid her stage name would scare people away--she made her film debut in Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937). It was a forgettable film, and her performance wasn't much more memorable. She appeared in three more films in the 1930s, and two more in the 1940s, but her film career was pretty much a bust. She tried her hand at writing with the "burlesque mystery" novel "The G-String Murders" (1941), which was made into the film Lady of Burlesque (1943), starring Barbara Stanwyck . By the 1950s, however, she was comfortable just being a sort of queen mother of burlesque. She had gone

Aspects of what was a success by Andrew Lloyd Webber?

Andrew Lloyd Webber | The Stars | Broadway: The American Musical | PBS Composers, Lyricists & Writers Andrew Lloyd Webber Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber has written some of the most commercially successful musicals of the last quarter of the 20th century. Among his most popular shows are “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (1967), “Jesus Christ Superstar” (1971), “Evita” (1974), “Cats” (1981), “The Phantom of the Opera” (1986), and “Sunset Boulevard” (1993). Lloyd Webber’s gift for melody has spawned such classic musical theater songs as “Memory” and “Music of the Night.” Lloyd Webber was born in London on March 22, 1948. His father was a faculty member at the Royal College of Music and his mother was a piano teacher. Andrew showed musical aptitude at a very young age, and, while still a youth, composed short musical entertainments for his family. His first musical was “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (1967). With lyricist Tim Rice, Lloyd Webber created an eclectic score to accompany the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers. Musical numbers ranged in style from Elvis-style rock to calypso and soft rock ballads. Joseph’s two big songs, “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door,” became hit singles. “Jesus Christ Superstar” (1971), another collaboration with Rice, began life as a double album. Concert tours of the “rock opera” followed, and ultimately, a stage version emerged. “Superstar,” the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Pontius Pilate, garnered seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score. Mary Magdalene’s song “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” became a pop standard. The 1973 film version starred Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson. Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera." “Evita” (1974), based on the life of Eva Peron, also began as a concept album. Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin starred in the Broadway version. The show received numerous Tony Awards, including Best Actress (LuPone). For the 1996 film which starred Madonna and Antonio Banderas, Lloyd Webber wrote a new song, “You Must Love Me.” The song earned an Academy Award for the composer.   “Cats” (1981), based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical “Cats,” is Lloyd Webber’s longest-running show in both London’s West End and on Broadway. … Like “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “Cats” contains songs written in a variety of musical styles. “Memory,” the show’s climactic number, is a sentimental ballad, which has been championed by singers Elaine Paige and Barbra Streisand, among others. “Song and Dance” (1982) consisted of two parts: “Tell Me on a Sunday,” a one-woman show, and “Variations,” a set of variations on Paganini’s famous caprice for cello and rock band. Variations was written for Andrew’s cello-playing brother Julian. “Starlight Express” (1984), a train epic with music, followed. The cast of the high-tech fantasy dash around the ramp-enhanced theater on roller skates. Rock, blues, and country elements are apparent in the amplified score. A 90-minute version of “Starlight Express” opened in 1993 at the Las Vegas Hilton, the first major legitimate stage production to play in the famed gambling city. Andrew Lloyd Webber "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" "The Phantom of the Opera" "Starlight Express" Ben Vereen Robin Wagner “The Phantom of the Opera” (1986) is perhaps Lloyd Webber’s best-known work. Based on Gaston Leroux’s novel, the musical included the songs “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” and “Think of Me.” Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, then Lloyd Webber’s wife, starred in the original production. “Phantom” is indicative of a trend in the late 1980s toward a “sung-through” musical — one in which spoken dialogue is limited and often replaced by operatic recitative (speech-singing). The lavish sets, impressive special effects, and hauntingly beautiful musical score have made the show one of the most popular musicals worldwide. His first musical was “Joseph and the Amazin

Which show tells the tale of Dolly Gallagher Levi?

A tale of two Dollys | Expect the Unexpected Expect the Unexpected Leave a Comment A tale of two Dollys Beth Leavel, left, and Klea Blackhurst portray America’s favorite matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi in two very different productions of Hello, Dolly! What kind of fool goes to two different productions of the same show in two weeks? A musical theater fool. I recently saw two productions of Hello, Dolly! The first was at the Cape Cod Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts, starring Tony-award winning actress Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone). The second was in East Haddam, Connecticut at the Goodspeed Opera House, featuring Klea Blackhurst in the title role. Two very different productions, but great fun for this Dolly fan. Dolly background Hello, Dolly! is a musical comedy based on Thorton Wilder’s farce The Matchmaker. Set in the late 1890’s at the turn of the century, it tells the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a middle-aged widow and matchmaker, who sets out to make one last match — for herself, by nabbing Horace Vandergelder, the famous penny-pinching “Half-A-Millionaire” of Yonkers, NY. Dolly was written by Michael Stewart with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The show first opened on Broadway in 1964 and was a long-running smash. It won 10 Tony awards, including Best Leading Actress by Carol Channing. In 1969, it was made into a film starring Barbra Streisand. The show has since been produced across the world by professional and amateur theater companies. Still popular with audiences today, it’s also the subject of an upcoming book, Call on Dolly: Celebrating 50 Years of Hello, Dolly! by entertainer Richard Skipper, my dear friend and fellow Dolly enthusiast. Hello, Dolly! was my gateway drug into musical theater and it was intoxicating. I was hooked and wanted more. Being a mere child, I missed Dolly when it first appeared on Broadway in 1964. But thanks to my mother’s wonderful record collection I got to listen over and over to Carol Channing, Charles Nelson Reilly (Cornelius), and Eileen Brennan (Irene Malloy) on the original Broadway cast recording. My favorite song was “So Long Dearie” which I used to sing to the family dog.  Carol Channing at the Tribeca Film Festival tells everyone to “smile for Patty.” —Patricia Gay photo In 1975, I had the pleasure to see Pearl Bailey as Dolly on Broadway in an all-Black production (Her 1967 tour featured Clifton Davis and a young Morgan Freeman as two of the dancing waiters). Finally, in 1978 I got to see my childhood idol Carol Channing perform Hello, Dolly! in Boston, part of a national tour featuring Eddie Bracken as Horace Vandergelder. I wanted to sing every song along with the cast, but had to settle for quietly mouthing all the tunes. More recently, as a journalist, I’ve had the great opportunity to interview Carol Channing. I met her and her sweet late husband Harry at a screening of the documentary, Carol Channing: Larger Than Life, at the Tribeca Film Festival. As I took photos for BroadwayWorld.com , I had to laugh when she pointed at me and told everyone to “smile for Patty.” Carol was Carol and she was delightful.   Cape Cod Playhouse Having seen my share of Dollys over the years, I had high expectations for the New England productions. I’m happy to say that both Beth Leavel in the Cape Cod Playhouse production and Klea Blackhurst at Goodspeed, were wonderful! Very different interpretations though. Jennifer Cody Beth played Dolly as a smart lady, who quietly manipulates the people around her to achieve results. Her singing was solid and sweet and she graced the character with charm and warmth. The cast also featured Jennifer Cody (Sutton Foster’s sister-in-law) as Minnie Fay and she didn’t disappoint. I previously saw Cody on Broadway in Urinetown: The Musical, which also starred her husband Hunter Foster. So I knew she had a big personality and was a great dancer. Her comedic timing as Minnie Fay was perfect and the choreographer gave her some great dance numbers. She got a huge ovation at the curtain call, as did the six male dancers who performed an energeti

What type of shop was the Little Shop of Horrors?

Little Shop of Horrors (1986) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Little Shop of Horrors ( 1986 ) PG-13 | A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed. Director: Howard Ashman (screenplay), Howard Ashman (based on the musical play "Little Shop of Horrors") | 2 more credits  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 31 titles created 31 Jul 2011 a list of 33 titles created 29 Aug 2012 a list of 21 titles created 04 Nov 2013 a list of 22 titles created 02 Aug 2015 a list of 25 titles created 8 months ago Title: Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 6.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Directors: Roger Corman, Charles B. Griffith, and 1 more credit  » Stars: Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph, Mel Welles A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Director: Jim Sharman Three actors accept an invitation to a Mexican village to perform their onscreen bandit fighter roles, unaware that it is the real thing. Director: John Landis A selfish, cynical T.V. executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Director: Richard Donner Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun. Director: Ivan Reitman A successful psychotherapist loses his mind after one of his most dependent patients, an obsessive-compulsive neurotic, tracks him down during his family vacation. Director: Frank Oz A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches. Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly Stars: Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Bill Murray Edit Storyline Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day as Seymour is seeking a new mysterious plant, he finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for his supper. Soon enough, Seymour feeds Audrey's sadistic dentist boyfriend to the plant and later, Mushnik for witnessing the death of Audrey's ex. Will Audrey II take over the world or will Seymour and Audrey defeat it? Written by HannahMontaniwitz A Singing Plant. A Daring Hero. A Sweet Girl. A Demented Dentist. See more  » Genres: Comedy  | Musical  | Romance  | Sci-Fi Motion Picture Rating ( MPAA ) Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including comic horror violence, substance abuse, language and sex references | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 19 December 1986 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Der kleine Horrorladen See more  » Filming Locations: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Dolby Stereo (35 mm prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia Two of the Greek chorus girls, Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell-Martin would later star together in the TV show Martin (1992). See more » Goofs The first bum in "Downtown." See more » Quotes [first lines] Narrator : On the twenty-third day of the month of September, in an early year of a decade not too long before our own, the human race suddenly encountered a deadly threat to its very existence. And this terrifying enemy surfaced, as such enemies often do, in the seemingly most innocent and unlikely of places... See more » Crazy Credits "Special Thanks" are given to Paul Dooley , because his scenes as Patrick Martin were cut and re-cast with Jim Belushi . Dooley's scenes are restored for the Director's cut, and consequently Belushi gets the "Special Thanks" instead. See more » Connections (Un

Which show was based on Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote?

Festival Events Being Planned Don Quixote Learn more Films – NC Latin American Film Festival Click for RTVE TV Series Films – NC Latin American Film Festival Collaboration With NC Latin American Film Festival (Duke) Films that inspire the imagination and about Dreaming Big!     LIBERTADOR WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES SEPT. 29, 2015 CAROLINA THEATRE 7:00 PM   LIBERTADOR | THE LIBERATOR. Alberto Arvelo / 119 min […] Learn more Don Quixote Musical Concerts/ Theatre Don Quixote Musical Concerts/ Theatre     Man Of La Mancha – CAPE FEAR REGIONAL THEATRE September 17, 2015 – October 11, 2015 – Fayetteville NC PACO PEÑA'S FLAMENCURA – NOVEMBER 10, 2015  PROMO CODE: (DANCE) 50% OFF ANY TICKET!​ EL QUIXOTE FESTIVAL CONCERT –  THE PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION – TRIANGLE YOUTH MUSIC […] Learn more OPEN KEYNOTE ADDRESS – ROBERTO GONZÁLEZ ECHEVARRÍA Ph.D. OPEN KEYNOTE ADDRESS "Reading Don Quixote today," ROBERTO GONZÁLEZ ECHEVARRÍA Ph.D. Sterling Professor of Hispanic and Comparative Literature September 30th, 2015 – 6:30 PM MEREDITH COLLEGE – RALEIGH NC DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM      Press Release – Meredith Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria   ROBERTO GONZALEZ ECHEVARRIA. Sterling Professor of Hispanic […] Learn more Reading Don Quixote Today – Opening address of El Quixote Festival Reading Don Quixote Today – Opening address of El Quixote Festival "Reading Don Quixote today,"  SEPTEMBER 30TH, HOSTED BY: MEREDITH COLLEGE  Doors Open 6:o0 PM – Jones Chapel A performance of Georg Philipp Telemann's Don Quixote Suite by Meredith's String Music Majors will precede the address with a Q&A and reception […] Learn more Tertulia Literaria – Literary Gathering  The Third Literary Gathering is scheduled for February 17, 2016 7pm. As part of the El Quixote Festival, Queens University of Charlotte in collaboration with ArtSí and LaCa Projects invite you to the third Tertulia Literaria – Literary Gathering.     LaCa Projects – LATIN AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY ART 1429 BRYANT STREET, CHARLOTTE, […] Learn more Art Exhibit I Am Quixote, Yo Soy Quijote Artist Studio Project in collaboration with The Durham Arts Council presents: I Am Quixote, Yo Soy Quijote OPENING RECEPTION: NOVEMBER 12, 2015 – 7:00 PM – FREE ALL ARE WELCOME ARTIST ROUND TABLE – NOVEMBER 19, 2015 – 7:00 PM – FREE ALL ARE WELCOME 120 Morris St. Durham NC 27701 – (919) 995-9763  […] Learn more El Quixote Festival Concert – TYP El Quixote Festival Concert: NOVEMBER 22, 2015 – 7:00PM In the Triangle Youth Philharmonic's concert in Meymandi Concert Hall on November 22, 2015 at 7:00 pm, the orchestra will present opera and ballet music inspired by Don Quixote. Works by: Telemann, Minkus & The World Premiere performance of Tilting at Windmills by […] Learn more PACO PEÑA’S FLAMENCURA: NOVEMBER 10, 2015 PACO PENA'S FLAMENCURA: NOVEMBER 10, 2015 PACO PEÑA'S FLAMENCURA – NOVEMBER 10, 2015  USE PROMO CODE: (DANCE) TO GET 50% OFF ANY TICKET! Paco Peña embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As guitarist, composer, dramatist, producer and artistic mentor he has transformed perceptions of this archetypal Spanish art form. Named […] Learn more Kidznotes Winter Concert @ HOLTON CAREER AND RESOURCE CENTER KIDZNOTES WINTER CONCERT – DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM Envisioned as an educational and community enrichment program based on the El Sistema model and adapted to the local realities of the communities we serve, Kidznotes provides instruction free-of-charge to interested children in the lowest-income neighborhoods of Durham and Raleigh. Like El Sistema, the […] Learn more Edward H. Friedman – Don Quixote and the Poetics of Reality Renowned Vanderbilt scholar to speak at Meredith College as part of statewide Quixote Festival Free public lecture Tuesday February 9, 2016 – 6:30 pm Carswell Concert Hall – (View Map)  MEREDITH COLLEGE 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607 Press-Release Edward Friedman pdf Comunicado De Prensa Edward Friedman PDF     Edward H. Friedman – Don […] Learn more AN EVENING WITH DON QUIXOTE – UNA VELADA CON DON QUIJOTE AN EVENING WITH DON QUIXOTE – UNA VELADA CON DON QUIJOTE February

