Rachid Taha: An independent thinker and a true Arab rock star MARBELLA: The legendary Algerian singer Rachid Taha - aka The King of Rock amp; Rai and The Rebel Voice of a Generation - died five years ago this week. Known for both his effortlessly cool look - black curls, fedora, cigarettes - and his raspy vocals, Taha hit the peak of his popularity in the s, thanks to versions of timeless Arabic hits Ya Rayah and Abdel Kader (the latter with fellow Algerian singers - and fellow rai masters - Cheb Khaled and Faudel).
Reinhart KoselleckGerman historian and theorist of historical science. Date of Birth: Country: GermanyContent:Early Life and Military ServiceEducation and Early CareerContributions to HistoriographyHistorical Concepts EncyclopediaInfluence and RecognitionEarly Life and Military ServiceKoselleck was born into a family of teachers.
Nathan AkéDutch footballer (born )Nathan Benjamin Aké (born 18 February ) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Premier League club Manchester City and the Netherlands national team. Club careerChelseaEarly life and careerNathan Benjamin Aké91;393; was born on 18 February 91;493; in The Hague, South Holland.
Interview ; Barry GabermanBehind one foundations small number of large grants to universities, research institutions and large, well-established NGOs and another foundations large number of small grants to smaller NGOs and community organizations lie a whole range of decisions about staffing and style of operation. Caroline Hartnell talked to Barry Gaberman, Senior Vice President at the Ford Foundation, about some of the issues that inform these decisions.
Billy GrahamAmerican evangelist ()For other people with similar names, see Bill Graham. The ReverendBilly GrahamKBEGraham in OrdinationBornWilliam Franklin Graham Jr.
Actor Profile: Christopher WalkenActor Profile: Christopher WalkenChristopher Walken is one of the most iconic and enigmatic actors of his generation. Known for his distinctive voice, offbeat delivery, and unparalleled ability to portray both sinister villains and quirky comedic characters, Walken has captivated audiences for decades.
Krisztián ParsHungarian hammer throwerThe native form of this personal name is Pars Krisztián. 32;This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Vivienne WestwoodBritish fashion designer ()Dame Vivienne Isabel Westwood (née;Swire; 8 April 29 December ) was an English fashion designer and businesswoman, largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. 91;693; In , Sky Arts ranked her the 4th most influential artist in Britain of the last 50 years.
Shaykh Wasiullah 'Abbas's BioMasha Allah Ta'ala I just had a night Insha Allah I will never forgetIt all started after Esha, there was a dars tonight with Shaykh Abdullah Al-'Aqeel (he has the shortest chain of hadeeth of anyone living). ; My shaykh, Shaykh Wasiullah 'Abbas, told us the day before that we wanted to go, so I met him at the Haram at his chair after the athan for Esha.
This feature is part of VirtuosoIf only theyd waited. In , a film crew led by Philippe Parreno and Douglas Gordon decided to study Zinedine Zidanes every movement during a game.
This is the Archimèdes by Milus, the modern successor to the s Milus Super Compressor of which you can see an example of at the bottom of this post. During the mid-to-late 50s, the Swiss case manufacturer, Ervin Piquerez S.
Visto en Fonoteca, Memoria Sonora de Colombia. Por: José PerillaEn la Fonoteca de rtvc, reposa un cuantioso número de grabaciones del programa Recital de la Semana, el cual reunió, durante las décadas de y , a los principales intérpretes musicales del país, además de aquellos extranjeros de visita en gira de concierto.
Spotlight: Moy Mackay, Fiber ArtistDetermined to widen fine art circles to accept felted paintings in gallery and exhibition settings, fiber artist Moy Mackay blended her training as an artist with her love of creating original textile pieces. With color, texture and detail, Moy;s landscapes, still lifes and more truly capture her subjects in a painterly way.
Dancer, entrepreneur, philanthropist Lindley Mayer keeps work and family at center stageEven in her first dance class at age 3, Lindley Mayer knew she wanted a big life on a big stage. So, she found both.