Which musical was based on the life of Annie Oakley?

Related Books and Websites . Annie Oakley . WGBH American Experience | PBS This historic film from the Library of Congress not only documents Annie Oakley's prowess with her rifle; it also is one of the earliest motion pictures in existence, made by Thomas Edison in 1894. The Annie Oakley Foundation Read an essay written by Annie Oakley's grand-niece on the site of this Greenville, Ohio-based foundation. The Annie Oakley Show Get information on the 1950s TV show that introduced the legend of Annie Oakley to a new generation of American girls. Annie Get Your Gun http://www.theatrehistory.com/american/musical009.html Theaterhistory.com presents a synopsis of the 1946 musical based on the life of Annie Oakley. The musical featured such classic Irving Berlin tunes as "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Anything You Can Do," and "You Can't Get a Man With a Gun." National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame This Fort Worth, Texas institution inducted Annie Oakley into its Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1984. The site offers resources including useful bibliographies for elementary and middle-school reading levels. Search: Oakley Buffalo Bill's Autobiography Project Gutenberg presents a free, downloadable copy of Buffalo Bill Cody's autobiography, published in 1879. Buffalo Bill Historical Center The Web site of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center provides biographies of William Cody, Annie Oakley and others. Get information on the Wild West, firearms, Plains Indians, Western art and Yellowstone ecosystems. Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, Golden, Colorado Read and play trivia games about Buffalo Bill's life, and find out about a buffalo herd maintained a short distance from downtown Denver. Denver Public Library Photography Collection http://digital.denverlibrary.org/ The library's Western History and Genealogy Department presents galleries of photos documenting the development of the West, including this one of favorite images of Buffalo Bill Cody, Annie Oakley, and the Wild West Shows. Don't miss the picture of Cody and a group of Native Americans in a Venetian gondola! Autry National Center Online Collections http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/collections/ This Los Angeles-based center, comprising the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, the Museum of the American West, and the Women of the West Museum, offers an online collections search. Find pictures and descriptions of artifacts relating to Annie Oakley and other Western legends. University of Oklahoma Library, Western History Collections http://digital.libraries.ou.edu/whc/ The University of Oklahoma Library presents online collections including this interesting group of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Novels, with colorful covers and titles like "Wild Bill to the Rescue" and "The Prairie Hercules." The library also offers a browsable catalog of Native American manuscript resources. American Experience: Ansel Adams Learn about the famous photographer who documented some of the American West's untamed corners -- and fought for their protection. Books Appelbaum, Stanley. The Chicago World's Fair of 1893. New York: Dover Publications, 1980. Baldwin, Dick. The Road to Yesterday: A Collection of Old Trapshooting Stories. Danbury, CT: Middle River Cowboys Press, 2005. The Brooklyn Museum of Art. Buffalo Bill and the Wild West. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1981. Carter, Robert A. Buffalo Bill Cody: The Man Behind the Legend. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2000. Connell, Evan S. Son of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn. San Francisco: North Point Press, 1984. Csida, Joseph and June. American Entertainment: A Unique History of Popular Show Business. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1978. Fees, Paul and Sarah E. Boehme. Frontier America: Art and Treasures of the Old West from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. New York: The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in association with Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1988. Fixico, Donald L., ed. Rethinking American Indian History. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press, 1997. Havighurst, Walter. Annie Oak

What was the name of the first hippie musical?

Hippie Music - Songs with a Message - Hippies From A to Z by Skip Stone Songs With A Message  Do you believe in rock 'n roll?  Can music save your mortal soul?  Don McLean (American Pie) Hippies use music to express themselves emotionally, spiritually, and politically. Music can make a statement, give voice to a movement, even unite us. As hippies explore their inner world, music guides them along in their quest for meaning. Without drugs it can get you high. With drugs, well, let's just say, music can be a religious experience.  To explain the impact of music as a social phenomenon, we need to go back before the hippies to the Civil Rights Movement. The protesters would sing a song called "We Shall Overcome". The Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker, an associate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said:  "One cannot describe the vitality and emotion this hymn evokes across the Southland. I have heard it sung in great mass meetings with a thousand voices singing as one. I've heard a half dozen sing it softly behind the bars of the Hinds County Prison in Mississippi. I have heard old women singing it on the way to work in Albany, Ga. I've heard the students singing it as they were being dragged away to jail. It generates power that is indescribable. It manifests a rich legacy of musical literature that serves to keep body and soul together for that better day which is not far off."  So the early sixties saw music becoming more than just entertainment. It was now music with a message. And the messages our poets sang helped us identify with important issues and events that concerned us all. They spurred us to action. These songs had an impact on the consciousness of not just hippies but all society. Some of these songs also broke new ground musically. One way or another they hit us deeply, made us think, made us dream, made us feel as one people.  The musicians listed below were the inspiration for much of the music that has been made since. This includes Heavy Metal, Punk, Disco, Rap, Hip Hop, and Techno. Some of the artists in this list, many of the greatest, devoted the last years of their lives to sharing their music with the world. They touched millions of us, each in a unique way.  Also visit:  Hippyland's Music Page - Links to other great music sites.  Famous Hippy Quotes - Our page of great quotes from the Beats and hippies in music and literature.  Hipplanet's Music Store to buy the music on this page or other great music!  The Musicians and Their Music The Top 40 Hippie Songs are highlighted in Blue Recommended CDs are highlighted in Rust The Allman Brothers Greg and Duane Allman, and Dicky Betts could really jam. Their live concerts are the stuff of legend. Their southern rock sound conquered the north as well. Duane's death in a motorcycle accident was a shock, but the band carried on and has scored many hits since.  Eat a Peach - This recording includes "Melissa", "Blue Sky", and the 33+ minute "Mountain Jam".  Another great choice is Live at Filmore East with "Whipping Post". This band could really put on a show. America America's laid back, easy listening sound won many fans. Their soft acoustic melodies and crisp harmonies put America on the Pop map with tunes like "Horse With No Name", "Ventura Highway" and "Sandman".  Their first album, America, was very timely with an American Indian flavored cover, and ran up the charts. Their latest release is called Human Nature (1998). History: America's Greatest Hits (1975) has most of their best songs. The Animals The Animals were part of the original British Invasion that included the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits and the Dave Clark Five. Eric Burdon, the lead singer, is a legend among blues rockers. "House of the Rising Sun" and "We've Gotta Get Out of This Place" are two of their big hits. The Best of the Animals. Remastered, from mono! - remember that?  The Association This pop group specialized in upbeat love songs. Their great melodies, tight harmonies, and lively rhythms made them very popular. "Cherish" and "Never My Love" are classic love songs. Greatest Hits

Which show does I Don't Know How To Love Him come from?

Jesus Christ Superstar ('73) I don't know how to love him - YouTube Jesus Christ Superstar ('73) I don't know how to love him Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Dec 30, 2012 Lyrics: I don't know how to love him. What to do, how to move him. I've been changed, yes really changed. In these past few days, when I've seen myself, I seem like someone else. I don't know how to take this. I don't see why he moves me. He's a man. He's just a man. And I've had so many men before, In very many ways, He's just one more. Should I bring him down? Should I scream and shout? Should I speak of love, Let my feelings out? I never thought I'd come to this. What's it all about? Don't you think it's rather funny, I should be in this position. I'm the one who's always been So calm, so cool, no lover's fool, Running every show. He scares me so. I never thought I'd come to this. What's it all about? Yet, if he said he loved me, I'd be lost. I'd be frightened. I couldn't cope, just couldn't cope. I'd turn my head. I'd back away. I wouldn't want to know. He scares me so. I want him so. I love him so. Category

Which show, starring Robert Preston and Barbara Cook on Broadway?

Barbara Cook - Biography - IMDb Barbara Cook Jump to: Overview  (2) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trivia  (6) Overview (2) Barbara Nell Cook Mini Bio (1) Barbara Cook is best-loved and remembered for her work on the Broadway stage. An amazing singer and refreshingly impulsive actress, she made her debut at age 23 in the musical "Flahooley". Roles in "Plain and Fancy" and, the most famous flop of all time, "Candide" followed. In 1957, she created her most famous role as Marion Paroo opposite Robert Preston in "The Music Man". She won a Tony for her work. Other shows included "The Gay Life", "She Loves Me" and "Something More". After the short-lived "Grass Harp" during the early '70s, Cook retired from the musical theater. Not long after, she emerged as a dynamite cabaret singer. This second phase of her career is still going strong today. - IMDb Mini Biography By: <pofrules@hotmail.com> Spouse (1) (1952 - 1965) (divorced) (1 child) Trivia (6) Her show, "Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim", was performed in 2001 at the Lyric Theatre in London, England and was nominated for a 2002 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Entertainment. She was nominated for a 2002 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment for her performance in "Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim" at the Lyric Theatre in London, England. Won Broadway's 1958 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) for playing Marian in "The Music Man." In 2002, she was nominated in the Special Theatrical Event Category for her show "Barbara Cook Sings Mostly Sondheim.".

Which show, which opened in the 40s, takes it's name from a fairground attraction?

1000+ images about Fairground Attraction on Pinterest | Carousels, Fair games and Amusement parks if we could go to the carousel (or the giant pink bunny) all gussied up that would be fantastic! See More

What was Jesus Christ according to the Rice / Lloyd Webber show?

Jesus Christ Superstar: Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical goes from ‘evil brew’ to family TV in ITV1's Superstar - Telegraph TV and Radio Jesus Christ Superstar: Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical goes from ‘evil brew’ to family TV in ITV1's Superstar As Andrew Lloyd Webber's ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ gets the talent-show treatment in ITV1's 'Superstar', Matthew Sweet recalls the hostility it once aroused. The film version of Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), with Ted Neeley, far right, as Jesus.  By Matthew Sweet 7:30AM BST 06 Jul 2012 It was “a witches’ brew of anti-black and anti-Semitic venom”. It was “evil… rotten to the core”. It was “demeaning” and “nothing less than a catastrophe”. And now it’s back, as a massive arena spectacular and a Saturday night talent show presented by Amanda Holden. Sir Tim Rice and Lord [Andrew] Lloyd Webber’s 1971 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is a four-decade phenomenon. Seven million albums sold; productions in 41 countries; an Oscar-nominated movie adaptation; “the biggest media parley in showbiz history,” according to Variety. But it also deserves another, less obvious accolade. Thanks to its portrayal of its hero as a fallible figure uncertain of his own divinity, Jesus Christ Superstar remains the most protested-against work in the history of musical theatre – and these protests are still being made. The show was banned last month in Belarus after a campaign by Orthodox prelates, who claimed to be acting on the wishes of “insulted believers”. Its 2011 tour of Ireland was picketed by Presbyterian ministers who denounced it as “an utter blasphemy” produced by “two sinful, blinded, benighted sinners”. In 2008, a Texan Baptist declared: “Every born-again Christian should readily recognise the evil of Jesus Christ Superstar, and should shun it like the plague.” One for the poster, perhaps. Starting next Saturday, British television is to provide the show’s enemies with more pulpit material. The new arena staging will discover its leading man through the quasi-judicial process familiar to viewers of the phone-ins that have procured Lloyd Webber a Maria, a Nancy, a Joseph and a Dorothy. It’s called Superstar. And if you just imagined the shiny face of Holden bellowing “You could be Jesus!” at sweaty hopefuls, then you’re not the first to have the thought. Like Luther railing against the sale of indulgences, Rice has denounced the television adjunct to the production as “tasteless” and “downmarket”. Has this schism been confected as bait for showbiz hacks? Related Articles Melanie C and Chris Moyles join the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar 16 May 2012 Apparently not. If Rice doesn’t like the winner, he’ll veto the casting, as is his right. It’s one of those ironic reversals of history – the rock opera accused of blasphemy is now a canonical text that demands deferential treatment. In the West End offices of Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Theatre Company, evidence of the rich history of Jesus Christ Superstar has been carefully preserved. The files record that its producer, the wily Robert Stigwood, arranged for a gaggle of bishops to see the show before the critics; that Norman Jewison, the film’s director, wanted to cast Paul McCartney as Jesus and crucify him on a Californian rubbish dump. With admirable impartiality, the archive also retains a bulletin by Frederic Brussat, a minister in the United Church of Christ, which concludes its seven-page demolition of the 1971 Broadway production with a quote borrowed from J D Salinger: “Old Jesus probably would’ve puked if He could see it.” When I track him down 41 years later, Brussat, now running a multi-faith group, is surprised by the ferocity of his younger self. “A lot of the songs have people wondering who Jesus is. It’s that which makes me think Rice was ahead of his time with his emphasis on Jesus’s humanity.” Not all, however, are willing to recant. In 1973, Marc Tanenbaum, the director of inter-religious affairs on the American Jewish Committee, commissioned a line-by-line analysis of Rice’s lyrics that concluded Jesus Christ Superstar wa

Which Line was the longest running musical in Broadway history?

What are the Longest Running Broadway Shows? | Broadway.org Ticket Guide What are the Longest Running Broadway Shows? Broadway lovers worldwide often wonder what are the longest running Broadway shows. With such a rich and storied history, Broadway stages have showcased many long-running shows over the years. Several of the longest running shows are still playing today. The Phantom of the Opera The longest-running show in Broadway history officially opened on January 26, 1988 and is still playing at the Majestic The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical won 7 1988 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a young soprano who becomes the object of obsession of a disfigured musical genius in Paris. Cats Earning 7 1983 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Cats has been performed worldwide and translated into over 20 languages. The musical with a score by Andrew Lloyd Webber is loosely based on the T.S. Eliot book Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. Cats closed on Broadway in September 2000. Chicago This jazz age musical first appeared on Broadway in 1975, running over two years before closing in 1977. The current revival, playing now at the Ambassador Theatre, opened in 1996 and is still going strong. Chicago earned 6 1996 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical. In 1998, the musical earned a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album. The show is set in Prohibition times in Chicago and is a satire of the corruption found in the criminal justice system and the concept of “celebrity” criminals. Les Misérables The musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel tells the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant in early 19th-century France who served 19 years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread. The show earned 8 1987 Tony Awards including Best Musical and received a Grammy for Best Musical Cast Show Album in 1988. The original Broadway production closed in 2003 and has been revived twice, the latest production opening in 2014. Other Long-Running Shows Also among the top 12 longest running Broadway shows are The Lion King (currently playing at the Minskoff Theatre), A Chorus Line (1975-1990), Beauty and the Beast (1994-2007), Rent (1996-2008), Mamma Mia! (currently playing at the Broadhurst Theatre), Oh, Calcutta! (1976-1989), Wicked (currently playing at the Gershwin Theatre) and Miss Saigon (1991-2001).  The next longest-running Broadway show that is still playing is Jersey Boys, which opened on Broadway in 2005 at the August Wilson Theatre.   If you would like to learn more about what are the longest running Broadway shows, visit Broadway.org, the official website for Broadway tickets and information.

Which American city saw the premiere of Sunset Boulevard?

Sunset Boulevard - DC Theatre Scene You are here: Home / All Reviews / Our Reviews / Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard December 20, 2010 by Terry Ponick 4 Comments Sunset Boulevard is not the best musical that Andrew Lloyd Webber ever composed. While its primary storyline—the decline and fall of an aging silent film diva–is oddly compelling, its score gets repetitious and its lyrics often fail to scan with the music. That having been said, Signature Theatre’s new production of this show is slick, compelling, and surprisingly moving. It’s so good that, in spite of its lack of truly memorable tunes, it might just give the touring production of the Lincoln Center’s South Pacific revival—currently playing across the river at the Kennedy Center—a run for its money. D.B. Bonds as Joe Gillis, Florence Lacey as Norma Desmond and Ed Dixon as Max von Mayerling (Photo: Chris Mueller) Sunset Boulevard has had a spotty history onstage. Inspired by Billy Wilder’s eponymous 1950 film, Webber’s musical version went through a few false starts and rewrites before its London premiere in 1993 with book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Both the film and the musical focus on the sadly fading career of legendary (but fictional) silent film star Norma Desmond, portrayed brilliantly by Florence Lacey in Signature’s production. Now much older and wealthier but with her glamour days long past, Norma is convinced she can make a big Hollywood comeback playing a teenaged Salome in a biblical epic film she’s scripted herself. Enter down-and-out screenwriter Joe Gillis who gets into Norma’s palatial Sunset Boulevard mansion quite by accident. He ends up moving in to rewrite her disastrous script. Not willing to give up the good life she lavishes upon him, he becomes her reluctant boy toy, which ruins his budding romance with up-and-coming young screenwriter Betty Schaefer. Ultimately, despite the desperate machinations of Norma’s once-husband and now loyal butler Max, both Norma’s revised script and her shabby affair lead to the show’s highly dramatic, tragic denouement. After its initial London success and a decent run on Broadway, Sunset Boulevard evolved into a continuing soap opera saga of misunderstandings and lawsuits in later productions, particularly in the United States. These, combined with the lavish, costly sets required by the show regularly kept the it from turning a profit. At least partly as a result, performances over the years gradually became much less frequent. But now we arrive in Arlington, 2010. In what this critic regards as a dynamic masterstroke of fiscal and artistic creativity, the Signature Theatre brain trust chose to mount the first Washington-area run of Sunset Boulevard by trimming its outlandish stage mechanics to the minimum necessary to sustain the central metaphor of Norma’s decaying Hollywood mansion. This is not to imply that Signature’s re-imagination of Sunset Boulevard looks and feels cheap. Far from it. Before you even enter the theater proper, you travel through the small rear vestibule of the MAX space and find it littered with packing crates and stage props. As you find your seat, you notice the burlap-bagged counterweights hanging from the industrial ceiling inside, and the sliding corrugated metal doors to the rear and sides of the generous, uncluttered, and barely-elevated stage area. You suddenly realize that you’ve joined this production in medias res: you’re smack-dab in the middle of a late-1940s Hollywood soundstage (kudos to set designer Dan Conway) that’s devoid of props but ready for the directors, actors, and cameras to enter and for the magic to happen. And it does. As the lights dim and as music director Jon Kalbfleisch launches his first downbeat, you notice the show’s orchestra perched somewhat precariously above and along stage rear. They’re somewhat hidden by a semitransparent scrim and some ornate, stylish simulated ironwork—and occasionally by a movie screen. But as you listen to the opening bars of the show, amplified via the MAX’s excellent, realistic sound system, you

Which ground-breaking American musical was based on the book Green Grow The Lilacs?

The Theatre Guild presents Oklahoma! : A musical play based on the play "Green grow the lilacs" (Playbill for the St. James Theatre) Native American Authors: Browsing by Book Title The Theatre Guild presents Oklahoma! : A musical play based on the play "Green grow the lilacs" (Playbill for the St. James Theatre) by Lynn Riggs Riggs, Lynn. The Theatre Guild presents Oklahoma! : A musical play based on the play "Green grow the lilacs" (Playbill for the St. James Theatre) New York : Theatre Guild, 1943. Genre: Drama

Which Lloyd Webber musical was billed as 'Now and forever'?

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Dixon, John Mauceri, Anthony Bowles, Simon Lee, Harry Rabinowitz, Lorin Maazel, Michael Reed, Paul Bogaev, Chris Nightingale, David Caddick, David White, Sîan Edwards, London Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Various Artists, Sounds of Blackness, Sarah Brightman, Plácido Domingo, Ian Gillan, Yvonne Elliman, Murray Head, Steve Balsamo, Antonio Banderas, Elaine Paige, Joss Ackland, Barbara Dickson, Julie Covington, Patti LuPone, Mandy Patinkin, Susan Jane Tanner, Paul Nicholas, Marti Webb, Caron Cardelle, Samantha Lane, Reva Rice, Lon Satton, Ray Shell, Michael Crawford, Steve Barton, Michael Ball, Ann Crumb, Diana Morrison, Kevin Colson, Jason Donovan, Maria Friedman, Donny Osmond, Richard Attenborough, John Scher, Donna Stephenson, Steven Pacey, Glenn Close, Alan Campbell, James Graeme, Lottie Mayor, Marcus Lovett, Hannah Waddingham, David Shannon, Josie Walker, David Essex, Betty Buckley, Steve Harley, Cliff Richard, José Carreras, Barbra Streisand, Petula Clark, Madonna, Tina Arena, Boyzone, Tom Jones, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Sacha Distel, Tim Rice, Maynard Williams, Elvis Presley, Tony Christie, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gemma Craven - Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever - Amazon.com Music By Jacob A. Davis on February 17, 2002 Format: Audio CD|Verified Purchase This box set could very well be the only Andrew Lloyd Webber collection someone would ever need. Of course, if you don't know much about Andrew Lloyd Webber's music, you probably wouldn't want to spend over sixty dollars on a box set. On the other hand, if you are a true Lloyd-Webber fan, then this is probably not the only one of his recordings you have, either. Anyhow, this box set contains the highlights of his greatest work performed by the people who (arguably) performed the songs best. Most Lloyd-Webber fans will have the majority of the songs on the first three CDs (with the possible exception of American fans perhaps not having those from The Beautiful Game). However, these all of these tracks have been newly digitally remastered and sound better than ever. There are also other perks for us all-time buffs. Disc 4 has many famous cover versions and singles, some of which you may already have, but you also get the bonuses on this disc of Kiri Te Kanawa's "The Heart is Slow to Learn" (which was originally going to be part of a sequel to Phantom) and the Metal Philharmonic Orchestra's breathtaking rendition of "A Kiss is A Terrible Thing To Waste" (featuring vocalist "Scarpia"). You will have chills for days after that one. Finally, there is the famous disc 5! Tracks never before realeased on CD for many of us to enjoy for the first time. This CD takes us back to the roots of ALW's music and lets us taste a few of the early moments of his career. It includes many singles for several well-known artist that didn't quite work out. It even includes the song written by Lloyd-Webber for his 1992 wedding. This is the most treasured disc of the whole set, in my opinion. Of course, this whole set is a treasure (even the extravegant and informative booklet in the box) and I highly reccomend this to anyone with a passion for Lord Lloyd-Webber's music. By Marijan Bosnar on March 20, 2005 Format: Audio CD|Verified Purchase Regardless of the fact that some of his latest efforts (most notably, The Woman in White) are disappointing, there can be little doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers ever to work in the musical theatre. Ever since his "Jesus Christ Superstar" hit the stage in the early 70-is, it was clear that the conception and perception of musicals are never going to be the same again. Many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest

What did the Little Shop hold in the movie which premiered in 1982?