Flannery O'ConnorAmerican writer ()Mary Flannery O'Connor (March 25, ;;32;August 3, ) was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist. She wrote two novels and 31 short stories, as well as a number of reviews and commentaries.
Olobob Top is a pre-school TV show screening on channels worldwide!We created Olobob Top to encourage CreativePlay in children from zero upwards, through adventure-packed stories that involve a magical moment of character creation. In every episode our trio of characters put together shapes to invent a brand new person, creature or thing, and bring it to life.
The VagendaDefunct feminist online magazineEditorHolly Baxter Rhiannon Lucy CosslettCategoriesOnline feminist magazineFoundedFinal issueSummer CountryUnited KingdomBased inLondonLanguageEnglishWebsiteVagendamagThe Vagenda was a feminist online magazine launched in January It used the tagline "Like King Lear, but for girls," taken from Grazia magazine's summary of the film The Iron Lady, starring Meryl Streep. The Vagenda was run by British journalists Holly Baxter and Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett; it was founded by ten London-based women journalists in their twenties and was then written by a large group of anonymous contributors from all over the world, both women and men.
Michael Stahl-DavidAmerican actor (born )Michael Stahl-DavidStahl-David in Born () October 28, (age;42)Chicago, Illinois, U. Occupation(s)Actor, directorYears;activepresentMichael Stahl-David (born October 28, ) is an American actor, known for his role as Sean Donnelly on the NBC drama series The Black Donnellys and his lead role as Robert "Rob" Hawkins in the J.
Timothy DaltonActorDate of Birth: Country: Great BritainContent:Biography of Timothy DaltonEarly LifeEarly CareerFilm and Television CareerJames Bond and BeyondRecent ProjectsPersonal LifeLegacyBiography of Timothy DaltonTimothy Peter Dalton, an English stage and film actor, is best known for his portrayal of the iconic character James Bond in two Bond films, "The Living Daylights" () and "Licence to Kill" (). While these films were not the most successful in the Bond franchise, Dalton's career continued to flourish in both film and television, delighting fans with memorable roles.
Ethna CampbellEthna Campbell ( , oder in Belfast, Nordirland; September in Darlington, England) war eine britischeFernsehpersönlichkeit und Sängerin der er und er Jahre. Ihr einziger Hit in den britischen Charts war das Lied The Old Rugged Cross, das Anfang Platz 33 erreichte.
Movies "Toma", Role: Suzi, Director: Dragan Bjelogrlic, Zoran Lisinac, Production: Cobra Film DepartmentFilmski Centar SrbijeMinacordVladimir Lisinac Production "Plastic Tear" (short), Role: Living Doll, Director: Austin Grant, Production: Elmo Acton, Kai Bau-Madsen, Joy Brown, Stewart Farmer, Austin Grant Luke Howard (Philladelphia Video Coop Production) "Slobodan" (short), Role: Computer Lover, Director: Austin Grant, Production: Philadelphia Video Co-op "Promised Eternity", Role: Poetry Reading, Director: Branko MitićJovan Ristić, Production RTS "History of a Feeling", Role: Poetry Reading, Director: Slobodan Ž. Jovanović, Production: RTS "The Original of the Forgery", Role: Secretary, Director: Dragan Kresoja, Production: Avala Film "A Night In My Mothers House", Role: Ceca, Director: Žarko Dragojević, Production: Cinema Design "Tight Skin 4", Role: Secretary, Director: Milan Živković, Production: Gama Entertainment Group "Sex Party Enemy No.
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Khushwant SinghIndian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist and politician ()Khushwant SinghKhushwant Singh receiving the National Amity Award, in New Delhi on September 26, BornKhushal Singh()2 February Hadali, Punjab Province, British India(now in Punjab, Pakistan)Died20 March () (aged;99)New Delhi, IndiaOccupationLawyer, journalist, diplomat, writer, politicianNationalityIndianAlma;materGovernment College, Lahore (B. ) University of London (LL.