Little Shop Of Horrors Tickets Little Shop Of Horrors Tickets Little Shop Of Horrors Tickets Little Shop of Horrors is among the longest running Off-Broadways musicals of all time. It is the creation of the award-winning team of lyricist and composer; Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. The musical premiered in 1982 and has been produced countless times since then. It tells us the tale of a simple florist who takes care of a ferocious alien plant that loves feeding on human blood and seeks global domination. In a limited three-show engagement, Little Shop will hit the stage at the New York City Center. It will feature big name stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Taran Killan and Ellen Greene. So grab Little Shop of Horrors tickets and enjoy the show.     View Little Shop Of Horrors Tickets Little Shop of Horrors is one of the most renowned musicals of all time in the US. The show is inspired by the 1960 black comedy movie of the same name that was directed by Roger Corman and starred Jack Nicholson. A successful run The musical first premiered in 1982 in and later had an Off-Broadway run at the Orpheum Theatre. Its successful run at the Orpheum lasted over half a decade. Through the decades, Little Shop has been produced on Broadway, on West End and numerous international adaptations and tours. Hit numbers, cult following & what not! Over the years, it has garnered a devout cult following among theatergoers and theatre performers. The musical is minimalistic as it requires easy orchestrations and a handful of actors. Due to this fact, it is often the choice of school, community and amateur productions. Despite its simplicity, its hit songs have won widespread critical acclaim. These include “Suddenly, Seymour,” “Somewhere That’s Green” and “Skid Row (Downtown).” All of these songs composed by Menken, and stylized in doo-wop, Motown and rock and roll music from the ‘60s. Innocent florist versus evil plant The story of the musical follows the life of the young orphan, Seymour Krelborn, who lives in a skid row. He is a florist who works with the ingénue blonde Audrey at Mr. Mushnik’s flower shop, which no longer attracts any customers. Seymour chances upon a mysterious plant that resembles a huge Venus flytrap. He names the plant Audrey II after his love interest. The plant soon starts to die and Seymour doesn’t know how to nurse it back to health. He accidentally discovers that Audrey II requires human blood to thrive and that it can also speak. The naïve florist gives in to the plants bloodlust as it promises him riches, fame and love. What ensues is a struggle of power and domination between the florist and his plant. Creative duo behind Little Shop The Grammy Award-winning team of lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken worked on the lyrics, book and music for Little Shop of Horrors. Together, they have also received two Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards. They are responsible for the lyrics and music of Disney classics such as Oliver & Company, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. With direction by Dick Scanlan and choreography by Patricia Wilcox, the new adapted Little Shop hit New York City Center’s main stage in summer 2015. Gyllenhaal, Killam & Greene on-stage In 2014, the Academy Award-nominated actor, Jake Gyllenhaal thrilled the audience with his performance in the movie Nightcrawler. Making his musical debut in Little Shop, he will take up the role of the nerdy Seymour. Acting alongside Gyllenhaal is Saturday Night Live cast member Taran Killam as the abusive boyfriend. The beautiful actress and singer Ellen Greene, who played Audrey in the 1986 remake Little Shop of Horrors, will reprise her role for this limited engagement. The manipulative bloodthirsty Audrey II will be voiced by Chuck Cooper. Three shows, two nights, one venue! Summer 2015 at the New York City Center will be headlined by the Little Shop of Horrors. Theatergoers, critics, producers and musical lovers will be sure to enjoy the tongue in cheek comedy musical. The show will open for three performances held over two nights. So gra

Which star Fred starred in vaudeville with his sister Adele?

Fred Astaire | Biography and Filmography | 1899 Appeared as himself in the documentary feature, "George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey" 1980 Last acting role in a feature film, "Ghost Story" 1979 Played eight roles in the NBC holiday movie "The Man in the Santa Claus Suit" 1978 Received Emmy for dramatic performance as elderly house painter whose heart attack makes him dependent on his family in the NBC movie "A Family Upside Down"; starred opposite Helen Hayes 1977 Had featured role in "Un Taxi Mauve/The Purple Taxi" 1976 Narrated the children's animated holiday special "The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town" (ABC) 1974 Paired on screen with Jennifer Jones in the all-star "disaster" flick "The Towering Inferno"; receieved a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination 1974 Was one of the narrators for the compilation film "That's Entertainment!", a collection of MGM's great movie musical scenes 1972 Appeared in the award-winning NBC variety special "Jack Lemmon in 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin" 1969 Starred in the ABC movie sequel "The Over-the-Hill Gang Ride Again" 1969 Narrated the animated children's holiday special "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" 1968 One-shot return to musical films, "Finian's Rainbow" 1968 Starred in the NBC variety special "The Fred Astaire Show"; also produced 1961 Acted in "The Pleasure of His Company" 1960 Won Emmy Award for the NBC variety special "Astaire Time" 1959 First dramatic role, "On the Beach" 1959 Starred in the NBC variety special "Another Evening with Fred Astaire"; received Emmy nomination 1958 Appeared in "An Evening with Fred Astaire" (NBC), the first of four highly acclaimed, Emmy-winning TV specials over the span of a decade, partnering him with dancer Barrie Chase; won Emmy 1957 Made his last regular song-and-dance films, "Funny Face" and "Silk Stockings" 1953 Appeared in one of his best films, the semi-autobiographical "The Band Wagon", loosely based on the stage musical 1949 Reteamed with Ginger Rogers after an ailing Judy Garland withdrew from "The Barkleys of Broadway" 1948 Returned to films to replace an injured Gene Kelly opposite Judy Garland in "Easter Parade" 1947 Opened chain of Fred Astaire Dance Studios (date approximate) 1946 Announced retirement after box-office failure of "Yolanda and the Thief" (1945) and subsidiary role in "Blue Skies" (1946) 1943 Signed by MGM; worked on first film there, the all-star revue, "Ziegfeld Follies", which featured "The Babbitt and the Bromide", a comic dance number which paired him with Gene Kelly; Astaire had introduced the number on Broadway with his sister Adele in 1940 First film at MGM, "Broadway Melody of 1940", opposite Eleanor Powell 1939 Left RKO after last 1930s film with Rogers, "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" 1938 After box office failure of first starring film without Rogers, "A Damsel in Distress", voted "box office poison" by motion picture exhibitors along with Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Joan Crawford, Edward Arnold and others 1935 Team of Astaire and Rogers listed in annual motion picture exhibitors poll of top ten box office stars three years in a row; placed fourth, third and seventh 1934 First starring role, opposite Rogers, in "The Gay Divorcee"; introduced the Oscar-winning song "The Continental" 1933 First sizable film role and first on screen partnering with Ginger Rogers in RKO's "Flying Down to Rio"; introduced the "Carioca" dance 1933 Film debut, a small guest star part as Joan Crawford's partner in climactic production numbers of "Dancing Lady" 1932 Last Broadway and London stage show before venturing to Hollywood, "Gay Divorce" (later adapted to film as "The Gay Divorcee"), with Claire Luce as his leading lady and dance partner 1931 Last stage show in which he co-starred with his sister Adele, "The Band Wagon" 1930 Assisted in choreographing numbers for the Gershwin show "Girl Crazy", starring Ethel Merman and Ginger Rogers 1927 Acted opposite sister Adele in "Funny Face"; score by George and Ira Gershwin 1924 First formal collaboration with George and Ira Gershwin, "Lady, B

On whose fable was Guys and Dolls based?

Guys and Dolls | Starstruck Theatre - Youth Performing Arts Starstruck Theatre - Youth Performing Arts July 29 – August 13, 2011 Performances at Ohlone College Amphitheatre A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by: Frank Loesser Book by: Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Director: Lori A. Stokes Tri City Voice: StarStruck’s Guys and Dolls comes up aces Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy – considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy-soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight “mission doll,” out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she’s been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game. The original production burst onto Broadway in 1950 and ran for 1,200 performances. A 1976 revival with an all-African-American cast including Robert Guillaume ran for 239 performances, and the colorful 1992 revival with Peter Gallagher and Faith Prince became the longest-running revival of a Broadway musical, running until January 1995 (almost longer than the original!) The film version starred Marlon Brando as Sky and Frank Sinatra as Nathan. “This is why Broadway was born!” -Newsweek “One of the funniest and melodious shows in seasons. Everything about it seems practically perfect.” -Variety “It’s the perfect musical comedy.” -Daily News Guys And Dolls

Which show featured Hernando's Hideaway and Hey There?

Hernando's Hideaway - 3 versions - YouTube Hernando's Hideaway - 3 versions Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jun 12, 2008 The great song Hernando's Hideaway, written by Adler and Ross for the musical Pajama Game in 1953. A cool song like this deserves cool performances, and who better than Johnnie Ray to start. 1) Johnnie Ray - 1954 single with Hey There. 2) Boston Pops Orchestra under Arthur Fiedler, from the album "Boston Tea Party". Hey Arthur, The Ventures also did a good version. 3) The Four Lads - from the 1961 Kapp LP "12 Hits" [not their hits, other people's hits]. Johnnie Ray also recorded new renditions of his songs later, on the pictured CD. Mine is the original. Category

Where was the Best Little Whorehouse according to the musical title?

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas ( 1982 ) R | A town's sheriff and regular patron of a historical whorehouse fights to keep it running when a TV reporter targets it as the Devil's playhouse. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 32 titles created 27 May 2012 a list of 28 titles created 11 Aug 2012 a list of 25 titles created 28 Apr 2013 a list of 35 titles created 4 months ago a list of 27 titles created 3 months ago Title: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) 5.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him. Director: Colin Higgins A woman ditches her small town life for big city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio show host. Director: Barnet Kellman Stopping briefly in a small Texas town, an itinerant race car driver finds that his stock car, on a trailer behind his motor home, has just been quickly and expertly stripped. He chases ... See full summary  » Director: Daniel Petrie A country music star must turn an obnoxious New York cabbie into a singer in order to win a bet. Director: Bob Clark The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail. Director: Hal Needham A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved. Director: Michael Ritchie Unlikely Angel (TV Movie 1996) Comedy | Fantasy Dolly Parton portrays a country music performer who meets an untimely demise, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth - to get a workaholic widower and his ... See full summary  » Director: Michael Switzer Edit Storyline Founded in 1910 just outside of the city limits of Gilbert located in Lanville County, Texas, the Chicken Ranch has for generations been known as the best whorehouse in Texas for its wholesome fun, strict moral code and cleanliness, all perpetuated by its original owner, Miss Wulla Jean. Seven years ago, Miss Wulla Jean passed on, leaving the Chicken Ranch to her favorite working girl, Miss Mona Stangley, who wants to keep the same traditions of Miss Wulla Jean. The Chicken Ranch has always had the unofficial blessing of the local authorities, who see the ranch providing an important community service, one which most in local authority have used at one time or another in their life. In fact, Miss Mona and Lanville County Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd have been in a relationship for years, Ed Earl who is Miss Mona's protector, albeit one with a hot temper and good ol' boy attitude that doesn't exactly match the needs of his law upholding position. That blessing may change when television ... Written by Huggo Did You Know? Trivia Dolly Parton has a song about "A Hard-Candy Christmas". This refers to being disappointed or down. Filled candies were not as available in the 30s through the 50s as they are today and were expensive. Children usually got chocolate covered filled candy at Christmastime as a treat. If their families were experiencing financial troubles all they would get were the relatively cheap hard candies which left them disappointed. See more » Goofs Miss Mona tells Sheriff Dodd she "has not been on the 11 o'clock news" before. Being in the central time zone, all Houston TV stations run their news at 10 o'clock, not 11. See more » Quotes

Which musical featured the songs A Secretary is Not A Toy, and The Company Way?

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING - A SECRETARY IS NOT A TOY LYRICS A Secretary Is Not A Toy Lyrics How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying - A Secretary Is Not A Toy Lyrics A secretary is not a toy, no, my boy, not a toy To fondle and dandle and playfully handle In search of some puerile joy No, a secretary is not, definitely not a toy You're absolutely right, Mr Bratt We wouldn't have it any other way, Mr Bratt It's a company rule, Mr Bratt A secretary is not a toy, no, my boy, not a toy So do not go jumping for joy, boy A secretary is not, a secretary is not A secretary is not a toy A secretary is not a pet nor an Erector Set It happened to Charlie McCoy, boy They fired him like a shot The day the fellow forgot a secretary is not a toy She's a highly specialized key component Of operational unity A fine and sensitive mechanism To serve the office community With a mother at home she supports And you'll find nothing like her at FAO Schwarz A secretary is not to be used for play therapy Be good to the girl you employ, boy Remember no matter what neurotic trouble you've got A secretary is not a toy A secretary is not a thing Wound by key, pulled by string Her pad is to write in and not spend the night in If that's what you plan to enjoy, no The secretary you got is definitely not Employed to do a gavotte or you know what Before you jump for joy, remember this, my boy A secretary is not a tinker toy

Which Fanny was the subject of Funny Girl?

Funny Girl (1968) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The life of Fanny Brice , famed comedienne and entertainer of the early 1900s. We see her rise to fame as a Ziegfield girl, subsequent career and her personal life, particularly her relationship with Nick Arnstein. Director: William Wyler Writers: Isobel Lennart (book), Isobel Lennart (from the original story by: based on the play with) (as Miss Lennart) | 1 more credit  » Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 34 titles created 01 Dec 2011 a list of 32 titles created 08 Jan 2012 a list of 48 titles created 20 Apr 2013 a list of 28 images created 19 Jan 2014 a list of 31 titles created 2 months ago Search for " Funny Girl " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards  » Photos Story of singer Fanny Brice's stormy relationship with showman Billy Rose. Director: Herbert Ross Matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way. Director: Gene Kelly A Jewish girl disguises herself as a boy to enter religious training. Director: Barbra Streisand A has-been rock star falls in love with a young, up-and-coming songstress. Director: Frank Pierson Two desperate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and convictions drive them apart. Director: Sydney Pollack Can a bickering odd couple in Manhattan become friends and maybe more? Owlish Felix is an unpublished writer who vents his frustration by reporting to the super that the woman in a ... See full summary  » Director: Herbert Ross Daisy Gamble, an unusual woman who hears phones before they ring, and does wonders with her flowers, wants to quit smoking to please her fiancé, Warren. She goes to a doctor of hypnosis to ... See full summary  » Director: Vincente Minnelli Edit Storyline Early twentieth century New York. Fanny Brice knows that she is a talented comedienne and singer. She also knows that she is not the beauty typical of the stage performers of the day, she with skinny legs and a crooked nose among other physical issues. So she knows she has to use whatever other means to get her break in show business, that break so that she can at least display her talents. With the help of Eddie Ryan who would become her friend, Fanny is able to get a part in a novelty act in a vaudeville show, the renown from which eventually comes to the attention of famed impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. . Fanny does become one of the Ziegfeld Follies most popular acts, despite she almost getting fired after her first performance by defying Flo's artistic vision for her closing number. Beyond stage success, Fanny also wants a happy personal life, most specifically with the suave Nicky Arnstein, a gambler in every respect of the word. Fanny loves him and loves that he loves her ... Written by Huggo People who see FUNNY GIRL are the luckiest people in the world! See more  » Genres: 19 September 1968 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Ena asteio koritsi See more  » Filming Locations: $65,560 (USA) (31 August 2001) Gross: (roadshow) Sound Mix: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)| Dolby SR (35mm restored version)| Dolby Digital (35mm restored version)| SDDS (35mm restored version)| DTS (35mm restored version) Color: Did You Know? Tr

Who was the first American actress to have a principal role with the Royal Shakespeare Company, in Les Miserable's?

Patti Lupone | The Stars | Broadway: The American Musical | PBS Tim Rice Andrew Lloyd Webber An actress and singer who left several well-known Hollywood and Broadway stars feeling bitterly disappointed and distraught when she won the role of Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1993 London production of “Sunset Boulevard.” LuPone made her stage debut, tap dancing, at the age of four, and later took dancing classes with Martha Graham. She trained for the stage at the Juilliard School. where she met the actor Kevin Kline. A six-year personal relationship was supplemented by a joint association with John Housman’s Actor’s Company, which gave them both invaluable experience in the straight theater, and resulted in their appearance together — as the bride and bridegroom — in a short-lived Broadway musical, “The Robber Bridegroom” (1975). After several other flops, including “The Baker’s Wife” (1976) and “Working” (1978), LuPone won a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award for her performance in the leading role of “Evita” (1979) on Broadway, and stayed with the show “until the strain of being obnoxious and dying from cancer every night got too much.” She returned to serious theater in the provinces and had occasionally effective roles in movies such as 1941 and WITNESS. In 1985, LuPone moved to London and appeared first in “The Cradle Will Rock.” In the same year, she became the first American actress and singer to gain a principal role with the Royal Shakespeare Company, in the hit musical “Les Misérables.” The names of both shows appeared on her 1985 Laurence Olivier Award. In complete contrast to those two roles, in 1986 she played Lady Bird Johnson in a U.S. miniseries based on the ex-president’s life, and, a year later, was back on Broadway in an acclaimed revival of “Anything Goes.” LuPone made her stage debut, tap dancing, at the age of four. In the late ’80s and early ’90s LuPone had a major role in the popular U.S. situation comedy LIFE GOES ON, and experienced some difficulty breaking free from her contract when the call came from Lloyd Webber. She first played Norma Desmond at the composer’s Sydmonton Festival in the summer of 1992. Declining the use of the book on stage, she learned the part and gave what was regarded as a “sensational” performance. Soon afterward it became obvious that she had stolen the role of a lifetime from under the noses” of bigger names such as Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury, Liza Minnelli, and Julie Andrews. Sunset Boulevard” opened in the West End in July 1993, and although LuPone enjoyed a personal triumph, her contract to take the show to Broadway was canceled, resulting in a payoff “in the region of $1 million.” During the remainder of the ’90s LuPone appeared in New York in her own “Patti LuPone on Broadway” (1995) and as opera diva Maria Callas in Terrence McNally’s “Master Class” on Broadway (1996) and in London (1997). Early in 1999, she took her acclaimed new concert act, “Matters of the Heart,” to the Sydney Opera House, in Sydney, Australia. The eclectic program of original and contemporary music included works by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Randy Newman, and Cole Porter. Source: Biographical information provided by MUZE. Excerpted from the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POPULAR MUSIC, edited by Colin Larkin. © 2004 MUZE UK Ltd. Photo credits: Photofest

Which musical was Lerner and Loewe's last major success, in 1960?

Lerner & Loewe's Road to Camelot | Playbill Lerner & Loewe's Road to Camelot Lerner & Loewe's Road to Camelot Sep 29, 1996 Romance and magic will be in the spotlight this holiday season, as the Walnut Theatre in Philadelophia presents a sparkling new production of the Broadway musical, Camelot. This classic Lerner and Loewe musical whisks the audience back to the glorious, mystical days of King Arthur, Lady Guenevere and the Knights of the Round Table. Romance and magic will be in the spotlight this holiday season, as the Walnut Theatre in Philadelophia presents a sparkling new production of the Broadway musical, Camelot . This classic Lerner and Loewe musical whisks the audience back to the glorious, mystical days of King Arthur, Lady Guenevere and the Knights of the Round Table. Director Charles Abbott explained his concept for the upcoming production, which runs Nov. 16 through Jan. 5: "I plan to tell a classic story, almost a Shakespearean tale, with a little of Disney World, storybook charm for the magical moments," he said. "It's a beautiful romance with moments of mysticism!" The veteran director of Walnut holiday shows, including The Wizard of Oz and Mame , said the tale of Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot is "the stuff of which legends are made." According to Abbott, there are two factors that contribute to Camelot's timeless appeal: Most obvious is Camelot's romantic aspect. The sheer romance of this musical can take your breath away. The characters are in love with each other for all the right reasons, Abbott said. "In the case of Lance and Guenevere, they attempt to deny their love because it is the correct thing to do, but their emotions get in the way." The second, perhaps surprising, aspect of Camelot's appeal is political in nature. "Our judicial system and government have their roots in Arthur's ideals of justice and honor," Abbott said. "We've abandoned the 'eye for an eye' philosophy for honesty and logic." Camelot was the final Broadway collaboration for Alan Jay Lerner (1918-86) and Frederick Loewe (1904-88). Loewe was gaining a reputation as a popular song writer in 1942 when he heard of Lerner's talent for lyrics. Loewe met Lerner at the Lamb's Club in New York that year and asked if he was interested in working with him. Lerner said yes, and thus began a partnership that would last 18 years. Their first collaboration was The Life of the Party, a musical version of a 1920s comedy. It was slated for a New York engagement but closed during a Detroit try-out. Success eluded them again in 1943, with the failure of the Broadway show What's Up. Undaunted, the two continued to work together. Their off-beat musical comedy The Day Before Spring ran for 176 performances in 1945. This won them a small group of fans who felt Lerner and Loewe were the only serious competition for Rodgers and Hammerstein. In 1947, the romantic fantasy Brigadoon established their reputation, winning the New York Critics Circle Award as Best Musical. Lerner interrupted the partnership in 1948 to pen the book and lyrics for Kurt Weill's Love Life, which enjoyed a 30-week Broadway run. Hollywood filmmakers commissioned him to write the libretto for An American in Paris , the first film musical to win an Oscar. After contributing to the success of the films Royal Wedding and Brigadoon, Lerner rejoined Loewe in 1951 to write the musical Paint Your Wagon. In 1956, the duo wrote the blockbuster My Fair Lady ; two years later, the film musical Gigi , winner of nine Oscars. And in 1960, they created Camelot, their last triumph, which ran on Broadway for over two years. Tickets for the Walnut's production of Camelot are now on sale. Call (215) 574-3550, ext. 4, 10 AM to 10 PM. daily for tickets. -- By Maria E. Sticco

Which 90s revival hit shares its name with a gangster city?

THE SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF RAP & HIP-HOP CULTURE The Social Significance of Rap & Hip-Hop Culture Becky Blanchard Poverty & Prejudice: Media and Race "Keep in mind when brothas start flexing the verbal skillz, it always reflects what's going on politically, socially, and economical/y." --Musician Davey D In recent years, controversy surrounding rap music has been in the forefront of the American media. From the hype of the East Coast-West Coast rivalry that shadowed the murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. to the demonization of modem music in the wake of school shootings in Littleton, Colorado, it seems that political and media groups have been quick to place blame on rap for a seeming trend in youth violence. however, though critics are quick to point out the violent lyrics of some rappers, they are missing the point of rap's message. Rap, like other forms of music, cannot be understood unless it is studied without the frame of its historical and social context. Today's rap music reflects its origin in the hip-hop culture of young, urban, working-class African-Americans, its roots in the African oral tradition, its function as the voice of an otherwise underrepresented group, and, as its popularity has grown, its commercialization and appropriation by the music industry. Hip-hop music is generally considered to have been pioneered in New York's South Bronx in 1973 by Jamaican-born Kool DJ Herc. At a Halloween dance party thrown by his younger sister, Herc used an innovative turntable technique to stretch a song's drum break by playing the break portion of two identical records consecutively. The popularity of the extended break lent its name to "breakdancing"--a style specific to hip-hop culture, which was facilitated by extended drumbreaks played by DJs at New York dance parties. By the mid-1970s, New York's hip-hop scene was dominated by seminal turntablists DJ Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, and Herc. The rappers of Sugarhill Gang produced hip-hop's first commercially successful hit, "Rapper's Delight," in 1979'. Rap itself--the rhymes spoken over hip-hop music--began as a commentary on the ability--or "skillz"--of a particular DJ while that DJ was playing records at a hip-hop event. MCs, the forerunners of today's rap artists, introduced DJs and their songs and often recognized the presence of friends in the audience at hip-hop performances. Their role was carved out by popular African-American radio disc jockeys in New York during the latel96Os, who introduced songs and artists with spontaneous rhymes. The innovation of MCs caught the attention of hip-hop fans. Their rhymes lapped over from the transition period between the end of one song and the introduction of the next to the songs themselves. Their commentaries moved solely from a DJ's skillz to their own personal experiences and stories. The role of MCs in performances rose steadily, and they began to be recognized as artists in their own right2. The local popularity of the rhythmic music served by DJs at dance parties and clubs, combined with an increase in "b-boys"--breakdancers--and graffiti artists and the growing importance of MCs, created a distinctive culture known as hip-hop. For the most part, hip-hop culture was defined and embraced by young, urban, working-class African-Americans. Hip-hop music originated from a combination of traditionally African-American forms of music--including jazz, soul, gospel, and reggae. It was created by working-class African-Americans, who, like Herc, took advantage of available tools--vinyl records and turntables--to invent a new form of music that both expressed and shaped the culture of black New York City youth in the 1970s. While rap's history appears brief its relation to the African oral tradition, which provides rap with much of its current social significance, also roots rap in a long-standing history of oral historians, lyrical fetishism, and political advocacy. At the heart of the African oral tradition is the West African3 idea of nommo. In Malian Dogon cosmology, Nommo is the first hu

Which musical about King Arthur became a byword for the JFK years?