Christopher Columbus was born between 25 August and 31 October in the year and died on 20 May Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator who was successful in completing four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean which eventually paved the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the now known America. nbsp; His travels were the first European contacts with the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and were funded by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain.
Japanese Man Sets World Record For Holding Over 11, PatentsEven with a whopping 1, patents to his name, American inventor Thomas Edison falls short of being the most prolific patent-holder ever; that title currently belongs to Shunpei Yamazaki, who entered the Guinness Book Of World Records with a mind-boggling 11, patents on June 30th, Yamazaki was born in during WWII, and by age 29, he already had patents under his belt. Currently, he serves as the president of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co.
Gilmore Girls: The Complete Evolution Of RoryByMeg WaltersThe WBOnce upon a time in a little town called Stars Hollow, there lived a young, bright teenager named Rory Gilmore, who had the world at her feet. This golden girl was destined for great things: She had sparkling wit, fierce intelligence, and buckets of ambition.
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Martin GarrixDutch DJ and producerDate of Birth: Country: NetherlandsContent:Biography of Martin GarrixRising Career and SuccessBreakthrough with AnimalsContinued Success and CollaborationsRecent ReleasesBiography of Martin GarrixEarly Life and Passion for MusicMartijn Garritsen, known by his stage name Martin Garrix, was born on May 14, , in Amstelveen, Netherlands. He developed a passion for music at the young age of four when he started learning the guitar.
Lauren Ashley CarterAmerican actress and producerLauren Ashley Carterin the horror comedy short film Once Bitten ()BornLauren Ashley CarterOccupation(s)Actress and ProducerYears;activepresentLauren Ashley Carter is an American actress and producer. Early life and educationCarter grew up in Ohio91;193; and graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dramatic Performance in 91;293;CareerFilmVariety described her acting in Jug Face as "a fine performance",91;393; and The New York Times wrote of her acting in The Woman that it was "dexterously understated".
Michael UsiActing vice president of MalawiMichael Bizwick Usi (born 16 December ) is a Malawian politician. He is the current vice-President of Malawi following the death of Saulos Chilima,91;193; after having served as the Minister of Tourism, Culture amp; Wildlife until 30 January ;91;293;91;393; and as the Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change.
Christopher ColumbusItalian navigator and explorer ()"Cristoforo Colombo" and "Admiral of the Ocean Sea" redirect here. For his direct descendant, see Cristóbal Colón de Carvajal, 18th Duke of Veragua.
Heinrich HertzPhysicistDate of Birth: Country: GermanyContent:Heinrich Rudolf Hertz: A Pioneer in ElectromagnetismEarly Research and RecognitionExperimental Verification of Maxwell's TheoryImpact and LegacyHeinrich Rudolf Hertz: A Pioneer in ElectromagnetismEarly Life and EducationBorn on February 22, , in Hamburg, Germany, Heinrich Rudolf Hertz was the son of a successful lawyer. From a young age, Hertz exhibited a remarkable aptitude for learning and a wide range of interests, including poetry and mechanics.
Michael HaydnJohann Michael Haydn Austria Born at Rohrau, Austria, the son of a wheelwright and town mayor (a very religious man who also played the harp and was a great influence on his sons' religious thinking), and the younger brother of Franz Joseph Haydn, he became a choirboy in his youth at the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Vienna, as did his brother, Joseph, an exceptional singer.
Julius HallervordenGerman physician and neuroscientistJulius Hallervorden (21 October 29 May ) was a Nazi German physician and neuroscientist who infamously studied the brains of prisoners and 60 children who were euthanized at Brandenburg Psychiatric Hospital. Hallervorden was born in Allenburg, East Prussia (Druzhba, Znamensk, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia) to psychiatrist Eugen Hallervorden.
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quot;Among the few things one can count on in life: the taste of McDonald's cheeseburgers, quot;I Love Lucyquot; reruns are still funnymdash;and Barry Manilow never wearing out his welcome at the top of the chartsquot;, Billboard Magazine. With worldwide sales of more than 80 million records, Barry Manilowrsquo;s success is a benchmark in popular music.