Camelot the Musical George Gershwin Theatre - Opened 21 Jun 1993, closed 7 Aug 1993 What was your favourite production? Add your thoughts in the comments box Synopsis Young King Arthur is worried about his upcoming arranged marriage to Guenevere, whom he has never met. Merlyn the Magician persuades him to accept his new bride, but Arthur still reluctantly hides in the woods, pondering what his subjects think of him (“I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight”).  Guenevere arrives in the woods and Arthur overhears her also doubting her wedding, preferring instead to maintain the “Simple Joys of Maidenhood.” Arthur introduces himself as “Wart” (his childhood nickname), and extols the virtues of “Camelot” to Guenevere. She is charmed by his appearance and demeanour, and they nearly share a kiss, before his servants arrive and reveal him as King Arthur. She agrees to marry him without reservations. Meanwhile, Merlyn is beginning to die and worries that he has forgotten to warn Arthur about Mordred and Lancelot, who will prove to be his undoing. Arthur alongside Guenevere decides to create a new order of knights who will be dedicated to virtue rather than looting. They will be called the Knights of the Round Table and they soon become legendary throughout the lands. A young, arrogant Frenchman named Lancelot arrives seeking to join the order, as he believes himself to be the bravest knight in the world (“C’est Moi”). The Queen has organized a May Day celebration (“The Lusty Month of May”), where she meets Lancelot and instantly dislikes him. Lancelot soon makes enemies of most of the knights, and three challenge him to a duel. He manages to defeat them all and wins over the favour of the crowd. Guinevere too finds herself attracted to him despite her love for Arthur. Lancelot too is torn between the beautiful Queen and his duty to the King. Unbeknownst to them, Arthur has picked up on their mutual attraction but decides not to do anything to upset the order of the Round Table. Years pass, and Guenevere and Lancelot still struggle with their unrequited love (“If Ever I Would Leave You”).  Arthur’s illegitimate son, Mordred, arrives in Camelot, determined to take over the kingdom and destroy the Round Table. Arthur and Guenevere begin to tire of the difficulty running a kingdom (“What Do the Simple Folk Do?”), whilst the knights are growing sick of their virtuous lives (“Fie on Goodness!”). Mordred uses their malaise to turn them against Arthur. Lancelot is unable to resist the Queen any longer and visits her bedchamber at night (“I Loved You Once in Silence”). They kiss passionately before being interrupted by Mordred and some of the knights who arrest them both for treason. Lancelot manages to escape, but Guenevere is tried and sentenced to be burned at the stake. Arthur is torn between saving his kingdom and saving the love of his life. He watches as Lancelot manages to rescue his queen just before she is burned to death. Arthur reluctantly realises he must fight Lancelot for the sake of his kingdom, and Camelot is torn apart by the resulting civil war. Before the final battle, he meets Guenevere and Lancelot alone. Their relationship has fallen apart, and they both agree to face justice in England. Arthur refuses and forgives them. Guenevere departs for a convent, while Lancelot returns to his troops. Heartbroken, Arthur comes across a young boy who has travelled to Camelot to become a knight of the Round Table. Moved by the boy’s idealism, Arthur knights him and sends him back to England, urging him to tell the tale of the perfect kingdom that once existed named “Camelot.” Songs I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight The Simple Joys of Maidenhood Camelot End of Study Scene: Camelot (Reprise) C’est Moi The Lusty Month of May Pellinor’s Entrance Take Me to the Fair The Lusty Month of May (Reprise) Change of Scene (from Act I Scene 5 to 6) How to Handle a Women Tent Scene Change of Scene (from Act I Scene 8 to 9) Before I Gaze at You Again Finale Act I (Proposition / Resolution) Act II If Ever I Would Leave You The Seven Deadl

Annie Warbucks was the sequel to which one-word-titled musical?

Annie Warbucks | Variety Print August 10, 1993 | 12:00AM PT At long last, "Annie Warbucks" alights in Manhattan, a small miracle given the fact that this famously troubled show has been killed once, orphaned twice and has boasted three Annies since its debut in January 1990 as "Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge," a musical fondly remembered for its legendary badness. At long last, “Annie Warbucks” alights in Manhattan, a small miracle given the fact that this famously troubled show has been killed once, orphaned twice and has boasted three Annies since its debut in January 1990 as “Annie 2: Miss Hannigan’s Revenge,” a musical fondly remembered for its legendary badness. “Annie Warbucks” is an infinitely better show than “Miss Hannigan’s Revenge.” It has charm (though not nearly as much as the original “Annie” in 1977), several good songs from Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse and — the real miracle in this production, which has been downsized from a $ 5.5 million Broadway promise to a $ 1 million Off Broadway reality — simply beautiful, elegant settings by Ming Cho Lee that unfold like origami. At 2 1/2 hours, it still runs too long for the target family audience, especially in the first act, and no one would miss the 20 minutes it could easily lose. Conversely, Thomas Meehan’s book, though much improved, has the staccato sound of a piece that has been endlessly cut, patched and rewritten (which, of course, it has). In Kathryn Zaremba, this sequel has a good, though only good, Annie. She’s cute and blessed with a sturdy, attractive voice, but she has to fake Annie’s charisma and she’s completely unformed as an actress. Such artlessness can be a virtue, especially in child actors; here, however, it leaves a noticeable hole in the proceedings. Happily, that hole is amply filled by most of the adult cast, starting with Harve Presnell’s Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. It’s Christmas morning, 1933; Warbucks’ adoption of Annie seems complete, and a holiday celebration is under way. But the festivities are interrupted by New York City child welfare commissioner Harriet Doyle, a comic villainess easily the rival of Miss Hannigan and played with shlumpy, grumpy relish by Alene Robertson. She directs Daddy to find a wife within 60 days or it’s back to the orphanage for Annie. The obvious choice is right under Warbucks’ nose, in the person of his young, attractive secretary Grace (Marguerite MacIntyre). To press the point, Annie and the service staff, headed by the fine butler Drake (a smooth Kip Niven), sing “That’s the Kind of Woman.” Daddy, however, is convinced he’s too old for Grace, explaining why in the lovely “A Younger Man.” Eventually, he falls — or thinks he falls — for the more seasoned Sheila Kelly, and who wouldn’t? She’s played by Donna McKechnie in a gleeful comic turn and she’s a revelation, particularly in her mean, rousing duet with the commish. Before the show wends its way to a completely predictable ending, Annie will have learned about love from a family of sharecroppers in Tennessee (all awfully played), helped FDR (Raymond Thorne) create the Tennessee Valley Authority, and brought her pals from the orphanage (a pitifully underpopulated group) aboard the Staten Island Ferry for a wedding party, where they and the grownups have a terrific dance number in “All Dolled Up.” And Grace will have delivered the musical’s sole standout number, the torchy “It Would Have Been Wonderful.” This is a show that gives away its entire plot and nearly all its secrets in the song titles. Despite the years of development, Strouse and Charnin still haven’t come up with a number for Annie to equal “Tomorrow,” and the one that tries, “I Always Knew,” is derivative and illiterate (“Tomorrow can come true”). Along with that anemic kids’ chorus, the limitations of the move to Off Broadway are most apparent in Keith Levinson’s thin orchestrations and the thin-sounding band he leads. But Charnin and choreographer Peter Gennaro deploy their comparatively large company with considerable finesse, even if Presnell sometimes seems on the verge of

In which city is the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Museum?

Museums & Galleries Museums & Galleries You are here: Home / Things to Do / Museums & Galleries Museums & Galleries Rich in art and culture, Swansea City Centre offers a good selection of museums and galleries, guaranteed to fascinate and entertain visitors. Furthermore, many of the facilities offer free admission. The  National Waterfront Museum  is designed to celebrate Welsh history, culture and achievement.  The museum tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and during the last 300 years.  The facility combines interactive computer technology and impressive visual displays to tell how Wales’ industrial and maritime heritage has played its role in shaping today’s economy and society.  It is an essential destination for any visitor to Swansea City Centre. Swansea Museum  is the oldest in Wales, which was opened in 1841, and it now managed by the City & County of Swansea.   The Museum is a real treasure house of Swansea’s past and present, and is a focus for the future of the city and its people, as well as providing a visitor experience that’s sure not to disappoint. The Dylan Thomas Centre  is now the focal point for a celebration of the world famous poet’s life and work, and home to the annual Dylan Thomas Festival.  This splendid building was named after on of Swansea’s most famous sons and is home to a permanent exhibition on his life.  Aside from the collection and exhibition, there is also a shop that offers books, posters and memorabilia available for purchase. The  Glynn Vivian Art Gallery   is currently closed to the public as preparations are underway for a multi-million pound redevelopment project.  This major project will create a new and exciting visitor experience and bring the attraction into the 21st century, whilst conserving the original character of the 1911 building and improving access for all.  To find out more about the project click here .  Whilst the Gallery is closed the Glynn Vivian will present an exciting programme of exhibitions and events at different venues in Swansea, whilst lively learning activities continue at the YMCA . When the gallery re-opens it will contain a broad spectrum of visual arts including traditional and modern painting, and sculpture.  The gallery will include work by Old Masters and offers a sharp, contemporary overview of modern arts. Other galleries in the City Centre include the Attic Gallery which is Wales’ longest established private gallery.  It was founded in 1962 to highlight the work of contemporary artists working in Wales, and is situated in the Maritime Quarter. We also have the Mission Gallery also located at the Maritime Quarter which is a unique arts venues that shows the very best in the visual arts and craft in one of the most distinctive, and best adapted, spaces for the arts in Wales. It also offers a stimulating programme of contemporary visual art and craft, in a beautiful exhibition and gallery space. You’ll also love visiting the Ocean gallery on Oxford Street and the volunteer run Elysium Gallery on Mansel Street, which are both conveniently located in the heart of Swansea City Centre. This post is also available in: Welsh Search

What is the second largest of the Ionian Islands?

Corfu guide | In depth info about the Greek island of Corfu Gallery A little bit about Corfu Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian islands behind Kefalonia It is often known as Kérkyra in Greek and that is also the name of the main town. Corfu was a strategic position in Europe for many years and was heavily fortified, that’s why there are many castles on the island. It was ruled by the Venetian republic for 5 centuries up until 1797 so many of the islands buildings have a Venetian feel to them, particularly the main town of Kerkyra. Corfu has something for everyone, from nature reserves to all night parties, beautiful beaches and historical sites are also in abundance here. Getting to Corfu As Corfu is the closest island to the UK it’s also a very popular one so expect to find an abundance of flights from your nearest international airport, we found 16 airports in the UK flying direct to Corfu so you should find it easy to get a flight to suit you. Flight time is around 3 hours so by the time you’ve taken off, had an overpriced drink, played a couple of games on your phone and queued for the toilet it’ll probably be time to land again. Current Weather in Corfu ° Weather from OpenWeatherMap Take a look at the current Corfu weather above or the climate info below showing average high, low and sea temperatures as well as average rainfall per month and hours of sunshine per day. When to go to Corfu The best time to visit Corfu is from late April to early September, it rains more in Corfu as it’s more northern than the other Greek islands that are hotter and dryer. June to August offers the highest temperatures and minimal rain so if you like it hot that’s the time for you. Just remember that these months are also the busiest and most expensive times to go to Corfu. Top 3 resorts in Corfu Below are the 3 resorts in Corfu that cover a large portion of the people travelling to the island. If you’re wanting to party then you head for Kavos, if you want nightlife but not too crazy then go for Sidari, if you want a little more culture then Kerkyra is the place for you. Click on each of the headings to go to that page and find out more about that particular resort. Kerkyra Couples, Families, Greek Dancing, Harbour, Historical Sites, Karaoke, Live Music, Night Clubs, Picturesque, Plenty of Hotels, Popular, Traditional, Variety of Nightlife Kerkyra or Corfu town is roughly in the centre of the east coast and just a couple of kilometers from the airport, it's the... Full Corfu resort guide From the low key villages of Gouvia or Agios Stephanos to the more lively Sidari, Kerkyra or the booze fueled intensity of Kavos there’s something for everyone in Corfu. Click the button below to be taken to a filterable list of all the resorts in Corfu where you can figure out the best place to base your holiday. Corfu Resort Guide Corfu has over 200km of coast line so if you can’t find a bit of beach to enjoy relaxing on whilst on the island then you’re probably not looking hard enough. It doesn’t matter if your based in the north, south, east or west of the island there’s always a near by beach to suit your needs. Top 3 beaches in Corfu The three beaches that we recommend you try to take in whilst in Corfu are the always popular Agios Gordios, the picturesque bay of Paleokastritsa and the lively Glyfada. There are other great beaches of course but if you visit any of these you wont be disappointed. That is unless you prefer quieter more secluded beaches, if that’s the case then take a look at the full guide below where you can find some more remote beaches. Agios Gordios Bar, Families, Food, Naturism, Parking, Popular, Showers, Sun Loungers, Toilets, Water Sports The long golden sand beach at Agios Gordios stretches for 1.5km and has crystal clear water. You can hire sunbeds and umbrellas, boats, canoes... All Corfu Beaches The most popular beaches are found in the north of the island and tend to coincide with the popular resorts like Sidari and Paleokastritsa as well as Kavos in the south. Click on the button below to go to our Corfu beach

"What color did Air France repaint some ""Concorde jets to advertize Pepsi?"

Concorde - Pepsi Cola Model Private & Civilian $194.5 Modelbuffs Custom Made Mahogany Models Fedex International Economy (3-4 Days Delivery) Priority Option Fedex International Priority (2-3 Days Delivery) Final Shipping Price - USD Philpost Air Parcel option is also available (14-21 days trackable), please email sales@modelbuffs.com to get a quote. Shipping via Air Parcel is normally up to 50% lower than the FedEx cost. Our website does not currently allow for multiple orders of the same model or discounted shipping for more than one model. If you require more than one model of the same type or multiple models please email us first on sales@modelbuffs.com , and we will email you PayPal request showing the reduced shipping charges. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CUSTOMIZED MODELS PLEASE CLICK HERE Model Specific Information The Concorde above is also available from ModelBuffs in any major airline colors at no extra cost. Just specify in the �Remarks/Suggestions� box when ordering the �Standard Model �which airline colors you require. If you require a fully cstomized model including the base please select the �Customized� option upon checkout and give full details on the accompanying form. Delivery for standard and customizable models 2-3 weeks. As its market shares were eroding on the soft drinks market, the US company Pepsi Cola undertook a major re-branding project of $500 million US which would be unveiled in 1996 after about two years of work. Pepsi therefore started to look around for a spectacular and efficient manner to advertise its new brand style and enhance its sales. It was eventually decided to have an advertisement operation involving the Concorde. Pepsi started requesting proposals from both Air France (AF) and British Airways (BA), the sole two Sud Aviation/BAC Concorde operators. Eventually, the French carrier was awarded the contract (of which terms were not disclosed). Because the new identity of Pepsi was based on the color blue, the aircraft would have to be painted alike. Therefore the Air France maintenance staff had to call Aerospatiale (successor of Sud Aviation) as the airplane, for which temperature is so important, was only certified with a white color scheme. They received approval to paint the fuselage in blue, but were advised to keep the wings in white (because of the fuel temperature). It was advised to remain at M2.02 for about 20 minutes at most, but there was no restriction under M1.70. This was not a concern for Air France as the aircraft was not due to operate any scheduled flight to New York ‚ John F. Kennedy (JFK) or any such long sector. A part of the preparation included the constitution of a maintenance package, necessary handling tools and ground equipment, etc., as for any unscheduled Concorde operation. Air France required its name to be kept close to the cockpit, as well as the seahorse despite the Pepsi scheme. This is a usual requirement from the airline, which was for the occasion very important as Concorde was due to be presented in British Airways� backyard. The Concorde registered F-BTSD (c/n 213) was selected for maintenance availability reasons. The paint work was started in late March 1996 at the Air France maintenance facility of Paris ‚ Orly (ORY), where all airplanes go after their D-check to get a new livery. It required 200 liters of paint and 2,000 hours of work. The whole operation was to be undertaken secretly, as Pepsi wanted to keep all the surprise for the moment when it would unveil its new identity. �Sierra Delta� was thus covered by brown wrapping paper after it was painted, so that as few people as possible would be aware of the event. It eventually left the hanger on March 31st at night, and was quickly rolled to the runway where it took off for London - Gatwick (LGW), where Pepsi had planned to receive its guests. The aircraft was immediately towed to the hanger after its arrival, and made ready for the show. And yet, a few days before the new br

In 1998 a new breed of mosquito was discovered on which underground system?

London underground source of new insect forms London underground source of new insect forms To: Ban-GEF@lists.txinfinet.com, GENTECH@ping.de Subject: London underground source of new insect forms From: MichaelP <papadop@PEAK.ORG> Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 06:51:16 -0700 (PDT) Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Resent-Message-ID: <"99waf.A.i_E.NTB51"@data.free.de> Resent-Sender: gentech-request@data.free.de London Times August 26 1998 A NEW species of mosquito is evolving on the London Underground in a development that has astonished scientists. The insects are believed to be the descendants of mosquitoes which colonised the tunnels a hundred years ago when the Tube was being dug. When they went below ground they were bird-biting pests. But over a century, deprived of their normal diet, the mosquitoes have evolved new feeding behaviour, dining on mammals including rats and mice - and human beings. They now plague maintenance workers. Kate Byne and Richard Nichols of Queen Mary and Westfield College in London have carried out tests to see if the Tube's mosquitoes, which have been named molestus, are now different from Culex pipiens, the bird-biting species which entered the Underground last century. To their amazement they found that it was almost impossible to mate those living above ground with those in the subterranean world, indicating that the genetic differences are now so great that the ones underground are well on their way to becoming a separate species. This usually happens only when species are isolated for thousands rather than tens of years. The team, whose findings are reported in BBC Wildlife magazine today, have also found genetic differences between mosquitoes on different Tube lines. They believe this is due to the draughts dispersing the insects along but not between lines. During the Second World War the insects attacked Londoners sheltering from Hitler's bombs. Roz Kidman Cox, the magazine editor, said: "It's a remarkable story of evolution. The scientists say that the differences between the above and below-ground forms are as great as if the species had been separated for thousands of years." The conditions on the Underground are probably ideal for mosquitoes to breed rapidly and frequently throughout the year. Temperatures can be balmy and the network is prone to penetration by water creating pools of stagnant water for breeding. There are more than 1,600 varieties of mosquitoes which live from the Arctic tundra to the tropical rain forests. ** NOTICE: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. **

"Which city did Truman Capote describe as ""eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go?"""

Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go. ... by Truman Capote Please sign-up for my Free Inspirational Daily Email on the form below. Sign-up for your free subscription to my Daily Inspiration - Daily Quote email. Your E-Mail Address: Your Name: To confirm your subscription, you must click on a link in the email being sent to you. Each email contains an unsubscribe link. We will NEVER sell, rent, loan, or abuse your email address in ANY way. would be precisely like a novel , with a single difference: Every word of it would be true from beginning to end. - Truman Capote A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That's why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet. - Truman Capote To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it's about, but the inner music that words make. - Truman Capote When God hands you a gift, he also hands you a whip; and the whip is intended for self-flagellation solely. - Truman Capote Mick Jagger is about as sexy as a pissing toad. - Truman Capote Love is a chain of love as nature is a chain of life. - Truman Capote Well, I'm about as tall as a shotgun, and just as noisy. That isn't writing at all, it's typing. - Truman Capote No one will ever know what 'In Cold Blood' took out of me. It scraped me right down to the marrow of my bones. It nearly killed me. I think, in a way, it did kill me. - Truman Capote Friendship is a pretty full-time occupation if you really are friendly with somebody. You can't have too many friends because then you're just not really friends. - Truman Capote Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act. - Truman Capote I can see every monster as they come in. - Truman Capote The quietness of his tone italicized the malice of his reply. - Truman Capote Fame is only good for one thing - they will cash your check in a small town. - Truman Capote I was eleven, then I was sixteen. Though no honors came my way, those were the lovely years. - Truman Capote I like to talk on TV about those things that aren't worth writing about. - Truman Capote Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor. - Truman Capote I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil. - Truman Capote Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself. - Truman Capote My major regret in life is that my childhood was unnecessarily lonely. - Truman Capote Finishing a book is just like you took a child out in the back yard and shot it. - Truman Capote It is the want to know the end that makes us believe in God, or witchcraft, believe, at least, in something. - Truman Capote Writing stopped being fun when I discovered the difference between good writing and bad and, even more terrifying, the difference between it and true art. And after that, the whip came down. - Truman Capote Kristina has been to the Maldives but never to Venice, and I have been to Venice but never to the Maldives. - Roger Moore Though there are some disagreeable things in Venice there is nothing so disagreeable as the visitors. - Henry James They are shooting The Thief Lord in Venice at the moment. - Cornelia Funke I have an Italian comedy at the Venice Film Festival. - Robert Englund Venice, Italy, survives 365 days out of every year in water; New Orleans can survive a few days of water if it has to. - Billy Tauzin Amsterdam was a great surprise to me. I had always thought of Venice as the city of canals; it had never entered my mind that I should find similar conditions in a Dutch town. - James Weldon Johnson A realist, in Venice, would become a romantic by mere faithfulness to what he saw before him. - Arthur Symons Is it worth while to observe that there are no Venetian blinds in Venice? - William Dean Howells I've been kind of submerged in my own little geographic location for a really long time in Venice Beach. - Amber Tamblyn A group of us started a community center in Santa Monica. We've tri

How is the Eurotunnel also known?

How the Channel Tunnel Was Built and Designed Updated December 04, 2015. What Is the Channel Tunnel? The Channel Tunnel, often called the Chunnel, is a railway tunnel that lies underneath the water of the English Channel and connects the island of Great Britain with mainland France. The Channel Tunnel , completed in 1994, is considered one of the most amazing engineering feats of the 20th century. Dates: Officially opened on May 6, 1994 Also Known As: The Chunnel, the Euro Tunnel Overview of the Channel Tunnel: For centuries, crossing the English Channel via boat or ferry had been considered a miserable task. The often inclement weather and choppy water could make even the most seasoned traveler seasick. It is perhaps not surprising then that as early as 1802 plans were being made for an alternate route across the English Channel. Early Plans This first plan, made by French engineer Albert Mathieu Favier, called for a tunnel to be dug under the water of the English Channel. This tunnel was to be large enough for horse-drawn carriages to travel through. continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States Although Favier was able to get the backing of French leader Napoleon Bonaparte , the British rejected Favier's plan. (The British feared, perhaps correctly, that Napoleon wanted to build the tunnel in order to invade England.) Over the next two centuries, others created plans to connect Great Britain with France. Despite progress made on a number of these plans, including actual drilling, they all eventually fell through. Sometimes the reason was political discord, other times is was financial problems. Still other times it was Britain's fear of invasion. All of these factors had to be solved before the Channel Tunnel could be built. A Contest In 1984, French president Francois Mitterrand and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher jointly agreed that a link across the English Channel would be mutually beneficial. However, both governments realized that although the project would create much needed jobs, neither country's government could fund such a massive project. Thus, they decided to hold a contest. This contest invited companies to submit their plans to create a link across the English Channel. As part of the contest's requirements, the submitting company was to provide a plan to raise the needed funds to build the project, have the ability to operate the proposed Channel link once the project was completed, and the proposed link must be able to endure for at least 120 years. Ten proposals were submitted, including various tunnels and bridges. Some of the proposals were so outlandish in design that they were easily dismissed; others would be so expensive that they were unlikely to ever be completed. The proposal that was accepted was the plan for the Channel Tunnel, submitted by the Balfour Beatty Construction Company (this later became Transmanche Link). The Design for the Channel Tunnels The Channel Tunnel was to be made up of two, parallel railway tunnels that would be dug under the English Channel. Between these two railway tunnels would run a third, smaller tunnel that would be used for maintenance, including drainage pipes, communication cables, drainage pipes, etc. Each of the trains that would run through the Chunnel would be able to hold cars and trucks. This would enable personal vehicles to go through the Channel Tunnel without having individual drivers face such a long, underground drive. The plan was expected to cost $3.6 billion. Getting Started Just getting started on the Channel Tunnel was a monumental task. Funds had to be raised (over 50 large banks gave loans), experienced engineers had to be found, 13,000 skilled and unskilled workers had to be hired and housed, and special tunnel boring machines had to be designed and built. As these things were getting done, the designers had to determine exactly where the tunnel was to be dug. Specifically, the geology of the bottom of the English Channel had to be carefully examined. It was determined that although the bottom was made

Which British monarch popularized the Homgburg which came from the German town of the same name?

Royal Styles and Titles in England and Great Britain Royal Styles and Titles in England and Great Britain Contents styles and titles in the British royal family England (to 1707) William II (1087) was the first to introduce the consistent use of the style N Dei Gratia Rex Anglorum.   Under king John the phrase changed on the royal seal from "king of the English" to Rex Anglie, "king of England" His successors would add other titles over time: Henry I added dux Normannorum (duke of Normandy) in 1121, Henry II added dux Aquitanorum et comes Andegavorum (duke of Aquitaine and count of Anjou) in 1154 (see the seal of Richard I with the legend "Ricardus Dei gratia rex anglorum" on the obverse and "Richardus dux Normannorum et Aquitanorum comes Andegavorum" on the reverse).  Lord/King of Ireland In 1199, John added dominus Hiberniae (lord of Ireland, a title he held since 1177, perhaps by virtue of a bull of Pope Hadrian II of 1155 giving Henry II permission to subdue Ireland so that "illius terrae populas te recipiat et sicut dominum veneretur").  The style dominus Hyberniae had been used in a royal council by Henry I in his 33d year (Parry 1839, 12).  Under John the royal seal bore the legend : "Iohannes Dei Gratia Rex Anglie Dominus Hibernie | Ioh's Dux Normannie et Aqitannie Comes Andegavie." By Irish statute of 1542 , Henry VIII became king of Ireland. The French possessions England was conquered by a duke of Normandy in 1066.  Although Normandy and England were initially separated after the Conqueror's death in 1086, they were reunited by force under king Henry I in 1106.  After Henry's death the succession was disputed between his daughter Maud and his nephew Stephen.  Maud's husband count Geoffrey of Anjou wrestled away Normandy and gave it to his son Henry Plantagenet, who eventually succeeded Stephen in 1154 and reunited again Normandy and England unde rone ruler  Also, being the husband since 1152 of Alienor duchess of Aquitaine, he considerably enlarged the French holdings of the English kings.  Over the next two centuries, however, the French kings successfully pared down the Angevin empire to a sliver of land along the Atlantic coast around Bordeaux by 1339. The biggest single loss was sustained in 1204, afterPhilip II Augustus of France declared king John of England, his vassal as duke of Normandy and count of Anjou, a rebel (April 28, 1202), and confiscated his lands.  Neither John nor his son and successor Henry III were able to reverse the loss, which was formally accepted by the king of England at the treaty of Paris. The details of the process by which the treaty was drawn up by plenipotentiaries in 1258 and ratified over the course of 1259 are given in Chaplais (1952).  In short, the ratifications were dated Oct. 13, 1259 for the king of England and October 1259 for the king of France, although the treaty did not take effect, according to its clauses, until Henry III gave homage in person to Louis IX as duke of Aquitaine, in Paris on December 4, 1259.  Henry III had a new seal cut, with his new style, in late July or August 1259, and it was used to seal documents sent to France, but not elsewhere, until after the homage of December 4.  Henry III gave orders on Dec. 7 that his new style should be used in his chancery, although (since he had the new seal with him in France) this did not take effect until after his return to England in April 1260.  The last exchequer writs with the old style are dated June 19, and the first ones with the new style June 30.  Thereafter, the king of England's style was Henricus Dei gratia Rex Anglie, dominus Hibernie et dux Aquitannie. King of France (1340-1800) By a writ of April 16, 1340, Edward III publicly assumed the title of king of France, and dropped the title of Duke of Aquitaine (because merged in the French crown): thus his great seal was changed to read : Edwardus Dei Gracia Rex Francie et Anglie et Dominus Hibernie. He dropped it after renouncing his claims at the peace of Brétigny on 24 Oct 1360, which secured to him Aquitaine and Gascony. On 19 July 1362 he grant

Where is the French terminus for the Hoverspeed service?

Hoverspeed Fast Ferries The Hovercraft: End of an Era Archived Article ABOVE: Hoverspeed's Princess Anne carried 396 passengers and 53 cars between Dover and Calais in 35 minutes. On October 1, 2000, Hoverspeed ended more than 32 years of cross-Channel ferry service by hovercraft. The retirement of its two SRN4 Mark III hovercraft, the Princess Margaret and the newer Princess Anne (see photo), completed Hoverspeed's transitition to a Seacat- and Superseacat-based catamaran ferry service. The following archived article, which was written to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Princess Margaret in 1998, describes what it was like to travel from Dover to Calais by hovercraft. By Durant Imboden I n July, 1998, Hoverspeed Fast Ferries celebrated 30 years of service by its first commercial hovercraft, the Princess Margaret (a sister to the Princess Anne, shown above). Both SRN4 Mark III craft remain the largest hovercraft in the world, and they continue to offer frequent daily service on the English Channel's Dover-Calais route. If you've never traveled by hovercraft, you're missing a unique experience. You drive or walk aboard, then settle into an airline-style seat in one of the two passenger cabins that flank the vehicle deck. The car hatches are closed, the four 3,800-hp gas turbines rev up, and air fills the rubber skirts beneath the craft.. Moments later, four huge propellers send the craft blasting across the English Channel at more than 50 knots (58 mph or 98 km/h). You can read a free newspaper, have a cup of coffee, and have duty-free goods delivered to your seat during the brief "flight" (as hovercraft journeys are called). When the channel is rough, you may feel a bit of chop despite the 3m/10-foot air cushion that separates the hovercraft from the water. This shouldn't be a cause for alarm--the craft are approved for operation in 50-knot winds and 3.5-meter or 11.5-foot waves. As you approach the French or English coast, you may experience a moment of alarm as the hovercraft continues to speed ahead in a torrent of spray. But the craft makes a seamless transition from water to land, settling onto the concrete pad of the hoverport after its dramatic arrival. Elapsed time: 35 minutes, making Hoverspeed the fastest connection between England and France. Hovercraft meets Seacat Since 1991, Hoverspeed Fast Ferries has supplemented its hovercraft with fast catamarans. Dover-Calais. The Seacat Isle of Man crosses the channel in 50 minutes, carrying up to 573 passengers and 85 cars. Dover-Ostend. Two state-of-the-art catamarans, the Rapide and the Diamant, traverse this 152-year-old route between England and Belgium in just under two hours. The 81-meter or 266-foot boats feature computerized ride control and carry 674 passengers with 155 cars. Folkstone-Boulogne. The Seacat Great Britain covers this route in 55 minutes. (In 1990, the Great Britain captured the Hales Trophy for the fastest transatlantic sea crossing with a time of 3 days 7 hours 57 minutes. The previous record, set by the S.S. United States, had been unbeaten since 1952.) Newhaven-Dieppe. This newer route has two to three crossings a day, with the journey taking two hours. The Superseacat hauls up to 700 passengers and 175 vehicles across the Channel at speeds exceeding 40 knots. Hovercraft background reading

In which country was the Angel of the North erected in 1998?

Angel of the North (1998) - Antony Gormley - A Unit of Work for Grade 5 Antony Gormley - A Unit of Work for Grade 5 Gallery "Is it possible to make a work with purpose in a time that demands doubt? I wanted to make an object that would be a focus of hope at a painful time of transition for the people of the north-east, abandoned in the gap between the industrial and the information ages."   -   Antony Gormley Angel of the North (1998) Angel of the North (1998) is another major work which is well-known and recognisable. This artwork will be the feature of the second art appreciation and art practice lessons as part of this unit of work. The sculpture is made of steel on a concrete base. The body of the angel is hollow, and is 10 times life-size, or 20 metres high. It is located near the A1 motorway near Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. The site on which the sculpture was erected is of the Lower Tyne Colliery following its closure. The closure of this coal mine represents the end of the industrial age in Britain, and the beginning of a new era. For this reason, Gormley created this angel as a symbol of hope for a region in transition. He argues that the sculpture is a witness to the thousands of men who worked beneath it in the closed mine. The sculpture necessarily needed to be large so that it may have an impact in a valley that is wide and expansive, and seen by people driving past on the motorway at high speeds. Antony Gormley official website (2012). Retrieved April 3, 2012 from http://www.antonygormley.com ✕

What is Switzerland's largest City?

Switzerland Facts on Largest Cities, Populations, Symbols - Worldatlas.com Ethnicity: German 65%, French 18%, Italian 10%, Romansch 1%, other 6% GDP total: $362.4 billion (2012 est.) GDP per capita: $54,600 (2012 est.) Language: German (official) 63.7%, French (official) 20.4%, Italian (official) 6.5%, Serbo-Croatian 1.5%, Albanian 1.3%, Portuguese 1.2%, Spanish 1.1%, English 1%, Romansch (official) 0.5%, other 2.8% note: German, French, Italian, and Romansch are all national and official languages Largest Cities: (by population) Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne Name: Switzerland's name comes from the German derivative Suito and the Schwyz canton in the central part of the country National Day: August 1 Religion: Roman Catholic 41.8%, Protestant 35.3%, Muslim 4.3%, Orthodox 1.8%, other Christian 0.4%, other 1%, unspecified 4.3%, none 11.1%

Which city was the cultural capital of Europe in 1990?

Glasgow 1990 European City of Culture | Dr Beatriz García Glasgow 1990 European City of Culture November 21, 2002 Cities and Culture Project: Understanding the Long-term Legacies of Glasgow 1990, European City of Culture From January 2002 to December 2005, Dr Beatriz Garcia was the principal investigator of a research project on Cities and Culture, using Glasgow 1990 European City of Culture as a case study. The research was conducted at the  Centre for Cultural Policy Research , University of Glasgow, with support from Matthew Reason (research assistant), Nicola Sneddon (CCPR Information and Resources Administrator), Adrienne Scullion (CCPR Academic Director) and Christine Hamilton (CCPR Director). The main premise for the Cities and Culture project was a recognition of the predominance of the city as a cultural centre and the trend (emerging throughout the 1990s and fully established by 2004) to place the arts and culture at the heart of urban development. In particular, the project was set to explore the nature and effects of emerging bridges between areas such as urban regeneration, place marketing, city tourism and cultural policy. The academic dedication to exploring these bridges was not exclusive to the CCPR. However, up to 2002, much of the existing research focused on studying their economic dimensions and short-term effects, while overlooking the analysis of potential long-term cultural and social legacies. The Cities and Culture project was designed precisely to address this caveat: a key focus of the research was the sustainability of cultural investment in cities. The project was designed to co-ordinate a variety of academic disciplines and test new research methodologies. As such, it incorporated approaches to research drawn from social sciences and the humanities, in particular, urban, leisure, cultural and communication studies, politics and arts history. More information about this project and its outcomes will be available soon. In the meantime, you can access a more detailed  Research Description (2004) below, or can search for relevant blog entries within this site (eg. ‘Glasgow’, European Capital of Culture etc).